They actually mentioned this though that's about it so in the future exotics will probably just make orbs without the need of a catalyst same with the kill tracker if I remember correctly. I could be wrong though just check previous twabs I think it was in the middle or near the end of Splicer
Dude, wavesplitter not having a catalyst after all this time and after so many other exotics got theirs still ticks me off.
Travellers chosen got one and wavesplitter didn't. Not only is it a trace rifle which already needs love but just generating orbs would make it so much better. Its literally the Trinity Ghoul treatment. From worthless to amazing.