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{{Article Quote|Crypto-Archaeologists decode the past and our enemies, seeking new discoveries in matter engrams and artifacts returned by Guardians.}}
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|domain(s)=[[The Last City]]<br>[[10 Hygiea]]
|type=Archivists
|functions=Study [[Engram]]s and [[Golden Age]] artifacts
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|leadership=[[Tyra Karn]]
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|ally=[[Vanguard]]<br>The [[Reef]]
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{{Article quote|Crypto-Archaeologists decode the past and our enemies, seeking new discoveries in matter Engrams and artifacts returned by Guardians.}}
 
The '''Cryptarchs''' (abbreviated from '''Crypto-Archaeologists''') are individuals who study the properties of encoded matter, commonly known as [[Engram]]s, as well as other [[Golden Age]] artifacts. Cryptarchs can unlock the patterns stored within Engrams, allowing for the item encoded within the pattern to be spontaneously created in a process known as "decoding".
The '''Cryptarchs''' (abbreviated from '''Crypto-Archaeologists''') are individuals who study the properties of encoded matter, commonly known as [[Engram]]s, as well as other [[Golden Age]] artifacts. Cryptarchs can unlock the patterns stored within Engrams, allowing for the item encoded within the pattern to be spontaneously created in a process known as "decoding".


Over time, the science of Crypto-Archeology has divided into two rival philosophies. The [[Tower]] Cryptarchy, representing the [[Last City]], offers its services to [[Guardian]]s freely, taking satisfaction in aiding humanity's effort to reclaim its lost glory and gaining valuable insight into the mysteries of the Golden Age at the same time.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/9)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Tower_Allies#Cryptarch|Cryptarch]]''</ref> The [[Reef]] Cryptarchy, representing the Reef and operating out of numerous libraries such as in [[10 Hygiea]], reveres the Engram as the purest state of matter and sees encrypting and safeguarding civilization's informational infrastructure as its prime responsibility. While the Reef's Cryptarchs will still decode Engrams for Guardians, they do so grudgingly, and more to further the science than for the Guardians' express benefit.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/9)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/The_Queen#Master_Ives.2C_Cryptarch|Master Ives, Cryptarch]]''</ref>
Over time, the science of Crypto-Archeology has divided into two rival philosophies. The [[Tower]] Cryptarchy, representing the [[Last City]], offers its services to [[Guardian]]s freely, taking satisfaction in aiding humanity's effort to reclaim its lost glory and gaining valuable insight into the mysteries of the Golden Age at the same time.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-9-9)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Allies#Cryptarch|Cryptarch]]''</ref> The [[Reef]] Cryptarchy, representing the Reef and operating out of numerous libraries such as in [[10 Hygiea]], reveres the Engram as the purest state of matter and sees encrypting and safeguarding civilization's informational infrastructure as its prime responsibility. While the Reef's Cryptarchs will still decode Engrams for Guardians, they do so grudgingly, and more to further the science than for the Guardians' express benefit.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-9-9)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Allies#Master Ives, Cryptarch|Master Ives, Cryptarch]]''</ref>


==Services==
==Services==
Every Engram decoded by a Cryptarch increases a Guardian's Crypto-Archeology [[Reputation]]. After reaching Rank 3, the Cryptarch will start rewarding players with Engram packages with each new level. These packages normally contain rare Engrams, but have a chance of producing [[Legendary]] Engrams.
Every Engram decoded by a Cryptarch increases a Guardian's Crypto-Archeology [[reputation]]. After reaching Rank 3, the Cryptarch will start rewarding players with engram packages with each new level. These packages normally contain rare engrams, but have a chance of producing legendary engrams.


In addition to decoding and selling Engrams, the Cryptarchs will also buy any [[Axiomatic Beads]], [[House Banner]]s, [[Network Keys]], and/or [[Silken Codex]] that the player is carrying for 200 [[Glimmer]] each. The Reef Cryptarchy will also buy [[Royal Amethyst]], available as a reward for the ''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' story missions. Smaller gems are worth 2500 glimmer, while larger gems are worth 5000 glimmer.
In addition to decoding and selling Engrams, the Cryptarchs will also buy any [[Axiomatic Bead]]s, [[House Banner]]s, [[Network Key]]s, and/or [[Silken Codex]] that the player is carrying for 200 [[Glimmer]] each. The Reef Cryptarchy will also buy [[Royal Amethyst]], available as a reward for the ''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' story missions. Smaller gems are worth 2500 glimmer, while larger gems are worth 5000 glimmer.


==Known Cryptarchs==
==Known Cryptarchs==
*[[Tower]] Cryptarchy
*[[Tower]] Cryptarchy
**[[Adonna]]<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/9)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive#Ghost_Fragment:_Hive_4|Ghost Fragment: Hive 4]]''</ref> {{c|deceased}}
**Adonna<ref>'''Bungie (2015-9-9)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Ghost Fragment: Hive 4|Ghost Fragment: Hive 4]]''</ref>
**Archivist [[Tyra Karn]] (founding member)
**[[Master Rahool]]
**[[Matsuo]]
**Master [[Rahool]]
**Master [[Reinhart]]
**[[Lavinia Garcia Umr Tawil]] {{c|exiled}}
**[[Yareli]]
*[[Reef]] Cryptarchy
*[[Reef]] Cryptarchy
**Master [[Ives]] {{c|deceased}}
**[[Master Ives]]
**[[Sjalla]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]] {{Mo}}
**''[[Forsaken]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Forge]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of Dawn]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Hunt]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Lost]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of Plunder]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Lightfall]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of Defiance]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Deep]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Wish]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Into the Light]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[The Final Shape]]''
*''[[Entelechy]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==
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