We only know the tip of the iceberg regarding what the Cabal are capable of. In Destiny 2, they show their true power with the Red Legion.
The enemy race of the Cabal played only a minor role in Destiny 1. While the Guardians drove the Vex out of the Black Garden and the Glass Vault, toppled Taken gods, and repeatedly held back the Fallen, the Cabal had no major appearances in the first three years of Destiny.
In Destiny 2, that changes. Now we learn the true strength of the Cabal. Until now, we would only know the tip of the iceberg – of what the Cabal are capable of – said Combatants Design Lead Tomonori Kinoshita.
In a new, exclusive IGN video, he introduces the Red Legion of the Cabal:
Ghaul attacks – and he brings his Red Legion with him
Ghaul is the new villain in the Destiny universe, who takes the Guardians’ Light and claims it for himself. However, Ghaul does not come alone into our solar system. He brings the Red Legion with him, of which he is the commander.
The Red Legion is said to be one of the most ruthless legions of the Cabal. It consists of several enemy types:
- Legionnaire: This infantry unit makes up a large part of the Cabal enemies. Legionnaires can shoot from a distance, but they can also hit hard in close combat.
- Phalanx: The “Destiny 2” version of the Phalanxes can embed their shield in the ground, creating a large barricade behind which other enemy units can take cover.
- Incendior (Flamethrower): These are new units in Destiny 2 – the flamethrowers among the Cabal. The Incendior has a large tank on its back. If you destroy it, it explodes and deals damage in the immediate vicinity. When an Incendior is surrounded by enemies, it pays off particularly to let it explode. But beware: you can also get hurt by the explosion.
- War Beasts: These are the dog-like creatures on four legs. Alone, they do not pose a great threat, but when they charge at you in packs, you should be cautious.
- Concerning the Centurion (heavy Cabal unit) and the Colossus (even heavier unit), Kinoshita does not elaborate, instead he mentions the new unit Gladiator: This guy pummels you with two large blades. He is relentless in battle.
- Psion: These relatively small Cabal units now possess sniper rifles with lasers. If you see a red glowing laser pointed at you, you should dodge quickly. The Psions no longer shoot Psion waves but rather a purple glowing sphere.
For Destiny 2, they looked at the weapons and abilities of the Cabal from Destiny 1 and expanded them. The Red Legion is now supposed to represent a Cabal legion that feels tougher and meaner than previous Cabal.
Interesting: Destiny 2 Beta – Secrets and Easter Eggs in the Tower and on Nessus
