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{{Article quote|A derelict spaceflight complex in the ruins of Old Russia.}}
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{{Location infobox
{{Location infobox
|image            = [[File: Cosmodrome pano.jpg|360px]]
|image            = Cosmodrome pano.jpg
|planet          = [[Earth]]
|location        = ''Old Baikonour'', [[Earth]]
|location        = [[Old Russia]]
|hostile races    = [[Fallen]]<br>[[Hive]]<br>[[Taken]]
|factions= [[Hidden Swarm]] <br> [[Spawn of Crota]] <br> [[House of Wolves]] <br> [[House of Devils]] <br> [[Devil Splicers]] <br> [[Blood of Oryx]]  <br> [[House of Dusk]] <br> [[House of Salvation]] {{c|''[[Beyond Light]]''}} <br> [[Red Legion]] {{c|''[[Season of the Chosen]]''}} <br> [[Lucent Brood]] {{c|''[[Season of the Risen]]''}} <br> [[The Dread]] {{c|''[[Into the Light]]''}}
|hostile races    = [[Fallen]]<br>[[Hive]]<br>[[Taken]]<br>[[Cabal]]
|accessibility    = Complete [[Restoration]]
|accessibility    = Complete [[Restoration]]
|landing zones    = [[The Steppes]] <br> [[Skywatch]] {{C|D2}}
|landing zones    = [[The Steppes]]
}}
}}
{{Quote|A whole Golden Age shipyard, but crawling with [[Fallen]].|[[Arach Jalaal]]}}
{{Quote|A whole Golden Age shipyard, but crawling with [[Fallen]].|[[Arach Jalaal]]}}
The '''Cosmodrome''' is a [[Destination]] in the ''[[Destiny]]'' series. It is a shipyard located in [[Old Russia]],<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/Earth#Old Russia|Old Russia]]''</ref> holding a [[Seraphim Vault|fragment]] of the [[Warmind]] [[Rasputin]]<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Rasputin#Rasputin|Rasputin]]''</ref> and the [[Site 6|SIVA Replication Complex]].<ref>'''Bungie (2016/20/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Rasputin#Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 6|Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 6]]''</ref>
The '''Cosmodrome''' is a shipyard located in ''Old Baikonour'',<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/Earth#Old_Russia|Old Russia]]''</ref> holding the [[Seraphim Vault|abode]] of [[Warmind]] [[Rasputin]]<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Rasputin#Rasputin|Rasputin]]''</ref> and the [[Site 6|Replication chamber]] of [[SIVA]].<ref>'''Bungie (2016/20/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Rasputin#Ghost_Fragment_Rasputin_6|Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 6]]''</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
Operated by the [[Russian Federal Bureau of Aeronautics]], or '''PФБA''',<ref>[http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2014/06/destiny-alpha-gameplay-leaked.html '''All-games Beta''' : ''Destiny Alpha Gameplay Leaked'']</ref> the Cosmodrome was a vital link to space during [[human]]ity's [[Golden Age]], and centuries after the [[Collapse]], the remnants of forgotten [[colony ship]]s on the launch pad can still be seen, waiting to fly again.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 52''</ref>  
Operated by the [[Russian Federal Bureau of Aeronautics]], or '''PФБA''',<ref>[http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2014/06/destiny-alpha-gameplay-leaked.html '''All-games Beta''' : ''Destiny Alpha Gameplay Leaked'']</ref> the Cosmodrome was a vital link to space during [[human]]ity's [[Golden Age]], and centuries after the [[Collapse]], the remnants of forgotten [[colony ship]]s on the launch pad can still be seen, waiting to fly again.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 52''</ref>  


Every location in Old Russia, including the [[Plaguelands]], lies within the confines of the Cosmodrome's [[The Wall|vast security wall]], with the exception of the [[Gateway]] and [[Felwinter Peak]].<ref name = "Beta">'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''Destiny: Beta''</ref> The ruins of the Cosmodrome tell some of the history of the Collapse: hundreds of civilian vehicles are seen outside the facility's walls trying to get in, with tanks parked on the opposite side of the entrance. The [[Devil's Spire|colony ship]] that stands as the centerpiece of the area had been one of the last ships attempting to escape the Darkness, but failed to launch due to a [[The Blast|fuel line explosion]].<ref name="CosRideAlong"/>.  
Every location in Old Baikonour, including the [[Plaguelands]], lies within the confines of the Cosmodrome's [[The Wall|vast security wall]], with the exception of the [[Gateway]] and [[Felwinter Peak]].<ref name = "Beta">'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref> The ruins of the Cosmodrome tell some of the history of the Collapse: hundreds of civilian vehicles are seen outside the facility's walls trying to get in, with tanks parked on the opposite side of the entrance. The [[Devil's Spire|colony ship]] that stands as the centerpiece of the area had been one of the last ships attempting to escape the Darkness, but failed to launch due to a [[The Blast|fuel line explosion]].<ref name="CosRideAlong"/>.  


[[Spinmetal]] can be found in lots of places throughout the Cosmodrome and can be used to upgrade gear or given to a [[Faction]] in return for advanced materials and [[Reputation]].
[[Spinmetal]] can be found in lots of place throughout the Cosmodrome and can be used to upgrade gear or given to a [[Faction]] in return for advanced materials and [[Reputation]].


==History==
==History==
Besides launching colony ships, the Cosmodrome was vital for its [[Planetary Defense Network|planetary array]] which maintained contact with the colonies, and for housing the [[Warmind]] [[Rasputin]], who was responsible for protecting [[Earth]] from outside threats. Since the Collapse, the [[House of Devils]]  made their [[The Devils' Lair (location)|lair]] here,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeDaevD7cEo '''YouTube''' - ''Official Destiny Strike Gameplay: The Devils' Lair'']</ref> with a [[Hive]] invasion force fighting to establish a beachhead for a pending invasion of Earth<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[The Dark Within]]''</ref> and the [[House of Kings]] keeping watch from the old [[King's Watch|control center]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], [[The Ruling House]]''</ref> By the time of the [[SIVA Crisis]], the Kings have withdrawn and the [[Devil Splicers]] risen to power thanks to [[SIVA]], threatening the remaining Hive nests.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/20/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]]''</ref> Ultimately, with the defeat of [[Aksis, Archon Prime]] and all of his forces,<ref>'''Bungie (2016/20/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]], [[Wrath of the Machine]]''</ref> the Devils have pulled out of the Cosmodrome ''en masse'', apparently following a trend set by other Fallen Houses.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/28/3)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Age of Triumph]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends & Mysteries#Ghost Fragment: Fallen 6|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 6]]''</ref> Following after, [[Zavala]] issued a quarantine forbidding any contact with the Cosmodrome. Only [[The Guardian]] returned during an investigation of [[Master Ives|Master Ives']] murder.
Besides launching colony ships, the Cosmodrome was vital for its [[Planetary Defense Network|planetary array]] which maintained contact with the colonies, and for housing the [[Warmind]] [[Rasputin]], who was responsible for protecting [[Earth]] from outside threats. Since the Collapse, the [[House of Devils]]  made their [[The Devils' Lair (location)|lair]] here,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeDaevD7cEo '''YouTube''' - ''Official Destiny Strike Gameplay: The Devils' Lair'']</ref> with a [[Hive]] invasion force fighting to establish a beachhead for a pending invasion of Earth<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Dark Within]]''</ref> and the [[House of Kings]] keeping watch from the old [[King's Watch|control center]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Ruling House]]''</ref> By the time of the [[SIVA Crisis]], the Kings have withdrawn and the [[Devil Splicers]] risen to power thanks to [[SIVA]], threatening the remaining Hive nests.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/20/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref> Ultimately, with the defeat of [[Aksis, Archon Prime]] and all of his forces,<ref>'''Bungie (2016/20/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Wrath of the Machine]]''</ref> the Devils have pulled out of the Cosmodrome ''en mass'', apparently following a trend set by other Fallen Houses.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/28/3)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Age of Triumph]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends_%26_Mysteries#Ghost_Fragment:_Fallen_6|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 6]]''</ref>
 
Four years after the events of the SIVA Crisis, the Fallen returned to the Cosmodrome, most notably members of the [[House of Dusk]] and [[House of Salvation]]. Two hidden sects of Hive, lead by [[Navôta, Eir Spawn]] and her rival [[Ak-Baral, Rival of Navôta|Ak-Baral]], had also established a presence, replacing the [[Hidden Swarm]] forces that originally occupied certain areas. To counteract this, the quarantine in the Cosmodrome was lifted, and [[Shaw Han]]'s fireteam was the first to be deployed in the region.


==Locations==
==Locations==
*[[The Steppes]] (Public location)
*[[The Breach]]
*[[The Breach]]
**[[Gateway]]
*[[The Divide]] (Public location)
**[[Splicership Menkis-Syn]]
**[[Dock 13]]
*[[The Divide]] {{C|Public Location}}
*[[Forgotten Shore]] (Public location)
**[[Exodus Garden 2A]] {{C|[[Lost Sector]]}}
**[[Bunker RAS-2]]
*[[Forgotten Shore]] {{C|Public Location}}
***[[Seraphim Vault]]
**[[The Grottos]]
***[[The Mine]]
***[[The Mine]]
****[[Bunker RAS-2]]
***[[Bunker WAR-4]]
****[[Seraphim Vault]]
*[[The Grottos]]
****[[Bunker WAR-4]]
*[[Mothyards]] (Public location)
**[[Veles Labyrinth]] {{C|Lost Sector}}
*[[Rocketyard]] (Public location)
*[[Mothyards]] {{C|Public Location}}
*[[Rocketyard]] {{C|Public Location}}
**[[King's Watch]]
**[[King's Watch]]
**[[Refinery]]
**[[Refinery]]
***[[The Blast]]
**[[The Blast]]
***[[The Devils' Lair (location)|The Devils' Lair]]
**[[Devils' Lair]]
****[[Devil's Spire]]
***[[Devil's Spire]]
*[[Skyshock]] {{C|[[Crucible]] map}}
*[[Skywatch]] (Public location)
*[[Skywatch]] {{C|Public Location}}
**[[Lunar Complex]]
**[[Rusted Gangplank]]
***[[Shroud]]
***[[Sunken Lair]]
****[[Wilhelm's Hoard]]
**[[Jovian Complex]]
**[[Jovian Complex]]
**[[Lunar Complex]]
**[[Terrestrial Complex]]
**[[Terrestrial Complex]]
*[[The Steppes]]  {{C|Public Location}}
**[[Dock 13]]
*[[Dry Sea]]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Cosmodrome is based upon a [[Wikipedia:Baikonur Cosmodrome|real-world location]] in Kazakhstan. Bungie artists stated that they chose the Baikonur Cosmodrome as the game's starting point for its history in the evolution of spaceflight.<ref name="CosRideAlong">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcdw3LQAsCg&feature=youtu.be '''Ride Along - Cosmodrome''' - ''Bungie Commentary'']</ref>
*The Cosmodrome is based upon a [[Wikipedia:Baikonur Cosmodrome|real-world location]] in Kazakhstan. Bungie artists stated that they chose the Baikonur cosmodrome as the game's starting point for its history in the evolution of spaceflight.<ref name="CosRideAlong">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcdw3LQAsCg&feature=youtu.be '''Ride Along - Cosmodrome''' - ''Bungie Commentary'']</ref>
**However in '''Beyond Light''', the Cosmodrome was stated to be located in Siberia by [[Devrim Kay]] as new lights worked to acquire the [[Riskrunner]]. This may be an oversight, though the real-world [[wikipedia:Vostochny Cosmodrome|Vostochny Cosmodrome]] is also located in Siberia.
*[[The Divide]] was originally supposed to be packed with dead civilians trying to make their way past military checkpoints, but was dropped, citing resource constraints, busy environments, and overly grim setting.<ref name="CosRideAlong"/>
*[[The Divide]] was originally supposed to be packed with dead civilians trying to make their way past military checkpoints, but was dropped, citing resource constraints, busy environments, and overly grim setting.<ref name="CosRideAlong"/>
*Based on the [http://ryansechrest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Destiny-Screen-Shot-92914-18.-28.png Director] image and real world maps, the Cosmodrome is located in the [https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/Caspianseamap.png northern part] of the Caspian Sea.
*Based on the [http://ryansechrest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Destiny-Screen-Shot-92914-18.-28.png Director] image and real world maps, the Cosmodrome is located in the [https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/Caspianseamap.png northern part] of the Caspian Sea.
*The Cosmodrome returned temporarily in the Quest [[The Lost Cryptarch]] in ''[[Destiny 2]]'' ''[[Forsaken]]'', which was made inaccessible with the weekly reset on November 27th. The player traveled here to track down the killer of [[Master Ives]] and reclaim the [[Exotic]] [[machine gun]] [[Thunderlord]]. It also featured a [[Kikliss, Murderer|boss]] which spawned in the same way that Riksis did in the 2013 Gameplay Demo, through a hole in the wall.
**In ''[[Beyond Light]]'' the Cosmodrome was reintroduced as a permanent destination in Destiny 2, the second location from the original destiny to do so with the [[Ocean of Storms]] in ''[[Shadowkeep]]'' being the first.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:The wall.jpg|Early concept art of the Cosmodrome Wall.
File:The wall.jpg
File:Cosmodrome Wall.jpg|View of the Cosmodrome Wall.
File:Cosmodrome Wall.jpg|View of the Cosmodrome Wall.
Early Cosmodrome Concept.jpg|Early Cosmodrome Concept by Dorje Bellbrook.
Early Cosmodrome Concept.jpg|Early Cosmodrome Concept by Dorje Bellbrook.
Early Cosmodrome map.jpg|Early Cosmodrome map by Jesse van Dijk.
File:Cosmodrome Image 10.jpg|A Waterfall in Old Russia.
File:Cosmodrome Image 10.jpg|A Waterfall in Old Russia.
File:Cosmodrome Image 9.jpg|A ruined Cosmodrome pier.
File:Cosmodrome Image 9.jpg|A Stone Arch in the Cosmodrome.
File:Cosmodrome Image 8.jpg|The Cosmodrome Wall interior.
File:Cosmodrome Image 8.jpg|The Cosmodrome Wall interior.
File:Cosmodrome Image 7.jpg|Hive Fungus in an old Skywatch.
File:Cosmodrome Image 7.jpg| ‎
File:Cosmodrome Image 6.jpg|An old gas mask cabinet.
File:Cosmodrome Image 6.jpg|Unknown Sign.
File:Cosmodrome Image 5.jpg|Sign of the Russian Bureau of Aeronautics.
File:Cosmodrome Image 5.jpg|Sign of the Russian Bureau of Aeronautics.
File:Cosmodrome Image 4.jpg|Tunnel in Old Russia.
File:Cosmodrome Image 4.jpg|Tunnel in Old Russia.
File:Cosmodrome Image 3.jpg|Old pier supports in Old Russia.
File:Cosmodrome Image 3.jpg|Unknown structure rising from the Cosmodrome sea.
File:Cosmodrome Image 2.jpg|Pan shot of the Cosmodrome Rocket Yard.
File:Cosmodrome Image 2.jpg|Pan shot of the Cosmodrome Rocket Yard.
File:Cosmodrome Image 1.jpg|An old sewer system at the Cosmodrome.
File:Cosmodrome Image 1.jpg|
File:Cosmodrome - Mothyards.jpg|Pan shot of a Skywatch with three Colony Ships in the background.
File:Cosmodrome - Mothyards.jpg|
</gallery>
</gallery>


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**''[[Rise of Iron]]''
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**''[[Age of Triumph]]''
**''[[Age of Triumph]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]'': ''[[Forsaken]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Shadowkeep]]''
**''[[Season of Dawn]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Worthy]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Beyond Light]]''
**''[[Season of the Hunt]]''
**''[[Season of the Chosen]]''
**''[[30th Anniversary Pack]]''
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**''[[Season of the Risen]]''
**''[[Season of Plunder]]''
**''[[Season of the Seraph]]''
**''[[Season of Defiance]]''
**''[[Season of the Deep]]''
**''[[Into the Light]]''
**''[[The Final Shape]]''
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== References ==
== References ==
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