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Cabal are a highly militarized and violent species, known for their heavy armor and weapons. They will defend their territory until every last one of them is dead.<ref name = "Planetview"/> There is evidence of the position of an emperor within the Cabal.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Achievements_and_Trophies '''IGN''' - ''Destiny Achievements and Trophies'']</ref> Cabal architecture and construction is large and industrial, with an emphasis on burrowing into mountains for defense. Black smoke and leaking oil can often be seen emitting from their technology.<ref name="Game Informer: The Enemies of Destiny"/> They are in the process of occupying Mars, contesting territory with the [[Vex]], and Cabal ships are bringing armies to and from the red planet.<ref name = "Planetview"/>
Cabal are a highly militarized and violent species, known for their heavy armor and weapons. They will defend their territory until every last one of them is dead.<ref name = "Planetview"/> There is evidence of the position of an emperor within the Cabal.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/wikis/destiny/Achievements_and_Trophies '''IGN''' - ''Destiny Achievements and Trophies'']</ref> Cabal architecture and construction is large and industrial, with an emphasis on burrowing into mountains for defense. Black smoke and leaking oil can often be seen emitting from their technology.<ref name="Game Informer: The Enemies of Destiny"/> They are in the process of occupying Mars, contesting territory with the [[Vex]], and Cabal ships are bringing armies to and from the red planet.<ref name = "Planetview"/>


While the Cabal are clearly a militaristic race with a penchant for conquest (as evidenced by the existence of the [[Psion]] client race), their exact motivation for coming to Mars is unclear. A [[Ghost]] that had hidden among the Cabal noticed dissent among the Cabal ranks, that some Cabal did not swear loyalty to the empire, suggesting perhaps that the Cabal on Mars might be a splinter faction. It also suspected that for all their ferocity, the Cabal were secretly running away from something terrifyingly powerful.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Ghost_Fragment:_Cabal_2|Ghost Fragment: Cabal 2]]''</ref> With the invasion of the [[Taken]], the Guardians discover that that power was [[Oryx]], the Taken King.<ref>[http://planetdestiny.com/the-taken-king-vidoc/ '''Planet Destiny''': The Taken King Vidoc]</ref>
While the Cabal are clearly a militaristic race with a penchant for conquest (as evidenced by the existence of the [[Psion]] client race), their exact motivation for coming to Mars is unclear. A [[Ghost]] that had hidden among the Cabal noticed dissent among the Cabal ranks, that some Cabal did not swear loyalty to the empire, suggesting perhaps that the Cabal on Mars might be a splinter faction. It also suspected that for all their ferocity, the Cabal were secretly running away from something terrifyingly powerful.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Ghost_Fragment:_Cabal_2|Ghost Fragment: Cabal 2]]''</ref> With the invasion of the [[Taken]], the Guardians discover that the power was [[Oryx]], the Taken King.<ref>[http://planetdestiny.com/the-taken-king-vidoc/ '''Planet Destiny''': The Taken King Vidoc]</ref>


===Biology===
===Biology===

Revision as of 01:44, June 22, 2015

"While reports have them centered on or around Mars, the true might of the Cabal is still wrapped in speculation."
— Cabal description.[1]

Template:Species Infobox The Cabal are a race with a heavy-set, rhinoceros like appearance. They are an industrial, militaristic empire that spreads through organization, efficiency, and corruption,[2] and their occupation of Mars is just a small part of it.[3] Few Guardians have encountered Cabal and lived to tell the tale. On every front they have been found to have already dug in and fortified their installations with razor wire.[4]

Overview

Cabal are a highly militarized and violent species, known for their heavy armor and weapons. They will defend their territory until every last one of them is dead.[3] There is evidence of the position of an emperor within the Cabal.[5] Cabal architecture and construction is large and industrial, with an emphasis on burrowing into mountains for defense. Black smoke and leaking oil can often be seen emitting from their technology.[6] They are in the process of occupying Mars, contesting territory with the Vex, and Cabal ships are bringing armies to and from the red planet.[3]

While the Cabal are clearly a militaristic race with a penchant for conquest (as evidenced by the existence of the Psion client race), their exact motivation for coming to Mars is unclear. A Ghost that had hidden among the Cabal noticed dissent among the Cabal ranks, that some Cabal did not swear loyalty to the empire, suggesting perhaps that the Cabal on Mars might be a splinter faction. It also suspected that for all their ferocity, the Cabal were secretly running away from something terrifyingly powerful.[7] With the invasion of the Taken, the Guardians discover that the power was Oryx, the Taken King.[8]

Biology

The Cabal are a bipedal, hulking, vaguely humanoid species. They appear to be carnivorous, as they have sharp, irregular teeth. They have wrinkled, gray, leathery skin, a tall skull, dark wide-set eyes, and a very high, inverted-V-shaped upper lip that exposes the Cabal's upper gums and fangs. [9] They come from a warm, humid climate so they have to be constantly hydrated within their suits.[6] Therefore, while a tough species, Cabal cannot survive in Mars's blistering environment without the climate-controlled suits that they wear. If a Cabal loses their helmet, they are done for.[3] Based on past encounters, it is believed that the Cabal lifespan is quite long. [10]

Legions

Named Individuals and Mini-bosses

Command structure

  • Legionary
    • Elite Legionary
    • Fleet Legionary
    • Hardened Legionary
    • Imperial Legionary
    • Scout Legionary
  • Phalanx
    • Elite Phalanx
    • Hardened Phalanx
    • Imperial Phalanx
    • Line Phalanx
  • Centurion (Solar Shield)
    • Gunnery Centurion
    • Imperial Centurion
    • Line Centurion
    • Scout Centurion
  • Colossus
    • Elite Colossus
    • Imperial Colossus
  • Psion

Technology

The Cabal rely upon a thick, black, oil-like substance to run much of their equipment.[3] They possess technology which enables them to shape and transform the features of planetoids, much like the Hive, but not on the level of the Traveler. This technology has been used by them to draw Mars's moon, Phobos, very close to the planet. [3]

Weaponry

"Say what you like about the Cabal. They know guns."
— Banshee-44
  • Slug Rifle
  • Projection Rifle
  • Heavy Slug Thrower
  • Cabal shield

Vehicles

Trivia

  • A cabal is a group of people united in some close design together, usually to promote their private views or interests in a church, state, or other community, often by intrigue. Usually when organizations are labelled "cabal" it is a negative connotation that implies dark or sinister intent.[11]
  • Concept art showing Cabal working together with Fallen indicates a possible alliance between the two races similar to that of the Covenant from Bungie's acclaimed Halo franchise. However, their altered appearances suggest that they are being controlled by the Darkness.[12][13]

Gallery

  • Concept art of the Cabal.

    Concept art of the Cabal.

  • Mars battle-cabal.jpg
  • Fortification adorned with the banners of the Cabal.

    Fortification adorned with the banners of the Cabal.

  • The Cabal launching an attack against the Guardians.

    The Cabal launching an attack against the Guardians.

  • Cabal and Fallen hunting a Guardian.

    Cabal and Fallen hunting a Guardian.

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  • Concept art of a Cabal not wearing armor.

    Concept art of a Cabal not wearing armor.

  • Concept art of Cabal not wearing helmets.

    Concept art of Cabal not wearing helmets.

  • Cabal concept art alongside a model of one.

    Cabal concept art alongside a model of one.

  • A Cabal colossus in The Law Of The Jungle live action trailer.

    A Cabal colossus in The Law Of The Jungle live action trailer.

  • Two cabal legionnaire and a Psion on mars.

    Two cabal legionnaire and a Psion on mars.

  • Psions repairing a legionnaire's armor.

    Psions repairing a legionnaire's armor.

  • Cabal spaceships.

    Cabal spaceships.

  • Cabal interior.jpg
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List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Destinythegame: Our enemies
  2. ^ Game Informer January 2014, page 55
  3. ^ a b c d e f Destiny Planet View
  4. ^ Bungie: Cabal
  5. ^ IGN - Destiny Achievements and Trophies
  6. ^ a b Game Informer: The Enemies of Destiny
  7. ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Cabal 2
  8. ^ Planet Destiny: The Taken King Vidoc
  9. ^ YouTube Bungie at GDC 2013: Destiny Character Development
  10. ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Bracus Tho'ourg
  11. ^ Wikipedia.org Cabal
  12. ^ IGN Destiny Concept Art Analysis
  13. ^ Forbes.com Bungie's Destiny Revealed
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