Kerrigan's Fortress, Tarsonis, Saturday

[on_her_korhal]

"My Queen, our scouts have just discovered a massive wave of Zerg in high orbit. Hundreds of Zerg have landed upon Tarsonis and are even now approaching our location! A number of our outposts are already under attack by the renegade Swarm!"

Duran's report came quick, in the heavy staccato of his Zerg-modulated voice. Kerrigan's expression scrounged up. Of course. She could not have expected to rest longer than she had.

"So, the UED is testing out their control of their pet Overmind," she said, thoughtfully. "I had hoped to lay low after we razed Korhal, but it seems the UED is intent on forcing my hand." She turned away from the screen, dismissing Duran without as much as a word.

He was a capable field commander, but she was going to need someone more precise for this job. "River," she called, "Report to my Hive at once."

[[ for the river-child, dialogue taken from StarCraft Brood War mission Z06, 'Fury of the Swarm' ]]

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[on-her-korhal.livejournal.com]

"Unpredictability may be an asset," she said. "I don't trust Duran."

[moonbrain-tam.livejournal.com]

"Neither do I." River thought for a moment. "Twist the unpredictability of Fandom to our advantage and we can use it. Won't win our battles, though."

[on-her-korhal.livejournal.com]

"No, but it is something he doesn't know," she said, thoughtfully. "Nor does the UED." She licked her lips. "Maybe we need to return there again sometime in the near future. For now, keep your eyes open?"