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Following its transformation into a garden world by the [[Traveler]] the planet was inhabited by [[human|humanity]] during the [[Golden Age]]. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clRpcIHpmoY '''Youtube''': ''Official Destiny E3 Trailer -- New Beginnings'']</ref> During [[the Collapse]], the [[Vex]] undid this transformation <ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/Mercury#The_Lighthouse|The Lighthouse]]''</ref> and completely changed Mercury into a [[Machine World]] within days of their arrival. <ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Eye of a Gate Lord]]''</ref> The Sun itself, as seen on the planet's surface, appears to be massive in size yet not blindingly bright—a possible result of Vex engineering.<ref name = "lighthouse">'''Bungie (2015/5/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places#The Lighthouse|The Lighthouse]]''</ref>
Following its transformation into a garden world by the [[Traveler]] the planet was inhabited by [[human|humanity]] during the [[Golden Age]]. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clRpcIHpmoY '''Youtube''': ''Official Destiny E3 Trailer -- New Beginnings'']</ref> During [[the Collapse]], the [[Vex]] undid this transformation <ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places/Mercury#The_Lighthouse|The Lighthouse]]''</ref> and completely changed Mercury into a [[Machine World]] within days of their arrival. <ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Eye of a Gate Lord]]''</ref> The Sun itself, as seen on the planet's surface, appears to be massive in size yet not blindingly bright—a possible result of Vex engineering.<ref name = "lighthouse">'''Bungie (2015/5/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Places#The Lighthouse|The Lighthouse]]''</ref>


Though much of Mercury is dominated by the Vex, others have managed to visit the planet, including the [[Cult of Osiris]] who maintains a camp there in the form of the [[Lighthouse]]. Flawless champions of the [[Trials of Osiris]] are permitted to visit the Lighthouse where they can find stores of [[Glimmer]] and other treasures, although the only rewards available are the ones in the chest at the edge.<ref name = "lighthouse"/> [[The Sunbreakers]] have their Forge here as well and the [[Cabal]] built an outpost at [[Vertigo]], but have since mysteriously disappeared.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/08/13/we-analyze-destiny-the-taken-king-s-eight-new-crucible-maps.aspx '''Gameinformer''': We Analyze Destiny: The Taken King’s Eight New Crucible Maps]</ref>
Though much of Mercury is dominated by the Vex, others have managed to visit the planet, including the [[Cult of Osiris]] who maintains a camp there in the form of [[The Lighthouse]]. Flawless champions of the [[Trials of Osiris]] are permitted to visit the Lighthouse where they can find stores of [[Glimmer]] and other treasures, although the only rewards available are the ones in the chest at the edge.<ref name = "lighthouse"/> [[The Sunbreakers]] have their Forge here as well and the [[Cabal]] built an outpost at [[Vertigo]], but have since mysteriously disappeared.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/08/13/we-analyze-destiny-the-taken-king-s-eight-new-crucible-maps.aspx '''Gameinformer''': We Analyze Destiny: The Taken King’s Eight New Crucible Maps]</ref>


During the [[Red War]], Mercury was broken apart to fuel the [[Red Legion]]'s superweapon, [[The Almighty]]. Seemingly half of its mass now exists independently of the rest of the planet. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_nquTg8Rmw Destiny 2 secret cutscene] </ref>
During the [[Red War]], Mercury was partially fragmented to fuel the [[Red Legion]]'s superweapon, [[The Almighty]]. Seemingly half of its mass now exists independently of the rest of the planet.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_nquTg8Rmw Destiny 2 secret cutscene]</ref>


After [[Ghaul]]'s death, the [[Vex]] began to unite on the planet.
After [[Dominus Ghaul]]'s death, the [[Vex]] began to gather on the planet.
 
==Activities==
In Destiny 1 only a handful of activities are available, namely two [[Crucible]] maps that players engage in. Players can either engage each other on one of the battlefields there or meet the criteria to gain entry to the Lighthouse through the [[Trials of Osiris]]. Occasionally, the [[Sparrow Racing League]] holds races here within an active Vex structure known as Shining Sands.
 
In [[Curse of Osiris]], Mercury becomes a full destination with multiple activities available. The [[Infinite Forest]] is the main location for exploration on Mercury.


==Locations==
==Locations==
*[[Infinite Forest]]
*Caloris Basin
*Caloris Basin
**[[Vertigo]] {{C|[[Crucible]] map}}
**[[Vertigo]] {{C|[[Crucible]] map}}
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*Caloris Spires
*Caloris Spires
**[[The Lighthouse]]
**[[The Lighthouse]]
*Fields of Glass
*[[Fields of Glass]]
**The Lighthouse (Destiny 2)
**[[Infinite Forest]]
**[[The Lighthouse (Destiny 2)|The Lighthouse]]
***[[Pariah's Refuge]]
**[[The Burning Shrine]] {{C|Crucible map}}
**[[The Burning Shrine]] {{C|Crucible map}}
*Languid Sea
*Languid Sea

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Mercury
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Astrographical

Star, position:

Sol, I

Satellites(s):

none

Physical

Diameter:

4,879 kilometers

Gravity:

.38 g

Length of day:

58 days 15 hours 30 minutes

Orbital period:

88 days

Atmosphere:

Retains an atmosphere, as in all post-Traveler records.[1]

Societal

Population:

Vex

Government:

Vex occupation, Cult of Osiris

 

"No life stirs here. Not anymore."
— Grimoire description[2]

Mercury is the first planet in the Solar System and the closest to the Sun.

Overview

Following its transformation into a garden world by the Traveler the planet was inhabited by humanity during the Golden Age. [3] During the Collapse, the Vex undid this transformation [4] and completely changed Mercury into a Machine World within days of their arrival. [5] The Sun itself, as seen on the planet's surface, appears to be massive in size yet not blindingly bright—a possible result of Vex engineering.[6]

Though much of Mercury is dominated by the Vex, others have managed to visit the planet, including the Cult of Osiris who maintains a camp there in the form of The Lighthouse. Flawless champions of the Trials of Osiris are permitted to visit the Lighthouse where they can find stores of Glimmer and other treasures, although the only rewards available are the ones in the chest at the edge.[6] The Sunbreakers have their Forge here as well and the Cabal built an outpost at Vertigo, but have since mysteriously disappeared.[7]

During the Red War, Mercury was partially fragmented to fuel the Red Legion's superweapon, The Almighty. Seemingly half of its mass now exists independently of the rest of the planet.[8]

After Dominus Ghaul's death, the Vex began to gather on the planet.

Locations

Gallery

  • The surface of Mercury.

    The surface of Mercury.

  • Mercury concept art

    Mercury concept art

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Lighthouse
  2. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Mercury
  3. ^ Youtube: Official Destiny E3 Trailer -- New Beginnings
  4. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Lighthouse
  5. ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Eye of a Gate Lord
  6. ^ a b Bungie (2015/5/9), Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Lighthouse
  7. ^ Gameinformer: We Analyze Destiny: The Taken King’s Eight New Crucible Maps
  8. ^ Destiny 2 secret cutscene

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Vex
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