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*'''[[Acolytes of Nezarec]]''' - <small>A cultist group that worships [[Nezarec, Final God of Pain|Nezarec]].</small> | |||
*'''Aiat''' – <small>A word frequently used by the Hive and ceremoniously uttered in either a prayer or exultation, meaning that which is true has been proven true.</small> | *'''Aiat''' – <small>A word frequently used by the Hive and ceremoniously uttered in either a prayer or exultation, meaning that which is true has been proven true.</small> | ||
*'''[[Anthem Anatheme]]''' - <small>A paracasual ability to subjectively manipulate reality into whatever one may desire, usually takes the form of the phrase "O/Oh (subject) mine" while addressing other beings. Used mainly by [[Ahamkara]].</small> | *'''[[Anthem Anatheme]]''' - <small>A paracasual ability to subjectively manipulate reality into whatever one may desire, usually takes the form of the phrase "O/Oh (subject) mine" while addressing other beings. Used mainly by [[Ahamkara]].</small> | ||
*'''[[Arc]]''' - <small>An aspect of [[Light]] related to motion.</small> | *'''[[Arc]]''' - <small>An aspect of [[Light]] related to motion.</small> | ||
*'''[[Archon]]''' - <small>A Fallen priest capable of communing with the Prime Servitors.</small> | |||
*'''Ascendant''' – <small>A state of apotheosis within the [[Ascendant Realm]], allows one to transcend physical death in the real universe into a throne world of their creation. Can only be granted to followers of the [[Sword logic]] having killed powerful beings, with some exceptions.</small> | *'''Ascendant''' – <small>A state of apotheosis within the [[Ascendant Realm]], allows one to transcend physical death in the real universe into a throne world of their creation. Can only be granted to followers of the [[Sword logic]] having killed powerful beings, with some exceptions.</small> | ||
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*'''[[Baron]]''' - <small>A rank of Fallen capable of leading its underlings in battle.</small> | |||
*'''[[Battle of Burning Lake]]''' - <small>An event where Guardians discovered a Hive presence on Earth.</small> | *'''[[Battle of Burning Lake]]''' - <small>An event where Guardians discovered a Hive presence on Earth.</small> | ||
*'''[[Battle of the Twilight Gap]]''' - <small>A conflict that took place in [[Twilight Gap]] between the Guardians and the Fallen united under the [[House of Devils]], [[House of Winter]], and [[House of Kings]].</small> | *'''[[Battle of the Twilight Gap]]''' - <small>A conflict that took place in [[Twilight Gap]] between the Guardians and the Fallen united under the [[House of Devils]], [[House of Winter]], and [[House of Kings]].</small> | ||
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*'''[[Cloud Strider]]''' - <small>A pair of cybernetically-enhanced warriors that defend the citizens of [[Neomuna]] and the [[CloudArk]] up to 10 years.</small> | *'''[[Cloud Strider]]''' - <small>A pair of cybernetically-enhanced warriors that defend the citizens of [[Neomuna]] and the [[CloudArk]] up to 10 years.</small> | ||
*'''[[Collapse]]''' – <small>A cataclysm event in [[human]] history that nearly brought the species to an extinction.</small> | *'''[[Collapse]]''' – <small>A cataclysm event in [[human]] history that nearly brought the species to an extinction.</small> | ||
*'''[[Concordat]]''' - <small>The faction that attempted to overthrow the Consensus during the Faction Wars, led by [[Lysander]].</small> | |||
*'''[[Consensus]]''' - <small>The governing body of the Last City before the factions left the Last City following the Endless Night.</small> | |||
*'''[[Corsair]]''' - <small>Awoken soldiers that protect the Reef.</small> | |||
*'''[[Cryptolith]]''' - <small>Hive artifacts used by Xivu Arath to corrupt individuals to become a [[Wrathborn]].</small> | *'''[[Cryptolith]]''' - <small>Hive artifacts used by Xivu Arath to corrupt individuals to become a [[Wrathborn]].</small> | ||
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*'''[[Dark Ether]]''' –<small>A corrupted version of [[Ether]] that has life-giving properties to create the [[Scorn]] from deceased [[Fallen]]. Used by [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]].</small> | *'''[[Dark Ether]]''' –<small>A corrupted version of [[Ether]] that has life-giving properties to create the [[Scorn]] from deceased [[Fallen]]. Used by [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]].</small> | ||
*'''[[Darkness]]''' – <small>A cosmic paracausal force that affects the mental world and has existed since before the beginning of time that is antithesis to the Light and seeks destruction of those that cannot survive.</small> | *'''[[Darkness]]''' – <small>A cosmic paracausal force that affects the mental world and has existed since before the beginning of time that is antithesis to the Light and seeks destruction of those that cannot survive.</small> | ||
*'''[[Dead Orbit]]''' - <small>The faction that believes the exodus from Earth is inevitable, led by [[Jalaal]].</small> | |||
*'''[[Deathsong]]''' – <small>A Hive spell that can range from annihilating a target out of existence or rending entire worlds apart. Utilized by [[Deathsinger]]s only.</small> | *'''[[Deathsong]]''' – <small>A Hive spell that can range from annihilating a target out of existence or rending entire worlds apart. Utilized by [[Deathsinger]]s only.</small> | ||
*'''[[Deck of Whispers]]''' - <small>A deck of tarot-lite cards created as a result of [[Eris Morn]]'s ascension into the Hive God of Vengeance.</small> | |||
*'''Deep''' - <small>A term used by the Hive to refer to entities connected to the Darkness.</small> | *'''Deep''' - <small>A term used by the Hive to refer to entities connected to the Darkness.</small> | ||
*'''[[Deepsight]]''' - <small>An aspect of the Darkness used to reveal echoes of past events, and enable weapon crafting.</small> | *'''[[Deepsight]]''' - <small>An aspect of the Darkness used to reveal echoes of past events, and enable weapon crafting.</small> | ||
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*'''[[Egregore]]''' - <small>A form of fungus capable of traveling between dimensions.</small> | *'''[[Egregore]]''' - <small>A form of fungus capable of traveling between dimensions.</small> | ||
*'''[[Cabal Emperor|Emperor/Empress]]''' - <small>The ruler of the Cabal Empre.</small> | |||
*'''[[Endless Night]]''' - <small>An event where that Vanguard allies with [[Mithrax, Kell of Light|Mithrax]], Kell of the [[House of Light]], to dispel a Vex simulation that threatened the Last City.</small> | *'''[[Endless Night]]''' - <small>An event where that Vanguard allies with [[Mithrax, Kell of Light|Mithrax]], Kell of the [[House of Light]], to dispel a Vex simulation that threatened the Last City.</small> | ||
*'''Era of Lead''' - <small>A period in Cabal history that predates their campaign of conquest across the galaxy.</small> | |||
*'''[[Ether]]''' – <small>The life-giving and hormonal substance of the Fallen where their former home planet [[Riis]] overflowed with it until they became nomads and used [[Servitor]]s to make more.</small> | *'''[[Ether]]''' – <small>The life-giving and hormonal substance of the Fallen where their former home planet [[Riis]] overflowed with it until they became nomads and used [[Servitor]]s to make more.</small> | ||
*'''[[Exo]]''' – <small>War Machines created by [[Clovis Bray I]] to achieve immortality by transferring human consciousness to new bodies.</small> | *'''[[Exo]]''' – <small>War Machines created by [[Clovis Bray I]] to achieve immortality by transferring human consciousness to new bodies.</small> | ||
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*'''[[Faction Wars]]''' - <small>A conflict between the Concordat, Dead Orbit, and New Monarchy during the early days of the Last City.</small> | |||
*'''[[Fall of Torobatl]]''' - <small>An event in Cabal history where the Cabal home planet [[Torobatl]] fell to the forces of [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]].</small> | *'''[[Fall of Torobatl]]''' - <small>An event in Cabal history where the Cabal home planet [[Torobatl]] fell to the forces of [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]].</small> | ||
*'''[[Final Shape]]''' - <small>The ultimate goal of [[the Witness]], in which both the Traveler and the Veil are connected to reshape reality to its desires</small> | *'''[[Final Shape]]''' - <small>The ultimate goal of [[the Witness]], in which both the Traveler and the Veil are connected to reshape reality to its desires.</small> | ||
*'''[[Future War Cult]]''' - <small>A faction that uses [[The Device]] to predict future outcomes and ascended following the Concordat's expulsion from the Last City, led by [[Lakshmi-2]].</small> | |||
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*'''[[Great Disaster]]''' - <small>An event where [[Crota, Son of Oryx|Crota]] slaughtered thousands of Guardian during their attempt to reclaim the [[Moon]].</small> | *'''[[Great Disaster]]''' - <small>An event where [[Crota, Son of Oryx|Crota]] slaughtered thousands of Guardian during their attempt to reclaim the [[Moon]].</small> | ||
*'''Great Machine''' - <small>The nickname of the Traveler used by the the Fallen.</small> | *'''Great Machine''' - <small>The nickname of the Traveler used by the the Fallen.</small> | ||
*'''[[Guardian]]s''' – <small>[[Lightbearer]]s who act as protectors of the Last City and Solar System against the forces | *'''[[Guardian]]s''' – <small>[[Lightbearer]]s who act as protectors of the Last City and Solar System against the forces that threaten the City.</small> | ||
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*'''Joining''' - <small>A ritualistic art of fusion performed by the [[Psion]]s that were derived from ancient texts of the mind. [[Inotam, Oblivion's Triune|Inotam]] is the latest result of this art, fused from [[Ozletc, the Sky Piercer|Ozletc]], [[Tazaroc, the Sun Eater|Tazaroc]], and [[Niruul, the Hollow Voice|Niruul]].</small> | |||
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*'''[[Kell]]''' - <small>A rank of Fallen that politically leads a House.</small> | |||
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*'''[[Necromancy]]''' – <small>A practice involving the use of [[paracausal]] abilities to reanimate the dead. It is considered by the Hive to be a violation of [[Sword Logic]]. </small> | *'''[[Necromancy]]''' – <small>A practice involving the use of [[paracausal]] abilities to reanimate the dead. It is considered by the Hive to be a violation of [[Sword Logic]]. </small> | ||
*'''[[New Monarchy]]''' - <small>A faction that believes in absolute authority, led by Executor [[Hideo]].</small> | |||
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*'''[[Oversoul]]''' – <small>A [[Hive]] construct created by [[Ascendant Hive]] to detach their souls from their physical bodies to increase their chance of survival by containing them within Oversoul and capable of emitting a [[Paracausal]] death impulse.</small> | *'''[[Oversoul]]''' – <small>A [[Hive]] construct created by [[Ascendant Hive]] to detach their souls from their physical bodies to increase their chance of survival by containing them within Oversoul and capable of emitting a [[Paracausal]] death impulse.</small> | ||
*'''[[OXA Machine]]''' - <small>A device that holds the records of the universe, destroyed and remade by the Psions.</small> | |||
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*'''[[Paladin]]''' - <small>Awoken commanders that lead its armies in defense of the Reef.</small> | |||
*'''[[Paracausality|Paracausal]]''' – <small>A category used to refer to abilities, events or entities which seem to violate causality. It is also commonly referred to as "magic".</small> | *'''[[Paracausality|Paracausal]]''' – <small>A category used to refer to abilities, events or entities which seem to violate causality. It is also commonly referred to as "magic".</small> | ||
*'''Phase Radiance''' - <small>A form of energy that is utilized in [[Black Armory]] tech, that has various effects from suppressing abilities to killing, though it can be negated if those who have phase radiance as well that are matched in polarity.</small> | *'''Phase Radiance''' - <small>A form of energy that is utilized in [[Black Armory]] tech, that has various effects from suppressing abilities to killing, though it can be negated if those who have phase radiance as well that are matched in polarity.</small> | ||
*'''[[Prime Servitor]]''' - <small>A form of Servitor that provided Ether for the enitre House.</small> | |||
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*'''[[Queen's Wrath]]''' - <small>Emissaries of the Awoken Queen.</small> | |||
*'''[[Queen's Guard|Queensguard]]''' - <small>Awoken soldiers that personally protect their Queen.</small> | |||
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*'''Scal'sangus''' - <small> A Cabal form of art used to decorate the [[Bell of Conquests]].</small> | |||
*'''Scribe''' - <small>A Cabal or Fallen rank that records history.</small> | |||
*'''Seraph''' - <small>A group of enforcers hired by [[Rasputin]] to protect the Sol System from alien threats during the Golden Age.</small> | *'''Seraph''' - <small>A group of enforcers hired by [[Rasputin]] to protect the Sol System from alien threats during the Golden Age.</small> | ||
*'''[[Shadows of Yor]]''' - <small>A cultist group that follow the teachings of [[Dredgen Yor]].</small> | |||
*'''Simulation''' – <small>A [[Vex]] facsimile or duplicate created to study and understand from entities to entire realities with perfect fidelity and predictive ability.</small> | *'''Simulation''' – <small>A [[Vex]] facsimile or duplicate created to study and understand from entities to entire realities with perfect fidelity and predictive ability.</small> | ||
*'''[[Six Fronts]]''' - <small>An event where 4 orders of [[Titan]]s successfully repelled a Fallen raid without falling.</small> | *'''[[Six Fronts]]''' - <small>An event where 4 orders of [[Titan]]s successfully repelled a Fallen raid without falling.</small> | ||
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*'''Song of Creation''' – <small>A song sung by the [[Ammonite]]s dedicated to the Traveler, which the Hive attempted to replicate, but died when they tried to sing it. Its counterpart is the Deathsong</small> | *'''Song of Creation''' – <small>A song sung by the [[Ammonite]]s dedicated to the Traveler, which the Hive attempted to replicate, but died when they tried to sing it. Its counterpart is the Deathsong</small> | ||
*'''Soulfire''' – <small>An archaic form of energy utilized by the [[Hive]] to both empower their forces and feed their Worms. It is even present upon death.</small> | *'''Soulfire''' – <small>An archaic form of energy utilized by the [[Hive]] to both empower their forces and feed their Worms. It is even present upon death.</small> | ||
*'''[[Speaker (title)|Speaker]]''' - <small>Disciples that can interpret the Traveler's messages.</small> | |||
*'''[[Splicers]]''' - <small>A rank of Fallen capable of interfacing with machinery.</small> | |||
*'''[[Stasis]]''' - <small>An aspect of Darkness related to the movement of particles.</small> | *'''[[Stasis]]''' - <small>An aspect of Darkness related to the movement of particles.</small> | ||
*'''[[Strand]]''' - <small>An aspect of Darkness related to consciousness.</small> | *'''[[Strand]]''' - <small>An aspect of Darkness related to consciousness.</small> | ||
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*'''[[Taken War]]''' - <small>An event where Humanity fought against the forces of [[Oryx, the Taken King|Oryx]] as he sought vengeance for the death of his son.</small> | *'''[[Taken War]]''' - <small>An event where Humanity fought against the forces of [[Oryx, the Taken King|Oryx]] as he sought vengeance for the death of his son.</small> | ||
*'''[[Techeun]]''' - <small>Awoken mystics capable of manipulating paracausal abilities.</small> | |||
*'''[[The Coalition]]''' - <small>An alliance between the [[Vanguard]], the [[Imperial Cabal]], the [[House of Light]], the [[Reef]]born [[Awoken]], and the Cloud Striders of Neomuna to prevent the Witness from achieving the Final Shape.</small> | *'''[[The Coalition]]''' - <small>An alliance between the [[Vanguard]], the [[Imperial Cabal]], the [[House of Light]], the [[Reef]]born [[Awoken]], and the Cloud Striders of Neomuna to prevent the Witness from achieving the Final Shape.</small> | ||
*'''[[The Guardian]]''' - <small>The main protagonist of the ''Destiny'' universe, who was born on the eve of the Darkness's return to the Sol System at the [[Cosmodrome]].</small> | *'''[[The Guardian]]''' - <small>The main protagonist of the ''Destiny'' universe, who was born on the eve of the Darkness's return to the Sol System at the [[Cosmodrome]].</small> | ||
*'''[[The Traveler]]''' - <small>A paracausal entity linked to the Light.</small> | *'''[[The Traveler]]''' - <small>A paracausal entity linked to the Light.</small> | ||
*'''[[The Veil]]''' - <small>A paracausal entity linked to the Darkness.</small> | *'''[[The Veil]]''' - <small>A paracausal entity linked to the Darkness.</small> | ||
*'''The Void''' – <small>The Void is reference to a place where void energy originates and is a way of accessing other realities and dimensions, and between life and death.</small> | |||
*'''[[The Witness]]''' - <small>The main antagonist of [[the Light and Darkness Saga]]; a collective consciousness of the first civilization uplifted by the Traveler, made manifest in Darkness.</small> | *'''[[The Witness]]''' - <small>The main antagonist of [[the Light and Darkness Saga]]; a collective consciousness of the first civilization uplifted by the Traveler, made manifest in Darkness.</small> | ||
*'''[[Tree of Silver Wings]]''' - <small>A legendary tree capable of being influenced by the energies of Light and Darkness.</small> | *'''[[Tree of Silver Wings]]''' - <small>A legendary tree capable of being influenced by the energies of Light and Darkness.</small> | ||
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*'''[[Vanguard]]''' - <small>An organization of [[Titan]]s, [[Warlock]]s, and [[Hunter]]s that lead the Guardians in defense of the Last City.</small> | *'''[[Vanguard]]''' - <small>An organization of [[Titan]]s, [[Warlock]]s, and [[Hunter]]s that lead the Guardians in defense of the Last City.</small> | ||
*'''[[Void]]''' – <small>An aspect of Light related to gravity.</small> | *'''[[Void]]''' – <small>An aspect of Light related to gravity.</small> | ||
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*'''[[War against the Witness]]''' - <small>A series of conflicts between the Coalition and the forces led by the Witness.</small> | |||
*'''[[Warlord]]''' - <small>A group of Lightbearers that subjugated and terrorized the people of Earth during the Dark Age.</small> | *'''[[Warlord]]''' - <small>A group of Lightbearers that subjugated and terrorized the people of Earth during the Dark Age.</small> | ||
*'''[[Warmind]]''' – <small>Powerful AIs that were created to manage Earth's defense systems in the [[Golden Age]].</small> | *'''[[Warmind]]''' – <small>Powerful AIs that were created to manage Earth's defense systems in the [[Golden Age]].</small> | ||
*'''Weapons of Sorrow''' - <small>Human-made Hive artifacts used to corrupt individuals. [[Thorn]], [[Necrochasm]], and [[Osteo Striga]] are examples of the Weapons of Sorrow.</small> | |||
*'''[[Whirlwind]]''' - <small>An event in Eliksni history where their home planet Riis fell to the forces of the Witness and the Hive.</small> | *'''[[Whirlwind]]''' - <small>An event in Eliksni history where their home planet Riis fell to the forces of the Witness and the Hive.</small> | ||
*'''Winnower''' - <small>A term synonymous with the Veil.</small> | *'''Winnower''' - <small>A term synonymous with the Veil.</small> | ||