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{{Quote|He has retreated to where he is safe, to where he is powerful. He awaits the slayer of Crota, the one who slew his son.|Eris Morn}} | |||
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''The Guardian works their way to the [[Mausoleum]] by using the tunnel created by the crash site of [[Dantalion Exodus VI]].'' | ''The Guardian works their way to the [[Mausoleum]] by using the tunnel created by the crash site of [[Dantalion Exodus VI]].'' | ||
*'''GHOST''': Okay, that's where the rupture should be. | *'''[[Ghost|GHOST]]''': Okay, that's where the rupture should be. | ||
*'''CAYDE-6''': Get it open! Once you're there, send your coordinates. We'll lock down your position and send in reinforcements. | *'''CAYDE-6''': Get it open! Once you're there, send your coordinates. We'll lock down your position and send in reinforcements. | ||
''A large group of [[Hive]] are guarding the rupture. The Guardian fights them, even as several waves of Taken begin to appear. Once they are destroyed, the rupture opens, and no longer blows back the Guardian, allowing entry.'' | ''A large group of [[Hive]] are guarding the rupture. The Guardian fights them, even as several waves of [[Taken]] begin to appear. Once they are destroyed, the rupture opens, and no longer blows back the Guardian, allowing entry.'' | ||
*'''ERIS''': The rupture can sense the soul you hold! You are Ascendant! | *'''ERIS''': The rupture can sense the soul you hold! You are Ascendant! | ||
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''Immediately surrounded by Taken, Oryx mercilessly battles the Guardian, using the Darkness against them. The Guardian remains persistent and attacks Oryx until he is forced to retreat. As he reappears and continues firing at the Guardian, more Taken spawn, and in more advanced forms. All throughout the battle Oryx coldly taunts the Guardian.'' | ''Immediately surrounded by Taken, Oryx mercilessly battles the Guardian, using the Darkness against them. The Guardian remains persistent and attacks Oryx until he is forced to retreat. As he reappears and continues firing at the Guardian, more Taken spawn, and in more advanced forms. All throughout the battle Oryx coldly taunts the Guardian.'' | ||
*'''ORYX''': Your | *'''ORYX''': Your Traveler's light cannot reach you here. | ||
*'''ORYX''': What you call Darkness is the end of your evolution! | *'''ORYX''': What you call Darkness is the end of your evolution! | ||
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*'''ORYX''': The Darkness is a gift. Let my will set you free. | *'''ORYX''': The Darkness is a gift. Let my will set you free. | ||
''Oryx begins firing through the thick smog, the Guardian unable to defend or attack. They can only attempt to dodge Oryx's bolts of energy, enraging him to the point where he flies through the fog and attempts to kill them himself with the enormous blade. The Guardian uses his moment of distracted vulnerability to weaken him even further.'' | ''Oryx begins firing through the thick smog, the Guardian unable to defend or attack. They can only attempt to dodge Oryx's bolts of energy, enraging him to the point where he flies through the fog and attempts to kill them himself with the enormous blade. The Guardian uses his moment of distracted vulnerability to weaken him even further. During the moments where Oryx hides [[Taken Thrall]] attack the Guardian, to fall.'' | ||
*'''ORYX''': Crota fell... I will not! | *'''ORYX''': Crota fell... I will not! | ||
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'''{Cinematic}''' | '''{Cinematic}''' | ||
''Oryx and his sword land in the thick pool of black slime covering the Altar. Oryx struggles to stand, but he is grievously injured. Oryx reaches for his sword, sticking out of the pool. It begins to glow with Taken energy, and the defeated King touches it. The energy flows into a large white orb, jerking the sword backward with force. Holding the blight closely, Oryx holds the orb in the air, screaming angrily. He slams the orb into his chest, and a shockwave spreads throughout the Altar of Oryx. He stands up quickly, jerking and convulsing as he is hoisted into the air. His body starts to decay and his wings break apart. As Oryx writhes in pain, a smile appears on Oryx's face, and his intentions become clear: he has | ''Oryx and his sword land in the thick pool of black slime covering the Altar. Oryx struggles to stand, but he is grievously injured. Oryx reaches for his sword, sticking out of the pool. It begins to glow with Taken energy, and the defeated King touches it. The energy flows into a large white orb, jerking the sword backward with force. Holding the blight closely, Oryx holds the orb in the air, screaming angrily. He slams the orb into his chest, and a shockwave spreads throughout the Altar of Oryx. He stands up quickly, jerking and convulsing as he is hoisted into the air. His body starts to decay and his wings break apart. As Oryx writhes in pain, a smile appears on Oryx's face, and his intentions become clear: he has claimed his power and assured his return to the Ascendent Realm, free from death. The King laughs evilly as the blight consumes the rest of his body, and he quickly disappears, the Altar suddenly quiet. The camera slowly pans down to the sword of Oryx, now dead and useless. Fades to black.'' | ||
''Mission ends.'' | ''Mission ends.'' | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
The Mission name is a reference to the word Regicide, which by definition means killing a king. | The Mission name is a reference to the word Regicide, which by definition means killing a king. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
==Enemies== | ==Enemies== | ||
*[[Taken]] | [[Cabal]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Legionary]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Phalanx]] | ||
*[[Oryx, the Taken King]] | *[[Centurion]] | ||
[[Hive]] | |||
*[[Thrall]] | |||
*[[Acolyte]] | |||
*[[Knight]] | |||
*[[Wizard]] | |||
[[Taken]] | |||
*[[Taken Thrall]] | |||
**[[Shadow Thrall]] | |||
*[[Taken Goblin]] | |||
*[[Taken Psion]] | |||
*[[Taken Acolyte]] | |||
*[[Taken Phalanx]] | |||
*[[Taken Knight]] | |||
*[[Taken Centurion]] | |||
*[[Taken Hobgoblin]] | |||
*[[Taken Vandal]] | |||
*[[Taken Captain]] | |||
*[[Taken Wizard]] | |||
===Bosses=== | |||
[[Baxx, Hand of Oryx]] | |||
[[Ta'aun, Hand of Oryx]] | |||
[[Oryx, the Taken King]] | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Destiny]]'' | *''[[Destiny]]'' | ||