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|name= Virgo Prohibition
|name= Virgo Prohibition
|objectives= Draw out Cabal Strength, Protect entrance to the [[Black Garden]].
|objectives= Draw out Cabal Strength <br> Protect entrance to the [[Black Garden]].
|Axis Minds= [[Prohibitive Mind]]
|minds= [[Prohibitive Mind]] <br> [[Vekron, the Conductive Mind]]
|war= [[Vanguard]] <br> [[The Reef]] <br> [[Sand Eaters]] <br> [[Dust Giants]] <br> [[Siege Dancers]] <br> [[Blind Legion]] <br> [[Red Legion]] {{C|implied}} <br> [[Taken]]
|ally= [[Sol Divisive]] <br> [[Sol Progeny]] <br> [[Hezen Protective]] <br> [[Aphix Invasive]] <br> [[Descendants]]
|encountered= [[Mars]]
|encountered= [[Mars]]
}}
}}


The '''Virgo Prohibition''' is a [[Vex]] programming collective situated on [[Mars]]. Prohibition units can be identified by their dark, metallic-blue frames.  
The '''Virgo Prohibition''' is a [[Vex]] programming collective situated on [[Mars]]. Prohibition units can be identified by their dark, metallic-blue frames.<ref name="VP">'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex#Virgo Prohibition|Virgo Prohibition]]''</ref>
==History==
===Origins===
The Virgo Prohibition were tasked on Mars with protecting an entrance to the [[Black Garden]] in the [[Valley of the Kings]]. They would engage in conflict with the [[Cabal]] when the humanoid species arrived on Mars after the [[Collapse]].{{Citation needed}}


==History==
===A Guardian Rises===
This aggressive and relentless Vex Programming is in constant conflict with the [[Cabal]], repeatedly testing the Cabal's [[Exclusion Zone]] without regard to their own losses. In spite of the Vex onslaught, the Cabal have managed to expand their Exclusion Zone and control several Vex structures. The Virgo Prohibition's tactics seem to be failing in the short run but due to the nature of the Vex, it is possible that the Virgo Prohibition is simply drawing out the Cabal's strength and that their losses could be a distraction from a deeper strategic ploy, as it seems unlikely that such an intellect as the Vex could be dragged into a losing war of attrition.<ref name="virgo">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Virgo_Prohibition|Virgo Prohibition]]''</ref>
When [[the Guardian]] arrived at the [[Exclusion Zone]] on Mars to search for the Black Garden, the Virgo Prohibition were waring with the different Cabal Legions for supremacy. The Guardian would successfully secure the Cabal's research into the Vex [[Spire]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[The Garden's Spire]]''</ref> They would later summon [[Transfer Gate]]s to return to the Black Garden, however, the Guardian would arrive, destroying their portals and the Axis Mind, [[Prohibitive Mind]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[A Rising Tide]]''</ref> Later, the Guardian would make their way to the portal to enter the Black Garden, despite the Prohibition’s attempts to defend the portal, they failed, and the Guardian would enter the Garden and destroy the [[Black Heart]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[The Black Garden]]''</ref>
 
===Taken War===
During the [[Taken War]], [[Ikora Rey]] would help guide Guardians to become Stormcallers. Guardians would confront and bring an end to [[Vekron, the Conductive Mind]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[A Spark in Shadow]]''</ref> Later, when the Guardians entered the Black Garden to destroy [[The Groundskeeper|the Groundskeeper]], the Prohibition would enter the Garden alongside the [[Descendants]] in an attempt to defend it. Despite their efforts, they would be bested by the Guardians and the Groundskeeper would be destroyed.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Blood in the Garden]]''</ref>
 
===Red War===
During the [[Red War]], the Vex would inform [[Ghost]] that the Virgo Prohibition were, in fact, incorrectly programmed for their task on Mars - indicating that the Prohibition has not been losing against the Cabal as part of a deeper strategic play.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]], [[Deep Conversation]]''</ref> The gate to the Black Garden along with [[Bastion (map)|Bastion]] fell to the Red Legion and the Prohibition were ultimately utterly forced to abandon Mars.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]] - [[Ghost scan]]s: [[Ghost scan#Arcadian Valley, Nessus|NE-CST-4]]''</ref>


The ultimate goals of this programming remain a mystery but [[Ikora Rey]] proposes Vex units can best be described as algorithms, and that the Virgo Prohibition may be the wrong algorithm for the environment, leading to the idea that continued losses will drive the greater Vex network to adapt and improve.<ref name="virgo">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Virgo_Prohibition|Virgo Prohibition]]''</ref>  
==Structure==
This aggressive and relentless Vex Collective is in constant conflict with the Cabal, repeatedly testing the Cabal's Exclusion Zone without regard to their own losses. Despite the Vex onslaught, the Cabal have expanded their Exclusion Zone and controlled several Vex structures. The Virgo Prohibition's tactics seem to be failing in the short run but, due to the nature of the Vex, the Virgo Prohibition may be simply drawing out the Cabal's strength (as evidenced at Bastion<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Activities/Crucible Arenas#Bastion|Bastion]]''</ref>) and that their losses could be a distraction from a deeper strategic ploy, as it seems unlikely that such an intellect as the Vex could be dragged into a losing war of attrition.<ref name="VP"/> Recent events have borne this out as the Prohibition began appearing in greater number in [[Meridian Bay]] to protect the Black Garden.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[A Rising Tide]]''</ref>


However due to [[A Rising Tide|recent events]], it can be implied the Prohibition is defending the entrance to the Black Garden from a Cabal incursion.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[A Rising Tide]]''</ref> Yet in spite of all this, it is also likely that the Prohibition is also hiding its full strength, or operating elsewhere on Mars. This is best shown in the recently acquired Crucible arena [[Bastion]]. Home to one of the largest Vex structures on Mars, Bastion was the prime target of a major Cabal offensive several years prior. A massive imperial force was deployed to seize the ruins and excavate them for any potential information. Of the battle that followed very little is known; however one thing is certain, the Cabal didn't make it far. The assault force was completely wiped out seemingly without any signs of confrontation. Since then, the Cabal have apparently abandoned Bastion.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref>
The ultimate goals of this programming remain a mystery. However, Ikora Rey proposes Vex units can best be described as algorithms, and that the Virgo Prohibition may be the wrong algorithm for the environment, leading to the idea that continued losses will drive the greater Vex network to adapt and improve.<ref name="VP"/>


==Notable members==
==Notable members==
*[[Chord Harpy]]
===Vex Minds===
*[[Prohibitive Mind]]
*[[Prohibitive Mind]]
*[[Vekron, the Conductive Mind]]
===Notable Minotaurs===
*[[Prohibitive Permutation]]
*[[Prohibitive Permutation]]


==Trivia==
==Unique Forces==
*[[Praetorian]]s are a part of this Collective, which is unusual because Praetorians are encountered exclusively on [[Venus]] and defending the [[Vault of Glass]]. It could be because of the timeless nature of both the Vault and the Black Garden that is the result of this.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref>
*[[Chord Harpy]]
*[[Praetorian]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Goblin (VP).jpg|A Virgo Prohibition [[Goblin]].
File:Hobgoblin (VP).jpg|A Virgo Prohibition [[Hobgoblin]].
File:Praetorian.jpg|A [[Praetorian]], a Virgo Prohibition [[Minotaur]].
File:Harpy (VP).jpg|A Virgo Prohibition [[Harpy]].
File:Hydra (VP).jpg|A Virgo Prohibition [[Hydra]].
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*[[Praetorian]]s are a part of this Collective, which is unusual because Praetorians are encountered exclusively on [[Venus]] and defending the [[Vault of Glass (location)|Vault of Glass]]. It could be because of the timeless nature of both the Vault and the Black Garden that is the result of this.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Vault of Glass (raid)|Vault of Glass]]''</ref>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[The Taken King]]
*''[[Destiny 2]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==
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Virgo Prohibition
Grimoire Virgo Prohibition.jpg
Overview

Objectives:

Draw out Cabal Strength
Protect entrance to the Black Garden.

Minds:

Prohibitive Mind
Vekron, the Conductive Mind

At war with:

Vanguard
The Reef
Sand Eaters
Dust Giants
Siege Dancers
Blind Legion
Red Legion (implied)
Taken

Allied with:

Sol Divisive
Sol Progeny
Hezen Protective
Aphix Invasive
Descendants

Encountered:

Mars

 

The Virgo Prohibition is a Vex programming collective situated on Mars. Prohibition units can be identified by their dark, metallic-blue frames.[1]

History

Origins

The Virgo Prohibition were tasked on Mars with protecting an entrance to the Black Garden in the Valley of the Kings. They would engage in conflict with the Cabal when the humanoid species arrived on Mars after the Collapse.[citation needed]

A Guardian Rises

When the Guardian arrived at the Exclusion Zone on Mars to search for the Black Garden, the Virgo Prohibition were waring with the different Cabal Legions for supremacy. The Guardian would successfully secure the Cabal's research into the Vex Spire.[2] They would later summon Transfer Gates to return to the Black Garden, however, the Guardian would arrive, destroying their portals and the Axis Mind, Prohibitive Mind.[3] Later, the Guardian would make their way to the portal to enter the Black Garden, despite the Prohibition’s attempts to defend the portal, they failed, and the Guardian would enter the Garden and destroy the Black Heart.[4]

Taken War

During the Taken War, Ikora Rey would help guide Guardians to become Stormcallers. Guardians would confront and bring an end to Vekron, the Conductive Mind.[5] Later, when the Guardians entered the Black Garden to destroy the Groundskeeper, the Prohibition would enter the Garden alongside the Descendants in an attempt to defend it. Despite their efforts, they would be bested by the Guardians and the Groundskeeper would be destroyed.[6]

Red War

During the Red War, the Vex would inform Ghost that the Virgo Prohibition were, in fact, incorrectly programmed for their task on Mars - indicating that the Prohibition has not been losing against the Cabal as part of a deeper strategic play.[7] The gate to the Black Garden along with Bastion fell to the Red Legion and the Prohibition were ultimately utterly forced to abandon Mars.[8]

Structure

This aggressive and relentless Vex Collective is in constant conflict with the Cabal, repeatedly testing the Cabal's Exclusion Zone without regard to their own losses. Despite the Vex onslaught, the Cabal have expanded their Exclusion Zone and controlled several Vex structures. The Virgo Prohibition's tactics seem to be failing in the short run but, due to the nature of the Vex, the Virgo Prohibition may be simply drawing out the Cabal's strength (as evidenced at Bastion[9]) and that their losses could be a distraction from a deeper strategic ploy, as it seems unlikely that such an intellect as the Vex could be dragged into a losing war of attrition.[1] Recent events have borne this out as the Prohibition began appearing in greater number in Meridian Bay to protect the Black Garden.[10]

The ultimate goals of this programming remain a mystery. However, Ikora Rey proposes Vex units can best be described as algorithms, and that the Virgo Prohibition may be the wrong algorithm for the environment, leading to the idea that continued losses will drive the greater Vex network to adapt and improve.[1]

Notable members

Vex Minds

Notable Minotaurs

Unique Forces

Gallery

Trivia

  • Praetorians are a part of this Collective, which is unusual because Praetorians are encountered exclusively on Venus and defending the Vault of Glass. It could be because of the timeless nature of both the Vault and the Black Garden that is the result of this.[11]

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ a b c Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Grimoire: Virgo Prohibition
  2. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny - The Garden's Spire
  3. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny - A Rising Tide
  4. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny - The Black Garden
  5. ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - A Spark in Shadow
  6. ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - Blood in the Garden
  7. ^ Bungie (2017/8/9), Destiny 2, Deep Conversation
  8. ^ Bungie (2017/8/9), Destiny 2 - Ghost scans: NE-CST-4
  9. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Grimoire: Bastion
  10. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Grimoire: A Rising Tide
  11. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Vault of Glass

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