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Ghaul first came to Calus's attention as a new fighter in his coliseum. His albinism, combined with his singular skill and measured, patient approach to combat, quickly made him the Emperor's favorite [[Gladiator]]. Calus would amuse himself by forcing those who had displeased him to bet against Ghaul, while he bet for him. However, Calus began to grow apprehensive of wasting Ghaul's skill in the coliseum, and so elevated him to [[Primus]] of the Red Legion, where he became known as the "Ghost Primus."<ref name="Ghost Primus"/> As the Primus of the Red Legion, Ghaul quickly became indispensable to the Emperor not only for his skill in battle but also his wisdom. Ghaul soon found himself as the right hand of Calus, who would often discuss his plans and ideas with Ghaul to refine them and temper the Emperor's passion with discipline.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Armor_of_the_Emperor's_Minister#Bond_of_the_Emperor's_Minister|Bond of the Emperor's Minister]]''</ref> Ghaul grew close with the Calus as well, confiding in him how he believed the adversity he had faced throughout his life shaped and strengthened him into the warrior he became.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Armor_of_the_Emperor's_Agent#Gloves_of_the_Emperor's_Agent|Gloves of the Emperor's Agent]]''</ref> | Ghaul first came to Calus's attention as a new fighter in his coliseum. His albinism, combined with his singular skill and measured, patient approach to combat, quickly made him the Emperor's favorite [[Gladiator]]. Calus would amuse himself by forcing those who had displeased him to bet against Ghaul, while he bet for him. However, Calus began to grow apprehensive of wasting Ghaul's skill in the coliseum, and so elevated him to [[Primus]] of the Red Legion, where he became known as the "Ghost Primus."<ref name="Ghost Primus"/> As the Primus of the Red Legion, Ghaul quickly became indispensable to the Emperor not only for his skill in battle but also his wisdom. Ghaul soon found himself as the right hand of Calus, who would often discuss his plans and ideas with Ghaul to refine them and temper the Emperor's passion with discipline.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Armor_of_the_Emperor's_Minister#Bond_of_the_Emperor's_Minister|Bond of the Emperor's Minister]]''</ref> Ghaul grew close with the Calus as well, confiding in him how he believed the adversity he had faced throughout his life shaped and strengthened him into the warrior he became.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Armor_of_the_Emperor's_Agent#Gloves_of_the_Emperor's_Agent|Gloves of the Emperor's Agent]]''</ref> | ||
Despite the growing friendship between Ghaul and Calus and the close trust and faith the Emperor favored him with, Ghaul's loyalties remained with the Consul and he utilized his position to began plotting a [[Ghaul's coup|coup]] against the Emperor with the aid of what remained of the Praetorate and a number of Calus' closest allies and advisers. Among the allies he gathered were Calus' own daughter [[Caiatl | Despite the growing friendship between Ghaul and Calus and the close trust and faith the Emperor favored him with, Ghaul's loyalties remained with the Consul and he utilized his position to began plotting a [[Ghaul's coup|coup]] against the Emperor with the aid of what remained of the Praetorate and a number of Calus' closest allies and advisers. Among the allies he gathered were Calus' own daughter [[Caiatl]], Evocate-General [[Umun'arath]], Calus' bodyguard [[Shayotet]], and Freeborn [[Otzot]], who feared losing her status should Calus free all [[Psion]]s from slavery.<ref name = "Cabal Booklet"/> Calus grew concerned about Ghaul's activities and dispatched a spy to follow him, although he did not know the true extent of Ghaul's plans.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Conspirator]]''</ref> | ||
Ghaul's plans were complicated by the surviving members of the Praetorate, who sought greater control over him and tried to delay his coup for a more advantageous moment. Ghaul ignored their efforts and rejected their attempts to rule over him, and chose his own time and place to removed Calus from power.<ref name = "Cabal Booklet">[[Cabal Booklet]]</ref> Alongside the Consul and the Red Legion, Ghaul personally invaded Calus' palace on [[Torobatl]] in the middle of a late-night court celebration and arrested him. Under the cover of darkness, the Emperor and his remaining military supporters were marched into [[The Leviathan]], sealed within, and exiled far into space along a pre-programmed course, as he was too popular to openly execute. Ghaul found himself unable to look into Calus' eyes during the coup and exile, although Calus was unsure why and thought it could be due to shame.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Midnight Coup]]''</ref> | Ghaul's plans were complicated by the surviving members of the Praetorate, who sought greater control over him and tried to delay his coup for a more advantageous moment. Ghaul ignored their efforts and rejected their attempts to rule over him, and chose his own time and place to removed Calus from power.<ref name = "Cabal Booklet">[[Cabal Booklet]]</ref> Alongside the Consul and the Red Legion, Ghaul personally invaded Calus' palace on [[Torobatl]] in the middle of a late-night court celebration and arrested him. Under the cover of darkness, the Emperor and his remaining military supporters were marched into [[The Leviathan]], sealed within, and exiled far into space along a pre-programmed course, as he was too popular to openly execute. Ghaul found himself unable to look into Calus' eyes during the coup and exile, although Calus was unsure why and thought it could be due to shame.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Midnight Coup]]''</ref> | ||