However, Stukov still continues to feature in the StarCraft series. In Blizzard's separate mission "Deception", the deceased vice admiral briefly reappears as an infested Terran, in a secret Confederate science facility which he proceeds to blow up.[31] This infestation is also displayed in concept art by Samwise Didier.[32] He later appears in another map of the month, "Mercenaries II", in which he hires several mercenary groups to destroy some of his adversaries.[33] The reason for Stukov's resurrection is explained in the StarCraft 64 secret mission "Resurrection IV", where it is revealed that he was infested by a cerebrate named Kaloth and is in command of the "New Swarm" on Braxis.[15] As a result of this Artanis sends Raynor and Taldarin to inject him with an experimental serum that can undo Zerg infestation. The serum reverses the effects on Stukov and leaves him as a healthy human, although somewhat melancholy and bitter.[15] Without a leader, the New Swarm go berserk; Raynor, Taladrin and Stukov are able to evacuate the planet before the surface of Braxis is destroyed by Artanis.[15] Stukov's ultimate fate is left unresolved, although Chris Metzen has confirmed that the secret mission is canon[34] and Blizzard Entertainment are believed to be planning to reintroduce the character in the future.[16]

Wait, no, they're cheating. If they have that serum, then they'll use it on Kerrigan! GASP! She'll be human again! *tears o' joy*

... Couldn't they just stick the Overmind with that, sit back, and lulz?