Consensus

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The Consensus is the ruling body of the City. Formed at the end of the Faction Wars, the Consensus is an alliance of the City's factions with the Vanguard. Only certain factions are allowed in the Consensus; the former faction Concordat were ejected when they attempted a coup against the Speaker. Others are permitted in by the Consensus's approval. The Consensus allows factions to pursue their agendas through legal, civil channels. The Speaker acts as the head of the Consensus, with each faction and Vanguard order having one representative.

Following the Red War and the death of the Speaker, Commander Zavala became the acting head of the Consensus while its members worked to create a system to elect a new Speaker to become the leader of the Consensus.

Years later, after the Black Fleet arrives and the Last City fell under the Endless Night, the Consensus would enter into a period of uncertainty and conspiracy. The Faction members began to grow wary of the Guardians' recent decisions and effectiveness, especially as how the Vanguard has allowed Guardians to wield Stasis and granted sanctuary to the Eliksni of the House of Light without the consent of the other Factions. After a failed attempt by Lakshmi-2 to banish the House of Light using a Vex rift, leading to Vex invading the Botza Ruins, all of the remaining factions have fled the Last City. What became of the Consensus following the end of the Factions remains unknown but the Vanguard has assumed control over the Last City's political government.

Consensus Members

• Vanguard: Guardian command authority, effectively represent the military. Sworn to defend the City and humanity in general.
  • Titan Vanguard: Represents the Titan order of Guardians. The current representative, Commander Zavala, is also Vanguard Commander (overall Guardian leader) and acting head of the Consensus after the loss of the Speaker.
    • Note: The Vanguard Commander position is independent of order, i.e., may generally be held by a Titan, Hunter or Warlock. E.g. the Vanguard Commander preceding Zavala was Osiris, a Warlock.
  • Hunter Vanguard: Represents the Hunter order of Guardians. Position most recently filled by Cayde-6 (deceased), and is currently vacant.
  • Warlock Vanguard: Represents the Warlock order of Guardians. Current representative is Ikora Rey.

Former Members

• Future War Cult: City Faction. Believe that the future holds endless conflict and strive to be ready for it. Represented by Lakshmi-2.
• New Monarchy: City Faction. Believe that the Consensus should be (peacefully) replaced by an enlightened autocracy and strive to find the ideal ruler. Represented by Executor Hideo.
• Dead Orbit: City Faction. Believe that the Solar System holds no future for humanity and wish to leave it. Represented by Arach Jalaal.
• Concordat: Former City Faction. Presumably represented by Lysander. Ejected for attempting to seize sole control in a coup, later defeated and disbanded by New Monarchy Guardians at Bannerfall. Future War Cult admitted to Consensus as replacement.
• Speaker: Former official leader of the Consensus and de facto leader of the City. Killed during Ghaul's occupation.
• Assorted former Vanguard members (Consensus seat taken over by Vanguard replacements).

Trivia

• Zavala now seems to be the most powerful individual in the City and the de facto leader of the Consensus.
• It is also unclear what (if any) position Suraya Hawthorne now has on the Consensus. She does not seem to enjoy formal membership, and given her history and outlook, might not even be interested in it. However, the civilians of the City (particularly those not aligned with a Faction) seem to view her as a voice for their concerns, and the Guardians respect her for her role in the Red War.
• Since the end of Season of the Splicer, where Future War Cult was disbanded following Lakshmi-2's failed coup, New Monarchy and Dead Orbit abandoning the City in the wake of their failed conspiracy, the City Factions have not been seen or mentioned since.

List of appearances

• Destiny (First appearance)
  • The Dark Below (Mentioned only)
  • House of Wolves (Mentioned only)
  • Rise of Iron (Mentioned only)
• Destiny 2
  • Curse of Osiris (Mentioned only)
  • Forsaken (Mentioned only)
  • Season of the Forge (Mentioned only)
  • Season of the Drifter (Mentioned only)
  • Season of Dawn (Mentioned only)
  • Season of Arrivals (Mentioned only)
  • Beyond Light
  • Season of the Hunt (Mentioned only)
  • Season of the Chosen (Mentioned only)
  • Season of the Splicer
  • Into the Light (Mentioned only)
  • The Final Shape (Mentioned only)
  • Episode: Echoes (Mentioned only)
• Destiny: Fall of Osiris