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First suggested to [[Auryx]] by his [[Worm gods|gods]], the Hive colonized the Ammonite worlds as both an insult to them and for homes as Fundament was no longer suitable.<ref name="Sky"/> As the Hive matured the moons were soon connected by interdimensional rifts thanks to studies done by [[Savathûn]] and power from [[Xivu Arath]], and their kingdoms grew through the establishment of [[Ascendant realm]], trade and language passing between them.<ref name="Incision">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#XXI:_an_incision|an incision]]''</ref> | First suggested to [[Oryx, the Taken King|Auryx]] by his [[Worm gods|gods]], the Hive colonized the Ammonite worlds as both an insult to them and for homes as Fundament was no longer suitable.<ref name="Sky"/> As the Hive matured the moons were soon connected by interdimensional rifts thanks to studies done by [[Savathûn, the Witch-Queen|Savathun]] and power from [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]], and their kingdoms grew through the establishment of their [[Ascendant realm]]s, trade and language passing between them.<ref name="Incision">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#XXI:_an_incision|an incision]]''</ref> | ||
To stay sharp, and feed their worms, the Hive godkings warred amongst themselves as the moons traveled through interstellar space until they reached other civilizations, at which point they united to exterminate them.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#XXII:_The_High_War|The High War]]''</ref> War moons were used to physically destroy Taishibethi orbitals and star webs.<ref name="Golden Amputation"/> They were also present during the [[Hive-Harmony war]];<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#XLVI:_The_Gift_Mast|The Gift Mast]]''</ref> Oryx and Savathûn conversed amongst them.<ref name="Proof">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#XLIV:_strict_proof_eternal|strict proof eternal]]''</ref> After this conflict both Xivu Arath and Savathûn departed, taking their war moons with them, the former flying off into space and the latter disappearing through the black hole. | To stay sharp, and feed their worms, the Hive godkings warred amongst themselves as the moons traveled through interstellar space until they reached other civilizations, at which point they united to exterminate them.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#XXII:_The_High_War|The High War]]''</ref> War moons were used to physically destroy Taishibethi orbitals and star webs.<ref name="Golden Amputation"/> They were also present during the [[Hive-Harmony war]];<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#XLVI:_The_Gift_Mast|The Gift Mast]]''</ref> Oryx and Savathûn conversed amongst them.<ref name="Proof">'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books of Sorrow#XLIV:_strict_proof_eternal|strict proof eternal]]''</ref> After this conflict both Xivu Arath and Savathûn departed, taking their war moons with them, the former flying off into space and the latter disappearing through the black hole. | ||
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War moons are satellites converted into warships by the Hive, taken from around the orbit of Fundament after the war with the Ammonite species. They became mobile homes for the Hive species during their genocidal campaign across the universe.[1] There were as many as fifty-two but more may have been added as time went on.[2][3] At least one is mentioned to have been destroyed.[4]
Design
The moons were hollowed out to serve as breeding grounds and training facilities,[3] and possibly even shipyards and carriers for the Hive fleets. They were described as black, whether to cloak their thermal emission to prevent detection or through constant war.[5]
History
First suggested to Auryx by his gods, the Hive colonized the Ammonite worlds as both an insult to them and for homes as Fundament was no longer suitable.[1] As the Hive matured the moons were soon connected by interdimensional rifts thanks to studies done by Savathun and power from Xivu Arath, and their kingdoms grew through the establishment of their Ascendant realms, trade and language passing between them.[6]
To stay sharp, and feed their worms, the Hive godkings warred amongst themselves as the moons traveled through interstellar space until they reached other civilizations, at which point they united to exterminate them.[7] War moons were used to physically destroy Taishibethi orbitals and star webs.[5] They were also present during the Hive-Harmony war;[8] Oryx and Savathûn conversed amongst them.[9] After this conflict both Xivu Arath and Savathûn departed, taking their war moons with them, the former flying off into space and the latter disappearing through the black hole.
Trivia
- Oryx's Dreadnaught could be thought of as a war moon, as it served as a mobile base for his Hive.[10]
- War moons appeared to have fallen out of favor, at least amongst Oryx's brood, since none were spotted during the Battle of Saturn or anywhere. It may be that Hive warships are either modified moons or built entirely separate, or Oryx left his moons behind when he came to avenge Crota.
- Given how the Hive have nearly hallowed out Earth's moon, its possible the Hive were planning on turning Luna into one of their War Moons.
List of appearances
- Destiny
- The Taken King (mentioned only)
References
- ^ a b Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Into the Sky
- ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: 52 and One
- ^ a b Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Hive
- ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: More beautiful to know
- ^ a b Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: a golden amputation
- ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: an incision
- ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The High War
- ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Gift Mast
- ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: strict proof eternal
- ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Dreadnaught
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