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|prev= [[Vex-Exo War]] {{C|for Humanity}}<br>[[Whirlwind]] {{C|for the Hive}}
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|next=[[Warlord Conflict]] {{C|for Humanity}}<br>[[Theodicy War]] {{C|for the Awoken}}<br>[[Battle of Burning Lake]] {{C|for the Hive}}
|next=[[Warlord Conflict]]
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**Nearly every human colony and facility in the system destroyed
**Nearly every human colony and facility in the system destroyed
*The [[Traveler]] goes dormant after facing the Pyramids
*The [[Traveler]] goes dormant after facing the Pyramids
**The Pyramid Fleet retreats to the edge of the galaxy
**The Traveler loses a [[Shard of the Traveler|shard]]
**The Traveler loses a [[Shard of the Traveler|shard]]
**The Traveler releases countless [[Ghost]]s
**The Traveler releases countless [[Ghost]]s
***The Ghosts reanimate thousands of deceased humans and provide them with the [[Light]]
***The Ghosts reanimate thousands of deceased humans and provide them with the [[Light]]
*Savathun betrays Nezarec and deceives the Witness
*Savathun betrays Nezarec
**Savathun hides the [[The Veil|Veil]] on [[Neptune]]
**Savathun hides the [[The Veil|Veil]] on [[Neptune]]
**Nezarec lies dormant inside the [[The Lunar Pyramid|Lunar Pyramid]]
**Nezarec lies dormant inside the [[The Lunar Pyramid|Lunar Pyramid]]
*Rasputin fails to face the Pyramid Fleet and goes dormant, abandoning the active defense of human population and prioritizing the survival of the entire race (TWILIGHT EXIGENT), waiting for a chance to counterattack (MIDNIGHT EXIGENT)
*The Pyramid Fleet retreats to the edge of the galaxy
**All civilian evacuees from [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] targeted and killed through [[Warsat]] fire for unknown reasons
**[[Cabal]] Scout Legions enter the system
**Rasputin retreats to his main facility on Mars, splitting into [[submind]]s across the system's various planets and moons
**[[Fallen]] Houses enter the system
**[[Spawn of Crota]] and [[Grasp of Nokris]] enter the system
**[[Vex]] Collectives reawaken across the system
*Rasputin fails to face the Pyramid Fleet and goes dormant, abandoning the defense of Humanity
**Rasputin retreats to his main facility on Mars, splitting into subminds across the system's various planets and moons
**Rasputin launches every [[Exodus Program]] ship to try to save Humanity
**Rasputin launches every [[Exodus Program]] ship to try to save Humanity
***[[Exodus Green]] ends up inside of an anomaly of Light and Darkness and its passengers wake up in the [[Distributary]] becoming the first [[Awoken]].
***[[Exodus Green]] ends up inside of an anomaly of Light and Darkness and its passengers wake up in the [[Distributary]] becoming the first [[Awoken]]
***[[Exodus Indigo]] ends up inside Neptune and its passengers, together with [[Ishtar Collective]]'s scientists, discover the Veil and create [[Neomuna]].
***[[Exodus Indigo]] ends up inside Neptune and its passengers, together with [[Ishtar Collective]]'s scientists, discover the Veil and create [[Neomuna]]
***Countless Exodus ships fail to launch from Earth's surface or are destroyed in the Reef.
***Countless Exodus ships fail to launch from Earth's surface or are destroyed in the Reef
***[[Exodus Black]] crashes on [[Nessus]]
***[[Exodus Black]] crashes on [[Nessus]]
*The Solar system is left defenseless
**[[Vex]] Collectives reawaken across the system
**[[Fallen]] Houses enter the system
**[[Spawn of Crota]] and [[Grasp of Nokris]] enter the system
**[[Cabal]] Scout Legions enter the system and entrench themselves on [[Mars]].
|side1=*[[Humanity]]
|side1=*[[Humanity]]
*[[Rasputin]]
*[[Rasputin]]
*[[Traveler]]
*[[Traveler]]
|side2=*[[Black Fleet]]
|side2=*[[Pyramid]] Fleet
**[[Hive]]
|side3=
|side3=*[[Vex]]
|side4=
|side4=
|commanders1=
|commanders1=
*[[Rasputin]]
*[[Rasputin]]
*[[Traveler]]
*[[Traveler]]
|commanders2=*[[The Witness]]
|commanders2=*[[Nezarec, Final God of Pain]]
**[[Nezarec, Final God of Pain]]
**[[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]]
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*Countless Rasputin Frames, Warsats and installations
*Countless Rasputin Frames, Warsats and installations
|casual2=*Unknown
|casual2=*Unknown
*[[Nezarec, Final God of Pain]]
*[[The Lunar Pyramid]]
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==Timeline of events==
==Timeline of events==
Immediately before the Collapse, an entity or group of entities were detected just beyond the edge of the Solar System, in what was termed a "TRANSIENT NEAR EXTRASOLAR EVENT"; later information suggests this was the [[Black Fleet]] entering the Sol System. The only means of determining that a transient event had even occurred was through the detection of a 0.3-second displacement of gravity waves, as well as anomalous interactions in the local Higgs field traced to sterile neutrino scattering. An AI observing the event, the Warmind Rasputin, was able to derive some information but was unable to ascertain its mechanism. Rasputin conducted an "Omnibus analysis" of the event's effects on local spacetime, measuring a wide range of data points including direction, distance, range, speed, and size as well as a comprehensive pattern analysis of the event itself. This last set of data showed, to a certainty of "9 [[wikipedia:Standard_deviation|Sigma]]", a definite and measurable pattern that had a complex, almost linguistic, structure that demonstrated both intelligence and intent.  
Immediately before the Collapse, an entity or group of entities were detected just beyond the edge of the Solar System, in what was termed a "TRANSIENT NEAR EXTRASOLAR EVENT"; later information suggests this was the [[Black Fleet]] entering the Sol System. The only means of determining that a transient event had even occurred was through the detection of a 0.3-second displacement of gravity waves, as well as anomalous interactions in the local Higgs field traced to sterile neutrino scattering. An AI observing the event, the Warmind Rasputin, was able to derive some information but was unable to ascertain its mechanism. Rasputin conducted an "Omnibus analysis" of the event's effects on local spacetime, measuring a wide range of data points including direction, distance, range, speed, and size as well as a comprehensive pattern analysis of the event itself. This last set of data showed, to a certainty of "9 Sigma", a definite and measurable pattern that had a complex, almost linguistic, structure that demonstrated both intelligence and intent.  


In an attempt to better understand the phenomenon by recreating all of its known variables (also known as a "bootstrap simulation"), Rasputin reran the data through a series of iterations which included a number of randomized inputs, in a process known as a Monte Carlo analysis. Despite this, it was unable to derive any definitive information about the event or its source; however, it was able to determine that whatever was behind the event was clearly a complex structure, acting with clear purpose. Rasputin concluded that the source of the event not only failed to conform to any known phenomena in the [[Wikipedia:Standard_Model|Standard Model]] of particle physics (thus labeling it "[[wikipedia:Anticausal_system|acausal]]"), it was also directed, acting with anger, and almost certain to reach the solar system in a short amount of time. As a result, the previously issued Skyshock alert was upgraded to OCP:EXTINCTION, and a number of defensive protocols were added.<ref name = "GrimoireDarkness">'''Bungie (2014/6/12)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Ghost Fragment: Darkness|Ghost Fragment: Darkness]]''</ref> In the interim, Rasputin activated TWILIGHT EXIGENT to shift his priorities towards maximizing the amount of Humans that would survive an attack by the Black Fleet; most notably, he would use this protocol to destroy information on the Fleet the [[New Pacific Arcology]] had discovered independently of his own analyses by killing those responsible.
In an attempt to better understand the phenomenon by recreating all of its known variables (also known as a "bootstrap simulation"), Rasputin reran the data through a series of iterations which included a number of randomized inputs, in a process known as a Monte Carlo analysis. Despite this, it was unable to derive any definitive information about the event or its source; however, it was able to determine that whatever was behind the event was clearly a complex structure, acting with clear purpose. Rasputin concluded that the source of the event not only failed to conform to any known phenomena in the [[Wikipedia:Standard_Model|Standard Model]] of particle physics (thus labeling it "[[wikipedia:Anticausal_system|acausal]]"), it was also directed, acting with anger, and almost certain to reach the solar system in a short amount of time. As a result, the previously issued Skyshock alert was upgraded to OCP:EXTINCTION, and a number of defensive protocols were added.<ref name = "GrimoireDarkness">'''Bungie (2014/6/12)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Ghost Fragment: Darkness|Ghost Fragment: Darkness]]''</ref>  


Following the arrival of the phenomenon, natural disasters tore across the solar system<ref>https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/severing#book-constellations</ref>. On Titan in particular, a gravitational anomaly deformed the shape of the moon, <ref>https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/kalkis-burning-sword-part-ii#book-last-days-on-kraken-mare</ref> causing devastating methane tidal waves to wash the surface of the moon and shatter the arcologies. Evacuation efforts began, but were silenced by the continued gravitational forces, as well as continuous Warsat fire that for unknown reasons targeted civilians leaving the moon. Scattered records exist of monstrous creatures and strangling miasmas of [[Darkness]] tormenting the people of Sol during the Black Fleet's assault.
Following the arrival of the phenomenon, natural disasters tore across the solar system<ref>https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/severing#book-constellations</ref>. On Titan in particular, a gravitational anomaly deformed the shape of the moon, <ref>https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/kalkis-burning-sword-part-ii#book-last-days-on-kraken-mare</ref> causing devastating methane tidal waves to wash the surface of the moon and shatter the arcologies. Scattered records exist of monstrous creatures and strangling miasmas of [[Darkness]] tormenting the people of Sol during the Black Fleet's assault.


In what semi-mythical accounts survived to the City Age, it is said the Traveler released a huge pulse of energy, driving back the forces of Darkness to the outer reaches of the system but entering a state of dormancy as a result. However, in reality, the Traveler was not solely responsible for driving away the Black Fleet: [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]] betrayed the [[Disciples of the Witness|Disciple]] [[Nezarec]], hid the [[The Veil|Veil]] on [[Neptune]], and apparently tricked the [[The Witness|Witness]] into leaving the Sol System.<ref>https://youtu.be/9kkoxMXm2Ew?t=906</ref> Nezarec's remains would be left behind on the [[Moon]], entombed within his own [[Lunar Pyramid | Pyramid]] for centuries after the Collapse.  
In what semi-mythical accounts survived to the City Age, it is said the Traveler released a huge pulse of energy, driving back the forces of Darkness to the outer reaches of the system but entering a state of dormancy as a result. However, in reality, the Traveler was not solely responsible for driving away the Black Fleet: [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]] betrayed the [[Disciples of the Witness|Disciple]] [[Nezarec]], hid the [[The Veil|Veil]] on [[Neptune]], and apparently tricked the [[The Witness|Witness]] into leaving the Sol System<ref>https://youtu.be/9kkoxMXm2Ew?t=906</ref>. Nezarec's remains would be left behind on the [[Moon]], entombed within his own Pyramid for centuries after the Collapse.  


After the Black Fleet was pushed back, the Traveler released countless Ghosts. These small beings would go on to find their chosen ones, imbuing them with the gift of Light. After this, the Traveler entered a comatose state while humanity entered the [[Dark Age]].
After the Black Fleet was pushed back, the Traveler released countless Ghosts. These small beings would go on to find their chosen ones, imbuing them with the gift of Light. After this, the Traveler entered a comatose state while humanity entered the [[Dark Age]].


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Cayde's Treasure Island Book]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Destiny: Warmind (comic)|Destiny: Warmind]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Mysterious Logbook]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The Hidden Dossier]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Bitter]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Entelechy]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Events]]
[[Category:Humans]]
[[Category:Hive]]
[[Category:Vex]]
[[Category:Black Fleet]]
[[Category:Warmind]]

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