| Aliases: | The Defiler, Old One |
| Birthplace: | Unknown Ash World |
| Age: | Unknown |
| Affiliation: | Scantid Fleet |
| Hobbies: | Exploring his newfound power |
| Favorite Food: | Newborn Ultralisk |
| Favorite Sport: | Zerg Soccer |
| Most Valuable: | His life and freedom |
| Hates the Most: | Kerrigan |
| Units: | Defiler |
| Distinguishing Trait: | Huge claws, teal scales |
The ancient Hunter of the Fenris Brood, Xaax is one of the most powerful free agents of the Zerg Swarm. With his turning renegade, and possession of the Remains of the Overmind, he has become one of the most wanted fugitives ever.
Xaax's self-importance drives him to liberties unheard of in the Zerg Swarm; he is both ruthless and cruel to those around him. He in particular hates the thought of being pitied, or any 'happy' feelings, focusing on the negative side of things. In fact, it is perhaps when he insults he is most praising, causing Xaax to be rather difficult to understand.
He also has, not surprisingly, a strong desire to live, as he is uncertain of his own mortality.
Most of Xaax's personal history is unknown save for the Swarm, but it is known that he is the first successful Hunter-class Zerg created by Nargil of the Fenris Brood, the brood directed to hunt down and integrate new strains into the Swarm. Xaax's success proved to Nargil that more Hunter-class Zerg are feasible for his directive, and won approval from the Overmind itself.
The hunter's directive kept Xaax from participating in most of the Swarm's major operations; instead he served as a shadow role in the wars. He was briefly allowed to attack Aiur during the initial siege-- the area protected by Judicator Kizrath known as the Gardens of Khas. Xaax was directly responsible for the attack, and it was at this time he was first made known to the Protoss. For this defilement of a sacred garden he earned the everlasting hatred of Kizrath.
Xaax was also integral in securing a set of special experimental Arbiters from a Shelak stronghold held under Judicator Imorih, which would lead to rival Cerebrate Zargil's minor rebellion, and Chaladar's inductance into the Swarm. Thanks to the war fought against Zargil Xaax was elevated in power, exerting a greater degree of control over lesser Zerg than before. It was also during this time he came in contact with Xel'Naga artifacts that forced a mutation on Xaax, evolving him further and closer to the Cerebrates.
Despite this massive power increase Xaax remained unrecognized as a living entity on par with the Cerebrates, driving him mad. In order to break ties Xaax stole the Remains of the Overmind and fled on the Black Dream, becoming a valuable member of its crew. However, this bold act of defiance turned the once-loyal soldier into a dangerous fugitive.
Xaax has the same range of abilities available to all Defilers, save he is backed by a keen intelligence, and a stronger acid-like venom. In his drive to survive Xaax will not hesitate to Consume the nearest Zerg available, and perhaps this drive is what makes him such a dangerous opponent in battle.
Thakras. The younger Defiler believes himself Xaax's rival, but Xaax scoffs at this idea. However, despite this Thakras is perhaps his most dangerous opponent.
Chaladar. Xaax freed Chaladar from Zargil's control, and now Chaladar sees it fit to serve Xaax now. The Defiler himself does not care for Chaladar's service, but keeps him around nonetheless.
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