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Evidence of "Dark Traveler Theory" - Is the Traveler evil?
The Traveler supposedly saved our worlds, sacrificed itself only for our benefit. But is this really the truth? Do we have any infallible evidence to prove this? We, at Binary Star Cult, do have a theory. We believe the Traveler may not be as "holy" as it is made out to be. It may have acted only in selfish reasons, or even in malicious ones. It could have brought the Darkness to our doorstep intentionally, or it could even BE the Darkness. However, you may ask yourself, how can this theory be any more correct than the one that states the goodness of the Traveler?
The answer is: we have evidence. Or at least, we will. This is why this thread is being posted, to find, collect, and analyze the evidence of this theory. I will start it off with a piece of evidence below, from a ghost fragment. This thread is public. Anyone can put their facts or suspicions here. Don't be afraid to speak your mind. The smallest detail you may have could be the key to this entire theory.
Although we firmly believe in this theory, we do not want to be blind like some of the followers of the Traveler. If you have any piece of evidence against this theory, if you still believe the Traveler is pure, please, tell us. If we cannot challenge and refute your hypotheses, then how valid are ours?
Nevertheless, as promised, here is a bit of confirmation for the theory.
Source: [url=http://destiny.gamepedia.com/Ghost_Fragment:_The_Traveler_2]Ghost Fragment: The Traveler 2[/url]
This Grimoire card is a brief passage from "Dreams of Alpha Lupi." It says:
[quote]"This has been such a long chase. This will be the place you will fight. Fight and win.
But do you really know why you go where you go, and where this journey is taking you?
The chase leads you where you need to be, you believe.
Unless...you are being pushed."[/quote]
The final line is the key to this evidence. It questions the whole nature of our quest to revive the Traveler. It is not a particularly strong piece of evidence, but we will find more. We will find out the truth about the Traveler. We will find out if I will ever stop speaking like some kind of holy priest giving a sermon. Please, contribute to this theory, not to support any faction or cult, but to support every player of Destiny by discovering the truth.
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Edited by Mok: 7/10/2015 1:06:41 PMThis is my opinion. The Traveler cannot defend itself without the assistance from sentient creatures. Therefore I believe its intentions were originally self-serving. But because it was overwhelmed, it now relies on the Guardians more than any other organism that has helped it in the past. It has had a change of heart, and it's self-serving intentions have changed. The Traveler knows it was being pursued, yet comes to our solar system to "protect" us. It brings with it death and destruction. We consume it's light just like the other factions. However, we idolize it, believing the light is a blessing. We consider it a god, rather than a means of survival. The Hive worship Oryx...who only wants the Traveler to serve him. The Vex seek the Traveler simply for fuel. I think the Fallen and the Cabal both stood in the shoes of the Guardians, but, much like a gambler gets addicted to gambling, became, for lack of a better phrase, blinded by its light. The Cabal and the Fallen seem to be on equal footing with us, without any gods guiding them. They are, however, scavengers, much like us Guardians (scavenging the wastelands for engrams and materials). Grimoire and history can be manipulated by the words used, as well as through the passage of time. In the case at bar, so much time has passed that many theories can be proven correct...or incorrect.
