Raterians

Raterians are a fictional species featured in the video game StarCraft. They are a sentient, insectoid race characterized by their hive-like social structure and their nomadic lifestyle. Raterians are known for their highly developed psionic abilities, which they use for communication, defense, and offense. Their physical appearance is often described as a blend of reptilian and insectoid features, with multiple limbs, a hard exoskeleton, and prominent mandibles.

The Raterian society is organized into a collective consciousness, where individual Raterians are subservient to the will of their Queen. This Queen is the central intelligence of the hive, directing the actions of all Raterians under her command. Their reproduction is entirely controlled by the Queen, who produces specialized offspring for various roles within the hive, such as warriors, builders, and workers.

Raterians primarily inhabit worlds with harsh, often desolate environments. They are adept at surviving in extreme conditions and have developed technologies to suit their needs, including mobile living structures and advanced energy weapons. Their motivations in the StarCraft universe often revolve around the expansion and survival of their species, and they are frequently depicted as a formidable and unpredictable force. Their psionic powers allow them to overwhelm opponents and control their environment, making them a significant challenge for other factions.