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{{Quote|He is a murderer...and very good at what he does.|[[Variks, the Loyal]]}}
{{Quote|He is a murderer...and very good at what he does.|[[Variks, the Loyal]]<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Variks, The Loyal]]: [[Variks,_The_Loyal#Shadow_Thief_Quotes|Quotes]]''</ref>}}
'''Taniks, the Scarred''' is an infamous [[Fallen]] mercenary working for the [[House of Wolves]], though he will hire himself out to any House.


'''Taniks, the Scarred''' is an infamous [[Fallen]] mercenary working for the [[House of Wolves]], though he will hire himself out to any House. Taniks was responsible for breaking [[Aksor, Archon Priest]] out of the [[Prison of Elders]], and for murdering the [[Hunter]] [[Vanguard]] [[Andal Brask]]. Taniks is known to graft technology onto himself from each of his exploits.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-5-19)''', ''Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Taniks, the Scarred|Taniks, the Scarred]]''</ref> He also craves combat, as he views his enemies as trophies and as such hones his combat skills for fun.<ref>'''Bungie (2015-5-19)''', ''Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Activities#The Shadow Thief|The Shadow Thief]]''</ref> A year after the [[Taken War]] the [[Devil Splicers]] uses [[SIVA]] to resurrect him and become [[Taniks Perfected]].
==Biography==
Taniks was responsible for breaking [[Aksor, Archon Priest]] out of the [[Prison of Elders]], and for murdering the [[Hunter]] [[Vanguard]] [[Andal Brask]]. Taniks is known to graft technology onto himself from each of his exploits.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Enemies#Taniks, the Scarred|Taniks, the Scarred]]''</ref> He also craves combat, as he views his enemies as trophies and as such hones his combat skills for fun,<ref name="Shadow">'''Bungie (2015/5/19)''', ''Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Activities#The Shadow Thief|The Shadow Thief]]''</ref> and worships machinery to such a degree he has augmented himself extensively.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [http://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/the-shadow-thief The Shadow Thief]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/5/19)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, [http://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/the-shadow-thief-2 The Shadow Thief 2]''</ref>
 
A year after the [[Taken War]] the [[Devil Splicers]] uses [[SIVA]] to resurrect him and become [[Taniks Perfected]].<ref>'''Bungie (2016/20/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[Rise of Iron]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire/Activities/Strikes#The_Shadow_Thief:_Revisited|The Shadow Thief: Revisited]]''</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
{{quote|I remember Taniks from the [[Reef Wars]]. Many [[Awoken]] dead. Clever, clever creature.|Variks, the Loyal}}
{{quote|I remember Taniks from the [[Reef Wars]]. Many [[Awoken]] dead. Clever, clever creature.|Variks, the Loyal<ref name="Shadow"/>}}
 
He and his [[Ketch]], [[Kaliks-Syn]], are found on the [[Moon]]. Unlike most Fallen commanders, he is armed with a [[Scorch Cannon]], which he uses with devastating effect. With this weapon, he can effectively hold down an area at any range. In addition, he will smash the ground if a Guardians wanders too close to him. Like many Captains, he can teleport. Unlike most Captains, though, he can teleport long distances. He uses this to avoid being defeated in one confrontation, requiring players to wear down his health until he can be cornered.
He and his [[Ketch]], [[Kaliks-Syn]], are found on the [[Moon]]. Unlike most Fallen commanders, he is armed with a [[Scorch Cannon]], which he uses with devastating effect. With this weapon, he can effectively hold down an area at any range. In addition, he will smash the ground if a Guardians wanders too close to him. Like many Captains, he can teleport. Unlike most Captains, though, he can teleport long distances. He uses this to avoid being defeated in one confrontation, requiring players to wear down his health until he can be cornered.


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Taniks, the Scarred
Taniks the Scarred.jpg
Biographical information

Species:

Fallen

Faction:

House of Wolves (temporary)

Rank:

Mercenary

Class:

Captain

Gender:

Male

Combat information

Mission:

The Shadow Thief

Weapon(s):

Scorch Cannon

Abilities:

Teleportation
Ultra Smash
Summon Fallen
Temporary Immunity
Summon Walker
Rapid Movement
Temporary Vanish

 

"He is a murderer...and very good at what he does."
— Variks, the Loyal[1]

Taniks, the Scarred is an infamous Fallen mercenary working for the House of Wolves, though he will hire himself out to any House.

Biography

Taniks was responsible for breaking Aksor, Archon Priest out of the Prison of Elders, and for murdering the Hunter Vanguard Andal Brask. Taniks is known to graft technology onto himself from each of his exploits.[2] He also craves combat, as he views his enemies as trophies and as such hones his combat skills for fun,[3] and worships machinery to such a degree he has augmented himself extensively.[4][5]

A year after the Taken War the Devil Splicers uses SIVA to resurrect him and become Taniks Perfected.[6]

Gameplay

"I remember Taniks from the Reef Wars. Many Awoken dead. Clever, clever creature."
— Variks, the Loyal[3]

He and his Ketch, Kaliks-Syn, are found on the Moon. Unlike most Fallen commanders, he is armed with a Scorch Cannon, which he uses with devastating effect. With this weapon, he can effectively hold down an area at any range. In addition, he will smash the ground if a Guardians wanders too close to him. Like many Captains, he can teleport. Unlike most Captains, though, he can teleport long distances. He uses this to avoid being defeated in one confrontation, requiring players to wear down his health until he can be cornered.

Trivia

  • Taniks' cloak is orange and features an insignia not belonging to any known House. Whether it belongs to the House Taniks originates from, or is unique to Taniks himself, is unknown. It is also a random strike-exclusive Legendary drop for the hunter.
  • He's the fourth Fallen seen with eight orange eyes, and the first one to have his own unique model.
  • Taniks' is one of three Fallen Ultras found with Scorch Cannons, the others being Skolas and Vosik.

Gallery

References

  1. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Variks, The Loyal: Quotes
  2. ^ Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Taniks, the Scarred
  3. ^ a b Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Shadow Thief
  4. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, The Shadow Thief
  5. ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, The Shadow Thief 2
  6. ^ Bungie (2016/20/9), Destiny: Rise of Iron Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Shadow Thief: Revisited

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