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|name= Ta'aun, Hand of Oryx | |name= Ta'aun, Hand of Oryx | ||
|othernames= Primus Ta'aun | |othernames= Primus Ta'aun | ||
|image= [[File:Grimoire Primus Ta'aun.jpg|300px]] | |image= [[File:Grimoire Primus Ta'aun.jpg|300px]] | ||
|species= [[Cabal]] | |species= [[Cabal]] (formerly) <br> [[Taken]] | ||
|faction= [[Skyburners]] | |faction= [[Skyburners]] (formerly) | ||
|rank= [[Primus]] | |rank= [[Primus]] (Skyburners) <br> [[Ultra]] | ||
|class= | |class= [[Colossus]] | ||
|mission= [[Last Rites]] | |mission= [[Enemy of My Enemy]] <br> [[Last Rites]] <sup>(briefly)</sup> <br> [[Regicide]] | ||
|gender= Male | |gender= Male | ||
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|weapon= [[Heavy Slug Thrower]] | |weapon= [[Heavy Slug Thrower]] | ||
|ability= | |ability= Quake Attack <br> Berserk Mode <br> High Durability <br> Rapid Movement <br> Summon Taken <br> Guard Portal | ||
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|name= Primus Ta'aun | |name= Primus Ta'aun | ||
|othernames= Veteran of star-shaking campaigns | |othernames= Veteran of star-shaking campaigns | ||
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|species= [[Cabal]] | |species= [[Cabal]] | ||
|faction= [[Skyburners]] | |faction= [[Skyburners]] | ||
|rank= [[Primus]] <br> [[Ultra]] | |rank= [[Primus]] <br> [[Ultra]] | ||
|class= [[Colossus]] | |class= [[Colossus]] | ||
|mission= [[Enemy of My Enemy]] | |mission= [[Enemy of My Enemy]] | ||
|gender= Male | |gender= Male | ||
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|weapon= [[Heavy Slug Thrower]] <br> Missile Swarms | |weapon= [[Heavy Slug Thrower]] <br> Missile Swarms | ||
|ability= | |ability= Quake Attack <br> Immunity <br> Rapid Movement | ||
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{{Quote|You will not need these things any more: duty, camaraderie, pride. You will not need an Emperor or a Bond Brother or any other code. You will not need anything at all. You will be your own whole purpose, a beautiful final purpose, everlasting. Cut away these useless things.|Grimoire description}} | {{Quote|You will not need these things any more: duty, camaraderie, pride. You will not need an Emperor or a Bond Brother or any other code. You will not need anything at all. You will be your own whole purpose, a beautiful final purpose, everlasting. Cut away these useless things.|Grimoire description}} | ||
'''Ta'aun, Hand of Oryx''', formerly known as '''Primus Ta'aun''', was the [[Primus|commander]] of the [[Cabal]] [[Skyburners]]. He was [[taken]] in front of the [[Guardian]]. He was bonded with the [[Shield Brothers]] [[Valus Tlu'urn]] and [[Valus Mau'ual]] and regarded as the mightiest cabal in the Solar System at the time.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YClPCoRGeL8 '''Youtube''': Destiny The Taken King Reveal Livestream Tower Tour]</ref> Later he was killed along with [[Baxx, Hand of Oryx]] while defending [[Oryx, the Taken King]]. | |||
'''Ta'aun, Hand of Oryx''', formerly known as '''Primus Ta'aun''', was the [[Primus|commander]] of the [[Cabal]] [[Skyburners]]. He was bonded with the [[Shield Brothers]] [[Valus Tlu'urn]] and [[Valus Mau'ual]] and regarded as the mightiest cabal in the Solar System at the time.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YClPCoRGeL8 '''Youtube''': Destiny The Taken King Reveal Livestream Tower Tour]</ref> | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Primus of the Skyburners=== | ===Primus of the Skyburners=== | ||
{{Quote|I have my orders. Our report went all the way up, and the decision came all the way back.|Primus Ta'aun}} | {{Quote|I have my orders. Our report went all the way up, and the decision came all the way back.|Primus Ta'aun}} | ||
When the [[Hive]] fleet commanded by [[Oryx, the Taken King]] was detected entering the [[Solar System|Sol System]], Ta'aun suspended all mining and recon operations on [[Phobos]] to focus on investigating the approaching threat.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] | When the [[Hive]] fleet commanded by [[Oryx, the Taken King]] was detected entering the [[Solar System|Sol System]], Ta'aun suspended all mining and recon operations on [[Phobos]] to focus on investigating the approaching threat.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Ghost Scans]]: PHO-FBK-6</ref> When the [[Taken]] assaulted [[Fleetbase Korus]] he quickly ordered his forces to evacuate from the onslaught.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Ghost Scans]]: DNT-DE6-1</ref> His intelligence officers filed a report on the ineffectiveness of conventional Cabal forces against the [[Guardian]]s, and suggested that the technology aboard Oryx's [[Dreadnaught]] might be co-opted by the Cabal to nullify Guardian [[Ghost]] regeneration.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Cabal#Ghost_Fragment:_Cabal_4|Ghost Fragment: Cabal 4]]''</ref> This report was sent up the chain of command to the [[Emperor]] himself, [[Dominus Ghaul]], who ordered Ta'aun to personally board and capture the Dreadnaught by any means necessary.<ref name=GFC3>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Cabal#Ghost_Fragment:_Cabal_3|Ghost Fragment: Cabal 3]]''</ref> | ||
Shortly after receiving those orders, Ta'aun commanded the defense of one of the Cabal's frontlines on [[Mars]] alongside one of his bond brothers, [[Valus Tlu'urn]]. Together they went from bunker to bunker to encourage and bolster their soldiers and call artillery fire upon the advancing Vex. As they took cover behind a destroyed [[Interceptor]] and fired upon their foes, Tlu'urn questioned if Ta'aun intended to follow through on his orders, arguing it was madness and suicide. As he pulled his bond brother out of the line of fire of several [[Hobgoblin]]s and back into cover, Ta'aun revealed to him that Ghaul himself had approved the order, shocking Tlu'urn. As a [[Minotaur]] breached their lines, Ta'aun | Shortly after receiving those orders, Ta'aun commanded the defense of one of the Cabal's frontlines on [[Mars]] alongside one of his bond brothers, [[Valus Tlu'urn]]. Together they went from bunker to bunker to encourage and bolster their soldiers and call artillery fire upon the advancing Vex. As they took cover behind a destroyed [[Interceptor]] and fired upon their foes, Tlu'urn questioned if Ta'aun intended to follow through on his orders, arguing it was madness and suicide. As he pulled his bond brother out of the line of fire of several [[Hobgoblin]]s and back into cover, Ta'aun revealed to him that Ghaul himself had approved the order, shocking Tlu'urn. As a [[Minotaur]] breached their lines, Ta'aun unload his [[Heavy Slug Thrower|weapon]] into it, screaming a war cry as he poured out his fears and concerns over the upcoming mission. As his legionaries cheered the machine's destruction, Tlu'urn noted that they were only scouting legions and did not have the numbers for such a mission before suggesting that they mutiny. Although the prospect of doing so appealed to Ta'aun, he felt that refusing his duty would be worse than death and refused.<ref name=GFC3/> | ||
The [[Awoken]] armada was destroyed by the Dreadnaught's main weapon in the [[Battle of Saturn|Battle]] of [[Saturn]], but it halted the fleet's advance due to the heavy casualties inflicted. Ta'aun took this opportunity to ram his [[Cabal warship|warship]], the ''[[Dantalion Exodus VI]]'', into the Hive vessel to land his troops. Tlu'urn and [[Valus Mau'ual|Mau'ual]] both offered to join him in the battle but | The [[Awoken]] armada was destroyed by the Dreadnaught's main weapon in the [[Battle of Saturn|Battle]] of [[Saturn]], but it halted the fleet's advance due to the heavy casualties inflicted. Ta'aun took this opportunity to ram his [[Cabal warship|warship]], the ''[[Dantalion Exodus VI]]'', into the Hive vessel to land his troops. Tlu'urn and [[Valus Mau'ual|Mau'ual]] both offered to join him in the battle, but out of love for them Ta'aun refused to bring them to their deaths.<ref name=PT>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/The_Taken#Primus_Ta.27aun|Primus Ta'aun]]''</ref> Pushing out from their crash site, Ta'aun led a unit of [[Skyburners]] into the [[Mausoleum]], seeking to secure and enter the rupture that led to the realm of Oryx. However, they were overwhelmed by the Hive and Taken before also being assaulted by a [[The Guardian|Guardian]] who had also infiltrated the Dreadnaught. As his Legionaries perished around him, Ta'aun himself was Taken by Oryx.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Enemy of My Enemy]]''</ref> | ||
===Hand of Oryx=== | ===Hand of Oryx=== | ||
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The [[Darkness]] spoke to Ta'aun during the Taking process, declaring that he was free now of his duties and would no longer be confined by his armor on hostile planets while also noting that his code and valor had not been enough. It offered him a "knife" in the shape of loneliness to cut away his bonds of duty and love to stand on his own and take a new shape.<ref name=PT/> | The [[Darkness]] spoke to Ta'aun during the Taking process, declaring that he was free now of his duties and would no longer be confined by his armor on hostile planets while also noting that his code and valor had not been enough. It offered him a "knife" in the shape of loneliness to cut away his bonds of duty and love to stand on his own and take a new shape.<ref name=PT/> | ||
Now transformed into a Hand of Oryx, Ta'aun was paired with another Hand, the [[Taken Ogre]] [[Baxx, Hand of Oryx|Baxx]], and placed by Oryx to guard the Rupture that led to him. The two Taken champions were confronted by the Guardian and despite his new shape and strength, Ta'aun was defeated and killed, freeing him of the Taken King's control and allowing them to reach and slay Oryx's physical form.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] | Now transformed into a Hand of Oryx, Ta'aun was paired with another Hand, the [[Taken Ogre]] [[Baxx, Hand of Oryx|Baxx]], and placed by Oryx to guard the Rupture that led to him. The two Taken champions were confronted by the Guardian and despite his new shape and strength, Ta'aun was defeated and killed, freeing him of the Taken King's control and allowing them to reach and slay Oryx's physical form.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Regicide]]''</ref> However, Ta'aun's fate was unknown to his Bond Brothers. Mau'ual and Tlu'urn eventually followed his path to the Dreadnaught and threatened to detonate the Dreadnaught's power core to either avenge Ta'aun or force the Hive to surrender. This plan would fail as the Guardians who killed Ta'uan would defeat the Bond Brothers as well, bringing an end to the triumvirate of Skyburner commanders responsible for many Guardian deaths.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Shield Brothers]]''</ref> | ||
==Personality and | ==Personality and Traits== | ||
Although a dutiful soldier, Ta'aun was secretly tired of the war of attrition against the Vex and despaired in the orders to attack Oryx's flagship. When it was suggested that he might mutiny against his orders, Ta'aun thought positively of [[Valus Trau'ug]] and the [[Broken Legion]]'s rebellion before remembering their utter failure against the [[Reef]].<ref name=GFC3/> | Although a dutiful soldier, Ta'aun was secretly tired of the war of attrition against the Vex and despaired in the orders to attack Oryx's flagship. When it was suggested that he might mutiny against his orders, Ta'aun thought positively of [[Valus Trau'ug]] and the [[Broken Legion]]'s rebellion before remembering their utter failure against the [[Reef]].<ref name=GFC3/> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
Primus Ta'aun is first seen in the story mission [[Enemy of My Enemy]], where he is seen leading his attack force in a battle against the [[Hive]] to get to the rupture. He tries to mow down incoming foes with his heavy weapons but becomes Taken and turns into Ta'aun, Hand of Oryx. | Primus Ta'aun is first seen in the story mission [[Enemy of My Enemy]], where he is seen leading his attack force in a battle against the [[Hive]] to get to the rupture. He tries to mow down incoming foes with his heavy weapons, but becomes Taken and turns into Ta'aun, Hand of Oryx. | ||
In [[Last Rites]] he appears with Baxx to avenge [[Crota]] before [[Eris Morn]] teleports the Guardian away. He can be damaged but has the durability of a [[The Gorgons|Gorgon]]. | In [[Last Rites]] he appears with Baxx to avenge [[Crota]] before [[Eris Morn]] teleports the Guardian away. He can be damaged but has the durability of a [[The Gorgons|Gorgon]]. | ||
Returning in [[Regicide]], he fights alongside Baxx to keep the Guardian out of the portal that leads to Oryx's altar. In battle, his Heavy Slug Thrower retains the deadly power and accuracy of those of regular Colossi, and although he cannot fire missile swarms, he can still hammer the player with long | Returning in [[Regicide]], he fights alongside Baxx to keep the Guardian out of the portal that leads to Oryx's altar. In battle, his Heavy Slug Thrower retains the deadly power and accuracy of those of regular Colossi, and although he cannot fire missile swarms, he can still hammer the player with long range suppressive fire. If Baxx is killed first, Ta'aun will go "berserk" and chase the Guardian until he can either land a hit with his ground smash or is killed himself. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*His gauntlets are very similar in appearance to the [[Thagomizers]] exotic. | *His gauntlets are very similar in appearance to the [[Thagomizers]] exotic. | ||
*Ta'aun is the only [[Taken]]/[[Cabal]] to use another enemy's abilities besides [[Malok, Pride of Oryx|Malok]]. | *Ta'aun is the only [[Taken]]/[[Cabal]] to use another enemy's abilities besides [[Malok, Pride of Oryx|Malok]]. | ||
*Before being Taken, Ta'aun has the same roar and grunts that a [[Taken]] Cabal boss would have. | *Before being Taken, Ta'aun has the same roar and grunts that a [[Taken]] Cabal boss, would have. | ||
*Ta'aun is the first and only [[Colossus|Taken Colossus]] Guardians encountered so far in the series. | *Ta'aun is the first and only [[Colossus|Taken Colossus]] Guardians encountered so far in the series. | ||
*Ta'aun can be killed in Last Rites in the brief time he appears, however | **[[Ta'aurc, Aspect of War]] would count however he became a [[Centurion]] when he was ressurected and Taken. | ||
*Ta'aun can be killed in Last Rites in the brief time he appears, however this doesn't impact the story. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Conceptart taken gladiator major.jpg|Concept art of Ta'aun without his unique Slug Launcher. | File:Conceptart taken gladiator major.jpg|Concept art of Ta'aun without his unique Slug Launcher. | ||
File:Primus Ta'aun.jpg|Primus Ta'aun, before being taken. | File:Primus Ta'aun.jpg|Primus Ta'aun, before being taken. | ||
File:Ta'aun.jpg|A frontal profile of Primus Ta'aun | File:Ta'aun.jpg|A frontal profile of Primus Ta'aun prior to being Taken. | ||
File:PrimusTa'aun.jpg|Primus Ta'aun, fighting against [[Taken Wizard]]s. | File:PrimusTa'aun.jpg|Primus Ta'aun, fighting against [[Taken Wizard]]s. | ||
File:Taken Ta'aun.jpg|A frontal profile of a Taken Ta'aun. | File:Taken Ta'aun.jpg|A frontal profile of a Taken Ta'aun. | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Destiny]] | *''[[Destiny]]'' | ||
**''[[The Taken King]]'' {{1st}} | |||
**''[[Rise of Iron]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Rise of Iron]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
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[[Category:Cabal]] | [[Category:Cabal]] | ||
