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Lakshmi told Ikora of her vision and that Mithrax and his Fallen had been present, but the Vanguard did not share her concerns. Following the first successful breach of the Vex's [[The Outer Nexus|Outer Nexus]], Lakshmi requested to talk with the Guardian. She was displeased with the fact the holo transmitter they used was set up in the Fallen's wing of the [[H.E.L.M.]], but nevertheless offered her assistance to them and declared they desperately needed it. She swiftly explained how the Cult used Vex tech to safely view possible futures and revealed her vision to them. Lakshmi was outraged that Ikora had ignored her and believed that the Vanguard was protecting its image over the people of the Last City. Vowing to handle the situation herself, the cult leader intended to prevent that future from occurring. She suggested to the Guardian that while she helped monitor their progress against the Vex, she would also spy on the Fallen. If she saw signs that they planned to act against the Last City, Lakshmi intended to act to stop them. Recalling how her past warnings about the fall of the City to the Red Legion had been ignored, she swore that would not be the case this time and that her warnings would not be polite or quiet. Lakshmi ended by hoping that her work with the Guardian would protect the Last City from all who wished it harm.<ref name="PotSI"/> | Lakshmi told Ikora of her vision and that Mithrax and his Fallen had been present, but the Vanguard did not share her concerns. Following the first successful breach of the Vex's [[The Outer Nexus|Outer Nexus]], Lakshmi requested to talk with the Guardian. She was displeased with the fact the holo transmitter they used was set up in the Fallen's wing of the [[H.E.L.M.]], but nevertheless offered her assistance to them and declared they desperately needed it. She swiftly explained how the Cult used Vex tech to safely view possible futures and revealed her vision to them. Lakshmi was outraged that Ikora had ignored her and believed that the Vanguard was protecting its image over the people of the Last City. Vowing to handle the situation herself, the cult leader intended to prevent that future from occurring. She suggested to the Guardian that while she helped monitor their progress against the Vex, she would also spy on the Fallen. If she saw signs that they planned to act against the Last City, Lakshmi intended to act to stop them. Recalling how her past warnings about the fall of the City to the Red Legion had been ignored, she swore that would not be the case this time and that her warnings would not be polite or quiet. Lakshmi ended by hoping that her work with the Guardian would protect the Last City from all who wished it harm.<ref name="PotSI"/> | ||
Ultimately, Lakshmi began to make public broadcasts, warning the citizens of the Last City that the Eliksni House of Light are not to be trusted, despite allying with the Vanguard to stop the Endless Night. Her proclamations ultimately cause members of her own faction to denounce her and resign but only after her speeches stoked fears in a number of citizens leading to a mob ransacking the Eliksni Quarters. Angered by the War Cult leader's attempts to spread fear, Ikora Rey intended to speak with Lakshmi but she refused to be swayed from her belief that the House of Light will be part of a tragedy that the Last City will face, continuing her broadcasts against the Vanguard's conduct and the alliance with the House of Light. One broadcast enraged Ikora enough to interrupt her speech, denouncing Lakshmi's attempts to spread fear and distrust. Lakshmi attempted to twist this to her advantage, claiming she was "silenced" by the Vanguard and further revealed that the Endless Night was the work of [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]], using her servant [[Quria, the Dreaming Mind]] to accomplish it. | Ultimately, Lakshmi began to make public broadcasts, warning the citizens of the Last City that the Eliksni House of Light are not to be trusted, despite allying with the Vanguard to stop the Endless Night. Her proclamations ultimately cause members of her own faction to denounce her and resign but only after her speeches stoked fears in a number of citizens leading to a mob ransacking the Eliksni Quarters. Angered by the War Cult leader's attempts to spread fear, Ikora Rey intended to speak with Lakshmi but she refused to be swayed from her belief that the House of Light will be part of a tragedy that the Last City will face, continuing her broadcasts against the Vanguard's conduct and the alliance with the House of Light.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/05/11)''',''[[Season of the Splicer|Destiny 2: Season of the Splicer]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Beneath the Endless Night#VI_-_UNDERSTANDING|Beneath the Endless Night: VI - UNDERSTANDING]]''</ref> One broadcast enraged Ikora enough to interrupt her speech, denouncing Lakshmi's attempts to spread fear and distrust. Lakshmi attempted to twist this to her advantage, claiming she was "silenced" by the Vanguard and further revealed that the Endless Night was the work of [[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]], using her servant [[Quria, the Dreaming Mind]] to accomplish it. | ||
Despite her broadcasts and messages to the Guardians, the Lightbearers refused to be swayed by her, causing the War Cult leader to collude with the other Faction leaders. Lakshmi and her counterparts in New Monarchy and Dead Orbit attempted to convince both Saladin Forge and Saint-14 to become the new leader of the Vanguard, believing that their experience would bring them more in line with their views. Saladin rebuffed their offer, as the Iron Lord trusted the judgement of Zavala and Ikora, whilst Saint-14 had come to an understanding with Mithrax and his people, rejecting their offer. Finding the Guardians' judgement compromised, Lakshmi made plans to assume control over the Consensus and forcibly expel the House of Light even as the Guardians made progress in locating Quria. | Despite her broadcasts and messages to the Guardians, the Lightbearers refused to be swayed by her, causing the War Cult leader to collude with the other Faction leaders. Lakshmi and her counterparts in New Monarchy and Dead Orbit attempted to convince both Saladin Forge and Saint-14 to become the new leader of the Vanguard, believing that their experience would bring them more in line with their views. Saladin rebuffed their offer, as the Iron Lord trusted the judgement of Zavala and Ikora, whilst Saint-14 had come to an understanding with Mithrax and his people, rejecting their offer. Finding the Guardians' judgement compromised, Lakshmi made plans to assume control over the Consensus and forcibly expel the House of Light even as the Guardians made progress in locating Quria. | ||