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The Fallen, known in their own language as the Eliksni, are an insectoid alien species that fights against the remnants of humanity, as well as the other races vying for control of the Solar System. Notorious scavengers and raiders, the Fallen seek to reclaim their glory by taking control of the Traveler at any cost.[2]
- 1 Overview
- 2 History
- 2.1 Origins
- 2.2 Early Wars
- 2.3 Engagements with Guardians
- 3 Sociology
- 4 Named Individuals and Mini-bosses
- 5 Command Structure
- 6 Technology
- 7 Alphabet
- 8 Trivia
- 9 Gallery
- 10 List of appearances
- 11 References
- "The stories say the Fallen were once a proud people. Great, in their own way. We've only known them as pirates and butchers."
- —Ghost[3]
The Fallen are a nomadic race of pirates and scavengers descended from a once-great civilization. This is evidenced by their social organization into various Houses in the manner of nobility, the banners and flags of which are still flown like heraldry.[4] The Fallen search the stars for artifacts of their lost civilization.[5] They first arrived in the Solar System after the Collapse, arriving in their massive Ketches to loot and pillage humanity's former worlds, leaving grief and wreckage in their wake.[1]
The Fallen are antagonistic toward the Cabal, Taken, Hive, and Vex, and are known to be in conflict with the latter two over territory and technology. They have ordinarily avoided the Cabal until the Taken War, when the House of Wolves attempted to make their new home on Mars using abandoned Cabal bases. They lack any type of established stronghold such as the Citadel or the Hellmouth, instead preferring to squat in ruins or inside their ketches, going from place to place in search of a potential home.[6]
A new faction of Fallen, the House of Dusk, became active during the events of Destiny 2.
A year after the Red War, Uldren Sov led a faction of reanimated Fallen pirates against the Reef, known as the Scorn.[7]
A mysterious Fallen crime syndicate was discovered within the Tangled Shore, where their Kell, The Spider, forged a working alliance with the Guardians to end the Scorn threat.
- "Remember the hope that brought us here. Remember the age before the Whirlwind, when ether ran free, when we ruled ourselves and our futures as kings. We wanted more than glimmer and glints and herealways. Always remember that we came to this star in hope. And remember that we were denied!"
- —Skolas, Kell of Kells[2]
The Fallen's name for their own race is "Eliksni".[8] The Fallen were once graced by the Traveler, which they named the "Great Machine", and were presumably uplifted by its gifts in the same manner as humanity. Their ubiquitous cloaking technology was originally designed as toys for children.[9] During this time, they came to control multiple star systems[10] before an event or entity called the "Whirlwind" (possibly the Darkness) that destroyed their homeworld and civilization. In the aftermath, the surviving Fallen became embroiled in a bloody civil war over their civilization's ruins, before achieving a tenuous peace and embarking on a journey into space to locate the Traveler in order to return to greatness once again. The Fallen eventually arrived at the Solar System shortly after humanity's Collapse, and rediscovered the Traveler on Earth.[11]
Early Wars[edit]
First Engagements[edit]
When the Fallen first arrived in the Sol System, they terrorized Humanity, conducting raids and attacks against outposts. Very early into these attacks, they started to meet opposition in the form of Guardians, who fought back against them time and time again.[12] The Fallen grew to resent the Guardians, seeing them as an obstacle that prevented them from claiming the "Great Machine", and believed they were dooming them and their people.[2] Eventually, the space below the Traveler turned into The City, as more and more people gathered below the Traveler, and thus walls were built to defend them.[12] As time wore on, the Fallen began to understand that if they wanted to take back what was theirs, they would need to do it with force. This was the start of the Eliksni siege.
Six Fronts[edit]
In an attempt to take the Traveler, the House of Devils staged a coordinated attacked on The City in a battle that would later be called Six Fronts. During the battle four orders of Titans protected the newly constructed walls of The City against six enemy approaches, and not a single front faltered.[13] The Devils faced off against many Guardians who would later become legends, such as Saint-14[14], Osiris[15], Zavala and The Iron Lords.[16]
Twilight Gap[edit]
The Kell of Kings, manipulating the other Houses, pushed for a united effort against The City.[17] Kings, Devils and Winter stood together against The City, with the House of Wolves being the only major House unable to join because of The Reef stopping them en route.[2] The three Houses fought against The City and its Guardians in what would later be known as the Battle of Twilight Gap, with the Devils leading the charge.[18] The City managed to push back the united Fallen, with Lord Shaxx leading a counter attack that defeated the Houses.[19] At the end of the war, the legendary Titan Saint-14 led a bloody assault to dislodge the remaining Fallen that directly surrounded the City. In what would become forever known as a the "Crusade of Saint-14", the brave Exo fought against Solkis, Devil Kell, killing him with a headbutt and bringing the Fallen offensive to its final end.[20]
The Reef Wars[edit]
The House of Wolves intended to join the Battle of Twilight Gap alongside the other houses, but were stopped at Ceres when the Reef intervened. Their Kell, Virixas was killed in the initial clash, along with a massive portion of the house, which would later be called The Scatter. This started a period of time known as The Reef Wars. During the course of the wars, Skolas, the Rabid rose to the Wolf Kellship.[21] He then turned his full attention towards The Reef, and the two forces clashed for many years. The wars ended when Variks, a member of the House of Judgment who lived among the Wolves, betrayed Skolas to the Reef resulting in his capture along with most of his House.[11] Variks went on to crown Queen Mara Sov of The Reef as the new Kell of Wolves, with many Wolves bending the knee to her.[22]
Engagements with Guardians[edit]
Weakening of the Houses[edit]
In the wake of Twilight Gap, the House of Devils was ruled by Riksis, Devil Archon. Riksis met a sudden and unexpected end at the hands of a newly risen Guardian, while attempting to track down a missing warp drive.[23] With the Devils Archon dead, this opened up the way for a fireteam of Guardians to attack the The Devils' Lair and destroy their Prime Servitor Sepiks Prime. With Sepiks' destruction, the Devils were now effectively leaderless.[24]
During a mission in the Hellmouth on The Moon, Guardians were caught in the middle of a House of Exile raid against the Hive. Leading the raid was Frigoris, Exiled Baron, who became a priority target due to his station in the Exiles, and was dispatched by the Guardian.[25]
The Vanguard received word that Wintership Simiks-Fel was on the surface of Venus, and began a mission to assassinate Draksis, Winter Kell of the House of Winter. Fighting through Draksis' Kell's Guard, a Guardian made their way onto the Fallen Ketch and faced Draksis in his throne room, killing him and beheading Winter's Leadership.[26] Afterward, perhaps as an attempt to replace Draksis, Winter enlisted Taniks, the Scarred to break into the Prison of Elders and retrieve Aksor, Archon Priest. However, a fireteam of Guardians quickly ended him and the Fallen which broke him out, leaving them leaderless.[27]
Later, the Hive general Omnigul would lead a fireteam of Guardians through House of Kings Territory in an attempt to stop them from hunting her. Phyksin, King Baron personally attempted to stop the Guardians, but was killed in the resulting battle.[28]
The Wolf Rebellion[edit]
- "Skolas said, "I am Kell of Kells. All Houses shall burn. All will bow before the Wolf banner."
- —Variks[29]
Initiated by the return of Skolas, now calling himself the Kell of Kells, the House of Wolves rebelled against the Awoken.[2] The Wolf Rebellion started with an assassination attempt on The Queen and a mass prison break from the Prison of Elders where most the the former Wolf nobility was being held.[30]The Queen opened the Reef to Guardians of the City, with the intent of recruiting them to put an end to the rebellion.[31] The Guardians tracked Skolas to Venus, but were unable to capture Skolas and he was able to gain a number of the Winters allegiance.[32]
Traveling to Earth, Skolas sought to gain the allegiance of the House of Devils and House of Kings. While he set loose the Silent Fang to kill off the Devils remaining leaders[33], he sent one of his Barons, Yavek to negotiate with the Kell of Kings. However, the Guardians intervened as they killed a large number of Silent Fang assassins and killed Yavek and two King Barons, Paskin and Vekis.[34] Skolas returned to Venus once more, where the Guardian encountered him attempting to wield stolen Vex tech in order to pull the House of Wolves through time, only to be subdued and captured.[35] On the order of the Queen, Skolas was sent to the Prison of Elders, where he was pitted against the same Guardians who captured him and was executed, effectively ending the Wolf Rebellion.[36]
The Taken War[edit]
- "Taken will not rest. Will claim every house. Consume every banner. You must stand, Guardian, yes? Or all shall fall."
- —Variks, the Loyal[37]
Every Fallen house was devastated by Oryx's arrival, with great numbers of Eliksni being Taken and made to serve Oryx. During the Taken War the House of Winter managed to take advantage of the Reef's disorganization to break into the Prison of Elders and retrieve another Archon Priest. However the Taken on Venus attacked and scattered their forces, Taking the Archon in the process, turning him into Nixis, Hunger of Oryx. Guardians managed to destroy Nixis, ending Winter's second raid on the Prison as easily as the first.[38]
The House of Wolves emerged from hiding, rallying under Keldar, an Archon that had escaped the Reef Wars and Skolas' Rebellion. Keldar offered the Wolves a new god to worship, the rebuilt Orbiks Prime, the Wolves' previous god. Orbiks Prime attempted to reassemble the House on Mars, directing its servants to seize Cabal outposts already weakened by the Taken invasion.[39] However, thanks to intel provided by Variks, the Loyal, the Guardians hunted down Keldar and Orbiks, destroying the Prime Servitor and killing their Archon, leaving the Wolves broken and leaderless; this time, for good.[40]
During this time, the House of Devils attacked the Warmind Rasputin's bunker, attempting to take control of the Warmind and its weapons. Rasputin send out a distress signal, causing a fireteam of Guardians to come to the Warmind's aid. The Guardians followed the Devils inside, and fought against S.A.B.E.R.-2, a massive Shank re-purposed by the Devils to crack into Rasputin's core. S.A.B.E.R.-2 was destroyed, and the Devils were forced to retreat.[41]
SIVA Crisis[edit]
- "Long have we wandered in the blind prison of flesh. Those old lives now a memory, transposed by another. The gift brings pain, yes, but godhood must come at a price. ~consume enhance replicate ~"
- —Aksis, Archon Prime[42]
Under the leadership of a new Archon, Aksis, the House of Devils and their Splicer Sect attempts to find Golden Age technology bore fruit in the form of SIVA deep in a quarantined area of the Cosmodrome called The Plaguelands. The Splicer sect used SIVA to modify themselves, transforming themselves into cybernetic beings, with Aksis becoming wholly a machine.[43] The Devils attacked the Iron Temple, attempting to steal information about SIVA to further their understanding of it. They were stopped by a Guardian and Lord Saladin, the last Iron Lord.[44] The Guardian ventured deep into Splicer territory to the SIVA replication chamber called Site 6, destroying the source of the SIVA and cutting off the Splicers from their SIVA supply.[45]
Afterwards, Sepiks Perfected, their former Prime revived with SIVA, was tracked back to its lair, and was hunted down by a fireteam of Guardians. Sepiks was cornered, and was destroyed once more.[46] Another fireteam of Guardians was dispatched to stop a Splicer priest named Kovik who was experimenting on the Hive along with SIVA. The Guardians descended into his lair and killed Kovik, along with a Hive Ogre he was vivisecting.[47] Afterward, another fireteam stopped a Splicer attempt to keep Kovik's experiments alive by invading the Hellmouth and capture more Ogres to experiment on.[48]
With the Splicers backed into a corner, a larger fireteam attacked the Splicers lair directly. There they encountered Vosik, the Archpriest, second in command of the Splicer sect. They hunted him deep into the wall the Splicers had dug into and destroyed him. The guardians continued to explore the Splicer lair and discovered the Devils had found a facility not unlike Site-6 as well as Aksis, the Archon Prime of the Devils, lurking inside. Using SIVA against him, they managed to destroy Aksis, once again rendering the Devils leaderless.[49]
- "He was in one of the fireteams out at the Cosmodrome. He pulled me aside, and said it to me straight: the Fallen Houses are gone. The siege is broken. The stalemate we've had with the Eliksni for what, a hundred years? It's over. We won."
- —Guardian report by Deputy-Commander Sloane to Zavala[50]
Eventually the Fallen House of Devils withdrew completely from the Cosmodrome, leaving behind piles of ceremonially burnt banners and armor. The other Fallen Houses—Winter, Exile, Wolves—appear to have done the same, withdrawing en masse everywhere and abandoning their former territories.[50]
Around this time, Prince Uldren Sov arranged a meeting with Kell of Kings in order to build a personal army of Fallen for his own purposes.[51]
Reappearance and Red War[edit]
- "Skolas tried to unite the Fallen Houses but failed. Who would have thought that sheer desperation would succeed where he failed."
- —Ghost.
After Dominus Ghaul occupied The Last City, a seemingly new faction of Fallen resurfaced within the Solar System, the House of Dusk. Who they are, or where they came from remains unknown. These Fallen sport hoods, purple robes and armor, along with new equipment not seen prior to their resurgence. From Ghost scans of artifacts and tactics, it appears that the House of Dusk is a merger of all the other Houses. Apparently, so many losses and the deaths of so many leaders forced the Fallen to unite out of sheer desperation. Even so, it is unknown who currently leads the House of Dusk as the identities of its Kell, Barons and Archons is also unknown. It's possible that Prince Uldren Sov has taken command of these Fallen for purposes unknown.
The emergent House of Dusk found themselves in a war with the invading Red Legion forces, later engaging in dogfights with Red Legion fleets in a dispute of the Shard of the Traveler. In addition, House of Dusk troops are battling a guerrilla war with the surviving Guardians in the European Dead Zone, battling for supplies, while also battling the Vex on Nessus. In addition, the Fallen follow the Vanguard's surviving fleet to Titan, hoping to scavenge from the fleet and the lost Golden Age facilities on the moon. Upon arriving, however, not only are they forced to fight the Vanguard's forces but also a newly discovered Hive brood that has infested the New Pacific Arcology. A three-way battle began between the Guardians, Fallen, and Hive for control of the facilities.
No Fallen communications have been detected from their old territories on the Moon, Mars, or Venus, possibly wiped clean by the Red Legion.
Despite the Guardians being preoccupied with the Red Legion and liberating the Last City, they didn't turn a blind eye to the Fallen's activities. After defeating Ghaul and driving the Red Legion from the City, Guardian forces began missions that started disrupting Fallen operations that led to the deaths of numerous Servitors, Captains, Mining Crews, Fallen Walkers, valuable Ether supplies and even an Archon Priest. Even so, the Vanguard still don't know who truly leads this new House.
Release of the Scorn[edit]
A year after the Red War came to a close, a new Fallen faction emerged from the Reef's Prison of Elders, the mysterious undead Scorn, apparently released and led by Uldren Sov, brother to Queen Mara Sov, who went missing following the Battle of Saturn. The Guardian and Cayde-6 traveled to the Reef to investigate the unrest but were ambushed by Uldren and the leading seven Barons of the Scorn, along with their Archon, Fikrul, the Fanatic. Cayde was then beaten, his Ghost destroyed and then killed by Uldren in cold blood.[52]
Outraged by the death of the Hunter Vanguard, The Guardians return to the Reef to start the hunt for the Scorn and the rogue Awoken prince to avenge Cayde-6.
Upon the breakout of the Scorn, the House of Dusk also began to fight the Scorn, beginning a new civil war for the Eliksni race.
A Fallen mob was sought out in the Tangled Shore by Petra Venj and the Guardian, where their Kell, The Spider, agreed to work with The City and Awoken to destroy the Scorn once and for all.
The Fallen are a hardy species, and can survive in a wide range of environments without heavy armor or complex modifications to their physiology.[53] Fallen have four arms, partable mandibles[54] and typically wear a helmet with a built-in respiration apparatus.[55] Through means either natural or artificial, the Fallen can regrow their arms if removed from their body.[56] Their blood color is reddish purple.[57]
Fallen depend on a substance called Ether to survive, which only Servitors can produce. Servitors convert scavenged matter and energy, presented to them ritualistically by the Fallen, directly into ether via unknown processes.[58] While Servitors were revered in ancient times, they have now become a symbol of the degradation of Fallen society and their lost glory. Higher-ranking Fallen get a bigger ration of ether, and more ether allows Fallen to grow in size; this is why Captains are taller than Vandals or Dregs, and why Kells and Archons tower over other Fallen; the Kell of a House controls and distributes ether flow using their own personal Cipher.[59] When a Fallen is killed, a quantity of ether escapes its body and dissipates.[60]
The Scorn are very different physically from other Fallen, being "undead" Fallen resurrected many times through unknown means. Their exoskeletons bear bulbous masses, and many of them are of a sickly, pale coloration. They also are much more savage than the typical Fallen.[61]
- "Why do you think the Houses are named the way they are? House Winter. Maybe it's geographic? House Kings, some kind of global ruling sect? Strange to think about how these terms have survived, their context completely removed."
- —Ghost[3]
Fallen society is divided into a number of Houses, none of which are known to maintain friendly relations with one another,[62] save for the House of Judgment, which was meant to live among the other houses and keep the peace. Each House is ruled by a Kell, who acts as the political leader of a House and commands a Ketch.[1] Prime Servitors are exalted as gods among the Fallen, inspiring fanatical devotion from the House to which they belong and providing a steady supply of vital ether and new lesser Servitors. Archons serve as both high priests and chief engineers of a House, mediating between the Kell and the Prime Servitor in addition to overseeing maintenance of the House's machines. Houses require all three to be fully stable; without a Kell a House becomes prone to infighting, without an Archon a House's Prime Servitor is vulnerable to attack, and without a Prime Servitor a House cannot produce new Servitors for ether.[6] As such, Fallen do not take the loss of their leaders lightly. If any or all of these leaders were to be killed, then members of the House would panic and scatter, weakening the House to the point of being permanently broken.[63]
Below the upper echelon of House leadership are the Barons and Captains and the individual crews they command. Captains are Fallen who have managed to gather a following of a number of Vandals and Dregs, who serve as the Captain's crew, commanding respect through brute force. Most Captains swear fealty to a certain House, but some operate independently. A step above Captains in rank are the Barons, who possess a Skiff as well as lead a crew.[6]
The majority of Fallen Houses consist of Vandals and Dregs. Vandals serve as both seasoned infantry and skilled workers. They aspire to become Captains and one day lead crews of their own. Dregs are the lowest class in Fallen society. Docked of their lower pair of arms in a ritual of humiliation and obedience, Dregs zealously fill the roles of shock troops and menial laborers in crews. The life expectancy of a Dreg is notoriously short, but those few who survive to be promoted to Vandals are permitted to regrow their arms.[6]
Known Houses[edit]
- House of Devils—Earth; entirely subsumed by the House of Dusk
- House of Dusk—Earth; Titan; Nessus
- House of Exile—Moon; partially subsumed by the House of Dusk
- House of Judgment—The Reef
- House of Kings—Earth; partially subsumed by the House of Dusk
- House of Rain—believed extinct, destroyed by the Whirlwind
- House of Scar—believed extinct, possibly destroyed by the House of Winter
- House of Stone—unknown, possibly extinct
- House of Winter—Venus; entirely subsumed by the House of Dusk
- House of Wolves—Unknown outer system worlds (formerly); Ceres (formerly); The Reef (formerly); Earth; Moon; Venus; Mars; partially subsumed by the House of Dusk; destroyed by Reksis Vahn, the Hangman
- Scorn—The Reef, Ascendant realm
- The Spider's Crime Syndicate—The Reef
Named Individuals and Mini-bosses[edit]
Major Characters[edit]
- Aksis, Archon Prime
- Aksor, Archon Priest
- Araskes, the Trickster
- Draksis, Winter Kell
- Elykris, the Machinist
- Fikrul, the Fanatic
- Hiraks, the Mindbender
- Iliksis, Light Stalker
- Kaliks Reborn
- Kaniks, the Mad Bomber
- Keldar, Archon Priest
- Kovik, Splicer Priest
- Orbiks Prime
- Pirrha, the Rifleman
- Reksis Vahn, the Hangman
- Riksis, Devil Archon
- Sepiks Perfected
- Sepiks Prime
- Skolas, Kell of Kells
- Taniks Perfected
- Taniks, the Scarred
- Thaviks, the Depraved
- The Spider
- Variks, the Loyal
- Vosik, the Archpriest
- Yaviks, the Rider
Minor Characters[edit]
- House of Devils
- House of Dusk
- Azilis, Dusk Marauder
- Brandaks Prime
- Brandaks Reborn
- Drekthas, Metal Captain
- Calzar, Scarred Captain
- Elyksul, Assault Leader
- Ghalsis, Pilferer Captain
- Graxus, Blind Captain
- Griklis, Blaze Captain
- Jaliks, Fallen Captain
- Kalsis, Sunless Captain
- Keldrik, Drained Captain
- Kendriks-7
- Khirin, Blinding Captain
- Kiriks-16
- Maksor, Starving Scavenger
- Mazan, Lost Captain
- Meliks, Surging Captain
- Merix-5
- Merix-6
- Mithrax, the Forsaken
- Nariks Reborn
- Phyzann, Drowned Captain
- Poknis, Order Captain
- Raksil, Archon Priest
- Rannix, Drenched Captain
- Relentless Grak
- Selkis, the Obstructor
- Serkuleks, the Fount
- Skexis, Outcast Captain
- Skriviks, the Sharp-Eyed
- Spekkis, Pike Captain
- Taksor, Scavenger Raider
- Talas, Dusk Captain
- Taldriks, Infinite Proxy
- Teleks-5
- Teleks-8
- Teliks, Bandit Captain
- Tikkis, Diminished Scrapper
- Wretch Captain
- Yalsis, the Igniter
- Zetix-7
- House of Exiles
- House of Kings
- House of Winter
- House of Wolves
- The Spider's Crime Syndicate
Wanted Bounties[edit]
- Beltrik, the Veiled
- Drevis, Wolf Baroness
- Grayor, Wolf Assassin
- Kaliks-12
- Mecher Orbiks-11
- Peekis, the Disavowed
- Pirsis, Pallas-Bane
- Saviks, Queenbreaker
- Skoriks, Archon-Slayer
- Veliniks, the Ravenous
- Weksis, the Meek
Mentioned only[edit]
- Kell of Kings
- Chelchis, Kell of Stone
- Virixas, Kell of Wolves
- Solkis, Devil Kell
- Simiks Prime
- Kaliks Prime
- Kaliks-4
- Irxis, Wolf Baroness
- Parixas, the Howling
- Eramis, the Shipstealer
- Sekris, Baron of Shanks
- Varjis, Clever Headed
Lost to Taken[edit]
- Drensik, Venom of Oryx
- Driviks, the Chosen
- Falsek, Lost to Oryx
- Grayris, Baroness
- Irxori, Lost to Oryx
- Keksis, the Betrayed
- Kiphoris, Devil Captain
- Lhoks, Exile Baron
- Nixis, Hunger of Oryx
- Vendraxis, Shadow of Oryx
Command Structure[edit]
- Screeb—a horrific breed of Scorn Fallen corrupted by dark Ether, that crawl on all fours and explode in a burst of energy that's larger than the range of a Cursed Thrall's explosion.
- Mongrel—Terrifying large, monstrous Ogre-like Scorn creatures that have the ability to fire electricity from their hands.
- Ravager—cauldron (common)-wielding members of the Scorn who actively charge their opponents.
- Lurker—a new class of Scorn Fallen pirates, who wield Fallen Shields and Solar Pistols in battle.
- Raider—Scorn bandits that can fire saws construed of Void energy from their Sawblade Launchers and teleport across the battlefield. They also use Void snipers.
- Wraith—ferocious Scorn bandits who charge into battle with dual Flame Torches (common).
- Chieftain—commanders of Scorn crews akin to Captains. They have the ability to place down multi-element totems that can act as lethal weapons or shields for enemy Scorn combatants.
- Dreg—the lowest rank of Fallen who seek to prove their worth. Armed with either a Shock Pistol (common), Shrapnel Launcher (rare), or Shock Daggers (common).
- Archon Servant
- Assault Vandal (Although named as a Vandal, it has the body of a Dreg)
- Axis Dreg
- Daemon
- Dreg Lead Scout
- Empyrean Dreg
- Ether Guard
- Fallen Rear Guard
- Feral Dreg
- Pike Dreg
- Pike Gang Prospect
- Pike Gang Servitor (Although named as a Servitor, it has the body of a Dreg)
- Reaver Dreg
- Resilient Dreg
- Splicer Dreg
- Enhanced Dreg
- Fused Dreg
- Perfected Dreg
- Splicer Reaver Dreg
- Stalker—a class of Dregs that have been mysteriously reanimated by the Scorn's power.
- Wolf Scavenger
- Wretch—a new rank of Fallen that appeared after their resurgence during the Red War. They are armed with Arc Spears.
- Assault Wretch
- Empyrean Wretch
- Fallen Extractor
- Resilient Wretch
- Spider's Associate—a class of Wretches that work alongside Guardian forces under the Spider.
- Vandal—most common troops of a Fallen crew and can fit in several roles. Armed with either a Shock Rifle (common), Wire Rifle (uncommon), Shock Blades (rare), or a Shrapnel Launcher (rare).
- Assault Demolitionist
- Assault Vandal
- Elder Vandal
- Empyrean Vandal
- Fallen Extractor
- Fallen Rear Guard
- Howling Raider
- Kell's Guard
- Noble Vandal
- Pike Gang Enforcer
- Queenbreaker Vandal
- Ransack Vandal
- Rearguard Commander
- Reaver Vandal
- Resilient Vandal
- Salvage Boss
- Silent Fang
- Signal Engineer
- Splicer Vandal
- Fused Shank Master
- Fused Vandal
- Enhanced Vandal
- Perfected Vandal
- Splicer Operative
- Splicer Reaver Vandal
- Splicer Scout
- Splicer Shank Master
- Stealth Vandal
- Stealth Elder Vandal
- Stealth Noble Vandal
- Stealth Reaver Vandal
- Survey Boss
- Twisted Claw
- Unstable Vandal
- Wolf Vandal
- Wolf Melee Vandal
- Wolf Stealth Vandal
- Zealous Vandal
- Marauder—hooded Fallen with wrist-mounted blades, cloaks, and hoods, sporting gear similar to Guardian Hunters. They have the ability to cloak and are armed with either a Shrapnel Launcher (common) or Shock Blades (uncommon).
- Assault Scout
- Empyrean Marauder
- Ether Claw
- Fallen Extractor
- Fallen Scavenger
- Resilient Marauder
- Signal Engineer Marauder
- Silent Scavenger
- Supply Thief
- Unstable Vandal (Although named a Vandal, it has the body of a Marauder)
- Captain—commanders of a Fallen crew. Armed with either a Shrapnel Launcher (common), Shock Rifle (rare), Shock Blades (rare), or a Scorch Cannon (very rare). Equipped with an Arc Shield and can teleport.
- Assault Captain
- Cache Defender
- Chromatic Scrapper
- Despoiler Captain
- Elder Captain
- Extractor Captain
- Fallen Supply Raider
- Mineral Conversion Processor
- Noble Captain
- Ozone Polluter
- Queenbreaker Captain
- Reaver Captain
- Resilient Captain
- Scorch Captain
- Silent Fang
- Splicer Captain
- Splicer Reaver Captain
- Enhanced Captain
- Fused Captain
- Null Captain
- Perfected Captain
- Splicer Priest
- Shock Captain
- Stealth Captain
- Stealth Reaver Captain
- Unstable Captain
- Voltaic Gaurd
- Watch Captain
- Wolf Captain
- Baron—captains who not only command crews of Fallen but also their respective Skiffs and sometimes Ketches. Have stronger shields and more health than regular Captains.
- Archon—high priests and field commanders of the Fallen. Armed with a Shrapnel Launcher, and have both a teleportation ability and Ultra Smash attack.
- Kell—the political leaders of Fallen Houses.
- Arc Spear
- Fallen Mace
- Fallen Shield
- Flame Cauldron
- Flame Torch
- Molten Welder
- Null Cannon
- Sawblade Launcher
- Scorch Cannon
- Shock Blade
- Shock Cannon
- Shock Dagger[64]
- Shock Pistol
- Shock Rifle
- Shock Grenade
- Shrapnel Launcher
- SIVA Charge
- Solar Pistol
- Trip Mine
- Web Mine
- Wire Rifle
- Void Grenade
- Shank—robotic drones that scout and patrol territory.
- Assault Shank
- Elder Shank
- Empyrean Shank
- Exploder Shank
- Fallen Rear Guard
- Noble Shank
- Overcharge Shank
- Pit Shank
- Elder Pit Shank
- Noble Pit Shank
- Reaver Shank
- Repeater Shank
- Elder Repeater Shank
- Resilient Shank
- Resilient Homing Shank
- Scavenged Shank
- Sensor Shank
- Sniper Shank
- Splicer Shank
- Fused Shank
- Perfected Shank
- Splicer Exploder Shank
- Splicer Reaver Shank
- Splicer Repeater Shank
- Splicer Tracer Shank
- Surveillance Shank
- Tracer Shank
- Turret Shank
- Heavy Shank—heavily upgraded Shanks and a recent addition to the Fallen arsenal.
- Fallen Rear Guard
- Graviton Burner
- Hemolymph Repair Shank
- Resilient Heavy Shank
- Vendetta Shank
- Voltage Eater
- Servitor—purple spherical machines that supply Fallen with ether. Have their own directed Void energy weapon and can teleport.
- Assault Servitor
- Barricade Servitor
- Conflux Watch
- Dematerialization Security
- Elder Servitor
- Ether Runner
- Fallen Rear Guard
- High Servitor
- Jamming Servitor
- Kaliks Minor
- Minotaur Tracker
- Noble Servitor
- Pike Gang Servitor
- Pilot Servitor
- Prime Ether Servitor
- Ransack Servitor
- Sentry Servitor
- Splicer Servitor
- Fallen Operator
- Enhanced Servitor
- Enhanced Shank Runner
- Perfected Servitor
- Fused Servitor
- Null Servitor
- Scorch Servitor
- Shock Servitor
- Splicer Emissary
- Splicer High Servitor
- Spy Servitor
- Taken Decayer
- Transport Servitor
- Trawl Servitor
- Unyielding Servitor
- Wolf Servitor
- Wolf High Servitor
- Prime Servitor
- Fallen Walker—spider-like heavy artillery used to guard key Fallen assets. Armed with a wide variety of weapons, including a main cannon that fires laser-guided explosive rounds at high velocity.
- Elite Devil Walker
- Noble Devil Walker
- Noble Iron Walker
- Noble Winter Walker
- Noble Wolf Walker
- Salvaged Walker
- Arsenal Walker
- Assault Walker
- Scorn Walker
- Splicer Walker
- Perfected Walker
- Wolf Walker
- Elder Wolf Walker
- Fallen Skiff- troop transports that are used to deploy Fallen and can teleport
- Ketch- large interstellar starships that act as mobile bases for high ranking Fallen
- Pike- small hovercraft primarily utilized as patrol vehicles
- Siege Engine
- Ether
- Ether Drops
- Ether Seeds
- Enhanced SIVA Offering
- Fused SIVA Offering
- Glimmer Drill
- Mesh generator
- SIVA Cache Key
- SIVA Node
- SIVA Offering
- Splicer
- Splicer Key
- Splicer Intel Relay
In addition to Fallen glyphs, Bungie has released a number of images with examples of Fallen writing, including a number of unique letter combinations.[65][66][67]
- Their mechanized vehicle units carry overtones of Japanese mecha, and their ships appear like rusted futuristic submarines.[68]
- According to GameInformer, The Fallen cooperate with both Cabal and Vex forces, who are in fact enemies with one another as seen on Mars.[69] This has yet to be shown in-game, as the Fallen House of Winter is at war with the Vex on Venus, and the House of Wolves later came into conflict with the Cabal.
- A T-shirt, featuring a Fallen Glyph with various examples of Fallen script in the background, was previously available in the Bungie Store prior to the game's launch. This shirt was also made available at PAX 2013 where its creator, Bungie graphic designer Elliot Gray, gave a little insight into the story behind its creation to a fan who asked him the meaning of the symbols. He indicated that he had used the names of several of the game's developers for the background, then pointed to one name in the corner and indicated that it translated into "Ondarius", which he stated was the name by which one of the Great Houses referred to themselves, although he didn't elaborate on which House it was.
- The Fallen's history with the Traveler is very much similar to Humanity's, as the Traveler arrived and brought in a Golden Age for both, only for it to be taken away by the Darkness. However, unlike with the Fallen, the Traveler stayed and defended Humanity when the Darkness arrived. The Fallen are likely a prime example of what Humanity would have become if the Traveler not stayed and created the Ghosts to find and raise the Guardians.
A Captain belonging to the House of Winter.
A Fallen in front of a Fallen Walker.
Another Fallen Captain, displaying the colors of the House of Winter.
Fallen dropships over Old Russia.
Fallen belonging to the House of Devils preparing for battle.
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List of appearances[edit]
- The Law Of The Jungle (First appearance)
- Destiny
- Destiny 2
- ^ a b c Bungie (2014/6/12), Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Fallen
- ^ a b c d e Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Fallen 3
- ^ a b Destiny Game Wiki: Quest: House of Wolves
- ^ Game Informer: The Enemies of Destiny
- ^ Instagram - Destiny the Game
- ^ a b c d Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Activision Blizzard
- ^ https://heavy.com/games/2018/06/destiny-2-forsaken-interview-uldren-the-scorn-post-game-content/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
- ^ YouTube - Eliksni
- ^ Bungie (2016/4/12), Destiny: The Taken King Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, "Silent Fang. Trained assassins, sheathed in technology of old. Once my people were capable of many things, great things. Now we use simple optics, toys for hatchlings, as weapons of war." - Variks, Talk to Petra
- ^ Bungie (2016/4/12), Destiny: The Taken King Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, "Eliksni once ruled many stars. Now we fight for one not our own." —Variks, Last Battle
- ^ a b Bungie (2015/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Variks, the Loyal
- ^ a b Bungie (2016/4/15), Destiny, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Rezyl Azzir - Before These Walls
- ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description: Mark of the Six Fronts
- ^ Bungie (2015-5-19), Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Osiris
- ^ Bungie (2015-5-19), Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Osiris
- ^ Bungie (2015-5-19), Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Iron Banner
- ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Paskin, King Baron
- ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: House of Devils
- ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Crucible Handler
- ^ Bungie (2016/4/15), Destiny, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Legend: Saint-14
- ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Item Description, Gone to Ground 3
- ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Wanted: Saviks, Queenbreaker
- ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Restoration
- ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Restoration
- ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny, Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Shrine of Oryx
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Scourge of Winter
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Winter's Run
- ^ Bungie (2014/12/9), Destiny: The Dark Below Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Will of Crota
- ^ Bungie (2015-5-19), Destiny: House of Wolves PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, A Kell Rising
- ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Hunt for Skolas
- ^ Bungie (2015-5-19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard
- ^ Bungie (2015-5-19), Destiny: House of Wolves PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, A Kell Rising
- ^ Bungie (2015-5-19), Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, The Silent Fang
- ^ Bungie (2015-5-19), Destiny: House of Wolves, PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, The Ruling House
- ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Queen's Ransom
- ^ Bungie (2014/5/19), Destiny: House of Wolves Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Skolas: Defeated
- ^ Bungie (2015-9-15), Destiny: The Taken King PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Lost to Light
- ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Winter's Run
- ^ Bungie (2015-9-15), Destiny: The Taken King PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, A New Den
- ^ Bungie (2015-9-15), Destiny: The Taken King PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Prime's Path
- ^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny: The Taken King Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Fallen S.A.B.E.R.
- ^ Bungie (2016-9-20), Destiny: Rise of Iron PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Dormant SIVA: Fallen 3.0
- ^ Bungie (2016-9-20), Destiny: Rise of Iron PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Aksis, Archon Prime
- ^ Bungie (2016-9-20), Destiny: Rise of Iron PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, King of the Mountain
- ^ Bungie (2016-9-20), Destiny: Rise of Iron PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, The Iron Tomb
- ^ Bungie (2016-9-20), Destiny: Rise of Iron PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Sepiks Perfected
- ^ Bungie (2016-9-20), Destiny: Rise of Iron PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, The Wretched Eye
- ^ Bungie (2016-9-20), Destiny: Rise of Iron PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, The Abomination Heist
- ^ Bungie (2016-9-20), Destiny: Rise of Iron PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Wrath of the Machine
- ^ a b Bungie (2017/4/20), Destiny: Age of Triumph, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Fallen 6
- ^ Bungie (2017/28/3), Destiny: Age of Triumph Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: The Reef 4
- ^ https://heavy.com/games/2018/06/destiny-2-forsaken-interview-uldren-the-scorn-post-game-content/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
- ^ Bungie : Fallen
- ^ Bungie (2015-5-19), Destiny: House of Wolves, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: The Ruling House
- ^ Neogaf Forums
- ^ Bungie (2014/6/12), Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Dreg
- ^ Imgur - Destiny maybe m-rating?(fallen has red blood)
- ^ Bungie (2014/9/9), Destiny: Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Servitor
- ^ Bungie (2015/5/22), Destiny, Activision Blizzard: The Elder Cipher exotic weapon bounty
- ^ E3 2013 Destiny Gameplay Demo
- ^ https://heavy.com/games/2018/06/destiny-2-forsaken-interview-uldren-the-scorn-post-game-content/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
- ^ http://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/3321493
- ^ Bungie (2015-9-15), Destiny: The Taken King PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Prime's Path
- ^ Bungie (2014-6-12), Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Grimoire:Enemies#Shock_Dagger
- ^ Do You Speak Bungie?
- ^ Bungie:Destiny - Our Enemies: The Fallen
- ^ Bungie Store: E3 Collection - Fallen T-Shirt, Mens
- ^ Game Informer January 2014, page 55
- ^ Game Informer January 2014, page 52


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Local dogs freed from tethers by Fences for Fido
For six years, Chucko, a pit bull who lives in Woodburn, lived a chained life.
Like many dogs, he'd spent most of his days confined to a tether outside of his owner's house. His owner, Linda Cordova, didn't have the means to provide a better enclosure for him, which prevented her from letting him off the chain.
"I'm recently divorced and I don't have the funds for anything near that," she said of the cost of a well-built enclosure.
But the tether was negatively impacting Chucko. Sores began forming on his neck around his collar. Sometimes, his chain would get tangled or stuck under his doghouse, meaning he'd be unable to move toward shelter when it was cold or rainy.
Sometimes, Chucko would get loose, which made neighbors and mail carriers afraid of Chucko.
"They would say it was a nuisance," Cordova said. "He's not vicious or anything, but they were scared of him."
And, Chucko wasn't happy. "When we'd go back there, he'd just be slumped over," Cordova said. "He needed to be off the chain."
That all changed when Cordova found the Facebook page of Fences for Fido, a nonprofit based in Portland whose mission is to build enclosures for tethered dogs.
The organization, founded in 2009, aims to improve the quality of life of dogs living outdoors by building fences free of charge for families whose dogs live on chains, tethers and in small enclosures. In addition, the organization provides insulated doghouses for each dog, and offers spay and neuter services and emergency veterinary care when needed.
Fences for Fido has built about 1,070 fences and unchained 1,650 dogs in Oregon and Southwest Washington. That includes 37 fences in Woodburn and Gervais and 48 fences in the larger Woodburn area, representing nearly 150 unchained dogs, according to data provided by the organization.
According to the organization, long-term tethering poses risks to dogs, their families and their neighbors. "Dogs are social animals. Their wild ancestors live(d) in packs, and when dogs live with humans, we are their pack," reads the Fences for Fido website. "A dog on a chain is separated from his pack and forced to live a solitary life, which can cause emotional and behavioral problems."
Long-term tethering can lead to strangulation and other health problems if the dog is unable to reach its food, water and shelter. And tethering affects behavior: The Centers for Disease Control and the American Veterinary Medical Association warn that chained dogs are as much as 2.8 times more likely to attack than dogs not on chains.
Fences for Fido says there are many reasons why owners keep dogs on chains, and the organization isn't there to judge. It has no financial requirements for clients needing fences, and seeks only to help and educate families who seek out or are referred to the organization's resources.
Cordova requested an enclosure through the organization, and it wasn't long before volunteers came and built the fence in October 2017. The changes in Chucko were immediate, Cordova said.
"(Before), he wouldn't be playful to where he would run up to us and jump. And now he does, he runs up to us and he jumps and he just gets so happy," Cordova said.
Fences for Fido said that kind of transformation is common among the dogs it serves. "It begins with what we call 'zoomies': The running, jumping, exuberant joy our Fidos display once unchained — many for the first time in years," reads the organization's website.
In addition to the initial transformation, Cordova said Chucko is now able to lead a healthier life. Now that he's untethered, he can run around and exercise on his own. As a busy working mom, Cordova doesn't have time to take Chucko on regular walks. The enclosure helps solve that.
And, Cordova said she appreciates the thoughtful details the Fences for Fido volunteers added to the enclosure. Unlike a typical fence, it goes several feet into the ground, meaning that Chucko won't be able to dig his way out.
The organization also provides follow-up visits to each of the dogs it serves at least once a year. Clients who receive fences sign an agreement to keep their dogs off chains for the rest of their lives and to call the organization if their dog has learned to open the gate or climb over the fence.
"I think it's an excellent cause," Cordova said of Fences for Fido. "He's so much happier, I can tell."
For more information on Fences for Fido, go to https://www.fencesforfido.org/.
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How can a three-year-old Kansas City company help change farmers and consumers' lives? It's quite simple due to the software platform that Naithan Jones and his team at AgLocal designed. They have a growing desire to efficiently serve beef and put more money into farmer's pockets. AgLocal eliminates the middleman and allows the farmers and retailers to have a direct relationship in selling and buying premium beef.
What AgLocal Provides
AgLocal developed their application to help provide a solution to local ranchers and chefs. They fulfil the need of providing quality meats to restaurants. In turn, local farmers are able to sell most of their meat and not waste any. Of course, AgLocal receives a portion, but not as much as distributors would receive.
AgLocal provides more than beef though. They are providing a new wave of farming. Sustainability with AgLocal goes further than saving local businesses money. AgLocal saves the planet by reducing carbon footprints left by distribution giants such as Sysco and US Foods.
Creating Greater Profits for Local Farmers
There just aren't enough American farmers to help raise our cattle. In 1910, there were over 6 million farms and today about 3 million. The loss of business to large distribution competitors who ship nationwide forces farmers out of the industry. This is a rapid reduction of 330 farmers a week. Only 25% of family farms gross an income over $50,000 during this frustrating process.
AgLocal is the way for farmers to earn more money. Farmers can now sell every piece of the cattle and paid more than wholesale pricing. AgLocal matches farmers with retailers of similar scale so they can grow together.
Restaurants Can Serve the Quality Beef They Want
So what is it that restaurants want? They want premium beef cuts such as fillets and steaks. But, the cost to transport specific meats in small orders costs a lot of money. Also, the supply may not be available for the chef's daily needs.
The AgLocal app allows local farmers to post their meat availability so restaurants can order according to their needs. Chefs also want to know where their beef is coming from. The AgLocal app encourages farmers to upload photos of their farms and operations to give purchasers a visual on their sustainable practices. Chefs can rest assured knowing they are receiving quality beef.
Placing the Power Back Into Consumers Hands
Consumers want power over what they eat. They want organic products and they want ecofriendly solutions. Unfortunately, commercial agriculture companies seem to have the power and control what consumers eat.
AgLocal encourages farmers to load supporting information on their app to teach consumers how their farms work. This also encourages education and a growing interest in America's farmlands. Consumers support farms by going to restaurants that serve from AgLocal suppliers.
Consumers can appreciate knowing their food is safe using the AgLocal process. For instance, according to this February 2014 News Release, the Rancho Feeding Corp issued a Class I recall of 8.7 million pounds of beef produced between January 2013 and January 2014 "because it processed diseased and unsound animals and carried out these activities without the benefit or full benefit of federal inspection." These beef products were unfit for human consumption.
Other disturbing news that consumers are learning include that livestock production facilities feed cattle corn, of which they should only eat grass. Eating corn makes them more susceptible to diseases, liver failure, and bloating. These commodity feedlots treat sick animals with antibiotics. Would you eat beef if you knew the animal was sick just a week prior to slaughter?
How AgLocal Can Make a Global Impact on Sustainable Livestock Production
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that by 2050 the demand for livestock products will increase by 70%, even in a world where consumers are turning to vegan friendly options. This includes developing countries such as Russia, Brazil, China, and India. So, to keep up with the demands, industrial livestock production facilities will increase their production and emit even more greenhouse gases. 45% of the emissions are attributed to the feed production and processing alone.
There is a lot of energy consumption in the industrial facilities, high transportation costs of slaughtered animals, and little regard for animal welfare, safety of food, or the environment. However, transforming our lands to grazing areas, the greenhouse emissions will decrease, production can increase, and more income will generate.
AgLocal works with government officials to ensure situations like that at the Rancho Feeding Corp does not happen again. Founder and CEO, Naithan Jones, has a personal interest as his wife's family is ranchers and his brother is a chef. With no current competitors and the support of private investors such as Ben Horowitz, co-founder of the venture capital fund, Andreessen Horowitz and Marc Ecko, philanthropist, fashion designer, and founder and Chief Creative Officer of Marc Eckō Enterprises, this company will soon bring new sustainability efforts to Americas farms.
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Vodafone 2008/09 H1 results: underperforming competitors
Vodafone's European organic service revenue growth dropped again in the September quarter, to -1.3%, and we estimate that it continues to underperform its competitors' growth by two percentage points, thus losing market share. Margins also fell, as the company's cost reduction measures continue to fail to stop costs rising
|Telecoms, Mobile, Non-UK Telecoms
|13 November 2008
Vodafone 2009/10 FY results: economic recovery benefits revenue, costs not-so-much
Vodafone Europe's organic revenue growth improved again, from -3.2% to -2.4%, with it enjoying a fair share of the improvement in mobile market growth driven by improving economies across Europe
EBITDA margin fell, partly as a result of weak cost control but mainly because SAC/SRCs rose as Vodafone subsidised consumers getting more expensive handsets, which involves a short term (but not long term) profitability hit
Vodafone Europe could move back into positive revenue growth this year as it rides the wave of market recovery, but short term margin targets will be hard to hit as handset subsidies continue to rise
|Mobile, Telecoms
|18 May 2010
Vodafone 360 - all spin?
Vodafone has launched a suite of internet services, platforms and handsets under the 'Vodafone 360' umbrella brand
Our views are mixed: we applaud the contacts back-up service that will be available across a wide range of handsets, provided it proves user friendly, but are puzzled by the point of a Vodafone-designed user interface built onto a fairly obscure smartphone operating system
Overall, if Vodafone 360 can stimulate data usage amongst low- to mid-end handset users, Vodafone would profit in both revenue and loyalty terms, but competing at the high end with the likes of Apple, RIM and Google strikes us as both needless and futile
|Telecoms, Mobile
|23 September 2009
Vodafone 3G Launch
Vodafone this week announced its formal 3G launch to great fanfare, with new handsets, services and pricing. This brief note gives our view on the launch and likely impact in Europe and Japan.
|Telecoms, Mobile
|12 November 2004
Vodafone and Cable & Wireless Worldwide: a UK telecoms milestone in prospect
Vodafone's proposed acquisition of Cable & Wireless Worldwide is far from a done deal and is unlikely to be completed until September
The cost synergies are real but likely slim, with the main rationale being to cost effectively expand Vodafone's fixed enterprise business in the UK, and to gain the expertise to do this elsewhere
The impact of an acquisition, while gradual, would reverberate for years to come. Wireline wholesalers, then corporate service retailers would be affected, notably BT. Later, the impact could spread to the small business segment. The prospect of Vodafone's re-entry into the UK residential wireline market would remain distant but more likely
|Fixed Line, Mobile, Telecoms
|23 April 2012
Vodafone chooses wholesale broadband from BT
Vodafone is taking the first step in implementing its convergence strategy in the UK by buying broadband from BT Wholesale; while we believe the strategy is misguided, Vodafone's approach is at least cautious
The company is at least unlikely to be losing money on the product, and is perhaps just sensibly testing the water for positive consumer interest in a bundled package from Vodafone
We expect the water to be very cold - results from Orange, NTL and BT suggest continued very low consumer interest in fixed-mobile convergence, and we doubt that Vodafone will fare much better
|14 September 2006
Vodafone December quarter KPIs: improved performance, and prospects good for 2008
Vodafone's European performance was very solid, with underlying growth of 1.9%, up from 1.7% last quarter, with some very encouraging moderation to price cuts in Germany and elsewhere
|Telecoms, Mobile
|1 February 2008
Vodafone December quarter update: inflection attained
Vodafone's European revenue growth improved by 1.4 percentage points in the December 2009 quarter to reach -3.2%, the first improvement since the start of the economic slowdown in 2008
While data revenue is growing fast in absolute terms, its contribution to growth is flat to slightly down, with the main driver being more traditional services improving due to the recovery in year-on-year GDP growth
We expect revenue growth to continue to improve as economic comparables improve, with a return to positive growth likely by the end of 2010
|Telecoms, Fixed Line, Non-UK Telecoms
|4 February 2010
Vodafone drops Carphone Warehouse, but who will fall further?
In a fit of pique over increasing subsidies, Vodafone UK is dropping Carphone Warehouse (CPW) as a distributor, and moving exclusively to Phones4U with lower subsidy levels and volume guarantees, while Orange is reportedly also considering its position with CPW
|Telecoms, Mobile
|14 October 2006
Vodafone FY 2010/11 results: performing well in a weak market, smartphones helping
Vodafone Europe's service revenue growth dipped by 1ppt in the March 2011 quarter, but nearly all of this was due to regulated MTR cuts, with its competitive performance actually improving again
The combined Europe and common cost EBITDA margin was actually held flat in H2 10/11 on H2 09/10, aided by some heroic (and, frankly, uncharacteristic) cost cutting efforts, with Vodafone's cost profligacy days apparently behind it
The outlook for next quarter is poor due to the UK MTR cut, but we then expect revenue growth to steadily improve for the rest of the year, with smartphone-driven data growth a help rather than a hindrance
|Mobile, Telecoms
|17 May 2011
Vodafone FY 2011/12 results: Revenue growth improves, margins shakier
Vodafone Europe's revenue growth improved by 1.5ppts on a reported basis and by 0.3ppts on an underlying basis; given the deterioration in macroeconomic conditions, this is a strong result, and Vodafone extended its outperformance of competitors
Margins were weaker with European EBITDA margin dropping about 1ppt on an underlying basis in H2. SAC/SRCs were for once well under control, but a very small rise in 'other' costs pushed margins down; with revenue growth well below inflation, maintaining margins is a massive challenge
The Group's strategy continues to be sound, and is validated by its competitive outperformance, but market conditions are likely to keep its revenue growth negative and margins slightly declining for the next year at least
|Mobile, Telecoms
|22 May 2012
Vodafone H1 2006/07 results: on the mend?
Vodafone's revenue growth has improved, with core underlying growth rising both relative to the previous quarter and relative to its competitors
|Telecoms, Mobile
|16 November 2006
Vodafone H1 2009/10 results: hitting the nadir?
Vodafone Europe's service revenue growth declined again in the September quarter to -4.6%, but on an underlying basis it improved, and volume growth also improved, suggesting that improving economic fundamentals are starting to feed through
Margins again fell, with the net benefit of the cost reduction program a long way from compensating for revenue declines, but overhead costs are at least dropping in absolute terms
We are optimistic that revenue growth can continue recovering in Europe, implying a still-depressed 2009/10 but a much better 2010/11, with positive revenue growth in 2010/11 a real possibility, and that the company could stabilise margins if it sticks to cost reduction plans, and resists the temptation to 'reinvest' in 'strategic' initiatives
|Telecoms, Mobile, Non-UK Telecoms
|11 November 2009
Vodafone H1 2011/12 results: Doing well in difficult circumstances
Vodafone Europe's service revenue growth improved marginally in the September quarter, a very solid performance under tricky circumstances, helped by good competitive performances and judicious pricing measures
The combined Europe and group common function EBITDA margin was again held flat, despite continued smartphone adoption pushing up handset costs, with strong cost control again evident
Pricing, competitive, regulatory and cost trends are all going well; but macroeconomic trends are clearly not, and are likely to make an acceleration in the second half of the year very difficult
|Mobile, Telecoms
|10 November 2011
Vodafone half year 2010/11 results: slow improvements, strong strategy
Vodafone Europe's underlying revenue growth rose slightly in the September quarter, performing well in a market that is still only slowly recovering. Control of fixed costs was strong, but rising handset subsidies pushed margins down again
Vodafone's updated strategy contains strong elements of a focus on the nitty gritty and a move away from the more expansive desires of the past, which is excellent. Successful implementation remains a challenge, but at least head office is likely to be a help, not a hindrance
Vodafone's medium term expectations are for growing revenue and stable margins, which is laudably ambitious compared to past performances, and may even be achievable if it can balance smartphone tariffs and handset subsidies to its net advantage
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Vodafone June 07 Q1 results
Vodafone's European operations revenue growth dropped, but not as much as various regulatory interventions would have warranted, implying a strong operational performance
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Vodafone June 2008 KPIs: economic woes... or competitive struggles?
Vodafone Europe's service revenue growth dropped by two full percentage points in the quarter to June 2008; Spain plummeted from +5.1% to -2.5%, but the UK and Italy's underlying growth also fell, with only Germany stable
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|21 July 2008
Vodafone June quarter 2010 results: confidence issues
Vodafone Europe's revenue growth again notched up, increasing by 0.7ppts as reported or 0.3ppts in underlying terms, with minutes volume growth accelerating by 1.8ppts
This is a little disappointing in the context of the rate of reported GDP recovery, but consumer confidence, particularly in Southern Europe, has re-dipped in the last few months, making raw GDP figures less relevant than they once were
Data revenue is forging ahead, but voice pricing is steadily weakening, and with many offers linking voice, text and data into an inseparable bundle the former may be causing the later, implying that data's contribution to overall revenue is easy to overestimate
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|22 July 2010
Vodafone June quarter 2011 results: Spain continues to drag
Vodafone Europe's service revenue growth dropped by 0.5ppts to -1.3% in the June quarter, although most of this was due to a sharp MTR cut in the UK
Revenue in Spain was very weak due to a price re-adjustment, but trends elsewhere were broadly positive, with voice minutes growth improving overall
Medium term prospects are good, with MTR cuts fading, competitive performance improving and data growth likely to re-accelerate, but we expect declining growth in Turkey to drive a worse performance in the short term
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|24 July 2011
Vodafone June quarter KPIs: excuses, excuses…
Vodafone blamed a harsh competitive environment and the timing of Easter for its low revenue growth in core markets reported this week. Its growth did at least not decline again, although we expect that Vodafone will again prove to be underperforming its competitors as they report their figures over the coming weeks
CPW will also benefit from its partnership with AOL for portal advertising, content and other internet-based applications, relatively small but fast-growing value-added services in which CPW has little experience or market position, which will prove important in terms of both customer retention and margins.
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Are you hoping to spend time with your elderly loved one this summer but aren't sure what to do together? Good news -- there are endless options to keep you both entertained indoors and out. Whether you and your loved one are more active and are itching to spend time in nature or prefer more relaxing indoors pursuits, there's no shortage of activities for you to do together. Read on for our roundup of some of the most fun, unexpected activities to try with your older loved ones this store summer.
1. Dive Into Aqua Aerobics
Almost all public pools and YMCAs across the country offer some sort of water aerobics or pool exercise classes. These options are typically inexpensive and often geared toward seniors. Working out in water is easy on your joints, which makes it a great option for older people, particularly those with arthritis. Water also provides great resistance, so swimming and aerobics in the pool help strengthen muscles. If you don't want to take part in a class, you can also check out the Arthritis Foundation, which offer tips on ways to improve arthritis by taking your walking routine to the pool.
2. Indulge Your Inner Foodie
If you and your aging loved one are foodies, you're in luck! Just about every state is hosting some sort of event to tempt your taste buds this summer. Most of them highlight the local flavors in your area like the Key Lime Festival in Key West, Florida; Traverse City Michigan's National Cherry Festival; and the Lexington County Peach Festival in Gilbert, South Carolina. Websites including Frommer's, The Travel Channel and Buzzfeed have published lists of the best or wackiest summer food festivals in the nation.
3. Explore a Museum
Spending a day at a museum can be a fun indoor option with an older loved one. Larger cities like Chicago, New York and San Francisco are well known for their various museums and planetariums, but many smaller towns also have great museums and historical centers to explore. Many offer discounts for seniors or free days to visit.
Some museums even offer programs geared specifically toward senior citizens like art classes, storytelling and lectures. And there may be health benefits to your visit -- a 2016 study found that taking part in museum activities can improve the socialization and mood of older individuals.
Before you go: Alzheimer's and dementia care company Sutton Homes offers a comprehensive guide to prepping for a museum visit with seniors here.
4. Get Your Hands Dirty
Whether your elderly loved one already has or wants to cultivate a green thumb, gardening is a great summertime activity. Not only does it get you out in the fresh air, but it provides great low-impact exercise for people who need some activity. And according to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), getting outdoors and into the dirt is also good for your health.
"Our living landscapes not only provide beauty, but are a stress-reliever, a recreational space, a wildlife habitat and an outdoor living area," said Kris Kiser, OPEI's president and CEO, in a news release. "Studies show that our green spaces contribute to our health, happiness and intellect."
Accessing a garden is easier than it's ever been – if you don't have one in your own yard, community and urban gardens are popping up everywhere. At these sites you can volunteer time as you please while forming social connections.
5. Give Your Time to a Worthy Cause
Volunteering is a great way to stay active and involved in the community this summer, and there is no shortage of opportunities to help. Philanthropic organizations, schools and churches are always seeking volunteers for various community services.
If you want to work with people your own age (55 and older), Senior Corps is a great place to start. Run by the Corporation for National and Community Service, it helps states coordinate people aged 55 and older who want to volunteer. Their opportunities fall under three umbrellas: foster grandparents who tutor and mentor students; senior companions who help older seniors stay independent; and their RSVP program sets people up with various organizations like Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity. Check out the Senior Corps website for volunteer opportunities in your area.
6. Build a Book of Memories
It's not only a simple, creative indoor hobby to take up, but one study shows that scrapbooking can help people cope with bereavement. The activity helps older adults to process loss, celebrate the lives of the loved ones they've lost and preserve cherished memories, the study shows. Scrapbooking can also be a good way to expand your older loved one's social circle since you can invite family members, neighbors or friends to join in the fun.
7. Hit up Your Local Senior Center
If you've never been to your local senior center, there's no better time than this summer. And one near you may just have enough activities and events going on to keep you and your older loved one busy all summer. Most senior centers offer a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor activities, and most are low-cost or free of charge.
Enrichment options include classes teaching skills like pottery and painting, foreign languages and computer usage. Exercise opportunities like ballroom dance, tai chi, yoga and Wii sports abound. Senior centers work hard to help get older adults out of the house or even out of town, and many organize field trips to nearby places like antique malls, museums and casinos.
8. Go Where the Wild Things Are
Many major cities have either a zoo or an aquarium which can be visited for a couple of hours or used to while away a day, and learn about wildlife in the process. Though zoos often require a lot of walking, many have trams or other transportation options for seniors with limited mobility.
Some zoos and aquariums also offer other entertainment, like the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, South Carolina equipped with a 70-acre botanical garden. Aquariums like Shedd in Chicago and the Georgia Aquarium (the largest in the world) have indoor spaces so you can stay out of the heat, and many offer discounted tickets for senior citizens.
9. Catch a Flick Al Fresco
A great way to relax and get some relief from the summer heat is to catch a flick. And movie theaters everywhere help out by hosting summer movie series – with many showing the classics that will harken back to your younger days. A few good ones to check out this summer include the CAPA Summer Movie Series which has showings of classic movies from June 15 to Aug. 5 in Columbus, Ohio.
The Millennium Park Summer Film Series in Chicago hosts film screenings every Tuesday, June 5 through Aug. 21. The Alabama Theatre Summer Film Series has screenings throughout July and August.
Other U.S. cities that are home to a slew of outdoor movie viewings this summer include:
10. Take a Crack at a Fun New Sport
You and your senior family member can take part this summer in a craze that's sweeping the nation: Pickleball. The game is played on outdoor and indoor courts about the size of a badminton court with a modified tennis net, special paddles and a ball similar to a whiffle ball.
You can play the game in doubles or singles and can choose to keep it relaxed or competitive. According to the USA Pickleball Association, there are places to play in all 50 states and you can find upcoming tournaments and courts on their website.
11. Enjoy Live Music at a Festival
Though your days of attending Woodstock or Coachella may be in the past, music lovers can still enjoy listening to great bands outdoors and soaking in some ambience. Cities across the country host various music festivals that all ages can enjoy. A few good options across the country this year include the Chicago Jazz Festival held in Millennium Park Aug. 24- Sept. 2; the Newport Folk Festival in Newport, Rhode Island – July 27-29; the Stern Grove Festival in San Francisco and The Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival in New York City from July 24-Aug. 6.
12. Unearth Hidden Treasures
One good way for you and an older loved one to get exercise while potentially scoring some swag this summer is metal detecting, also known as treasure hunting! You can perform this relaxing activity near home or on vacation; some good locales to metal detect at are parks, beaches, rivers and the sites of old buildings or other structures.
If your loved one has arthritis or other health conditions, opt for a lightweight device that's easier to carry and maneuver. Also, bring along a long-handled scoop if anyone has trouble bending down to retrieve their treasures. Metaldetector.com and KellyCo Metal Detectors both offer a wide array of options with long-handled scoops.
13. Awaken Your Competitive Side
If you and your loved one like competition, senior games may be a perfect summertime activity. Organized by the National Senior Games Association, most states host a biennial competition that qualifies athletes to take part in the national event. Men and women ages 50 and over can compete in 19 different individual and team sports including: archery, badminton, bowling, Pickleball, swimming, tennis, track and volleyball. Competition dates are different in each state; check the NSGA's website to see when yours will be held.
14. Enjoy a Book with Newfound Pals
If being outdoors isn't your cup of tea – or if you just need to get out of the heat -- a great indoor activity that can keep you connected to others is a book club. Many local libraries and churches have groups you can join. And if you don't have any nearby, a great virtual option is an online book club like the one organized by online community The Other Side of 50 (TOS50), for participants ages 50 and older.
15. Cycle Easier
If you're spending time with a senior who either used to bike or still likes to, summer is a great time to get outdoors and hit the roads and trails. And a fun option for people who can't bike like they used to is a quadricycle. These are four-wheel bikes, many with canopies to keep you out of the sun and recumbent seats, more comfortable for people with back and joint problems.
Some versions, like ones made by RhoadesCar, even come equipped with a solar panel mounted to the windshield. The panel powers an electric backup motor in case the passengers get tired of pedaling.


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Before the Circus started...pony rides.
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Saturday Tanner man stayed with my Mimi and went to church with her. After church we met up and ate Lunch.This evening I was reading peoples blogs and came across one that caught my attention. It was about spring cleaning then had links from others who had tips and ideas on how they cleaned. This really got me in the mood. I have been cleaning ever since and got some really great ideas.


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Monday, February 27, 2012
All you need is... wife!
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Катя, ужин не такой уж и простоватый, половина российских семей о таком блюде и не слышала))ReplyDeleteReplies
Я его слепила из того, что было :) Сборная солянка считай.Delete
I would happily get up early just to eat a breakfast like that! PS: Can I have a chocolate muffin too, please? PPS: Also hot chocolate. :DReplyDeleteReplies
A chocolate muffin with chocolate chips? ^^Delete
How do you replace hot chocolate for hot Japanese summers? By chocolate ice cream? Oh, ice cream *_*
Aisu café mocha! :D And, yes, ice cream.Delete
Hubby just made an awesome dinner, and I ate way too much, now I'm like Russian Kolobok.Delete
I couldn't resist (-_-')
Oh! I've just followed your link and also learned that those round smiley thingies are called kolobok smileys! (^0^)Delete
This is so cu ... Errr. Ummm. OKbye I want to read more about koloboks while you recover from your dinner. :D
- Anonymous29 February, 2012 05:52
Yeaaah, I'd eager I were your dear hubby as soon as you're to bring him pay pack:)))ReplyDeleteReplies
Sly :) I think he would object :)Delete
- Anonymous01 March, 2012 10:56
OK. However, if you having became well-known author and gathered wealth accidentally divorce, let me know about that right away, please! I mustn't lose my lucky chance:)Delete
To wake up in the morning to find my breakfast ready is a bliss!ReplyDelete
My husband and I are going to Taiwan to attend a wedding ceremony of his friend's daughter's. While we are at it, we're going to spend a few days there. Oh, I can enjoy abundant seafood and tropical fruits! Definitely one of the beauties of visiting abroad.
You seem to be a good cook. It looks so yummy!Replies
Enjoy your trip! (^.^)Delete
I agree, eating local food while traveling is a very nice thing ^^
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Former Florida governor Jeb Bush plans to defend his state's the "Stand Your Ground" law in his speech at the National Rifle Association convention today, a source from the Bush organization confirms to Breitbart News.
Bush signed that measure into law in 2005. He isn't a declared candidate for president, but is acting like one, traveling the country to discuss important issues and raise campaign cash. His trip to Nashville for the NRA convention demonstrates his interest in courting supporters of the Second Amendment.
The Florida law has been hotly criticized by the left since the shooting death of Trayvon Martin during a confrontation with George Zimmerman, even though his defense did not invoke the controversial law.
"[T]he public outrage was often directed or misdirected, at the Florida law," ABC News Legal analyst Dan Abrams explained during the controversy, referring to the Zimmerman case.
Zimmerman was found not guilty of murdering Martin in 2013 and the Justice Department opted against charging Zimmerman with a violation of federal criminal civil rights laws.


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Today I learn a great lesson from a friend. Nothing new, just a message that was said at the right time:
Time is the only thing we cannot reproduce!
You can only waste it or make the most out of it!
I chose the second. I am turning triple X in a couple of weeks. Instead of lethargy, I feel ecstatic. I cannot wait to start a new era. I would like to make the thirties the funnest years possible.
It all makes sense: Until now I was trying to behave more mature and show the word that I can achieve more at a young age. However I don't have to show/prove anything as I have the age. Fun is what I definitely lack of and it has to change. Enough of the serious me, I shall open up and seek for new adventures.
In ten years time I would like to feel happy about all the fun things I will have done in these years.


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For the "Back to the Classics Challenge" sponsored by the blog Sarah Reads Too Much, I read The Three Musketeers (see review) in January and now Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped.When published in 1886, Kidnapped was already historical fiction based in part on a real life struggle between England's King George (Could he get along with anyone?) and the Scottish Highlanders. It centers on a 1752 event known as the Appin Murder where the king's agent, Colin Roy Campbell, was murdered by a sniper. Alan Breck Stewart, a key character in Kidnapped, was accused and convicted of this murder in absentia. The event was also featured in Sir Walter Scott's Rob Roy.
In Stevenson's novel, seventeen-year-old David Balfour (fictional) is kidnapped and on his way to the American plantations as a slave (many are unaware of colonial America's white slavery) when the ship picks up a stranded Alan Stewart. The two become allies against a sinister captain and crew when their own ship hits a reef and sinks. The remainder of the book is a fictionalized version of the intrigue surrounding the Appin Murder and its aftermath.Like The Three Musketeers, the book is crammed with compelling characters and fast-paced action that kept me glued to the pages. I read it on a weekend car trip and finished it within hours of arriving home. The dialogue was often written in a Scottish Highland dialect that I found fun to read and included many local and likely archaic words from that area. The definition of some could not be discerned from the content, but I only looked up a handful to understand the plotline.
I enjoyed reading Treasure Island several years ago especially since we live near Savannah, Georgia, where some of that story is based. But I must say Kidnapped was even better. It is a great book and a fun read.


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Throwback Thursday: It all started during a game in 1985 that kept Tennessee's title hopes alive
There was a time when Tennessee dominated Kentucky like few teams have ever dominated another. It all started 30 years ago with a team that will never be forgotten.
Tennessee's winning streak ended at 26 games when the Wildcats upset the Vols 10-7 in 2011. Five U.S. presidents served during that streak, the eighth longest in NCAA history among uninterrupted opponents. The only longer winning streak in the history of the SEC is Florida-Kentucky. That's at 29 and counting.
Kentucky found a way to lose for more than a quarter of a century. As expected, there were blowouts. However, there were also close games that the Vols were able to eke out, or Kentucky found a way to lose.
Many fans, especially the younger ones, forget how the streak started. It occurred in 1985, a year after the Wildcats beat Tennessee 17-12 in Knoxville. The Vols got revenge against the Cats the following season, beating them 42-0. The final score was a sign of things to come for the rest of the season and for the Tennessee-Kentucky series.
Many in Generation X or Y understandably assumed that Kentucky was a sure-fire, annual win. Former Tennessee coach Johnny Majors didn't see it that way in 1985. He was obviously pleased just minutes after his team scored 36 points in the second half to blow out the Wildcats.
"It was about as pretty a football game as I could expect a team to play that I've coached," Majors said.
At the time, no one knew just how special that team was that beat Kentucky. That team would go on to win Tennessee's first SEC championship in 16 years and play one of the greatest games in Tennessee football history. All of that wouldn't have happened had it not been for the blowout in Lexington on Nov. 23.
Quarterback Daryl Dickey was efficient and explosive. He completed 11-of-17 passes for three touchdowns. Receiver Tim McGee caught a 37-yard and a 12-yard touchdown pass. Joey Clinkscales caught a 19-yard touchdown pass. Dickey also ran for a score. The defense was led by linebacker Dale Jones and defensive back Chris White, among others.
"I've never been around a team that was this unique, that just found a different way to win every Saturday," Majors said.
At the time, many wondered if Tennessee was the best representative for the SEC in the Sugar Bowl. They proved they were worthy with a 35-7 pummeling of Miami and become a team of folklore.


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drone [drohn]: from a West Germanic verb meaning 'resound, boom'; related to Dutch dreunen 'to drone,' German dröhnen 'to roar,' and Swedish dröna 'to drowse.'
A whirling buzz overhead, constant and pervasive. Before the drone, the sky was silent, now silence is redefined as drone. The sky is white noise.
Bugsplats and Jackpots. US Military Drone Operators Enjoy Gamers' Delight
What is unique and disturbing about the US' contemporary drone wars is the manner in which gaming technologies have now become effectively enmeshed within the operational field of war.
Remarking on the crossover between gaming technologies and drone operations, Predator sensor operator, Staff Sgt. Nicolette Sebastian, explains:... "drone operation is a lot like Play Station … 'Oh, it's a gamer's delight.'"
The drone console here becomes interchangeable with that of a computer game, as drone pilots upload their own civilian computer games into the same system. A continuum between civilian gaming technologies and lethal military systems is thereby established that signals the increasing gamification of war.
The US military, in fact, has modelled the design of drone flight controls on key aspects of computer game technologies : "The flight controls for drones over the years have come to resemble video-game controllers, which the military has done to make them more intuitive for a generation of young soldiers raised on games like Gears of War and Killzone."
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US Navy Will Use Xbox Controllers to Steer Submarine Periscopes
The Pentagon might have to buy Xbox controllers en masse in the future if the military ends up using them to control its laser weapons and other equipment. In fact, the US Navy will begin stocking its modernized Virginia-class submarines with them, starting with the USS Colorado that's expected to be commissioned in November. Sailors aboard the high-tech submarine will use the Xbox controller to maneuver its periscope. See, unlike periscopes in movies, wherein a single person has to peer through an eyepiece, the high-tech version of the instrument uses high-resolution cameras and displays images on big screens.
It's been replaced with two photonics masts that rotate 360 degrees. They feature high-resolution cameras whose images are displayed on large monitors that everyone in the control room can see. There's no barrel to peer through anymore; everything is controlled with a helicopter-style stick.
Sounds cool, right? Problem was, the joystick and the control panel Lockheed Martin developed to steer it cost around $38,000. Plus, the joystick was heavy and clunky, and it takes hours to train a sailor to use it. When the military contractor tested the Xbox controller as a replacement, sailors were able to figure out controls on their own within a few minutes. Considering each controller will only set the Navy back $30, scrapping the pricey specialized joystick and panel was a no-brainer.
The idea to switch to gaming peripherals comes from Lockheed-Martin's classified research lab in Manassas, Virginia, which is lovingly referred to as "Area 51."
Russia's Unmanned Aircraft Are Getting Lethal New Munitions
Russian engineers have designed munitions specifically for the nation's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fleets, according to RIA-Novosti news agency. The weapon's combat weight is up to fifty kilograms (110lb). In effect, Russians have built precision-guided weapons for their UAVs. According to RIA, the developers are designating these weapons as "air-borne delivery vehicles." This family of missiles is weighing fifteen, twenty-five, fifty and one hundred kilograms, and is intended for warhead delivery of up to fifty kilograms for a range of twelve to twenty kilometers (seven to thirteen miles) in the "glide mode," and up to one hundred kilometers (sixty-two miles) when powered by the engine.
Although Russian military may have used such simple payload delivery in combat zones like Syria, the recent RIA announcement about guided munitions will greatly extend Russia's reach in its military area of operations. However, there is a major caveat—such weapons must be carried on larger and heavier UAVs that Russia currently does not have in its arsenal.
The New Dogs of War: The Future of Weaponized Artificial Intelligence
Destabilization is well-known as a tactic for weakening traditional organizations. From economic destabilization to terror attacks, adversaries try to instigate or capitalize on the destabilization (of troops, communication, sustenance, etc.) of an enemy to gain strategic advantage. Each destabilization
can ultimately threaten the national security of the impacted country.
Several of the threats modeled in this report ultimately brought about a destabilization of trust for the United States including a decrease of trust in the economy, trust of the accuracy of technology, or trust that a citizen has in their government and societal structures. Destabilizations like these may be brought about by job loss, economic downturn, and failure of medical infrastructures to adequately give care.
Current conversations regarding the potentially destabilizing effects of rampant AI represent a bleak view of the future. A massive terror attack is not the only way to undermine the normal functioning of American society. A threat actor could target the destabilization of trust, nudging, swaying and ultimately
convincing citizens that we are socially or biologically doomed and that the government will be of no help.
Destabilization events have already begun to occur on smaller scales. Equifax?
UK Scientists Edit DNA of Human Embryos
Roboticists Just Passed a 'Final Barrier' for Lifelike Robots
A new synthetic muscle developed by researchers at Columbia University in New York looks to be the next step toward smooth-moving machines becoming part of our reality. In a study published in Nature Communications, research group leader Hod Lipson, Ph.D., and his team explain that synthetic muscle can change in elasticity and volume because the muscle made of a silicone rubber matrix contains ethanol-carrying microbubbles. The results are robotic muscles like this:
Engineers from the school's Creative Machines Lab announced Tuesday that they have developed a 3D printable synthetic soft muscle that's three times stronger than actual human muscle. This material is the first synthetic muscle able to withstand both high actuation stress and high strain, a breakthrough that means the team has "overcome one of the final barriers to making lifelike robots."
This synthetic muscle can push, pull, bend, twist, and lift weight, which makes it the closest match to natural muscle that's ever been created.
This bubble-filled mixture can be 3D-printed into the desired shape, then electrically actuated — that is, brought to life — by inserting a thin, resistive wire. With a strain density that's 15 times larger than natural muscle, robots equipped with this muscle could hypothetically lift 1,000 times their own weight.
Robot Security Guard Maker Knightscope Shows Off New Multi-terrain Model
Knightscope hires out its bots to companies for around $7 an hour (although the price for the new K7 is not yet known). That's half the cost of a human security guard, but Knightscope's bots offer a pretty limited service by comparison.
They can patrol, detect intruders, and scan license plates, but can't apprehend someone, and nor can customers program the bots themselves. They're more like advanced, mobile CCTV cameras, with their technologically-impressive presence acting as an extra deterrent. Just a shame none of the new robots float.
Fired: Prudential Center Robot is Escorted Out
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NXT Robotics Unveils Scorpion 2
San Diego-based NXT Robotics has introduced Scorpion 2, a rugged all-terrain and all-weather outdoor security robot designed to provide organizations with round-the-clock physical security monitoring and reporting capabilities. The first version of Scorpion was rolled out earlier this year at West 2017 in San Diego.
Scorpion 2, according to CTO/Founder Jeff Debrosse, is an autonomous security patrol that lowers costs while maximizing physical security surveillance capabilities. Scorpion 2 is designed for places such as military facilities, power plants, borders, parking structures, farms and ranches, and seaports.
Robots 'could take 4m UK private sector jobs within 10 years'


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