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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]]. 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]] | ||
*[[The Fallen Saber]] | *[[The Fallen Saber]] | ||
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==Known locations== | ==Known locations== | ||
*[[Gateway]] | |||
**[[Splicership Menkis-Syn]] | |||
*[[Cosmodrome]] | *[[Cosmodrome]] | ||
**[[The Steppes]] {{C|Public location}} | **[[The Steppes]] {{C|Public location}} | ||
**[[The Breach]] | **[[The Breach]] | ||
**[[The Divide]] {{C|Public location}} | **[[The Divide]] {{C|Public location}} | ||
***[[Dock 13]] | ***[[Dock 13]] | ||
**[[Forgotten Shore]] {{C|Public location}} | **[[Forgotten Shore]] {{C|Public location}} | ||
***[[Bunker RAS-2]] | ***[[Bunker RAS-2]] | ||
****[[Seraphim Vault]] | ****[[Seraphim Vault]] | ||
***[[The Grottos]] | |||
****[[The Mine]] | ****[[The Mine]] | ||
****[[Bunker WAR-4]] | *****[[Bunker WAR-4]] | ||
**[[ | **[[King's Watch]] | ||
**[[Mothyards]] {{C|Public location}} | **[[Mothyards]] {{C|Public location}} | ||
**[[Rocketyard]] {{C|Public location}} | |||
***[[Refinery]] | ***[[Refinery]] | ||
***[[The Blast]] | ***[[The Blast]] | ||
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***[[Jovian Complex]] | ***[[Jovian Complex]] | ||
***[[Terrestrial Complex]] | ***[[Terrestrial Complex]] | ||
*[[The Last City]] | |||
**[[Core District]] | |||
**[[Military District]] | |||
**[[Tower]] | |||
**[[City Perimeter]] | |||
***[[Twilight Gap]] {{C|[[Crucible]] map}} | |||
**[[Exodus Blue]] {{C|Crucible map}} | **[[Exodus Blue]] {{C|Crucible map}} | ||
**[[Skyshock]] {{C|Crucible map}} | **[[Skyshock]] {{C|Crucible map}} | ||
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**[[Lords' Watch]] {{C|Public location}} | **[[Lords' Watch]] {{C|Public location}} | ||
***[[Foundry 113]] | ***[[Foundry 113]] | ||
***[[Splicer's Den]] | ****[[Splicer's Den]] | ||
***[[Apex]] | ****[[Apex]] | ||
***[[Server Farm]] | ****[[Server Farm]] | ||
***[[Perfection Complex]] | *****[[Perfection Complex]] | ||
**[[Giant's Husk]] {{C|Public location}} | **[[Giant's Husk]] {{C|Public location}} | ||
**[[Doomed Sea]] | **[[Doomed Sea]] {{C|Public location}} | ||
**[[The Archon's Keep]] {{C|Public location}} | **[[The Archon's Keep]] {{C|Public location}} | ||
***[[Archon's Forge]] {{C|Public location}} | ***[[Archon's Forge]] {{C|Public location}} | ||
***[[The Warrens]] | ****[[The Warrens]] | ||
***[[Site 6]] | *****[[Site 6]] | ||
**[[Forgotten Pass]] {{C|Public location}} | **[[Forgotten Pass]] {{C|Public location}} | ||
**[[Bunker Triglav]] {{C|Public location}} | **[[Bunker Triglav]] {{C|Public location}} | ||
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File:Old Russia Map.png|Map of Old Russia. | File:Old Russia Map.png|Map of Old Russia. | ||
File:Old Russia.png|Map of Old Russia 2 | File:Old Russia.png|Map of Old Russia 2 | ||
Early Cosmodrome Concept.jpg|Early Cosmodrome Concept by Dorje Bellbrook | Early Cosmodrome Concept.jpg|Early Cosmodrome Concept by Dorje Bellbrook | ||
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 Stone Arch in the Cosmodrome | 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| | File:Cosmodrome Image 7.jpg| | ||
File:Cosmodrome Image 6.jpg| | 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|Unknown structure rising from the Cosmodrome sea | 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| | File:Cosmodrome Image 1.jpg| | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Places]] | ||
[[Category:Earth]] | [[Category:Earth]] | ||
