Destiny 2 Players Find Evidence Explaining Nimbus' Immaturity

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Destiny 2 players are calling attention to an easily missable line of dialogue that offers insight into why the Cloud Strider Nimbus might be so immature. Lightfall, Destiny 2's latest expansion, has been heavily criticized for its story. That includes the introduction of the Cloud Striders, Nimbus and Ronan, and Nimbus' immature and unserious characterization especially. But Destiny 2 players think there may be some background information explaining why Nimbus acts the way they do.

For the most part, the main Lightfall campaign story is thin on detail regarding the city of Neomuna and its Cloud Strider protectors. The basic idea is that the people of Neomuna escaped to Neptune to avoid The Collapse and that its Cloud Striders protect it from all foes — even Guardians, if needs be. Cloud Striders are modified and enhanced people who will only live 10 years past their «upgrade.» As such, only two Cloud Striders are made at a time.

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Given the responsibility of the position of Cloud Strider, as well as the gravity of the situation when Lightfall begins, many Destiny 2 players were confused and unhappy with Nimbus. Throughout the Lightfall campaign, Nimbus would joke and make light of the situation, or otherwise would act recklessly and without thinking things through. They acted like a child, all things considered. Destiny 2 players now think that may be because Nimbus is a child.

A line of dialogue from Quinn in Neomuna's Hall of Heroes heard only while idling describes Nimbus before they became a Cloud Strider. Quinn describes them as a «scrawny kid, 155 centimeters, maybe 45 kilos after a big meal.» If Quinn's line is taken literally and doesn't assume Nimbus was just a very