The Sparrow is a single-occupant vehicle used by Guardians, primarily for fast travel across long distances within a playable zone. Each Guardian is issued such a vehicle, which is stored aboard their personal spaceship and can be summoned for use as needed.[1] Its stats can be improved within the game.[2]
New Sparrows can be acuired from a few places; sometimes they appear as Loot (for example, finding all five Gold Chests in Old Russia will yield an uncommon sparrow), or purchased from a vendor, such as the Shipwright, Crucible Quartermaster, or Vanguard Quartermaster.
Sparrow Types
| Sparrow Name | Quality | Acquisition | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparrow S-10 | Common | Default | Quick on the ground and small enough for transmat deployment. |
| Sparrow S-11 | Common | A tuned-up vector drive gives this Sparrow a bit more spring in its step. | |
| Sparrow S-10V | Uncommon | Special Orders (50 x Glimmer) | The Vanguard prizes its Sparrows, which are invaluable for recon and quick deployment. |
| S-20 Cavalier | Uncommon | Shipwright (Deployment Orders x 1) | The Series-20 Cavalier is a Titan mainstay, more robust and reliable than the baseline Sparrow. |
| S-20 Nomad | Uncommon | Shipwright(Deployment Orders x 1) | Hunters have a reputation for technical savvy. The S-20 Nomad highlights that expertise. |
| S-20 Seeker | Uncommon | Shipwright (Deployment Orders x 1) | Warlocks devised the Series-20 Seeker variant of the Sparrow for their own arcane purposes. |
| S-21 Cavalier | Uncommon | Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) | Titans tune their thrust bikes to handle the burden of heavy armor. |
| S-21 Nomad | Uncommon | Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) | On foot or by thrust bike, Hunters carve new trails through the frontier. |
| S-21 Seeker | Uncommon | Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) | Careful attention to the Seeker's shielding reduces field interference. |
| S-22 Cavalier | Uncommon | Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) | The Series-22 Cavalier helps put Titans right where they belong--in the thick of the battle. |
| S-22 Nomad | Uncommon | Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) | The Series-22 Nomad helps Hunters stalk swift prey. |
| S-22 Seeker | Uncommon | Shipwright (2250 x Glimmer) | The Series-22 Seeker answers the esoteric needs of elite Warlocks. |
| S-30C Phoenix | Rare | Crucible Quartermaster (175 x Crucible Marks) | The coveted S-30C Phoenix is reserved for Guardians who demonstrate exceptional resolve. |
| S-31C Phoenix | Rare | Crucible Quartermaster (175 x Crucible Marks) | This variant of the coveted Phoenix has an improved powerplant. |
| S-32C Phoenix | Rare | Crucible Quartermaster (175 x Crucible Marks) | This variant of the coveted Phoenix s a powerful drive and agile thrusters. |
| Sparrow S-30V | Rare | Vanguard Quartermaster (175 x Vanguard Marks) | The Vanguard reserves the Series-30 Sparrow for the most successful Guardians. |
| Sparrow S-31V | Rare | Vanguard Quartermaster (175 x Vanguard Marks) | The Series-31V sports an improved powerplant. |
| Sparrow S-32V | Rare | Vanguard Quartermaster (175 x Vanguard Marks) | The Series-32V offers superb power and sterling maneuverability. |
| S-30V | Legendary | This S-30V's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail. | |
| S-30V | Legendary | This S-30V's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions. | |
| S-30V | Legendary | This S-30V's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions. | |
| S-31V | Legendary | This S-31V's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail. | |
| S-31V | Legendary | This S-31V's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions. | |
| S-31V | Legendary | This S-31V's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions. | |
| S-31V | Legendary | This S-31V's custom plasma drive presents a compelling argument for speed over safety. | |
| S-32V | Legendary | This S-32V's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail. | |
| S-32V | Legendary | This S-32V's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions. | |
| S-32V | Legendary | This S-32V's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions. | |
| S-32V | Legendary | This S-32V's custom plasma drive presents a compelling argument for speed over safety. | |
| SV7 Lightbearer | Legendary | A high-end Sparrow earned by those Guardians who prove their worth in the Trials of Osiris. | |
| Upgraded S-30C | Legendary | This Series-30C Phoenix's plasma drive makes a compelling argument for speed over safety. | |
| Upgraded S-30C | Legendary | This Series-30C Phoenix's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail. | |
| Upgraded S-30C | Legendary | This Series-30C Phoenix's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions. | |
| Upgraded S-30C | Legendary | This Series-30C Phoenix's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions. | |
| Upgraded S-30V | Legendary | This S-30V's custom plasma drive presents a compelling argument for speed over safety. | |
| Upgraded S-31C | Legendary | This Series-31C Phoenix's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions. | |
| Upgraded S-31C | Legendary | This Series-31C Phoenix's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions. | |
| Upgraded S-31C | Legendary | This Series-31C Phoenix's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail. | |
| Upgraded S-31C | Legendary | This Series-31C Phoenix's plasma drive makes a compelling argument for speed over safety. | |
| Upgraded S-32C | Legendary | This Series-32C Phoenix's prototype drive is tinted purple by exotic void reactions. | |
| Upgraded S-32C | Legendary | This Series-32C Phoenix's stealth drive filters out most high frequency emissions. | |
| Upgraded S-32C | Legendary | This Series-32C Phoenix's plasma drive makes a compelling argument for speed over safety. | |
| Upgraded S-32C | Legendary | This Series-32C Phoenix's strange drive leaves an unusual green trail. | |
| XV0 Timebraker | Legendary | Many are brave, but only the strong and the living will ever ride this Sparrow. | |
| EV-30 Tumbler | Legendary | It takes a skilled field mechanic to disable limiters without destabilizing the entire drive. | |
| S-99 Dawnchaser | Exotic | The future and all of its promise awaits you. |
Trivia
- In terms of overall design and function, the Sparrow bears a striking resemblance to speeder bikes from the Star Wars franchise.
- Its design resembles that of the Shrike.
- Those who pre-order Destiny from Gamestop will receive a red Sparrow S-10V, with buffs to its boost, speed, and durability[4] (though its stats can be matched through in-game upgrades). The color will remain a pre-order exclusive until January 1, 2015.[2]
Gallery
Action shot of the Sparrow from the E3 Destiny Gameplay Demo.
A pair of Guardians, riding Sparrows into battle against a Devil Walker.
Two Guardians on Sparrows.
The red Sparrow pre-order skin
List of appearances
- Destiny (First appearance)