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Original concept for D1 opening cutscene:

In Destiny Rising the White Queen explains how she is a copy of Mara, built for all potential outcomes. The White Queen asks if we noticed that they look a tad similar.

Also something else looks similar...

The rōnin then turn themselves in. Impressed by their loyalty, the shogun allows them to die by seppuku rather than be executed, upholding their honor as samurai.

For nearly two years, Ōishi and the other rōnin secretly plot their revenge. They live in hiding to trick Kira into thinking they have given up their vendetta. Finally, on a snowy night, they attack Kira's mansion, kill him, and bring his severed head to their master's grave.

The story begins with a feudal lord named Asano Naganori who is forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide) after he attacks and injures a corrupt official, Kira Yoshinaka, inside Edo Castle. Asano's loyal samurai become rōnin, led by their chief retainer, Ōishi Yoshio.

Chūshingura: Legendary classic Japanese story, aka the tale of the Forty-seven Rōnin. It's a fictionalized account of a real event from the 18th century that embodies the samurai code of honor and loyalty.

Two year long preparation for revenge.

They are known for their ability to produce a loud squeaking sound when disturbed, and their larvae and adult moths have a habit of raiding beehives to feed on honey.

Acherontia: a genus of moths commonly known as death's-head hawkmoths due to a distinctive skull-like pattern on their thorax. There are three species in this genus: Atropos, Styx, Lachesis

Acherontia or Acheron is a river in Greek mythology often associated with the underworld

Essential for tasks like establishing control points, setting out structures, and measuring land boundaries, modern theodolites are often electronic total stations with integrated distance measurement.

Theodolite: a precision optical instrument used in surveying and engineering to accurately measure horizontal and vertical angles. It features a movable telescope mounted on perpendicular axes, allowing for rotation and angle readings from precise graduated circles.

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One choice begins a saga.

Our development team explores the idea of control and how this will affect your Guardian’s journey on Kepler.

Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate // July 15, 2025

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The number seven in Bungie's games, Marathon, Destiny and Halo, appear in lore, level design and gameplay mechanics.

The Septagon was the original name of the "Bungie.net Community Forum"

Happy #BungieDay!

Originally a forum fan club, the Seventh Column evolved to symbolize the broader Bungie community during the Halo era, eventually representing Bungie itself.
Cultivation of its players as a vital "column" of support, engagement, and influence, key to their "world domination".

The Bungie Seventh Column: a multifaceted symbol representative of Bungie's long term goals.
It now represents Bungie's community, its internal philosophy and its ambitious (often humorous) corporate goals. Visually, it's a hollow ring with seven spokes, the top one disconnected.

On Mars, OWT established hubs like The Buried City, Freehold Station, and Tharsis Junction, while on Venus, locations like Asylum and N/Gen Branch housed their facilities.

Presence of OWT advertisements and infrastructure are seen throughout.

OWT specialized in creating and managing vast networks of high-speed rail lines that connected human colonies across various planets in our solar system, most notably on Mars and Venus.

OWT: Off World Transit a Golden Age transportation corporation that built advanced high-speed rail networks, to connect human colonies across the solar system.

Some players believed there was a uncovered mystery on (The Last Exit) Crucible map
Video and key art -Mike Buelterman

The most terrifying aspect was the permanent death of Guardians. Their Ghosts were not just destroyed; their Light was consumed, leaving them as permanent casualties.

The Vanguard was forced to order a full retreat, abandoning the Moon and declaring it off-limits.

Crota didn't just command from afar; he descended into the thick of the battle, cutting down countless Guardians. Stories describe the sky burning green and the very surface of the Moon cracking with his blows. Legendary Titans like Wei Ning were among those personally slain.

The Guardians deployed in massive numbers, intending to overwhelm the Hive with sheer force. However, they were met by a well-organized and ruthless Hive army led by Crota himself.

Guardians had no knowledge that Crota existed in his own Ascendant Throne World, making his physical form in our reality merely an avatar. Even if they "killed" him on the Moon's surface, he would simply retreat to his Throne World to regenerate, making him seemingly invincible.

The Hive Knights, especially Crota, wielded "Ascendant Swords" that weren't just sharp; they were paracausal weapons capable of severing a Guardian's connection to the Light, effectively killing them permanently and preventing their Ghost from reviving them.

Lord Shaxx, warned against it, advocating for more preparation and study of the Hive's unique weaponry, but his concerns were dismissed.

Crota, Son of Oryx, was not just a powerful Knight; he was a god-prince, imbued with immense power and was known as the "Eater of Hope".

After a victory at the "Battle of Burning Lake", the Vanguard and the City Consensus, believing in the strength of their Guardians, decided to launch a full-scale assault to reclaim the Moon from the newly discovered Hive.

Before the Great Disaster, humanity had little understanding of the Hive's true power, their Sword Logic (a philosophy of growth through killing), or their connection to the Ascendant Plane. They had a minor skirmish at Burning Lake, but it didn't fully prepare them.

One of the most devastating defeats in the history of the Last City, an event known as the "Great Disaster"
This wasn't a gradual attrition, but a cataclysmic, all-out assault on the Moon that went horribly wrong
The Vanguard honors the sacrifices made by all who protect humanity

"There's a chess game being played here, and someone doesn't want us to see who wins." -Asher Mir

The Nines' ominous landscapes were inspired by Artist James Turrell.

His work explores the interplay of light, color and architecture with a focus on bold color, shape and simple forms. 
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Quest: My Captain, Exodus Black — Transcript — Ishtar Collective ++ Exodus Black, Nessus Failsafe: Captain, did you find the Captain? Ghost: No sign of him yet, Failsafe. Sorry. Failsafe: That is fine, and not at all disappointing! It's not like I've been waiting c...

The crew and colonists of the Exodus Black were killed, leaving behind only the ship's Al, Failsafe.

Exodus Black's wreck remains on Nessus, where Guardians explore and uncover the remnants of this failed colonization mission.

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Unfortunately, the Exodus Black never reached its destination. The ship encountered a catastrophic event, leading to a crash landing on Nessus, a planetoid in our solar system. The exact cause of the crash is debated, but the Vex, a time-traveling race, are heavily implicated.