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|othernames= Adelaide Meyrin {{c|Birth name}} <br> Black Armorer {{c|[[Eido]]}}
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|notable= [[Golden Age]] Survivor <br> Unique Exo frame capable of upgrading weapons with the [[Obsidian Accelerator]] installed.
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'''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 Golden Age===
===The Golden Age===
{{Quote|My daughter's not yet old enough to comprehend the Traveler. But she is impressionable enough to become weakened by it, like the rest of society, should I let her.<br>I will not let her.|Henriette Meyrin}}
Ada-1 was originally Adelaide Meyrin and a member of the Black Armory's cofounders. Her family and three others started the armory to prepare for extraterrestrial invasion by making powerful weapons.
Adelaide Meyrin was born to [[Henriette Meyrin]], a member of the powerful French [[House of Meyrin]]. Over time, her mother became fearful for Adelaide's safety, believing that [[The Traveler|the Traveler]] was luring humanity into a false sense of security.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]] - [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers|The Black Armory Papers]]: [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers#Entry 10|Entry 10]]''</ref> Henriette would come together with [[Helga Rasmussen]] and [[Yuki Satou]] to form the weapons foundry known as the [[Black Armory]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]] - [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers|The Black Armory Papers]]: [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers#Entry 37|Entry 37]]''</ref>


===The Collapse===
===The Collapse===
{{Quote|Last night we awoke in the middle of the night to the sound of something pounding on the walls. It roared and stomped and howled in frustration... until it found the doors. They didn't hold.|Henriette Meyrin}}
{{Expand-section|[[Lore:The Black Armory Papers]]}}
Unfortunately, Adalaide's mother's suspicions of an extraterrestrial threat would be proven true as the [[Black Fleet]] would invade the system.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]] - [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers|The Black Armory Papers]]: [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers#Entry 67, 68|Entry 67, 68]]''</ref> Despite the advanced technology that the Black Armory had forged, they would be unable to fend of the Black Fleet's assault, forcing them to retreat into the [[Niobe Labs]]. However the Labs would be attacked by an unknown creature, Adelaide would be fatally injured, while Helga was killed.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]] - [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers|The Black Armory Papers]]: [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers#Entry 70, 71, 72|Entry 70, 71, 72]]''</ref> Hoping to save Adelaide, Henriette would agree with Yuki to implant her consciousness into an experimental [[Exo]] frame, becoming Ada-1.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]] - [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers|The Black Armory Papers]]: [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers#Entry 92, 93, 94, 95|Entry 92, 93, 94, 95]]''</ref>
Adelaide's mother, Henriette Meyrin, was wary of the Traveler lulling everyone into a false sense of security. She soon detected what she assumed could be proof of something coming. During the [[Collapse]], Adelaide was fatally injured by a minion of the [[Darkness]] when the armory was attacked, 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===
Upon being awakened by Henriette and Yuki shortly after burying Helga, they found Ada's memories were heavily damaged, having little to no memories of who she once was. To find a safe destination, she and the other members of the Black Armory would load trucks with their supplies and make their way to an airport. Along the way they would kill hostile survivors who engaged with them, surviving thanks to their powerful firearms. During their journey, Ada would begin to ask her mother questions, however Henriette would not respond due to the severity of their situation.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]] - [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers|The Black Armory Papers]]: [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers#Entry 99, 100, 101|Entry 99, 100, 101]]''</ref>
{{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.
Over time, the group would begin to test Ada's abilities. Serving as their mobile forge, she would construct and upgrade weapons with her bare hands. However, they would be ambushed by a [[Lightbearer]]s, who would injure Yuki and kill other members of the Armory. Ada, Henriette, and Yuki would travel through the night to escape the ruthlessness of the Lightbearers.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]] - [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers|The Black Armory Papers]]: [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers#Entry 104, 105|Entry 104, 105]]''</ref> Later one of the Lightbearers would catch up with them, desiring Ada due to her forging capabilities. Ada would step forward, willing to sacrifice herself, however, Yuki would lie that she had the [[Obsidian Accelerator]] and throw a Grenade at the Lightbearer, killing herself in the process, allowing Ada and her mother to escape.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]] - [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers|The Black Armory Papers]]: [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers#Entry 108, 109, 110|Entry 108, 109, 110]]''</ref>
 
Now the last members of the Black Armory, Ada and Henriette would continue to survive in the barren wastelands of Earth, distrustful of any Lightbearers who may step in their way.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]] - [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers|The Black Armory Papers]]: [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers#Entry 142, 143, 144|Entry 142, 143, 144]]''</ref> Eventually, she and Henriette would arrive at a organized camp at a shoreline, where Ada would enjoy speaking and playing with the children.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]] - [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers|The Black Armory Papers]]: [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers# Entry 157, 158, 159|Entry 157, 158, 159]]''</ref> However the camp would be ambushed by Warlords, seeking the Obsidian Accelerator. Henriette removes the Accelerator from Ada and orders her to run.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/07)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]] - [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers|The Black Armory Papers]]: [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers# Entry 170, 171|Entry 170, 171]]''</ref> Listening to her mother, Ada flees the camp, while Henriette perishes after attempting to fend off the Warlords.


===Reclaiming the Past===
===Reclaiming the Past===
{{Expand-section|[[Season of the Forge]] questline}}
{{Expand-section|[[Black Armory (expansion)]] questline}}
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]]: [[Season of the Forge]] - [[The Black Armory (quest)|The Black Armory]]''</ref>
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 Guardian]] entered the Black Armory. As they approached a display containing a model of [[Izanagi's Burden]], Ada approached them and stated that the weapon was special, as it had borne 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 [[The Spider|Spider]], one of Ada's allies who had grown tired of the Black Armory being shut down. Reluctantly, Ada allowed them continued access to the armory and enlisted their help in reclaiming the Volundr Forge.<ref name="BAQ"/>
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 borne 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 Guardian 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]] - [[Festival of the Lost#Year 3|Festival of the Lost]]''</ref>
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 [[Black Fleet]] 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 Description: [[Hollow Words#Lore|Hollow Worlds]]''</ref>


===End of the Forges===
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>
{{Expand-section|[[Lore:Pathfinding]]}}
To Ada's utter disbelief, the [[Lost Forge|Forges of the Black Armory]] would be lost completely during the events of Season of Arrivals, with Cabal and Fallen raiders taking advantage of the vulnerable state of the Forges during planetary evacuations by dismantling them entirely, leaving only scraps behind.<ref>''' Bungie(2021/05/11)''',''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Splicer]] - [[Lore:Pathfinding|Pathfinding]]: [[Lore:Pathfinding#I. A Path's End|I. A Path's End]]''</ref>
 
Shortly thereafter, Rahool was visited in his office in the [[Cryptarium]] by [[Ada-1]], who was seeking a new direction for the [[Black Armory]]. The Exo requested his help in searching for more information about the founders of the Black Armory. Rahool agreed to help with her request but noted that the influx of new data from [[Europa]] and his ongoing support of Guardian armaments meant that it would take around two to three weeks before he might be able to assist her. Ada impatiently retorted that she could not wait around that long, but Rahool simply responded that he had not commented on what she should do in the meantime. He then refused her request to access the archives herself to search and informed her that only the Vanguard, approved Guardians and support staff had access to it. Ada countered that she saw [[The Drifter (character)|the Drifter]] accessing it all the time, causing Rahool to stammer and insist that no such breach had occurred and that even if it had it would not excuse Ada from committing the same crime. As Ada stormed out of his office, Rahool called after her and asked her to repeat the names she wanted to search. The weaponsmith listed [[Henriette Meyrin]], [[Yuki Satou]], and [[Helga Rasmussen]], and Rasmussen's name caught Rahool's attention, as she had been a researcher at the [[Clovis Bray (corporation)|Clovis Bray]] research facilities on Europa. He informed Ada that she was in luck as their research interests now overlapped.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/5/11)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Splicer]] - [[Lore:Pathfinding|Pathfinding]]: [[Lore:Pathfinding#III. Searching|III. Searching]]''</ref>


===Project Stronghold on Hold===
===Project Stronghold on Hold===
Unfortunately for Ada, Lakshmi would head a conspiracy against the Vanguard, as they had grown disillusioned with their recent decisions, from allowing Guardians to wield Stasis, forging an armistice with the Cabal, their inability to stop the Black Fleet and more recently, forging an alliance with the Eliksni [[House of Light]] to combat the [[Endless Night]] and allowing them sanctuary within the Last City. Lakshmi and the Factions' efforts to influence new leadership within the Vanguard would be rebuffed, leading them to turn to more violent means after Lakshmi gained Vex portal technology from [[Osiris]] (in reality [[Savathûn]]) to forcefully expel the House of Light from the Last City, even after the Guardians had succeeded in lifting the Endless Night with their aid. However, the coup attempt would end in tragedy as the Vex would enter the Last City through Lakshmi's portal, killing the War Cult leader and threatening the Last City but the Guardian managed to close the portal and save the House of Light.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/5/11)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Splicer]]''</ref>
Unfortunately for Ada, Lakshmi would head a conspiracy against the Vanguard, as they had grown disillusioned with their recent decisions, from allowing Guardians to wield Stasis, forging and armistice with the Cabal, their inability to stop the Black Fleet and more recently, forging an alliance with the eliksni [[House of Light]] to combat the [[Endless Night]] and allowing them sanctuary within the Last City. Lakshmi and the Factions' efforts to influence new leadership within the Vanguard would be rebuffed, leading them to turn to more violent means after Lakshmi gained Vex portal technology from [[Osiris]] (in reality [[Savathûn]]) to forcefully expel the House of Light from the Last City, even after the Guardians had succeeded in lifting the Endless Night with their aid. However, the coup attempt would end in tragedy as the Vex would enter the Last City through Lakshmi's portal, killing the War Cult leader and threatening the Last City but the Guardian managed to close the portal and save the House of Light.
 
In the aftermath, Ada-1 would learn of Lakshmi's fate and while she never really liked her, more like tolerating her, she nonetheless took the news bitterly. The War Cult leader had been her partner in Project Stronghold but with Lakshmi dead, so was the promise of Project Stronghold. A bunker where the city's leaders could be preserved through any attack made sense to Ada but ultimately found that her focus had been steered in this direction by Lakshmi. A city cannot survive without its leaders, but Ada never expected that Lakshmi herself would instigate an attack. The realization of being used by Lakshmi stung Ada greatly as she never meant any of the deaths caused by her coup attempt. Nonetheless, Ada forged ahead in working on her wares, wishing to at least represent the Black Armory well.<ref>.'''Bungie (2022/2/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Witch Queen]] - Item Description: [[Renewal Grasps#Lore|Renewal Grasps]]''</ref>
 
===Creation of the Loom===
Ada's next endeavor was to create the [[Loom]], a device based on varying different technologies. She repurposed parts of the original Forge technology created by the Black Armory<ref>https://www.ishtar-collective.net/interactions/ada-1-armor-synthesis-introduction</ref>, theoretical knowledge regarding materials from Clovis Bray, and took inspiration from the weavers of the Eliksni to create a device that would allow the re-purposing of basic matter into other forms as needed.<ref>https://www.ishtar-collective.net/interactions/ada-1-tying-it-all-together-5</ref> Enlisting the help of the Guardian, construction of the Loom was completed, and a test run was performed. Success was met, with the end product of Synthweave being achieved. Using this, Guardians were able to adorn their armor with varying different looks from already-known patterns.


Ada began to show a softer side with the satisfaction of the construction of the Loom, expressing to Namrask the Eliksni weaver that she had to re-invent herself with the loss of the Forges of the past. Namrask expressed nervousness at their being allowed to get close to such an invention, but Ada invited the fellow weaver to practice using the Loom by gifting them a bolt of Synthweave, from one weaver to another.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/5/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]] - Item Description: [[Candescent Armor Set (Titan)#Candescent Gauntlets|Candescent Gauntlets]]''</ref>
In the aftermath, Ada-1 would learn of Lakshmi's fate and while she never really liked her, more like tolerating her, she nonetheless took the news bitterly. The War Cult leader had been her partner Project Stronghold but with Lakshmi was dead, so was the promise of Project Stronghold. A bunker where the city's leaders could be preserved through any attack made sense to Ada but ultimately found that her focus had been steered in this direction by Lakshmi. A city cannot survive without its leaders, but Ada never expected that Lakshmi herself would instigate an attack. The realization of being used by Lakshmi stung Ada greatly as she never meant any of the deaths caused by her coup attempt. Nonetheless, Ada forged ahead in working on her works, wishing to at least represent the Black Armory well.
 
===Arming the Last City again===
Despite previously moving to non-violent means of supporting the Last City, Ada once again engaged in weapons development. With the forces of the Witness bearing down on humanity, weapons were needed, and Ada used her considerable knowledge and expertise to pressure the foundries of the City to produce in favour of the mission to defeat the Witness. To further convince the foundries, she also proposed the revival of a Cosmodrome program, which would diversify the weapon inventories of those engaged.<ref>'''Bungie (2024/4/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Into the Light]] - Item Description: [[Blast Furnace#Lore|Blast Furnace]]''</ref>


==Personality and traits==
==Personality and traits==
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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 and 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 for the Guardians' efforts to restore the Black Armory's old forges. In time, and 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 put 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]]: [[Season of the Forge]] - [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/quest-the-obsidian-accelerator Obsidian Accelerator]''</ref> In the future, Ada-1 became one of the few individuals in the Tower who was indifferent to the Guardians wielding the power of Stasis. Having seen Light used for good and evil by the Warlords and Guardians, she thus viewed Stasis as another tool in one's arsenal, no different from the Light.
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> In the future, Ada-1 became one of the few individuals in the Tower who was indifferent to the Guardians wielding the power of Stasis. Having seen Light used for good and evil by the Warlords and Guardians, she thus viewed Stasis as another tool in one's arsenal, no different from the Light.


Despite being the vendor of 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. This ultimately makes attempts at interacting with her awkward at best and hostile at worst for some of the denizens of the Tower. Despite this, Ada would develop a unique friendship with [[Suraya Hawthorne]].
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. This ultimately makes attempts at interacting with her awkward at best and hostile at worst for some of the denizens of the Tower. Despite this, Ada would develop a unique friendship with Suraya Hawthorne.


Though Ada developed a better relationship with the Guardians, her relationship 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 about keeping the legacy of the Black Armory firmly in her hands, viewing it as her responsibility.
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's… not surprising"''
*''"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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*''"Unfortunately, this is all we have at the moment."''
*''"Unfortunately, this is all we have at the moment."''
*''"Take a look at our wares. You won't regret it."''
*''"Take a look at our wares. You won't regret it."''
*''"See anything you like?"''
*''"See anything you like?"''
*''"Anything I can get you? Just say the word."''
*''"Anything I can get you? Just say the word."''
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*''"Come, Warlock. I won't lie, I've always had a secret desire to see your kind up close."''
*''"Come, Warlock. I won't lie, I've always had a secret desire to see your kind up close."''


===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 dialogue====
====Distant dialogue====
   
   
*''"Mother… if you're watching I hope you know I'm doing everything I can."''
*''"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 over… what?! How could the couplings be different sizes?! That doesn't make any… [groans]"''
*''"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 to… [sighs] Let's try it again."''
*''"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 science… To think Clovis Bray left this in the garbage in favor of his vain pursuits. It's pure arrogance."''
*''"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 layered… no, that still won't work."''
*''"Maybe if the threading algorithm was layered... no, that still won't work."''
*''"Is this a mistake? Without the Forges… no. I cannot despair. There is no going back."''
*''"Is this a mistake? Without the Forges... no. I cannot despair. There is no going back."''
*''"So the strands get sequenced and… then what? [sighs] What I wouldn't give to be working with barrels and stocks."''
*''"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 Volundr… no, that's not the way. We need new solutions."''
*''"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 dialogue====
====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 feel… lost, sometimes."''
*''"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's… growing on me."''
*''"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's… would have you say it? A "win-win.""''
*''"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, but… I suppose they're still here. The foundation for the Loom's technology."''
*''"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 visionaries… inventors. If the Armory is going to survive, I must be the same."''
*''"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 now… we walk on."''
*''"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."''
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Ada is voiced by [[Wikipedia:Britt Baron|Britt Baron]].
*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]]: [[Season of the Forge]] - [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers|The Black Armory Papers]]: [[Lore:The Black Armory Papers# Entry 150, 151|Entry 170, 171]]''</ref>.
*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.
*Ada-1 owns a jumpship named [[Ada-1's Lone Wolf]].<ref>'''Bungie (2018/12/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]] - Item Description: [[Ada-1's Lone Wolf#Lore|Ada-1's Lone Wolf]]''</ref>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Forge]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[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]]''
**''[[The Witch Queen]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[The Witch Queen]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Haunted]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Seraph]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Lightfall]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Into the Light]]''
**''[[Episode: Echoes]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Entelechy]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==
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