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<div>'''[https://thegameswiki.com/ The Games Wiki]''' is a video game wiki network that acts as the parent organization for multiple gaming wikis, including [[Main Page|Destiny Game Wiki]]. The network launched in 2025 to consolidate independently run wikis under shared technical infrastructure while preserving each wiki's editorial independence.<br />
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It operates on two levels: a '''directory''' of game wikis so readers can find the right community quickly, and a '''coordination layer''' for shared infrastructure and conventions so editors are not rebuilding the same templates, naming rules, and maintenance workflows on every wiki.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
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TheGamesWiki is a network, not a single wiki. Member wikis share servers, software maintenance, spam protection, and user account systems. Each wiki keeps its own domain, content, and community. [https://thegameswiki.com/ TheGamesWiki] itself is a portal linking to all member wikis rather than a content destination.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki joined the network in 2025. The wiki continues operating at destinygamewiki.com with the same articles, the same editorial focus on the original ''[[Destiny]]'' (2014), and the same administrative team. The network handles backend infrastructure so the wiki's volunteers can focus on content preservation.<br />
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The core assumption is that specialized communities do better work when they stay specialized. A hub connects those communities and reduces repeated effort. It does not replace them.<br />
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== Why this wiki exists (and why the network matters) ==<br />
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To put it plainly: the "standalone wiki" model has gotten harder to sustain.<br />
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When ''Destiny'' launched in 2014, running a dedicated fan site was viable. Traffic was huge. Thousands of people refreshed the [[Xûr]] page every Friday morning. But the internet changed. Most players now pull quick answers from Discord bots, YouTube build videos, or specialized tools like DIM and Light.gg.<br />
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A traditional wiki is still the best format for static reference information, like looking up what a perk actually does in numbers, or reading lore tabs for gear you dismantled three years ago. But that kind of traffic does not pay server bills the way it used to.<br />
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For a wiki about a game that has been shut down, the math gets worse. The content is finished because the game is finished, but the servers still need to run. MediaWiki still releases security updates. Spam bots do not care whether a game is active. Someone has to keep the lights on even when the content is complete.<br />
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TheGamesWiki network addresses this. By sharing a server cluster with other communities, hosting costs drop significantly. It means the wiki does not need to run invasive ads or rely on a single volunteer to keep paying for independent hosting indefinitely. The alternative was the site eventually going dark and losing a decade of documentation.<br />
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== Why Destiny Game Wiki matters now ==<br />
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This wiki documents ''Destiny'' (2014), the original game in the franchise. Not ''Destiny 2'', but the first one. This distinction matters because the original ''Destiny'' is gone in a way most games are not.<br />
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=== The shutdown ===<br />
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Bungie shut down ''Destiny'' servers on February 12, 2024. After that date, the game could no longer be played online. Since ''Destiny'' required an internet connection for nearly all content (even the "single-player" story missions), this effectively killed the game. You can still insert the disc or launch the download, but you cannot get past the title screen.<br />
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This makes Destiny Game Wiki different from most game wikis. A wiki about ''Skyrim'' or ''Breath of the Wild'' documents games people are actively playing. This wiki documents a game that no longer exists in playable form. The wiki has become an archive: a record of what ''Destiny'' was before Bungie turned off the lights.<br />
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=== What we preserve ===<br />
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The wiki contains documentation of:<br />
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* Every story mission, strike, and raid<br />
* All weapons, armor, and exotic gear<br />
* Subclass abilities and skill trees<br />
* Crucible maps and game modes<br />
* Every expansion from [[The Dark Below]] to [[Rise of Iron]]<br />
* Lore entries, grimoire cards, and story analysis<br />
* Strategies, cheese spots, and community discoveries<br />
* Patch notes and balance changes over the game's lifespan<br />
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None of this information is accessible in-game anymore. YouTube videos show what gameplay looked like. Twitch archives capture specific moments. But a systematic reference of how the game actually worked (what perks did, what enemies spawned where, how the economy functioned) lives primarily in wikis like this one.<br />
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=== The lifeboat problem ===<br />
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We have watched what happens when independent sites for older games go offline. The information just vanishes. Hosting contracts expire, domains lapse, and years of community documentation disappear. TheGamesWiki is designed in part to prevent this: a low-cost, shared-infrastructure archive where game wikis can persist even after their communities move on.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki is the network's first member documenting a game that has been completely shut down. That makes it something of a test case for whether this model works for long-term game preservation.<br />
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== Relationship to TheGamesWiki network ==<br />
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=== What joining the network means ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki became a TheGamesWiki member in 2025. In practical terms:<br />
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* The wiki runs on shared network servers instead of independent hosting<br />
* MediaWiki software updates are handled at the network level<br />
* Spam and bot protection are managed centrally<br />
* User accounts can be linked across all network wikis<br />
* Technical improvements from other wikis can be deployed here<br />
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=== What did not change ===<br />
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A network membership can be misunderstood as a takeover. It is worth stating what is not happening:<br />
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* The destinygamewiki.com URL stays the same<br />
* All existing articles, images, and edit histories are unchanged<br />
* The wiki's exclusive focus on ''Destiny'' (2014), not ''Destiny 2'', is unchanged<br />
* Administrative structure and user permissions remain local<br />
* Community policies are set by this wiki's editors, not the network<br />
* TheGamesWiki does not become an "official Bungie resource," and membership does not imply official status<br />
* Listing does not change content licensing. If something is shared between wikis, it needs compatible licensing and clear attribution<br />
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The network provides infrastructure. The wiki's community provides editorial direction. TheGamesWiki network cannot change Destiny Game Wiki's articles or policies.<br />
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=== Why this matters for an archived game ===<br />
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A wiki about an active game needs constant editing. New patches change mechanics, new content needs documentation, and reader questions reveal gaps in coverage. The editorial workload justifies ongoing volunteer effort.<br />
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A wiki about a dead game is different. The content is frozen because the game is frozen. No new patches will change how weapons work. No new raids will need strategies. The documentation work is finished in a way it never is for live games.<br />
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But the servers still need to run. In an independent hosting model, declining traffic eventually makes the wiki uneconomical. In a network model, costs are shared across wikis at different lifecycle stages. Destiny Game Wiki's editors do not need to worry about server administration, software patches, or infrastructure costs. If they want to improve an article, they can. If they do not have time, the wiki stays online anyway.<br />
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== Why a hub is especially useful for franchise games ==<br />
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Destiny is one of those franchises where terminology repeats, systems change, and content gets vaulted or reworked. Players bounce between game versions, expansions, seasonal systems, and community tools, then end up with half-answers stitched together from search results.<br />
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If you have ever searched "Destiny exotic catalyst drop rate" and ended up on an old answer for the wrong game, the hub problem makes immediate sense.<br />
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=== Search engines do not handle version context well ===<br />
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A search result might rank highly because it is old, linked often, or written clearly, not because it is correct for the version the reader is playing. Destiny makes this worse because systems evolve. Even when the underlying concept stays the same, the details can drift.<br />
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A hub cannot solve version drift directly, but it can do something useful: route the reader toward the most actively maintained wiki for the relevant game or version, and mark older resources honestly as archived or patch-era specific.<br />
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=== Destiny knowledge lives outside wikis too ===<br />
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A lot of Destiny information ends up in patch notes, community spreadsheets, build planners, loadout tools, and seasonal guides that disappear when the season does.<br />
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A good wiki pulls that knowledge into stable pages and links to primary sources and durable tools. A hub supports that by making it easier to find the wiki that does this well, and by encouraging consistent citation and update practices across member wikis.<br />
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== Network structure ==<br />
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=== Member wikis ===<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
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! Wiki !! Topic !! Status<br />
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| [[Main Page|Destiny Game Wiki]] || ''Destiny'' (2014) || Archive (game offline)<br />
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| FF15 Wiki || ''Final Fantasy XV'' || Active<br />
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| FFXIV Wiki || ''Final Fantasy XIV'' || Active (live game)<br />
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| SimCity 2013 Wiki || ''SimCity'' (2013) || Maintenance mode<br />
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| Pkmn Go Trading Wiki || ''Pokémon GO'' trading || Active<br />
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| Console Games Wiki || Multiple games || Active<br />
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| AI Wiki || Artificial intelligence || Active<br />
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| VR/AR Wiki || Virtual/augmented reality || Active<br />
|}<br />
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The network includes wikis at different lifecycle stages. Some cover active, updating games. Some cover completed games in maintenance mode. Destiny Game Wiki is the first member documenting a game that has been completely shut down.<br />
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=== How the directory lists wikis ===<br />
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The directory part of TheGamesWiki works only if listings are structured and honest. For Destiny, that means listings that make version boundaries obvious:<br />
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* Wiki name and URL<br />
* Scope: which game, with franchise boundaries clarified<br />
* Language(s)<br />
* Activity status: active, low activity, or archived (with clear criteria for each)<br />
* Content license (if publicly stated)<br />
* Coverage notes (exotics, raids, story, PvP, patches, expansions, etc.)<br />
* Version notes (if the wiki is patch-era focused or covers "classic Destiny" specifically)<br />
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The hub should not pretend everything is current. It should help readers understand what they are about to click.<br />
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=== Governance ===<br />
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TheGamesWiki operates on two levels:<br />
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'''Network level:''' Technical decisions including servers, software, shared tools, and unified accounts. Managed by network administrators.<br />
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'''Wiki level:''' Content decisions including what articles exist, what they say, and who can edit what. Managed by each wiki's own admins and community.<br />
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Hub projects tend to succeed or fail on governance. These are questions TheGamesWiki is working through as it matures:<br />
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* Who decides what gets listed, and what criteria define "active"?<br />
* How are disputes handled when multiple wikis claim to be the primary resource for a franchise?<br />
* How are archived or abandoned wikis treated so readers are not misled?<br />
* How are licensing conflicts handled for shared templates and modules?<br />
* Is there a process for corrections and appeals when a listing is wrong?<br />
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Clear criteria and logged decisions build trust faster than promises. These governance details will be documented publicly as the network formalizes them.<br />
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=== Funding ===<br />
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The network is privately owned, not venture-funded or publicly traded. Revenue comes from minimal advertising and donations. Member wikis share server costs, which is more sustainable than each wiki paying for independent hosting.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki specifically benefits because a wiki about a dead game has limited ability to generate ad revenue on its own. Traffic declines after a game shuts down. Sharing costs across wikis at different lifecycle stages makes long-term preservation feasible.<br />
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== Organization: how Destiny fits inside a multi-game hub ==<br />
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A hub that handles Destiny well needs clean organization, because the franchise overlaps and player intent varies.<br />
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=== Franchise structure ===<br />
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* Franchise: Destiny<br />
* Title listings: ''Destiny'', ''Destiny 2'' (and other relevant sub-products if applicable)<br />
* Expansions as sub-entries or tags (useful for routing without treating every expansion like a separate game)<br />
* Genre tags: looter shooter, MMO-like, FPS<br />
* Developer/publisher tags: Bungie<br />
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The point is not to flatten everything into one blob. It is to make discovery predictable.<br />
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=== Naming and disambiguation conventions ===<br />
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Destiny has repeated terms that become traps:<br />
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* The same item name appearing in multiple contexts<br />
* Concepts that change meaning across expansions or seasons<br />
* Abbreviations that communities use differently<br />
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The hub reduces confusion by publishing conventions like:<br />
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* Page titles that include game context where needed (Destiny vs. Destiny 2)<br />
* Disambiguation pages for reused terms<br />
* Version markers on pages where mechanics differ by patch era<br />
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This is unsexy work. It is also the work that makes a wiki feel trustworthy to a reader who just wants to know which Gjallarhorn they are looking at.<br />
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== History of Destiny Game Wiki ==<br />
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=== 2014: Launch ===<br />
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''Destiny'' launched on September 9, 2014 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. The game was Bungie's first major release after handing ''Halo'' to 343 Industries.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki launched around the same time. Early articles covered the basics: [[Classes|class overviews]], [[Weapons|weapon types]], [[Story missions|story missions]], and the original [[Vault of Glass|Vault of Glass raid]]. The wiki grew alongside the game's playerbase.<br />
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=== 2014-2015: Year One ===<br />
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The first year of ''Destiny'' was rough. The base game's story was notoriously thin. The Speaker's line "I could tell you" about the game's lore became a meme because the game itself did not actually tell you. Players pieced together story from [[Grimoire|grimoire cards]] that could only be read on Bungie's website, not in-game.<br />
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The wiki documented all of this: the actual story such as it was, the grimoire lore, player theories about what was really going on. When [[The Dark Below]] (December 2014) and [[House of Wolves]] (May 2015) released, the wiki expanded to cover new strikes, raids, and gear.<br />
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Content during this period:<br />
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* Complete [[Vault of Glass]] guide with all chest locations and strategies<br />
* [[Crota's End]] raid documentation<br />
* [[Prison of Elders]] arena guides<br />
* [[Exotic weapons|Exotic weapon]] quests and how to obtain them<br />
* [[Xûr]] inventory tracking (community-maintained weekly updates)<br />
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=== 2015-2016: The Taken King era ===<br />
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''[[The Taken King]]'' (September 2015) was the expansion that fixed ''Destiny''. Bungie overhauled the story presentation, added actual cutscenes, gave the player character a voice (briefly), and introduced one of the best raid experiences in the franchise with [[King's Fall]].<br />
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The wiki's coverage expanded significantly:<br />
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* New subclasses: [[Sunbreaker]], [[Stormcaller]], [[Nightstalker]]<br />
* [[King's Fall]] raid with full encounter breakdowns<br />
* [[Court of Oryx]] mechanics<br />
* Revised [[Light level]] system<br />
* [[Taken]] enemy documentation<br />
* Year Two weapon and armor databases<br />
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This was the wiki's most active period. ''The Taken King'' brought players back, and those players needed information.<br />
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=== 2016-2017: Rise of Iron and the end ===<br />
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''[[Rise of Iron]]'' (September 2016) was ''Destiny'''s final expansion. It added the [[Wrath of the Machine]] raid, the [[SIVA]] enemy faction, and the [[Plaguelands]] patrol zone. It also dropped support for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.<br />
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The wiki documented ''Rise of Iron'' thoroughly, knowing this would likely be the game's final major content:<br />
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* [[Wrath of the Machine]] complete guide<br />
* [[Archon's Forge]] mechanics<br />
* [[Rise of Iron Record Book]] tracking<br />
* [[Days of Iron]] armor sets<br />
* SIVA Crisis heroic strikes<br />
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After ''Rise of Iron'', Bungie's focus shifted to ''Destiny 2''. Live events continued in ''Destiny'' (including [[The Dawning]] and [[Age of Triumph]]), but no new substantial content was added.<br />
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=== 2017-2024: The long tail ===<br />
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''Destiny 2'' launched in September 2017. Many players migrated. Some stayed with the original, either because they preferred it or because they did not want to start over.<br />
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During this period, Destiny Game Wiki shifted from active documentation to maintenance. New discoveries were rare. Edits focused on corrections, clarifications, and preserving information as external sources (Bungie.net, forums, third-party tools) went offline or changed.<br />
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The wiki also became a reference for players who had left and returned. The "what changed while I was gone" questions that forums could not answer systematically, the wiki could.<br />
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=== 2024: Shutdown ===<br />
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Bungie announced ''Destiny'' server shutdown in July 2023, with the final day set for February 12, 2024. The announcement was not surprising (the game was nearly a decade old and had been superseded by its sequel), but it still marked a definitive end.<br />
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Community members organized final play sessions. Streamers ran last raids. And then the servers went offline.<br />
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For the wiki, this changed the mission. It was no longer documenting an active game. It was preserving the memory of a game that could no longer be experienced firsthand.<br />
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=== 2025: Joining TheGamesWiki ===<br />
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With ''Destiny'' offline, the wiki faced a sustainability question. The content was complete (there was nothing left to document) but hosting costs continued. Volunteer motivation naturally declines when there is nothing new to write about.<br />
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Joining TheGamesWiki network addressed this. The wiki continues to exist, the archive remains accessible, and the infrastructure is maintained at the network level. If volunteers want to improve articles, they can. If not, the wiki persists anyway.<br />
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== Content overview ==<br />
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=== Story and lore ===<br />
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* [[Story missions]] - All campaign missions from vanilla through ''Rise of Iron''<br />
* [[Grimoire]] - Complete grimoire card archive and analysis<br />
* [[Lore]] - Story explanations and timeline<br />
* [[Characters]] - NPCs, allies, and enemies<br />
* [[Locations]] - Planets, social spaces, and patrol zones<br />
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=== Player guides ===<br />
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* [[Classes]] - Hunter, Titan, Warlock overviews<br />
* [[Subclasses]] - All nine subclasses with skill trees<br />
* [[Weapons]] - Weapon types, archetypes, and notable guns<br />
* [[Armor]] - Armor stats and notable sets<br />
* [[Exotic weapons]] - Every exotic and how to obtain it<br />
* [[Exotic armor]] - Every exotic armor piece by class<br />
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=== Endgame content ===<br />
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* [[Vault of Glass]] - Raid guide with all encounters<br />
* [[Crota's End]] - Raid guide<br />
* [[King's Fall]] - Raid guide<br />
* [[Wrath of the Machine]] - Raid guide<br />
* [[Prison of Elders]] - Arena guide<br />
* [[Challenge of the Elders]] - Arena guide<br />
* [[Nightfall strikes]] - Weekly heroic strike rotation<br />
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=== Crucible ===<br />
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* [[Crucible]] - PvP overview<br />
* [[Game modes]] - Control, Clash, Rift, Trials of Osiris, Iron Banner, etc.<br />
* [[Maps]] - All Crucible maps with callouts<br />
* [[Trials of Osiris]] - Competitive mode guide<br />
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=== Economy and progression ===<br />
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* [[Light level]] - How Light worked across different eras<br />
* [[Currencies]] - Glimmer, Legendary Marks, Strange Coins, etc.<br />
* [[Vendors]] - All NPC vendors and their inventories<br />
* [[Factions]] - Dead Orbit, New Monarchy, Future War Cult<br />
* [[Xûr]] - Weekly exotic vendor (historical inventory archive)<br />
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== Content standards ==<br />
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A Destiny wiki gains trust when it clearly separates "this is a game mechanic" from "this is a community observation," and when it admits when something is patch-dependent.<br />
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=== Patch and era labeling ===<br />
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For a game that changed with every update, pages need visible context:<br />
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* Last updated or last verified information where relevant<br />
* Patch-era notes when mechanics changed between updates<br />
* Clear separation between historical content and final-state behavior<br />
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The network encourages this by making "version context present" an expectation for wikis that claim their content is current or accurate.<br />
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=== Separate mechanics from strategy ===<br />
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Mechanics pages explain what the game does. Strategy pages explain what players do with it.<br />
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That separation prevents pages from turning into arguments about "the right way to play" and keeps updates manageable when balance changes alter the meta. For an archived game, it also helps readers distinguish between objective facts about the game and subjective community advice.<br />
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=== Specific claims, fewer myths ===<br />
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Destiny communities generated a lot of confident statements over the years. Some were right. Some were "it feels like the drop rate goes up on Tuesdays."<br />
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Good wiki writing does a few things:<br />
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* Makes specific claims ("perk X increases Y by Z%") rather than vague statements ("this perk is really good")<br />
* Cites patch notes, developer posts, or reproducible community testing where possible<br />
* Labels uncertain areas honestly rather than presenting guesses as facts<br />
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This matters more now that nobody can verify claims against the actual game. The archive needs to be honest about what was confirmed and what was community lore.<br />
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=== Archival citation practices ===<br />
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Because ''Destiny'' can no longer be verified through play, the wiki has adopted stricter citation practices for disputed information. Claims about hidden mechanics or drop rates should cite original sources: Reddit posts with documented research, YouTube videos showing evidence, Wayback Machine archives of developer statements.<br />
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The goal is to ensure the archive remains accurate even when no one can check claims against the actual game.<br />
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== Comparison to other Destiny resources ==<br />
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=== Destiny 2 wikis ===<br />
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Several wikis cover ''Destiny 2''. Destiny Game Wiki does not. This wiki is exclusively about the original ''Destiny'' (2014-2024). If you want ''Destiny 2'' information, look elsewhere.<br />
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This narrow scope is intentional. ''Destiny'' and ''Destiny 2'' share a universe and some mechanics, but they are different games with different content. Combining them in one wiki would create constant confusion about which game an article describes. A hub helps here: it can route readers to the correct wiki for the correct game without forcing any single site to cover everything.<br />
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=== Destinypedia ===<br />
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Destinypedia covers the entire ''Destiny'' franchise, including both games and associated media. It has more lore coverage and broader scope than this wiki.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki focuses on practical game documentation (how things worked, where to find items, how to complete activities) rather than comprehensive lore analysis. The two resources complement each other.<br />
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=== Ishtar Collective ===<br />
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Ishtar Collective is a lore archive that preserves grimoire cards, item descriptions, and story text. It is excellent for reading ''Destiny'' lore but does not provide gameplay documentation.<br />
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=== Bungie.net ===<br />
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Bungie's official site had companion features for ''Destiny'': grimoire card viewing, stat tracking, item databases. Much of this functionality was removed or deprecated after the shutdown. Information that used to live on Bungie.net now exists primarily in community resources like this wiki.<br />
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=== YouTube and Twitch ===<br />
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Video archives preserve what ''Destiny'' looked like and sounded like. They capture specific moments and playthroughs. What they cannot provide is systematic reference information: what specific perks did, what loot tables contained, how mechanics interacted. That is what wikis do.<br />
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=== Specialized tools ===<br />
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Tools like DIM (Destiny Item Manager) and Light.gg provided real-time data for ''Destiny 2'' and, in some cases, the original game. These tools relied on Bungie's API. With ''Destiny'' servers offline, the API no longer returns data for the original game, making the wiki's stored information one of the few remaining queryable references for game data.<br />
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== Technical specifications ==<br />
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=== MediaWiki version ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki runs MediaWiki 1.44 through TheGamesWiki network. The network completed a major upgrade cycle in late 2024.<br />
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If you encounter broken templates or display issues, report them on [[Destiny Game Wiki:Technical issues|the technical issues page]].<br />
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=== Platform compatibility ===<br />
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The network runs on [[MediaWiki]], which means member wikis share template patterns, maintenance tools, interwiki linking, and editor skill transferability. Editors who know how to work on one network wiki can contribute to another without learning a new system.<br />
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=== Extensions ===<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
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! Extension !! Function !! Wiki use<br />
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| Semantic MediaWiki || Structured data queries || Weapon stat comparisons, armor databases<br />
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| Cargo || Alternative data storage || Legacy data tables<br />
|-<br />
| VisualEditor || WYSIWYG editing || Edit without learning wikitext<br />
|-<br />
| Echo || Notifications || Talk page alerts<br />
|-<br />
| CirrusSearch || Improved search || Better search results<br />
|-<br />
| CentralAuth || Unified accounts || Same login across network wikis<br />
|-<br />
| TimedMediaHandler || Video embedding || Gameplay clips in articles<br />
|}<br />
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=== Data preservation ===<br />
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The wiki uses structured data to organize weapon and armor statistics. This allows queries like "show all Year One hand cannons sorted by impact" or "list all armor with increased reload speed."<br />
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This structured approach proved especially important after the shutdown. When the game was live, players could check stats in-game or through third-party apps connected to Bungie's API. With the game offline, the wiki's database is one of the few places this information still exists in queryable form.<br />
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=== Shared templates and modules ===<br />
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The network offers shared template patterns that member wikis can adopt or ignore. For Destiny, potentially useful shared patterns include:<br />
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* Infobox schemas for weapons and armor (with version context fields)<br />
* Activity pages (raids, strikes) with structured fields<br />
* Patch note boxes and "last verified" fields<br />
* Source citation patterns for stats and perk behavior<br />
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The approach is to keep shared templates small and stable, version and document changes, allow local overrides, and treat large schema changes like migrations rather than surprise updates. The hub does not dictate page layout. It offers reusable pieces.<br />
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=== Cross-wiki link hygiene ===<br />
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The network tracks domain moves and rebrands, keeps canonical URLs for wiki listings, records "this wiki is archived" status rather than letting readers guess, and maintains redirects when listings change.<br />
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Destiny communities have lived through multiple waves of tools and sites. Some are still running. Some are ghosts. The network's job is to map that reality honestly.<br />
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== How TheGamesWiki becomes the default starting point ==<br />
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"Future hub for gaming wikis" can turn into empty hype fast. The practical version is: what would make people use it instead of just searching Google?<br />
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=== A dependable index of active communities ===<br />
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If thegameswiki.com becomes a default starting point, it will be because it answers basic questions quickly:<br />
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* Where is the best-maintained wiki for this game?<br />
* Is it active right now?<br />
* Which wiki covers Destiny vs. Destiny 2 vs. expansion-era detail?<br />
* Did this site move or get archived?<br />
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Search engines are inconsistent at this. A hub can be boring and reliable, and that is enough.<br />
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=== A map between specialized resources ===<br />
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Destiny is large enough that specialization makes sense. There are wikis focused on lore and story, wikis focused on gear stats and perk behavior, wikis focused on activities and rotations, and wikis focused on older-era content. A hub helps readers move between those without forcing any one wiki to become a mega-wiki that tries to do everything poorly.<br />
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=== Shared boring infrastructure ===<br />
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Editors care about anti-spam patterns, template schemas, page naming conventions, citation habits, and link maintenance. These are not exciting features. They are the plumbing that keeps wikis functional. TheGamesWiki becomes valuable by coordinating and documenting these basics and making them reusable across member wikis.<br />
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=== A lifeboat for game documentation ===<br />
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The longer-term value is preservation. As games shut down, as hosting contracts expire, as individual wiki owners lose interest or funds, the network provides a place where documentation can survive. Destiny Game Wiki is a proof of concept. If it works here (a wiki about a game nobody can play anymore, running sustainably on shared infrastructure), it can work for the next game that goes offline.<br />
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== Integration with destinygamewiki.com ==<br />
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This section covers practical integration that does not require a site redesign.<br />
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=== Reader-facing ===<br />
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* A small "Related wikis" link box on high-level pages (franchise overview, core systems) pointing to TheGamesWiki listings for related Destiny resources<br />
* TheGamesWiki listing pages used as stable outbound link targets, so domain changes elsewhere do not force manual cleanup on this wiki<br />
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=== Editor-facing ===<br />
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* Shared template patterns for patch-era notes and "last verified" markers<br />
* Shared maintenance categories for outdated pages, especially strategy content tied to old balance states<br />
* Shared anti-spam guidance and filters where appropriate, with local review before adoption<br />
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=== The boundary ===<br />
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A healthy relationship keeps this clear:<br />
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* The hub suggests and links<br />
* destinygamewiki.com decides and edits<br />
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If that remains true, the hub feels like support instead of overhead.<br />
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== Frequently asked questions ==<br />
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=== Can I still play Destiny? ===<br />
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No. Bungie shut down ''Destiny'' servers on February 12, 2024. The game required an online connection for all activities, so it is no longer playable.<br />
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=== Why maintain a wiki for a dead game? ===<br />
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Because the information matters to people. Former players return to remember. Researchers study game design. Content creators reference mechanics. Lore enthusiasts explore the universe. The game being offline does not eliminate interest in it.<br />
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=== Is this wiki about Destiny 2? ===<br />
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No. This wiki covers ''Destiny'' (2014) only. For ''Destiny 2'' information, use Destinypedia, the Fandom wiki, or other resources.<br />
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=== Is the wiki still being edited? ===<br />
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Occasionally. Most content is complete because the game is complete. Edits focus on corrections, improved explanations, and preserving information from sources that may go offline.<br />
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=== Do I need a new account? ===<br />
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No. Existing accounts work normally. You can optionally link your account to the network system to use the same login on other TheGamesWiki wikis.<br />
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=== Who owns this wiki? ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki is part of TheGamesWiki network, which is privately owned. It is not affiliated with Bungie or owned by a larger media company.<br />
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=== Will there be a Destiny remaster? ===<br />
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Unknown. Bungie has not announced plans to bring back the original ''Destiny''. If that changes, this wiki would be well-positioned to support returning players, since the documentation is already here.<br />
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=== Does joining the network change the site's look and feel? ===<br />
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The network provides backend infrastructure, not frontend design. Destiny Game Wiki retains its own visual theme and layout. Shared network skins are available but optional; each wiki decides its own look.<br />
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== Contributing ==<br />
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=== Why contribute to an archived wiki? ===<br />
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* Correct errors before misinformation becomes permanent<br />
* Add context that helps future readers understand mechanics<br />
* Preserve information from sources that may disappear (forums, Reddit threads, defunct tools)<br />
* Improve article organization and readability<br />
* Ensure the historical record is complete and honest<br />
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=== Current priorities ===<br />
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* [[Category:Stubs|Stub articles]] needing expansion<br />
* [[Category:Articles needing citations|Articles lacking source citations]]<br />
* [[Category:Articles needing images|Missing screenshots]] (especially important since the game cannot be re-captured)<br />
* Verifying claims against archived sources<br />
* Adding context about what changed across patches<br />
* Marking pages with "last verified" dates and patch-era context<br />
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=== How to edit ===<br />
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Click "Edit" on any article. See [[Help:Editing]] for wikitext basics or enable VisualEditor for a graphical interface. Editor skills transfer across all TheGamesWiki network wikis.<br />
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=== Reporting issues ===<br />
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* Content errors: Use the article's talk page<br />
* Technical problems: [[Destiny Game Wiki:Technical issues|Technical issues page]]<br />
* Spam or vandalism: Contact an administrator<br />
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[[Category:Gaming communities]]</div>Destiny guidehttps://www.destinygamewiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=The_Games_Wiki&diff=87270The Games Wiki2026-02-07T20:27:16Z<p>Destiny guide: </p>
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<div>'''[https://thegameswiki.com/ The Games Wiki]''' is a video game wiki network that acts as the parent organization for multiple gaming wikis, including [[Main Page|Destiny Game Wiki]]. The network launched in 2025 to consolidate independently run wikis under shared technical infrastructure while preserving each wiki's editorial independence.<br />
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It operates on two levels: a '''directory''' of game wikis so readers can find the right community quickly, and a '''coordination layer''' for shared infrastructure and conventions so editors are not rebuilding the same templates, naming rules, and maintenance workflows on every wiki.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
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TheGamesWiki is a network, not a single wiki. Member wikis share servers, software maintenance, spam protection, and user account systems. Each wiki keeps its own domain, content, and community. [https://thegameswiki.com/ The Games Wiki] itself is a portal linking to all member wikis rather than a content destination.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki joined the network in 2025. The wiki continues operating at destinygamewiki.com with the same articles, the same editorial focus on the original ''[[Destiny]]'' (2014), and the same administrative team. The network handles backend infrastructure so the wiki's volunteers can focus on content preservation.<br />
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The core assumption is that specialized communities do better work when they stay specialized. A hub connects those communities and reduces repeated effort. It does not replace them.<br />
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== Why this wiki exists (and why the network matters) ==<br />
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To put it plainly: the "standalone wiki" model has gotten harder to sustain.<br />
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When ''Destiny'' launched in 2014, running a dedicated fan site was viable. Traffic was huge. Thousands of people refreshed the [[Xûr]] page every Friday morning. But the internet changed. Most players now pull quick answers from Discord bots, YouTube build videos, or specialized tools like DIM and Light.gg.<br />
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A traditional wiki is still the best format for static reference information, like looking up what a perk actually does in numbers, or reading lore tabs for gear you dismantled three years ago. But that kind of traffic does not pay server bills the way it used to.<br />
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For a wiki about a game that has been shut down, the math gets worse. The content is finished because the game is finished, but the servers still need to run. MediaWiki still releases security updates. Spam bots do not care whether a game is active. Someone has to keep the lights on even when the content is complete.<br />
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TheGamesWiki network addresses this. By sharing a server cluster with other communities, hosting costs drop significantly. It means the wiki does not need to run invasive ads or rely on a single volunteer to keep paying for independent hosting indefinitely. The alternative was the site eventually going dark and losing a decade of documentation.<br />
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== Why Destiny Game Wiki matters now ==<br />
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This wiki documents ''Destiny'' (2014), the original game in the franchise. Not ''Destiny 2'', but the first one. This distinction matters because the original ''Destiny'' is gone in a way most games are not.<br />
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=== The shutdown ===<br />
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Bungie shut down ''Destiny'' servers on February 12, 2024. After that date, the game could no longer be played online. Since ''Destiny'' required an internet connection for nearly all content (even the "single-player" story missions), this effectively killed the game. You can still insert the disc or launch the download, but you cannot get past the title screen.<br />
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This makes Destiny Game Wiki different from most game wikis. A wiki about ''Skyrim'' or ''Breath of the Wild'' documents games people are actively playing. This wiki documents a game that no longer exists in playable form. The wiki has become an archive: a record of what ''Destiny'' was before Bungie turned off the lights.<br />
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=== What we preserve ===<br />
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The wiki contains documentation of:<br />
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* Every story mission, strike, and raid<br />
* All weapons, armor, and exotic gear<br />
* Subclass abilities and skill trees<br />
* Crucible maps and game modes<br />
* Every expansion from [[The Dark Below]] to [[Rise of Iron]]<br />
* Lore entries, grimoire cards, and story analysis<br />
* Strategies, cheese spots, and community discoveries<br />
* Patch notes and balance changes over the game's lifespan<br />
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None of this information is accessible in-game anymore. YouTube videos show what gameplay looked like. Twitch archives capture specific moments. But a systematic reference of how the game actually worked (what perks did, what enemies spawned where, how the economy functioned) lives primarily in wikis like this one.<br />
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=== The lifeboat problem ===<br />
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We have watched what happens when independent sites for older games go offline. The information just vanishes. Hosting contracts expire, domains lapse, and years of community documentation disappear. TheGamesWiki is designed in part to prevent this: a low-cost, shared-infrastructure archive where game wikis can persist even after their communities move on.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki is the network's first member documenting a game that has been completely shut down. That makes it something of a test case for whether this model works for long-term game preservation.<br />
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== Relationship to TheGamesWiki network ==<br />
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=== What joining the network means ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki became a TheGamesWiki member in 2025. In practical terms:<br />
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* The wiki runs on shared network servers instead of independent hosting<br />
* MediaWiki software updates are handled at the network level<br />
* Spam and bot protection are managed centrally<br />
* User accounts can be linked across all network wikis<br />
* Technical improvements from other wikis can be deployed here<br />
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=== What did not change ===<br />
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A network membership can be misunderstood as a takeover. It is worth stating what is not happening:<br />
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* The destinygamewiki.com URL stays the same<br />
* All existing articles, images, and edit histories are unchanged<br />
* The wiki's exclusive focus on ''Destiny'' (2014), not ''Destiny 2'', is unchanged<br />
* Administrative structure and user permissions remain local<br />
* Community policies are set by this wiki's editors, not the network<br />
* TheGamesWiki does not become an "official Bungie resource," and membership does not imply official status<br />
* Listing does not change content licensing. If something is shared between wikis, it needs compatible licensing and clear attribution<br />
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The network provides infrastructure. The wiki's community provides editorial direction. TheGamesWiki network cannot change Destiny Game Wiki's articles or policies.<br />
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=== Why this matters for an archived game ===<br />
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A wiki about an active game needs constant editing. New patches change mechanics, new content needs documentation, and reader questions reveal gaps in coverage. The editorial workload justifies ongoing volunteer effort.<br />
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A wiki about a dead game is different. The content is frozen because the game is frozen. No new patches will change how weapons work. No new raids will need strategies. The documentation work is finished in a way it never is for live games.<br />
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But the servers still need to run. In an independent hosting model, declining traffic eventually makes the wiki uneconomical. In a network model, costs are shared across wikis at different lifecycle stages. Destiny Game Wiki's editors do not need to worry about server administration, software patches, or infrastructure costs. If they want to improve an article, they can. If they do not have time, the wiki stays online anyway.<br />
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== Why a hub is especially useful for franchise games ==<br />
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Destiny is one of those franchises where terminology repeats, systems change, and content gets vaulted or reworked. Players bounce between game versions, expansions, seasonal systems, and community tools, then end up with half-answers stitched together from search results.<br />
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If you have ever searched "Destiny exotic catalyst drop rate" and ended up on an old answer for the wrong game, the hub problem makes immediate sense.<br />
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=== Search engines do not handle version context well ===<br />
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A search result might rank highly because it is old, linked often, or written clearly, not because it is correct for the version the reader is playing. Destiny makes this worse because systems evolve. Even when the underlying concept stays the same, the details can drift.<br />
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A hub cannot solve version drift directly, but it can do something useful: route the reader toward the most actively maintained wiki for the relevant game or version, and mark older resources honestly as archived or patch-era specific.<br />
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=== Destiny knowledge lives outside wikis too ===<br />
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A lot of Destiny information ends up in patch notes, community spreadsheets, build planners, loadout tools, and seasonal guides that disappear when the season does.<br />
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A good wiki pulls that knowledge into stable pages and links to primary sources and durable tools. A hub supports that by making it easier to find the wiki that does this well, and by encouraging consistent citation and update practices across member wikis.<br />
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== Network structure ==<br />
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=== Member wikis ===<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
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! Wiki !! Topic !! Status<br />
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| [[Main Page|Destiny Game Wiki]] || ''Destiny'' (2014) || Archive (game offline)<br />
|-<br />
| FF15 Wiki || ''Final Fantasy XV'' || Active<br />
|-<br />
| FFXIV Wiki || ''Final Fantasy XIV'' || Active (live game)<br />
|-<br />
| SimCity 2013 Wiki || ''SimCity'' (2013) || Maintenance mode<br />
|-<br />
| Pkmn Go Trading Wiki || ''Pokémon GO'' trading || Active<br />
|-<br />
| Console Games Wiki || Multiple games || Active<br />
|-<br />
| AI Wiki || Artificial intelligence || Active<br />
|-<br />
| VR/AR Wiki || Virtual/augmented reality || Active<br />
|}<br />
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The network includes wikis at different lifecycle stages. Some cover active, updating games. Some cover completed games in maintenance mode. Destiny Game Wiki is the first member documenting a game that has been completely shut down.<br />
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=== How the directory lists wikis ===<br />
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The directory part of TheGamesWiki works only if listings are structured and honest. For Destiny, that means listings that make version boundaries obvious:<br />
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* Wiki name and URL<br />
* Scope: which game, with franchise boundaries clarified<br />
* Language(s)<br />
* Activity status: active, low activity, or archived (with clear criteria for each)<br />
* Content license (if publicly stated)<br />
* Coverage notes (exotics, raids, story, PvP, patches, expansions, etc.)<br />
* Version notes (if the wiki is patch-era focused or covers "classic Destiny" specifically)<br />
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The hub should not pretend everything is current. It should help readers understand what they are about to click.<br />
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=== Governance ===<br />
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TheGamesWiki operates on two levels:<br />
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'''Network level:''' Technical decisions including servers, software, shared tools, and unified accounts. Managed by network administrators.<br />
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'''Wiki level:''' Content decisions including what articles exist, what they say, and who can edit what. Managed by each wiki's own admins and community.<br />
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Hub projects tend to succeed or fail on governance. These are questions TheGamesWiki is working through as it matures:<br />
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* Who decides what gets listed, and what criteria define "active"?<br />
* How are disputes handled when multiple wikis claim to be the primary resource for a franchise?<br />
* How are archived or abandoned wikis treated so readers are not misled?<br />
* How are licensing conflicts handled for shared templates and modules?<br />
* Is there a process for corrections and appeals when a listing is wrong?<br />
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Clear criteria and logged decisions build trust faster than promises. These governance details will be documented publicly as the network formalizes them.<br />
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=== Funding ===<br />
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The network is privately owned, not venture-funded or publicly traded. Revenue comes from minimal advertising and donations. Member wikis share server costs, which is more sustainable than each wiki paying for independent hosting.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki specifically benefits because a wiki about a dead game has limited ability to generate ad revenue on its own. Traffic declines after a game shuts down. Sharing costs across wikis at different lifecycle stages makes long-term preservation feasible.<br />
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== Organization: how Destiny fits inside a multi-game hub ==<br />
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A hub that handles Destiny well needs clean organization, because the franchise overlaps and player intent varies.<br />
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=== Franchise structure ===<br />
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* Franchise: Destiny<br />
* Title listings: ''Destiny'', ''Destiny 2'' (and other relevant sub-products if applicable)<br />
* Expansions as sub-entries or tags (useful for routing without treating every expansion like a separate game)<br />
* Genre tags: looter shooter, MMO-like, FPS<br />
* Developer/publisher tags: Bungie<br />
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The point is not to flatten everything into one blob. It is to make discovery predictable.<br />
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=== Naming and disambiguation conventions ===<br />
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Destiny has repeated terms that become traps:<br />
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* The same item name appearing in multiple contexts<br />
* Concepts that change meaning across expansions or seasons<br />
* Abbreviations that communities use differently<br />
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The hub reduces confusion by publishing conventions like:<br />
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* Page titles that include game context where needed (Destiny vs. Destiny 2)<br />
* Disambiguation pages for reused terms<br />
* Version markers on pages where mechanics differ by patch era<br />
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This is unsexy work. It is also the work that makes a wiki feel trustworthy to a reader who just wants to know which Gjallarhorn they are looking at.<br />
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== History of Destiny Game Wiki ==<br />
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=== 2014: Launch ===<br />
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''Destiny'' launched on September 9, 2014 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. The game was Bungie's first major release after handing ''Halo'' to 343 Industries.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki launched around the same time. Early articles covered the basics: [[Classes|class overviews]], [[Weapons|weapon types]], [[Story missions|story missions]], and the original [[Vault of Glass|Vault of Glass raid]]. The wiki grew alongside the game's playerbase.<br />
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=== 2014-2015: Year One ===<br />
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The first year of ''Destiny'' was rough. The base game's story was notoriously thin. The Speaker's line "I could tell you" about the game's lore became a meme because the game itself did not actually tell you. Players pieced together story from [[Grimoire|grimoire cards]] that could only be read on Bungie's website, not in-game.<br />
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The wiki documented all of this: the actual story such as it was, the grimoire lore, player theories about what was really going on. When [[The Dark Below]] (December 2014) and [[House of Wolves]] (May 2015) released, the wiki expanded to cover new strikes, raids, and gear.<br />
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Content during this period:<br />
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* Complete [[Vault of Glass]] guide with all chest locations and strategies<br />
* [[Crota's End]] raid documentation<br />
* [[Prison of Elders]] arena guides<br />
* [[Exotic weapons|Exotic weapon]] quests and how to obtain them<br />
* [[Xûr]] inventory tracking (community-maintained weekly updates)<br />
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=== 2015-2016: The Taken King era ===<br />
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''[[The Taken King]]'' (September 2015) was the expansion that fixed ''Destiny''. Bungie overhauled the story presentation, added actual cutscenes, gave the player character a voice (briefly), and introduced one of the best raid experiences in the franchise with [[King's Fall]].<br />
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The wiki's coverage expanded significantly:<br />
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* New subclasses: [[Sunbreaker]], [[Stormcaller]], [[Nightstalker]]<br />
* [[King's Fall]] raid with full encounter breakdowns<br />
* [[Court of Oryx]] mechanics<br />
* Revised [[Light level]] system<br />
* [[Taken]] enemy documentation<br />
* Year Two weapon and armor databases<br />
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This was the wiki's most active period. ''The Taken King'' brought players back, and those players needed information.<br />
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=== 2016-2017: Rise of Iron and the end ===<br />
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''[[Rise of Iron]]'' (September 2016) was ''Destiny'''s final expansion. It added the [[Wrath of the Machine]] raid, the [[SIVA]] enemy faction, and the [[Plaguelands]] patrol zone. It also dropped support for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.<br />
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The wiki documented ''Rise of Iron'' thoroughly, knowing this would likely be the game's final major content:<br />
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* [[Wrath of the Machine]] complete guide<br />
* [[Archon's Forge]] mechanics<br />
* [[Rise of Iron Record Book]] tracking<br />
* [[Days of Iron]] armor sets<br />
* SIVA Crisis heroic strikes<br />
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After ''Rise of Iron'', Bungie's focus shifted to ''Destiny 2''. Live events continued in ''Destiny'' (including [[The Dawning]] and [[Age of Triumph]]), but no new substantial content was added.<br />
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=== 2017-2024: The long tail ===<br />
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''Destiny 2'' launched in September 2017. Many players migrated. Some stayed with the original, either because they preferred it or because they did not want to start over.<br />
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During this period, Destiny Game Wiki shifted from active documentation to maintenance. New discoveries were rare. Edits focused on corrections, clarifications, and preserving information as external sources (Bungie.net, forums, third-party tools) went offline or changed.<br />
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The wiki also became a reference for players who had left and returned. The "what changed while I was gone" questions that forums could not answer systematically, the wiki could.<br />
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=== 2024: Shutdown ===<br />
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Bungie announced ''Destiny'' server shutdown in July 2023, with the final day set for February 12, 2024. The announcement was not surprising (the game was nearly a decade old and had been superseded by its sequel), but it still marked a definitive end.<br />
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Community members organized final play sessions. Streamers ran last raids. And then the servers went offline.<br />
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For the wiki, this changed the mission. It was no longer documenting an active game. It was preserving the memory of a game that could no longer be experienced firsthand.<br />
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=== 2025: Joining TheGamesWiki ===<br />
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With ''Destiny'' offline, the wiki faced a sustainability question. The content was complete (there was nothing left to document) but hosting costs continued. Volunteer motivation naturally declines when there is nothing new to write about.<br />
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Joining TheGamesWiki network addressed this. The wiki continues to exist, the archive remains accessible, and the infrastructure is maintained at the network level. If volunteers want to improve articles, they can. If not, the wiki persists anyway.<br />
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== Content overview ==<br />
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=== Story and lore ===<br />
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* [[Story missions]] - All campaign missions from vanilla through ''Rise of Iron''<br />
* [[Grimoire]] - Complete grimoire card archive and analysis<br />
* [[Lore]] - Story explanations and timeline<br />
* [[Characters]] - NPCs, allies, and enemies<br />
* [[Locations]] - Planets, social spaces, and patrol zones<br />
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=== Player guides ===<br />
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* [[Classes]] - Hunter, Titan, Warlock overviews<br />
* [[Subclasses]] - All nine subclasses with skill trees<br />
* [[Weapons]] - Weapon types, archetypes, and notable guns<br />
* [[Armor]] - Armor stats and notable sets<br />
* [[Exotic weapons]] - Every exotic and how to obtain it<br />
* [[Exotic armor]] - Every exotic armor piece by class<br />
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=== Endgame content ===<br />
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* [[Vault of Glass]] - Raid guide with all encounters<br />
* [[Crota's End]] - Raid guide<br />
* [[King's Fall]] - Raid guide<br />
* [[Wrath of the Machine]] - Raid guide<br />
* [[Prison of Elders]] - Arena guide<br />
* [[Challenge of the Elders]] - Arena guide<br />
* [[Nightfall strikes]] - Weekly heroic strike rotation<br />
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=== Crucible ===<br />
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* [[Crucible]] - PvP overview<br />
* [[Game modes]] - Control, Clash, Rift, Trials of Osiris, Iron Banner, etc.<br />
* [[Maps]] - All Crucible maps with callouts<br />
* [[Trials of Osiris]] - Competitive mode guide<br />
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=== Economy and progression ===<br />
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* [[Light level]] - How Light worked across different eras<br />
* [[Currencies]] - Glimmer, Legendary Marks, Strange Coins, etc.<br />
* [[Vendors]] - All NPC vendors and their inventories<br />
* [[Factions]] - Dead Orbit, New Monarchy, Future War Cult<br />
* [[Xûr]] - Weekly exotic vendor (historical inventory archive)<br />
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== Content standards ==<br />
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A Destiny wiki gains trust when it clearly separates "this is a game mechanic" from "this is a community observation," and when it admits when something is patch-dependent.<br />
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=== Patch and era labeling ===<br />
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For a game that changed with every update, pages need visible context:<br />
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* Last updated or last verified information where relevant<br />
* Patch-era notes when mechanics changed between updates<br />
* Clear separation between historical content and final-state behavior<br />
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The network encourages this by making "version context present" an expectation for wikis that claim their content is current or accurate.<br />
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=== Separate mechanics from strategy ===<br />
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Mechanics pages explain what the game does. Strategy pages explain what players do with it.<br />
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That separation prevents pages from turning into arguments about "the right way to play" and keeps updates manageable when balance changes alter the meta. For an archived game, it also helps readers distinguish between objective facts about the game and subjective community advice.<br />
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=== Specific claims, fewer myths ===<br />
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Destiny communities generated a lot of confident statements over the years. Some were right. Some were "it feels like the drop rate goes up on Tuesdays."<br />
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Good wiki writing does a few things:<br />
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* Makes specific claims ("perk X increases Y by Z%") rather than vague statements ("this perk is really good")<br />
* Cites patch notes, developer posts, or reproducible community testing where possible<br />
* Labels uncertain areas honestly rather than presenting guesses as facts<br />
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This matters more now that nobody can verify claims against the actual game. The archive needs to be honest about what was confirmed and what was community lore.<br />
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=== Archival citation practices ===<br />
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Because ''Destiny'' can no longer be verified through play, the wiki has adopted stricter citation practices for disputed information. Claims about hidden mechanics or drop rates should cite original sources: Reddit posts with documented research, YouTube videos showing evidence, Wayback Machine archives of developer statements.<br />
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The goal is to ensure the archive remains accurate even when no one can check claims against the actual game.<br />
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== Comparison to other Destiny resources ==<br />
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=== Destiny 2 wikis ===<br />
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Several wikis cover ''Destiny 2''. Destiny Game Wiki does not. This wiki is exclusively about the original ''Destiny'' (2014-2024). If you want ''Destiny 2'' information, look elsewhere.<br />
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This narrow scope is intentional. ''Destiny'' and ''Destiny 2'' share a universe and some mechanics, but they are different games with different content. Combining them in one wiki would create constant confusion about which game an article describes. A hub helps here: it can route readers to the correct wiki for the correct game without forcing any single site to cover everything.<br />
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=== Destinypedia ===<br />
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Destinypedia covers the entire ''Destiny'' franchise, including both games and associated media. It has more lore coverage and broader scope than this wiki.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki focuses on practical game documentation (how things worked, where to find items, how to complete activities) rather than comprehensive lore analysis. The two resources complement each other.<br />
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=== Ishtar Collective ===<br />
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Ishtar Collective is a lore archive that preserves grimoire cards, item descriptions, and story text. It is excellent for reading ''Destiny'' lore but does not provide gameplay documentation.<br />
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=== Bungie.net ===<br />
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Bungie's official site had companion features for ''Destiny'': grimoire card viewing, stat tracking, item databases. Much of this functionality was removed or deprecated after the shutdown. Information that used to live on Bungie.net now exists primarily in community resources like this wiki.<br />
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=== YouTube and Twitch ===<br />
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Video archives preserve what ''Destiny'' looked like and sounded like. They capture specific moments and playthroughs. What they cannot provide is systematic reference information: what specific perks did, what loot tables contained, how mechanics interacted. That is what wikis do.<br />
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=== Specialized tools ===<br />
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Tools like DIM (Destiny Item Manager) and Light.gg provided real-time data for ''Destiny 2'' and, in some cases, the original game. These tools relied on Bungie's API. With ''Destiny'' servers offline, the API no longer returns data for the original game, making the wiki's stored information one of the few remaining queryable references for game data.<br />
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== Technical specifications ==<br />
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=== MediaWiki version ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki runs MediaWiki 1.44 through TheGamesWiki network. The network completed a major upgrade cycle in late 2024.<br />
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If you encounter broken templates or display issues, report them on [[Destiny Game Wiki:Technical issues|the technical issues page]].<br />
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=== Platform compatibility ===<br />
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The network runs on [[MediaWiki]], which means member wikis share template patterns, maintenance tools, interwiki linking, and editor skill transferability. Editors who know how to work on one network wiki can contribute to another without learning a new system.<br />
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=== Extensions ===<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
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! Extension !! Function !! Wiki use<br />
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| Semantic MediaWiki || Structured data queries || Weapon stat comparisons, armor databases<br />
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| Cargo || Alternative data storage || Legacy data tables<br />
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| VisualEditor || WYSIWYG editing || Edit without learning wikitext<br />
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| Echo || Notifications || Talk page alerts<br />
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| CirrusSearch || Improved search || Better search results<br />
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| CentralAuth || Unified accounts || Same login across network wikis<br />
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| TimedMediaHandler || Video embedding || Gameplay clips in articles<br />
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=== Data preservation ===<br />
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The wiki uses structured data to organize weapon and armor statistics. This allows queries like "show all Year One hand cannons sorted by impact" or "list all armor with increased reload speed."<br />
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This structured approach proved especially important after the shutdown. When the game was live, players could check stats in-game or through third-party apps connected to Bungie's API. With the game offline, the wiki's database is one of the few places this information still exists in queryable form.<br />
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=== Shared templates and modules ===<br />
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The network offers shared template patterns that member wikis can adopt or ignore. For Destiny, potentially useful shared patterns include:<br />
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* Infobox schemas for weapons and armor (with version context fields)<br />
* Activity pages (raids, strikes) with structured fields<br />
* Patch note boxes and "last verified" fields<br />
* Source citation patterns for stats and perk behavior<br />
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The approach is to keep shared templates small and stable, version and document changes, allow local overrides, and treat large schema changes like migrations rather than surprise updates. The hub does not dictate page layout. It offers reusable pieces.<br />
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=== Cross-wiki link hygiene ===<br />
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The network tracks domain moves and rebrands, keeps canonical URLs for wiki listings, records "this wiki is archived" status rather than letting readers guess, and maintains redirects when listings change.<br />
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Destiny communities have lived through multiple waves of tools and sites. Some are still running. Some are ghosts. The network's job is to map that reality honestly.<br />
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== How TheGamesWiki becomes the default starting point ==<br />
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"Future hub for gaming wikis" can turn into empty hype fast. The practical version is: what would make people use it instead of just searching Google?<br />
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=== A dependable index of active communities ===<br />
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If thegameswiki.com becomes a default starting point, it will be because it answers basic questions quickly:<br />
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* Where is the best-maintained wiki for this game?<br />
* Is it active right now?<br />
* Which wiki covers Destiny vs. Destiny 2 vs. expansion-era detail?<br />
* Did this site move or get archived?<br />
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Search engines are inconsistent at this. A hub can be boring and reliable, and that is enough.<br />
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=== A map between specialized resources ===<br />
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Destiny is large enough that specialization makes sense. There are wikis focused on lore and story, wikis focused on gear stats and perk behavior, wikis focused on activities and rotations, and wikis focused on older-era content. A hub helps readers move between those without forcing any one wiki to become a mega-wiki that tries to do everything poorly.<br />
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=== Shared boring infrastructure ===<br />
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Editors care about anti-spam patterns, template schemas, page naming conventions, citation habits, and link maintenance. These are not exciting features. They are the plumbing that keeps wikis functional. TheGamesWiki becomes valuable by coordinating and documenting these basics and making them reusable across member wikis.<br />
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=== A lifeboat for game documentation ===<br />
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The longer-term value is preservation. As games shut down, as hosting contracts expire, as individual wiki owners lose interest or funds, the network provides a place where documentation can survive. Destiny Game Wiki is a proof of concept. If it works here (a wiki about a game nobody can play anymore, running sustainably on shared infrastructure), it can work for the next game that goes offline.<br />
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== Integration with destinygamewiki.com ==<br />
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This section covers practical integration that does not require a site redesign.<br />
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=== Reader-facing ===<br />
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* A small "Related wikis" link box on high-level pages (franchise overview, core systems) pointing to TheGamesWiki listings for related Destiny resources<br />
* TheGamesWiki listing pages used as stable outbound link targets, so domain changes elsewhere do not force manual cleanup on this wiki<br />
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=== Editor-facing ===<br />
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* Shared template patterns for patch-era notes and "last verified" markers<br />
* Shared maintenance categories for outdated pages, especially strategy content tied to old balance states<br />
* Shared anti-spam guidance and filters where appropriate, with local review before adoption<br />
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=== The boundary ===<br />
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A healthy relationship keeps this clear:<br />
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* The hub suggests and links<br />
* destinygamewiki.com decides and edits<br />
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If that remains true, the hub feels like support instead of overhead.<br />
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== Frequently asked questions ==<br />
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=== Can I still play Destiny? ===<br />
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No. Bungie shut down ''Destiny'' servers on February 12, 2024. The game required an online connection for all activities, so it is no longer playable.<br />
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=== Why maintain a wiki for a dead game? ===<br />
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Because the information matters to people. Former players return to remember. Researchers study game design. Content creators reference mechanics. Lore enthusiasts explore the universe. The game being offline does not eliminate interest in it.<br />
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=== Is this wiki about Destiny 2? ===<br />
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No. This wiki covers ''Destiny'' (2014) only. For ''Destiny 2'' information, use Destinypedia, the Fandom wiki, or other resources.<br />
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=== Is the wiki still being edited? ===<br />
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Occasionally. Most content is complete because the game is complete. Edits focus on corrections, improved explanations, and preserving information from sources that may go offline.<br />
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=== Do I need a new account? ===<br />
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No. Existing accounts work normally. You can optionally link your account to the network system to use the same login on other TheGamesWiki wikis.<br />
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=== Who owns this wiki? ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki is part of TheGamesWiki network, which is privately owned. It is not affiliated with Bungie or owned by a larger media company.<br />
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=== Will there be a Destiny remaster? ===<br />
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Unknown. Bungie has not announced plans to bring back the original ''Destiny''. If that changes, this wiki would be well-positioned to support returning players, since the documentation is already here.<br />
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=== Does joining the network change the site's look and feel? ===<br />
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The network provides backend infrastructure, not frontend design. Destiny Game Wiki retains its own visual theme and layout. Shared network skins are available but optional; each wiki decides its own look.<br />
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== Contributing ==<br />
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=== Why contribute to an archived wiki? ===<br />
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* Correct errors before misinformation becomes permanent<br />
* Add context that helps future readers understand mechanics<br />
* Preserve information from sources that may disappear (forums, Reddit threads, defunct tools)<br />
* Improve article organization and readability<br />
* Ensure the historical record is complete and honest<br />
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=== Current priorities ===<br />
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* [[Category:Stubs|Stub articles]] needing expansion<br />
* [[Category:Articles needing citations|Articles lacking source citations]]<br />
* [[Category:Articles needing images|Missing screenshots]] (especially important since the game cannot be re-captured)<br />
* Verifying claims against archived sources<br />
* Adding context about what changed across patches<br />
* Marking pages with "last verified" dates and patch-era context<br />
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=== How to edit ===<br />
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Click "Edit" on any article. See [[Help:Editing]] for wikitext basics or enable VisualEditor for a graphical interface. Editor skills transfer across all TheGamesWiki network wikis.<br />
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=== Reporting issues ===<br />
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* Content errors: Use the article's talk page<br />
* Technical problems: [[Destiny Game Wiki:Technical issues|Technical issues page]]<br />
* Spam or vandalism: Contact an administrator<br />
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[[Category:Gaming communities]]</div>Destiny guidehttps://www.destinygamewiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=The_Games_Wiki&diff=87269The Games Wiki2026-02-07T20:17:13Z<p>Destiny guide: </p>
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<div>'''[https://thegameswiki.com/ The Games Wiki]''' is a video game wiki network that acts as the parent organization for multiple gaming wikis, including [[Main Page|Destiny Game Wiki]]. The network launched in 2025 to consolidate independently run wikis under shared technical infrastructure while preserving each wiki's editorial independence.<br />
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It operates on two levels: a '''directory''' of game wikis so readers can find the right community quickly, and a '''coordination layer''' for shared infrastructure and conventions so editors are not rebuilding the same templates, naming rules, and maintenance workflows on every wiki.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
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TheGamesWiki is a network, not a single wiki. Member wikis share servers, software maintenance, spam protection, and user account systems. Each wiki keeps its own domain, content, and community. [https://thegameswiki.com/ The Games Wiki] itself is a portal linking to all member wikis rather than a content destination.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki joined the network in 2025. The wiki continues operating at destinygamewiki.com with the same articles, the same editorial focus on the original ''[[Destiny]]'' (2014), and the same administrative team. The network handles backend infrastructure so the wiki's volunteers can focus on content preservation.<br />
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The core assumption is that specialized communities do better work when they stay specialized. A hub connects those communities and reduces repeated effort. It does not replace them.<br />
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== Why this wiki exists (and why the network matters) ==<br />
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To put it plainly: the "standalone wiki" model has gotten harder to sustain.<br />
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When ''Destiny'' launched in 2014, running a dedicated fan site was viable. Traffic was huge. Thousands of people refreshed the [[Xûr]] page every Friday morning. But the internet changed. Most players now pull quick answers from Discord bots, YouTube build videos, or specialized tools like DIM and Light.gg.<br />
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A traditional wiki is still the best format for static reference information, like looking up what a perk actually does in numbers, or reading lore tabs for gear you dismantled three years ago. But that kind of traffic does not pay server bills the way it used to.<br />
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For a wiki about a game that has been shut down, the math gets worse. The content is finished because the game is finished, but the servers still need to run. MediaWiki still releases security updates. Spam bots do not care whether a game is active. Someone has to keep the lights on even when the content is complete.<br />
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TheGamesWiki network addresses this. By sharing a server cluster with other communities, hosting costs drop significantly. It means the wiki does not need to run invasive ads or rely on a single volunteer to keep paying for independent hosting indefinitely. The alternative was the site eventually going dark and losing a decade of documentation.<br />
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== Why Destiny Game Wiki matters now ==<br />
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This wiki documents ''Destiny'' (2014), the original game in the franchise. Not ''Destiny 2'', but the first one. This distinction matters because the original ''Destiny'' is gone in a way most games are not.<br />
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=== The shutdown ===<br />
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Bungie shut down ''Destiny'' servers on February 12, 2024. After that date, the game could no longer be played online. Since ''Destiny'' required an internet connection for nearly all content (even the "single-player" story missions), this effectively killed the game. You can still insert the disc or launch the download, but you cannot get past the title screen.<br />
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This makes Destiny Game Wiki different from most game wikis. A wiki about ''Skyrim'' or ''Breath of the Wild'' documents games people are actively playing. This wiki documents a game that no longer exists in playable form. The wiki has become an archive: a record of what ''Destiny'' was before Bungie turned off the lights.<br />
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=== What we preserve ===<br />
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The wiki contains documentation of:<br />
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- Every story mission, strike, and raid<br />
- All weapons, armor, and exotic gear<br />
- Subclass abilities and skill trees<br />
- Crucible maps and game modes<br />
- Every expansion from [[The Dark Below]] to [[Rise of Iron]]<br />
- Lore entries, grimoire cards, and story analysis<br />
- Strategies, cheese spots, and community discoveries<br />
- Patch notes and balance changes over the game's lifespan<br />
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None of this information is accessible in-game anymore. YouTube videos show what gameplay looked like. Twitch archives capture specific moments. But a systematic reference of how the game actually worked (what perks did, what enemies spawned where, how the economy functioned) lives primarily in wikis like this one.<br />
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=== The lifeboat problem ===<br />
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We have watched what happens when independent sites for older games go offline. The information just vanishes. Hosting contracts expire, domains lapse, and years of community documentation disappear. TheGamesWiki is designed in part to prevent this: a low-cost, shared-infrastructure archive where game wikis can persist even after their communities move on.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki is the network's first member documenting a game that has been completely shut down. That makes it something of a test case for whether this model works for long-term game preservation.<br />
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== Relationship to TheGamesWiki network ==<br />
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=== What joining the network means ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki became a TheGamesWiki member in 2025. In practical terms:<br />
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- The wiki runs on shared network servers instead of independent hosting<br />
- MediaWiki software updates are handled at the network level<br />
- Spam and bot protection are managed centrally<br />
- User accounts can be linked across all network wikis<br />
- Technical improvements from other wikis can be deployed here<br />
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=== What did not change ===<br />
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A network membership can be misunderstood as a takeover. It is worth stating what is not happening:<br />
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- The destinygamewiki.com URL stays the same<br />
- All existing articles, images, and edit histories are unchanged<br />
- The wiki's exclusive focus on ''Destiny'' (2014), not ''Destiny 2'', is unchanged<br />
- Administrative structure and user permissions remain local<br />
- Community policies are set by this wiki's editors, not the network<br />
- TheGamesWiki does not become an "official Bungie resource," and membership does not imply official status<br />
- Listing does not change content licensing. If something is shared between wikis, it needs compatible licensing and clear attribution<br />
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The network provides infrastructure. The wiki's community provides editorial direction. TheGamesWiki network cannot change Destiny Game Wiki's articles or policies.<br />
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=== Why this matters for an archived game ===<br />
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A wiki about an active game needs constant editing. New patches change mechanics, new content needs documentation, and reader questions reveal gaps in coverage. The editorial workload justifies ongoing volunteer effort.<br />
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A wiki about a dead game is different. The content is frozen because the game is frozen. No new patches will change how weapons work. No new raids will need strategies. The documentation work is finished in a way it never is for live games.<br />
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But the servers still need to run. In an independent hosting model, declining traffic eventually makes the wiki uneconomical. In a network model, costs are shared across wikis at different lifecycle stages. Destiny Game Wiki's editors do not need to worry about server administration, software patches, or infrastructure costs. If they want to improve an article, they can. If they do not have time, the wiki stays online anyway.<br />
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== Why a hub is especially useful for franchise games ==<br />
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Destiny is one of those franchises where terminology repeats, systems change, and content gets vaulted or reworked. Players bounce between game versions, expansions, seasonal systems, and community tools, then end up with half-answers stitched together from search results.<br />
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If you have ever searched "Destiny exotic catalyst drop rate" and ended up on an old answer for the wrong game, the hub problem makes immediate sense.<br />
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=== Search engines do not handle version context well ===<br />
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A search result might rank highly because it is old, linked often, or written clearly, not because it is correct for the version the reader is playing. Destiny makes this worse because systems evolve. Even when the underlying concept stays the same, the details can drift.<br />
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A hub cannot solve version drift directly, but it can do something useful: route the reader toward the most actively maintained wiki for the relevant game or version, and mark older resources honestly as archived or patch-era specific.<br />
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=== Destiny knowledge lives outside wikis too ===<br />
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A lot of Destiny information ends up in patch notes, community spreadsheets, build planners, loadout tools, and seasonal guides that disappear when the season does.<br />
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A good wiki pulls that knowledge into stable pages and links to primary sources and durable tools. A hub supports that by making it easier to find the wiki that does this well, and by encouraging consistent citation and update practices across member wikis.<br />
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== Network structure ==<br />
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=== Member wikis ===<br />
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! Wiki !! Topic !! Status<br />
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| [[Main Page|Destiny Game Wiki]] || ''Destiny'' (2014) || Archive (game offline)<br />
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| FF15 Wiki || ''Final Fantasy XV'' || Active<br />
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| FFXIV Wiki || ''Final Fantasy XIV'' || Active (live game)<br />
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| SimCity 2013 Wiki || ''SimCity'' (2013) || Maintenance mode<br />
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| Pkmn Go Trading Wiki || ''Pokémon GO'' trading || Active<br />
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| Console Games Wiki || Multiple games || Active<br />
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| AI Wiki || Artificial intelligence || Active<br />
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| VR/AR Wiki || Virtual/augmented reality || Active<br />
|}<br />
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The network includes wikis at different lifecycle stages. Some cover active, updating games. Some cover completed games in maintenance mode. Destiny Game Wiki is the first member documenting a game that has been completely shut down.<br />
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=== How the directory lists wikis ===<br />
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The directory part of TheGamesWiki works only if listings are structured and honest. For Destiny, that means listings that make version boundaries obvious:<br />
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- Wiki name and URL<br />
- Scope: which game, with franchise boundaries clarified<br />
- Language(s)<br />
- Activity status: active, low activity, or archived (with clear criteria for each)<br />
- Content license (if publicly stated)<br />
- Coverage notes (exotics, raids, story, PvP, patches, expansions, etc.)<br />
- Version notes (if the wiki is patch-era focused or covers "classic Destiny" specifically)<br />
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The hub should not pretend everything is current. It should help readers understand what they are about to click.<br />
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=== Governance ===<br />
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TheGamesWiki operates on two levels:<br />
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'''Network level:''' Technical decisions including servers, software, shared tools, and unified accounts. Managed by network administrators.<br />
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'''Wiki level:''' Content decisions including what articles exist, what they say, and who can edit what. Managed by each wiki's own admins and community.<br />
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Hub projects tend to succeed or fail on governance. These are questions TheGamesWiki is working through as it matures:<br />
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- Who decides what gets listed, and what criteria define "active"?<br />
- How are disputes handled when multiple wikis claim to be the primary resource for a franchise?<br />
- How are archived or abandoned wikis treated so readers are not misled?<br />
- How are licensing conflicts handled for shared templates and modules?<br />
- Is there a process for corrections and appeals when a listing is wrong?<br />
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Clear criteria and logged decisions build trust faster than promises. These governance details will be documented publicly as the network formalizes them.<br />
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=== Funding ===<br />
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The network is privately owned, not venture-funded or publicly traded. Revenue comes from minimal advertising and donations. Member wikis share server costs, which is more sustainable than each wiki paying for independent hosting.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki specifically benefits because a wiki about a dead game has limited ability to generate ad revenue on its own. Traffic declines after a game shuts down. Sharing costs across wikis at different lifecycle stages makes long-term preservation feasible.<br />
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== Organization: how Destiny fits inside a multi-game hub ==<br />
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A hub that handles Destiny well needs clean organization, because the franchise overlaps and player intent varies.<br />
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=== Franchise structure ===<br />
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- Franchise: Destiny<br />
- Title listings: ''Destiny'', ''Destiny 2'' (and other relevant sub-products if applicable)<br />
- Expansions as sub-entries or tags (useful for routing without treating every expansion like a separate game)<br />
- Genre tags: looter shooter, MMO-like, FPS<br />
- Developer/publisher tags: Bungie<br />
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The point is not to flatten everything into one blob. It is to make discovery predictable.<br />
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=== Naming and disambiguation conventions ===<br />
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Destiny has repeated terms that become traps:<br />
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- The same item name appearing in multiple contexts<br />
- Concepts that change meaning across expansions or seasons<br />
- Abbreviations that communities use differently<br />
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The hub reduces confusion by publishing conventions like:<br />
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- Page titles that include game context where needed (Destiny vs. Destiny 2)<br />
- Disambiguation pages for reused terms<br />
- Version markers on pages where mechanics differ by patch era<br />
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This is unsexy work. It is also the work that makes a wiki feel trustworthy to a reader who just wants to know which Gjallarhorn they are looking at.<br />
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== History of Destiny Game Wiki ==<br />
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=== 2014: Launch ===<br />
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''Destiny'' launched on September 9, 2014 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. The game was Bungie's first major release after handing ''Halo'' to 343 Industries.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki launched around the same time. Early articles covered the basics: [[Classes|class overviews]], [[Weapons|weapon types]], [[Story missions|story missions]], and the original [[Vault of Glass|Vault of Glass raid]]. The wiki grew alongside the game's playerbase.<br />
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=== 2014-2015: Year One ===<br />
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The first year of ''Destiny'' was rough. The base game's story was notoriously thin. The Speaker's line "I could tell you" about the game's lore became a meme because the game itself did not actually tell you. Players pieced together story from [[Grimoire|grimoire cards]] that could only be read on Bungie's website, not in-game.<br />
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The wiki documented all of this: the actual story such as it was, the grimoire lore, player theories about what was really going on. When [[The Dark Below]] (December 2014) and [[House of Wolves]] (May 2015) released, the wiki expanded to cover new strikes, raids, and gear.<br />
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Content during this period:<br />
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- Complete [[Vault of Glass]] guide with all chest locations and strategies<br />
- [[Crota's End]] raid documentation<br />
- [[Prison of Elders]] arena guides<br />
- [[Exotic weapons|Exotic weapon]] quests and how to obtain them<br />
- [[Xûr]] inventory tracking (community-maintained weekly updates)<br />
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=== 2015-2016: The Taken King era ===<br />
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''[[The Taken King]]'' (September 2015) was the expansion that fixed ''Destiny''. Bungie overhauled the story presentation, added actual cutscenes, gave the player character a voice (briefly), and introduced one of the best raid experiences in the franchise with [[King's Fall]].<br />
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The wiki's coverage expanded significantly:<br />
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- New subclasses: [[Sunbreaker]], [[Stormcaller]], [[Nightstalker]]<br />
- [[King's Fall]] raid with full encounter breakdowns<br />
- [[Court of Oryx]] mechanics<br />
- Revised [[Light level]] system<br />
- [[Taken]] enemy documentation<br />
- Year Two weapon and armor databases<br />
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This was the wiki's most active period. ''The Taken King'' brought players back, and those players needed information.<br />
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=== 2016-2017: Rise of Iron and the end ===<br />
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''[[Rise of Iron]]'' (September 2016) was ''Destiny'''s final expansion. It added the [[Wrath of the Machine]] raid, the [[SIVA]] enemy faction, and the [[Plaguelands]] patrol zone. It also dropped support for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.<br />
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The wiki documented ''Rise of Iron'' thoroughly, knowing this would likely be the game's final major content:<br />
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- [[Wrath of the Machine]] complete guide<br />
- [[Archon's Forge]] mechanics<br />
- [[Rise of Iron Record Book]] tracking<br />
- [[Days of Iron]] armor sets<br />
- SIVA Crisis heroic strikes<br />
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After ''Rise of Iron'', Bungie's focus shifted to ''Destiny 2''. Live events continued in ''Destiny'' (including [[The Dawning]] and [[Age of Triumph]]), but no new substantial content was added.<br />
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=== 2017-2024: The long tail ===<br />
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''Destiny 2'' launched in September 2017. Many players migrated. Some stayed with the original, either because they preferred it or because they did not want to start over.<br />
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During this period, Destiny Game Wiki shifted from active documentation to maintenance. New discoveries were rare. Edits focused on corrections, clarifications, and preserving information as external sources (Bungie.net, forums, third-party tools) went offline or changed.<br />
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The wiki also became a reference for players who had left and returned. The "what changed while I was gone" questions that forums could not answer systematically, the wiki could.<br />
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=== 2024: Shutdown ===<br />
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Bungie announced ''Destiny'' server shutdown in July 2023, with the final day set for February 12, 2024. The announcement was not surprising (the game was nearly a decade old and had been superseded by its sequel), but it still marked a definitive end.<br />
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Community members organized final play sessions. Streamers ran last raids. And then the servers went offline.<br />
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For the wiki, this changed the mission. It was no longer documenting an active game. It was preserving the memory of a game that could no longer be experienced firsthand.<br />
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=== 2025: Joining TheGamesWiki ===<br />
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With ''Destiny'' offline, the wiki faced a sustainability question. The content was complete (there was nothing left to document) but hosting costs continued. Volunteer motivation naturally declines when there is nothing new to write about.<br />
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Joining TheGamesWiki network addressed this. The wiki continues to exist, the archive remains accessible, and the infrastructure is maintained at the network level. If volunteers want to improve articles, they can. If not, the wiki persists anyway.<br />
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== Content overview ==<br />
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=== Story and lore ===<br />
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- [[Story missions]] - All campaign missions from vanilla through ''Rise of Iron''<br />
- [[Grimoire]] - Complete grimoire card archive and analysis<br />
- [[Lore]] - Story explanations and timeline<br />
- [[Characters]] - NPCs, allies, and enemies<br />
- [[Locations]] - Planets, social spaces, and patrol zones<br />
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=== Player guides ===<br />
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- [[Classes]] - Hunter, Titan, Warlock overviews<br />
- [[Subclasses]] - All nine subclasses with skill trees<br />
- [[Weapons]] - Weapon types, archetypes, and notable guns<br />
- [[Armor]] - Armor stats and notable sets<br />
- [[Exotic weapons]] - Every exotic and how to obtain it<br />
- [[Exotic armor]] - Every exotic armor piece by class<br />
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=== Endgame content ===<br />
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- [[Vault of Glass]] - Raid guide with all encounters<br />
- [[Crota's End]] - Raid guide<br />
- [[King's Fall]] - Raid guide<br />
- [[Wrath of the Machine]] - Raid guide<br />
- [[Prison of Elders]] - Arena guide<br />
- [[Challenge of the Elders]] - Arena guide<br />
- [[Nightfall strikes]] - Weekly heroic strike rotation<br />
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=== Crucible ===<br />
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- [[Crucible]] - PvP overview<br />
- [[Game modes]] - Control, Clash, Rift, Trials of Osiris, Iron Banner, etc.<br />
- [[Maps]] - All Crucible maps with callouts<br />
- [[Trials of Osiris]] - Competitive mode guide<br />
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=== Economy and progression ===<br />
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- [[Light level]] - How Light worked across different eras<br />
- [[Currencies]] - Glimmer, Legendary Marks, Strange Coins, etc.<br />
- [[Vendors]] - All NPC vendors and their inventories<br />
- [[Factions]] - Dead Orbit, New Monarchy, Future War Cult<br />
- [[Xûr]] - Weekly exotic vendor (historical inventory archive)<br />
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== Content standards ==<br />
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A Destiny wiki gains trust when it clearly separates "this is a game mechanic" from "this is a community observation," and when it admits when something is patch-dependent.<br />
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=== Patch and era labeling ===<br />
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For a game that changed with every update, pages need visible context:<br />
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- Last updated or last verified information where relevant<br />
- Patch-era notes when mechanics changed between updates<br />
- Clear separation between historical content and final-state behavior<br />
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The network encourages this by making "version context present" an expectation for wikis that claim their content is current or accurate.<br />
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=== Separate mechanics from strategy ===<br />
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Mechanics pages explain what the game does. Strategy pages explain what players do with it.<br />
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That separation prevents pages from turning into arguments about "the right way to play" and keeps updates manageable when balance changes alter the meta. For an archived game, it also helps readers distinguish between objective facts about the game and subjective community advice.<br />
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=== Specific claims, fewer myths ===<br />
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Destiny communities generated a lot of confident statements over the years. Some were right. Some were "it feels like the drop rate goes up on Tuesdays."<br />
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Good wiki writing does a few things:<br />
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- Makes specific claims ("perk X increases Y by Z%") rather than vague statements ("this perk is really good")<br />
- Cites patch notes, developer posts, or reproducible community testing where possible<br />
- Labels uncertain areas honestly rather than presenting guesses as facts<br />
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This matters more now that nobody can verify claims against the actual game. The archive needs to be honest about what was confirmed and what was community lore.<br />
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=== Archival citation practices ===<br />
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Because ''Destiny'' can no longer be verified through play, the wiki has adopted stricter citation practices for disputed information. Claims about hidden mechanics or drop rates should cite original sources: Reddit posts with documented research, YouTube videos showing evidence, Wayback Machine archives of developer statements.<br />
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The goal is to ensure the archive remains accurate even when no one can check claims against the actual game.<br />
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== Comparison to other Destiny resources ==<br />
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=== Destiny 2 wikis ===<br />
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Several wikis cover ''Destiny 2''. Destiny Game Wiki does not. This wiki is exclusively about the original ''Destiny'' (2014-2024). If you want ''Destiny 2'' information, look elsewhere.<br />
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This narrow scope is intentional. ''Destiny'' and ''Destiny 2'' share a universe and some mechanics, but they are different games with different content. Combining them in one wiki would create constant confusion about which game an article describes. A hub helps here: it can route readers to the correct wiki for the correct game without forcing any single site to cover everything.<br />
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=== Destinypedia ===<br />
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Destinypedia covers the entire ''Destiny'' franchise, including both games and associated media. It has more lore coverage and broader scope than this wiki.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki focuses on practical game documentation (how things worked, where to find items, how to complete activities) rather than comprehensive lore analysis. The two resources complement each other.<br />
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=== Ishtar Collective ===<br />
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Ishtar Collective is a lore archive that preserves grimoire cards, item descriptions, and story text. It is excellent for reading ''Destiny'' lore but does not provide gameplay documentation.<br />
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=== Bungie.net ===<br />
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Bungie's official site had companion features for ''Destiny'': grimoire card viewing, stat tracking, item databases. Much of this functionality was removed or deprecated after the shutdown. Information that used to live on Bungie.net now exists primarily in community resources like this wiki.<br />
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=== YouTube and Twitch ===<br />
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Video archives preserve what ''Destiny'' looked like and sounded like. They capture specific moments and playthroughs. What they cannot provide is systematic reference information: what specific perks did, what loot tables contained, how mechanics interacted. That is what wikis do.<br />
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=== Specialized tools ===<br />
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Tools like DIM (Destiny Item Manager) and Light.gg provided real-time data for ''Destiny 2'' and, in some cases, the original game. These tools relied on Bungie's API. With ''Destiny'' servers offline, the API no longer returns data for the original game, making the wiki's stored information one of the few remaining queryable references for game data.<br />
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== Technical specifications ==<br />
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=== MediaWiki version ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki runs MediaWiki 1.44 through TheGamesWiki network. The network completed a major upgrade cycle in late 2024.<br />
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If you encounter broken templates or display issues, report them on [[Destiny Game Wiki:Technical issues|the technical issues page]].<br />
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=== Platform compatibility ===<br />
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The network runs on [[MediaWiki]], which means member wikis share template patterns, maintenance tools, interwiki linking, and editor skill transferability. Editors who know how to work on one network wiki can contribute to another without learning a new system.<br />
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=== Extensions ===<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Extension !! Function !! Wiki use<br />
|-<br />
| Semantic MediaWiki || Structured data queries || Weapon stat comparisons, armor databases<br />
|-<br />
| Cargo || Alternative data storage || Legacy data tables<br />
|-<br />
| VisualEditor || WYSIWYG editing || Edit without learning wikitext<br />
|-<br />
| Echo || Notifications || Talk page alerts<br />
|-<br />
| CirrusSearch || Improved search || Better search results<br />
|-<br />
| CentralAuth || Unified accounts || Same login across network wikis<br />
|-<br />
| TimedMediaHandler || Video embedding || Gameplay clips in articles<br />
|}<br />
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=== Data preservation ===<br />
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The wiki uses structured data to organize weapon and armor statistics. This allows queries like "show all Year One hand cannons sorted by impact" or "list all armor with increased reload speed."<br />
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This structured approach proved especially important after the shutdown. When the game was live, players could check stats in-game or through third-party apps connected to Bungie's API. With the game offline, the wiki's database is one of the few places this information still exists in queryable form.<br />
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=== Shared templates and modules ===<br />
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The network offers shared template patterns that member wikis can adopt or ignore. For Destiny, potentially useful shared patterns include:<br />
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- Infobox schemas for weapons and armor (with version context fields)<br />
- Activity pages (raids, strikes) with structured fields<br />
- Patch note boxes and "last verified" fields<br />
- Source citation patterns for stats and perk behavior<br />
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The approach is to keep shared templates small and stable, version and document changes, allow local overrides, and treat large schema changes like migrations rather than surprise updates. The hub does not dictate page layout. It offers reusable pieces.<br />
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=== Cross-wiki link hygiene ===<br />
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The network tracks domain moves and rebrands, keeps canonical URLs for wiki listings, records "this wiki is archived" status rather than letting readers guess, and maintains redirects when listings change.<br />
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Destiny communities have lived through multiple waves of tools and sites. Some are still running. Some are ghosts. The network's job is to map that reality honestly.<br />
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== How TheGamesWiki becomes the default starting point ==<br />
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"Future hub for gaming wikis" can turn into empty hype fast. The practical version is: what would make people use it instead of just searching Google?<br />
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=== A dependable index of active communities ===<br />
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If thegameswiki.com becomes a default starting point, it will be because it answers basic questions quickly:<br />
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- Where is the best-maintained wiki for this game?<br />
- Is it active right now?<br />
- Which wiki covers Destiny vs. Destiny 2 vs. expansion-era detail?<br />
- Did this site move or get archived?<br />
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Search engines are inconsistent at this. A hub can be boring and reliable, and that is enough.<br />
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=== A map between specialized resources ===<br />
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Destiny is large enough that specialization makes sense. There are wikis focused on lore and story, wikis focused on gear stats and perk behavior, wikis focused on activities and rotations, and wikis focused on older-era content. A hub helps readers move between those without forcing any one wiki to become a mega-wiki that tries to do everything poorly.<br />
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=== Shared boring infrastructure ===<br />
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Editors care about anti-spam patterns, template schemas, page naming conventions, citation habits, and link maintenance. These are not exciting features. They are the plumbing that keeps wikis functional. TheGamesWiki becomes valuable by coordinating and documenting these basics and making them reusable across member wikis.<br />
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=== A lifeboat for game documentation ===<br />
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The longer-term value is preservation. As games shut down, as hosting contracts expire, as individual wiki owners lose interest or funds, the network provides a place where documentation can survive. Destiny Game Wiki is a proof of concept. If it works here (a wiki about a game nobody can play anymore, running sustainably on shared infrastructure), it can work for the next game that goes offline.<br />
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== Integration with destinygamewiki.com ==<br />
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This section covers practical integration that does not require a site redesign.<br />
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=== Reader-facing ===<br />
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- A small "Related wikis" link box on high-level pages (franchise overview, core systems) pointing to TheGamesWiki listings for related Destiny resources<br />
- TheGamesWiki listing pages used as stable outbound link targets, so domain changes elsewhere do not force manual cleanup on this wiki<br />
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=== Editor-facing ===<br />
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- Shared template patterns for patch-era notes and "last verified" markers<br />
- Shared maintenance categories for outdated pages, especially strategy content tied to old balance states<br />
- Shared anti-spam guidance and filters where appropriate, with local review before adoption<br />
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=== The boundary ===<br />
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A healthy relationship keeps this clear:<br />
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- The hub suggests and links<br />
- destinygamewiki.com decides and edits<br />
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If that remains true, the hub feels like support instead of overhead.<br />
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== Frequently asked questions ==<br />
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=== Can I still play Destiny? ===<br />
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No. Bungie shut down ''Destiny'' servers on February 12, 2024. The game required an online connection for all activities, so it is no longer playable.<br />
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=== Why maintain a wiki for a dead game? ===<br />
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Because the information matters to people. Former players return to remember. Researchers study game design. Content creators reference mechanics. Lore enthusiasts explore the universe. The game being offline does not eliminate interest in it.<br />
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=== Is this wiki about Destiny 2? ===<br />
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No. This wiki covers ''Destiny'' (2014) only. For ''Destiny 2'' information, use Destinypedia, the Fandom wiki, or other resources.<br />
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=== Is the wiki still being edited? ===<br />
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Occasionally. Most content is complete because the game is complete. Edits focus on corrections, improved explanations, and preserving information from sources that may go offline.<br />
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=== Do I need a new account? ===<br />
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No. Existing accounts work normally. You can optionally link your account to the network system to use the same login on other TheGamesWiki wikis.<br />
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=== Who owns this wiki? ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki is part of TheGamesWiki network, which is privately owned. It is not affiliated with Bungie or owned by a larger media company.<br />
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=== Will there be a Destiny remaster? ===<br />
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Unknown. Bungie has not announced plans to bring back the original ''Destiny''. If that changes, this wiki would be well-positioned to support returning players, since the documentation is already here.<br />
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=== Does joining the network change the site's look and feel? ===<br />
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The network provides backend infrastructure, not frontend design. Destiny Game Wiki retains its own visual theme and layout. Shared network skins are available but optional; each wiki decides its own look.<br />
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== Contributing ==<br />
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=== Why contribute to an archived wiki? ===<br />
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- Correct errors before misinformation becomes permanent<br />
- Add context that helps future readers understand mechanics<br />
- Preserve information from sources that may disappear (forums, Reddit threads, defunct tools)<br />
- Improve article organization and readability<br />
- Ensure the historical record is complete and honest<br />
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=== Current priorities ===<br />
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- [[Category:Stubs|Stub articles]] needing expansion<br />
- [[Category:Articles needing citations|Articles lacking source citations]]<br />
- [[Category:Articles needing images|Missing screenshots]] (especially important since the game cannot be re-captured)<br />
- Verifying claims against archived sources<br />
- Adding context about what changed across patches<br />
- Marking pages with "last verified" dates and patch-era context<br />
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=== How to edit ===<br />
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Click "Edit" on any article. See [[Help:Editing]] for wikitext basics or enable VisualEditor for a graphical interface. Editor skills transfer across all TheGamesWiki network wikis.<br />
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=== Reporting issues ===<br />
- Content errors: Use the article's talk page<br />
- Technical problems: [[Destiny Game Wiki:Technical issues|Technical issues page]]<br />
- Spam or vandalism: Contact an administrator<br />
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'''[https://thegameswiki.com/ TheGamesWiki.com]''' is a video game wiki network that acts as the parent organization for multiple gaming wikis, including [[Main Page|Destiny Game Wiki]]. The network launched in 2025 to consolidate independently run wikis under shared technical infrastructure while preserving each wiki's editorial independence.<br />
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It operates on two levels: a '''directory''' of game wikis so readers can find the right community quickly, and a '''coordination layer''' for shared infrastructure and conventions so editors are not rebuilding the same templates, naming rules, and maintenance workflows on every wiki.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
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TheGamesWiki is a network, not a single wiki. Member wikis share servers, software maintenance, spam protection, and user account systems. Each wiki keeps its own domain, content, and community. [https://thegameswiki.com/ The Games Wiki] itself is a portal linking to all member wikis rather than a content destination.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki joined the network in 2025. The wiki continues operating at destinygamewiki.com with the same articles, the same editorial focus on the original ''[[Destiny]]'' (2014), and the same administrative team. The network handles backend infrastructure so the wiki's volunteers can focus on content preservation.<br />
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The core assumption is that specialized communities do better work when they stay specialized. A hub connects those communities and reduces repeated effort. It does not replace them.<br />
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== Why this wiki exists (and why the network matters) ==<br />
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To put it plainly: the "standalone wiki" model has gotten harder to sustain.<br />
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When ''Destiny'' launched in 2014, running a dedicated fan site was viable. Traffic was huge. Thousands of people refreshed the [[Xûr]] page every Friday morning. But the internet changed. Most players now pull quick answers from Discord bots, YouTube build videos, or specialized tools like DIM and Light.gg.<br />
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A traditional wiki is still the best format for static reference information, like looking up what a perk actually does in numbers, or reading lore tabs for gear you dismantled three years ago. But that kind of traffic does not pay server bills the way it used to.<br />
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For a wiki about a game that has been shut down, the math gets worse. The content is finished because the game is finished, but the servers still need to run. MediaWiki still releases security updates. Spam bots do not care whether a game is active. Someone has to keep the lights on even when the content is complete.<br />
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TheGamesWiki network addresses this. By sharing a server cluster with other communities, hosting costs drop significantly. It means the wiki does not need to run invasive ads or rely on a single volunteer to keep paying for independent hosting indefinitely. The alternative was the site eventually going dark and losing a decade of documentation.<br />
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== Why Destiny Game Wiki matters now ==<br />
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This wiki documents ''Destiny'' (2014), the original game in the franchise. Not ''Destiny 2'', but the first one. This distinction matters because the original ''Destiny'' is gone in a way most games are not.<br />
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=== The shutdown ===<br />
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Bungie shut down ''Destiny'' servers on February 12, 2024. After that date, the game could no longer be played online. Since ''Destiny'' required an internet connection for nearly all content (even the "single-player" story missions), this effectively killed the game. You can still insert the disc or launch the download, but you cannot get past the title screen.<br />
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This makes Destiny Game Wiki different from most game wikis. A wiki about ''Skyrim'' or ''Breath of the Wild'' documents games people are actively playing. This wiki documents a game that no longer exists in playable form. The wiki has become an archive: a record of what ''Destiny'' was before Bungie turned off the lights.<br />
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=== What we preserve ===<br />
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The wiki contains documentation of:<br />
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- Every story mission, strike, and raid<br />
- All weapons, armor, and exotic gear<br />
- Subclass abilities and skill trees<br />
- Crucible maps and game modes<br />
- Every expansion from [[The Dark Below]] to [[Rise of Iron]]<br />
- Lore entries, grimoire cards, and story analysis<br />
- Strategies, cheese spots, and community discoveries<br />
- Patch notes and balance changes over the game's lifespan<br />
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None of this information is accessible in-game anymore. YouTube videos show what gameplay looked like. Twitch archives capture specific moments. But a systematic reference of how the game actually worked (what perks did, what enemies spawned where, how the economy functioned) lives primarily in wikis like this one.<br />
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=== The lifeboat problem ===<br />
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We have watched what happens when independent sites for older games go offline. The information just vanishes. Hosting contracts expire, domains lapse, and years of community documentation disappear. TheGamesWiki is designed in part to prevent this: a low-cost, shared-infrastructure archive where game wikis can persist even after their communities move on.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki is the network's first member documenting a game that has been completely shut down. That makes it something of a test case for whether this model works for long-term game preservation.<br />
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== Relationship to TheGamesWiki network ==<br />
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=== What joining the network means ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki became a TheGamesWiki member in 2025. In practical terms:<br />
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- The wiki runs on shared network servers instead of independent hosting<br />
- MediaWiki software updates are handled at the network level<br />
- Spam and bot protection are managed centrally<br />
- User accounts can be linked across all network wikis<br />
- Technical improvements from other wikis can be deployed here<br />
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=== What did not change ===<br />
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A network membership can be misunderstood as a takeover. It is worth stating what is not happening:<br />
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- The destinygamewiki.com URL stays the same<br />
- All existing articles, images, and edit histories are unchanged<br />
- The wiki's exclusive focus on ''Destiny'' (2014), not ''Destiny 2'', is unchanged<br />
- Administrative structure and user permissions remain local<br />
- Community policies are set by this wiki's editors, not the network<br />
- TheGamesWiki does not become an "official Bungie resource," and membership does not imply official status<br />
- Listing does not change content licensing. If something is shared between wikis, it needs compatible licensing and clear attribution<br />
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The network provides infrastructure. The wiki's community provides editorial direction. TheGamesWiki network cannot change Destiny Game Wiki's articles or policies.<br />
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=== Why this matters for an archived game ===<br />
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A wiki about an active game needs constant editing. New patches change mechanics, new content needs documentation, and reader questions reveal gaps in coverage. The editorial workload justifies ongoing volunteer effort.<br />
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A wiki about a dead game is different. The content is frozen because the game is frozen. No new patches will change how weapons work. No new raids will need strategies. The documentation work is finished in a way it never is for live games.<br />
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But the servers still need to run. In an independent hosting model, declining traffic eventually makes the wiki uneconomical. In a network model, costs are shared across wikis at different lifecycle stages. Destiny Game Wiki's editors do not need to worry about server administration, software patches, or infrastructure costs. If they want to improve an article, they can. If they do not have time, the wiki stays online anyway.<br />
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== Why a hub is especially useful for franchise games ==<br />
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Destiny is one of those franchises where terminology repeats, systems change, and content gets vaulted or reworked. Players bounce between game versions, expansions, seasonal systems, and community tools, then end up with half-answers stitched together from search results.<br />
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If you have ever searched "Destiny exotic catalyst drop rate" and ended up on an old answer for the wrong game, the hub problem makes immediate sense.<br />
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=== Search engines do not handle version context well ===<br />
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A search result might rank highly because it is old, linked often, or written clearly, not because it is correct for the version the reader is playing. Destiny makes this worse because systems evolve. Even when the underlying concept stays the same, the details can drift.<br />
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A hub cannot solve version drift directly, but it can do something useful: route the reader toward the most actively maintained wiki for the relevant game or version, and mark older resources honestly as archived or patch-era specific.<br />
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=== Destiny knowledge lives outside wikis too ===<br />
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A lot of Destiny information ends up in patch notes, community spreadsheets, build planners, loadout tools, and seasonal guides that disappear when the season does.<br />
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A good wiki pulls that knowledge into stable pages and links to primary sources and durable tools. A hub supports that by making it easier to find the wiki that does this well, and by encouraging consistent citation and update practices across member wikis.<br />
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== Network structure ==<br />
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=== Member wikis ===<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Wiki !! Topic !! Status<br />
|-<br />
| [[Main Page|Destiny Game Wiki]] || ''Destiny'' (2014) || Archive (game offline)<br />
|-<br />
| FF15 Wiki || ''Final Fantasy XV'' || Active<br />
|-<br />
| FFXIV Wiki || ''Final Fantasy XIV'' || Active (live game)<br />
|-<br />
| SimCity 2013 Wiki || ''SimCity'' (2013) || Maintenance mode<br />
|-<br />
| Pkmn Go Trading Wiki || ''Pokémon GO'' trading || Active<br />
|-<br />
| Console Games Wiki || Multiple games || Active<br />
|-<br />
| AI Wiki || Artificial intelligence || Active<br />
|-<br />
| VR/AR Wiki || Virtual/augmented reality || Active<br />
|}<br />
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The network includes wikis at different lifecycle stages. Some cover active, updating games. Some cover completed games in maintenance mode. Destiny Game Wiki is the first member documenting a game that has been completely shut down.<br />
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=== How the directory lists wikis ===<br />
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The directory part of TheGamesWiki works only if listings are structured and honest. For Destiny, that means listings that make version boundaries obvious:<br />
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- Wiki name and URL<br />
- Scope: which game, with franchise boundaries clarified<br />
- Language(s)<br />
- Activity status: active, low activity, or archived (with clear criteria for each)<br />
- Content license (if publicly stated)<br />
- Coverage notes (exotics, raids, story, PvP, patches, expansions, etc.)<br />
- Version notes (if the wiki is patch-era focused or covers "classic Destiny" specifically)<br />
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The hub should not pretend everything is current. It should help readers understand what they are about to click.<br />
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=== Governance ===<br />
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TheGamesWiki operates on two levels:<br />
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'''Network level:''' Technical decisions including servers, software, shared tools, and unified accounts. Managed by network administrators.<br />
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'''Wiki level:''' Content decisions including what articles exist, what they say, and who can edit what. Managed by each wiki's own admins and community.<br />
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Hub projects tend to succeed or fail on governance. These are questions TheGamesWiki is working through as it matures:<br />
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- Who decides what gets listed, and what criteria define "active"?<br />
- How are disputes handled when multiple wikis claim to be the primary resource for a franchise?<br />
- How are archived or abandoned wikis treated so readers are not misled?<br />
- How are licensing conflicts handled for shared templates and modules?<br />
- Is there a process for corrections and appeals when a listing is wrong?<br />
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Clear criteria and logged decisions build trust faster than promises. These governance details will be documented publicly as the network formalizes them.<br />
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=== Funding ===<br />
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The network is privately owned, not venture-funded or publicly traded. Revenue comes from minimal advertising and donations. Member wikis share server costs, which is more sustainable than each wiki paying for independent hosting.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki specifically benefits because a wiki about a dead game has limited ability to generate ad revenue on its own. Traffic declines after a game shuts down. Sharing costs across wikis at different lifecycle stages makes long-term preservation feasible.<br />
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== Organization: how Destiny fits inside a multi-game hub ==<br />
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A hub that handles Destiny well needs clean organization, because the franchise overlaps and player intent varies.<br />
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=== Franchise structure ===<br />
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- Franchise: Destiny<br />
- Title listings: ''Destiny'', ''Destiny 2'' (and other relevant sub-products if applicable)<br />
- Expansions as sub-entries or tags (useful for routing without treating every expansion like a separate game)<br />
- Genre tags: looter shooter, MMO-like, FPS<br />
- Developer/publisher tags: Bungie<br />
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The point is not to flatten everything into one blob. It is to make discovery predictable.<br />
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=== Naming and disambiguation conventions ===<br />
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Destiny has repeated terms that become traps:<br />
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- The same item name appearing in multiple contexts<br />
- Concepts that change meaning across expansions or seasons<br />
- Abbreviations that communities use differently<br />
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The hub reduces confusion by publishing conventions like:<br />
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- Page titles that include game context where needed (Destiny vs. Destiny 2)<br />
- Disambiguation pages for reused terms<br />
- Version markers on pages where mechanics differ by patch era<br />
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This is unsexy work. It is also the work that makes a wiki feel trustworthy to a reader who just wants to know which Gjallarhorn they are looking at.<br />
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== History of Destiny Game Wiki ==<br />
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=== 2014: Launch ===<br />
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''Destiny'' launched on September 9, 2014 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. The game was Bungie's first major release after handing ''Halo'' to 343 Industries.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki launched around the same time. Early articles covered the basics: [[Classes|class overviews]], [[Weapons|weapon types]], [[Story missions|story missions]], and the original [[Vault of Glass|Vault of Glass raid]]. The wiki grew alongside the game's playerbase.<br />
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=== 2014-2015: Year One ===<br />
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The first year of ''Destiny'' was rough. The base game's story was notoriously thin. The Speaker's line "I could tell you" about the game's lore became a meme because the game itself did not actually tell you. Players pieced together story from [[Grimoire|grimoire cards]] that could only be read on Bungie's website, not in-game.<br />
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The wiki documented all of this: the actual story such as it was, the grimoire lore, player theories about what was really going on. When [[The Dark Below]] (December 2014) and [[House of Wolves]] (May 2015) released, the wiki expanded to cover new strikes, raids, and gear.<br />
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Content during this period:<br />
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- Complete [[Vault of Glass]] guide with all chest locations and strategies<br />
- [[Crota's End]] raid documentation<br />
- [[Prison of Elders]] arena guides<br />
- [[Exotic weapons|Exotic weapon]] quests and how to obtain them<br />
- [[Xûr]] inventory tracking (community-maintained weekly updates)<br />
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=== 2015-2016: The Taken King era ===<br />
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''[[The Taken King]]'' (September 2015) was the expansion that fixed ''Destiny''. Bungie overhauled the story presentation, added actual cutscenes, gave the player character a voice (briefly), and introduced one of the best raid experiences in the franchise with [[King's Fall]].<br />
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The wiki's coverage expanded significantly:<br />
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- New subclasses: [[Sunbreaker]], [[Stormcaller]], [[Nightstalker]]<br />
- [[King's Fall]] raid with full encounter breakdowns<br />
- [[Court of Oryx]] mechanics<br />
- Revised [[Light level]] system<br />
- [[Taken]] enemy documentation<br />
- Year Two weapon and armor databases<br />
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This was the wiki's most active period. ''The Taken King'' brought players back, and those players needed information.<br />
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=== 2016-2017: Rise of Iron and the end ===<br />
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''[[Rise of Iron]]'' (September 2016) was ''Destiny'''s final expansion. It added the [[Wrath of the Machine]] raid, the [[SIVA]] enemy faction, and the [[Plaguelands]] patrol zone. It also dropped support for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.<br />
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The wiki documented ''Rise of Iron'' thoroughly, knowing this would likely be the game's final major content:<br />
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- [[Wrath of the Machine]] complete guide<br />
- [[Archon's Forge]] mechanics<br />
- [[Rise of Iron Record Book]] tracking<br />
- [[Days of Iron]] armor sets<br />
- SIVA Crisis heroic strikes<br />
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After ''Rise of Iron'', Bungie's focus shifted to ''Destiny 2''. Live events continued in ''Destiny'' (including [[The Dawning]] and [[Age of Triumph]]), but no new substantial content was added.<br />
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=== 2017-2024: The long tail ===<br />
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''Destiny 2'' launched in September 2017. Many players migrated. Some stayed with the original, either because they preferred it or because they did not want to start over.<br />
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During this period, Destiny Game Wiki shifted from active documentation to maintenance. New discoveries were rare. Edits focused on corrections, clarifications, and preserving information as external sources (Bungie.net, forums, third-party tools) went offline or changed.<br />
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The wiki also became a reference for players who had left and returned. The "what changed while I was gone" questions that forums could not answer systematically, the wiki could.<br />
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=== 2024: Shutdown ===<br />
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Bungie announced ''Destiny'' server shutdown in July 2023, with the final day set for February 12, 2024. The announcement was not surprising (the game was nearly a decade old and had been superseded by its sequel), but it still marked a definitive end.<br />
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Community members organized final play sessions. Streamers ran last raids. And then the servers went offline.<br />
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For the wiki, this changed the mission. It was no longer documenting an active game. It was preserving the memory of a game that could no longer be experienced firsthand.<br />
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=== 2025: Joining TheGamesWiki ===<br />
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With ''Destiny'' offline, the wiki faced a sustainability question. The content was complete (there was nothing left to document) but hosting costs continued. Volunteer motivation naturally declines when there is nothing new to write about.<br />
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Joining TheGamesWiki network addressed this. The wiki continues to exist, the archive remains accessible, and the infrastructure is maintained at the network level. If volunteers want to improve articles, they can. If not, the wiki persists anyway.<br />
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== Content overview ==<br />
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=== Story and lore ===<br />
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- [[Story missions]] - All campaign missions from vanilla through ''Rise of Iron''<br />
- [[Grimoire]] - Complete grimoire card archive and analysis<br />
- [[Lore]] - Story explanations and timeline<br />
- [[Characters]] - NPCs, allies, and enemies<br />
- [[Locations]] - Planets, social spaces, and patrol zones<br />
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=== Player guides ===<br />
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- [[Classes]] - Hunter, Titan, Warlock overviews<br />
- [[Subclasses]] - All nine subclasses with skill trees<br />
- [[Weapons]] - Weapon types, archetypes, and notable guns<br />
- [[Armor]] - Armor stats and notable sets<br />
- [[Exotic weapons]] - Every exotic and how to obtain it<br />
- [[Exotic armor]] - Every exotic armor piece by class<br />
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=== Endgame content ===<br />
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- [[Vault of Glass]] - Raid guide with all encounters<br />
- [[Crota's End]] - Raid guide<br />
- [[King's Fall]] - Raid guide<br />
- [[Wrath of the Machine]] - Raid guide<br />
- [[Prison of Elders]] - Arena guide<br />
- [[Challenge of the Elders]] - Arena guide<br />
- [[Nightfall strikes]] - Weekly heroic strike rotation<br />
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=== Crucible ===<br />
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- [[Crucible]] - PvP overview<br />
- [[Game modes]] - Control, Clash, Rift, Trials of Osiris, Iron Banner, etc.<br />
- [[Maps]] - All Crucible maps with callouts<br />
- [[Trials of Osiris]] - Competitive mode guide<br />
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=== Economy and progression ===<br />
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- [[Light level]] - How Light worked across different eras<br />
- [[Currencies]] - Glimmer, Legendary Marks, Strange Coins, etc.<br />
- [[Vendors]] - All NPC vendors and their inventories<br />
- [[Factions]] - Dead Orbit, New Monarchy, Future War Cult<br />
- [[Xûr]] - Weekly exotic vendor (historical inventory archive)<br />
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== Content standards ==<br />
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A Destiny wiki gains trust when it clearly separates "this is a game mechanic" from "this is a community observation," and when it admits when something is patch-dependent.<br />
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=== Patch and era labeling ===<br />
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For a game that changed with every update, pages need visible context:<br />
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- Last updated or last verified information where relevant<br />
- Patch-era notes when mechanics changed between updates<br />
- Clear separation between historical content and final-state behavior<br />
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The network encourages this by making "version context present" an expectation for wikis that claim their content is current or accurate.<br />
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=== Separate mechanics from strategy ===<br />
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Mechanics pages explain what the game does. Strategy pages explain what players do with it.<br />
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That separation prevents pages from turning into arguments about "the right way to play" and keeps updates manageable when balance changes alter the meta. For an archived game, it also helps readers distinguish between objective facts about the game and subjective community advice.<br />
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=== Specific claims, fewer myths ===<br />
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Destiny communities generated a lot of confident statements over the years. Some were right. Some were "it feels like the drop rate goes up on Tuesdays."<br />
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Good wiki writing does a few things:<br />
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- Makes specific claims ("perk X increases Y by Z%") rather than vague statements ("this perk is really good")<br />
- Cites patch notes, developer posts, or reproducible community testing where possible<br />
- Labels uncertain areas honestly rather than presenting guesses as facts<br />
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This matters more now that nobody can verify claims against the actual game. The archive needs to be honest about what was confirmed and what was community lore.<br />
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=== Archival citation practices ===<br />
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Because ''Destiny'' can no longer be verified through play, the wiki has adopted stricter citation practices for disputed information. Claims about hidden mechanics or drop rates should cite original sources: Reddit posts with documented research, YouTube videos showing evidence, Wayback Machine archives of developer statements.<br />
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The goal is to ensure the archive remains accurate even when no one can check claims against the actual game.<br />
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== Comparison to other Destiny resources ==<br />
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=== Destiny 2 wikis ===<br />
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Several wikis cover ''Destiny 2''. Destiny Game Wiki does not. This wiki is exclusively about the original ''Destiny'' (2014-2024). If you want ''Destiny 2'' information, look elsewhere.<br />
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This narrow scope is intentional. ''Destiny'' and ''Destiny 2'' share a universe and some mechanics, but they are different games with different content. Combining them in one wiki would create constant confusion about which game an article describes. A hub helps here: it can route readers to the correct wiki for the correct game without forcing any single site to cover everything.<br />
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=== Destinypedia ===<br />
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Destinypedia covers the entire ''Destiny'' franchise, including both games and associated media. It has more lore coverage and broader scope than this wiki.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki focuses on practical game documentation (how things worked, where to find items, how to complete activities) rather than comprehensive lore analysis. The two resources complement each other.<br />
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=== Ishtar Collective ===<br />
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Ishtar Collective is a lore archive that preserves grimoire cards, item descriptions, and story text. It is excellent for reading ''Destiny'' lore but does not provide gameplay documentation.<br />
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=== Bungie.net ===<br />
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Bungie's official site had companion features for ''Destiny'': grimoire card viewing, stat tracking, item databases. Much of this functionality was removed or deprecated after the shutdown. Information that used to live on Bungie.net now exists primarily in community resources like this wiki.<br />
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=== YouTube and Twitch ===<br />
<br />
Video archives preserve what ''Destiny'' looked like and sounded like. They capture specific moments and playthroughs. What they cannot provide is systematic reference information: what specific perks did, what loot tables contained, how mechanics interacted. That is what wikis do.<br />
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=== Specialized tools ===<br />
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Tools like DIM (Destiny Item Manager) and Light.gg provided real-time data for ''Destiny 2'' and, in some cases, the original game. These tools relied on Bungie's API. With ''Destiny'' servers offline, the API no longer returns data for the original game, making the wiki's stored information one of the few remaining queryable references for game data.<br />
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== Technical specifications ==<br />
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=== MediaWiki version ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki runs MediaWiki 1.44 through TheGamesWiki network. The network completed a major upgrade cycle in late 2024.<br />
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If you encounter broken templates or display issues, report them on [[Destiny Game Wiki:Technical issues|the technical issues page]].<br />
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=== Platform compatibility ===<br />
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The network runs on [[MediaWiki]], which means member wikis share template patterns, maintenance tools, interwiki linking, and editor skill transferability. Editors who know how to work on one network wiki can contribute to another without learning a new system.<br />
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=== Extensions ===<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Extension !! Function !! Wiki use<br />
|-<br />
| Semantic MediaWiki || Structured data queries || Weapon stat comparisons, armor databases<br />
|-<br />
| Cargo || Alternative data storage || Legacy data tables<br />
|-<br />
| VisualEditor || WYSIWYG editing || Edit without learning wikitext<br />
|-<br />
| Echo || Notifications || Talk page alerts<br />
|-<br />
| CirrusSearch || Improved search || Better search results<br />
|-<br />
| CentralAuth || Unified accounts || Same login across network wikis<br />
|-<br />
| TimedMediaHandler || Video embedding || Gameplay clips in articles<br />
|}<br />
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=== Data preservation ===<br />
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The wiki uses structured data to organize weapon and armor statistics. This allows queries like "show all Year One hand cannons sorted by impact" or "list all armor with increased reload speed."<br />
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This structured approach proved especially important after the shutdown. When the game was live, players could check stats in-game or through third-party apps connected to Bungie's API. With the game offline, the wiki's database is one of the few places this information still exists in queryable form.<br />
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=== Shared templates and modules ===<br />
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The network offers shared template patterns that member wikis can adopt or ignore. For Destiny, potentially useful shared patterns include:<br />
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- Infobox schemas for weapons and armor (with version context fields)<br />
- Activity pages (raids, strikes) with structured fields<br />
- Patch note boxes and "last verified" fields<br />
- Source citation patterns for stats and perk behavior<br />
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The approach is to keep shared templates small and stable, version and document changes, allow local overrides, and treat large schema changes like migrations rather than surprise updates. The hub does not dictate page layout. It offers reusable pieces.<br />
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=== Cross-wiki link hygiene ===<br />
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The network tracks domain moves and rebrands, keeps canonical URLs for wiki listings, records "this wiki is archived" status rather than letting readers guess, and maintains redirects when listings change.<br />
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Destiny communities have lived through multiple waves of tools and sites. Some are still running. Some are ghosts. The network's job is to map that reality honestly.<br />
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== How TheGamesWiki becomes the default starting point ==<br />
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"Future hub for gaming wikis" can turn into empty hype fast. The practical version is: what would make people use it instead of just searching Google?<br />
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=== A dependable index of active communities ===<br />
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If thegameswiki.com becomes a default starting point, it will be because it answers basic questions quickly:<br />
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- Where is the best-maintained wiki for this game?<br />
- Is it active right now?<br />
- Which wiki covers Destiny vs. Destiny 2 vs. expansion-era detail?<br />
- Did this site move or get archived?<br />
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Search engines are inconsistent at this. A hub can be boring and reliable, and that is enough.<br />
<br />
=== A map between specialized resources ===<br />
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Destiny is large enough that specialization makes sense. There are wikis focused on lore and story, wikis focused on gear stats and perk behavior, wikis focused on activities and rotations, and wikis focused on older-era content. A hub helps readers move between those without forcing any one wiki to become a mega-wiki that tries to do everything poorly.<br />
<br />
=== Shared boring infrastructure ===<br />
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Editors care about anti-spam patterns, template schemas, page naming conventions, citation habits, and link maintenance. These are not exciting features. They are the plumbing that keeps wikis functional. TheGamesWiki becomes valuable by coordinating and documenting these basics and making them reusable across member wikis.<br />
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=== A lifeboat for game documentation ===<br />
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The longer-term value is preservation. As games shut down, as hosting contracts expire, as individual wiki owners lose interest or funds, the network provides a place where documentation can survive. Destiny Game Wiki is a proof of concept. If it works here (a wiki about a game nobody can play anymore, running sustainably on shared infrastructure), it can work for the next game that goes offline.<br />
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== Integration with destinygamewiki.com ==<br />
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This section covers practical integration that does not require a site redesign.<br />
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=== Reader-facing ===<br />
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- A small "Related wikis" link box on high-level pages (franchise overview, core systems) pointing to TheGamesWiki listings for related Destiny resources<br />
- TheGamesWiki listing pages used as stable outbound link targets, so domain changes elsewhere do not force manual cleanup on this wiki<br />
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=== Editor-facing ===<br />
<br />
- Shared template patterns for patch-era notes and "last verified" markers<br />
- Shared maintenance categories for outdated pages, especially strategy content tied to old balance states<br />
- Shared anti-spam guidance and filters where appropriate, with local review before adoption<br />
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=== The boundary ===<br />
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A healthy relationship keeps this clear:<br />
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- The hub suggests and links<br />
- destinygamewiki.com decides and edits<br />
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If that remains true, the hub feels like support instead of overhead.<br />
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== Frequently asked questions ==<br />
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=== Can I still play Destiny? ===<br />
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No. Bungie shut down ''Destiny'' servers on February 12, 2024. The game required an online connection for all activities, so it is no longer playable.<br />
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=== Why maintain a wiki for a dead game? ===<br />
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Because the information matters to people. Former players return to remember. Researchers study game design. Content creators reference mechanics. Lore enthusiasts explore the universe. The game being offline does not eliminate interest in it.<br />
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=== Is this wiki about Destiny 2? ===<br />
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No. This wiki covers ''Destiny'' (2014) only. For ''Destiny 2'' information, use Destinypedia, the Fandom wiki, or other resources.<br />
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=== Is the wiki still being edited? ===<br />
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Occasionally. Most content is complete because the game is complete. Edits focus on corrections, improved explanations, and preserving information from sources that may go offline.<br />
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=== Do I need a new account? ===<br />
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No. Existing accounts work normally. You can optionally link your account to the network system to use the same login on other TheGamesWiki wikis.<br />
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=== Who owns this wiki? ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki is part of TheGamesWiki network, which is privately owned. It is not affiliated with Bungie or owned by a larger media company.<br />
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=== Will there be a Destiny remaster? ===<br />
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Unknown. Bungie has not announced plans to bring back the original ''Destiny''. If that changes, this wiki would be well-positioned to support returning players, since the documentation is already here.<br />
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=== Does joining the network change the site's look and feel? ===<br />
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The network provides backend infrastructure, not frontend design. Destiny Game Wiki retains its own visual theme and layout. Shared network skins are available but optional; each wiki decides its own look.<br />
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== Contributing ==<br />
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=== Why contribute to an archived wiki? ===<br />
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- Correct errors before misinformation becomes permanent<br />
- Add context that helps future readers understand mechanics<br />
- Preserve information from sources that may disappear (forums, Reddit threads, defunct tools)<br />
- Improve article organization and readability<br />
- Ensure the historical record is complete and honest<br />
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=== Current priorities ===<br />
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- [[Category:Stubs|Stub articles]] needing expansion<br />
- [[Category:Articles needing citations|Articles lacking source citations]]<br />
- [[Category:Articles needing images|Missing screenshots]] (especially important since the game cannot be re-captured)<br />
- Verifying claims against archived sources<br />
- Adding context about what changed across patches<br />
- Marking pages with "last verified" dates and patch-era context<br />
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=== How to edit ===<br />
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Click "Edit" on any article. See [[Help:Editing]] for wikitext basics or enable VisualEditor for a graphical interface. Editor skills transfer across all TheGamesWiki network wikis.<br />
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=== Reporting issues ===<br />
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- Content errors: Use the article's talk page<br />
- Technical problems: [[Destiny Game Wiki:Technical issues|Technical issues page]]<br />
- Spam or vandalism: Contact an administrator<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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- [[Main Page]] - Destiny Game Wiki home page<br />
- [[Destiny]] - Main article about the game<br />
- [[Destiny Game Wiki:About]] - About this wiki<br />
- [[Destiny Game Wiki:Policies]] - Community policies<br />
- [[Help:Editing]] - Editing guide<br />
- [[Help:Templates]] - Template documentation<br />
- [[Help:Categories]] - Category guide<br />
- [[Special:RecentChanges]] - Recent edits<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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- [https://thegameswiki.com TheGamesWiki.com] - Network portal<br />
- [https://destinygamewiki.com Destiny Game Wiki] - This wiki<br />
- [https://www.destinypedia.com Destinypedia] - Franchise-wide wiki<br />
- [https://www.ishtar-collective.net Ishtar Collective] - Lore archive<br />
- [https://www.bungie.net Bungie.net] - Developer website<br />
- [https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame r/DestinyTheGame] - Reddit community<br />
- [https://www.mediawiki.org MediaWiki.org] - MediaWiki documentation<br />
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'''[https://thegameswiki.com/ TheGamesWiki.com]''' is a video game wiki network that acts as the parent organization for multiple gaming wikis, including [[Main Page|Destiny Game Wiki]]. The network launched in 2025 to consolidate independently run wikis under shared technical infrastructure while preserving each wiki's editorial independence.<br />
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It operates on two levels: a '''directory''' of game wikis so readers can find the right community quickly, and a '''coordination layer''' for shared infrastructure and conventions so editors are not rebuilding the same templates, naming rules, and maintenance workflows on every wiki.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
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TheGamesWiki is a network, not a single wiki. Member wikis share servers, software maintenance, spam protection, and user account systems. Each wiki keeps its own domain, content, and community. [https://thegameswiki.com/ The Games Wiki] itself is a portal linking to all member wikis rather than a content destination.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki joined the network in 2025. The wiki continues operating at destinygamewiki.com with the same articles, the same editorial focus on the original ''[[Destiny]]'' (2014), and the same administrative team. The network handles backend infrastructure so the wiki's volunteers can focus on content preservation.<br />
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The core assumption is that specialized communities do better work when they stay specialized. A hub connects those communities and reduces repeated effort. It does not replace them.<br />
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== Why this wiki exists (and why the network matters) ==<br />
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To put it plainly: the "standalone wiki" model has gotten harder to sustain.<br />
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When ''Destiny'' launched in 2014, running a dedicated fan site was viable. Traffic was huge. Thousands of people refreshed the [[Xûr]] page every Friday morning. But the internet changed. Most players now pull quick answers from Discord bots, YouTube build videos, or specialized tools like DIM and Light.gg.<br />
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A traditional wiki is still the best format for static reference information, like looking up what a perk actually does in numbers, or reading lore tabs for gear you dismantled three years ago. But that kind of traffic does not pay server bills the way it used to.<br />
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For a wiki about a game that has been shut down, the math gets worse. The content is finished because the game is finished, but the servers still need to run. MediaWiki still releases security updates. Spam bots do not care whether a game is active. Someone has to keep the lights on even when the content is complete.<br />
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TheGamesWiki network addresses this. By sharing a server cluster with other communities, hosting costs drop significantly. It means the wiki does not need to run invasive ads or rely on a single volunteer to keep paying for independent hosting indefinitely. The alternative was the site eventually going dark and losing a decade of documentation.<br />
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== Why Destiny Game Wiki matters now ==<br />
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This wiki documents ''Destiny'' (2014), the original game in the franchise. Not ''Destiny 2'' — the first one. This distinction matters because the original ''Destiny'' is gone in a way most games are not.<br />
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=== The shutdown ===<br />
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Bungie shut down ''Destiny'' servers on February 12, 2024. After that date, the game could no longer be played online. Since ''Destiny'' required an internet connection for nearly all content — even the "single-player" story missions — this effectively killed the game. You can still insert the disc or launch the download, but you cannot get past the title screen.<br />
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This makes Destiny Game Wiki different from most game wikis. A wiki about ''Skyrim'' or ''Breath of the Wild'' documents games people are actively playing. This wiki documents a game that no longer exists in playable form. The wiki has become an archive — a record of what ''Destiny'' was before Bungie turned off the lights.<br />
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=== What we preserve ===<br />
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The wiki contains documentation of:<br />
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- Every story mission, strike, and raid<br />
- All weapons, armor, and exotic gear<br />
- Subclass abilities and skill trees<br />
- Crucible maps and game modes<br />
- Every expansion from [[The Dark Below]] to [[Rise of Iron]]<br />
- Lore entries, grimoire cards, and story analysis<br />
- Strategies, cheese spots, and community discoveries<br />
- Patch notes and balance changes over the game's lifespan<br />
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None of this information is accessible in-game anymore. YouTube videos show what gameplay looked like. Twitch archives capture specific moments. But a systematic reference of how the game actually worked — what perks did, what enemies spawned where, how the economy functioned — lives primarily in wikis like this one.<br />
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=== The lifeboat problem ===<br />
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We have watched what happens when independent sites for older games go offline. The information just vanishes. Hosting contracts expire, domains lapse, and years of community documentation disappear. TheGamesWiki is designed in part to prevent this — a low-cost, shared-infrastructure archive where game wikis can persist even after their communities move on.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki is the network's first member documenting a game that has been completely shut down. That makes it something of a test case for whether this model works for long-term game preservation.<br />
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== Relationship to TheGamesWiki network ==<br />
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=== What joining the network means ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki became a TheGamesWiki member in 2025. In practical terms:<br />
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- The wiki runs on shared network servers instead of independent hosting<br />
- MediaWiki software updates are handled at the network level<br />
- Spam and bot protection are managed centrally<br />
- User accounts can be linked across all network wikis<br />
- Technical improvements from other wikis can be deployed here<br />
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=== What did not change ===<br />
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A network membership can be misunderstood as a takeover. It is worth stating what is not happening:<br />
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- The destinygamewiki.com URL stays the same<br />
- All existing articles, images, and edit histories are unchanged<br />
- The wiki's exclusive focus on ''Destiny'' (2014), not ''Destiny 2'', is unchanged<br />
- Administrative structure and user permissions remain local<br />
- Community policies are set by this wiki's editors, not the network<br />
- TheGamesWiki does not become an "official Bungie resource," and membership does not imply official status<br />
- Listing does not change content licensing. If something is shared between wikis, it needs compatible licensing and clear attribution<br />
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The network provides infrastructure. The wiki's community provides editorial direction. TheGamesWiki network cannot change Destiny Game Wiki's articles or policies.<br />
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=== Why this matters for an archived game ===<br />
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A wiki about an active game needs constant editing. New patches change mechanics, new content needs documentation, and reader questions reveal gaps in coverage. The editorial workload justifies ongoing volunteer effort.<br />
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A wiki about a dead game is different. The content is frozen because the game is frozen. No new patches will change how weapons work. No new raids will need strategies. The documentation work is finished in a way it never is for live games.<br />
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But the servers still need to run. In an independent hosting model, declining traffic eventually makes the wiki uneconomical. In a network model, costs are shared across wikis at different lifecycle stages. Destiny Game Wiki's editors do not need to worry about server administration, software patches, or infrastructure costs. If they want to improve an article, they can. If they do not have time, the wiki stays online anyway.<br />
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== Why a hub is especially useful for franchise games ==<br />
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Destiny is one of those franchises where terminology repeats, systems change, and content gets vaulted or reworked. Players bounce between game versions, expansions, seasonal systems, and community tools, then end up with half-answers stitched together from search results.<br />
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If you have ever searched "Destiny exotic catalyst drop rate" and ended up on an old answer for the wrong game, the hub problem makes immediate sense.<br />
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=== Search engines do not handle version context well ===<br />
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A search result might rank highly because it is old, linked often, or written clearly — not because it is correct for the version the reader is playing. Destiny makes this worse because systems evolve. Even when the underlying concept stays the same, the details can drift.<br />
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A hub cannot solve version drift directly, but it can do something useful: route the reader toward the most actively maintained wiki for the relevant game or version, and mark older resources honestly as archived or patch-era specific.<br />
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=== Destiny knowledge lives outside wikis too ===<br />
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A lot of Destiny information ends up in patch notes, community spreadsheets, build planners, loadout tools, and seasonal guides that disappear when the season does.<br />
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A good wiki pulls that knowledge into stable pages and links to primary sources and durable tools. A hub supports that by making it easier to find the wiki that does this well, and by encouraging consistent citation and update practices across member wikis.<br />
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== Network structure ==<br />
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=== Member wikis ===<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Wiki !! Topic !! Status<br />
|-<br />
| [[Main Page|Destiny Game Wiki]] || ''Destiny'' (2014) || Archive (game offline)<br />
|-<br />
| FF15 Wiki || ''Final Fantasy XV'' || Active<br />
|-<br />
| FFXIV Wiki || ''Final Fantasy XIV'' || Active (live game)<br />
|-<br />
| SimCity 2013 Wiki || ''SimCity'' (2013) || Maintenance mode<br />
|-<br />
| Pkmn Go Trading Wiki || ''Pokémon GO'' trading || Active<br />
|-<br />
| Console Games Wiki || Multiple games || Active<br />
|-<br />
| AI Wiki || Artificial intelligence || Active<br />
|-<br />
| VR/AR Wiki || Virtual/augmented reality || Active<br />
|}<br />
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The network includes wikis at different lifecycle stages. Some cover active, updating games. Some cover completed games in maintenance mode. Destiny Game Wiki is the first member documenting a game that has been completely shut down.<br />
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=== How the directory lists wikis ===<br />
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The directory part of TheGamesWiki works only if listings are structured and honest. For Destiny, that means listings that make version boundaries obvious:<br />
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- Wiki name and URL<br />
- Scope: which game, with franchise boundaries clarified<br />
- Language(s)<br />
- Activity status: active, low activity, or archived (with clear criteria for each)<br />
- Content license (if publicly stated)<br />
- Coverage notes (exotics, raids, story, PvP, patches, expansions, etc.)<br />
- Version notes (if the wiki is patch-era focused or covers "classic Destiny" specifically)<br />
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The hub should not pretend everything is current. It should help readers understand what they are about to click.<br />
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=== Governance ===<br />
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TheGamesWiki operates on two levels:<br />
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'''Network level:''' Technical decisions — servers, software, shared tools, unified accounts. Managed by network administrators.<br />
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'''Wiki level:''' Content decisions — what articles exist, what they say, who can edit what. Managed by each wiki's own admins and community.<br />
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Hub projects tend to succeed or fail on governance. These are questions TheGamesWiki is working through as it matures:<br />
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- Who decides what gets listed, and what criteria define "active"?<br />
- How are disputes handled when multiple wikis claim to be the primary resource for a franchise?<br />
- How are archived or abandoned wikis treated so readers are not misled?<br />
- How are licensing conflicts handled for shared templates and modules?<br />
- Is there a process for corrections and appeals when a listing is wrong?<br />
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Clear criteria and logged decisions build trust faster than promises. These governance details will be documented publicly as the network formalizes them.<br />
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=== Funding ===<br />
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The network is privately owned, not venture-funded or publicly traded. Revenue comes from minimal advertising and donations. Member wikis share server costs, which is more sustainable than each wiki paying for independent hosting.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki specifically benefits because a wiki about a dead game has limited ability to generate ad revenue on its own. Traffic declines after a game shuts down. Sharing costs across wikis at different lifecycle stages makes long-term preservation feasible.<br />
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== Organization: how Destiny fits inside a multi-game hub ==<br />
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A hub that handles Destiny well needs clean organization, because the franchise overlaps and player intent varies.<br />
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=== Franchise structure ===<br />
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- Franchise: Destiny<br />
- Title listings: ''Destiny'', ''Destiny 2'' (and other relevant sub-products if applicable)<br />
- Expansions as sub-entries or tags (useful for routing without treating every expansion like a separate game)<br />
- Genre tags: looter shooter, MMO-like, FPS<br />
- Developer/publisher tags: Bungie<br />
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The point is not to flatten everything into one blob. It is to make discovery predictable.<br />
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=== Naming and disambiguation conventions ===<br />
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Destiny has repeated terms that become traps:<br />
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- The same item name appearing in multiple contexts<br />
- Concepts that change meaning across expansions or seasons<br />
- Abbreviations that communities use differently<br />
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The hub reduces confusion by publishing conventions like:<br />
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- Page titles that include game context where needed (Destiny vs. Destiny 2)<br />
- Disambiguation pages for reused terms<br />
- Version markers on pages where mechanics differ by patch era<br />
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This is unsexy work. It is also the work that makes a wiki feel trustworthy to a reader who just wants to know which Gjallarhorn they are looking at.<br />
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== History of Destiny Game Wiki ==<br />
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=== 2014: Launch ===<br />
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''Destiny'' launched on September 9, 2014 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. The game was Bungie's first major release after handing ''Halo'' to 343 Industries.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki launched around the same time. Early articles covered the basics: [[Classes|class overviews]], [[Weapons|weapon types]], [[Story missions|story missions]], and the original [[Vault of Glass|Vault of Glass raid]]. The wiki grew alongside the game's playerbase.<br />
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=== 2014-2015: Year One ===<br />
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The first year of ''Destiny'' was rough. The base game's story was notoriously thin — the Speaker's line "I could tell you" about the game's lore became a meme because the game itself did not actually tell you. Players pieced together story from [[Grimoire|grimoire cards]] that could only be read on Bungie's website, not in-game.<br />
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The wiki documented all of this: the actual story such as it was, the grimoire lore, player theories about what was really going on. When [[The Dark Below]] (December 2014) and [[House of Wolves]] (May 2015) released, the wiki expanded to cover new strikes, raids, and gear.<br />
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Content during this period:<br />
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- Complete [[Vault of Glass]] guide with all chest locations and strategies<br />
- [[Crota's End]] raid documentation<br />
- [[Prison of Elders]] arena guides<br />
- [[Exotic weapons|Exotic weapon]] quests and how to obtain them<br />
- [[Xûr]] inventory tracking (community-maintained weekly updates)<br />
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=== 2015-2016: The Taken King era ===<br />
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''[[The Taken King]]'' (September 2015) was the expansion that fixed ''Destiny''. Bungie overhauled the story presentation, added actual cutscenes, gave the player character a voice (briefly), and introduced one of the best raid experiences in the franchise with [[King's Fall]].<br />
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The wiki's coverage expanded significantly:<br />
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- New subclasses: [[Sunbreaker]], [[Stormcaller]], [[Nightstalker]]<br />
- [[King's Fall]] raid with full encounter breakdowns<br />
- [[Court of Oryx]] mechanics<br />
- Revised [[Light level]] system<br />
- [[Taken]] enemy documentation<br />
- Year Two weapon and armor databases<br />
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This was the wiki's most active period. ''The Taken King'' brought players back, and those players needed information.<br />
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=== 2016-2017: Rise of Iron and the end ===<br />
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''[[Rise of Iron]]'' (September 2016) was ''Destiny'''s final expansion. It added the [[Wrath of the Machine]] raid, the [[SIVA]] enemy faction, and the [[Plaguelands]] patrol zone. It also dropped support for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.<br />
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The wiki documented ''Rise of Iron'' thoroughly, knowing this would likely be the game's final major content:<br />
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- [[Wrath of the Machine]] complete guide<br />
- [[Archon's Forge]] mechanics<br />
- [[Rise of Iron Record Book]] tracking<br />
- [[Days of Iron]] armor sets<br />
- SIVA Crisis heroic strikes<br />
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After ''Rise of Iron'', Bungie's focus shifted to ''Destiny 2''. Live events continued in ''Destiny'' — [[The Dawning]], [[Age of Triumph]] — but no new substantial content was added.<br />
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=== 2017-2024: The long tail ===<br />
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''Destiny 2'' launched in September 2017. Many players migrated. Some stayed with the original, either because they preferred it or because they did not want to start over.<br />
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During this period, Destiny Game Wiki shifted from active documentation to maintenance. New discoveries were rare. Edits focused on corrections, clarifications, and preserving information as external sources (Bungie.net, forums, third-party tools) went offline or changed.<br />
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The wiki also became a reference for players who had left and returned. The "what changed while I was gone" questions that forums could not answer systematically, the wiki could.<br />
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=== 2024: Shutdown ===<br />
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Bungie announced ''Destiny'' server shutdown in July 2023, with the final day set for February 12, 2024. The announcement was not surprising — the game was nearly a decade old and had been superseded by its sequel — but it still marked a definitive end.<br />
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Community members organized final play sessions. Streamers ran last raids. And then the servers went offline.<br />
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For the wiki, this changed the mission. It was no longer documenting an active game. It was preserving the memory of a game that could no longer be experienced firsthand.<br />
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=== 2025: Joining TheGamesWiki ===<br />
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With ''Destiny'' offline, the wiki faced a sustainability question. The content was complete — there was nothing left to document — but hosting costs continued. Volunteer motivation naturally declines when there is nothing new to write about.<br />
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Joining TheGamesWiki network addressed this. The wiki continues to exist, the archive remains accessible, and the infrastructure is maintained at the network level. If volunteers want to improve articles, they can. If not, the wiki persists anyway.<br />
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== Content overview ==<br />
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=== Story and lore ===<br />
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- [[Story missions]] - All campaign missions from vanilla through ''Rise of Iron''<br />
- [[Grimoire]] - Complete grimoire card archive and analysis<br />
- [[Lore]] - Story explanations and timeline<br />
- [[Characters]] - NPCs, allies, and enemies<br />
- [[Locations]] - Planets, social spaces, and patrol zones<br />
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=== Player guides ===<br />
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- [[Classes]] - Hunter, Titan, Warlock overviews<br />
- [[Subclasses]] - All nine subclasses with skill trees<br />
- [[Weapons]] - Weapon types, archetypes, and notable guns<br />
- [[Armor]] - Armor stats and notable sets<br />
- [[Exotic weapons]] - Every exotic and how to obtain it<br />
- [[Exotic armor]] - Every exotic armor piece by class<br />
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=== Endgame content ===<br />
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- [[Vault of Glass]] - Raid guide with all encounters<br />
- [[Crota's End]] - Raid guide<br />
- [[King's Fall]] - Raid guide<br />
- [[Wrath of the Machine]] - Raid guide<br />
- [[Prison of Elders]] - Arena guide<br />
- [[Challenge of the Elders]] - Arena guide<br />
- [[Nightfall strikes]] - Weekly heroic strike rotation<br />
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=== Crucible ===<br />
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- [[Crucible]] - PvP overview<br />
- [[Game modes]] - Control, Clash, Rift, Trials of Osiris, Iron Banner, etc.<br />
- [[Maps]] - All Crucible maps with callouts<br />
- [[Trials of Osiris]] - Competitive mode guide<br />
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=== Economy and progression ===<br />
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- [[Light level]] - How Light worked across different eras<br />
- [[Currencies]] - Glimmer, Legendary Marks, Strange Coins, etc.<br />
- [[Vendors]] - All NPC vendors and their inventories<br />
- [[Factions]] - Dead Orbit, New Monarchy, Future War Cult<br />
- [[Xûr]] - Weekly exotic vendor (historical inventory archive)<br />
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== Content standards ==<br />
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A Destiny wiki gains trust when it clearly separates "this is a game mechanic" from "this is a community observation," and when it admits when something is patch-dependent.<br />
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=== Patch and era labeling ===<br />
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For a game that changed with every update, pages need visible context:<br />
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- Last updated or last verified information where relevant<br />
- Patch-era notes when mechanics changed between updates<br />
- Clear separation between historical content and final-state behavior<br />
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The network encourages this by making "version context present" an expectation for wikis that claim their content is current or accurate.<br />
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=== Separate mechanics from strategy ===<br />
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Mechanics pages explain what the game does. Strategy pages explain what players do with it.<br />
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That separation prevents pages from turning into arguments about "the right way to play" and keeps updates manageable when balance changes alter the meta. For an archived game, it also helps readers distinguish between objective facts about the game and subjective community advice.<br />
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=== Specific claims, fewer myths ===<br />
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Destiny communities generated a lot of confident statements over the years. Some were right. Some were "it feels like the drop rate goes up on Tuesdays."<br />
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Good wiki writing does a few things:<br />
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- Makes specific claims ("perk X increases Y by Z%") rather than vague statements ("this perk is really good")<br />
- Cites patch notes, developer posts, or reproducible community testing where possible<br />
- Labels uncertain areas honestly rather than presenting guesses as facts<br />
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This matters more now that nobody can verify claims against the actual game. The archive needs to be honest about what was confirmed and what was community lore.<br />
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=== Archival citation practices ===<br />
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Because ''Destiny'' can no longer be verified through play, the wiki has adopted stricter citation practices for disputed information. Claims about hidden mechanics or drop rates should cite original sources — Reddit posts with documented research, YouTube videos showing evidence, Wayback Machine archives of developer statements.<br />
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The goal is to ensure the archive remains accurate even when no one can check claims against the actual game.<br />
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== Comparison to other Destiny resources ==<br />
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=== Destiny 2 wikis ===<br />
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Several wikis cover ''Destiny 2''. Destiny Game Wiki does not. This wiki is exclusively about the original ''Destiny'' (2014-2024). If you want ''Destiny 2'' information, look elsewhere.<br />
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This narrow scope is intentional. ''Destiny'' and ''Destiny 2'' share a universe and some mechanics, but they are different games with different content. Combining them in one wiki would create constant confusion about which game an article describes. A hub helps here — it can route readers to the correct wiki for the correct game without forcing any single site to cover everything.<br />
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=== Destinypedia ===<br />
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Destinypedia covers the entire ''Destiny'' franchise, including both games and associated media. It has more lore coverage and broader scope than this wiki.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki focuses on practical game documentation — how things worked, where to find items, how to complete activities — rather than comprehensive lore analysis. The two resources complement each other.<br />
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=== Ishtar Collective ===<br />
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Ishtar Collective is a lore archive that preserves grimoire cards, item descriptions, and story text. It is excellent for reading ''Destiny'' lore but does not provide gameplay documentation.<br />
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=== Bungie.net ===<br />
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Bungie's official site had companion features for ''Destiny'': grimoire card viewing, stat tracking, item databases. Much of this functionality was removed or deprecated after the shutdown. Information that used to live on Bungie.net now exists primarily in community resources like this wiki.<br />
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=== YouTube and Twitch ===<br />
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Video archives preserve what ''Destiny'' looked like and sounded like. They capture specific moments and playthroughs. What they cannot provide is systematic reference information — what specific perks did, what loot tables contained, how mechanics interacted. That is what wikis do.<br />
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=== Specialized tools ===<br />
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Tools like DIM (Destiny Item Manager) and Light.gg provided real-time data for ''Destiny 2'' and, in some cases, the original game. These tools relied on Bungie's API. With ''Destiny'' servers offline, the API no longer returns data for the original game, making the wiki's stored information one of the few remaining queryable references for game data.<br />
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== Technical specifications ==<br />
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=== MediaWiki version ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki runs MediaWiki 1.44 through TheGamesWiki network. The network completed a major upgrade cycle in late 2024.<br />
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If you encounter broken templates or display issues, report them on [[Destiny Game Wiki:Technical issues|the technical issues page]].<br />
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=== Platform compatibility ===<br />
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The network runs on [[MediaWiki]], which means member wikis share template patterns, maintenance tools, interwiki linking, and editor skill transferability. Editors who know how to work on one network wiki can contribute to another without learning a new system.<br />
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=== Extensions ===<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Extension !! Function !! Wiki use<br />
|-<br />
| Semantic MediaWiki || Structured data queries || Weapon stat comparisons, armor databases<br />
|-<br />
| Cargo || Alternative data storage || Legacy data tables<br />
|-<br />
| VisualEditor || WYSIWYG editing || Edit without learning wikitext<br />
|-<br />
| Echo || Notifications || Talk page alerts<br />
|-<br />
| CirrusSearch || Improved search || Better search results<br />
|-<br />
| CentralAuth || Unified accounts || Same login across network wikis<br />
|-<br />
| TimedMediaHandler || Video embedding || Gameplay clips in articles<br />
|}<br />
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=== Data preservation ===<br />
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The wiki uses structured data to organize weapon and armor statistics. This allows queries like "show all Year One hand cannons sorted by impact" or "list all armor with increased reload speed."<br />
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This structured approach proved especially important after the shutdown. When the game was live, players could check stats in-game or through third-party apps connected to Bungie's API. With the game offline, the wiki's database is one of the few places this information still exists in queryable form.<br />
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=== Shared templates and modules ===<br />
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The network offers shared template patterns that member wikis can adopt or ignore. For Destiny, potentially useful shared patterns include:<br />
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- Infobox schemas for weapons and armor (with version context fields)<br />
- Activity pages (raids, strikes) with structured fields<br />
- Patch note boxes and "last verified" fields<br />
- Source citation patterns for stats and perk behavior<br />
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The approach is to keep shared templates small and stable, version and document changes, allow local overrides, and treat large schema changes like migrations rather than surprise updates. The hub does not dictate page layout. It offers reusable pieces.<br />
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=== Cross-wiki link hygiene ===<br />
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The network tracks domain moves and rebrands, keeps canonical URLs for wiki listings, records "this wiki is archived" status rather than letting readers guess, and maintains redirects when listings change.<br />
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Destiny communities have lived through multiple waves of tools and sites. Some are still running. Some are ghosts. The network's job is to map that reality honestly.<br />
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== How TheGamesWiki becomes the default starting point ==<br />
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"Future hub for gaming wikis" can turn into empty hype fast. The practical version is: what would make people use it instead of just searching Google?<br />
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=== A dependable index of active communities ===<br />
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If thegameswiki.com becomes a default starting point, it will be because it answers basic questions quickly:<br />
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- Where is the best-maintained wiki for this game?<br />
- Is it active right now?<br />
- Which wiki covers Destiny vs. Destiny 2 vs. expansion-era detail?<br />
- Did this site move or get archived?<br />
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Search engines are inconsistent at this. A hub can be boring and reliable, and that is enough.<br />
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=== A map between specialized resources ===<br />
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Destiny is large enough that specialization makes sense. There are wikis focused on lore and story, wikis focused on gear stats and perk behavior, wikis focused on activities and rotations, and wikis focused on older-era content. A hub helps readers move between those without forcing any one wiki to become a mega-wiki that tries to do everything poorly.<br />
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=== Shared boring infrastructure ===<br />
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Editors care about anti-spam patterns, template schemas, page naming conventions, citation habits, and link maintenance. These are not exciting features. They are the plumbing that keeps wikis functional. TheGamesWiki becomes valuable by coordinating and documenting these basics and making them reusable across member wikis.<br />
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=== A lifeboat for game documentation ===<br />
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The longer-term value is preservation. As games shut down, as hosting contracts expire, as individual wiki owners lose interest or funds, the network provides a place where documentation can survive. Destiny Game Wiki is a proof of concept. If it works here — a wiki about a game nobody can play anymore, running sustainably on shared infrastructure — it can work for the next game that goes offline.<br />
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== Integration with destinygamewiki.com ==<br />
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This section covers practical integration that does not require a site redesign.<br />
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=== Reader-facing ===<br />
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- A small "Related wikis" link box on high-level pages (franchise overview, core systems) pointing to TheGamesWiki listings for related Destiny resources<br />
- TheGamesWiki listing pages used as stable outbound link targets, so domain changes elsewhere do not force manual cleanup on this wiki<br />
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=== Editor-facing ===<br />
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- Shared template patterns for patch-era notes and "last verified" markers<br />
- Shared maintenance categories for outdated pages, especially strategy content tied to old balance states<br />
- Shared anti-spam guidance and filters where appropriate, with local review before adoption<br />
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=== The boundary ===<br />
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A healthy relationship keeps this clear:<br />
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- The hub suggests and links<br />
- destinygamewiki.com decides and edits<br />
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If that remains true, the hub feels like support instead of overhead.<br />
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== Frequently asked questions ==<br />
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=== Can I still play Destiny? ===<br />
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No. Bungie shut down ''Destiny'' servers on February 12, 2024. The game required an online connection for all activities, so it is no longer playable.<br />
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=== Why maintain a wiki for a dead game? ===<br />
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Because the information matters to people. Former players return to remember. Researchers study game design. Content creators reference mechanics. Lore enthusiasts explore the universe. The game being offline does not eliminate interest in it.<br />
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=== Is this wiki about Destiny 2? ===<br />
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No. This wiki covers ''Destiny'' (2014) only. For ''Destiny 2'' information, use Destinypedia, the Fandom wiki, or other resources.<br />
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=== Is the wiki still being edited? ===<br />
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Occasionally. Most content is complete because the game is complete. Edits focus on corrections, improved explanations, and preserving information from sources that may go offline.<br />
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=== Do I need a new account? ===<br />
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No. Existing accounts work normally. You can optionally link your account to the network system to use the same login on other TheGamesWiki wikis.<br />
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=== Who owns this wiki? ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki is part of TheGamesWiki network, which is privately owned. It is not affiliated with Bungie or owned by a larger media company.<br />
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=== Will there be a Destiny remaster? ===<br />
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Unknown. Bungie has not announced plans to bring back the original ''Destiny''. If that changes, this wiki would be well-positioned to support returning players, since the documentation is already here.<br />
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=== Does joining the network change the site's look and feel? ===<br />
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The network provides backend infrastructure, not frontend design. Destiny Game Wiki retains its own visual theme and layout. Shared network skins are available but optional — each wiki decides its own look.<br />
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== Contributing ==<br />
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=== Why contribute to an archived wiki? ===<br />
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- Correct errors before misinformation becomes permanent<br />
- Add context that helps future readers understand mechanics<br />
- Preserve information from sources that may disappear (forums, Reddit threads, defunct tools)<br />
- Improve article organization and readability<br />
- Ensure the historical record is complete and honest<br />
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=== Current priorities ===<br />
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- [[Category:Stubs|Stub articles]] needing expansion<br />
- [[Category:Articles needing citations|Articles lacking source citations]]<br />
- [[Category:Articles needing images|Missing screenshots]] (especially important since the game cannot be re-captured)<br />
- Verifying claims against archived sources<br />
- Adding context about what changed across patches<br />
- Marking pages with "last verified" dates and patch-era context<br />
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=== How to edit ===<br />
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Click "Edit" on any article. See [[Help:Editing]] for wikitext basics or enable VisualEditor for a graphical interface. Editor skills transfer across all TheGamesWiki network wikis.<br />
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=== Reporting issues ===<br />
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- Content errors: Use the article's talk page<br />
- Technical problems: [[Destiny Game Wiki:Technical issues|Technical issues page]]<br />
- Spam or vandalism: Contact an administrator<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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- [[Main Page]] - Destiny Game Wiki home page<br />
- [[Destiny]] - Main article about the game<br />
- [[Destiny Game Wiki:About]] - About this wiki<br />
- [[Destiny Game Wiki:Policies]] - Community policies<br />
- [[Help:Editing]] - Editing guide<br />
- [[Help:Templates]] - Template documentation<br />
- [[Help:Categories]] - Category guide<br />
- [[Special:RecentChanges]] - Recent edits<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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- [https://thegameswiki.com TheGamesWiki.com] - Network portal<br />
- [https://destinygamewiki.com Destiny Game Wiki] - This wiki<br />
- [https://www.destinypedia.com Destinypedia] - Franchise-wide wiki<br />
- [https://www.ishtar-collective.net Ishtar Collective] - Lore archive<br />
- [https://www.bungie.net Bungie.net] - Developer website<br />
- [https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame r/DestinyTheGame] - Reddit community<br />
- [https://www.mediawiki.org MediaWiki.org] - MediaWiki documentation<br />
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| launch_date = 2025<br />
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'''TheGamesWiki.com''' is a video game wiki network that acts as the parent organization for multiple gaming wikis, including [[Main Page|Destiny Game Wiki]]. The network launched in 2025 to consolidate independently run wikis under shared technical infrastructure while preserving each wiki's editorial independence.<br />
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It operates on two levels: a '''directory''' of game wikis so readers can find the right community quickly, and a '''coordination layer''' for shared infrastructure and conventions so editors are not rebuilding the same templates, naming rules, and maintenance workflows on every wiki.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
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TheGamesWiki is a network, not a single wiki. Member wikis share servers, software maintenance, spam protection, and user account systems. Each wiki keeps its own domain, content, and community. TheGamesWiki.com itself is a portal linking to all member wikis rather than a content destination.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki joined the network in 2025. The wiki continues operating at destinygamewiki.com with the same articles, the same editorial focus on the original ''[[Destiny]]'' (2014), and the same administrative team. The network handles backend infrastructure so the wiki's volunteers can focus on content preservation.<br />
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The core assumption is that specialized communities do better work when they stay specialized. A hub connects those communities and reduces repeated effort. It does not replace them.<br />
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== Why this wiki exists (and why the network matters) ==<br />
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To put it plainly: the "standalone wiki" model has gotten harder to sustain.<br />
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When ''Destiny'' launched in 2014, running a dedicated fan site was viable. Traffic was huge. Thousands of people refreshed the [[Xûr]] page every Friday morning. But the internet changed. Most players now pull quick answers from Discord bots, YouTube build videos, or specialized tools like DIM and Light.gg.<br />
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A traditional wiki is still the best format for static reference information, like looking up what a perk actually does in numbers, or reading lore tabs for gear you dismantled three years ago. But that kind of traffic does not pay server bills the way it used to.<br />
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For a wiki about a game that has been shut down, the math gets worse. The content is finished because the game is finished, but the servers still need to run. MediaWiki still releases security updates. Spam bots do not care whether a game is active. Someone has to keep the lights on even when the content is complete.<br />
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TheGamesWiki network addresses this. By sharing a server cluster with other communities, hosting costs drop significantly. It means the wiki does not need to run invasive ads or rely on a single volunteer to keep paying for independent hosting indefinitely. The alternative was the site eventually going dark and losing a decade of documentation.<br />
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== Why Destiny Game Wiki matters now ==<br />
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This wiki documents ''Destiny'' (2014), the original game in the franchise. Not ''Destiny 2'' — the first one. This distinction matters because the original ''Destiny'' is gone in a way most games are not.<br />
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=== The shutdown ===<br />
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Bungie shut down ''Destiny'' servers on February 12, 2024. After that date, the game could no longer be played online. Since ''Destiny'' required an internet connection for nearly all content — even the "single-player" story missions — this effectively killed the game. You can still insert the disc or launch the download, but you cannot get past the title screen.<br />
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This makes Destiny Game Wiki different from most game wikis. A wiki about ''Skyrim'' or ''Breath of the Wild'' documents games people are actively playing. This wiki documents a game that no longer exists in playable form. The wiki has become an archive — a record of what ''Destiny'' was before Bungie turned off the lights.<br />
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=== What we preserve ===<br />
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The wiki contains documentation of:<br />
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- Every story mission, strike, and raid<br />
- All weapons, armor, and exotic gear<br />
- Subclass abilities and skill trees<br />
- Crucible maps and game modes<br />
- Every expansion from [[The Dark Below]] to [[Rise of Iron]]<br />
- Lore entries, grimoire cards, and story analysis<br />
- Strategies, cheese spots, and community discoveries<br />
- Patch notes and balance changes over the game's lifespan<br />
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None of this information is accessible in-game anymore. YouTube videos show what gameplay looked like. Twitch archives capture specific moments. But a systematic reference of how the game actually worked — what perks did, what enemies spawned where, how the economy functioned — lives primarily in wikis like this one.<br />
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=== The lifeboat problem ===<br />
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We have watched what happens when independent sites for older games go offline. The information just vanishes. Hosting contracts expire, domains lapse, and years of community documentation disappear. TheGamesWiki is designed in part to prevent this — a low-cost, shared-infrastructure archive where game wikis can persist even after their communities move on.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki is the network's first member documenting a game that has been completely shut down. That makes it something of a test case for whether this model works for long-term game preservation.<br />
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== Relationship to TheGamesWiki network ==<br />
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=== What joining the network means ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki became a TheGamesWiki member in 2025. In practical terms:<br />
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- The wiki runs on shared network servers instead of independent hosting<br />
- MediaWiki software updates are handled at the network level<br />
- Spam and bot protection are managed centrally<br />
- User accounts can be linked across all network wikis<br />
- Technical improvements from other wikis can be deployed here<br />
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=== What did not change ===<br />
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A network membership can be misunderstood as a takeover. It is worth stating what is not happening:<br />
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- The destinygamewiki.com URL stays the same<br />
- All existing articles, images, and edit histories are unchanged<br />
- The wiki's exclusive focus on ''Destiny'' (2014), not ''Destiny 2'', is unchanged<br />
- Administrative structure and user permissions remain local<br />
- Community policies are set by this wiki's editors, not the network<br />
- TheGamesWiki does not become an "official Bungie resource," and membership does not imply official status<br />
- Listing does not change content licensing. If something is shared between wikis, it needs compatible licensing and clear attribution<br />
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The network provides infrastructure. The wiki's community provides editorial direction. TheGamesWiki network cannot change Destiny Game Wiki's articles or policies.<br />
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=== Why this matters for an archived game ===<br />
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A wiki about an active game needs constant editing. New patches change mechanics, new content needs documentation, and reader questions reveal gaps in coverage. The editorial workload justifies ongoing volunteer effort.<br />
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A wiki about a dead game is different. The content is frozen because the game is frozen. No new patches will change how weapons work. No new raids will need strategies. The documentation work is finished in a way it never is for live games.<br />
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But the servers still need to run. In an independent hosting model, declining traffic eventually makes the wiki uneconomical. In a network model, costs are shared across wikis at different lifecycle stages. Destiny Game Wiki's editors do not need to worry about server administration, software patches, or infrastructure costs. If they want to improve an article, they can. If they do not have time, the wiki stays online anyway.<br />
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== Why a hub is especially useful for franchise games ==<br />
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Destiny is one of those franchises where terminology repeats, systems change, and content gets vaulted or reworked. Players bounce between game versions, expansions, seasonal systems, and community tools, then end up with half-answers stitched together from search results.<br />
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If you have ever searched "Destiny exotic catalyst drop rate" and ended up on an old answer for the wrong game, the hub problem makes immediate sense.<br />
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=== Search engines do not handle version context well ===<br />
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A search result might rank highly because it is old, linked often, or written clearly — not because it is correct for the version the reader is playing. Destiny makes this worse because systems evolve. Even when the underlying concept stays the same, the details can drift.<br />
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A hub cannot solve version drift directly, but it can do something useful: route the reader toward the most actively maintained wiki for the relevant game or version, and mark older resources honestly as archived or patch-era specific.<br />
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=== Destiny knowledge lives outside wikis too ===<br />
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A lot of Destiny information ends up in patch notes, community spreadsheets, build planners, loadout tools, and seasonal guides that disappear when the season does.<br />
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A good wiki pulls that knowledge into stable pages and links to primary sources and durable tools. A hub supports that by making it easier to find the wiki that does this well, and by encouraging consistent citation and update practices across member wikis.<br />
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== Network structure ==<br />
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=== Member wikis ===<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Wiki !! Topic !! Status<br />
|-<br />
| [[Main Page|Destiny Game Wiki]] || ''Destiny'' (2014) || Archive (game offline)<br />
|-<br />
| FF15 Wiki || ''Final Fantasy XV'' || Active<br />
|-<br />
| FFXIV Wiki || ''Final Fantasy XIV'' || Active (live game)<br />
|-<br />
| SimCity 2013 Wiki || ''SimCity'' (2013) || Maintenance mode<br />
|-<br />
| Pkmn Go Trading Wiki || ''Pokémon GO'' trading || Active<br />
|-<br />
| Console Games Wiki || Multiple games || Active<br />
|-<br />
| AI Wiki || Artificial intelligence || Active<br />
|-<br />
| VR/AR Wiki || Virtual/augmented reality || Active<br />
|}<br />
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The network includes wikis at different lifecycle stages. Some cover active, updating games. Some cover completed games in maintenance mode. Destiny Game Wiki is the first member documenting a game that has been completely shut down.<br />
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=== How the directory lists wikis ===<br />
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The directory part of TheGamesWiki works only if listings are structured and honest. For Destiny, that means listings that make version boundaries obvious:<br />
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- Wiki name and URL<br />
- Scope: which game, with franchise boundaries clarified<br />
- Language(s)<br />
- Activity status: active, low activity, or archived (with clear criteria for each)<br />
- Content license (if publicly stated)<br />
- Coverage notes (exotics, raids, story, PvP, patches, expansions, etc.)<br />
- Version notes (if the wiki is patch-era focused or covers "classic Destiny" specifically)<br />
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The hub should not pretend everything is current. It should help readers understand what they are about to click.<br />
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=== Governance ===<br />
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TheGamesWiki operates on two levels:<br />
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'''Network level:''' Technical decisions — servers, software, shared tools, unified accounts. Managed by network administrators.<br />
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'''Wiki level:''' Content decisions — what articles exist, what they say, who can edit what. Managed by each wiki's own admins and community.<br />
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Hub projects tend to succeed or fail on governance. These are questions TheGamesWiki is working through as it matures:<br />
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- Who decides what gets listed, and what criteria define "active"?<br />
- How are disputes handled when multiple wikis claim to be the primary resource for a franchise?<br />
- How are archived or abandoned wikis treated so readers are not misled?<br />
- How are licensing conflicts handled for shared templates and modules?<br />
- Is there a process for corrections and appeals when a listing is wrong?<br />
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Clear criteria and logged decisions build trust faster than promises. These governance details will be documented publicly as the network formalizes them.<br />
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=== Funding ===<br />
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The network is privately owned, not venture-funded or publicly traded. Revenue comes from minimal advertising and donations. Member wikis share server costs, which is more sustainable than each wiki paying for independent hosting.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki specifically benefits because a wiki about a dead game has limited ability to generate ad revenue on its own. Traffic declines after a game shuts down. Sharing costs across wikis at different lifecycle stages makes long-term preservation feasible.<br />
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== Organization: how Destiny fits inside a multi-game hub ==<br />
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A hub that handles Destiny well needs clean organization, because the franchise overlaps and player intent varies.<br />
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=== Franchise structure ===<br />
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- Franchise: Destiny<br />
- Title listings: ''Destiny'', ''Destiny 2'' (and other relevant sub-products if applicable)<br />
- Expansions as sub-entries or tags (useful for routing without treating every expansion like a separate game)<br />
- Genre tags: looter shooter, MMO-like, FPS<br />
- Developer/publisher tags: Bungie<br />
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The point is not to flatten everything into one blob. It is to make discovery predictable.<br />
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=== Naming and disambiguation conventions ===<br />
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Destiny has repeated terms that become traps:<br />
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- The same item name appearing in multiple contexts<br />
- Concepts that change meaning across expansions or seasons<br />
- Abbreviations that communities use differently<br />
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The hub reduces confusion by publishing conventions like:<br />
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- Page titles that include game context where needed (Destiny vs. Destiny 2)<br />
- Disambiguation pages for reused terms<br />
- Version markers on pages where mechanics differ by patch era<br />
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This is unsexy work. It is also the work that makes a wiki feel trustworthy to a reader who just wants to know which Gjallarhorn they are looking at.<br />
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== History of Destiny Game Wiki ==<br />
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=== 2014: Launch ===<br />
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''Destiny'' launched on September 9, 2014 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. The game was Bungie's first major release after handing ''Halo'' to 343 Industries.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki launched around the same time. Early articles covered the basics: [[Classes|class overviews]], [[Weapons|weapon types]], [[Story missions|story missions]], and the original [[Vault of Glass|Vault of Glass raid]]. The wiki grew alongside the game's playerbase.<br />
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=== 2014-2015: Year One ===<br />
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The first year of ''Destiny'' was rough. The base game's story was notoriously thin — the Speaker's line "I could tell you" about the game's lore became a meme because the game itself did not actually tell you. Players pieced together story from [[Grimoire|grimoire cards]] that could only be read on Bungie's website, not in-game.<br />
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The wiki documented all of this: the actual story such as it was, the grimoire lore, player theories about what was really going on. When [[The Dark Below]] (December 2014) and [[House of Wolves]] (May 2015) released, the wiki expanded to cover new strikes, raids, and gear.<br />
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Content during this period:<br />
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- Complete [[Vault of Glass]] guide with all chest locations and strategies<br />
- [[Crota's End]] raid documentation<br />
- [[Prison of Elders]] arena guides<br />
- [[Exotic weapons|Exotic weapon]] quests and how to obtain them<br />
- [[Xûr]] inventory tracking (community-maintained weekly updates)<br />
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=== 2015-2016: The Taken King era ===<br />
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''[[The Taken King]]'' (September 2015) was the expansion that fixed ''Destiny''. Bungie overhauled the story presentation, added actual cutscenes, gave the player character a voice (briefly), and introduced one of the best raid experiences in the franchise with [[King's Fall]].<br />
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The wiki's coverage expanded significantly:<br />
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- New subclasses: [[Sunbreaker]], [[Stormcaller]], [[Nightstalker]]<br />
- [[King's Fall]] raid with full encounter breakdowns<br />
- [[Court of Oryx]] mechanics<br />
- Revised [[Light level]] system<br />
- [[Taken]] enemy documentation<br />
- Year Two weapon and armor databases<br />
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This was the wiki's most active period. ''The Taken King'' brought players back, and those players needed information.<br />
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=== 2016-2017: Rise of Iron and the end ===<br />
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''[[Rise of Iron]]'' (September 2016) was ''Destiny'''s final expansion. It added the [[Wrath of the Machine]] raid, the [[SIVA]] enemy faction, and the [[Plaguelands]] patrol zone. It also dropped support for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.<br />
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The wiki documented ''Rise of Iron'' thoroughly, knowing this would likely be the game's final major content:<br />
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- [[Wrath of the Machine]] complete guide<br />
- [[Archon's Forge]] mechanics<br />
- [[Rise of Iron Record Book]] tracking<br />
- [[Days of Iron]] armor sets<br />
- SIVA Crisis heroic strikes<br />
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After ''Rise of Iron'', Bungie's focus shifted to ''Destiny 2''. Live events continued in ''Destiny'' — [[The Dawning]], [[Age of Triumph]] — but no new substantial content was added.<br />
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=== 2017-2024: The long tail ===<br />
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''Destiny 2'' launched in September 2017. Many players migrated. Some stayed with the original, either because they preferred it or because they did not want to start over.<br />
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During this period, Destiny Game Wiki shifted from active documentation to maintenance. New discoveries were rare. Edits focused on corrections, clarifications, and preserving information as external sources (Bungie.net, forums, third-party tools) went offline or changed.<br />
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The wiki also became a reference for players who had left and returned. The "what changed while I was gone" questions that forums could not answer systematically, the wiki could.<br />
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=== 2024: Shutdown ===<br />
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Bungie announced ''Destiny'' server shutdown in July 2023, with the final day set for February 12, 2024. The announcement was not surprising — the game was nearly a decade old and had been superseded by its sequel — but it still marked a definitive end.<br />
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Community members organized final play sessions. Streamers ran last raids. And then the servers went offline.<br />
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For the wiki, this changed the mission. It was no longer documenting an active game. It was preserving the memory of a game that could no longer be experienced firsthand.<br />
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=== 2025: Joining TheGamesWiki ===<br />
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With ''Destiny'' offline, the wiki faced a sustainability question. The content was complete — there was nothing left to document — but hosting costs continued. Volunteer motivation naturally declines when there is nothing new to write about.<br />
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Joining TheGamesWiki network addressed this. The wiki continues to exist, the archive remains accessible, and the infrastructure is maintained at the network level. If volunteers want to improve articles, they can. If not, the wiki persists anyway.<br />
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== Content overview ==<br />
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=== Story and lore ===<br />
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- [[Story missions]] - All campaign missions from vanilla through ''Rise of Iron''<br />
- [[Grimoire]] - Complete grimoire card archive and analysis<br />
- [[Lore]] - Story explanations and timeline<br />
- [[Characters]] - NPCs, allies, and enemies<br />
- [[Locations]] - Planets, social spaces, and patrol zones<br />
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=== Player guides ===<br />
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- [[Classes]] - Hunter, Titan, Warlock overviews<br />
- [[Subclasses]] - All nine subclasses with skill trees<br />
- [[Weapons]] - Weapon types, archetypes, and notable guns<br />
- [[Armor]] - Armor stats and notable sets<br />
- [[Exotic weapons]] - Every exotic and how to obtain it<br />
- [[Exotic armor]] - Every exotic armor piece by class<br />
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=== Endgame content ===<br />
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- [[Vault of Glass]] - Raid guide with all encounters<br />
- [[Crota's End]] - Raid guide<br />
- [[King's Fall]] - Raid guide<br />
- [[Wrath of the Machine]] - Raid guide<br />
- [[Prison of Elders]] - Arena guide<br />
- [[Challenge of the Elders]] - Arena guide<br />
- [[Nightfall strikes]] - Weekly heroic strike rotation<br />
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=== Crucible ===<br />
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- [[Crucible]] - PvP overview<br />
- [[Game modes]] - Control, Clash, Rift, Trials of Osiris, Iron Banner, etc.<br />
- [[Maps]] - All Crucible maps with callouts<br />
- [[Trials of Osiris]] - Competitive mode guide<br />
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=== Economy and progression ===<br />
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- [[Light level]] - How Light worked across different eras<br />
- [[Currencies]] - Glimmer, Legendary Marks, Strange Coins, etc.<br />
- [[Vendors]] - All NPC vendors and their inventories<br />
- [[Factions]] - Dead Orbit, New Monarchy, Future War Cult<br />
- [[Xûr]] - Weekly exotic vendor (historical inventory archive)<br />
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== Content standards ==<br />
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A Destiny wiki gains trust when it clearly separates "this is a game mechanic" from "this is a community observation," and when it admits when something is patch-dependent.<br />
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=== Patch and era labeling ===<br />
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For a game that changed with every update, pages need visible context:<br />
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- Last updated or last verified information where relevant<br />
- Patch-era notes when mechanics changed between updates<br />
- Clear separation between historical content and final-state behavior<br />
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The network encourages this by making "version context present" an expectation for wikis that claim their content is current or accurate.<br />
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=== Separate mechanics from strategy ===<br />
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Mechanics pages explain what the game does. Strategy pages explain what players do with it.<br />
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That separation prevents pages from turning into arguments about "the right way to play" and keeps updates manageable when balance changes alter the meta. For an archived game, it also helps readers distinguish between objective facts about the game and subjective community advice.<br />
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=== Specific claims, fewer myths ===<br />
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Destiny communities generated a lot of confident statements over the years. Some were right. Some were "it feels like the drop rate goes up on Tuesdays."<br />
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Good wiki writing does a few things:<br />
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- Makes specific claims ("perk X increases Y by Z%") rather than vague statements ("this perk is really good")<br />
- Cites patch notes, developer posts, or reproducible community testing where possible<br />
- Labels uncertain areas honestly rather than presenting guesses as facts<br />
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This matters more now that nobody can verify claims against the actual game. The archive needs to be honest about what was confirmed and what was community lore.<br />
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=== Archival citation practices ===<br />
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Because ''Destiny'' can no longer be verified through play, the wiki has adopted stricter citation practices for disputed information. Claims about hidden mechanics or drop rates should cite original sources — Reddit posts with documented research, YouTube videos showing evidence, Wayback Machine archives of developer statements.<br />
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The goal is to ensure the archive remains accurate even when no one can check claims against the actual game.<br />
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== Comparison to other Destiny resources ==<br />
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=== Destiny 2 wikis ===<br />
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Several wikis cover ''Destiny 2''. Destiny Game Wiki does not. This wiki is exclusively about the original ''Destiny'' (2014-2024). If you want ''Destiny 2'' information, look elsewhere.<br />
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This narrow scope is intentional. ''Destiny'' and ''Destiny 2'' share a universe and some mechanics, but they are different games with different content. Combining them in one wiki would create constant confusion about which game an article describes. A hub helps here — it can route readers to the correct wiki for the correct game without forcing any single site to cover everything.<br />
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=== Destinypedia ===<br />
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Destinypedia covers the entire ''Destiny'' franchise, including both games and associated media. It has more lore coverage and broader scope than this wiki.<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki focuses on practical game documentation — how things worked, where to find items, how to complete activities — rather than comprehensive lore analysis. The two resources complement each other.<br />
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=== Ishtar Collective ===<br />
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Ishtar Collective is a lore archive that preserves grimoire cards, item descriptions, and story text. It is excellent for reading ''Destiny'' lore but does not provide gameplay documentation.<br />
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=== Bungie.net ===<br />
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Bungie's official site had companion features for ''Destiny'': grimoire card viewing, stat tracking, item databases. Much of this functionality was removed or deprecated after the shutdown. Information that used to live on Bungie.net now exists primarily in community resources like this wiki.<br />
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=== YouTube and Twitch ===<br />
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Video archives preserve what ''Destiny'' looked like and sounded like. They capture specific moments and playthroughs. What they cannot provide is systematic reference information — what specific perks did, what loot tables contained, how mechanics interacted. That is what wikis do.<br />
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=== Specialized tools ===<br />
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Tools like DIM (Destiny Item Manager) and Light.gg provided real-time data for ''Destiny 2'' and, in some cases, the original game. These tools relied on Bungie's API. With ''Destiny'' servers offline, the API no longer returns data for the original game, making the wiki's stored information one of the few remaining queryable references for game data.<br />
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== Technical specifications ==<br />
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=== MediaWiki version ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki runs MediaWiki 1.44 through TheGamesWiki network. The network completed a major upgrade cycle in late 2024.<br />
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If you encounter broken templates or display issues, report them on [[Destiny Game Wiki:Technical issues|the technical issues page]].<br />
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=== Platform compatibility ===<br />
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The network runs on [[MediaWiki]], which means member wikis share template patterns, maintenance tools, interwiki linking, and editor skill transferability. Editors who know how to work on one network wiki can contribute to another without learning a new system.<br />
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=== Extensions ===<br />
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| Semantic MediaWiki || Structured data queries || Weapon stat comparisons, armor databases<br />
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| Cargo || Alternative data storage || Legacy data tables<br />
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| VisualEditor || WYSIWYG editing || Edit without learning wikitext<br />
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| Echo || Notifications || Talk page alerts<br />
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| CirrusSearch || Improved search || Better search results<br />
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| CentralAuth || Unified accounts || Same login across network wikis<br />
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| TimedMediaHandler || Video embedding || Gameplay clips in articles<br />
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=== Data preservation ===<br />
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The wiki uses structured data to organize weapon and armor statistics. This allows queries like "show all Year One hand cannons sorted by impact" or "list all armor with increased reload speed."<br />
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This structured approach proved especially important after the shutdown. When the game was live, players could check stats in-game or through third-party apps connected to Bungie's API. With the game offline, the wiki's database is one of the few places this information still exists in queryable form.<br />
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=== Shared templates and modules ===<br />
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The network offers shared template patterns that member wikis can adopt or ignore. For Destiny, potentially useful shared patterns include:<br />
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- Infobox schemas for weapons and armor (with version context fields)<br />
- Activity pages (raids, strikes) with structured fields<br />
- Patch note boxes and "last verified" fields<br />
- Source citation patterns for stats and perk behavior<br />
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The approach is to keep shared templates small and stable, version and document changes, allow local overrides, and treat large schema changes like migrations rather than surprise updates. The hub does not dictate page layout. It offers reusable pieces.<br />
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=== Cross-wiki link hygiene ===<br />
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The network tracks domain moves and rebrands, keeps canonical URLs for wiki listings, records "this wiki is archived" status rather than letting readers guess, and maintains redirects when listings change.<br />
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Destiny communities have lived through multiple waves of tools and sites. Some are still running. Some are ghosts. The network's job is to map that reality honestly.<br />
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== How TheGamesWiki becomes the default starting point ==<br />
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"Future hub for gaming wikis" can turn into empty hype fast. The practical version is: what would make people use it instead of just searching Google?<br />
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=== A dependable index of active communities ===<br />
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If thegameswiki.com becomes a default starting point, it will be because it answers basic questions quickly:<br />
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- Where is the best-maintained wiki for this game?<br />
- Is it active right now?<br />
- Which wiki covers Destiny vs. Destiny 2 vs. expansion-era detail?<br />
- Did this site move or get archived?<br />
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Search engines are inconsistent at this. A hub can be boring and reliable, and that is enough.<br />
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=== A map between specialized resources ===<br />
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Destiny is large enough that specialization makes sense. There are wikis focused on lore and story, wikis focused on gear stats and perk behavior, wikis focused on activities and rotations, and wikis focused on older-era content. A hub helps readers move between those without forcing any one wiki to become a mega-wiki that tries to do everything poorly.<br />
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=== Shared boring infrastructure ===<br />
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Editors care about anti-spam patterns, template schemas, page naming conventions, citation habits, and link maintenance. These are not exciting features. They are the plumbing that keeps wikis functional. TheGamesWiki becomes valuable by coordinating and documenting these basics and making them reusable across member wikis.<br />
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=== A lifeboat for game documentation ===<br />
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The longer-term value is preservation. As games shut down, as hosting contracts expire, as individual wiki owners lose interest or funds, the network provides a place where documentation can survive. Destiny Game Wiki is a proof of concept. If it works here — a wiki about a game nobody can play anymore, running sustainably on shared infrastructure — it can work for the next game that goes offline.<br />
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== Integration with destinygamewiki.com ==<br />
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This section covers practical integration that does not require a site redesign.<br />
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=== Reader-facing ===<br />
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- A small "Related wikis" link box on high-level pages (franchise overview, core systems) pointing to TheGamesWiki listings for related Destiny resources<br />
- TheGamesWiki listing pages used as stable outbound link targets, so domain changes elsewhere do not force manual cleanup on this wiki<br />
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=== Editor-facing ===<br />
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- Shared template patterns for patch-era notes and "last verified" markers<br />
- Shared maintenance categories for outdated pages, especially strategy content tied to old balance states<br />
- Shared anti-spam guidance and filters where appropriate, with local review before adoption<br />
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=== The boundary ===<br />
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A healthy relationship keeps this clear:<br />
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- The hub suggests and links<br />
- destinygamewiki.com decides and edits<br />
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If that remains true, the hub feels like support instead of overhead.<br />
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== Frequently asked questions ==<br />
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=== Can I still play Destiny? ===<br />
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No. Bungie shut down ''Destiny'' servers on February 12, 2024. The game required an online connection for all activities, so it is no longer playable.<br />
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=== Why maintain a wiki for a dead game? ===<br />
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Because the information matters to people. Former players return to remember. Researchers study game design. Content creators reference mechanics. Lore enthusiasts explore the universe. The game being offline does not eliminate interest in it.<br />
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=== Is this wiki about Destiny 2? ===<br />
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No. This wiki covers ''Destiny'' (2014) only. For ''Destiny 2'' information, use Destinypedia, the Fandom wiki, or other resources.<br />
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=== Is the wiki still being edited? ===<br />
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Occasionally. Most content is complete because the game is complete. Edits focus on corrections, improved explanations, and preserving information from sources that may go offline.<br />
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=== Do I need a new account? ===<br />
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No. Existing accounts work normally. You can optionally link your account to the network system to use the same login on other TheGamesWiki wikis.<br />
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=== Who owns this wiki? ===<br />
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Destiny Game Wiki is part of TheGamesWiki network, which is privately owned. It is not affiliated with Bungie or owned by a larger media company.<br />
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=== Will there be a Destiny remaster? ===<br />
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Unknown. Bungie has not announced plans to bring back the original ''Destiny''. If that changes, this wiki would be well-positioned to support returning players, since the documentation is already here.<br />
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=== Does joining the network change the site's look and feel? ===<br />
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The network provides backend infrastructure, not frontend design. Destiny Game Wiki retains its own visual theme and layout. Shared network skins are available but optional — each wiki decides its own look.<br />
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== Contributing ==<br />
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=== Why contribute to an archived wiki? ===<br />
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- Correct errors before misinformation becomes permanent<br />
- Add context that helps future readers understand mechanics<br />
- Preserve information from sources that may disappear (forums, Reddit threads, defunct tools)<br />
- Improve article organization and readability<br />
- Ensure the historical record is complete and honest<br />
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=== Current priorities ===<br />
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- [[Category:Stubs|Stub articles]] needing expansion<br />
- [[Category:Articles needing citations|Articles lacking source citations]]<br />
- [[Category:Articles needing images|Missing screenshots]] (especially important since the game cannot be re-captured)<br />
- Verifying claims against archived sources<br />
- Adding context about what changed across patches<br />
- Marking pages with "last verified" dates and patch-era context<br />
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=== How to edit ===<br />
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Click "Edit" on any article. See [[Help:Editing]] for wikitext basics or enable VisualEditor for a graphical interface. Editor skills transfer across all TheGamesWiki network wikis.<br />
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=== Reporting issues ===<br />
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- Content errors: Use the article's talk page<br />
- Technical problems: [[Destiny Game Wiki:Technical issues|Technical issues page]]<br />
- Spam or vandalism: Contact an administrator<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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- [[Main Page]] - Destiny Game Wiki home page<br />
- [[Destiny]] - Main article about the game<br />
- [[Destiny Game Wiki:About]] - About this wiki<br />
- [[Destiny Game Wiki:Policies]] - Community policies<br />
- [[Help:Editing]] - Editing guide<br />
- [[Help:Templates]] - Template documentation<br />
- [[Help:Categories]] - Category guide<br />
- [[Special:RecentChanges]] - Recent edits<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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- [https://thegameswiki.com TheGamesWiki.com] - Network portal<br />
- [https://destinygamewiki.com Destiny Game Wiki] - This wiki<br />
- [https://www.destinypedia.com Destinypedia] - Franchise-wide wiki<br />
- [https://www.ishtar-collective.net Ishtar Collective] - Lore archive<br />
- [https://www.bungie.net Bungie.net] - Developer website<br />
- [https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame r/DestinyTheGame] - Reddit community<br />
- [https://www.mediawiki.org MediaWiki.org] - MediaWiki documentation<br />
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Destiny is a multiplayer, action role-playing, first-person shooter video game set in a seamlessly connected open world. It is developed by Bungie and published by Activision. Destiny was released for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on September 9, 2014.<br />
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;[[Gunsmith]]<br />
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Destiny is a multiplayer, action role-playing, first-person shooter video game set in a seamlessly connected open world. It is developed by Bungie and published by Activision. Destiny was released for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on September 9, 2014.<br />
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<div>Artificial Intelligence is advancing rapidly and has the potential to transform many industries, including gaming. The hugely popular sci-fi shooter game Destiny, originally released in 2014 by Bungie, could benefit greatly from the integration of AI and machine learning techniques.<br />
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Imagine an [https://aiwiki.ai/wiki/AI_ML_Wiki AI Wiki] where you could look up not just information but also possibilities. Possibilities of blending innovative technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) with monumental gaming titles like Destiny.<br />
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==The World of Destiny: A Brief Overview==<br />
Destiny is an online-only multiplayer first-person shooter game set in a "mythic science fiction" world. It features an immersive, open-world environment with a dynamic, on-the-fly matchmaking system. The game incorporates PvE (Player vs. Environment) and PvP (Player vs. Player) elements and allows for both cooperative and competitive gameplay. Destiny offers a wealth of content, including story missions, strikes, and raids, which require varying levels of teamwork and skill.<br />
<br />
==The Current State of AI in Gaming==<br />
In the realm of video games, AI has often been used to control non-player characters (NPCs), making them more realistic and challenging. With advancements in machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing, AI is increasingly making its way into more complex aspects of gaming, such as adaptive difficulty, personalized content, and even real-time strategy adaptation.<br />
<br />
==Comparative Analysis: How AI Can Augment Destiny==<br />
===NPC Intelligence===<br />
In Destiny, NPCs play a pivotal role in shaping the storyline and the in-game environment. However, their behavior is primarily pre-programmed, which can make them somewhat predictable. AI could be employed to make NPC actions more dynamic, making the PvE mode a constantly evolving challenge.<br />
<br />
===Dynamic Difficulty Level===<br />
AI can analyze player behavior and adapt the game’s difficulty level in real-time. For instance, if a player is sailing through the levels, the AI could ramp up the difficulty by enhancing enemy strategies or numbers. Conversely, if a player is struggling, the game could scale down to offer a more enjoyable experience.<br />
<br />
===Personalized Quests and Events===<br />
Through machine learning algorithms, Destiny could offer personalized quests and events based on player preferences and behavior. This would make the game more engaging, as the challenges would be tailored to individual skill levels and playstyles.<br />
<br />
===Real-time Strategy Adaptation in PvP===<br />
Advanced AI could make PvP modes more strategic by providing real-time advice to players, assessing opponent strategies, and suggesting countermeasures. This would not only enhance the gameplay but also provide a learning experience for players keen to improve their skills.<br />
<br />
===Enhanced Community Interaction and Social Experience===<br />
AI-driven chatbots could be integrated into Destiny's in-game chat system, helping answer FAQs, guiding new players, or even offering hints during complex quests or raids. This would foster a more supportive and interactive gaming community.<br />
<br />
The social experience of Destiny also stands to benefit from AI. More natural language processing and voice recognition could enable more seamless player-to-player interactions and allow for AI-driven quest givers that feel like real characters instead of pre-scripted robots.<br />
<br />
==AI for Smarter Enemies==<br />
For example, enemy combatants could react more intelligently to players' movements and tactics, learning and adapting over time. This could make repeat playthroughs feel fresh as enemies behave less predictably.<br />
<br />
==AI Companions==<br />
AI companions could also become more helpful, perhaps learning a player's style over time and providing tactical assistance tailored to an individual's strengths and weaknesses.<br />
<br />
==Procedural Content Generation==<br />
AI could even be used for procedural content generation, creating unique missions and environments so players always have new challenges to take on.<br />
<br />
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<div>Artificial Intelligence is advancing rapidly and has the potential to transform many industries, including gaming. The hugely popular sci-fi shooter game Destiny, originally released in 2014 by Bungie, could benefit greatly from the integration of AI and machine learning techniques.<br />
<br />
Imagine an [https://aiwiki.ai/wiki/AI_ML_Wiki AI Wiki] where you could look up not just information but also possibilities. Possibilities of blending innovative technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) with monumental gaming titles like Destiny.<br />
{{TOC limit|2}}<br />
==The World of Destiny: A Brief Overview==<br />
Destiny is an online-only multiplayer first-person shooter game set in a "mythic science fiction" world. It features an immersive, open-world environment with a dynamic, on-the-fly matchmaking system. The game incorporates PvE (Player vs. Environment) and PvP (Player vs. Player) elements and allows for both cooperative and competitive gameplay. Destiny offers a wealth of content, including story missions, strikes, and raids, which require varying levels of teamwork and skill.<br />
<br />
==The Current State of AI in Gaming==<br />
In the realm of video games, AI has often been used to control non-player characters (NPCs), making them more realistic and challenging. With advancements in machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing, AI is increasingly making its way into more complex aspects of gaming, such as adaptive difficulty, personalized content, and even real-time strategy adaptation.<br />
<br />
==Comparative Analysis: How AI Can Augment Destiny==<br />
===NPC Intelligence===<br />
In Destiny, NPCs play a pivotal role in shaping the storyline and the in-game environment. However, their behavior is primarily pre-programmed, which can make them somewhat predictable. AI could be employed to make NPC actions more dynamic, making the PvE mode a constantly evolving challenge.<br />
<br />
===Dynamic Difficulty Level===<br />
AI can analyze player behavior and adapt the game’s difficulty level in real-time. For instance, if a player is sailing through the levels, the AI could ramp up the difficulty by enhancing enemy strategies or numbers. Conversely, if a player is struggling, the game could scale down to offer a more enjoyable experience.<br />
<br />
===Personalized Quests and Events===<br />
Through machine learning algorithms, Destiny could offer personalized quests and events based on player preferences and behavior. This would make the game more engaging, as the challenges would be tailored to individual skill levels and playstyles.<br />
<br />
===Real-time Strategy Adaptation in PvP===<br />
Advanced AI could make PvP modes more strategic by providing real-time advice to players, assessing opponent strategies, and suggesting countermeasures. This would not only enhance the gameplay but also provide a learning experience for players keen to improve their skills.<br />
<br />
===Enhanced Community Interaction and Social Experience===<br />
AI-driven chatbots could be integrated into Destiny's in-game chat system, helping answer FAQs, guiding new players, or even offering hints during complex quests or raids. This would foster a more supportive and interactive gaming community.<br />
<br />
The social experience of Destiny also stands to benefit from AI. More natural language processing and voice recognition could enable more seamless player-to-player interactions and allow for AI-driven quest givers that feel like real characters instead of pre-scripted robots.<br />
<br />
==AI for Smarter Enemies==<br />
For example, enemy combatants could react more intelligently to players' movements and tactics, learning and adapting over time. This could make repeat playthroughs feel fresh as enemies behave less predictably.<br />
<br />
==AI Companions==<br />
AI companions could also become more helpful, perhaps learning a player's style over time and providing tactical assistance tailored to an individual's strengths and weaknesses.<br />
<br />
==Procedural Content Generation==<br />
AI could even be used for procedural content generation, creating unique missions and environments so players always have new challenges to take on.<br />
<br />
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<div>Artificial Intelligence is advancing rapidly and has the potential to transform many industries, including gaming. The hugely popular sci-fi shooter game Destiny, originally released in 2014 by Bungie, could benefit greatly from the integration of AI and machine learning techniques.<br />
<br />
Imagine an [https://aiwiki.ai/wiki/AI_ML_Wiki AI Wiki] where you could look up not just information but also possibilities. Possibilities of blending innovative technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) with monumental gaming titles like Destiny.<br />
<br />
==The World of Destiny: A Brief Overview==<br />
Destiny is an online-only multiplayer first-person shooter game set in a "mythic science fiction" world. It features an immersive, open-world environment with a dynamic, on-the-fly matchmaking system. The game incorporates PvE (Player vs. Environment) and PvP (Player vs. Player) elements and allows for both cooperative and competitive gameplay. Destiny offers a wealth of content, including story missions, strikes, and raids, which require varying levels of teamwork and skill.<br />
<br />
==The Current State of AI in Gaming==<br />
In the realm of video games, AI has often been used to control non-player characters (NPCs), making them more realistic and challenging. With advancements in machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing, AI is increasingly making its way into more complex aspects of gaming, such as adaptive difficulty, personalized content, and even real-time strategy adaptation.<br />
<br />
==Comparative Analysis: How AI Can Augment Destiny==<br />
===NPC Intelligence===<br />
In Destiny, NPCs play a pivotal role in shaping the storyline and the in-game environment. However, their behavior is primarily pre-programmed, which can make them somewhat predictable. AI could be employed to make NPC actions more dynamic, making the PvE mode a constantly evolving challenge.<br />
<br />
===Dynamic Difficulty Level===<br />
AI can analyze player behavior and adapt the game’s difficulty level in real-time. For instance, if a player is sailing through the levels, the AI could ramp up the difficulty by enhancing enemy strategies or numbers. Conversely, if a player is struggling, the game could scale down to offer a more enjoyable experience.<br />
<br />
===Personalized Quests and Events===<br />
Through machine learning algorithms, Destiny could offer personalized quests and events based on player preferences and behavior. This would make the game more engaging, as the challenges would be tailored to individual skill levels and playstyles.<br />
<br />
===Real-time Strategy Adaptation in PvP===<br />
Advanced AI could make PvP modes more strategic by providing real-time advice to players, assessing opponent strategies, and suggesting countermeasures. This would not only enhance the gameplay but also provide a learning experience for players keen to improve their skills.<br />
<br />
===Enhanced Community Interaction and Social Experience===<br />
AI-driven chatbots could be integrated into Destiny's in-game chat system, helping answer FAQs, guiding new players, or even offering hints during complex quests or raids. This would foster a more supportive and interactive gaming community.<br />
<br />
The social experience of Destiny also stands to benefit from AI. More natural language processing and voice recognition could enable more seamless player-to-player interactions and allow for AI-driven quest givers that feel like real characters instead of pre-scripted robots.<br />
<br />
==AI for Smarter Enemies==<br />
For example, enemy combatants could react more intelligently to players' movements and tactics, learning and adapting over time. This could make repeat playthroughs feel fresh as enemies behave less predictably.<br />
<br />
==AI Companions==<br />
AI companions could also become more helpful, perhaps learning a player's style over time and providing tactical assistance tailored to an individual's strengths and weaknesses.<br />
<br />
==Procedural Content Generation==<br />
AI could even be used for procedural content generation, creating unique missions and environments so players always have new challenges to take on.<br />
<br />
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Destiny is a multiplayer, action role-playing, first-person shooter video game set in a seamlessly connected open world. It is developed by Bungie and published by Activision. Destiny was released for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on September 9, 2014.<br />
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Modifiers change the difficulty of a [[Story Mission]], [[Strike]] or [[Arena]].<br />
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! Modifier <br />
! Effect<br />
! Introduced<br />
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|[[Airborne]]||Players deal more damage while in the air. || [[HoW]] <br />
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|[[Arc Burn]]||Arc damage from any source is increased by 300%. || Original <br />
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|[[Berserk]]||Minions of the Darkness won’t flinch, even after massive damage. || Original <br />
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|[[Brawler]]|| Guardian's melee damage is increased by 300%. || [[HoW]] <br />
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|[[Catapult (Modifier)|Catapult]]|| Cooldown of [[Grenade]] abilities are greatly decreased. || [[HoW]] <br />
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|[[Chaff]]|| Player radar is disabled.|| [[TTK]] <br />
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|[[Daybreak]] || Reduces cooldown of all abilities. [[Epic]] is inherent. || [[AoT]]<br />
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|[[Epic]]||Heavily shielded and highly aggressive enemies appear in great numbers. || Original <br />
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|[[Exposure]]|| Guardians' [[shield]]s are increased but they do not regenerate. || [[HoW]] <br />
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|[[Fresh Troops]]||Some enemy squads have been fortified with additional reinforcements. || [[HoW]]<br />
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|[[Grounded]]||Players take more damage while airborne. || [[TTK]]<br />
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|[[Heroic]]||Enemies appear in greater numbers and are more aggressive. || Original <br />
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|[[Ironclad]]||More enemies have shields. || [[TTK]]<br />
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|[[Juggler]]||No ammo drops for your equipped weapon. || Original <br />
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|[[Lightswitch]]||Minions of the Darkness deal much more melee damage. || Original <br />
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|[[Match Game]]||Enemy shields are resistant to all unmatched elemental damage. || [[TTK]]<br />
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|[[Nightfall]]||If all players in your fireteam die, you will be returned to orbit. || Original <br />
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|[[Small Arms]]|| Damage of [[Primary Weapons]] is doubled. || [[HoW]] <br />
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|[[Solar Burn]]||Solar damage from any source is increased by 300%. || Original <br />
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|[[Specialist]]||Damage of [[Special Weapons]] is doubled. || [[HoW]] <br />
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|[[Trickle]]|| Cooldown of all of your [[abilities]] ([[grenades]], [[melee]] and [[super]]) are increased. || [[HoW]] <br />
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|[[Void Burn]]||Void damage from any source is increased by 300%. || Original <br />
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Please note that in [[Heroic]] and [[Epic]] Modifiers, the entire encounters are changed. More and more powerful [[enemies]] become available. They even have smarter A.I. [[Nightfall]] is similar to hardcore mode in other games. As soon as your fireteam wipes, you are kicked out of the mission or strike.</div>Destiny guidehttps://www.destinygamewiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Class_Perks&diff=86777Class Perks2017-09-06T07:15:06Z<p>Destiny guide: </p>
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Class Perks are [[perks|upgrades]] for the [[class]] and [[abilities]]. While players can unlock all the perks for their [[subclasses|subclass]] through the [[Skill Tree]], they can only have 1 perk activated at a time for each column (3 upgrades are available per column).<br />
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==Hunter Perks==<br />
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==Warlock Perks==<br />
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[[Armor Perks]] are [[perks|upgrades]] that enhance or customize the [[stats]], attributes and other features of the [[Armor]]. [[Uncommon]] or [[rarity|rarer]] armor gain [[Experience Points]] when players use the armor. As the armor gain EXP, perks will be unlocked. Players can "learn" these perks by spending certain currencies such as [[Glimmer]]. <br />
*[[Rarity|Rarer]] Armor have more perks.<br />
Armor Perks include perks for [[Artifacts]], [[Ghost Shells]] and [[Class Armor]].<br />
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[[Weapon Perks]] are [[perks|upgrades]] that enhance or customize the [[stats]] and attributes of the [[weapons]]. [[Uncommon]] or [[rarity|rarer]] weapons gain [[Experience Points]] when players use the weapons. As the weapons gain EXP, perks will be unlocked. Players can "learn" these perks by spending certain currencies such as [[Glimmer]]. Weapons have [[sights]] and [[barrels]] as additional perks.<br />
*Higher [[rarity]] weapons have more perks. [[Exotic]] weapons have unique perks.<br />
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==Iron Sights==<br />
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==Red Dot Sights==<br />
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| ?Stability<br />
| ?Reload<br />
| ?Handling<br />
| ?Description<br />
| headers = plain<br />
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| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
| limit = 9999<br />
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[[File:easter egg coins1.jpg|400px|thumb|Easter Egg Coin]]<br />
[[Easter Egg Coins]] are hidden objects in Destiny that are identical to the Destiny Coin. They are scattered across Destiny world and cannot be picked up or interacted with. They are only cosmetic.<br />
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==Coins in The Tower==<br />
*Tower Plaza: From spawn, 4 small pillars are in front of you with red flags. When facing away from the traveler, the first coins is in the bushes on the third pillar from the left.<br />
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*Tower Plaza: From Spawn, head to the large tree next to the Gunsmith. The coin is located on one of the branches.<br />
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*Tower Plaza: From spawn, head to the upper level above the entrance to North Tower and to the left of the Special Orders Vendor. Up stairs there is a ghost, on the crates to the left of that location is a coin on the edge of a crate.<br />
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*Hall of Guardians: The Hall of Guardians is where the Hunter, Titan and Warlock Vanguards are. Run past them to the Robot at a desk on the right hand side. Look out the very corner of the window to see the coin on a ledge. Best done by crouching.<br />
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*Tower North: Once you've entered Tower North, run forward past the Map Robot the wall straight ahead. The will be a desk with large canisters on it and a tall Pillar next to that. Jump on the desk, then jump in the air and the coin is on the pillar.<br />
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*Tower North: Once you've entered Tower North, go to see the Speaker. A coin sits on the desk right in front of him.<br />
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*Tower Hanger: Once you've entered the Tower hanger, go down the stairs below the FWC and to the right of Dead Orbit. This takes you to what I assume is a BAR. On the table on the left hand side is a coin. The table is surrounded by 3 chairs with no NPC's sitting there.</div>Destiny guidehttps://www.destinygamewiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Gold_Chests&diff=86771Gold Chests2017-09-06T07:13:09Z<p>Destiny guide: </p>
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Gold Chests, unlike other [[Chests]], are not spawned randomly. There are 5 Gold Chests on each [[locations|planet]]. They are at 5 pre-determined locations. By finding all 5 Gold Chests on each planet, player will earn a special reward.<br />
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==Gold Chests on Earth==<br />
{{#ev:youtube|eakRwAUprY0|350|right|Gold Chests on Earth}}<br />
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1.At the start of the second [[Story Mission]], [[Restoration]]. On your way to section 15 where the mission tells you to go. It takes you to a flight of stairs, once you're inside, you'll be in a room. The chest is on a desk right in front of you.<br />
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2.In the 3rd Story Mission, [[The Dark Within]]. After the player defeats the Wizard. Jump on top of platforms to reach the roof / highest area then run towards the back, that is where the chest is.<br />
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3.In the 4th Story Mission, [[The Warmind]]. On your way to the Forgotten Shores, before you get to the shipyard, look around the river walls you'll notice a little trickle of water coming down a rock wall, behind that water is a cave with your chest.<br />
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4.In the 4th Story Mission, [[The Warmind]]. The chest is located further along in the Forgotten Coast. Walk along the coast itself, along the hillside. Do not stop til you find a rocky formation with the chest on top.<br />
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5.In the [[Strike]] [[Devil's Lair]]. When you're battling the final boss [[Sepiks Prime]]. The chest is located underneath the stairs / platform to your right. You can pick it up during the fight or wait til you've killed the boss.<br />
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*There are 5 Gold Chests in [[Old Russia]], [[Earth]]. Finding all 5 [[chests]] rewards the player with a randomly colored [[Uncommon]] [[Sparrow]]. The Sparrow rewarded from finding the Gold Chests is slightly faster and more durable than the default Sparrow.<br />
==Gold Chests on Moon==<br />
{{#ev:youtube|6b2rNq0LzWY|350|right|Gold Chests on Moon}}<br />
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1. Go to Hellmouth from Archer's Line. Seek out a rocky / stone structure around the left side right before the short bridge. The Gold Chest is behind the rocky formation.<br />
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2. Go up the hill opposite to the spawn point in Archer’s Line. Move across the damaged dome structure. Stick to the route into the Hive fortress. Go down or drop down the spiral ramp to get to the bottom of the cave. Go inside the water off to the right from the Hall of Wisdom entrance to find the Gold Chest.<br />
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*The chest will always contain a [[Jade Rabbit Insignia]] [[emblem]].<br />
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3. This Gold Chest is in the last room in The World's Grave. Go down to the water immediately and look for the chest along the rocky wall.<br />
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4. Go into the Temple of Crota, fall to the lowest level. Go to the right and find the exit. Stick to the route and go deeper into the Hive temple. Go through the bridge and go inside the ship. Proceed to go through the right side. Stop at the end of the ramp. Gold Chest is on a small platform to the right, below you.<br />
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5. This Gold Chest is inside the [[Strike]] [[The Summoning Pits]]. In the boss arena, go to the lower floor at the far side of the room and look between the 2 staircases.<br />
==Gold Chests on Venus==<br />
{{#ev:youtube|CGfpf5C73kw|350|right|Gold Chests on Venus}}<br />
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1. Go down the hole in Shattered Coast and stick to the tunnel towards Ishtar Academy (same tunnel in [[A Stranger's Call]] [[Story Mission]]). Prior to reaching the bend, look backwards and the Gold Chest next to a pillar.<br />
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2. Start the [[Scourge of Winter]] [[Story Mission]], go along the path around the exterior of the cave til you get to the upper overlook. Walk out to the sideway pole and jump to the right ledge to obtain the Chest. It is before the Ketch Ship.<br />
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3. Start the [[Scourge of Winter]] [[Story Mission]], the Gold Chest is in the Cinders. battle to the Ketch ship. Look to your right and proceed to the very back. Go down to lower level to obtain the Chest.<br />
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4. At the end of [[Ishtar Collective]] [[Story Mission]], go from Waking Ruins into Campus 9, go to the building far away, next to the waterfall. A Gold Chest is on the other side.<br />
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5. In [[The Nexus]] [[Strike]], go through the Ishtar Commons and get to the N/Gen Branch. Move to the right. Go inside a tiny building and the Gold Chest should be in the central cubicles.<br />
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==Gold Chests on Mars==<br />
{{#ev:youtube|UH4qtD_ag_k|350|right|Gold Chests on Mars}}<br />
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1. Start from the Barrens spawning point, travel to the circular [[Cabal]] outpost that rests close to the exit to Scablands. The Gold Chest is on top of a bunch of crates.<br />
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2. Go to the tunnel between Barrens and the Hollows. Search for a small opening on top of area right before you reach downtown. Go into the hole, the Gold Chest should be to your right.<br />
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3. Go into the [[Dust Palace]]. Go to where the initial door opens in the [[Dust Palace]] [[Strike]]. Go to the big room where with all the staircases, go to the main staircase. Search for the door branded with the number 3. Gold Chest is located at the rear of the reception desk.<br />
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4. Go to the subway at the Tharsis Junction. Go inside it and search behind the train carts for the Vex gate in the corner. There is a tiny room behind it. Proceed into the room then slide behind the fencing at the corner on the far side. Continue with the route to reach the Gold Chest.<br />
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5. Start the [[Story Mission]] [[The Garden Spire]]. Go into the Iron Line. At the massive gate that goes into the Legion’s Keep, travel along the left pathway. Then jump on the large pipes at the corner and turn around. Jump to the walkway above on the left side and stick to it all the way to the other side obtain the Gold Chest, which is in the corner.<br />
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*Note that by finding 4 Gold Chests on Mars, players are awarded with a [[Strange Coin]].</div>Destiny guidehttps://www.destinygamewiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Stats&diff=86770Stats2017-09-06T07:12:58Z<p>Destiny guide: </p>
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==General Stats==<br />
'''[[Agility]]''': Increases your movement speed and maximum jump height.<br />
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'''[[Armor (Stat)|Armor]]''': Increases the amount of damage you can take before dying.<br />
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'''[[Attack]]''': Higher Attack increases your damage to higher level enemies. <br />
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'''[[Defense]]''': Reduces incoming damage from enemies.<br />
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'''[[Discipline]]''': Reduces cooldown of [[grenades]]. <br />
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'''[[Intellect]]''': Reduces cooldown of [[supers]].<br />
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'''[[Light]]''': Increases your damage against higher level [[enemies]].<br />
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'''[[Levels]]''': Reduces damage your take from higher level enemies. Increases damage you do against higher level enemies.<br />
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'''[[Recovery]]''': Increases the speed at which you regain lost health.<br />
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'''[[Strength]]''': Reduces cooldown of [[Melee Abilities]].<br />
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'''[[Aim Assist]]''': Aim Assistance is amount of slow down your crosshair will have when you hover over an enemy.<br />
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'''[[Accuracy]]''':<br />
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'''[[Attack]]''': Higher Attack increases your damage to higher level enemies. <br />
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'''[[Blast Radius]]''': ([[Rocket Launchers]] only) Increases the size of AoE caused by a rocket projectile.<br />
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'''[[Charge Rate]]''': ([[Fusion Rifles]] only) The smaller the Charge Rate is the longer it takes the Fusion Rifle to fire.<br />
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'''[[Damage Type]]''': The type of damage your weapon or ability deals.<br />
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'''[[Equip Speed]]''': Changes how fast you aim down sights, raise, lower or change weapons.<br />
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'''[[Impact]]''': Increases the damage inflicted by each round.<br />
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'''[[Magazine]]''': The number of shots which can be fired before reloading.<br />
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'''[[Range]]''': Increases the effective range of this weapon.<br />
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'''[[Rate of Fire]]''': The number of shots per minute this weapon can fire.<br />
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'''[[Recoil]]''': Changes how severe your weapon's kick back is as you fire it.<br />
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'''[[Reload]]''': Decreases the time it takes to reload this weapon.<br />
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'''[[Stability]]''': Decreases weapon recoil when fired continuously.<br />
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'''[[Velocity]]''': ([[Rocket Launchers]] only) Increases the speed of rocket projectile.<br />
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'''[[Zoom]]''': Changes how far your weapon magnifies the target when you aim down sights.<br />
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*Introduced in [[The Taken King]], melee weapon stats currently cover only [[Swords]].<br />
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'''[[Defense (Swords)|Defense]]''': Damage reduction while using this weapon.<br />
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'''[[Efficiency]]''': [[Energy]] lost when landing attacks with this weapon.<br />
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'''[[Energy]]''': How many attacks can be launched before energy is depleted.<br />
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'''[[Impact (Swords)|Impact]]''': Increases damage inflicted by each strike.<br />
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'''[[Range (Swords)|Range]]'''<br />
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'''[[Speed]]''': The speed at which you can launch attacks.</div>Destiny guidehttps://www.destinygamewiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Acronyms&diff=86769Acronyms2017-09-06T07:12:49Z<p>Destiny guide: </p>
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'''3oC''' - [[Three of Coins]]<br />
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'''Adds''' - Additional enemies that spawn during boss fight<br />
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'''ADS''' - Aim Down Sights<br />
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'''AE''' - [[Atheon's Epilogue]]<br />
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'''AFK''' - Away from Keyboard<br />
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'''Aggro''' - Drawing the attention of enemies<br />
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'''Alt''' - Alternative Character<br />
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'''[[AoE]]''' - Area of Effect<br />
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'''AoT''' - [[Age of Triumph]]<br />
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'''AR''' - [[Auto Rifle]]<br />
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'''Burn''' - Focus fire on a specific enemy, usually a boss<br />
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'''CC''' - Crowd Control<br />
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'''CoE''' - [[Challenge of the Elders]]<br />
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'''CoO''' - [[Court of Oryx]]<br />
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'''Crit''' - [[Precision Kills|Critical Hit]]<br />
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'''DO''' - [[Dead Orbit]]<br />
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'''DoT''' - Damage over Time<br />
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'''DPS''' - Damage per Second<br />
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'''FB''' - [[Fatebringer]]<br />
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'''FR''' - [[Fusion Rifle]]<br />
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'''FWC''' - [[Future War Cult]]<br />
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'''G-Horn''' - [[Gjallarhorn]]<br />
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'''HC''' - [[Hand Cannon]]<br />
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'''HM''' - Hard Mode or [[Hawkmoon]]<br />
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'''HoW''' - [[House of Wolves]]<br />
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'''IB''' - [[Iron Banner]]<br />
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'''INC''' - Incoming<br />
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'''IRL''' - In Real Life<br />
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'''LFG''' - Looking for Group<br />
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'''LFM''' - Looking for Member<br />
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'''LHF''' - [[Lord High Fixer]]<br />
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'''LoS''' - Line of Sight<br />
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'''Main''' - Main Character<br />
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'''MG''' - [[Machine Gun]]<br />
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'''Mobs''' - Mobile, non-boss enemies<br />
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'''MoL''' - [[Mote of Light]]<br />
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'''NF''' - Nightfall<br />
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'''NM''' - [[New Monarchy]] or Normal Mode<br />
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'''NPC''' - Non-player Character(s)<br />
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'''OMW''' - On My Way<br />
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'''OP''' - Overpowered<br />
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'''PC''' - [[Plan C]]<br />
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'''PI''' - [[Pocket Infinity]]<br />
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'''PoE''' - [[The Prison of Elders]]<br />
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'''Proc''' - Something occuring<br />
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'''PuG''' - Pick up Group<br />
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'''P&T''' - [[Patience and Time]]<br />
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'''QW''' - [[Queen's Wrath]]<br />
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'''Randy''' - Random Player<br />
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'''RL''' - [[Rocket Launcher]]<br />
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'''RNG''' - Random Number Generator<br />
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'''RoI''' - [[Rise of Iron]]<br />
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'''SC''' - [[Strange Coin]]<br />
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'''SGA''' - [[Super Good Advice]]. Can be used in place of PSA (Public Service Announcement) or Pro Tip<br />
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'''SR''' - Speed Run<br />
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'''SRL''' - [[Sparrow Racing League]]<br />
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'''TDB''' - [[The Dark Below]]<br />
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'''TDYK''' - [[The Devil You Know]] <br />
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'''TLW''' - [[The Last Word]]. Can be used in place of TL;DR (Too Long Didn't Read)<br />
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'''ToO''' - [[Trials of Osiris]]<br />
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'''Trash''' - non-boss enemies<br />
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'''TTK''' - [[The Taken King]]<br />
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'''VoG''' - [[Vault of Glass]]<br />
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'''Y1''' - [[Year 1]]<br />
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'''[[Class Perks]]''' - Perks for each [[subclasses]]. Abilities also have perks that give them unique features. <br />
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'''[[Armor Perks]]''' - Perks for [[Armor]]. [[Rarity|Rarer]] armor have more perks. Players can unlock these perks by earning exp with the armor then unlock them by spending [[glimmer]].<br />
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'''[[Weapon Perks]]''' - Perks for [[weapons]]. [[Rarity|Rarer]] weapons have more perks. Players can unlock these perks by earning exp with the weapon then unlock them by spending [[glimmer]].<br />
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'''[[Weapon Sights]]''' - Sights are perks that directly affect the [[stats]] of the weapon and gives it different looks and feel. Each weapon will usually have 3 sights for the player to choose from.<br />
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'''[[Weapon Barrels]]''' - Barrels are perks that directly affect the [[stats]] of the weapon and gives it different looks and feel. Each weapon will usually have 3 sights for the player to choose from.</div>Destiny guidehttps://www.destinygamewiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Earth&diff=86767Earth2017-09-06T07:12:31Z<p>Destiny guide: </p>
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==European Dead Zone==<br />
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==The Tower==<br />
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Our home. After the Darkness swept over us, we found the Traveler where it made its last stand. Beneath, we built The City – our last – within its protective aura. From here, Guardians stand watch, defend our civilization, and strike out into the wild frontiers of Earth – and beyond – to reclaim our lost worlds.<br />
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==Ocean of Storms==<br />
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==Lore==<br />
Like Earth, the ruins of humanity's former glory can be found scattered across the familiar lunar surface. Recent exploration attempts have been repulsed, reporting increased enemy activity, and even strange tectonic phenomenon. The City has since classified the Moon as a "Forbidden Zone,” open only to our most brave and experienced Guardians.<br />
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Social spaces are areas in-game where players may visit in order to access Vendor NPC's, vault, or socialize with other players outside of a combat zone or patrol.<br />
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==Description==<br />
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*Players are unable to use [[weapons]] or [[abilities]], including [[Double Jump]], [[Blink]] etc.<br />
*Gameplay is in the 3rd person perspective.<br />
*Players are immune to any damage, apart from fall damage. As social spaces have no [[enemies]] to speak of.<br />
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==List of social spaces==<br />
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*[[The Tower]]<br />
*[[The Reef]]<br />
*[[Felwinter Peak]]<br />
*[[The Lighthouse]]</div>Destiny guidehttps://www.destinygamewiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=The_Tower&diff=86762The Tower2017-09-06T07:11:39Z<p>Destiny guide: </p>
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The Tower is one of the [[locations]] that servers as the [[social spaces|social hub area]] where players congregate. Players will find various quest-giving and vendor [[NPCs]] in the Tower. While in the Tower, the players can examine their own or each other's gear via the 3rd person perspective. It is a place where players can socialize with friends or mingle with strangers. They can purchase new weapons and armor and compare them with others.<br />
*Note that each instance of The Tower can hold about 16 people max..<br />
==Vendors and NPCs==<br />
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The Fallen are one of the antagonistic races in Destiny. The Fallen are a nomadic race of four-armed, bipedal humanoids that founded their home on [[Earth]] and the [[Moon]].<br />
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'''Weakness:''' Players can score [[Precision Kills]] against humanoid Fallen enemies by shooting at their heads. [[Shanks]] has no weak points. [[Servitor]]'s central "eye" is its weakspot.<br />
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'''Attacks and Damage Types:''' Most of Fallen enemies do [[Arc]] damage. [[Captain]]s and [[Devil Walker]]'s cannon deal [[Solar]] damage. Servitor deals [[Void]] damage.<br />
==Types of Fallen Enemies==<br />
===Dreg===<br />
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Dregs have their lower arms removed in a ritual of humiliation and obedience, they constantly seek to become the best of their kind, so they may ascend the ladder (and regrow their arms) to become Vandals<br />
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===Shank===<br />
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The Fallen employ Shanks, a hovering robot that scouts, patrols and guards important areas for the Fallen militants.<br />
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===Vandal===<br />
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Vandals are the veterans; seasoned, experienced warriors who employ a variety of methods to end Guardians’ lives: Stealth cloaks, Arc blades, Wire Rifles, and any other number of horrifying weapons the vanguard have yet to encounter.<br />
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===Captain===<br />
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Captains are the top of the chain, the commanders of Fallen units on the ground. Formidable, shielded opponents, they carry the banner of their house. Ruthless, even to their own kind, they have been seen to kill lesser infantry for disobeying orders.<br />
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===Servitor===<br />
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Servitors are believed to be relics of the once mighty Fallen civilisation. They process matter and energy into Ether, which the Fallen need to survive. They support Fallen with powerful energy weapons and defensive systems.<br />
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==Machines==<br />
===Devil Walkers===<br />
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Walkers are giant, six-legged robotic tanks that are placed in key positions to protect Fallen leaders and destroy enemies of said leaders. Guardians are warned, these machines are not to be take lightly. Their tracking system accounts for multiple targets as their giant cannon locks onto threats with terrifying accuracy.<br />
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===Pikes===<br />
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Pikes are the Fallen’s patrol vehicles. Lightning quick with twin cannons of deadly arc energy, Guardians are asked to capture these devices where possible. Their use in the Crucible is paramount for our training.<br />
==Lore==<br />
The Fallen are nimble six-limbed insect-like humanoids with 4 prehensile arms and 2 ambulatory legs. With these features, they are able to scale walls and climb buildings with ease. Additionally, Fallen conveys a intricate knowledge of technological know-how and possesses sophisticated [[weapons]], [[armor]] and [[ships]].<br />
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Fallen can thrive in an array of surroundings without substantial armor or elaborate alterations of their body structures. They journey modestly, attack rapidly, and vanish immediately after battles. Additionally, they are proven to stalk their foes and employ group strategies to overpower [[Guardians]]. During battles, Fallen fighters work in groups directed by [[Captain]]s. Occasionally, they will utilize small, floating drones called [[Shank]]s and massive spider-like mecha called [[Devil Walker]]s.<br />
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Although the Fallen frequently stay in deserted areas in various [[locations]] like [[Earth]], the [[Moon]], and [[Europa]], these creatures are nomadic and thus do not have long lasting strongholds in these parts. They rather reside in their ships. Unfortunately, The Fallen has occupied all the planets once held by humans.<br />
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The Fallen Faction is structured into unique cliques of aristocracy. Several of which are as hostile to one another as they are to [[Humans]]. This fact suggests that there are ferocious infighting within the faction itself. <br />
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The Hive is one of the antagonistic races in Destiny. They are an ancient race of bi-pedal humanoids with no visible eyes that travel through space in sarcophagus-like ships.<br />
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'''Weakness:''' Players can score [[Precision Kills]] against Hive enemies by shooting at their heads.<br />
==Types of Hive Enemies==<br />
===Thrall===<br />
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The Thrall are a plague. The basic units of the Hive, they are deployed in swarms that charge guardians and claw at them. The document refers to Thralls as “frames”, indicating that the Hive "rank up" their soldiers by adding more and more armor onto the Thrall. However, it could just represent the phenomenon that Hive corpses undergo.<br />
===Acolyte===<br />
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Where Thrall are the bullets, an Acolyte is the barrel. Acolytes are not merely footmen, but instruments of the Hive’s dark will. They hunger to commit the atrocities that will lead to the Hive’s success.<br />
===Knight===<br />
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Knights are the Hive’s defenders. Centuries of battle harden the bony spikes on their body into armor as hard as relic iron. Knights are bolstered by Hive magic to further increase their abilities. Knights wield an armory of weapons: Boomers that lob bolts of rotting star fire, Cleavers that are massive but are swung with ease, as if hungry for Light themselves.<br />
===Wizard===<br />
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Wizards names are misleading, as they are exclusively female. They are scientists and sorcerers. Wizards experiment on whatever they can find and shield themselves in Fire and Darkness. During the reign of Crota, a Wizard was captured and interrogated, ultimately giving up the secrets to destroying the God.<br />
===Ogre===<br />
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Ogres are abominable creations fueled with magic and rage. They are found in the deepest Hive tunnels and formidable opponents to any Race, Fallen or Human. Rumor has it that Ogres go through ritualistic transformations as they grow, imbuing them with might and cunning (and the ability to shoot void beams out of their foreheads, how they do this is unknown, but it should not be underestimated.)<br />
==Machines==<br />
===Shrieker===<br />
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Shriekers are neither a machine nor are they organic. They are dead mass, animated by the magic of the Hive. When a Shrieker is destroyed, its inner Void seeks vengeance on those who did so. Some believe Shriekers to be the eyes of the Hive, allowing Wizards and Knights to watch over the battlefield and inner workings of the Hive’s extensive tunnels. Some believe to them to be nothing more than weapons, guarding important Hive areas.<br />
===Seeder===<br />
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Seeders are enormous spears full of Hive that pierce a planets surface and unleash their horror upon it. Reports of Seeders being found on Earth are concerning, indicating that Hive may be looking to eliminate the Light, once and for all. A mission to the World’s Grave uncovered that the Hive have in fact been seeding Earth for centuries. Guardians wishing to uncover more about them can find on buried in Skywatch, near the infamous Treasure Cave.<br />
==Lore==<br />
The Hive is an ancient race that fought the mankind at the conclusion of the [[Golden Age]]. These humanoids dwell within the [[Moon]], where they have dug deep inside its lifeless core, chiseling out an empire on their own. They've been hushed and hidden amid numerous dim and dreadful secrets, remaining there for hundreds of years while expanding and becoming more powerful. The Hive functions as a admonition of the incredible force that produced the [[Collapse]].<br />
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The Hive is an ancient, undead race that navigates planets in [[ships]] that resemble sarcophagi. These vessels have kept them in existence through some mysterious means for thousands of years. The Hive constructed their dwellings deep underneath the exterior of the planet they are inhabiting. They have built themselves massive cavernous areas interlocked with a number of tunnels sustained by medieval influenced support beams. <br />
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The look of The Hive can vary between their types, however they are generally pale and skinny. The members of the Hive seem to have no noticeable eyes, but there is a type that has 3 radiant designs in the center of their heads that appear like eyes.<br />
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The Hive can be found within the The Moon. They have built an enormous subterranean citadel known as the [[Hellmouth]]. Additionally they are found in [[Old Russia, Earth]], battling the [[Fallen]] there.<br />
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The Cabal is one of the antagonistic races in Destiny. The Cabal is a a hulking bipedal race of humanoids who have made their home on [[Mars]].<br />
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'''Weakness:''' Players can score [[Precision Kills]] against Cabal enemies by shooting at their heads.<br />
==Types of Cabal Enemies==<br />
===Legionary===<br />
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Cabal tactics focus on Legionnaires advancing whilst being supported by the various other ranks and roles of the Cabal military. Legionnaires are the first line of offence and defense, and will either close the gap to the target or find more advantageous positions by bounding across the battlefield with their jump packs.<br />
===Phalanx===<br />
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Some Legionnaires carry massive shields, these units are called Phalanxes. They use these indestructible shields to great offensive effect (as well as obvious defense), slowly advancing whilst hiding behind their shield. Guardians have reported that Phalanxes will lose balance if their firing arm is pierced.<br />
===Centurion===<br />
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Commanding them all from the field are the Centurions. Centurions are responsible for relaying orders and replying munitions for the Cabal military effort. <br />
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===Colossus===<br />
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Heavy infantry consist of the Colossi, huge Cabal wearing heavy armour and wielding deadly heavy weaponry. They are positioned where the Cabal need to push back an enemy offensive or push forward their own, and to great effect. More than one Guardian has fallen to the devastating hail of a Colossus Heavy Slug Thrower.<br />
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===Psion===<br />
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Then there are the Psions. Psions are remarkably smaller than their Cabal counterparts, and are speculated to be of a different species all together. They are named after their unique psychic abilities, notably their ability to manipulate energy at will and possess computational equipment with their minds. It is believed they may have telekinetic abilities as well.<br />
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==Machines==<br />
===Goliath Tank===<br />
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Goliath Tanks are formidable tanks that the Cabal deploy for effective area denial. Their weapons systems are surely capable of attacking orbiting space-craft. Do not underestimate their agility, the boosters allow for quick terrain traversal, but subsequently act as a weakness.<br />
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===Interceptor===<br />
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The Cabal are seen to utilize small scout vehicles called Interceptors for advancements. Whilst merely scouting devices to the Cabal, to Guardians they prove an effective tank. Guardians should capture these devices, where possible, for use in the Crucible for training purposes.<br />
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==Lore==<br />
The Cabal is a massive bipedal human like race with dense gray skin that dwell mainly on their home planet of Mars. They've flat nostrils, conical teeth, and tiny eyes. The Cabal possess a sophisticated knowledge of technology and utilize sophisticated armour, weaponry, and [[Ships|space ships]]. They are proved to be a structured, intensely militarized race that performs exceptionally well in organized combat. Not many Guardians who've battled the Cabal have lived to tell the tale. On every front they have been discovered to have built trenches and constructed heavy fortifications. The Cabal has controlled the Mars' [[Exclusion Zone]] and the [[Dust Palace]], utilizing them as bases of operations in which they can train their armies. Research suggests that the Cabal Faction is governed by the [[Cabal Emperor]].<br />
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[[Taken]] is the army of [[Oryx]] introduced in [[The Taken King]] [[expansion]]. They consist of versions of [[Fallen]], [[Hive]], [[Vex]] and [[Cabal]] [[enemies]] corrupted by [[Darkness]]. These enemies have modified appearances with new abilities and tactics when compared to their normal counterparts. Players will battle The Taken army on [[The Dreadnaught]] and beyond.<br />
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*The Taken are rumored to be able to use their versions of Guardians' [[supers]].<br />
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==Description==<br />
''Oryx wields the ability to control a twisted army of vile corruptions known as the Taken. These new enemies have been wholly consumed, possessed by the Darkness, bodies and mind twisted into service of their King. Now, they are bent to a singular purpose – our eradication.''<br />
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==The Taken Hive==<br />
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| [[Taken Acolyte]] || [[Shredder]] ([[Arc]]) || [[Stationary Turret]] ([[Arc]]) || <br />
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| [[Taken Knight]] || [[Boomer]] ([[Void]]), [[Shredder]] ([[Arc]]) || [[Wall of Fire]] ([[Solar]]) || <br />
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| [[Taken Ogre]] || || [[Eye Blast]] ([[Arc]]), [[Ground Slam]] ([[Arc]]) || <br />
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| [[Taken Shrieker]] || ?? || ?? || <br />
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| [[Taken Thrall]] || [[Melee]] ([[Solar]]) || Short range teleport ||<br />
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| [[Taken Wizard]] || || [[Darkness Blast]] ([[Solar]]), Spawn [[Taken Thrall]] || <br />
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==The Taken Fallen==<br />
While there are no Taken Dregs, Taken Shanks or Taken Servitors, There are Taken Vandals and Taken Captains.<br />
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The Taken Vandals can create bubbles where no shots, grenades etc can enter, similar to the [[Defender]] [[Titan]]'s [[Ward of Dawn]] super and the Taken Captains launch large bubbles of darkness which temporarily blind the player and deals high damage.<br />
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==The Taken Vex==<br />
There are no taken hydras, taken harpys, or taken cyclops. There are taken goblins, taken hobgoblins, and taken minotaurs.<br />
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Taken goblins are able to put a shield up on another one of its allies, making that enemy immune to attacks until the player kills the taken goblin that is shielding it. Unlike normal goblins, taken goblins cannot lose their head and continue fighting, instead dying as if it was a regular headshot due to their "taken eye." The taken goblins will attack with slap rifles (solar)/torch hammers (void).<br />
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Taken hobgoblins are almost just like their normal counterpart, usually shooting at the player from far away. But instead of getting "heated up" when shot at, the taken goblin creates the missiles that will orbit around it until the player attacks it, heading straight at the player. These orbs act like a shrieked's last attack before it is killed. The missiles are hard to avoid, as they move fast and follow the player. The taken hobgoblins can replace them if given enough time. Just like the taken goblins, taken hobgoblins do not lose their head when you shoot them in the head, rather causing them to die like a regular headshot. The taken hobgoblins will attack with a line rifle (solar).<br />
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Taken minotaurs are harder to fight. Taken minotaurs have the ability to cloak itself, becoming invisible to the player. It will attack with a Boomer (arc) while invisible, creeping up on the player to Melee attack the player. The taken minotaur can be temporarily revealed when under heavy fire, or after they perform a Melee attack. Devoured minotaurs, which are different from taken minotaurs, will have a void shield up. Also, taken minotaurs cannot lose their head and still fight, just like the other taken vex. The taken minotaurs will attack with a slap rifle (solar)/torch hammer (void).<br />
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==The Taken Cabal==<br />
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The only main enemy in the game that isn't a taken from the cabal fleet is Colossus. There are no taken colossus, but there are taken psions, taken legionaries, taken phalanx, and taken centurions. <br />
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The taken psions are the easiest to dispatch in small numbers. They become harder to take down when there are a lot of them shooting at the player at the same time. Taken psions have the ability to "split" in half, creating a new, completely healed taken psion. This new taken psion can also split in half after a while, and if the player lets them stack up, they can become quite a problem. Taken psions usually attack with a regular slug rifle (solar). Taken slug rifles have a higher rate-of-fire.<br />
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The taken phalanx act differently than their normal counterpart. They do not use their shield to block attacks, instead using it to attack the player. The taken phalanx usually leaves the shield by its side, not covering the front of its body like a normal phalanx. When the player gets too close, the taken phalanx will attack with the shield, knocking the player away The taken phalanx is able to use the shield to create a large beam towards the player, causing a lot of damage and knocking the player away. This can be dangerous because the blast can knock the player out of the battlefield, killing the player. Luckily, the taken phalanx stops where he is and points the shield at the player while a swirling void appears on the shield, making it noticeable to the player as to when the taken phalanx is about to use its ability. Taken phalanx attack with a regular slug rifle (solar). Taken slug rifles have a higher rate-of-fire.<br />
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Taken legionary are just like their normal counterparts. The taken legionary are able to hop high distances like their normal counterparts. They usually spawn with taken phalanxes, attacking with a regular slug rifle (solar). Taken slug rifles have a higher rate-of-fire. There is not much more to say.<br />
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The taken centurions always have a shield up when they spawn. Their defense is quite weak though, making them quite easy to kill. The taken centurions can, however, spawn big orbs of energy, acting like missiles that will follow the player slowly and will deal great amounts of damage if they hit the player. They can be shot down with ease, though. The taken centurions will attack with a slug rifle (solar)/projection rifle (solar).</div>Destiny guidehttps://www.destinygamewiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Vex&diff=86757Vex2017-09-06T07:10:53Z<p>Destiny guide: </p>
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The Vex is one of the antagonist [[races]] in Destiny. Vex is a partially mechanical, time traveling alien race found on [[Venus]].<br />
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'''Weakness:''' Players can score [[Precision Kills]] against Vex enemies by shooting at their '''stomach'''s.<br />
==Types of Vex Enemies==<br />
===Goblin===<br />
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Goblins are the basic units. They do not take retreat, take cover, or falter. Unwavering, they will continues towards their objective until otherwise impeded. Headshots do nothing but enrage them, yet shooting the milky, protozoic substance at their core will dispatch them with ease.<br />
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===Hobgoblin===<br />
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Hobgoblins are specialized for sniping. Their eyes contain advanced optic sensors, their horns contain acute sensory modules that they use to fully grasp their surrounding enemies. Even stranger, Hobgoblins, when attacked, have a defense reflex that seals them in unbreakable stasis for a short amount of time.<br />
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===Harpy===<br />
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Harpies are the fastest of the Vex, and capable of flight. They are often spotted in “flocks” on Vex scouting missions or on patrol. Harpies cannot move and fire at the same time, they must first stop and stabilize themselves before shooting.<br />
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===Minotaur===<br />
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Minotaurs are strong, but interestingly, they’re the builders of the Vex. Most of their computational power is devoted to constructing the various structures on Mars, Venus and Mercury suspected to extend through dimensions. Minotaurs are the toughest shells of the Vex, and will use their ability to teleport with aggression.<br />
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===Hydra===<br />
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The largest mobile frame is the Hydra. Supercomputers, they can chew through data sent to it by all other Vex nearby in a matter of seconds. Not only this, but it boasts incredible fire power and a shield that absorbs all damage against it. When a Hydra is destroyed, the explosion it creates is powerful and deadly, but could be used to a Guardians advantage.<br />
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==Lore==<br />
The Vex is a partially robotic, time-traveling alien race. From their home base on [[Venus]], Vex releases countless waves of metallic minions at [[human]]s with the goal of conquering them.<br />
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After they appeared in the solar system, Vex arrive through warpgates arranged across the galaxy from a mysterious time and space. A number of different reports proposed that the Vex seemed to be mass-producing machines of war. Humans have not made official relations with these creatures because attempts to correspond with the Vex have failed. While the Vex's bodies are created from a mysterious metallic alloy, they are not completely mechanized. These creatures possess certain biological components as well. Their body components also vary in proportions, from humanoid-like to creature-shaped and quite often a combination of the two. Additionally, most of Vex have lengthy, claw-like hands. While Vex is not completely understood by humans, they are known to be aggressive, relentless, and dangerous.<br />
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Vex's headquarters is an enormous fortress on Venus known as [[Citadel]]. Additionally, they also have a presence on [[Mars]].<br />
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[[Taken]] is the army of [[Oryx]] introduced in [[The Taken King]] [[expansion]]. They consist of versions of [[Fallen]], [[Hive]], [[Vex]] and [[Cabal]] [[enemies]] corrupted by [[Darkness]]. These enemies have modified appearances with new abilities and tactics when compared to their normal counterparts. Players will battle The Taken army on [[The Dreadnaught]] and beyond.<br />
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*The Taken are rumored to be able to use their versions of Guardians' [[supers]].<br />
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==Description==<br />
''Oryx wields the ability to control a twisted army of vile corruptions known as the Taken. These new enemies have been wholly consumed, possessed by the Darkness, bodies and mind twisted into service of their King. Now, they are bent to a singular purpose – our eradication.''<br />
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==The Taken Hive==<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable" <br />
|-<br />
! Hive Taken<br />
! Weapon(s)<br />
! Ability<br />
! Description<br />
|-<br />
| [[Taken Acolyte]] || [[Shredder]] ([[Arc]]) || [[Stationary Turret]] ([[Arc]]) || <br />
|-<br />
| [[Taken Knight]] || [[Boomer]] ([[Void]]), [[Shredder]] ([[Arc]]) || [[Wall of Fire]] ([[Solar]]) || <br />
|-<br />
| [[Taken Ogre]] || || [[Eye Blast]] ([[Arc]]), [[Ground Slam]] ([[Arc]]) || <br />
|-<br />
| [[Taken Shrieker]] || ?? || ?? || <br />
|-<br />
| [[Taken Thrall]] || [[Melee]] ([[Solar]]) || Short range teleport ||<br />
|-<br />
| [[Taken Wizard]] || || [[Darkness Blast]] ([[Solar]]), Spawn [[Taken Thrall]] || <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==The Taken Fallen==<br />
While there are no Taken Dregs, Taken Shanks or Taken Servitors, There are Taken Vandals and Taken Captains.<br />
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The Taken Vandals can create bubbles where no shots, grenades etc can enter, similar to the [[Defender]] [[Titan]]'s [[Ward of Dawn]] super and the Taken Captains launch large bubbles of darkness which temporarily blind the player and deals high damage.<br />
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==The Taken Vex==<br />
There are no taken hydras, taken harpys, or taken cyclops. There are taken goblins, taken hobgoblins, and taken minotaurs.<br />
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Taken goblins are able to put a shield up on another one of its allies, making that enemy immune to attacks until the player kills the taken goblin that is shielding it. Unlike normal goblins, taken goblins cannot lose their head and continue fighting, instead dying as if it was a regular headshot due to their "taken eye." The taken goblins will attack with slap rifles (solar)/torch hammers (void).<br />
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Taken hobgoblins are almost just like their normal counterpart, usually shooting at the player from far away. But instead of getting "heated up" when shot at, the taken goblin creates the missiles that will orbit around it until the player attacks it, heading straight at the player. These orbs act like a shrieked's last attack before it is killed. The missiles are hard to avoid, as they move fast and follow the player. The taken hobgoblins can replace them if given enough time. Just like the taken goblins, taken hobgoblins do not lose their head when you shoot them in the head, rather causing them to die like a regular headshot. The taken hobgoblins will attack with a line rifle (solar).<br />
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Taken minotaurs are harder to fight. Taken minotaurs have the ability to cloak itself, becoming invisible to the player. It will attack with a Boomer (arc) while invisible, creeping up on the player to Melee attack the player. The taken minotaur can be temporarily revealed when under heavy fire, or after they perform a Melee attack. Devoured minotaurs, which are different from taken minotaurs, will have a void shield up. Also, taken minotaurs cannot lose their head and still fight, just like the other taken vex. The taken minotaurs will attack with a slap rifle (solar)/torch hammer (void).<br />
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==The Taken Cabal==<br />
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The only main enemy in the game that isn't a taken from the cabal fleet is Colossus. There are no taken colossus, but there are taken psions, taken legionaries, taken phalanx, and taken centurions. <br />
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The taken psions are the easiest to dispatch in small numbers. They become harder to take down when there are a lot of them shooting at the player at the same time. Taken psions have the ability to "split" in half, creating a new, completely healed taken psion. This new taken psion can also split in half after a while, and if the player lets them stack up, they can become quite a problem. Taken psions usually attack with a regular slug rifle (solar). Taken slug rifles have a higher rate-of-fire.<br />
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The taken phalanx act differently than their normal counterpart. They do not use their shield to block attacks, instead using it to attack the player. The taken phalanx usually leaves the shield by its side, not covering the front of its body like a normal phalanx. When the player gets too close, the taken phalanx will attack with the shield, knocking the player away The taken phalanx is able to use the shield to create a large beam towards the player, causing a lot of damage and knocking the player away. This can be dangerous because the blast can knock the player out of the battlefield, killing the player. Luckily, the taken phalanx stops where he is and points the shield at the player while a swirling void appears on the shield, making it noticeable to the player as to when the taken phalanx is about to use its ability. Taken phalanx attack with a regular slug rifle (solar). Taken slug rifles have a higher rate-of-fire.<br />
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Taken legionary are just like their normal counterparts. The taken legionary are able to hop high distances like their normal counterparts. They usually spawn with taken phalanxes, attacking with a regular slug rifle (solar). Taken slug rifles have a higher rate-of-fire. There is not much more to say.<br />
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The taken centurions always have a shield up when they spawn. Their defense is quite weak though, making them quite easy to kill. The taken centurions can, however, spawn big orbs of energy, acting like missiles that will follow the player slowly and will deal great amounts of damage if they hit the player. They can be shot down with ease, though. The taken centurions will attack with a slug rifle (solar)/projection rifle (solar).</div>Destiny guidehttps://www.destinygamewiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Crucible_Medals&diff=86755Crucible Medals2017-09-06T07:06:18Z<p>Destiny guide: </p>
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{{see also|The Crucible|Strike Scoring Medals}}<br />
Players can obtain Crucible Medals by reaching specific goals and completing certain tasks in [[The Crucible]].<br />
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==Ability Medals==<br />
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| ?Requirement<br />
| headers = plain<br />
| link = subject<br />
| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
| limit = 999<br />
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==Medals By Game==<br />
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| headers = plain<br />
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| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
| limit = 999<br />
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==Spree Medals==<br />
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| link = subject<br />
| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
| limit = 9999<br />
}}<br />
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==Medals By Wins==<br />
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| link = subject<br />
| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
}}<br />
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==Special Kills==<br />
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| headers = plain<br />
| link = subject<br />
| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
| limit = 9999<br />
}}<br />
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==Multi-Kill Medals==<br />
{{#ask:[[Category:Multi-Kill Medals]]<br />
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| headers = plain<br />
| link = subject<br />
| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
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Players can obtain Crucible Medals by reaching specific goals and completing certain tasks in [[The Crucible]].<br />
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==Ability Medals==<br />
{{#ask:[[Category:Ability Medals]]<br />
| ?Requirement<br />
| headers = plain<br />
| link = subject<br />
| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
| limit = 999<br />
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==Medals By Game==<br />
{{#ask:[[Category:Medals By Game]]<br />
| ?Requirement<br />
| headers = plain<br />
| link = subject<br />
| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
| limit = 999<br />
}}<br />
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==Spree Medals==<br />
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| headers = plain<br />
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| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
| limit = 9999<br />
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==Medals By Wins==<br />
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| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
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==Special Kills==<br />
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| headers = plain<br />
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| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
| limit = 9999<br />
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==Multi-Kill Medals==<br />
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| headers = plain<br />
| link = subject<br />
| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
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[[Rise of Iron Achievements]] are from [[Rise of Iron]] [[expansion]].<br />
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[[#Vanilla Achievements|Vanilla Achievements]] are from base Destiny. [[#The Taken King Achievements|The Taken King Achievements]] are from [[The Taken King]] [[expansion]].<br />
==Rise of Iron Achievements==<br />
{{see also|Rise of Iron Achievements}}<br />
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==The Taken King Achievements==<br />
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| ?Xbox Gamerscore<br />
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| limit=9999<br />
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[[file: vanguard rep icon.png|70px]] '''Strike Equipment'''<br />
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Pieces of strike-exclusive gear may be obtained from Strike Hoard chests that appear upon the completion of a [[Strike]]. Each strike features a chest with its own loot table. Rewards obtained from Strike Hoard chests will always be one to five points of attack or defense higher than the player's current overall light level. In addition to its strike-specific reward, each chest may drop an artifact or class item. <br />
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All Strike Hoard chests require a [[Skeleton Key]] to be opened.<br />
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__NOTOC__==All Strike Playlists==<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-width: 2px; border-color: #522F65"<br />
!colspan="2" style="background: #522F65; color: #FFFFFF; padding:2px"|Strike-Specific Equipment<br />
!style="background: #522F65; color: #FFFFFF; padding:2px"|Description<br />
!style="background: #522F65; color: #FFFFFF; padding:2px"|Strike<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Barons ambition icon1.jpg|50px|link=Baron's Ambition]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Baron's Ambition]]'''<br>''Machine Gun''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "To crack open that depraved Earth-Servitor. To use its secrets to reclaim the Great Machine..." - Translated from Fallen Language<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[Fallen Saber]]<br>[[The Shadow Thief]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Darkblades spite icon1.jpg|50px|link=Darkblade's Spite]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Darkblade's Spite]]'''<br>''Fusion Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "In the ways of old he challenged Oryx. He failed." - Eris Morn<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[The Sunless Cell]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Devils dawn icon1.jpg|50px|link=Devil's Dawn]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Devil's Dawn]]'''<br>''Sniper Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "My arms are red and manifold, and nothing is beyond my grasp."<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[Sepiks Perfected]]<br>[[The Abomination Heist]]<br>[[The Wretched Eye]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Does not bow icon1.jpg|50px|link=Does Not Bow]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Does Not Bow]]'''<br>''Auto Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| A Kell cut off his arms. He built himself new ones. Then he killed the Kell with them.<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[The Shadow Thief]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Grasp of malok icon1.jpg|50px|link=Grasp of Malok]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Grasp of Malok]]'''<br>''Pulse Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "Dutiful Malok. Many offerings of Light did he make at the Shrines of Oryx." - Eris Morn<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[The Will of Crota]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Imago loop icon1.jpg|50px|link=Imago Loop]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Imago Loop]]'''<br>''Hand Cannon''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| ...once-mighty wings, now dewy and fragile and new, as again the silken threads encased its...<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[Echo Chamber]]<br>[[The Undying Mind]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Stolen will icon1.jpg|50px|link=Stolen Will]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Stolen Will]]'''<br>''Shotgun''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "Our enemies have taken much from us. We will steal everything from them." - Petra Venj<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[Winter's Run|Winter's Run (Taken)]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Treads upon stars icon1.jpg|50px|link=Treads Upon Stars]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Treads Upon Stars]]'''<br>''Scout Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Ghost has tried to translate this weapon's inscription, but the Cabal language has proven difficult to parse.<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[Cerberus Vae III]]<br>[[Dust Palace]]<br>[[Shield Brothers]]<br />
|-<br />
!colspan="4" style="text-align:left; background: #522F65; color: #FFFFFF; padding:5px"|<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Anathema cannon mark icon1.jpg|50px|link=Anathema Cannon Mark]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Anathema Cannon Mark]]'''<br>''Titan Mark''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "The Devils have gone too far this time." - Lord Saladin<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[The Wretched Eye]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Arc flayer mantle icon1.jpg|50px|link=Arc Flayer Mantle]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Arc Flayer Mantle]]'''<br>''Hunter Cloak''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| A mantle of woven Arc energy strings taken from the Psion Flayer Kolar.<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[Dust Palace]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Cloak of taniks icon1.jpg|50px|link=Cloak of Taniks]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Cloak of Taniks]]'''<br>''Hunter Cloak''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| He of the endless troves of arms, and legs, and hearts, and lungs, and…<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[The Shadow Thief]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Darkblade helm icon1.jpg|50px|link=Darkblade Helm]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Darkblade Helm]]'''<br>''Titan Helmet''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "Alak-Hul, the Darkblade, is laid low. And thus Vell Tarlowe is avenged." - Eris Morn<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[The Sunless Cell]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Devouring maw icon1.jpg|50px|link=Devouring Maw]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Devouring Maw]]'''<br>''Warlock Helmet''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Our enemies hunger for our knowledge.<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[Fallen Saber]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Hood of malok icon1.jpg|50px|link=Hood of Malok]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Hood of Malok]]'''<br>''Hunter Helmet''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| It's like they say: Pride goeth before the fall.<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[Blighted Chalice]]<br>[[The Wretched Eye]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Mark of the nexus undone icon1.jpg|50px|link=Mark of the Nexus Undone]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Mark of the Nexus Undone]]'''<br>''Titan Mark''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Venus turns more quietly because of you.<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[The Nexus]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Mark of the undying mind icon1.jpg|50px|link=Mark of the Undying Mind]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Mark of the Undying Mind]]'''<br>''Titan Mark''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| The Black Garden grows in both directions.<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[The Undying Mind]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Mauuals maulers icon1.jpg|50px|link=Mau'ual's Maulers]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Mau'ual's Maulers]]'''<br>''Titan Gauntlets''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Valus Mau'ual once thought himself mighty. Valus Mau'ual doesn't think much of anything anymore.<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[Shield Brothers]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Mongrel ogres grasps icon1.jpg|50px|link=Mongrel Ogre's Grasps]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Mongrel Ogre's Grasps]]'''<br>''Hunter Gauntlets''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "Enemy of my enemy, I guess. Still, never thought we'd find ourselves here." - Shiro-4<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[The Abomination Heist]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Omnigul bond icon1.jpg|50px|link=Omnigul Bond]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Omnigul Bond]]'''<br>''Warlock Bond''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "The Will of Crota is broken at last. May Sai Mota's restless Light at last find peace." - Eris Morn<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[The Will of Crota]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Sepiks deposed bond icon1.jpg|50px|link=Sepiks Deposed Bond]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Sepiks Deposed Bond]]'''<br>''Warlock Bond''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "Prime no longer. No primes but we."<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[Sepiks Perfected]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Solar flayer mantle icon1.jpg|50px|link=Solar Flayer Mantle]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Solar Flayer Mantle]]'''<br>''Hunter Cloak''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| A mantle of woven Solar energy strings taken from the Psion Flayer Vatch.<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[Dust Palace]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Theosyion vibrissae icon1.jpg|50px|link=Theosyion Vibrissae]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Theosyion Vibrissae]]'''<br>''Warlock Gauntlets''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Even in still air, Theosyion's tendrils continue to wave and twitch.<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[Echo Chamber]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Void flayer mantle icon1.jpg|50px|link=Void Flayer Mantle]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Void Flayer Mantle]]'''<br>''Hunter Cloak''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| A mantle of woven Void energy strings taken from the Psion Flayer Numoc.<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[Dust Palace]]<br />
|}<br />
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===Detailed Guide - Weapons===<br />
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{{#ask: [[Category: Weapons]] [[Category: Strike-Specific Loot]]<br />
| ?Type<br />
| ?Damage Type#<br />
| ?Attack#-<br />
| ?Impact#-<br />
| ?Range#-<br />
| ?Stability#-<br />
| ?Reload#-<br />
| ?Rate of Fire#-<br />
| ?Charge Rate#-<br />
| ?Magazine#-<br />
| ?Zoom#-<br />
| ?Recoil#-<br />
| ?Equip Speed#-<br />
| ?Aim Assist#-<br />
| ?Acquired by<br />
| mainlabel = Weapon<br />
| headers = plain<br />
| sort= Type, Name, Name<br />
| link = all<br />
| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
| limit = 9999<br />
}}<br />
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===Detailed Guide - Armor===<br />
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{{#ask: [[Category: Armor]] [[Category: Strike-Specific Loot]]<br />
| ?Type<br />
| ?Defense#-<br />
| ?Discipline#-<br />
| ?Intellect#-<br />
| ?Strength#-<br />
| ?Acquired by<br />
| headers = plain<br />
| link = all<br />
| limit = 9999<br />
| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
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[[file: Exotic quest icon2.png|70px]] '''Exotic Weapons'''<br />
<br />
Exotic Weapons are powerful pieces of equipment that feature unique abilities. Some of these weapons may be acquired through decrypting Exotic [[Engrams]] while others are rewarded for completing [[Exotic Quests|quests]]. Note that due to their unique benefits, only one Exotic Weapon may be equipped at any given time.<br />
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Any Exotic Weapon that the player has previously acquired can be retrieved from the Blueprints Kiosk in the [[Tower]].<br />
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__NOTOC__==Current Exotic Weapons==<br />
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!colspan="2" style="background: #CEAE33; color: #FFFFFF; padding:2px"|Current Exotic Primaries<br />
!style="background: #CEAE33; color: #FFFFFF; padding:2px"|Description<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Abyss defiant adept icon1.jpg|50px|link=Abyss Defiant (Adept)]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Abyss Defiant (Adept)]]'''<br>''Auto Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Make the void roar.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Atheons epilogue adept icon1.jpg|50px|link=Atheon's Epilogue (Adept)]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Atheon's Epilogue (Adept)]]'''<br>''Auto Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| With time, every epilogue extends into a sequel.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Anguish of drystan adept icon1.jpg|50px|link=Anguish of Drystan (Adept)]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Anguish of Drystan (Adept)]]'''<br>''Auto Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "Engines dead. Do we still have Earth signal? Tell them we were wrong!" -Capt. Drystan Cor, First Fleet<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Genesis chain adept icon1.jpg|50px|link=((GENESIS CHAIN~))]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[((GENESIS CHAIN~))]]'''<br>''Auto Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| ~if(input(SIVA)) // echo Shirazi // output(death) // ask(not in vain)~<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Necrochasm year 3 icon1.jpg|50px|link=Necrochasm (Year 3)]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Necrochasm (Year 3)|Necrochasm]]'''<br>''Auto Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Eternity is very close. Can you feel yourself slipping?<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Vex mythoclast year 3 icon1.jpg|50px|link=Vex Mythoclast (Year 3)]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Vex Mythoclast (Year 3)|Vex Mythoclast]]'''<br>''Fusion Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| ...a causal loop within the weapon's mechanism, suggesting that the firing process somehow binds space and time into…<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Khvostov 7g-0x icon1.jpg|50px|link=Khvostov 7G-0X|Khvostov 7G-0X]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Khvostov 7G-0X]]'''<br>''Auto Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| An ancient instrument of war, renewed and enhanced by Light, not unlike you.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Hard light year 2 icon1.jpg|50px|link=Hard Light (Year 2)|Hard Light]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Hard Light (Year 2)|Hard Light]]'''<br>''Auto Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Ionized polymer synballistic attack platform. The system's lethality is dynamically robust across tactical spaces.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Zhalo supercell icon1.jpg|50px|link=Zhalo Supercell|Zhalo Supercell]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Zhalo Supercell]]'''<br>''Auto Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| An upcycled torrent of righteous thunder.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Monte carlo icon3.jpg|50px|link=Monte Carlo (Year 2)|Monte Carlo]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Monte Carlo (Year 2)|Monte Carlo]]'''<br>''Auto Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| There will always be paths to tread and methods to try. Roll with it.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Suros regime icon3.jpg|50px|link=SUROS Regime (Year 2)|SUROS Regime]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[SUROS Regime (Year 2)|SUROS Regime]]'''<br>''Auto Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Nostalgia as a weapon of war. Style as a hallmark of victory.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[File: Fabian strategy icon1.jpg|50px|link=Fabian Strategy|Fabian Strategy]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Fabian Strategy]]'''<br>''Auto Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Wait for enemy to make a mistake. Die. Stand by for Ghost Resurrection. Repeat as necessary.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Word of crota adept icon1.jpg|50px|link=Word of Crota (Adept)]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Word of Crota (Adept)]]'''<br>''Hand Cannon''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Death itself crumbled when he spoke, and what was left was hard and cruel.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Fatebringer adept icon1.jpg|50px|link=Fatebringer (Adept)]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Fatebringer (Adept)]]'''<br>''Hand Cannon''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| But where is your fate, and who brings it to you?<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Zaoulis bane adept icon1.jpg|50px|link=Zaouli's Bane (Adept)]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Zaouli's Bane (Adept)]]'''<br>''Hand Cannon''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| As the teeth rend and tear, my consolation is that the child lives.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Fever and remedy adept icon1.jpg|50px|link=((FEVER AND REMEDY~))]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[((FEVER AND REMEDY~))]]'''<br>''Hand Cannon''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| ~replicate(encourage)~ strongly ~enhance sig(EscherZhang)~<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Ace of spades icon1.jpg|50px|link=Ace of Spades|Ace of Spades]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Ace of Spades]]'''<br>''Hand Cannon''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Don't play your hand unless you're sure you have that ace in the hole.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: The last word icon3.jpg|50px|link=The Last Word (Year 2)|The Last Word]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[The Last Word (Year 2)|The Last Word]]'''<br>''Hand Cannon''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "Yours. Not mine." —Renegade Hunter Shin Malphur to Dredgen Yor<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: The first curse icon1.jpg|50px|link=The First Curse|The First Curse]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[The First Curse]]'''<br>''Hand Cannon''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "...is when death becomes an afterthought."<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Hawkmoon icon3.jpg|50px|link=Hawkmoon (Year 2)|Hawkmoon]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Hawkmoon (Year 2)|Hawkmoon]]'''<br>''Hand Cannon''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Stalk thy prey and let loose thy talons upon the Darkness.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Thorn year 3 icon1.jpg|50px|link=Thorn (Year 3)|Thorn]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Thorn (Year 3)| Thorn]]'''<br>''Hand Cannon''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "To rend one's enemies is to see them not as equals, but objects—hollow of spirit and meaning." —13th Understanding, 7th Book of Sorrow<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Oversoul edict adept icon1.jpg|50px|link=Oversoul Edict (Adept)]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Oversoul Edict (Adept)]]'''<br>''Pulse Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| The shadow of the will of Crota burns like the deepest winter, hopeless and without end.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Praedyths timepiece adept icon1.jpg|50px|link=Praedyth's Timepiece (Adept)]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Praedyth's Timepiece (Adept)]]'''<br>''Pulse Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| It measures the minutes of a lifetime and cuts short what is too long.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Smite of merain adept icon1.jpg|50px|link=Smite of Merain (Adept)]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Smite of Merain (Adept)]]'''<br>''Pulse Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Barrel etching: "He parted them like a sea, which closed upon him again."<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Steel medulla adept icon1.jpg|50px|link=((STEEL MEDULLA~))]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[((STEEL MEDULLA~))]]'''<br>''Pulse Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| ~enhance(devastate) consume(foes) repeat insert(bansheeInterrupt(override))~<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Bad juju icon3.jpg|50px|link=Bad Juju (Year 2)|Bad Juju]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Bad Juju (Year 2)|Bad Juju]]'''<br>''Pulse Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "If you believe your weapon wants to end all existence, then so it will." —Toland, the Shattered<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Red death icon2.jpg|50px|link=Red Death (Year 2)|Red Death]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Red Death (Year 2)|Red Death]]'''<br>''Pulse Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Vanguard policy urges Guardians to destroy this weapon on sight.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Outbreak prime icon1.jpg|50px|link=Outbreak Prime|Outbreak Prime]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Outbreak Prime]]'''<br>''Pulse Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "I've done the math. When you pull this trigger, one plus one equals zero. Every time." —Shiro-4<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: No time to explain icon1.jpg|50px|link=No Time to Explain|No Time to Explain]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[No Time to Explain]]'''<br>''Pulse Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| A single word is etched onto the inside of the weapon's casing: "Soon."<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file:Fang of ir yut adept icon1.jpg|50px|link=Fang of Ir Yut (Adept)]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Fang of Ir Yut (Adept)]]'''<br>''Scout Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Bite deep, through reality, through the illusions of life and death, and eat what you find.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file:Vision of confluence adept icon1.jpg|50px|link=Vision of Confluence (Adept)]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Vision of Confluence (Adept)]]'''<br>''Scout Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| In the abyss of time, all the lines converge... upon you.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file:Doom of chelchis adept icon1.jpg|50px|link=Doom of Chelchis (Adept)]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Doom of Chelchis (Adept)]]'''<br>''Scout Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "All is silent. Nothing answers me. The hunger comes." -Chelchis, Kell of Stone<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file:Chaos dogma adept icon1.jpg|50px|link=((CHAOS DOGMA~))]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[((CHAOS DOGMA~))]]'''<br>''Scout Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| ~replicate(pain) consume(enemies) OVERRIDE sig(gunsmith)~<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Mida multi-tool year 2 icon1.jpg|50px|link=MIDA Multi-Tool (Year 2)|MIDA Multi-Tool]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[MIDA Multi-Tool (Year 2)|MIDA Multi-Tool]]'''<br>''Scout Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Select application: Ballistic engagement. Entrenching tool. Avionics trawl. Troll smasher. Stellar sextant. List continues.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file:Tlaloc icon1.jpg|50px|link=Tlaloc|Tlaloc]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Tlaloc]]'''<br>''Scout Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Release the storm. Hold nothing back.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file:The jade rabbit icon1.jpg|50px|link=The Jade Rabbit|The Jade Rabbit]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[The Jade Rabbit]]'''<br>''Scout Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| “What kind of harebrained scheme have you got in mind this time?”<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file:Boolean gemini icon1.jpg|50px|link=Boolean Gemini|Boolean Gemini]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Boolean Gemini]]'''<br>''Scout Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Fight your way!<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file:Touch of malice icon1.jpg|50px|link=Touch of Malice|Touch of Malice]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Touch of Malice]]'''<br>''Scout Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "Let them feel every lash, every curse, every touch of malice that they first dealt to me." —Eris Morn<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Special Weapons===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-width: 2px; border-color: #CEAE33"<br />
!colspan="2" style="background: #CEAE33; color: #FFFFFF; padding:2px"|Current Exotic Special Weapons<br />
!style="background: #CEAE33; color: #FFFFFF; padding:2px"|Description<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Telesto icon1.jpg|50px|link=Telesto|Telesto]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Telesto]]'''<br>''Fusion Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Vestiges of the Queen's Harbingers yet linger among Saturn's moons.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Plan c year 2 icon1.jpg|50px|link=Plan C (Year 2)|Plan C]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Plan C (Year 2)|Plan C]]'''<br>''Fusion Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Good fighters have contingency plans. Great fighters don't need them.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: queenbreakers bow icon1.jpg|50px|link=Queenbreakers' Bow|Queenbreakers' Bow]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Queenbreakers' Bow]]'''<br>''Fusion Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Despite the Breakers' treachery, Her Majesty still stands.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Invective icon2.jpg|50px|link=Invective (Year 2)|Invective]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Invective (Year 2)|Invective]]'''<br>''Shotgun''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "I tried to talk them down. They made a grab for my Ghost. After that it was a short conversation." —Ikora Rey<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: The chaperone icon1.jpg|50px|link=The Chaperone|The Chaperone]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[The Chaperone]]'''<br>''Shotgun''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "My mother had a shotgun we called the Chaperone. Kept us alive out there, before we got to the City." —Amanda Holliday<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Lord of wolves icon1.jpg|50px|link=Lord of Wolves|Lord of Wolves]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Lord of Wolves]]'''<br>''Shotgun''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "By this right alone do I rule."<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[File: Universal remote year 2 icon1.jpg|50px|link=Universal Remote (Year 2)|Universal Remote]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Universal Remote (Year 2)|Universal Remote]]'''<br>''Shotgun''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| To the untrained eye this beast is a junker. To the trained eye, however, this junker…is a beast.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: The 4th horseman icon2.jpg|50px|link=The 4th Horseman (Year 2)|The 4th Horseman]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[The 4th Horseman (Year 2)|The 4th Horseman]]'''<br>''Shotgun''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| It's not a holdout weapon, it's a pathfinder.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Zen meteor icon1.jpg|50px|link=Zen Meteor|Zen Meteor]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Zen Meteor]]'''<br>''Sniper Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Complete awareness, complete focus. A mind sharpened by diligence to a single deadly point.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Hereafter icon1.jpg|50px|link=Hereafter|The Hereafter]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Hereafter]]'''<br>''Sniper Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "Huddled at the mountain's base, we had no choice but to beat our ploughshares into swords once more."<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Black spindle icon1.jpg|50px|link=Black Spindle|Black Spindle]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Black Spindle]]'''<br>''Sniper Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "Your only existence shall be that which I weave for you out of sorrow and woe."<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Patience and time year 2 icon1.jpg|50px|link=Patience and Time (Year 2)|Patience and Time]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Patience and Time (Year 2)|Patience and Time]]'''<br>''Sniper Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| If you've got it, they'll never see it coming.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Ice breaker icon1.jpg|50px|link=Ice Breaker (Year 3)|Ice Breaker]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Ice Breaker (Year 3)|Ice Breaker]]'''<br>''Sniper Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Please replace these components if use causes fatal damage: HEAT SINK. MAGAZINE. OPERATOR<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: No land beyond year 2 icon1.jpg|50px|link=No Land Beyond (Year 2)|No Land Beyond]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[No Land Beyond (Year 2)|No Land Beyond]]'''<br>''Sniper Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Every hit blazes the path to our reclamation.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Dregs promise icon1.jpg|50px|link=Dreg's Promise|Dreg's Promise]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Dreg's Promise]]'''<br>''Sidearm''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "I am a marvel with ten thousand arms."<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Trespasser icon1.jpg|50px|link=The Trespasser|The Trespasser]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[The Trespasser]]'''<br>''Sidearm''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "You are not welcome." —Unknown "I beg to differ." —Shiro-4<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Heavy Weapons===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-width: 2px; border-color: #CEAE33"<br />
!colspan="2" style="background: #CEAE33; color: #FFFFFF; padding:2px"|Current Exotic Heavy Weapons<br />
!style="background: #CEAE33; color: #FFFFFF; padding:2px"|Description<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Sleeper simulant icon1.jpg|50px|link=Sleeper Simulant|Sleeper Simulant]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Sleeper Simulant]]'''<br>''Fusion Rifle''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Subroutine IKELOS: Status=complete. MIDNIGHT EXIGENT: Status=still in progress.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Thunderlord icon2.jpg|50px|link=Thunderlord (Year 2)|Thunderlord]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Thunderlord (Year 2)|Thunderlord]]'''<br>''Machine Gun''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "They rest quiet on fields afar…for this is no ending, but the eye."<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Nova mortis icon1.jpg|50px|link=Nova Mortis|Nova Mortis]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Nova Mortis]]'''<br>''Machine Gun''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "From the space between I come. Fragments of stars burn in my footsteps. In my hands I hold Death." —Song of the Nova Mortis<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Abbadon icon1.jpg|50px|link=Abbadon|Abbadon]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Abbadon]]'''<br>''Machine Gun''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "I am one with the flame. The conflagration reborn. I am your funeral pyre." —Anthem of the Abbadon<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Super good advice year 2 icon1.jpg|50px|link=Super Good Advice (Year 2)|Super Good Advice]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Super Good Advice (Year 2)|Super Good Advice]]'''<br>''Machine Gun''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| This weapon is full of it.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Nemesis star icon1.jpg|50px|link=Nemesis Star|Nemesis Star]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Nemesis Star]]'''<br>''Machine Gun''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| What is the answer when the question is extinction?<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[File: Raze-lighter icon1.jpg|50px|link=Raze-Lighter|Raze-Lighter]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Raze-Lighter]]'''<br>''Sword''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| With your own hands you forged the mighty Raze-Lighter. Now take it in hand and feed its flames.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Dark-drinker icon1.jpg|50px|link=Dark-Drinker|Dark-Drinker]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Dark-Drinker]]'''<br>''Sword''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| With your own hands you forged the mighty Dark-Drinker. Now take it in hand and slake its thirst.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Bolt-caster icon1.jpg|50px|link=Bolt-Caster|Bolt-Caster]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Bolt-Caster]]'''<br>''Sword''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| With your own hands you forged the mighty Bolt-Caster. Now take it in hand and unleash its thunder.<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: The young wolfs howl icon1.jpg|50px|link=The Young Wolf's Howl|The Young Wolf's Howl]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[The Young Wolf's Howl]]'''<br>''Sword''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "To the first of the new Iron Lords." —Lord Saladin<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Gjallarhorn year 3 icon2.jpg|50px|link=Gjallarhorn (Year 3)|Gjallarhorn]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Gjallarhorn (Year 3)|Gjallarhorn]]'''<br>''Rocket Launcher''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| "If there is beauty in destruction, why not also in its delivery?" —Feizel Crux<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Iron gjallarhorn icon1.jpg|50px|link=Iron Gjallarhorn|Iron Gjallarhorn]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Iron Gjallarhorn]]'''<br>''Rocket Launcher''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| A finely-crafted testament to the many heroes of the Last City<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Truth icon2.jpg|50px|link=Truth (Year 2)|Truth]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Truth (Year 2)|Truth]]'''<br>''Rocket Launcher''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| “...is where you seek it.“ —Lomar<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| [[file: Dragons breath year 2 icon1.jpg|50px|link=Dragon's Breath (Year 2)|Dragon's Breath]]<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| '''[[Dragon's Breath (Year 2)|Dragon's Breath]]'''<br>''Rocket Launcher''<br />
| style="padding:10px;"| Burn the world. Burn it all.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
==Detailed Guide==<br />
<br />
===Primary Weapons===<br />
<br />
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| ?Range#-<br />
| ?Stability#-<br />
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| mainlabel = Weapon<br />
| sort = Type<br />
| link = all<br />
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| limit = 9999<br />
}}<br />
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===Special Weapons===<br />
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{{#ask: [[Category:Weapons]] [[Category:Exotic]] [[Category: Special Weapons]] [[Year:: !1]]<br />
| ?Type<br />
| ?Damage Type<br />
| ?Attack#-<br />
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| ?Stability#-<br />
| ?Reload#-<br />
| ?Magazine#-<br />
| headers = plain<br />
| mainlabel = Weapon<br />
| sort = Type<br />
| link = all<br />
| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
| limit = 9999<br />
}}<br />
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===Heavy Weapons (Machine Guns)===<br />
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{{#ask: [[Category:Weapons]] [[Category:Exotic]] [[Category: Heavy Weapons]] [[Category: Machine Guns]] [[Year:: !1]]<br />
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| ?Impact#-<br />
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| ?Stability#-<br />
| ?Reload#-<br />
| ?Magazine#-<br />
| headers = plain<br />
| mainlabel = Weapon<br />
| sort = Type<br />
| link = all<br />
| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
| limit = 9999<br />
}}<br />
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===Heavy Weapons (Rocket Launchers)===<br />
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{{#ask: [[Category:Weapons]] [[Category:Exotic]] [[Category: Heavy Weapons]] [[Category: Rocket Launchers]] [[Year:: !1]]<br />
| ?Type<br />
| ?Damage Type<br />
| ?Attack#-<br />
| ?Blast Radius#-<br />
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| ?Stability#-<br />
| ?Reload#-<br />
| ?Magazine#-<br />
| headers = plain<br />
| mainlabel = Weapon<br />
| sort = Type<br />
| link = all<br />
| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
| limit = 9999<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Heavy Weapons (Swords)===<br />
<br />
{{#ask: [[Category:Weapons]] [[Category:Exotic]] [[Category: Heavy Weapons]] [[Category: Swords]] [[Year:: !1]]<br />
| ?Type<br />
| ?Damage Type<br />
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| ?Impact#-<br />
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| ?Magazine#-<br />
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| mainlabel = Weapon<br />
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| link = all<br />
| class= sortable wikitable smwtable<br />
| limit = 9999<br />
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| Type = PvE and PvP Activities<br />
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==Overview==<br />
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[[Weekly Rituals]] represent a mixture of PvE and PvP activities that grant weekly rewards. These activities include the weekly Nightfall strike, Challenge of the Elders, the SIVA Crisis Heroic strike playlist, the featured Raid of the week, the weekly Crucible playlist, and the weekly Story Mission playlist. There is no limit to how many times these activities may be completed each week, but the player may only receive their unique rewards once, though this limit varies depending on the activity.<br />
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==Weekly Rituals==<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-width: 2px; border-color: #5076A3"<br />
!style="background: #5076A3; color: #FFFFFF; padding:2px"|Weekly Activities<br />
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| style="padding:5px;"| [[file: Weekly heroic strikes banner1.png|500px|link=Strikes]]<br />
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| style="padding:5px;"| [[file: Weekly crucible banner1.png|500px|link=Crucible]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:5px;"| [[file: Weekly story playlist banner1.png|500px|link=Weekly Story Playlist]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:5px;"| [[file: Challenge of elders banner1.png|500px|link=Challenge of the Elders]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:5px;"| [[file: Nightfall banner1.png|500px|link=Strikes]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="padding:5px;"| [[file: Weekly raid banner1.png|500px|link=Raids]]<br />
|}<br />
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