So, have you asked yourself why looting ascendant shards takes to long Q.Q Well... The answer is simple... BU--G-E I- A- AS-! Nahh they just wanted you to work your butt off ^.^ But... What's this? A new update where you have queen missions? "Soo?" SOO!? You don't know what your missing! Okay, here's the thing; 1) First, go to the tower. Then as you can see the middle door on top of the bounty tracker, in there the queen is in her throne watching the pitiful guardians do her dirty work. (Yes you XD) 2) You can buy stuff from her, but of course you'll need to rank up on her Queen's Favor Marks. 3) Go to the bounty tracker and take her Queen Missions, once you complete one of the missions, she'll give you a special task called the "Queen's Wrath". (Which you get for "each' completed mission... Yes EACH) And once you finish, at the end they'll give you a legendary item! [spoiler](You can use it, or shard it!)[/spoiler] Go here for more info>>> http://www.bungie.net/7_An-Audience-with-The-Queen/en/News/News?aid=12171 <<< It's not the easiest or fastest way, but for me It's the best way and to get ascendant shards and legendary items, so you can get those pesky legendary equipment at max shape! XD So what are you waiting for uhhh? Go log in! Join some friends, and don't miss a single mission as the prize is to good to not do! :P Good luck potato guardians, have fun! Sincerely, TheMasterPotato