Destiny 2 Lore - The Cabal Empire, Calus & the Leviathan. The Story So Far!

[@mystuff1239]

"Operation uh... baby dog?" - zavala lake of shadows Best line in destiny 2

[@LordTonzilla]

But what about operation Oboe?

[@merryhee6947]

Operation Stormcoat?

[@ComradeAurelian]

YOU... THERE IS NO PLACE LESS SUITED FOR THE LIKES OF YOU!!! - toland the shaterd.

[@606films9]

if this doesn't get a heart in 3 days. I dunno what I'll do, but I'l do something

[@That_One_Sunshine_Knight]

"No one gets left behind piccolo! No one. Stand by for rescue. I'll break those fallen myself". Zavala attempts to rescue his favorite guardians. Remember operation Oboe.

[@Canadianweeb]

Cabal: WE ARE AN UNSTOPPABLE FORCE! Warlock with bow: Nah bruh

[@nonmicrowaveabletoad]

Both Byf and Osiris are knowledgeable Dawnblades.

[@Jentrasa]

Pure_Steve _1153 just yes

[@clonetrooper332]

Calus: Execute Order 66 Cabal: It will be done, my lord

[@joshuagraham5849]

I’m still annoyed that they didn’t say “Grow fat from strength.” in the Season of Opulence trailer . . . *But it’s ok because next season is about my favorite Sweep boy and a Gold-Froggy-boy.*

[@camsamhey]

Check Destinys twitter and tap the new link in their latest post. They say it there

[@leonardchurch814]

A lore tab on r/DTG had that phrase, Bungie hasn’t forgotten it.

[@user-mx1gm4il3m]

calus is a space rhino though

[@uss_04]

Plot Twist: Raid Armor makes your guardian FAT... from strength. The more pieces of raid armor and raid mods you equip, the fatter your Guardian gets.

[@brimfire]

@@uss_04 Related: i.redd.it/hf57752wy9a01.jpg

[@brucehc4975]

Speaking of Leviathan. I did my first Leviathan raid yesterday and got the Contender shell from the chest you get for defeating Calus.

[@elitereptilian200]

you lucky bastard.. I have run Leviathan and Eater of Worlds from their launch so many times I can´t even count them and not gotten that stupid shell..

[@Zeb1st]

elite reptilian it hurts same goes for me with the sos emote

[@joshuavarney2346]

Same exact thing happened to me

[@lucashouchin-miller3332]

So that's a rare drop? I got it first run and thought it was a guaranteed...

[@omni_sparrow5473]

@@lucashouchin-miller3332 same

[@scotttaylor357]

Byf with the hook up. Love ya man. You are a big part of my destiny experience

[@SolomonKoIk]

For real. If it wasn't for him. I might've dropped destiny a while ago

[@thehardesttry]

Scott taylor from Bungie?

[@scotttaylor357]

@@thehardesttry lol I wish. In the videos leading up to forsaken I remember seeing him a lot But no.. sadly I'm not Scott Taylor from bungie

[@dragonfire557]

Dude for real byf is like the datto of lore

[@m3tr0id86]

Support St Jude's for the children. Emperor Calus has spoken!

[@elusiveDEVIANT]

Should rub that brown ring from around ya mouth before heading out today.

[@m3tr0id86]

@@elusiveDEVIANT Ummmmm? Ok?

[@Stephen-cu8fx]

@@m3tr0id86 he was saying you were shit talking but he was just over thinking what you posted

[@TheCorrodedMan]

How considerate of our emperor! He loves even the smallest of his subjects as if they were family. His generosity and kindness knows no bounds!

[@lewis18051]

@@Stephen-cu8fxI think he meant he’s an arse kisser

[@kylebeguhl8516]

Me: *about to make dinner while listening to memes* Byf: *uploads* Me: *makes dinner while listening to lore*

[@WILLINGLYWILD]

This comment... Relatable af

[@stiggystone79]

Exactly what I did.

[@ironcupcake6149]

It was breakfast for me but it still works

[@N8man42]

“His name. His name was...” “His name was Garry.”

[@gotsmack50]

"Previously I asked you if you wanted a...." YES WE WANT IT BYF

[@kakkaohjus]

Ignite the Shadows of Earth -Calus to his Loyalists.

[@spicy_penguin22]

I'm glad you exist byf. without you I wouldn't nearly be as excited about where we are lore wise in destiny.

[@antonkyrychenko9655]

Very true, I find it very interesting, but im not about to go look it up myself.

[@j.d.5709]

Spicy_Penguin 22 meylin Games has great lore videos too

[@spicy_penguin22]

@@j.d.5709 I know. but byf is my favourite

[@Mediados]

@@antonkyrychenko9655 Thanks to Byf I've started reading the lore and getting through the Books of Sorrow. Really puts into perspective how the Hive think, why they do what they do.

[@Protektor_Führungskommando]

Me: *uses midnight coup* cool gun Alse me after learning the cabal lore: C O O L G U N

[@trickytreyperfected1482]

And now the midnight coup is becoming even more important considering I believe Caiatl was a part of it.

[@inferno769]

I don't want the leviathan to make Earth into grape caprisun

[@moopersworthninjason42nd81]

You make a good point but i wanna drink the capri sun to turn into a cool silver liquid humanoid

[@danp6761]

I really like this comment

[@srbrant5391]

Wonder what it tastes like.

[@itmeducky]

@@srbrant5391 definetely not grape lol

[@srbrant5391]

TehKeisari So passion fruit?

[@Comedy_JM]

Can’t wait to see what that throne world is gonna be about in the trailer hope you make a vid about it 💪🏼

[@emilsauberlich7923]

Someone here said that you‘re a big part of their destiny experience, but for me you‘re at this point my only destiny experience. I dropped D2 after Forsaken and probably won‘t come back before D3 (if there is going to be a D3) I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your great videos on the destiny lore. It keeps me invested in the game. Thank you❤️

[@moritz_pilz667]

It's 1am in Germany, so I'll use your Video to calm myself down because your voice is so calming

[@kal589]

Me too😂

[@UmbrasMercy]

DONATE TO ST.JUDES #ForTheKids Calus supports this message.

[@chalis6270]

I’m emperor calus, and I approve this message.

[@thomasschmelzer7676]

Fuck those kids. -Ghaul, probably

[@bigchefdylan4802]

Make them grow fat from donations

[@drakozash8153]

@@thomasschmelzer7676 Nah, even Ghaul supports this message he may be an asshole but he's not a monster.

[@sen8639]

Always one of the important parts of my destiny experience since D1 day one. Thank you Byf!

[@TheDanhenk]

I'm not able to pay with money, but I pay with my time, I volunteer for the children's hospital, and become a big brother to kids. Shout out too my man, Carter! Keep up the fight bud!!

[@sensei1669]

TheDanhenk you are a good person Thank you

[@blankface3714]

How is Carter now?

[@kregadeth5562]

Dude I got to the charity part at the end and thought “ I love this guy, and what he and his friends are all about.” Then I remembered to like the video, cuz I like that instead of asking for a like you used that time to push for a charity. You and those like you make me proud to be a member of this community.

[@imdavid78]

I like how casual he is at it. "its that time of year again, give me money!"

[@starwatcherusa]

Man why is the Cabal lore some of my favorite in D2?

[@leonardchurch814]

I someday hope Ghaul will return as an apparition of the light. He was a really interesting character.

[@zerotodona1495]

les bean no no, he bitched slapped you and then lightly tapped you off his ship.

[@PANCAKEMINEZZ]

How about an apparition of the dark? Because we sort of got that now. Lol

[@unsubme2157]

No chance, he never learned how to sacrifice.

[@Wh1ffK1ng]

....

[@applenewmoon4402]

….

[@joshcook8206]

Love you byf donated as well you guys involved in this chanel are just amazing for the content and the charity work

[@davidryans2232]

Bravo, Byf. Such an amazing video and tying in the St. Jude donation pledge was a great touch. The Destiny universe simply would not be complete without you. Thank you always

[@deKahedron]

Do you think anything of the fact that motes of light were spherical like the Traveler, but motes of darkness are tetrahedrons like the mysterious ships from the epilogue?

[@SpryMahiMahi]

yeah, byf has mentioned that before in some videos! its neat

[@deKahedron]

@@SpryMahiMahi Perchance do you remember which ones? I'd like to give them a watch

[@SpryMahiMahi]

@@deKahedron pretty sure it was one of his videos on Drifter and/or the Shadows of Yor?

[@deKahedron]

@@SpryMahiMahi Thanks, I'll give it a look!

[@sirjack528]

I love that you had the old Cabal tracks from D1 playing in the background. I miss that soundtrack

[@captainarkro4376]

Emperor Calus belike "I am the Senate!"

[@ikelos8190]

I was about to comment that , dammit

[@captainarkro4376]

@@ikelos8190 It's treason then.

[@benjaminzalepa]

Not yet!

[@McD28]

Part of my Destiny event eve experience is checking out your recap and lore vids. Thanks Byf!

[@mansualpha1530]

I love your vids Byf almost as much as I love Destiny in of itself keep up the good work and don’t ever change. You give me an outlet from my boredom so thank you.

[@killerkitsune]

Dude, your bow aim is great. Once again another great lore video

[@wilsonfisher5011]

Byf I highly respect the saint jude charity stuff you do every June. You’re seriously changing the lives of so many children.

[@krishnanaryan1252]

All hail Calus, Rightful Emperor of the Cabal, Herald of Sorrow, Seeker of Opulence. We will be his Shadows. (At least I hope)

[@ponyboy8187]

That music is on point ! I’m stoked to see if this story can stand with Yor and the Dredgen’s ! I love it equally ... this could be amazing ! Nice man

[@grzetim]

Thanks for the great recap Byf. I never got to do any of the Cable Raid or Lairs so this is awesome so I know what going on in a few days. Good luck to you all on the St Jude stuff. Another content maker I watch just did a push last month as her team raised over $100L.

[@Davinci-jj5kw]

Having just read the season of opulence lore. I would very much like 2 things... your take on all of the shadow actions, and. You or someone like you reading all the lore pages in order to just listen to like a audiobook... great work as always.

[@frontierbrainrobby5449]

Prediction: Calus is long dead, being impersonated by Quria or Savathûn

[@antonkyrychenko9655]

Actually, I think on his long journey when Gaul cast him out, Calus became the leviathan. Transferred his consciousness or something. And he is using his automatons as a cover up.

[@anonymoususer927]

@@antonkyrychenko9655 That can be possible.

[@KamikazePhil]

Anton Kyrychenko holy shit yes please

[@frontierbrainrobby5449]

@@antonkyrychenko9655 I'd buy that, but I'm also pretty sure Destiny is really looking to have Quria be kind of a "final boss" of D2, then have Savathûn be in D3. I figured I'd predict Quria/Savathûn to be the reveal at the end of the S7 raid, then maybe the next expansion would be Quria focused. I mean, in terms of our content cycle, it makes sense that Vex would be the next big enemy after Cabal (Cabal were the vanilla main enemy, then vex in CoO, then hive in Warmind, Scorn/Taken in Forsaken, Fallen in S5, S6 was mostly Taken, and S7 is clearly Cabal, so it would make sense to me to see Vex in S8 or whatever the next big expansion is if they do one like that, and then Hive after that

[@Aj-py8en]

@@antonkyrychenko9655 you know how there are whispers all over the Leviathan and near Cabal consoles all over the system. *Spinfoil intensifies*

[@tstahl05]

Calus’s ship encounters unknown space, or improbable space, breaking the ships navigation. Could this be some manipulation of a black hole by Savathun? She left her siblings to become “different”, entering a black hole. Could she have mastered this phenomenon?

[@CrazyYul]

Tnx BYF, great content. Geting ready to beat the raid in the first day, this story give me strength. Greetings from Argentina. :)

[@lukebarroso449]

I love all the content you put out also that skydive was awesome.

[@Knights_of_the_Nine]

I LOOOOVE the Leviathan and Calus. I'm so glad you're doing a lore video on it before Opulence.

[@handsomesquidward474]

Thanks you for putting your time into these awesome lore vids for us

[@Aldeveron]

Yes been waiting for this 👌🏻

[@elshelalu2027]

Byf knowing he'll have to update this when the new lore drops: EL OH EL

[@Thunderstar7]

When I hear someone say Dominus: NOMINE SANCTUS DOMINUS, HALLELUJAH

[@soapboxofscott]

Cheering you did this video byf

[@eMRH1202]

Thank Byf!!!! Great recap!!!! You the best!!!

[@badwolf1913]

great video as always, keep up the awesome work my man 💯 (you are the only one that i can find that not only consistantly puts up videos, or lore videos, & it's not all "speculation", or "guessing", either. your lore videos are always on point👌 you have a great voice for it, & like above, you always put out the actual* lore, & it's like your telling a story while your talking about/reading the lore. makes for an awesome experience, when listening to you read the lore. makes it more fun, & waayyy* more interesting lol. I'm so glad you decided to do this, bcuz tbh, otherwise, i probably wouldn't know any of the lore like i do now. hell, idk if i would know any of it, tbh idk where else to even look for it, (the lore), & if it were on a website, & i had to read it, i probably wouldn't have made it very far lol. you make it a lot easier to keep up with, easier to remember, & like above, a lot more interesting than it would be having to read it. i love what you do man, please continue with it. any kind of video you put out really, is good bcuz of the way you tell it like a story, almost like a true story, that you would elbe telling fellow gaurdians, around a campfire, as we all take a break from the fight, & rest, while you tell us our history, in a way that it's never been told to us before 💯🔥✌

[@WestsideMas]

"Who is.. Otzot, and what is OXA..?" Now we know ghost, now we know.

[@cptabu1477]

Always worthwhile to watch. Keep up with the excellent content.

[@Diabeto116]

Can you make a video of your warlock and your setups for him I’ve been wanting one for soooo long!!!

[@nat1110]

1:01 skip to the charity donation shout out because those of us that are more fortunate should donate to this wonderful organization

[@crushingvictory]

Byf says the re-cap will be brief. The Classroom filled with Guardians and the equivalent of Cabal Fourth-Graders say otherwise, but yet are so entranced with his words that they will not complain until the re-cap is complete.

[@jackhealy3328]

It's not every day that you hear Castration mentioned in Destiny's lore.

[@justinsmith4158]

Oh so that assassination order was not directed at the guardians but at the shadows! This makes so much more sense! Thanks man!

[@ryanbaca2041]

I love the charity and how you get your followers involved keep it up!!

[@destinylsp4537]

Wow good timing, looked up the lore for the leviathan just this mornin

[@ArchivalMind]

What are your thoughts that Calus used an Ahamkara bone to get in power? I mean, he says the people loved him, yet all his closest friends were Conspirators with the exception of the Consul. It seems almost textbook.

[@lincolnwilson464]

Thank you for making this. I never payed attention to calus and the lore behind him

[@Necron3145]

“The second, a lost blade sharpened anew" does that sound awfully like Calus?

[@lcav5622]

Im Nine Tailed that sounds like calus as well, since he waits for the end of all life- he lavishes in all entertainment he can get and wants to be the final thing to die

[@peskykrogan6145]

thank you BYF for this

[@thedstyle]

Your videos never cease to amaze me! Keep doing what you are doing man! :) On a side note, I really wish to try Destiny 2 myself but unfortunately I don't currently have any appropriate console or pc to run it...

[@xavierwells1059]

Love the vids, can’t stop watching! Keep it up!

[@LuigisPikachu]

Byf: "I'm not giving you a skip link" Me, literally 4 years later, long after the event: "that's some great future proofing byf, real great."

[@funkydirtybird3946]

As always top tier content brother

[@DaveZZilla]

11:05 Calus got the old black screen glitch trying to load into the tower.

[@KoiFoxx]

Been waiting for this all day

[@BeatBotBoop]

Cabal refresher per my request? Instant like.

[@j.d.5709]

This video just proves Bows can be super effective if you take time to get good with them.

[@Niek17]

I want Byf as my history teacher next year

[@street1111]

My family always give to St. Jude they saved 2 of my nieces,my mother and 2 kids of my good friend so im subbed and thanks

[@aaronwilliams6165]

Beautifully done! Thank you very much My name is Byf

[@watsondillon1997]

Many will appreciate the recap video Byf, and I do especially appreciate a synopsis of Calus and the Cabal. Cheers!

[@ethanholden6299]

“His strength would be great” okay byf

[@Altherot]

Byf! Do some update on that cabal transmission that went live on Bungie.net, it speaks of us becoming "Shadows of Earth"! And it speaks of incoming darkness as well! What's more, it sounds more like the darkness should arrive already after this season!!

[@supernovicrainnyth]

Nah darkness probably won't fully hit till Destiny 3. Though I do think the last major content drop will be its arrival

[@adultishgambino6831]

Finally I've been waiting on this

[@zero5496]

Byf heeds our prayer! And my donation is well spent I say, btw Calus reminds me too much of Caesar, and Gary reminds me too much of Spartacus

[@ATMPOLY]

video starts at 2:06

[@Kai-rc6zi]

Man, spire of stars was such a cool little raid lair

[@JohnSadaka]

Thank you! This was awesome!

[@elwalther21]

Was there ever a discussion about Ghaul when he awakens with the Light and how he basically has Oryx wings?

[@sanddragongaming3664]

1 view and 23 comments. Good job KZbin. (great video Byf!!)

[@kyleedwards6026]

That's nothing 0 views 51 comments

[@lilydarlow1951]

740 views, 1 like (me)

[@sanddragongaming3664]

@@kyleedwards6026 You have ascended to youtube godhood.

[@kyleedwards6026]

Lol

[@xanbelormighty2629]

Best intro ever tbh

[@christopherrocco56]

Odzot. That's the name that the ghost mentions at the end of that one strike we have to defeat that giant Scion. How does all that fit into the lure?

[@EhlistarsWrath]

Tomorrow is not our end, but it is a day that shall give us the largest hint to it so far

[@Alva_Lombax]

btw Byf, this is something Ive had this in the back of my mind since I frst steped foot in Mars, the Cabal are a massive parallel to the Imperium of Man from WarHammer 40K, the legions, the way they look, even the guns, Dont tell me that the Skyburners Oath doesnt feel like a Bolter

[@KKonstaterar]

Is there any possibility we could get this type of story stuff in podcast form? Would be amazing for commuting! Keep up the awesome work

[@fraudkj2042]

I’m bout to back on my pure pve grind next season *AND IM SO READY!!!*

[@alenefitzgerald4454]

I thought the shadows were recruited after calus' exile as there is a mention of him only being given base warriors to tend him on the leviathan in lore tabs on the shade armour (insigne, equitis, turris)

[@muninrob]

Hey Byf, maybe you and a few of the other D2 content creators could do a St. June live stream. (Love the idea of St. June for St. Jude's & hope it makes some $$$)

[@andrewaiello6130]

The Cabal never had a republic, but was an empire since Acrius- remembered for the weapon- who founded the it when the Cabal people achieved space flight. This is mostly speculations on my part, but the lore seems to point at this.

[@Spyder313]

Hey Byf, is that a subtle calamity with explosive head and dragon fly??? Cause I love mine!!!!

[@andrews9615]

@Byf One of my best friends while I was in The US Navy had a baby that had stomach cancer. He brought her to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. There she was diagnosed, treated, and cured of it. It wasn't easy, but the level of care and experts on hand for her there was nothing like I have ever seen. I donate to the cause ever year. She is 6 years old now, and just the biggest brightest ball of sunshine that I have ever met. I am so grateful for how they helped my friend, and his little girl, that I will never forget it. Such an amazing cause, and such a great charity to give to. I know that you've been a long time champion of the cause, and it makes me think even more of you that you would spearhead something that helped heal and care for someone very close to my heart.

[@LucciKV]

Nice to see Bfy still youtuben

[@brodyhehe]

Bruh your voice is like one in an infomercial and it’s great

[@brici7164]

I hope we will see some cinematics

[@deltaninja3690]

So glad u made this vid, I understand now

[@thelordofcringe]

Its so ironic that Callus was not callous enough to leave The Guardian to die, which in the long term cost Callus his own life. Gotta love an exaggerated scifi villain who still has some, well, humanity. Of course, he seems to love Caiatl, if strangely, but every little bit helps.

[@kingdragoonmk10]

Never skip, your worth every minute