Cosmodrome: Difference between revisions

|image            = Cosmodrome pano.jpg

|planet          = [[Earth]], [[Old Russia]]

|factions         = [[Guardian]] [[Vanguard]] <br> [[House of Devils]] (''[[Devil Splicers]]'') <br> [[Spawn of Crota]] <br> [[Blood of Oryx]] <br> [[Taken]] <br> [[Red Legion]]

|connecting areas = N/A

|area type        = Patrol/Mission Area

|public events   = Yes

|patrol beacons  = Yes

The '''Cosmodrome''' is a shipyard located in [[Old Russia]],<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/Earth#Old_Russia|Old Russia]]''</ref> holding the [[Seraphim Vault|abode]] of [[Warmind]] [[Rasputin]]<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Rasputin#Rasputin|Rasputin]]''</ref> and the [[Site 6|Replication chamber]] of [[SIVA]].<ref>'''Bungie (2016/20/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Rasputin#Ghost_Fragment_Rasputin_6|Ghost Fragment: Rasputin 6]]''</ref>

Operated by the [[Russian Federal Bureau of Aeronautics]], or '''PФбA''',<ref>[http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2014/06/destiny-alpha-gameplay-leaked.html '''All-games Beta''' : ''Destiny Alpha Gameplay Leaked'']</ref> the Cosmodrome was a vital link to space during [[human]]ity's [[Golden Age]], and centuries after the [[Collapse]], the remnants of forgotten [[colony ship]]s on the launch pad can still be seen, waiting to fly again.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 52''</ref>  

Every location in Old Russia, including the [[Plaguelands]], lies within the confines of the Cosmodrome's [[The Wall|vast security wall]], with the exception of the [[Gateway]] and [[Felwinter Peak]].<ref name = "Beta">'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref> The ruins of the Cosmodrome tell some of the history of the Collapse: hundreds of civilian vehicles are seen outside the facility's walls trying to get in, with, with tanks parked on the opposite side of the entrance. The [[Devil's Spire|colony ship]] that stands as the centerpiece of the area had been one of the last ships attempting to escape the Darkness, but failed to launch due to a [[The Blast|fuel line explosion]].<ref name="CosRideAlong"/>.  

[[Spinmetal]] can be found in lots of place throughout the Cosmodrome and can be used to upgrade gear or given to a [[Faction]] in return for advanced materials and [[Reputation]].

Besides launching colony ships, the Cosmodrome was vital for its [[Planetary Defense Network|planetary array]] which maintained contact with the colonies, and for housing the [[Warmind]] [[Rasputin]], who was responsible for protecting [[Earth]] from outside threats. Since the Collapse, the [[House of Devils]]  made their [[The Devils' Lair (location)|lair]] here,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeDaevD7cEo '''YouTube''' - ''Official Destiny Strike Gameplay: The Devils' Lair'']</ref> with a [[Hive]] invasion force fighting to establish a beachhead for a pending invasion of Earth<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Dark Within]]''</ref> and the [[House of Kings]] keeping watch from the old [[King's Watch|control center]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[The Ruling House]]''</ref> By the time of the [[SIVA Crisis]], the Kings have withdrawn and the [[Devil Splicers]] risen to power thanks to [[SIVA]], threatening the remaining Hive nests.<ref>'''Bungie (2016/20/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref> Ultimately, with the defeat of [[Aksis, Archon Prime]] and all of his forces,<ref>'''Bungie (2016/20/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Wrath of the Machine]]''</ref> the Devils have pulled out of the Cosmodrome ''en mass'', apparently following a trend set by other Fallen Houses.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/28/3)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Age of Triumph]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Legends_%26_Mysteries#Ghost_Fragment:_Fallen_6|Ghost Fragment: Fallen 6]]''</ref>

*[[The Divide]]^{(Public location)}

**[[Dock 13]]

*[[Forgotten Shore]]^{(Public location)}

**[[Bunker RAS-2]]

***[[Seraphim Vault]]

*[[King's Watch]]

*[[Mothyards]]^{(Public location)}

*[[Rocketyard]]^{(Public location)}

**[[The Blast]]

**[[Devils' Lair]]

***[[Devil's Spire]]

*[[Skywatch]]^{(Public location)}

*The Cosmodrome is based upon a [[Wikipedia:Baikonur Cosmodrome|real-world location]] in Kazakhstan. Bungie artists stated that they chose the Baikonur cosmodrome as the game's starting point for its history in the evolution of spaceflight.<ref name="CosRideAlong">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcdw3LQAsCg&feature=youtu.be '''Ride Along - Cosmodrome''' - ''Bungie Commentary'']</ref>

File:The wall.jpg

File:Cosmodrome Wall.jpg|View of the Cosmodrome Wall

Early Cosmodrome Concept.jpg|Early Cosmodrome Concept by Dorje Bellbrook

File:Cosmodrome Image 10.jpg|A Waterfall in Old Russia

File:Cosmodrome Image 9.jpg|A Stone Arch in the Cosmodrome

File:Cosmodrome Image 8.jpg|The Cosmodrome Wall interior

File:Cosmodrome Image 7.jpg| ‎

File:Cosmodrome Image 6.jpg|Unknown Sign

File:Cosmodrome Image 5.jpg|Sign of the [[Russian Bureau of Aeronautics]]

File:Cosmodrome Image 4.jpg|Tunnel in Old Russia ‎

File:Cosmodrome Image 3.jpg|Unknown structure rising from the Cosmodrome sea

File:Cosmodrome Image 2.jpg|Pan shot of the Cosmodrome Rocket Yard

File:Cosmodrome Image 1.jpg|

*''[[Destiny 2]]''

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