Commander Dracus: Difference between revisions

Commander Dracus served as a Legionary during the Red War under Dominus Ghaul and became known as a "butcher" for the numerous count of lightless Guardians he had executed over the course of the War. In the ensuring [[Aftermath of The Red War|aftermath]] after Ghaul's defeat, Dracus went onwards to create a name for himself and became known amongst the Red Legion's remnants as a warlord, achieving for himself the rank of Commander. Stationed on [[Nessus]] in the aftermath, Dracus hunted the small [[Unknown Birds|birds]] of the planetoid along with his comrades for sustenance, taking satisfaction in the challenge provided in the trapping of the animals.

When Caiatl's call radioed across the [[Sol System]], Dracus was one of many to hear her call, yet did not regard the [[Cabal Emperor|Empress]] as his leader, instead maintaining an utter devotion to the now-deceased [[Dominus]] even after death. Dracus expressed his disgust to a subordinate Legionary, who was unaware of the old traditions of the [[Rite of Proving]]. The female Legionary then offered a challenge to Dracus, to which he pondered for a moment the possible prospects in proving himself to Caiatl and shot the Legionary dead mockingly.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]] - [[Lore:From_the_Front#I._The_Hopeful_Legion|From the Front I: The Hopeful Legion]]'' </ref>

After initiating the Rites of Proving, Commander Dracus will enter the battlefield via [[Drop Pod]] as a large horn plays in the background to signify his arrival. Dracus is a large Legionary who is supported by waves of Cabal reinforcements. His primary method of attack is a heavily modified [[Cabal Slug Shotgun]] which fires [[Arc]] damage at an incredible fire rate and range. He is also highly durable and capable of stomping the gorund in combinaiton with his jets to create a powerful shockwave.

When his health is depleted by a third, Dracus will create an immunity shield and summon a [[Shieldbearer Centurion]] as his champion to shield him. Killing the Centurion will disable Dracus' immunity shield and allow players to damage him again. Once he reaches half health, Dracus will move to a specific spot and summon a [[Portable Cabal Shield]], forcing players to close in on him to either damage him or the shield. At his last third of health, Dracus will call another Shieldbearer and then use another portable shield, as well as recieve even more reinforcements. If the fireteam handles the hordes of Cabal correctly and concentrates fire, the Commander will finally capitulate.