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{{Character infobox | {{Character infobox | ||
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|variant= Exo | |variant= Exo | ||
|image= [[File:Ada1Infobox.jpg|300px]] | |image= [[File:Ada1Infobox.jpg|300px]] | ||
|homeworld= [[Earth]] | |homeworld=[[Earth]] | ||
|birth= | |birth=[[Golden Age]] | ||
|death= | |death= | ||
|species= [[ | |species=[[Exo]]<br>[[Human]] {{c|formerly}} | ||
|gender=Female | |||
|gender= Female | |||
|height= | |height= | ||
|mass= | |mass= | ||
|eyes= Blue | |hair= | ||
|affiliation= [[Black Armory | |eyes=Blue | ||
|rank= Curator of the Black Armory | |affiliation=[[Black Armory]] | ||
|rank=Curator of the Black Armory | |||
|sn= | |sn= | ||
|notable= [[Golden Age]] Survivor | |notable=[[Golden Age]] Survivor | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Ada-1''', born as '''Adelaide Meyrin''', is an [[Exo]] gunsmith and the head of the [[Black Armory]]. | '''Ada-1''', born as '''Adelaide Meyrin''', is an [[Exo]] gunsmith and the head of the [[Black Armory]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===The Collapse=== | ===The Collapse=== | ||
{{ | {{Expand-section|[[Lore:The Black Armory Papers]]}} | ||
Ada-1 was born as Adelaide Meyrin during the [[Golden Age]] and was the daughter of [[Henriette Meyrin]], one of the three founding leaders of the [[Black Armory]]. During the [[Collapse]], she was fatally injured by a minion of the [[Darkness]], forcing her mother to save her life by implanting her consciousness into an experimental [[Exo]] frame, becoming Ada-1.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Black Armory (expansion)|Black Armory]], Activision Blizzard, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/final-entry#book-the-black-armory-papers Final Entry]''</ref> | |||
===On the Run=== | ===On the Run=== | ||
{{Expand-section|[[Lore:The Black Armory Papers]]}} | |||
Proto-[[Warlord]]s killed her mother and the co-leaders of the Black Armory, and she survived through the ages. | |||
===Reclaiming the Past=== | ===Reclaiming the Past=== | ||
{{Expand-section|[[ | {{Expand-section|[[Black Armory (expansion)]] questline}} | ||
Ada eventually reached | Ada eventually reached [[The Last City]] and set up a hidden Black Armory refuge within the walls of the growing city under the Traveler. She offered her wares to those who needed to defend themselves, but refused to work with the [[Vanguard]] and its [[Guardian]]s due to her past with rogue Lightbearers. However, the [[Red War]] disrupted the operations of the Black Armory, and the [[Volundr Forge]] fell into the hands of the [[Red Legion]] in the [[European Dead Zone]]. Without the forge, Ada could no longer produce weapons for the Black Armory's customers and allies.<ref name="BAQ">'''Bungie (2018/12/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Black Armory (expansion)|Black Armory]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Black Armory (quest)]]''</ref> | ||
As Ada pondered what to do, she was surprised when [[The Guardian|the | As Ada pondered what to do, she was surprised when the Guardian known as [[The Guardian|the Young Wolf]] entered the Black Armory. As they approached a display containing a model of [[Izanagi's Burden]], Ada approached them and stated that weapon was special, as it had born witness to and helped avenge the death of the Black Armory's founder at the hands of Lightbearers. She angrily declared that they were not welcome in the Black Armory's halls, but the Guardian presented a token given to them by [[The Spider]], one of Ada's allies who had grown tired of the Black Armory being shut down. Reluctantly, Ada allowed the Young Wolf continued access to the armory and to enlist their help in reclaiming the Volundr Forge.<ref name="BAQ"/> | ||
===A Place in the Tower=== | ===A Place in the Tower=== | ||
When the [[Festival of the Lost]] was held later that year, Ada participated in it and decorated the Black Armory in Festival decorations. When the | When the [[Festival of the Lost]] was held later that year, Ada participated in it and decorated the Black Armory in Festival decorations. When the Young Wolf visited her, Ada explained the Festival was new to her but that the Black Armory had a rich tradition of celebrating history and memory. She thanked them for welcoming her into the Tower's community and letting her join the City's festivities.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard'', [[Festival_of_the_Lost#Year_3|Festival of the Lost]]</ref> | ||
When the [[Pyramids]] arrived within the [[Solar System]], Ada volunteered her equipment and expertise to work on [[Project Stronghold]] alongside the [[Future War Cult]] to prepare the Last City for a possible attack from their ancient enemy.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/6/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Arrivals]] - Item lore: [[Hollow Words]]''</ref> | |||
==Personality and Traits== | |||
==Personality and | |||
At first glance, Ada-1 is secretive, distrusting and contemptuous, mostly towards the Guardians due to the hardship she had faced years prior at the hands of a rogue Risen. This has left her rather unwilling to associate herself and her Armory with the Guardian in any way, regardless of their reputation as heroes to the Last City and the countless foes they have defeated that have threatened the Solar System. Despite this, Ada does possess enough manners that should a Guardian possess a pass to access her Armory then she will welcome them but remains very distrusting. In addition, she feels that the Last City needs more protectors besides the Guardians. | At first glance, Ada-1 is secretive, distrusting and contemptuous, mostly towards the Guardians due to the hardship she had faced years prior at the hands of a rogue Risen. This has left her rather unwilling to associate herself and her Armory with the Guardian in any way, regardless of their reputation as heroes to the Last City and the countless foes they have defeated that have threatened the Solar System. Despite this, Ada does possess enough manners that should a Guardian possess a pass to access her Armory then she will welcome them but remains very distrusting. In addition, she feels that the Last City needs more protectors besides the Guardians. | ||
Ada-1 takes great pride in her order, the Black Armory, finding that her wares surpass all others, and no one should even try to counterfeit Black Armory weapons. As a result, she is very confident that those who buy her wares will be more than satisfied and likewise becomes furious should her order's wares be pilfered or stolen. | Ada-1 takes great pride in her order, the Black Armory, finding that her wares surpass all others, and no one should even try to counterfeit Black Armory weapons. As a result, she is very confident that those who buy her wares will be more than satisfied and likewise becomes furious should her order's wares be pilfered or stolen. | ||
In the wake of the [[Kell's Scourge]]'s rise to power | In the wake of the [[Kell's Scourge]]'s rise to power, their theft of Black Armory weaponry, Ada ultimately put aside her ill-feelings towards the Guardians for the greater good, knowing full well what kind of damage the terrorist Fallen could bring with her order's wares. In addition, she grows grateful of the Guardians efforts to restore the Black Armory's old forges. In time, and in great effort on the Guardian's part, Ada's attitude towards the Guardians begins to soften, especially as they aid her in recovering the lost papers and secrets of the Black Armory's founders. She stated that she was honored to have the Guardian bear the weapon [[Izanagi's Burden]] and putting an end to [[Siviks, Lost to None]]. She became especially grateful towards the Guardian for recovering the [[Obsidian Drive]], a lost piece of herself which enabled her weapon-upgrading abilities.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Black Armory (expansion)|Black Armory]], Activision Blizzard, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/quest-the-obsidian-accelerator Obsidian Accelerator]''</ref> | ||
Despite being the vendor | Despite being the vendor to the Black Armory, it has been said that Ada often prefers solitude to interacting with others, suggesting that she is an introvert. She would later admit that social interactions are not her strong suit. | ||
Though Ada developed a better | Though Ada developed a better relation with the Guardians, her relation with the Vanguard would be rather cold but professional, finding Zavala's desires tangential to her desire to keep her Forges operational. Further, Ada remains adamant on keeping the legacy of the Black Armory firmly in her hands, viewing it as her responsibility. | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
===Season of the Forge=== | ===Season of the Forge=== | ||
*''"The Black Armory believes not in the Traveler or it's shambling dead, but in humanity itself."'' | *''"The Black Armory believes not in the Traveler or it's shambling dead, but in humanity itself."'' | ||
*''"It's okay, Ada. Just don't pay the loitering guardian any attention."'' | *''"It's okay, Ada. Just don't pay the loitering guardian any attention."'' | ||
*''"I hear your [[Vanguard]] wasn't much help in your [[Hunt for the Scorn|quest to avenge]] a [[Cayde-6|friend]]. That' | *''"I hear your [[Vanguard]] wasn't much help in your [[Hunt for the Scorn|quest to avenge]] a [[Cayde-6|friend]]. That's... not surprising"'' | ||
*''"You won't find better anywhere else. Don't miss your chance."'' | *''"You won't find better anywhere else. Don't miss your chance."'' | ||
*''"Every piece in our collection tells a story. Whether it's be through its elegant design, its unique makeup, or a history of its crafter."'' | *''"Every piece in our collection tells a story. Whether it's be through its elegant design, its unique makeup, or a history of its crafter."'' | ||
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*''"The Black Armory awaits your return."'' | *''"The Black Armory awaits your return."'' | ||
*''"Go ahead, peruse what we have to offer."'' | *''"Go ahead, peruse what we have to offer."'' | ||
===Tower Annex, The Last City, Earth (Season of the Splicer)=== | ===Tower Annex, The Last City, Earth (Season of the Splicer) <ref “YouTube">[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS2hBTtCDufQdaPSHwMw44QA5eByKO8Ne YouTube - Idle Dialogue (Tower Annex: Armor Synthesis) — Ada-1 Playlist]</ref>=== | ||
====Distant | ====Distant Dialogue==== | ||
*''" | *''"Mother... if you're watching I hope you know I'm doing everything I can."'' | ||
*''"Please keep your hands clear of the apparatus. Your Ghost might put you back together, but I'll have to fix your mess by hand."'' | *''"Please keep your hands clear of the apparatus. Your Ghost might put you back together, but I'll have to fix your mess by hand."'' | ||
*''"Then this one connects | *''"Then this one connects over... what?! How could the couplings be different sizes?! That doesn't make any... [groans]"'' | ||
*''"It's just another new beginning. I've handled those well, so far."'' | *''"It's just another new beginning. I've handled those well, so far."'' | ||
*''"I'm an armorer, not a physicist. How am I supposed | *''"I'm an armorer, not a physicist. How am I supposed to... [sighs] Let's try it again."'' | ||
*''"Now where did I put that omnitool?"'' | *''"Now where did I put that omnitool?"'' | ||
*''"Mind the residue left behind after operation. I expect you Guardians to clean up after yourselves."'' | *''"Mind the residue left behind after operation. I expect you Guardians to clean up after yourselves."'' | ||
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*''"Quand nous chanterons, le temps des cerises, Et gai rossignol, et merle moqueur, Seront tous en fête."'' | *''"Quand nous chanterons, le temps des cerises, Et gai rossignol, et merle moqueur, Seront tous en fête."'' | ||
*''"Forge statuses are unclear. They could've been stripped for parts, or could be operational in enemy hands. Either way, we're out of leads."'' | *''"Forge statuses are unclear. They could've been stripped for parts, or could be operational in enemy hands. Either way, we're out of leads."'' | ||
*''"Such wonderous | *''"Such wonderous science... To think Clovis Bray left this in the garbage in favor of his vain pursuits. It's pure arrogance."'' | ||
*''"[Sighs] I'm never going to have a chance to clean up here, am I?"'' | *''"[Sighs] I'm never going to have a chance to clean up here, am I?"'' | ||
*''"Commander, I'd be forging you weapons if I could, but it's not an option anymore. I'm sorry."'' | *''"Commander, I'd be forging you weapons if I could, but it's not an option anymore. I'm sorry."'' | ||
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*''"Just breathe, Ada. Just breathe... Whatever that does for this body."'' | *''"Just breathe, Ada. Just breathe... Whatever that does for this body."'' | ||
*''"Begin log: initial experiments in polyphasic recombination are discouraging. Perhaps another route is wiser."'' | *''"Begin log: initial experiments in polyphasic recombination are discouraging. Perhaps another route is wiser."'' | ||
*''"Maybe if the threading algorithm was | *''"Maybe if the threading algorithm was layered... no, that still won't work."'' | ||
*''"Is this a mistake? Without the | *''"Is this a mistake? Without the Forges... no. I cannot despair. There is no going back."'' | ||
*''"So the strands get sequenced | *''"So the strands get sequenced and... then what? [sighs] What I wouldn't give to be working with barrels and stocks."'' | ||
*''"Maybe this can fabricate parts to remake | *''"Maybe this can fabricate parts to remake Volundr... no, that's not the way. We need new solutions."'' | ||
*''"The Armory was more than just the Forges. It was courage and action in the face of Darkness. That spirit must live on."'' | *''"The Armory was more than just the Forges. It was courage and action in the face of Darkness. That spirit must live on."'' | ||
====Near | ====Near Dialogue==== | ||
*''"The Pyramids' approach fills me with dread, despite being surrounded by Guardians. I can't imagine what the Armory founders felt like during the Collapse."'' | *''"The Pyramids' approach fills me with dread, despite being surrounded by Guardians. I can't imagine what the Armory founders felt like during the Collapse."'' | ||
*''"Plumbing through BrayTech schematics is like learning a new language. I | *''"Plumbing through BrayTech schematics is like learning a new language. I feel... lost, sometimes."'' | ||
*''"When the Traveler acts, the world changes. For some it gets better, for others worse. What will its reformation bring?"'' | *''"When the Traveler acts, the world changes. For some it gets better, for others worse. What will its reformation bring?"'' | ||
*''"Please watch your step. This is a lab, not a lounge."'' | *''"Please watch your step. This is a lab, not a lounge."'' | ||
*''"The Loom has quite a different aesthetic from the old Armory tech, doesn't it? It' | *''"The Loom has quite a different aesthetic from the old Armory tech, doesn't it? It's... growing on me."'' | ||
*''"I am continuously fascinated by the choices you Guardians make when molding your Synthweave. Such... garishness."'' | *''"I am continuously fascinated by the choices you Guardians make when molding your Synthweave. Such... garishness."'' | ||
*''"The Loom was your creation as well as mine, Guardian. Thank you for your aid."'' | *''"The Loom was your creation as well as mine, Guardian. Thank you for your aid."'' | ||
*''"Why should I fear Stasis? I've seen the Light wielded by Warlords and Guardians alike, for evil and good. A new tool doesn't change the wielder."'' | *''"Why should I fear Stasis? I've seen the Light wielded by Warlords and Guardians alike, for evil and good. A new tool doesn't change the wielder."'' | ||
*''"You get Synthweave, I get research data. It' | *''"You get Synthweave, I get research data. It's... would have you say it? A "win-win.""'' | ||
*''"I know what it's like to feel threatened by Lightbearers. Whatever unease you feel towards our Fallen guests, know that they feel the same."'' | *''"I know what it's like to feel threatened by Lightbearers. Whatever unease you feel towards our Fallen guests, know that they feel the same."'' | ||
*''"I never imagined life without the Forges, | *''"I never imagined life without the Forges, but... I suppose they're still here. The foundation for the Loom's technology."'' | ||
*''"Pardon the exposed machinery, and watch where you walk."'' | *''"Pardon the exposed machinery, and watch where you walk."'' | ||
*''"The Armory will not fade as long as I have anything to say about it."'' | *''"The Armory will not fade as long as I have anything to say about it."'' | ||
*''"Every usage of the Loom is another batch of data for my research, and I need all I can get."'' | *''"Every usage of the Loom is another batch of data for my research, and I need all I can get."'' | ||
*''"I've been able to watch our Fallen guests repair their armaments. The methods are unorthodox, but the craftsmanship is admirable!"'' | *''"I've been able to watch our Fallen guests repair their armaments. The methods are unorthodox, but the craftsmanship is admirable!"'' | ||
*''"The founders of the Black Armory were | *''"The founders of the Black Armory were visionaries... inventors. If the Armory is going to survive, I must be the same."'' | ||
*''"I have never put faith in the Traveler, but I am starting to trust Guardians."'' | *''"I have never put faith in the Traveler, but I am starting to trust Guardians."'' | ||
*''"It will take time to adjust to the sight of Fallen in the Last City, but their presence has its benefits. Their Scribes have shared some fascinating information."'' | *''"It will take time to adjust to the sight of Fallen in the Last City, but their presence has its benefits. Their Scribes have shared some fascinating information."'' | ||
*''"I once believed the Forges could be our future, but I was wrong. They were just a step on the path. And | *''"I once believed the Forges could be our future, but I was wrong. They were just a step on the path. And now... we walk on."'' | ||
*''"How many of these Fallen have lost a friend to a Black Armory weapon? A loved one? If I were them, I wouldn't easily let that go."'' | *''"How many of these Fallen have lost a friend to a Black Armory weapon? A loved one? If I were them, I wouldn't easily let that go."'' | ||
*''"Adopting this new technology feels overwhelming. I barely understand it, but... it's not to have a clear challenge in front of me."'' | *''"Adopting this new technology feels overwhelming. I barely understand it, but... it's not to have a clear challenge in front of me."'' | ||
*''"I am afraid this will all fail. It gnaws at the corners of my mind. But it is how I know it is important work."'' | *''"I am afraid this will all fail. It gnaws at the corners of my mind. But it is how I know it is important work."'' | ||
====Approach | ====Approach Dialogue==== | ||
*''"Welcome. In need of a new threader?"'' | *''"Welcome. In need of a new threader?"'' | ||
*''"Ah, my partner returns!"'' | *''"Ah, my partner returns!"'' | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Ada is voiced by [ | *Ada is voiced by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britt_Baron Britt Baron]. | ||
*Prior to [[Black Armory]]'s reveal, many thought her to be the Exo Gunsmith, [[Gaunt]], as a result of fake Black Armory leaks. | *Prior to [[Black Armory]]'s reveal, many thought her to be the Exo Gunsmith, [[Gaunt]], as a result of fake Black Armory leaks. | ||
*The original concept of her being an Exo was to be a walking Black Armory Forge, through the Obsidian Accelerator. | *The original concept of her being an Exo was to be a walking Black Armory Forge, through the Obsidian Accelerator. | ||
*She is part of the French family, the House of Meyrin. | *She is part of the French family, the House of Meyrin. | ||
*Among the Exos encountered in the series, Ada-1 is the only one without a visible moving mouth, possessing LEDs which activate when she speaks instead. However, an excerpt from [[Destiny: The Official Cookbook]] implies she is capable of eating and drinking, though it does not depict her doing so or explicitly identify her. | *Among the Exos encountered in the series, Ada-1 is the only one without a visible moving mouth, possessing LEDs which activate when she speaks instead. However, an excerpt from [[Destiny: The Official Cookbook]] implies she is capable of eating and drinking, though it does not depict her doing so or explicitly identify her. | ||
*If one lingers around Ada-1 long enough, she can be heard singing ''"Le Temps Des Cerises."''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8I9HSjKsWw], a French song composed by Jean-Baptiste Clément in 1866. She learned the piece from her mother<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[ | *If one lingers around Ada-1 long enough, she can be heard singing ''"Le Temps Des Cerises."''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8I9HSjKsWw], a French song composed by Jean-Baptiste Clément in 1866. She learned the piece from her mother<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Black Armory (expansion)|Black Armory]], Activision Blizzard, [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/entries-150-151 Entry 150-151]''</ref>. | ||
*There is currently a bug in the game, where Ada's feet sink into the ground. This makes her look very small. | *There is currently a bug in the game, where Ada's feet sink into the ground. This makes her look very small. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Destiny 2]]: [[ | *''[[Destiny 2]]:'' ''[[Black Armory (expansion)|Black Armory]]'' {{1st}} | ||
**''[[Shadowkeep]]'' | **''[[Shadowkeep]]'' | ||
**''[[Season of Dawn]]'' | ***''[[Season of Dawn]]'' | ||
**''[[Season of the Worthy]]'' | ***''[[Season of the Worthy]]'' | ||
**''[[Season of Arrivals]]'' {{Mo}} | ***''[[Season of Arrivals]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
**''[[Beyond Light]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Beyond Light]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
**''[[Season of the Splicer]]'' | ***''[[Season of the Splicer]]'' | ||
**''[[Season of the Lost]]'' | ***''[[Season of the Lost]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Characters]] | [[Category:Characters]] | ||
[[Category:Exo]] | |||
[[Category:Vendors]] | [[Category:Vendors]] | ||