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|focalworld= [[Dreadnaught]] | |focalworld= [[Dreadnaught]] | ||
|goals= Serve [[Oryx]], [[Hive]], and the [[Darkness]] | |goals= Serve [[Oryx]], [[Hive]], and the [[Darkness]]<br>Claim as many worlds as possible<br>Avenge Crota | ||
|war= [[The Last City]], [[The Reef]], [[Cabal]], [[Fallen]], [[Vex]] | |war= [[The Last City]], [[The Reef]], [[Cabal]], [[Fallen]], [[Vex]] | ||
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|distinctions= Enslaved and corrupted version of other races<br>Violent twitching movements<br>Bodies burn with an ethereal flame<br>Mere presence causes blurry vision | |distinctions= Enslaved and corrupted version of other races<br>Violent twitching movements<br>Bodies burn with an ethereal, bluish-white flame<br>Mere presence causes blurry vision | ||
|lifespan= Indefinite | |lifespan= Indefinite | ||
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Taken versions of enemies have radically different behaviors from their standard counterparts, including new abilities designed to counter Guardian abilities. Groups of Taken can be mixed with members of different species,<ref>[http://planetdestiny.com/taken-king-analysis/ '''Planet Destiny''': The Taken King Trailer Analysis]</ref> and can appear on [[Earth]], [[Venus]], and [[Mars]] in most activities.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-06-30-the-taken-king-is-the-expansion-destiny-has-been-waiting-for '''Eurogamer''': The Taken King is the Expansion Destiny has been waiting for]</ref><ref>[http://planetdestiny.com/sleeper-simulant-perks/ '''Planet Destiny''': Sleeper Stimulant Gameplay & Perks]</ref> Taken will also appear on the [[Moon]], but only during select [[Story]] missions and not during [[Patrol]].{{citation needed}} | Taken versions of enemies have radically different behaviors from their standard counterparts, including new abilities designed to counter Guardian abilities. Groups of Taken can be mixed with members of different species,<ref>[http://planetdestiny.com/taken-king-analysis/ '''Planet Destiny''': The Taken King Trailer Analysis]</ref> and can appear on [[Earth]], [[Venus]], and [[Mars]] in most activities.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-06-30-the-taken-king-is-the-expansion-destiny-has-been-waiting-for '''Eurogamer''': The Taken King is the Expansion Destiny has been waiting for]</ref><ref>[http://planetdestiny.com/sleeper-simulant-perks/ '''Planet Destiny''': Sleeper Stimulant Gameplay & Perks]</ref> Taken will also appear on the [[Moon]], but only during select [[Story]] missions and not during [[Patrol]].{{citation needed}} | ||
While all Taken are completely enslaved to Oryx' will, more powerful Taken retain a degree of independent thought and initiative. After Oryx' defeat, the Taken Knight [[Malok, Pride of Oryx]], attempted to seize the vacant throne for himself. | While all Taken are completely enslaved to Oryx's will, more powerful Taken retain a degree of independent thought and initiative. After Oryx' defeat, the Taken Knight [[Malok, Pride of Oryx]], attempted to seize the vacant throne for himself. | ||
==Taken Enemies== | ==Taken Enemies== | ||
===Fallen=== | ===Fallen=== | ||
*[[Taken Vandal]] | *[[Taken Vandal]]—summons a spherical shield similar to [[Ward of Dawn]]. This shield heals enemies inside and allows them to shoot out but not in. Armed with Solar Wire Rifles and Arc Shrapnel Launchers. | ||
**Consumed Vandal | **Consumed Vandal | ||
**Devoured Vandal | **Devoured Vandal | ||
*[[Taken Captain]] | *[[Taken Captain]]—sends out moving balls of Darkness to blind Guardians. Arc-damage Shrapnel Launcher or Arc Blades are used and Solar-shielded. | ||
===Hive=== | ===Hive=== | ||
*[[Taken Thrall]] | *[[Taken Thrall]]—ability to teleport short distances in an instant. Does Solar-damage. | ||
**Consumed Thrall | **Consumed Thrall | ||
***[[Shadow Thrall]] | ***[[Shadow Thrall]]—a shadowy imitation of a [[Thrall]] summoned by Taken Wizards. Does Solar-damage. | ||
*[[Taken Acolyte]] | *[[Taken Acolyte]]—deploys [[Acolyte's Eye]] turrets. Does Arc-damage with their Shredders. | ||
*[[Taken Wizard]] | *[[Taken Wizard]]—can summon Shadow Thralls. Does Solar-damage, and is Void-shielded. | ||
**Tortured Wizard | **Tortured Wizard | ||
*[[Taken Knight]] | *[[Taken Knight]]—fires explosive, lingering Solar jets in a wave for area denial, teleports short distances to evade attacks. Does Void-damage with their Boomer, which fires bolts with higher velocity and does not suffer gravitational drop. | ||
**Tortured Knight | **Tortured Knight | ||
*[[Taken Ogre]] | *[[Taken Ogre]]—does Arc-damage with both its Eye Blast and Ground Slam. | ||
**[[Light-Eater Ogre]]{{Citation needed}}<!--Are Light-Eater Ogres Taken or just Hive?--> | **[[Light-Eater Ogre]]{{Citation needed}}<!--Are Light-Eater Ogres Taken or just Hive?--> | ||
===Vex=== | ===Vex=== | ||
*[[Taken Goblin]] | *[[Taken Goblin]]—when in close proximity to an ally, they can generate an invincible shield for it. Otherwise they fire Solar blasts. | ||
**Consumed Goblin | **Consumed Goblin | ||
**Tortured Goblin | **Tortured Goblin | ||
*[[Taken Hobgoblin]] | *[[Taken Hobgoblin]]—fires a fast-moving, [[Shrieker]]-like projectile when struck in self-defense. Fires a Void Line Rifle. | ||
**Devoured Hobgoblin | **Devoured Hobgoblin | ||
**Tortured Hobgoblin | **Tortured Hobgoblin | ||
*[[Taken Minotaur]] | *[[Taken Minotaur]]—always cloaked unless shot at enough. Fires Solar Torch Hammer. | ||
**Tortured Minotaur | **Tortured Minotaur | ||
===Cabal=== | ===Cabal=== | ||
*[[Taken Psion]] | *[[Taken Psion]]—has the ability to multiply itself, splitting and creating another Taken Psion with full health. Does Arc-damage with their Slug Rifle. Taken Psions fire their Slug Rifles very rapidly. | ||
**Consumed Psion | **Consumed Psion | ||
*[[Taken Phalanx]]—Can fire Arc blasts from their shield that can push Guardians, much like the physical shields themselves. Armed with an Arc | *[[Taken Phalanx]]—Can fire Arc blasts from their shield that can push Guardians, much like the physical shields themselves. Armed with an Arc Slug Rifle. | ||
**Devoured Phalanx | **Devoured Phalanx | ||
*[[Taken Centurion]] | *[[Taken Centurion]]—has an Arc Shield, can teleport short distances, and is armed with an Arc Projection Rifle. Fires slower moving Axion Darts, much like the Voidwalker's Axion bolt, that tracks targets and deals Arc-damage—these can reach enemies around corners easily and can be shot and detonated to avoid damage. | ||
**Tortured Centurion | **Tortured Centurion | ||
===Unique=== | ===Unique=== | ||
*[[Taken Blight]] | *[[Taken Blight]]—a sphere of darkness that can appear procedurally in the world. The Blight can summon Taken ambushes, which can include named characters that drop runes. | ||
*[[Acolyte's Eye]] | *[[Acolyte's Eye]]—a stationary unit deployed by Taken Acolytes. It is an orb of Darkness energy that fires Arc energy at enemies, and detonates in an Arc blast when destroyed. | ||
==Named Taken== | ==Named Taken== | ||