[ EU ] - A zergling breaks free from the control of the hive mind .

`` Security doors shut. Psi-disruptors are prepped and ready.'' 
 
 `` Gentlemen, prepare for Phase 2.'' 
 
 A dozen scientists raised their heads, anxiously staring at the monitors lining the room. This was the day, the day where a year's worth of development would be put to the test. 
 
 And for Lead Scientist Josh Tinderdall, another year's worth of investment would be secured for his facility. 
 
 `` Adjutant, activate the psi-disruptors.'' 
 
 From behind five inches of glass, a zergling sat alone in a testing chamber, lazily scratching its back. Above it, a yellow light went on, the only sign that the psi-disruptors were active. 
 
 One minute passed. Then two. Nothing. 
 
 `` Adjutant, status report?'' 
 
 `` Psi-disruptors at 10 %. Magnetic interference at 2.5 %. No changes at cellular level. Brain activity is stable.'' 
 
 `` Well, are n't you a tough nut to crack,'' Tinderdall murmured, tapping on the glass. `` But we'll get to you, if it takes everything we've got...'' 
 
 `` Adjutant. Raise psi-disruptors to 50 %. Set fluctuation time to 4 seconds.'' 
 
 `` Permission denied. Psi-disruptor is capped to-'' 
 
 `` Manual override Beta-54223001389.'' 
 
 Machinery roared to life. The scientists stared in shock as the floor began to rumble under them. Several gasped in fear; others fled the room entirely. 
 
 Tinderdall alone stayed calm. `` Divert power from all unnecessary quadrants.'' 
 
 `` Warning. Warning. Psi-disruptors at full capacity. Magnetic interference at 105 %. Zergling specimen-'' 
 
 Every monitor, light, and electronic device went out in the room simultaneously, as the rumbling finally stopped completely. From the testing chamber, an ear-piercing scream was heard. 
 
 `` Adjutant?'' 
 
 A single light went on in the chamber, flickering ominously. 
 
 ``... is free from hive control.'' 
 
 The zergling lay twitching on the ground, its body heaving wearily, but its eyes ablaze with an unnatural glow. 
 
 ``... Goddamn.'' 
 
 Screaming all the way, the zergling began ripping out its eyes, gnawing at its legs, tearing the skin from its face, until it at last ripped off its own head with one last defiant crunch. 
 
 While the other scientists stared in horror, Tinderdall began to smile. 
 
 `` Prepare another specimen. I believe Mengsk will be pleased by these new... developments.''
