Fallen

The Fallen are a scourge, tirelessly engaged in war against us and scavenging all that remains.^[1]

The Fallen are a nomadic race of four-armed bipedal humanoids. They are a species of pirates and mercenaries located on Earth, the Moon, and Venus, and are one of the primary antagonist races in the Destiny series. ^[2]^[3]

Biology and Morphology

The Fallen are an agile race with four arms and two legs, giving them the ability to scale walls with ease.^[4] The race expresses a complex understanding of technology as they possess advanced armor, weapons, vehicles and space-faring capabilities.^[5]

Fallen can survive in a wide range of environments without heavy armor or complex modifications to their physiology. They travel modestly, attack swiftly, and disappear after engagement almost instantly. They are also known to stalk their enemies and use group tactics to overwhelm Guardians.

When killed, Fallen's souls are "ripped out of their body,"^[6] visually appearing to "lift up and away like wisps."^[7]

Geography

While the Fallen often squat in abandoned facilities on various worlds such as Earth, the Moon, and Europa, they are nomadic and therefore have no permanent strongholds in these regions, but instead call their starships home. According to the Fallen themselves, they have claimed every planet and moon that humanity once held.

Technology

Fallen technology is highly advanced, with the possession of energy weapons, advanced armor, automated attack drones, heavy vehicles, and space faring capabilities.^[8]

Hierarchy

The Fallen are organized into distinct houses of nobility, some of which are as hostile to each other as they are to Humans, which suggests that there is brutal infighting within the species itself.^[9] In combat, Fallen warriors operate in packs led by Captains and sometimes employ small drones called Shanks and/or large spider-like war machines known as Walkers. Fallen Houses are led by Kells, the masters of the massive Fallen Ketches.

Shank

Shanks are airborne drones that possess minimal intelligence, and attack in large numbers. They serve as cannon fodder. Template:Clr

Dreg

Dregs are the lowest ranking Fallen in the chain of command. They are thieves driven by desperation and rage. They are crafty, but tend to forfeit their position with their clattering and hissing. Dregs wield shock daggers and pistols, and can be easily distinguished from other Fallen ranks by only having two arms as opposed to the usual four.^[1] Template:Clr

Vandal

Vandals are of a higher rank than Dregs, with weapons capable of long-range attacks and deadlier force. The disadvantage of Vandal's powerful weapons is their requirement of a longer charge time.^[1] Template:Clr

Captain

Captains are the fiercest of the Fallen hierarchy, distinguished by their heavy armor, twin swords, and adorned cape. Captains have a sense of nobility about them and consider humanity to be an inferior race.^[1] Template:Clr

Servitor

Servitors are floating, spherical Fallen that have powerful attack capabilities, being able to dish out more damage than the rest of the Fallen by launching Void projectiles from an eye-like structure on their frames. The Fallen Archons worship the Servitors, as they are the Fallen's source of Ether. Template:Clr

Archon

Archons are high priests of the Fallen, serving as intermediaries between the Servitors and Kells of each individual house. Archons fight much like Captains do, except they have a "Smash" ability and have a far higher damage tolerance. One of the most notable Archons is Riksis. Template:Clr

Kells

Kells are the leaders of the Fallen Houses, according to the Grimoire. It was they who declared that all of Humanity's territories now belong to the Fallen Houses.^{[citation needed]}

Fallen Houses

Currently, five houses within the Fallen army exist. These include:

House of Devils

Main article: House of Devils

The House of Devils is a house located on Earth, and it is considered as "the scourge of The City." They led the battle of the Twilight Gap and the destruction of London, and are currently invading Old Russia in search of an object buried below. This house's color is red.

House of Exile

Main article: House of Exile

The House of Exile is a house located on the Moon; they consist of mostly outcasts and disgraced castaways, who are galvanized by pride, hate, or the desire for freedom. This house's color is green.

House of Kings

Main article: House of Kings

The House of Kings is a house located on Earth, but are rarely seen by the eyes of the Guardians. However, on several occasions, Guardians can find the House of Kings patrolling the Terrestrial Complex. They are the most brutal house of all the Fallen, and hold rivalries with the other houses and The City alike. This house's color is yellow.

House of Winter

Main article: House of Winter

The House of Winter is a house located on Venus, where the group shows much interest on the ruins of the Academy along the Shattered Coast. They also show some interest in the Vex Citadel. This house's color is blue.

House of Wolves

Main article: House of Wolves (faction)

The House of Wolves is a house located in The Reef, where they operate as royal guards of the Queen. They can be seen standing beside the Queen's throne, defending her from the Guardian while they speak. This house's color is teal.