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Aiur

Aiur is a fictional planet in the StarCraft video game franchise developed by Blizzard Entertainment. It is the ancestral homeworld of the Protoss, a highly advanced psionic species, and a central setting in Protoss lore. Aiur is located in the Koprulu Sector of the Milky Way galaxy. In depictions, the planet combines rugged, arid terrain with monumental Protoss temples and ruins carved into its landscape, reflecting the civilization’s architectural aesthetics and spiritual traditions.

The Protoss on Aiur historically adhered to the Khala, a psionic bond that unites their society and

During the Zerg invasion chronicled in the StarCraft series, Aiur faced catastrophic devastation. The assault forced

In later games, Aiur remains a recurring symbol of Protoss heritage and is revisited in missions, art,

influences
governance,
religion,
and
culture.
Aiur
has
served
as
the
political
and
cultural
center
of
the
Protoss,
with
sacred
sites
and
ceremonial
centers
integral
to
Protoss
identity.
a
large-scale
evacuation
of
Protoss
to
other
worlds,
including
the
desert
planet
Shakuras,
the
homeland
of
the
Dark
Templar.
The
events
surrounding
Aiur’s
fall
became
a
formative
moment
in
Protoss
history,
shaping
later
campaigns
and
the
broader
StarCraft
narrative.
and
lore
materials,
illustrating
the
enduring
significance
of
the
world
to
the
Protoss
people.