Editing The Ghost

'''The Ghost''' (sometimes called '''Little Light''') is the robotic companion and partner to the [[The Guardian|Guardian]].

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>

 

 

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>

 

Recognizing that the shard from their vision was a sign, Ghost and the Guardian decide to travel towards the shard located deep in the European Dead Zone. Upon travelling closer to the shard's location, Ghost loses his signal with Hawthorne. Nonetheless, the duo defeat scavengers of the House of Dusk and successfully approach the shard. As Ghost is held out in the Guardian's hand, he flies out off their palm and approaches the shard. Ghost realizes that they were guided here for the purpose of reacquiring the Light. Harnessing the power for the shard, Ghost channels its energy, successfully restoring their connection to the Light and allowing them to defeat the Fallen forces standing in their path.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Spark]]''</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>

 

====Journey to Titan====

 

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>

 

With Amanda detecting an unusual amount of energy being re-directed into the Arcology, Zavala would come to the conclusion that the Arcology contains a CPU powerful enough to decrypt that Cabal signal they interrupted and would thus send Ghost alongside the Guardian to retrieve one. Upon entering the [[Solarium]], they would be greeted by the Arcology Operating System, confirming that the Arcology was back online, confirming Amanda's assumption, who would order them to locate the OS access terminal to pinpoint the CPU network. After scanning an access terminal, Ghost would discover that the CPU is located at maintenance level. Entering into the [[Festering Halls]], Ghost scans a defunct monitor [https://www.destinypedia.com/File:Tm_Festering_Halls_3.PNG defunct monitor], disclosing that the Arcology AI lacked personality but made life better for many of the inhabitants. He would also scan a [https://www.destinypedia.com/File:TM_Festering_Halls_2.PNG Hive rune], recognizing this specific rune from the Dreadnaught, he would remark that it meant either  'doorway' or 'treasure' or 'chamber' and hypothesize that it allowed the Hive to tap into their throne worlds. Finally, he would scan a [https://www.destinypedia.com/File:TM_Festering_Halls_1.PNG Hive spawn pod], coming to the conclusion that these Hive were from a different [[Savathûn's Brood|brood]]. Upon receiving the CPU, Ghost and the Guardian fight through Hive with a Drake Tank and escape the location by boarding Amanda's ship. However, after decrypting the Cabal signal, they discover the existence of the Red Legion's super-weapon capable of destroying entire systems; the [[Almighty]]. Despite the discovery of this baneful threat, Zavala would maintain hope and send Ghost and the Guardian to locate Ikora and Cayde.<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.

 

Travelling to Mercury, Ghost and the Guardian are greeted by [[Vance]], the keeper of the Lighthouse and are tasked by Ikora with entering the gateway into the [[Infinite Forest]]. Upon arriving close to the gateway, Vance revealed that Osiris had not returned from his journey into the forest, with Ghost remarking that anyone who had entered the gateway had not returned. As the Guardian's attempts at entering the gateway fail, Ghost ponders whether Sagira could assist them in bypassing the gate. Vance would respond to Ghost by ordering him to bring them Sagira to him. When the Guardian is suddenly ambushed by hordes of Vex, Ghost quickly recognizes these Vex belong to the [[Descendants]]. After the Guardian destroys the module blocking the way to the Lighthouse, Ghost realizes that Vex from other timelines are converging onto Mercury. Entering into the Lighthouse, Vance orders them to bring Sagira to one of their temples in the EDZ.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/12/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]] - [[The Gateway]]''</ref>

 

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"/>

 

Landing at the [[Olympus Descent]], Ghost alerts Ana that they arrived at the planet's surface and questions her status. Ana affirms that she is safe and states that they must infiltrate the Clovis Bray facility. With Ana revealing that the Warsats had been firing unto the planet since her arrival, Ghost comes to the realization that the weapon she was speaking about is Rasputin. As the Guardian fights through hordes of frozen Hive, Ghost recognizes that these Hive were from a [[Grasp of Nokris|different]] brood that they had not encountered before. Furthermore, he also spots a tremendously large Worm in the distance. Eventually, after defeating multitudes of Hive, Ghost and the Guardian arrive at the coordinates and join up with Ana Bray.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/5/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Warmind]] - [[Ice and Shadow]]''</ref>

 

 

 

 

====Death of Cayde-6====

When a massive breakout occurred within the [[Prison of Elders]], Ghost and the Guardian would travel to the prison alongside [[Cayde-6]] to assist [[Petra Venj]] in bringing an end to the riot. Entering into the disorderly prison, Ghost would notify Petra that they would assist her when they were available, and later inform her when they were proceeding towards the security hub. Upon scanning the console on the catwalk, Ghost revealed that he was unable to open the security hub entrance due to not retaining a warden-level clearance, resulting in Cayde having to use his authorization to open the entrance for the duo within an enclosed observation room. While the Guardian eliminated the Hive within and cleared the debris covering the systems, Ghost would assist Cayde in purging the buffers by ordering him to activate the red buttons. Proceeding towards a cellblock, Ghost would bring the security system online through interfacing with a terminal.

After Cayde knocked out the suspension of the security hub to prevent the maddened [[Uldren Sov]] and the Scorned Barons from escaping, the impact of the collapsing station would result in the Guardian falling down around twenty stories and being rendered briefly unconscious. Ghost would attempt to communicate with Petra and Cayde after this catastrophic occurrence, but to no avail. Following their reawakening, the Guardian would followed a trail of [[Ether]], which Ghost recognized was [[Dark Ether|distinctly]] different from ordinary Ether. Suddenly, as the Guardian encountered a group of undead Eliksni known as [[Scorn]], Ghost recognized that these creatures were once Fallen until they were warped into what they are. Delving deeper into the prison, Ghost is astonished to witness a blast of Light energy emanate across the location. Recognizing that this blast of Light was caused by the death of Cayde‘s Ghost, [[Sundance]], he quickly urged the Guardian to make their way to Cayde before it was too late. However, upon making arriving to Cayde's location, they find the Hunter Vanguard wounded on the ground with a billet wound while Uldren Sov and the Scorned Barons escape the prison. Running over to their dying friend, Ghost would despairingly inform the Guardian that he was incapable of doing anything to safe Cayde. Ghost would stand by the Guardian's side as Cayde tragically perished in their hands.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Last Call]]''</ref>

====Journey to the Tangled Shore====

With the Guardian's vow to kill Uldren and the Scorned Barons in retribution for the death of Cayde-6, Ghost would join his companion in their journey as they made their way to the [[Tangled Shore]]. Flying down to their destination aboard their ship, Ghost would inform the Guardian that the Tangled Shore was a locality for pirates, outlaws, and scavangers. Moreover, he proclaimed that they must investigate every location in the Shore in search of Cayde's killers. As the Guardian arrived to a camp inhabited by dead Fallen, Ghost would detect a strange energy signature and advise the Guardian to investigate it. Hacking into a terminal, Ghost would open an entrance leading into a cave and unveil an illusionary obstacle blocking the way forward.

 

After the Guardian defeated Scorn forces sent forth by [[Fikrul, the Fanatic]], Ghost would scan a Servitor and come to the realization that they were attempting to corrupt the Ether within it. Swiftly afterwards, Ghost would be greeted by Petra over the comms, who would send forth Fallen allies to assist them. Furthermore, Petra would reveal that the Scorn were undead Eliksni re-animated by Fikrul. After defeating the hordes of Scorn occupying [[Thieves' Landing]], Ghost and the Guardian would begin to work alongside the Eliksni crime syndicate leader, the [[The Spider|Spider]], who had agreed to assist them in eliminating Uldren and the Scorn.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[High Plains Blues]]''</ref>

 

As Spider would send the duo to clear the Scorned Barons out of their lair, Ghost recognized that Petra wanted to kill Uldren out of a blind rage, and would question whether they were truly killing the Awoken Prince as an action of justice. Nonetheless, the duo continued their journey as they infiltrated the Scorn's lair alongside multiple of Spider's associates. When [[Pirrha, the Rifleman]] eliminated one of Spider's associates, Ghost would notify Spider of his death, who would advise them to concern themselves with the matter. Although, the Guardian would successfully secure the stronghold, the Scorned Barons had successfully escaped, making Ghost contemplate what they would now do.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Scorned]]''</ref>

 

With the Scorn's lair now breached, the Guardian and Ghost would be tasked with hunting the Scorned Barons across the Tangled Shore. Discovering a pike belonging to the leader of the Scorn's pike gang, [[Yaviks, the Rider]], Ghost ordered the Guardian to steal her pike and travel about the Shore to lure her out. Learning that the pike was designed to alert Yaviks of any unusual usage, Ghost would begin to hack into it to strengthen its signal. After the Guardian eliminates multiple Scorn pikers, Ghost successfully triangulates Yaviks's position, allowing the Guardian to defeat the Rider.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Target: The Rider]]''</ref>

 

 

 

Discovering a Servitor drained of its Ether and contained within a cage, Ghost realizes that [[Reksis Vahn, the Hangman]] was responsible after discerning his name on the dead Servitor. When the Guardian frees two of Spider's Servitors from containment, Ghost expresses his bewilderment that the Scorn would destroy Servitors due to the prominence they hold within the Fallen's culture. Subsequently after the Guardian defeated Reksis Vahn at the [[Quitter's Well]], Ghost indicates his disgust for the Hangman's enjoyment of pain and informs the Guardian that he wants to leave this location as soon as possible to not be reminded of Cayde's fate.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Target: The Hangman]]''</ref>

 

 

Arriving to a sniper nest to eliminate [[Pirrha, the Rifleman]], Ghost reminds the Guardian that he is responsible for the death of Sundance and alerts them to remain cautious. When the Guardian battles Pirrha and forces him to retreat, Ghost tracks his position to the [[Jetsam of Saturn]]. As the Guardian battles Pirrha's identical decoys, Ghost states that he posses more intelligence than his appearance suggests and determines that these decoys were created using Lightweight simulation technology that the Guardian should collect. Following the Guardian's success at eliminating Pirrha, Ghost reveals that although he lies low to ensure his safety, Sundance had the same flashy, arrogant, and skills attributes as Cayde. Still distraught over her demise, Ghost proclaims that Sundance's death was unwarranted.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Target: The Rifleman]]''</ref>

 

Finally, with seven Scorned Barons eliminated, Ghost and the Guardian begin their hunt for [[Elykris, the Machinist]]. Upon beginning their mission, Ghost notifies the Guaridna that Elykris serves as Fikrul's right hand and possess a large armada of stolen technology from various species. When the Guardian discovers a large tank in a junkyard, Ghost recognizes that it was manufactured in the Last City and complements the Machinist for her aesthetic choices. Scanning the tank, Ghost discerns that the tank's turret and nav module were not functioning and identifies potential replacement in within the junkyard. Encountering an energy source blocking the way forward, Ghost is employed by the Guardian to lower the barrier by hacking into the terminal. Detecting large containments of Dark Ether at the junkyard, Ghost eventually comes to the conclusion that Elykris preserves the remaining Dark aether with the remainder of her supplies. When Elykris is eliminated, Ghost reminds the Guardian that only Fikrul and Uldren are the only targets that remain in their quest for vengeance. Suddenly, they are greeted by Petra Venj, who informs them that she has discovered Uldren's location.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[The Machinist]]''</ref>

 

With the revelation that Uldren was attempting to open the gateway to the [[Dreaming City]] at the Watchtower with the belief that Mara was still alive, Ghost and the Guardian board their jumpship and begin their journey to the destination. While travelling to this location, Ghost once again reminds the Guardian that eliminating Fikrul and Uldren are the final steps to avenging Cayde. However, Ghost remarks that although Uldren deserves to face judgement for his crimes, the true reason they desire to enact their vengeance weighs just as heavily as the motivation behind their actions. Upon arriving to their location, Ghost notifies Petra that they are travelling on foot to the Watchtower, with the Queen's Wrath disclosing that she is travelling through air flight. As the Guardian approaches the entrance to the Watchtower and slays Fikrul, the Fanatic, Petra proclaims to Ghost that they must end Uldren's campaign for Cayde. When the Guardian uses rifts in the Ascendant Plane to travel further up the Watchtower, Ghost remarks that the line between both realities is thin within this Awoken outpost. Eventually, the duo approach the top of the Watchtower, where Uldren had been deceived into opening the gateway  into the Dreaming City by an unknown entity and had been devoured by the [[Voice of Riven]]. Despite its remarkable power, the Guardian slays the Voice of Riven, freeing Uldren Sov from its grasp. With the sinister threat eliminated, Ghost would manifest alongside the Guardian as they retrieve the Ace of Spades and prepares to execute Uldren alongside Petra. However, Ghost would object this choice of action as he would proclaim that despite the countless atrocities Uldren had committed, the Awoken Prince should not be executed as he was now defeated. Petra would counter Ghost's argument by stating to the Guardian that she understood what Cayde would do in this situation. Regardless of his objection, Ghost would stand by the Guardian and Petra as they executed Uldren for his crimes.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Nothing Left to Say]]''</ref>

 

 

Traversing through this inexplicable realm once more, the Guardian and Ghost are guided out of the Ascendant Plane and back into the Dreaming City by [[Toland, the Shattered]], a member of Eris's fireteam who had been rendered an Ascendant Spirit after allowing his physical body to be destroyed by the death song of [[Ir Yût, the Deathsinger]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/Moon#Ghost Fragment: The Hellmouth|Ghost Fragment: The Hellmouth]]''</ref> Eventually, after fighting through hordes of Taken, Ghost and the Guardian meet with Petra at the [[Oracle Engine]], who reveals that she knows the identity of the entity responsible for Uldren's corruption. As Petra fails at her attempts of using the Oracle Engine to contact the absent, Queen Mara due to the missing presence of an Offering, Ghost vows that he and the Guardian will retrieve this required component.

 

Before retrieving the Offering, Ghost would begin to ask Petra questions regarding a variety of mysteries revolving around the Awoken. When Ghost questioned Petra on what corrupted Uldren and drove him to insanity, Petra merely states that there is a creature of immense power within the city and apologizes after affirming that she would have to first contact Mara before revealing more. Ghost assured Petra that they understood her decision and would ask what had happened to the remainder of the Awoken within the Dreaming City. Petra disclosed that the Awoken within the city had been evacuated before the Taken War and that Mara and her Techeuns had used their power to seal off the Watchtower. Furthermore, Petra discloses to the duo that Mara had comprised with Spider by allowing him to continue his business within 5he Tangled Shore in exchange for ensuring the Watchtower's protection. Upon asking the true nature of the Dreaming City, Petra answers Ghost's question by revealing that the Awoken have constructed multiple hidden cities throughout the Reef for different purposes, with the Dreaming City specifically serving as a place for study and worship. Comprehending Petra's explanation, Ghost then asks about the true nature of the Oracle Engine, to which Petra reveals that Mara used it to walk between realities. When Ghost asks why both her and Uldren seem to believe that Mara lives, Petra states that Uldren was not acting like himself and she believed Mara lived due to her faith that the Awoken Queen had a plan. When Petra asks them if they had seen the Techeuns, Ghost states that he was unsure but confirms they were attacked by three women during their pursuit of her. Petra affirms that those women were the Taken Techeuns that they had encountered and vows to save them if possible.

 

Eventually after retrieving the Offering from a Scorn detachment led by [[Elikaa, Sworn to Vengeance]], Ghost confirms to Petra that they had retrieved the artifact. After the Guardian presents the Offering to the device, the Oracle Engine successfully activates as they are greeted by Mara Sov, confirming the Awoken Queen's survival. As Petra and Mara converse, it is revealed that the entity responsible for Uldren Sov's corruption was [[Riven]]; the last known [[Ahamkara]] who had been Taken by Oryx shortly after the [[Battle of Saturn]]. Ultimately, after Mara bids them farewell, Ghost asserts to Petra that she was correct, with the Queen's Wrath reaffirming his statement and ordering them to meet up with her when they were available.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[A Hum of Starlight]]''</ref>

 

====Curse on the Dreaming City====

Although a six Guardian fireteam would free [[Kalli]] and [[Shuro Chi]] from their corruption, and later succeed in slaying Riven and cleansing her heart of its corruption, this would be revealed to be what Riven had desired. Upon transcending death, Riven uses her power to grant a wish to curse the Dreaming City between physical reality and the Ascendant Plane.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/14)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[Last Wish]]''</ref> With this new curse afflicted upon the Dreaming City, Ghost and the Guardian would begin to work alongside the forces of the Reef to eliminate the new threats within the Dreaming City. Uniting alongside two other Guardians, the duo would return to the Dreaming City with the purpose of freeing the Techeun, [[Sedia]] from her Taken corruption. When Ghost alerts Petra that they are entering into the [[Temple of Illyn]], Petra orders them to delve into the heart of the structure and free Sedia from her corruption. As the fireteam exited the Ascendant Plane, Ghost would activate the elevator while the Guardians fought off the incoming Taken forces. Eventually, as the fireteam arrive at the [[The Adytum|Adytum]], Ghost alerts them of Sedia's presence. During the battle, Ghost would warn the Guardians of the incoming debris and alert them when Sedia was attempting to flee until they finally free the Techeun from her corruption.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[The Corrupted]]''</ref>

 

Later, the duo would be sent to assist an injured Corsair, whose relics had been stolen by the forces of [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]]. When Ghost asked what the relics truly were, the Corsair disclosed that they contained information related to schematics for building weapons, and secrets to other worlds and galaxies beyond. With the Corsair proclaiming that they would lose everything if the artifacts were not reacquired, Ghost assured her that they would recapture the artifacts. When the Guardian returned with a relic, Ghost would ask the Corsair if the Hive and Taken forces had taken other relics, resulting in the Corsair revealing his suspension by revealing that they had raided the [[Hall of Names]]. Ghost assured her that they would reacquire these results and instructed her to get to safety. However, upon returning to the Corsair's location they would tragically discover that she had been slain in battle. After retrieving the final relic, Ghost would alert Petra to prepare for the relics that they were transmatting to their location. When Ghost questioned if the Corsair's body had been brought to the base, Petra assured him that Sedia had returned with her remains before thanking them for their assistance.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]] - [[The Corrupted]]''</ref>

 

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>