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{{Article Quote|Crypto-Archaeologists decode the past and our enemies, seeking new discoveries in matter engrams and artifacts returned by Guardians.}}

Over time, the science of Crypto-Archeology has divided into two rival philosophies. The [[Tower]] Cryptarchy, representing the [[Last City]], offers its services to [[Guardian]]s freely, taking satisfaction in aiding humanity's effort to reclaim its lost glory and gaining valuable insight into the mysteries of the Golden Age at the same time.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-9-9)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Allies#Cryptarch|Cryptarch]]''</ref> The [[Reef]] Cryptarchy, representing the Reef and operating out of numerous libraries such as in [[10 Hygiea]], reveres the Engram as the purest state of matter and sees encrypting and safeguarding civilization's informational infrastructure as its prime responsibility. While the Reef's Cryptarchs will still decode Engrams for Guardians, they do so grudgingly, and more to further the science than for the Guardians' express benefit.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-9-9)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Allies#Master Ives, Cryptarch|Master Ives, Cryptarch]]''</ref>

Every Engram decoded by a Cryptarch increases a Guardian's Crypto-Archeology [[reputation]]. After reaching Rank 3, the Cryptarch will start rewarding players with engram packages with each new level. These packages normally contain rare engrams, but have a chance of producing legendary engrams.

In addition to decoding and selling Engrams, the Cryptarchs will also buy any [[Axiomatic Bead]]s, [[House Banner]]s, [[Network Key]]s, and/or [[Silken Codex]] that the player is carrying for 200 [[Glimmer]] each. The Reef Cryptarchy will also buy [[Royal Amethyst]], available as a reward for the ''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' story missions. Smaller gems are worth 2500 glimmer, while larger gems are worth 5000 glimmer.

**Adonna<ref>'''Bungie (2015-9-9)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Ghost Fragment: Hive 4|Ghost Fragment: Hive 4]]''</ref>

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**[[Master Ives]]

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