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The '''Jovians''' are a [[human]]oid species that inhabit the [[Jovians]], a collection of worlds beyond [[the Reef]].
The '''Jovians''' are a [[human]]oid species that inhabit the [[Jovians]], a collection of worlds beyond the [[Reef]].


According to [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine|Xûr]], the Jovians were once human, but were radically transformed to a far greater extent than even the [[Awoken]]; the [[Nine]] themselves are implied to be responsible for this change. Additionally, Xûr claims that while the Awoken had no choice in being changed, the Jovians did have a choice. He speaks of being made of cells with the memories of the past, and coming from the dust. The [[Light]] can cause pain to him.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref>
According to [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine|Xûr]], the Jovians were once human but were radically transformed to a far greater extent than even the [[Awoken]]; the [[Nine]] themselves are implied to be responsible for this change.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine|Xûr]]: [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine#Destiny|"But it was the Nine who gave us purpose, and it was the Nine who keep us whole."]]''</ref> Additionally, Xûr claims that while the Awoken had no choice in being changed, the Jovians did have a choice.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine|Xûr]]: [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine#Destiny|"The Awoken did not have a choice. We did."]]''</ref> He speaks of being made of cells with the memories of the past and coming from the dust.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine|Xûr]]: [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine#Destiny|"Bodies come and go but the cells remember. And if they forget, the Nine remember it for us."]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine|Xûr]]: [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine#Destiny|"We came up from the dust, and burrowed into flesh for warmth, and became... something new."]]''</ref> The [[Light]] can cause pain to him.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine|Xûr]]: [[Xûr, Agent of the Nine#Destiny|"So much Light here, I suppose I feel pain."]]''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The tentacled visage of Jovians bears resemblance to the creatures found in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cthulhu_Mythos Cthulhu Mythos].
*The tentacled visage of Jovians bears a resemblance to the creatures found in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cthulhu_Mythos Cthulhu Mythos].


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[30th Anniversary Pack]]''


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 19:57, February 20, 2025

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This article is about the humanoid race. For the worlds of the Sol system, see Jovians.
Jovian
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Overview

Homeworld:

Jupiter

Distinctions:

Glowing yellow eyes
Tentacled visage

Notable individual(s):

Xûr, Agent of the Nine

 

"We came up from the dust, and burrowed into flesh for warmth, and became... something new."
— Xûr, Agent of the Nine

The Jovians are a humanoid species that inhabit the Jovians, a collection of worlds beyond the Reef.

According to Xûr, the Jovians were once human but were radically transformed to a far greater extent than even the Awoken; the Nine themselves are implied to be responsible for this change.[1] Additionally, Xûr claims that while the Awoken had no choice in being changed, the Jovians did have a choice.[2] He speaks of being made of cells with the memories of the past and coming from the dust.[3][4] The Light can cause pain to him.[5]

Trivia[edit]

  • The tentacled visage of Jovians bears a resemblance to the creatures found in the Cthulhu Mythos.

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]