Cadmus Ridge
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Cadmus Ridge is a location on Europa in Destiny 2, introduced with the Beyond Light expansion. This snowy, mountainous region serves as the gateway to the Bray Exoscience facility and contains various activities for Guardians to explore.
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Description
Cadmus Ridge is described as "a snowy landscape and the last-known location of the buried Bray Exoscience facility." The area is characterized by its harsh, frozen terrain and the remnants of Golden Age Clovis Bray infrastructure partially buried beneath centuries of ice and snow.
Geography
Location
Cadmus Ridge is situated in the Rathmore Chaos region of Europa, positioned south of the main Clovis Bray colonial city of Eventide Ruins. The area serves as a crucial connection point between multiple regions on Europa.
Connected Areas
- North: Eventide Ruins
- East: Asterion Abyss
- West: Charon's Crossing
- South: Bray Exoscience (via entrance)
Terrain Features
- Ice tunnels and caverns
- Frozen cliffsides
- Buried Clovis Bray structures
- Vex constructs integrated into the ice
- Deep crevasses and snow drifts
Points of Interest
Bray Exoscience Entrance
The main feature of Cadmus Ridge is the entrance to Bray Exoscience, the primary laboratory complex where Clovis Bray I and Elisabeth Bray conducted their Exo research. The entrance is located on the western side of the area.
Perdition Lost Sector
Perdition is the Lost Sector located within Cadmus Ridge. To access it: 1. Head to the northeast side of Cadmus Ridge 2. Look for an ice tunnel 3. Find the narrow cave entrance to the right of the tunnel 4. Follow the linear cave path to reach Perdition
Hidden Vex Puzzle
A secret Vex puzzle can be found near the Perdition Lost Sector entrance. Players must locate a small crevice where a Vex pillar meets the ice and activate a Vex energy interface to access the puzzle.
Activities
Public Events
- Glimmer Extraction: Defend glimmer extractors from enemy forces
- Ether Resupply: Prevent Fallen from completing their ether resupply
Patrols
Standard patrol missions are available throughout Cadmus Ridge, offering various objectives such as:
- Eliminating specific enemies
- Collecting materials
- Scanning objects
- Defending areas
Region Chests
A Region Chest can be found directly above the Bray Exoscience facility entrance on the western side of Cadmus Ridge. This chest requires some platforming to reach.
Enemies
Cadmus Ridge features a mix of enemy factions:
- Fallen: House of Salvation forces patrol the area
- Vex: Various Vex units integrated with the icy terrain
- Taken: Occasionally spawn during certain events
Access
To reach Cadmus Ridge: 1. Fast travel to Charon's Crossing (near Variks) 2. Turn left and follow the track around the cliff 3. Continue into Cadmus Ridge
There is no direct fast travel point in Cadmus Ridge, requiring players to traverse from adjacent areas.
Lore Significance
Cadmus Ridge holds historical importance as the location of the buried Bray Exoscience facility, where groundbreaking research into Exo technology and Clarity Control was conducted during the Golden Age. The area represents the ambitions and eventual downfall of the Clovis Bray corporation on Europa.
Trivia
- The name "Cadmus" likely references the Greek mythological figure who founded Thebes and introduced the alphabet to Greece
- The ridge's frozen state has preserved many Golden Age structures for centuries
- The area serves as a key location in several Beyond Light campaign missions
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