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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.  ⏎
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The planet was dark due to the curious "darkening" of the sun, probably due to engineering by the [[Xel'Naga]]. (This seems to have been an unnatural disaster for the planet - the skeletons of previously-existing lifeforms can be found scattered over the planet. (It is unclear if these skeletons are fossils.)⏎
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There are several hypotheses concerning the strange darkness of Shakuras. One involves the "filtering" of sunlight due to a nexus of powerful psionic energies; another, more realistic theory, is that the world follows a slow rotation, keeping one half of the world darkened for very long periods of time.)  ⏎
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It is home to a [[Warp Gate]] and a [[Xel'Naga Temple]]. The capital city is [[Talematros]].

[[Image:Shakuras.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The twilight planet of Shakuras, homeworld of the [[Dark Templar]] and the Kakaru]]

==History==
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When [[Khas]] created the [[Khala]] and enlightened the [[Protoss]] tribes, he united all but a few dissented Protoss tribes who refused to submit to the Khala. [[Adun]], a young warrior, was sent to destroy them, but instead he tried to teach them psionics until they couldn't help but reveal themselves. Because of this, these "Dark" Protoss were exiled from Auir and sent to space in an abandoned but functional [[Xel'Naga]] freighter.

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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.


==Prophecies==
A [[Protoss]] by the name of Tenarsis has kept track of oracular visions experienced by [[Protoss]] of [[Aiur]] for generations. According to these prophecies "A dark land of ancient plateaus and oceans of night... Night becomes day, and our ancient fathers aid us... We erase that which blights our face, but not that which lies within... The land that rests in twilight will be the place of our greatest triumph and also our greatest shame."

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==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 altering Dark Templar biology]
* [http://www.battle.net/scc/OS/0499.shtml Blizzard Map of the Month] - Shakuras history]prophecy
* Underwood, Peter, Chris Metzen and Bill Roper. ''StarCraft: Brood War (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.

==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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