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|othernames= Praksis, the Defiled | |||
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|affiliation=[[House of Wolves]] {{c|formerly}}<br> [[House of Salvation]] {{c|formerly}} | |||
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|class= [[Captain]] | |||
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|notable= Dark Council Member <br> Salvation's Head Engineer <br> Invented the Fallen Gauntlets that allowed Salvation to use [[Stasis]] <br> Revived by [[The Witness|the Witness]] into a [[Scorn]] to defend [[Seraph Station]] | |||
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|mission= [[Empire Hunts|Empire Hunt]]: [[The Technocrat]] | |||
|weapon= {{icon|Solar}} [[Shrapnel Launcher]] <br> {{icon|Stasis}} [[Coldsnap Grenade]]s <br> {{icon|Stasis}} [[Duskfield Grenade]]s | |||
|ability= Summon Fallen <br> High Durability <br> Rapid Movement <br> Teleportation <br> Immunity Shield <br> {{icon|Stasis}} Stasis Shield {{c|[[Story]]}} <br> Summon Shield Drones <br> {{icon|Kinetic}} Ultra Smash | |||
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|name= Praksis the Defiled | |||
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|species= | |species= [[Scorn]] | ||
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|mission= [[ | |mission= [[Operation: Seraph's Shield]] | ||
|weapon= [[Shrapnel Launcher]] <br> Coldsnap | |weapon= {{icon|Solar}} [[Shrapnel Launcher]] <br> {{icon|Stasis}} [[Coldsnap Grenade]]s <br> {{icon|Stasis}} [[Duskfield Grenade]]s | ||
|ability= Summon [[Fallen]] <br> High Durability <br> Rapid Movement <br> Teleportation | |ability= Summon Scorn <br> Summon [[Fallen]] <br> Summon [[Suppressor Splicer]]s <br> High Durability <br> Rapid Movement <br> Teleportation <br> Immunity Shield <br> {{icon|Kinetic}} Ultra Smash | ||
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{{Quote|The Eliksni must update our approach if we are ever to rise. Either join us as we march toward progress… Or be swept aside with the vestigialities.|Praksis.}} | {{Quote|The Eliksni must update our approach if we are ever to rise. Either join us as we march toward progress… Or be swept aside with the vestigialities.|Praksis.}} | ||
'''Praksis, the Technocrat''' is a [[ | '''Praksis, the Technocrat''' is a [[Fallen]] [[Baron]] from the [[House of Salvation]] and one of the most trusted lieutenants for [[Eramis, Kell of Darkness]]. Born into the [[House of Wolves]], Praksis joined Eramis's quest to start a new world following their escape from the [[Prison of Elders]]. He is as lethal as loyal and will stop at nothing to advance Eramis's cause. As chief architect and scientist of the House, Praksis created the technology that helped the House of Salvation wield the power of [[Stasis]]. His research on [[Clovis Bray]]'s [[Exo]] program laid the foundations for future [[Atraks|Eliksni]] to harness that power. His fascination for machines developed into a deep admiration for the [[Vex]] and to the point that he conducted twisted experiments on them to improve Eliksni technology.<ref name="Deductive">'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 5, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/deductive-reasoning-2 Deductive Reasoning]''</ref><ref name="Reverse">'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 5, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/reverse-engineering Reverse Engineering]''</ref> | ||
Following his death and the events of [[The Witch Queen]], Praksis would be resurrected as a Stasis-infused [[Scorn]] monstrosity by [[The Witness|the Witness]], serving as the final boss of [[Operation: Seraph's Shield]] [[Exotic Mission]]. | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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Following the betrayal of Variks, the Technocrat halted his experiments and attended a ceremony organized by Eramis to address their newly formed House. Held within the main chambers of [[Riis-Reborn Approach]], Praksis stood alongside other Devil-born council members and listened attentively to Eramis. She spoke out against the chains that slaved the Eliksni race as they became servants to the [[Great Machine]] that abandoned them. Eramis then destroyed a [[Servitor]] in a symbolic move to usher in their freedom. Its destruction signified that the Eliksni had now updated their approach. Praksis also watched the veteran warrior, Phylaks, wield the ability Stasis by retrieving a [[Splinter of Darkness|Splinter]] from a [[Crux of Darkness|Crux]] and inserting it into the Stasis gauntlets created by him. However, the assembly is interrupted by the [[Guardian]]s and Praksis left the scene to allow Phylaks to chase them with her newfound powers.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 5, [[The New Kell]]''</ref><ref>'''YouTube''', ''[https://youtu.be/_J0RulCssto Beyond Light Cutscene - We Will Rise Again]''</ref> | Following the betrayal of Variks, the Technocrat halted his experiments and attended a ceremony organized by Eramis to address their newly formed House. Held within the main chambers of [[Riis-Reborn Approach]], Praksis stood alongside other Devil-born council members and listened attentively to Eramis. She spoke out against the chains that slaved the Eliksni race as they became servants to the [[Great Machine]] that abandoned them. Eramis then destroyed a [[Servitor]] in a symbolic move to usher in their freedom. Its destruction signified that the Eliksni had now updated their approach. Praksis also watched the veteran warrior, Phylaks, wield the ability Stasis by retrieving a [[Splinter of Darkness|Splinter]] from a [[Crux of Darkness|Crux]] and inserting it into the Stasis gauntlets created by him. However, the assembly is interrupted by the [[Guardian]]s and Praksis left the scene to allow Phylaks to chase them with her newfound powers.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 5, [[The New Kell]]''</ref><ref>'''YouTube''', ''[https://youtu.be/_J0RulCssto Beyond Light Cutscene - We Will Rise Again]''</ref> | ||
===Hunt for The Technocrat=== | |||
{{Quote|This is where your Golden Age Kell built you, hmm? Trivial tinkering. I will elevate it...|Praksis, the Technocrat}} | |||
Though Phylaks was Eramis's fiercest warrior, she had yet to master the powers of Stasis and died at the hands of the [[Guardian]]s while attempting to gain control of [[Vex]] territory.<ref>'''YouTube''', ''[https://youtu.be/zNse6vFg45M Phylaks Defeat – Timestamp 05:50s]''</ref> Variks informed them that more powerful Eliksni existed such as Praksis who was the visionary mind behind Salvation's technology and wrung that power from the [[Darkness]] itself.<ref name="Dismantle">'''YouTube''', ''[https://youtu.be/zNse6vFg45M Dismantling an Empire – Timestamp 00:15s]''</ref> Though Variks was never privy to his secret experiments, he did hear Praksis whisper to Eramis about wanting to use the Vex to reassemble into new technology.<ref name="Reverse"/> Variks did not trust Praksis as he was too young and selfish and only cared for glory and legacy through his inventions over the pursuit of the knowledge.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 5, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/controlled-experiment Controlled Experiment]''</ref> He claimed that Praksis's ambitions had no limits and was drawn to the designs and inventions of [[Humanity]] and the Vex and urged the Guardians to discover how he created these dark weapons and stop his plans.<ref name="Dismantle"/><ref name="Perfect">'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 5, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/perfect-specimen Perfect Specimen]''</ref> | Though Phylaks was Eramis's fiercest warrior, she had yet to master the powers of Stasis and died at the hands of the [[Guardian]]s while attempting to gain control of [[Vex]] territory.<ref>'''YouTube''', ''[https://youtu.be/zNse6vFg45M Phylaks Defeat – Timestamp 05:50s]''</ref> Variks informed them that more powerful Eliksni existed such as Praksis who was the visionary mind behind Salvation's technology and wrung that power from the [[Darkness]] itself.<ref name="Dismantle">'''YouTube''', ''[https://youtu.be/zNse6vFg45M Dismantling an Empire – Timestamp 00:15s]''</ref> Though Variks was never privy to his secret experiments, he did hear Praksis whisper to Eramis about wanting to use the Vex to reassemble into new technology.<ref name="Reverse"/> Variks did not trust Praksis as he was too young and selfish and only cared for glory and legacy through his inventions over the pursuit of the knowledge.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 5, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/controlled-experiment Controlled Experiment]''</ref> He claimed that Praksis's ambitions had no limits and was drawn to the designs and inventions of [[Humanity]] and the Vex and urged the Guardians to discover how he created these dark weapons and stop his plans.<ref name="Dismantle"/><ref name="Perfect">'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 5, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/perfect-specimen Perfect Specimen]''</ref> | ||
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As the Guardians ventured into the [[Asterion Abyss]], Variks provided intel of Praksis's latest experiment which involved him putting tracking modules into [[Minotaur]]s.<ref name="Deductive"/> They were also made aware of the [[Fallen]] activity within that region who collected resources for Praksis for an unknown experiment.<ref name="Perfect"/> After defeating the Vex, Ghost was able to locate Praksis's latest experiment on [[Cadmus Ridge]]. The Technocrat had constructed an artificial [[conflux]] in a bid to lure and trap the Vex.<ref name="Science">'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 5, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/scientific-method-5 Scientific Method]''</ref> Variks warned the Guardians that were not only fighting Fallen scavengers, but creators and architects who once made marvels that rivalled Humanity's [[Golden Age]].<ref name="Science"/> | As the Guardians ventured into the [[Asterion Abyss]], Variks provided intel of Praksis's latest experiment which involved him putting tracking modules into [[Minotaur]]s.<ref name="Deductive"/> They were also made aware of the [[Fallen]] activity within that region who collected resources for Praksis for an unknown experiment.<ref name="Perfect"/> After defeating the Vex, Ghost was able to locate Praksis's latest experiment on [[Cadmus Ridge]]. The Technocrat had constructed an artificial [[conflux]] in a bid to lure and trap the Vex.<ref name="Science">'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 5, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/scientific-method-5 Scientific Method]''</ref> Variks warned the Guardians that were not only fighting Fallen scavengers, but creators and architects who once made marvels that rivalled Humanity's [[Golden Age]].<ref name="Science"/> | ||
Located outside the [[Bray Exoscience]] facility, Ghost hacked into Praksis's latest construct and lured the nearby Vex to the Fallen conflux. Praksis then found out that the Guardians were attempting to shut down his conflux and sent a Servitor, [[Conflux Watch Prime]], to protect it. The [[Prime Servitor]] was an upgraded [[Conflux Watch|model]] from those utilised by the [[House of Winter]] and would teleport them away from the conflux, but the Guardians persisted and destroyed the Servitor.<ref>'''YouTube''', ''[https://youtu.be/ebW-e-v5U70 Fallen Conflux]''</ref> Ghost was then able to find a signal from the downed Servitor who was in communication with Praksis and able to locate the Technocrat deep within the Bray Exoscience facility.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 5, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/final-test-5 Final Test]''</ref> | Located outside the [[Bray Exoscience]] facility, Ghost hacked into Praksis's latest construct and lured the nearby Vex to the Fallen conflux. Praksis then found out that the Guardians were attempting to shut down his conflux and sent a Servitor, [[Conflux Watch Prime]], to protect it. The [[Prime Servitor]] was an upgraded [[Conflux Watch|model]] from those utilised by the [[House of Winter]] and would teleport them away from the conflux, but the Guardians persisted and destroyed the Servitor.<ref>'''YouTube''', ''[https://youtu.be/ebW-e-v5U70 Fallen Conflux]''</ref> Ghost was then able to find a signal from the downed Servitor who was in communication with Praksis and able to locate the Technocrat deep within the Bray Exoscience facility.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 5, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/final-test-5 Final Test]''</ref> The Guardian stormed the depths of the Bray Exoscience, slaying all of his subordinates who attempted to protect him, and reached the [[Eternity (location)|Eternity]], where they engaged in one final battle with the Technocrat. Despite his stasis abilities and shield technology, he was slain by The Guardian. | ||
=== | ===Defiled by the Witness=== | ||
{{Quote| | {{Quote|His name was Praksis, and you killed him. But the Witness has returned him to us... as it will return all Eliksni slain by the Machine-spawn's hand.|Eramis, Kell of Darkness}} | ||
With the coming of the [[Black Fleet]] closer and closer to [[Earth]], [[The Witness|the Witness]] decided to punish [[Eramis]] for her previous failures by returning many of her subordinates to life as [[Scorn]], including Praksis. The former Technocrat was sent to the [[Seraph Station]] to direct the efforts of the House of Salvation's [[Splicers]] in taking over the facility. He once again came face to face with the Guardian, who infiltrated the space station to stop their offensive. Praksis called forth hordes of Scorn and Splicers, and employed both the technology of the station and his own drones and gauntlet, putting up fierce resistance. But in the end, the Guardian prevailed once again.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/12/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Seraph]] - [[Operation: Seraph's Shield]]''</ref> | |||
Praksis | ==Gameplay== | ||
===Empire Hunt: The Technocrat=== | |||
Praksis will stride around the area while firing on players with his [[Shrapnel Launcher]]. He will occasionally teleport across the room in an attempt to get a clear shot or close the distance between him and the player. He has the ability to conjure and throw [[Stasis]] Grenades, which either generate a field which slows down and eventually freezes the player, or creates a trail of icicles which travels across the ground, seeking out the nearest player and freezing them on contact. When he loses a certain portion of his health, Praksis will summon shield drones with make him invulnerable to all damage until they have all been destroyed. The drones will stay stationary in different spots around the arena, and their number will increase with the lower Praksis' health is. | |||
In the story version of the fight, Prakis will summon a shield of Stasis upon reaching the final portion of his health, which can only be breached with the player's Stasis subclass. A [[Crux of Darkness]] will appear near the entrance, allowing for communion with it and providing its powers. | |||
== | ===Operation: Seraph's Shield=== | ||
Praksis will stride | The reanimated Praksis initially fights similiarly to his previous incarnation. Though he has lost his offensive teleportation, which he only uses for scripted movement, he will slowly but surely stride towards the area the player is in, bombarding them with his Shrapnel Launcher and disrupting them with his Stasis grenades in an effort to make them easy targets for his Scorn reinforcements. When he loses a third of his health, Praksis will summon an immunity shield, becoming invulerable to damage. The player will have to obtain a Suppressor augment from a [[Suppressor Splicer]] that appears in the room, which they will have to use under the three drones around the area protected by [[Corrupted Chieftain]]s. Once all three BrayTech drones have been activated, three doors will unlock around the room, revealing Praksis' shield drones. Destroying all three will make the boss vulnerable for another third of his health, requiring the player to repeat this process again. For the last third of his health bar, Praksis will call forth even more reinforcements, including [[Void]] [[Tarnished Chieftain]]s that can shield him with their [[Ether Totem]]s. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
'''Empire Hunt: The Technocrat''' | |||
<gallery perrow=3> | <gallery perrow=3> | ||
FallenVIP1.jpg|Praksis | FallenVIP1.jpg|Praksis in the Beyond Light Trailer | ||
Empire Hunt Praksis.jpg|Praksis clearing the area | Empire Hunt Praksis.jpg|Praksis clearing the area | ||
VIP3.jpg|Praksis using his | VIP3.jpg|Praksis using his Stasis powers | ||
</gallery> | |||
'''Operation: Seraph's Shield''' | |||
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ScornPraksis1.jpg | |||
ScornPraksis2.jpg | |||
ScornPraksis3.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Praksis is voiced by [[Wikipedia:Brian T. Delaney|Brian T. Delaney]], who also voices [[Saint-14]] and [[Clovis Bray I]]'s AI.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]] credits''</ref> | |||
*"The Technocrat" is also the title for [[Kargen]] from [[The Insight Terminus]] strike on [[Nessus]]. | *"The Technocrat" is also the title for [[Kargen]] from [[The Insight Terminus]] strike on [[Nessus]]. | ||
* | *Praksis arrives by riding on a [[Shank]] in both the Technocrat Empire Hunt and Seraph's Shield mission, making him the second character to use a Shank as a way of transport in Destiny 2, with the first being [[Cayde-6]]. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Destiny 2]]'' | *''[[Destiny 2]]'' | ||
**''[[Beyond Light]]'' {{1st}} | **''[[Beyond Light]]'' {{1st}} | ||
**''[[Season of the Splicer]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
**''[[Season of the Seraph]]'' | **''[[Season of the Seraph]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Bosses|D2}} | |||
[[Category:Characters]] | [[Category:Characters]] | ||
[[Category:Enemies]] | [[Category:Enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Fallen]] | [[Category:Fallen]] | ||