Cyclops

Cyclops
Statistics
Species:	Vex
Collectives:	Hezen Corrective ; Hezen Protective ; Sol Collective ; Sol Divisive ; Sol Imminent ; Sol Primeval ; Virgo Prohibition ; Nessian Schism
Functions:	Observer ; Artillery
Combat information
Weapon(s):	Cyclops Blast
Abilities:	Frontal Armor Plating ; High Durability ; Berserker Barrage

The Cyclops is a huge, stationary Vex unit with a powerful Void weapon.^[1]

Overview[edit]

Cyclopes act as artillery units - installed to protect key points with devastating mortar fire, though some evidence suggests that the Cyclopes are in fact an enormous sensor or beacon, and that their defensive capabilities are secondary. What they sense is unknown, but they may play a role in the Vex networked intelligence, or in navigation across space and time. Their mind cores are noted to be vast.^[1]

Gameplay[edit]

A Cyclops fires large mortar rounds that deal very high damage Guardians in their blast radius, and are capable of tanking numerous attacks, making them a dangerous priority target when present. Shooting a Cyclops in the eye will deal critical damage. However, when damaged there, a Cyclops will enter a confused state, firing Torch Hammer-like bolts wildly and without focus. This can result in friendly fire on the part of the Cyclops. A Cyclops' actual weak spot is behind its back, in a small diagonal protuberance containing its Radiolaria core. Cyclopses are usually positioned in such a way as to overlook a large area, leaving little cover for their devastating bolts. Cyclopes in Destiny 2 gained armor plating surrounding their eye region, protecting them from damage unless struck there, but are otherwise unchanged.

Known Cyclopes[edit]

Sol Collective Cyclops[edit]

Nessian Schism Cyclops[edit]

Variants[edit]

Notable Variations

Choral Cyclops - Cyclops of the Nessian Schism, granted independence
Compelled Cyclops - Cyclops of the Nessian Schism, put into service
Descendant Cyclops - Cyclops of the Descendants
Precursor Cyclops - Cyclops of the Precursors

Common Variants

Axis Cyclops - Major Cyclops (Destiny)
Coryphaeus Cyclops - Major Cyclops of the Nessian Schism, granted independence
Descendant Axis Cyclops - Elite Cyclops of the Descendants
Elite Compelled Cyclops - Elite Cyclops of the Nessian Schism, put into service
Cyclops Disciple - Heroic Difficulty
Cyclops Zealot - Epic Difficulty
Malignant Cyclops - Major Cyclops (Destiny 2)
Precursor Axis Cyclops - Elite Cyclops of the Precursors
Quantum Cyclops - Common Elite Cyclops
Uplifted Choral Cyclops - Elite Cyclops of the Nessian Schism, granted independence

Special Variants

Trivia[edit]

Viewed from above or below, the base disk of a Cyclops strongly resembles a "peace" symbol.
Cyclopses are one of the only two Vex who have unique Radiolaria placements, located on their abdomen.
While none are seen in normal gameplay until Season of Dawn, a Precursor Cyclops was found out of bounds in the A Garden World Strike.