The Iron Banner prematurely returns to Destiny

Apparently, sometime last night an update to Destiny made live the Iron Banner, the Crucible-centric event which removes the automatic balancing in PvP. It appears, however, that the return was a bit premature, as Bungie quickly pulled it from the game.

Though we were asleep while the whole thing unfolded, Eurogamer notes that not much was changed in the event, leading them to believe that the event was started prematurely. The hours it was set live was enough time for the site to at least look at the Bounties offered through Xander 99-40 (not Lord Saladin, as Bungie originally promised). Again, though, this could be due to the event actually not being ready.

• Anvil of Light Defeat 50 Guardians while competing in the Iron Banner, with the Iron Banner Class, Emblem and Shader items equipped. – IB Rep +75, Experience +3750
• Iron Embrace Defeat 20 Guardians with a close quarters melee attack while competing in the Iron Banner tournament. – IB Rep +100, Experience +5000
• Rise Above Complete an Iron Banner match with the highest score. – IB Rep +100, Experience +5000
• Exacting Measures Earn 15 Headshot Sprees while competing in the Iron Banner tournament. – IB Rep +100, Experience +5000
• The Chaos and the Calm Defeat 30 Guardians with machine gun headshots while competing in the Iron Banner tournament. – IB Rep +100, Experience +5000
• Heavy Metal Earn 15 Machine Gun Sprees while competing in the Iron Banner tournament." – IB Rep +100, Experience +5000

The Medallion system which grants rewards even if you lose in an Iron Banner match was also not in place, more evidence that the event was set live accidentally.

As for the items on sale, here's hat Lord Saladin, the Iron Banner vendor, had to sell if you were a Hunter. Again, though, these could not be the final items as it's becoming quite clear that this event was not ready to be set live.

Shaders:

• Million Million Legendary Armour Shader – 1000 Glimmer / Iron Banner Rank 1
• Goldspiral Legendary Armor Shader – 3000 Glimmer / IB Rank 3

Emblems:

• Sigil of the Iron Lords Legendary Emblem – 1000 Glimmer / IB Rank 1
• Scar of Radegast – Legendary Emblem – 3000 Glimmer / IB Rank 3

Hunter Armour:

• Mantle of Gheleon Legendary Hunter Coak – 2000 Glimmer / IB Rank 2
• Iron Regalia Mask Legendary Hunter Helmet – 10 Crucible Marks / Level 20 / IB Rank 3
• Iron Regalia Boots Legendary Leg Armour – 10 Crucible Marks / Level 20 / IB Rank 3

Weapons:

• Felwinter's Lie Legendary Shotgun – 10 Crucible Marks / Level 20 / IB Rank 3

Whatever the cause, it now appears the event has been removed.