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===The Shipstealer Rises Again=== | ===The Shipstealer Rises Again=== | ||
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Following the Guardians containing the Nightmare outbreak on the Derelict Leviathan and pushing back [[Emperor Calus|Calus]] in his attempt to claim the Lunar Pyramid and become a [[Disciples of the Witness|Disciple of the Witness]], the Guardian received a message from the Drifter, calling in a favor to reclaim a piece of cargo he had intended to smuggle into the Last City but was stolen by a group of Fallen from the House of Salvation. Agreeing to the favor, the Guardian headed to Europa, traveling through what's left of Riis-Reborn and after fighting through Salvation Fallen, the Guardian located the Drifter's cargo, which turned out to be a stasis pod with The Spider himself within. Spider explained that he was seeking safe haven within the Last City as after Mara Sov's return and aware of his treatment of her brother, the Eliksni syndicate leader sought to escape the Reef before the Awoken Queen's gaze turned towards him. Though annoyed by the Drifter's demands for "hazard pay", Spider relents by offering his old ketch for his use when the rogue threatened to turn him over to Queen Mara, as she put a heavy bounty on his head.<ref name="SandS">'''Bungie (2022/8/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Plunder]] - [[Salvage and Salvation]]''</ref> | Following the Guardians containing the Nightmare outbreak on the Derelict Leviathan and pushing back [[Emperor Calus|Calus]] in his attempt to claim the Lunar Pyramid and become a [[Disciples of the Witness|Disciple of the Witness]], the Guardian received a message from the Drifter, calling in a favor to reclaim a piece of cargo he had intended to smuggle into the Last City but was stolen by a group of Fallen from the House of Salvation. Agreeing to the favor, the Guardian headed to Europa, traveling through what's left of Riis-Reborn and after fighting through Salvation Fallen, the Guardian located the Drifter's cargo, which turned out to be a stasis pod with The Spider himself within. Spider explained that he was seeking safe haven within the Last City as after Mara Sov's return and aware of his treatment of her brother, the Eliksni syndicate leader sought to escape the Reef before the Awoken Queen's gaze turned towards him. Though annoyed by the Drifter's demands for "hazard pay", Spider relents by offering his old ketch for his use when the rogue threatened to turn him over to Queen Mara, as she put a heavy bounty on his head.<ref name="SandS">'''Bungie (2022/8/23)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Plunder]] - [[Salvage and Salvation]]''</ref> | ||
[[File:D2-sop-eramis.jpg|310px|thumb|Eramis, the Shipstealer free once more.]] | [[File:D2-sop-eramis.jpg|310px|thumb|Eramis, the Shipstealer free once more.]] | ||
As Spider was transported to safety and the Guardian traveled to where Spider's Ketch was impounded, Spider informs the Guardian and Drifter that despite being crippled, the House of Salvation was beginning to rally and was seeking lost relics from the Dark Ages. Unsure of what that meant, the Guardian pressed on, gathering what was left of Spider's crew as they made their way to the Ketch. However, after slaying the Salvation crew leader, the Guardian discovered the Stasis prison of Eramis, the original leader of the House of Salvation, was no longer containing her. The conclusion is made that Eramis must be the person rallying House Salvation. The ketch is put to Drifter's use in bringing Spider and his crew to the Last City.<ref name="SandS"/> | As Spider was transported to safety and the Guardian traveled to where Spider's Ketch was impounded, Spider informs the Guardian and Drifter that despite being crippled, the House of Salvation was beginning to rally and was seeking lost relics from the Dark Ages. Unsure of what that meant, the Guardian pressed on, gathering what was left of Spider's crew as they made their way to the Ketch. However, after slaying the Salvation crew leader, the Guardian discovered the Stasis prison of Eramis, the original leader of the House of Salvation, was no longer containing her. The conclusion is made that Eramis must be the person rallying House Salvation. The ketch is put to Drifter's use in bringing Spider and his crew to the Last City.<ref name="SandS"/> | ||
Within the [[Eliksni Quarter]], where Spider had set up a new base within a makeshift bar, which would later be called [[ | Within the [[Eliksni Quarter]], where Spider had set up a new base within a makeshift bar, which would later be called the [[Ether Tank]], the Guardian meets with Drifter, Mithrax and his daughter [[Eido]]. Mithrax is disturbed at Eramis's return, as her name still carries great weight and is aware that she is looking to gather the "Old Crews" spoken in legend under her banner. Though Eido believes the pirates of the old crews may possess relics of the Eliksni's past, her father believes the whole Vanguard should be rallied to deal with Eramis. However, Drifter clarifies that the Vanguard would be unable to help, as Zavala is preparing for when Calus will make his next move while Ikora and her Hidden look for Eramis herself from the shadows, thereby leaving themselves to handle Eramis and the old crews. The Guardian agrees to the plan with the Light Kell reluctantly complying. In addition, with the Vanguard's funding, Spider agrees to arm the Guardians as they take on Eramis and her pirates but does so in his own way, via "Engram Roulette". | ||
To aid the Guardian in hunting down the old crews and acquiring the relics Eramis is seeking to claim, Spider gives them two important pieces from his collection, an [[Eliskni Star Chart]], which shows possible pirate routes throughout the galaxy, and a [[Captain's Atlas]], to log routes and riches, both placed on the [[H.E.L.M.]]. Further, Drifter gives the Guardian a [[Skeleton Key (Artifact)|Skeleton Key]] which will grant them entry into any hidden location filled with treasure the old crews wish to secure. Mithrax offers his guidance but laments that the Eliksni haven't moved past the senseless brutality they have witnessed. In addition, the Light Kell seemed partially aware of what Eramis is looking for but is reluctant to share. | To aid the Guardian in hunting down the old crews and acquiring the relics Eramis is seeking to claim, Spider gives them two important pieces from his collection, an [[Eliskni Star Chart]], which shows possible pirate routes throughout the galaxy, and a [[Captain's Atlas]], to log routes and riches, both placed on the [[H.E.L.M.]]. Further, Drifter gives the Guardian a [[Skeleton Key (Artifact)|Skeleton Key]] which will grant them entry into any hidden location filled with treasure the old crews wish to secure. Mithrax offers his guidance but laments that the Eliksni haven't moved past the senseless brutality they have witnessed. In addition, the Light Kell seemed partially aware of what Eramis is looking for but is reluctant to share. |
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