The Collector’s Edition of Destiny 2 includes a mysterious booklet that seems to be an invitation – but for what?
Attention: Spoilers ahead. The booklet describes the background of the Cabal. We do not know how relevant it will be to the game. But it is knowledge that Bungie provides to the buyers of the Collector’s Edition – so you can know this even before starting Destiny 2.
The first physical copies of Destiny 2 are reaching players. Those who pre-ordered an edition other than the Standard Edition can look forward to exciting goodies. Owners of the Collector’s Edition will even find a mysterious invitation in their box.
A mysterious invitation from Emperor Calus
The “Destiny 2 Collector’s Edition” includes a book about the Cabal, an “open invitation” from Emperor Calus, calling all who deem themselves “worthy.” Worthy to defeat Calus’ friends and family who have shamefully betrayed him and stolen his empire. Now Calus lives in exile – in a great Leviathan.
According to the booklet, Calus was a powerful and benevolent emperor who always cared about the welfare of his subjects. He cleansed his empire of the scum of thieves and bandits. A few subordinates betrayed him and took control of the army. Calus was exiled, and since then the new emperor has ruled with an iron fist. And you can guess who this new emperor is: Ghaul!
Now Calus needs your help to eliminate the traitors one by one. After all, he offers a proper “compensation” for your efforts – a lot of loot is guaranteed. Below, Calus reports on the enemies that await you and discusses potential weaknesses – which we will not reveal here. Those interested can follow the source at the end of the text.
More than half a dozen traitors
The first enemy is supposed to be Calus’ former bodyguard – Lictor Shayotet – the protector of the emperor. Calus describes him as loyal, as someone who stands by you through thick and thin. And yet Shayotet did not stop leading the traitors directly to Calus.
After the bodyguard, the Guardians are to deal with the scientist, Freeborn Otzot. She is a Cabal psion, who was once an enemy of Calus, who became partners after an attack on a moon base run by Otzot was thwarted by Calus. At least, until she betrayed him.
Next up is the Master of Ceremonies on Calus’ hit list. Aedile Moli Imoli organized parties, games, tournaments, or whatever else the Cabal enjoy in their leisure time. The exact background of his betrayal is unclear – it is only known that Moli was once known as a brutal soldier. Whether this past has anything to do with the betrayal is uncertain.
A general must also pay according to Calus, Umun’Arath, Primus of all legions is her name and title. Once, Calus freed a scattered group around Umun and appointed her as the leader of this group to show her that war is a means of preserving peace and happiness.
But Umun was only interested in war and not in the reasons for conducting one. After the betrayal, she collected taxes from Cabals and spread fear and terror.
Calus’ blacklist is not yet complete. His confidant, Iska’al of Fantor, must also die. He was once a merchant in the Cabal city of Torobatl. Calus regularly held parades during his reign to remind the people that he was not fearful, but full of strength.
After each parade, he visited Iska and entrusted him with secrets that no one else knew. Iska betrayed Calus by continuing to sell to the traitors as a merchant. Calus feels as if Iska has simply forgotten him.
To complete the family drama, Calus’ daughter must also pay – Caiatl, the imperial princess. Those who have always wanted to know what a Cabal princess looks like, the following image shows a depiction of her, but do not expect Princess Peach.
Calus only wanted the best for his daughter. However, after the betrayal, it turns out that she had more affection for Umun, the general. She loved war games and liked to run around in battle armor. She became a great space pilot. She was the one who destroyed the device with which Calus could have called for help to prevent the betrayal.
The Consul – and Dominus Ghaul as a puppet
The Consul is described by Calus as weak, weak but intriguer. Calus recognized the true form of the Consul and ousted him. Since then, he has been feeding a frail child with his hatred and rage, while it was at its most susceptible. This child was none other than Ghaul. Ghaul was also the one who eventually took the empire from Calus – when he overthrew him.
Project Lead Marc Noseworthy once mentioned that the Consul is like a coach on the sidelines, who gives Ghaul the instructions. He is the type who pulls the strings in the background. The new information confirms this.
The role of Calus himself is intriguing. When considering the history and mentality of the Cabal, it is hard to believe that Calus will simply let us go after we have done what he tasked us with.
Are all these pieces of information relevant to the story of Destiny 2? To the raid? Or just a few anecdotes, written by a confused old Cabal who has taken his shield to the head too often? The future will tell.
Here are photos of the entire booklet:
What do you think? Do we see an overview of the raid bosses here? Or just story snippets? Let us know in the comments!
