| “ | Very few of us survived, and those who did, owe their lives to the Traveler. . . . Legends say The Traveler sacrificed itself to save us. The mysterious sphere still hangs where it made its last stand, low above the Earth, keeping silent watch. |
| — Narrator of the Reveal Trailer |
The Traveler hanging in low orbit above the Earth
The Traveler is a city-sized, mysterious orb in Destiny that hangs low over the Earth.
Background and Origins
The Traveler's origins are unknown, but when it arrived, it sparked a Golden Age that allowed Humans to migrate from Earth and colonize other planets within our Solar System. Some speculate that the Traveler is a large vessel; others that it is a sentient being or artificial intelligence, or even a deity, but as of yet its true nature is unknown.
The Traveler is credited with humanity's survival during the collapse of the Golden Age. However, the details of this salvation are unclear.
After the Traveler sacrificed itself to save humanity, it remained in low orbit over the Earth. The City was built in its shadow and under its protection, its inhabitants temporarily safe from the alien threat. The Traveler apparently projects a defensive shield around the City.
In-Game
The Traveler grants some of its mysterious powers to the Guardians that take the form of usable abilities in-game.
No further information has yet been made available about The Traveler's function in-game.
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