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{{Quote|They've done more good than harm. By most calculations.|[[Grimoire]] description}} | {{Quote|They've done more good than harm. By most calculations.|[[Grimoire]] description}} | ||
'''Factions''' are groups that [[Guardian]]s can join and earn [[ | '''Factions''' are groups that [[Guardian]]s can join and earn [[Reputation]] with. Most factions are based within [[the Last City]], but some are found elsewhere, such as the [[Reef]]. Completing activities for a faction allows Guardians to increase their rank with them and earn rewards. On the other hand, there are some factions that cannot be joined because they have no Reputation stat, and furthermore, the enemy races have their own factions dedicated to their own goals. | ||
==Consensus Factions== | ==Consensus Factions== | ||
These three factions form the City's government, the [[Consensus]], and seek champions among the Guardians to represent them in the [[Crucible]]. Guardians may pledge themselves to a faction for a fee of 2500 [[Glimmer]] to support it and earn faction-specific rewards, such as [[Weapons]], [[Armor]], [[Emblems]], and [[Shaders]]. Guardians can only change their allegiance once per week, and must pay the fee each time. Players continue to earn Vanguard or Crucible | These three factions form the City's government, the [[Consensus]], and seek champions among the Guardians to represent them in the [[Crucible]]. Guardians may pledge themselves to a faction for a fee of 2500 [[Glimmer]] to support it and earn faction-specific rewards, such as [[Weapons]], [[Armor]], [[Emblems]], and [[Shaders]]. Guardians can only change their allegiance once per week, and must pay the fee each time. Players continue to earn Vanguard or Crucible Reputation in addition to Reputation with their faction. | ||
If players earn Level 25 Reputation with a Faction, they'll unlock a Faction quest that rewards an [[Exotic]] Class item that increases Reputation gains with that Faction. | If players earn Level 25 Reputation with a Faction, they'll unlock a Faction quest that rewards an [[Exotic]] Class item that increases Reputation gains with that Faction. | ||
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==Guardian Factions== | ==Guardian Factions== | ||
These factions give | These factions give Reputation to Guardians by default. | ||
*'''[[Vanguard]]'''—the default faction for all Guardians. The Vanguard advise Guardians on missions and see to the City's defense. Guardians earn Reputation with the Vanguard by completing [[Patrol]] missions, [[Story Mission]]s, [[Strike]]s, and Vanguard [[Bounties]]. | *'''[[Vanguard]]'''—the default faction for all Guardians. The Vanguard advise Guardians on missions and see to the City's defense. Guardians earn Reputation with the Vanguard by completing [[Patrol]] missions, [[Story Mission]]s, [[Strike]]s, and Vanguard [[Bounties]]. | ||
*'''[[Crucible]]'''—the City's competitive arena. Guardians earn | *'''[[Crucible]]'''—the City's competitive arena. Guardians earn Reputation by competing and completing Crucible bounties, and [[Lord Shaxx]]'s weekly bounties. | ||
*'''[[Iron Banner]]'''—a special tournament in the Crucible. Guardians earn Reputation by winning matches and completing Iron Banner bounties. Formerly hosted by [[Saladin Forge|Lord Saladin]] and currently overseen by [[Lady Efrideet]]. | *'''[[Iron Banner]]'''—a special tournament in the Crucible. Guardians earn Reputation by winning matches and completing Iron Banner bounties. Formerly hosted by [[Saladin Forge|Lord Saladin]] and currently overseen by [[Lady Efrideet]]. | ||
*'''[[Cryptarch]]'''—any Guardian who brings [[engram]]s for decoding are rewarded for their discoveries. | *'''[[Cryptarch]]'''—any Guardian who brings [[engram]]s for decoding are rewarded for their discoveries. | ||
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These factions are named, but cannot be joined by Guardians to date. | These factions are named, but cannot be joined by Guardians to date. | ||
*'''[[Cult of Osiris]]'''—a cult dedicated to the teachings of [[Osiris]]. Players can interact with its representative, [[Brother Vance]], but cannot earn | *'''[[Cult of Osiris]]'''—a cult dedicated to the teachings of [[Osiris]]. Players can interact with its representative, [[Brother Vance]], but cannot earn Reputation with them. | ||
*'''[[Symmetry]]'''—a minor faction that was founded on the teachings of [[Ulan-Tan]]. Barred from the Consensus for being too dangerous. | *'''[[Symmetry]]'''—a minor faction that was founded on the teachings of [[Ulan-Tan]]. Barred from the Consensus for being too dangerous. | ||
*'''[[Concordat]]'''—a former Consensus member, ejected after its founder, [[Lysander]], was exiled. | *'''[[Concordat]]'''—a former Consensus member, ejected after its founder, [[Lysander]], was exiled. | ||