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Host of Gambit |
- "Let's see what we've got!"
- — The Drifter
The Drifter is a Light-bearer who hosts Gambit and acts as a vendor for Gambit related items. He is found in his ship that you spawn at within the beginning of a Gambit match. He is a traveler that has explored the far reaches of the Solar System, collecting machines, gadgets, and trinkets along the way.
Biography
The Dark Age
- "Haven't seen shooting like that since an Iron Lady named Efrideet ruined my bar. The Dark Age was wild times."
- — The Drifter
During the Dark Age the Drifter owned a bar which got ruined when Lady Efrideet got into a fight and shot it up.[2]
A World of Darkness
Gambit with a Lone Gunman
Return to the City
- "Nothin' kills a Guardian faster... than another Guardian. Woo! Get ready to be bad guys!"
- — The Drifter
With Shin's approval, the Drifter returned to the Last City and set up shop in an alleyway by the bazaar. Soon after his arrival, he introduced himself to the Young Wolf and explained the rules of Gambit to them.[2]
The Drifter also provides tactical support during the strike against The Mad Warden within the Prison of Elders.
Personality and Traits
The Drifter is relatively enthusiastic about his role as the host of Gambit and enjoys watching Guardians fight one another. He also appears to have experienced the Darkness, since he makes comments recognizing what the Taken feel comments whenever Guardians invade in matches of Gambit.
Quotes
- "Cayde's dead, and I need more guns, one step forward, one step back."
- "Let's see what we've got!"
- "Embrace the Darkness."
- "Why is that idiot always yelling? He should go into the Crucible."
- "I know the Vanguard know about that maintenance frame, so what are they waiting for?"
- "All the tech I use in Gambit I built. Kit-bashed, mostly."
- "Motes go in the bank, got it? And I'll make sure you get paid."
- "How about some Gambit? You're just standing there."
- "Sometimes I forget you've killed a Hive god or two.
Gameplay
Destiny 2
The Drifter serves as both the handler and vendor for Gambit.
Faction Armor
- Ancient Apocalypse Armor (Hunter)
- Ancient Apocalypse Armor (Titan)
- Ancient Apocalypse Armor (Warlock)
Faction Weapons
Trivia
- The Drifter's ship appears in-orbit wherever a Gambit match is set, such as the Emerald Coast.
- The Drifter is performed and voiced by Todd Haberkorn[3]
List of appearances
References
- ^ https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinyTheGame/comments/99jswv/forsaken_deck_of_cards_w_images/
- ^ a b Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken, Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, The Drifter dialogue
- ^ [1]