Last City

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The Last City, also referred to as The City, is the final bastion of humanity on Earth in the Destiny universe. Built beneath The Traveler after its arrival, it serves as the last major population center for humanity and the primary base of operations for Guardians.

Overview

The Last City represents humanity's final stronghold following The Collapse, a cataclysmic event that nearly destroyed human civilization. Protected by massive walls and defended by Guardians operating from The Tower, the City has survived numerous attacks throughout its history. The Traveler hovers directly above the City, providing both symbolic hope and practical protection to its inhabitants.

Location

While the exact location of the Last City was intentionally kept mysterious for years, evidence strongly suggests it is located in South America, specifically in the region of Santiago, Chile:

Evidence for South American Location

  • The Season of the Seraph Exotic Mission "Operation: Seraph's Shield" definitively places the City where Santiago, Chile would be
  • The Colony exotic grenade launcher's lore mentions a terciopelo snake (Bothrops asper) near the City, a species native to the region between southern Mexico and northern South America
  • Suraya Hawthorne mentions flying "across the pond" from the EDZ and crossing the "Panama Ravine" as a child to reach the City
  • Time zone differences between The Farm (European Dead Zone) and the City support this geographic separation

History

The Dark Age

Following the Collapse, survivors gathered beneath the dormant Traveler, believing it offered the best chance for protection. The early City was built from the remnants of the Golden Age, with refugees and Guardians working together to establish defenses.

The City Age

As the City grew and stabilized, it entered what became known as the City Age. During this period:

  • The Consensus government was formed
  • The Vanguard was established to coordinate Guardian operations
  • Multiple defensive towers were constructed along the walls
  • The Speaker served as the primary interpreter of the Traveler's will

Major Conflicts

The City has survived numerous major threats:

  • The Battle of Six Fronts: An early Fallen assault repelled by four Guardian orders
  • The Battle of Twilight Gap: A massive coordinated Fallen invasion that nearly breached the walls
  • The Red War: The Red Legion's successful invasion that temporarily displaced the City's population
  • The Arrival: The appearance of the Black Fleet and subsequent conflicts

Districts and Locations

The Tower

The primary Guardian headquarters located on the City's outer wall. Originally destroyed during the Red War, a new Tower was established after Dominus Ghaul's defeat. The Tower serves as:

  • Vanguard command center
  • Guardian social space
  • Equipment and vendor hub
  • Strategic planning center

Botza District

An abandoned district that housed:

  • Vault Ebisu of the Black Armory
  • Later converted to the Eliksni Quarter for House of Light refugees
  • Site of increasing Human-Eliksni cooperation

City Perimeter

The area immediately outside the City walls, including:

  • Twilight Gap: Historic battlefield
  • Defensive installations
  • Patrol zones

District 125

A residential and commercial area featuring:

  • Maglev train systems
  • Civilian housing
  • Market areas

Government and Leadership

The Consensus

The City's governing body consisted of:

  • The Vanguard (representing Guardians)
  • Faction representatives (before their exile)
  • The Speaker (until the Red War)

Current Leadership

Following recent events:

Defense Systems

The Wall

Massive fortifications surrounding the City:

  • Originally defended by eight towers
  • Manned primarily by Titans
  • Equipped with advanced weaponry
  • Regular Guardian patrols

Guardian Forces

  • Active Guardian deployments
  • Strike teams for external threats
  • Crucible training to maintain combat readiness

Population and Culture

Demographics

The City houses:

  • Human civilians (the majority)
  • Awoken residents
  • Exo citizens
  • Recently, Eliksni refugees from House of Light

Daily Life

  • Markets and commerce districts
  • Educational institutions
  • Cultural celebrations and festivals
  • Integration challenges with new Eliksni residents

Religion and Philosophy

  • Traveler worship varies among citizens
  • The Speaker's teachings (historical)
  • Various philosophical schools regarding the Light

Notable Events

The Red War

The Cabal Red Legion's invasion:

  • Successful breach of City defenses
  • Traveler captured in a cage
  • Mass evacuation of civilians
  • Liberation by Guardian forces
  • Death of the Speaker

The Endless Night

A Vex simulation that:

  • Plunged the City into perpetual darkness
  • Required Eliksni assistance to resolve
  • Led to permanent Eliksni settlement

Transportation

  • Jumpship landing pads
  • Internal maglev train systems
  • Pedestrian walkways and markets
  • Emergency evacuation routes

Threats and Challenges

  • External military threats
  • Resource management
  • Population integration issues
  • Political tensions
  • The ongoing presence of enemies of humanity

Cultural Significance

The Last City represents:

  • Hope for humanity's survival
  • Unity among Earth's survivors
  • The Traveler's chosen refuge
  • A beacon of the Light

Trivia

  • At its height, the City was defended by eight towers, though most have been repurposed
  • The City's actual population size has never been definitively stated
  • Multiple languages are spoken, though a common tongue prevails
  • The City has its own currency and economy separate from Glimmer
  • Civilian Jumpship traffic is heavily regulated

References

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