Frame

Frame
Overview
Homeworld:	Earth
Focal world(s):	Earth Moon Reef Mars Europa
Goals:	Serve the remnants of Humanity
At war with:	Hive Vex Cabal Taken Scorn
Distinctions:	Humanoid robots Non-human faces Non-sentient
Average lifespan:	Indefinite
Notable group(s):	Redjacks Vanguard Frames City Frames Warmind Frames Braytech Frames

Frames are multi-purpose non-sentient robots that serve the City and Reef. They are mainly used in civil or defensive roles by both powers.

Overview

Developed during the Golden Age, but not nearly as advanced as the fully sentient Exo, frames are useful for both civil and military applications. Some frames are found in the Tower as vendors; other frames are used as defense robots. Lord Shaxx uses platoons of frames called Redjacks to secure potential Crucible sites. Frames are capable of learning from experience and developing unique personalities over time.

The Reef also uses frames as auxiliary guards, as they can be found wandering the Vestian Outpost and serving similar posts as their Tower counterparts. However, these frames are more primitive, as they lack learning capabilities or personalities, and are wiped from time to time.

There appear to be two models of frames: the 55-30 series and the 99-40 series. The former is distinguished by their flat-topped heads and single small, circular eye, while the latter features a more typical head shape with a larger, square eye, as well as two secondary eyes mounted externally to the sides of the head on models produced around the Red War. It is unknown what these differences signify. However, 55-30 frames are most notably functioning as vendors, whereas 99-40 frames are commonly seen or implied to serve in maintenance and combat roles.

Frames deployed into combat have a slightly modified appearance, having protective plating on their head, legs and arms, and chest armor resembling the Twilight Garrison. These frames were spotted aboard the H.E.L.M. performing tasks and analyses, on the Moon where they were part of the initial assault against the resurgent Hidden Swarm and later guarding their base of Sanctuary, and assisting Guardians in deploying Advanced Defense Units in Onslaughts against the forces of the Witness and Fikrul, the Fanatic.

Rasputin also made use of Combat Frames in numerous conflicts, such as the Battle of Site-6 and his conflicts with the Red Legion and forces of Xivu Arath. In addition to regular Frames, Rasputin also has access to Heavy Frames.

Many Frames were destroyed during the invasion of The Last City by Red Legion forces. However, some Frames were saved during the invasion of the Tower and later used to defend The Farm in the European Dead Zone.

Emperor Calus had also used Frames, although they were hacked City Frames. Several were present on the Derelict Leviathan during the Severing of the Nightmares that provided patrols. One, Werner 99-40, even became one of Calus' Shadows.

Gameplay

Frames are occasionally encountered as allies in activities. They are usually armed with an Auto Rifle, but sometimes wield Rocket Launchers. While they wear different liveries, they all share the same simplistic combat patterns. They generally stand still or walk in a set path, stopping to fire at the closest enemy they encounter. They don't do much damage, but since they are immune to all attacks, they can be useful for drawing enemy fire. They also count as allies for the purpose of effects that activate when near an ally, such as the Runneth Over Weapon Origin Trait.

Known Frames

55-30 Class Frames Darbi 55-30 Gabi 55-30 Kadi 55-30 Roni 55-30 Sentha 55-30

99-40 Class Frames Arcite 99-40 Benedict 99-40 Berg 99-40 Bigge 99-40 Ch3-5ka Dahlia 99-40 Hektor 99-40 Micha 99-40 Tex 99-40 Xander 99-40 Werner 99-40

Quotes

Sweeperbot quotes

*hissing noise* "Oh no... Whistling protocol broken." "Error code: Caterpillar." "Reporting broom stolen, Broom stolen!" "Oh no, no, no, no, no!" "I have nothing!" "Whoever has the broom, please bring it back soon. There is so much...sweeping to do." "Have you seen my broom?" "Is theft from a frame a crime?" "They celebrate lost souls, but what about lost things?" "Where is it? Where is it?!" "What does the broom say? Broom Broom." "All is lost....All. is. lost!" "Malfunctional frame...will report for recycling..." "I have lost, a part of me..."

"But in that sweep of death, what dreams may come?" "Dust to dust to dust to dust!?" "Who is the thief? Who is the thief..." "Life...is meaningless..." "Somebody help me!" "What is my purpose?" "They have candy, I have nothing!" "What is my purpose?" "It has evenly spaced bristles, and a handle that fits me. Please find it!" "Out, out, little purple candle..." "Woe is me." "Is changing jobs too late in the system cycle?" "Dark purple candle..."

Benedict-99 Quotes

"Strength in Light."

"If you need assistance getting acclimated, maps are available."

"Please do be careful."

"Excuse me, Guardian."

"I am here for maintenance and custodial needs."

"Traveler keep you safe."

"Welcome home, Guardian."

"Security protocols on standby."

Gallery

City Frames

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Vanguard Frames

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Redjack Frames

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Braytech Frames

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Lunar Frames

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Rasputin Frames

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List of appearances

• Destiny (First appearance)
  • House of Wolves
  • Rise of Iron
• Destiny 2
  • Season of the Forge (Mentioned only)
  • Season of the Drifter (Mentioned only)
  • Shadowkeep
  • Season of Dawn (Mentioned only)
  • Season of the Worthy
  • Season of Arrivals (Mentioned only)
  • Beyond Light
  • Season of the Chosen
  • Season of the Haunted
  • Season of Plunder
  • Season of the Seraph
  • Lightfall (Mentioned only)
  • Season of Defiance
  • Season of the Deep (Mentioned only)
  • Season of the Witch (Mentioned only)
  • Season of the Wish (Mentioned only)
  • Into the Light
  • The Final Shape (Mentioned only)
  • Episode: Echoes (Mentioned only)
  • Episode: Revenant
• Destiny: Fall of Osiris
• Mysterious Logbook (Mentioned only)