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[[File:Green_Cabal_Boss.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Bracus Zahn]]]] | [[File:Green_Cabal_Boss.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Bracus Zahn]]]] | ||
{{Quote|While reports have them centered on or around Mars, the true might of the Cabal is still wrapped in speculation.|Cabal description.<ref>[http://www.destinythegame.com/info/enemies '''Destinythegame''': ''Our enemies'']</ref>}} | {{Quote|While reports have them centered on or around Mars, the true might of the Cabal is still wrapped in speculation.|Cabal description.<ref>[http://www.destinythegame.com/info/enemies '''Destinythegame''': ''Our enemies'']</ref>}} | ||
The Cabal in the [[Solar System]] are but one arm of a vast interstellar Empire, and in the words of Valus Tlu'urn are "''a few scout legions bogged down in attrition war''". The nature of the upper echelons of Cabal leadership, including the identity of the leader of the Cabal in the Solar System,<ref>[http://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/judgment-of-mars '''Ishtar Collective''' - ''Judgment of Mars'']</ref> is unknown, except for the fact that the Cabal as a whole | The Cabal in the [[Solar System]] are but one arm of a vast interstellar Empire, and in the words of Valus Tlu'urn are "''a few scout legions bogged down in attrition war''". The nature of the upper echelons of Cabal leadership, including the identity of the leader of the Cabal in the Solar System,<ref>[http://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/judgment-of-mars '''Ishtar Collective''' - ''Judgment of Mars'']</ref> is unknown, except for the fact that the Cabal as a whole were ruled by [[Dominus Ghaul]], who has final authority over military decisions<ref name="Cabal 3"/>, before [[Caiatl]] took over as [[Cabal Emperor|Empress]], following the death of Ghaul and the evacuation of [[Torobatl]]. The [[Praetorate]] is an influential military aristocracy that controlled the Empire's Legions in the past, but holds somewhat less power under the reign of Ghaul.<ref name="CB"/> | ||
Various military ranks appear among the identified Cabal leaders: | Various military ranks appear among the identified Cabal leaders: | ||
*'''[[Dominus]]''' | *'''[[Dominus]]''' was the highest rank in the Cabal Empire, the equivalent of a military dictator. Ghaul claimed this title following his successful usurpation of [[Emperor Calus]]. After his death, no one has claimed the title. | ||
*'''[[Primus]]''' is a rank seen for the commanders of the [[Blind Legion]], [[Skyburners]], and [[Red Legion]]. According to [[Cayde-6]] this rank is equivalent to an admiral. It is possible Primus is exclusive to specialized Legions. The [[Sand Eaters]] and [[Dust Giants]], which are larger frontline regiments, have yet to show any commanders of that rank. One Primus is usually selected by the reigning Emperor to hold the post of '''Evocate-General''', also known as '''Primus of All Legions''', which commands the entire Cabal military. | *'''[[Primus]]''' is a rank seen for the commanders of the [[Blind Legion]], [[Skyburners]], and [[Red Legion]]. According to [[Cayde-6]] this rank is equivalent to an admiral. It is possible Primus is exclusive to specialized Legions. The [[Sand Eaters]] and [[Dust Giants]], which are larger frontline regiments, have yet to show any commanders of that rank. One Primus is usually selected by the reigning Emperor to hold the post of '''Evocate-General''', also known as '''Primus of All Legions''', which commands the entire Cabal military. | ||
*'''[[Valus]]''' is a rank reserved for elite Centurions and [[Colossus|Colossi]], possibly a commanding rank. It is subordinate to a Primus. | *'''[[Valus]]''' is a rank reserved for elite Centurions and [[Colossus|Colossi]], possibly a commanding rank. It is subordinate to a Primus. | ||
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*'''[[Field Commander]]''' is an extremely rare rank among Cabal. What position it lies is completely unknown other than by assumption being equal to or just over Commander. | *'''[[Field Commander]]''' is an extremely rare rank among Cabal. What position it lies is completely unknown other than by assumption being equal to or just over Commander. | ||
*'''[[Optus]]''' is a rank exclusively to Psion among the Imperial Cabal. What position it lies is completely unknown. | *'''[[Optus]]''' is a rank exclusively to Psion among the Imperial Cabal. What position it lies is completely unknown. | ||
Titles such as [[Cabal Emperor|Emperor]] and [[Consul]] are used by the Empire's political leaders. Calus held the title of Emperor before his exile. However, upon conquering the Empire, Dominus Ghaul refused to claim the title after he overthrew Calus, insisting that there would be no more Emperors, though his supporters sometimes refer to him as "the Emperor" anyway out of respect.<ref name="CB"/> | Titles such as [[Cabal Emperor|Emperor]] and [[Consul]] are used by the Empire's political leaders. Calus held the title of Emperor before his exile. However, upon conquering the Empire, Dominus Ghaul refused to claim the title after he overthrew Calus, insisting that there would be no more Emperors, though his supporters sometimes refer to him as "the Emperor" anyway out of respect.<ref name="CB"/> The Imperial crown would later be restored by [[Caiatl]], daughter of Calus and former protégé of Ghaul. | ||
[[Bond Brothers]] is another title and designation given to Cabal Commanders who work in tandem and display a unique sense of Comradery. | [[Bond Brothers]] is another title and designation given to Cabal Commanders who work in tandem and display a unique sense of Comradery. | ||