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{{Quote|Meet Salvation.|Locus of Communion}}  
{{Quote|Meet Salvation.|Locus of Communion}}  


The '''Locus of Communion''', formerly known as '''Akriis'''<ref>'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Captain's Log#ENTRY 9 - Heretical Flesh|Captain's Log: ENTRY 9 - Heretical Flesh]]''</ref>, was a [[Scorn]] [[Ravager]] who was mutated by exposure to the [[Crown of Sorrow]] and the [[Darkness]] anomaly left where [[Mars]] once was.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]] - [[Mission]]: [[Exotic Quest: Presage]]''</ref> It was the end result of an experiment performed by [[Emperor Calus]] in an attempt to commune with the [[the Witness|Witness]] using the [[Darkness]]. The Locus of Communion then stalked and cornered [[the Guardian]] once they boarded the [[Glykon Volatus]], where it lurked. Eventually, the Locus of Communion confronted the Guardian, and it was silenced alongside its Scorn.
The '''Locus of Communion''' is a powerful [[Scorn]] [[Ravager]] encountered aboard the [[Glykon Volatus]].
 
==Biography==
Formerly known as '''Akriis'''<ref>'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Captain's Log#ENTRY 9 - Heretical Flesh|Captain's Log: ENTRY 9 - Heretical Flesh]]''</ref>, the Scorn was kidnapped by [[Loyalist]] forces upon the [[Tangled Shore]], alongside many others, and then forced into a connection with the [[Crown of Sorrow]] and the [[Darkness]] anomaly left where [[Mars]] once was.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]] - [[Mission]]: [[Exotic Quest: Presage]]''</ref> It was the end product of an experiment performed by [[Emperor Calus]] in an attempt to commune with the [[The Witness|Voice in the Darkness]].
 
After the Glykon plunged into the anomaly and Calus vanished, the Scorn were unleashed upon all survivors, led by the Locus. When [[Qinziq]] burned herself out trying to pull the Glykon back into real space, the Locus was attracted to the area, with only [[Bahr'Toran]] and [[Katabasis]] left to oppose it.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Captain%27s_Log#ENTRY_10_-_Blood_in_the_Barrel|Captain's Log ENTRY 10 - Blood in the Barrel]]''</ref>
 
The Glykon would eventually be spat out by the anomaly, and drift towards the [[Tangled Shore]]. The Locus of Communion remained onboard, and stalked [[The Guardian]] that came to investigate the derelict vessel once. Eventually, the Locus of Communion confronted the Guardian, and it was silenced alongside its Scorn.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
Combat-wise, the Locus of Communion had the same abilities as their [[Reksis Vahn, the Hangman|Forsaken counterpart]], in which it used its [[Flame Censer]] as a melee weapon, wildly swinging when within range and slammed it onto the ground to create a trail of fire if its target was out of range.
The Locus of Communion is the final boss of the [[Exotic Mission]] [[Presage]]. Its main means of attack is its massive [[Flame Censer]], which can be swung for a [[Solar]] damage attack, slammed into the ground for a Kinetic area melee, or smashed from afar create a long trail of fire. In addition, every time the censer hits the ground or the Locus stays still, its contents will leak, leaving behind more pools of fire.


The fight started after the fireteam jumped down the vent hole to the boiler room-like area, with Locus spawning in right in front of them. The Locus was immediately damageable for a short period where he teleported into the lower floor of the room which was engulfed in extreme heat that'd quickly kill any [[Guardian]] that entered. It then spawned waves of Scorn to fight its attacker. Clearing the enemies allowed three consoles, one on the each end of the room and one in the middle in a small room, to be activated. Once all three consoles were activated, the lower floor where the Locus of Communion was hiding cooled down, allowing for the fireteam to jump down from three entrances on each end of the room and from the middle across the small room with the coolant console. The Locus was then vulnerable until a third of its health was depleted, after which it restarted the boilers and the lower floor reignited in flames again, repeating the progress.
The battle with the Locus begins on an upper floor, but he teleports away after receiving little damage. He teleported into the lower floor of the room, which is engulfed in extreme heat that quickly kills any [[Guardian]] that enteres. To reach the Locus, all its reinforcements must be slain first. Then, three consoles around the room must be activated, with one inside a heated area that can only be resisted for little. Once all three consoles are activated, the lower floor will be cooled down, allowing for the fireteam to jump down from three entrances on each end of the room and from the middle across the small room with the coolant console. The Locus will remain vulnerable until a third of its health is depleted, summoning reinforcements halfway through, after which it restarts the boilers, reheating the lower floor. This process must be repeated twice before the Locus is slain.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Locus of Communion uses the same character model as [[Reksis Vahn, the Hangman]]; it was even referred to as the "Darkmind Hangman" during the Presage mission's development.
*The Locus of Communion uses the same character model as [[Reksis Vahn, the Hangman]]; it was even referred to as the "Darkmind Hangman" during the Presage mission's development.
*The direct damage (not the lingering burn) of the Censer Smash wave attack is coded as [[Void]] despite no visual indication of such.


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

Revision as of 04:20, August 29, 2023

Locus of Communion
LocusInfo0.jpg
Biographical information

Other names:

Akriis (formerly)

Species:

Scorn

Rank:

Ultra

Class:

Ravager

Combat information

Mission:

Presage

Weapon(s):

SolarS.png Flame Censer

Abilities:

SolarS.png Censer Burn
VoidS.png Censer Smash
Teleportation
Rapid Movement
High Durability
Summon Scorn
KineticS.png Ultra Smash
SolarS.png Flaming Vents

 

"Meet Salvation."
— Locus of Communion

The Locus of Communion is a powerful Scorn Ravager encountered aboard the Glykon Volatus.

Biography

Formerly known as Akriis[1], the Scorn was kidnapped by Loyalist forces upon the Tangled Shore, alongside many others, and then forced into a connection with the Crown of Sorrow and the Darkness anomaly left where Mars once was.[2] It was the end product of an experiment performed by Emperor Calus in an attempt to commune with the Voice in the Darkness.

After the Glykon plunged into the anomaly and Calus vanished, the Scorn were unleashed upon all survivors, led by the Locus. When Qinziq burned herself out trying to pull the Glykon back into real space, the Locus was attracted to the area, with only Bahr'Toran and Katabasis left to oppose it.[3]

The Glykon would eventually be spat out by the anomaly, and drift towards the Tangled Shore. The Locus of Communion remained onboard, and stalked The Guardian that came to investigate the derelict vessel once. Eventually, the Locus of Communion confronted the Guardian, and it was silenced alongside its Scorn.

Gameplay

The Locus of Communion is the final boss of the Exotic Mission Presage. Its main means of attack is its massive Flame Censer, which can be swung for a Solar damage attack, slammed into the ground for a Kinetic area melee, or smashed from afar create a long trail of fire. In addition, every time the censer hits the ground or the Locus stays still, its contents will leak, leaving behind more pools of fire.

The battle with the Locus begins on an upper floor, but he teleports away after receiving little damage. He teleported into the lower floor of the room, which is engulfed in extreme heat that quickly kills any Guardian that enteres. To reach the Locus, all its reinforcements must be slain first. Then, three consoles around the room must be activated, with one inside a heated area that can only be resisted for little. Once all three consoles are activated, the lower floor will be cooled down, allowing for the fireteam to jump down from three entrances on each end of the room and from the middle across the small room with the coolant console. The Locus will remain vulnerable until a third of its health is depleted, summoning reinforcements halfway through, after which it restarts the boilers, reheating the lower floor. This process must be repeated twice before the Locus is slain.

Trivia

  • The Locus of Communion uses the same character model as Reksis Vahn, the Hangman; it was even referred to as the "Darkmind Hangman" during the Presage mission's development.
  • The direct damage (not the lingering burn) of the Censer Smash wave attack is coded as Void despite no visual indication of such.

List of appearances

References