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|name= Sand Eaters
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|objectives= Frontline Infantry
|Commander(s)= [[Bracus Tho'ourg]] <br> [[Bracus Tha'aurn]]
|commander(s)= [[Bracus Tho'ourg]] <br> [[Bracus Tha'aurn]]
|Keep(s)= [[Dust Palace]]
|keep(s)= [[Exclusion Zone]] <br> [[Scablands]] <br> [[The Barrens]] <br> [[Firebase Delphi]] (formerly) <br> [[Firebase Thuria]] (inferred) <br> [[Terrabase Charon]] (inferred)
|deployed= [[Meridian Bay]], [[Mars]]
|deployed= [[Meridian Bay]], [[Mars]]
|war= [[Vanguard]] <br> [[Virgo Prohibition]] <br> [[Taken]]
|ally= [[Dust Giants]] <br> [[Blind Legion]]
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{{Quote|The sooner we're extinguished, the sooner they can go home.|[[Commander Zavala]].}}


{{Quote|The sooner we're extinguished, the sooner they can go home.|[[Commander Zavala]].}}
The '''Sand Eaters''' are a legion of the [[Cabal]]. It is the largest and most commonly encountered Legion on [[Mars]] before the [[Red Legion]], fighting on the front lines against the [[Vex]]. They have weaker tactics and morale than the other legions, but they still press on with fierce determination.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Sand_Eaters|Sand Eaters]]''</ref> They can be identified by their white, green and orange armor. The [[Dust Giants]], another [[Cabal]] Legion, is known to be a subdivision of the Sand Eaters comprised of veterans from the latter.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Dust Giants|Dust Giants]]''</ref> During the [[Taken War]], the Sand Eaters took massive casualties fighting the [[Taken]], losing about 58% of all their troops stationed across Mars and [[Phobos]].<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Ghost scan]]s: [[Ghost scan#Phobos|PHO-FBK-8]]''</ref>
'''Sand Eaters''' are a legion of the [[Cabal]]. It is the largest and most commonly encountered Legion on [[Mars]] before the [[Red Legion]], fighting on the front lines against the [[Vex]]. They have weaker tactics and morale than the other legions, but they still press on with fierce determination.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''Destiny PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies#Sand_Eaters|Sand Eaters]]''</ref> They can be identified by their white and green armor.
 
==History==
The Sand Eaters arrived in Sol sometime after the [[Collapse]]. They would set up bases at the [[Exclusion Zone]], [[Scablands]], and [[The Barrens]] on [[Mars]].
 
[[The Guardian]] would arrive at the [[Exclusion Zone]] on [[Mars]], to search for an entrance to the [[Black Garden]]. Despite their numbers advantage, they would be unable to defeat the lone Lightbearer, who would kill [[Bracus Tho'ourg]].<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Exclusion Zone (mission)|Exclusion Zone]]''</ref> Later, the Sand Eaters would attempt to take control of the [[Buried City]] from the [[Virgo Prohibition]]. However, the Guardian would stop them, killing [[Bracus Tha'aurn]] and weakening their hold over the city.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[The Buried City (mission)|The Buried City]]''</ref>


==Notable members==
==Notable members==
*[[Bracus Tha'aurn]]
===Bracus===
*[[Bracus Tho'ourg]]
*'''[[Bracus Tha'aurn]]'''- A member of Sand Eater's command.
 
*'''[[Bracus Tho'ourg]]'''- A low ranking Sand Eaters commander.
==Trivia==
===Members===
The Sand Eaters were originally described as guarding the [[Dust Palace]] in early promotional material.
*[[Spymaster Haru'ul]]
*[[Commander Edru'us]] {{c|inferred, formerly}}
*[[Valus Ta'aurc|Ta'aurc]] {{c|inferred, formerly}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Grimoire Sand Eaters.jpg|Sand Eaters Grimoire card.
File:Sand Eaters Banner.jpg|Banner of Sand Eaters.
File:Sand Eaters Banner.jpg|Banner of Sand Eaters.
File:Sandeaters.jpg|Sand Eaters logo.
File:Sandeaters.jpg|Sand Eaters logo.
File:Cabal shuttle concept.jpg|Concept art of Sand Eaters [[Harvester]].
File:Legionary (SE).jpg|A Sand Eaters [[Legionary]].
File:Destiny-CabalPhalanx.jpg|A Sand Eaters [[Phalanx]].
Destiny-CabalCenturion.jpg|A Sand Eaters [[Centurion]].
File:Psion (SE).jpg|A Sand Eaters [[Psion]].
File:Colossus (SE).jpg|A Dust Giants [[Colossus]].
File:Destiny-Interceptor.jpg|A Sand Eaters [[Interceptor]].
File:Destiny-Cabal-HarvesterShip.jpg|A Sand Eaters [[Harvester]].
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*The Sand Eaters were originally described as guarding the [[Dust Palace]] in early promotional material.{{Citation needed}}
*The Sand Eaters are the first Legion (and 1 of 5 Legions) that operates without a [[Primus]], the other 4 are [[Dust Giants]], [[Ice Reapers]], [[Siege Dancers]], and the [[Broken Legion]].
**However, [[Umun'arath]] was the Primus of All Legions, meaning she possibly was the Primus of Sand Eaters, Dust Giants, Ice Reapers, and Siege Dancers.
*The Sand Eaters and the [[Dust Giants]] are the only two legions in which their legionaries wear re-breathers on their helmets. Given that the rest of the scout legions also operate in the same harsh environments of Mars, why they require extra filtration is unknown.
**A possible reason for this is that the Sand Eaters and the Dust Giants are mostly in front of battles or more conflict than the rest of the other legions.
*[[Terrabase Charon]] on [[Io]] features banners and emblems of the Sand Eaters, indicating that it was formerly one of their bases prior to being taken over by the [[Red Legion]] or that members of the Sand Eaters were relocated there during the [[Red War]] before the base was abandoned entirely.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[The Dark Below]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[The Taken King]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Chosen]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:31, November 14, 2024

Sand Eaters
Sand Eaters Infobox Banner.png
Overview

Objectives:

Frontline Infantry

Commander(s):

Bracus Tho'ourg
Bracus Tha'aurn

Keep(s):

Exclusion Zone
Scablands
The Barrens
Firebase Delphi (formerly)
Firebase Thuria (inferred)
Terrabase Charon (inferred)

Deployed:

Meridian Bay, Mars

At war with:

Vanguard
Virgo Prohibition
Taken

Allied with:

Dust Giants
Blind Legion

 

"The sooner we're extinguished, the sooner they can go home."
— Commander Zavala.

The Sand Eaters are a legion of the Cabal. It is the largest and most commonly encountered Legion on Mars before the Red Legion, fighting on the front lines against the Vex. They have weaker tactics and morale than the other legions, but they still press on with fierce determination.[1] They can be identified by their white, green and orange armor. The Dust Giants, another Cabal Legion, is known to be a subdivision of the Sand Eaters comprised of veterans from the latter.[2] During the Taken War, the Sand Eaters took massive casualties fighting the Taken, losing about 58% of all their troops stationed across Mars and Phobos.[3]

History[edit]

The Sand Eaters arrived in Sol sometime after the Collapse. They would set up bases at the Exclusion Zone, Scablands, and The Barrens on Mars.

The Guardian would arrive at the Exclusion Zone on Mars, to search for an entrance to the Black Garden. Despite their numbers advantage, they would be unable to defeat the lone Lightbearer, who would kill Bracus Tho'ourg.[4] Later, the Sand Eaters would attempt to take control of the Buried City from the Virgo Prohibition. However, the Guardian would stop them, killing Bracus Tha'aurn and weakening their hold over the city.[5]

Notable members[edit]

Bracus[edit]

Members[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • The Sand Eaters were originally described as guarding the Dust Palace in early promotional material.[citation needed]
  • The Sand Eaters are the first Legion (and 1 of 5 Legions) that operates without a Primus, the other 4 are Dust Giants, Ice Reapers, Siege Dancers, and the Broken Legion.
    • However, Umun'arath was the Primus of All Legions, meaning she possibly was the Primus of Sand Eaters, Dust Giants, Ice Reapers, and Siege Dancers.
  • The Sand Eaters and the Dust Giants are the only two legions in which their legionaries wear re-breathers on their helmets. Given that the rest of the scout legions also operate in the same harsh environments of Mars, why they require extra filtration is unknown.
    • A possible reason for this is that the Sand Eaters and the Dust Giants are mostly in front of battles or more conflict than the rest of the other legions.
  • Terrabase Charon on Io features banners and emblems of the Sand Eaters, indicating that it was formerly one of their bases prior to being taken over by the Red Legion or that members of the Sand Eaters were relocated there during the Red War before the base was abandoned entirely.

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny - Grimoire: Sand Eaters
  2. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny - Grimoire: Dust Giants
  3. ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King - Ghost scans: PHO-FBK-8
  4. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny - Exclusion Zone
  5. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny - The Buried City

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