D2: Penguin Collectibles on Europa

There are a total of nine (9) Penguin collectible toys scattered around Europa. They were not available to find all at once, but were "discoverable" in batches. Once acquired, they are then displayed in a separate room next door to Vairks in Charron's Crossing. 

Markers will appear in the Penguin display room to show you where a specific collectible should be placed, if you found it, or alternatively, where a collectible will reside once you do find it. Each Penguin collectible has its own related lore. Collecting all of the Penguins will unlock a Triumph. Note too that dispatching alien combatants may be necessary (quite likely) before Penguin acquisition.

Overview Map

Four Europa area maps were stitched together to make this larger map. Gold-coloured dots or arrows  show the locations of collectible Penguins. Click on the map for a larger view.

Penguin Locations

Penguin # 1 — CADMUS RIDGE — A Penguin toy is located in a cave in Cadmus Ridge. After spawning into Charon’s Crossing, drive north through the cut. Once in the open space of Cadmus Ridge, keep to the right. Exit your Sparrow and jump up to where Vex are exchanging weapon fire with Fallen across the road. 

The Vex are in front of the cave holding both the Penguin collectible and a regional loot chest. In any case, there’s a Vex Wyvern in the cave protecting the (electronically-shielded) Penguin. You must dispatch Vex enemies prior to collecting the Penguin.

Penguin # 2 — WELL OF INFINITUDE — A Penguin collectible is located in an alcove in this area. Make your way to the Asterion Abyss, and veer off to the Nexus. Once at the split (going left leads to the Glassway), head to the right toward the Well. Traverse the hallways, eventually reaching a long, narrow, chute-like hallway that angles downward.

Don’t enter the chute-like hallway. Instead, look to your left to see the entrance to a small alcove. Explore to find the Penguin protected by an electronic barrier. Interact with the provided button to lower the barrier and collect the Penguin.

Penguin # 3 — EVENTIDE RUINS — A Penguin is located in Eventide Ruins, inside the building that houses the entrance to lost sector Bunker E15. Approaching Eventide Ruins from the Asterion Abyss, head up to the right. Enter the building (look for the lost sector icon) as if you were going into the lost sector to your right, but instead, turn left and go down about a dozen steps. 

At the bottom of the steps, look to your left to see a Penguin encased in ice. You will need a Scorch Cannon to melt the ice before claiming your toy.

Lady Luck is smiling on you. There’s an Eliksni Captain near the gravity lift to Riis-Reborn. He’s a strong yellow-bar named “Ferkis, Salvation’s Squall.” Dispatch this enemy, pilfer his weapon and use it to melt the Penguin’s ice cage. Note that taking possession of the Scorch Cannon will start a count-down timer (invisible), so make haste to free the Penguin before the Scorch Cannon disappears.

Penguin # 4 — BRAY EXOSCIENCE — Another Penguin collectible is located in the Bray Exoscience complex. You will need to dispatch numerous Fallen infecting this complex as you make your way through multiple rooms. Traversing a bright, white room, go across and enter the door at left. Continue down a long hallway with a plethora of mini-maintenance drones buzzing about.

The next room has a scanning apparatus hanging from the ceiling, above a conveyor belt. The Penguin is in plain sight, just off to the right. Enemies will spawn in. Dispatch them to unlock the electronic shield protecting the Penguin.

Penguin # 5 — ASTERION ABYSS — A Penguin is located just south of the lost sector in the Asterion Abyss, sitting in plain site, high atop an outcrop. Head to the inside of a structure that juts out from the cliff. Look for two, yellow-bar Vex Goblins whose apparent job it is to protect the toy Penguin. Climb the over-sized “steps” to reach the top.

Dispatch the Goblins to drop the electronic shield protecting the toy. The Penguin is sitting on the edge of the ice shelf, with an impressive view of the terrain.

Penguin # 6 — RIIS-REBORN APPROACH — Find another Penguin collectible in Europa’s far northern area. Access the gravity lift via the Eventide Ruins. Head up and follow the path presented. Dispatch enemies as you go out into an open area, across a snowy connecting bridge, and then back inside.

Enter a small room with plenty of Fallen combatants, including a Fallen (yellow-bar) Marauder. Defeating the latter will drop the electronic shield of your collectible Penguin.

Penguin # 7 — THE NEXUS — Find this Penguin collectible in the Nexus, located to the right of the Asterion Abyss. Proceed through the tunnels until you reach a fork in the road. The Glassway is to your left, and the Well of Infinitude is to your right. There's a minor procedure to accomplish before claiming your Penguin prize. You must located and destroy four (4) Oracle crystals in the vicinity. Of course, feel free to dispatch any pesky Vex who interfere with your mission.

First Oracle — Move forward to the edge of the cliff. Look up and to your left to see a small Oracle crystal above the path to the Glassway.

Second Oracle — Now turn around and head towards the Well of Infinitude. This crystal is hiding out of sight, so move to the edge to see it.

Third Oracle — This crystal is in the same vicinity as the second. Look up above the Vex structure.

Fourth Oracle — Still in the same vicinity, to the right side of the "split," this last crystal is located behind the Vex structure. Destroy this final Oracle and the Penguin collectible will materialize in the same location.

Penguin # 8 — KELL'S RISING — Kell's Rising is located in the far north, in an area beyond Riis-Reborn Approach. It's a bit of a trek to reach this area. When you finally do reach Kell's Rising, just follow the route into the main structure (eliminating enemies as necessary). Proceed through a hallway bathed in red-coloured light. You will reach an open area (outside) to find Vex and Fallen squabbling. Keep to the right-hand side and move with caution. In the distance you will note a Fallen Captain (Drake, Stasis Sniper). His sniping skill is usually exceptional, so don't mess around with this guy! Dispatching him with your most lethal (ranged) weapon is appropriate, and deserving. With the Fallen Captain eliminated, the Penguin collectible will spawn behind the crates, near where the Captain was hanging out.

Penguin # 9 — ETERNITY — The final Penguin collectible is located in Eternity, an area to the left of Cadmus Ridge. This task involves defeating another Fallen enemy (Drake, Charge Courier). When dispatched, this Fallen enemy will drop a System Charge, which you will pick up and deposit into a generator.

To begin, head to Cadmus Ridge and proceed through Bray Exoscience. When you reach a brightly lit room, go across to the opposite side and follow the route in the back. Following this route will lead you to Eternity. The Fallen Drake enemy is in a hallway that opens to a large, main room containing catwalks. Defeat this enemy and take the System Charge. Move deeper into Eternity until you find the jumping platforms. The generator you're looking for is on one of these platforms. Deposit the System Charge and claim your Penguin collectible.

Fast-travel back to Variks' location in Charron's Crossing. Proceed to the room next door and place your Penguins in their designated spots. Claim your "Reuniting the Eventide Rookery" triumph, and don't forget to read your lore entries.

Good hunting, Guardian!