StarCraft, the original real-time strategy game by Blizzard Entertainment, was released.
The expansion pack to StarCraft, Brood War, was released, adding new campaigns and units.
Brood War became highly popular in South Korea, sparking the rise of professional esports and competitive gaming culture.
The first major international StarCraft: Brood War esports tournaments began to be held, cementing its place in competitive gaming.
The peaceful exploration of the Protoss led to the construction of the Dark Templar Sanctuary on the planet Shakuras.
The Zerg, led by the Overseer and Queen of Blades, invade and begin assimilating planets to expand their Swarm.
The Terran factions unite to fight the Zerg invasion that threatens the Koprulu sector.
Sarah Kerrigan is infested and transformed by the Zerg, becoming the Queen of Blades and leader of the Zerg Swarm.
Terran forces assault the Zerg's main hive on Char attempting to end the infestation.
Jim Raynor and Tassadar form an alliance against the expanding threat of the Zerg Queen of Blades.
The Zerg launch a massive assault on the Protoss homeworld Aiur, leading to its fall and Protoss dispersion.
Surviving Protoss exiles settle on Shakuras, establishing the Dark Templar there.
The Queen of Blades consolidates power and becomes the uncontested leader of the Zerg Swarm.
