Zavala

"A veteran Titan who coordinates the defense of the City, Zavala helps to outfit and mentor other Titans."

- In-game description

Commander Zavala is an Awoken and the Vanguard for the Titan class, located within the Tower. For his class, Commander Zavala sells Titan armor and emblems, and Vanguard armor, which can be given to all Guardians regardless of their class.

Biography
Zavala is a former competitor in the Crucible. As Commander, multiple factions have approached him to try and gain his support. In particular, he was approached by New Monarchy via Executor Hideo, and was offered a place in the City's royalty if he had joined their faction, but he refused, knowing the past about the City's monarchy (see quote below). He also turned away Arach Jalaal when he pleaded with him for support.

Quotes

 * "The Scout's reporting from Mumbai."


 * "There is a difference between victory and invincibility."


 * "Tell me, about their light."


 * "What's wrong with these people?"


 * "Didn't we have enough Kings after the Collapse? Have we forgotten our history?"


 * "Still, the walls stand."


 * "Despite it all, here we are."


 * "What do they think of us? Do they think of us?"


 * "One victory is not enough. Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the dark."


 * "Deploy the Fifth. The North West wall is weak."

Trivia

 * He is voiced by Lance Reddick.
 * He seems to be familiar with Sun Tzu, as he is seen to paraphrase The Art of War.

List of appearances

 * Destiny