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{{Quote|An enormous amount of hope and anger has been spent on a particular debate - could we find a Vex gate that opens onto a place and time before the Collapse, and somehow forestall it?|[[Grimoire]] description<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex_Axis_Minds#Zydron,_Gate_Lord|Zydron, Gate Lord]]''</ref>}} | {{Quote|An enormous amount of hope and anger has been spent on a particular debate - could we find a Vex gate that opens onto a place and time before the Collapse, and somehow forestall it?|[[Grimoire]] description<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex_Axis_Minds#Zydron,_Gate_Lord|Zydron, Gate Lord]]''</ref>}} | ||
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'''Zydron, Gate Lord''' is a unique [[Vex]] [[Minotaur]] unit that protects the [[Endless Steps]]. It appears in the [[Eye of a Gate Lord]] [[story mission]] on [[Venus]]. [[Guardian]]s | |title3 = Dares Champion | ||
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'''Zydron, Gate Lord''' is a unique [[Vex]] [[Minotaur]] unit that protects the [[Endless Steps]]. It appears in the [[Eye of a Gate Lord]] [[story mission]] on [[Venus]]. [[Guardian]]s must bring its head to [[Mara Sov|Queen Mara Sov]] to wake its Eye in order to enter the [[Black Garden]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Eye of a Gate Lord]]''</ref> | |||
== | ==Biography== | ||
According to the Grimoire, Zydron typically exists in a "liminal state," stretched between multiple gates or terminals, and only inhabits a body when the need arises.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex_Axis_Minds#Zydron,_Gate_Lord|Zydron, Gate Lord]]''</ref> | |||
== | Like other [[Gate Lord]]s, Zydron is in charge of protecting the realms that the Vex access, and possesses a special code that links them to points in time. | ||
Gate Lords | |||
===Seeking the Black Garden=== | |||
When the Guardians needed to enter the Black Garden, Queen Mara Sov and [[Uldren Sov|Prince Uldren Sov]] revealed to them about the existence of the Gate Lords. After learning more about the Vex the Guardians travelled to the Endlees Steps to confront Zydron. After Zydron was defeated the [[Transfer Gate|Warp Gate]] that it used was destroyed. | |||
===Nightmare of Zydron=== | |||
After the awakening of the [[Pyramid (Luna)|Pyramid]] on [[Luna]], Zydron was recreated as a [[Nightmare]] to haunt Guardians and protect the portal to the [[Black Garden]]. [[Eris Morn]] tasked the Guardians to defeat the [[Nightmare of Zydron, Gate Lord]] and retrieve its Essence of Servitude. During the mission, Eris would compliment about how she admired the Vex Gate Lord's determination to defend their realm. <ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/regarding-zydron-gate-lord?highlight=zydron Regarding Zydron Gate Lord]</ref> | |||
==Gameplay== | |||
====Eye of a Gate Lord==== | |||
Zydron is larger than other Minotaurs, but it cannot teleport, has a weak spot below the chest and does not have a Void shield. Its body is black rather than the normal copper coloration. When Guardians first encounter Zydron, its body parts are separated. When engaging the Guardians, the separated body parts attach to each other and compose the full body of Zydron. | |||
====Dares of Eternity==== | |||
[[File:KimZydronFight.jpg|thumb|300px|Zydron in Dares of Eternity]] | |||
With Zydron's return as a Dares Champion, it has gained the ability to teleport, to launch [[Slap Grenade]]s, and to create Detainment Walls. When the fight starts, Zydron is protected by an Immunity Shield and will activate its Detainment Wall Protocol. After the Guardians evade waves of detainment walls, Zydron will summon reinforcements, including [[Xûr's Keybearer]]s. These Minotaurs must be killed to deactivate Zydron's Immunity Shield and start the damage phase. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Zydron | File:Zydron before battle.jpg|Zydron beginning to form | ||
File:Zydron | File:Zydron separated.jpg|Zydron in the process of forming | ||
File:Zydron | File:Zydron completed.jpg|Zydron about to drop from the gate to battle the Guardian | ||
File:Zydron battle.jpg| | File:Zydron battle.jpg|Zydron battling the player | ||
File:Zydron Guardians comparison.jpg| | File:Zydron Guardians comparison.jpg|Zydron fighting a [[Titan (class)|Titan]] and a [[Hunter]] | ||
File:NightmareZydron.jpg|The [[Nightmare]] variant of Zydron | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | |||
*Gate Lords are responsible for keeping Vex realms locked out of time.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Eye of a Gate Lord]]''</ref> | |||
*As well as being the first Gate Lord and the first [[Ultra]] [[Vex]] in the game, Zydron is the first [[Vex Mind]] to be encountered in ''Destiny''. | |||
*Zydron and Qodron were the only black Vex so far, until the introduction of [[Overload Minotaur]]s and [[Barrier Hobgoblin]]s in ''[[Shadowkeep]]''. | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Destiny 2]]'' | |||
**''[[Shadowkeep]]'' {{c|Nightmare}} | |||
**''[[30th Anniversary Pack]]'' {{c|Dares Champion}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Enemies]] | [[Category:Enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Vex]] | [[Category:Vex]] | ||
[[Category:Characters]] | [[Category:Characters]] | ||
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Zydron, Gate Lord is a unique Vex Minotaur unit that protects the Endless Steps. It appears in the Eye of a Gate Lord story mission on Venus. Guardians must bring its head to Queen Mara Sov to wake its Eye in order to enter the Black Garden.[2]
Biography[edit]
According to the Grimoire, Zydron typically exists in a "liminal state," stretched between multiple gates or terminals, and only inhabits a body when the need arises.[3]
Like other Gate Lords, Zydron is in charge of protecting the realms that the Vex access, and possesses a special code that links them to points in time.
Seeking the Black Garden[edit]
When the Guardians needed to enter the Black Garden, Queen Mara Sov and Prince Uldren Sov revealed to them about the existence of the Gate Lords. After learning more about the Vex the Guardians travelled to the Endlees Steps to confront Zydron. After Zydron was defeated the Warp Gate that it used was destroyed.
Nightmare of Zydron[edit]
After the awakening of the Pyramid on Luna, Zydron was recreated as a Nightmare to haunt Guardians and protect the portal to the Black Garden. Eris Morn tasked the Guardians to defeat the Nightmare of Zydron, Gate Lord and retrieve its Essence of Servitude. During the mission, Eris would compliment about how she admired the Vex Gate Lord's determination to defend their realm. [4]
Gameplay[edit]
Eye of a Gate Lord[edit]
Zydron is larger than other Minotaurs, but it cannot teleport, has a weak spot below the chest and does not have a Void shield. Its body is black rather than the normal copper coloration. When Guardians first encounter Zydron, its body parts are separated. When engaging the Guardians, the separated body parts attach to each other and compose the full body of Zydron.
Dares of Eternity[edit]
With Zydron's return as a Dares Champion, it has gained the ability to teleport, to launch Slap Grenades, and to create Detainment Walls. When the fight starts, Zydron is protected by an Immunity Shield and will activate its Detainment Wall Protocol. After the Guardians evade waves of detainment walls, Zydron will summon reinforcements, including Xûr's Keybearers. These Minotaurs must be killed to deactivate Zydron's Immunity Shield and start the damage phase.
Gallery[edit]
Zydron beginning to form
Zydron in the process of forming
Zydron about to drop from the gate to battle the Guardian
Zydron battling the player
The Nightmare variant of Zydron
Trivia[edit]
- Gate Lords are responsible for keeping Vex realms locked out of time.[5]
- As well as being the first Gate Lord and the first Ultra Vex in the game, Zydron is the first Vex Mind to be encountered in Destiny.
- Zydron and Qodron were the only black Vex so far, until the introduction of Overload Minotaurs and Barrier Hobgoblins in Shadowkeep.
List of appearances[edit]
- Destiny (First appearance)
- Destiny 2
- Shadowkeep (Nightmare)
- 30th Anniversary Pack (Dares Champion)
References[edit]
- ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Zydron, Gate Lord
- ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Eye of a Gate Lord
- ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Zydron, Gate Lord
- ^ Regarding Zydron Gate Lord
- ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Eye of a Gate Lord
