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The Zerg Swarm is a terrifying and ruthless amalgamation of biologically advanced, arthropodal aliens. Dedicated to the pursuit of genetic perfection, the Zerg relentlessly hunt down and assimilate species across the galaxy, incorporating useful genetic code into their own.
Alongside the Protoss and Terrans, the Zerg stand as one of the three dominant species of the Milky Way and are universally feared, hated and hunted as such. The Swarm in itself makes up a third of the power of the Koprulu Sector.
Physiology
The Zerg as a whole are extremely tough, tenacious, and deadly. Their natural armor and weaponry is comparable to modern technology in terms of toughness and armor-piercing capabilities. The Zerg are extremely resistant to chemical agents, but their biological nature still renders them vulnerable to concentrated radiation.
All Zerg strains are capable of operating in a variety of environments, and some can operate in the vacuum of space. Most Zerg are not adapted for space travel by themselves, but are carried by larger Zerg such as Leviathans. Space-borne Zerg either have vast stores of oxygen or have been adapted to not require it.
Zerg must eat and rest, but do not require extended hours of sleep and have no set periods of inactivity. Left unchecked, zerg multiply at an alarming rate. Zerg strains gain nutrients from creep, but can consume other animals for nourishment if the situation demands it. Zerg do not die of old age.
Most Zerg ground strains are also capable of burrowing and digging through virtually any surface, using groups of tiny muscles that vibrate at a low frequency and grind dirt and stone along their way, allowing them to "swim through the ground". This ability made them extremely deadly in ambush situations.
Zerg possess remarkable regenerative capabilities. Their alpha amino acids possess unique R groups that allow dead cell matter to be combined with normal proteins to create new cells. Under normal circumstances, Zerg may regenerate indefinitely; a radically changing cell structure is a by-product of the process, as well as high quantity of energy in the process.
Psychology
It has been difficult for observers to determine the full extent of the Zerg intelligence, but it is clear that they are a very cunning species, and they are capable of higher reasoning. Although they do not utilize technology, they demonstrate a clear understanding of it, and have been known to open airlocks and doorways in colonies that they have raided.
The quest for perfection is rooted deep within the zerg psyche, and is a pseudo-religious concept for them. The core idea of this 'religion' is that there is a state that the zerg can reach where they would no longer need to evolve, that their evolutionary form would never have to change again because they could already adapt to any situation.
Notable Strains
Zergling
Zerglings are the smallest Zerg strain apart from the larvae, and equivalent in size to a large dog, Zerglings are one meter tall and possess webbed feet. They are also the most common in a lot of battles, as they can be quickly morphed.
Baneling
Banelings are created from Zerglings following a brief chrysalis phase. In the new form, the Zergling's claws shrivel and become withered, and a swollen sac filled with volatile chemicals grows out of its back.
Roach
The roach is a particularly tough, armored breed which possesses a high-speed regeneration ability when burrowed. Their ranged acid saliva attack is capable of penetrating armor, and violently dissolving flesh on multiple entry points.
Ultralisk
Ultralisks are the most powerful ground strain the Swarm possesses and their DNA is the "final viable code" utilized by larvae. Living battering rams, Ultralisks serve as the backbone of the Swarm.
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