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'''Ketches''' are massive starships used by the [[Fallen]] for interstellar travel and housing. The Fallen arrived on these ships in the wake of the [[Collapse]], disembarking to pillage the remnants of [[human]] civilization.<ref name = "GrimoireFallen">'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#The Fallen|The Fallen]]''</ref> | '''Ketches''' are massive starships used by the [[Fallen]] for interstellar travel and housing. The Fallen arrived on these ships in the wake of the [[Collapse]], disembarking to pillage the remnants of [[human]] civilization.<ref name = "GrimoireFallen">'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#The Fallen|The Fallen]]''</ref> | ||
The [[Awoken]] of the [[Reef]] also employ Ketches captured from the [[Reef Wars]], as a number of Ketches in Reef livery participate in the battle against [[Oryx]]'s [[Hive]] fleet over [[Saturn]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Coming War]]''</ref> | The [[Awoken]] of the [[Reef]] also employ Ketches captured from the [[Reef Wars]], as a number of Ketches in Reef livery participate in the battle against [[Oryx]]'s [[Hive]] fleet over [[Saturn]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Coming War]]''</ref> | ||
In Destiny 2, Ketches can be seen again, as the [[House of Dusk]] use them to fight against the [[Red Legion]].<ref>[https://youtu.be/hdWkpbPTpmE?t=40s '''YouTube''' - ''Destiny 2 - Official Launch Trailer'']</ref> | |||
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{{quote|Ketch is Kin, Kin are All.|Eliksni proverb.}}<ref name="Kin">'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 4 - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Call_of_the_Cryptolith#II. RATIONS| Call of the Cryptolith II. RATIONS]]''</ref> | {{quote|Ketch is Kin, Kin are All.|Eliksni proverb.}}<ref name="Kin">'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 4 - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Call_of_the_Cryptolith#II. RATIONS| Call of the Cryptolith II. RATIONS]]''</ref> | ||
The overall design of the Ketch falls in line with the organic nature of most of the architecture seen within Fallen culture, featuring sweeping lines and bulbous curves. | The overall design of the Ketch falls in line with the organic nature of most of the architecture seen within Fallen culture, featuring sweeping lines and bulbous curves. However given the current status of the Fallen as a species, they are often dirty and held together with the scraps of metal their crews come across. | ||
Despite their condition, they still serve as warships for the Fallen, with their power and resilience held in high regard. [[Pilot Servitor]]s hardwired into the ship's mainframe aid their navigation. | Despite their condition, they still serve as warships for the Fallen, with their power and resilience held in high regard. [[Pilot Servitor]]s hardwired into the ship's mainframe aid their navigation. | ||
The affiliation of a Ketch can | The affiliation of a Ketch can be distinguished by the color of the line painted around its main engine. However, Ketches deployed during Public Events typically have a generic blue painted line instead. The [[Awoken]] repainted their captured Ketches with purple lines, twelve to fifteen of which were present during the [[Battle of Saturn]]. On Europa, the [[House of Salvation]] Ketches bear a grey hull with the House insignia emblazoned in blue on the underbelly. | ||
Among the Eliksni is a saying, "Ketch is Kin, Kin are All", emphasizing the fact that a Ketch is a family home that fostered clans.<ref name="Kin"/> Indeed, the word for Ketch is synonymous with family.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/5/11)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Splicer]] - [[Lore]]: [[Farewell#Lore|Farewell]]''</ref> A wrecked [[House of Kings|King]] Ketch once contained a ceremonial washing bowl, a child's musical instrument, and the cracked ceramic effigy of a [[Servitor]].<ref name="Kin"/> Ketches are also given honorary titles by naming them after their [[Prime Servitor]]s, such as [[Wintership Simiks-Fel]] and [[Wolfship Orbiks-Fel]]. To the Eliksni, Ketches and other Fallen spacecraft are far more than just means of traversing the stars, they are a family member that the Eliksni would defend to the bitter end. | Among the Eliksni is a saying, "Ketch is Kin, Kin are All", emphasizing the fact that a Ketch is a family home that fostered clans.<ref name="Kin"/> Indeed, the word for Ketch is synonymous with family.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/5/11)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Splicer]] - [[Lore]]: [[Farewell#Lore|Farewell]]''</ref> A wrecked [[House of Kings|King]] Ketch once contained a ceremonial washing bowl, a child's musical instrument, and the cracked ceramic effigy of a [[Servitor]].<ref name="Kin"/> Ketches are also given honorary titles by naming them after their [[Prime Servitor]]s, such as [[Wintership Simiks-Fel]] and [[Wolfship Orbiks-Fel]]. To the Eliksni, Ketches and other Fallen spacecraft are far more than just means of traversing the stars, they are a family member that the Eliksni would defend to the bitter end. | ||
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*Ketches are potentially named after a Fallen House's [[Prime Servitor]]. An example would be [[Wintership Simiks-Fel|Simiks-Fel]], referring to [[Simiks Prime]]. The reference for [[Splicership Menkis-Syn]] is unconfirmed. | *Ketches are potentially named after a Fallen House's [[Prime Servitor]]. An example would be [[Wintership Simiks-Fel|Simiks-Fel]], referring to [[Simiks Prime]]. The reference for [[Splicership Menkis-Syn]] is unconfirmed. | ||
*Ketches that are attached to a major Fallen House have the "-Fel" suffix, while possibly other Ketches belonging to Freelance fallen have the "-Syn" suffix. It's possible these are meant to differentiate whether a ship owes its allegiance to a Kell, or is commanded by a freelance [[Baron]]. | *Ketches that are attached to a major Fallen House have the "-Fel" suffix, while possibly other Ketches belonging to Freelance fallen have the "-Syn" suffix. It's possible these are meant to differentiate whether a ship owes its allegiance to a Kell, or is commanded by a freelance [[Baron]]. | ||
*It is likely that the [[Wolfship Orbiks-Fel]] once belonged to [[Virixas, Kell of Wolves]], until | *It is likely that the [[Wolfship Orbiks-Fel]] once belonged to [[Virixas, Kell of Wolves]], until it met its demise to the Queen's [[Harbinger]] attack. This victory is celebrated in the item description of Chain of Orbiks-Fel. | ||
*[[The Drifter (map)|The Drifter]] is an abandoned Reef Ketch belonging to the [[House of Winter]]. It is possible that this Ketch was used to free [[Aksor, Archon Priest]] due to the yellow markings within the other areas of the ship, with the Priest | *[[The Drifter (map)|The Drifter]] is an abandoned Reef Ketch belonging to the [[House of Winter]]. It is possible that this Ketch was used to free [[Aksor, Archon Priest]] due to the yellow markings within the other areas of the ship, with the Priest having yellow armor. | ||
*The [[House of Dusk]] have been seen to pilot 5 Ketches on various locations. | *The [[House of Dusk]] have been seen to pilot 5 Ketches on various locations. | ||
* | *A idle Ketch can be spotted near the Tangled Shore, however, it is unknown whether it belongs to the [[Spider's Crime Syndicate]]. | ||
*In the Beyond Light Stasis trailer, a Ketch can be seen belonging to the [[House of Salvation]]. Another Ketch or even the same one can be seen hovering over the icy surface of Europa. | *In the Beyond Light Stasis trailer, a Ketch can be seen belonging to the [[House of Salvation]]. Another Ketch or even the same one can be seen hovering over the icy surface of Europa. | ||
*In the crucible map [[Memento]], an unknown Ketch can be seen hovering above the [[European Dead Zone]]. | *In the crucible map [[Memento]], an unknown Ketch can be seen hovering above the [[European Dead Zone]]. | ||
