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Goodbye? Hello? Dark Templar IU

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Stratos
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Czech Republic6104 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-01-13 17:54:58
January 11 2015 21:29 GMT
#1
THIS

...and IU

En Taro Sayle. You probably never heard of me unless you're one of the BW regulars but I thought I'd include all of you lovely Liquidians. It's a bit difficult to say this after so much time spent here and meeting so many awesome people, but something dark has happened this friday that drastically changed the course of my life. As a result, the Stratos you knew may be on TeamLiquid no more.

I'm going to need your help here to decide what comes next, but first let me say a few words and explain things.. Unless you want to skip to the decision making.



Whatever it will be, my fellow Terrans, it has been my pleasure. Please take good care of PianO hyung for me. Don't give him too much shit for his TvP and cherish his bio. Spread the word of the Fishiking and buy Mind a cool new hat. Sharp may suck but he's one of the most passionate and hardest working players which is something I always appreciated. sSak loves IU and he shall always remain in my heart. Feed Mong well.

To the Zerg scum and the Random warriors, I don't really have anything to say to you but we can all agree that ZerO is a qtie and deserves only love.

+ Show Spoiler [To fellow IU appreciators~] +
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Now. On Friday I discovered my entire life has been one of a horrendous lie. While I came to these lands with the heart of a zealous Protoss warrior, I was soon swayed by the evil cult of ToSsGirL and I abandoned Aiur, never looking back - until now.

I would have lived my life in oblivion but listening to IU's utmost sweet words, I had learned two days ago that she is recognized by her closest ally and friend as Dark Templar IU.


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How did I not make this connection earlier?!

IU received this title for her silent, "invisible" support of her closest friend Yoo In-na. She has been referred to this way by Yoo In-na on multiple occasions and even introduced herself as such personally, as evidenced in the video below.


At 00:02:14, IU introduces herself as Volume's Dark Templar, unaware of the consequences.

She does this while special-DJ'ing Yoo In-na's, radio broadcast and the origins of the nickname have been confirmed from multiple sources.

As you can see, the Protoss spirit lives within IU. Naturally the decision to join and protect my mistress has been made without the slightest shadow of a doubt, but it isn't as easy, is it. This is where I turn to you.



Members of the Conclave and all Protoss brethren, I bow in regret and apologize for my rash judgement and betrayal. I failed you and I failed myself, breaking the code of justice and honor. Once again I want to stand proud and strive for glory in battle under IU's leadership.

Pleading my case, I realize I cannot return empty-handed. I prepared gift offering to our spiritual leader, Praetor Sayle.

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Regular BW staff skype chat occurence minutes before Sayle's casts.


Thus I present to you my latest, appropriately themed collection...

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IU: Dark Edition




Now. I did state my intentions and I mean them: My heart says I need to re-join the Protoss master race. But what is really going to happen here? Will my Terran fellows let me go or will they imprison me? Will an unexpected Zerg raid overrun our encampent and defile us all? Will my Protoss brethren accept me back or will they leave me in my misery? You decide.

TL;DR: I betrayed the Protoss race by switching to Terran but recently discovered IU is nicknamed the Dark Templar. Every instinct says I need to switch this second but will I be allowed to?


Poll: Will Stratos return to Aiur?

He may return to Aiur to his kin. (17)
 
71%

He shall be held captive by the Terrans. (5)
 
21%

He shall be defiled by the Zerg. (2)
 
8%

24 total votes

Your vote: Will Stratos return to Aiur?

(Vote): He may return to Aiur to his kin.
(Vote): He shall be held captive by the Terrans.
(Vote): He shall be defiled by the Zerg.




In addition, here's something for all SBENIU enthusiasts.

And last but not least, your new wallpaper.
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***
En Taro Violet
QuickStriker
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States3694 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-01-11 21:40:13
January 11 2015 21:35 GMT
#2
Always had a Protoss icon from day 1 to today. Never looked back, never regretted my decision and IU confirms it.


I will consider your return to the Protoss brethren ONLY if you dare prove yourself a superior protoss control than I in a duel between powers of Psi Storms.

Or you can allow me to have ownership on IU. Your choice.
www.twitch.tv/KoreanUsher
TelecoM
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States10870 Posts
January 11 2015 21:36 GMT
#3
Sexy Korean KPOP girls, 5/5.

Returning to Protoss is even a question? ......

How successful has your proxy 2gating been as Zerg? Is BBS as fun as Proxy 2gating? I don't think so.

I think you know the answer.
AKA: TelecoM[WHITE] Protoss fighting
QuickStriker
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States3694 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-01-11 21:45:20
January 11 2015 21:45 GMT
#4
On January 12 2015 06:36 GGzerG wrote:
Sexy Korean KPOP girls, 5/5.

Returning to Protoss is even a question? ......

How successful has your proxy 2gating been as Zerg? Is BBS as fun as Proxy 2gating? I don't think so.

I think you know the answer.

Don't listen to this zerg's mouth! He has a zerg icon! His attempts to taint your way of thinking and life toward the zergs must be something to look out for.

For all we know, zergs are weak in numbers, weaker than ever, and more zergs fall prey to the likes of PianO and Bisu daily. Will you fall victim like every other zergs?

P.S. Not Korean KPOP girls, only 1 girl, forever IU.
www.twitch.tv/KoreanUsher
2Pacalypse-
Profile Joined October 2006
Croatia9559 Posts
January 11 2015 22:05 GMT
#5
Come to the dark side Stratos. It's easy as 1a2a3a.
Moderator"We're a community of geniuses because we've found how to extract 95% of the feeling of doing something amazing without actually doing anything." - Chill
Yorbon
Profile Joined December 2011
Netherlands4272 Posts
January 11 2015 22:09 GMT
#6
Consorting with the fallen ones is heresy!
BigFan
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
TLADT24920 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-01-11 22:25:22
January 11 2015 22:23 GMT
#7
IU has already been mind controlled, it's that obvious! Stratos, you must eliminate the dark archon and bring IU and her friend to our side! You also must resist the mind control in the process. Don't betray those who have fought with you for many years! If you do, I'm afraid that we can no longer be friends!
Former BW EiC"Watch Bakemonogatari or I will kill you." -Toad, April 18th, 2017
Caihead
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada8550 Posts
January 11 2015 22:40 GMT
#8
Do I lose my BW interwebs veteran privileges if I confess that I have no idea wtf people are talking about in here.
"If you're not living in the US or are a US Citizen, please do not tell us how to vote or how you want our country to be governed." - Serpest, American Hero
itsjustatank
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Hong Kong9179 Posts
January 11 2015 23:15 GMT
#9
yes
Photographer"nosotros estamos backamos" - setsuko
L_Master
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States8017 Posts
January 12 2015 03:31 GMT
#10
On January 12 2015 07:40 Caihead wrote:
Do I lose my BW interwebs veteran privileges if I confess that I have no idea wtf people are talking about in here.


Kpop stuff in so far as I can tell, but im roughly as clueless as you
EffOrt and Soulkey Hwaiting!
seom
Profile Joined January 2013
South Africa491 Posts
January 12 2015 08:11 GMT
#11
IU Dark Edition so good!
ninazerg
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States7291 Posts
January 12 2015 11:27 GMT
#12
I was almost freaking out thinking you were "retiring" from TL. Don't do that to me, ever.

Cuz I will find you. And make you post again.
"If two pregnant women get into a fist fight, it's like a mecha-battle between two unborn babies." - Fyodor Dostoevsky
Epoxide
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Magic Woods9326 Posts
January 12 2015 13:38 GMT
#13
On January 12 2015 08:15 itsjustatank wrote:
yes

no
LiquipediaSouma: EU MM is just Russian Roulette. Literally.
c3rberUs
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Japan11813 Posts
January 12 2015 14:00 GMT
#14
Oh so this is the big fuss you're talking about. Just switch already. ^^

PS Haven't read anything yet just assumed.
WriterMovie, 진영화 : "StarCraft will never die".
DarkNetHunter
Profile Joined October 2012
1224 Posts
January 12 2015 14:40 GMT
#15
Let me ask you something, would a Zealot with no mouth ever be able to express his love to IU?

Be a man, be a terran, if she wants a girlfriend she could have a protoss, if she wants a MAN, be the terRAN.

Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourself.
N.geNuity
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States5112 Posts
January 12 2015 17:26 GMT
#16
T_T
iu, seungah, yura, taeyeon, hyosung, lizzy, suji, sojin, jia, ji eun, eunji, soya, younha, jiyeon, fiestar, sinb, jung myung hoon godtier. BW FOREVERR
Sayle
Profile Joined October 2010
United Kingdom3685 Posts
January 12 2015 17:37 GMT
#17
I find this offering to be most satisfactory.
Kanil
Profile Joined April 2010
United States1713 Posts
January 12 2015 18:49 GMT
#18
On January 12 2015 23:40 DarkNetHunter wrote:
Let me ask you something, would a Zealot with no mouth ever be able to express his love to IU?

Be a man, be a terran, if she wants a girlfriend she could have a protoss, if she wants a MAN, be the terRAN.

Mantoss > "Manran". This is not up for discussion.
I used to have an Oz icon over here ---->
DarkNetHunter
Profile Joined October 2012
1224 Posts
January 12 2015 19:13 GMT
#19
On January 13 2015 03:49 Kanil wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 12 2015 23:40 DarkNetHunter wrote:
Let me ask you something, would a Zealot with no mouth ever be able to express his love to IU?

Be a man, be a terran, if she wants a girlfriend she could have a protoss, if she wants a MAN, be the terRAN.

Mantoss > "Manran". This is not up for discussion.


Disagree


Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourself.
Falling
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada11607 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-01-12 20:21:23
January 12 2015 20:18 GMT
#20
BETRAYAL!


BETRAYED ME!
+ Show Spoiler +



(For a more metal betrayal.)

(only joking of course. You can play whatever you like.)
ModeratorWake me up when Trump's term is finished. Slava Ukraini.
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