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Their heads are cone-shaped, with a red photoreceptor at the center.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/02/17/bungies-destiny-a-land-of-hope-and-dreams?page=2 '''IGN''' - ''Bungie's Destiny: A Land of Hope and Dreams'', page 2]</ref> They arrive in the solar system via warp gates, likely from another time in the past or future. Their robotic bodies still carry a hint of organic components (particularly their mind cores), and individual bodies might be humanoid, creature-shaped, or in-between, but often with long, vicious clawed fingers. The seemingly illogical geometric designs of their structures come together like giant ant hills. Headshots do not do much damage, but shooting their abdomen power cores causes them to explode.<ref name="Game Informer">'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55''</ref>   
Their heads are cone-shaped, with a red photoreceptor at the center.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/02/17/bungies-destiny-a-land-of-hope-and-dreams?page=2 '''IGN''' - ''Bungie's Destiny: A Land of Hope and Dreams'', page 2]</ref> They arrive in the solar system via warp gates, likely from another time in the past or future. Their robotic bodies still carry a hint of organic components (particularly their mind cores), and individual bodies might be humanoid, creature-shaped, or in-between, but often with long, vicious clawed fingers. The seemingly illogical geometric designs of their structures come together like giant ant hills. Headshots do not do much damage, but shooting their abdomen power cores causes them to explode.<ref name="Game Informer">'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55''</ref>   


The Vex appear to be mass-produced units, constructed of an unknown metal alloy resembling hammered brass. All attempts by Guardians to communicate with them failed.<ref>[http://www.destinythegame.com/au/en/game/enemies/vex '''Bungie''' : ''Vex'']</ref> It is said that Vex encryption is unbreakable.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Master Rahool]]: [[Master Rahool#Quotes|Quotes]]''</ref>
The Vex appear to be mass-produced units, constructed of an unknown metal alloy resembling hammered brass. All attempts by Guardians to communicate with them failed.<ref>[http://www.destinythegame.com/au/en/game/enemies/vex '''Bungie''' : ''Vex'']</ref> It is said that Vex encryption is unbreakable.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Master Rahool]]: [[Master Rahool#Quotes|Quotes]]''</ref>  
 
Interestingly, according to Ishtar Collective records, Vex are capable of generating simulations of real-world events with perfect fidelity and predictive ability - essentially running a parallel reality in their minds which is arguably indistinguishable from the "real" universe. To Collective researchers, this ability raises profound philosophical quandaries about the nature of reality.


The Vex are at war with the [[Cabal]], waging a guerrilla war in the deserts of Mars. <ref name="Game Informer"/> The reason for this apparent invasion is that they are surging to protect the [[Black Garden]],<ref>[http://www.destinydb.com/activities/1587374275-a-rising-tide '''Destinydb''': ''A Rising Tide'']</ref> their birthplace, which the Vex are being summoned to for an unknown purpose. Guardians who manage to break into the Black Garden discover that the Vex in fact worship the [[Black Heart]], an abomination that lends power to the Vex.<ref name = "Destiny">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref>
The Vex are at war with the [[Cabal]], waging a guerrilla war in the deserts of Mars. <ref name="Game Informer"/> The reason for this apparent invasion is that they are surging to protect the [[Black Garden]],<ref>[http://www.destinydb.com/activities/1587374275-a-rising-tide '''Destinydb''': ''A Rising Tide'']</ref> their birthplace, which the Vex are being summoned to for an unknown purpose. Guardians who manage to break into the Black Garden discover that the Vex in fact worship the [[Black Heart]], an abomination that lends power to the Vex.<ref name = "Destiny">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref>

Revision as of 02:00, September 12, 2014

Template:Species Infobox The Vex are time-traveling robots who are hostile to the Guardians. Located on Venus,[1] their fortress is known as the Citadel.[2] The Vex also have a presence on Mars.[3]

Overview

Their heads are cone-shaped, with a red photoreceptor at the center.[4] They arrive in the solar system via warp gates, likely from another time in the past or future. Their robotic bodies still carry a hint of organic components (particularly their mind cores), and individual bodies might be humanoid, creature-shaped, or in-between, but often with long, vicious clawed fingers. The seemingly illogical geometric designs of their structures come together like giant ant hills. Headshots do not do much damage, but shooting their abdomen power cores causes them to explode.[2]

The Vex appear to be mass-produced units, constructed of an unknown metal alloy resembling hammered brass. All attempts by Guardians to communicate with them failed.[5] It is said that Vex encryption is unbreakable.[6]

Interestingly, according to Ishtar Collective records, Vex are capable of generating simulations of real-world events with perfect fidelity and predictive ability - essentially running a parallel reality in their minds which is arguably indistinguishable from the "real" universe. To Collective researchers, this ability raises profound philosophical quandaries about the nature of reality.

The Vex are at war with the Cabal, waging a guerrilla war in the deserts of Mars. [2] The reason for this apparent invasion is that they are surging to protect the Black Garden,[7] their birthplace, which the Vex are being summoned to for an unknown purpose. Guardians who manage to break into the Black Garden discover that the Vex in fact worship the Black Heart, an abomination that lends power to the Vex.[8]

Programming Categories

Named individuals and mini-bosses

Command structure

Technology

Weaponry

  • Slap Grenade
  • Slap Rifle
  • Line Rifle
  • Torch Hammer

Trivia

The Vex may have their name derived from the VEX Robotics Design System, a kit intended to introduce newcomers to the world of robotics.[9]

Gallery

  • Vex troops defending their citadel against a group of Guardians.

    Vex troops defending their citadel against a group of Guardians.

  • Vex near a lake on Venus.

    Vex near a lake on Venus.

  • Vex Goblins and Minotaur.

    Vex Goblins and Minotaur.

  • Vex Goblins teleporting.

    Vex Goblins teleporting.

  • GDC Vex 2.png
  • GDC Vex 4.png

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Bungie.net: Breaking In - Mike Poe
  2. ^ a b c Game Informer January 2014, page 52 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "Game Informer" defined multiple times with different content
  3. ^ Destinydb: A Rising Tide
  4. ^ IGN - Bungie's Destiny: A Land of Hope and Dreams, page 2
  5. ^ Bungie : Vex
  6. ^ Bungie (2014-6-12), Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Master Rahool: Quotes
  7. ^ Destinydb: A Rising Tide
  8. ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard
  9. ^ Wikipedia.org: VEX
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