If you are familiar with the game Starcraft, then you are probably wondering, “Is Alarak good or evil?”. While the answer to this question isn’t necessarily obvious, you can gain insight into His relationships with the Hierarch, the Death Fleet, the Ascendants, and many other factions. If you’re new to this game, then you may also want to read my previous article on Alarak and the Hierarch.
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Alarak’s relationship with the Hierarch
Alarak’s relationship with the HierArch can be compared to that of a warlord, but this time the differences are subtle. While Tal’darim didn’t ask for marriage, they took it. In the past, they had been unhappy about such claims. The new laws made it possible for them to challenge such claims, and the Hierarch’s protection allowed them to do so.
Artanis, the leader of the Tal’darim, was a trusted ally for the Hierarch. His zeal for the people of the Tal’darim earned him his place among the Ascendants. Alarak’s patience finally ran out, and he began to demand the Tal’darim’s attention. Artanis listened, but the warlord was impatient and wanted to win.
His relationship with Ji’nara
Ji’nara was the First Ascendant of the Tal’darim and Alarak’s direct subordinate. When he rose to Fifth Ascendant, Ji’nara served Alarak begrudgingly, as she was wary of Alarak’s cruelties. However, Ji’nara complied with Alarak’s orders and made sure that no one below her entered Rak’Shir.
Ji’nara served as the executioner of the Tal’darim and the first ascendant of the Tal’darim. Ji’nara is the son of Felanis, who was Highlord Alarak’s predecessor. Ji’nara and Felanis are both loyal to Highlord Alarak and Ji’nara, but their relationship was strained when he and Alarak fell out over the Tal’Darim.
His relationship with the Death Fleet
One of the most popular aspects of Alarak’s relationship with the Death fleet is their consistent access to Mass Teleport. While this is an impressive benefit, it also means that the Death Fleet is more mobile than the typical Alarak army. Despite the mobility, the Death Fleet’s cost is substantial, so players should be careful about the use of this alliance. The following are some of the benefits of using the Death Fleet.
The Death Fleet has been known to help Artanis out of many difficult situations, such as the Battle of Yhar’Qar. They can also help in defending the Death Fleet from enemy ships. Unlike the Covenant, the Tal’darim fleet is capable of warping to their fleet beacons, so they can target a particular area of the Death Fleet. While the Tal’Darim were not able to defeat the Covenant, they did not have to be swarmed themselves.
His relationship with the Ascendants
In the Tal’darim, the Ascendants were ruled by Highlord Ma’lash. Ma’lash challenged the Highlord, and First Ascendant Nuroka revealed to Alarak that Amon had little concern for the Tal’darim. He wanted Alarak to depose Ma’lash, since he suspected Ma’lash of knowing Amon’s true plans.
To maintain their supremacy, Alarak will sacrifice high-level units and their allies to survive. Alarak can also manually sacrifice Supplicants to speed up the growth of his Ascendants. The Tal’darim are warlike and brutal, but there is a clever Tal’darim that had his eye on the Highlord’s throne. His cleverness allowed him to manipulate the chain and weed out his rivals. After years of manipulation, Alarak’s Ascendant status skyrocketed and he was given the Fifth Ascendant.
His abilities
You may be wondering whether Alarak’s abilities are good or bad. He is a melee Assassin with good damage output when using his abilities, but his self-sustain is mana-heavy and weak in the mid-late game. While there are some good and bad Alarak strategies, it is important to consider whether your style is best for the type of game you are playing.
While Alarak is a great commander for experienced players, he can be punishing for new players. His ability to sacrifice a nearby unit to regain health is dangerous. If you do not retreat quickly, you can lose your entire army to another commander. With other commanders, you can easily replace the Ascendants that you lost in battle. However, if you have stacks of Power Overwhelming, it will be difficult for Alarak to replace his lost Ascendants.