Editing The Ghost

Centuries after the collapse, Ghost began scouring the [[Cosmodrome]] of [[Old Russia]], searching every stasis pod among the ruined [[colony ship]]s for his Guardian around the same time that [[Fallen]] scavengers began to establish themselves in the shipyard.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Cayde's Stash]]''</ref> At one point, he found a Guardian sealed in a stasis pod onboard the [[Devil's Spire|Exodus White]] who refused to leave and remained in the pod.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Ghost scan]]: [[Ghost scan#Cosmodrome, Earth|CSM-DVL-4]]''</ref> Months later, Ghost found his Guardian right outside the [[Gateway]] of the Cosmodrome, resurrecting them just as a band of Fallen begin encroaching on their position. Ghost leads the Guardian through [[The Wall]] in search of a [[Arcadia Class Jumpship|Jumpship]] before helping them return to the [[Last City]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[A Guardian Rises]]''</ref> At the [[Tower]] the Guardian is acquainted with the merchants and Guardians who reside there. The Guardian then returns to the Cosmodrome to find a [[NLS Drive|Warp Drive]] which will allow them to join the fight beyond Earth. After finding one in Fallen hands, the Guardian defeats the [[House of Devils|Devil]]'s [[Archon]] and gains an audience with the [[Speaker]] who confides in them that the Darkness is returning. Wanting to help, the Guardian is tasked to join the other Guardians in pushing back the Darkness until a cure for the Traveler can be found.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Restoration]]''</ref>

The Guardian ventures back to the Cosmodrome at the request of the Speaker who wants to know what the Fallen are protecting in the old [[Skywatch]], but after infiltrating the Lunar Complex, the Guardian quickly discovers the [[Hive]] locked within before confronting the [[Wizard]] [[Gotra, Eir Spawn|Gotra]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[The Dark Within]]''</ref>

Soon after, the Vanguard reports Fallen crews tearing into machines all over the Cosmodrome. Convinced they are not just looting, Ghost prompts the Guardian to investigate. The Guardian discovers the Warmind Rasputin survived the Collapse and is keeping the Fallen from accessing the [[Planetary Defense Network|Array]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[The Warmind]]''</ref> To raise this array, the Guardian tracks down access codes held by members of a lost Dead Orbit team. After fighting off the Hive, the Guardian reactivates the Array and Rasputin swiftly takes control, connecting with defense constructs across the system.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[The Last Array]]''</ref>

On the [[Moon]], the Guardian picks up the trail of another Guardian who went dark searching for a way into the Hive [[Hellmouth|Fortress]]. After hacking a [[Golden Age]] [[First Light|colony base]], the Guardian travels to the [[Temple of Crota]] where they fight off [[House of Exile|Exiled Fallen]] as well as Hive forces led by [[Vurok, Eir Spawn]]. Unable to save the Guardian, Ghost recovers his Ghost's memories and learns that the Hive are raising an army to invade [[Earth]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[The Dark Beyond]]''</ref>

In an attempt to uncover what the Hive are planning, the Guardian infiltrates the [[The World's Grave]] and kills [[Kranox, the Graven]]. The Guardian's Ghost then steals as much data as possible before the two return to warn the City. <ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[The World's Grave (mission)]]''</ref> Returning to the Moon, the Guardian infiltrates the Hellmouth once more and claims the Sword of Crota. With its [[Swarm Princes|makers]] slain, the Sword shatters.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[The Sword of Crota]]''</ref> While inside the Hellmouth, the Guardian follows a lead from the vanished Warlock Osiris, seeking the fabled [[Shrine of Oryx]]. After killing [[Frigoris, Exiled Baron]] and his [[House of Exile]] crew, the Guardian defeats [[Sardok, Eye of Oryx]] and destroys the Shrine.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Shrine of Oryx (mission)|Shrine of Oryx]]''</ref>

After successfully decrypting the information from the World's Grave alongside the [[Cryptarch]]s, the Speaker broadcasts an urgent transmission to all Guardians claiming that a Hive ritual is draining the Traveler's [[Light]]. The Guardian then returns once more to the Hive temple and after receiving a message from the [[Elisabeth Bray|Exo Stranger]], inviting them to come find her if they are successful, kills the [[Siphon Witch]]es, effectively preventing them from stealing any more of the [[Light]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Chamber of Night (mission)|Chamber of Night]]''</ref>

Following the Stranger's coordinates, the Guardian finally travels to Venus where they are ambushed by the evil robots known as [[Vex]]. After defeating the Vex forces in the vicinity, the Guardian meets with the Exo Stranger, who tells them that they must find the [[Black Garden]] and rip out its [[Black Heart|heart]] for the Traveler to heal. Before the Guardian can ask any more questions, the Exo Stranger is contacted by an unknown entity before dissolving.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[A Stranger's Call]]''</ref> With the only ones who know the location of the Garden being the [[Awoken]], the Guardian seeks an audience with the [[Mara Sov|Queen]] of the [[Reef]] and is informed that they must obtain the eye of a Vex [[Gate Lord]] to infiltrate the Black Garden. The Queen then reminds the Guardian that they owe her in exchange for her information.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[The Awoken]]''</ref>

To find a Gate Lord, the Guardian travels to an old research station of the [[Ishtar Collective]], and analyzes a Vex mind core, giving them vital intel on the nature of the Vex as well as the means with which to summon the Gate Lord. While at the Ishtar Academy, the Guardian kills [[Grayliks, Winter Baron]] and secures an ancient Golden Age [[Archive]] for the Cryptarchs.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[The Archive]]''</ref> Armed with this new intel, the Guardian reaches the [[Endless Steps]], summoning and slaying [[Zydron, Gate Lord]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Eye of a Gate Lord]]''</ref> Returning to the Reef, the Guardian brings the Gate Lord's head before the Queen, who gifts its eye to them in sympathy for their Traveler. [[Uldren]] then gives them the coordinates to the Black Garden including a way to repower the Gate Lord's dead eye, which is on [[Meridian Bay]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[A Key Awaits]]''</ref>

On Mars, the Guardian infiltrates a Cabal survey post and secures their research into the Vex Spire.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Exclusion Zone (mission)]]''</ref> The Guardian clears out the Cabal occupying the ruins of Freehold and explores what remains.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[The Buried City (mission)]]''</ref> Battling their way through the [[Exclusion Zone]], the Guardian reaches the [[Spire|Garden's Spire]] and kills [[Primus Sha'aul]]. While en route to the Garden, the Guardian also shuts down a series of Vex gates beneath the subway tunnels of [[Freehold]] and discovers that the Vex are being summoned to protect the place where they were born.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[A Rising Tide]]''</ref> Succefully recharging Zydron's Eye, the Guardian is transported to the Black Garden.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[The Garden's Spire]]''</ref>

Within the Black Garden, the Guardian confronts the [[Sol Progeny]] and defeats them, destroying the Black Heart, a failed replica of [[The Veil|the Veil]], in the process. Returned to Mars upon the Heart's destruction, the Guardian is summoned back to the Tower, where the Speaker gives a victory speech. Meanwhile, the Exo Stranger converses with the Guardian inside the [[Tower#Tower Hangar|Hangar]] and gifts them with her [[The Stranger's Rifle|Rifle]] before leaving abruptly again. The Guardian then repowers their ship and takes off into orbit as they prepare for their next mission.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[The Black Garden]]''</ref>

With the Vanguard intercepting a distress signal from the [[Skyburners]] military base on [[Phobos]], Ghost accompanies the Guardian as they are sent to investigate. Upon arriving, at the base, Ghost remarks that the Cabal are evacuating at mass and realizes that they were engaging with enemies beyond the domain of [[Mars]]. Within the fortress as the Guardian discovers dead Cabal, Ghost question the true nature of their demise. Moreover, Eris Morn joins their comm channels at the behest of Zavala, where she begins to hear uncanny voices from the dark as the Guardian encounters strange pools of Darkness. Continuing deeper into the fortress, they encounter a projection of [[Oryx, the Taken King]] as they are assaulted by [[Taken]], Darkness-corrupted entities bound to his will. As the Guardian discovers a hologram of a large Hive spaceship, Ghost recognizes it as the [[Dreadnaught]] from the data gathered from the World's Grave. Furthermore, after scanning further data, Ghost discloses that [[Ta'aun, Hand of Oryx|Primus Ta'aun]] had suspended all mining operations on Phobos, and that the different Cabal Legions were facing massive casualties. Despite the hordes of Taken standing in their way, Ghost evacuates the Cabal base alongside the Guardian.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[The Coming War]]''</ref>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Across the Solar System, the House of Devils would begin plundering Golden Age laboratories and re-establish their hold over Old Russia. Due to the Devils' re-emergence, [[Saladin Forge]] would leave his post as the [[Iron Banner]] and order Ghost and the Guardian to investigate [[Vostok Observatory]]. Upon re-activating the Gondola to take them further up the mountain, Ghost would discover that it had not been activated for over four hundred years. When Ghost expressed his doubt with Saladin that they would be able to fully secure the observatory, Saladin merely ordered them to secure the courtyard and prevent the Fallen from reaching the [[Iron Temple]] until his arrival. Now comprehending the monumental structure they were protecting, Ghost would attempt to question Saladin further, however the Iron Lord ordered him to stay on task. Upon the outpost and the Iron Temple across from it, the Guardian  is confronted by a distinct Servitor which Ghost recognizes as [[Sepiks Prime|Sepiks]]. Furthermore, Ghost discerned that its energy signal was not Fallen and revealed to Saladin that it was regenerating. Although the Guardian succeeds in destroying Sepiks, the Prime Servitor would restore itself and teleport away.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/9/20)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] - [[King of the Mountain]]''</ref>

 

 

 

 

Returning to the Last City, Ghost and the Guardian return to the Last City to discover it had been invaded by Cabal from the esteemed, [[Red Legion]], who had placed a cage over the Traveler. After aiding Zavala in fending off Cabal forces, Ghost and the Guardian would board the [[The Immortal|Immortal]] with assistance from [[Amanda Holliday]], destroying its shielding and several Red Legion commanders in the process. While attempting to escape the ship by arriving on the deck, Ghost would contemplate how they would recover from this catastrophic invasion. Suddenly, the Duo would be interrupted by [[Dominus Ghaul]] as the [[Traveler Cage]] would activate, stripping the Light from both Ghost and the Guardian in the process. Ghost was instantaneously sent into a completely catatonic state and was kicked off of Ghaul's ship alongside the Guardian, seemingly to their deaths.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Homecoming]]''</ref>

 

However, despite being sent plummeting down into the Last City, Ghost would survive the colossal fall. Both, he and the Guardian received a vision that most notably exhibited a large pale shard. Eventually, Ghost would find the Guardian, expressing his gratitude for his survival before healing him while explaining that he was now incapable of resurrecting them. Furthermore, he would also disclose that the Red Legion had occupied the Last City and were executing Lightless Guardians. Upon escaping the Last City, Ghost would pick up an emergency broadcast, revealing that survivors had fled to avoid the Cabal's wrath.

 

Four days after the attack, the duo would discern a falcon and discover dead Guardians at a camp, scavenging the resources that remained. Ghost and the Guardian would continue to traverse across Earth one week after the Red Legion's attack. Upon spotting the falcon once again, Ghost would question whether it was following them or they were pursuing it. After the Guardian was knocked out due to plummeting off a cliff, they would both be found by a scouting path led by [[Suraya Hawthorne]]. When Ghost questioned where they were fleeing too, Suraya responded that they were travelling to a location as far from the Last City as possible. As the falcon pursuing them landed on her arm, Suraya would introduce herself as well as her falcon, [[Louis]] before they would travel to [[The Farm|Farm]] in the [[European Dead Zone]]. Upon approaching the farm, Ghost recognized the shard in the distance from their vision, with Hawthorne revealing that it was the [[Shard of the Traveler]] that had broken off during the Collapse.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Adieu]]''</ref>

 

 

Ghost and the Guardian would aid Hawthorne and [[Devrim Kay]] by most notably strengthing their communication network,<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Calling Them Home]]''</ref> and investigating conflict between the House of Dusk and Red Legion.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[A Frame Job]]''</ref> Shortly after strengthening their communication network by placing signal amplifiers, Ghost and the Guardian return to Hawthorne, who succeeds in receiving a signal from Zavala, confirming the Vanguard Commanders survival and presence on the Moon of [[Titan (moon)|Titan]]. With hope now restored, Ghost quickly declared that they should prepare to depart for Titan, however he was interrupted by Hawthorne, who refused his request due to further refugees arriving and the threat of enemy forces. When Ghost reminded Hawthorne that they had re-obtained their powers, Hawthorne declared that the Last City was gone. However, Ghost maintained hope and promised that they would return, with Hawthorne accepting his request.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Combustion]]''</ref>

 

Travelling to the [[New Pacific Arcology]] on Titan, Ghost would alert Zavala that they were approaching his location after receiving his beacon. Upon arriving at their destination, Ghost would reveal to Zavala that they had regained their connection to the Liight, astonishing their commander. They would then be interrupted by [[Sloane]], who would order 5hem to recharge the station so they could decrypt Red Legion transmissions. Fighting their way through hordes of Hive, Ghost would question what this settlement was, with Zavala disclosing that it was one of the Golden Age cities of Titan. Furthermore, Zavala would reveal that they had not spoken to Eris, Cayde, or Ikora ever since the fall of the Last City. After clearing the Hive nest and securing the control center, Ghost and the Guardian would then meet up with Zavala. When Zavala stated that they would be unable to survive with dead Wave Energy Converters, Ghost assured Zavala that they would re-power the Generators.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Hope]]''</ref>

 

To restore power to the station, the duo would be sent to make their way to the Wave Energy Converters, with Sloane and [[Amanda Holliday]] both offering support. Upon arriving at the [[The Rig|Rig]] and engaging with forces of the House of Dusk, Ghost would question whether they were responsible for the Fallen's presence at this location, however Sloane disclose that they were pursued by the Fallen after evacuating Earth. After their attempts at activating the Wave Energy Converters failed, Ghost and the Guardian would be forced to proceed directly towards the converters. Defeating swarms of Hive forces, Ghost and the Guardian destroy the material blocking the piston, allowing the two converters to work properly.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Riptide]]''</ref>

 

Picking up a signal from Cayde's Ghost, [[Sundance]] from the centaur known as [[Nessus]], the duo arrive to the [[Artifact's Edge]] where they intercept a signal where Cayde speaks of his plan to utilize a Vex trap. Discovering Cayde's signal at a crashed jumpship, they are then interrupted by [[Failsafe]], a malfunctioning Golden Age AI who would upload the Hunter Vanguard's coordinates to them. Delving deep into Nessus, Ghost and the Guardian discover Cayde levitating and trapped within a Vex portal as he vanishes away. Continuing their journey and destroying the Vex units standing in their way, Ghost and the Guardian locate Cayde once again. When Ghost questioned Cayde's intentions of using the Vex trap, the Hunter would quickly order them to free him form the portal system by destroying the origin point of the loop before he would vanish away once again.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Looped]]''</ref>

 

Arriving to Failsafe's coordinates, Ghost would ask her to locate the power source so they could break him free, to which she agrees. Upon questioning what made Cayde decide to travel to Nessus, Failsafe would reveal that she knew his intentions, but would not disclose them. Successfully deactivating the Vex teleporter, Ghost and the Guardian meet up with Cayde in the [[Exodus Black]] after defeating successfully fending off Fallen and Vex forces. When Ghost questioned Cayde what he was using the teleporter for, Cayde revealed that he was going to use it to transport himself to Ghaul's location in hopes of assassinating the Dominus. Ghost made it apparent to Cayde that they could not defeat the Red Legion alone by revealing the existence of the Almighty and disclosing that Zavala needed his assistance. Stunned by Zavala's admittance to needing his assistance, Cayde asked if they or Ikora had reported the conversation. Ghost revealed that they were unaware of Ikora's location, Cayde realized that the Warlock Vanguard would have made her way to [[Io]] to reflect.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Six]]''</ref>

 

Journeying to Io, Ghost and the Guardian exit their jumpship and greet Ikora at a cliff overlooking the Cradle. Standing alongside the Warlock Vanguard, she reveals that she had returned to Io in search for answers, however she still had not received a response to her questions. When Ghost revealed to her that Zavala was forming a resistance to combat the Red Legion, Ikora reminded Ghost that they were the only ones to re-obtain their connection to the Light. Believing that Ghaul was aware that Io was terraformed by the Traveler, Ikora would send the duo to investigate the Red Legion's operations. As the Guardian pursued the Red Legion ships, Ghost would spot a Pillar of Light shooting into the sky and question its true nature. Ikora would realize that it was the Traveler's energy and would blame herself for fear of death. Ghost would assure Ikora that it was not her fault and would reveal the existence of the Almighty. Upon spotting a [https://www.destinypedia.com/File:IO_Terrabase_Charon_3. Blight] of Dark energy, Ghost would scan it and discover that it was sending out a signal with the syllables [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen|Sa… Va… Thun…]]. Eventually after entering into a mine, the Guardian is ambushed by Taken, making Ghost question the nature of their ambitions. Eventually after the duo defeat the Taken to dispel a portal they had summoned, Ikora recognizes the importance of ensuring Ghaul's defeat and begins preperations to depart Io.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Sacrilege]]''</ref> However, before departing Io, Ghost and the Guardian infiltrate a Warmind Bunker and connect [[Asher Mir]] to its systems to acquire data on the Almighty. Frighteningly, the Warlock Vanguard discovers that the Almighty is linked directly to the Sun.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Fury]]''</ref>

 

With the Vanguard and the remainder of their allies launching an assault to retake the Last City, Ghost and the Guardian would be tasked with disabling the Almighty. To successfully infiltrate the super-weapon, they are tasked with eliminating [[Thumos, the Unbroken]] to gain access to the key codes for his ship. Returning to the European Dead Zone, they make their way to the location of Thumos's carrier by infiltrating a Red Legion [[The Tunnels|base]] within the mountain, with Amanda Holliday would assist them by dropping them off tanks. Upon exiting the base, Ghost would be horrified to discover that the shuttle was protected by a shield. However, he would realize that not all hope was lost as they could disable the shield by destroying the generators. Upon damaging the thrusters, Ghost would announce to his allies that the Cabal carrier was grounded and they were prepared to confront Thumos.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Payback]]''</ref>

 

Infiltrating the ''[[Echion Vae|Orobas Vectura]]'', the Guardian would defeat a Cabal detachment while Ghost would scan a computer to gain access to the ship's schematics. When the door leading further into the ship sealed, Ghost would check his schematics and discover a vent that could lead them to the location they desired. After defeating Thumos, Ghost would alert the Vanguard that they gained access to his key codes.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Unbroken]]''</ref> When Ghost alerted Ikora that only one ship remained, she came to the conclusion that it was Thumus's ship and ordered them to gain access to it as quickly as possible. While the Guardian would fend off Red Legion forces, Ghost would use the key codes to gain access to the ship. When the Guardian succeeded in eliminating the remainder enemy forces, Ghost would order them to board the vessel.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Larceny]]''</ref>

 

Upon arriving at the Almighty with the Guardian, Ghost would recognize that the weapon was already active and question whether their demise was inevitable. However, Ikora would assure him that hope remained and ordered the duo to disconnect the Almighty's link with the Sun. Entering into the Minerals Processing within the Almighty's interior and discovering that the entrance leading to the central core was blocked, Ghost would realize that they could When the Guardian would could open the way by activating the grinders. Discovering a large map with a holographic image of Mercury, Ghost would discern that the Red Legion were utilizing the planet for fuel. Furthermore, Ghost also realized that the Red Legion used fusion cells to power their machinery, allowing the Guardian to clear the tunnel leading to the Almighty's core. Progressing to the core platform, Ghost orders the Guardian to destroy the thermal exchangers to overheat the Almighty, and later to use a fusion cell to overload its electron reservoir. With the core of the Almighty beginning to explode, Ghost and the Guardian escape to safety on their ship.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[1AU]]''</ref>

 

Arriving to the Last City alongside the Guardian, Ghost alerts Zavala of their arrival and questions what is happening to the Traveler. Zavala and Ikora inform Ghost that they are converging onto the rally point and will use Cayde's Vex teleporter if they survive this battle. After the Guardian climbs onto the roof, Ghost realizes that Ghaul has discovered a way to imbue himself with the Light. Upon making their way to the wounded Vanguard leaders, they inform the duo that they are too vulnerable to join the battle and order them to nontheless use the teleporter to confront Ghaul. As the Guardian fights there way through Red Legion forces to arrive at the top of the ship, Ghost expresses his astonishment upon discovering that Ghaul had succeeded in imbuing himself with corrupted Light. Although the Guardian succeeds in the Dominus, he resurrects himself as an ethereal figure composed of Light. However, the Traveler staggeringly wakes from its slumber, destroys the device constraining it, and sends out an outburst of Light that kills Ghaul and restores Light to all Guardians. Ghost would be seen alongside the Guardian, Zavala, Cayde, and Hawthorne overlooking the Last City from the new Tower as the Traveler begins to rebuild itself.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Chosen]]''</ref>

 

Despite the death of Ghaul and the Red Legion's retreat from the Last City, his proximate followers as well as other threats would continue to persevere throughout the system. To eliminate these persistent foes, Ghost and the Guardian would begin to work alongside fireteams. Within the European Dead Zone on Earth, they would be sent to eliminate [[Bracus Zahn]], a renowned weaponsmith supplying weapons to the Red Legion. Shortly after the fireteam successfully eliminated a Cabal force, Ghost would hack into the console to open the door leading to the outside of the base. Upon detecting a Solar fuel cell, Ghost alerts the fireteam of its presence, allowing them to use it to dismantle the barrier. Ghost would continue to play a prominent role for the fireteam by opening further doors through hacking into the Consoles, allowing them to traverse further into the base and eliminate Zahn.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[The Arms Dealer]]''</ref>

 

When multiple Guardian fireteams had not reported back to [[Sloane]] during an expedition, Ghost and the Guardian would form a fireteam to discover their whereabouts. Arriving at the Arcology, Ghost would be deployed to disable the Hive runes blocking the entrance to the Arboretum. Upon travelling further into the Arcology, Sloane would inform them that it appeared that the Hive were conducting death experiments. However, Ghost would lose contact with Sloane and would be only able to faintly make out her comms. Furthermore, he would faintly pick up a transmission coming from one of the missing Guardians who was evidently panicked. When the Guardian kills a Hive Wizard guarding a crystal, Ghost realizes that the crystal is comprised of Void Light, and questions how this is possible as the power can only be created by Guardians. After scanning a Hive device, Ghost discloses that it is a summoning seal for a ritual that is being empowered by Void Light. Continuing deeper into the Arcology, Ghost then receives a transmission from the Warlock, [[Taeko-3]], who reveals that she was the only remaining member of her fireteam after the Hive harvested their Void Light. Despite Taeko's protests for them not to continue further, the fireteam continue their rescue mission as Ghost informs the Exo that they are arriving to her location. Eventually, Ghost would realize that they destroying the Void Crystals made the Hive vulnerable, ultimately leading to Taeko's sacrificing her life to allow the Hive to transform her into a crystal so they could destroy [[Savathûn's Song]]. However, her sacrifice would not come be in vain as it would allow them to destroy the colossal Shrieker.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Savathûn's Song (strike)|Savathûn's Song]]''</ref>

 

With the House of Dusk launching a raid on the Exodus Black where Failsafe is blind, Ghost and the Guardian would work together alongside a fireteam to bring an end to their onslaught. After analyzing the Fallen's Arc pulses, Ghost would Track their location, with Failsafe disclosing shortly after that the House of Dusk were scavenging the ship for its parts. Upon arriving at the center of a maze, Ghost would hack into the Fallen device to lower the barrier blocking the way further into the maze while the fireteam would fend off enemy forces. Tracking the Arc pulses, Ghost successfully locates the Fallen's location, allowing the fireteam to bring an end to their incursion. When Ghost asked Failsafe how she was feeling, the Golden Age AI merely responded that she was in the best condition she could be in with her  crew dead. Finally, Ghost assures Failsafe that they will always be there for her if she needs them.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Exodus Crash]]''</ref>

 

Returning to Nessus alongside a fireteam once again, Ghost and the Guardian are informed by Zavala that the Vex are behaving violently as a Red Legion while the Red Legion are sending enactments onto the Minor planet. Moreover, Failsafe would detect a series of seismic disruptions on Nessus, which she hypothesized that the Cabal could be responsible for. As the fireteam delves deep into Nessus, Ghost questions what the Red Legion were drilling for within Nessus. Eventually, after resetting the drill's transit system and delving into the dig site where they encounter [[Protheon, Modular Mind]], Ghost alerts his allies of the Vex Mind's presence. After destroying the Vex Mind, Ghost and the Guardian are congratulated for their efforts.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[The Inverted Spire]]''</ref>

 

Arriving to Jupitor's Moon of Io, Ghost is alerted that the fireteam must eliminate [[Brakion, Genesis Mind]] to prevent the Vex from converting Io into a machine world, and prevent any lingering Taken from corrupting the Vex Mind. Upon entering into the Vex structure, Ghost asks Asher for further details about the Pyramidion and Brakion, however the Warlock would only give bewildering responses. Travelling deeper into the Pyramidion, the fireteam eliminates Vex forces while Ghost hacks into four Network Towers to open the Final Warp Gate. Although Asher informed them that they should arrive at a radiolarian lake, Ghost informs him that the Warp Gate only took them to a large conduit. Nonetheless, the fireteam delve into the pit and destroy Brakion, enacting Asher's vengeance.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[The Pyramidion]]''</ref>

Returning to the European Dead Zone, Ghost and the Guardian form a fireteam once more as they are tasked by Zavala and Devrim Kay with eliminating the Taken contaminating the water within the region. When the fireteam destroys the Taken Blight, Ghost reports to Devrim that eliminating the Blight resulted in the cleansing of the corruption. As the fireteam continues to destroy further Blights, Ghost remarks that although they are successfully cleansing the corruption, Taken energy signals still continue to persist. Devrim responds to Ghost by remarking that the corruption must have a source somewhere within this location. Upon defeating [[Grask, the Consumed]], Ghost reveals to Zavala that the Phalanx was recently Taken as it was a former member of the Red Legion. When Zavala questions how the creation of further Taken is possible, Ghost reveals to the Vanguard Commander that Oryx had two sisters reported in the Books of Sorrow. Zavala congratulates them once again and disclose that he will consult Ikora about this revelation.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Lake of Shadows]]''</ref>

 

At the Cistern within the Arcadian Valley on Nessus, Cayde reveals to Ghost that his scouts detected a Cabal ship distinct from the Red Legion. He also discloses that a new commander was giving orders to members of the Red Legion 7th Company on Nessus. Entering into Vex ruins and downloading data from Cabal counsels, Ghost discovers that these Cabal were pulling schematics of Nessus from the Confluxes, assisting this new leader In identifying rich mineral deposits for consumption, and plan to utilize a [[Leviathan (ship)|ship]] to devour the planet. Ghost would then transmit a broadcast from this Cabal leader, who proclaims that the 7th Company has failed, but offers the remaining Red Legion remunant sto join his [[Loyalists|cause]]. After continuing to scan Confluxes and transmitting new data to Failsafe, Ghost discovers that these transmissions and orders are coming from the former Cabal [[Cabal Emperor|Emperor]] exiled by Ghaul. As Cayde quickly disconnects from the comms to inform Ikora, Ghost questions the reason as to why the Hunter Vanguard disengaged so hastily.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Invitation from the Emperor]]''</ref>

Returning to the new Tower, Ghost and the Guardian meet up with Ikora, who informs them that there were strange reports coming from the [[Cult of Osiris]] on [[Mercury]]. Moreover, Ikora reveals that one of her Hidden discovered [[Sagira]], the Ghost of [[Osiris]] who was found deactivated. Ecstatic over this revelation, Ghost enthusiastically questions Ikora if the Osiris she was speaking of was the esteemed Warlock known for his miraculous achievements, with the Warlock Vanguard confirming his assertion. With Vex activity on the planet surging shortly after Sagira's discovery, Ikora orders the Ghost and the Guardian to travel to Mercury with Sagira's shell and meet with the Cult of Osiris. When Ikora commands them to keep this mission a secret and sarcastically states that she will throw them off the wall if they disobey her orders. Uncertain if she was being sincere, Ghost asks Ikora if she was bantering, to which she affirms his suspicion.

 

Arriving at the European Dead Zone, Ghost alerts Ikora that the coordinates given to them by Brother Vance were beyond the village. When Ikora remarks that Hawthorne's scouts had only spotted an old radio tower, Ghost tells Ikora to remain faithful. While the Guardian travels towards the temple, Ghost asks Ikora if the other followers of Osiris hold him to the same reverence as Vance, to which Ikora confirms his impression. However, upon arriving at the coordinates, Ghost realizes that the temple was the radio tower spotted by Hawthorne's scouts. Entering into the radio tower, Ghost is horrified to discover that the remaining followers of Osiris had been killed. Upon discovering a machine constructed from Vex technology, the Guardian places Sagira's shell within the machine while Ghost manifests to scan it. However, Ghost's shell is then suddenly possessed by Sagira, who assures the Guardian that she was merely sharing his shell for the moment.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/12/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]] - [[The Gateway]]''</ref>

 

Sagira would continue to possess Ghost's shell until her consciousness was captured by [[Panoptes, Infinite Mind]], expelling the Guardian out of the Infinite Forest in the process. Upon awakening outside the entrance, Ghost finds himself confused at this uncanny situation. Accessing memory core, Ghost discovers of the events that had occurred and expresses his annoyance that the Guardian went on their journey without him. While the Guardian fails at their attempts at re-entering the Infinite Forest, Ghost realizes that he has encoded Vex holoimages and explains to his companion that he will be unable to decrypt the files, or enter the gateway into the Infinite Forest. Thus, Ghost proclaims to his companion that they will ultimately need Ikora's assistance if they are to re-enter the forest.<ref name="A Garden World">'''Bungie (2017/12/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]] - [[A Garden World]]''</ref>

 

With Ikora using her power to open the gateway into the forest to allow the Guardian to confront Panoptes, Ghost realizes that Osiris will meet his final demise without Sagira if they do not make it to the Vex Mind before he does. Traversing further into the forest, Ghost comments on how large the Infinite Forest and wonders if they can return if they defeat Panoptes. Confronting Panoptes at the Infinite Crown, Ghost realizes that they had successfully arrived at its location before Osiris. When Panoptes attempts to delete them from the Infinite Forest, Ghost would be unable to halt the Vex amine's attempts. However, they are suddenly saved by Osiris, who arrives to their assistance. Despite its immense power, the Guardian and Osiris destroy Panoptes, preventing the dark future it planned to enact. With Panoptes defeated, Ghost and the Guardian emerge from the Infinite Forest where they are greeted by Ikora, and are joined by Osiris and Sagira shortly after. When Sagira complements both the Guardian and Osiris's abilities and referee to them as "her" Guardians, Ghost quickly becomes defensive and refers to her as a Guardian thief. Ultimately, Osiris and Sagira choose to watch over the Infinite Forest in order to prevent any further dark futures that the Vex might seek to enact.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/12/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]] - [[Omega]]''</ref>

 

Despite the death of Panoptes, Ghost and the Guardian continue to return to the Infinite Forest to assist Osiris. When Ghost received a transmission from Osiris revealing that the Infinite Forest created Vex simulated Cabal, he and the Guardian would form a fireteam and return to the forest to eliminate this threat. Following the fireteam's success at eliminating the simulated [[Valus Thuun|Valus]], Ghost questioned why he perceived that he had eliminated this threat before. Sagira responds by revealing to him that she had previosly completed this mission alongside the Guardian when she used his shell.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/12/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]] - [[Omega]]''</ref> Later, Ghost and the Guardian would form another fireteam to eliminate [[Dendron, Root Mind]] after Osiris had recreated and lost control of the colossal Vex Cyclops. During the strike mission, Ghost continues to make his grudge for Sagira apparent, notably ordering her to leave his Guardian alone when she comments on them working together once again.<ref name="A Garden World"/>

Next on Micah's list was [[Link]], a member of the [[Spectral Network|Watchful Eye]] last seen in the Ocean of Storms. Ghost knew Link as a smart Ghost, and for him to be on the Moon at a time like this meant something serious must have happened. Deep in the Hellmouth, Ghost found evidence that Link was studying the Nightmares. Cayde wondered if he was trying to figure out where they came from, but Ghost uncomfortably told him they had already known for years, and they weren't really a threat anymore. Ghost then picked up his signal further in the Moon.<ref>'''Bungie (2024/6/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Final Shape]] - [[The Hellmouth]]''</ref>

While searching for [[Bean]], Ghost checked in on Failsafe, but she had no further information and seemed distracted. Upon arriving in the Insight Terminus, Cayde recognized the place, and mentioned Failsafe loves it. Ghost replied that she will be happy to know some of her old friends are here. Soon after he picked up on a detachment of Red Legion deserters. Cayde questioned who their current leadership is, and Micah though it might be an independent Cabal warlord, whereas Ghost thought they might be working for the Shadow Legion. The Guardian encountered Kargen, much to Ghost's suprise. He told the Guardian to follow him and figure out what he's up to. While looking for Bean's signal, Ghost also worked on accessing the data Kargen was taking from the Vex network. After Kargen was defeated, he pinpointed Bean's location deeper in Nessus, and noticed Kargen was trying to access data on OXA again. Ghost noticed that OXA and the device the Future War Cult used might actually be based on the same design. He revealed Kargen was also collecting data on the Veil for Otzot. However, the logs revealed Maya Sundaresh blocked Kargen before he could obtain more data.<ref>'''Bungie (2024/6/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Final Shape]] - [[The Oracle]]''</ref>

The Guardian led a fireteam of twelve against the Witness, surrounded by their allies. As they begin defeating [[Cornerstone of the Witness|Cornerstones of the Witness]], Ghost reminded them that he is with them until the end. As the barrier blocking the way is lowered, Ghost contacted Zavala to inform him the fireteam in engaging with the Witness. The Guardian retrieved a new sword of Light, and Ghost reminded them to destroy the Veiled Statues. Weakening the Witness, Ghost encouraged the Guardian to give it all he has. Finally, all the statues were destroyed and he told the Guardian he knew what he had to do. He told the Guardian to channel the Light through him. The Light concentrated into a beam, breaking the Witness's shields as Ghost screamed in pain. The Witness was destroyed, and Ghost congratulated the Guardian. However, he was severely weakened, and after hovering up in the air, the Light faded from him and he dropped to the ground, dead. Devastated, the Guardian ran over and picked him up, calling out to him. The Guardian looked up to see they were in a mysterious place filled with Light. They begged the Traveler to bring Ghost back, but received no response. Cayde appeared, impressed by Ghost's sacrifice. He commented on how Sundance told him everything made by the Light returns to the Light, and that Guardians, Ghosts, and the Traveler are all connected. He told the Guardian to tell the others that this was his choice, as he placed his hands on Ghost. Cayde returned to the Light, and the Guardian and Ghost are once more in the battlefield. The Guardian looked down at Ghost as his eye flickered to life. He gasped to life, and quoted what he said when he first resurrected the Guardian. Overwhelmed the Guardian embraces Ghost. The war against the Witness was over.<ref name="Excision">'''Bungie (2024/6/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Final Shape]] - [[Excision]]''</ref>

Saint-14 would speak with Ghost at the H.E.L.M. to learn if his experiences with the Witness taking control of him might be similar to the [[Nessian Schism]]. Ghost admitted he's not sure, but wouldn't wish it on anyone, not even the Vex. Saint then asked if she spoke with Osiris, as he had a similar experience when his body was taken over by Savathûn, but Ghost didn't want to bring up bad memories for him. He said the first time it happened on Europa, he wasn't sure if he could trust himself anymore. Later when it happened on Neptune, he almost wished his Guardian had fired their shot and ended him. Saint told him that it is only the Vex on Nessus, and they have nothing to fear.<ref>'''Bungie (2024/6/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Episode: Echoes]] - [[Lore]]: [[Veiled Threat#Lore|Veiled Threat]]''</ref>