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In the initial exploration of Venus, ancient ruins, predating the existence of humanity, were discovered on the planet and resulted in a colonization rush of some of Earth's brightest minds.{{citation needed}} After the [[Collapse]], the [[Vex]] lay claim to those ruins and began protecting them ruins for unknown reasons. <ref name="Planetview">[https://www.destinyplanetview.com/en/home '''Destiny Planet View''']</ref> The ruins feature relays used by the Vex which are powered by a heavily protected Nexus far below the surface, and are believed to be part of an ancient network which, if fully reawakened, could turn the planet itself into a system that the Vex can control.<ref name="Planetview"/> Both the ruins and the more recent human structures are now choked in vegetation,<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/en/News/News?aid=11063 '''Bungie.net''': ''Breaking In - Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda'']</ref> though humanity has managed to regain a presence on the planet.<ref name="HopesDreams"/> But despite this, the city's buildings are slowly being swallowed up by the Venusian ocean and in their place, the towering Vex [[citadel]] now draws the eye - a hulking obelisk Jenga tower of bizarre geometric shapes. Its purpose remains unknown, but the robotic Vex unceasingly defend it.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 52''</ref>