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After the Guardians missions involving the Sundial thwarted a Cabal plot to subvert time, Zavala got involved in a mission with [[Ana Bray]] where a force of the Red Legion were seizing the crippled ''Almighty'' superweapon. As Zavala and Ana managed to clear their sections of the ship of enemies, they discovered, to their horror, that the Cabal destroyed the navigation and stabilizer systems of the vessel, leaving the ship adrift towards Earth, the Last City being its direct target. Without any controls to change ''The Almighty's'' course or having the ordnance capable of destroying the ship, Ana believes that their only hope to save their home lies with Rasputin. Zavala vehemently opposes Ana's suggestion in cooperating with the ancient Warmind, noting that Rasputin's priorities and motives are not to be trusted, despite his vow of protecting humanity. However, with no other alternatives, Zavala allows the Guardians and Ana to interact with Rasputin and get his cooperation. | After the Guardians missions involving the Sundial thwarted a Cabal plot to subvert time, Zavala got involved in a mission with [[Ana Bray]] where a force of the Red Legion were seizing the crippled ''Almighty'' superweapon. As Zavala and Ana managed to clear their sections of the ship of enemies, they discovered, to their horror, that the Cabal destroyed the navigation and stabilizer systems of the vessel, leaving the ship adrift towards Earth, the Last City being its direct target. Without any controls to change ''The Almighty's'' course or having the ordnance capable of destroying the ship, Ana believes that their only hope to save their home lies with Rasputin. Zavala vehemently opposes Ana's suggestion in cooperating with the ancient Warmind, noting that Rasputin's priorities and motives are not to be trusted, despite his vow of protecting humanity. However, with no other alternatives, Zavala allows the Guardians and Ana to interact with Rasputin and get his cooperation. | ||
While Ana and the Guardian are able to get Rasputin on board with their mission to stop the Almighty, the | While Ana and the Guardian are able to get Rasputin on board with their mission to stop the Almighty, the Warmind tells them to head to the EDZ where a secret bunker is located. As the Guardian travels to the bunker, Zavala and Ana arrive first to secure the area but run into a raiding party of pillaging [[House of Dusk]] Fallen. As Zavala defends Ana as she attempts to gain access to the bunker's mainframe, the Guardian arrives and clears the remainder of the Fallen and the Pillaging Captain leading them. With the area secured, Ana works to creating a connection with Rasputin, in which Zavala once again voices his distrust of the Warmind but Ana Bray continues to have faith that Rasputin is on their side and that he needs a little faith. Even so, Zavala merely states that between Ana and Rasputin, he will put his faith in Ana. After their discussion, Ana succeeds in establishing a link with Rasputin, allowing the bunker to power up and Rasputin the means to create weapons for Guardians. | ||
Wishing to send a message to the Cabal who were threatening the City once more, Zavala asked the Guardian to retrieve [[The Fourth Horseman]] from the Vanguard vault. As he provided them the keycard to the vault, Zavala warned them that they needed to pass through his office to reach it and requested they not violate his trust and leave his personal effects alone. Zavala was stunned when the Guardian returned and reported that the Vanguard's access codes to the vault had been rescinded and the weapon stolen. He vowed to boost security measures to prevent similar breaches in the future, and lamented that someone had used to current crisis to steal the weapon. Seeking answers, Zavala ordered the Guardian to visit Ana on Mars and use BrayTech equipment to track the weapon down.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/3/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Worthy]], Playstation 4, [[In Rides A Pale Horse]]''</ref> | Wishing to send a message to the Cabal who were threatening the City once more, Zavala asked the Guardian to retrieve [[The Fourth Horseman]] from the Vanguard vault. As he provided them the keycard to the vault, Zavala warned them that they needed to pass through his office to reach it and requested they not violate his trust and leave his personal effects alone. Zavala was stunned when the Guardian returned and reported that the Vanguard's access codes to the vault had been rescinded and the weapon stolen. He vowed to boost security measures to prevent similar breaches in the future, and lamented that someone had used to current crisis to steal the weapon. Seeking answers, Zavala ordered the Guardian to visit Ana on Mars and use BrayTech equipment to track the weapon down.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/3/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Worthy]], Playstation 4, [[In Rides A Pale Horse]]''</ref> | ||
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Returning to the Last City, Zavala met with Ikora, who passed along intelligence that pointed to the [[Imperial Land Tank]] ''[[Halphas Electus]]'' on [[Nessus]] being key to the Caiatl's operations. Zavala dispatched the Young Wolf and other Guardians to strike at the site and gather intelligence. As the battle began, the Young Wolf recovered intelligence revealing that [[Commander Dracus]] was leading the operation. Zavala informed them that Dracus was a former [[Legionary]] of the Red Legion turned warlord and responsible for murdering many Lightless Guardians during the Red War. He ordered them to eliminate Dracus in retribution for those slain Guardians and to deny Caiatl from gaining him as a key commander in her efforts to reintegrate the Red Legion into the Cabal Empire.<ref name="BB"/> | Returning to the Last City, Zavala met with Ikora, who passed along intelligence that pointed to the [[Imperial Land Tank]] ''[[Halphas Electus]]'' on [[Nessus]] being key to the Caiatl's operations. Zavala dispatched the Young Wolf and other Guardians to strike at the site and gather intelligence. As the battle began, the Young Wolf recovered intelligence revealing that [[Commander Dracus]] was leading the operation. Zavala informed them that Dracus was a former [[Legionary]] of the Red Legion turned warlord and responsible for murdering many Lightless Guardians during the Red War. He ordered them to eliminate Dracus in retribution for those slain Guardians and to deny Caiatl from gaining him as a key commander in her efforts to reintegrate the Red Legion into the Cabal Empire.<ref name="BB"/> | ||
After the elimination of Dracus and the recovery of a [[Bell of Conquests]] from him, Zavala directed the Young Wolf to travel to the newly completed [[H.E.L.M.]], which would serve as Vanguard's | After the elimination of Dracus and the recovery of a [[Bell of Conquests]] from him, Zavala directed the Young Wolf to travel to the newly completed [[H.E.L.M.]], which would serve as Vanguard's center of operations for any emerging crises around the system. When they reached the war table Zavala appeared before them as a hologram and congratulated them on their successful mission. He then briefed them on what had transpired with Caiatl and that the information they recovered revealed Caiatl was conducting [[Rite of Proving|Rites of Proving]] to put together a [[War Council]] from the remnants of the Red Legion and other Cabal in the system. To prevent this, Zavala ordered the creation of a task force led by Lord [[Saladin Forge]] to interfere with their Rites and eliminate key Cabal commanders. He assigned Osiris to advise Saladin, and the former Warlock recruited a new Hunter called [[Uldren Sov|Crow]] as a recon expert while Amanda provided air support to their strikes. Zavala hoped that by preventing the Cabal from unifying around new leadership they could avoid triggering another all-out war in the system.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]] - [[Quests (Destiny 2)|Quest]]: [[A Challenger Rises]] - [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/the-war-table The War Table]''</ref> | ||
As the task force began its work, Zavala and Saladin began clashing as the Iron Lord advocated for the Vanguard to enter an all-out war with the Cabal. Despite the tension between them, Zavala invited his former mentor to their regular game of go at a courtyard built into the side of the City wall. Zavala emerged victorious and Saladin noted he was surprised by the invitation. Hesitating momentarily, Zavala admitted that he did find Saladin's dissension on strategy frustrating and wished his old friend would have more respect for his position. He pushed back against Saladin's desire for war by noting that they would take thousands of casualties driving her out of the Sol System and leave themselves vulnerable to other threats. The Iron Lord accused him of making excuses to avoid hard choices and stated that all victories came with sacrifices. Zavala shot back that to him, those so-called sacrifices would be the consequences of his failure before noting that there were other currencies in war besides a body count. Saladin warned that he might not have a choice one day about who and what to sacrifice. Seeing his friend burdened by his past losses, Zavala reached out to him and apologized for being a disappointment to him as Commander. However, Saladin refuted that notion, declaring that Zavala had exceeded all his hopes but had yet to reach his full potential. As the Iron Lord prepared to depart, Zavala told him that he would expect his obedience in the coming fight, keeping a steady gaze on Saladin as the Iron Lord attempted to joke that an old wolf like him would not be tamed. His former mentor relented and noted that they both opposed Caiatl's terms and that would be enough. Zavala placed a hand on Saladin's shoulder and noted it was good to see him outside of his duties. As the Iron Lord left, Zavala looked back at their games and studied the result.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]] - [[The Time-Worn Spire]]''</ref> | As the task force began its work, Zavala and Saladin began clashing as the Iron Lord advocated for the Vanguard to enter an all-out war with the Cabal. Despite the tension between them, Zavala invited his former mentor to their regular game of go at a courtyard built into the side of the City wall. Zavala emerged victorious and Saladin noted he was surprised by the invitation. Hesitating momentarily, Zavala admitted that he did find Saladin's dissension on strategy frustrating and wished his old friend would have more respect for his position. He pushed back against Saladin's desire for war by noting that they would take thousands of casualties driving her out of the Sol System and leave themselves vulnerable to other threats. The Iron Lord accused him of making excuses to avoid hard choices and stated that all victories came with sacrifices. Zavala shot back that to him, those so-called sacrifices would be the consequences of his failure before noting that there were other currencies in war besides a body count. Saladin warned that he might not have a choice one day about who and what to sacrifice. Seeing his friend burdened by his past losses, Zavala reached out to him and apologized for being a disappointment to him as Commander. However, Saladin refuted that notion, declaring that Zavala had exceeded all his hopes but had yet to reach his full potential. As the Iron Lord prepared to depart, Zavala told him that he would expect his obedience in the coming fight, keeping a steady gaze on Saladin as the Iron Lord attempted to joke that an old wolf like him would not be tamed. His former mentor relented and noted that they both opposed Caiatl's terms and that would be enough. Zavala placed a hand on Saladin's shoulder and noted it was good to see him outside of his duties. As the Iron Lord left, Zavala looked back at their games and studied the result.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]] - [[The Time-Worn Spire]]''</ref> | ||
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When Mithrax's old fireteam returned to the City, they sought to consult the Commander regarding the long-term plans concerning Eliksni settlement in the Last City. Zavala admitted there was no long-term plan yet, but he hoped that in time the Eliksni would live beside the human citizens in peace and harmony. He also pointed to Ikora, who had been standing in the doorway this whole time, and said it was actually her idea. Ikora questioned the fireteam as to why they were here and not in the Eliksni Quarter with Mithrax, and when they explained there was corrently some tension between the three, she nodded understandingly and said that family struggles could be challenging, even with found family. With her hand on the back of Zavala's chair, she told the Guardians she was sure they would find a way to work this out. The Vanguard then tasked them with contacting a newly minted Hunter, supposedly Crow, and keeping him company on his mission outside of the City.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/7/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Splicer]] - [[Compass Rose]]''</ref> | When Mithrax's old fireteam returned to the City, they sought to consult the Commander regarding the long-term plans concerning Eliksni settlement in the Last City. Zavala admitted there was no long-term plan yet, but he hoped that in time the Eliksni would live beside the human citizens in peace and harmony. He also pointed to Ikora, who had been standing in the doorway this whole time, and said it was actually her idea. Ikora questioned the fireteam as to why they were here and not in the Eliksni Quarter with Mithrax, and when they explained there was corrently some tension between the three, she nodded understandingly and said that family struggles could be challenging, even with found family. With her hand on the back of Zavala's chair, she told the Guardians she was sure they would find a way to work this out. The Vanguard then tasked them with contacting a newly minted Hunter, supposedly Crow, and keeping him company on his mission outside of the City.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/7/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Splicer]] - [[Compass Rose]]''</ref> | ||
When Lakshmi unwittingly opened a Vex portal in the [[Botza District]], Zavala rushed to aid Mithrax and Saint-14 alongside the Guardians, Ikora and Amanda Holliday. He was later present at the memorial ceremony, speaking with the Eliksni | When Lakshmi unwittingly opened a Vex portal in the [[Botza District]], Zavala rushed to aid Mithrax and Saint-14 alongside the Guardians, Ikora and Amanda Holliday. He was later present at the memorial ceremony, speaking with the Eliksni survivors.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/5/11)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Splicer]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Beneath_the_Endless_Night#X - MEMORIAL|Beneath the Endless Night X - MEMORIAL]]''</ref> Once night had enwrapped the Tower, he snuck out to the memorial once more; there, he lit a candle and lost himself in memories of his late wife, a mortal woman who had died a long time ago. He felt an urge to imagine her speaking and smiling at him from the memory, but figured there was no use to dwell on the fantasy as he wanted to preserve her perfectly as she was, and moved away to return to his duties as a Commander once more.<ref name="Forbidden Memory">'''Bungie (2021/5/11)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Splicer]] - [[Forbidden Memory]]''</ref> | ||
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===Caiatl's Question=== | ===Caiatl's Question=== | ||
{{quote|No."<br>"That your official answer?"<br>"My answer is no.|Zavala delivering his response.}} | {{quote|No."<br>"That your official answer?"<br>"My answer is no.|Zavala delivering his response.}} | ||
Alerted by Lord Saladin about Savathûn's presence in the Dreaming City and her pact with Mara Sov, Caiatl considered attacking the Awoken to destroy the Witch-Queen forever;<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[Vulpecula]]''</ref> she issued a message to Zavala, asking him--through a vision shown to him by a Psion--if he would aid her in executing the task. Zavala saw the destruction of the Dreaming City brought forth by Cabal warships, the deaths of countless Awoken including Petra Venj and the Queen, and the true purpose of the attack: shatters of Savathûn's body, destroyed at her most vulnerable moment. He | Alerted by Lord Saladin about Savathûn's presence in the Dreaming City and her pact with Mara Sov, Caiatl considered attacking the Awoken to destroy the Witch-Queen forever;<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[Vulpecula]]''</ref> she issued a message to Zavala, asking him--through a vision shown to him by a Psion--if he would aid her in executing the task. Zavala saw the destruction of the Dreaming City brought forth by Cabal warships, the deaths of countless Awoken including Petra Venj and the Queen, and the true purpose of the attack: shatters of Savathûn's body, destroyed at her most vulnerable moment. He realized a war would break out later, but it would be a small one, and that only his and Caiatl's hands would truly be stained by the blood spilled in order to achieve peace. Presented with the scope of collateral damage this strike would cause, he denied the Empress' request.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/8/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Lost]] - [[The Hothead]]''</ref> | ||
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*[[Main Ingredient]] | *[[Main Ingredient]] | ||
*[[Wicked Sister]] | *[[Wicked Sister]] | ||
====Pinnacle Weapons==== | ====Pinnacle Weapons==== | ||
*[[Loaded Question]]: [[Arc]] [[Fusion Rifle]] – Obtained after completing [[Countdown to Zero]] from Zavala during [[Black Armory (expansion)|Season of the Forge]]. | *[[Loaded Question]]: [[Arc]] [[Fusion Rifle]] – Obtained after completing [[Countdown to Zero]] from Zavala during [[Black Armory (expansion)|Season of the Forge]]. | ||
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*''"They are not our salvation. We are theirs."'' | *''"They are not our salvation. We are theirs."'' | ||
*''"I may have misjudged [[Eris_Morn|Eris]]. Maybe we all did."'' | *''"I may have misjudged [[Eris_Morn|Eris]]. Maybe we all did."'' | ||
*''"Whatever | *''"Whatever these things are, we can beat them."'' | ||
*''"Hive activity is still spiking on the Moon, we need reinforcements."'' | *''"Hive activity is still spiking on the Moon, we need reinforcements."'' | ||
*''"They are coming for our [[Light]]. As so many have. I welcome them to try."'' | *''"They are coming for our [[Light]]. As so many have. I welcome them to try."'' | ||
*''"There is nothing in the [[Speaker]]s journals to explain | *''"There is nothing in the [[Speaker]]s journals to explain what happened with [[Traveler]]. More mysteries to unravel"'' | ||
*''"We returned to [[Moon]] at last. Now we fight to remain."'' | *''"We returned to [[Moon]] at last. Now we fight to remain."'' | ||
*''"Much to be done and little time to do it. The [[Pyramid_(Luna)|Pyramid]] must be done with."'' | *''"Much to be done and little time to do it. The [[Pyramid_(Luna)|Pyramid]] must be done with."'' | ||
*''"I have always defended the City's best interests. Can you say the same?" | *''"I have always defended the City's best interests. Can you say the same?"'' | ||
===Tower Courtyard, The Last City, Earth (Destiny 2) <ref “YouTube">[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS2hBTtCDufTBbUJ_HY7UWL-HiAbX0aRB YouTube - Idle Dialogue — Beyond Light Vendor Updates Playlist]</ref>=== | ===Tower Courtyard, The Last City, Earth (Destiny 2) <ref “YouTube">[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS2hBTtCDufTBbUJ_HY7UWL-HiAbX0aRB YouTube - Idle Dialogue — Beyond Light Vendor Updates Playlist]</ref>=== | ||
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*The ''Destiny 2'' gameplay trailer revealed Zavala as a Defender Titan, utilizing the Ward of Dawn against enemy attacks even from overwhelming force such as missile barrages from Red Legion Warships. Other times, such as during the Battle of Six Fronts and his infiltration of the Almighty, Zavala wielded the abilities of a Striker. | *The ''Destiny 2'' gameplay trailer revealed Zavala as a Defender Titan, utilizing the Ward of Dawn against enemy attacks even from overwhelming force such as missile barrages from Red Legion Warships. Other times, such as during the Battle of Six Fronts and his infiltration of the Almighty, Zavala wielded the abilities of a Striker. | ||
*In the first mission of [[Destiny 2]], [[Homecoming]], when you're helping Zavala defend the Tower Plaza, it is possible for Zavala to die by having his [[Ward of Dawn]] shield give out early against the missiles fired by [[Dominus Ghaul]]'s ship, although he can be revived by the player, or he'll respawn after three seconds. | *In the first mission of [[Destiny 2]], [[Homecoming]], when you're helping Zavala defend the Tower Plaza, it is possible for Zavala to die by having his [[Ward of Dawn]] shield give out early against the missiles fired by [[Dominus Ghaul]]'s ship, although he can be revived by the player, or he'll respawn after three seconds. | ||
*A database search by Cayde-6 revealed that multiple Zavala-themed snacks and vitamins exist, at least in concept, with names such as "ZAVALA ACTION SNACKS" and "VANGUARD VITAMINS". Files tagged with these names required 2 thirds authorization by the Vanguard to view.<ref>Bungie (2017/28/3)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Age of Triumph]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends_%26_Mysteries#Ghost_Fragment:_Cayde-6|Ghost Fragment: Cayde-6]]''</ref> | *A database search by Cayde-6 revealed that multiple Zavala-themed snacks and vitamins exist, at least in concept, with names such as "ZAVALA ACTION SNACKS" and "VANGUARD VITAMINS". Files tagged with these names required 2 thirds authorization by the Vanguard to view.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/28/3)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Age of Triumph]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends_%26_Mysteries#Ghost_Fragment:_Cayde-6|Ghost Fragment: Cayde-6]]''</ref> | ||
*The [[Techeun]] [[Sedia]] knew Zavala in his past life. | *The [[Techeun]] [[Sedia]] knew Zavala in his past life. | ||
*Zavala's weapon of choice is an [[Origin Story]] [[Auto Rifle]]. | *Zavala's weapon of choice is an [[Origin Story]] [[Auto Rifle]]. | ||