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*Colonel Kurzen is a reference to {{wplink|Apocalypse Now}}. Kurzen, who has gone "insane" and has an army to fight for him from a small, hidden compound, parallels Colonel Kurtz, played by Marlon Brando. The two Colonels' backstories are very similar. It is, by extension, a reference to Kurtz from {{wplink|Heart of Darkness}}, the Joseph Conrad novella upon which Apocalypse Now is based. |
*Colonel Kurzen is a reference to {{wplink|Apocalypse Now}}. Kurzen, who has gone "insane" and has an army to fight for him from a small, hidden compound, parallels Colonel Kurtz, played by Marlon Brando. The two Colonels' backstories are very similar. It is, by extension, a reference to Kurtz from {{wplink|Heart of Darkness}}, the Joseph Conrad novella upon which Apocalypse Now is based. |
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Revision as of 21:28, 18 April 2011
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The subject of this article was removed from World of Warcraft in patch 4.0.3a.
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 Colonel Conrad Kurzen | |
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Human |
| Level | 40 |
| Reaction | Alliance Horde |
| Location | Kurzen's Compound, Stranglethorn Vale |
Colonel Conrad Kurzen is a level 40 human found in The Stockpile in Kurzen's Compound in Stranglethorn Vale.
Biography
Originally a noble and talented soldier from Stormwind, he led an expedition from Stormwind to Stranglethorn Vale. Unfortunately, sometime during the expedition he fell victim to foul magic; his mind becoming possessed by Mai'Zoth, a powerful Ogre mage of local Mosh'ogg Ogre clan, seeking to use Kurzen and his men for their own deeds.
Although the majority of Kurzen's men still follow their leader, a small group of his men, troubled by this sudden change in Kurzen, rebelled and estalished their own group at the Rebel Camp. Unlike Kurzen's force, the rebels loyalties still lie with Stormwind. Lieutenant Doren, leader of the rebels wants Kurzen's head to bring an end to his madness.
Cataclysm
It seems Kurzen met a foul end, the 
[Kurzen Compound Prison Records] say Colonel Conrad Kurzen was flung from a tower for the crime of weakness.
Abilities
- Garrote - Garrote the enemy, causing damage over time. Requires stealth.
- Smoke Bomb - Stuns nearby enemies for 3 sec. and puts the caster into stealth mode.
Kurzen's Forces
Chief Anders <Kurzen Special Forces>- Chief Esquivel <Kurzen Special Forces>
- Chief Gaulus <Kurzen Special Forces>
- Chief Miranda <Kurzen Special Forces>
- Bookie Herod
- Private Merle
- Kurzen's Agents
- Kurzen Commandos
- Kurzen Elites
- Kurzen Headshrinkers
- Kurzen Jungle Fighters
- Kurzen Medicine Men
- Kurzen Mindslaves
- Kurzen Shadow Hunters
- Kurzen Subchiefs
- Kurzen War Tigers
- Kurzen War Panthers
- Kurzen Witch Doctors
- Kurzen Wranglers
Objective of
- [40] Colonel Kurzen
Loot
[Kurzen's Head] (Quest Item)
Notes
- Colonel Kurzen is a reference to Apocalypse Now. Kurzen, who has gone "insane" and has an army to fight for him from a small, hidden compound, parallels Colonel Kurtz, played by Marlon Brando. The two Colonels' backstories are very similar. It is, by extension, a reference to Kurtz from Heart of Darkness, the Joseph Conrad novella upon which Apocalypse Now is based.
Patch changes
- Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Removed.
- Patch 2.3.0 (2007-11-13): No longer elite.
