Starcraft Co-op: Valerian Mengsk

Ekrem Atamer
Nov 5 · 5 min read

The name “Mengsk” belonged to so many different people in Koprulu sector within a few decades. A leader. The establishment. A rebel. An emperor. A prince. A tyrant. Whatever meaning the name Mengsk was associated with, one thing has never changed: It’s been influential.

Valerian Mengsk is one of my favourite Starcraft and gaming characters. He started as sort of a supporting character in Arcturus’ book, “I, Mengsk”, and was portrayed brilliantly in terms of visual design, character and voice acting in Starcraft II. As one of the most influential leaders of his time, I…

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Ekrem Atamer

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Gamer, gaming industry wanderer, development and design enthusiast. Current WIP: New publication!

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