Focused Fire Chat, A Destiny Lore Podcast

This special episode brings you Blue, Justin, and Mel as they celebrate the close of the first year as a podcast team. Not particularly focused on anything other than just chatting about memories (both their own and some sent in by the community) and spending time with the live chat, this episode nonetheless was a blast to record and will be fondly remembered by everyone. We cannot say thank you enough to everyone - you all are seriously an amazing community and it is a huge honor for us to be able to say that we're a part of this. As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email. Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!

Episode 56 brings Blue, Mel, and special guest co-host, Bo5amis together to chat about the new information that we have available to us from the Rise of Iron DLC in Destiny. While there isn't necessarily a ton of new Grimoire information, the connections that are confirmed and even those which are strongly implied are enough to warrant a full episode on its own. The conversation isn't always a serious one (surprised?) - but you definitely should stick around the end of the episode to hear something new from our friend, Dustin (his Twitter account for those who want to give him some love there for a job well done!).  As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email. Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Bo5amis Contact: Twitter Twitch YouTube Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network! Dredgen &

Episode 55 brings Blue and Justin together to discuss the updated information that we have on those Lords and Ladies of the Iron Banner within the newest addition to the Destiny universe, the Rise of Iron DLC. From discussing the actual location of the Iron Temple to a dive into the new Grimoire that each of the original members of the Iron Banner, get ready for some good chatter and a few well placed laughs. Also - please be sure to send in your emails (stick around to the end of the episode for those requests)! Blue and Justin are both really looking forward to them.  As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email. Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network! Lords of Iron Map Links Mentioned in Show: - Rise of Iron: Bungie Writer Roundtable Discuss

Episode 54 brings Blue, Justin, and Mel together to chat about the information that we have currently available to us concerning the newest threat that the Guardian ranks face in the Destiny universe - SIVA. This technological menace is something that makes it clear that even the smallest enemy can still bring about apocalyptic disaster if not given the proper respect. That isn't to say, however, we can't have some humor thrown in on the discussion as well though!  As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email. Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network! SIVA Map Links Mentioned in Show: Reddit: u/A_favorite_rug thread on relationship between Rasputin & Siva (Link) Reddit: u/Black3eardsGhost thread on Aksis (Link) Twitter: Ryno-666 information on Raid

Our 7th installment of the Extra Lore series (and the 53rd episode, for those keeping track out there) brings Blue, Justin, and special guest co-hosts Grneyedmusiklvr and coedbeast together to chat about the overarching story of the well known Assassin's Creed series. The episode covers the basic layout of the philosophical tension that lies at the heart of the conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order as well as getting a bit into the weeds on the exact source of the Pieces of Eden and First Civilization. Justin does have some insight on the difficulty of a particular mission from his time in the game, but we'll let you decide on if he was successful in capturing the importance of his discovery.  As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email. Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Please be sure to also check out t

Episode 52 brings Blue, Justin, and Mel together to discuss the information that we have available to us from within the Grimoire (and a previous ARG that Bungie had) concerning the mysterious Alpha Lupi. The question of who (or, as the group discusses, what) Alpha Lupi is one that is somewhat of a popular subject of discussion in particular areas of the Destiny lore community - and for good reason. The enigma is one that, even after the years of playing and exploring in game, still remains an unknown variable within the game.  As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email. Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network! Alpha Lupi Map Links Mentioned in Show: ARG Background Information r/RaidSecrets Analysis of Alpha Lupi  Theory of the Meaning of Alpha L

Episode 51 brings Blue and Justin back together to chat about the age before the Collapse, before the Dark Age, and the battles of the City Age - the Golden Age. The time of amazing developments, breathtaking advances in science and technology that led to Humanity rising from the Earth to explore the universe around them. While not perfect, this time period saw impressive leaps forward in everything from robotics to a more advanced understanding of the basic tenants of the types of matter which made up our world. Explore the advancements that we know of through the Grimoire with us and enjoy some tangents on the nature of a few of the ramifications that such things could have created within the society which saw them occur.  As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email. Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Please be sure to also check

Episode 50 brings Blue, Justin, Mel, and special returning guest co-host BelleBunny together to discuss everyone's favorite rogue, the Hunger Vanguard Mentor, Cayde-6. As is expected, there's a good amount of jokes and one-liners to be had here...as well as a great look at the currently known timeline of Cayde's story and the (possibly embellished) stories of his exploits as a Guardian. Be sure to stick around for the whole show to make sure you get all the laughter you can - Justin might have an Ace of Spades up his sleeve and we wouldn't want you to miss it.  As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email. Belle Contact Info Twitter Twitch FFC Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network! Cayde-6 Map Links Mentioned in Show: Transcript of Cayde-6's Jo

This special episode brings Blue, Justin, and returning special guest co-host, My Name is Byf to hopefully flesh out some of the story of Destiny leading into the story of the newest addition to the game, the Rise of Iron DLC, releasing in a few days on September 20th, 2016. While definitely not meant to be an all encompassing (or at times, super serious) - the information is meant to give you a bit of a stronger foundation from which to build the new information expected to arrive with RoI.  As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email. Byf's Information Twitter Account YouTube Account FFC Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network! Links Mentioned in Show: GameInformer - Roundtable with Rise of Iron Story Team Byf's Rise of Iron Lore (Prelude to

Episode 49 brings Blue, Justin, and Mel together to discuss the various arenas that players throughout the Destiny universe do battle with one another in. There are some truly amazing nuggets of lore hidden within the cards dealing with the many different arenas that we currently have access to - and the upcoming capability to freely explore these areas is something that the team, regardless of the console of choice, is exited to experience. There might also be a bit of a ranting theory by Blue near the end concerning the historical ties with the Crucible and Iron Banner to the gladiatorial games of Rome.  As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email. Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network! Crucible Arenas Map Links Mentioned in Show: Beyond the R

Episode 48 (our sixth installment in the Extra Lore series) brings together Blue, Justin, Willy, and special guest co-host Racharizard (a.k.a., Rachael) to chat about the basic information one needs to have before starting their adventure in the wild world of Pokémon. It also makes the point that Blue can't count the number of episodes that he's on...so forgive him for that. Prepare yourself for an episode of laughter and some odd observations on the nature of the Pokémon world and culture - mostly from Blue and Willy.  As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email. Guest Contact Information Racharizard on Twitter  Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network! Pokémon Map Links Mentioned in Show: Bulbapedia

Episode 47 brings Blue, Justin, Mel, Willy, and returning guest co-host Damo together to discuss the logic of those terrifying Hive and their Throne Worlds, the Logic of the Sword. A dark and twisted view of the way of the universe, this underlying philosophy of the Hive culture is something of a misnomer in that it isn't just restricted to blades - though it definitely prefers the close quarter kills that such weapons provide to the wielder. Join the group as they walk through the available Grimoire cards pertaining to Sword Logic and search for a method to the madness described by Toland and others. As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email. FFC Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Guest Contact Info Damo on Twitter Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network! Sword Logic Map Links

The 2nd installment of our Behind the Scenes series gave us an opportunity to sit down with WindoftheStars (a.k.a., Mel) to chat with her about the questions that our Discord chat had about Cosplaying. Join us as we discuss things from how Mel started out with cosplaying to details on where you can find materials and inspiration for costumes and other builds! As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email. Guest Contact Info WindoftheStars Website Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network!

Episode 46 brings Blue, Justin, Willy, and returning guest co-host Mel (WindoftheStars) to chat about those enigmatic characters out in the deep unknown, the Awoken. While there are a number of Grimoire entries pertaining to individuals within the culture of the Awoken, the information as a whole doesn't give us much to work with - as would be expected for a race who are raised in mystery and secret. These elusive figures dance along the razor's edge between the Light and the Dark - and thrive in the shadows of the unknown...exploring those secrets is not unlike decrypting a stubborn engram. And hopefully, when that decryption has been completed, we'll find ourselves with yet another piece of the puzzle that is Destiny in our hands.  As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email. WindoftheStars Contact Info WindoftheStars Twitter WindoftheStars Facebook WindoftheStars Twitch FFC Contact

Epsiode 45 brings Blue, Justin, and Willy together to discuss the lore surrounding the most recent raid within Destiny - the King's Fall raid. The story of our overthrowing the pinnacle of the Taken power is one which contains a fair amount of lore, to say the least, so be sure to settle in for a good reading of Toland and Oryx commentary on the Guardians who challenge the throne (and the surprises that lie in store for those who expect a specific outcome before our fireteam takes the Taken King on).  As usual, thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Please be sure to let us know how we're doing over on iTunes or through the below email. Contact Info Email: FocusedFireChat@gmail.com Twitter: @FocusedFireChat Facebook: /FocusedFireChat Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Network! King's Fall Map

Episode 44 brings Blue and Justin back together to discuss those enigmatic companions of ours in the world of Destiny, the Ghosts. As both of the hosts are fans of a number of the more psychological aspects of science fiction, especially in regards to the development and dealings with artificial intelligence, there is a rather large section of the epsiode dedicated to the conversation on what makes a personality within AI and if the Ghosts that we interact with in game have that or if they are merely a fragment and reflection of a larger collective of intelligence. The nature of the known history of Ghosts (what little we know of in game currently at least) is also discussed in regards to the potential connection to some other significant theories. As usual, please let us know any feedback you have or any questions that you might want us to start considering for our Lore 101 and Spinfoil Corner series by emailing us at FocusedFireChat@gmail.com or on twitter @FocusedFireChat. Be sure to also jump over to i

Episode 43 brings Blue, Justin, and Willy together to discuss the lore around another enigma of the Vex - those odd structures that seem to be taking over everything. What are they? Where did they come from? Why should we care about the declining value of the Venusian real estate scene? Answers (or at least theories) to these questions and some more details on that tasty looking 'Vex Milk' that Kabr raves about await your ears. As well as some good laughs and a few jokes (as usual). As usual, please let us know any feedback you have or any questions that you might want us to start considering for our Lore 101 and Spinfoil Corner series by emailing us at FocusedFireChat@gmail.com or on twitter @FocusedFireChat. Be sure to also jump over to iTunes to give us a quick review on how we're doing - we are also available on the Destiny Community Hub app, as well as Google Play Music. Thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen!  Please be sure to also check out the other podcasts in the Guardian Radio Ne

Our 5th Extra Lore episode brings Blue, Justin, and special returning guest co-host WindoftheStars (aka, Mel) together to discuss a brief introduction to the overall storyline and characters found in Blizzard's multiplayer first-person shooter, Overwatch. The team starts with the events that lead up to the start of the game and then, from there, discuss some of the more well known figures and their connections to one another - with a few opinions thrown in to spice things up, as usual.  As we are trying out a new VOIP system, there are a few minor snags in audio - however, Blue is working behind the scenes to get the hamster wheels spinning in sync and hopes to have most of the issues resolved in the next few episodes for everyone.  As usual, please let us know any feedback you have or any questions that you might want us to start considering for our Lore 101 and Spinfoil Corner series by emailing us at FocusedFireChat@gmail.com or on twitter @FocusedFireChat. Be sure to also jump over to iTunes to give

Episode 41 brings Blue, Justin, Willy, and returning special guest co-host Forrest together to chat about the information available within Destiny concerning those enigmatic figures who we all love to hate - the Cryptarchs. While there isn't an overflow of information, there are certainly enough breadcrumbs to provide for an enlightening conversation - though one should be ready for some interesting trivia connections to the real world from Blue, as well as the ever present conversation about Paean and Rusty the Sweeper Bot from Willy.  As usual, please let us know any feedback you have or any questions that you might want us to start considering for our Lore 101 and Spinfoil Corner series by emailing us at FocusedFireChat@gmail.com or on twitter @FocusedFireChat. Be sure to also jump over to iTunes to give us a quick review on how we're doing - we are also available on the Destiny Community Hub app, as well as Google Play Music. Thank you again for giving our ramblings a listen! Forrest on Twitter C

Episode 40 brings Blue, Justin, Willy, and special guest co-host grneyedmusiklvr together to chat about the first Crota fireteam to brave the depths of the Hellmouth - and their ultimate fate. Even if the topic is grim, however, have no worries - there's jokes and laughter at every step with the group as they discuss the nature of the psychological trauma of the team, the details of what we know about the individuals who made up the fireteam, and ultimately what was the cause of their failure to assassinate the son of Oryx.  Please pardon some of the audio mishaps on this episode - Skype was being true to itself and decided to try to be as much of an interference with the conversation as possible. We are planning on taking a few steps to hopefully move to a smoother VOIP program here in the near future to make it a bit easier on your ears.  As usual, please let us know any feedback you have or any questions that you might want us to start considering for our Lore 101 and Spinfoil Corner series by email