I cannot see how the factions can mean anything except weapons and armor, beyond that Bungie hold the key. Each faction has a statement but we don't get to play a role within the group. I like Dead Orbit but I get to do nothing for them, ranking up with them gets me gear other than that, what? Factions should of played a key role for us from day 1, a story line, regular quests and bounties, but Bungie did not see it that way. Some how they managed to create a game with very little story that is open and obvious. Logging onto here to read grimoire is very poor, instead of the story being in game. A cheap ass way to tell a story IMO.... Love Destiny though it just could be so so much better.