So since the ultimate troll Bungie refuses to give us the option to skip a cut scene and everyone knows how much of an annoyance they are, myself as well as a few friends recently found a way to skip the cut scenes. Here are the steps:
1.) Click the "Credits" button on the bottom right hand corner of the "Destinations" page in orbit.
2.) Once finished with the "Credits" turn off your console. Wait 5 minutes.
3.) Turn your console back on, launch the game, and there ya have it. Launch any mission and I guarantee you won't have to watch a cut scene.
You're welcome.
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You forgot to mention the exotic armor you can only get by waiting another 10 minutes while reciting the pledge of allegiance backward. That perk of being able to wear another exotic at the same time is really cool!