Cosmodrome: Difference between revisions

{{Quote|A whole Golden Age shipyard, but crawling with [[Fallen]].|[[Arach Jalaal]]}}

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The '''Cosmodrome''' is located in [[Old Russia]]. Operated by the [[Russian Federal Bureau of Aeronautics]], or ''PФбA'',<ref>[http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2014/06/destiny-alpha-gameplay-leaked.html '''All-games Beta''' : ''Destiny Alpha Gameplay Leaked'']</ref> the Cosmodrome was a vital link to space during [[human]]ity's [[Golden Age]], and centuries after the [[Collapse]], the remnants of forgotten [[colony ship]]s on the launch pad can still be seen, waiting to fly again.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 52''</ref>  

Besides launching colony ships, the Cosmodrome was vital for its [[Planetary Defense Network|planetary array]] which maintained contact with the colonies, and for housing the [[Warmind]] [[Rasputin]], who was responsible for protecting [[Earth]] from outside threats. Since the Collapse, the [[House of Devils]]  made their [[The Devils' Lair (location)|lair]] here,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeDaevD7cEo '''YouTube''' - ''Official Destiny Strike Gameplay: The Devils' Lair'']</ref> with a [[Hive]] invasion force fighting to establish a beachhead for a pending invasion of Earth and the [[House of Kings]] keeping watch from the old [[King's Watch|control center]]. By the time of the [[SIVA Crisis]], the Kings have withdrawn and the [[Devil Splicers]] have risen to power thanks to [[SIVA]], threatening the remaining Hive nests.

Every location in Old Russia, including the [[Plaguelands]], lies within the confines of the Cosmodrome's [[The Wall|vast security wall]], with the exception of [[Gateway]] and [[Felwinter Peak]].<ref name = "Beta">'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref> The ruins of the Cosmodrome tell some of the history of the Collapse: hundreds of civilian vehicles are seen outside the facility's walls trying to get in, with, with tanks parked on the opposite side of the entrance. The [[Devil's Spire|colony ship]] that stands as the centerpiece of the area had been one of the last ships attempting to escape the Darkness, but failed to launch due to a [[The Blast|fuel line explosion]].<ref name="CosRideAlong"/>. [[Spinmetal]] can be found in lots of place through the Cosmodrome and can be used to upgrade gear or a [[Guardian]] might give some to their [[Faction]] to upgrade their [[Reputation]] with a [[Faction]]

**[[The Steppes]]^{(Public location)}

**[[The Breach]]

**[[The Divide]]^{(Public location)}

***[[Dock 13]]

**[[Forgotten Shore]]^{(Public location)}

***[[Bunker RAS-2]]

***[[The Grottos]]

****[[The Mine]]

*****[[Bunker WAR-4]]

***[[Refinery]]

***[[Devils' Lair]]

**[[Skywatch]]^{(Public location)}

***[[Lunar Complex]]

***[[Jovian Complex]]

***[[Terrestrial Complex]]

*The Cosmodrome is based upon a [[Wikipedia:Baikonur Cosmodrome|real-world location]] in Kazakhstan. Bungie artists stated that they chose the Baikonur cosmodrome as the game's starting point for its history in the evolution of spaceflight.<ref name="CosRideAlong">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcdw3LQAsCg&feature=youtu.be '''Ride Along - Cosmodrome''' - ''Bungie Commentary'']</ref>

*Based on the [http://ryansechrest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Destiny-Screen-Shot-92914-18.-28.png Director] image and real world maps, the Cosmodrome is located in the [https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/Caspianseamap.png northern part] of the Caspian Sea.{{citation needed}}

Cosmodrome Wall.jpg|View of the Cosmodrome Wall

Early Cosmodrome Concept.jpg|Early Cosmodrome Concept by Dorje Bellbrook

File:Cosmodrome Image 10.jpg|A Waterfall in Old Russia

File:Cosmodrome Image 9.jpg|A Stone Arch in the Cosmodrome

File:Cosmodrome Image 8.jpg|The Cosmodrome Wall interior

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File:Cosmodrome Image 6.jpg|Unknown Sign

File:Cosmodrome Image 5.jpg|Sign of the [[Russian Bureau of Aeronautics]]

File:Cosmodrome Image 4.jpg|Tunnel in Old Russia ‎

File:Cosmodrome Image 3.jpg|Unknown structure rising from the Cosmodrome sea

File:Cosmodrome Image 2.jpg|Pan shot of the Cosmodrome Rocket Yard

File:Cosmodrome Image 1.jpg|

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