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{{Quote|The sooner we're extinguished, the sooner they can go home.|[[Commander Zavala]].}} | {{Quote|The sooner we're extinguished, the sooner they can go home.|[[Commander Zavala]].}} | ||
The '''Sand Eaters''' are a legion of the [[Cabal]]. It is the largest and most commonly encountered Legion on [[Mars]] before the [[Red Legion]], fighting on the front lines against the [[Vex]]. They have weaker tactics and morale than the other legions, but they still press on with fierce determination.<ref>'''Bungie (2014 | The '''Sand Eaters''' are a legion of the [[Cabal]]. It is the largest and most commonly encountered Legion on [[Mars]] before the [[Red Legion]], fighting on the front lines against the [[Vex]]. They have weaker tactics and morale than the other legions, but they still press on with fierce determination.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Sand_Eaters|Sand Eaters]]''</ref> They can be identified by their white, green and orange armor. The [[Dust Giants]], another [[Cabal]] Legion are known to be a subdivision of the Sand Eaters. During the [[Taken War]], the Sand Eaters took massive casualties fighting the [[Taken]], losing about 58% of all their troops stationed across Mars and [[Phobos]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/09/15)''', ''Destiny: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Ghost Scan: [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/ghost-scan-cabal-losses Cabal losses]''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Arrival in Sol=== | |||
The Sand Eaters arrived in Sol sometime after the [[Collapse]]. They would set up bases at the [[Exclusion Zone]], [[Scablands]], and [[The Barrens]] on [[Mars]]. | The Sand Eaters arrived in Sol sometime after the [[Collapse]]. They would set up bases at the [[Exclusion Zone]], [[Scablands]], and [[The Barrens]] on [[Mars]]. | ||
===Search for the Black Garden=== | |||
[[The Guardian]] would arrive at the [[Exclusion Zone]] on [[Mars]], to search for an entrance to the [[Black Garden]]. Despite their numbers advantage, they would be unable to defeat the lone Lightbearer, who would kill [[Bracus Tho'ourg]]. | [[The Guardian]] would arrive at the [[Exclusion Zone]] on [[Mars]], to search for an entrance to the [[Black Garden]]. Despite their numbers advantage, they would be unable to defeat the lone Lightbearer, who would kill [[Bracus Tho'ourg]]. Later the Sand Eaters would attempt to take control of the [[Buried City]] from the [[Virgo Prohibition]]. However they would be stopped by the Guardian who would kill [[Bracus Tha'aurn]] and weaken their hold over the city. | ||
==Notable members== | ==Notable members== | ||
===Bracus=== | ===Bracus=== | ||
*'''[[Bracus Tha'aurn]]'''- A member of Sand | *'''[[Bracus Tha'aurn]]'''- A member of Sand Eater’s command. | ||
*'''[[Bracus Tho'ourg]]'''- A low ranking Sand Eaters commander. | *'''[[Bracus Tho'ourg]]'''- A low ranking Sand Eaters commander. | ||
===Members=== | ===Members=== | ||
*[[Spymaster Haru'ul]] | *[[Spymaster Haru'ul]] | ||
*[[Commander Edru'us]] | *[[Commander Edru'us]] (inferred, formerly) | ||
*[[Valus Ta'aurc|Ta'aurc]] | *[[Valus Ta'aurc|Ta'aurc]] (inferred, formerly) | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Destiny-CabalCenturion.jpg|A Sand Eaters [[Centurion]]. | Destiny-CabalCenturion.jpg|A Sand Eaters [[Centurion]]. | ||
File:Psion (SE).jpg|A Sand Eaters [[Psion]]. | File:Psion (SE).jpg|A Sand Eaters [[Psion]]. | ||
File:Colossus (SE).jpg|A | File:Colossus (SE).jpg|A Sand Eater [[Colossus]]. | ||
File:Destiny-Interceptor.jpg|A Sand Eaters [[Interceptor]]. | File:Destiny-Interceptor.jpg|A Sand Eaters [[Interceptor]]. | ||
File:Destiny-Cabal-HarvesterShip.jpg|A Sand Eaters [[Harvester]]. | File:Destiny-Cabal-HarvesterShip.jpg|A Sand Eaters [[Harvester]]. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Sand Eaters were originally described as guarding the [[Dust Palace]] in early promotional material. | *The Sand Eaters were originally described as guarding the [[Dust Palace]] in early promotional material. | ||
*The Sand Eaters are the first Legion (and 1 of 5 Legions) that operates without a [[Primus]], the other 4 are [[Dust Giants]], [[Ice Reapers]], [[Siege Dancers]], and the [[Broken Legion]]. | *The Sand Eaters are the first Legion (and 1 of 5 Legions) that operates without a [[Primus]], the other 4 are [[Dust Giants]], [[Ice Reapers]], [[Siege Dancers]], and the [[Broken Legion]]. | ||
**However, [[Umun'arath]] was the Primus of All Legions, meaning she possibly was the Primus of Sand Eaters, Dust Giants, Ice Reapers, and Siege Dancers. | **However, [[Umun'arath]] was the Primus of All Legions, meaning she possibly was the Primus of Sand Eaters, Dust Giants, Ice Reapers, and Siege Dancers. | ||
*The Sand Eaters and the [[Dust Giants]] are the only two legions in which their legionaries wear re-breathers on their helmets. Given that the rest of the scout legions also operate in the same harsh environments of Mars, why they require extra filtration | *The Sand Eaters and the [[Dust Giants]] are the only two legions in which their legionaries wear re-breathers on their helmets. Given that the rest of the scout legions also operate in the same harsh environments of Mars, it is unknown why they require extra filtration. | ||
**A possible reason | **A possible reason of this, is that the Sand Eaters and the Dust Giants are mostly in front of battles or in more conflict than the rest of the other legions. | ||
*[[Terrabase Charon]] on [[Io]] features banners and emblems of the Sand Eaters, indicating that it was formerly one of their bases prior to being taken over by the [[Red Legion]] or that members of the Sand Eaters were relocated there during the [[Red War]] before the base was abandoned entirely. | *[[Terrabase Charon]] on [[Io]] features banners and emblems of the Sand Eaters, indicating that it was formerly one of their bases prior to being taken over by the [[Red Legion]] or that members of the Sand Eaters were relocated there during the [[Red War]] before the base was abandoned entirely. | ||
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*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}} | ||
**''[[The Dark Below]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[The Dark Below]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Destiny 2]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Destiny 2]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
