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The earliest period of the Cabal's history is the Era of Lead; before the aforementioned race had extended their reach beyond their immediate star system.<ref name="Bell of Conquests">'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]], [[Bell of Conquests#Lore|Bell of Conquests]]''</ref> According to Cabal myth, three Cabal warriors sought to claim the sun atop a great mountain that was guarded by a mighty beast. The first two were killed attempting to outwit and evade the beast, but the third died with pride and honor after challenging it to battle. Her sacrifice had left a mark upon the creature and inspired her Cabal kin to face the creature despite repeated deaths; with each leaving their scars upon the latter. Finally, the last warrior named [[Acrius]] had delivered the killing blow upon the beast which had grown wounded and weary of the constant fighting.<ref name="Praefectus Cuirass">'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]], [[Praefectus Suit#Praefectus Cuirass / Plate / Robes|Praefectus Suit]]''</ref> Acrius became the first Cabal to succeed in claiming the sun, and thus united their race under his reign as the first Emperor.<ref name="Acrius"/> | The earliest period of the Cabal's history is the Era of Lead; before the aforementioned race had extended their reach beyond their immediate star system.<ref name="Bell of Conquests">'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]], [[Bell of Conquests#Lore|Bell of Conquests]]''</ref> According to Cabal myth, three Cabal warriors sought to claim the sun atop a great mountain that was guarded by a mighty beast. The first two were killed attempting to outwit and evade the beast, but the third died with pride and honor after challenging it to battle. Her sacrifice had left a mark upon the creature and inspired her Cabal kin to face the creature despite repeated deaths; with each leaving their scars upon the latter. Finally, the last warrior named [[Acrius]] had delivered the killing blow upon the beast which had grown wounded and weary of the constant fighting.<ref name="Praefectus Cuirass">'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]], [[Praefectus Suit#Praefectus Cuirass / Plate / Robes|Praefectus Suit]]''</ref> Acrius became the first Cabal to succeed in claiming the sun, and thus united their race under his reign as the first Emperor.<ref name="Acrius"/> | ||
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 | 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> 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> | ||
===Foundation Age=== | ===Foundation Age=== | ||
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Upon [[Calus]]'s Inauguration, he had the wasteland of an unknown planet cleared of any stone or plant in order to have a desert of pure white. Three days later, a violet pavilion was constructed and Calus's court was recreated in every detail. <ref name="Alone"/> The first act of his coronation was to send the Consul into the wasteland as a symbol of the revolution he would soon bring. During his reign, Calus decided to purge the corrupt Praetorate and he and his imperial guard marched into the temple where the former Cabal senate convened and assassinated them. <ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Inaugural Address]]''</ref> He then granted citizenship to the various Legions and set Evocate-General [[Umun'arath]] as Primus of All Legions.<ref name="Booklet"/> | Upon [[Calus]]'s Inauguration, he had the wasteland of an unknown planet cleared of any stone or plant in order to have a desert of pure white. Three days later, a violet pavilion was constructed and Calus's court was recreated in every detail. <ref name="Alone"/> The first act of his coronation was to send the Consul into the wasteland as a symbol of the revolution he would soon bring. During his reign, Calus decided to purge the corrupt Praetorate and he and his imperial guard marched into the temple where the former Cabal senate convened and assassinated them. <ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Inaugural Address]]''</ref> He then granted citizenship to the various Legions and set Evocate-General [[Umun'arath]] as Primus of All Legions.<ref name="Booklet"/> | ||
During this time, Calus | During this time, Calus moved the Capital to Torobatl so it could be closer to his people, throwing parades daily as he bought from the local marketplaces. Following his "great purge", Calus spoke to the people at [[Dau'uss]], announcing that he had repossessed the wealth and plunder of the Praetorate elite. <ref name="Booklet"/> | ||
====Early Exploits==== | ====Early Exploits==== | ||