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The Traveler seems to be motivated by pure altruism; it has never wished to be worshipped as a god, nor has it made its presence known any more than necessary to cultivate a civilization. In the past, whenever its work was finished, it would simply leave without fanfare.<ref name>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/The_Traveler#Ghost_Fragment:_The_Traveler_2|Ghost Fragment: The Traveler 2]]''</ref> It would seem then that its defense of humanity was an extraordinary act under dire circumstances<ref name = "TravelerGhost"/>. | The Traveler seems to be motivated by pure altruism; it has never wished to be worshipped as a god, nor has it made its presence known any more than necessary to cultivate a civilization. In the past, whenever its work was finished, it would simply leave without fanfare.<ref name>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/The_Traveler#Ghost_Fragment:_The_Traveler_2|Ghost Fragment: The Traveler 2]]''</ref> It would seem then that its defense of humanity was an extraordinary act under dire circumstances<ref name = "TravelerGhost"/>. | ||
[[Saint-14]] suggested that the Traveler had previously visited other species before finding humanity.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Darkness|Darkness]]''</ref> The [[Fallen]] civilization in particular once hosted the Traveler, which they named the Great Machine.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries#Mystery: Vault of Glass]]''</ref> However, it left their system around the time of a catastrophic event only known as the [[Whirlwind]].<ref name = "GI">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/08/24/what-s-going-on-in-destiny-s-story-anyway.aspx?PostPageIndex=2" '''Gameinformer''': | [[Saint-14]] suggested that the Traveler had previously visited other species before finding humanity.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Darkness|Darkness]]''</ref> The [[Fallen]] civilization in particular once hosted the Traveler, which they named the Great Machine.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries#Mystery: Vault of Glass]]''</ref> However, it left their system around the time of a catastrophic event only known as the [[Whirlwind]].<ref name = "GI">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/08/24/what-s-going-on-in-destiny-s-story-anyway.aspx?PostPageIndex=2" '''Gameinformer''': What's Going On In Destiny's Story, Anyway?]</ref>{{Citation needed}} Other than the likely involvement of the Hive,<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [[Doom of Chelchis]]''</ref> little is known about this event, though it is thought to be similar to humanity's Collapse. After the destruction of their homeworld, the Fallen went in search of the Great Machine, leading them to the Sol System. All of their previous conflicts with humanity have been attempts to claim the Traveler for themselves, either in an effort to prevent the destruction of their race<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Variks, The Loyal|Variks, The Loyal]]''</ref>, or to destroy the Traveler [[House Salvation|in vengeance]]. | ||
Other species the Traveler has also uplifted include the [[Ammonite]]s and the [[Harmony]]. The [[Cabal]] are aware of the Traveler's existence and nature, with some indications that they knew of it from other species. [[Ghaul]] in particular wanted to receive the same power as the Guardians, believing himself to be more worthy.<ref name="Destiny 2 Gameplay Premiere Livestream (US)">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cABc0fmZQ6E '''YouTube''' - ''Destiny 2 – “Gameplay Premiere Livestream (US)"'']</ref> It is later described in the lorebook [[Lore:Constellations|Constellations]] that the Traveler felt more afraid of Ghaul, the Red Legion, and the [[Traveler Cage|cage device]] than its ancient arch-enemy itself, the Darkness. <ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Dawn]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Constellations#Entry_IX|Constellations: Entry IX]]''</ref> | Other species the Traveler has also uplifted include the [[Ammonite]]s and the [[Harmony]]. The [[Cabal]] are aware of the Traveler's existence and nature, with some indications that they knew of it from other species. [[Ghaul]] in particular wanted to receive the same power as the Guardians, believing himself to be more worthy.<ref name="Destiny 2 Gameplay Premiere Livestream (US)">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cABc0fmZQ6E '''YouTube''' - ''Destiny 2 – “Gameplay Premiere Livestream (US)"'']</ref> It is later described in the lorebook [[Lore:Constellations|Constellations]] that the Traveler felt more afraid of Ghaul, the Red Legion, and the [[Traveler Cage|cage device]] than its ancient arch-enemy itself, the Darkness. <ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Dawn]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Constellations#Entry_IX|Constellations: Entry IX]]''</ref> | ||
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===The Dark Age=== | ===The Dark Age=== | ||
In its last breath, the Traveler created the [[Ghost]]s, to seek out those who can wield its [[light]] as a weapon. The Ghosts revived fallen warriors as [[Lightbearer]]s, with the intent of protecting humanity when the Traveler no longer could.<ref name = "GrimoireGhosts">'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Guardian/Ghost|Ghosts]]''</ref> Unfortunately, many Lightbearers would choose to become [[Warlord]]s, subjugating the survivors of the Collapse throughout the [[Dark Age]], where humanity faced the threat of not only the Warlords and the hardships of survival, but also the threat of alien races such as the [[Fallen]]. Lightbearers with integrity would band together to stand up to the Warlords in groups such as the [[Iron Lords]] or the [[Pilgrim Guard]].<ref name = " | In its last breath, the Traveler created the [[Ghost]]s, to seek out those who can wield its [[light]] as a weapon. The Ghosts revived fallen warriors as [[Lightbearer]]s, with the intent of protecting humanity when the Traveler no longer could.<ref name = "GrimoireGhosts">'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Guardian/Ghost|Ghosts]]''</ref> Unfortunately, many Lightbearers would choose to become [[Warlord]]s, subjugating the survivors of the Collapse throughout the [[Dark Age]], where humanity faced the threat of not only the Warlords and the hardships of survival, but also the threat of alien races such as the [[Fallen]]. Lightbearers with integrity would band together to stand up to the Warlords in groups such as the [[Iron Lords]] or the [[Pilgrim Guard]].<ref name = "What's Going On In Destiny's Story – 2016 Edition">'''Gameinformer, [http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/08/24/what-s-going-on-in-destiny-s-story-2016-edition.aspx?PostPageIndex=3 What's Going On In Destiny's Story – 2016 Edition]'''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2019/3/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Joker's Wild]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Ecdysis#War_Hammer|Ecdysis]]''</ref> Over time, the Warlords would be beaten back. | ||
===The City Age=== | ===The City Age=== | ||