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{{Character infobox | {{Character infobox | ||
|variant= Awoken | |variant= Awoken | ||
|image= [[File:ZavalaGhost.png|325px]] | |image= [[File:ZavalaGhost.png|325px]] | ||
|othernames= Vanguard Tactical<br>Big Blue<br>Vuvuzela {{c|[[Asher Mir]]}}<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Fury]]''</ref><br>Cue Ball {{c|[[ | |othernames= Vanguard Tactical<br>Big Blue<br>Vuvuzela {{c|[[Asher Mir]]}}<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Fury]]''</ref><br>Cue Ball {{c|[[Drifter]]}}<br>Zavalakel | ||
|homeworld= [[Earth]] | |homeworld= [[Earth]] | ||
|species= [[Awoken]] | |species= [[Awoken]] | ||
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|mass= | |mass= | ||
|hair= none | |hair= none | ||
|affiliation= [[Vanguard]] | |affiliation= [[Vanguard]]<br>The [[Last City]] | ||
|rank= [[Titan (class)|Titan]] [[Vanguard]]<br/>[[Vanguard]] Commander | |rank= [[Titan (class)|Titan]] [[Vanguard]]<br/>[[Vanguard]] Commander | ||
|class= [[Titan (class)|Titan]] {{c|[[Sentinel]]}} {{c|[[ | |class= [[Titan (class)|Titan]] {{c|[[Sentinel]], [[Striker]]}} {{Hide|title= The Final Shape Spoilers|{{c|[[Behemoth]]}}}} | ||
|notable= Hero of [[ | |notable= Hero of [[Six Fronts]] <br> Hero of [[Twilight Gap]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Article quote|What we have [[ | {{Article quote|What we have [[Last City|built]] is only the [[City Age|beginning]], a symbol of what [[Guardian|we]] can achieve.}} | ||
'''Commander Zavala''' is an [[Awoken]] [[Guardian]] who serves as the [[Vanguard]] of the [[Titan (class)|Titan]] class, and overall Vanguard Commander of [[ | '''Commander Zavala''' is an [[Awoken]] [[Guardian]] who serves as the [[Vanguard]] of the [[Titan (class)|Titan]] class, and overall Vanguard Commander of the [[Last City]]. Stern and uncompromising, Zavala's only goal is to safeguard humanity within the Last City against all threats. He oversees all Guardian military operations, and led the Guardians to victory in both the [[Taken War]] and [[Red War]]. In the aftermath of both conflicts, Zavala has become increasingly isolated and reluctant to commit Guardians to conflicts outside of the Last City. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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===A life with Safiyah=== | ===A life with Safiyah=== | ||
Sometime during his training, a wandering surgeon known as [[Safiyah]] would approach Saladin's gates, offering her skills in exchange for shelter to which Saladin agrees. When the [[House of Devils]] launched attacks against Human settlements, Zavala and his companions would bring the survivors to Safiyah's hospital. Shortly after closing the gates, Zavala would speak with his associates, declaring that they should use this opportunity to launch a counterattack. However he was interrupted by Safiyah who stated that they required supplies rather then violence. When his companions leave, Zavala asks Safiyah to repeat what she had said. Without flinching Safiyah would make it clear that she meant what she said. When Targe appeared behind his shoulder, Zavala would introduce Safiyah to his Ghost, with Targe making it apparent that he was not taking part in this altercation. Zavala would continue their discussion by telling her that launching attacks against the Fallen would guarantee her safety, with Safiyah once again remarking that they depended on supplies for survival. | |||
Targe would tell Zavala that she was correct causing him to glare his Ghost down and ask him if he was truly apart of this discussion. Growing frustrated, Safiyah would tell Zavala he didn't understand before walking away. Following her into the tent flap, Safiyah would order him to wash his hands before handing him cleaning rags. After inspecting a flesh wound and removing the dirty bandage, Safiyah would guide Zavala to put the rags into the wound. She asked him if he knew how difficult it was to survive. Zavala would respond that he did, however Safiyah questioned if he how arduous it was without his Ghost, causing him to not respond. She reminds him that mortals like her had to struggle with other threats such as sickness, starvation, and cold. When another patient enters the hospital, Safiyah tells him that the wounded look to her for help and not him.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/31)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Triage#CENTESIS|CENTESIS]]''</ref> | |||
During the early spring, Zavala would lead training exercises with civilians in the courtyard. When one of the civilians accidentally wounds himself, Zavala would critique them for their fragility. He would then be interrupted by Safiyah who demand to know what he was doing. Catching him by surprise and leaving him oblivious, Zavala is then struck in his forearm by his training partner. When Targe attempted to heal him, Safiyah would order him to stop and order Zavala to follow her. Upon entering the hospital tent, Safiyah closes Zavala's wound so he can understand the natural healing process. Curiously he asks her were she learned her skills as a surgeon. Safiyah reveals to him that she learned her talents from her mother and books from the Golden Age. Zavala then tells Safiyah he would like to see the books to which she obliged. Later that night he would speak with Saladin in the empty courtyard of Safiyah's remarkable talents. Saladin reveals to Zavala that he is aware of the feelings they have for each other. Although Zavala tried to request that their relationship was just one of mutual respect, Saladin would not fall victim to Zavala's falsehood. After staring at each other for a long moment, Saladin reminds him that Safiyah is mortal and states that whatever life he will make with her will decay.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/31)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Triage#RRHAPHY|RRHAPHY]]''</ref> | |||
Later when Safiyah was teaching him how to yarn, they would glimpse smoke plume on the horizon coming form the distance. When Safiyah makes for the gates, Zavala would grap her by the arm and attempts to persuade her not to join the battle due to the immense danger. However Safiyah pulls away from his grip and leaves before he could argue. Arriving to the position where the smoke was emitting form the air, Zavala and Safiyah work together to kill a group of Fallen attacking a caravan. Shortly after the skirmish, Safiyah uncovers an orphaned [[Hakim|infant]] in the wreckage. When Safiyah began to weap for the lives she could not save, Zavala would put his palm on his shoulder as they both agreed they would keep him safe. Returning to the mountain with the child, Safiyah would name him Hakim after thinking fondly about her father. As months pass until summer arrives, Zavala visits Safiyah and Hakim between his duties. Eventually one faithful as they both listen to the cicadas sing Safiyah reveals to Zavala that she would be taking Hakim to her sister's village. Zavala would respond by stating that they would both take him to the village together. Next morning Zavala would speak with Saladin and abandon his duties, leaving behind his pendant with the Iron Lords' sigil. He would then meet up with Safiyah as they would travel together with Hakim to her sister's village.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/31)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Triage#TAXIA|TAXIA]]''</ref> | |||
Upon arriving at the village, Safiyah would be greeted by her sister [[Anami]], who raises an eyebrow after spotting Zavala and Hakim. Overtime as days pass by Zavala tells Safiyah that he thinks that Anami dislikes him with Targe remarking with certainty that she also diss approves of him. When Safiyah asks why they believe this, Zavala and Targe reveal to her that Anami made it apparent that she disliked them both. Safiyah would simply frown and remark that her sister did like their son. Within the village him and Safiyah build their home where they raise Hakim as their own. Zavala would bond with his son by sparring with wooden swords behind their house in the field. When Hakim was fifteen, Zavala would give Hakim a knife to use for their sparring lessons to prepare him to take a life. Shortly after Hakim raises the knife to his throat, Safiyah runs outside and demands to know what they are doing. Backing away from the blade, Zavala would reply that he was teaching Hakim to defend himself. As Safiyah embraces their son, Hakim would push her away and tell her he was capable of doing this lesson. When Safiyah shakes her head in disbelief, Zavala states that it is essential that he is prepared to take a life. Safiyah tells Zavala that he is just a child, with Zavala replying that would not matter to the Fallen. Sometime after the lesson as Zavala watches over Hakim as he sleeps, Safiyah would return home after speaking with Anami. When Zavala takes Safiyah into his arms she whispers to him to let Hakim be a child for a little longer as he would miss those times when they have passed.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/31)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Triage#TAXIA|TAXIA]]''</ref> | |||
Two years later their village would be bombared by the House of Devils forcing Zavala to leave their house to defend their home. Unknowingly to Zavala, Hakim had sneaked outside of their house to join the battle, were he eventually came into a confrontations with the Captain, [[Kethiks, the Yet-Proven]]. Despite the training he had received from his father, Hakim would prove no much for the infamous Captain and would be impaled into the ground.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/5/24)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]], [[Weapon|Weapon Lore]]: [[Hollow Denial]]''</ref> Unconditionally consumed by rage, Zavala charges with at the Captain, knocking it down with two shots and finishing it with another. Safiyah runs to Hakim pressing her hand on his wound as their son perished within her arms. Overwhelmed by grief Zavala merely whispers to Safiyah as he kneels beside her before they bring Hakim's body home.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/31)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Triage#ALGIA|ALGIA]]''</ref> | |||
Zavala was utterly devastated by Hakim's death, spending most nights paying respect to his son at his grave. However one night within his bedroom, Zavala would beg Targe to bring Hakim back, with his Ghost reminding him that it was impossible. He then begs Targe to take his Light and use it to resurrect his son, however Targe once again reminds him that he was not capable of doing that. Zavala would ask Targe if he would resurrect Hakim if it was possible. Blinded by his grief, Zavala reaches for his gun and pleads for Targe to find a way to bring him back. As Zavala begins to raise his gun at his Ghost, Safiyah barges into their bedroom, causing him to lower his gun and fall to his knees. She reminds Zavala that they cannot change what has happened and tells him that she can no longer stay within this village. Looking away from Zavala, Safiyah tells him that she cannot understand eternity and even tho she is uncertain he can either, he is still immortal while she is not. Understanding that they were parting ways, he takes a hard breath and promises to Safiyah that he will never forget them.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/31)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Triage#RRHEXIS|RRHEXIS]]''</ref> | |||
When him and Safiyah depart the village, Anami would simply only give Zavala a sad smile and a nod. Traversing to the Iron Lord's encampment, they pass the place where they first found Hakim all those years ago. Upon arriving at the gates, Safiyah gives him her knitting needles and tells him that he will survive this. When Safiyah departs to find the people who need her, Zavala enters the encampment, returning to his duties under Lord Saladin. His mentor would say little to him, passing no judgement, nor tender any admonition, instead he would only say "Love is a moment in time. We are not." Zavala would wonder if Saladin was speaking from experience, however he would not raise his suspicion to his teacher. Decades later in the Last City he would receive a message from Anami warning him to come quickly before it was too late. Although Zavala would arrive at the destination only to discover he was too late as Safiyah had now passed away. He spots Anami among the other mourners at Safiyah's grave and nods at her, she smiles a sad smile and nods back in a silent thanks. Zavala would wait until most of the mourners had left before he approached her headstone and places a flower onto her grave. After Zavala rises he would spot a women standing behind him, quickly coming to the conclusion that it was her daughter. She would ask him how he had known her to which Zavala would simply tell her that he was an old friend. He would wonder if she knows who he is, his history, and her brother, however she simply nods and thanks him. Zavala would continuously visit the graves of Safiyah's descendants over many decades. Eventually they would arrive at the Last City 10 generations later, with the Hidden telling him when they are born, when they are sick, and when they die. Although he would never speak to them when they are alive, he always leaves a token and asks for forgiveness.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/5/31)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Haunted]], [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Triage#LYSIS|LYSIS]]''</ref> | |||
===Commander of the Vanguard=== | ===Commander of the Vanguard=== | ||
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Zavala worked with Sloane and Amanda to find a rally point, and the three settled on [[Saturn]]'s moon of [[Titan (moon)|Titan]]. Zavala began working on a message to be broadcast throughout the system to rally Guardians to Titan, but Sloane and Amanda disliked his initial recordings, noting he made it sound like they had already lost the war. Sloane wanted him to be more inspiring and present more of a plan, but Zavala refused to lie to his people and ordered the message to be sent out, believing that he owed them the truth at the very least.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Solstice of Heroes]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Rekindled Solstice Armor (Titan)#Solstice Greaves (Rekindled)|Solstice Greaves (Rekindled)]]''</ref> | Zavala worked with Sloane and Amanda to find a rally point, and the three settled on [[Saturn]]'s moon of [[Titan (moon)|Titan]]. Zavala began working on a message to be broadcast throughout the system to rally Guardians to Titan, but Sloane and Amanda disliked his initial recordings, noting he made it sound like they had already lost the war. Sloane wanted him to be more inspiring and present more of a plan, but Zavala refused to lie to his people and ordered the message to be sent out, believing that he owed them the truth at the very least.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Solstice of Heroes]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Rekindled Solstice Armor (Titan)#Solstice Greaves (Rekindled)|Solstice Greaves (Rekindled)]]''</ref> | ||
Upon arriving on Titan, the resistance secured a landing zone, but soon discovered that the [[New Pacific Arcology]] was infested with [[Savathûn's | Upon arriving on Titan, the resistance secured a landing zone, but soon discovered that the [[New Pacific Arcology]] was infested with [[Savathûn's Brood]], leading to many deaths among the Light-less Guardians. Sloane reported that both teams of Guardians sent to scout the facility were killed, but reported back that nearly the entire Arcology was occupied by the Hive. Zavala shot down her suggestion of storming the Arcology and stared up at the Hive Dreadnaught in Saturn's rings, lamenting on his choice to come to a moon that lay in the shadow of the City's greatest enemy and that the treasures of the Golden Age mattered little in the face of Hive demons. Sloane tried once more to convince him to assault the Hive, but he cut her off and order all Vanguard forces to fall back across the bridge to their landing zone and to post guards on their side of the bridge only before dismissing her.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/7/31)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Solstice of Heroes]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Rekindled Solstice Armor (Titan)#Solstice Mark (Rekindled)|Solstice Mark (Rekindled)]]''</ref> | ||
When the Young Wolf arrived on Titan to aid the resistance, Zavala warned them away, declaring that too many Lightless Guardians had already fallen to the Hive. However, their Ghost informed him that they had regained the Light, stunning Zavala. Sloane redirected the Young Wolf to the command center at [[Siren's Watch]], and Zavala asked them to be careful in their assault. As they began their mission, Zavala explained to them why he had come to Titan, although he now bitterly regretted his decision. While the Young Wolf made progress, Zavala disagreed with Sloane's assessment that once they secured the control center they could plan a counter-offensive and be at the City's gates soon, noting it would not be so easy. After a Hive ritual was disrupted, the Young Wolf's Ghost suggested they should consult [[Eris Morn]] on which god they had been attempting to commune with, but Zavala revealed that no one had seen Eris, or Cayde and Ikora, since the Last City fell. After the breeding ground at the control room was cleared out, Zavala and Sloane flew to meet the Young Wolf there. As Sloane began setting up the command center, Zavala spoke with the Young Wolf on the landing platform, and expressed hope that if the Light had managed to find its way back to them, then perhaps it could be restored to the other Guardians as well. However, he was worried about what would happen before then, as many more Lightless Guardians would fall in the meantime, and wondered what they were without the Light. Shaking off his despair, Zavala directed the Young Wolf to restore power to the platforms by reactivating the New Pacific Arcology's wave energy convertors, which had been damaged by the Hive's occupation.<ref name="Hope">'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Hope]]''</ref> | When the Young Wolf arrived on Titan to aid the resistance, Zavala warned them away, declaring that too many Lightless Guardians had already fallen to the Hive. However, their Ghost informed him that they had regained the Light, stunning Zavala. Sloane redirected the Young Wolf to the command center at [[Siren's Watch]], and Zavala asked them to be careful in their assault. As they began their mission, Zavala explained to them why he had come to Titan, although he now bitterly regretted his decision. While the Young Wolf made progress, Zavala disagreed with Sloane's assessment that once they secured the control center they could plan a counter-offensive and be at the City's gates soon, noting it would not be so easy. After a Hive ritual was disrupted, the Young Wolf's Ghost suggested they should consult [[Eris Morn]] on which god they had been attempting to commune with, but Zavala revealed that no one had seen Eris, or Cayde and Ikora, since the Last City fell. After the breeding ground at the control room was cleared out, Zavala and Sloane flew to meet the Young Wolf there. As Sloane began setting up the command center, Zavala spoke with the Young Wolf on the landing platform, and expressed hope that if the Light had managed to find its way back to them, then perhaps it could be restored to the other Guardians as well. However, he was worried about what would happen before then, as many more Lightless Guardians would fall in the meantime, and wondered what they were without the Light. Shaking off his despair, Zavala directed the Young Wolf to restore power to the platforms by reactivating the New Pacific Arcology's wave energy convertors, which had been damaged by the Hive's occupation.<ref name="Hope">'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Hope]]''</ref> | ||
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Upon the return of Cayde's body to the Tower, Zavala mourned the loss of his comrade and friend with Ikora and the Young Wolf. The Warlock Vanguard, enraged at Cayde's murder, declared that the every Guardian would arm themselves and storm the Reef to kill Uldren. However, Zavala refuses, citing the recent conflicts that have already reduced their strength and that they must focus on the awakened Traveler and the Last City instead of pursuing vengeance. Thus, Zavala was willing to let Uldren and his Scorn have the Reef. Ikora accused him of being a coward, a accusation Zavala accepted if it meant he did not have to bury anymore friends. However, the Young Wolf interjected and declared that he would not have to, as they would deal with Uldren themselves.<ref name="LC"/> | Upon the return of Cayde's body to the Tower, Zavala mourned the loss of his comrade and friend with Ikora and the Young Wolf. The Warlock Vanguard, enraged at Cayde's murder, declared that the every Guardian would arm themselves and storm the Reef to kill Uldren. However, Zavala refuses, citing the recent conflicts that have already reduced their strength and that they must focus on the awakened Traveler and the Last City instead of pursuing vengeance. Thus, Zavala was willing to let Uldren and his Scorn have the Reef. Ikora accused him of being a coward, a accusation Zavala accepted if it meant he did not have to bury anymore friends. However, the Young Wolf interjected and declared that he would not have to, as they would deal with Uldren themselves.<ref name="LC"/> | ||
Zavala spoke to | Zavala spoke to the Young Wolf before they departed the Tower, which surprised the Commander, as he had assumed they would have already left on their unsanctioned mission. He admitted that he knew better than trying to convince them not to go, as that would only insult them both, but he reminded them that the escapees from the Prison of Elders were running rampart across the system and the Vanguard was stretched too thin to stop them all. As such, the Young Wolf would have no support from the Vanguard if they did choose to wage a war in the Reef seeking vengeance.<ref name="LC"/> | ||
In the [[Tangled Shore]], the Young Wolf forged an uneasy alliance with the Fallen mob boss, [[The Spider]], to aid them in hunting down Uldren and his Scorn Barons. One-by-one, the Guardian succeeded in striking down the Scorn Barons and ruining their unscrupulous plans. At the mysterious Awoken [[The Watchtower|Watchtower]], the Young Wolf and Petra finally managed to confront Uldren, who was weakened and at their mercy after being mauled by the [[Voice of Riven]]. The two completed their mission to avenge Cayde-6 and recovered the Ace of Spades from the traitor Prince's corpse. Upon the Young Wolf's return to the Tower, Zavala sternly stated that while he did not shed a tear for Uldren's death and would have ended him personally in another lifetime, he believed that the Guardian risked much in storming the Reef on their own accord. Zavala was certain that Uldren's death would have consequences in the future and hoped that the Young Wolf was prepared to deal with them.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Activision Blizzard - [[Missions|Mission]]: [[Nothing Left to Say]] post-mission dialogue''</ref> | In the [[Tangled Shore]], the Young Wolf forged an uneasy alliance with the Fallen mob boss, [[The Spider]], to aid them in hunting down Uldren and his Scorn Barons. One-by-one, the Guardian succeeded in striking down the Scorn Barons and ruining their unscrupulous plans. At the mysterious Awoken [[The Watchtower|Watchtower]], the Young Wolf and Petra finally managed to confront Uldren, who was weakened and at their mercy after being mauled by the [[Voice of Riven]]. The two completed their mission to avenge Cayde-6 and recovered the Ace of Spades from the traitor Prince's corpse. Upon the Young Wolf's return to the Tower, Zavala sternly stated that while he did not shed a tear for Uldren's death and would have ended him personally in another lifetime, he believed that the Guardian risked much in storming the Reef on their own accord. Zavala was certain that Uldren's death would have consequences in the future and hoped that the Young Wolf was prepared to deal with them.<ref>'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Activision Blizzard - [[Missions|Mission]]: [[Nothing Left to Say]] post-mission dialogue''</ref> | ||
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Unfortunately, despite their efforts in severing all of Calus's connections between the Leviathan and the [[Lunar Pyramid]], the former emperor had succeeded in what he intended: to become a new Disciple of the Witness and gain entry into the Pyramid to claim its power. However, as the transformation hadn't been complete yet, Eris was able to put together a Severance Ritual of a much larger scale to prevent Calus from taking control of the Pyramid but required not only the Guardian's and Zavala's aid but also that of Crow and Caiatl. Racing to the Leviathan to begin the ritual, Zavala would find himself overwhelmed by [[Scorn]] forces but managed to place his amplifiers. Despite being unable to lend aid, the Guardians and Caiatl managed to enter into the Pyramid and confront Calus at the [[Chantry of the Darkest Hour]]. Against the odds, they managed to push Calus back, preventing him from claiming the Pyramid's power. Zavala would be present as Caiatl confirmed that her father had given himself over to the Witness and would gaze on as the Memory of Safiyah dissipated. Left completely exhausted by the entire ordeal, Zavala sits down upon his knees but would be comforted by his allies. | Unfortunately, despite their efforts in severing all of Calus's connections between the Leviathan and the [[Lunar Pyramid]], the former emperor had succeeded in what he intended: to become a new Disciple of the Witness and gain entry into the Pyramid to claim its power. However, as the transformation hadn't been complete yet, Eris was able to put together a Severance Ritual of a much larger scale to prevent Calus from taking control of the Pyramid but required not only the Guardian's and Zavala's aid but also that of Crow and Caiatl. Racing to the Leviathan to begin the ritual, Zavala would find himself overwhelmed by [[Scorn]] forces but managed to place his amplifiers. Despite being unable to lend aid, the Guardians and Caiatl managed to enter into the Pyramid and confront Calus at the [[Chantry of the Darkest Hour]]. Against the odds, they managed to push Calus back, preventing him from claiming the Pyramid's power. Zavala would be present as Caiatl confirmed that her father had given himself over to the Witness and would gaze on as the Memory of Safiyah dissipated. Left completely exhausted by the entire ordeal, Zavala sits down upon his knees but would be comforted by his allies. | ||
===Restoring the Warmind=== | |||
When [[Anastasia Bray|Ana Bray]] began her to restore Rasputin, Zavala would be confronted over this endeavour by Empress Caiatl. She would remind him that he was a machine, Zavala would acknowledge this before asking her to elaborate. The Empress would explain her skepticism that he was entrusting him with potent military supplies, including orbital artillery, an arsenal of advanced ordnance, coordination of gunship deployments, and forward operating bases. Zavala would remind Caiatl that Rasputin was designed for this purpose, to which she remarked that something as valuable as a warrior's spirit couldn't be designed as a true warrior understands that victory comes at a cost. Remaining doubtful, Caiatl would ask the Vanguard Commander if he truly believed that Rasputin can truly understands these concepts, to his astonishment, he would state that he believed he could. Turning away from the window to face the holoprojector, Zavala admits that he once distrusted the Warmind due to believing that he only ever saw them as mere accessories. Zavala then leans towards his desk and explains that he now understands the daunting task that Rasputin has to bear to protect humanity and even the losses he has suffered himself. Caiatl then him asks if he sees in Rasputin a kindred spirit. Zavala admits to the Empress that he only sees an old warrior doing his best and that is something that will always earn his trust.<ref>'''Bungie (2022/12/6)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Seraph]], [[Jumpship|Jumpship Lore]]: [[Spirit of the Warmind]]''</ref> | |||
Ultimately Ana would succeed in her objective of restoring Rasputin so he could aid them in their battle against the Witness. However, Mara Sov would uncover that Xivu Arath intended for them to use the Warsats against her Wrathborn to not only feed her worm from the destruction, but also fuel a ritual to open a portal to send fourth her armies to begin a mass invasion of Earth. When Eramis infiltrated the Warsat station and attempt to fire on the Traveler, causing the Great Machine to drift away from Earth. However Rasputin activates "AURORA SACRIFICE", his self-destruction sequence to delete all of his systems and destroy the Warsats, courageously sacrafing himself to prevent Xivu Arath's arrival and causing the Traveler to return to Earth. Although the Traveler had briefly left Earth when Eramis had prepared to fire the Warsats, Zavala believed that the Traveler did not intend on running, but instead was preparing to make its final stand against the Witness as it's ancient enemy now approaches Earth. | |||
===Lightfall=== | ===Lightfall=== | ||
When the Witness, Calus, and the Black Fleet arrived at Earth, Zavala would watch the battle from afar alongside Ikora Rey, Mara Sov, Elsie Bray, and Osiris within the H.E.L.M. Understanding the costs at stake, Zavala orders the Coalition fleet to defend the Traveler at any costs necessary. As the Witness used it's catastrophic weaponry to eliminate multiple Coalition ships, Zavala would close his eyes and look down in sorrow. However, as an emitting Light forced him to open his eyes, he would see the Traveler emit a terraforming beam directly at the the Witness's ship, causing their ancient enemy to float through the beam unaffected towards the Traveler itself. When Amanda Holliday, and three Guardians would fly towards the Witness to eliminate it, the entity would respond by merely making a hand gesture to slice the Guardians into neat segments, and forcing Amanda to crash towards Earth. With all the obstacles in its way eliminated, the Witness uses it's Pyramids to subdue the Traveler, sending out an outburst of resonance energy in the process, forcing Zavala and his allies to open a barrier behind the window. Zavala would activate their comms network only to hear the many casualties they were facing in this hopeless battle, not noticing Osiris as he sneaks away to depart the ship. Reaching out its hand, the Witness reaches successfully communes with the Traveler to learn that the [[The Veil|Veil]] was located on [[Neptune]]. The Witness would then send Calus and his personal army, the [[Shadow Legion]] to retrieve it so they could recreate the link between the Traveler and the Veil to enact the [[Final Shape]] While flying towards a Shadow Legion Carrier, Osiris would warn Zavala that the Witness had discovered the location of the Veil. Zavala tells Osiris that they are not in the right position to engage the enemy, to which Osiris responds that they have now have no choice due to their lack of time. | |||
Fearing for Osiris's life due to his new-found mortality, Ikora sends the Guardian to assist him. Both the Guardian and Osiris board a Shadow Legion carrier and use drop pods to drop down to Neptune when they arrive within the planet's orbit. Upon landing on Neptune, they discover [[Neomuna]], an advanced Human city built by members of the ''[[Exodus Indigo]]'' after the Collapse and powered by the Veil. The Guardian alongside the [[Cloud Strider]]s, [[Rohan]], and [[Nimbus]], as well as Caiatl and her Imperial Cabal prevent the Shadow Legion from retrieving the Veil. They would prevent the Shadow Legion from retrieving the Veil numerous times, with Rohan courageously sacrificing his life to destroy the Radial mast. Ultimately the Guardian succeeds in stopping Calus, slaying the former Cabal Emperor within the Veil Containment room. However this victory would be revealed to be their most monumental defeat, as the Witness would possess the Guardian's Ghost and use it to create a link between the Traveler and the Veil. Zavala and his companions would then open the barrier to observe the Witness as it created a triangular incision on the surface of the Traveler, before creating a portal on said incision. The Witness would then enter the portal alongside it's Pyramids to begin preparations for the Final Shape. Returning to the tower, Zavala would later speak with the Guardian upon their return. He would tell them that the Traveler was now gone, with many Ghosts being unable to feel its presence. Zavala questioned whether he should feel thankful for its sacrifice, relieved that it could no longer bless any more of their foes with the power of the Light, or lost without he could place his trust in. Sighing with misery, Zavala reveals to the Guardian that the amount of lives that have been lost during this conflict was what consumed him with despair. However he would recognize that these losses have also sharpened them, granting them with Insight, and aided them in forming alliances with the Awoken, Eliksni, and even the Cabal. Finally, Zavala would disclose that when he first arrived at the Last City, he looked up to the heavens for the hope that the Traveler has granted them. | |||
===Amanda's Death=== | |||
Shortly after the Witness's entry into the Pale Heart, many civilians would be captured by the Shadow Legion and detained within their [[Shadow Legion Prison|prisons]]. Following a distress signal from Amanda Holliday, the Guardian with the assistance of their allies would infiltrate one of the Shadow Legion's prisons, freeing the prisoners from within and rescuing Amanda in the process. They would continue their operations by rescuing further prisoners, using the Ascendant Plane to infiltrate the prisons from within. Upon discovering a secret prison within the EDZ, the Guardian, Mithrax, and Amanda penetrate the prison. Shortly after slaying [[Vereziia, Reverent of the Witness]], Mithrax uses his gift as a Splicer to free the prisoners and assist them in escaping. Tragically however, Amanda is killed within the prison's facility explosion after sacrificing her life to allow their escape. | |||
Upon learning of Amanda's death, Zavala arrives to the farm in the EDZ, kneeling down at casket while repeating the Guardian tenets. Even after Mara and Crow leave, Zavala continues to kneel at her casket, grieving over her death. Eventually, Zavala visits Amanda's resting place, where he is joined by the Guardian. He would speak of how they have all died uncountable deaths and despite this truth, they could only feel lose psychologically. Looking down at her grave, Zavala would remark of how Amanda had perished for the purpose of protecting the people of the Last City. He recognized that she perished the way she did because she ultimately knew it had to be done to save the civilians. Running out of words, Zavala kneels at her grave and speaks of how he had begged before and had come to realize it was a mere fantasy as the Traveler still remains silent despite every loss they face. Zavala then speaks of how the different paths he has taken have led him to a grave of an individual he loves including Hakim, Safiyah, and Cayde. Finally, he speaks his final words to Amanda, telling her that he loves her and expresses his pride of her bravery before asking for her forgiveness. With his final words said, Zavala leaves the Farm, departing from one of the many graves that have left unhealable scars on his life. | |||
===Return of Titan=== | |||
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Although all attempts to pursue the Witness had failed, Zavala would still retain hope after they learned from a fragment [[Soteria]] that an ancient enemy of the Witness resided on Titan. Astonishingly, Titan would meet the same fate as Mars as Saturn's moon would return to the Solar system. Shortly after Titan's return, they would receive a distress signal from Deputy Commander, [[Sloane]], who had vanished along with Titan during the Black Fleet's [[Arrival of the Black Fleet|arrival]]. To rescue his old ally, Zavala assembles a fireteam consisting of himself, Saint-14, Saladin, and the Guardian. Upon arriving on Titan, they are overwhelmed by legions of Hive and Taken loyal to Xivu Arath, with the God of War announcing her presence with her booming voice. After pushing back Xivu Arath's forces, [[Drifter]] arrives with the Derelict to assist them. Eventually Zavala alongside the Guardian locates her within the Plunge Tank below the depths and calls out to her, to which she answers from the shadows. Zavala would express his astonishment that she was alive, causing Sloane to respond that survival was always part of her mission before emerging from the shadows and revealing her Taken corruption. Shortly after Drifter arrival, Sloane would introduce them to the ancient enemy of the Witness: the Proto-Worm known as [[Ahsa]]. Sloane would reveal that she shares a connection with this ancient creature and discloses that although her Light is holding her Taken corruption back, the whispers from the Deep still made it difficult to divulge Ahsa's messages. She would expand on this further by stating that if they could strengthen their psychic connection it could improve her ability to hear through the noise. To strengthen their connection, Guardians are sent to receive [[Egregore]] coral from the depths of Titan as well as Golden Age technology. | |||
Zavala speaks with Drifter about his partnership with the Nine, with the head of Gambit stating that he believes that the Nine made his activity to prepare them for the Witness's arrival. Remaining skeptical, Zavala would question Drifter if the Nine truly ordered him to run Gambit because they predicted this specific outcome. Drifter would make it clear he was uncertain, however whatever the reason might be it will get them what they need, and hopefully assist Sloane in the process. | |||
Later, Zavala would send the Guardian to assist an off-site coral extraction team to assist the missing Guardians and return the sites back online. Ultimately the Guardian would succeed, slaying the Wizard [[Kudazad, Binder of Savathûn|Kudazad, Bound to Xivu Arath]] and rescue the fireteam. Shortly after the mission, Zavala would speak with the Guardian aboard the H.E.L.M., asking them if they're wondering what knowledge Ahsa will share, with the Vanguard Commander revealing that he is unable to tell if he is eager or anxious to learn what the sea creature will reveal. Abruptly, Saint-14 appears and asks Zavala if they were awaiting his arrival, with Zavala merely telling the fellow Titan that he was considering their options. Realizing Zavala's concern for Sloane, Saint-14 would assure him that the Deputy Commander will be alright thanks to her strong-will and companionship with Ahsa. Zavala admits that he is aware that Sloane will do what is necessary, but things after that will be more complicated. Saint-14 would then reminiscent of his time in the Infinite Forest and admit that although there was times he felt lost, he ultimately survived and was now with his allies once more. They would both then speak of the burdens of leadership and what truly makes them string is sending the soldiers they trust. Curious, Zavala would ask Saint what made him step down from his position as Vanguard Commander, with Saint-14 revealing that he resigned because he does not possess Zavala's strength before departing. Zavala then leaves the H.E.L.M. and orders the Guardian to continue their operations on Titan. | |||
===Operation Ahamkara=== | |||
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====Pinnacle weapons==== | ====Pinnacle weapons==== | ||
*[[Loaded Question]]: [[Arc]] [[Fusion Rifle]] – Obtained after completing [[Countdown to Zero]] from Zavala during [[Black Armory (expansion)|Season of the Forge]]. | *[[Loaded Question]]: {{icon|Arc}} [[Arc]] [[Fusion Rifle]] – Obtained after completing [[Countdown to Zero]] from Zavala during [[Black Armory (expansion)|Season of the Forge]]. | ||
*[[Nightshade|Nightshade (Year 2)]]: Kinetic [[Pulse Rifle]] - Obtained after completing [[Danger After Dark]] from Zavala during [[Black Armory (expansion)|Season of the Forge]]. | *[[Nightshade|Nightshade (Year 2)]]: {{icon|Kinetic}} Kinetic [[Pulse Rifle]] - Obtained after completing [[Danger After Dark]] from Zavala during [[Black Armory (expansion)|Season of the Forge]]. | ||
*[[Oxygen SR3]]: [[Solar]] [[Omolon]] [[Scout Rifle]] - Obtained after completing [[Redeployment]] by completing [[The Best Offense|the Best Offense triumph]] from Zavala during [[ | *[[Oxygen SR3]]: {{icon|Solar}} [[Solar]] [[Omolon]] [[Scout Rifle]] - Obtained after completing [[Redeployment]] by completing [[The Best Offense|the Best Offense triumph]] from Zavala during [[Season of the Drifter]]. | ||
*[[Wendigo GL3]]: [[Arc]] [[Omolon]] [[Grenade Launcher]] - Obtained after completing [[A Gift for the Worthy]] from Zavala during [[Season of Opulence]]. | *[[Wendigo GL3]]: {{icon|Arc}} [[Arc]] [[Omolon]] [[Grenade Launcher]] - Obtained after completing [[A Gift for the Worthy]] from Zavala during [[Season of Opulence]]. | ||
====Ritual weapons==== | ====Ritual weapons==== | ||
*[[Edgewise]]: [[Solar]] [[SUROS]] [[Machine Gun]] - Obtained after completing [[A Loud Racket]] from Zavala during [[Season of the Undying]]. | *[[Edgewise]]: {{icon|Solar}} [[Solar]] [[SUROS]] [[Machine Gun]] - Obtained after completing [[A Loud Racket]] from Zavala during [[Season of the Undying]]. | ||
*[[Buzzard]]: Kinetic [[Sidearm]] - Obtained after completing [[Anything That Moves]] from Zavala during [[Season of Dawn]]. | *[[Buzzard]]: {{icon|Kinetic}} Kinetic [[Sidearm]] - Obtained after completing [[Anything That Moves]] from Zavala during [[Season of Dawn]]. | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*He | *He was voiced by the late Lance Reddick, who passed in late March 2023.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2983582/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_2 '''IMDB''' - ''Destiny (2014)'']</ref> | ||
**From ''[[The Final Shape]]'' onwards, Zavala is voiced by Keith David, who previously worked with Bungie voicing the Arbiter [[halopedia:Thel 'Vadam|Thel 'Vadam]] of ''Halo''. All previously recorded lines with Reddick will not be redone.<ref>[https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/article/zvaa '''Bungie.net''': ''Thank You, Commander: The Future of Zavala's Journey'']</ref> | |||
*He seems to be familiar with the works of the ancient Chinese war general Sun Tzu, as he is heard paraphrasing ''The Art of War''.<ref>[http://suntzusaid.com/book/10/25 ''"One victory is not enough. '''Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you''' into the dark."'']</ref> | *He seems to be familiar with the works of the ancient Chinese war general Sun Tzu, as he is heard paraphrasing ''The Art of War''.<ref>[http://suntzusaid.com/book/10/25 ''"One victory is not enough. '''Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you''' into the dark."'']</ref> | ||
*His [[armor]] is the [[Jovian Guard]], a [[PlayStation]] exclusive Armor set, although the symbols are different denoting his status as the Titan Vanguard. | *His [[armor]] is the [[Jovian Guard]], a [[PlayStation]] exclusive Armor set, although the symbols are different denoting his status as the Titan Vanguard. | ||
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File:ZavalaRasputin.jpg|Rasputin showing Zavala the Pyramid threat. | File:ZavalaRasputin.jpg|Rasputin showing Zavala the Pyramid threat. | ||
Zavala_eris_season_of_arrivals.png|Zavala talking to Eris about the Darkness' threat. | Zavala_eris_season_of_arrivals.png|Zavala talking to [[Eris Morn|Eris]] about the Darkness' threat. | ||
File:Zavala with the Cabal.png|Zavala and Osiris meet the Red Legion regarding the Pyramids. | File:Zavala with the Cabal.png|Zavala and Osiris meet the Red Legion regarding the Pyramids. | ||
File:Haunted ritual.jpg|Eris, Zavala, [[Uldren Sov|Crow]] and [[the Guardian]] during the Binding Ritual. | |||
File:Safiyah memory.jpg|Zavala facing the memory of Safiyah in the [[Chantry of the Darkest Hour]]. | |||
sothaunted_endcutscene.jpg|Zavala with Eris and Crow in the Chantry. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Destiny 2]]'' | |||
*''[[Destiny: Fall of Osiris]]'' | |||
*''[[Destiny: Warmind (comic)]]'' | *''[[Destiny: Warmind (comic)]]'' | ||
*''[[ | *''[[Hidden Dossier]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Bitter]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Entelechy]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Guardians]] | [[Category:Guardians]] | ||
[[Category:Vendors]] | [[Category:Vendors]] | ||
[[Category:Lightless]] | |||