The story campaign of Destiny 2 leaves a big question open: Is the Speaker dead?
The Speaker is an old Warlock, whose story dates back to before the Last City. It is known that he helped build the city alongside Zavala, Shaxx, and Lord Saladin, which he defended as a Guardian for a long time.
He became the “Voice of the Traveler” and has since acted as a guide and leader of the Guardians. In the story of Destiny, he has already given some eloquent speeches in this role. This means that the Speaker is a powerful and influential character whom the Guardians look up to.
What happens to the Speaker in Destiny 2?
During the invasion of the Cabal Legion in Destiny 2, the Speaker is captured and taken hostage by Dominus Ghaul on his ship. Ghaul interrogates him about the Traveler and the Light and demands an answer to the question of how he can access the Light of the Guardians.
After the Guardians deactivate the Almighty, the Consul becomes angry and there is a confrontation with Ghaul. During this, the Consul opens the “Chains” that held the Speaker captive, causing him to fall to the ground. It is seen that the Speaker’s mask shatters and is subsequently trampled by the Consul. Here is the cutscene in full length:
This is the last time we see the Speaker. But what happened to him? His mask is destroyed, yes. Does this mean that the Speaker is dead?
In recent weeks and months, there have been numerous discussions about this question. Some users argue that one does not die from a fall of “half a meter.” It would be ridiculous if this were the end of the Speaker.
Furthermore, the old Hollywood rule applies: as long as it is not clearly stated that someone is dead, then no one is dead and the person could return at some point. And indeed – no one says in Destiny 2 that the Speaker is dead. However, there is a hint that he likely died on the Cabal ship.
That’s why the Speaker is dead
In the Tower of Destiny 2, there are some scannable objects. One of them is located on the way to the Bazaar. Do not jump down the stairs where the tree is; instead, go right down the hallway where you come to an open window. Here you can conduct a scan.
The Ghost tells you that they have replicated the Speaker’s private quarters. He still cannot believe that the Speaker no longer exists. He was not the first Speaker, and he cannot be the last, the Ghost says.
In English, it says: “he’s gone.” Some users write that “he’s gone” does not necessarily mean “he’s dead” – that is, he is dead. It could also just mean that he is in an unknown location.
However, this statement is a clear hint that the Speaker is dead.
In summary: The fate of the Speaker is not definitively known, but it can be assumed that he succumbed to the torture on the Cabal ship. The Speaker is likely dead.
To the question of who will be the “new Speaker,” there is no answer yet. Possible candidates could be Osiris or Saint-14 (the 14th Saint). However, Osiris prefers to hang out in the Infinite Forest, and apparently, Saint-14 is already dead.
However, there are hints that Saint-14 might still be alive. All info here.
What do you think – is there hope that the Speaker is still alive?
