Bungie, creators of the legendary Halo series have updated their website, giving new details about their upcoming title, Destiny. This new update gives details about the different types of guardians the player will be able to choose from. The guardians protect the last safe city on Earth and can wield a portion of the Travellers incredible power. there are three types of guardian for the player to choose from, which are basically the fighter, mage and rogue for the 28th century:
- Warlocks: “Warlocks have long studied the Traveler, mastering some of its arcane energies. Its true purpose still remains a great mystery, but discovering truth has always driven you into the unknown. Now, our enemies are the only thing that stands between you and the lost wonders of our Golden Age.”
- Titans: “The first Titans built the Wall, and gave their lives to defend it. Now, you stand in the same high place, steadfast and sure, protecting all who shelter in your shadow. You hail from a long line of heroes, forged from strength and sacrifice. Our enemies may be deadly and merciless, but so are you.”
- Hunters: “Hunters once prowled the wilderness and wastelands, taking big risks for even bigger rewards. You’re no outlaw—at least, not anymore—but making your own luck has always meant bending the rules. Your unique brand of daring and ingenuity is needed now more than ever.”
Details are also given about the locations that the player will be able to visit:
- Abandoned Earth: “The wilderness beyond the walls of the City are ruined and corrupted, claimed by nature and our enemies. From the war-torn fortresses of the Twilight Gap to the skyward steppes of Old Russia, evidence of our lost glory still litters the Earth, waiting to be rediscovered.”
- The Moon: “Early exploration attempts have proven too dangerous. The City has since classified Earth’s Moon as a Forbidden Zone.”
- Mars and Venus: Awaiting more reports from the Vanguard. (Details still to be announced).
Two enemy factions have also been detailed, The Fallen and The Cabal:
- The Fallen: “The Fallen are a scourge, tirelessly engaged in war against us and scavenging all that remains. They say their Houses have claimed every planet and moon we ever touched. If you see one in the wild, know there are many more nearby, and don’t hesitate to send their souls screaming into the black.”
- The Cabal: “It’s been years since they first made their presence known at the Twilight Gap. While early reports have them centered on or around Mars, the true might of the Cabal is still wrapped in speculation. Awaiting more reports from the Vanguard.”
Three types of fallen soldier have been revealed:
- Fallen Dreg: “These relentless thieves seem driven by desperation and rage. They are crafty, but they usually give up their cover with their clattering and hissing. Most seem outfitted with some kind of shock dagger and pistol, and as far as we can gather, they seem to only have two arms, while other Fallen have four.”
- Fallen Vandal: “The truths about the Fallen chain-of-command are still making themselves known, but Vandals appear to hold a higher ranking than the Dregs, and deadlier weapons, too. They often have long range capability, but, lucky for us, their weapons take time to charge.”
- Fallen Captain: “Fallen run in packs, led by an individual Captain. There is no denying a Captain’s might; they are the fiercest of the Fallen. There is this sense of tattered nobility to them. You can see it in the way they carry themselves. They think they’re better than us. They believe that Earth belongs to them.”
Destiny is definitely shaping up to be a great game, but can Bungie really recreate their success with Halo again? Only time will tell but for now at least they are keeping us up to date on development. To find out more about Destiny head over to Bungie’s site.
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