Just for the fact that Bungie used a Larry Niven concept for their last series (Ringworld, anyone?).
I was walking through the bookstore the other day and notice a book by Niven called "Destiny's Road." I pick the book up off the shelf and check the cover out. While doing this, I can't help but notice the similarity between the circular city/structure on this book cover and the Last City from Destiny.
Now, this could just be some sort of chance happening, but given the past as a reference point for the future...I couldn't resist.
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I see maybe some similarities, but if destiny takes from any other outside source like this book I will be heavily disappointed.