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==Overview==
==Overview==
After the Collapse, the wounded Traveler deliberately shed many other pieces of itself. These pieces understood intuitively that they had a mission to raise a companion from the dead, and created mechanical shells for themselves to search with. Every Ghost that exists was created in that moment; they are otherwise irreplaceable.<ref name = "Ghosts>'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Guardian#Ghosts|Ghosts]]''</ref>
After the Collapse, the wounded Traveler deliberately shed many other pieces of itself. These pieces understood intuitively that they had a mission to raise a companion from the dead, and created mechanical shells for themselves to search with.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (Expansion)|Forsaken]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The We Before Us]]''</ref> Every Ghost that exists was created in that moment; they are otherwise irreplaceable.<ref name = "Ghosts>'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Guardian#Ghosts|Ghosts]]''</ref>


Every Ghost has a unique personality and identity, though not necessarily a name. This personality may be intended to complement that of the person they're meant to eventually revive.
Every Ghost has a unique personality and identity, though not necessarily a name. <ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (Expansion)|Forsaken]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Don't Call Me Ghost]]''</ref> This personality may be intended to complement that of the person they're meant to eventually revive. <ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (Expansion)|Forsaken]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Compliments]]''</ref>


When a Ghost revives someone, they are bonded together from that point forward. A "neural symbiosis" begins between them. Every Ghost has one specific person they are meant to revive; when the proper remains are found, the Ghost will know instinctively that this is the person they were intended to bond with. Many Ghosts have spent the time since the Collapse searching fruitlessly for this person. It is possible for a Ghost to revive or bond to someone other than their intended person, though this is extremely rare. In the worst case, the person's corpse may be irretrievably destroyed before they could be revived, leaving the Ghost's quest eternally unfinished.
When a Ghost revives someone, they are bonded together from that point forward. A "neural symbiosis" begins between them. Every Ghost has one specific person they are meant to revive; when the proper remains are found, the Ghost will know instinctively that this is the person they were intended to bond with. <ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (Expansion)|Forsaken]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Savin]]''</ref> Many Ghosts have spent the time since the Collapse searching fruitlessly for this person. It is possible for a Ghost to revive or bond to someone other than their intended person, as with [[Shin Malphur]], though this is extremely rare. In the worst case, the person's corpse may be irretrievably destroyed before they could be revived, leaving the Ghost's quest eternally unfinished. <ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (Expansion)|Forsaken]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Into the Fray]]''</ref>


On revival, the Ghost's chosen becomes a Light-bearing Guardian. For a Guardian, their Ghost serves as a companion, scout, librarian, and mechanic, waking ancient machinery and cracking ancient codes.<ref name = "Ghosts/> Ghosts can support Guardians by performing certain actions such as illuminating darkened areas, repairing technology from the [[Golden Age]], informing Guardians of incoming hostile threats,<ref name = "E3 2013 Demo"/> and providing communications.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Calcutta-LR2A]] Weapon Description''</ref> Most importantly, Ghosts may revive Guardians from death. As long as the Ghost survives, and barring special circumstances, Guardians are effectively immortal and may be resurrected fully intact from any death without consequences. Ghosts may also repair any injury a Guardian suffers in a matter of seconds.
On revival, the Ghost's chosen becomes a Light-bearing Guardian. For a Guardian, their Ghost serves as a companion, scout, librarian, and mechanic, waking ancient machinery and cracking ancient codes.<ref name = "Ghosts/> Ghosts can support Guardians by performing certain actions such as illuminating darkened areas, repairing technology from the [[Golden Age]], informing Guardians of incoming hostile threats,<ref name = "E3 2013 Demo"/> and providing communications.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Calcutta-LR2A]] Weapon Description''</ref> Most importantly, Ghosts may revive Guardians from death. As long as the Ghost survives, and barring special circumstances, Guardians are effectively immortal and may be resurrected fully intact from any death without consequences. The death does not to be immediate, nor do they have to be revived in the same place they died. <ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (Expansion)|Forsaken]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[No Rez for the Weary]]''</ref> Ghosts may also repair any injury a Guardian suffers in a matter of seconds.


Ghosts have no special control over their Guardians' actions, other than potentially withholding the resurrection of a Guardian who becomes dangerously erratic or monstrous.
Ghosts have no special control over their Guardians' actions, other than potentially withholding the resurrection of a Guardian who becomes dangerously erratic or monstrous. <ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (Expansion)|Forsaken]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Chosen's Choice]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken (Expansion)|Forsaken]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Whether Windmills or Cranes]]''</ref>


[[Destiny 2]] reveals that Ghosts enter a temporary catatonic state when the [[Light]] is cut off from them. Much like their Guardians, the Lightless Ghosts are severely weakened and damaged. Worse, should the Guardians be killed, then they will be unable to resurrect them. Fortunately, the Guardians are able to regain their light from a broken shard of the Traveler in the [[European Dead Zone]].
[[Destiny 2]] reveals that Ghosts enter a temporary catatonic state when the [[Light]] is cut off from them. Much like their Guardians, the Lightless Ghosts are severely weakened and damaged. Worse, should the Guardians be killed, then they will be unable to resurrect them. Fortunately, the Guardians are able to regain their light from a broken shard of the Traveler in the [[European Dead Zone]].

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This article is about the Ghosts created by the Traveler. For The Guardian's Ghost, see Ghost (Little Light).
The Ghost construct.

"In its dying breath, the Traveler created the Ghosts...To seek out those who can wield its Light as a weapon. Guardians, to protect us, and do what the Traveler itself no longer can."
— The Speaker

A Ghost is a sapient robotic drone created by the Traveler shortly after the Collapse with the purpose of locating, resurrecting, and supporting an individual capable of wielding the Light.

Overview

After the Collapse, the wounded Traveler deliberately shed many other pieces of itself. These pieces understood intuitively that they had a mission to raise a companion from the dead, and created mechanical shells for themselves to search with.[1] Every Ghost that exists was created in that moment; they are otherwise irreplaceable.[2]

Every Ghost has a unique personality and identity, though not necessarily a name. [3] This personality may be intended to complement that of the person they're meant to eventually revive. [4]

When a Ghost revives someone, they are bonded together from that point forward. A "neural symbiosis" begins between them. Every Ghost has one specific person they are meant to revive; when the proper remains are found, the Ghost will know instinctively that this is the person they were intended to bond with. [5] Many Ghosts have spent the time since the Collapse searching fruitlessly for this person. It is possible for a Ghost to revive or bond to someone other than their intended person, as with Shin Malphur, though this is extremely rare. In the worst case, the person's corpse may be irretrievably destroyed before they could be revived, leaving the Ghost's quest eternally unfinished. [6]

On revival, the Ghost's chosen becomes a Light-bearing Guardian. For a Guardian, their Ghost serves as a companion, scout, librarian, and mechanic, waking ancient machinery and cracking ancient codes.[2] Ghosts can support Guardians by performing certain actions such as illuminating darkened areas, repairing technology from the Golden Age, informing Guardians of incoming hostile threats,[7] and providing communications.[8] Most importantly, Ghosts may revive Guardians from death. As long as the Ghost survives, and barring special circumstances, Guardians are effectively immortal and may be resurrected fully intact from any death without consequences. The death does not to be immediate, nor do they have to be revived in the same place they died. [9] Ghosts may also repair any injury a Guardian suffers in a matter of seconds.

Ghosts have no special control over their Guardians' actions, other than potentially withholding the resurrection of a Guardian who becomes dangerously erratic or monstrous. [10][11]

Destiny 2 reveals that Ghosts enter a temporary catatonic state when the Light is cut off from them. Much like their Guardians, the Lightless Ghosts are severely weakened and damaged. Worse, should the Guardians be killed, then they will be unable to resurrect them. Fortunately, the Guardians are able to regain their light from a broken shard of the Traveler in the European Dead Zone.

Gameplay

Ghosts inform players of new objectives and serve as a marker beacon/respawn point when a player's character dies during cooperative play.[7] Sometimes, these objectives must be scanned to find out further information about the next objective. Ghosts notify players when a Guardian has left the area or revived. A Ghost can revive a player by holding the X button on the Xbox 360/One, the square button on the PlayStation 3/4, or the E key on PC. This can only be done in close proximity to a fallen player. On occasion, Ghosts can scan certain objects and provide additional context to the Guardian. For example, scanning a dead Cabal on Phobos will have Ghost describe what legion it's from.

Ghost Shells

For more information, see Ghost Shells.

Ghost shells change the appearance of Ghosts. The Taken King adds defensive boosts and additional effects to ghost shells. Rare shells have a single perk, while legendary shells have several to choose from. Shells can be purchased from The Speaker, the Vanguards, or Lord Shaxx.[12] As of Rise of Iron, Ghost shells marked with New Monarchy, Dead Orbit, or Future War Cult colors and symbols can be bought from faction representives.

Known Ghosts

Quotes

  • "This is some great data here. I wonder if Ikora gives hugs to Ghosts. Heheh... anyways, nice work."[13]
  • "Don't do that."—says this after the Guardian jokingly copies what the Exo Stranger had said in an encounter that just happened.
  • "Every Ghost is born knowing that we have to find our Guardian. We don't know what they look like. Not on the outside, anyway. On the inside, I'd always known who you were. And that together, we could be something more. When you think think about everything we've seen, everything we've done, I feel like... I made the right choice. [...] Thanks - you know - for being my Guardian."—at the end of We Found a Gun Quest
  • "You know it's starting to concern me how seldom you talk. We've been through a lot together, the neural symbiosis is pretty far progressed, but you'd be surprised how little I understand what you're thinking."[14]
  • "I don't think I ever told you this, but Saint-14 was one of the first Guardians I ever met, even before I found you. I always hoped you would turn out like him. I wasn't disappointed. You were a good friend Saint. Goodbye."—at the end of the Not Even the Darkness Mercury World Quest[15]

Trivia

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  • Ghosts were sometimes called "Dinklebots" by players, as a nod to Peter Dinklage,[16] who provided their voice in the game. As of The Taken King, Nolan North replaced Dinklage as Ghost's voice actor and redubbed lines from the original Destiny game.[17] Players have started to call this new Ghost "Nolandroid", though Nolan North himself prefers "Nolanbot".[18]
  • It was indicated pre-release that players need certain equipment before having access to a Ghost.[19] This is currently not the case, as the Ghost is present with the player from the start of the game in current builds (having revived them).[20]
  • Holding out a Ghost in some sections of the Moon opens doors. However, they are pitch black inside.
  • Ghosts may be deactivated and revived.[21]
  • The Ghost's saying "We always visit such cheerful places" is a possible reference to Cortana's line in Halo 2 on the level Delta Halo, saying: "We always visit such nice places".
  • Dead Ghosts can be found in the game world which, upon revival, unlock new Grimoire cards.
  • According to an advertisement for Destiny, Ghosts existed during the Golden Age.[22] This is likely an error as all other sources have stated that Ghosts were created by the Traveler after the Golden Age.
  • The Ghost was depicted as taking part in the Ice Bucket Challenge in a short video by Bungie, which donated to the campaign.[23]
  • Ghosts can apparently choose or be given specific names. The Guardian Fenchurch Everis refers to his Ghost as "Neville"[24], and Osiris refers to his Ghost as "Sagira".
  • Ghosts can be referred to as male and female, as Saint-14 referred to his Ghost as a female, and the player's Ghost has a male voice.

Gallery

  • Concept art of the Ghost.

    Concept art of the Ghost.

  • More concept art of the Ghost.

    More concept art of the Ghost.

  • Ghost character sheet.

    Ghost character sheet.

  • In-game view of the Ghost Frontier Shell available from the Destiny Ghost Edition and the Destiny Limited Edition.

    In-game view of the Ghost Frontier Shell available from the Destiny Ghost Edition and the Destiny Limited Edition.

  • Extracted view of the Frontier Ghost Shell.

    Extracted view of the Frontier Ghost Shell.

  • Sneak peek of one of the new Ghost Shells set to appear in The Taken King.

    Sneak peek of one of the new Ghost Shells set to appear in The Taken King.

  • The Ghost replica that is included with the Destiny Ghost Edition.

    The Ghost replica that is included with the Destiny Ghost Edition.

  • Concept art of a Warlock with a Ghost.

    Concept art of a Warlock with a Ghost.

  • Ghost e3.jpg
  • A Ghost with a Warlock.

    A Ghost with a Warlock.

  • Guardians being led by a Ghost.

    Guardians being led by a Ghost.

  • A ghost lighting up an area.

    A ghost lighting up an area.

  • Player reviving a defeated Guardian, whose last position is marked by their Ghost.

    Player reviving a defeated Guardian, whose last position is marked by their Ghost.

  • A Ghost being deployed.

    A Ghost being deployed.

  • A Ghost floating in a Guardian's hand.

    A Ghost floating in a Guardian's hand.

  • A Ghost scanning a Fallen device.

    A Ghost scanning a Fallen device.

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, The We Before Us
  2. ^ a b Bungie (2014-6-12), Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghosts
  3. ^ Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Don't Call Me Ghost
  4. ^ Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Compliments
  5. ^ Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Savin
  6. ^ Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Into the Fray
  7. ^ a b Eurogamer - PS4 E3 2013 Sony Conference
  8. ^ Bungie (2014-7-17), Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Calcutta-LR2A Weapon Description
  9. ^ Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, No Rez for the Weary
  10. ^ Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, The Chosen's Choice
  11. ^ Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Whether Windmills or Cranes
  12. ^ Planet Destiny: Vault Space Increased, Infusion, & Swords!
  13. ^ Youtube: "I wonder if Ikora hugs Ghosts"
  14. ^ YouTube - Cayde's Stash: New Dialogue?
  15. ^ Youtube - Destiny 2 Curse of Osiris Secret Saint-14 Quest Line and Ending
  16. ^ Gameranx: Destiny to Feature the Voice Talents of Peter Dinklage A.K.A. Tyrion Lannister
  17. ^ Planet Destiny: Expanding & Leaving the Old Behind
  18. ^ YouTube - Eurogamer: We ask Destiny's Nolan North: Is it Northbot or Nolandroid?
  19. ^ Bungie.net: The Storm and the Mail Sack
  20. ^ Bungie (2014-7-17), Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.
  21. ^ Destiny the Game: Game Master July 2014 Destiny Cover Issue & PlayStation UK Magazine June 2014 Destiny Hands-on: Breakdown
  22. ^ EB World - The New Frontier awaits
  23. ^ YouTube - That Bucket Came From the Moon
  24. ^ YouTube - Planet Destiny: Letters From Everis & Emote Preview
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