Destiny 2 arrives in 2017.

How will it pick up the story from the first game?

We have some ideas… For lore fans, information has been scarce.

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A sequel is a chance forDestinyto get its story component right.

At least we know that wont be the case withDestiny.

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The star-crossed lovers arent even new characters who can merit short entries on a Wiki.

There are sparks of story told so far that could drive a sequel, though.

The Taken King did present a pretty solid plot that Bungie can use going forward.

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With her vengeance exacted, Eris story could be over.

Theyre still alive somewhere, equipped with their own war-moons.

Could they sense Oryxs death and come to finish what he started?

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The Cabals militaristic hierarchy is motivated simply by a desire for conquest and war.

Unlike the Hive, they dont seem to actively associate themselves with the Darkness.

Instead, they just want more territory.

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Ahamkara were supposedly hunted to extinction, but finding moreor the lastcould make for some interesting story.

Another loose end is the Warminds, the artificial intelligences found scattered across the Earth.

The next inciting incident could be something completely different, too.

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Speaking of the Outer Planets, the mysterious Nine are also part of the big unanswered questions.

Megan Crouse is a staff writer.