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|image            = [[File:The_Citadel.jpg|360px]]
|planet          = [[Venus]]
|planet          = [[Venus]]
|factions        = [[Hezen Protective]] <br/> [[Taken]]
|location=[[Ishtar Sink]]
|factions        = [[Hezen Protective]] <br/> [[Blood of Oryx]]
|hostile races= [[Vex]]<br>[[Taken]]
|connecting areas = [[Ember Caves]] <br/> [[The Juncture]] <br/> [[Waking Ruins]]
|connecting areas = [[Ember Caves]] <br/> [[The Juncture]] <br/> [[Waking Ruins]]
|area type        = Public
|area type        = Public
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|patrol beacons  = 4
|patrol beacons  = 4
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'''The Citadel''' is a [[Vex]] fortress located on [[Venus]] in the [[Waking Ruins]]. <ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#House_of_Winter|House of Winter]]''</ref> <ref>'''Game Informer January 2014'''. ''page 52''</ref>  
'''The Citadel''' is a massive [[Vex]] structure located on [[Venus]] in the [[Waking Ruins]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen#House_of_Winter|House of Winter]]''</ref><ref>'''Game Informer January 2014'''. ''page 52''</ref>  


==Overview==
==Overview==
Rising from the ruins of Venus, it is speculated that the Citadel had been latent; seeded in the crust long before the modern era. Waiting for a period of geological quiescence, so it could grow. <ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex#Ghost_Fragment:Vex_4|GF: Vex 4]]''</ref> During the [[Golden Age]], the [[Ishtar Collective]] sent proxies to explore the Vex gate network.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex#Ghost_Fragment:Vex_4|GF: Vex 4]]''</ref> According to some, the stone used in its construction is eons old, yet it contains technology vastly surpassing [[Human|humanity's]] own.<ref name="Planetview">[https://www.destinyplanetview.com/en/home '''Destiny Planet View''']</ref>
The purpose of the Citadel is unknown. Like most Vex structures, it is made of enormous rectangular stone blocks interwoven with machinery; according to some, the stone used in its construction is eons old, yet it contains technology vastly surpassing humanity's own.<ref name="Planetview">[https://www.destinyplanetview.com/en/home '''Destiny Planet View''']</ref> At the top of the Citadel lies [[The Terminus]], a gate network that can transport the Vex throughout all other time streams connected to the [[Vault of Glass (location)|Vault of Glass]].


==Points of interest==
==History==
{{Expand-section}}
It is speculated that the Citadel was seeded within the Venus' crust long before the age of [[humanity]], perhaps waiting for a period of geological quiescence before it began to grow.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex#Ghost_Fragment:Vex_4|GF: Vex 4]]''</ref>
 
During the [[Golden Age]], the [[Ishtar Collective]] sent proxies to explore the Vex gate network.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Vex#Ghost_Fragment:Vex_4|GF: Vex 4]]''</ref>
 
===City Age===
During the [[Wolf Rebellion]], [[Skolas, Kell of Kells]] led the remnants of the [[House of Wolves]] in a final stand atop the Citadel, where he attempted to use the Vex gate network to pull the entirety of the House of Wolves through time to the present. He was ultimately defeated by the [[Guardian]]s.
 
During the [[Taken War]], Taken forces led by an [[Echo of Oryx]] began to roost in the spire, only to be driven out by the Guardian.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Screenshot venus06.jpg|Screenshot of the Citadel.
File:Screenshot venus06.jpg|Screenshot of the Citadel.
File:Venus citadel.png
File:Venus citadel.png
File:Citadel e3.jpg|Citadel during night.
File:Venus citadel.jpg
File:Venus citadel.jpg
File:Vex Citadel Destroyed Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of [[Rasputin]] destroying the Citadel.
File:Vex Citadel Destroyed Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of [[Rasputin]] destroying the Citadel.
File:Citadel desktop.jpg|Concept art of the Citadel.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]''
**''[[The Taken King]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Drifter]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Mysterious Logbook]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 08:34, October 29, 2024

This article is about the Vex fortress. For the Crucible map, see The Citadel (map).
The Citadel
The Citadel.jpg
Overview

Planet:

Venus

Location:

Ishtar Sink

Enemy factions:

Hezen Protective
Blood of Oryx

Hostile races:

Vex
Taken

Connecting areas:

Ember Caves
The Juncture
Waking Ruins

Gameplay

Area type:

Public

Public Events:

Eliminate the Target
Prevent Vex Sacrifices

Patrol beacons:

4

 

The Citadel is a massive Vex structure located on Venus in the Waking Ruins.[1][2]

Overview

The purpose of the Citadel is unknown. Like most Vex structures, it is made of enormous rectangular stone blocks interwoven with machinery; according to some, the stone used in its construction is eons old, yet it contains technology vastly surpassing humanity's own.[3] At the top of the Citadel lies The Terminus, a gate network that can transport the Vex throughout all other time streams connected to the Vault of Glass.

History

It is speculated that the Citadel was seeded within the Venus' crust long before the age of humanity, perhaps waiting for a period of geological quiescence before it began to grow.[4]

During the Golden Age, the Ishtar Collective sent proxies to explore the Vex gate network.[5]

City Age

During the Wolf Rebellion, Skolas, Kell of Kells led the remnants of the House of Wolves in a final stand atop the Citadel, where he attempted to use the Vex gate network to pull the entirety of the House of Wolves through time to the present. He was ultimately defeated by the Guardians.

During the Taken War, Taken forces led by an Echo of Oryx began to roost in the spire, only to be driven out by the Guardian.

Gallery

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: House of Winter
  2. ^ Game Informer January 2014. page 52
  3. ^ Destiny Planet View
  4. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: GF: Vex 4
  5. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: GF: Vex 4