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{{Fallen infobox
{{Fallen infobox
|image= [[File:Roderick-weise-shank-1.jpg|325px]]
|image= [[File:Grimoire Shank.jpg|325px]]
|name= Shank
|name= Shank
|species= [[Fallen]]
|species= [[Fallen]]
|type= Flying Drone
|house= [[Devil Splicers]] <br> [[House of Devils]] <br> [[House of Dusk]] <br> [[House of Exile]] <br> [[House of Kings]] <br> [[House of Winter]] <br> [[House of Wolves]] <br> [[Kell's Scourge]] <br> [[House of Salvation]] <br> [[House of Light]]
|house= [[House of Devils]] <br> [[House of Dusk]] <br> [[House of Exile]] <br> [[House of Kings]] <br> [[House of Winter]] <br> [[House of Wolves]] <br> [[Kell's Scourge]] <br> [[House of Salvation]] <br> [[House of Light]]
|purpose= Cannon Fodder
|gender=
|rank= Automaton <br> Cannon Fodder
|mission=
|height=
|height=
|weight=
|weight=
|weapon(s)= Shank Turret (common) <br> [[Shock Rifle]] (rare) <br> Repeater Turret ([[Repeater Shank|Repeater]]) <br> [[Wire Rifle]] ([[Tracer Shank|Tracer]])
|weapon(s)= {{icon|Arc}} Shank Turret <br> {{icon|Arc}} [[Shock Rifle]] {{C|very rare}}
|abilities= Levitation <br> [[Solar]] Shield (Epic) <br> Explosion ([[Exploder Shank|Exploder]])
|abilities= Midair Levitation <br> Rapid Flight <br> {{icon|Solar}} [[Absorption Shield]] {{C|high difficulty}}
}}
}}
{{Quote|Death flies on tarnished wings.|[[Grimoire]] description}}
{{Quote|Death flies on tarnished wings.|[[Grimoire]] description}}
'''Shanks''' are small flying robotic drones used by the [[Fallen]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Shank|Shank]]''</ref>
 
'''Shanks''' are small flying robotic drones used by the [[Fallen]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#Shank|Shank]]''</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
Shanks are small floating drones employed by the [[Fallen]] as scouts, fire support, or to serve as a distraction. They are propelled by a pair of vertical jet engines which allow them to both fly and hover in the air. Standard shanks are only equipped with a weak, rapid-fire, Arc-based weapon, and are rather fragile, in that they can be destroyed in only a few shots.<ref name="2013 E3 Demo">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTXPe7JIUk&list=HL1371050939&feature=mh_lolz E3 2013 '''YouTube''': ''Destiny Gameplay Demo'']</ref> Although, during [[Nightfall]] Strikes and certain [[Public Event]]s, Shanks can have a Solar shield, making them more difficult to dispatch.
Shanks are small floating drones employed by the [[Fallen]] as scouts, fire support, or to serve as a distraction. They are propelled by a pair of vertical jet engines which allow them to both fly and hover in the air. Houses paint their chassis in their colors to signify their ownership of them. They also seem to possess some level of sentience, and Eliksni can get attached to them as if they were members of their families.<ref>[[Shank (House Light)#Quotes]]</ref> Shanks are easy to manufacture and expandable, and as such, many variants of the base model exist, like the [[Repeater Shank]]s, which act as fire support, [[Exploder Shank]]s, which act as a kamikaze unit, and [[Tracer Shank]]s, which act as snipers.
Individually, they are little more than a nuisance, but they are often found in swarms, or as part of a larger group of [[Fallen]], which makes them considerably more dangerous. They can also be spawned during battles with [[Fallen]] [[Arsenal Walker|Walkers]].<ref name="E3 Demo BTS">[http://www.bungie.net/7_Building-the-Destiny-E3-Reveal/en-us/News/News?aid=10838 '''Bungie.net''': ''Building the Destiny E3 Reveal'']</ref>


In addition to the standard Shanks, some Fallen Houses also employ different varieties which possess different characteristics. For example, the [[House of Wolves]] utilize [[Repeater Shank]]s, which act as fire support, [[Exploder Shank]]s, which act as a kamikaze unit, and [[Tracer Shank]]s, which act as snipers.
==Gameplay==
 
Shanks are one of the few enemies to not have a weak spot, which significantly increases the resilience of their high ranking variants. They are also often employed in large swarms, and their ability to float lets them easily flank foes, surpass cover, and appear from unexpected positions. In high difficulty activities, Shanks can be equipped with [[Solar]] [[Absorption Shield]]s, which significantly increase their durability. Still, standard Shanks are only equipped with a weak, rapid-fire, Arc-based weapon, lack melee attacks, and are rather fragile, in that they can be destroyed in only a few shots.<ref name="2013 E3 Demo">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTXPe7JIUk&list=HL1371050939&feature=mh_lolz E3 2013 '''YouTube''': ''Destiny Gameplay Demo'']</ref>.
For Overcharged Shanks, the [[Ghost]] called them the world's smallest [[Stormcaller]]s and could be equipped with tech from golden age [[Exodus Black|vessels]].<ref>[https://imgur.com/Vg5HGgi Exodus Black]</ref>


==Known Shanks==
==Known Shanks==
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{{Col-2}}
===[[House of Devils]] Shanks===
*[[S.A.B.E.R.-2]]
*[[S.A.B.E.R.-2]]
===[[House of Dusk]] Shanks===
*[[Irradiated Shank]]
*[[S.A.B.E.R.-0.6]]
*[[S.A.B.E.R.-0.6]]
===[[Kell's Scourge]] Shanks===
*[[Galagos, Kell's Scourge]]
*[[Pthasos, Kell's Scourge]]
*[[Xronos, Kell's Scourge]]
===[[House of Salvation]] Shanks===
*[[S.A.B.E.R.-0.1, House Salvation]]
*[[S.A.B.E.R.-0.1, House Salvation]]
*[[S.A.B.E.R.-X, House Salvation]]
*[[S.A.B.E.R.-X, House Salvation]]
*Hank the Shank
 
{{Col-2}}
===[[House of Light]] Shanks===
*[[Shank (House Light)|Shank, House Light]]
*[[Shank (House Light)|Shank, House Light]]
===[[Nightmare]] Shanks===
*[[Nightmare of Reyiks, Actuator]]
===[[Wrathborn]] Shanks===
*[[HKD-1, Instrument of Xivu Arath]]
===Houseless Shanks===
*[[Aye-I, Privateer]]
*[[R-M80, Loyal to Avarokk]]
*[[R-M80, Loyal to Avarokk]]
{{Col-end}}


==Variants==
==Variants==
*[[Exploder Shank]] — Shank that detonates when in close proximity
;Upgraded Models
*[[Tracer Shank]] — Shank armed with a [[Wire Rifle]]. Employed frequently by [[House of Wolves]] and [[House of Dusk]].
*[[Exploder Shank]] - Shank that detonates when in close proximity
*[[Repeater Shank]] — Also known as a Turret Shank, it has a larger weapon and a higher rate of fire
*[[Heavy Shank]] - Large, heavily armored Shank equipped with dual machine guns
**Elder Repeater Shank
*[[Repeater Shank]] - Shank with a larger weapon and a higher rate of fire
*[[Heavy Shank]]— Large, heavily armored Shank equipped with dual machine guns. Mainly employed by [[House of Dusk]].
*[[Tracer Shank]] - Shank armed with a [[Wire Rifle]]
**Fallen Rear Guard
*[[Splicer Shank]] - [[Devil Splicers]] Shank
**[[Golden Age Looter]]
*[[Duskfield Shank]] - Shank with a constant [https://www.destinypedia.com/Duskfield_Grenade| Duskfield Bubble] around it
**[[Graviton Burner]]
;Notable Variants
**[[Hemolymph Repair Shank]]
*[[Nightmare Shank]] - [[Nightmare]] in the form of a Shank
**[[Irradiated Shank]]
*Shank, Kell's Scourge - [[Kell's Scourge]] Shank and Tracer Shank
**[[Resilient Heavy Shank]]
;Common Variants
**[[Uprooted Shank]]
*Elder Shank - Heroic Difficulty
**Vendetta Shank
*Noble Shank - Epic Difficulty
**[[Voltage Eater]]
*[[Reaver Shank]] - [[Major]] Shank {{C|''Destiny''}}
**[[Ransack Shank]]
*[[Resilient Shank]] - [[Elite]] Shank
*Noble Shank — Epic Difficulty (Solar Shield)
*Resilient Shank, Kell's Scourge - Kell's Scourge Elite Shank and Tracer Shank
*Elder Shank
*[[Resolute Shank]] - [[Major]] Shank {{C|''Destiny 2''}}
*[[Reaver Shank]]— [[Major]]
;Specific Variants
*[[Assault Shank]]
*[[Assault Shank]]
*[[Befouler Shank]]
*[[Brutal Shank, Kell's Scourge]]
*[[Brutal Shank, Kell's Scourge]]
*Empyrean Shank
*[[Empyrean Shank]]
*Fallen Rear Guard
*[[Fallen Rear Guard]]
*Overcharge Shank
*[[Lunar Scavenger]]
*[[Pit Shank]]
*[[Pit Shank]] - Shanks deployed by [[Fallen Walker]]s
**Elite Pit Shank
**Elder Pit Shank — Heroic Difficulty
**Noble Pit Shank
*[[Resilient Shank]]
*Resilient Homing Shank
*[[Scavenged Shank]]
*[[Scavenged Shank]]
*[[Sensor Shank]]
*[[Sensor Shank]]
*Sniper Shank
*[[Surveillance Shank]]
*[[Splicer Shank]]
**[[Fused Shank]]
**[[Enhanced Shank]]
**[[Perfected Shank]]
**Splicer Exploder Shank
**Splicer Reaver Shank — [[Major]]
**Splicer Repeater Shank
**Splicer Sniper Shank — Major
**Splicer Tracer Shank
**Splicer Turret Shank — Major
*Surveillance Shank
*Turret Shank


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Barring [[Dreg|Dregs]], [[Servitor|Servitors]] and [[Harpy|Harpies]], Shanks are the only enemy type to not get a [[Taken]] version.
*[[Sekris, Baron of Shanks]] given his unique title might be the creator of Shanks.
*[[Sekris, Baron of Shanks]] given his unique title might be the creator of Shanks.
*The word "Shank" is a term used for a homemade knife made out of scrap of metal or glass found anywhere and sharpened like a knife.
*The word "Shank" is a term used for a homemade knife made out of scrap of metal or glass found anywhere and sharpened like a knife.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Roderick-weise-shank-1.jpg|A Shank in Destiny 2.
File:Destiny-FallenShank.jpg|A [[House of Devils]] Shank.
File:Destiny-FallenShank.jpg|A [[House of Devils]] Shank.
File:Shank (HoK).jpg|A [[House of Kings]] Shank.
File:Shank (HoK).jpg|A [[House of Kings]] Shank.
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File:Shank (Wolves).jpg|A [[House of Wolves]] Shank.
File:Shank (Wolves).jpg|A [[House of Wolves]] Shank.
File:Roderick-weise-shank-1.jpg|A [[House of Dusk]] Shank.
File:Roderick-weise-shank-1.jpg|A [[House of Dusk]] Shank.
File:Salvation Shank.png|A [[House of Salvation]] Shank.
File:Shank sketches 02 by alex chin yu chu.jpg|Concept art of Shank.
File:Shank sketches 02 by alex chin yu chu.jpg|Concept art of Shank.
File:Destiny E3 2013 Demo, Close up on Fallen Shanks.png|A pair of Shanks.
File:Destiny E3 2013 Demo, Close up on Fallen Shanks.png|A pair of Shanks.
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File:Destiny-TracerShank-Screen.jpg|Screenshot of a Tracer Shank.
File:Destiny-TracerShank-Screen.jpg|Screenshot of a Tracer Shank.
File:Fallen Shank.jpg|A Dusk Shank on [[Nessus]].
File:Fallen Shank.jpg|A Dusk Shank on [[Nessus]].
File:Shank (PoE).png|A Shank in the [[Prison of Elders]] outfitted with riot-suppression gear.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]''  
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Curse of Osiris]]''
*''[[Destiny: Warmind (comic)|Destiny: Warmind]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
*''[[Destiny: Cayde's Six]]''
**''[[Beyond Light]]''


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 11:40, October 14, 2024

Shank
Grimoire Shank.jpg
Biographical information

Species:

Fallen

House:

Devil Splicers
House of Devils
House of Dusk
House of Exile
House of Kings
House of Winter
House of Wolves
Kell's Scourge
House of Salvation
House of Light

Purpose:

Cannon Fodder

Combat information

Weapon(s):

Arc Shank Turret
Arc Shock Rifle (very rare)

Abilities:

Midair Levitation
Rapid Flight
Solar Absorption Shield (high difficulty)

 

"Death flies on tarnished wings."
— Grimoire description

Shanks are small flying robotic drones used by the Fallen.[1]

Overview[edit]

Shanks are small floating drones employed by the Fallen as scouts, fire support, or to serve as a distraction. They are propelled by a pair of vertical jet engines which allow them to both fly and hover in the air. Houses paint their chassis in their colors to signify their ownership of them. They also seem to possess some level of sentience, and Eliksni can get attached to them as if they were members of their families.[2] Shanks are easy to manufacture and expandable, and as such, many variants of the base model exist, like the Repeater Shanks, which act as fire support, Exploder Shanks, which act as a kamikaze unit, and Tracer Shanks, which act as snipers.

Gameplay[edit]

Shanks are one of the few enemies to not have a weak spot, which significantly increases the resilience of their high ranking variants. They are also often employed in large swarms, and their ability to float lets them easily flank foes, surpass cover, and appear from unexpected positions. In high difficulty activities, Shanks can be equipped with Solar Absorption Shields, which significantly increase their durability. Still, standard Shanks are only equipped with a weak, rapid-fire, Arc-based weapon, lack melee attacks, and are rather fragile, in that they can be destroyed in only a few shots.[3].

Known Shanks[edit]

Variants[edit]

Upgraded Models
Notable Variants
Common Variants
Specific Variants

Trivia[edit]

  • Sekris, Baron of Shanks given his unique title might be the creator of Shanks.
  • The word "Shank" is a term used for a homemade knife made out of scrap of metal or glass found anywhere and sharpened like a knife.
  • An infamous Shank known by the community as "Hank the Shank" is a glitched Shank appearing in the original Destiny. It stands in the ranks of Rahndel the Vandal and Greg the Dreg.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, Grimoire: Shank
  2. ^ Shank (House Light)#Quotes
  3. ^ E3 2013 YouTube: Destiny Gameplay Demo

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