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|atmosphere= Retains an atmosphere, as in all post-Traveler records. <ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: | |atmosphere= Retains an atmosphere, as in all post-Traveler records.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Places/Mercury#The Lighthouse|The Lighthouse]]''</ref> | ||
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{{quote|No life stirs here. Not anymore.|[[Grimoire]] description<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Places/Mercury#Mercury|Mercury]]''</ref>}} | |||
'''Mercury''' is the first planet in the [[Solar System]] and the closest to the Sun. | |||
==Overview== | |||
Following its transformation into a garden world by the [[Traveler]] the planet was inhabited by [[human|humanity]] during the [[Golden Age]]. During [[the Collapse]], the [[Vex]] undid this transformation and completely changed Mercury into a machine within days of their arrival.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clRpcIHpmoY '''Youtube''': ''Official Destiny E3 Trailer -- New Beginnings'']</ref> The Sun itself, as seen on the planet's surface, appears to be massive in size yet not blindingly bright—a possible result of Vex engineering.<ref name = "lighthouse">'''Bungie (2015/5/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Places#The Lighthouse|The Lighthouse]]''</ref> | |||
Though much of Mercury is dominated by the Vex, others have managed to visit the planet, including the [[Cult of Osiris]] who maintains a camp there in the form of the [[Lighthouse]]. Flawless champions of the [[Trials of Osiris]] are permitted to visit the Lighthouse where they can find stores of [[Glimmer]] and other treasures.<ref name = "lighthouse"/> [[The Sunbreakers]] have their Forge here as well and the [[Cabal]] built an outpost at [[Vertigo]], but have since mysteriously disappeared.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/08/13/we-analyze-destiny-the-taken-king-s-eight-new-crucible-maps.aspx '''Gameinformer''': We Analyze Destiny: The Taken King’s Eight New Crucible Maps]</ref> | |||
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Mercury is not an explorable world, but is visited through the [[Crucible]]. Players can either engage each other on the one of the various battlefields there or meet the criteria to gain entry to the Lighthouse through the [[Trials of Osiris]]. Occasionally the [[Sparrow Racing League]] holds races here within an active Vex structure. | |||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
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**''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' {{1st}} | **''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' {{1st}} | ||
**''[[The Taken King]]'' | **''[[The Taken King]]'' | ||
***''[[The Dawning]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 23:09, February 25, 2017
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| Astrographical | |
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Star, position: |
Sol, I |
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Satellites(s): |
none |
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Diameter: |
4,879 kilometers |
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Gravity: |
.38 g |
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Length of day: |
58 days 15 hours 30 minutes |
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Orbital period: |
88 days |
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Atmosphere: |
Retains an atmosphere, as in all post-Traveler records.[1] |
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Mercury is the first planet in the Solar System and the closest to the Sun.
Overview
Following its transformation into a garden world by the Traveler the planet was inhabited by humanity during the Golden Age. During the Collapse, the Vex undid this transformation and completely changed Mercury into a machine within days of their arrival.[3] The Sun itself, as seen on the planet's surface, appears to be massive in size yet not blindingly bright—a possible result of Vex engineering.[4]
Though much of Mercury is dominated by the Vex, others have managed to visit the planet, including the Cult of Osiris who maintains a camp there in the form of the Lighthouse. Flawless champions of the Trials of Osiris are permitted to visit the Lighthouse where they can find stores of Glimmer and other treasures.[4] The Sunbreakers have their Forge here as well and the Cabal built an outpost at Vertigo, but have since mysteriously disappeared.[5]
Activities
Mercury is not an explorable world, but is visited through the Crucible. Players can either engage each other on the one of the various battlefields there or meet the criteria to gain entry to the Lighthouse through the Trials of Osiris. Occasionally the Sparrow Racing League holds races here within an active Vex structure.
Locations
- Caloris Basin
- Caloris Spires
- Fields of Glass
- The Burning Shrine (Crucible map)
- Languid Sea
- Icarus (Crucible map)
- Shining Sands (Sparrow Racing League map)
Gallery
Mercury's surface as it appears on Bungie.net
List of appearances
- Destiny (Mentioned only)
- House of Wolves (First appearance)
- The Taken King
References
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Lighthouse
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Mercury
- ^ Youtube: Official Destiny E3 Trailer -- New Beginnings
- ^ a b Bungie (2015/5/9), Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Lighthouse
- ^ Gameinformer: We Analyze Destiny: The Taken King’s Eight New Crucible Maps
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