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[[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]]. | [[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 – | 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> | ||
The [[Hive]] uniquely hold the Traveler in special contempt, as it embodies the antithesis of their culture and society. One of the objectives of their crusade is to hunt down and destroy the Traveler once and for all.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XXXVI:_Eater_of_Hope]]''</ref> | The [[Hive]] uniquely hold the Traveler in special contempt, as it embodies the antithesis of their culture and society. One of the objectives of their crusade is to hunt down and destroy the Traveler once and for all.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XXXVI:_Eater_of_Hope]]''</ref> | ||
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[[File:Destiny 2 Traveler.png|325px|thumb|The Traveler following the events of the Red War.]] | [[File:Destiny 2 Traveler.png|325px|thumb|The Traveler following the events of the Red War.]] | ||
{{Quote|In this dream, a horrible, brutal hand stretches toward you. But this is not the old enemy you know, it is something new.|Constellations}} | {{Quote|In this dream, a horrible, brutal hand stretches toward you. But this is not the old enemy you know, it is something new.|Constellations}} | ||
Two years after the [[Taken War]], the [[Cabal Empire]]'s [[Red Legion]] launched a major invasion of Earth headed by the leader of the empire, [[Dominus Ghaul]]. A devastating surprise attack on the [[Last City]] was launched, trapping the Traveler in a [[Traveler Cage|cage]] to siphon off its Light while separating it from the Guardian forces.<ref name="Last Call">[http://www.polygon.com/2017/3/28/15095770/destiny-2-first-teaser-trailer-video-bungie-cayde-6 '''Polygon''' - ''Watch the first teaser for Destiny 2'']</ref><ref name="Rally the Troops">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJLAJVmggt0 '''YouTube''' - ''Destiny 2 – | Two years after the [[Taken War]], the [[Cabal Empire]]'s [[Red Legion]] launched a major invasion of Earth headed by the leader of the empire, [[Dominus Ghaul]]. A devastating surprise attack on the [[Last City]] was launched, trapping the Traveler in a [[Traveler Cage|cage]] to siphon off its Light while separating it from the Guardian forces.<ref name="Last Call">[http://www.polygon.com/2017/3/28/15095770/destiny-2-first-teaser-trailer-video-bungie-cayde-6 '''Polygon''' - ''Watch the first teaser for Destiny 2'']</ref><ref name="Rally the Troops">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJLAJVmggt0 '''YouTube''' - ''Destiny 2 – "Rally the Troops" Worldwide Reveal Trailer'']</ref> Though trapped, the Traveler sent visions to the now Lightless Guardians to seek out one of its fragments in the [[European Dead Zone]], whereby they could regain their powers. Dominus Ghaul attempted and failed to win the Traveler's approval to make him into a Guardian, and simply took the Light by force. When he gloated in front of the Traveler, the Traveler suddenly broke its cage and destroyed Ghaul, as well as slowly healing itself by drawing fragments back into itself. With the invasion ended and the city retaken, the Traveler was declared no longer dead but living once more. | ||
Despite having awoken, the Traveler has still remained hovering above the Last City and has not taken any direct action. However, [[Benedict 99-40]] claims that the Traveler has been busy. | Despite having awoken, the Traveler has still remained hovering above the Last City and has not taken any direct action. However, [[Benedict 99-40]] claims that the Traveler has been busy. | ||