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The '''Skorn''' are a rogue faction of [[Fallen]] terrorists led by [[Uldren Sov]] and [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]]. They recently orchestrated a massive breakout from the [[Prison of Elders]] and murdered [[Cayde-6]] in the process. While they were originally Fallen, they have been changed into something else by repeated deaths and resurrections.<ref name="ForsakenReveal">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u4oyarcc4I'''YouTube''': ''Destiny 2: Forsaken - Official Reveal'']</ref><ref name = "ForsakenInterview">https://heavy.com/games/2018/06/destiny-2-forsaken-interview-uldren-the-scorn-post-game-content</ref> They are former members of the [[House of Exile]] who were cast out of the House at some point prior to the [[Red War]].

The Skorn are a horde of warped, mutated Fallen, changed by repeated deaths and resurrections through unknown means. They vary drastically in size and form, with [[Mongrel]]s in particular nearly being the size of a [[Hive]] [[Ogre]].<ref name="ForsakenReveal"/><ref name = "ForsakenInterview/>  

The Skorn can be distinguished by their dark gunmetal colored, chain-adorned armor, and drastic physical differences from other [[Fallen]]. Many of them are unnaturally large in stature, wielding an array of weapons stolen from other factions, often seeming to favor the use of fire-based weaponry.<ref name="ForsakenReveal"/>

The Skorn are not affiliated with any House. They are led overall by Uldren Sov and help pursue his goals. Beneath Uldren are seven unique Barons, led by their [[Archon]], [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]], each with their own skills and specialties. Some Skorn pirates make use of non-Fallen technologies, and many of them have docked lower arms as a remnant of their previous status as Dregs.<ref name = "ForsakenInterview/>

Cast out of the [[House of Exile]], many Dregs grouped together and thrived through mutual ruthlessness and ingenuity. Raiding Fallen settlements and stealing [[Ether]], the Barons grew stronger and bolder. Capitalising on the lack of leadership in the post-[[Taken War]] Reef, the Skorn terrorized both Fallen and [[Awoken]] settlements, degrading the once prosperous civilization into a lawless frontier.

Sometime after the [[Red War]], [[Hunter]] [[Vanguard]] [[Cayde-6]] gathered a small group of his most trusted [[Guardians]] and, with the assistance of acting-Regent-Commander [[Petra Venj]], hunted down the Skorn Barons. At a final standoff, the Barons were defeated and those not killed were thrown deep within the [[Prison of Elders]]. Only one at the scene, their Archon, [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]], managed to escape.<ref name="GIBarons">[https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/07/05/these-are-the-eight-barons-who-helped-kill-cayde-6-in-destiny-2-forsaken '''Game Informer''': ''These Are The Eight Barons Who Helped Kill Cayde-6 In Destiny 2: Forsaken'']</ref>

A year after the Red War, the Skorn took advantage of the Reef's disheveled state and broke out en-masse from the [[Prison of Elders]]. During the breakout, the Skorn [[Barons]] and [[Uldren Sov]] killed Cayde-6. After the escape, they fled into the [[Tangled Shore]] and [[Dreaming City]], behind the leadership of Prince Uldren and their seven commanding [[Baron]]s and [[Archon]].

*[[Screeb]]—a horrific breed of Skorn Fallen corrupted by [[Ether|Dark Ether]], that crawl on all fours and explode in a burst of energy with greater range than a [[Cursed Thrall]]'s explosion.

*[[Stalker]]—a class of Dregs that have been mysteriously reanimated.

*[[Ravager]]—[[Flame Cauldron|cauldron]]-wielding members of the Skorn who actively charge their opponents.

*[[Wraith]]—ferocious Skorn bandits who charge into battle with dual [[Flame Torch]]es.

*[[Raider]]—Skorn bandits that can fire saws construed of Void energy from their [[Sawblade Launcher]]s and teleport across the battlefield. They also use [[Void]] [[Sniper rifle|snipers]].

*[[Lurker]]—a new class of Skorn Fallen pirates, who wield [[Fallen Shield]]s and [[Shrapnel Launcher]]s in battle.

*[[Mongrel]]—Terrifying large, monstrous Ogre-like Skorn creatures that have the ability to fire electricity from their hands.

*[[Chieftain]]—commanders of Skorn crews akin to [[Captains]]. They have the ability to place down multi-element totems that can act as lethal weapons or shields for enemy Skorn combatants.

*[[Scorn Walker]]—modified [[Walker]]s that are employed by the Skorn.

*The Skorn are technically not an established [[Fallen]] House but are considered as such due to their [[Baron]] leadership.

*The Skorn are the first faction of Fallen seen in the [[Ascendant realm]], and the first to ally themselves with [[Hive]] combatants.

*The Game Informer [[Forsaken]] issue reveals that the Skorn do not take cover, and have the most aggressive AI in the ''[[Destiny]]'' series.