Vexcalibur: Authorization Override

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Vexcalibur: Authorization Override
Game:	Destiny 2: Season of Defiance
Quest giver:	War Table
Objective:	Investigate a Vex network node in the EDZ that has been overwritten with a single word: AVALON.
Reward(s):	Vexcalibur Authorization Override mod Defiant Engram

Vexcalibur: Authorization Override is the second quest available after completing "NODE.OVRD.AVALON" and unlocking Vexcalibur, which completing will grant a weapon mod unique to the exotic Glaive meant for unlocking hidden secrets in the exotic mission. It is available for Season of Defiance.

Steps

Transcript

"And my vanquisher will read that book, seeking the weapon, and they will come to understand me, where I have been and where I was going."The following is a verbatim transcription of an official document for archival reasons. As the original content is transcribed word-for-word, any possible discrepancies and/or errors are included.

The War Table chimes with an incoming message, but the screen is scrambled and corrupted…

IN//COM.ING TR/ /ANSMIS..SIONISSI.~.//ON.~ISSION

ovrd.ovrd.OVRD.OVRD.
<\message>
<\transmission>

The message blinks off the viewscreen, but as it does, you notice your Vexcalibur humming with a strange resonance.

It whirs softly, as though priming itself for battle…

Step 1

Defeat Vex with Vexcalibur to assimilate their network protocols and acquire the Authorization Override mod.

• Vexcalibur Vex final blows: 0-100%

Additional known Vex hotspots:
• Neptune - Vex Incursion Zones
• Nessus - The Orrery Lost Sector

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"~.. //st__r..~o—.yt//;h. e/'.__m /D/_.e~"

Step 2

Equip the Basic Authorization Override mod to Vexcalibur.

• Mod equipped

Open the Details screen of Vexcalibur to access the weapon's mods.

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"Your Glaive holds deep secrets, Guardian."

— Mithrax

Step 3

Return to the War Table to receive an incoming transmission.

• War Table visited

The Vexcalibur indicates a new message awaits at the War Table in the H.E.L.M.

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"//INCOMING MESSAGE//"

Transcript

"And my vanquisher will read that book, seeking the weapon, and they will come to understand me, where I have been and where I was going."The following is a verbatim transcription of an official document for archival reasons. As the original content is transcribed word-for-word, any possible discrepancies and/or errors are included.

As before, the viewscreen on the War Table flickers as it displays a corrupted message…

***INCOMING TRRRRRRRR//***
<transmission sender fffFFFORCED VERIFICATION
= 010011010011000101010010>
<message>
^grd.ovrd.xsg8.AVALON
<\message>
<\transmission>

The message vanishes, but you get the distinct impression the Vexcalibur can now interface with the restrictive access gates you encountered in the AVALON node…

Appearance

• Destiny 2: Season of Defiance (First appearance)