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{{quote|They say this was where mankind first reached beyond the confines of Earth. Whatever promise this place once offered is long gone—now it just holds the bones of that long-forgotten time.|Area Description}}
{{quote|They say this was where mankind first reached beyond the confines of Earth. Whatever promise this place once offered is long gone—now it just holds the bones of that long-forgotten time.|Area Description}}
[[File:Destiny 24.jpg|right|thumb|340px|The landscape of Old Russia]]
[[File:Destiny 24.jpg|right|thumb|340px|The landscape of Old Russia]]
'''Old Russia''' is a toxic<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/28/destiny-hands-on-bungie-xbox-playstationshared-world-shooter '''The Guardian''': ''how the makers of Halo plan to change the future of shooters'']</ref> area on [[Earth]] that was once modern day [[wikipedia:Kazakhstan|Kazakhstan]] during the [[Golden Age]].<ref name="gameinformer">[http://www.idigitaltimes.com/articles/21033/20131204/destiny-gameplay-details-leaked-everything-learned-game.htm '''Digital Times''']</ref> There was a large walled structure built here for the purpose of protecting numerous [[colony ship]]s meant to flee Earth during the [[Collapse]], and evidence of refugees attempting to escape the planet still remains. This wall is occupied by [[Rixis, Archon Slayer]], and numerous [[Fallen]] from the [[House of Devils]].<ref name="Bungie Commentary">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3G3V5PCJbk '''YouTube''': ''Building the Destiny E3 Reveal — Bungie Commentary'']</ref> While players will explore many areas of earth in the long-term ''Destiny'' storyline, the first major location is Old Russia. Specifically, guardians explore the devastated ruins of the Cosmodrome and its surrounding area—a real-world site in modern day Kazakhstan that has long been the launch site for the Russian space program. The Cosmodrome remained a vital link to space during humanity's [[Golden Age]], and players can see the remnants of forgotten colony ships on the launch pad during the cataclysmic [[Collapse]]. Orange, burnt grass steppes and dimly lit interiors of old buildings are a magnet for invading [[Fallen]] Soldiers.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 52''</ref>
'''Old Russia''' is a toxic<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/28/destiny-hands-on-bungie-xbox-playstationshared-world-shooter '''The Guardian''': ''how the makers of Halo plan to change the future of shooters'']</ref> area on [[Earth]] that was once modern day [[wikipedia:Kazakhstan|Kazakhstan]] during the [[Golden Age]].<ref name="gameinformer">[http://www.idigitaltimes.com/articles/21033/20131204/destiny-gameplay-details-leaked-everything-learned-game.htm '''Digital Times''']</ref> There was a large walled structure built here for the purpose of protecting numerous [[colony ship]]s meant to flee Earth during the [[Collapse]], and evidence of refugees attempting to escape the planet still remains. This wall is occupied by [[Rixis, Archon Slayer]], and numerous [[Fallen]] from the [[House of Devils]].<ref name="Bungie Commentary">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3G3V5PCJbk '''YouTube''': ''Building the Destiny E3 Reveal — Bungie Commentary'']</ref> Orange, burnt grass steppes and dimly lit interiors of old buildings are a magnet for invading [[Fallen]] Soldiers.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 52''</ref>
 
==Gameplay==
 
While players will explore many areas of Earth in the long-term ''Destiny'' storyline, the first major location is Old Russia. Specifically, Guardians explore the devastated ruins of the [[Cosmodrome]] and its surrounding area—a real-world site in modern day Kazakhstan that has long been the launch site for the Russian space program.  


==Known locations==
==Known locations==
*[[Blind Steppes]]
*[[Blind Steppes]]
*[[Cosmodrome]]
**[[Devils' Lair]]
*[[Delta South]]
*[[Delta South]]
*[[Devils' Lair]]
*[[The Divide]]
*[[The Divide]]
*[[Drone Array]]
*[[Drone Array]]

Revision as of 09:32, June 17, 2014

"They say this was where mankind first reached beyond the confines of Earth. Whatever promise this place once offered is long gone—now it just holds the bones of that long-forgotten time."
— Area Description
The landscape of Old Russia

Old Russia is a toxic[1] area on Earth that was once modern day Kazakhstan during the Golden Age.[2] There was a large walled structure built here for the purpose of protecting numerous colony ships meant to flee Earth during the Collapse, and evidence of refugees attempting to escape the planet still remains. This wall is occupied by Rixis, Archon Slayer, and numerous Fallen from the House of Devils.[3] Orange, burnt grass steppes and dimly lit interiors of old buildings are a magnet for invading Fallen Soldiers.[4]

Gameplay

While players will explore many areas of Earth in the long-term Destiny storyline, the first major location is Old Russia. Specifically, Guardians explore the devastated ruins of the Cosmodrome and its surrounding area—a real-world site in modern day Kazakhstan that has long been the launch site for the Russian space program.

Known locations

Gallery

  • Old Russia during night.

    Old Russia during night.

  • Map of Old Russia.

    Map of Old Russia.

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ The Guardian: how the makers of Halo plan to change the future of shooters
  2. ^ Digital Times
  3. ^ YouTube: Building the Destiny E3 Reveal — Bungie Commentary
  4. ^ Game Informer January 2014, page 52
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