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'''Oryx, the Taken King''' is a mysterious [[Hive]] entity born from the [[Darkness]], that is believed to be the God-King of the Hive and the source of their powers. Oryx is even the creator of the dreaded [[Crota, Son of Oryx|Crota]], the God-Knight who slew thousands of [[Guardian]]s during [[the Great Disaster]]. He is also the master of the [[Taken]], an amalgam of different enemies corrupted by the Darkness in service of the Taken King himself.     
'''Oryx, the Taken King''' is a [[Hive]] God-King said to be born from the [[Darkness]], and is believed to be the source of the [[Hive]]s powers. Oryx is even the creator of the dreaded [[Crota, Son of Oryx|Crota]], the God-Prince who slew thousands of [[Guardian]]s during [[the Great Disaster]]. He is also the master of the [[Taken]], an amalgam of different enemies corrupted by the Darkness in service of Oryx himself.     


==Overview==
==Overview==
While the exact nature of this entity is unknown to the Guardians, the name Oryx appears often enough in Hive rituals that it cannot be ignored. Shrines dedicated to Oryx have been built throughout the [[Solar System]], and are known to be used by the Hive to communicate with some dark power across the universe. [[Osiris]] studied the Hive extensively and foretold that the [[Spawn of Crota]] would pave the way for Oryx's coming by "snuffing out the worlds of [[Light]]".<ref>'''Bungie (2015-2-26)''', ''Destiny'', Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Spawn of Crota|Spawn of Crota]]</ref> The Hive sect known as the [[Blood of Oryx]] are thought to be the direct servants of Oryx itself, though it is believed that he is the master of all Hive sects.<ref name="Grimoire">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Blood of Oryx|Blood of Oryx]]''</ref>
When the exact nature of Oryx was unknown to the Guardians, the name Oryx appeared often enough in Hive rituals that it could not be ignored. Shrines dedicated to Oryx were been built throughout the [[Solar System]], and were known to be used by the Hive to communicate with Oryx across the universe. [[Osiris]] studied the Hive extensively and foretold that the [[Spawn of Crota]] would pave the way for Oryx's coming by "snuffing out the worlds of [[Light]]".<ref>'''Bungie (2015-2-26)''', ''Destiny'', Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Spawn of Crota|Spawn of Crota]]</ref> The Hive sect known as the [[Blood of Oryx]] are thought to be the direct servants of Oryx itself, though it was believed that he is the master of all Hive sects. Oryx later attacked the Solar System to avenge the death of his son, [[Crota]].<ref name="Grimoire">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Blood of Oryx|Blood of Oryx]]''</ref>


Oryx appears to be able to take multiple forms, with his first being that of a floating shadowy figure, bearing superficial resemblance to a [[Wizard]], seen most often outside of the [[Dreadnaught]]. Within the dreadnaught his appearance is less ethereal and more physical, possibly  his true form, which is a bipedal demonic-looking entity with horns, wings, and a large sword.<ref name = "PD">[http://planetdestiny.com/taken-king-analysis/ '''Planet Destiny''': The Taken King Trailer Analysis]</ref>
Oryx appears to be able to take multiple forms, with his first being that of a shadowy echo of himself, bearing superficial resemblance to a [[Wizard]], apparently seen most often outside of the [[Dreadnaught]]. Within the dreadnaught his appearance is less ethereal and more physical, possibly  his true form, which is a bipedal demonic-looking entity with horns, wings, and a large sword, as well as heavy armoring.<ref name = "PD">[http://planetdestiny.com/taken-king-analysis/ '''Planet Destiny''': The Taken King Trailer Analysis]</ref>


After the death of his son, [[Crota]], Oryx brought his [[Dreadnaught]] into the Solar system, leading the [[Taken]] in search of revenge.<ref name = "KotakuKing">[http://kotaku.com/leak-destinys-new-expansion-is-the-taken-king-out-sep-1709972043 '''Kotaku''' - ''Leak: Destiny's New Expansion Is The Taken King, Out September 15'']</ref> Oryx first attacked [[Cabal]] bases on Phobos and Mars. Cabal detachments were decimated within hours, with the [[Sand Eaters]] suffering up to 50% casualties while the [[Blind Legion]] and the [[Dust Giants]] sustained similar losses.
After the death of his son, [[Crota]], Oryx brought his [[Dreadnaught]] into the Solar system, leading the [[Taken]] in search of revenge.<ref name = "KotakuKing">[http://kotaku.com/leak-destinys-new-expansion-is-the-taken-king-out-sep-1709972043 '''Kotaku''' - ''Leak: Destiny's New Expansion Is The Taken King, Out September 15'']</ref> Oryx first attacked [[Cabal]] bases on Phobos and Mars. Cabal detachments were decimated within hours, with the [[Sand Eaters]] suffering up to 50% casualties while the [[Blind Legion]] and the [[Dust Giants]] sustained similar losses.
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*"''LIGHT! Give your will to me!''"<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2015/08/04/september-2015-the-taken-king-89056.aspx '''GameInformer''': ''September 2015 Cover'']</ref>
*"''LIGHT! Give your will to me!''"<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2015/08/04/september-2015-the-taken-king-89056.aspx '''GameInformer''': ''September 2015 Cover'']</ref>
*"''Infection! Your Light dies here!''"<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/08/10/destiny-the-taken-king-39-s-new-approach-to-storytelling.aspx '''GameInformer''': ''Destiny: The Taken King's New Approach To Gameplay'']</ref>
*"''Infection! Your Light dies here!''"<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/08/10/destiny-the-taken-king-39-s-new-approach-to-storytelling.aspx '''GameInformer''': ''Destiny: The Taken King's New Approach To Gameplay'']</ref>
*"''YOU. TOOK. MY. SON!!! I...WILL TAKE YOU!''"<ref name = "tkvidoc"/>
*"''YOU TOOK MY SON!''"<ref name = "tkvidoc"/>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
The description of Oryx's coming is reminiscent of the [[Darkness]]'s arrival in the Solar system.<ref name = "GrimoireDarkness">'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Ghost Fragment: Darkness|Ghost Fragment: Darkness]]''</ref> This could imply some sort of connection.  
The description of Oryx's coming is reminiscent of the [[Darkness]]'s arrival in the Solar system.<ref name = "GrimoireDarkness">'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Ghost Fragment: Darkness|Ghost Fragment: Darkness]]''</ref> This could imply some sort of connection, as Oryx was said to have been born from [[The Darkness]].


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

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Oryx, the Taken King
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Biographical information

Species:

Hive

Rank:

God-King

Class:

Unknown

Gender:

Male

Combat information

Mission:

King's Fall

Weapon(s):

Cleaver

Abilities:

Summon new enemy "The Taken"

 

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Oryx, the Taken King is a Hive God-King said to be born from the Darkness, and is believed to be the source of the Hives powers. Oryx is even the creator of the dreaded Crota, the God-Prince who slew thousands of Guardians during the Great Disaster. He is also the master of the Taken, an amalgam of different enemies corrupted by the Darkness in service of Oryx himself.

Overview

When the exact nature of Oryx was unknown to the Guardians, the name Oryx appeared often enough in Hive rituals that it could not be ignored. Shrines dedicated to Oryx were been built throughout the Solar System, and were known to be used by the Hive to communicate with Oryx across the universe. Osiris studied the Hive extensively and foretold that the Spawn of Crota would pave the way for Oryx's coming by "snuffing out the worlds of Light".[1] The Hive sect known as the Blood of Oryx are thought to be the direct servants of Oryx itself, though it was believed that he is the master of all Hive sects. Oryx later attacked the Solar System to avenge the death of his son, Crota.[2]

Oryx appears to be able to take multiple forms, with his first being that of a shadowy echo of himself, bearing superficial resemblance to a Wizard, apparently seen most often outside of the Dreadnaught. Within the dreadnaught his appearance is less ethereal and more physical, possibly his true form, which is a bipedal demonic-looking entity with horns, wings, and a large sword, as well as heavy armoring.[3]

After the death of his son, Crota, Oryx brought his Dreadnaught into the Solar system, leading the Taken in search of revenge.[4] Oryx first attacked Cabal bases on Phobos and Mars. Cabal detachments were decimated within hours, with the Sand Eaters suffering up to 50% casualties while the Blind Legion and the Dust Giants sustained similar losses.

Gameplay

Oryx will appear as the final raid boss in The Taken King.[4]

Quotes

  • "LIGHT! Give your will to me!"[5]
  • "Infection! Your Light dies here!"[6]
  • "YOU TOOK MY SON!"[7]

Gallery

Trivia

The description of Oryx's coming is reminiscent of the Darkness's arrival in the Solar system.[8] This could imply some sort of connection, as Oryx was said to have been born from The Darkness.

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Bungie (2015-2-26), Destiny, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Spawn of Crota
  2. ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Blood of Oryx
  3. ^ Planet Destiny: The Taken King Trailer Analysis
  4. ^ a b Kotaku - Leak: Destiny's New Expansion Is The Taken King, Out September 15
  5. ^ GameInformer: September 2015 Cover
  6. ^ GameInformer: Destiny: The Taken King's New Approach To Gameplay
  7. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named tkvidoc
  8. ^ Bungie (2014-6-12), Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Darkness

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