Of the three factions, Dead Orbit, followed somewhat by New Monarchy, and not at all by Future War Cult. Dead Orbit's goal is to colonize the cosmos, abandoning Earth to do it. Many hear this and think of them as traitors. But what obligation do they have to Earth and the Traveler? Why stick around with a giant magnet for the Darkness? Any true fan of Bungie here will remember the name Preston J. Cole. He turned his back on an Earth with an uncertain future in the Halo universe to live on his own world with the few he brought with him. However, he gave that Earth more than it could have ever given him. The story of Halo would have played out much more unfortunately if it weren't for him. Dead Orbit seeks to safeguard humanity, just as Cole did both with the Cole Protocol and in the same fashion as Dead Orbit. It's entirely possible that everyone in the future of the Destiny universe will owe their births to Dead Orbit. Their cause is a righteous one. That said, where the -blam!- is my Revenant shader, you slimy bastards? Hell, I'd be satisfied with ANY of the shaders or the ship? Rank 26 and all you give me are weapons that are outshines by many of my others??? Screw you, Arach Jalaal, I'm not going I be a part of the Exodus unless you give me my Revenant shader!!! Per Audacia Ad Astra New Monarchy has yet another noble cause. They wish to usher in another Golden Age for humanity. They observe the Speaker and the Vanguard, and think it is their privilege to decide who will govern the last city, be one of them or even themselves if necessary. Arrogant. Noble, but pretentious and arrogant. +1 point for the Egyptian theme. I would consider earning reputation with them if they had a shader named for Atem, the King of Games. Future War Cult is riddled with those itching to destroy for no good reason. They believe in a coming war for no particular reason. My guess is that if one does not come, they will attempt to create it. Fools serve the Future War Cult. Also, ugliest shaders and class items by far. It should be clear to you now, Guardians. Serve the Dead Orbit. Not for the Exodus, but in case we will need an Exodus.