The Drifter (map)

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The Drifter is a Crucible map located in Foundling's Gyre in the Reef. Hive incursions in Reef space are rare, but as with all wounds the Hive inflict, their effects linger.

Looking at the insignias an banners around the Pilot Servitor, it appears this ketch might have belonged to the House of Winter. Looking through a breach in the port side bay, large and heavily damaged spacecraft - presumably Golden Age in origin - can be seen drifting alongside ketch. No other spacecraft are seen in vicinity, begging the question; why are these two spacecraft in the same orbit?

However assuming that both craft were abandoned in their present orbit given lack interest by the Reef, they have yet to be reclaimed or disapproved for use as Crucible arenas. Traces of Hive presence imply they were aboard the human spacecraft prior to ketch's arrival, or that the Hive attacked as the Fallen scavenged the wreck. In either case, the Hive possibly under Crota's command, are operating beyond Earth and Luna prior to Oryx' arrival.

Grimoire Description

“The Drifter” is a Ketch that faced such an infraction. The attack rendered its Servitor inoperable, overwhelming all self-repair subroutines, and so what remains has quietly been added to the graveyard encircling the Reef. Lord Shaxx decreed live combat within the layout of such a prominent Fallen ship design would be invaluable, and the Crucible claimed it soon after with no word of disapproval from the shattered Reef.

List of appearances

• Destiny
  • The Taken King (First appearance)