Playing through some of the heroic story missions again...I'd say keep Zavala: -Ever since the Red War, Zavala has pretty much been under intense stress. The Vanguard's duty is to protect the last of what remains of humanity, by any means necessary. The fact that some Cabal soldiers were able to destroy us like that so fast, and disconnect us from the light for the first time in centuries? Cabal? We almost lost everything, and by Zavala being the leader he is, I can imagine how he felt about not being able to protect the city. He even felt bad about having to flee to Titan, but wanted everyone to rally(remaining guardians) so they could fight back against the Legion. He cares for everyone. He's just gone through so much stress and emotional trauma. Sucks when everyone pretty much looks up to you for answers or protection and you cant help them. -Zavala has a reason to not like Rasputin. The thing literally killed guardians before, even some who tried to commune with it and utilize it. It's an AI. Built by human beings. If people like the Vanguard want to use him for the sake of humanity(like Rasputin himself literally states that he was built for)then there shouldn't be an issue. So the fact that he's killed Guardians who have tried to utilize him for good? To Zavala that's obviously dangerous. Rasputin is unpredictable and up to Warmind, nobody knew how to wield him, until Ana came along. I can understand why Zavala decided to just not like Rasputin. He doesn't want the thing to go ape on us at any given moment or just decide not to do what we ask of it. AI can be altered. Rasputin can be helping us and one point and then the next, destroying the last of those who remain on earth(which is actually possible with the power Rasputin posseses). As a leader, Zavala is taking extreme precautions, even if they feel limiting. It's like when your parents say you cant go to a house party because they know how the people you're about to hang out with act, but you go anyway and next thing you know the cops are there. Of course it seems Ana has a handle on things now but before then, I could see why Zavala didnt eant us digging around. -After Zavala sees Cayde is dead, he literally doesn't know what to say. Ikora does all the talking up until she goes into this passive fury and says we're going to "mount the head of that son of a bitch on his precious throne." Zavala says no because he doesn't want to risk another attack on the city possibly. He says we need to focus on the city, it's people, the traveler. As a leader, I'm not surprised he said that. It's easy to send a few guardians on strikes, raids, etc, here and there, but sending every guardian to go take care of a lightless awoken and his wannabe fallen partne is just too much. It literally only took one of us. Zavala knows what we are capable of, which is why he let us go. He was against it, but he let us. He was just afraid to, as he put it, "bury any more friends." He cares for the people and his friends. Hell if I'm not mistaken the dialogue after the forsaken questline for him was him stating that he would've wanted to go do it himself, or something similar. But that he had a job, which was to stay here. Then theres his speech from his cutscene from before destiny 2 even dropped. Zavala isnt a bad guy at all. Hes just going through a lot. It would be a shame if someone of his caliber were to stoop so low as to succumb to being a rogue or a darkness related guardian, after all he fought for and against. In the new lore book for ranking up in vanguard however... *SPOILERS* He even says theres a possibility the vangaurd might disband. To him it's like the vanguard doesn't exactly know what its role is anymore and it's just seems to be falling apart. As if regardless of if we have a vanguard or not, people are gonna die, and bad things are going to happen. But at least he isnt afraid to admit that. And again, the story missions. Zavala, Ikora, and Cayde were all willing to die for the Traveler. And Zavala still supports the Traveler. And he still fights for humanity. Zavala might be going through a lot, but hes proven to me that I need to pick his side. #Vanguard4Life

Why keeping Zavala is the only solution: - He's a tactician - He has always some inspiring words in his tiny titan pockets - He's my vanguard leader - He fought at twilight gap - He isn't broken. He knows how our enemy, the darkness, act (killing a threat brings another) - He's not afraid, just carefully And several other aspects by lore.

I vote for Shaxx, he always keeps telling everyone that I’m his favorite Guardian so it’s only fair to return the favor ;)

Even though it would be awesome for Shaxx to guide us during a Strike, lorewise he wouldn't accept being the Titan Vanguard. Shaxx already has a lot of responsibilities with the Crucible, and my bet is he will never give it up to someone (after all, he IS the Crucible). Saladin Forge also won't give up on Felwinter's Peak. Unless, of course, Efrideet takes his place on the Iron Temple and the Iron Banner. This should be a good choice, since Saladin is psychologically stabler than the current Zavala. For the current state of Destiny, however, I believe the best option for the Titan Vanguard is D.C. Sloane. She is kind of what Zavala used to be before the Red War, and she would never allow the Praxic Order to incriminate us on Cayde's death because she trusts us.

I should be the Titan Vanguard. Piratekinghulk for Titan Vanguard!! Make Titans great again!

Looks like the majority want to keep the “hollow husk of a Titan”. Sure, Zavala has issues. Issues that need to be worked through. Besides, the consensus would never agree.

Zavala needs to talk with someone and express his feelings, who better to talk to them the Guardian who only speaks once every 6 months? If Zavala opened up to us I'm sure he'd be fine

You think Lord Shaxx would take up Titan VG? Ain't nobody want that responsibility