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| |game=''[[Season of the Chosen]]'' | | |game=''[[Season of the Chosen]]'' |
| |campaign= | | |campaign= |
| |name=Proving Grounds | | |name=Proving Ground |
| |image= [[File:PG1.jpg|300px]] | | |image= |
| |player=1-3 | | |player=1-3 |
| |light= | | |light=1230 |
| |place=[[Nessus]] | | |place=[[Nessus]] |
| |objective=Complete the [[Rite of Proving]] and secure peace between Caiatl and the Vanguard. | | |objective=Defeat [[Empress Caiatl|Caiatl's]] Chosen aboard the [[Imperial Land Tank|Land Tank]], [[Halphas Electus]], on Nessus. |
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| {{article quote|Defeat [[Empress Caiatl|Caiatl's]] Chosen aboard the [[Imperial Land Tank|Land Tank]], [[Halphas Electus]], on Nessus.}}
| | '''Proving Ground''' is a [[Strike]] that was released during ''[[Season of the Chosen]]''. |
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| '''Proving Grounds''' is a [[Strike]] that was released during ''[[Season of the Chosen]]''. | |
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| ==Transcript== | | ==Transcript== |
| '''(Mission Begins)'''
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| *'''[[Caiatl]]:''' Commander Zavala, we agree to the [[Rite of Proving]]. The Cabal sends forth its champion.
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| *'''[[Zavala]]''': The challenge is met. Our blood flows together. May it tend to unity.
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| ''Or alternatively''
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| *'''Zavala:''' Empress Caiatl — we invoke the Rite of Proving. The Vanguard sends forth its champions.
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| *'''Caiatl:''' The challenge is met. Our blood flows together. May it tend to unity.
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| '''Enter the [[Halphas Electus]]'''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' This is the Halphas Electus, the digger of graves, her mouth packed with red soil. I do not grant you safe passage.
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| ''Or alternatively''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' You willingly enter the Halphas Electus. I welcome you, but my forces… they do not.
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| ''Or alternatively''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' You willingly enter my imperial Land Tank, the Halphas Electus. You honor me. May you meet a glorious death.
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| '''Approaching the Infantry Concourse'''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' This tank is like a living thing. She breathes, she moves… and she will spit out your bones.
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| ''Or alternatively''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' My war machine purrs. She hungers for battle. Have you the same appetite?
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| ''Or alternatively''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' My tank is restless. Do what you came for — fight well or die quickly.
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| '''Traverse deeper into the Tank'''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' You crawl through an imperial tank, fighting against an army… for what?
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| *'''Zavala:''' To stop another despot before they pass beyond the reach of reason.
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| ''Or alternatively''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' You fight well, Guardians. A shame you must pay the price for your commander's pride.
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| *'''Zavala:''' The Guardians kneel to no one… not even me.
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| ''Or alternatively''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' All feel fear, Commander. Some learn from it, while others are ruled by it. Which are you?
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| *'''Zavala:''' I refused to bend the knee. What does that tell you?
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| ''Or alternatively''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' We lost our world to the [[Hive]]. Why will you not stand with us?
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| *'''Zavala:''' We sign no treaties at the end of a gun.
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| ''Or alternatively''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' Guardians. Join my Cabal and let our alliance armor the stars.
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| *'''Zavala:''' We could work together, Caiatl. But as equals, not your vassals.
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| '''Clear out the Vehicle Bay'''
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| *'''Zavala:''' How many more Cabal stand between my champion and you?
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| *'''Caiatl:''' All swore their lives to their empress. They can use them as they wish.
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| ''Or alternatively''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' My warriors pledge themselves to the Rite of Proving. Cut them down if you can.
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| *'''Zavala:''' If it must be done.
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| ''Or alternatively''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' Going through the vehicle bay? My pilots enjoy a challenge.
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| *'''Zavala:''' Then they shall have one.
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| '''The Guardians defeat the Imperial Cabal troops and [[Goliath Tanks]] within the Vehicle Bay. They traverse deeper into the maintenance bay.'''
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| *'''Zavala:''' Keep working your way beneath the outer plates. According to Amanda, you'll emerge near the power relays.
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| *'''Caiatl:''' Guardians? I have prepared further challenges for you. A banquet of combat to test your resolve.
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| *'''Zavala:''' The Guardians are coming for your champion. They're not here for your hospitality.
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| *'''Caiatl:''' And my father said you were such fun.
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| *'''Caiatl:''' Your Guardians scurry through my tank like vermin. Is this how the [[Vanguard]] fights its wars?
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| *'''Zavala:''' Our fight is with your champion. We need not slaughter every Cabal in your army.
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| *'''Caiatl:''' Do not expect gratitude. Those you leave behind will grow. They will learn.
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| *'''Zavala:''' Good. If our foes are capable of growth, let us be the catalyst that forces them to change.
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| ''Or alternatively''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' My champion awaits in the locus of honor! Why do you skulk through the maintenance areas?
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| *'''Zavala:''' We will deal with your champion in due time… though we may destroy your tank in the process.
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| *'''Caiatl:''' Ha, we are Cabal! We eat the mountains; we drink the seas!
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| *'''Zavala:''' Yes. And we are here to stop you.
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| '''The Guardians venture through the passageways of the Halphas Electus.'''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' You seek to drive a knife into the heart of my tank? My troops will defend its life with theirs!
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| *'''Caiatl:''' I know stories of fiends who cut at the legs of powerful heroes. My tank will not be felled so easily.
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| *'''Caiatl:''' You would attack my tank directly? It is sacred to my men. They will fight as though its oil were blood.
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| '''The Guardians defeat the Imperial Cabal troops by the maintenance bay and deposit two charges to activate the tanks elevator. The Guardians board the elevator.'''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' Your warriors are merciless, Commander. Are all Lightbearers so… bloodthirsty?
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| *'''Zavala:''' My Guardians do what they must. Today, they must be champions.
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| *'''Caiatl:''' My warriors do not die easily. They fight because I gave them their freedom.
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| *'''Zavala:''' Imagine if they fought because you gave them hope.
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| *'''Caiatl:''' Such strength. Look what your Light can do. I seek that power — not for myself, but for my people.
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| *'''Zavala:''' How selfless. Perhaps we can discuss this further after your people stop trying to kill us.
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| ''Or alternatively''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' I see now how you fight, Guardians. Your potential is wasted running errands for your Commander.
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| *'''Zavala:''' Enough.
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| *'''Caiatl:''' You take to ritual combat well, Commander. Do you enjoy it?
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| *'''Zavala:''' There is no pleasure in killing. If this one act of barbarism will force peace… so be it.
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| '''The Guardians travel deeper to challenge Caiatl's champion.'''
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| *'''Zavala:''' Hold strong, Guardians. One final victory is all I ask.
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| *'''Zavala:''' My champions are ready, Caiatl! Is yours?
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| ''Or alternatively''
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| *'''Zavala:''' Caiatl, prepare your champion!
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| '''The Guardians initiate the Right of Proving.'''
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| '''[[Ignovun, Chosen of Caiatl]] appears.'''
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| *'''Caiatl:''' Let the Rite of Proving commence!
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| *'''Caiatl:''' Now, the final trial! Battle against the champion of the Cabal!
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| *'''Caiatl:''' Arise, my chosen! Fight for the glory of the Cabal!
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| '''The champion of the Cabal, Ignovun, is defeated.'''
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| *'''Zavala:''' Caiatl. Your champion falls.
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| *'''Caiatl:''' I yield, I yield! Let us meet and discuss this treaty. You may be a soft, small man, Zavala, but you hide some powerful tusk!
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| *'''Zavala:''' Thank you.
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| *'''Zavala:''' Caiatl, your champion falls.
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| *'''Caiatl:''' The Rite of Proving is over. By the victor's rule, the Halphas Electus, and the souls aboard it, are yours to destroy.
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| *'''Zavala:''' We take nothing but your word. Tend to your men and your tank… but break our agreement, and we will be back to finish what we started.
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| *'''Zavala:''' Caiatl. Your champion falls.
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| *'''Caiatl:''' You have honored our traditions… and I must honor yours. I will see you soon… to "bargain."
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| *'''Zavala:''' I am glad to hear it. You will find our talent for diplomacy matches our skill in combat.
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| *'''Zavala:''' Caiatl. Your champion falls.
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| *'''Caiatl:''' I pride myself on seeing the strength in others, and yours can no longer be denied. When can be discuss this treaty of yours?
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| *'''Zavala:''' As soon as I brief the strike team, Empress. I hope the blood spilled here today will be the last.
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| *'''Zavala:''' Caiatl. Your champion falls.
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| *'''Caiatl:''' I… did not imagine this outcome. Your Guardians have powers told of in the old stories.
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| *'''Zavala:''' Our vaults are full of relics from those who underestimated us. If you ever cross the Vanguard again… bring a bigger tank.
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| *'''Zavala:''' Caiatl. Your champion falls.
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| *'''Caiatl:''' You have claimed victory in the Rite of Proving. I am bound to our agreement.
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| *'''Zavala:''' Your champion fought with honor, and you accept defeat in the same way.
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| '''(Mission Ends)'''
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| ==Enemies== | | ==Enemies== |
| ;[[Cabal]] - [[Imperial Cabal]]
| | ===Cabal=== |
| *[[Centurion]] | | *[[Centurion]] |
| **[[Halphas Honorguard]] | | **[[Halphas Honorguard]] |
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| **[[Honored War Beast]] | | **[[Honored War Beast]] |
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| ;[[Vex]] - [[Sol Collective]]
| | ===Vex=== |
| *[[Goblin]] | | *[[Goblin]] |
| *[[Harpy]] | | *[[Harpy]] |
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| ;Nightfall Champions
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| *[[Barrier Colossus]] | | *[[Barrier Colossus]] |
| *[[Unstoppable Incendior]] | | *[[Unstoppable Incendior]] |
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| *[[Ignovun, Chosen of Caiatl]] | | *[[Ignovun, Chosen of Caiatl]] |
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| ==Trivia== | | ==Gallery== |
| *Proving Grounds has the most amount of Cabal leadership fought in a single mission, with one [[Valus]], six [[Val]]s, two [[Optus]], and one Chosen of the Cabal.
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| ==List of Appearances==
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| *''[[Destiny 2]]''
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| **''[[Beyond Light]]''
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| ***''[[Season of the Chosen]]'' {{1st}}
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
| <references /> | | <references /> |
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| {{Strikes|D2}} | | {{Strike D2}} |
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| [[Category:Strikes]] | | [[Category:Strikes]] |
