Caldera

Caldera
Overview
Planet:	Kepler
Enemy factions:	House of Exile Nessian Schism
Hostile races:	Fallen Vex
Connecting areas:	Aionian Campus The Stacks Curtilage Divide Assimilated Easement The Singularity
Gameplay
Area type:	Public Sector

Caldera is a location on Kepler, and the access point to the Singularity via the Altar of Relativity.

Dialogue

Around Caldera, you can interact with some non-vendor NPCs. The following is their dialogue.

Aionian Scientists

Central Academy

First meeting

" An Aionian flags you down, waving their hands and chiming at you in a musical language. "

" Realizing that you don't understand, the Aionian grabs a pen and begins scrawling a complex set of shapes and equations. "

" Amongst the cryptic writing and symbols, you recognize one that looks like a Vex Gateway, and one that looks like a Vex Goblin frame. "

" The Aionian nods as your point to those drawings, and they direct your attention toward the Central Academy. It must be overrun with Vex. "

After completing The Central Academy Strangelet

" "The Gateway is no longer functional. I assume that you are to thank?" The Aionian places a hand over yours, then dips into a bow. "

" "I must admit, it was strange to be on the other end. Those… Vex? Yes, they were clearly researching us, just as we did them." "

" "What we could learn, if only we cooperated." "

After completing The Message

" "Our Holy Anomaly has always existed in some state of superstition―" The Aionian stops themself. "And yet we know it is not as it was. It troubles me, personally, but what may we do? Only learn anew." "

Exile's Accord

First meeting

" You get the attention of a distressed-looking Aionian reading an Eliksni text. He stows it away when he notices you looking. "

" The Aionian looks you up and down with consideration before pointing off into the distance towards the Exile's Accord. "

After completing The Exile's Accord Strangelet

" "Everyone's talking about how you tore through the Accord." The Aionian looks impressed, and maybe a little scared of you. "By the will of the Holy Anomaly, it was necessary." "

" "Your dean, Ikora, told us your people have access to Ether. We'll establish a flow to the House to heal wean those willing away from dark matter. "

" The Aionian sighs with pleasure timbre. "Things are improving little by little, and we are safer now. Your coming was well-fated." "

After completing The Message

" "You've stabilized the nascent singularity, and preserved us and our Holy Anomaly at once. Others may hesitate to invoke your violence, but I see clearly: You have been a perfectly efficient solution. Thank you." "

Outer Steppes

First meeting

" The Aionian begins to speak, but upon seeing the lack of recognition in your eyes, they adjust their approach. "

" Then, the Aionian shows you a scrap torn from an Exile's banner. You think you've put it together. Exiles need dealing with near your landing site. "

After completing The Gorge Strangelet

" The researcher seems to be recovering from a panic attack. "Oh… it's you…" Breathing heavily, they stand. "I'll admit we were a little flustered." "

" "But that problem is behind us now." They straighten their garb. "All of Kepler is open to you, and the Outer Steppes are open to us." "

After completing The Message

" The Aionian fills their lungs with a long breath. "We know something has changed in the Holy Anomaly. Death? Maybe. But perhaps not as much as we might think. The work of learning… it will be good. It is our duty." "

The Gorge

First meeting

" As you tread through the Caldera, an Aionian catches your attention. They hold a vial of radiolaria, and gesture towards the Gorge. "

" The Aionian makes a hand-sign and speaks a chime-like word that you recognize as the 'Holy Anomaly.' You get the sense that it is under threat. "

" As the Aionian turns back to you, they point to your weapon, expectingly. Clearly, they want your firepower directed at the Accord. "

After completing The Gorge Strangelet

" The Aionian you approach looks jubilant! "The Holy Anomaly shines again! Our instruments are collecting all manner of uninhibited data." "

" There's so much to analyze, to pour over. I don't know where to start!" Before you can speak, the Aionian runs off in celebration. "

Ceremony

" The Aionian looks you in the eye and extends a hand in greeting. When you mimic the motion, the Aionian grasps your hand and shakes it vigorously. "

" The Aionian keeps shaking your hand, expecting some kind of recognition from the ceremony. They gesture between the two of you, and step back. "

Dr. Carnahan, Scientist

After completing The Message

" "Anomaly-Blessed. You've returned safely, and the risk of the singularity is ended. Thank you. The Holy Anomaly is in your debt, as are we." "

" It seems our meeting was fated. How may one begin to experiment with fate, I wonder?" "

Keelsk

First meeting

" The inscrutable Exiksni wears Exile colors and eyes your warily with distrust. Peaceful Exiles are few and far between, but he appears to be one of them. "

" You can't discern the intent behind his insect-like chittering, and he makes no attempt to clarify for your benefit. "

After completing The Exile's Accord Strangelet

" "Lightbearer, enemy of the Archon-in-name-alone. My words: your action. Together, we end madness." "

" The Eliksni gestures to itself with several arms. "Keelsk-friend. Lightbearer-friend." "

The Emeritus

After completing the Central Academy and Exile's Accord Strangelets

" "Two Strangelets gathered. The Altar of Relativity is mending. Your work is well-fated." "

After completing the Outer Steppes Strangelet

" "Your victories have been archived in our histories, Anomaly-Blessed. I await the addition of more." "

List of appearances

• Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate (First appearance)
  • Reclamation