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The Era of Conquest came as a largely unknown period of military expansion and galactic colonialization as the Cabal extended beyond their system to incorporate many worlds and client races into their empire; most notable was the [[Psion]] race who became assimilated into Cabal society through indentured servitude but were prized for their psychic abilities. Conquered worlds were enriched with ceremonial gold to ease defeat and afford the opportunity to challenge officers for representation within the Cabal's leadership.<ref name="Gilded Conquest">'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/gilded-conquest Gilded Conquest]''</ref> | The Era of Conquest came as a largely unknown period of military expansion and galactic colonialization as the Cabal extended beyond their system to incorporate many worlds and client races into their empire; most notable was the [[Psion]] race who became assimilated into Cabal society through indentured servitude but were prized for their psychic abilities. Conquered worlds were enriched with ceremonial gold to ease defeat and afford the opportunity to challenge officers for representation within the Cabal's leadership.<ref name="Gilded Conquest">'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]], [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/gilded-conquest Gilded Conquest]''</ref> | ||
During the Era of Conquest, warriors nearing death were integrated into the legions and deployed as vanguards and in frontal assaults, to grant them one last glorious charge, a death preferable to slow ossification. <ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Deep]], Item Description: [[Last Rite ( | During the Era of Conquest, warriors nearing death were integrated into the legions and deployed as vanguards and in frontal assaults, to grant them one last glorious charge, a death preferable to slow ossification. <ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Deep]], Item Description: [[Last Rite (Scout Rifle)|Last Rite]]''</ref> | ||
In the earliest days of this new empire, the Cabal emperor ruled alongside the venal military aristocracy known as the [[Praetorate]], which allowed the people to suffer so the Legions who served them could grow.<ref name="Booklet">[[Cabal Booklet]]</ref> The Praetorate had also popularized the [[Rite of Proving]]: an ancient tradition of gladiatorial combat for free Cabal to prove their worth in battle and ascend in status.<ref name="The Hopeful Legion">'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]], [[Lore:From the Front|From the Front]] - [[Lore:From the Front#I. The Hopeful Legion|I. The Hopeful Legion]]''</ref> | In the earliest days of this new empire, the Cabal emperor ruled alongside the venal military aristocracy known as the [[Praetorate]], which allowed the people to suffer so the Legions who served them could grow.<ref name="Booklet">[[Cabal Booklet]]</ref> The Praetorate had also popularized the [[Rite of Proving]]: an ancient tradition of gladiatorial combat for free Cabal to prove their worth in battle and ascend in status.<ref name="The Hopeful Legion">'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]], [[Lore:From the Front|From the Front]] - [[Lore:From the Front#I. The Hopeful Legion|I. The Hopeful Legion]]''</ref> | ||
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Calus's reign was not without personal troubles. He was wary of Umun'arath, his Evocate-General, for her paranoia and obsessive fixation on war. His own daughter and heir, Caiatl, grew up similarly despite his efforts.<ref name="Booklet"/> | Calus's reign was not without personal troubles. He was wary of Umun'arath, his Evocate-General, for her paranoia and obsessive fixation on war. His own daughter and heir, Caiatl, grew up similarly despite his efforts.<ref name="Booklet"/> | ||
During his reign he also removed the practice of leaving Cabal near death in the military. Instead he surrounded himself with a council of petrified elders. Those who opposed this practice were sent to the fighting pits. Most of the veterans were recalled to Torobatl and rewarded with Imperial citizenship. Yet many still preferred the opportunity to die on the battlefield. <ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Deep]], Item Description: [[Last Rite ( | During his reign he also removed the practice of leaving Cabal near death in the military. Instead he surrounded himself with a council of petrified elders. Those who opposed this practice were sent to the fighting pits. Most of the veterans were recalled to Torobatl and rewarded with Imperial citizenship. Yet many still preferred the opportunity to die on the battlefield. <ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Deep]], Item Description: [[Last Rite (Scout Rifle)|Last Rite]]''</ref>}} | ||
One of Calus's pleasures was the Coliseum, and one day, an albino gladiator named Ghaul made his first appearance there. Ghaul's patient skill and unusual coloration soon made him a favorite of Calus's, and the Emperor eventually made him Primus of the Red Legion, where his talents would be put to better use. Calus grew to love Ghaul like a son and believed they were kindred spirits who both envisioned a newer, more perfect world. Ghaul's association with The Consul and members of the Praetorate worried him, but not enough.<ref name = "Ghost Primus">'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Ghost Primus]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Conspirator]]''</ref> | One of Calus's pleasures was the Coliseum, and one day, an albino gladiator named Ghaul made his first appearance there. Ghaul's patient skill and unusual coloration soon made him a favorite of Calus's, and the Emperor eventually made him Primus of the Red Legion, where his talents would be put to better use. Calus grew to love Ghaul like a son and believed they were kindred spirits who both envisioned a newer, more perfect world. Ghaul's association with The Consul and members of the Praetorate worried him, but not enough.<ref name = "Ghost Primus">'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Ghost Primus]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Conspirator]]''</ref> | ||