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With the coming of the [[Traveler]], the toxic air of the world was 'cleansed'<ref>[http://www.destinythegame.com/au/en/game/story '''Bungie''' : ''Destiny Story'']</ref> and the world was colonized by [[Human|humanity]] during the [[Golden Age]],<ref name="HopesDreams">[http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/02/17/bungies-destiny-a-land-of-hope-and-dreams?page=1 '''IGN''' ''Bungie's Destiny: A Land of Hope and Dreams'']</ref> becoming a "paradise."<ref>[http://www.destinythegame.com/au/en/game/destinations/venus '''Bungie''' : ''Venus'']</ref> Ancient ruins predating the existence of humanity were discovered on Venus, and after the [[Collapse]], the [[Vex]] lay claim to Venus and began protecting those ruins for unknown reasons.<ref name="Planetview">[https://www.destinyplanetview.com/en/home '''Destiny Planet View''']</ref> The ruins feature relays used by the Vex which are powered by a heavily protected Nexus far below the surface, and are believed to be part of an ancient network which, if fully reawakened, could turn the planet itself into a system that the Vex can control.<ref name="Planetview"/> Both the ruins and the more recent human structures are now choked in vegetation,<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/en/News/News?aid=11063 '''Bungie.net''': ''Breaking In - Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda'']</ref> though humanity has regained a presence on the planet.<ref name="HopesDreams"/> Sulfuric gasses are vented from the surface of the planet.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/7_Bungie-Weekly-Update---10112013/en/News/News?aid=11189 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update - 10/11/2013'']</ref> Crackling lightning flashes through the sulfuric yellow sky, and the jungle has grown over the remnants of the [[Academy|scientific research settlement]] that humanity once held here. Now, the city's buildings are slowly being swallowed up by the Venusian ocean. Instead, the towering Vex [[citadel]] now draws the eye - a hulking obelisk Jenga tower of | With the coming of the [[Traveler]], the toxic air of the world was 'cleansed'<ref>[http://www.destinythegame.com/au/en/game/story '''Bungie''' : ''Destiny Story'']</ref> and the world was colonized by [[Human|humanity]] during the [[Golden Age]],<ref name="HopesDreams">[http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/02/17/bungies-destiny-a-land-of-hope-and-dreams?page=1 '''IGN''' ''Bungie's Destiny: A Land of Hope and Dreams'']</ref> becoming a "paradise."<ref>[http://www.destinythegame.com/au/en/game/destinations/venus '''Bungie''' : ''Venus'']</ref> Ancient ruins predating the existence of humanity were discovered on Venus, and after the [[Collapse]], the [[Vex]] lay claim to Venus and began protecting those ruins for unknown reasons.<ref name="Planetview">[https://www.destinyplanetview.com/en/home '''Destiny Planet View''']</ref> The ruins feature relays used by the Vex which are powered by a heavily protected Nexus far below the surface, and are believed to be part of an ancient network which, if fully reawakened, could turn the planet itself into a system that the Vex can control.<ref name="Planetview"/> Both the ruins and the more recent human structures are now choked in vegetation,<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/en/News/News?aid=11063 '''Bungie.net''': ''Breaking In - Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda'']</ref> though humanity has regained a presence on the planet.<ref name="HopesDreams"/> Sulfuric gasses are vented from the surface of the planet.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/7_Bungie-Weekly-Update---10112013/en/News/News?aid=11189 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update - 10/11/2013'']</ref> Crackling lightning flashes through the sulfuric yellow sky, and the jungle has grown over the remnants of the [[Academy|scientific research settlement]] that humanity once held here. Now, the city's buildings are slowly being swallowed up by the Venusian ocean. Instead, the towering Vex [[citadel]] now draws the eye - a hulking obelisk Jenga tower of bizarre geometric shapes. Its purpose remains unknown, but the robotic Vex unceasingly defend it.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 52''</ref> | ||
The [[Fallen]] [[House of Winter]] also has their [[Winter's Lair|Lair]] on Venus, adding to the number of hostile forces already present on the planet.<ref>[http://www.destinydb.com/activities/901521943-winters-run '''DetinyDB''': ''Winter's Run'']</ref> | The [[Fallen]] [[House of Winter]] also has their [[Winter's Lair|Lair]] on Venus, adding to the number of hostile forces already present on the planet.<ref>[http://www.destinydb.com/activities/901521943-winters-run '''DetinyDB''': ''Winter's Run'']</ref> | ||
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Star, position: |
Sol, II |
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Diameter: |
12,100 kilometers |
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Gravity: |
.904 g |
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Length of day: |
5,832 hours |
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Orbital period: |
243 days |
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Venus is the second planet in the Solar System, and the second largest terrestrial planet.
History
With the coming of the Traveler, the toxic air of the world was 'cleansed'[1] and the world was colonized by humanity during the Golden Age,[2] becoming a "paradise."[3] Ancient ruins predating the existence of humanity were discovered on Venus, and after the Collapse, the Vex lay claim to Venus and began protecting those ruins for unknown reasons.[4] The ruins feature relays used by the Vex which are powered by a heavily protected Nexus far below the surface, and are believed to be part of an ancient network which, if fully reawakened, could turn the planet itself into a system that the Vex can control.[4] Both the ruins and the more recent human structures are now choked in vegetation,[5] though humanity has regained a presence on the planet.[2] Sulfuric gasses are vented from the surface of the planet.[6] Crackling lightning flashes through the sulfuric yellow sky, and the jungle has grown over the remnants of the scientific research settlement that humanity once held here. Now, the city's buildings are slowly being swallowed up by the Venusian ocean. Instead, the towering Vex citadel now draws the eye - a hulking obelisk Jenga tower of bizarre geometric shapes. Its purpose remains unknown, but the robotic Vex unceasingly defend it.[7]
The Fallen House of Winter also has their Lair on Venus, adding to the number of hostile forces already present on the planet.[8]
Activities
Story Missions
House of Wolves
Strikes
Raids
Quests
Explore
- Explore missions
- Public Events
Crucible
Locations
- Ishtar Sink(Destination)
- Asylum(Crucible map)
- Ishtar Academy
- Ishtar Commons(Public location)
- Hall of Whispers
- N/Gen Branch
- Ember Caves(Public location)
- The Citadel(Public location)
- The Shattered Coast(Public location)
- Headlands(Public location)
- Ishtar Cliffs(Public location)
- Waking Ruins(Public location)
- Vault of Glass
- Trial of Kabr
- Templar's Well
- Gorgon's Labyrinth
- Campus 9
- Endless Steps
- Vault of Glass
- Maat Mons
- Shores of Time(Crucible map)
Gallery
The sulphur canyons of Venus
An Ishtar Collective research outpost in some Vex ruins
Ruins of the city metro
A Vex portal on Venus.
A postcard from Venus during the Golden Age.
List of appearances
- Destiny (First appearance)
References
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