History of Unknown Space

Unknown Space, also called the Nine Realms, is a celestial dimension and the domain of The Nine: a near-featureless expanse of white sand under a blue sky, dotted with monolithic geometric structures of white stone or golden metal, often hung with flowing ribbons and kinetic sculptures. Its feel is summed up by the in-game line "You have no idea where it is, but somehow you know exactly how to get there."

Access

Through a floating vortex or wormhole in space, or by approaching The Haul, which is towed behind The Derelict, the Drifter's ship introduced in Destiny 2: Forsaken. The Derelict leads into the realm of The Nine in unknown space. It is a launch point for activities rather than a patrol destination.

Sub-areas

The Haul and its parts (Heaven/Hell, Hexahedron, Singularity), Xûr's Dominion (home of Xûr's Treasure Hoard) and the Third Spire outpost. A Spire social space is also reached through Trials of the Nine, where players meet the Emissary.

Activities

Trials of the Nine and The Reckoning (both former), Prophecy, Dares of Eternity, Rite of the Nine, and Xûr's Treasure Hoard, plus Crucible maps Equinox and Eternity.

The Emissary

The Nine's Emissary Orin is closely affiliated with both the Nine and Mara Sov. It appeared during Season of Arrivals. Orin is also the giver of the Haul to the Drifter (see The Derelict).

History

First visited through Gambit's Haul in Forsaken (September 2018); The Nine's presence recurs through later seasons.