originally posted in:Phantoms of the Telethon
So there is a lot of great lore hidden away within Destiny...Including a rich story behind each of the Factions residing in the Tower. Who are they? What do they stand for? History lesson:
Dead Orbit -
They're basically the group that preaches "We need to get the hell out of here." The name essentially means "We are Dead in Orbit," assuming they stay and fight. They don't believe there will be a Golden Age, and want to seek new a new homeworld. They recruit guardians to make a stand against possible wars between factions, and any future threats.
New Monarchy -
These guys are the self-proclaimed "Government" of the Tower, despite the existence of the Consensus (A governing body in the City). They would rather reform Tower politics into what I imagine is a dictatorship, with a "Monarch" taking the place of the Speaker. While it MAY sound misguided, they do it with the belief that they'll find the lost technology to begin a new Golden Age, and do it for the good of the City. They believe in law and order.
Future War Cult -
This Faction is possibly the most dire and may turn out to be the most prepared. Their belief is that the darkness is inevitable, and whether they flee or stay, they'll have to fight. They focus on arming guardians, and forming a militarized city. They were a late edition to the City, when the Consensus became intrigued with FWC's views.
Vanguard -
Very basic; They lead the current fight against the Darkness, creating a defensive perimeter around the city. They arm the guardians with what they need, and provide bounties on high value targets.
Has this convinced you to change sides? Or is it all about the faction gear? Vote, share your thoughts, and as always, join the group to stay in the loop!
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For the War Cult, Guardian.
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Vanguard all the way
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Always been a FWC loyalist and also we have some connection to the stranger.
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Dead orbit, for the shader of course
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Definitely Dead Obit, because everything looks good in black. Personally I wouldn't want to ditch Earth, but reclaiming our solar system I think is a good start. [spoiler]I say "Obit" because there was a funny bug I found early on for a Patrol Beacon, having Dead Obit in the description. XD[/spoiler]
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Since none of it is actually real, it's still about faction gear.
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Im on dead orbit on my lock for the shaders, but i think FWC is the most logical but NM is the most hopeful
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FWC has the best ideals for the future so in sticking with them
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I'd go with FWC
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I rank up all them but Dead Orbit is my highest.
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Edited by YourToastedOats: 8/26/2015 11:44:27 AMI chose FWC because basically no one likes it, so if i get a shader or ship ill be very unique, an DO for shaders, NM is stupid
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I stick with the Vanguard. If I had to pick one of the three factions, probably New Monarchy, but absolute power? Hell no. I'll concern my guardian with the defense of the city, not politics.
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One on each but FWC is my favorite
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One on each character, FWC is my bae though
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DO only for the shaders but I like the FWC more