[spoiler]I had a 4 hour car ride and this is the mental tangent I went on, I thought I'd share it because I thought it was cool. If I revised it I could probably explain it better but I think It's still comprehensive enough as is. I know it's super long but it's supposed to be read for fun or something so.... Anyway sorry I couldn't condense it but I got into it when writing my thoughts down. The gist is me trying to explain (why I think) the Subclasses look and act the way they do based on the guardians who use them.[/spoiler] "The light shines brightest in those it consumes." - Helm of Inmost Light I find the way Guardians use their light to be very interesting. More specifically how the three classes differ in summoning their light in their subclasses. It seems there's a pattern if you look for it, the changing light reflecting the nature of its wielder. Warlocks yearn to study and understand things as they are, especially the light. It would make sense for them to use the Voidwalker, Sunsinger, and Stormcaller, subclasses that utilize distilled versions of Void, Solar, and Arc Light respectively. They've achieved an almost oneness with these energy forms and their unique abilities are dictated by the defining traits of each element of Light. They respect the Light and let it flow through them in its purest form. What is the shape of Nova Bomb? The shape of Storm trance? The shape of Radiance? There is none. It is simply the shape of void, of arc, and of solar. Do they embrace this purity of light to transcend into a higher plain of existence, to maybe in a manner of speaking become Light? Or is it a natural scientific and even artistic impulse to preserve? If we take this idea of purity to its extreme and apply it to Hunters you'll find what they do to be borderline abuse. The Light is a fundamental force, it does not know what a gun is, or a knife or a bow. No, these are human concepts from a base human society. It's self centered and even closed minded to force your Light into such a form, to rip it so far from it's natural shape! At least, that's what a Warlock too in love with their own way of thinking might say. The Hunters do not live like the Warlocks do. They do not have libraries or host experiments, they do not have the luxury of understanding the true nature of Light. Not their version of it. They tread the Wilds, and out there practicality and efficiency rules. Being able to wield your Light into such a specific comfortable shape is more than practical. It just shows their level of mastery and control. Hunters know shooting, they know knives, and they know trapping. When such a powerful force fits your hand like a glove? Now that's efficiency. Not much more to say. The Warlocks embrace the nature of the Light. The Hunters bend the Light to their nature. So where do the Titans fall? Not as consistent as the other two it'll be hard to answer, but I believe I have an explanation. The Titans are somewhere between the two yet unique in their own right. They're not one with the Light like Warlocks but don't dominate their Light like Hunters. The Light naturally follows the Titan's intent, more of an abstract idea. What is needed right now? What is the goal? The Light abides by what is necessary for the mission, the objective. Must we Charge? do we break them? The light abides and deems you Striker. Must we Hold? Do we become unbreakable? The Light abides and deems you Defender One who Strikes and one who Defends, with the Titan it's about the action rather than the method. Whether the Titan needs to be an unstoppable force or an immovable object the Light will come forth, yet still not manifesting as a specific shape but rather serving a concept. But we have an outlier in the Titan subclasses, the Sunbreaker. Immediately we look back to Hunters as they're the only other ones to summon light in such a specific weapon form. Another connection to Hunters is the environment of the Sunbreaker, they both roam the wilds. But I believe this to be a clue more than an answer. I don't believe the Sunbreakers think like a Hunter, though their light may look similar on the outside they are fundamentally different. "To charge" "To hold" Both these concepts must be relative to an enemy to exist. The Sunbreaker however was born early in our history, before the city, before there was a single front from which to charge and hold. I believe it's still serving a concept. A need. Just a more general fundamental need that exists in the core of all Titans, far before there were walls to dedicate themselves to. Something they all yearn for, perhaps it's what motivates their steadfast protection of the city today. Must we smite? Do we bring honor to an honorless land? The light abides and deems you Sunbreaker. Yes Titans want to bring justice, to protect. But Titans aren't as pure of heart as they may seem. ALL TITANS seek glory. Often times it's not justice, truth, camaraderie, or even the mission that drives their actions. It's not because they think it's the right decision. It's because Titans seek greatness. This hubris, this stubborn pride, this idea of being a legendary hero of honor is often what drives them to reckless sometimes self-destructive behavior. Not for the sake of others but for the sake of themselves. This in small part can be found in all Guardians and is what most connects Titans to their hooded and arcane brothers and sisters. This is the reason the Hammer of Sol is shaped so specifically. That self serving ideal all Titans strive for. The Glory and immortality they all seek. The Sunbreaker represents the true nature of Titans, even those qualities less virtuous. "Of all the Lights, we burned the brightest" - Unknown Sunbreaker