Sigh… Clovis bray. Braytech. Siva… oh how I miss you siva Destiny 1’s SIVA storyline in the Rise of Iron expansion was, for me, a perfect blend of wonder and nostalgia. SIVA wasn’t just a threat-it was a concept that captured my imagination. This self-replicating, uncontrollable nanotechnology reawakened a primal fear of humanity’s ambition gone wrong while being visually stunning. The eerie red wires snaking through the Cosmodrome felt alive, transforming a familiar world into something alien and sinister. I remember the excitement of venturing into the Plaguelands for the first time, battling Fallen splicers who had embraced SIVA’s corruption. There was a certain joy in discovering how Bungie had managed to make the Fallen even more dangerous and unpredictable. It wasn’t just the setting or the enemies, though-it was the camaraderie. My fireteam and I spent countless nights grinding for weapons like the Outbreak Prime and tackling Wrath of the Machine, the raid that epitomized everything I loved about Destiny: challenge, teamwork, and reward. Wrath of the Machine, in particular, felt like a celebration of everything Bungie had learned about raid design. It was fast-paced, chaotic, and required razor-sharp coordination. Finally taking down Aksis after hours of attempts felt like pure euphoria-a shared victory I’ll never forget. Those moments of triumph were made even sweeter because they were earned, built on trust and communication with friends. The SIVA storyline wasn’t just about battling enemies-it was a reminder of the allure and danger of unchecked power. It left me thinking about the lengths humanity might go to in pursuit of progress and how easily it can spiral out of control. And even though Destiny has evolved since then, SIVA holds a special place in my heart. It represents a time when the game felt like more than just a hobby-it was a source of joy, wonder, and connection. In many ways, Destiny 1’s SIVA era reminded me why I fell in love with video games in the first place: the magic of stepping into a universe filled with danger and hope, where every victory felt deeply personal. It made me happy in a way that’s hard to replicate, and I’ll always treasure those memories.