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{{quote|They say this was where mankind first reached beyond the confines of Earth. Whatever promise this place once offered is long gone—now it just holds the bones of that long-forgotten time.|Area Description}}
{{quote|They say this was where mankind first reached beyond the confines of Earth. Whatever promise this place once offered is long gone—now it just holds the bones of that long-forgotten time.|Area Description}}
[[File:Destiny 24.jpg|right|thumb|340px|The landscape of Old Russia]]
[[File:Destiny 24.jpg|thumb|340px|The landscape of Old Russia]]
'''Old Baikonour''' is a toxic<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/28/destiny-hands-on-bungie-xbox-playstationshared-world-shooter '''The Guardian''': ''how the makers of Halo plan to change the future of shooters'']</ref> area on [[Earth]] that was once modern day [[wikipedia:Kazakhstan|Kazakhstan]] during the [[Golden Age]]. There was a large walled structure built here for the purpose of protecting numerous [[colony ship]]s meant to flee Earth before and during the [[Collapse]], and evidence of refugees attempting to escape the planet still remains. This wall is occupied by [[Riksis, Devil Archon]], and numerous [[Fallen]] from the [[House of Devils]].<ref name="Bungie Commentary">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3G3V5PCJbk '''YouTube''': ''Building the Destiny E3 Reveal — Bungie Commentary'']</ref> Orange, burnt grass steppes and dimly lit interiors of old buildings are a magnet for invading [[Fallen]] Soldiers.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 52''</ref>


The Fallen control most of Old Baikonour (acting as the [[House of Devils]]' stronghold), but there are pockets of [[Hive]] occupation.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref>
'''Old Russia''' is a toxic<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/28/destiny-hands-on-bungie-xbox-playstationshared-world-shooter '''The Guardian''': ''how the makers of Halo plan to change the future of shooters'']</ref> area on [[Earth]] that was once [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siberia Siberia] during the [[Golden Age]]. There was a walled structure built here for the purpose of protecting numerous [[Colony ship]]s meant to flee Earth during the [[Collapse]], and evidence of refugees attempting to escape the planet still remains. This wall is occupied by [[Riksis, Devil Archon]], and numerous [[Fallen]] from the [[House of Devils]].<ref name="Bungie Commentary">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3G3V5PCJbk '''YouTube''': ''Building the Destiny E3 Reveal — Bungie Commentary'']</ref> Orange, burnt grass steppes and dimly lit interiors of old buildings are a magnet for invading [[Fallen]] Soldiers.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 52''</ref>
 
The Fallen control most of Old Russia (acting as the [[House of Devils]]' stronghold), but there are pockets of [[Hive]] occupation.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
While players will explore many areas of Earth in the long-term ''Destiny'' storyline, the first major location is Old Baikonour. Specifically, Guardians are first revived by their [[Ghost]]s just outside the devastated ruins of the [[Cosmodrome]] in [[A Guardian Rises]], and explore its surrounding area—a real-world site in modern day Kazakhstan that has long been the launch site for the Russian space program.  
While players will explore many areas of Earth in the long-term ''Destiny'' storyline, the first major location is Old Russia. Specifically, Guardians are first revived by their [[Ghost]]s just outside the devastated ruins of the [[Cosmodrome]] in [[A Guardian Rises]], and explore its surrounding area—a real-world site in modern day Kazakhstan that has long been the launch site for the Russian space program.  


Old Baikonour has five [[Gold Chest]]s. Finding them all will unlock an Uncommon [[Sparrow]].<ref name = "Beta">'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref>
Old Russia has five [[Gold Chest]]s. Finding them all will unlock an Uncommon [[Sparrow]].<ref name = "Beta">'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref>


==Activities==
==Activities==


===Story Missions===
===Story missions===
*[[A Guardian Rises]]
*[[A Guardian Rises]]
*[[Restoration]]
*[[Restoration]]
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==Known locations==
==Known locations==
*[[Gateway]]
**[[Splicership Menkis-Syn]]
*[[Cosmodrome]]
*[[Cosmodrome]]
**[[Gateway]]
***[[Splicership Menkis-Syn]]
**[[The Steppes]] {{C|Public location}}
**[[The Steppes]] {{C|Public location}}
***[[Exodus Garden 2A]]
**[[The Breach]]
**[[The Breach]]
**[[The Divide]] {{C|Public location}}
**[[The Divide]] {{C|Public location}}
***[[Dock 13]]
***[[Dock 13]]
**[[Forgotten Shore]] {{C|Public location}}
**[[Forgotten Shore]] {{C|Public location}}
***[[Veles Labyrinth]]
***[[Bunker RAS-2]]
***[[Bunker RAS-2]]
****[[Seraphim Vault]]
****[[Seraphim Vault]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Landscape of Old Baikonour.jpg| Old Baikonour, as seen in Destiny's original reveal.
File:Landscape of Old Russia.jpg| Old Russia, as seen in Destiny's original reveal.
File:Old Baikonour night.jpg|Old Baikonour during night.
File:Old russia night.jpg|Old Russia during night.
File:Old Baikonour Map.png|Map of Old Baikonour.
File:Old Russia Map.png|Map of Old Russia.
File:Old Baikonour.png|Map of Old Baikonour 2
File:Old Russia.png|Map of Old Russia 2
Early Cosmodrome Concept.jpg|Early Cosmodrome Concept by Dorje Bellbrook.
Early Cosmodrome Concept.jpg|Early Cosmodrome Concept by Dorje Bellbrook.
File:Cosmodrome Image 10.jpg|A Waterfall in Old Baikonour
File:Cosmodrome Image 10.jpg|A Waterfall in Old Russia
File:Cosmodrome Image 9.jpg|A Stone Arch in the Cosmodrome.
File:Cosmodrome Image 9.jpg|A Stone Arch in the Cosmodrome.
File:Cosmodrome Image 8.jpg|The Cosmodrome Wall interior.
File:Cosmodrome Image 8.jpg|The Cosmodrome Wall interior.
File:Cosmodrome Image 7.jpg| ‎
File:Cosmodrome Image 7.jpg|  
File:Cosmodrome Image 6.jpg|Gas Mask Container.
File:Cosmodrome Image 6.jpg|Gas Mask Container.
File:Cosmodrome Image 5.jpg|Sign of the Russian Bureau of Aeronautics.
File:Cosmodrome Image 5.jpg|Sign of the Russian Bureau of Aeronautics.
File:Cosmodrome Image 4.jpg|Tunnel in Old Baikonour. ‎
File:Cosmodrome Image 4.jpg|Tunnel in Old Russia.  
File:Cosmodrome Image 3.jpg|Unknown structure rising from the Cosmodrome sea.
File:Cosmodrome Image 3.jpg|Unknown structure rising from the Cosmodrome sea.
File:Cosmodrome Image 2.jpg|Pan shot of the Cosmodrome Rocket Yard.
File:Cosmodrome Image 2.jpg|Pan shot of the Cosmodrome Rocket Yard.
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]'': ''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Season of the Drifter]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Shadowkeep]]''
**''[[Season of the Worthy]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Beyond Light]]''
**''[[Season of the Chosen]]''
**''[[30th Anniversary Pack]]''
**''[[Season of the Risen]]''
**''[[Season of Plunder]]''
**''[[Season of the Seraph]]''
**''[[Season of Defiance]]''


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Earth]]
[[Category:Earth]]

Latest revision as of 17:01, October 28, 2023

"They say this was where mankind first reached beyond the confines of Earth. Whatever promise this place once offered is long gone—now it just holds the bones of that long-forgotten time."
— Area Description
The landscape of Old Russia

Old Russia is a toxic[1] area on Earth that was once Siberia during the Golden Age. There was a walled structure built here for the purpose of protecting numerous Colony ships meant to flee Earth during the Collapse, and evidence of refugees attempting to escape the planet still remains. This wall is occupied by Riksis, Devil Archon, and numerous Fallen from the House of Devils.[2] Orange, burnt grass steppes and dimly lit interiors of old buildings are a magnet for invading Fallen Soldiers.[3]

The Fallen control most of Old Russia (acting as the House of Devils' stronghold), but there are pockets of Hive occupation.[4]

Gameplay[edit]

While players will explore many areas of Earth in the long-term Destiny storyline, the first major location is Old Russia. Specifically, Guardians are first revived by their Ghosts just outside the devastated ruins of the Cosmodrome in A Guardian Rises, and explore its surrounding area—a real-world site in modern day Kazakhstan that has long been the launch site for the Russian space program.

Old Russia has five Gold Chests. Finding them all will unlock an Uncommon Sparrow.[5]

Activities[edit]

Story missions[edit]

The Dark Below[edit]

House of Wolves[edit]

Strikes[edit]

Quests[edit]

Explore[edit]

Crucible[edit]

Known locations[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Old Russia, as seen in Destiny's original reveal.

    Old Russia, as seen in Destiny's original reveal.

  • Old Russia during night.

    Old Russia during night.

  • Map of Old Russia.

    Map of Old Russia.

  • Map of Old Russia 2

    Map of Old Russia 2

  • Early Cosmodrome Concept by Dorje Bellbrook.

    Early Cosmodrome Concept by Dorje Bellbrook.

  • A Waterfall in Old Russia

    A Waterfall in Old Russia

  • A Stone Arch in the Cosmodrome.

    A Stone Arch in the Cosmodrome.

  • The Cosmodrome Wall interior.

    The Cosmodrome Wall interior.

  • Cosmodrome Image 7.jpg
  • Gas Mask Container.

    Gas Mask Container.

  • Sign of the Russian Bureau of Aeronautics.

    Sign of the Russian Bureau of Aeronautics.

  • Tunnel in Old Russia.

    Tunnel in Old Russia.

  • Unknown structure rising from the Cosmodrome sea.

    Unknown structure rising from the Cosmodrome sea.

  • Pan shot of the Cosmodrome Rocket Yard.

    Pan shot of the Cosmodrome Rocket Yard.

  • Cosmodrome Image 1.jpg

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ The Guardian: how the makers of Halo plan to change the future of shooters
  2. ^ YouTube: Building the Destiny E3 Reveal — Bungie Commentary
  3. ^ Game Informer January 2014, page 52
  4. ^ Bungie (2014-6-12), Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.
  5. ^ Bungie (2014-7-17), Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.
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