Two different versions of Sparrows.

The Sparrow is a single-occupant vehicle used by Guardians, primarily for fast travel across long distances within a playable zone. Each Guardian is issued such a vehicle, which is stored aboard their personal spaceship and can be summoned for use as needed.[1] Its stats can be improved within the game.[2]

New Sparrows can be acuired from a few places; sometimes they appear as Loot (for example, finding all five Gold Chests in Old Russia will yield an uncommon sparrow), or purchased from a vendor, such as the Shipwright, Crucible Quartermaster, or Vanguard Quartermaster.

Sparrow Types

Sparrow Name Quality Acquisition Description
Sparrow S-10 Common Default Quick on the ground and small enough for transmat deployment.
Sparrow S-11 Common A tuned-up vector drive gives this Sparrow a bit more spring in its step.
Sparrow S-10V Uncommon Special Orders (50 x Glimmer) The Vanguard prizes its Sparrows, which are invaluable for recon and quick deployment.
S-20 Cavalier Uncommon Shipwright (Deployment Orders x 1) The Series-20 Cavalier is a Titan mainstay, more robust and reliable than the baseline Sparrow.
S-20 Nomad Uncommon Shipwright(Deployment Orders x 1) Hunters have a reputation for technical savvy. The S-20 Nomad highlights that expertise.
S-20 Seeker Uncommon Shipwright (Deployment Orders x 1) Warlocks devised the Series-20 Seeker variant of the Sparrow for their own arcane purposes.
S-21 Cavalier Uncommon Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) Titans tune their thrust bikes to handle the burden of heavy armor.
S-21 Nomad Uncommon Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) On foot or by thrust bike, Hunters carve new trails through the frontier.
S-21 Seeker Uncommon Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) Careful attention to the Seeker's shielding reduces field interference.
S-22 Cavalier Uncommon Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) The Series-22 Cavalier helps put Titans right where they belong--in the thick of the battle.
S-22 Nomad Uncommon Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) The Series-22 Nomad helps Hunters stalk swift prey.
S-22 Seeker Uncommon Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) The Series-22 Seeker answers the esoteric needs of elite Warlocks.
S-30C Phoenix Rare Crucible Quartermaster (175 x Crucible Marks) The coveted S-30C Phoenix is reserved for Guardians who demonstrate exceptional resolve.
S-31C Phoenix Rare Crucible Quartermaster (175 x Crucible Marks) This variant of the coveted Phoenix has an improved powerplant.
S-32C Phoenix Rare Crucible Quartermaster (175 x Crucible Marks) This variant of the coveted Phoenix s a powerful drive and agile thrusters.
Sparrow S-30V Rare Vanguard Quartermaster (175 x Vanguard Marks) The Vanguard reserves the Series-30 Sparrow for the most successful Guardians.
Sparrow S-31V Rare Vanguard Quartermaster (175 x Vanguard Marks) The Series-31V sports an improved powerplant.
Sparrow S-32V Rare Vanguard Quartermaster (175 x Vanguard Marks) The Series-32V offers superb power and sterling maneuverability.
S-30V Legendary This S-30V's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail.
S-30V Legendary This S-30V's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions.
S-30V Legendary This S-30V's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions.
S-31V Legendary This S-31V's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail.
S-31V Legendary This S-31V's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions.
S-31V Legendary This S-31V's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions.
S-31V Legendary This S-31V's custom plasma drive presents a compelling argument for speed over safety.
S-32V Legendary This S-32V's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail.
S-32V Legendary This S-32V's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions.
S-32V Legendary This S-32V's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions.
S-32V Legendary This S-32V's custom plasma drive presents a compelling argument for speed over safety.
SV7 Lightbearer Legendary A high-end Sparrow earned by those Guardians who prove their worth in the Trials of Osiris.
Upgraded S-30C Legendary This Series-30C Phoenix's plasma drive makes a compelling argument for speed over safety.
Upgraded S-30C Legendary This Series-30C Phoenix's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail.
Upgraded S-30C Legendary This Series-30C Phoenix's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions.
Upgraded S-30C Legendary This Series-30C Phoenix's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions.
Upgraded S-30V Legendary This S-30V's custom plasma drive presents a compelling argument for speed over safety.
Upgraded S-31C Legendary This Series-31C Phoenix's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions.
Upgraded S-31C Legendary This Series-31C Phoenix's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions.
Upgraded S-31C Legendary This Series-31C Phoenix's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail.
Upgraded S-31C Legendary This Series-31C Phoenix's plasma drive makes a compelling argument for speed over safety.
Upgraded S-32C Legendary This Series-32C Phoenix's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions.
Upgraded S-32C Legendary This Series-32C Phoenix's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions.
Upgraded S-32C Legendary This Series-32C Phoenix's plasma drive makes a compelling argument for speed over safety.
Upgraded S-32C Legendary This Series-32C Phoenix's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail.
XV0 Timebraker Legendary Many are brave, but only the strong and the living will ever ride this Sparrow.
EV-30 Tumbler Legendary It takes a skilled field mechanic to disable limiters without destabilizing the entire drive.
S-99 Dawnchaser Exotic The future and all of its promise awaits you.

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Trivia

  • In terms of overall design and function, the Sparrow bears a striking resemblance to speeder bikes from the Star Wars franchise.
  • Its design resembles that of the Shrike.
  • Those who pre-order Destiny from Gamestop will receive a red Sparrow S-10V, with buffs to its boost, speed, and durability[4] (though its stats can be matched through in-game upgrades). The color will remain a pre-order exclusive until January 1, 2015.[2]

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