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|title2=Season of the Splicer

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{{Quote|Can't say I'm enjoying lying low, Commander. Reminds me of the old days. But hey, I'm nothing if not good at following orders. If it was my choice, I'd be there helping you get the Eliksni settled in the City. Might be hard to believe, but they're more like us than you think. Just… give them a chance. Like you did for me. "Velask." That's how they say hello. Just so you know.}}

{{Quote|[[The Last City]] has always been a place of refuge. For centuries, the vulnerable have found shelter and security under the watchful eye of the Traveler. Now, it seems that includes [[Fallen]]. Once they sieged our walls, and now, [[Ikora Rey]] throws open the gates. A charitable act from a compassionate leader. But is it the right thing to do? Can we really spare the energy and resources to shelter our enemies while we are under [[Vex]] attack? Can we afford to extend a peaceful hand to those who might bite it? As leader of the [[Future War Cult]], I have foreseen violence and strife within our walls. This is not the first time. I warned you all of [[Dominus Ghaul|Ghaul]] before the Red Legion took our City during the [[Red War]]. I am warning you again now. Are these newcomers the cause of our visions? That, we do not yet know. What we do know is that the Vanguard owes the people an honest and transparent explanation.}}

{{Quote|People of the Last City: Commander Zavala and I have been touched by the generosity and kindness you've shown toward our new Eliksni neighbors. We also understand the reluctance some have shown toward their resettlement. To those who mistrust our arrangement, let me remind you that this very city was founded by refugees. We sought shelter not only from alien aggressors, but from other Humans. The bandits and warlords that profited from our suffering. So it is with the Eliksni. For the first time in our shared history, we need the Eliksni, and they need us. Together with Mithrax and his Sacred Splicers, we can end the [[Endless Night]]. But only if we stand united for the betterment of all.}}

{{Quote|People of the Last City: we are governed by a consensus. A democracy where the people have a say over what happens in their city. Or so we thought. But did you agree to shelter a mob of dangerous Fallen? The same Fallen that spent a century stealing from us, besieging our city, and destroying our families? Did you agree to suddenly forgive and forget? No. Ikora Rey decided, without the people's consent, to allow House Light inside our walls. These are not the actions of a democratic leader. She claims that this "[[Mithrax]]" can end the Vex curse. Then why has he not done so? Perhaps because he has no such power. Or perhaps because he's simply biding his time… I have gazed into the future using Vex technology and have seen only strife and conflict with the Fallen. Unless we change course immediately, bloodshed is inevitable.}}

{{Quote|People of the Last City: The Vanguard protects us from enemies outside our walls. But did you know they also protect us from information? Did you know that the Fallen unleashed the Vex on [[Europa]]? That they corrupt our Guardians with the poisoned gift of [[Stasis]], tempting them to wield the [[Darkness]]? These same Fallen are now inside our city, at the invitation of the Vanguard. Ikora Rey knows all this and more. Her Hidden spies report as much. Yet she continues to support these false alliances over her own people! Whether her lies are born of malice or incompetence matters not. What matters is that I have gazed into the future and foreseen bodies in our streets. Make no mistake: an invasion is coming. And if we are to triumph, we must first take back our city.}}

Mithrax: {{Quote|Eliksni of the House Light, hear Misraaks now. I know many of you feared this place. You have seen death at the hands of the Guardians. It was right to expect death in their house. But I said, and say again, that if we help them, they will help us. And here we are, alive. It is true that some of us have attacked our new home. It is true that some try to share their hate with us. It is always so. But if Eliksni feel Darkness inside, only look up to see the Great Machine, and know that House of Light is blessed.}}

Ikora: {{Quote|We're all blessed to have such friends in dark times. Humanity will not allow these hateful and ignorant acts to define us. We will prove it by bringing those responsible to justice.}}

Mithrax: {{Quote|Walk the path of hardship with joy in your hearts. Be brave.}}

Lakshmi: {{Quote|People of the Last City: I come to you with an emergency announcement. One that the Vanguard leadership wishes to keep from you. Future War Cult has learned, from Guardians sources, that the Endless Night is the work of the [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen|Hive God of Deceit]]... This is a grave development, but we cannot give into despair. Instead, let it propel us into action! We must demand accountability from Vanguard leadership! We cannot allow Zavala and Ikora Rey to sell our city to the Fallen while-[Static]}}

Ikora: {{Quote|Enough! This is Ikora Rey. I will NOT stand by while this hateful rhetoric goes unchallenged. I understand it's hard to put the violence of the past behind us, but the Vanguard's responsibility is to preserve a just peace. Not for some, but for all. Lakshmi would have you live in fear. Fear of the Eliksni. Fear of the future. I propose something much stronger: faith. Faith that bravery is not just a Human quality. Faith that we are stronger together. With that, the Vanguard and our Eliksni allies will break the Vex hold on our city. And we'll do it united, as one, for the good of all.}}

{{Quote|People of the Last City: the last time I spoke to you, I was silenced. Clearly, Ikora fears the ugly truth: the Vanguard have betrayed you. You need not take my word for it. Simply look at their actions. The Vanguard have turned their backs on the Light, and now openly wield the Darkness. They force you to shelter a horde of Eliksni, led by a fugitive with ties to the Vex. And finally, they tried to cover up Savathûn's involvement in it all! Ikora Rey claimed that the Fallen could stop the Endless Night. But on the contrary, they have only made things worse. It's even possible that the Witch Queen walks among them! Unfortunately, the current Vanguard will stop at nothing to protect their place in their ivory tower. They don't understand the people of the Last City. And their actions prove it. Future War Cult and [[New Monarchy]] say: enough! We intend to return this city to its people. If the Vanguard won't protect you, then we will.}}

Mithrax: {{Quote|Eliksni of House Light. After the fall of [[Riis]], we have had many homes, and in every new home, culture evolves. We hang new banners. We follow new [[Kell]]s. We weave new traditions. And here, under the Great Machine, is a new custom called "[[Solstice of Heroes]]."}}

Ikora: {{Quote|The Solstice is a reminder that our victories belong not only to us, but to those who gave their lives along the way. [[Asher Mir|Asher]], [[Deputy Commander Sloane|Sloane]]... [[Cayde-6|Cayde]]. [[Sagira]]... even [[Brother Vance]], and for the first time, we will share Solstice traditions with our Eliksni allies who risked their lives to free us from the Endless Night.}}

Ikora: {{Quote|May our heroes unite us and lead us toward a brighter future. Together.}}

{{Quote|People of the Last City: we have endured many great tragedies thanks to our strength and a steadfast commitment to humanity. [[The Traveller]] chose us. It abandoned the Fallen because they are unfit, unworthy of the [[Light]]. They would take it from us if they could. The Vanguard has lost their way. They embrace the Darkness. Welcome [[Eramis]]'s followers into our midst with open arms. Force us to celebrate our lost heroes alongside those who murdered them. Yes, the Endless Night is over. But now, Mithrax and his House will use this opportunity to do what the Fallen have always done. Covet. Cheat. Steal. Kill. I have seen the future with my own eyes, and it has not changed. Doom still builds on the horizon like a terrible storm. Right now, loyalists to the Future War Cult and New Monarchy have rounded up the Fallen in our city. With the aid of [[Osiris]], I have learned how to safely command the power of the Vex. I will use it to do what the Vanguard will not. I will tear open a rift: banish the Fallen to the depths of space from where they came. We alone will save humanity. I have seen the darkest of futures, and with this act, I will - No. NO! [agonized scream]}}

Ikora Rey: {{Quote|People of the Last City: I have some troubling news to share. As some of you know, a portal was opened in the Eliksni Quarter of the City allowing Vex to breach our walls for the first time. Thankfully Guardians, working together with Eliksni [[Splicers]], were able to repel the assault. We've since discovered that Lakshmi-2, former leader of the Future War Cult, was responsible for the security breach. Regrettably, Lakshmi was killed by Vex during the assault. It seems that the other faction leaders were culpable, if not responsible. [[Executor Hideo]] and [[Arach Jalaal]] have fled taking the remainder of their factions with them. In their absence, we are now one people: stronger, thanks to our alliance with House Light.}}

Mithrax: {{Quote|House of Light is forever in your debt. You stood by us when we had no one. Now, we stand by the people of the Last City in the grace of [[the Traveler]], come what may. The Light provides.}}

Ikora Rey: {{Quote|The Light provides.}}

|title3=Season of the Lost

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Ikora Rey: {{Quote|And you're certain she's contained?}}

Queen Mara Sov: {{Quote|Certainty is a necessity. It is your doubts we should fear with Savathûn among us.}}

Ikora Rey: {{Quote|Had you more wishes, they'd be much worse.}}

Saint-14: {{Quote|Osiris. I will not abandon you. As I speak, Guardians of the City patrol across the system searching for you. I am searching for you. No amount of Hive spawn or Savathûn's trickery will stand between us. You will see freedom. You will return. It is not your way to die. Wait for me, as I did for you. You have never practiced patience, but hold on a few moments more.}}

Ikora Rey: {{Quote|Saint.}}

Ikora Rey: {{Quote|No, I think we will have a whole different set of emotions to deal with that moment. Osiris is out there. We will find him.}}

{{Quote|People of the Last City. Recently, the Vanguard has been scrutinized for a lack of transparency, and we've paid for it. I hope this broadcast represents our efforts to the contrary. Many of you came to me having witnessed the Vex attack. Many of you claim to have seen... Osiris was present there. We now know this was a deception; an illusion spread by our enemies to turn us against each other. It worked, for a time. And we mourn those lost to the senseless violence unleashed in our streets. But we have overcome that fear, and we now stand united: Humanity, Eliksni and the Awoken of the Reef. Our allegiance is what the Witch Queen fears. It is what she meant to stop by sewing discord. It is what will lead us to victory. Know that this battle is not one we are bringing to your doorstep, but it is one we fight to keep the City out of the line of fire. The Vanguard asks for your patience, and understanding... if you can offer those, we will offer what insights we can offer to your questions. You are always welcome in the Tower, but I will be in the streets.}}

Queen Mara Sov: {{Quote|How long have your Hidden been privy to Uldren's resurrection?}}

Ikora Rey: {{Quote|Long enough to watch over him in your absence.}}

Ikora Rey: {{Quote|You did, Mara. And those Guardians who hurt him did so out of misguided anger. Don't make their same mistake. Don't make my mistake.}}

Ikora Rey: {{Quote|Petra, it's Ikora Rey. I thought now would be a good time to check in.}}

Petra Venj: {{Quote|Things are progressing as well as can be expected, given the circumstances. While we've recovered some of the lost [[Techeun]]s, we still don't have everyone we need to separate Savathûn from her worm.}}

Ikora Rey: {{Quote|Trust is a delicate thing, Petra. I don't want to lose his. This is important to him. I trust Crow to make the right choices... and for you to protect him from himself if he doesn't.}}

Crow: {{Quote|Ikora. I need to get out of here.}}

Ikora Rey: {{Quote|What happened?}}

Crow: {{Quote|I'll be at the Tower soon.}}

Glint: {{Quote|Um... Petra? Ms. Venj? Can you hear me?}}

Petra Venj: {{Quote|What do you need?}}

Petra Venj: {{Quote|Because Uldren was always a fool for love. And your Crow loves you.}}

Ikora Rey: {{Quote|What happened?}}

Petra Venj: {{Quote|Savathûn happened. The Techeuns believe she enacted a contingency spell the moment the crystal shattered. She transposed herself with another subject marked with a matching Hive rune. Osiris.}}

Petra Venj: {{Quote|We have Osiris. In a way... Savathûn kept her word. To the letter.}}

Ikora Rey: {{Quote|I'll be sure to send her my thanks.}}

|title4=Season of the Risen