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'''Shakuras''' is the [[homeworld]] of the [[Dark Templar]] in the [[StarCraft Universe]], a fictional universe in which a series of computer games and books are set. In contrast with [[Aiur]] (homeworld of the [[Protoss]]), Shakuras is a planet devoid of [[vegetation]]. It is also the homeworld of the [[Kakaru]], a flying reptilian creature similar to the [[pterosaur]]s. The planet was dark due to the curious "darkening" of the sun, probably due to engineering by the(contracted; show full)

Zeratul and Artanis used the Khalis and Uraj to activate the [[Xel'Naga Temple]] and destroy the [[Zerg]]. In doing so, they caused the sun to rise (or perhaps appear) again, changing the nature of the world.

In the '''
[[Enslavers: Dark Vengeance|StarCraft: Enslavers II]]''' series, a [[Dark Templar]] known as [[Ulrejaz]] tried to drive the Protoss of Aiur away from Shakuras. His plot involved using false [[Khaydarin Crystal]]-enhanced Zerg to run amok on the planet, as these Zerg were immune to the effects of the [[Xel'Naga Temple]], causing the [[Dark Templar]] to hide in their secret places and leave the other Protoss to fend for themselves. It is unknown what additional effects the Temple may have had if it had been activated again. Fortunately [[Zeratul]] and [[Artanis]] were able to defeat Ulrejaz and save their planet.

[[Sarah Kerrigan|Kerrigan]] was not finished with Shakuras, however. She returned in order to "acquire" the Matriarch, who was hidden in the capital city of ''[[Talematros'']]. As a sign of cooperation between the two groups of Protoss, both groups lived there and both contributed to its defense. The city was guarded by (in addition to the usual Protoss defenses) special [[Khaydarin Crystal]] pylon clusters which generated a powerful energy field, preventing Zerg from maneuvering in the nearby atmosphere. However, Kerrigan's agent, [[Samir Duran]], was able to overload the Pylons through the use of explosives, destroying the entire city. In the mass confusion, Kerrigan kidnapped Raszagal.

The Dark Templar were led by the [[Matriarch Raszagal]], who does the best she can to guide and protect her people. After Raszagal's untimely death, [[Zeratul]] assumed control of the tribes.

==References==
* [http://www.blizzard.com/starcraft/ StarCraft homepage at Blizzard Entertainment]
* [http://www.battle.net/scc/ Battle.net StarCraft Compendium]
* [http://www.battle.net/scc/protoss/units/darkarchon.shtml Dark Archon and Shakuras history]

==External links==
* [http://www.sclegacy.com/encyclopedia/planet_index.php StarCraft Legacy Planets] - a fan site with information about every planet mentioned in StarCraft.

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[[Category:Locations in the StarCraft universe]]