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[[File:Destiny-solar-system-map.png|350px|thumbnail|right|The Solar System as it is seen from the [[Director]]]] | [[File:Destiny-solar-system-map.png|350px|thumbnail|right|The Solar System as it is seen from the [[Director]]]] | ||
The '''Solar System''' is the planetary system inhabited by [[Human|humanity]]. During the [[Golden Age]], humanity forged an empire that spanned much of the system, but the catastrophic effects of the [[Collapse]] forced humans to retreat to [[Earth]], abandoning their many worlds to various other forces. | The '''Solar System''' is the planetary system inhabited by [[Human|humanity]]. During the [[Golden Age]], humanity forged an empire that spanned much of the system, but the catastrophic effects of the [[Collapse]] forced humans to retreat to [[Earth]], abandoning their many worlds to various other forces. | ||
==Notable celestial bodies== | ==Notable celestial bodies== | ||
*[[Mercury]]—a former garden world, now converted by the [[Vex]] into a planet-sized machine. | *[[Mercury]]—a former garden world, now converted by the [[Vex]] into a planet-sized machine.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/Mercury#Mercury|Mercury]]''</ref> | ||
*[[Venus]]—a volcanic jungle world and the site of the [[Ishtar Academy]], humanity's greatest center of learning. Now occupied by the Vex and the [[Fallen]] [[House of Winter]]. | *[[Venus]]—a volcanic jungle world and the site of the [[Ishtar Academy]], humanity's greatest center of learning. Now occupied by the Vex and the [[Fallen]] [[House of Winter]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/Venus#Venus|Venus]]''</ref> | ||
*[[Earth]]—mankind's homeworld. The only safe human settlement is [[The Last City]], with pockets of hidden human communities. The Fallen [[House of Devils]] and [[House of Kings]] control the rest of the planet. | *[[Earth]]—mankind's homeworld. The only safe human settlement is [[The Last City]], with pockets of hidden human communities. The Fallen [[House of Devils]] and [[House of Kings]] control the rest of the planet.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/Earth#Earth|Earth]]''</ref> | ||
**The [[Moon]]—Earth's only natural satellite. Once the site of a small [[First Light Lunar Installation|colony]] for supplying the rest of the system, now the location of the [[Hive]]'s [[Hellmouth|stronghold]], with a minor [[House of Exile]] presence. | **The [[Moon]]—Earth's only natural satellite. Once the site of a small [[First Light Lunar Installation|colony]] for supplying the rest of the system, now the location of the [[Hive]]'s [[Hellmouth|stronghold]], with a minor [[House of Exile]] presence.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/Moon#The_Moon|The Moon]]''</ref> | ||
*[[Mars]]—the first human city outside of Earth, [[Freehold]], was founded here. Now occupied by the [[Cabal]], who are fighting invading Vex forces for control. | *[[Mars]]—the first human city outside of Earth, [[Freehold]], was founded here. Now occupied by the [[Cabal]], who are fighting invading Vex forces for control.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/Mars#Mars|Mars]]''</ref> | ||
**The [[Black Garden]]—a Vex realm accessible from and tied to Mars. | **The [[Black Garden]]—a Vex realm accessible from and tied to Mars.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends_&_Mysteries#Legend:_The_Black_Garden|Legend: The Black Garden]]''</ref> | ||
**[[Phobos]]—one of Mars's two moons. Phobos is controlled by the Cabal, and has been artificially brought to closer orbit for obscure reasons. | **[[Phobos]]—one of Mars's two moons. Phobos is controlled by the Cabal, and has been artificially brought to closer orbit for obscure reasons.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/Mars#Phobos|Phobos]]''</ref> | ||
*[[wikipedia:Asteroid Belt|Asteroid Belt]]—a ring of asteroids and Golden Age debris marking the boundary between the Inner System and the Outer System. | *[[wikipedia:Asteroid Belt|Asteroid Belt]]—a ring of asteroids and Golden Age debris marking the boundary between the Inner System and the Outer System.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/The_Asteroid_Belt#The_Asteroid_Belt|The Asteroid Belt]]''</ref> | ||
**[[Ceres]]—the largest object in the Asteroid Belt. Ceres was a major hub of the [[House of Wolves]] before it was destroyed by [[Mara Sov|Queen Mara Sov's]] [[Harbinger]]s. | **[[Ceres]]—the largest object in the Asteroid Belt. Ceres was a major hub of the [[House of Wolves]] before it was destroyed by [[Mara Sov|Queen Mara Sov's]] [[Harbinger]]s.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Ghost_Fragment:_Fallen_4|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 4]]''</ref> | ||
**[[The Reef]]—an inhabited collection of asteroids and derelicts that are the home of the [[Awoken]]. Asteroids with Awoken settlements include [[4 Vesta]], [[2 Pallas]], [[10 Hygiea]], [[65 Cybele]], and [[5560 Amytis]]. | **[[The Reef]]—an inhabited collection of asteroids and derelicts that are the home of the [[Awoken]]. Asteroids with Awoken settlements include [[4 Vesta]], [[2 Pallas]], [[10 Hygiea]], [[65 Cybele]], and [[5560 Amytis]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/The_Asteroid_Belt#The_Reef|The Reef]]''</ref> | ||
*[[Jupiter]]—a gas giant. Its moons are believed to have been a major cornerstone of Golden Age civilization; now controlled by the [[Nine]]. | *[[Jupiter]]—a gas giant. Its moons are believed to have been a major cornerstone of Golden Age civilization; now controlled by the [[Nine]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/Jupiter#Jupiter|Jupiter]]''</ref> | ||
**[[Io]]—a volcanic, sulfuric moon occupied by the Fallen and Vex. Vex ruins lie all across the planet, and the Fallen are highly active. | **[[Io]]—a volcanic, sulfuric moon occupied by the Fallen and Vex. Vex ruins lie all across the planet, and the Fallen are highly active. | ||
**[[Europa]]—a moon of Jupiter and former human colony, under the control of the Nine. | **[[Europa]]—a moon of Jupiter and former human colony, under the control of the Nine. | ||
*[[Saturn]]—a gas giant. [[Oryx]]'s [[Dreadnaught]] and a Hive fleet now orbit the planet. | *[[Saturn]]—a gas giant. [[Oryx]]'s [[Dreadnaught]] and a Hive fleet now orbit the planet.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/Saturn#Saturn|Saturn]]''</ref> | ||
**[[Titan (moon)|Titan]]—a methane ocean moon. The Hive and the Cabal [[Red Legion]] lurk around the planet. | **[[Titan (moon)|Titan]]—a methane ocean moon. The Hive and the Cabal [[Red Legion]] lurk around the planet. | ||
*[[Nessus]]—a dormant Vex machine world that is also under Red Legion occupation. | *[[Nessus]]—a dormant Vex machine world that is also under Red Legion occupation. | ||
Revision as of 04:32, June 5, 2017
The Solar System as it is seen from the Director
The Solar System is the planetary system inhabited by humanity. During the Golden Age, humanity forged an empire that spanned much of the system, but the catastrophic effects of the Collapse forced humans to retreat to Earth, abandoning their many worlds to various other forces.
Notable celestial bodies
- Mercury—a former garden world, now converted by the Vex into a planet-sized machine.[1]
- Venus—a volcanic jungle world and the site of the Ishtar Academy, humanity's greatest center of learning. Now occupied by the Vex and the Fallen House of Winter.[2]
- Earth—mankind's homeworld. The only safe human settlement is The Last City, with pockets of hidden human communities. The Fallen House of Devils and House of Kings control the rest of the planet.[3]
- The Moon—Earth's only natural satellite. Once the site of a small colony for supplying the rest of the system, now the location of the Hive's stronghold, with a minor House of Exile presence.[4]
- Mars—the first human city outside of Earth, Freehold, was founded here. Now occupied by the Cabal, who are fighting invading Vex forces for control.[5]
- The Black Garden—a Vex realm accessible from and tied to Mars.[6]
- Phobos—one of Mars's two moons. Phobos is controlled by the Cabal, and has been artificially brought to closer orbit for obscure reasons.[7]
- Asteroid Belt—a ring of asteroids and Golden Age debris marking the boundary between the Inner System and the Outer System.[8]
- Ceres—the largest object in the Asteroid Belt. Ceres was a major hub of the House of Wolves before it was destroyed by Queen Mara Sov's Harbingers.[9]
- The Reef—an inhabited collection of asteroids and derelicts that are the home of the Awoken. Asteroids with Awoken settlements include 4 Vesta, 2 Pallas, 10 Hygiea, 65 Cybele, and 5560 Amytis.[10]
- Jupiter—a gas giant. Its moons are believed to have been a major cornerstone of Golden Age civilization; now controlled by the Nine.[11]
- Saturn—a gas giant. Oryx's Dreadnaught and a Hive fleet now orbit the planet.[12]
- Titan—a methane ocean moon. The Hive and the Cabal Red Legion lurk around the planet.
- Nessus—a dormant Vex machine world that is also under Red Legion occupation.
Trivia
The bodies of the Solar System are not based on real-world scans, as per gameplay/enjoyment priorities.[13]
Gallery
Mercury
Venus
Old Russia, Earth
The City, Earth
The Moon
Mars
The Black Garden
The Reef
Europa
Saturn
Io
Nessus
Titan
European Dead Zone, Earth
List of appearances
References
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Mercury
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Venus
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Earth
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Moon
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Mars
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Legend: The Black Garden
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Phobos
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Asteroid Belt
- ^ Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Fallen 4
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Reef
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Jupiter
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Saturn
- ^ IGN: Pubcast Happy Hour 3: Bungie Studios Special
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