A faction is a group that Guardians can join and earn reputation with. Most factions are based within the Last City at the Tower. Completing an activity for a faction allows Guardians to increase their rank with them and earn rewards.

There are three factions that form the City’s government, the Consensus, and seek champions among the Guardians to represent them in the Crucible. Guardians may pledge themselves to a faction for a fee of 2500 Glimmer, in doing so they can earn faction-specific rewards, such as Armor, Weapons, Emblems, Shaders and Ships. Guardians are permitted to change their allegiance to a faction, but can only do so once per week, and must pay the fee each time. When a player reaches Reputation level 25 within their faction, they’ll unlock a faction quest that rewards an Exotic Class Item that increases reputation gains with that faction. This Exotic Class item has the ability to be equipped with one other Exotic piece of armor.

Earn New Monarchy Reputation by trading in materials such as:

  • Mote of Light (x5) [Yields 100 Rep]
  • Weapon Parts (x25) [Yields 75 Rep]
  • Armor Materials (x25) [Yields 50 Rep]
  • Special Ammo Synthesis (x4) [Yields 25 Rep]
  • Heavy Ammo Synthesis (x1) [Yields 25 Rep]

The following looks a the New Monarchy.

New Monarchy

In the earliest days of the Last City, various factions vied for the hearts and minds of the masses. The struggle because so strong that an ensuing war developed between the, The following conflicts, known as the Faction Wars, brought the City to its knees. A gathering of Guardians fought to end the conflict and a new peace brought a new order: the City Consensus and the Speaker ruled together, and the surviving great factions worked through civil channels to pursue their agendas.

The New Monarchy was one of these factions. Led by a group called the Inner Circle, members are known for their military prowess as well as their secrecy. They believe they must always be ready for the impending war with the Darkness. In their opinion, preparing for that confrontation should be the sole, driving purpose of the Last City and the Guardians. They are also deeply concerned with fate, and whether or not it is possible to alter history altogether.

The New Monarchy rose from the ashes of the Faction Wars with a simple, inclusive guiding tenet: “Together we will rise.”

Leery of the fragile state of the City’s politics, the New Monarchy maintains a watchful eye on the Speaker, the Consensus, and the Vanguard, seeking the leadership that will properly reign over the City and return our civilization to its Golden Age splendor. If that leadership cannot be found, then it must be created.

Executor Hideo

Hideo is one of New Monarchy’s Executors, a high-ranking position with some form of legal authority. Before joining New Monarchy, he was a Plasteel manufacturer who made generous donations to the people of the City. He is considered an upstanding citizen and was once known for his lavish gifts to children and the elderly. Since he moved from plasteel manufacturing to the New Monarchy, he has been less forthcoming about his business and less free with his funds. Due to his position and time in the faction he has built significant connections throughout the city, including to the royal family.

Executor Hideo has a dim view of his faction’s rivals, calling Dead Orbit spineless and Future War Cult “all secrets and nonsense”. He also isn’t pleased with the Speaker’s perceived inaction or Zavala’s unwillingness to join him. Instead, he puts his faith in the City and the possibility of returning to the Golden Age. But as one of the public faces of the Monarchy, he speaks with genuine passion and conviction about the possibilities of a united future.

“Hope will be born from the collective triumphs of the king in us all.”

New Monarchy

Year 3 Weapons

New Monarchy

After each leveling up of the New Monarchy Rank there is a chance of a weapons reward, the reward can be a random weapon. Additionally, each weapon can be purchased from Executor Hideo in the Tower for various Legendary Marks, as long as the Rank requirements are met. Weapons purchased from Executor Hideo will have a light level of 320, while rewards can have various light levels.

Click on the weapons name to visit Bungie’s official site and receive all of the official information on each weapon.

Type Damage Type Attack Impact Rate of Fire Magazine Range Stability Reload
Assembly II Auto Rifles Multiple 250 – 390 2 100 50 – 68 15 32 69
Bad Counsel IV Shotgun Kinetic 250 – 390 52 23 5 – 6 14 41 35
Deposition VII Sniper Rifles Multiple 250 – 390 22 26 4 70 46 67
First Citizen IX Machine Guns Multiple 250 – 390 25 100 68 – 95 14 38 41
Free Will III Hand Cannons Multiple 250 – 390 68 32 9 – 10 20 41 48
Impeacher V Sidearms Kinetic 250 – 390 6  100 15 24 76 92

Year 3 Armor

New Monarchy

Each armor piece can be purchased from Executor Hideo in the Tower for 75 or 120 Legendary Marks upon completion of New Monarchy Rank requirements. Armor purchased from Executor Hideo will have a light level of 320. It is also possible to receive a weapon or a piece of armor as a reward for reaching various New Monarchy Ranks. The rewards pieces can have a varying light level. New Monarchy equipment has a focus on Intellect and Strength stats.

To view the New Monarchy armor, simply click on the tab that corresponds to the Guardian type. Click on the armors name to visit Bungie’s official site and receive all of the official information on each piece of armor.

Type Defense Discipline Intellect Strength Cost Requirement
High Command Mask  Helmets 250 – 390 39 – 67 39 – 67 39 – 67 120 Legendary Marks Rank 2
High Command Vest  Chest Armor 250 – 390 51 – 86 51 – 86 51 – 86 75 Legendary Marks Rank 2
High Command Grips Gauntlets 250 – 390 35 – 60 35 – 60 35 – 60 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
High Command Boots 
Leg Armor 250 – 390 37 – 71 37 – 71 37 – 71 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
High Command Cloak  Hunter Cloaks 250 – 390 27- 35 21 – 35 21 – 35 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
Cloak of the Justicars Hunter Cloaks 250 – 390 18 – 35 18 – 35 18 – 35 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
Cloak of Order Hunter Cloaks 250 – 390 18 – 35 18 – 35 18 – 35 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
Cloak of the Rising Hunter Cloaks 250 – 390 18 – 35 18 – 35 18 – 35 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
Cloak of the Rising Hunter Cloaks 280 – 290 17 – 29 17 – 29 17 – 29 Rank 25

 

Type Defense Discipline Intellect Strength Cost Requirement
High Command Helm  Helmets 250 – 390 39 – 67 39 – 67 39 – 67 120 Legendary Marks Rank 2
High Command Plate  Chest Armor 250 – 390 51 – 86 51 – 86 51 – 86 75 Legendary Marks Rank 2
High Command Gauntlets Gauntlets 250 – 390 35 – 60 35 – 60 35 – 60 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
High Command Greaves  
Leg Armor 250 – 390 47 – 79 47 – 79 47 – 79 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
High Command Mark  Titan Mark 250 – 390 27- 35 21 – 35 21 – 35 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
Mark of the Order Titan Mark 250 – 390 18 – 35 18 – 35 18 – 35 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
Mark of the Initiative Titan Mark 250 – 390 18 – 35 18 – 35 18 – 35 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
Mark of the Rising Titan Mark 250 – 390 18 – 35 18 – 35 18 – 35 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
Mark of the Executor Titan Mark 280 – 290 17 – 29 17 – 29 17 – 29 Rank 25
Mark of the Executor Titan Mark 280 – 290 17 – 29 17 – 29 17 – 29 Rank 25
Type Defense Discipline Intellect Strength Cost Requirement
High Command Hood  Helmets 250 – 390 39 – 67 39 – 67 39 – 67 120 Legendary Marks Rank 2
High Command Robes   Chest Armor 250 – 390 51 – 86 51 – 86 51 – 86 75 Legendary Marks Rank 2
High Command Gloves Gauntlets 250 – 390 35 – 60 35 – 60 35 – 60 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
High Command Steps 
Leg Armor 250 – 390 47 – 79 47 – 79 47 – 79 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
High Command Bond Warlock Bonds 250 – 390 27- 35 21 – 35 21 – 35 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
Faceless Demise Warlock Bonds 250 – 390 18 – 35 18 – 35 18 – 35 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
The Order Warlock Bonds 250 – 390 18 – 35 18 – 35 18 – 35 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
The Risen Ones Warlock Bonds 250 – 390 18 – 35 18 – 35 18 – 35 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
The Age to Come Warlock Bonds 250 – 390 18 – 35 18 – 35 18 – 35 75 Legendary Marks Rank 1
The Age to Come Warlock Bonds 250 – 310 17 – 29 17 – 29 17 – 29 Rank 25

Year 3 Items

Senator Shell Rewards

The Senator Shell, a level 40 Legendary Ghost shell that can be acquired through a Reward Package from New Monarchy. To learn more click on the name of the shell in the chart below.

Type Defense Discipline Intellect Strength
Senator Shell   Ghost Shell 250 – 390 21 – 35 21 – 35 21 – 35
Senator Shell

S-38 Regal Bearing

The S-38 Regal Bearing is a Sparrow that can be acquired through a Reward Package from New Monarchy. To learn more click on the name of the Sparrow in the chart below.

 

Type Speed Boost Durability
S-38 Regal Bearing Sparrow 160 35 55
S-38 Regal Bearing

Ship Rewards

Both ships are Legendary class ships that can be randomly rewarded for increasing your New Monarchy Reputation.

Comitatus

Comitatus

Armor of Vows

Armor of Vows

The Visible Hand

The Visible Hand

Emblem Rewards

Players are rewarded with Future War Cult emblems as they progress through the Rank reputation. Emblems can randomly drop in rewards packages.

Badge of the Monarchy

Badge of the Monarchy

Badge of the Monarchy II

Badge of the Monarchy II

Badge of the Patron

Badge of the Patron

Badge of the Patron II

Badge of the Patron II

Crown of the New Monarchy

Crown of the New Monarchy

Executor’s Red Mark

Executor's Red Mark

Shader Rewards

Shaders are randomly rewarded through drops upon the completion of New Monarchy Ranks.

Amalthea

Amalthea

Cleopatra AK

Cleopatra AK

Nefertiti AK

Nefertiti AK

Themisto

Themisto

Additional information will be added when/if possible.

* taken from the Executor Hideo Grimoir, found at bungie.net