The protoss (Khalani for "Firstborn") are a sapient humanoid species native to the planet Aiur. Their advanced technology complements and enhances their psionic mastery
The main protoss cultural groups are the Khalai and the Nerazim, who reject the Khala Other cultural branches include the Tal'darim, Purifiers, and the Ihan-rii
Protoss civilization was reunified when the Khalai and Nerazim, sundered since the Discord, were reunited after the devastation of Aiur by the zerg during the Great War
Alongside the zerg and terrans, the protoss stand as one of the three dominant species of the Milky Way Protoss are not found outside the Koprulu sector
