"Now, Executor, I know of a place where we can find solace. It is Shakuras, the secret homeworld of my people: the Dark Templar." -Zeratul, briefing the new Executor prior to the evacuation of Aiur. After their exile from Aiur many years ago, the Dark Templar wandered the void of space for ages, seeking a world to settle upon. After years of searching, they had found the dark world of Shakuras. They had settled there upon discovering a massive Xel'Naga temple upon it, and had spent many years studying it.