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====The Taken War====
====The Taken War====
[[File:Shieldbrother.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Valus Mau'ual]] attacking the [[Dreadnaught]]]]
[[File:Shieldbrother.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Valus Mau'ual]] attacking the [[Dreadnaught]]]]
{{Quote|It came from the Emperor Himself. I’m ordered to board and capture the Hive flagship. At any cost.| [[Primus Ta'aun]]<ref name="Cabal 3"/>}}
{{Quote|It came from the Emperor Himself. I'm ordered to board and capture the Hive flagship. At any cost.| [[Primus Ta'aun]]<ref name="Cabal 3"/>}}


Prior to the start of the [[Taken War]], the [[Vanguard]] speculated that a new task force, a "second fleet" led by the [[Skyburners]], was being assembled at [[Phobos]] for the purpose of invading [[Earth]]. After the arrival of [[Oryx, the Taken King]] and his [[Dreadnaught]], however, the Cabal were forced to evacuate their Fleetbase and other sites in the system due to [[Taken]] infestations. This was a huge blow. In the ensuing battles, various detachments across Phobos and Mars suffered enormous casualties against the [[Taken]], with the [[Sand Eaters]] losing 58% of their troops, the [[Blind Legion]] losing 35%, and the [[Dust Giants]] losing 39%.<ref>[http://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/ghost-scan-cabal-losses '''Ishtar Collective''' - ''Ghost Scan: Cabal losses'']</ref> In addition, the entire local Cabal fleet was mobilized, and any ship that was not already on the move by the time [[The Guardian]] arrived on Phobos was believed to have been destroyed.<ref name="TCW">'''Bungie (2015/9/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: The Taken King, Activision Blizzard, [[The Coming War]] dialogue''</ref>  
Prior to the start of the [[Taken War]], the [[Vanguard]] speculated that a new task force, a "second fleet" led by the [[Skyburners]], was being assembled at [[Phobos]] for the purpose of invading [[Earth]]. After the arrival of [[Oryx, the Taken King]] and his [[Dreadnaught]], however, the Cabal were forced to evacuate their Fleetbase and other sites in the system due to [[Taken]] infestations. This was a huge blow. In the ensuing battles, various detachments across Phobos and Mars suffered enormous casualties against the [[Taken]], with the [[Sand Eaters]] losing 58% of their troops, the [[Blind Legion]] losing 35%, and the [[Dust Giants]] losing 39%.<ref>[http://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/ghost-scan-cabal-losses '''Ishtar Collective''' - ''Ghost Scan: Cabal losses'']</ref> In addition, the entire local Cabal fleet was mobilized, and any ship that was not already on the move by the time [[The Guardian]] arrived on Phobos was believed to have been destroyed.<ref name="TCW">'''Bungie (2015/9/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: The Taken King, Activision Blizzard, [[The Coming War]] dialogue''</ref>  
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After their crippling defeat at the Sundial, a contingent of the Red Legion, headed by the last remaining Psion Flayer, [[Amtec]], decide to direct the Almighty into an ongoing collision into the Last City itself; disabling its propulsion engines and navigation systems despite the efforts of [[Zavala]] and [[Ana Bray]]. With little to no choice, the Vanguard decide to cooperate with the Warmind Rasputin, with Guardians arming his arsenal of Warsat satellites, in order to save their home from destruction. This begins [[The Almighty Crisis]]. A minor assault was staged against the Warmind's core on Mars only to be thwarted by the Guardian and Rasputin's frames. The Legion also has forces engaging the Seraph Towers throughout the system to prevent Rasputin's armaments from destroying the Almighty.
After their crippling defeat at the Sundial, a contingent of the Red Legion, headed by the last remaining Psion Flayer, [[Amtec]], decide to direct the Almighty into an ongoing collision into the Last City itself; disabling its propulsion engines and navigation systems despite the efforts of [[Zavala]] and [[Ana Bray]]. With little to no choice, the Vanguard decide to cooperate with the Warmind Rasputin, with Guardians arming his arsenal of Warsat satellites, in order to save their home from destruction. This begins [[The Almighty Crisis]]. A minor assault was staged against the Warmind's core on Mars only to be thwarted by the Guardian and Rasputin's frames. The Legion also has forces engaging the Seraph Towers throughout the system to prevent Rasputin's armaments from destroying the Almighty.


Meanwhile, a [[Shadows of Calus|Shadow]] in service of Calus made off with [[the Fourth Horseman]], an infamous Cabal killer stolen from the [[Tower (Destiny 2)|Tower]], to eliminate key Red Legionnaires. However, the agent was disposed of by a countermeasure put into place by [[Emperor Calus]]’s daughter, the Imperial Princess [[Caiatl]]. Regardless of this countermeasure, the Guardians were successful in reclaiming the Fourth Horsemen from a company of Red Legion soldiers guarding it.
Meanwhile, a [[Shadows of Calus|Shadow]] in service of Calus made off with [[the Fourth Horseman]], an infamous Cabal killer stolen from the [[Tower (Destiny 2)|Tower]], to eliminate key Red Legionnaires. However, the agent was disposed of by a countermeasure put into place by [[Emperor Calus]]'s daughter, the Imperial Princess [[Caiatl]]. Regardless of this countermeasure, the Guardians were successful in reclaiming the Fourth Horsemen from a company of Red Legion soldiers guarding it.


During the past few months as Guardians succeeded in activating Rasputin's Seraph Bunkers, The Almighty had almost reached the Last City, so close, it could be seen from the Tower. Thankfully, Rasputin used his re-activated armaments and destroyed the Almighty, finally ending the Red Legion’s plot to annihilate the City, as well as destroying one of Ghaul’s most finest and destructive works. While the remains of the legendary sun destroyer plummeted into mountains close by with a small chunk chipping off a piece of the Tower, the Guardian's home was saved and the Cabal's latest scheme had been reduced to rubble. It is unknown if Amtec died on the ship or not.
During the past few months as Guardians succeeded in activating Rasputin's Seraph Bunkers, The Almighty had almost reached the Last City, so close, it could be seen from the Tower. Thankfully, Rasputin used his re-activated armaments and destroyed the Almighty, finally ending the Red Legion's plot to annihilate the City, as well as destroying one of Ghaul's most finest and destructive works. While the remains of the legendary sun destroyer plummeted into mountains close by with a small chunk chipping off a piece of the Tower, the Guardian's home was saved and the Cabal's latest scheme had been reduced to rubble. It is unknown if Amtec died on the ship or not.


====Desperate Times====
====Desperate Times====
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[[File:Mars-valus-taaurc.jpg|300px|thumb|right|[[Valus Ta'aurc]]]]
[[File:Mars-valus-taaurc.jpg|300px|thumb|right|[[Valus Ta'aurc]]]]


While the Cabal are a militaristic species with a penchant for conquest, as evident by the existence of the [[Psion]] client race, their exact motivation for coming to the Solar System is unclear. They have a fascination with the [[Vex]] and their technology<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/Crucible_Arenas#Vertigo|Vertigo]]''</ref>, as evidenced by their heavy presence at numerous Vex sites across [[Mars]], such as the gate to the [[Black Garden]] and the spire that unlocks it. The Cabal also sent an expedition to [[Mercury]] to investigate a Vex structure known as [[Vertigo]], but the members of the expedition disappeared under mysterious circumstances without a trace.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/08/13/we-analyze-destiny-the-taken-king-s-eight-new-crucible-maps.aspx '''Gameinformer''': We Analyze Destiny: The Taken King’s Eight New Crucible Maps]</ref> It is unknown if the Cabal have attempted to visit any other worlds apart from Mercury, Mars, Io and Nessus.
While the Cabal are a militaristic species with a penchant for conquest, as evident by the existence of the [[Psion]] client race, their exact motivation for coming to the Solar System is unclear. They have a fascination with the [[Vex]] and their technology<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/Crucible_Arenas#Vertigo|Vertigo]]''</ref>, as evidenced by their heavy presence at numerous Vex sites across [[Mars]], such as the gate to the [[Black Garden]] and the spire that unlocks it. The Cabal also sent an expedition to [[Mercury]] to investigate a Vex structure known as [[Vertigo]], but the members of the expedition disappeared under mysterious circumstances without a trace.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/08/13/we-analyze-destiny-the-taken-king-s-eight-new-crucible-maps.aspx '''Gameinformer''': We Analyze Destiny: The Taken King's Eight New Crucible Maps]</ref> It is unknown if the Cabal have attempted to visit any other worlds apart from Mercury, Mars, Io and Nessus.


When a Cabal army goes to war it is exiled from the Empire, and is not permitted to return unless victory is secured.<ref name="Shield">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: The Taken King, Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Shield Brothers]] dialogue''</ref> This presumably provides Cabal troops with the incentive and motivation needed to endure long-term campaigns, though they can still wear down eventually.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Cabal#Sand_Eaters|Sand Eaters]]''</ref> Those on Mars showed signs of exhaustion as they were forced to fend off endless Vex assaults in addition to devastating Guardian strikes.  
When a Cabal army goes to war it is exiled from the Empire, and is not permitted to return unless victory is secured.<ref name="Shield">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: The Taken King, Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Shield Brothers]] dialogue''</ref> This presumably provides Cabal troops with the incentive and motivation needed to endure long-term campaigns, though they can still wear down eventually.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Cabal#Sand_Eaters|Sand Eaters]]''</ref> Those on Mars showed signs of exhaustion as they were forced to fend off endless Vex assaults in addition to devastating Guardian strikes.  
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*'''[[Umun'arath|Evocate-General Umun'arath]]'''—the [[Primus]] of All Legions, and a co-conspirator against Calus.
*'''[[Umun'arath|Evocate-General Umun'arath]]'''—the [[Primus]] of All Legions, and a co-conspirator against Calus.
*'''[[Otzot|Freeborn Otzot]]'''— lead [[Psion Flayer]] and lead Cabal scientist of who built the [[OXA Machine]], and a co-conspirator against Calus.
*'''[[Otzot|Freeborn Otzot]]'''— lead [[Psion Flayer]] and lead Cabal scientist of who built the [[OXA Machine]], and a co-conspirator against Calus.
*'''[[Iska'al|Merchant Iska’al]]'''—  a Cabal tea merchant and a previous confidant of Calus, later turned co-conspirator.
*'''[[Iska'al|Merchant Iska'al]]'''—  a Cabal tea merchant and a previous confidant of Calus, later turned co-conspirator.
*'''[[Shayotet|Lictor Shayotet]]'''—former bodyguard of Calus, and a co-conspirator against him.
*'''[[Shayotet|Lictor Shayotet]]'''—former bodyguard of Calus, and a co-conspirator against him.
*'''[[Moli Imoli|Aedile Moli Imoli]]'''—former Colossus turned morale officer, and a co-conspirator against Calus.
*'''[[Moli Imoli|Aedile Moli Imoli]]'''—former Colossus turned morale officer, and a co-conspirator against Calus.
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*The Cabal are sometimes informally referred to by Guardians as "War Rhinos" or "Space Turtles".
*The Cabal are sometimes informally referred to by Guardians as "War Rhinos" or "Space Turtles".
*The official ''Destiny'' guide mentioned an additional Cabal legion, the Bone Crushers, but this Legion never appeared in the game.<ref>''Destiny Official Strategy Guide''</ref>
*The official ''Destiny'' guide mentioned an additional Cabal legion, the Bone Crushers, but this Legion never appeared in the game.<ref>''Destiny Official Strategy Guide''</ref>
**However, it’s possible that the [[Blind Legion]] were originally called the Bone Crushers, until the game was completed, as their symbol is a skull.
**However, it's possible that the [[Blind Legion]] were originally called the Bone Crushers, until the game was completed, as their symbol is a skull.
*A cabal is a group of people united in some close design together, usually to promote their private views or interests in a church, state, or other community, often by intrigue. Usually, when organizations are labeled "cabal" it is a negative connotation that implies dark or sinister intent.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabal '''Wikipedia.org''' ''Cabal'']</ref>
*A cabal is a group of people united in some close design together, usually to promote their private views or interests in a church, state, or other community, often by intrigue. Usually, when organizations are labeled "cabal" it is a negative connotation that implies dark or sinister intent.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabal '''Wikipedia.org''' ''Cabal'']</ref>
*Many Cabal units are named after features of the Roman Empire’s military. Legionaries are the foot soldiers of both armies, Phalanx is a military formation, and Centurions were officers in the army.
*Many Cabal units are named after features of the Roman Empire's military. Legionaries are the foot soldiers of both armies, Phalanx is a military formation, and Centurions were officers in the army.
*Until ''[[The Taken King]]'', the Cabal were the only enemy species who did not share a world with the [[Fallen]]. ''The Taken King'' added the remnants of the Fallen [[House of Wolves]] to Mars.
*Until ''[[The Taken King]]'', the Cabal were the only enemy species who did not share a world with the [[Fallen]]. ''The Taken King'' added the remnants of the Fallen [[House of Wolves]] to Mars.
*Concept art showed Cabal working together with [[Fallen]], indicating a possible alliance between the two races similar to that of the [[Halopedia:Covenant|Covenant]] from Bungie's acclaimed ''[[Halopedia: Halo universe|Halo]]'' franchise.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/02/17/destiny-concept-art-analysis '''IGN''' ''Destiny Concept Art Analysis'']</ref><ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelvenables/2013/02/17/bungies-destiny-unveiled/ '''Forbes.com''' ''Bungie's Destiny Revealed'']</ref> However, this was later revealed to be concept art of the [[Taken]].
*Concept art showed Cabal working together with [[Fallen]], indicating a possible alliance between the two races similar to that of the [[Halopedia:Covenant|Covenant]] from Bungie's acclaimed ''[[Halopedia: Halo universe|Halo]]'' franchise.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/02/17/destiny-concept-art-analysis '''IGN''' ''Destiny Concept Art Analysis'']</ref><ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelvenables/2013/02/17/bungies-destiny-unveiled/ '''Forbes.com''' ''Bungie's Destiny Revealed'']</ref> However, this was later revealed to be concept art of the [[Taken]].
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