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{{Quote|Whether we wanted it or not, we've stepped into a war with the Cabal on Mars. So let's get to taking out their command, one by one.|Commander [[Zavala]]<ref> https://db.destinytracker.com/d1/grimoire/activities/strikes/cerberus-vae-iii</ref>}} | {{Quote|Whether we wanted it or not, we've stepped into a war with the Cabal on Mars. So let's get to taking out their command, one by one.|Commander [[Zavala]]<ref> https://db.destinytracker.com/d1/grimoire/activities/strikes/cerberus-vae-iii</ref>}} | ||
The Cabal's scouting legions arrived in the [[Solar System]] at some point following the [[Collapse]]. Encountering no meaningful opposition, they established a beachhead on [[Phobos]], constructing massive facilities such as [[Fleetbase Korus]]<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/Mars#Fleetbase_Korus.2C_Phobos|Fleetbase Korus, Phobos]]''</ref> and [[Black Shield|Firebase Thuria]]<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/Crucible_Arenas#Black_Shield|Black Shield]]''</ref> before invading [[Mars]]. Their initial intention was to mine Mars for resources, but the scope greatly expanded upon discovery of the Vex ruins.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex#Virgo Prohibition|Virgo Prohibition]]''</ref> | The Cabal's scouting legions arrived in the [[Solar System]] at some point following the [[Collapse]]. Encountering no meaningful opposition, they established a beachhead on [[Phobos]], constructing massive facilities such as [[Fleetbase Korus]]<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/Mars#Fleetbase_Korus.2C_Phobos|Fleetbase Korus, Phobos]]''</ref> and [[Black Shield|Firebase Thuria]]<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/Crucible_Arenas#Black_Shield|Black Shield]]''</ref> before invading [[Mars]]. Their initial intention was to mine Mars for resources, but the scope greatly expanded upon discovery of the Vex ruins.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex#Virgo Prohibition|Virgo Prohibition]]''</ref> The Virgo Prohibiton, the Vex collective on Mars, didn't take to well to the Cabal arrival, and so began a war that wouldn't end until The Red War. | ||
A [[Ghost]] that had infiltrated a Cabal base on the planet took note of visible dissent among their ranks: while some remained loyal to the Empire and obeyed their ancient orders without question, others did not, and tensions between the two groups may presage a schism.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Ghost_Fragment:_Cabal|Ghost Fragment: Cabal]]''</ref> It is possible that some Cabal were aware of Ghaul's coup against the Emperor, which may have been an additional source of tension, but the transmissions for this do not make it clear whether all of the Martian Cabal knew, or if they had taken any sides.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Dunemarchers]]''</ref> One unit, the [[Broken Legion]] commanded by [[Valus Trau'ug]], even mutinied, massacring his superiors and attacking the [[Reef]] without authorization, resulting in their capture by the [[Awoken]]. For Trau'ug's treason and failure, Cabal High Command disavowed the entire legion, leaving them in the [[Prison of Elders]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Valus Trau'ug|Valus Trau'ug]]''</ref> | A [[Ghost]] that had infiltrated a Cabal base on the planet took note of visible dissent among their ranks: while some remained loyal to the Empire and obeyed their ancient orders without question, others did not, and tensions between the two groups may presage a schism.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Ghost_Fragment:_Cabal|Ghost Fragment: Cabal]]''</ref> It is possible that some Cabal were aware of Ghaul's coup against the Emperor, which may have been an additional source of tension, but the transmissions for this do not make it clear whether all of the Martian Cabal knew, or if they had taken any sides.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Dunemarchers]]''</ref> One unit, the [[Broken Legion]] commanded by [[Valus Trau'ug]], even mutinied, massacring his superiors and attacking the [[Reef]] without authorization, resulting in their capture by the [[Awoken]]. For Trau'ug's treason and failure, Cabal High Command disavowed the entire legion, leaving them in the [[Prison of Elders]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Valus Trau'ug|Valus Trau'ug]]''</ref> | ||