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|Notable= Released [[Skolas, Kell of Kells]] <br> Hosts the [[Trials of the Nine]] <br> Provide homes for the many races of the [[Solar System]]
|Notable= Released [[Skolas, Kell of Kells]] <br> Hosts the [[Trials of the Nine]] <br> Provide homes for the many races of the [[Solar System]]
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{{Quote|You want our source, our primal cause? WE ARE THE SHADOWS OF YOUR WORLDS' MASS.|The Nine<ref>https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/the-declaration#book-dust</ref>}}
{{Quote|You want our source, our primal cause? WE ARE THE SHADOWS OF YOUR WORLDS' MASS.|The Nine<ref>Bungie (2019/3/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Joker's Wild]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Dust#The_Declaration|The Declaration]]</ref>}}
The '''Nine''' (often represented as the '''IX'''; also known as the '''ennead''') are a group of enigmatic dark matter-based entities affiliated with the planets of the [[Sol System|Solar System]]. They control several locations within the [[Unknown Space]], a mysterious region within the [[Ascendant Realm]] whose nature is poorly understood.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfmh3HDlGNg '''YouTube''' - ''Destiny 2: The Third Spire Social Space'']</ref>  
The '''Nine''' (often represented as the '''IX'''; also known as the '''ennead''') are a group of enigmatic dark matter-based entities affiliated with the planets of the [[Sol System]]. They control several locations within the [[Unknown Space]], a mysterious region within the [[Ascendant Realm]] whose nature is poorly understood.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfmh3HDlGNg '''YouTube''' - ''Destiny 2: The Third Spire Social Space'']</ref>  


==Overview==
==Overview==
The Nine are essentially beings of pure thought, composed of galaxy-spanning and beyond streams of dark matter which developed cognition after being pulled into loops by the gravity of Sol and its planets. Their existence is predicated on the existence of those planets, particularly the life that developed on them and every system in the galaxy and likely larger with every life form; hence, their primary concern is sustaining that existence, whether by protecting that life or by finding a way to end their reliance on it.  
The Nine are essentially beings of pure thought, composed of galaxy-spanning and beyond streams of dark matter which developed cognition after being pulled into loops by the gravity of Sol and its planets. Their existence is predicated on the existence of those planets, particularly the life that developed on them and every system in the galaxy and likely larger with every life form; hence, their primary concern is sustaining that existence, whether by protecting that life or by finding a way to end their reliance on it.  


Despite their omnipresence over the influence of the Dark Matter in the universe, the scope of their power over the world of "normal" matter is limited, and so they primarily act through a handful of agents, emissaries, and associates. They appear to be capable of freely manipulating the dark matter that composes themselves.<ref>https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/the-witch?highlight=Dark+matter</ref> They are also able to manipulate and even synthesize regular matter under certain circumstances, such as through the portals of [[Cocytus]].
Despite their omnipresence over the influence of the Dark Matter in the universe, the scope of their power over the world of "normal" matter is limited, and so they primarily act through a handful of agents, emissaries, and associates. They appear to be capable of freely manipulating the dark matter that composes themselves.<ref name="TheWitch">'''Bungie (2019/3/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Joker's Wild]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Dust#The_Witch|The Witch]]</ref> They are also able to manipulate and even synthesize regular matter under certain circumstances, such as through the portals of [[Cocytus]].


At present, the Nine are divided into two factions. One faction, consisting of five members, seeks to study the [[Light]] and use it for their own purposes, and is responsible for sending [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine]] and [[Orin|The Emissary]] to interact with the [[Guardians]]. The other four seek to free themselves from their dependence on matter-based life and the Light, and to that end have experimented with creating their own realms through spacetime engineering and the creation of dark matter-based black holes to center their consciousnesses around.
At present, the Nine are divided into two factions. One faction, consisting of five members, seeks to study the [[Light]] and use it for their own purposes, and is responsible for sending [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine]] and [[Orin|The Emissary]] to interact with the [[Guardians]]. The other four seek to free themselves from their dependence on matter-based life and the Light, and to that end have experimented with creating their own realms through spacetime engineering and the creation of dark matter-based black holes to center their consciousnesses around.
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As revealed by the Nine to [[Lavinia Garcia Umr Tawil]], the Nine originated from streams of dark matter particles passing through the galaxy and the solar system. As dark matter only interacts with normal matter through gravity, these streams were drawn to the cores of the Sun and its orbiting planets. The infalling dark matter was then flung back into space, before being pulled in again to form endless loops. These loops formed the basis of emergent consciousnesses that would become the Nine.
As revealed by the Nine to [[Lavinia Garcia Umr Tawil]], the Nine originated from streams of dark matter particles passing through the galaxy and the solar system. As dark matter only interacts with normal matter through gravity, these streams were drawn to the cores of the Sun and its orbiting planets. The infalling dark matter was then flung back into space, before being pulled in again to form endless loops. These loops formed the basis of emergent consciousnesses that would become the Nine.


The Nine did not truly "awaken" until life evolved within the solar system. The movements of life-forms resulted in perturbations to the loops of dark matter particles cycling through each celestial body, creating waves that formed the basis of complex thoughts. As the Nine owed their minds to the activity of life-forms, they collectively resolved to understand and protect life in the Sol System.<ref name="TheNine">'''Bungie (2019/03/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Joker's Wild]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/the-nine The Nine]''</ref> According to Lavinia, the Nine are within every living thing and every iota of matter in the galaxy.<ref name="TheNine"/>
The Nine did not truly "awaken" until life evolved within the solar system. The movements of life-forms resulted in perturbations to the loops of dark matter particles cycling through each celestial body, creating waves that formed the basis of complex thoughts. As the Nine owed their minds to the activity of life-forms, they collectively resolved to understand and protect life in the Sol System. According to Lavinia, the Nine are within every living thing and every iota of matter in the galaxy.<ref name="TheNine">'''Bungie (2019/03/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Joker's Wild]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Dust#The_Nine|The Nine]]''</ref>
 
===Reef Wars===
During the [[Reef Wars]], the [[Queen's Wrath]] [[Sjur Eido]] was killed by an unknown party, and her [[Wish-Ender|bow]] stolen. A [[strange coin]] was left on her body as "weregild", suggesting that the Nine were in some way involved with her death.


===City Age===
===City Age===
{{Quote|[[Osiris|He]] says the Nine are vulnerable every moment they touch our world.|Brother Vance<ref name="Vance">'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Quotes: [[Brother Vance]]''</ref>}}
{{Quote|[[Osiris|He]] says the Nine are vulnerable every moment they touch our world.|Brother Vance<ref name="Vance">'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Quotes: [[Brother Vance]]''</ref>}}
Little of the Nine was known outside of the cryptic sayings of [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine]].<ref name="Xur">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Console, Activision Blizzard, [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine]]: [[Xûr#Quotes|Quotes]]''</ref> [[Osiris]] is said to have met with the Nine on [[Europa]],<ref name="Vance"/> and before his exile had an obsessive interest in them to the exclusion of his duties as the [[Warlock]] [[Vanguard]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard'', ''[[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Osiris#Osiris| Osiris]]''</ref> Nonetheless the Nine had a vested interest in helping the City, tasking Xûr to sell powerful weapons to Guardians.<ref name="Xur"/> Following the [[Red War]], the Nine have taken an active interest in [[Guardians]], and hosted the [[Trials of the Nine]] through their proxy, [[The Emissary]].<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref> [[Emperor Calus]] is dismissive of their efforts.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[I Am Alive]]''</ref>
Little of the Nine was known outside of the cryptic sayings of [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine]].<ref name="Xur">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Console, Activision Blizzard, [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine]]: [[Xûr#Quotes|Quotes]]''</ref> [[Osiris]] is said to have met with the Nine on [[Europa]],<ref name="Vance"/> and before his exile had an obsessive interest in them to the exclusion of his duties as the [[Warlock]] [[Vanguard]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard'', ''[[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Osiris#Osiris|Osiris]]''</ref> Nonetheless the Nine had a vested interest in helping the City, tasking Xûr to sell powerful weapons to Guardians.<ref name="Xur"/> Following the [[Red War]], the Nine have taken an active interest in [[Guardians]], and hosted the [[Trials of the Nine]] through their proxy, [[The Emissary]].<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref> [[Emperor Calus]] is dismissive of their efforts.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[I Am Alive]]''</ref>  
 
The Nine have an alliance of sorts with [[The Reef]]<ref name="TheQueen"/> but their loyalty is in doubt following the release of [[Skolas, Kell of Kells]]<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Mystery: The Fate of Skolas|Mystery: The Fate of Skolas]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard'', ''[[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/House_of_Wolves#Prison_of_Elders|Prison of Elders]]''</ref> despite rumours to the contrary.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Silent Fang]]''</ref> The Cabal know of them as the Ennead.<ref group=note>An "ennead" is a group or set of nine, from the Greek ''enneas''.</ref><ref name="Ennead"/>  


===Reef Wars===
The Nine have an alliance of sorts with [[The Reef]], but their loyalty is in doubt following the release of [[Skolas, Kell of Kells]] at their command.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Mystery: The Fate of Skolas|Mystery: The Fate of Skolas]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard'', ''[[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/House_of_Wolves#Prison_of_Elders|Prison of Elders]]''</ref> The Cabal know of them as the Ennead.<ref group=note>An "ennead" is a group or set of nine, from the Greek ''enneas''.</ref><ref name="Ennead"/>
During the [[Reef Wars]], the [[Queen's Wrath]] [[Sjur Eido]] was killed by an unknown party, and her [[Wish-Ender|bow]] stolen. A [[strange coin]] was left on her body as "weregild", suggesting that the Nine were in some way involved with her death.


===Arrival of the Taken King===
===Arrival of the Taken King===
Shortly after the battle of Saturn, when [[Oryx]] invaded the [[Dreaming City]], the Nine debated about what to do regarding Oryx's incursion, for he threatened all life. Some members seemed to blame [[Mara Sov]] for worsening the situation, claiming that her actions had "ruined everything." Oryx soon took [[Riven]], after which the Nine were driven into a frenzy. Although their wording is ambiguous, communications between the Nine during this time seem to indicate that they knew of surviving [[Ahamkara]] other than Riven, and that they killed them in order to prevent them from falling into Oryx's grasp.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/reextinction Reextinction]''</ref>
Shortly after the battle of Saturn, when [[Oryx]] invaded the [[Dreaming City]], the Nine debated about what to do regarding Oryx's incursion, for he threatened all life. Some members seemed to blame [[Mara Sov]] for worsening the situation, claiming that her actions had "ruined everything." Oryx soon took [[Riven]], after which the Nine were driven into a frenzy. Although their wording is ambiguous, communications between the Nine during this time seem to indicate that they knew of surviving [[Ahamkara]] other than Riven, and that they killed them in order to prevent them from falling into Oryx's grasp.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (expansion)|Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:The_Dreaming_City#Reextinction|Reextinction]]''</ref>


===The Red War===
===The Red War===
Sometime during or before the Red War<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The End]]''</ref> an Awoken named [[Orin]] (and potentially an agent of [[Mara Sov]]<ref name="Suppress">'''Bungie (2018/8/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Motion to Suppress]]''</ref>) sought out nine [[Ghosts]] who had gone beyond the Solar System and inquired after their findings. Receiving only a set of coordinates she left them.<ref name = "Long Walk">'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Long Walk]]''</ref> She also found several "deep-orbit minds" in the midst of her search.<ref name = "Sudden Death">'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[A Sudden Death]]''</ref> Orin soon encountered some of the Nine herself.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Judgment]]''</ref> After warning her of the possibility of going mad from the conversation<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Bond Relentless]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[A Swift Verdict]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Mark Relentless]]''</ref> and of a potential price as consequence,<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Flowing_Armor#Cloak_Judgment|Cloak Judgment]]''</ref> they tasked her with finding three "worthy keys".<ref name="Relentless">'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Relentless]]''</ref> They then commended her for seeking them out, for her resourcefulness in acquiring a ship and her decision to avoid "''a golden snake who poses as a god''".<ref name = "Adjudicator">'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Adjudicator]]''</ref>
Sometime during or before the Red War<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The End]]''</ref> an Awoken named [[Orin]] (and potentially an agent of [[Mara Sov]]<ref name="Suppress">'''Bungie (2018/8/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Motion to Suppress]]''</ref>) sought out nine [[Ghosts]] who had gone beyond the Solar System and inquired after their findings. Receiving only a set of coordinates she left them.<ref name="Long Walk">'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Long Walk]]''</ref> She also found several "deep-orbit minds" in the midst of her search.<ref name="Sudden Death">'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[A Sudden Death]]''</ref> Orin soon encountered some of the Nine herself.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Judgment]]''</ref> After warning her of the possibility of going mad from the conversation<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Bond Relentless]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[A Swift Verdict]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Mark Relentless]]''</ref> and of a potential price as consequence,<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Flowing_Armor#Cloak_Judgment|Cloak Judgment]]''</ref> they tasked her with finding three "worthy keys".<ref name="Relentless">'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Relentless]]''</ref> They then commended her for seeking them out, for her resourcefulness in acquiring a ship and her decision to avoid "''a golden snake who poses as a god''".<ref name="Adjudicator">'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Adjudicator]]''</ref>


One of the Nine was responsible for disabling the City's satellites, allowing Ghaul to successfully attack and occupy the city. The purpose of this was to learn how the Light could be taken, but that particular member of the Nine was severely punished, as Ghaul's success led to the deployment of [[the Almighty]], which would have destroyed the Sol system and the Nine had it not been disabled.<ref name="TheWitch">'''Bungie (2019/03/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Joker's Wild]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/the-witch The Witch]''</ref>
One of the Nine was responsible for disabling the City's satellites, allowing Ghaul to successfully attack and occupy the city. The purpose of this was to learn how the Light could be taken, but that particular member of the Nine was severely punished, as Ghaul's success led to the deployment of [[the Almighty]], which would have destroyed the Sol system and the Nine had it not been disabled.<ref name="TheWitch"/>


Whether before or after Orin/the Awoken agent visits them, the Nine speak of two significant events. The first event is with expectation and appears to be Mara Sov's plan with her Techeuns. They are confident that her fall is inevitable for the odds she plays with have been weighted by them.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/8/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Motion to Compel]]''</ref> The second event is harder to construct and is tinged with overtones of regret and sadness; the Nine could be referring to anything from the [[Great Ahamkara Hunt]], to [[The Collapse]], or the [[Harbingers]].<ref group=note>The Great Ahamkara Hunt: "''Remember the slaughter? it was no slaughter T E N T H O U S A N D D Y I N G W I S H E S''" — The Collapse: "''the dreamer survived O N L Y T O F A L L''" — The Harbingers: "''OUR CHILDREN. stolen constructs not ours''"</ref> Regardless of the specifics, one member urges the rest to "''rid'' [themselves] ''of regret''".<ref>'''Bungie (2018/8/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Motion to Vacate]]''</ref>
Whether before or after Orin/the Awoken agent visits them, the Nine speak of two significant events. The first event is with expectation and appears to be Mara Sov's plan with her Techeuns. They are confident that her fall is inevitable for the odds she plays with have been weighted by them.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/8/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Motion to Compel]]''</ref> The second event is harder to construct and is tinged with overtones of regret and sadness; the Nine could be referring to anything from the [[Great Ahamkara Hunt]], to [[The Collapse]], or the [[Harbingers]].<ref group=note>The Great Ahamkara Hunt: "''Remember the slaughter? it was no slaughter T E N T H O U S A N D D Y I N G W I S H E S''" — The Collapse: "''the dreamer survived O N L Y T O F A L L''" — The Harbingers: "''OUR CHILDREN. stolen constructs not ours''"</ref> Regardless of the specifics, one member urges the rest to "''rid'' [themselves] ''of regret''".<ref>'''Bungie (2018/8/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Motion to Vacate]]''</ref>
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*Former human colonies who made a compact with an alien force to survive became the Nine and/or the Jovians.
*Former human colonies who made a compact with an alien force to survive became the Nine and/or the Jovians.
*Deep-orbiting [[Warmind]]s (or potentially subminds) who survived the [[Collapse]]. Questioned by Orin on her search, who asked her in turn about the location of the ''"lying robot"'' who ''"no longer lies with others."''<ref name = "Sudden Death" />
*Deep-orbiting [[Warmind]]s (or potentially subminds) who survived the [[Collapse]]. Questioned by Orin on her search, who asked her in turn about the location of the ''"lying robot"'' who ''"no longer lies with others."''<ref name="Sudden Death" />
*Ancient leviathan intelligences originating either from Europa or [[Titan (moon)|Titan]]. The Emissary names ''"the hydrocarbon pits of distant moons"'' as one possible place the Nine may be found by worthy Guardians.
*Ancient leviathan intelligences originating either from Europa or [[Titan (moon)|Titan]]. The Emissary names ''"the hydrocarbon pits of distant moons"'' as one possible place the Nine may be found by worthy Guardians.
*The Nine originated from the [[wikipedia:Corona_Borealis|Corona-Borealis]] supercluster.<ref group=note>The ''Corona Borealis'' is a constellation and known as the "Northern Crown". Additionally, it is made up of seven stars, one of Bungie's many [[halopedia:Seven|references to the number seven]].</ref> The Emissary advises worthy Guardians to listen for the Nine in its direction.
*The Nine originated from the [[wikipedia:Corona_Borealis|Corona-Borealis]] supercluster.<ref group=note>The ''Corona Borealis'' is a constellation and known as the "Northern Crown". Additionally, it is made up of seven stars, one of Bungie's many [[halopedia:Seven|references to the number seven]].</ref> The Emissary advises worthy Guardians to listen for the Nine in its direction.
*The first [[Awoken]], now transcended into mental energy moving along the [[Jupiter]]-[[Io (moon)|Io]] [[wikipedia:flux_tube|flux tube]].<ref group=note>The Jupiter-Io flux tube is a cylindrical section of Jupiter's magnetic field line which passes between Jupiter and Io. If it were able to be seen by the naked eye, it would resemble a tube of electromagnetic force between the two. Electrical current passes along this flux tube forming a circuit between the planet and moon, which ionizes the cloud of volcanic sulfur, oxygen, sodium and chlorine into a ring of plasma which surrounds the planet, boosting its already powerful magnetic field even further. The flux tube itself boosts radio emissions from Jupiter, making them increase considerably when Io's orbit brings it closer to Earth.</ref> When the Awoken first self-created in the [[Distributary]], nine of the ''[[Yang Liwei]]'''s 900 crew were not accounted for.
*The first [[Awoken]], now transcended into mental energy moving along the [[Jupiter]]-[[Io (moon)|Io]] [[wikipedia:flux_tube|flux tube]].<ref group=note>The Jupiter-Io flux tube is a cylindrical section of Jupiter's magnetic field line which passes between Jupiter and Io. If it were able to be seen by the naked eye, it would resemble a tube of electromagnetic force between the two. Electrical current passes along this flux tube forming a circuit between the planet and moon, which ionizes the cloud of volcanic sulfur, oxygen, sodium and chlorine into a ring of plasma which surrounds the planet, boosting its already powerful magnetic field even further. The flux tube itself boosts radio emissions from Jupiter, making them increase considerably when Io's orbit brings it closer to Earth.</ref> When the Awoken first self-created in the [[Distributary]], nine of the ''[[Yang Liwei]]'''s 900 crew were not accounted for.
*Nine [[Ghost]]s who exited the [[Solar System]] and studied the [[wikipedia:Heliosphere#Heliopause|heliopause]]. Apparently made contact with the Nine when they did so,<ref name = "Adjudicator"/> and so were sought out by Orin, but were unforthcoming with details.<ref name = "Long Walk"/><ref group=note>Heliopause (also known as heliosphere) is the boundary between solar wind and external cosmic rays, effectively the outer boundary of the Solar System. Therefore, the "Deep Black" is outside of the reach of the Sun's influence.</ref>
*Nine [[Ghost]]s who exited the [[Solar System]] and studied the [[wikipedia:Heliosphere#Heliopause|heliopause]]. Apparently made contact with the Nine when they did so,<ref name="Adjudicator"/> and so were sought out by Orin, but were unforthcoming with details.<ref name="Long Walk"/><ref group=note>Heliopause (also known as heliosphere) is the boundary between solar wind and external cosmic rays, effectively the outer boundary of the Solar System. Therefore, the "Deep Black" is outside of the reach of the Sun's influence.</ref>
*Remnants of the [[Darkness]], broken by the [[Traveler]]'s sacrifice, still seeking to destroy human civilization.
*Remnants of the [[Darkness]], broken by the [[Traveler]]'s sacrifice, still seeking to destroy human civilization.
*A viral language of pure meaning. A concept familiar to Xûr, who defines ''"[doing] what you say"'' as speaking it.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine]]: [[X%C3%BBr,_Agent_of_the_Nine#Destiny_2|Quotes]]''</ref>  
*A viral language of pure meaning. A concept familiar to Xûr, who defines ''"[doing] what you say"'' as speaking it.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine]]: [[X%C3%BBr,_Agent_of_the_Nine#Destiny_2|Quotes]]''</ref>