[b] if you are seeing this through the main destiny 2 forum section, and you’re just going to be toxic, please leave. This is my request. To those who are actually here to read, please enjoy[/b] Ok. Now that that’s out of the way; originally I was just going to go over the Battle for Site-6 and the battle that saw the death of the Iron Lords. But I realised that the creation of SIVA itself is actually a lot more intertwined, and is definitely required to understand the battle. So I have chosen to cover the story of SIVA itself. From creation to present. So. What is SIVA? Transcript from the D1 RoI mission “the walls come down”: [quote] Ghost: I'm picking up some strange readings. It's like what was on Sepiks, but if I didn't know any better, I'd say this stuff is consuming everything around it. Saladin: That is SIVA. With the proper direction, it could create anything a civilization would need. At least in theory. [/quote] SIVA can also effect organic matter.....dead or alive. Transcript from the same mission: [quote] Ghost: These Fallen are different. They're augmented with some sort of technology, like Sepiks.[/quote] The final mission from the Rise of Iron campaign demonstrates the “dead” component. Taking control of the corpses of Felwinter, Jolder and Gheleon. So. Now we have an understanding of what SIVA is, where does it’s story start. Well we now consult the RoI expansion’s version of the calcified fragments, the SIVA memory pieces. [spoiler]To avoid the constant placement of quotes I’m going to place them in quotes based on what the number Fragment is. For example mem 1.0 to mem 1.4 will be in one quote. I have also used a bullet point and a hyphen (• and -) to show where new lines of dialogue start for each character in the conversation. Willa Bray will be shown with a hyphen and any other character will be a bullet point (character will be stated). [/spoiler] The following is a conversation between Willa Bray and General Chen Langshu and it comes from flavour text hidden in the WotM raid armour: [quote] -Let's get right to it. How can Clovis Bray help the Exodus project? ~SIVA.MEM.CL001 •We've found a way to push our matter encryption technology even further. ~SIVA.MEM.WB002 -Habitats, equipment, repairs of all kinds—all of these things can be made from one material. ~SIVA.MEM.WB003 •SIVA doesn't expire, degrade, or forget. It can remain dormant even on long voyages. ~SIVA.MEM.WB004 -Nearly any problem a deep-space colonist could have, SIVA can fix. ~SIVA.MEM.WB005 •And how long do the effects of SIVA last? ~SIVA.MEM.CL006 -Well, SIVA requires no external power source, so…forever. ~SIVA.MEM.WB007 -Just give it a directive, and it won't stop until it gets a new directive. ~SIVA.MEM.WB008 •This sounds like it could be invaluable to Exodus colonists. But Malahayati has some concerns. ~SIVA.MEM.CL009 -General, poorly worded or malicious code is the fault of the programmer, not SIVA itself. ~SIVA.MEM.WB010 •Doctor Bray, I'm sure you've realized SIVA's applications extend beyond colonization. ~SIVA.MEM.CL011 -I'm not sure what you mean, General. Is this still about the Exodus program? ~SIVA.MEM.WB012 •The Exodus program would be interested in exploring SIVA's defensive applications. ~SIVA.MEM.CL013 -General, my team did not intend for SIVA to have military applications. ~SIVA.MEM.WB014 •Willa, some of history's greatest inventions began as unintended side effects. ~SIVA.MEM.CL015[/quote] This conversation shows how SIVA became used in the exodus project as a military tool. The following is a conversation between Willa Bray and a scientist known as Zarin. From SIVA mem 1.0 to 1.4 [quote] •I can't in good professional conscience recommend further research in this direction without stringent review of protocol and mitigation of the undisclosed lethality risks. Which I should have been informed of. -"Should have been." Is this insubordination, Zarin? •It's a—what did they call it—it's a protest. ~SIVA.MEM.WB065 -You have no history of subversion, Zarin. No marches, no petitions, no action items. We screened you very carefully. Where did we go wrong? •I don't think you did. I am trying to act in Clovis Bray's best interests. -How would you know what Clovis Bray's interests are? ~SIVA.MEM.WB066 -I understand your concerns. You're a good researcher, Zarin. Your work here has been deeply appreciated. •So you'll listen? You'll cease this line of inquiry? -On the contrary, we'll take your valuable findings and run with them. Your work will live forever. ~SIVA.MEM.WB068 •I'm surprised, I have to say. Although perhaps I shouldn't be. It does save time to run experiments in parallel. I see the benefit to the colonization effort, but I can't support those plans. I won't help you. -Strictly speaking, Zarin, your participation isn't necessary. ~SIVA.MEM.WB069 -Do you see these access logs? They were flagged for my personal attention. •Yes. -Do you see the times on these unauthorized access entries? •I do. -Would you have any idea who might have been prying into unreleased data, Zarin? ~SIVA.MEM.WB070 ~consume consume consume~ [/quote] This conversation between Willa and Zarin is probably in relation to the work done to SIVA to make it “suitable” for military usage. The following is a conversation between Willa Bray and Dr Zhang and is taken from Mem 1.5 to mem 1.9: [quote] -What do you have to report, Dr. Zhang? •Full functionality of the test nanites in our two hundred tasks across multiple trials and environments. They'll be what Clovis Bray is remembered for, hundreds of years from now. All that's left is construction of the replication chamber and initiation of production. ~SIVA.MEM.WB071 -I am changing project requirements to include a kill switch. Is that feasible? •Completely. But if I may ask, why that, and why now? -Another scientist on staff—well, formerly on staff—brought up the possibility of undesirable outcomes. •And you believe her. -Somewhat. She’s was honest about other matters. ~SIVA.MEM.WB072 -Does the new research facility meet your expectations? •It surpasses them. We presented you with this sample of SIVA on your desk six months ago, and the speed of our prototyping was the direct result of our generous budget. -Clovis Bray prides itself on its talent and liberality, Dr. Zhang. From construction workers to researchers, we treat our staff royally. ~SIVA.MEM.WB073 •I see you've been trying out the capabilities of SIVA, Dr. Bray. -I have. And I'm very impressed. How is construction going on the replication complex? •Everything moves smoothly. ~SIVA.MEM.WB074 •The complex is ready for wholescale replication of the SIVA nanite. We are waiting for your signal to start. -Thank you for your faithful service, Dr. Zhang. I look forward to the wonders that come from this replication complex. The New Machine Age, shall we call it? Let's begin. ~SIVA.MEM.WB075 [/quote] And so the mass scale began. The scientist brought up in mem Fragment 1.6 (identified as ~SIVA.MEM.WB072) is who I believe to be Zarin. Given the shady nature that Cayde suggests Clovis Bray are involved in, it should be assumed that she was terminated based on rebellion against military pursuits of SIVA. Continued below: