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{{quote|There is no hope anymore.<br>Only the screams of humanity.|[[Henriette Meyrin]] during the Collapse.<ref>'''Bungie (2018-12-4)''' ''Destiny 2: The Black Armory [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers]], Entry 68''</ref>}}
{{quote|There is no hope anymore.<br>Only the screams of humanity.|[[Henriette Meyrin]] during the Collapse.<ref>'''Bungie (2018-12-4)''' ''Destiny 2: The Black Armory [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers]], Entry 68''</ref>}}


The '''Collapse''' was a cataclysm in [[human]] history that nearly brought the species to extinction. Following the [[Golden Age]], after mankind had colonized the [[Solar System]], the [[Darkness]] attacked humanity, presumably through the [[Black Fleet]] under [[the Witness]], and pushed it back to its homeworld, [[Earth]].<ref name="ign 11272012">[http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/28/destiny-story-details-concept-art-leaked '''IGN''': ''Bungie's Destiny Story Details, Concept Art Leaked'']</ref>  
The '''Collapse''' was a cataclysm in [[human]] history that nearly brought the species to extinction. Following the [[Golden Age]], after mankind had colonized the [[Solar System]], the [[Black Fleet]] attacked humanity and pushed it back to its homeworld, [[Earth]].<ref name="ign 11272012">[http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/28/destiny-story-details-concept-art-leaked '''IGN''': ''Bungie's Destiny Story Details, Concept Art Leaked'']</ref>  


==Timeline of events==
==Timeline of events==
Immediately before the Collapse, an entity or group of entities were detected just beyond the edge of the Solar System, in what was termed a "TRANSIENT NEAR EXTRASOLAR EVENT". The only means of determining that a transient event had even occurred was through the detection of a 0.3-second displacement of gravity waves, as well as anomalous interactions in the local Higgs field traced to sterile neutrino scattering. An AI observing the event, the Warmind Rasputin, was able to derive some information, based solely on the phenomena that it could detect, but was unable to ascertain its mechanism. Rasputin conducted an "Omnibus analysis" of the event's effects on local spacetime, measuring a wide range of data points including direction, distance, range, speed, and size as well as a comprehensive pattern analysis of the event itself. This last set of data showed, to a certainty of "9 Sigma", a definite and measurable pattern that had a complex, almost linguistic, structure that demonstrated both intelligence and intent.  
Immediately before the Collapse, an entity or group of entities were detected just beyond the edge of the Solar System, in what was termed a "TRANSIENT NEAR EXTRASOLAR EVENT"; later information suggests this was the [[Black Fleet]] entering the Sol System. The only means of determining that a transient event had even occurred was through the detection of a 0.3-second displacement of gravity waves, as well as anomalous interactions in the local Higgs field traced to sterile neutrino scattering. An AI observing the event, the Warmind Rasputin, was able to derive some information but was unable to ascertain its mechanism. Rasputin conducted an "Omnibus analysis" of the event's effects on local spacetime, measuring a wide range of data points including direction, distance, range, speed, and size as well as a comprehensive pattern analysis of the event itself. This last set of data showed, to a certainty of "9 Sigma", a definite and measurable pattern that had a complex, almost linguistic, structure that demonstrated both intelligence and intent.  


As a method of destruction, natural disasters tore across the solar system, eliminating populations<ref>https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/severing#book-constellations</ref>. On Titan in particular, a gravitational anomaly formed and deformed the shape of the moon, stretching it to the shape of an egg <ref>https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/kalkis-burning-sword-part-ii#book-last-days-on-kraken-mare</ref>. When this anomaly disappeared, the moon rebounded to its original shape, causing devastating methane tidal waves to wash the surface of the planet, shattering the arcologies. In what records exist, there is no army of Darkness beings committing the cataclysm, only reports of inexplicable destruction through anomalous environmental behavior.
Following the arrival of the phenomenon, natural disasters tore across the solar system<ref>https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/severing#book-constellations</ref>. On Titan in particular, a gravitational anomaly deformed the shape of the moon, <ref>https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/kalkis-burning-sword-part-ii#book-last-days-on-kraken-mare</ref> causing devastating methane tidal waves to wash the surface of the moon and shatter the arcologies. Scattered records exist of monstrous creatures and strangling miasmas of [[Darkness]] tormenting the people of Sol during the Black Fleet's assault.


In myths extending from time, it is said the Traveler let off a huge pulse of energy, driving back all Darkness forces to the outer reaches of the system. With this, the Traveler had expended itself a great deal, suffering damage, and inflicting on itself a state of torpor. Despite popular belief, the Traveler did not appear to solely prevent the Black Fleet from completely annihilating humanity. Recent revelations have revealed that [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]] was a major reason behind the forces of the Darkness leaving the Sol System inner regions during the Collapse<ref>https://youtu.be/9kkoxMXm2Ew?t=906</ref>. The Witch Queen's former worm informed the Guardian and Mara Sov that she used clever deceptions to prevent the Witness from destroying the Traveler. It is also theorized that something else forced the Traveler to stay to protect humanity, preventing it from running as it had done with other races before. This is evidenced in the LOKI CROWN programming for Rasputin, where it would aim to keep the Traveler on Earth, using any force necessary<ref>https://www.destinypedia.com/Grimoire:Allies/Rasputin#Ghost_Fragment:_Rasputin_5</ref>. With this information, it could be inferred that Rasputin attacked the Traveler, causing damage to the being, explaining the giant shard present in the EDZ. However, despite this information, much of the actual events of the Collapse remain largely unknown.
In what semi-mythical accounts survived to the City Age, it is said the Traveler released a huge pulse of energy, driving back the forces of Darkness to the outer reaches of the system but entering a state of dormancy as a result. However, in reality, the Traveler was not solely responsible for driving away the Black Fleet: [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]] betrayed the [[Disciples of the Witness|Disciple]] [[Nezarec]], hid the [[The Veil|Veil]] on [[Neptune]], and apparently tricked the [[The Witness|Witness]] into leaving the Sol System<ref>https://youtu.be/9kkoxMXm2Ew?t=906</ref>. Nezarec's remains would be left behind on the [[Moon]], entombed within his own Pyramid for centuries after the Collapse.  


What is known is that after the Black Fleet was pushed back, the Traveler released countless Ghosts. These small beings would go on to find their chosen ones, imbuing them with the gift of Light. After this, the Traveler entered a comatose state while humanity entered the [[Dark Age]].
After the Black Fleet was pushed back, the Traveler released countless Ghosts. These small beings would go on to find their chosen ones, imbuing them with the gift of Light. After this, the Traveler entered a comatose state while humanity entered the [[Dark Age]].


At some point during the Collapse, a single [[Pyramid]] belonging to [[Nezarec]], disciple of the Witness, would crash-land and be left behind on the [[Moon]], where it would be discovered by [[Fallen]] who would harness the dead Disciples power, but remain undiscovered by Humanity for centuries<ref>https://commons.ishtar-collective.net/t/toland-patrol-sorrows-harbor-hill/3308</ref>.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==

Revision as of 03:30, March 20, 2023

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Relics of the Collapse.

"There is no hope anymore.
Only the screams of humanity."
— Henriette Meyrin during the Collapse.[1]

The Collapse was a cataclysm in human history that nearly brought the species to extinction. Following the Golden Age, after mankind had colonized the Solar System, the Black Fleet attacked humanity and pushed it back to its homeworld, Earth.[2]

Timeline of events

Immediately before the Collapse, an entity or group of entities were detected just beyond the edge of the Solar System, in what was termed a "TRANSIENT NEAR EXTRASOLAR EVENT"; later information suggests this was the Black Fleet entering the Sol System. The only means of determining that a transient event had even occurred was through the detection of a 0.3-second displacement of gravity waves, as well as anomalous interactions in the local Higgs field traced to sterile neutrino scattering. An AI observing the event, the Warmind Rasputin, was able to derive some information but was unable to ascertain its mechanism. Rasputin conducted an "Omnibus analysis" of the event's effects on local spacetime, measuring a wide range of data points including direction, distance, range, speed, and size as well as a comprehensive pattern analysis of the event itself. This last set of data showed, to a certainty of "9 Sigma", a definite and measurable pattern that had a complex, almost linguistic, structure that demonstrated both intelligence and intent.

Following the arrival of the phenomenon, natural disasters tore across the solar system[3]. On Titan in particular, a gravitational anomaly deformed the shape of the moon, [4] causing devastating methane tidal waves to wash the surface of the moon and shatter the arcologies. Scattered records exist of monstrous creatures and strangling miasmas of Darkness tormenting the people of Sol during the Black Fleet's assault.

In what semi-mythical accounts survived to the City Age, it is said the Traveler released a huge pulse of energy, driving back the forces of Darkness to the outer reaches of the system but entering a state of dormancy as a result. However, in reality, the Traveler was not solely responsible for driving away the Black Fleet: Savathûn, the Witch Queen betrayed the Disciple Nezarec, hid the Veil on Neptune, and apparently tricked the Witness into leaving the Sol System[5]. Nezarec's remains would be left behind on the Moon, entombed within his own Pyramid for centuries after the Collapse.

After the Black Fleet was pushed back, the Traveler released countless Ghosts. These small beings would go on to find their chosen ones, imbuing them with the gift of Light. After this, the Traveler entered a comatose state while humanity entered the Dark Age.


List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Bungie (2018-12-4) Destiny 2: The Black Armory Lore:The Black Armory Papers, Entry 68
  2. ^ IGN: Bungie's Destiny Story Details, Concept Art Leaked
  3. ^ https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/severing#book-constellations
  4. ^ https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/kalkis-burning-sword-part-ii#book-last-days-on-kraken-mare
  5. ^ https://youtu.be/9kkoxMXm2Ew?t=906
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