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{{quote|They say this was where mankind first reached beyond the confines of Earth. Whatever promise this place once offered is long gone—now it just holds the bones of that long-forgotten time.|Area Description}} | {{quote|They say this was where mankind first reached beyond the confines of Earth. Whatever promise this place once offered is long gone—now it just holds the bones of that long-forgotten time.|Area Description}} | ||
[[File:Destiny 24.jpg|thumb|340px|The landscape of Old Russia]] | [[File:Destiny 24.jpg|right|thumb|340px|The landscape of Old Russia]] | ||
'''Old Russia''' is a toxic<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/28/destiny-hands-on-bungie-xbox-playstationshared-world-shooter '''The Guardian''': ''how the makers of Halo plan to change the future of shooters'']</ref> area on [[Earth]] that was once modern day [[wikipedia:Kazakhstan|Kazakhstan]] during the [[Golden Age]].<ref name="gameinformer">[http://www.idigitaltimes.com/articles/21033/20131204/destiny-gameplay-details-leaked-everything-learned-game.htm '''Digital Times''']</ref> There was a large walled structure built here for the purpose of protecting numerous [[colony ship]]s meant to flee Earth during the [[Collapse]], and evidence of refugees attempting to escape the planet still remains. This wall is occupied by [[Riksis, Devil Archon]], and numerous [[Fallen]] from the [[House of Devils]].<ref name="Bungie Commentary">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3G3V5PCJbk '''YouTube''': ''Building the Destiny E3 Reveal — Bungie Commentary'']</ref> Orange, burnt grass steppes and dimly lit interiors of old buildings are a magnet for invading [[Fallen]] Soldiers.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 52''</ref> | |||
The Fallen control most of Old Russia (acting as the [[House of Devils]]' stronghold), but there are pockets of [[Hive]] occupation.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref> | |||
==Gameplay== | |||
While players will explore many areas of Earth in the long-term ''Destiny'' storyline, the first major location is Old Russia. Specifically, Guardians are first revived by their [[Ghost]]s just outside the devastated ruins of the [[Cosmodrome]] in [[A Guardian Rises]], and explore its surrounding area—a real-world site in modern day Kazakhstan that has long been the launch site for the Russian space program. | While players will explore many areas of Earth in the long-term ''Destiny'' storyline, the first major location is Old Russia. Specifically, Guardians are first revived by their [[Ghost]]s just outside the devastated ruins of the [[Cosmodrome]] in [[A Guardian Rises]], and explore its surrounding area—a real-world site in modern day Kazakhstan that has long been the launch site for the Russian space program. | ||
Old Russia has five [[Gold Chest]]s. Finding them all will unlock an Uncommon [[Sparrow]].<ref name = "Beta">'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''Destiny: Beta''</ref> | Old Russia has five [[Gold Chest]]s. Finding them all will unlock an Uncommon [[Sparrow]].<ref name = "Beta">'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref> | ||
==Activities== | ==Activities== | ||
===Story | ===Story Missions=== | ||
*[[A Guardian Rises]] | *[[A Guardian Rises]] | ||
*[[Restoration]] | *[[Restoration]] | ||
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===Strikes=== | ===Strikes=== | ||
*[[Devils' Lair]] | *[[Devils' Lair]] | ||
*[[Will of Crota | *[[Will of Crota]] | ||
===Quests=== | ===Quests=== | ||
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==Known locations== | ==Known locations== | ||
*[[Gateway]] | |||
*[[Cosmodrome]] | *[[Cosmodrome]] | ||
**[[The Steppes]]<sup>(Public location)</sup> | |||
**[[The Steppes]] | |||
**[[The Breach]] | **[[The Breach]] | ||
**[[The Divide]] | **[[The Divide]]<sup>(Public location)</sup> | ||
***[[Dock 13]] | ***[[Dock 13]] | ||
**[[Forgotten Shore]]<sup>(Public location)</sup> | |||
**[[Forgotten Shore]] | |||
***[[Bunker RAS-2]] | ***[[Bunker RAS-2]] | ||
***[[The Grottos]] | |||
**[[The Grottos]] | |||
**[[King's Watch]] | **[[King's Watch]] | ||
**[[Mothyards]]<sup>(Public location)</sup> | |||
**[[Rocketyard]]<sup>(Public location)</sup> | |||
***[[Refinery]] | ***[[Refinery]] | ||
***[[The Blast]] | ***[[The Blast]] | ||
***[[Devils' Lair]] | ***[[Devils' Lair]] | ||
**[[Skywatch]]<sup>(Public location)</sup> | |||
**[[Skywatch]] | |||
***[[Lunar Complex]] | ***[[Lunar Complex]] | ||
***[[Jovian Complex]] | ***[[Jovian Complex]] | ||
***[[Terrestrial Complex]] | ***[[Terrestrial Complex]] | ||
**[[Exodus Blue]] | **[[Exodus Blue]]<sup>(Crucible map)</sup> | ||
**[[Skyshock]] | **[[Skyshock]]<sup>(Crucible map)</sup> | ||
**[[Sector 618]] | **[[Sector 618]]<sup>(Crucible map)</sup> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Old russia night.jpg|Old Russia during night. | File:Old russia night.jpg|Old Russia during night. | ||
File:Old Russia Map.png|Map of Old Russia. | File:Old Russia Map.png|Map of Old Russia. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Places]] | ||
[[Category:Earth]] | [[Category:Earth]] | ||
