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The '''Red Legion''' is a powerful [[Cabal]] Legion led by [[Dominus Ghaul]]. The Legion was deployed in response to the [[Skyburners]]' distress call to attack the [[Last City]] on [[Earth]], launching a successful invasion of Earth and the Last City. They managed to cripple the Last City and devastate the [[Guardians]], leaving them vulnerable and displaced. They are attempting to claim the [[Light]] from the [[Traveler]] and become [[Guardians]].<ref name="Rally the Troops">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJLAJVmggt0 '''YouTube''' - ''Destiny 2 – “Rally the Troops” Worldwide Reveal Trailer'']</ref> Following the attack, the Red Legion began to quickly occupy the [[Solar System]], even making an attempt to dig up ancient [[Vex]] ruins on [[Nessus]], where they unearthed the ancient Vex mind [[Protheon, Modular Mind]]. | The '''Red Legion''' is a powerful [[Cabal]] Legion led by [[Dominus Ghaul]]. The Legion was deployed in response to the [[Skyburners]]' distress call to attack the [[Last City]] on [[Earth]], launching a successful invasion of Earth and the Last City. They managed to cripple the Last City and devastate the [[Guardians]], leaving them vulnerable and displaced. They are attempting to claim the [[Light]] from the [[Traveler]] and become [[Guardians]].<ref name="Rally the Troops">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJLAJVmggt0 '''YouTube''' - ''Destiny 2 – “Rally the Troops” Worldwide Reveal Trailer'']</ref> Following the attack, the Red Legion began to quickly occupy the [[Solar System]], even making an attempt to dig up ancient [[Vex]] ruins on [[Nessus]], where they unearthed the ancient Vex mind [[Protheon, Modular Mind]]. | ||
==Command Structure== | |||
The command structure and tactics of the Red Legion are in general roughly the same as any Cabal legion, but have deadlier weapons and battle techniques, and have a handful of new units to boot. | |||
*[[Legionary]]--basic line infantry units that make up the majority of the Red Legion's forces. Armed with [[Energy Rifle]]s and can fire swords from gauntlets they wear on their wrists. | |||
*[[Phalanx]]--defensive troops meant to provide cover and support for troops by using [[Energy Shield]]s. Armed with Energy Rifles and can expand their shields to give protection to multiple units and close off important pathways. | |||
*[[Centurion]]--field commanders of the standard Red Legion crews. Armed with an [[Explosive Crossbow]] and is capable of limited flight by using jet packs built into their armor. | |||
*[[Colossus]]--elite heavy infantry units capable of withering suppressive fire with their [[Heavy Energy Cannon]]s. Can use missile pods on the back of their armor to launch large clusters of homing [[Arc]] rockets that have a very long range. | |||
*[[Psion]]--a client race of the Cabal that have psychic abilities and move around faster than regular Cabal units. Armed with [[Cabal Sniper Rifle]]s that deal high damage from very far away. | |||
*[[Gladiator]]--brand new Red Legion melee unit. Armed with dual [[Gladiator Cleaver]]s that deal high damage at close range and is capable of performing a charge attack when enraged. | |||
*[[War Beast]]--brand new Red Legion military hound. Armed with sharp teeth, claws, and horns and will aggressively chase combatants to overwhelm them with sheer numbers and high speed. | |||
*[[Incendior]]--brand new Red Legion pyrotechnic unit. Armed with [[Flamethrower]]s that fire jets of flames which inflict a burning debuff upon contact with any surface or combatant and is deadly in close range. | |||
==Notable Members== | ==Notable Members== | ||