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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Encounter with the Genesis Mind=== | ===Encounter with the Genesis Mind=== | ||
{{Quote|Be safe, Gensym Scribe. A storm is coming. And I will not be at your side when it finds its way to our shores.|[[Eris Morn]]<ref name="GFEM/>}} | {{Quote|Be safe, Gensym Scribe. A storm is coming. And I will not be at your side when it finds its way to our shores.|[[Eris Morn]]<ref name="GFEM/>}} | ||
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With the Red War won, Asher and Ikora turned to confronting the other threats that remained on Io. They monitored the Guardian's investigation of reports that the Taken were capturing Vex, and Asher dismissed Ikora's theory that they were attempting to take them, arguing that without a King like [[Oryx, the Taken King|Oryx]] to guide them the Taken had no power to do that.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Dynasty]]: [[Premeditation]]''</ref> He quickly changed his mind after the Guardian fought [[Ir Arok, Tongue of Quria]], which escaped into a Cabal warbase. Asher informed the others that he could feel something happening to the Vex through his arm, describing it as a presence that wished to rip his essence out of his body, and implored them to stop the Taken quickly. When the Guardian discovered the Vex in Taken prisons, Asher joked that perhaps the Taken had invented law and order, but quickly became serious when the cells converted the Vex into Taken. Asher believed this to be suicidal, as the Vex infected whatever they came in contact with and that their self-replication protocols would consume the Taken. He wondered if the Taken simply did not realize the dangers of Taking the Vex, but Ikora believed they were building an army.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Dynasty]]: [[Calculated Action]]''</ref> | With the Red War won, Asher and Ikora turned to confronting the other threats that remained on Io. They monitored the Guardian's investigation of reports that the Taken were capturing Vex, and Asher dismissed Ikora's theory that they were attempting to take them, arguing that without a King like [[Oryx, the Taken King|Oryx]] to guide them the Taken had no power to do that.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Dynasty]]: [[Premeditation]]''</ref> He quickly changed his mind after the Guardian fought [[Ir Arok, Tongue of Quria]], which escaped into a Cabal warbase. Asher informed the others that he could feel something happening to the Vex through his arm, describing it as a presence that wished to rip his essence out of his body, and implored them to stop the Taken quickly. When the Guardian discovered the Vex in Taken prisons, Asher joked that perhaps the Taken had invented law and order, but quickly became serious when the cells converted the Vex into Taken. Asher believed this to be suicidal, as the Vex infected whatever they came in contact with and that their self-replication protocols would consume the Taken. He wondered if the Taken simply did not realize the dangers of Taking the Vex, but Ikora believed they were building an army.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Dynasty]]: [[Calculated Action]]''</ref> | ||
Meeting with the Guardian, Asher explained to them that he believed the Taken were going to use the Pyramidion to Take the entire Vex Collective at once using the warp gates within. He noted that he had lost his arm within the Pyramidion, and feared what they would lose if they followed the Taken inside. <ref name="Dynasty">'''Bungie (2017/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Dynasty]]''</ref> The Guardian departed for the Pyramidion, which the Taken had already begun infiltrating, and Ikora worried about the devastation that the Taken would unleash should Ir Arok Take the entire collective. Asher responded that losing the Guardian to the Pyramidion would also be a blow to the Last City and implored his assistant not to venture further into the Pyramidion than required before also asking them not to die. Soon, Asher and Ikora were contacted by the Guardian and learned that Ir Arok was slain, but that some Taken had entered the Pyramidion through a warp gate before it was destroyed. Ikora thanked the Guardian, but Asher stated that he had something that he wished to tell them only in person.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Dynasty]]: [[The Long Play]]''</ref> When the Guardian arrived at his camp, Asher admitted that when they first met, he assumed the Guardian was useless and that they doubtlessly understood why. However, he admitted to being wrong, and noted that they had survived entering the Pyramidion, although not to the lake where he and his fireteam ventured. Disconcerted, Asher noted the Vex never failed to leave a mark, a fact he was sure the Taken would learn in time, and informed the Guardian that they warranted his further observation.<ref name="Dynasty"/> | Meeting with the Guardian, Asher explained to them that he believed the Taken were going to use the Pyramidion to Take the entire Vex Collective at once using the warp gates within. He noted that he had lost his arm within the Pyramidion, and feared what they would lose if they followed the Taken inside. <ref name="Dynasty">'''Bungie (2017/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Dynasty]]''</ref> The Guardian departed for the Pyramidion, which the Taken had already begun infiltrating, and Ikora worried about the devastation that the Taken would unleash should Ir Arok Take the entire collective. Asher responded that losing the Guardian would to the Pyramidion would also be a blow to the Last City and implored his assistant not to venture further into the Pyramidion than required before also asking them not to die. Soon, Asher and Ikora were contacted by the Guardian and learned that Ir Arok was slain, but that some Taken had entered the Pyramidion through a warp gate before it was destroyed. Ikora thanked the Guardian, but Asher stated that he had something that he wished to tell them only in person.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Dynasty]]: [[The Long Play]]''</ref> When the Guardian arrived at his camp, Asher admitted that when they first met, he assumed the Guardian was useless and that they doubtlessly understood why. However, he admitted to being wrong, and noted that they had survived entering the Pyramidion, although not to the lake where he and his fireteam ventured. Disconcerted, Asher noted the Vex never failed to leave a mark, a fact he was sure the Taken would learn in time, and informed the Guardian that they warranted his further observation.<ref name="Dynasty"/> | ||
====Vengeance on the Genesis Mind==== | ====Vengeance on the Genesis Mind==== | ||
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When the Young Wolf left Io for the last time, Asher realized that he never truly expressed his high opinion of some of their work. He contemplated leaving a letter, but believed it would have been relegated to a backlog of tasks he would never be able to complete. Asher entered the Pyramidion, destroying any Vex security in his way. As he continued through the corridors of the Pyramidion, he found that it seemingly began to welcome him, with security laser grids bending to avoid touching him and gravitational anomalies leaving him unaffected by shifting ground under his feet, while the Vex simply observed. Asher found himself next to a pit under the radiolarian lake hidden in unusual geometry. He reached up with both his arms, and pulled the lake down to himself.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/6/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Arrivals]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Duress_and_Egress#Asher:_Conclusion|Duress and Egress: Asher: Conclusion]]''</ref> | When the Young Wolf left Io for the last time, Asher realized that he never truly expressed his high opinion of some of their work. He contemplated leaving a letter, but believed it would have been relegated to a backlog of tasks he would never be able to complete. Asher entered the Pyramidion, destroying any Vex security in his way. As he continued through the corridors of the Pyramidion, he found that it seemingly began to welcome him, with security laser grids bending to avoid touching him and gravitational anomalies leaving him unaffected by shifting ground under his feet, while the Vex simply observed. Asher found himself next to a pit under the radiolarian lake hidden in unusual geometry. He reached up with both his arms, and pulled the lake down to himself.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/6/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Arrivals]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Duress_and_Egress#Asher:_Conclusion|Duress and Egress: Asher: Conclusion]]''</ref> | ||
It is unknown if Asher survived the ordeal. However, following Io's disappearance, both he and [[Sloane]] were declared MIA by Zavala. | |||
==Personality and Traits== | |||
==Personality and | |||
{{Quote|Asher can't figure out where you are. If he drops out, it's because he's thrown a tantrum and broken his microphone."<br>"I heard that, you wretch!<br> "Mmm. He feels safe saying such things because he is on Io and I am not.|Ikora and Asher.}} | {{Quote|Asher can't figure out where you are. If he drops out, it's because he's thrown a tantrum and broken his microphone."<br>"I heard that, you wretch!<br> "Mmm. He feels safe saying such things because he is on Io and I am not.|Ikora and Asher.}} | ||
Asher Mir's personality is prickly, as [[Ikora Rey]] was noted to have been exasperated with him, while [[Eris Morn]] regards him as a kindred spirit and a friend.<ref name="GFEM"/> They related to each other on being changed by alien enemies. He tried to help her with her research on [[Nokris]], but unfortunately found nothing. <ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Gensym_Knight_Armor#Lore|Gensym Knight Armor lore]]''</ref> He is a very whimsical, narcissistic and eccentric individual, not particularly caring for the safety of the subjects that he sends out for research duties. He strongly values evidence and careful planning and has little regard for people who act impulsively or relying on faith. He has particular disdain for [[Titan (class)|Titan]]s, thanks to their "punch first, study later" habits. Though Asher prefers to remain in solitude with his research, he does allow some people to "assist" him and when he is forced to interact with people, he prefers the company of fellow Warlocks. Ghost even wonders how his original fireteam was able to work well with him, given his behavior. However, it is worth noting that since his own mission into the Pyramidion, Asher has not spoken to his old Fireteam. | Asher Mir's personality is prickly, as [[Ikora Rey]] was noted to have been exasperated with him, while [[Eris Morn]] regards him as a kindred spirit and a friend.<ref name="GFEM"/> They related to each other on being changed by alien enemies. He tried to help her with her research on [[Nokris]], but unfortunately found nothing. <ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Gensym_Knight_Armor#Lore|Gensym Knight Armor lore]]''</ref> He is a very whimsical, narcissistic and eccentric individual, not particularly caring for the safety of the subjects that he sends out for research duties. He strongly values evidence and careful planning and has little regard for people who act impulsively or relying on faith. He has particular disdain for [[Titan (class)|Titan]]s, thanks to their "punch first, study later" habits. Though Asher prefers to remain in solitude with his research, he does allow some people to "assist" him and when he is forced to interact with people, he prefers the company of fellow Warlocks. Ghost even wonders how his original fireteam was able to work well with him, given his behavior. However, it is worth noting that since his own mission into the Pyramidion, Asher has not spoken to his old Fireteam. | ||
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Asher has an overall bad habit of explaining situations and certain topics using advanced scientific definitions, leaving many confused and forcing him to simplify his answers, annoying him considerably. Additionally, when faced with a conundrum he can't fathom or figure out, Asher tends to act childishly, throwing temper tantrums or refuses to acknowledge that he can't figure it out, as noted by Ikora. Despite this, Asher will, albeit grudgingly, admit when his analyses are incorrect. | Asher has an overall bad habit of explaining situations and certain topics using advanced scientific definitions, leaving many confused and forcing him to simplify his answers, annoying him considerably. Additionally, when faced with a conundrum he can't fathom or figure out, Asher tends to act childishly, throwing temper tantrums or refuses to acknowledge that he can't figure it out, as noted by Ikora. Despite this, Asher will, albeit grudgingly, admit when his analyses are incorrect. | ||
His surliness may be in part be driven by a deep-seated anxiety regarding his gradual assimilation by the Vex, and his frustration that all his efforts to halt it have failed.<ref name=GS/> Similarly, Asher possesses a great deal of guilt for what happened to his Ghost during his original mission in the Pyramidion. He attempted to cure | His surliness may be in part be driven by a deep-seated anxiety regarding his gradual assimilation by the Vex, and his frustration that all his efforts to halt it have failed.<ref name=GS/> Similarly, Asher possesses a great deal of guilt for what happened to his Ghost during his original mission in the Pyramidion. He attempted to cure her condition but failed and thought about ending his Ghost to spare her from the Vex torment, though he couldn't bring himself to do it. Asher therefore considers himself a coward for that. | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
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* "...Ever-spiraling complexity... Yes, their simulations are potentially limitless!" | * "...Ever-spiraling complexity... Yes, their simulations are potentially limitless!" | ||
* " I have not been reborn since the accident. In truth, I do not know what would happen. Is my Ghost even capable of such a thing anymore?" | * " I have not been reborn since the accident. In truth, I do not know what would happen. Is my Ghost even capable of such a thing anymore?" | ||
* "These calculations would astonish even the most hardened of Cryptarchs!" | * "These calculations would astonish even the most hardened of Cryptarchs!" | ||
* "Every iteration of the Collective nets me more data; I need more information!" | * "Every iteration of the Collective nets me more data; I need more information!" | ||
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* "Speak, assistant." | * "Speak, assistant." | ||
* "I know what I'm still doing out here. But you Sloane? What are you still doing on Titan? On some sort of secret mission are you?" | * "I know what I'm still doing out here. But you Sloane? What are you still doing on Titan? On some sort of secret mission are you?" | ||
* "It's remarkable how a ticking clock can focus your vision. Redefine what is and is not important." | |||
* "So I outlived another one eh? Wouldn't have thought it." | * "So I outlived another one eh? Wouldn't have thought it." | ||
* "I uh... really should show my appreciation to Ikora more often. She has been very supportive since the incident. Moreover given my.. disposition." | * "I uh... really should show my appreciation to Ikora more often. She has been very supportive since the incident. Moreover given my.. disposition." | ||
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Asher serves as the vendor and one of the main questgivers for [[Io]]. He is situated in [[The Rupture]]. Turning in Io tokens, Phaseglass Needles and Phaseglass Spires increases player reputation with Asher Mir and rewards legendary faction gear, shaders and other rewards. | Asher serves as the vendor and one of the main questgivers for [[Io]]. He is situated in [[The Rupture]]. Turning in Io tokens, Phaseglass Needles and Phaseglass Spires increases player reputation with Asher Mir and rewards legendary faction gear, shaders and other rewards. | ||
===Faction | ===Faction Armor=== | ||
*[[Gensym Knight Armor]] | *[[Gensym Knight Armor]] | ||
===Faction | ===Faction Weapons=== | ||
*[[Valakadyn]] | *[[Valakadyn]] | ||
*[[The Rattler]] | *[[The Rattler]] | ||
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*[[Berenger's Memory]] | *[[Berenger's Memory]] | ||
===Always | ===Always For Sale=== | ||
*[[Man O' War]] - upon completion of the Io World Quest. | *[[Man O' War]] - upon completion of the Io World Quest. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Eris Morn | *Eris Morn calls him a "Gensym Scribe", a rank or even another name. Gensym Lisp is a programming language, with "gensym" short for generate symbol. In this case, Asher's title means he has a new name, speaking to his catatonia from submersion in Vex technology.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyLore/comments/626ybj/meaning_of_gensym/ '''reddit''' - ''Meaning of Gensym'']</ref> Alternatively, "gensyn" is a Danish word meaning "reunion".<ref>[http://ordnet.dk/ddo/ordbog?query=gensyn '''The Danish Dictionary''' - ''Gensyn'']</ref> | ||
*Asher's Vex condition is similar to [[Kabr, the Legionless|Kabr's]] as both could feel the Vex's presence intruding on their bodies (or mind in Kabr's case). Asher knows that unless he can cure his condition, over time he will die. | *Asher's Vex condition is similar to [[Kabr, the Legionless|Kabr's]] as both could feel the Vex's presence intruding on their bodies (or mind in Kabr's case). Asher knows that unless he can cure his condition, over time he will die. | ||
*Judging from his quotes, Asher appears to be a supporter of the [[Dead Orbit]] Faction, as he finds the Solar System at times to be a lost cause. | *Judging from his quotes, Asher appears to be a supporter of the [[Dead Orbit]] Faction, as he finds the Solar System at times to be a lost cause. | ||
*Asher states that he has considered ending his Ghost, and he hasn't been resurrected since the incident so he doesn't know if his ghost can still revive him. He states he can't feel his arm. | *Asher states that he has considered ending his Ghost, and he hasn't been resurrected since the incident so he doesn't know if his ghost can still revive him. He states he can't feel his arm. | ||
*There | *There is a small chance that on completion of Flashpoint Io, Asher will drop an Exotic. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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**''[[Curse of Osiris]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Curse of Osiris]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
**''[[Forsaken]]'' | **''[[Forsaken]]'' | ||
***''[[ | ***''[[Black Armory (expansion)|Black Armory]]'' | ||
***''[[ | ***''[[Joker's Wild]]'' | ||
**''[[Shadowkeep]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Shadowkeep]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
***''[[Season of Dawn]]'' | ***''[[Season of Dawn]]'' | ||
***''[[Season of the Worthy]]'' {{Mo}} | ***''[[Season of the Worthy]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
***''[[Season of Arrivals]]'' | ***''[[Season of Arrivals]]'' | ||
**''[[Beyond Light]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Beyond Light]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Characters]] | [[Category:Characters]] | ||
[[Category:Awoken]] | [[Category:Awoken]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Guardian]] | ||
[[Category:Vendors]] | [[Category:Vendors]] |