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The '''Traveler''' is a mysterious sphere floating above [[Earth]]. Massive in scale, it is unknown whether the huge celestial object is simply a derelict spacecraft or a sentient being in itself. Hanging motionless in the skies above [[the Last City]] built in its shadow, it protects the [[human]]s from the continuous onslaught of the [[Darkness]] bent on humanity's eradication by projecting a shield around the City,<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/en-us/destiny#page=story&panel=story-The-City '''Bungie''': ''Destiny story: The City'']</ref> and gifts the [[Guardians]] with ancient and mysterious powers. | The '''Traveler''' is a mysterious sphere floating above [[Earth]]. Massive in scale, it is unknown whether the huge celestial object is simply a derelict spacecraft or a sentient being in itself. Hanging motionless in the skies above [[the Last City]] built in its shadow, it protects the [[human]]s from the continuous onslaught of the [[Darkness]] bent on humanity's eradication by projecting a shield around the City,<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/en-us/destiny#page=story&panel=story-The-City '''Bungie''': ''Destiny story: The City'']</ref> and gifts the [[Guardians]] with ancient and mysterious powers. | ||
==Overview== | |||
The Traveler's outer surface is made of [[wikipedia:Neutronium|Neutronium]] and "Electroweak matter", both hypothetical materials;<ref name = "TravelerGhost">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Allies#Ghost_Fragment:_The_Traveler|Ghost Fragment: The Traveler]]''</ref> the former is believed to make up [[wikipedia:Neutron_Star|Neutron Stars]], and the latter is based on a [[wikipedia:Electroweak_epoch|fundamental force]] that hasn't existed since the dawn of time. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The origins or nature of the Traveler is not clear to anyone. However, some information can be gleaned from the poem known as [[Dreams of Alpha Lupi]]. | The origins or nature of the Traveler is not clear to anyone. However, some information can be gleaned from the poem known as [[Dreams of Alpha Lupi]]. Based on this work, it appears that the Traveler chose Earth and Humanity for a reason; it detected a "face" emerging from the Sun, later hearing a roar that contained something that it described as "a lucid melody". The Traveler felt joy, as it felt "the first hope in ages transform [it]," and it resolved to become strong enough to fight the Darkness.<ref name = "TravelerGhost">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Allies#Ghost_Fragment:_Earth|Ghost Fragment: Earth]]''</ref> | ||
The Traveler has helped other worlds before, but has never wished to be worshiped as a God, nor making its presence known any more than necessary to cultivate a civilization. It would seem then that its defense of humanity was an extraordinary act.<ref name = "TravelerGhost"/> | The Traveler has helped other worlds before, but has never wished to be worshiped as a God, nor making its presence known any more than necessary to cultivate a civilization. It would seem then that its defense of humanity was an extraordinary act.<ref name = "TravelerGhost"/> | ||