The Spider: Difference between revisions

===The Shore's Only Law===

The Spider and his fortune eventually arrived on the lawless [[Tangled Shore]], where he established himself as the head of a major [[House of Spider|syndicate]]. He amassed a sizeable and loyal following of Eliksni bodyguards, enforcers, associates, and freelance operatives thanks to his generous [[Ether]] payment, including continued payments if one of his employees was injured while on the job.<ref name="ED">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Ether Doctor]]''</ref> The Spider's rule was aided by procuring a [[Transmat]] system that covered his entire territory from the [[Hunter]] [[Olu Alderdice]].<ref name= "Trackless Waste">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Trackless Waste]]''</ref> During the exchange, the sly [[Guardian]] offered the Spider arsenic lipstick as well, but he noted that it looked far better on her. When she offered her hand to shake on their deal, the Spider began reaching out but quickly stopped himself and scrutinized her before withdrawing his hand, a decision which she applauded as wise.<ref name= "Trackless Waste"></ref>

===War for the Shore===

{{quote|I would never ask you to do something that wasn't in your own interest, too. Remember that. So. To Business. I will supply you with the Barons' location - with which I am quite familiar, as it was, until recently… MINE.|The Spider}}

Later, the Guardian discover remains of Servitors belonging to the Spider completely drained of their ether. The Spider takes this as evidence that [[Reksis Vahn, the Hangman]], who has a hatred for Servitors, is nearby. Despite his great strength and Flame Cauldron weapon, the Guardian slay the sadistic Baron.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/adventure-target-the-hangman Target: The Hangman]''</ref> The Spider gives another tip to the Guardian for [[Hiraks, the Mindbender]] who is residing near a downed Hive Warship, and the whereabouts of their second-in-command, [[Elykris, the Machinist]] near [[Salvage Zone QX]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/adventure-target-the-mindbender Target: The Mindbender]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/the-machinist The Machinist]''</ref>

The Guardians dispose of Hiraks and Elykris reducing the Scorn's leadership to [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]], the Scorn's Archon, and Uldren himself. The Spider shares new intel which confirms that Uldren and Fikrul have been sighted at the Awoken Watchtower, a place which is said to house the Awoken's deepest secrets. Within the structure, Uldren orders Frikul to hold off the enemy while he finishes his work. The Spider's aids the Guardians with his main forces and engage with the Scorn's defenses as the Guardian breach past them and enters the Watchtower. At the entrance, they face off with Frikul who desires revenge for his fellow Barons. Despite his Dark Ether powers, the Guardian manages to kill Frikul and later dispose Uldren.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/nothing-left-to-say Nothing Left To Say]''</ref>

Following Uldren's death and the defeat of most of the Scorn's leadership, the Spider returned to expanding his criminal operations and running the Tangled Shore. [[Arrha, Spider's Associate|Arrha]] reported to him that he had learned from [[Mithrax, Kell of Light|Mithrax]] about shipments of supplies and human artifacts from [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] were being shipped back to [[The Last City]] by Deputy-Commander [[Sloane]] in unarmed craft hidden with cloaking technology that they could catch with webs. Intrigued, the Spider ordered Arrha to go fishing for these craft, but quickly became exasperated when his subordinate was confused by the human terminology. Sighing, he told him to go catch a boat, and after Arrha left he growled about having to explain himself to his underlings.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Scatterhorn_Armor#Scatterhorn_Mask_.2F_Helm_.2F_Hood|Scatterhorn Mask / Helm / Hood]]''</ref> When Arrha brought him the first of the captured shipments, the Spider was disappointed by the contents, which although priceless, was mostly technology and data that he had little personal interest in. After expressing his displeasure to Arrha he requested the ship's log, in which he discovered something of interest: that Sloane believed an unknown party was stealing items from the [[Green Dove Arcology]]. Interested in who else was stealing from the Titan shipments, he ordered [[Brivi]] to take over the capture web while Arrha hunted for the identity of the thief.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Scatterhorn_Armor#Scatterhorn_Grasps_.2F_Gauntlets_.2F_Wraps|Scatterhorn Grasps / Gauntlets / Wraps]]''</ref>

The Spider was soon informed that the thief was [[Ghislaine]], a [[Dead Orbit]] operative who was taking technology from Titan for the organization's own benefit. He ordered Arrha to intercept the thief and his ship and have him brought before him. In the logs of the Dead Orbit vessel, the Spider discovered an ancient painting, ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Starry_Night The Starry Night]'', was among the items Dead Orbit had stolen from the Green Dove Arcology. As Ghislaine protested her capture, the Spider attempted to strike a jovial tone and offered his friendship to the human, offering to not only speed him on the way to Titan but also offered the previously captured shipment as recompense. Feigning disinterest, all the Spider requested in return was a symbolic gift in return and pretended to randomly pick the item number which corresponded to the painting. However, Ghislaine revealed that the item was not amongst her shipment and that the Spider's men must have hacked another Dead Orbit manifest off their network. Hiding his disappointment, the Spider inquired if the painting was already on Earth and upon learning that it was, he ordered his men to let Ghislaine go free unharmed.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Scatterhorn_Armor#Scatterhorn_Vest_.2F_Plate_.2F_Robes|Scatterhorn Vest / Plate / Robe]]''</ref>

===The Black Armory===

{{quote|Siviks – 'lost to none.' My… impudent brother. And the Black Armory's assailant. It seems even a stint in the Prison of Elders did little to help my brother understand the concept of consequences. A harsher lesson might be in order.|The Spider}}

'''Siding with the Drifter'''<br>

If the player chose to side with the Drifter, the Guardian visits the Spider to purchase an item known as "The Jerky" for the Drifter. Among the "Jerky" is a caged Ghost and a replica [[Gjallarhorn]], though only "The Jerky" can be purchased. This exchange leads the Guardian to go to [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] to acquire supplies for the Drifter.<ref> '''Bungie (2019/3/16)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, [https://youtu.be/eVJcX-ZiSiU Stand with the Drifter]''</ref>

==Personality and traits==

{{Quote|Remember, my friend, even when you are doing your 'duty,' there are always opportunities to do what is profitable.|The Spider}}