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[[File:Warsat.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A crashed Warsat on Earth]]
[[File:Warsat.jpg|200px|thumb|A crashed Warsat on Earth]]
'''Warsats''' (short for '''War Satellites''') are military satellites that were built during the [[Golden Age]].
{{quote|We have a Warsat incoming!|[[Ghost]]<ref>'''Bungie (2015-9-19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], Activision Blizzard, [[Fallen S.A.B.E.R.]]''</ref>}}
==Overview==
Thousands were launched into orbits above planets across the [[Solar System]].<ref name="Rasputin">'''Bungie (2015-1-21)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Allies#Rasputin_2|Rasputin]]''</ref> Together with hardened surface installations, the Warsats formed a vast communications and defense network throughout which the [[Warmind]]s distributed themselves.<ref name="Rasputin"/> During the [[Collapse]], as humanity's defeat became certain, [[Rasputin]] ordered the surviving Warminds to isolate themselves and enter long-term dormancy, leaving the Warsats empty and idle for centuries.<ref name="Destiny">'''Bungie (2015-1-21)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard.''</ref><ref name="MidnightExigent">'''Bungie (2015-1-21)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Allies#Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 3|Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 3]]''</ref> When the [[Cosmodrome]] array on [[Earth]] was reactivated by the [[Guardian]]s, Rasputin regained access to the Warsat network and its weapon systems.<ref name="Destiny"/><ref>'''Bungie (2015-1-21)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Allies#Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 2|Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 2]]''</ref>


Derelict Warsats periodically fall from orbit on [[Earth]], the [[Moon]], and [[Mars]]. The location where one impacts becomes the site of a [[Public Event]]. Guardians must defend the Warsat from enemies while it is scanned and [[transmat]]ted by a [[Ghost]] to the [[City]], where it can be carefully studied by the Cryptarchs.<ref name="Destiny"/>
'''Warsats''' (short for '''War Satellites''') were orbital military satellites built during the [[Golden Age]] to defend [[Earth]] and the other colonies throughout the [[Solar System]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015-1-21)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 2|Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 2]]''</ref>
 
==History==
Thousands of Warsats were launched into orbit above the planets of the Solar System.<ref name="Rasputin">'''Bungie (2015-1-21)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Rasputin_2|Rasputin]]''</ref> and together with an array of hardened surface installations, the Warsats formed a vast communications and defense network throughout which the [[Warmind]]s distributed themselves.<ref name="Rasputin"/> During the [[Collapse]], as humanity's defeat became certain, [[Rasputin]] ordered the surviving Warminds to isolate themselves and enter long-term dormancy, leaving the Warsats unmanned and idle for centuries.<ref name="Destiny">'''Bungie (2015-1-21)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard.''</ref><ref name="MidnightExigent">'''Bungie (2015-1-21)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 3|Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 3]]''</ref>
 
When the [[Cosmodrome]]'s Terrestrial Array was reactivated by [[The Guardian]], Rasputin exploited this opportunity to spread himself across the inner system, regaining access to the Warsat network and its weapon systems once more.<ref name="Destiny"/><ref>'''Bungie (2015-1-21)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 2|Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 2]]''</ref>
 
At least some Warsats are armed with powerful X-ray lasers, being able to destroy targets on the planet's surface. During the evacuation of the [[New Pacific Arcology]] on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], a Warsat controlled by Rasputin destroyed an evacuation shuttle carrying Dr. [[Shanice Pell]] and other evacuees by a single shot from orbit.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Last Days on Kraken Mare#Kalki's Burning Sword, Part I|Last Days on Kraken Mare - Kalki's Burning Sword, Part I]]''</ref> Rasputin would later use these munitions against both the Cabal and Vex on Mars. <ref name="Destiny"/><ref>'''Bungie (2015-1-21)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies#Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 2|Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 2]]''</ref>
 
Derelict Warsats periodically fall from orbit on [[Earth]], the [[Moon]], and [[Mars]]. The location where one impacts becomes the site of a [[Public Event]]. Guardians must [[Warsat Down|defend the Warsat]] from enemies while it is scanned and [[transmat]]ted by a Ghost to the [[City]], where it can be carefully studied by the Cryptarchs.<ref name="Destiny"/>
 
The [[Crucible]] site [[Javelin-4]] is a Warsat launch facility stationed on [[Io]].
 
To prevent their use against The Traveller, Rasputin sacrificed himself to destroy the Warsat network.


Engineers of the City have been reverse-engineering Warsat technology, such as the self defense mechanisms used in the [[Exotic]] [[Titan]] gauntlets [[ACD/0 Feedback Fence]].
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Engineers of the City have been reverse-engineering Warsat technology, such as the self defense mechanisms used in the [[Exotic]] [[Titan (class)|Titan]] gauntlets [[ACD/0 Feedback Fence]].
*A partially disassembled Warsat can be seen being analyzed next to [[Sloane]] on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]].
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Rasputinpic9.jpg|Concept art of Warsat in [[Warmind (expansion)]].
File:Rasputinpic8.jpg|
File:Destiny-EarthPE-DefendWarsat.jpg|A Warsat on Earth.
File:Destiny-EarthPE-DefendWarsat.jpg|A Warsat on Earth.
File:Destiny-MoonPE-DefendWarsat.jpg|A Warsat on the Moon.
File:Destiny-MoonPE-DefendWarsat.jpg|A Warsat on the Moon.
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== List of appearances ==
== List of appearances ==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Shadowkeep]]''
***''[[Season of the Undying]]'' {{Mo}}
***''[[Season of the Worthy]]'' {{Mo}}
***''[[Season of Arrivals]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Beyond Light]]'' {{Mo}}
***''[[Season of the Splicer]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[The Witch Queen]]''
***''[[Season of the Seraph]]''
**''[[Lightfall]]'' {{Mo}}
***''[[Season of the Deep]]'' {{Mo}}


== References ==
== References ==
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Revision as of 11:52, March 29, 2024

A crashed Warsat on Earth

"We have a Warsat incoming!"
— Ghost[1]

Warsats (short for War Satellites) were orbital military satellites built during the Golden Age to defend Earth and the other colonies throughout the Solar System.[2]

History

Thousands of Warsats were launched into orbit above the planets of the Solar System.[3] and together with an array of hardened surface installations, the Warsats formed a vast communications and defense network throughout which the Warminds distributed themselves.[3] During the Collapse, as humanity's defeat became certain, Rasputin ordered the surviving Warminds to isolate themselves and enter long-term dormancy, leaving the Warsats unmanned and idle for centuries.[4][5]

When the Cosmodrome's Terrestrial Array was reactivated by The Guardian, Rasputin exploited this opportunity to spread himself across the inner system, regaining access to the Warsat network and its weapon systems once more.[4][6]

At least some Warsats are armed with powerful X-ray lasers, being able to destroy targets on the planet's surface. During the evacuation of the New Pacific Arcology on Titan, a Warsat controlled by Rasputin destroyed an evacuation shuttle carrying Dr. Shanice Pell and other evacuees by a single shot from orbit.[7] Rasputin would later use these munitions against both the Cabal and Vex on Mars. [4][8]

Derelict Warsats periodically fall from orbit on Earth, the Moon, and Mars. The location where one impacts becomes the site of a Public Event. Guardians must defend the Warsat from enemies while it is scanned and transmatted by a Ghost to the City, where it can be carefully studied by the Cryptarchs.[4]

The Crucible site Javelin-4 is a Warsat launch facility stationed on Io.

To prevent their use against The Traveller, Rasputin sacrificed himself to destroy the Warsat network.

Trivia

  • Engineers of the City have been reverse-engineering Warsat technology, such as the self defense mechanisms used in the Exotic Titan gauntlets ACD/0 Feedback Fence.
  • A partially disassembled Warsat can be seen being analyzed next to Sloane on Titan.

Gallery

  • Concept art of Warsat in Warmind (expansion).

    Concept art of Warsat in Warmind (expansion).

  • Rasputinpic8.jpg
  • A Warsat on Earth.

    A Warsat on Earth.

  • A Warsat on the Moon.

    A Warsat on the Moon.

  • Ghost working to transmat a Warsat.

    Ghost working to transmat a Warsat.

  • Closeup of a Warsat.

    Closeup of a Warsat.

  • A Warsat floating in space.

    A Warsat floating in space.

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Bungie (2015-9-19), Destiny: The Taken King, Activision Blizzard, Fallen S.A.B.E.R.
  2. ^ Bungie (2015-1-21), Destiny, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 2
  3. ^ a b Bungie (2015-1-21), Destiny, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Rasputin
  4. ^ a b c d Bungie (2015-1-21), Destiny, Activision Blizzard.
  5. ^ Bungie (2015-1-21), Destiny, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 3
  6. ^ Bungie (2015-1-21), Destiny, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 2
  7. ^ Bungie (2019/10/1), Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Lore: Last Days on Kraken Mare - Kalki's Burning Sword, Part I
  8. ^ Bungie (2015-1-21), Destiny, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 2

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