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|Keep(s)= [[The Leviathan]] <br> [[Glykon Volatus|The Glykon]] {{c|formerly}} | |Keep(s)= [[The Leviathan]] <br> [[Glykon Volatus|The Glykon]] {{c|formerly}} | ||
|deployed= [[Nessus]] Orbit {{c|formerly}} <br> [[Watcher's Grave]] <br> [[Meridian Bay]] <br> [[Moon]] Orbit | |deployed= [[Nessus]] Orbit {{c|formerly}} <br> [[Watcher's Grave]] <br> [[Meridian Bay]] <br> [[Moon]] Orbit | ||
|war= [[ | |war= [[Sol Collective]] <br> [[Savathûn's Brood]] <br> [[Vanguard]] <br> [[Imperial Cabal]] | ||
|ally= [[The Witness]] <br> [[Red Legion]] <br> [[Scorn]] <br> [[Psion Conclave]] <br> [[Nightmare]]s <br> [[Xivu Arath's Horde]] <br> [[Shadow Legion]] {{c|absorbed into}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{quote|The Leviathan is now home to the last of us true [[Cabal]]. We will remember the old ways, for I am the wellspring from which our great civilization flows.|Emperor Calus}} | {{quote|The Leviathan is now home to the last of us true [[Cabal]]. We will remember the old ways, for I am the wellspring from which our great civilization flows.|Emperor Calus}} | ||
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Eventually, after when Calus had stopped cursing Ghaul and the Loyalists had long parted from the fringes of Cabal Space the Leviathan was sudden and abruptly stopped. The Leviathan had come up against an expanse of utter nothingness, at the very edge of the universe, shorting out the navigation systems and the course the conspirators had set. Calus looked into the void and came to an understanding, believing that it had chosen him to herald its inevitable victory.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[It Stared Back]]''</ref> He would watch it consume the light of the universe, and all among the last of the living would know his greatness.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Calus' letter]]''</ref> While Calus viewed the edge in this way, celebrating it and having it give him newfound purpose and rejuvenation, the Loyalists were terrified by him and thought he had suffered trauma and hallucinations from his pressure suit malfunctioning. | Eventually, after when Calus had stopped cursing Ghaul and the Loyalists had long parted from the fringes of Cabal Space the Leviathan was sudden and abruptly stopped. The Leviathan had come up against an expanse of utter nothingness, at the very edge of the universe, shorting out the navigation systems and the course the conspirators had set. Calus looked into the void and came to an understanding, believing that it had chosen him to herald its inevitable victory.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[It Stared Back]]''</ref> He would watch it consume the light of the universe, and all among the last of the living would know his greatness.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Calus' letter]]''</ref> While Calus viewed the edge in this way, celebrating it and having it give him newfound purpose and rejuvenation, the Loyalists were terrified by him and thought he had suffered trauma and hallucinations from his pressure suit malfunctioning. | ||
After Calus' and the Loyalists' encounter with the Black edge, it was found the ship had sprung back to life and the Loyalists toiled to undoing the sabotage made by the Red Legion along with seeking to expand the elements of the Leviathan so that they may thrive. With control of the Leviathan back in his hands, Calus set out on a long voyage of his own, ''"[plumbing] the secret places of the cosmos"'', visiting strange realms and old ruins. This cemented both his conviction that his hedonistic philosophy was correct and his intent to retake his empire.<ref name = "Cabal Booklet"/> Along the way, he gathered forces to strengthen his | After Calus' and the Loyalists' encounter with the Black edge, it was found the ship had sprung back to life and the Loyalists toiled to undoing the sabotage made by the Red Legion along with seeking to expand the elements of the Leviathan so that they may thrive. With control of the Leviathan back in his hands, Calus set out on a long voyage of his own, ''"[plumbing] the secret places of the cosmos"'', visiting strange realms and old ruins. This cemented both his conviction that his hedonistic philosophy was correct and his intent to retake his empire.<ref name = "Cabal Booklet"/> Along the way, he gathered forces to strengthen his Loyalists. | ||
====The Rise of Shadows==== | ====The Rise of Shadows==== | ||
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Eventually, the Glykon would exit the Anomaly and drift towards the Reef. Upon [[Presage|exploring]] it, [[The Guardian]] would find the corridors littered with dead Loyalists, slowly being overtaken by the fungus. | Eventually, the Glykon would exit the Anomaly and drift towards the Reef. Upon [[Presage|exploring]] it, [[The Guardian]] would find the corridors littered with dead Loyalists, slowly being overtaken by the fungus. | ||
===Nightmares on the Leviathan=== | ===Nightmares on the Leviathan=== | ||
Eventually, [[Calus]] returned to the [[Leviathan]], and directed it over the [[Moon]] to attempt a connection with its [[Lunar Pyramid|Pyramid]]. The [[Vanguard]]'s initial [[Operation: Midas|excursion]] in its corridors would end with [[The Guardian]] surrounded with hordes of Loyalists and [[Nightmare]]s of them, barely escaping with their [[Light]]. Over the following weeks, the Loyalists, now allied with the [[Scorn]] and Nightmares, fought Guardians and [[Imperial Cabal]] alike as they investigated the Leviathan and worked to [[Sever]] its connection with the Pyramid and uncover the depths of the Emperor's [[Duality (dungeon)|consciousness]]. | Eventually, [[Calus]] returned to the [[Leviathan]], and directed it over the [[Moon]] to attempt a connection with its [[Lunar Pyramid|Pyramid]]. The [[Vanguard]]'s initial [[Operation: Midas|excursion]] in its corridors would end with [[The Guardian]] surrounded with hordes of Loyalists and [[Nightmare]]s of them, barely escaping with their [[Light]]. Over the following weeks, the Loyalists, now allied with the [[Scorn]] and Nightmares, fought Guardians and [[Imperial Cabal]] alike as they investigated the Leviathan and worked to [[Sever]] its connection with the Pyramid and uncover the depths of the Emperor's [[Duality (dungeon)|consciousness]]. | ||
Analysis of dead Loyalists, as well as the very words of the Emperor, revealed that almost all aboard the ship were now clones, deprived of higher brain functions, symbiotically linked to the [[Egregore]] fungus, and directed by Calus as an extension of his will. Using this connection, Loyalists had journeyed into the [[Enduring Abyss]], reached the [[Admittance]], and eventually the Pyramid itself, ferrying Calus' consciousness directly to it. | Analysis of dead Loyalists, as well as the very words of the Emperor, revealed that almost all aboard the ship were now clones, deprived of higher brain functions, symbiotically linked to the [[Egregore]] fungus, and directed by Calus as an extension of his will. Using this connection, Loyalists had journeyed into the [[Enduring Abyss]], reached the [[Admittance]], and eventually the Pyramid itself, ferrying Calus' consciousness directly to it.<ref>[https://youtu.be/NYfSTmRBSDo?si=-my-WcoIZAfR-OHY'''Destiny Lore Vault - Youtube''']</ref> | ||
Eventually, though Calus' plans were [[Catharsis|thwarted]], Loyalists would still continue to defend the ship as the Guardians worked to rid it of Nightmares until the arrival of [[The Witness]], the Disciple Calus and his [[Shadow Legion]]. | Eventually, though Calus' plans were [[Catharsis|thwarted]], Loyalists would still continue to defend the ship as the Guardians worked to rid it of Nightmares until the arrival of [[The Witness]], the Disciple Calus and his [[Shadow Legion]]. | ||
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Calus does not limit his recruitment to Cabal though, extending invitations to all that he may find useful. This includes races such as the [[Clipse]], [[Sindû]], and [[Arkborn]]. The Emperor even tried to recruit many [[Guardian]]s to his side, appealing to their greed by offering riches and power. | Calus does not limit his recruitment to Cabal though, extending invitations to all that he may find useful. This includes races such as the [[Clipse]], [[Sindû]], and [[Arkborn]]. The Emperor even tried to recruit many [[Guardian]]s to his side, appealing to their greed by offering riches and power. | ||
Loyalists do not seem to rely on the massive vehicular deployments seen among other Legions. Instead, they employ more esoteric tactics, seen with the large use of [[Psion]]s and their [[Councilor]]s. For example, Loyalists have a Psion Council set as advisors to the exiled Emperor along with maintaining an alternate realm devised by Calus known as the Nightmare Realm to torture his enemies<ref>'''Bungie (2017/5/12)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description: [[Armor_of_Feltroc#Vest_of_Feltroc|Vest of Feltroc]]''</ref>. This would extend to many other of their tactics, being willing to tame | Loyalists do not seem to rely on the massive vehicular deployments seen among other Legions. Instead, they employ more esoteric tactics, as seen with the large use of [[Psion]]s and their [[Councilor]]s. For example, Loyalists have a Psion Council set as advisors to the exiled Emperor along with maintaining an alternate realm devised by Calus known as the Nightmare Realm to torture his enemies<ref>'''Bungie (2017/5/12)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description: [[Armor_of_Feltroc#Vest_of_Feltroc|Vest of Feltroc]]''</ref>. This would extend to many other of their tactics, being willing to tame dangerously [[Royal Beast|psychic beasts]], [[The Other Side|delve into]] the [[Ascendant Realm]], and even creating warriors for the sole purpose of using [[Hive]] artifacts. They are also not averse to donning other's colors, as seen with the [[Crimson Shadow]]s and the troops encountered in the [[Vox Obscura]] operation, which [[Empress Caiatl]] theorizes are reinforced by the Leviathan. | ||
One of the Loyalists' greatest feats in technology would be the development of the [[Royal Pools]]. These are an advanced cloning facility, capable of recreating all sorts of creatures, as well as | One of the Loyalists' greatest feats in technology would be the development of the [[Royal Pools]]. These are an advanced cloning facility, capable of recreating all sorts of creatures, as well as enhancing them, who are ready to fight moments after being born. An infamous example of this are the [[Ceremonial Bather]]s, the most well-known being [[Gahlran, the Sorrow-Bearer]].<ref>'''Bungie (2019/6/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Penumbra]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Shadow's Plate]] [https://www.light.gg/db/items/1862963733/shadows-plate/] Shadow's Plate - Destiny 2 Legendary Chest Armor''</ref>As revealed by Calus, most of the original Loyalists have died during his exile. This has allowed him to experiment with the Pools, handcrafting much of his army. By the time of the Leviathan's return, according to Caiatl's assessment of the soldiers, the clones Calus has made using the Baths possess no higher brain functionality despite being fully grown.<ref>[https://youtu.be/4mPTGPZxmCk?si=WKGFNV07_Iq6LDRf'''Destiny Lore Vault - Youtube''']</ref> The former Emperor uses his psychic influence to command these Loyalists as extensions of his will, without fear of rebellion or independent deviance. | ||
====Shadows of Calus==== | ====Shadows of Calus==== | ||
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===Other Loyalists=== | ===Other Loyalists=== | ||
{{Col-begin}} | |||
{{Col-2}} | |||
'''Emperor's Advocate''' | '''Emperor's Advocate''' | ||
*[[Benedict 99-40]] | *[[Benedict 99-40]] | ||
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*[[Tlu'arg|Advisor Tlu'arg]] | *[[Tlu'arg|Advisor Tlu'arg]] | ||
*[[Zhozon|Advisor Zhozon]] | *[[Zhozon|Advisor Zhozon]] | ||
'''Scribes''' | '''Scribes''' | ||
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*[[Tlazat|Scribe Tlazat]] | *[[Tlazat|Scribe Tlazat]] | ||
*[[Shipal|Underscribe Shipal]] | *[[Shipal|Underscribe Shipal]] | ||
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'''Councilors''' | |||
*[[Match|Councilor Match]] | |||
*[[Rahl|Councilor Rahl]] | |||
*[[Verloren|Councilor Verloren]] | |||
'''Staff''' | |||
*[[Brighus|Chef Brighus]] | |||
*[[Tor Trakal|Actor Tor Trakal]] | |||
'''Soldiers''' | '''Soldiers''' | ||
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*[[Taurg, Disguised by the Emperor]] | *[[Taurg, Disguised by the Emperor]] | ||
*[[Val Dumoar Sentinel Commander]] | *[[Val Dumoar Sentinel Commander]] | ||
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==Unique Forces== | |||
Loyalist Cabal [[Minor]]s are usually indicated with the Loyalist adjective before their name. Most [[Elite]] Loyalist are also identified this way, unless they are important for an activity. | |||
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Loyalist Cabal [[Minor]]s are usually indicated with the Loyalist adjective before their name. Most [[Elite]] Loyalist are also identified this way, unless they are important for an activity. | |||
{{Col-begin}} | {{Col-begin}} | ||
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*'''[[Colossus]] variants''' | *'''[[Colossus]] variants''' | ||
**[[Loyalist Colossus]] | **[[Loyalist Colossus]] | ||
{{Col-end}} | {{Col-end}} | ||
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File:Leviathan - Loyalty.jpg|Closer with a lower angle. | File:Leviathan - Loyalty.jpg|Closer with a lower angle. | ||
File:Loyalist Legionary.jpg|A Loyalist [[Legionary]]. | File:Loyalist Legionary.jpg|A Loyalist [[Legionary]]. | ||
file:BargeLoyalist.jpg|A Loyalist guard aboard the Barge | |||
File:Loyalist Phalanx.jpg|A Loyalist [[Phalanx]]. | File:Loyalist Phalanx.jpg|A Loyalist [[Phalanx]]. | ||
File:Loyalist-Override.jpg|A [[Loyalist Incendior]] summoned as part of the [[Override: Europa]] event of [[Season of the Splicer]] | File:Loyalist-Override.jpg|A [[Loyalist Incendior]] summoned as part of the [[Override: Europa]] event of [[Season of the Splicer]] | ||
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<gallery perrow=3> | <gallery perrow=3> | ||
Crimson Shadow (Incendior).jpg|The [[Incendior]] variant of the Crimson Shadow. | Crimson Shadow (Incendior).jpg|The [[Incendior]] variant of the Crimson Shadow. | ||
Crimson Shadow (Phalanx).jpg|the [[Phalanx]] variant of the Crimson Shadow. | Crimson Shadow (Phalanx).jpg|the [[Phalanx]] variant of the Crimson Shadow. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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**''[[Season of Opulence]]'' | **''[[Season of Opulence]]'' | ||
**''[[Season of the Worthy]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Season of the Worthy]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
**''[[Season of Arrivals]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
**''[[Season of the Chosen]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Season of the Chosen]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
**''[[Season of the Splicer]]'' {{C|simulated}} | **''[[Season of the Splicer]]'' {{C|simulated}} | ||