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*[[Eliksni]] society changes from peaceful and gentle | *[[Eliksni]] society changes from peaceful and gentle “gardeners” to nomadic warriors | ||
*Numerous pirate crews are formed, with such notably Ketchkillers and Skiffblades | *Numerous pirate crews are formed, with such notably Ketchkillers and Skiffblades | ||
*The Fallen reach the Solar System and assail the remnants of [[Humanity]] | *The Fallen reach the Solar System and assail the remnants of [[Humanity]] | ||
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This period of space flight lasted for centuries and the Eliksni raised many generations of younglings as they traveled the dark expanse.<ref name="Flight">'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Ghost_Fragment:_Fallen_3|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 3]]''</ref> This new generation of Eliksni were deemed unlucky as they never witnessed the glory of [[Riis]] and were brought up on the stories and warsongs that celebrated their lost culture.<ref name="Wild">'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 4, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:The Once-Shipstealer#XIII. The Wildcard|XIII. The Wildcard]]''</ref> Their [[Ketch]]es also became sacred homes as they fostered many clans and families who carried remnants of their dying culture such as ceremonial washing bowls, children's musical instruments and ceramic effigies of [[Servitor]]s.<ref name="Kin">'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 4 [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Call_of_the_Cryptolith#II. RATIONS|II. RATIONS]]''</ref> | This period of space flight lasted for centuries and the Eliksni raised many generations of younglings as they traveled the dark expanse.<ref name="Flight">'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Ghost_Fragment:_Fallen_3|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 3]]''</ref> This new generation of Eliksni were deemed unlucky as they never witnessed the glory of [[Riis]] and were brought up on the stories and warsongs that celebrated their lost culture.<ref name="Wild">'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 4, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:The Once-Shipstealer#XIII. The Wildcard|XIII. The Wildcard]]''</ref> Their [[Ketch]]es also became sacred homes as they fostered many clans and families who carried remnants of their dying culture such as ceremonial washing bowls, children's musical instruments and ceramic effigies of [[Servitor]]s.<ref name="Kin">'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]], PlayStation 4 [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Call_of_the_Cryptolith#II. RATIONS|II. RATIONS]]''</ref> | ||
As the Eliksni raced across the stars they became increasingly desperate and soon developed a dependence upon machines they created. This deep rooted reliance turned them to developing weapons for fighting, ships for flying and Servitors for surviving. Their cloaking technology was originally the toys of children, but soon developed into a tool of warfare, employed by notable groups such as the [[Silent Fang]]. Servitors processed matter and energy into Ether, a | As the Eliksni raced across the stars they became increasingly desperate and soon developed a dependence upon machines they created. This deep rooted reliance turned them to developing weapons for fighting, ships for flying and Servitors for surviving. Their cloaking technology was originally the toys of children, but soon developed into a tool of warfare, employed by notable groups such as the [[Silent Fang]]. Servitors processed matter and energy into Ether, a food once found in abundance on Riis, providing sustenance to the Eliksni. When consumed in higher quality, the Eliksni are filled with strength. | ||
Their inherent need turned into worship of Servitors and later a new faith emerged among the Eliksni society. The status of [[Archon]]s grew as their roles shifted to the consecration of Servitors and carefully maintaining their plating. The Archons were celebrated as esteemed leaders and looked upon to provide hope to the depressed Eliksni through their words, teachings, and interpretations of their machine gods. | Their inherent need turned into worship of Servitors and later a new faith emerged among the Eliksni society. The status of [[Archon]]s grew as their roles shifted to the consecration of Servitors and carefully maintaining their plating. The Archons were celebrated as esteemed leaders and looked upon to provide hope to the depressed Eliksni through their words, teachings, and interpretations of their machine gods. | ||
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As the Long Drift continued, many Eliksni began abandoning Houses and acting like pirates to survive, with some individuals taking over Ketches of others and incorporating them into their fleets. This earned them the moniker of '''Ketchkillers'''.<ref>https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/ketchkillers-grips</ref> | As the Long Drift continued, many Eliksni began abandoning Houses and acting like pirates to survive, with some individuals taking over Ketches of others and incorporating them into their fleets. This earned them the moniker of '''Ketchkillers'''.<ref>https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/ketchkillers-grips</ref> | ||
Eventually, the Fallen reached the [[Sol System]], and found the [[Traveler]] now protected [[Humanity|another species]] instead of having fled like with them. Enraged, they attacked humanity, beginning the | Eventually, the Fallen reached the [[Sol System]], and found the [[Traveler]] now protected [[Humanity|another species]] instead of having fled like with them. Enraged, they attacked humanity, beginning the multi-century conflict known as the [[Eliksni siege]]. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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**''[[Beyond Light]]'' {{1stID}} | **''[[Beyond Light]]'' {{1stID}} | ||
***''[[Season of Plunder]] {{Mo}} | ***''[[Season of Plunder]] {{Mo}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
