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{{About|the Vex Subtype|for the ancient species that formed [[the Witness]]|Precursors (Species)}}
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|objectives= Defend The Glass Throne <br> Defend Mercury and its secrets <br> Defend the Undying Mind
|objectives= Defend the Glass Throne <br> Defend Mercury and its secrets <br> Defend the Undying Mind
|axis minds= [[Primeval Mind]] <br> [[Prevenient Mind]] <br> [[Dendron, Root Mind]]  
|minds= [[Primeval Mind]] <br> [[Prevenient Mind]] <br> [[Dendron, Root Mind]]  
|war= [[Vanguard]] <br> [[Taken]] <br> [[Red Legion]]
|war= [[Vanguard]] <br> [[Taken]] <br> [[Red Legion]]
|ally= [[Aphix Invasive]] <br> [[Descendants]] <br> [[Hezen Corrective]] <br> [[Hezen Protective]] <br> [[Proxy|Proxies]] <br> [[Sol Collective]] <br> [[Sol Divisive]]
|ally= [[Aphix Invasive]] <br> [[Descendants]] <br> [[Hezen Corrective]] <br> [[Hezen Protective]] <br> [[Proxy|Proxies]] <br> [[Sol Collective]] <br> [[Sol Divisive]] <br> [[Compelled Collective]]
|encountered= [[Vault of Glass (location)|Vault of Glass]] <br> [[Black Garden]] <br> [[Echo Chamber]] <br> [[Mercury]] <br> [[Altars of Summoning]]
|encountered= [[Vault of Glass (location)|Vault of Glass]] <br> [[Black Garden]] <br> [[Echo Chamber]] <br> [[Mercury]] <br> [[Altars of Summoning]]
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The '''Precursors''' (also known as the '''Sol Primeval'''), are a [[Vex]] collective spanning from the distant past of the [[Vex Network]], reported to have been first encountered in the [[Vault of Glass (location)|Vault of Glass]]. They can be identified by their silver-white frames and angular headgear.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex#Precursors|Precursors]]''</ref>
The '''Precursors''' (also known as the '''Sol Primeval'''), are a [[Vex]] collective spanning from the distant past of the [[Vex Network]], reported to have been first encountered in the [[Vault of Glass (location)|Vault of Glass]]. They can be identified by their silver-white frames and angular headgear.<ref name="Precursors">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex#Precursors|Precursors]]''</ref>


==History==
==History==
===Origins===
===Origins===
The exact origins of the Sol Primeval are not known. However it is often believed they came from the ancient past. The Primeval are responsible for the creation of the [[The Undying Mind|Undying Mind]], an ancient [[Axis Mind]] of the [[Sol Divisive]] feared by fellow Vex.
The exact origins of the Sol Primeval are not known. However, it is often believed they came from the ancient past. The Primeval are responsible for the creation of the [[The Undying Mind|Undying Mind]], an ancient [[Vex Mind]] of the [[Sol Divisive]] feared by fellow Vex.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/12/09)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Dark Below]]'', ''[https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/shacknews/assets/editorial/2014/12/Undying_Mind_strike.jpg Strike Promotional image]''</ref>


===The Collapse===
===The Collapse===
When the [[Black Fleet]] began its assault on Sol, the Precursors would use this to their advantage. They would terraform [[Mercury]] into a [[Machine World]] in days, and construct the [[Infinite Forest]], a simulation machine where the Vex can simulate alternate realities that the Vex can plan into our timeline.  The algorithm that was used to generate the forest would reside in the [[Gardener's Spire]] in the [[Simulant Past]], overseen by [[Dendron, Root Mind]]. While the mind of the Forest [[Panoptes, Infinite Mind]], would be responsible for managing and interpreting the simulations into reality. The Sol Primeval also reside in the [[Glass Throne]] in the Vault of Glass and the [[Echo Chamber]] on [[Venus]].
When the [[Black Fleet]] began its assault on Sol, the Precursors would use this to their advantage. They would terraform [[Mercury]] into a [[Machine World]] in days, and construct the [[Infinite Forest]], a simulation machine where the Vex can simulate alternate realities that the Vex can plan into our timeline.  The algorithm that was used to generate the forest would reside in the [[Gardener's Spire]] in the [[Simulant Past]], overseen by [[Dendron, Root Mind]]. While the mind of the Forest [[Panoptes, Infinite Mind]], would be responsible for managing and interpreting the simulations into reality. The Sol Primeval also reside within the heart of the Vault of Glass and the [[Echo Chamber]] on [[Venus]].


===Fall of the Vault of Glass===
===Fall of the Vault of Glass===
Members of the division would later be confronted in the Glass Throne by a six man fireteam led by [[the Guardian]]. They would fail to defend the Vault and [[Atheon, Time's Conflux]] would be destroyed.
Members of the division would later be confronted in the Vault of Glass by a six-man fireteam led by [[the Guardian]]. They would fail to defend the Vault and [[Atheon, Time's Conflux]] would be destroyed.


===Destruction of the Undying Mind===
===Destruction of the Undying Mind===
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===Curse of Osiris===
===Curse of Osiris===
Later on Mercury, the Guardian and [[Sagira]] entered the Simulant Past to download the forest's algorithm at the Gardener's Spire before the Vex created the Infinite Forest. They would destroy Dendron, Root Mind and begin downloading the algorithm. However the Axis Mind of the Infinite Forest Panoptes arrived, captured Sagira's consciousness and banished the Guardian out of the forest. However the Guardian would succeed, destroying Panoptes, Infinite Mind, and [[Osiris]] would regain Sagira. Later the legendary [[Warlock]] would ask for the assistance of a fireteam after he recreated and lost control of Dendron, Root Mind.
Later on Mercury, the Guardian and [[Sagira]] entered the Simulant Past to download the forest's algorithm at the Gardener's Spire before the Vex created the Infinite Forest. They would destroy Dendron, Root Mind and begin downloading the algorithm. However the Axis Mind of the Infinite Forest Panoptes arrived, captured Sagira's consciousness and banished the Guardian out of the forest. However the Guardian would succeed, destroying Panoptes, Infinite Mind, and [[Osiris]] would regain Sagira. Later the legendary [[Warlock]] would ask for the assistance of a fireteam after he recreated and lost control of Dendron, Root Mind.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/12/5)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]] - [[A Garden World]]''</ref>


===Season of the Witch===
===Clash of the Hive Gods===
When [[Eris Morn]] transformed herself into the Hive God of Vengeance to challenge [[Xivu Arath]], the Guardians would use the [[Altars of Summoning]] in the [[Court of Savathûn]] to tithe to Eris. They would call fourth imprisoned Precursor Vex led by the [[Prevenient Mind]], alongside the [[Proximate Mind]] and [[Prevailing Mind]]. Despite the Vex's efforts to fend off the Guardians, they would fail and be destroyed, with their deaths being tithed to the Hive God of Vengeance.
When [[Eris Morn]] transformed herself into the Hive God of Vengeance to challenge [[Xivu Arath]], the Guardians would use the [[Altars of Summoning]] in the [[Court of Savathûn]] to tithe to Eris. They would call forth imprisoned Precursor Vex led by the [[Prevenient Mind]], alongside the [[Proximate Mind]] and [[Prevailing Mind]]. Despite the Vex's efforts to fend off the Guardians, they would fail and be destroyed, with their deaths being tithed to the Hive God of Vengeance.<ref>'''Bungie (2023/8/22)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Witch]] - [[Mission: Invoke]]''</ref>
 
===Echoes===
With the death of [[The Witness|the Witness]], its Darkness merges with the Traveler's Light and results in the creation of the [[Echo]]es, which exit from the [[The Pale Heart|Pale Heart]]. One of these Echoes would arrive on Nessus and fall into the possession of [[Maya Sundaresh|the Conductor]], who would utilize radiolaria to bring Precursor units out of time, reconfiguring them into the '''Choral''' Vex to serve the requirements of her [[Compelled Collective|collective]].<ref>'''Bungie (2024/8/28)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Episode: Echoes]] - [[Ikora Rey]]: [https://youtu.be/ddF7sisVmmw?si=Obizsi80CzFK2-aq "The Precursor Vex Are Part of Her Collective"]''</ref>


==Structure==
==Structure==
According to [[Ghost]] analysis, the Precursors had their casings built long before the age of humanity. The assumption is these Vex are the ancestors of those faced today, but due to the flexible nature of the Vex timeline the truth may not be so simple.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex#Precursors|Precursors]]''</ref>   
According to [[Ghost]] analysis, the Precursors had their casings built long before the age of humanity. The assumption is these Vex are the ancestors of those faced today, but due to the Vex timeline's flexible nature, the truth may not be so simple.<ref name="Precursors"/>   


Following the death of [[Dominus Ghaul]], they began to gather on Mercury at the Infinite Forest alongside the [[Descendants]], in order to unite under Panoptes, Infinite Mind.<ref>'''YouTube (2017/10/30)''', ''[[Destiny]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gjl690gN1s Curse of Osiris Trailer]''</ref> These Vex units are largely encountered in the Simulant Past which shows the Vex arriving on Mercury and beginning their conversion of the planet.
Following the death of [[Dominus Ghaul]], they began to gather on Mercury at the Infinite Forest alongside the [[Descendants]], to unite under Panoptes, Infinite Mind.<ref>'''YouTube (2017/10/30)''', ''[[Destiny]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gjl690gN1s Curse of Osiris Trailer]''</ref> These Vex units are largely encountered in the Simulant Past which shows the Vex arriving on Mercury and beginning their conversion of the planet.


==Notable members==
==Notable members==
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;[[Harpy]] variants
;[[Harpy]] variants
*[[Precursor Axis Harpy]]
*[[Precursor Axis Harpy]]
*Precursor Harpy
*[[Harpy|Precursor Harpy]]
;[[Goblin]] variants
;[[Goblin]] variants
*[[Depraved Goblin]]
*[[Depraved Goblin]]
*[[Precursor Axis Goblin]]
*[[Precursor Axis Goblin]]
*Precursor Goblin
*[[Goblin|Precursor Goblin]]
;[[Fanatic]] variants
;[[Fanatic]] variants
*Precursor Fanatic
*[[Fantic|Precursor Fanatic]]
;[[Hobgoblin]] variants
;[[Hobgoblin]] variants
*[[Barrier Hobgoblin]]
*[[Barrier Hobgoblin]]
*[[Precursor Axis Hobgoblin]]
*[[Precursor Axis Hobgoblin]]
*Precursor Hobgoblin
*[[Hobgoblin|Precursor Hobgoblin]]
;[[Minotaur]] variants
;[[Minotaur]] variants
*[[Arc-Charged Minotaur]]
*[[Arc-Charged Minotaur]]
*[[Overload Minotaur]]
*[[Overload Minotaur]]
*[[Precursor Axis Minotaur]]
*[[Precursor Axis Minotaur]]
*Precursor Minotaur
*[[Minotaur|Precursor Minotaur]]
*[[Praetorian|Precursor Praetorian]]
*[[Praetorian|Precursor Praetorian]]
*[[Shielded Minotaur]]
*[[Shielded Minotaur]]
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*[[Precursor Axis Hydra]]
*[[Precursor Axis Hydra]]
*[[Gatekeeper|Precursor Gatekeeper]]
*[[Gatekeeper|Precursor Gatekeeper]]
*Precursor Hydra
*[[Hydra|Precursor Hydra]]
*[[Malignant Hydra|Precursor Malignant Hydra]]
*[[Malignant Hydra|Precursor Malignant Hydra]]
*[[Wayward Mind]]
*[[Wayward Mind]]
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*[[Barrier Mind]]
*[[Barrier Mind]]
*[[Precursor Axis Cyclops]]
*[[Precursor Axis Cyclops]]
*Precursor Cyclops
*[[Cyclops|Precursor Cyclops]]
;[[Wyvern]] variants
;[[Wyvern]] variants
*[[Malignant Wyvern|Precursor Malignant Wyvern]]
*[[Malignant Wyvern|Precursor Malignant Wyvern]]
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''[[Destiny]]'', regular Precursors appear as [[Major]]s.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]''</ref>
*In ''[[Destiny]]'', regular Precursors appear as [[Major]]s.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]''</ref>
*In the description of [[The Undying Mind]], it is hinted that Precursors created the Axis Mind. This is supported by the [[Strike]] of the [[The Undying Mind (strike)|same name]], as you fight Precursors on your mission to destroy the Mind, thus destroying its protectors.
*The description of [[The Undying Mind]] hints that Precursors created the Axis Mind. This is supported by the [[Strike]] of the [[The Undying Mind (strike)|same name]], as you fight Precursors on your mission to destroy the Mind, thus destroying its protectors.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-2}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[The Dark Below]]''
**''[[The Dark Below]]''
**''[[The Taken King]]''
**''[[The Taken King]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]]''
{{Col-2}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Curse of Osiris]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Forsaken]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Forsaken]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Undying]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Undying]]'' {{Mo}}
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**''[[Season of the Splicer]]'' {{Nc}}
**''[[Season of the Splicer]]'' {{Nc}}
**''[[Season of the Witch]]''
**''[[Season of the Witch]]''
{{Col-end}}
**''[[Episode: Echoes]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 12:59, September 1, 2024

This article is about the Vex Subtype. For for the ancient species that formed the Witness, see Precursors (Species).
Precursors
VexPrecursorsGrimoireCard.jpg
Overview

Objectives:

Defend the Glass Throne
Defend Mercury and its secrets
Defend the Undying Mind

Minds:

Primeval Mind
Prevenient Mind
Dendron, Root Mind

At war with:

Vanguard
Taken
Red Legion

Allied with:

Aphix Invasive
Descendants
Hezen Corrective
Hezen Protective
Proxies
Sol Collective
Sol Divisive
Compelled Collective

Encountered:

Vault of Glass
Black Garden
Echo Chamber
Mercury
Altars of Summoning

 

The Precursors (also known as the Sol Primeval), are a Vex collective spanning from the distant past of the Vex Network, reported to have been first encountered in the Vault of Glass. They can be identified by their silver-white frames and angular headgear.[1]

History

Origins

The exact origins of the Sol Primeval are not known. However, it is often believed they came from the ancient past. The Primeval are responsible for the creation of the Undying Mind, an ancient Vex Mind of the Sol Divisive feared by fellow Vex.[2]

The Collapse

When the Black Fleet began its assault on Sol, the Precursors would use this to their advantage. They would terraform Mercury into a Machine World in days, and construct the Infinite Forest, a simulation machine where the Vex can simulate alternate realities that the Vex can plan into our timeline. The algorithm that was used to generate the forest would reside in the Gardener's Spire in the Simulant Past, overseen by Dendron, Root Mind. While the mind of the Forest Panoptes, Infinite Mind, would be responsible for managing and interpreting the simulations into reality. The Sol Primeval also reside within the heart of the Vault of Glass and the Echo Chamber on Venus.

Fall of the Vault of Glass

Members of the division would later be confronted in the Vault of Glass by a six-man fireteam led by the Guardian. They would fail to defend the Vault and Atheon, Time's Conflux would be destroyed.

Destruction of the Undying Mind

When the Undying Mind attempted to seal the Black Garden in Darkness once more and recreate the Black Heart, the Vanguard would send a fireteam to stop this. The Precursors would enter the Garden in an attempt to assist their dark creation, despite their efforts they failed and the Undying Mind was destroyed.

Curse of Osiris

Later on Mercury, the Guardian and Sagira entered the Simulant Past to download the forest's algorithm at the Gardener's Spire before the Vex created the Infinite Forest. They would destroy Dendron, Root Mind and begin downloading the algorithm. However the Axis Mind of the Infinite Forest Panoptes arrived, captured Sagira's consciousness and banished the Guardian out of the forest. However the Guardian would succeed, destroying Panoptes, Infinite Mind, and Osiris would regain Sagira. Later the legendary Warlock would ask for the assistance of a fireteam after he recreated and lost control of Dendron, Root Mind.[3]

Clash of the Hive Gods

When Eris Morn transformed herself into the Hive God of Vengeance to challenge Xivu Arath, the Guardians would use the Altars of Summoning in the Court of Savathûn to tithe to Eris. They would call forth imprisoned Precursor Vex led by the Prevenient Mind, alongside the Proximate Mind and Prevailing Mind. Despite the Vex's efforts to fend off the Guardians, they would fail and be destroyed, with their deaths being tithed to the Hive God of Vengeance.[4]

Echoes

With the death of the Witness, its Darkness merges with the Traveler's Light and results in the creation of the Echoes, which exit from the Pale Heart. One of these Echoes would arrive on Nessus and fall into the possession of the Conductor, who would utilize radiolaria to bring Precursor units out of time, reconfiguring them into the Choral Vex to serve the requirements of her collective.[5]

Structure

According to Ghost analysis, the Precursors had their casings built long before the age of humanity. The assumption is these Vex are the ancestors of those faced today, but due to the Vex timeline's flexible nature, the truth may not be so simple.[1]

Following the death of Dominus Ghaul, they began to gather on Mercury at the Infinite Forest alongside the Descendants, to unite under Panoptes, Infinite Mind.[6] These Vex units are largely encountered in the Simulant Past which shows the Vex arriving on Mercury and beginning their conversion of the planet.

Notable members

Unique forces

Harpy variants
Goblin variants
Fanatic variants
Hobgoblin variants
Minotaur variants
Hydra variants
Cyclops variants
Wyvern variants

Gallery

Sol Primeval

  • Dendron, Root Mind

    Dendron, Root Mind

  • A Precursor Hobgoblin

    A Precursor Hobgoblin

  • Precursor Goblins

    Precursor Goblins

  • Precursor Hobgoblins in Destiny 1

    Precursor Hobgoblins in Destiny 1

  • Another Precursor Hobgoblin

    Another Precursor Hobgoblin

  • Precursor Harpies

    Precursor Harpies

Destiny 2

Trivia

  • In Destiny, regular Precursors appear as Majors.[7]
  • The description of The Undying Mind hints that Precursors created the Axis Mind. This is supported by the Strike of the same name, as you fight Precursors on your mission to destroy the Mind, thus destroying its protectors.

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ a b Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, Grimoire: Precursors
  2. ^ Bungie (2014/12/09), Destiny: The Dark Below, Strike Promotional image
  3. ^ Bungie (2017/12/5), Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris - A Garden World
  4. ^ Bungie (2023/8/22), Destiny 2: Season of the Witch - Mission: Invoke
  5. ^ Bungie (2024/8/28), Destiny 2: Episode: Echoes - Ikora Rey: "The Precursor Vex Are Part of Her Collective"
  6. ^ YouTube (2017/10/30), Destiny, Curse of Osiris Trailer
  7. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny

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