Moon

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The Moon
Astrographical
Star, position:	Sol, Earth
Physical
Diameter:	3474.20 kilometers
Gravity:	.165 g
Length of day:	29 days, 12 hours and 44 minutes
Societal
Population:	Golden Age: Unknown Post-Collapse: Unknown

The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. Like most bodies in the Solar System, the Moon is littered with the debris of humanity's Golden Age. The surface of the Moon appears to be shattered, with giant rifts in the ground and massive chunks tilted upward. The Hive were buried for centuries within the moon, growing stronger within the core, with some minor Fallen presence on the surface.

History

"We gave up the Moon to keep the Hive away from Earth. We hoped that would be enough for them."

— Ghost

During the Golden Age, the Moon served as an outpost for supporting Humanity's colonies across the system. The remains of an Accelerator and Moonbase can be found, used to deliver supplies to the colonies. The moon once housed a thriving human colony of interconnected bases, but now only broken domes and scattered spaces suits half-buried in the lunar soil mark humanity's faded dominance.

After the collapse, the moon was overtaken by the Hive. Guardians attempted to take back the moon in a disasterous battle that resulted in thousands of Guardians slain by Crota. Exploration efforts were repulsed, reporting increased enemy activity, and even strange tectonic phenomenon. and the moon is currently classified as a Forbidden Zone, accessible only to the most experienced Guardians. The forces of the Hive have infested Earth's moon, and pieces of the surface have cracked and broken off into space. An iconic view of the looming Earth hangs in the skybox, but Guardians would be wise to keep their eyes closer to the ground. A massive fortress known as the Hellmouth gapes open where the Hive have begun their dig, and sprawling networks of caves and fortified strongpoints wait inside. On the surface of the Moon, forgotten treasure hide in the dust.

Activities

Story Missions

• The Dark Beyond
• The World's Grave
• Sword of Crota
• Chamber of Night
• Shrine of Oryx
• The Wakening*

Strikes

• The Summoning Pits
• Traitor's Ketch

Raids

• Crota's End *

Explore

• Explore Missions
• Public Events

Crucible

• First Light
• The Anomaly

*Available in The Dark Below

Locations

• Mare Cognitum
  • First Light^{(Crucible map)}
  • The Anomaly^{(Crucible map)}
• Mare Imbrium
• Ocean of Storms
  • Anchor of Light^{(Public location)}
  • Archer's Line^{(Public location)}
  • Temple of Crota
  • Hellmouth^{(Public location)}
    • The Gatehouse
    • Chamber of Night
    • Circle of Bones
    • Dusk Warren
    • Hall of Wisdom
    • Shrine of Oryx
    • The Summoning Pits
    • The World's Grave
  • Traitor's Ketch
  • The Cauldron^{(Crucible map)}

Trivia

• The Moon is the smallest explorable area in Destiny. That being said, its size is deceptively larger than the map would suggest, as the Hellmouth contains a large number of underground chambers.

Gallery

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  The Moon as it is seen from Earth.

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  Guardians on the Moon as seen in the Law of the Jungle trailer.

List of appearances

• The Law Of The Jungle (First appearance)
• Destiny