Unveiling the Epic Tale: Destiny 2's Ghosts of the Deep Exotic Emerges from 8 Years of Incredible Stories

Destiny 2 excels in captivating both old and new players with its enticing seasons, featuring Exotic gear and new content. However, its narrative remains a significant draw for long-time enthusiasts, as Bungie expertly weaves together compelling storylines. A recent example can be found in the Season of Defiance, where the beloved character Amanda Holliday meets her demise while bravely attempting to rescue prisoners from Calus' Shadow Legion. Throughout the story, Amanda's unwavering dedication to helping others and fearlessness shines through. Building upon this, the Season of the Deep brings a new level of depth to Destiny 2 by intertwining its dungeons with the overarching seasonal storyline. Through the exploration of Calus' mind in Duality, players uncover the reasons behind his daughter Caiatl's estrangement. The Ghosts of the Deep Dungeon further enhances the interconnectedness between the characters Titan, Xivu Arath, and Oryx. And to top it all off, the Navigator Exotic trace rifle serves as the crowning achievement, bringing multiple storylines together in a poignant and satisfying conclusion.

How Destiny 2's Ghosts of the Deep Dungeon Ties Multiple Stories Together

The Navigator's name, Aurash, was not a mere coincidence. It harked back to a time when she was the leader, overseeing the Krill race on the gas giant, Fundament, before the emergence of the Hive. Aurash, daughter of the Osmium King, had two sisters named Sathona and Xi Ro. Destiny would take them down different paths, as Sathona and Xi Ro would transform into the Hive Gods known as Savathun and Xivu Arath, while Aurash herself would become Oryx, The Taken King.

But why was Aurash's role as The Navigator significant even after her transformation into Auryx? This was due to the nature of the Hive Gods. They still had to sustain their Hive Worms by following their innate inclinations. Thus, Savathun became the deceiver, Xivu Arath embraced the mantle of the God of War, and Auryx delved into the pursuit of knowledge. This unquenchable thirst for knowledge led Auryx to acquire the power to Take from Akka during the war against the Ecumene, ultimately leading to their defeat.

In Destiny 2's Ghosts of the Deep, a glimpse into the thoughts and emotions of Xivu Arath toward her brother sheds further light on the followers of the Sword Logic, the underlying philosophy of the Hive.

In Destiny 2, The Navigator is positioned as a support weapon, and it is only fitting to incorporate it into the lore surrounding Oryx's origins. As a result, this weapon stands as one of the top choices for party play in the game. Alongside references to Oryx's story, The Ghosts of the Deep Dungeon dives into the aftermath of his demise, as Hive loyalists attempt to resurrect him and have him return as The Taken King.

The forthcoming expansion, The Witch Queen, explores this concept further through Savathun's game of telling two truths and two lies in Destiny 2, revealing that The Taken King will indeed make a comeback. However, the specific implications for Oryx and his long-lost title remain unclear. It is likely that another individual will assume the mantle of The Taken King. Regardless, Bungie's meticulous planning and gradual introduction of these storylines have culminated in a pivotal moment where numerous narrative threads are unraveled, a culmination of 8 years of anticipation.

Destiny 2 is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.