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==History== | ==History== | ||
At the end of the terrible wars that terminated the | Along time ago, The Traveler came to the solar system and helped the humans expand into the solar system. It taught the humans new technologies and helped them terraform planets and led the humans into a time called the [[Golden Age]]. Some time later, the Traveler's enemy known as The Darkness came to wage war with the humans and wiped out all human civilization thus leading to a time called the [[Collapse]]. At the end of the terrible wars that terminated the Golden Age, the Traveler, in its sacrificial last gift to humanity, came to rest over a small area of the now wasted human planet. As humanity struggled to rebuild itself from these terrible events, the now dead object gifted its protection and powers to the re-growing humans. Although the times after the war were hard, humanity persevered and with the help of this celestial guardian, the humans eventually began to re-explore their terrestrial and solar domain.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', page 52</ref> | ||
The remnants of humanity built a city beneath the resting place of the Traveler, where they were safe from the continuous onslaught of various alien races such as the [[Cabal]] and the [[Fallen]] . This city rests in the shade of the great sphere, built under its protective aura as a last bastion of humanity. The Guardians are destined to protect this city and its inhabitants, and as such are gifted with some of the magnificent powers of the Traveler.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwOUi4JDC4o '''YouTube''': ''Reveal Trailer - Official Destiny ViDoc: Pathways Out of Darkness'']</ref> It is not known if the Traveler is a sentient being in and of itself, or simply a derelict ship, but its importance to the survival of humanity cannot be understated. | The remnants of humanity built a city beneath the resting place of the Traveler, where they were safe from the continuous onslaught of various alien races such as the [[Cabal]] and the [[Fallen]] . This city rests in the shade of the great sphere, built under its protective aura as a last bastion of humanity. The Guardians are destined to protect this city and its inhabitants, and as such are gifted with some of the magnificent powers of the Traveler.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwOUi4JDC4o '''YouTube''': ''Reveal Trailer - Official Destiny ViDoc: Pathways Out of Darkness'']</ref> It is not known if the Traveler is a sentient being in and of itself, or simply a derelict ship, but its importance to the survival of humanity cannot be understated. | ||
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| “ | They call it the Traveler. We watch as it hangs above. The mysterious sphere, silently protecting us. | ” |
The Traveler is a mysterious sphere floating above Earth. Massive in scale, it is unknown whether the huge celestial object is simply a derelict spacecraft or a sentient being in and of itself. Hanging motionless in the skies above the last human city, it protects the humans from the continuous onslaught of various alien races bent on humanity's eradication by projecting a shield around the Last City,[1] and gifts the Guardians with ancient and mysterious powers.
History
Along time ago, The Traveler came to the solar system and helped the humans expand into the solar system. It taught the humans new technologies and helped them terraform planets and led the humans into a time called the Golden Age. Some time later, the Traveler's enemy known as The Darkness came to wage war with the humans and wiped out all human civilization thus leading to a time called the Collapse. At the end of the terrible wars that terminated the Golden Age, the Traveler, in its sacrificial last gift to humanity, came to rest over a small area of the now wasted human planet. As humanity struggled to rebuild itself from these terrible events, the now dead object gifted its protection and powers to the re-growing humans. Although the times after the war were hard, humanity persevered and with the help of this celestial guardian, the humans eventually began to re-explore their terrestrial and solar domain.[2]
The remnants of humanity built a city beneath the resting place of the Traveler, where they were safe from the continuous onslaught of various alien races such as the Cabal and the Fallen . This city rests in the shade of the great sphere, built under its protective aura as a last bastion of humanity. The Guardians are destined to protect this city and its inhabitants, and as such are gifted with some of the magnificent powers of the Traveler.[3] It is not known if the Traveler is a sentient being in and of itself, or simply a derelict ship, but its importance to the survival of humanity cannot be understated.
Trivia
The Traveler first appeared in another Bungie game, Halo 3: ODST, where a hidden poster made it appear innocuously like the Moon.
Gallery
The city below the Traveler
A reference to the Traveler in Halo 3: ODST.
The Last City below the Traveler.
Early designs for the Traveler's sphere.
The Traveler hovering in place over the Last City.
List of appearances
- Law of the Jungle (First appearance)
- Destiny
References
- ^ Bungie: Destiny story: The City
- ^ Game Informer January 2014, page 52
- ^ YouTube: Reveal Trailer - Official Destiny ViDoc: Pathways Out of Darkness
