About this album. Two alien races - the psionic protoss and the bestial zerg - clash in the Koprulu sector, throwing it into chaos. Caught in the crossfire, terrans fight for their lives, and a rebel named Arcturus Mengsk ascends to power. His ruthless tactics ultimately give rise to two of his greatest enemies: former marshal James Raynor.
StarCraft: Brood War is the for the award winning,. 
Released in 1998 for and, it was co-developed. The expansion pack introduced new, map, music, extra units for, and upgrade advancements. The campaigns continue the story from where the original StarCraft ended, with the sequel continuing from the conclusion of Brood War. The expansion was released in the on 30 November 1998. Brood War was critically well-received, with reviewers praising it for being developed with the care of a full game rather than as an uninspired extra.
As of 31 May 2007, StarCraft and Brood War have sold almost ten million copies combined. The game is especially popular in, where professional players and teams participate in matches, earn sponsorships, and compete in televised matches.