Mercury

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"No life stirs here. Not anymore."

— Grimoire Description

Mercury
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.

Mercury is the first planet in the Solar System and the closest to the Sun. The planet was inhabited by humanity during the Golden Age, following its transformation into a garden world by the Traveler. After the Collapse, the Vex had completely transformed Mercury into a machine world within days of their arrival. The Sun itself, as seen on the surface, appears to be massive in size yet not blindingly bright - a possible result of Vex engineering.

Overview

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. The Sunbreakers have their Forge here as well and the Cabal built an outpost at Vertigo, but have since mysteriously disappeared.

Locations

• Caloris Basin
  • Vertigo (Crucible map)
• Caloris Spires
  • The Lighthouse
• Fields of Glass
  • The Burning Shrine (Crucible map)
• Languid Sea
  • Icarus (Crucible map)
  • Shining Sands (Sparrow Racing League map)

Gallery

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  Mercury's surface as it appears on Bungie.net

List of appearances

• Destiny (Mentioned only)
  • House of Wolves (First appearance)
  • The Taken King