In Destiny 2 there are many characters in the space shooter universe that drive and influence the story. That’s why it’s especially important for new guardians to look into the past so that they can see connections in the story. We show you which characters everyone should know in the Destiny universe.
Where are the characters from? This is a mix of Destiny 1 & 2 characters that have weight in the story and universe of the Guardians. It also revolves around adversaries that you may have encountered over the years and are now deeply woven into the space shooter’s storylines.
5 important characters that every Guardian should know
We list you 5 important characters, show you how important they are in Destiny and, above all, what fate they have to bear at the moment.
oryx
Who is Oryx? Oryx is one of the infamous three Hive sisters who took many lives on their conscience. In Destiny 1 The Taken King expansion, Oryx was the main antagonist that even Mara Sov, the Awakened Queen didn’t stand a chance against.
With the death of Hive Prince and son “Crota”, Oryx headed to the Sol system to finish off the Guardians and the Traveler once and for all.
How important is Oryx in the Destiny universe? Oryx has an important role throughout the Destiny universe as it is the origin of the Taken enemy race. Oryx faced Akka, the divine Hive Worm, to acquire this ability to convert into the possessed. Though Guardians brought the massive Hive God to his knees, the Taken still roam the solar system.
Through him, the Guardians became aware that further dangers were still to come for the last city. In the latest DLC, Witch Queen, the Guardians have taken on Savathûn, the second sister of the Hive trio. It should soon be the turn of the goddess of war “Xivu Arath” to confront the guardians. Your troops are allied with the darkness and thus already part of the current story.
What is Oryx doing right now? In the Destiny 1 Raid King’s Fall, the Guardians could fight their way through the Taken King’s battleship to face off against him.
Since his ship was a mobile Ascendant plane, the Guardians defeated him once and for all with no return. Now the dead and crystallized king hovers around Saturn until the end of time.
Rasputin
Who is Rasputin? Rasputin is a Russian-speaking AI with an incalculable drive to destroy anything that can harm humans. Rasputin was built and developed by Bray-Tec in the Golden Age to detect dangers to humans early and, if necessary, to exterminate them.
How important is Rasputin in the Destiny universe? Rasputin is deeply woven into the story of Destiny. When the Dark Ages began, it was Rasputin who used SIVA to hunt down the righteous Iron Lords.
In addition, he allowed the fallen from the House of Devils to be modified with SIVA. Then, in Destiny 2, the Guardians had to help the Warmind on Mars as a Hive threat loomed large to destroy the Warmind.
Despite many problems, the vanguard now sees the potential of the AI and would therefore prefer to use it as an ally in their fight against the darkness.
What is Rasputin doing right now? Rasputin is locked in an engram right now. When Mars was evacuated in Season of Arrivals, Ana Bray took everything from Rasputin she could get.
Now the ambitious hunter in the last city is trying to transfer the consciousness of the AI into an Exo. If that succeeds, Rasputin could perhaps still be an important key figure in the fight against darkness.
The spokesman
Who is the speaker? The Speaker was a fundamental figure in the Destiny universe in terms of understanding the Light and the Traveler’s relationship with humans. He spoke to the keepers and the people and revealed the way of the light. Where the Traveler could not communicate, the Speaker spread the teachings of Guardianship. Even if it wasn’t always clear whether he was really passing on the traveler’s messages one-to-one or not “embellishing” them a bit.
How important is the voice actor in the Destiny universe? Although new Destiny 2 players are unaware of the speaker, his presence and loss of him is still felt. He guided the new Guardians in Destiny 1 through the story and showed them with wise advice what the light and the traveler stand for.
He influenced many well-known characters such as Saint-14, Osiris and Zavala. Without his existence, the Keepers wouldn’t be working with the familiar NPCs they know in the Tower.
What is the speaker doing right now? The Speaker was captured by the Red Legion Cabal in Destiny 2’s Vanilla storyline. He was tortured by Ghaul, leader of the Cabal at the time, to learn how to get the Light’s favor.
Unfortunately, the speaker did not survive this cruel procedure and eventually died as a result of the injuries. A keepsake, his mask, can be seen in Commander Zavala’s office by observant players.
Cayde-6
Who is Cayde 6? Cayde is the former Hunter Vanguard of the Last City. He is known for his extremely bad timing, his dry jokes, but also his cool and easy-going demeanor. He is considered a fan favorite in the Destiny community.
How important is Cayde-6 in the Destiny universe? Cayde has played a minor role in Destiny 1. Especially in Destiny 2 he got more depth and attention and in short he positioned himself as one of the most popular characters in the space shooter universe.
With cool and casual sayings, the Jaeger Vanguard entertained the Guardians during strikes, but also in the Red Legion campaign. The Forsaken DLC was dedicated to him alone and revolved around avenging Cayde. Even today, many Guardians miss the Vanguard’s loudmouth, and when he died, so did a lot of Destiny’s humor.
What is Cayde-6 doing right now? Cayde was murdered by Uldren Sov, the Awakened Prince. Today’s Keepers only know him as “Crow”.
Despite his death, Cayde is constantly remembered by the Guardians. His trademark, the Ace of Spades, was inscribed on the bottom of the tower near Zavala, and Bungie left a photo of him at the Noodle Soup Shop.
Calus
Who is Calus? Calus is the former Opulent Emperor of the Cabal. Guardians first found him in the Leviathan Raid in Destiny 2. In his magnificent ship, he challenged the Guardians to participate in his games at the circus or the baths and win great prizes.
How important is Calus in the Destiny universe? At the beginning of Destiny 2, it wasn’t clear how important Calus would actually be to the story. However, with the ghost ship Glycon and now the Leviathan appearing in the Sol system, it is now clear that Calus plays a bigger role.
How strong it quickly becomes clear in the current trailer for the dungeon “Duality” of Season 17:
Destiny 2 shows new dungeon in exciting trailer – “I am the end”
Ever since he was discovered in the void, the Emperor has been obsessively trying to communicate with the darkness in order to attain a next higher level of existence. If you follow the story, you’ll realize that Calus has meticulously planned everything since his first encounter with the Guardians. His story is just as deep as Savathun’s in the Destiny universe.
What is Calus doing right now? Nobody knows. Guardians speculate wildly as to whether Calus is hiding in his Leviathan’s underbelly or perhaps he has merged into the entire ship.
It remains to be seen whether the players will still pick him up at the end of the “Season 17” story and hold him accountable with Caiatl, his daughter.
Those were our top five characters you should know about in the Destiny universe. What do you think of our list? Did we forget an important person and if so, who do you think is the most important that we shouldn’t forget? Let us know how you feel about it in the comments!