https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=107.193.45.129Assassin's Creed Wiki - User contributions [en-gb]2026-06-05T16:32:06ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.42.3https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=User_blog_comment:Master_Sima_Yi/Assassinews_10-07-%2713_%E2%80%94_Assassin%27s_Creed_IV:_Black_Flag_pirate_gameplay_naval_exploration/@comment-49.144.106.125-20130715124210/@comment-107.193.45.129-20130715164528&diff=1009949User blog comment:Master Sima Yi/Assassinews 10-07-'13 — Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag pirate gameplay naval exploration/@comment-49.144.106.125-20130715124210/@comment-107.193.45.129-201307151645282013-07-15T16:45:28Z<p>107.193.45.129: Created page with "Funny how people referred to Ezio as the "Renaissance Batman," and now, Roger Craig Smith is voice acting Batman in Arkham Origins. "</p>
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<div>Funny how people referred to Ezio as the "Renaissance Batman," and now, Roger Craig Smith is voice acting Batman in Arkham Origins. </div>107.193.45.129https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Improvised_weapon&diff=294350Improvised weapon2013-03-18T02:47:41Z<p>107.193.45.129: /* Trivia */ Muskets are not improvised weapons, so they shouldn't even be in the trivia in the first place.</p>
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[[File:ACB-Improvised_Weapon.png|thumb|250px|Ezio fighting with a rake.]]<br />
'''Improvised weapons''' are devices that were originally not designed for use in combat but could still be put to good use as [[weapons]].<br />
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During the [[Renaissance]], such weapons could be wielded by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] and made additional options for armed combat alongside the more conventional [[weapons]] including [[swords and maces|swords, maces]], [[spears and halberds|spears, halberds]] or [[heavy weapons]].<br />
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All of the improvised weapons could be picked up in a similar fashion to other one-handed weapons. They were often carried and used by [[civilians]], who would drop them once Ezio gently pushed or ran into them, when a fight commenced or if money was thrown near them.<br />
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These weapons could not normally be kept and were usually discarded as soon as a fight was finished or if Ezio began [[Freerunning|free running]].<br />
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==Possible Improvised weapons==<br />
===15th century===<br />
*Hoes<br />
*Rakes<br />
*Brooms<br />
*Pitchforks<br />
*Fishing poles<br />
*Violins (used by certain [[Civilians#Minstrels|minstrels]], only available during [[Carnevale]])<br />
*The halves of a broken spear<br />
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===16th century===<br />
*Rakes<br />
*Brooms<br />
*Mallets<br />
*Shovels<br />
*Pickaxes<br />
*Pitchforks<br />
*Meat cleavers<br />
*Fishing poles<br />
*The halves of a broken spear<br />
*Lutes (used by minstrels in [[Constantinople]])<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
'''''Assassin's Creed II'''''<br />
*All improvised weapons in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' acted and sounded as maces, aside from the upper, bladed end of a broken spear. Their attacks were usually nonsensical. For example, Ezio could slice an enemy's throat with a broom after a grab, exactly the way he did with a sword or with a sharp end of a mace.<br />
*The violin had the sound effect of a sword, but acted like a mace.<br />
*Some improvised weapons could be kept with a glitch, but were lost when traveling to another city or randomly during excessive combat. To keep an improvised weapon, the sword sheath must have been empty at the time, which could be achieved by letting a [[Brutes]] use their disarm smash ability.<br />
**An alternate way to empty the sword sheath was to go to the [[Monteriggioni]] Training Ring and practice "Picking Up Weapons". Ezio's sword would drop out of his scabbard automatically.<br />
*Guards could also use improvised weapons, as long as they were disarmed and there was no other weapon available.<br />
*[[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]] used a broom to fight during the memory "[[Caged Fighter]]", until picking up a proper weapon.<br />
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'''''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'''''<br />
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', although shovels could be used as weaponry in-game, their coding was unfinished. In-game, Ezio wielded a shovel like a knife, with the blade pointing behind him instead of forward. Also, when the shovel was swung, the blade and staff clipped through Ezio's body, and it used the combat animations of a mace.<br />
*The "Spring Cleaning" [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood achievements|achievement]] could be earned by killing a guard with a broom.<br />
**This achievement was also awarded when a guard was killed while using a pistol on one hand, and holding a broom on the other hand.<br />
*Nearly all improvised weapons were found in use by civilians in the [[Delizia di Belriguardo]], during the memory "[[The One Who Got Away]]".<br />
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'''''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'''''<br />
*The minstrel's lute, which could be picked up and used at any time in Constantinople, was used as Ezio's weapon during a short cutscene when he saved [[Suleiman I|Prince Suleiman]] from one of the [[Byzantines|Byzantine]] guards.<br />
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations|Revelations]]'', the coding on most improvised weapons was improved enough to prevent issues like glitching through Ezio's body.<br />
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'''''Assassin's Creed III'''''<br />
*While there were no improvised weapons available, Connor could use nearby environmental objects during counters, such as tables, barrels, chairs, and bottles.<br />
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[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations gameplay]]</div>107.193.45.129https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Tomahawk&diff=538115Tomahawk2013-03-18T02:44:05Z<p>107.193.45.129: /* Trivia */ Assassin Tomahawk can now be equipped from the Manor since a patch. Also added trivia for ToKW DLC.</p>
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{{WP-REAL|Tomahawk (axe)}}<br />
[[File:ACIII-Connor_Tomahawk_Render.png|250px|right|thumb|Connor's Assassin tomahawk.]]<br />
The '''tomahawk''' was a type of one-handed axe, which was most effective when wielded in close combat. It was commonly used by Native Americans, as well as European colonists. It is still in use today, primarily by special operations groups, or by any outdoorsman, as it is both a useful tool and weapon.<br />
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The tomahawk could be used for stealth kills, melee combat, or to perform menial tasks; such as cutting a rope or traversing [[ziplines]], in a similar manner to the [[Hookblade]].<br />
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During the [[American Revolutionary War]], the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] used various tomahawks in combat, particularly favoring one with a head resembling the [[Assassin insignia]]. He would often [[Dual-wielding|dual-wield]] the tomahawk alongside his [[Hidden Blade]].<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*In the general store, the description of the Assassin Tomahawk stated that it once belonged to the first Assassin that came to the Colonial Americas, and was passed down through the generations.<br />
*Connor's tomahawk was originally supposed to have more special functions as stated in a GameInformer interview.<br />
*Despite the ability to use the tomahawk to traverse ziplines in ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', only one zipline is present in-game.<br />
*It was possible to craft a War Tomahawk if materials were available. The weapon was faster and dealt greater damage than Connor's "Assassin" tomahawk. Oddly, although it handled like any other sort of tomahawk, the War Tomahawk had the movement blur of a sword when it was used.<br />
*Short blades (or knives), have the same attacking animations while in combat as the tomahawks.<br />
*The Assassin Tomahawk reappears in ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington]] ''DLC; however, the head of the weapon was changed to resemble the shape of a typical tomahawk, rather than the original head that resembled the Assassin's Insignia.<br />
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== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180" spacing="small"><br />
AC3 SC SP 08 Weapons Tomahawk ONLINE.jpg|Connor wielding the Assassin Tomahawk.<br />
ACIII-GI (4).jpg|Connor running while holding a tomahawk.<br />
Assassin's Creed 3 combat.jpg|Connor attacking a soldier with his tomahawk.<br />
ACIII-GI (3).jpg|Connor countering an attack with his tomahawk.<br />
AC3L-Connor's_Tomahawk.jpg|[[Aveline de Grandpré]] with Connor's tomahawk.<br />
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== Reference ==<br />
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''<br />
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[[Category:Assassin's Creed III: Liberation weapons]]</div>107.193.45.129https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=User_blog_comment:Master_Sima_Yi/Assassinews_03-03-%2713_%E2%80%94_Assassin%27s_Creed_IV:_Black_Flag_trailer_and_screenshots/@comment-161.50.48.2-20130304002613/@comment-107.193.45.129-20130304034120&diff=996462User blog comment:Master Sima Yi/Assassinews 03-03-'13 — Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag trailer and screenshots/@comment-161.50.48.2-20130304002613/@comment-107.193.45.129-201303040341202013-03-04T03:41:20Z<p>107.193.45.129: Created page with "Achilles was born in 1710. This game takes place in 1715. Please do at least a little bit of research before assuming things like this."</p>
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<div>Achilles was born in 1710. This game takes place in 1715. Please do at least a little bit of research before assuming things like this.</div>107.193.45.129https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=James_Barrett&diff=307906James Barrett2013-02-19T00:44:28Z<p>107.193.45.129: /* Biography */</p>
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[[File:James Barrett.png|thumb|250px|James Barrett]]<br />
'''James Barrett''' (1710 - 1779) was a Colonel in the [[Continental Army]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]].<br />
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==Biography==<br />
For most of his life, Barrett lived at a {{Wiki|Col. James Barrett Farm|farm}} in [[Concord]], Massachusetts, which he lent to the Continental Army as a gunpowder storage before the Battles of Lexington and Concord. He was also Concord's town representative in [[Boston]] legislature prior to the American Revolution.<br />
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When an unknown person opened fire and sparked the Battle at Lexington, [[John Parker]] told the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] to deliver a letter to Barrett. At first, Barrett dismissed Connor as a boy looking to play hero, but reluctantly accepted the Assassin's help upon reading the letter.<br />
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When the British Regulars reached Concord, Barrett convinced Connor to stay and command his troops, instead of pursuing [[Jonathan Pitcairn]]. From there, Connor led the men to victory, and was applauded by Barrett for saving countless lives that day.<br />
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==Reference==<br />
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''<br />
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[[Category:Continental Army]]</div>107.193.45.129https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Deborah_Carter&diff=188323Deborah Carter2013-01-14T05:37:09Z<p>107.193.45.129: /* Trivia */</p>
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{{Quote|It's nice to be a part of something. Until now I was sort of drifting about the neighborhood getting irate when I saw things unjust. Sometimes I'd intervene, other times I would come here. Now I feel like all my energy is pointed at something.|Deborah to Connor.|Assassin's Creed III}}<br />
{{Character Infobox<br />
|image = ACIII-Deborah Carter Render.png|250px<br />
|birth = 1736<br>[[New York City]], British America<br />
|period = [[American Revolutionary War]]<br />
|faction = [[Assassins]]<br />
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''}}<br />
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'''Deborah "Dobby" Carter''' (1736 - unknown) was a member of the [[Colonial Assassins|Colonial Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] in the latter part of the 18th century, who lived in the Northern District in the colony of [[New York City|New York]].<br />
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On recruiting Carter, it allowed [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] to use his [[Apprentices|Assassin recruits]] to lure away selected guards whenever they were available.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Deborah Carter was born to Amos Carter, a local merchant in New York who came into heavy debt. To this, she turned to the streets at the age of ten, becoming an errand-runner and disguising herself as a boy to allow her to do so, taking on the nickname, "Dobby".<br />
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However, as a teenager, she had to drop her disguise since her body's growth had foiled it, though she kept the alias of, "Dobby", and continued with her errand work, while also negotiating contracts between businesses. Accompanying this, Carter was known for looking out for the poor, often fighting merchants to ensure that they were not charging exorbitant prices.<br />
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She met Connor in the northern end of New York, where a famine had been affecting the population. As Connor aided the citizens, she went on to discover that a [[Templars|Templar]] merchant had been hoarding provisions, causing the famine. With her help, Connor assassinated the merchant, and she joined the Assassins afterwards.<br />
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Later, during a conversation in [[Boston]], Connor exchanged friendly words with her. When she asked him what he planned to do, "after it was all over", he mentioned the possibility of settling down and having a family, to which Carter asked him to give her the first chance, prompting Connor to agree.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*The ability Carter provided on being recruited mimicked that of hired [[Thieves]] in previous games.<br />
*Despite wearing a traditional Assassin hood in both concept art and the Animus Database, it does not appear on her character model whenever Connor signals for her assistance.<br />
*In combat, Deborah wielded small weapons.<br />
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==Reference==<br />
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''<br />
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[[Category:Assassins]]</div>107.193.45.129https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Stephane_Chapheau&diff=494914Stephane Chapheau2013-01-14T05:36:25Z<p>107.193.45.129: /* Trivia */</p>
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{{Character Infobox<br />
|image = ACIII-Stephane Chapheau Render.png|250px<br />
|birth = 1743<br>[[Montréal]]<br />
|faction = [[Assassins]]<br />
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''<br />
|voice = [[Shawn Baichoo]]}}<br />
'''Stephane Chapheau''' (1743 – unknown) was a [[France|French]]-Canadian taverner and chef in [[Boston]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. He was aided by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] when the [[British Army|British forces]] attempted to collect taxes from him, and was later recruited by Connor as an [[Apprentices|apprentice]].<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Chapheau was born in Canada. His father served as a cook for the French army during the [[French and Indian War]], serving for the officers. However, he was one of the many untrained soldiers conscripted to join the battlements and later as a result died fighting in the {{Wiki|Plains of Abraham}}. After his death, Stephane took on work as a chef and moved to Boston in 1764.<br />
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While residing in Boston, Stephane was one of the dissenters among the populace with strong grievances against British Parliament policies for the colonies. As a result he became a strong supporter of the Patriot's cause for independence from the British, leading to the [[American Revolutionary War]].<br />
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In 1765, he was part of a mob that protested against the British Parliament Stamp Act, which imposed direct taxation, and took part in the ransacking of Governor Hutchinson's mansion. In 1770, Stephane was present in another protest which led to the Boston Massacre. Furthermore, Stephane was arrested and fined on several occasions for drunken behavior and brawling.<br />
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In 1773, Stephane refused to continue paying taxes to the British. As a tax collector came to his house, Stephane angrily called him a thief and threw the contents of his chamber pot at him. Stephane brawled against the taxman and guards, during which, [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] came to his aid. In gratitude, Stephane offered to, one day, buy Connor a drink. Connor continued assisting the district by attacking tax enforcers and tea smugglers.<br />
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[[File:ACIII-AngryChef 4.png|thumb|right|250px|Stephane assassinating the taxman.]]<br />
After his home was robbed and his footlocker stolen by British soldiers, Stephane angrily led another mob in protest of the taxation. Stephane and Connor discovered a taxman in a market, prompting Stephane to attack him, plunging his butcher knife into his shoulder. The taxman, however, revealed that he actually worked for [[William Johnson]]. Stephane finished him off quickly to end his suffering, at the advice of Connor.<br />
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Connor, soon after, explained the truth about the [[Templars|Templar Order]] and the [[Assassins]]. Stephane offered to join in Connor's battles to fight against injustice and for freedom. Stephane assisted Connor in the [[Boston Tea Party]], fending off the guards and dumping crates of tea into the harbor.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*While underground in Sequence 11, Stephane and [[Marquis de Lafayette|Lafayette]] discussed how having a King as a ruler would result in tyranny and hypocrisy, hence they argued that the people should have the right to elect their leaders. This preludes to how America would become a democratic society in favor over lineage of kings.<br />
*In combat, Stephane wielded small weapons.<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180"><br />
ACIII-JohnsonTrail_8.png|Stephane confronting the tax collector.<br />
ACIII-JohnsonTrail_10.png|Stephane and Connor fighting the taxman's guards.<br />
ACIII-JohnsonTrail_11.png|Stephane thanking Connor for his aid.<br />
ACIII-JohnsonTrail_13.png|Stephane in a tavern with Connor and [[Samuel Adams]].<br />
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==References==<br />
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''<br />
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[[Category:Assassins]]</div>107.193.45.129https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Jamie_Colley&diff=308516Jamie Colley2013-01-14T05:35:59Z<p>107.193.45.129: </p>
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{{Character Infobox<br />
|image = ACIII-Jamie Colley Render.png|250px<br />
|birth = 1744<br>British America<br />
|faction = [[Assassins]]<br />
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''<br />
|voice = [[Marcel Jeannin]]}}<br />
'''Jamie Colley '''(1744 - unknown) was a member of the [[Assassin Order]] who lived in the Western District of the colony of [[New York City|New York]]. On recruiting Colley, it allowed [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] to use his [[Apprentices|Assassin recruits]] to ambush his targets at any given time.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Jamie Colley was born in 1744 to a dock worker named James Colley and an unknown mother. As a child, he attended Trinity School, where he was reported to be a bright student; the instructors noted that he "was destined for great things". At the end of the three years he resided there, Jamie apparently left school to begin earning money.<br />
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Jamie became estranged from both his parents, since his father left while he was only a child and his mother worked in South America, caring for slaves on a plantation. However, Jamie detested slavery and robbing people of freedom, hence choosing not to contact his mother for her part in the plantation.<br />
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However, his prospects did not improve as a teenager and while in New York, he was fined for vagrancy several times. Around this time, Jamie began partaking in odd jobs around New York for various local businesses, until he began working for a physician, where his intelligence was recognized as an asset. As such, he worked for several years as his assistant.<br />
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After the Great Fire of 1776, Jamie began working in the district affected by the fire, assisting the homeless, disease-stricken populace. Jamie was forced to deal with epidemic on his own with limited resources due to the severe poverty of the district. On Connor's arrival to the city, Jamie requested the Assassin's assistance in this task, to which Connor burned infected blankets, put down rabid dogs, and carried smallpox victims to the clinic for inoculation.<br />
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A group of [[Templars]] attacked Jamie's clinic in order to kill the infected and prevent the epidemic from spreading. Connor helped to defend the clinic, and upon Connor's instructions, Jamie ambushed the leader and killed him. Following this, Connor explained the truth of the Templars and recruited Jamie into the Assassin Brotherhood. Eventually, Jamie admitted that he considered the Assassins his real family rather than his parents.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*In combat, Jamie wielded heavy weapons.<br />
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==Reference==<br />
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''<br />
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[[Category:Assassins]]</div>107.193.45.129https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Duncan_Little&diff=201011Duncan Little2013-01-14T05:35:06Z<p>107.193.45.129: /* Trivia */</p>
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{{Stub}} {{Template:Quote|And I don't think I've ever been so frightened as I was in that instant. It wasn't a fear that he was going to cause me pain, it was a sense that he saw right through me - into my heart - and he'd crush it if it pleased him.|Duncan to Connor over witnessing Haytham Kenway murder his Uncle.|Assassin's Creed III}}<br />
{{Character Infobox<br />
|image = ACIII-Duncan Little Render.png<br />
|birth = 1730<br>Ireland<br />
|period = [[American Revolutionary War]]<br />
|faction = [[Assassins]]<br />
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''}}<br />
'''Duncan Little''' (1730 – unknown) was an Irish member of the [[Colonial Assassins]] who lived in the Northern District of the colony of [[Boston]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. Here, he was recruited by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]].<br />
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Recruiting Little allowed Connor to use his [[Apprentices|Assassin recruits]] as bodyguards.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Duncan originally hailed from Ireland, and was the youngest son of a particularly large family. This was jokingly commented upon by [[Shaun Hastings]] in 2012 as, "confusing", in regard to his surname.<br />
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Later, Duncan entered into priesthood at a young age, and was sent to Africa as a missionary in 1756. Little spent several years there, but in 1760, he returned to Ireland and subsequently abandoned the priesthood entirely. However, the true reasons as to what motivated him to abscond the Church were unknown, since in 2012, Shaun was unable to access his records due to the Vatican having locked down their records entirely.<br />
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Following this, Duncan spent some time as a passenger on a ship to Boston in 1763. From his letters, it seemed as if his family had more or less drove him away, due to his abandonment of the Catholic Church. Little then settled in Boston's northern section, where he gained a reputation as a good mediator; fair and less expensive than going before the local judiciary.<br />
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Due to this, when he wasn't spending time at the local drinking house, he was assisting people with solving their problems, generally by talking them down from a fight.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Duncan confides to Connor that as a young child, he witnessed [[Haytham Kenway]] murder his uncle [[Miko]] in a balcony while attending a performance of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beggar%27s_Opera The Beggar's Opera ]'' at the [[Theatre Royal]] in 1754.<br />
*Since his database entry mentioned that he was born in 1730, Duncan would have been around 24 during the events in the theater, while the child present was significantly younger. However, the Animus database has been known to include incorrect birth years.<br />
*In combat, Duncan wielded a saber.<br />
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==Reference==<br />
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''<br />
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[[Category:Assassins]]</div>107.193.45.129https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Clipper_Wilkinson&diff=151297Clipper Wilkinson2013-01-14T05:34:39Z<p>107.193.45.129: /* Trivia */</p>
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|image = ACIII-Clipper Wilkinson Render.png|250px<br />
|birth = 1756<br>{{Wiki|Virginia}}<br />
|period = [[American Revolutionary War]]<br />
|faction = [[Assassins]]<br />
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''}}<br />
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'''Clipper Wilkinson''' (1756 - unknown) was a member of the [[Assassin Order]] who lived in southern [[Boston]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. He was also a noted sharpshooter, who had specialized in using a musket and an [[Apprentices|apprentice]] to [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]].<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Originally living in Virginia, Wilkinson spent his early years working as a surveyor and hunter on the frontier with his family, where he trained and became an excellent marksman. However, growing up as the youngest of five children, Clipper felt less valued than his elder brothers and grew tired of competing with them. As a result, he became estranged with his family and chose to move to [[New York]]. During his journey, Wilkinson hoped to find contracts in New York for a living and take part in the Colonist expeditions to the west of Ohio.<br />
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While in [[Boston]], the [[American Revolutionary War]] began and Wilkinson's family had sided with British Loyalists. However, Wilkinson noticed that many young men and boys were being forced into military service by the British, who would execute those who refused to take part. Wilkinson was greatly opposed to the conscription, hence sided with the Patriot's cause for freedom.<br />
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Having heard rumors about [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]]'s battle against the British oppression after the [[Boston Tea Party]], Wilkinson approached Connor and requested his help. Connor liberated the South Boston district by assassinating the conscription agents. Connor soon after met up with Wilkinson, who had discovered the identity of the British officer who was responsible for the conscription and was assembling a group of men to be recruited into the British Army.<br />
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Connor decided to take action and assassinated the officer at a rally with the help of Wilkinson and his marksmanship skills. After freeing the recruits, Connor revealed the truth of the [[Templars|Templar Order]] and explained the [[Assassins]]' cause to liberate all of mankind. Wilkinson then joined Assassin Brotherhood to fight for freedom.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Recruiting Clipper gains the Assassin Recruits the marksmanship ability, allowing them to kill targets from a distance.<br />
*In combat, Clipper wielded a saber.<br />
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==Reference==<br />
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''<br />
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'''Jacob Zenger''' (1739 – unknown) was a [[Germany|German]] member of the [[American Assassins]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]], who was recruited into the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] by [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] in [[New York City|New York]].<br />
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On his allegiance with the Assassins, Zenger allowed Connor the tactic of using disguised recruits to escort him past guard patrols.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Jacob was born near the town of {{Wiki|Mannheim}}, in southwestern [[Germany]]. He was the son of a farmer, and one of thirteen siblings, though only four of his brothers and sisters would reach adulthood along with him.<br />
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From there, Jacob married a woman named Wilhemina, of which the pair had one son. During a conversation with Connor, he revealed that the only reason he had left his family was because his wife was the strongest person he knew.<br />
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As Zenger's family was poor and his career prospects were limited in Mannheim, Jacob followed the promise of a better life and signed up as a soldier. After several years in the service, he was shipped to New York, as one of the Hessians sent to fight for the British in the [[American Revolutionary War|Revolutionary War]].<br />
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Like many of the Hessian troops, however, he left the service after arriving overseas. Eager to reunite with his wife and son, Zenger bought a plot of land and departed New York. However, after a string of crop failures, he was forced to move back to the city, taking up the only career that he could find to make ends meet: working as a bodyguard.<br />
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Despite this, Jacob had been planning to bring them to the British American colonies, but waited because of the Revolutionary War and Assassin conflict. However, on receiving a letter about how strong his son had grown, Jacob sent them money they needed to come to America regardless, his excitement trumping his fears.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*In combat, Jacob wielded blunt weapons.<br />
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==Reference==<br />
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''<br />
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{{Quote|The Hidden Blade has been a constant companion of ours over the years. Some would say it defines us – and they would not be entirely wrong. Many of our successes would not have been possible without it.|Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex, page 13.|Assassin's Creed II}}<br />
[[File:Eerste-info-onthuld-over-assassin-s-creed-2 5 460x0.jpg|thumb|250px|Front and back of the Hidden Blade.]]<br />
The iconic weapon of the [[Assassins]], the '''Hidden Blade''' was used for both stealth [[Assassination targets|assassinations]] and regular combat. It was their most versatile weapon, with multiple upgrades and forms of use.<br />
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It consisted of a retractable blade, usually in conjunction with a protective bracer. As such, the blade could be discreetly extended or retracted, making it a valuable tool for assassinations.<br />
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==Design==<br />
{{Quote|The blade is designed to ensure the commitment of whoever wields it.|Leonardo da Vinci, regarding the Hidden Blade.|Assassin's Creed II}}<br />
[[File:Ace 3 v.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio Auditore with his father's Hidden Blade, 1476.]]<br />
The use of the Hidden Blade initially required the removal of the user's left ring finger, both as a means of more easily extending the blade, and to show the commitment of the one wielding it.<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> As such, many of the early [[Levantine Assassins]] could be recognized by their missing fingers.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref><br />
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However, the blade's mechanism was modified in the 13th century – as outlined in the [[Codex]] of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] – so as to no longer require such a sacrifice, and to keep Assassins from being identified so easily.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref><br />
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Despite this, the tradition was not forgotten. From the [[Renaissance]] to at least the early 20th century,<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Assassins branded their left ring fingers during their [[Initiation into the Assassin Order|initiation into the Order]], as a sign of their devotion to [[the Creed]].<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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The exact release mechanism of the Hidden Blade is unknown, and while there is a rotating wheel atop the rear portion of the mechanism's housing (one which turns upon the release or retraction of the blade), its function has not yet been identified.<ref name="Lineage">''[[Assassin's Creed: Lineage]]''</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
===High Middle Ages===<br />
[[File:AC altair hidden blade.png|thumb|250px|Altaïr with his Hidden Blade extended.]]<br />
The Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad initially wielded a Hidden Blade, however, due to his failure in retrieving the [[Apple of Eden 2|Apple of Eden]], and his breaking of all three tenets of the Creed, he was demoted to a [[novice]] by [[Rashid ad-Din Sinan|Al Mualim]] and was stripped of his Hidden Blade and other weapons. At his promotion to the next rank however, he earned back his Hidden Blade, along with a [[Swords and maces|sword]].<br />
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Aside from assassinations, the Hidden Blade was also used in a variety of [[investigation]]s. For missions given by [[informants]], wherein Altaïr was asked to stealthily assassinate a number of targets, he could only make use of his Hidden Blade or [[throwing knives]] in order to remain undetected.<br />
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Additionally, after successfully [[Interrogation|interrogating]] a target, Altaïr would usually kill them so that they could not reveal his plans, and did so by burying his Hidden Blade into their abdomen.<br />
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Although the Hidden Blade was used mainly for stealth, it could also be used in open conflict, but only for countering enemy attacks.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
{{Quote|Despite its age, the construction is rather advanced. I've never seen anything quite like it.|Leonardo da Vinci studying the Hidden Blade.|Assassin's Creed II}}<br />
[[File:Lineage Hidden Blade.png|thumb|250px|left|Giovanni's, later Ezio's, Hidden Blade.]]<br />
In his own time as an Assassin, [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|Giovanni Auditore]] also wielded a Hidden Blade, albeit one that had been adapted to the change of the times, and therefore did not require the removal of his ring finger.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="Lineage" /><br />
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The mechanism did not require a wrist "flick" to release the blade, allowing the user to extend or retract the blade without any wrist or hand movement. Additionally, as pictured, the weapon could be used with a clenched fist, although Giovanni was one of the few known Assassins to use it in that manner.<ref name="Lineage"/><br />
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[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] inherited the Hidden Blade from his father the night before the execution of his family's male side. However, the blade was broken due to Giovanni's last fight in [[Rome]] against [[Rodrigo Borgia]] and his men, so [[Paola]] suggested that Ezio ask his friend [[Leonardo da Vinci]] to repair it. Fortunately, Leonardo was able to do so, though only with the aid of the schematics detailed in the Codex.<br />
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[[File:Zw-codex-3.png|thumb|200px|right|The Codex Page for the Hidden Blade's design.]]<br />
Through other Codex pages, Leonardo was able to provide Ezio with a variety of upgrades; such as the addition of a second Hidden Blade. Ezio made use of these innovations for the majority of his assassinations, and was also able to wield them in battle.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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Though Ezio possessed the same two Hidden Blades until 1500, during the [[fall of Monteriggioni]], he lost most of his weapons, and was only able to salvage the blade and bracer of his father.<br />
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Upon his arrival in Rome, Ezio was equipped with a single Hidden Blade, though its bracer had been replaced. Later on, however, Leonardo was again able to reconstruct a secondary Hidden Blade from memory, with Ezio providing him with the money necessary for the raw materials.<br />
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Aside from using them in combat, Ezio also made use of his Hidden Blade to [[Lockpicking|pick the locks]] of certain [[Lairs of Romulus]], and operate the mechanisms within the [[Temple of Pythagoras]].<br />
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Additionally, Ezio's [[apprentices]] were each equipped with a single Hidden Blade, as the right to use two Hidden Blades was only reserved for the most trusted of Assassins, or those who had earned the rank of [[Master Assassin]]. However, upon reaching the rank of ''Assassino'', an apprentice was given a Hidden Blade with a bracer much like Ezio's. Additionally, apprentices were capable of all of the standard assassination techniques.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><br />
===American Revolutionary War===<br />
By the American Revolutionary War, Hidden Blades were used among both Assassins and Templars alike, most notably worn by the Templar [[Haytham Kenway]] and his son, the Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]].<br />
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Haytham's blades were about halfway shorter than those used during the Renaissance. In an email, Shaun suggested that Haytham could have obtained them from the time he trained as an Assassin when he was a teenager. It is revealed in Haytham's journals, however, that his Hidden Blades had formerly belonged to the Assassin [[Miko]], which he acquired the first in Corsica.<ref name="AC3"/><br />
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Ratonhnhaké:ton's blades were inherited from his mentor and former Assassin [[Achilles Davenport]], who used them before he retired from the Order, and moved on to live in the [[Davenport Homestead]].<br />
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Ratonhnhaké:ton's left Hidden Blade was designed with a pivot mechanism, which allowed it to change orientation and be used in a manner similar to a dagger. In addition, the blades could also be [[Dual-wielding|dual-wielded]] with swords and small weapons, along with other various tools he possessed.<br />
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The blade could also be used to skin the animals he killed while [[hunting]], providing him with spoils he could trade with the colonists.<br />
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===Modern times===<br />
[[File:Nikolai's hidden blade.png|thumb|250px|left|Nikolai Orelov's Hidden Blade.]]<br />
During the late 19th and early 20th century, the Hidden Blade was still part of standard Assassin attire, and continued to be commonly used. Though the Assassins used [[Firearms|guns]] by this point, during close combat, the iconic Hidden Blade was occasionally utilized.<br />
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The [[Russian Assassins|Russian Assassin]] [[Nikolai Orelov]] used his Hidden Blade during a battle with [[Alexander III of Russia|Tsar Alexander III]], with which he was able to stab the Tsar in the abdomen.<br />
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By the late 20th century, Hidden Blades were less commonly used, and were mostly preserved for ceremonies. However, a few high-ranking Assassins still wore one for traditional purposes, such as [[Paul Bellamy]]. [[Daniel Cross]] was gifted with a ceremonial, but functional, Hidden Blade by [[Mentor (2000)|the Mentor]] in 2000, which he swiftly put to use, impulsively killing the Mentor.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]''</ref><br />
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During the escape from the Assassin [[hideout]] he was stationed at, [[Desmond Miles]] obtained a Hidden Blade and bracer that was almost identical to the first one that Ezio had received. He later used this Hidden Blade to fend off the [[Abstergo Industries|Abstergo]] guards who had come to capture him, led by [[Warren Vidic]].<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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Upon traveling to [[Monteriggioni]], Desmond began using a bare Hidden Blade without a bracer, making it less visible on his arm, though at the cost of some defensive ability. He also used it to operate mechanisms in the tunnels underneath the [[Sanctuary]], as Ezio had once done.<br />
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Additionally, in the [[Animus Virtual Training Program]] developed by [[Rebecca Crane]], Desmond was given the chance to hone his skills with the Hidden Blade. Such challenges included stealth assassinations and flawless kill streaks using only the Hidden Blade.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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==Combat==<br />
===High Middle Ages===<br />
[[File:AC1 Hidden Blade Counter.png|thumb|250px|right|Altaïr performing a counter with the Hidden Blade.]]<br />
As it was mainly used for stealth assassinations, the Hidden Blade could only be used in combat under certain conditions, and could not block any attack. Altaïr was only able to assassinate a guard who had fallen on the ground, or had become momentarily distracted.<br />
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He could also use the Hidden Blade in a counter-attack; however, the time frame was extremely short, especially in comparison to that of his sword and [[Short blades|dagger]]. Successfully intercepting an enemy attack enabled one of several different – and always lethal – counter-attacks, in which Altaïr could stab his opponent in the chest, head, abdomen, base of the skull, or spine.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
{{Quote|Now I can kill double the guards.|Ezio Auditore, on receiving the second Hidden Blade.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}<br />
[[File:ACB Ezio Hidden Blade Kill.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio killing a guard with the Hidden Blade.]]<br />
The Hidden Blade eventually became vastly more useful in combat due to several upgrades. The mounting of a metal plate on the opposite side of the blade allowed the Hidden Blade to be used defensively. In terms of offense, when used together, the dual Hidden Blades were a fast but low damage weapon, making them useful for suppressing enemy attacks.<br />
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Unlike other weapons, every counter-attack with the Hidden Blades resulted in an instant kill, with only the narrow timing window as a disadvantage. Unlike the sword or short blade, the Hidden Blades could perform counter-attacks on nearly all archetypes of guards, including [[Brutes]], [[Seekers]], and [[Papal Guard]]s.<ref name="AC2"/><ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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The Hidden Blade also gave Ezio more freedom in movement than any other weapon. For example, Ezio could easily strafe to either side while in combat, which was barely possible (except from very close range) with the sword or dagger. It also allowed Ezio to quickly flee from a battle without having to take the time to sheathe his weapon.<ref name="AC2" /><br />
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[[File:PaxR 1.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio using his dual blades in combat.]]<br />
By the time of his arrival in Rome, Ezio had gained a greater aptitude with the Hidden Blades. Aside from being able to perform more counter-attacks due to his improved reaction time, he was also able to perform multiple instant kills after assassinating a single guard. To continue this "execution streak," each kill needed to be quickly followed up with another, without Ezio being hit in turn.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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===Colonial America===<br />
By the 18th Century, The Hidden Blade had become an even more deadly tool, thanks to the development of the "Pivot blade", which allowed the user to use one blade to rotate 90° and use it like a dagger. It could be held either in the hammer grip or the icepick grip, therefore enabling Connor to have the option to quickly stab, cut, and slash his enemies. During silent assassinations, the pivot blade retracts back into a normal functioning hidden blade, although in high profile assassinations, Connor will violently kill his ususpecting enemy with the pivot blade function. Notably, the weapon can be dual-wielded alongside a sword, dagger, or tomahawk, increasing the weapon's lethality. <br />
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==Upgrades==<br />
===Codex===<br />
{{Quote|The [Hidden Blade] has begun to show its age – and so I have been researching improvements beyond ending the need to remove one's finger to wield it.|Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex, page 13.|Assassin's Creed II}}<br />
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[[File:ACB-HiddenBlade.jpg|thumb|250px|The blade with the pistol and poison upgrades.]]<br />
In his studies of the Apple of Eden, Altaïr envisioned several upgrades for the Hidden Blade, which he wrote into his Codex,<ref name="AC2" /> and some of which he used himself.<ref name="Revelations" /> Throughout Ezio's travels, he would acquire these Codex pages, and Leonardo da Vinci would build the improvements detailed within them for him.<br />
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The first of these improvements was the addition of a secondary Hidden Blade, which was attached to the user's other arm, allowing an Assassin to kill two guards at once, either on the ground or from the air. The second was a metal plate on top of the primary blade's bracer that allowed one to safely deflect enemy attacks with the blades.<br />
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Other Codex upgrades included the [[Poison Blade]] and [[Hidden Gun]]. The Poison Blade allowed Ezio to stab an enemy and leave them to die slowly, granting both a low-profile assassination, as well as a distraction to kill or bypass other enemies, while the Hidden Gun allowed an Assassin to make a loud but assured kill from a distance.<br />
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Additionally, both blades could be supplemented with various vambraces, which acted as protective [[armor]].<ref name="Revelations"/><ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===Da Vinci===<br />
{{Quote|I ask if he can arm a crossbow bolt beneath my wrist. He ponders for a moment and declares it possible, but expensive.|Francesco Vecellio asking Leonardo to create the Hidden Bolt.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}<br />
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Upon his arrival in Rome, Leonardo envisioned further improvements to the Hidden Blade, such as a [[Poison darts|poison dart]] launcher, which allowed the use of the Poison Blade from a distance.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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Leonardo also designed and built the Hidden Bolt, a weapon that could fire small [[crossbow]] bolts, upon the request of [[Francesco Vecellio]]. As Francesco was only an apprentice at the time, Ezio had not allowed him to use the Hidden Gun, and so Francesco had devised a similar, though lighter, alternative.<ref name="Project Legacy" /><br />
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===Others===<br />
;''Hookblade''<br />
[[File:Hookblade 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Yusuf showing the Hookblade to Ezio.]]<br />
The [[Hookblade]] was a modification of the Hidden Blade that was adopted by the [[Turkish Assassins|Assassins Guild]] of [[Constantinople]]. Unlike the other Hidden Blade advancements, it was attached to the user's secondary Hidden Blade, instead of the primary.<br />
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Upon his arrival in the city, Ezio also made use of it in combat and travel. Primarily, it could be used during navigation in conjunction with [[ziplines]], as well as allowing one to perform the "hook-and-run" and "hook-and-throw" maneuvers over their enemies, and generally extend one's reach when climbing and leaping.<br />
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The Hookblade also aided in battle by allowing a wider variety of attacks or counters, as well as permitting one to "counter-steal" or trip an enemy.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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;''Pivot blade''<br />
[[File:Connor's hidden blade - Render.jpg|thumb|250px|A pivot-based Hidden Blade.]]<br />
By the mid-18th century, another enhancement to the Hidden Blade allowed it to be used as a pivot-based dagger.<br />
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The detachable blade could then be used as a more typical hand-held weapon, as well as a skinning knife for [[hunting]], or returned to the traditional orientation for use in assassinations.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><br />
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The blade could pivot both directions, allowing the user to either hold the dagger right-side-up or in an ice-pick grip.<br />
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==Replicas==<br />
{{Quote|The assassin leaps! As he lands upon the senator, a weapon protrudes from his wrist. Pierces his victim's neck!|Fiora Cavazza observing an Assassin's technique.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}<br />
[[File:ACB prowler switchblade.png|thumb|250px|left|Il Lupo's switchblade.]]<br />
In their study of the Assassins' methods and weaponry, several members of the [[Templars|Templar Order]] created their own variations of the Hidden Blade, though the mechanism and appearance often differed.<ref name="Project Legacy"/><br />
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The first known instance of this was in the early 16th century, when [[Fiora Cavazza]] and [[Baltasar de Silva]] tailed the Assassins of Rome, in order to take note of their techniques. They eventually trained [[Il Lupo]] in the Assassins' ways, and equipped him with a [[Multiplayer weapons (Brotherhood)#Switchblade|Switchblade]], a Hidden Blade variation of which the blade split into two parts, folding forward only when in use.<ref name="Project Legacy"/><br />
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[[Lia de Russo]] also wore her own [[Multiplayer weapons (Brotherhood)#Inverted Hidden Blade|Hidden Blade]], and though its mechanisms seemed to match that of the Assassins, it was worn on top of her forearm, rather than underneath.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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In modern times, during the [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations|second stage]] of simulations hosted by the [[Animi Training Program]] of [[Abstergo Industries]], every recruit was given access to a variation of the Hidden Blade. The virtual weapon was also worn under the left forearm, but its blade folded along two circular joints when not being used.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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Following on from this, as part of the [[Assassin's Creed III|console stage]] of [[Abstergo Entertainment]]'s [[Animus]] technology, the Animi Avatars contained within could use another variation of the Hidden Blade, this time possessing a two-part telescopic function to the mechanism.<ref name="AC3"/><br />
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==Trivia==<br />
;Design<br />
[[File:Modern hidden blade.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A modern version of the Hidden Blade.]]<br />
*[[Patrice Désilets]], the creative director of the game, stated that the addition of a second blade in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' also had a lucid reason: "it's ''Assassin's Creed II,'' so there [were] two blades."<br />
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' and early concept art for ''Assassin's Creed II'' showed Ezio possessing three Hidden Blades; one on his right, and two on his left.<br />
*The original design of Ezio's second Hidden Blade in ''Assassin's Creed II'' was displayed as a brown glove, however, in-game, it was replaced with a second bracer. This was reverted in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' however, where his second Hidden Blade included a glove, until a bracer had been purchased.<br />
*Concept art for the "Shock Blade", a modern version of the Hidden Blade, was shown in the ''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''.<br />
*It is unknown why the ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' box art, E3 Trailer and other official media depicted Ezio with a secondary Hidden Blade bracer that was identical to his primary one, as in-game, no such second bracer existed.<br />
**The same happened with [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] on the Ignite the Revolution poster and in the box art.<br />
*In early concept art for ''[[Assassin's Creed III]], ''the new [[Rope Dart]] weapon was integrated on the bracer, called the "Chain-Blade".<br />
*The second Hidden Blade was marginally longer than the primary one in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''.<br />
*[[:File:Assassin's Hidden Blade Concept Image.jpg|One concept art]] by [[Martin Deschambault]] for ''Assassin's Creed II'' showed two unimplemented Hidden Blade upgrades; a retracting arrow-shaped blade, and a retracting trident-ended blade for parrying weapons and disarming enemies.<br />
**Martin Deschambault's art also shows two designs of the blade itself; feather-look, and normal blade with designed holes.<br />
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;Mechanism<br />
[[File:As Good As New 3.png|thumb|250px|Ezio Auditore testing his Hidden Blade.]]<br />
*In the E3 teaser trailer of ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', as well as in certain concept art, Altaïr could be seen pushing a button to operate his Hidden Blade. In-game however, no such button or other trigger mechanism existed.<br />
*In ''Assassin's Creed: Renaissance'' and the [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]], unleashing the Hidden Blade required the use of a button, via a certain muscle on the forearm being flexed.<br />
**The same mechanism also triggered the Hidden Gun if the user's thumb was pushed to the left.<br />
*In an ''Assassin's Creed'' [http://www.gametrailers.com/video/developer-diary-assassins-creed/13648 developer diary] video, [[Jade Raymond]] spoke about the lack of Altaïr's ring finger and the Assassins' initiation ceremony.<br />
*The Hidden Blade is a [[Crafting in Project Legacy|crafted item]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''. The materials for its construction are 2 Coils, 1 Iron, 1 Hide and 1 Box of Components; the latter in turn being crafted using 3 Gears, 3 Screws, 1 Chain and 2 Sprockets.<br />
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]'', the trigger mechanism was depicted as a ring worn around a finger. Movement of that finger would cause the blade to extend or retract.<br />
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;Others<br />
*In ''Assassin's Creed'', despite being equipped with a Hidden Blade, some Assassins (such as [[Malik Al-Sayf]]) did not have an amputated finger. This error was later corrected in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''.<br />
**Along with this, however, came another error. The Assassins retained amputated ring fingers even after Altaïr changed the design of the blade so that amputation was no longer necessary.<br />
*The first recorded usage of the Hidden Blade by an Assassin was by [[Darius]], when he assassinated [[Xerxes I of Persia|Xerxes of Persia]]. However, his ring finger remained intact and he wielded it on his right hand.<br />
*In ''Assassin's Creed'', the Hidden Blade was used in every major assassination. Even if an Assassin began by attacking their target with a sword, they would always finish them off with the Hidden Blade. Later however, it was changed so that they could use any weapon they wished.<br />
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'', if the PlayStation Portable was linked to ''Assassins Creed II'', Altaïr's Hidden Blade could be upgraded to be able to block light and heavy attacks.<br />
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]'', Altaïr could only use the Hidden Blade to assassinate an enemy from behind, if it was related to the story.<br />
*There was a glitch in the ''Assassin's Creed II'' mission "[[Practice What You Preach]]", in that if Ezio went to the blacksmith and purchased the Leather Vambrace, instead of practicing the new assassination techniques, he could acquire the second Hidden Blade before Leonardo even had made it for him.<br />
[[File:Hidden footblade.png|right|thumb|250px|Shao Jun's Hidden Blade.]]<br />
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]'', the [[Chinese Assassins|Chinese Assassin]] [[Shao Jun]] used a modified Hidden Blade, located along the sole of her shoe.<br />
*The Hidden Blade could be used in Valve's ''Team Fortress 2'', under the name [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Sharp_Dresser Sharp Dresser]. It was available for those who pre-ordered ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' on Steam before December 2, 2011.<br />
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[[File:AC2 guard types.jpg|thumb|250px|Five guard types: the Agile, Archer, Brute, Militia, and Seeker.]]<br />
'''Guards''' were members of either a local militia, or an organized military force. They were usually assigned to defend or control access to locations of interest, or protect certain individuals.<br />
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The colors and styles of their uniforms varied over time, as well as denoted their military rank, allegiance, and combat specialization.<br />
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==Factions==<br />
===High Middle Ages===<br />
[[File:BoA 4.png|thumb|250px|thumb|right|[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] fighting several of King Richard's men.]]<br />
During the [[Third Crusade]], soldiers wore the armor and colors of either [[Saracens]] or [[Crusaders]], with the latter subdivided into the personal guards of King [[Richard I of England]], or the Knights [[Templars|Templar]], [[Knights Hospitalier|Hospitalier]], and [[Knights Teutonic|Teutonic]].<br />
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Saracens spoke Turkish or Arabic, while Crusaders spoke mostly English, with some Captains and Sergeants speaking French or German. Templar Knights, however, spoke all of the dialects.<br />
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Saracens wore {{Wiki|Lamellar armour|lamellar armor}}, and either {{Wiki|Spangenhelm|spangenhelms}} or turbans. All Crusaders wore surcoats and chainmail, while some also wore spangenhelms or {{Wiki|Great helm|great helms}}.<br />
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[[File:Talal Assassination 3.png|250px|left|thumb|Altaïr fighting Talal's personal guard.]]<br />
The colors of Crusader surcoats differed with their affiliation, with King Richard's personal guard wearing red and white, Templars wearing white with red crosses, Hospitaliers wearing black with white crosses, and Teutonics wearing white with black crosses.<br />
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Guards for several smaller factions or individuals possessed their own uniforms as well, such as the black, gold-striped clothes of [[Talal]]'s men, or the short white robes and gray-hoods of the guards of [[Masyaf]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
Throughout the [[Renaissance]], multiple factions of guards existed, as they were affiliated to either individual cities or people instead of armies. They bore unique colors, often along with the family or city crest.<br />
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[[File:NVS 5.png|thumb|250px|right|Four Pazzi guards.]]<br />
Guards for the [[House of Pazzi]] wore black caps, red sleeves with gold streaks, and the crest of the Pazzi. They could only be found in [[Florence]] and [[Tuscany]], during the height of the family's influence, until the end of the [[Pazzi Conspiracy|Pazzi conspiracy]].<br />
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Guards serving the [[House of Medici]] wore dark yellow caps, yellow and white striped sleeves, black armor plates, and the crest of the Medici. They were notably seen during the repression of the Pazzi Conspiracy in Florence, as well as in [[San Gimignano]].<br />
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Guards of the [[House of Borgia]] wore dark red caps, black sleeves with dark red streaks, and the crest of the Borgia. They often accompanied [[Rodrigo Borgia]], and could also be found in [[Romagna]] during the Templar meeting, in the [[Cannaregio District]] of [[Venice]],<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> or in Florence during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]].<br />
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[[File:Florentine Fiasco 1.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bypassing a line of Savonarola's guards.]]<br />
Guards of [[Girolamo Savonarola]] wore black caps, sleeves, and armor plates. Instead of a coats of arms, they bore a small portrait of Savonarola himself, with three red beams shining down upon him. They were notably seen in Florence during the Bonfire of the Vanities, often repressing the Borgia guards attempting to take the [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' - ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)]]''</ref><br />
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Guards serving the city of [[Forlì]] wore dark green caps and sleeves, as well as the crest of [[Caterina Sforza]]'s family, who ruled Romagna.<br />
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The guards who served the city of Venice wore blue caps and sleeves, with gold armor plates bearing the coat of arms of the Italian city. The quality of their armor was significantly better than that of their counterparts in other cities, protecting them from much damage.<br />
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Those who served the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] wore white caps, red and white sleeves, and the coat of arms of the city of [[Rome]]. Similarly to Venetian guards, their armor was more resilient than most.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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[[File:Gatekeeper 2.png|thumb|250px|right|A contingent of French soldiers.]]<br />
Guards and soldiers of [[France]] wore dark blue and white. They were commonly seen in Rome after the alliance of [[Cesare Borgia]] and the French general [[Octavian de Valois]].<br />
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At that time, French soldiers were stationed in either the main camp in [[Castra Praetoria]], or in military guard posts throughout the [[Campagna District]] of Rome. They remained in the city throughout [[Liberation of Rome|its liberation]], often fighting the [[mercenaries]] of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] condottiero, [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]].<br />
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Guards from the town of [[Viana]] in Spain wore yellowish-green armor. They notably participated in the [[Siege of Viana]], as they defended [[Viana Castle]] from King [[John III of Navarre|John III]]'s invading Navarre troops, who wore red uniforms with yellow accents.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><br />
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[[File:Fourth part 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Ottomans guarding the docks.]]<br />
[[Constantinople]] in the Renaissance was divided into two distinct factions, the ruling [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]], and the remnants of the ancient [[Byzantines|Byzantine Empire]].<br />
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Though Constantinople was held and controlled by the former, guards of the latter constantly fought for control. The region of [[Derinkuyu|Cappadocia]], particularly [[Derinkuyu]], remained in Byzantine hands.<br />
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Ottoman guards wore green uniforms with red accents, while Byzantines wore small gray capes, and dark red and white uniforms. The Byzantine guards also distinctly wore the black eagle crest of the Byzantine Empire's [[Manuel Palaiologos|Palaiologos]] Dynasty.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref><br />
===Industrial Age===<br />
During the Industrial age, Guards were either aligned with the [[British Army]] or [[Continental Army]]. [[Firearms]] also became the mainstay of most western armies. All soldiers were armed with flintlock muskets or pistols. British regulars and militia were easily denoted by their bright red uniforms. The British army also employed Hessian mercenaries such as the Jäger. German soldiers could be distinguished from their British counterparts by their green uniforms with red accents. Patriot soldiers wore mostly blue uniforms, except for Continental Grenadiers, who wore a khaki colored dress.<br />
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==Ranking==<br />
===High Middle Ages===<br />
====Regular====<br />
Regular guards were the most common, but lightest equipped of the guard ranks. Regular Crusader guards did not have helmets, and only wore leather armor, while Saracen ones wore turbans, and light lamellar armor.<br />
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In combat, they were not skilled enough to grab, counterattack, or perform a combo. They could only deflect attacks, with a 25% chance of dodging a light attack.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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====Sergeant====<br />
[[File:BoA 9.png|250px|thumb|right|Altaïr fighting Templar Sergeants and Captains.]]<br />
Sergeants were middle-ranked soldiers, and were equipped with helmets and heavier armor. Crusaders wore chainmail, and the Saracens possessed medium lamellar armor.<br />
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They could grab targets, and had a 50% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as a 50% chance of countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 25% chance of breaking defenses, but could not perform combo attacks.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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====Captain====<br />
Captains were the most powerful guards, with the exception of Templar Knights. Saracens wore Baidah helmets and heavy lamellar armor, while Crusaders wore chainmail, and varying knight helms.<br />
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Guards at this rank were also able to grab, and had a 75% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 50% chance of breaking defenses. If a successful heavy attack was delivered, they could perform a combo attack.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Militia====<br />
[[File:Escape debt 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Three Militia guards cornering [[Egidio Troche]].]]<br />
Militia were the lowest ranking guards, and wore very little armor. They also had the lowest morale, and were likely to flee a battle if they were losing.<br />
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Militia could be found almost everywhere, and wielded a large variety of [[Swords and maces|medium-ranged weapons]]. They were not especially agile, but could climb up to the rooftops, albeit slowly, in order to pursue a target Assassin.<br />
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Of the guard types, Militia were the only ones who could be fooled into picking up coins, should they be thrown as a distraction.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Elite====<br />
[[File:With Friends 8 v.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio restrained by two Elites.]]<br />
Elites were stronger than Militia, and wore a moderate amount of armor. They could withstand more damage, and were capable of dodging enemy attacks.<br />
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They were also more courageous than Militia, but could still be forced to retreat, especially if their Leader (or a high-ranking specialized guard) should be killed near them.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Leader====<br />
Leaders were the best fighters, and the most tenacious of all the regular guards. They wore slightly more armor than the Elites, and had distinct, full-faced helmets.<br />
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They were resilient, and could withstand several attacks before they could be killed. They were also harder to disarm, as well as resistant to being grabbed.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Captain====<br />
[[File:Demilitarization 2.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Cesare Borgia]] speaking with his Captains.]]<br />
Captains of the Renaissance were usually found leading contingents of lower-ranked soldiers. They fought similarly to Leaders, but were more heavily and intricately armored, with full feathered helms.<br />
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Twelve [[Borgia Captains]] were particularly distinguished members of this rank, and led troops at each of Rome's twelve [[Borgia Towers]]. They were armored identically to other Captains, but wore white capes with the Borgia crest.<br />
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Though most were courageous and skilled enough to counter most attacks, some were cowardly, and would flee into their tower should it be attacked, until the next guard patrol was posted.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
====Enlisted====<br />
The basic guards within the British army and Continental army were their enlisted soldiers, who wore regular battle-dress. Enlisted soldiers in both armies were equipped with muskets with fixed bayonets and received training in forming firing lines. They were susceptible to counter kills, throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.<br />
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British troops wore a bright red tunic with white leggings and black infantry boots. They either wore a black tricorne hat or explorer's cap, and some took to wearing scarves around their faces. They had the ability to form a firing line quickly and efficiently and didn't run from battle due to the Army's severe discipline standards.<br />
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American infantry wore a blue battle-dress with a red accent down each lapel and a black tricorne hat. Although they were equally well-trained, they did not have the same discipline as their British counterparts. They would run after a sufficient amount of their comrades fell or when their leader was slain.<br />
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==Ranged types==<br />
As most standard guards only had medium or short-ranged weapons, they were often supplemented by ranged guard types, who could attack from a distance. More types were added over time, with the advancement of weapon technology.<ref name="AC"/><ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Archers====<br />
{{Main|Archers}}<br />
[[File:AC2 venice archer.jpeg|thumb|250px|right|Ezio pulling an archer from a rooftop in Venice.]]<br />
Archers were guards armed with [[Bow|longbows]], who patrolled rooftops and watched for possible enemies below.<ref name="AC2"/> Outside of cities, they were posted on elevated watchtowers.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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Crusader Archers wore the same uniforms as the standard guards of their faction, though they also had white hoods.<ref name="AC"/> In the Renaissance, Archers were usually of the Elite rank, and wore the same uniform as their standard counterparts.<br />
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Once provoked due to an enemy approaching within a meter or so, an archer would cease firing arrows, and draw his medium-ranged weapon, such as a sword or mace. Though accurate and deadly from a distance, Archers did not pose a serious threat in close combat.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Crossbowmen====<br />
{{Main|Crossbowmen}}<br />
Similarly to Archers, Crossbowmen defended the rooftops or areas of interest, though the [[Crossbow]]s they wielded could be fired more quickly, and caused more damage.<ref name="Brotherhood"/> However, they did not completely replace Archers, as longbows were more accurate if used by a skilled guard.<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref><br />
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Unlike Archers, Crossbowmen had no melee weapon, and if their enemy drew too close, they would only back away and keep firing. They were also more vigilant, and possessed some [[Freerunning|free-running]] ability, which permitted them to more closely investigate intruders.<br />
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In Rome, Crossbowmen could be distinguished by their striped berets and light armor.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Arquebusiers====<br />
{{Main|Arquebusiers}}<br />
[[File:Vilified 11 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A line of arquebusiers.]]<br />
The Arquebusiers (also called Gunmen or Riflemen) were [[Firearms|firearm]]-wielding soldiers who patrolled rooftops, protected high-value locations, and guarded important people.<br />
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Though Arquebusiers did not have as great a range as Crossbowmen, what they lacked in distance, they made up for in power. Their shots dealt significant damage to both targets and enemy armor.<br />
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In the Renaissance, they wore heavy armor and full helmets, as well as belts of gunpowder and ammunition.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Bombmen====<br />
In Constantinople, Bombmen wielded [[thunder bombs]] and [[short blades]], and commonly guarded the rooftops in high traffic areas, such as the docks, arsenal, and harbor. They would also participate in the protection of [[Assassin Dens|Templar dens]], and would attack from the safety of reinforced sentry boxes.<br />
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Byzantine Bombmen wore uniforms similar to Almogavars, though with longer red capes.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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In the Colonies, Snipers were almost always encountered on rooftops in groups of up to four and were stationed on recognizable wooden platforms that afforded them a clear view of their surroundings. They would use their muskets with fixed bayonets to fire upon any who trespassed on the rooftops or a target on the ground. While regular soldiers would have tricorn hats they would wear a frontier hat, otherwise they were identical to the regular enlisted soldiers.<br />
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==Specialized types==<br />
Certain high-ranking guards possessed unique qualities, usually granting them an advantage in combat through added speed, strength, or defense skills. They would often act as leaders for patrols of standard guards, and possessed uncommon weapons or armor.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Agiles====<br />
{{Main|Agile guards}}<br />
[[File:NVS 12.png|thumb|250px|right|An Agile fleeing from Ezio.]]<br />
Agiles were lightly-armored, quick moving guards. They were one of the types capable of outrunning Assassins, and were also skilled free-runners. They more commonly fled to alert nearby guards, rather than face an enemy directly.<br />
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During pursuits alongside other guards, Agiles would usually catch up to a target first and injure them with the short blades they wielded. In battle, they were very light on their feet and could dodge nearly all attacks.<br />
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Agiles wore the least armor of any guard, with only a light leather chest guard, and metal helmet and spaulders. Due to their increased vulnerability, they were also the most cowardly of the specialized types.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Brutes====<br />
{{Main|Brutes}}<br />
[[File:LMS 9 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A Brute blocking Ezio's path.]]<br />
Brutes were the most heavily-armored guards during the Renaissance. They moved slowly due to the [[Heavy weapons|two-handed weapons]] they wielded, but compensated through resilience and power.<br />
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They were not very vigilant, and could not normally distinguish Assassins from anyone else in a crowd. In guard patrols, they often acted as the leader, as they had the highest morale of any guard type, fleeing only if they were disarmed and could not obtain another weapon.<br />
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Brutes could be easily seen from their large, reinforced armor and closed helms.<ref name="AC2"/> Brutes in Rome had more intricate armor than those in other cities, with designs worked into the metal.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Seekers====<br />
{{Main|Seekers}}<br />
[[File:Benvenuto 15.png|thumb|250px|right|Seekers arresting a merchant.]]<br />
Seekers were guards who, as their name suggested, would search through [[Hiding spots|hiding places]], on the suspicion that an Assassin had taken refuge within one. They always wielded [[Long weapons|polearms]], such as spears and halberds.<br />
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Similarly to Brutes, they would lead patrols of guards, often halting the group to search any hiding spots they passed.<ref name="AC2"/> In battle, they had the second highest morale to Brutes, and were skilled enough to resist most attacks and counters.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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They were slightly more heavily-armored than a standard guard, though less so than Brutes, wearing a combination of chainmail and plate armor, as well as distinctive feathered helms.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Horsemen====<br />
{{Main|Horsemen}}<br />
[[File:Horsemen.jpg|thumb|250px|left|A horseman dueling Ezio.]]<br />
Horsemen were mounted guards that possessed the ability to use a variety of weapons while on [[Horses|horseback]]. Their steeds allowed them to easily pursue targets, and strike preemptively.<br />
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Though they were vulnerable to long-ranged weapons such as [[throwing knives]] and crossbows, they could be easily dealt with after being knocked from the saddle, either by tripping their horse, or striking them from horseback.<br />
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Horsemen were equipped with both medium and long-ranged weapons, though none could wield polearms. They were armored similarly to Borgia Captains, albeit without the cape.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Almogavars====<br />
{{Main|Almogavars}}<br />
[[File:Curse of Romani 3.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio aiming at a group of Almogavars.]]<br />
Almogavars were heavily-armored Byzantine guards, who wielded two-handed axes. They were stationed in Byzantine-controlled districts of Constantinople, as well as in Derinkuyu during the Renaissance.<br />
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Comparable to Brutes, they fought with heavy weapons, and were slower than all other enemies. Due to their thick armor, they were very resilient, and could not be killed with a single bullet or crossbow bolt. However, they possessed a profound weakness to the effects of [[datura bombs]].<br />
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Their armor was scaled, with fur and particularly large metal spaders. They also wielded [[Almogavar Axe|unique axes]], with a pair of crescent-shaped blades.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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====Varangians====<br />
{{Main|Varangians}}<br />
Varangians were the Byzantine equivalent of Seekers, and were stationed in both Constantinople and Derinkuyu. They were very skilled in battle, and could deflect nearly all strikes and counterattacks.<br />
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They wore heavy armor with short capes, as well as intricate winged helmets. They fought with halberds or spears, as well as short pistols.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
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====Grenadiers====<br />
{{Main|Grenadiers}}<br />
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Grenadiers were specialized units in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. They were roughly comparable to the Italian Brutes and Byzantine Almogavars, being slower than other soldiers, and fighting with heavy weapons and muskets. Grenadiers were recognizable by their narrow, tall headgear designed not to obstruct throwing of grenades.<br />
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====Officers====<br />
<p style="font-size:13px;">{{Main|Officers}}</p><br />
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<p style="font-size:13px;">Officers in both armies led groups of other guards on patrols and were equipped with a sword and pistol. Whilst wielding their sword, they parried all of Connor's regular attacks, forcing him to either break their defense or disarm them first. They could also counter Connor's counter-kills even if disarmed, but were susceptible to throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills. If any horses were nearby, Officers would mount them and attempt to attack Connor on horseback, either by charging or firing their pistol. Officers could see through disguises and would search hiding spots. When patrolling alone, they would be accompanied by guard dogs, who would give away Connor's location if they got close enough.</p><br />
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====Scouts====<br />
Akin to the Agiles that served throughout the Renaissance, Scouts were fast-moving adversaries capable of free-running that wielded short blades and muskets. They would pursue any attackers that fled from battle, and could not be disarmed or have their defense broken. They were, however, susceptible to all other forms of counterattacks. In combat, they would attempt to flip over Connor's back and attack him from behind, similar to the "[[Hookblade|hook and run]]" maneuver used by the [[Turkish Assassins]].<br />
====Snitches====<br />
Snitches would usually be seen in larger guard patrols carrying and playing a military drum. They never fought with an attacker, choosing instead to flee the scene and bring reinforcements. If they could not flee, they would brandish a dagger, or they would instead cower until the attacker either left or neutralized them in one way or another.<br />
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==Expert types==<br />
Expert guards were high-ranking guards, who were the most skilled and well-equipped of their time. They often possessed several of the qualities of specialized guards, and were limited in number.<ref name="AC"/><ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===High Middle Ages===<br />
====Templar Knights====<br />
[[File:AC horseback charge.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Altaïr charging down a Templar Knight.]]<br />
Templar Knights were particularly skilled Crusaders, and were stationed throughout the [[Kingdom]] and its cities. They would often position themselves with a wall or cliff to their back, to prevent them from being attacked from behind.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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They were particularly vigilant, and could identify an Assassin from a crowd almost immediately, subsequently attacking them. Other guards held the knights in high regard, and would always stand back should the Templar Knight engage in battle with an Assassin.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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They were similar to the Crusader Captains, but with unique armor. They wore chainmail and white surcoats with red crosses, as well as red lacquered great helms.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Papal Guards====<br />
{{Main|Papal Guard}}<br />
[[File:The Apple 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Two Papal Guards killing each other under the Apple's influence.]]<br />
The Papal Guard were elite soldiers throughout the Renaissance and were commanded by the [[Papacy]], to serve and protect the pontiff during his tenure. They combined the best qualities of all the other specialized guards, being very powerful in battle, as well as quick on their feet.<br />
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They wore intricate black and gold armor, as well as long dark capes, metal face masks and plumed helmets. They also wore crests painted on their chest guards, either displaying the crossed keys of the Papacy, or (in the 16th century) the red bull of the Borgia.<br />
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Papal guards could use a wide variety of weapons, including long or heavy ones, though they most commonly [[Dual-wielding|dual-wielded]] a pistol alongside a medium weapon.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Janissaries====<br />
{{Main|Janissaries}}<br />
[[File:TAG 4.png|thumb|250px|right|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant.]]<br />
Janissaries were highly-trained soldiers, and the elite of the Ottoman Empire, serving as the private guards to the Sultan. Similarly to the Papal Guard, they encompassed all the skills of the specialized guards.<br />
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Their uniforms consisted of colorful robes with embroidered patterns, as well as black headdresses and metal face masks. They all wielded [[Janissary Kijil|unique kijils]], as well as short pistols for long-ranged attacks.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
====Jäger====<br />
{{main|Jäger}}<br />
'''Jäger''', also colloquially referred to as '''Hessians''', were a detachment of German troops that were contracted by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War. However, they operated independently of most British protocols.<br />
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Jäger specialised in deep forest and wilderness combat, tactics and reconnaissance, as well as unconventional warfare. As such, they were regarded as an elite scouting unit, used for surveying an area ahead of a body of troops or leading the way on the front lines.<br />
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The Jäger gained a fierce reputation as fearsome warriors and reliable, disciplined troops, and they were well respected within the ranks of the British Army. Like the other expert archetypes, Jägers combined the aspects of the basic archetypes. They patrolled in search of Connor, wielded a sword and pistol, and could fight on horseback, like Officers. In combat, they were immune to direct attacks and would occasionally throw grenades, similar to the Grenadiers. While in pursuit, they could easily catch up to Connor, being the one of the only archetypes to do so along with Scouts.<br />
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There were two types of Jägers located in Colonial America during the [[American Revolutionary War]], Loyalist Jägers found within the [[British Army]] and Patriot Jägers found within the [[Continental Army]].<br />
*British Jägers wore a blue coat with red trim, black boots and a tricorn hat with a red feather.<br />
*American Jägers wore a green coat with gold trim, black boots, and a metal helmet with black horse hair trim.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
;''Assassin's Creed II''<br />
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*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', the taunts Ezio said to Brutes were different from those he said to the other guards, mainly insulting them about their weight, as they were bulkier in stature.<br />
*In the memory "[[Clothes Make The Man]]", [[Ugo]] told Ezio that the thieves were to impersonate the archers. Yet in the next memory, "[[Everything Must Go]]", after Ezio killed the archers on the rooftops, the thieves wore the armor of captain guards instead of archer armor.<br />
*In the memory "[[Infrequent Flier]]", a Brute and a Seeker could be seen stationed on a rooftop, despite being the only guards who could not climb or free-run.<br />
*In the memory "[[Play Along]]", Ezio assassinated an Agile so he could disguise himself as a guard, but instead of having an Agile's outfit, he wore the outfit of a Leader guard.<br />
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;Others<br />
*Several other guard types were present only in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]'', such as Shield Guards, Duelists, and unnamed robed guards wielding maces.<br />
*In the memory "[[French Kiss]]", Ezio killed twenty French guards of different archetypes to acquire their armor. However, in the following memories, Bartolomeo's mercenaries were equipped with only Leader armor, while Ezio wore armor similar to a Borgia Captain's.<br />
**Additionally, though Ezio's Captain armor during the memory was in French colors, no such French guard could ever be encountered.<br />
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', an extremely rare glitch could occur with a group of four guards. They would stand in place and would not pay any attention to Ezio, even if he killed someone nearby. He was free to attack them, in which case an execution would be performed, but it would not kill them, leaving them to simply stand up again.<br />
*In PlayStation Home, the design of a Seeker could be purchased for an avatar, which also came with a spear. Similarly, on Xbox Live, it was possible to purchase the outfit of an Agile guard.<br />
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[[File:AC2 guard types.jpg|thumb|250px|Five guard types: the Agile, Archer, Brute, Militia, and Seeker.]]<br />
'''Guards''' were members of either a local militia, or an organized military force. They were usually assigned to defend or control access to locations of interest, or protect certain individuals.<br />
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The colors and styles of their uniforms varied over time, as well as denoted their military rank, allegiance, and combat specialization.<br />
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==Factions==<br />
===High Middle Ages===<br />
[[File:BoA 4.png|thumb|250px|thumb|right|[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] fighting several of King Richard's men.]]<br />
During the [[Third Crusade]], soldiers wore the armor and colors of either [[Saracens]] or [[Crusaders]], with the latter subdivided into the personal guards of King [[Richard I of England]], or the Knights [[Templars|Templar]], [[Knights Hospitalier|Hospitalier]], and [[Knights Teutonic|Teutonic]].<br />
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Saracens spoke Turkish or Arabic, while Crusaders spoke mostly English, with some Captains and Sergeants speaking French or German. Templar Knights, however, spoke all of the dialects.<br />
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Saracens wore {{Wiki|Lamellar armour|lamellar armor}}, and either {{Wiki|Spangenhelm|spangenhelms}} or turbans. All Crusaders wore surcoats and chainmail, while some also wore spangenhelms or {{Wiki|Great helm|great helms}}.<br />
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[[File:Talal Assassination 3.png|250px|left|thumb|Altaïr fighting Talal's personal guard.]]<br />
The colors of Crusader surcoats differed with their affiliation, with King Richard's personal guard wearing red and white, Templars wearing white with red crosses, Hospitaliers wearing black with white crosses, and Teutonics wearing white with black crosses.<br />
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Guards for several smaller factions or individuals possessed their own uniforms as well, such as the black, gold-striped clothes of [[Talal]]'s men, or the short white robes and gray-hoods of the guards of [[Masyaf]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
Throughout the [[Renaissance]], multiple factions of guards existed, as they were affiliated to either individual cities or people instead of armies. They bore unique colors, often along with the family or city crest.<br />
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[[File:NVS 5.png|thumb|250px|right|Four Pazzi guards.]]<br />
Guards for the [[House of Pazzi]] wore black caps, red sleeves with gold streaks, and the crest of the Pazzi. They could only be found in [[Florence]] and [[Tuscany]], during the height of the family's influence, until the end of the [[Pazzi Conspiracy|Pazzi conspiracy]].<br />
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Guards serving the [[House of Medici]] wore dark yellow caps, yellow and white striped sleeves, black armor plates, and the crest of the Medici. They were notably seen during the repression of the Pazzi Conspiracy in Florence, as well as in [[San Gimignano]].<br />
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Guards of the [[House of Borgia]] wore dark red caps, black sleeves with dark red streaks, and the crest of the Borgia. They often accompanied [[Rodrigo Borgia]], and could also be found in [[Romagna]] during the Templar meeting, in the [[Cannaregio District]] of [[Venice]],<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> or in Florence during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]].<br />
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[[File:Florentine Fiasco 1.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bypassing a line of Savonarola's guards.]]<br />
Guards of [[Girolamo Savonarola]] wore black caps, sleeves, and armor plates. Instead of a coats of arms, they bore a small portrait of Savonarola himself, with three red beams shining down upon him. They were notably seen in Florence during the Bonfire of the Vanities, often repressing the Borgia guards attempting to take the [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' - ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)]]''</ref><br />
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Guards serving the city of [[Forlì]] wore dark green caps and sleeves, as well as the crest of [[Caterina Sforza]]'s family, who ruled Romagna.<br />
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The guards who served the city of Venice wore blue caps and sleeves, with gold armor plates bearing the coat of arms of the Italian city. The quality of their armor was significantly better than that of their counterparts in other cities, protecting them from much damage.<br />
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Those who served the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] wore white caps, red and white sleeves, and the coat of arms of the city of [[Rome]]. Similarly to Venetian guards, their armor was more resilient than most.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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[[File:Gatekeeper 2.png|thumb|250px|right|A contingent of French soldiers.]]<br />
Guards and soldiers of [[France]] wore dark blue and white. They were commonly seen in Rome after the alliance of [[Cesare Borgia]] and the French general [[Octavian de Valois]].<br />
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At that time, French soldiers were stationed in either the main camp in [[Castra Praetoria]], or in military guard posts throughout the [[Campagna District]] of Rome. They remained in the city throughout [[Liberation of Rome|its liberation]], often fighting the [[mercenaries]] of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] condottiero, [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]].<br />
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Guards from the town of [[Viana]] in Spain wore yellowish-green armor. They notably participated in the [[Siege of Viana]], as they defended [[Viana Castle]] from King [[John III of Navarre|John III]]'s invading Navarre troops, who wore red uniforms with yellow accents.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><br />
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[[File:Fourth part 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Ottomans guarding the docks.]]<br />
[[Constantinople]] in the Renaissance was divided into two distinct factions, the ruling [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]], and the remnants of the ancient [[Byzantines|Byzantine Empire]].<br />
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Though Constantinople was held and controlled by the former, guards of the latter constantly fought for control. The region of [[Derinkuyu|Cappadocia]], particularly [[Derinkuyu]], remained in Byzantine hands.<br />
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Ottoman guards wore green uniforms with red accents, while Byzantines wore small gray capes, and dark red and white uniforms. The Byzantine guards also distinctly wore the black eagle crest of the Byzantine Empire's [[Manuel Palaiologos|Palaiologos]] Dynasty.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref><br />
===Industrial Age===<br />
During the Industrial age, Guards were either aligned with the [[British Army]] or [[Continental Army]]. [[Firearms]] also became the mainstay of most western armies. All soldiers were armed with flintlock muskets or pistols. British regulars and militia were easily denoted by their bright red uniforms. The British army also employed Hessian mercenaries such as the Jäger. German soldiers could be distinguished from their British counterparts by their green uniforms with red accents. Patriot soldiers wore mostly blue uniforms, except for Continental Grenadiers, who wore a khaki colored dress.<br />
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==Ranking==<br />
===High Middle Ages===<br />
====Regular====<br />
Regular guards were the most common, but lightest equipped of the guard ranks. Regular Crusader guards did not have helmets, and only wore leather armor, while Saracen ones wore turbans, and light lamellar armor.<br />
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In combat, they were not skilled enough to grab, counterattack, or perform a combo. They could only deflect attacks, with a 25% chance of dodging a light attack.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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====Sergeant====<br />
[[File:BoA 9.png|250px|thumb|right|Altaïr fighting Templar Sergeants and Captains.]]<br />
Sergeants were middle-ranked soldiers, and were equipped with helmets and heavier armor. Crusaders wore chainmail, and the Saracens possessed medium lamellar armor.<br />
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They could grab targets, and had a 50% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as a 50% chance of countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 25% chance of breaking defenses, but could not perform combo attacks.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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====Captain====<br />
Captains were the most powerful guards, with the exception of Templar Knights. Saracens wore Baidah helmets and heavy lamellar armor, while Crusaders wore chainmail, and varying knight helms.<br />
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Guards at this rank were also able to grab, and had a 75% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 50% chance of breaking defenses. If a successful heavy attack was delivered, they could perform a combo attack.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Militia====<br />
[[File:Escape debt 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Three Militia guards cornering [[Egidio Troche]].]]<br />
Militia were the lowest ranking guards, and wore very little armor. They also had the lowest morale, and were likely to flee a battle if they were losing.<br />
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Militia could be found almost everywhere, and wielded a large variety of [[Swords and maces|medium-ranged weapons]]. They were not especially agile, but could climb up to the rooftops, albeit slowly, in order to pursue a target Assassin.<br />
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Of the guard types, Militia were the only ones who could be fooled into picking up coins, should they be thrown as a distraction.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Elite====<br />
[[File:With Friends 8 v.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio restrained by two Elites.]]<br />
Elites were stronger than Militia, and wore a moderate amount of armor. They could withstand more damage, and were capable of dodging enemy attacks.<br />
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They were also more courageous than Militia, but could still be forced to retreat, especially if their Leader (or a high-ranking specialized guard) should be killed near them.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Leader====<br />
Leaders were the best fighters, and the most tenacious of all the regular guards. They wore slightly more armor than the Elites, and had distinct, full-faced helmets.<br />
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They were resilient, and could withstand several attacks before they could be killed. They were also harder to disarm, as well as resistant to being grabbed.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Captain====<br />
[[File:Demilitarization 2.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Cesare Borgia]] speaking with his Captains.]]<br />
Captains of the Renaissance were usually found leading contingents of lower-ranked soldiers. They fought similarly to Leaders, but were more heavily and intricately armored, with full feathered helms.<br />
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Twelve [[Borgia Captains]] were particularly distinguished members of this rank, and led troops at each of Rome's twelve [[Borgia Towers]]. They were armored identically to other Captains, but wore white capes with the Borgia crest.<br />
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Though most were courageous and skilled enough to counter most attacks, some were cowardly, and would flee into their tower should it be attacked, until the next guard patrol was posted.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
====Enlisted====<br />
The basic guards within the British army and Continental army were their enlisted soldiers, who wore regular battle-dress. Enlisted soldiers in both armies were equipped with muskets with fixed bayonets and received training in forming firing lines. They were susceptible to counter kills, throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.<br />
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British troops wore a bright red tunic with white leggings and black infantry boots. They either wore a black tricorne hat or explorer's cap, and some took to wearing scarves around their faces. They had the ability to form a firing line quickly and efficiently and didn't run from battle due to the Army's severe discipline standards.<br />
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American infantry wore a blue battle-dress with a red accent down each lapel and a black tricorne hat. Although they were equally well-trained, they did not have the same discipline as their British counterparts. They would run after a sufficient amount of their comrades fell or when their leader was slain.<br />
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==Ranged types==<br />
As most standard guards only had medium or short-ranged weapons, they were often supplemented by ranged guard types, who could attack from a distance. More types were added over time, with the advancement of weapon technology.<ref name="AC"/><ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Archers====<br />
{{Main|Archers}}<br />
[[File:AC2 venice archer.jpeg|thumb|250px|right|Ezio pulling an archer from a rooftop in Venice.]]<br />
Archers were guards armed with [[Bow|longbows]], who patrolled rooftops and watched for possible enemies below.<ref name="AC2"/> Outside of cities, they were posted on elevated watchtowers.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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Crusader Archers wore the same uniforms as the standard guards of their faction, though they also had white hoods.<ref name="AC"/> In the Renaissance, Archers were usually of the Elite rank, and wore the same uniform as their standard counterparts.<br />
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Once provoked due to an enemy approaching within a meter or so, an archer would cease firing arrows, and draw his medium-ranged weapon, such as a sword or mace. Though accurate and deadly from a distance, Archers did not pose a serious threat in close combat.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Crossbowmen====<br />
{{Main|Crossbowmen}}<br />
Similarly to Archers, Crossbowmen defended the rooftops or areas of interest, though the [[Crossbow]]s they wielded could be fired more quickly, and caused more damage.<ref name="Brotherhood"/> However, they did not completely replace Archers, as longbows were more accurate if used by a skilled guard.<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref><br />
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Unlike Archers, Crossbowmen had no melee weapon, and if their enemy drew too close, they would only back away and keep firing. They were also more vigilant, and possessed some [[Freerunning|free-running]] ability, which permitted them to more closely investigate intruders.<br />
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In Rome, Crossbowmen could be distinguished by their striped berets and light armor.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Arquebusiers====<br />
{{Main|Arquebusiers}}<br />
[[File:Vilified 11 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A line of arquebusiers.]]<br />
The Arquebusiers (also called Gunmen or Riflemen) were [[Firearms|firearm]]-wielding soldiers who patrolled rooftops, protected high-value locations, and guarded important people.<br />
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Though Arquebusiers did not have as great a range as Crossbowmen, what they lacked in distance, they made up for in power. Their shots dealt significant damage to both targets and enemy armor.<br />
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In the Renaissance, they wore heavy armor and full helmets, as well as belts of gunpowder and ammunition.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Bombmen====<br />
In Constantinople, Bombmen wielded [[thunder bombs]] and [[short blades]], and commonly guarded the rooftops in high traffic areas, such as the docks, arsenal, and harbor. They would also participate in the protection of [[Assassin Dens|Templar dens]], and would attack from the safety of reinforced sentry boxes.<br />
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Byzantine Bombmen wore uniforms similar to Almogavars, though with longer red capes.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
In the Colonies, Snipers were almost always encountered on rooftops in groups of up to four and were stationed on recognizable wooden platforms that afforded them a clear view of their surroundings. They would use their muskets with fixed bayonets to fire upon any who trespassed on the rooftops or a target on the ground. While regular soldiers would have tricorn hats they would wear a frontier hat, otherwise they were identical to the regular enlisted soldiers.<br />
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==Specialized types==<br />
Certain high-ranking guards possessed unique qualities, usually granting them an advantage in combat through added speed, strength, or defense skills. They would often act as leaders for patrols of standard guards, and possessed uncommon weapons or armor.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Agiles====<br />
{{Main|Agile guards}}<br />
[[File:NVS 12.png|thumb|250px|right|An Agile fleeing from Ezio.]]<br />
Agiles were lightly-armored, quick moving guards. They were one of the types capable of outrunning Assassins, and were also skilled free-runners. They more commonly fled to alert nearby guards, rather than face an enemy directly.<br />
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During pursuits alongside other guards, Agiles would usually catch up to a target first and injure them with the short blades they wielded. In battle, they were very light on their feet and could dodge nearly all attacks.<br />
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Agiles wore the least armor of any guard, with only a light leather chest guard, and metal helmet and spaulders. Due to their increased vulnerability, they were also the most cowardly of the specialized types.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Brutes====<br />
{{Main|Brutes}}<br />
[[File:LMS 9 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A Brute blocking Ezio's path.]]<br />
Brutes were the most heavily-armored guards during the Renaissance. They moved slowly due to the [[Heavy weapons|two-handed weapons]] they wielded, but compensated through resilience and power.<br />
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They were not very vigilant, and could not normally distinguish Assassins from anyone else in a crowd. In guard patrols, they often acted as the leader, as they had the highest morale of any guard type, fleeing only if they were disarmed and could not obtain another weapon.<br />
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Brutes could be easily seen from their large, reinforced armor and closed helms.<ref name="AC2"/> Brutes in Rome had more intricate armor than those in other cities, with designs worked into the metal.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Seekers====<br />
{{Main|Seekers}}<br />
[[File:Benvenuto 15.png|thumb|250px|right|Seekers arresting a merchant.]]<br />
Seekers were guards who, as their name suggested, would search through [[Hiding spots|hiding places]], on the suspicion that an Assassin had taken refuge within one. They always wielded [[Long weapons|polearms]], such as spears and halberds.<br />
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Similarly to Brutes, they would lead patrols of guards, often halting the group to search any hiding spots they passed.<ref name="AC2"/> In battle, they had the second highest morale to Brutes, and were skilled enough to resist most attacks and counters.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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They were slightly more heavily-armored than a standard guard, though less so than Brutes, wearing a combination of chainmail and plate armor, as well as distinctive feathered helms.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Horsemen====<br />
{{Main|Horsemen}}<br />
[[File:Horsemen.jpg|thumb|250px|left|A horseman dueling Ezio.]]<br />
Horsemen were mounted guards that possessed the ability to use a variety of weapons while on [[Horses|horseback]]. Their steeds allowed them to easily pursue targets, and strike preemptively.<br />
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Though they were vulnerable to long-ranged weapons such as [[throwing knives]] and crossbows, they could be easily dealt with after being knocked from the saddle, either by tripping their horse, or striking them from horseback.<br />
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Horsemen were equipped with both medium and long-ranged weapons, though none could wield polearms. They were armored similarly to Borgia Captains, albeit without the cape.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Almogavars====<br />
{{Main|Almogavars}}<br />
[[File:Curse of Romani 3.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio aiming at a group of Almogavars.]]<br />
Almogavars were heavily-armored Byzantine guards, who wielded two-handed axes. They were stationed in Byzantine-controlled districts of Constantinople, as well as in Derinkuyu during the Renaissance.<br />
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Comparable to Brutes, they fought with heavy weapons, and were slower than all other enemies. Due to their thick armor, they were very resilient, and could not be killed with a single bullet or crossbow bolt. However, they possessed a profound weakness to the effects of [[datura bombs]].<br />
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Their armor was scaled, with fur and particularly large metal spaders. They also wielded [[Almogavar Axe|unique axes]], with a pair of crescent-shaped blades.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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====Varangians====<br />
{{Main|Varangians}}<br />
Varangians were the Byzantine equivalent of Seekers, and were stationed in both Constantinople and Derinkuyu. They were very skilled in battle, and could deflect nearly all strikes and counterattacks.<br />
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They wore heavy armor with short capes, as well as intricate winged helmets. They fought with halberds or spears, as well as short pistols.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
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====Grenadiers====<br />
{{Main|Grenadiers}}<br />
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Grenadiers were specialized units in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. They were roughly comparable to the Italian Brutes and Byzantine Almogavars, being slower than other soldiers, and fighting with heavy weapons and muskets. Grenadiers were recognizable by their narrow, tall headgear designed not to obstruct throwing of grenades.<br />
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====Officers====<br />
<p style="font-size:13px;">{{Main|Officers}}</p><br />
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<p style="font-size:13px;">Officers in both armies led groups of other guards on patrols and were equipped with a sword and pistol. Whilst wielding their sword, they parried all of Connor's regular attacks, forcing him to either break their defense or disarm them first. They could also counter Connor's counter-kills even if disarmed, but were susceptible to throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills. If any horses were nearby, Officers would mount them and attempt to attack Connor on horseback, either by charging or firing their pistol. Officers could see through disguises and would search hiding spots. When patrolling alone, they would be accompanied by guard dogs, who would give away Connor's location if they got close enough.</p><br />
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====Scouts====<br />
Akin to the Agiles that served throughout the Renaissance, Scouts were fast-moving adversaries capable of free-running that wielded short blades and muskets. They would pursue any attackers that fled from battle, and could not be disarmed or have their defense broken. They were, however, susceptible to all other forms of counterattacks. In combat, they would attempt to flip over Connor's back and attack him from behind, similar to the "[[Hookblade|hook and run]]" maneuver used by the [[Turkish Assassins]].<br />
====Snitches====<br />
Snitches would usually be seen in larger guard patrols carrying and playing a military drum. They never fought with an attacker, choosing instead to flee the scene and bring reinforcements. If they could not flee, they would brandish a dagger, or they would instead cower until the attacker either left or neutralized them in one way or another.<br />
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==Expert types==<br />
Expert guards were high-ranking guards, who were the most skilled and well-equipped of their time. They often possessed several of the qualities of specialized guards, and were limited in number.<ref name="AC"/><ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===High Middle Ages===<br />
====Templar Knights====<br />
[[File:AC horseback charge.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Altaïr charging down a Templar Knight.]]<br />
Templar Knights were particularly skilled Crusaders, and were stationed throughout the [[Kingdom]] and its cities. They would often position themselves with a wall or cliff to their back, to prevent them from being attacked from behind.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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They were particularly vigilant, and could identify an Assassin from a crowd almost immediately, subsequently attacking them. Other guards held the knights in high regard, and would always stand back should the Templar Knight engage in battle with an Assassin.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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They were similar to the Crusader Captains, but with unique armor. They wore chainmail and white surcoats with red crosses, as well as red lacquered great helms.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Papal Guards====<br />
{{Main|Papal Guard}}<br />
[[File:The Apple 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Two Papal Guards killing each other under the Apple's influence.]]<br />
The Papal Guard were elite soldiers throughout the Renaissance and were commanded by the [[Papacy]], to serve and protect the pontiff during his tenure. They combined the best qualities of all the other specialized guards, being very powerful in battle, as well as quick on their feet.<br />
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They wore intricate black and gold armor, as well as long dark capes, metal face masks and plumed helmets. They also wore crests painted on their chest guards, either displaying the crossed keys of the Papacy, or (in the 16th century) the red bull of the Borgia.<br />
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Papal guards could use a wide variety of weapons, including long or heavy ones, though they most commonly [[Dual-wielding|dual-wielded]] a pistol alongside a medium weapon.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Janissaries====<br />
{{Main|Janissaries}}<br />
[[File:TAG 4.png|thumb|250px|right|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant.]]<br />
Janissaries were highly-trained soldiers, and the elite of the Ottoman Empire, serving as the private guards to the Sultan. Similarly to the Papal Guard, they encompassed all the skills of the specialized guards.<br />
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Their uniforms consisted of colorful robes with embroidered patterns, as well as black headdresses and metal face masks. They all wielded [[Janissary Kijil|unique kijils]], as well as short pistols for long-ranged attacks.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
====Jäger====<br />
{{main|Jäger}}<br />
'''Jäger''', also colloquially referred to as '''Hessians''', were a detachment of German troops that were contracted by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War. However, they operated independently of most British protocols.<br />
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Jäger specialised in deep forest and wilderness combat, tactics and reconnaissance, as well as unconventional warfare. As such, they were regarded as an elite scouting unit, used for surveying an area ahead of a body of troops or leading the way on the front lines.<br />
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The Jäger gained a fierce reputation as fearsome warriors and reliable, disciplined troops, and they were well respected within the ranks of the British Army. Like the other expert archetypes, Jägers combined the aspects of the basic archetypes. They patrolled in search of Connor and wielded a sword and pistol, like Officers. In combat, they were immune to direct attacks and would occasionally throw grenades, similar to the Grenadiers. While in pursuit, they could easily catch up to Connor, being the one of the only archetypes to do so along with Scouts.<br />
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There were two types of Jägers located in Colonial America during the [[American Revolutionary War]], Loyalist Jägers found within the [[British Army]] and Patriot Jägers found within the [[Continental Army]].<br />
*British Jägers wore a blue coat with red trim, black boots and a tricorn hat with a red feather.<br />
*American Jägers wore a green coat with gold trim, black boots, and a metal helmet with black horse hair trim.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
;''Assassin's Creed II''<br />
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*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', the taunts Ezio said to Brutes were different from those he said to the other guards, mainly insulting them about their weight, as they were bulkier in stature.<br />
*In the memory "[[Clothes Make The Man]]", [[Ugo]] told Ezio that the thieves were to impersonate the archers. Yet in the next memory, "[[Everything Must Go]]", after Ezio killed the archers on the rooftops, the thieves wore the armor of captain guards instead of archer armor.<br />
*In the memory "[[Infrequent Flier]]", a Brute and a Seeker could be seen stationed on a rooftop, despite being the only guards who could not climb or free-run.<br />
*In the memory "[[Play Along]]", Ezio assassinated an Agile so he could disguise himself as a guard, but instead of having an Agile's outfit, he wore the outfit of a Leader guard.<br />
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;Others<br />
*Several other guard types were present only in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]'', such as Shield Guards, Duelists, and unnamed robed guards wielding maces.<br />
*In the memory "[[French Kiss]]", Ezio killed twenty French guards of different archetypes to acquire their armor. However, in the following memories, Bartolomeo's mercenaries were equipped with only Leader armor, while Ezio wore armor similar to a Borgia Captain's.<br />
**Additionally, though Ezio's Captain armor during the memory was in French colors, no such French guard could ever be encountered.<br />
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', an extremely rare glitch could occur with a group of four guards. They would stand in place and would not pay any attention to Ezio, even if he killed someone nearby. He was free to attack them, in which case an execution would be performed, but it would not kill them, leaving them to simply stand up again.<br />
*In PlayStation Home, the design of a Seeker could be purchased for an avatar, which also came with a spear. Similarly, on Xbox Live, it was possible to purchase the outfit of an Agile guard.<br />
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[[File:AC2 guard types.jpg|thumb|250px|Five guard types: the Agile, Archer, Brute, Militia, and Seeker.]]<br />
'''Guards''' were members of either a local militia, or an organized military force. They were usually assigned to defend or control access to locations of interest, or protect certain individuals.<br />
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The colors and styles of their uniforms varied over time, as well as denoted their military rank, allegiance, and combat specialization.<br />
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==Factions==<br />
===High Middle Ages===<br />
[[File:BoA 4.png|thumb|250px|thumb|right|[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] fighting several of King Richard's men.]]<br />
During the [[Third Crusade]], soldiers wore the armor and colors of either [[Saracens]] or [[Crusaders]], with the latter subdivided into the personal guards of King [[Richard I of England]], or the Knights [[Templars|Templar]], [[Knights Hospitalier|Hospitalier]], and [[Knights Teutonic|Teutonic]].<br />
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Saracens spoke Turkish or Arabic, while Crusaders spoke mostly English, with some Captains and Sergeants speaking French or German. Templar Knights, however, spoke all of the dialects.<br />
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Saracens wore {{Wiki|Lamellar armour|lamellar armor}}, and either {{Wiki|Spangenhelm|spangenhelms}} or turbans. All Crusaders wore surcoats and chainmail, while some also wore spangenhelms or {{Wiki|Great helm|great helms}}.<br />
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[[File:Talal Assassination 3.png|250px|left|thumb|Altaïr fighting Talal's personal guard.]]<br />
The colors of Crusader surcoats differed with their affiliation, with King Richard's personal guard wearing red and white, Templars wearing white with red crosses, Hospitaliers wearing black with white crosses, and Teutonics wearing white with black crosses.<br />
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Guards for several smaller factions or individuals possessed their own uniforms as well, such as the black, gold-striped clothes of [[Talal]]'s men, or the short white robes and gray-hoods of the guards of [[Masyaf]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
Throughout the [[Renaissance]], multiple factions of guards existed, as they were affiliated to either individual cities or people instead of armies. They bore unique colors, often along with the family or city crest.<br />
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[[File:NVS 5.png|thumb|250px|right|Four Pazzi guards.]]<br />
Guards for the [[House of Pazzi]] wore black caps, red sleeves with gold streaks, and the crest of the Pazzi. They could only be found in [[Florence]] and [[Tuscany]], during the height of the family's influence, until the end of the [[Pazzi Conspiracy|Pazzi conspiracy]].<br />
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Guards serving the [[House of Medici]] wore dark yellow caps, yellow and white striped sleeves, black armor plates, and the crest of the Medici. They were notably seen during the repression of the Pazzi Conspiracy in Florence, as well as in [[San Gimignano]].<br />
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Guards of the [[House of Borgia]] wore dark red caps, black sleeves with dark red streaks, and the crest of the Borgia. They often accompanied [[Rodrigo Borgia]], and could also be found in [[Romagna]] during the Templar meeting, in the [[Cannaregio District]] of [[Venice]],<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> or in Florence during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]].<br />
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[[File:Florentine Fiasco 1.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bypassing a line of Savonarola's guards.]]<br />
Guards of [[Girolamo Savonarola]] wore black caps, sleeves, and armor plates. Instead of a coats of arms, they bore a small portrait of Savonarola himself, with three red beams shining down upon him. They were notably seen in Florence during the Bonfire of the Vanities, often repressing the Borgia guards attempting to take the [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' - ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)]]''</ref><br />
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Guards serving the city of [[Forlì]] wore dark green caps and sleeves, as well as the crest of [[Caterina Sforza]]'s family, who ruled Romagna.<br />
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The guards who served the city of Venice wore blue caps and sleeves, with gold armor plates bearing the coat of arms of the Italian city. The quality of their armor was significantly better than that of their counterparts in other cities, protecting them from much damage.<br />
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Those who served the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] wore white caps, red and white sleeves, and the coat of arms of the city of [[Rome]]. Similarly to Venetian guards, their armor was more resilient than most.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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[[File:Gatekeeper 2.png|thumb|250px|right|A contingent of French soldiers.]]<br />
Guards and soldiers of [[France]] wore dark blue and white. They were commonly seen in Rome after the alliance of [[Cesare Borgia]] and the French general [[Octavian de Valois]].<br />
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At that time, French soldiers were stationed in either the main camp in [[Castra Praetoria]], or in military guard posts throughout the [[Campagna District]] of Rome. They remained in the city throughout [[Liberation of Rome|its liberation]], often fighting the [[mercenaries]] of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] condottiero, [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]].<br />
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Guards from the town of [[Viana]] in Spain wore yellowish-green armor. They notably participated in the [[Siege of Viana]], as they defended [[Viana Castle]] from King [[John III of Navarre|John III]]'s invading Navarre troops, who wore red uniforms with yellow accents.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><br />
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[[File:Fourth part 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Ottomans guarding the docks.]]<br />
[[Constantinople]] in the Renaissance was divided into two distinct factions, the ruling [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]], and the remnants of the ancient [[Byzantines|Byzantine Empire]].<br />
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Though Constantinople was held and controlled by the former, guards of the latter constantly fought for control. The region of [[Derinkuyu|Cappadocia]], particularly [[Derinkuyu]], remained in Byzantine hands.<br />
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Ottoman guards wore green uniforms with red accents, while Byzantines wore small gray capes, and dark red and white uniforms. The Byzantine guards also distinctly wore the black eagle crest of the Byzantine Empire's [[Manuel Palaiologos|Palaiologos]] Dynasty.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref><br />
===Industrial Age===<br />
During the Industrial age, Guards were either aligned with the [[British Army]] or [[Continental Army]]. [[Firearms]] also became the mainstay of most western armies. All soldiers were armed with flintlock muskets or pistols. British regulars and militia were easily denoted by their bright red uniforms. The British army also employed Hessian mercenaries such as the Jäger. German soldiers could be distinguished from their British counterparts by their green uniforms with red accents. Patriot soldiers wore mostly blue uniforms, except for Continental Grenadiers, who wore a khaki colored dress.<br />
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==Ranking==<br />
===High Middle Ages===<br />
====Regular====<br />
Regular guards were the most common, but lightest equipped of the guard ranks. Regular Crusader guards did not have helmets, and only wore leather armor, while Saracen ones wore turbans, and light lamellar armor.<br />
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In combat, they were not skilled enough to grab, counterattack, or perform a combo. They could only deflect attacks, with a 25% chance of dodging a light attack.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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====Sergeant====<br />
[[File:BoA 9.png|250px|thumb|right|Altaïr fighting Templar Sergeants and Captains.]]<br />
Sergeants were middle-ranked soldiers, and were equipped with helmets and heavier armor. Crusaders wore chainmail, and the Saracens possessed medium lamellar armor.<br />
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They could grab targets, and had a 50% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as a 50% chance of countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 25% chance of breaking defenses, but could not perform combo attacks.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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====Captain====<br />
Captains were the most powerful guards, with the exception of Templar Knights. Saracens wore Baidah helmets and heavy lamellar armor, while Crusaders wore chainmail, and varying knight helms.<br />
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Guards at this rank were also able to grab, and had a 75% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 50% chance of breaking defenses. If a successful heavy attack was delivered, they could perform a combo attack.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Militia====<br />
[[File:Escape debt 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Three Militia guards cornering [[Egidio Troche]].]]<br />
Militia were the lowest ranking guards, and wore very little armor. They also had the lowest morale, and were likely to flee a battle if they were losing.<br />
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Militia could be found almost everywhere, and wielded a large variety of [[Swords and maces|medium-ranged weapons]]. They were not especially agile, but could climb up to the rooftops, albeit slowly, in order to pursue a target Assassin.<br />
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Of the guard types, Militia were the only ones who could be fooled into picking up coins, should they be thrown as a distraction.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Elite====<br />
[[File:With Friends 8 v.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio restrained by two Elites.]]<br />
Elites were stronger than Militia, and wore a moderate amount of armor. They could withstand more damage, and were capable of dodging enemy attacks.<br />
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They were also more courageous than Militia, but could still be forced to retreat, especially if their Leader (or a high-ranking specialized guard) should be killed near them.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Leader====<br />
Leaders were the best fighters, and the most tenacious of all the regular guards. They wore slightly more armor than the Elites, and had distinct, full-faced helmets.<br />
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They were resilient, and could withstand several attacks before they could be killed. They were also harder to disarm, as well as resistant to being grabbed.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Captain====<br />
[[File:Demilitarization 2.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Cesare Borgia]] speaking with his Captains.]]<br />
Captains of the Renaissance were usually found leading contingents of lower-ranked soldiers. They fought similarly to Leaders, but were more heavily and intricately armored, with full feathered helms.<br />
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Twelve [[Borgia Captains]] were particularly distinguished members of this rank, and led troops at each of Rome's twelve [[Borgia Towers]]. They were armored identically to other Captains, but wore white capes with the Borgia crest.<br />
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Though most were courageous and skilled enough to counter most attacks, some were cowardly, and would flee into their tower should it be attacked, until the next guard patrol was posted.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
====Enlisted====<br />
The basic guards within the British army and Continental army were their enlisted soldiers, who wore regular battle-dress. Enlisted soldiers in both armies were equipped with muskets with fixed bayonets and received training in forming firing lines. They were susceptible to counter kills, throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.<br />
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British troops wore a bright red tunic with white leggings and black infantry boots. They either wore a black tricorne hat or explorer's cap, and some took to wearing scarves around their faces. They had the ability to form a firing line quickly and efficiently and didn't run from battle due to the Army's severe discipline standards.<br />
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American infantry wore a blue battle-dress with a red accent down each lapel and a black tricorne hat. Although they were equally well-trained, they did not have the same discipline as their British counterparts. They would run after a sufficient amount of their comrades fell or when their leader was slain.<br />
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==Ranged types==<br />
As most standard guards only had medium or short-ranged weapons, they were often supplemented by ranged guard types, who could attack from a distance. More types were added over time, with the advancement of weapon technology.<ref name="AC"/><ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Archers====<br />
{{Main|Archers}}<br />
[[File:AC2 venice archer.jpeg|thumb|250px|right|Ezio pulling an archer from a rooftop in Venice.]]<br />
Archers were guards armed with [[Bow|longbows]], who patrolled rooftops and watched for possible enemies below.<ref name="AC2"/> Outside of cities, they were posted on elevated watchtowers.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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Crusader Archers wore the same uniforms as the standard guards of their faction, though they also had white hoods.<ref name="AC"/> In the Renaissance, Archers were usually of the Elite rank, and wore the same uniform as their standard counterparts.<br />
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Once provoked due to an enemy approaching within a meter or so, an archer would cease firing arrows, and draw his medium-ranged weapon, such as a sword or mace. Though accurate and deadly from a distance, Archers did not pose a serious threat in close combat.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Crossbowmen====<br />
{{Main|Crossbowmen}}<br />
Similarly to Archers, Crossbowmen defended the rooftops or areas of interest, though the [[Crossbow]]s they wielded could be fired more quickly, and caused more damage.<ref name="Brotherhood"/> However, they did not completely replace Archers, as longbows were more accurate if used by a skilled guard.<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref><br />
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Unlike Archers, Crossbowmen had no melee weapon, and if their enemy drew too close, they would only back away and keep firing. They were also more vigilant, and possessed some [[Freerunning|free-running]] ability, which permitted them to more closely investigate intruders.<br />
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In Rome, Crossbowmen could be distinguished by their striped berets and light armor.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Arquebusiers====<br />
{{Main|Arquebusiers}}<br />
[[File:Vilified 11 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A line of arquebusiers.]]<br />
The Arquebusiers (also called Gunmen or Riflemen) were [[Firearms|firearm]]-wielding soldiers who patrolled rooftops, protected high-value locations, and guarded important people.<br />
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Though Arquebusiers did not have as great a range as Crossbowmen, what they lacked in distance, they made up for in power. Their shots dealt significant damage to both targets and enemy armor.<br />
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In the Renaissance, they wore heavy armor and full helmets, as well as belts of gunpowder and ammunition.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Bombmen====<br />
In Constantinople, Bombmen wielded [[thunder bombs]] and [[short blades]], and commonly guarded the rooftops in high traffic areas, such as the docks, arsenal, and harbor. They would also participate in the protection of [[Assassin Dens|Templar dens]], and would attack from the safety of reinforced sentry boxes.<br />
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Byzantine Bombmen wore uniforms similar to Almogavars, though with longer red capes.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
In the Colonies, Snipers were almost always encountered on rooftops in groups of up to four and were stationed on recognizable wooden platforms that afforded them a clear view of their surroundings. They would use their muskets with fixed bayonets to fire upon any who trespassed on the rooftops or a target on the ground. While regular soldiers would have tricorn hats they would wear a frontier hat, otherwise they were identical to the regular enlisted soldiers.<br />
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==Specialized types==<br />
Certain high-ranking guards possessed unique qualities, usually granting them an advantage in combat through added speed, strength, or defense skills. They would often act as leaders for patrols of standard guards, and possessed uncommon weapons or armor.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Agiles====<br />
{{Main|Agile guards}}<br />
[[File:NVS 12.png|thumb|250px|right|An Agile fleeing from Ezio.]]<br />
Agiles were lightly-armored, quick moving guards. They were one of the types capable of outrunning Assassins, and were also skilled free-runners. They more commonly fled to alert nearby guards, rather than face an enemy directly.<br />
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During pursuits alongside other guards, Agiles would usually catch up to a target first and injure them with the short blades they wielded. In battle, they were very light on their feet and could dodge nearly all attacks.<br />
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Agiles wore the least armor of any guard, with only a light leather chest guard, and metal helmet and spaulders. Due to their increased vulnerability, they were also the most cowardly of the specialized types.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Brutes====<br />
{{Main|Brutes}}<br />
[[File:LMS 9 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A Brute blocking Ezio's path.]]<br />
Brutes were the most heavily-armored guards during the Renaissance. They moved slowly due to the [[Heavy weapons|two-handed weapons]] they wielded, but compensated through resilience and power.<br />
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They were not very vigilant, and could not normally distinguish Assassins from anyone else in a crowd. In guard patrols, they often acted as the leader, as they had the highest morale of any guard type, fleeing only if they were disarmed and could not obtain another weapon.<br />
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Brutes could be easily seen from their large, reinforced armor and closed helms.<ref name="AC2"/> Brutes in Rome had more intricate armor than those in other cities, with designs worked into the metal.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Seekers====<br />
{{Main|Seekers}}<br />
[[File:Benvenuto 15.png|thumb|250px|right|Seekers arresting a merchant.]]<br />
Seekers were guards who, as their name suggested, would search through [[Hiding spots|hiding places]], on the suspicion that an Assassin had taken refuge within one. They always wielded [[Long weapons|polearms]], such as spears and halberds.<br />
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Similarly to Brutes, they would lead patrols of guards, often halting the group to search any hiding spots they passed.<ref name="AC2"/> In battle, they had the second highest morale to Brutes, and were skilled enough to resist most attacks and counters.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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They were slightly more heavily-armored than a standard guard, though less so than Brutes, wearing a combination of chainmail and plate armor, as well as distinctive feathered helms.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Horsemen====<br />
{{Main|Horsemen}}<br />
[[File:Horsemen.jpg|thumb|250px|left|A horseman dueling Ezio.]]<br />
Horsemen were mounted guards that possessed the ability to use a variety of weapons while on [[Horses|horseback]]. Their steeds allowed them to easily pursue targets, and strike preemptively.<br />
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Though they were vulnerable to long-ranged weapons such as [[throwing knives]] and crossbows, they could be easily dealt with after being knocked from the saddle, either by tripping their horse, or striking them from horseback.<br />
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Horsemen were equipped with both medium and long-ranged weapons, though none could wield polearms. They were armored similarly to Borgia Captains, albeit without the cape.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Almogavars====<br />
{{Main|Almogavars}}<br />
[[File:Curse of Romani 3.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio aiming at a group of Almogavars.]]<br />
Almogavars were heavily-armored Byzantine guards, who wielded two-handed axes. They were stationed in Byzantine-controlled districts of Constantinople, as well as in Derinkuyu during the Renaissance.<br />
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Comparable to Brutes, they fought with heavy weapons, and were slower than all other enemies. Due to their thick armor, they were very resilient, and could not be killed with a single bullet or crossbow bolt. However, they possessed a profound weakness to the effects of [[datura bombs]].<br />
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Their armor was scaled, with fur and particularly large metal spaders. They also wielded [[Almogavar Axe|unique axes]], with a pair of crescent-shaped blades.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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====Varangians====<br />
{{Main|Varangians}}<br />
Varangians were the Byzantine equivalent of Seekers, and were stationed in both Constantinople and Derinkuyu. They were very skilled in battle, and could deflect nearly all strikes and counterattacks.<br />
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They wore heavy armor with short capes, as well as intricate winged helmets. They fought with halberds or spears, as well as short pistols.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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====Grenadiers====<br />
{{Main|Grenadiers}}<br />
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Grenadiers were specialized units in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. They were roughly comparable to the Italian Brutes and Byzantine Almogavars, being slower than other soldiers, and fighting with heavy weapons and muskets. Grenadiers were recognizable by their narrow, tall headgear designed not to obstruct throwing of grenades.<br />
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====Officers====<br />
<p style="font-size:13px;">{{Main|Officers}} </p><br />
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<p style="font-size:13px;">Officers in both armies led groups of other guards on patrols and were equipped with a sword and pistol. Whilst wielding their sword, they parried all of Connor's regular attacks, forcing him to either break their defense or disarm them first. They could also counter Connor's counter-kills even if disarmed, but were susceptible to throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills. Officers could see through disguises and would search hiding spots. When patrolling alone, they would be accompanied by guard dogs, who would give away Connor's location if they got close enough.</p><br />
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====Scouts====<br />
Akin to the Agiles that served throughout the Renaissance, Scouts were fast-moving adversaries capable of free-running that wielded short blades and muskets. They would pursue any attackers that fled from battle, and could not be disarmed or have their defense broken. They were, however, susceptible to all other forms of counterattacks. In combat, they would attempt to flip over Connor's back and attack him from behind, similar to the "[[Hookblade|hook and run]]" maneuver used by the [[Turkish Assassins]].<br />
====Snitches====<br />
Snitches would usually be seen in larger guard patrols carrying and playing a military drum. They never fought with an attacker, choosing instead to flee the scene and bring reinforcements. If they could not flee, they would brandish a dagger, or they would instead cower until the attacker either left or neutralized them in one way or another.<br />
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==Expert types==<br />
Expert guards were high-ranking guards, who were the most skilled and well-equipped of their time. They often possessed several of the qualities of specialized guards, and were limited in number.<ref name="AC"/><ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===High Middle Ages===<br />
====Templar Knights====<br />
[[File:AC horseback charge.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Altaïr charging down a Templar Knight.]]<br />
Templar Knights were particularly skilled Crusaders, and were stationed throughout the [[Kingdom]] and its cities. They would often position themselves with a wall or cliff to their back, to prevent them from being attacked from behind.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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They were particularly vigilant, and could identify an Assassin from a crowd almost immediately, subsequently attacking them. Other guards held the knights in high regard, and would always stand back should the Templar Knight engage in battle with an Assassin.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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They were similar to the Crusader Captains, but with unique armor. They wore chainmail and white surcoats with red crosses, as well as red lacquered great helms.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Papal Guards====<br />
{{Main|Papal Guard}}<br />
[[File:The Apple 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Two Papal Guards killing each other under the Apple's influence.]]<br />
The Papal Guard were elite soldiers throughout the Renaissance and were commanded by the [[Papacy]], to serve and protect the pontiff during his tenure. They combined the best qualities of all the other specialized guards, being very powerful in battle, as well as quick on their feet.<br />
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They wore intricate black and gold armor, as well as long dark capes, metal face masks and plumed helmets. They also wore crests painted on their chest guards, either displaying the crossed keys of the Papacy, or (in the 16th century) the red bull of the Borgia.<br />
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Papal guards could use a wide variety of weapons, including long or heavy ones, though they most commonly [[Dual-wielding|dual-wielded]] a pistol alongside a medium weapon.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Janissaries====<br />
{{Main|Janissaries}}<br />
[[File:TAG 4.png|thumb|250px|right|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant.]]<br />
Janissaries were highly-trained soldiers, and the elite of the Ottoman Empire, serving as the private guards to the Sultan. Similarly to the Papal Guard, they encompassed all the skills of the specialized guards.<br />
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Their uniforms consisted of colorful robes with embroidered patterns, as well as black headdresses and metal face masks. They all wielded [[Janissary Kijil|unique kijils]], as well as short pistols for long-ranged attacks.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
====Jäger====<br />
{{main|Jäger}}<br />
'''Jäger''', also colloquially referred to as '''Hessians''', were a detachment of German troops that were contracted by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War. However, they operated independently of most British protocols.<br />
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Jäger specialised in deep forest and wilderness combat, tactics and reconnaissance, as well as unconventional warfare. As such, they were regarded as an elite scouting unit, used for surveying an area ahead of a body of troops or leading the way on the front lines.<br />
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The Jäger gained a fierce reputation as fearsome warriors and reliable, disciplined troops, and they were well respected within the ranks of the British Army. Like the other expert archetypes, Jägers combined the aspects of the basic archetypes. They patrolled in search of Connor and wielded a sword and pistol, like Officers. In combat, they were immune to direct attacks and would occasionally throw grenades, similar to the Grenadiers. While in pursuit, they could easily catch up to Connor, being the one of the only archetypes to do so along with Scouts.<br />
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There were two types of Jägers located in Colonial America during the [[American Revolutionary War]], Loyalist Jägers found within the [[British Army]] and Patriot Jägers found within the [[Continental Army]].<br />
*British Jägers wore a blue coat with red trim, black boots and a tricorn hat with a red feather.<br />
*American Jägers wore a green coat with gold trim, black boots, and a metal helmet with black horse hair trim.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
;''Assassin's Creed II''<br />
{{GalleryBox|Guards}}<br />
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', the taunts Ezio said to Brutes were different from those he said to the other guards, mainly insulting them about their weight, as they were bulkier in stature.<br />
*In the memory "[[Clothes Make The Man]]", [[Ugo]] told Ezio that the thieves were to impersonate the archers. Yet in the next memory, "[[Everything Must Go]]", after Ezio killed the archers on the rooftops, the thieves wore the armor of captain guards instead of archer armor.<br />
*In the memory "[[Infrequent Flier]]", a Brute and a Seeker could be seen stationed on a rooftop, despite being the only guards who could not climb or free-run.<br />
*In the memory "[[Play Along]]", Ezio assassinated an Agile so he could disguise himself as a guard, but instead of having an Agile's outfit, he wore the outfit of a Leader guard.<br />
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;Others<br />
*Several other guard types were present only in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]'', such as Shield Guards, Duelists, and unnamed robed guards wielding maces.<br />
*In the memory "[[French Kiss]]", Ezio killed twenty French guards of different archetypes to acquire their armor. However, in the following memories, Bartolomeo's mercenaries were equipped with only Leader armor, while Ezio wore armor similar to a Borgia Captain's.<br />
**Additionally, though Ezio's Captain armor during the memory was in French colors, no such French guard could ever be encountered.<br />
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', an extremely rare glitch could occur with a group of four guards. They would stand in place and would not pay any attention to Ezio, even if he killed someone nearby. He was free to attack them, in which case an execution would be performed, but it would not kill them, leaving them to simply stand up again.<br />
*In PlayStation Home, the design of a Seeker could be purchased for an avatar, which also came with a spear. Similarly, on Xbox Live, it was possible to purchase the outfit of an Agile guard.<br />
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[[File:AC2 guard types.jpg|thumb|250px|Five guard types: the Agile, Archer, Brute, Militia, and Seeker.]]<br />
'''Guards''' were members of either a local militia, or an organized military force. They were usually assigned to defend or control access to locations of interest, or protect certain individuals.<br />
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The colors and styles of their uniforms varied over time, as well as denoted their military rank, allegiance, and combat specialization.<br />
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==Factions==<br />
===High Middle Ages===<br />
[[File:BoA 4.png|thumb|250px|thumb|right|[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] fighting several of King Richard's men.]]<br />
During the [[Third Crusade]], soldiers wore the armor and colors of either [[Saracens]] or [[Crusaders]], with the latter subdivided into the personal guards of King [[Richard I of England]], or the Knights [[Templars|Templar]], [[Knights Hospitalier|Hospitalier]], and [[Knights Teutonic|Teutonic]].<br />
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Saracens spoke Turkish or Arabic, while Crusaders spoke mostly English, with some Captains and Sergeants speaking French or German. Templar Knights, however, spoke all of the dialects.<br />
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Saracens wore {{Wiki|Lamellar armour|lamellar armor}}, and either {{Wiki|Spangenhelm|spangenhelms}} or turbans. All Crusaders wore surcoats and chainmail, while some also wore spangenhelms or {{Wiki|Great helm|great helms}}.<br />
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[[File:Talal Assassination 3.png|250px|left|thumb|Altaïr fighting Talal's personal guard.]]<br />
The colors of Crusader surcoats differed with their affiliation, with King Richard's personal guard wearing red and white, Templars wearing white with red crosses, Hospitaliers wearing black with white crosses, and Teutonics wearing white with black crosses.<br />
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Guards for several smaller factions or individuals possessed their own uniforms as well, such as the black, gold-striped clothes of [[Talal]]'s men, or the short white robes and gray-hoods of the guards of [[Masyaf]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
Throughout the [[Renaissance]], multiple factions of guards existed, as they were affiliated to either individual cities or people instead of armies. They bore unique colors, often along with the family or city crest.<br />
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[[File:NVS 5.png|thumb|250px|right|Four Pazzi guards.]]<br />
Guards for the [[House of Pazzi]] wore black caps, red sleeves with gold streaks, and the crest of the Pazzi. They could only be found in [[Florence]] and [[Tuscany]], during the height of the family's influence, until the end of the [[Pazzi Conspiracy|Pazzi conspiracy]].<br />
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Guards serving the [[House of Medici]] wore dark yellow caps, yellow and white striped sleeves, black armor plates, and the crest of the Medici. They were notably seen during the repression of the Pazzi Conspiracy in Florence, as well as in [[San Gimignano]].<br />
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Guards of the [[House of Borgia]] wore dark red caps, black sleeves with dark red streaks, and the crest of the Borgia. They often accompanied [[Rodrigo Borgia]], and could also be found in [[Romagna]] during the Templar meeting, in the [[Cannaregio District]] of [[Venice]],<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> or in Florence during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]].<br />
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[[File:Florentine Fiasco 1.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bypassing a line of Savonarola's guards.]]<br />
Guards of [[Girolamo Savonarola]] wore black caps, sleeves, and armor plates. Instead of a coats of arms, they bore a small portrait of Savonarola himself, with three red beams shining down upon him. They were notably seen in Florence during the Bonfire of the Vanities, often repressing the Borgia guards attempting to take the [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' - ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)]]''</ref><br />
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Guards serving the city of [[Forlì]] wore dark green caps and sleeves, as well as the crest of [[Caterina Sforza]]'s family, who ruled Romagna.<br />
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The guards who served the city of Venice wore blue caps and sleeves, with gold armor plates bearing the coat of arms of the Italian city. The quality of their armor was significantly better than that of their counterparts in other cities, protecting them from much damage.<br />
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Those who served the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] wore white caps, red and white sleeves, and the coat of arms of the city of [[Rome]]. Similarly to Venetian guards, their armor was more resilient than most.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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[[File:Gatekeeper 2.png|thumb|250px|right|A contingent of French soldiers.]]<br />
Guards and soldiers of [[France]] wore dark blue and white. They were commonly seen in Rome after the alliance of [[Cesare Borgia]] and the French general [[Octavian de Valois]].<br />
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At that time, French soldiers were stationed in either the main camp in [[Castra Praetoria]], or in military guard posts throughout the [[Campagna District]] of Rome. They remained in the city throughout [[Liberation of Rome|its liberation]], often fighting the [[mercenaries]] of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] condottiero, [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]].<br />
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Guards from the town of [[Viana]] in Spain wore yellowish-green armor. They notably participated in the [[Siege of Viana]], as they defended [[Viana Castle]] from King [[John III of Navarre|John III]]'s invading Navarre troops, who wore red uniforms with yellow accents.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><br />
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[[File:Fourth part 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Ottomans guarding the docks.]]<br />
[[Constantinople]] in the Renaissance was divided into two distinct factions, the ruling [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]], and the remnants of the ancient [[Byzantines|Byzantine Empire]].<br />
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Though Constantinople was held and controlled by the former, guards of the latter constantly fought for control. The region of [[Derinkuyu|Cappadocia]], particularly [[Derinkuyu]], remained in Byzantine hands.<br />
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Ottoman guards wore green uniforms with red accents, while Byzantines wore small gray capes, and dark red and white uniforms. The Byzantine guards also distinctly wore the black eagle crest of the Byzantine Empire's [[Manuel Palaiologos|Palaiologos]] Dynasty.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref><br />
===Industrial Age===<br />
During the Industrial age, Guards were either aligned with the [[British Army]] or [[Continental Army]]. [[Firearms]] also became the mainstay of most western armies. All soldiers were armed with flintlock muskets or pistols. British regulars and militia were easily denoted by their bright red uniforms. The British army also employed Hessian mercenaries such as the Jäger. German soldiers could be distinguished from their British counterparts by their green uniforms with red accents. Patriot soldiers wore mostly blue uniforms, except for Continental Grenadiers, who wore a khaki colored dress.<br />
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==Ranking==<br />
===High Middle Ages===<br />
====Regular====<br />
Regular guards were the most common, but lightest equipped of the guard ranks. Regular Crusader guards did not have helmets, and only wore leather armor, while Saracen ones wore turbans, and light lamellar armor.<br />
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In combat, they were not skilled enough to grab, counterattack, or perform a combo. They could only deflect attacks, with a 25% chance of dodging a light attack.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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====Sergeant====<br />
[[File:BoA 9.png|250px|thumb|right|Altaïr fighting Templar Sergeants and Captains.]]<br />
Sergeants were middle-ranked soldiers, and were equipped with helmets and heavier armor. Crusaders wore chainmail, and the Saracens possessed medium lamellar armor.<br />
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They could grab targets, and had a 50% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as a 50% chance of countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 25% chance of breaking defenses, but could not perform combo attacks.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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====Captain====<br />
Captains were the most powerful guards, with the exception of Templar Knights. Saracens wore Baidah helmets and heavy lamellar armor, while Crusaders wore chainmail, and varying knight helms.<br />
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Guards at this rank were also able to grab, and had a 75% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 50% chance of breaking defenses. If a successful heavy attack was delivered, they could perform a combo attack.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Militia====<br />
[[File:Escape debt 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Three Militia guards cornering [[Egidio Troche]].]]<br />
Militia were the lowest ranking guards, and wore very little armor. They also had the lowest morale, and were likely to flee a battle if they were losing.<br />
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Militia could be found almost everywhere, and wielded a large variety of [[Swords and maces|medium-ranged weapons]]. They were not especially agile, but could climb up to the rooftops, albeit slowly, in order to pursue a target Assassin.<br />
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Of the guard types, Militia were the only ones who could be fooled into picking up coins, should they be thrown as a distraction.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Elite====<br />
[[File:With Friends 8 v.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio restrained by two Elites.]]<br />
Elites were stronger than Militia, and wore a moderate amount of armor. They could withstand more damage, and were capable of dodging enemy attacks.<br />
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They were also more courageous than Militia, but could still be forced to retreat, especially if their Leader (or a high-ranking specialized guard) should be killed near them.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Leader====<br />
Leaders were the best fighters, and the most tenacious of all the regular guards. They wore slightly more armor than the Elites, and had distinct, full-faced helmets.<br />
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They were resilient, and could withstand several attacks before they could be killed. They were also harder to disarm, as well as resistant to being grabbed.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Captain====<br />
[[File:Demilitarization 2.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Cesare Borgia]] speaking with his Captains.]]<br />
Captains of the Renaissance were usually found leading contingents of lower-ranked soldiers. They fought similarly to Leaders, but were more heavily and intricately armored, with full feathered helms.<br />
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Twelve [[Borgia Captains]] were particularly distinguished members of this rank, and led troops at each of Rome's twelve [[Borgia Towers]]. They were armored identically to other Captains, but wore white capes with the Borgia crest.<br />
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Though most were courageous and skilled enough to counter most attacks, some were cowardly, and would flee into their tower should it be attacked, until the next guard patrol was posted.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
====Enlisted====<br />
The basic guards within the British army and Continental army were their enlisted soldiers, who wore regular battle-dress. Enlisted soldiers in both armies were equipped with muskets with fixed bayonets and received training in forming firing lines. They were susceptible to counter kills, throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.<br />
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British troops wore a bright red tunic with white leggings and black infantry boots. They either wore a black tricorne hat or explorer's cap, and some took to wearing scarves around their faces. They had the ability to form a firing line quickly and efficiently and didn't run from battle due to the Army's severe discipline standards.<br />
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American infantry wore a blue battle-dress with a red accent down each lapel and a black tricorne hat. Although they were equally well-trained, they did not have the same discipline as their British counterparts. They would run after a sufficient amount of their comrades fell or when their leader was slain.<br />
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====Officers====<br />
{{Main|Officers}}<br />
Officers in both armies led groups of other guards on patrols and were equipped with a sword and pistol. Whilst wielding their sword, they parried all of Connor's regular attacks, forcing him to either break their defense or disarm them first. They could also counter Connor's counter-kills even if disarmed, but were susceptible to throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.<br />
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==Ranged types==<br />
As most standard guards only had medium or short-ranged weapons, they were often supplemented by ranged guard types, who could attack from a distance. More types were added over time, with the advancement of weapon technology.<ref name="AC"/><ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Archers====<br />
{{Main|Archers}}<br />
[[File:AC2 venice archer.jpeg|thumb|250px|right|Ezio pulling an archer from a rooftop in Venice.]]<br />
Archers were guards armed with [[Bow|longbows]], who patrolled rooftops and watched for possible enemies below.<ref name="AC2"/> Outside of cities, they were posted on elevated watchtowers.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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Crusader Archers wore the same uniforms as the standard guards of their faction, though they also had white hoods.<ref name="AC"/> In the Renaissance, Archers were usually of the Elite rank, and wore the same uniform as their standard counterparts.<br />
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Once provoked due to an enemy approaching within a meter or so, an archer would cease firing arrows, and draw his medium-ranged weapon, such as a sword or mace. Though accurate and deadly from a distance, Archers did not pose a serious threat in close combat.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Crossbowmen====<br />
{{Main|Crossbowmen}}<br />
Similarly to Archers, Crossbowmen defended the rooftops or areas of interest, though the [[Crossbow]]s they wielded could be fired more quickly, and caused more damage.<ref name="Brotherhood"/> However, they did not completely replace Archers, as longbows were more accurate if used by a skilled guard.<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref><br />
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Unlike Archers, Crossbowmen had no melee weapon, and if their enemy drew too close, they would only back away and keep firing. They were also more vigilant, and possessed some [[Freerunning|free-running]] ability, which permitted them to more closely investigate intruders.<br />
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In Rome, Crossbowmen could be distinguished by their striped berets and light armor.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Arquebusiers====<br />
{{Main|Arquebusiers}}<br />
[[File:Vilified 11 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A line of arquebusiers.]]<br />
The Arquebusiers (also called Gunmen or Riflemen) were [[Firearms|firearm]]-wielding soldiers who patrolled rooftops, protected high-value locations, and guarded important people.<br />
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Though Arquebusiers did not have as great a range as Crossbowmen, what they lacked in distance, they made up for in power. Their shots dealt significant damage to both targets and enemy armor.<br />
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In the Renaissance, they wore heavy armor and full helmets, as well as belts of gunpowder and ammunition.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Bombmen====<br />
In Constantinople, Bombmen wielded [[thunder bombs]] and [[short blades]], and commonly guarded the rooftops in high traffic areas, such as the docks, arsenal, and harbor. They would also participate in the protection of [[Assassin Dens|Templar dens]], and would attack from the safety of reinforced sentry boxes.<br />
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Byzantine Bombmen wore uniforms similar to Almogavars, though with longer red capes.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
In the Colonies, Snipers were almost always encountered on rooftops in groups of up to four and were stationed on recognizable wooden platforms that afforded them a clear view of their surroundings. They would use their muskets with fixed bayonets to fire upon any who trespassed on the rooftops or a target on the ground. While regular soldiers would have tricorn hats they would wear a frontier hat, otherwise they were identical to the regular enlisted soldiers.<br />
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==Specialized types==<br />
Certain high-ranking guards possessed unique qualities, usually granting them an advantage in combat through added speed, strength, or defense skills. They would often act as leaders for patrols of standard guards, and possessed uncommon weapons or armor.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Agiles====<br />
{{Main|Agile guards}}<br />
[[File:NVS 12.png|thumb|250px|right|An Agile fleeing from Ezio.]]<br />
Agiles were lightly-armored, quick moving guards. They were one of the types capable of outrunning Assassins, and were also skilled free-runners. They more commonly fled to alert nearby guards, rather than face an enemy directly.<br />
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During pursuits alongside other guards, Agiles would usually catch up to a target first and injure them with the short blades they wielded. In battle, they were very light on their feet and could dodge nearly all attacks.<br />
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Agiles wore the least armor of any guard, with only a light leather chest guard, and metal helmet and spaulders. Due to their increased vulnerability, they were also the most cowardly of the specialized types.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Brutes====<br />
{{Main|Brutes}}<br />
[[File:LMS 9 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A Brute blocking Ezio's path.]]<br />
Brutes were the most heavily-armored guards during the Renaissance. They moved slowly due to the [[Heavy weapons|two-handed weapons]] they wielded, but compensated through resilience and power.<br />
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They were not very vigilant, and could not normally distinguish Assassins from anyone else in a crowd. In guard patrols, they often acted as the leader, as they had the highest morale of any guard type, fleeing only if they were disarmed and could not obtain another weapon.<br />
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Brutes could be easily seen from their large, reinforced armor and closed helms.<ref name="AC2"/> Brutes in Rome had more intricate armor than those in other cities, with designs worked into the metal.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Seekers====<br />
{{Main|Seekers}}<br />
[[File:Benvenuto 15.png|thumb|250px|right|Seekers arresting a merchant.]]<br />
Seekers were guards who, as their name suggested, would search through [[Hiding spots|hiding places]], on the suspicion that an Assassin had taken refuge within one. They always wielded [[Long weapons|polearms]], such as spears and halberds.<br />
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Similarly to Brutes, they would lead patrols of guards, often halting the group to search any hiding spots they passed.<ref name="AC2"/> In battle, they had the second highest morale to Brutes, and were skilled enough to resist most attacks and counters.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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They were slightly more heavily-armored than a standard guard, though less so than Brutes, wearing a combination of chainmail and plate armor, as well as distinctive feathered helms.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Horsemen====<br />
{{Main|Horsemen}}<br />
[[File:Horsemen.jpg|thumb|250px|left|A horseman dueling Ezio.]]<br />
Horsemen were mounted guards that possessed the ability to use a variety of weapons while on [[Horses|horseback]]. Their steeds allowed them to easily pursue targets, and strike preemptively.<br />
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Though they were vulnerable to long-ranged weapons such as [[throwing knives]] and crossbows, they could be easily dealt with after being knocked from the saddle, either by tripping their horse, or striking them from horseback.<br />
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Horsemen were equipped with both medium and long-ranged weapons, though none could wield polearms. They were armored similarly to Borgia Captains, albeit without the cape.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Almogavars====<br />
{{Main|Almogavars}}<br />
[[File:Curse of Romani 3.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio aiming at a group of Almogavars.]]<br />
Almogavars were heavily-armored Byzantine guards, who wielded two-handed axes. They were stationed in Byzantine-controlled districts of Constantinople, as well as in Derinkuyu during the Renaissance.<br />
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Comparable to Brutes, they fought with heavy weapons, and were slower than all other enemies. Due to their thick armor, they were very resilient, and could not be killed with a single bullet or crossbow bolt. However, they possessed a profound weakness to the effects of [[datura bombs]].<br />
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Their armor was scaled, with fur and particularly large metal spaders. They also wielded [[Almogavar Axe|unique axes]], with a pair of crescent-shaped blades.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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====Varangians====<br />
{{Main|Varangians}}<br />
Varangians were the Byzantine equivalent of Seekers, and were stationed in both Constantinople and Derinkuyu. They were very skilled in battle, and could deflect nearly all strikes and counterattacks.<br />
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They wore heavy armor with short capes, as well as intricate winged helmets. They fought with halberds or spears, as well as short pistols.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
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====Grenadiers====<br />
{{Main|Grenadiers}}<br />
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Grenadiers were specialized units in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. They were roughly comparable to the Italian Brutes and Byzantine Almogavars, being slower than other soldiers, and fighting with heavy weapons and muskets. Grenadiers were recognizable by their narrow, tall headgear designed not to obstruct throwing of grenades.<br />
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====Officers====<br />
Similar to the Seekers of the Renaissance, the Officers were more intelligent than most other guards. However, they wielded swords, rather than polearms, and would often utilize their pistols in combat. They would search hiding spots and could see through disguises. When alone, they would be accompanied by a guard dog to further improve their searching abilities. <br />
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====Scouts====<br />
Akin to the Agiles that served throughout the Renaissance, Scouts were fast-moving adversaries capable of free-running that wielded short blades and muskets. They would pursue any attackers that fled from battle, and could not be disarmed or have their defense broken. They were, however, susceptible to all other forms of counterattacks. In combat, they would attempt to flip over Connor's back and attack him from behind, similar to the "[[Hookblade|hook and run]]" maneuver used by the [[Turkish Assassins]].<br />
====Snitches====<br />
Snitches would usually be seen in larger guard patrols carrying and playing a military drum. They never fought with an attacker, choosing instead to flee the scene and bring reinforcements. If they could not flee, they would brandish a dagger, or they would instead cower until the attacker either left or neutralized them in one way or another.<br />
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==Expert types==<br />
Expert guards were high-ranking guards, who were the most skilled and well-equipped of their time. They often possessed several of the qualities of specialized guards, and were limited in number.<ref name="AC"/><ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===High Middle Ages===<br />
====Templar Knights====<br />
[[File:AC horseback charge.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Altaïr charging down a Templar Knight.]]<br />
Templar Knights were particularly skilled Crusaders, and were stationed throughout the [[Kingdom]] and its cities. They would often position themselves with a wall or cliff to their back, to prevent them from being attacked from behind.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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They were particularly vigilant, and could identify an Assassin from a crowd almost immediately, subsequently attacking them. Other guards held the knights in high regard, and would always stand back should the Templar Knight engage in battle with an Assassin.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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They were similar to the Crusader Captains, but with unique armor. They wore chainmail and white surcoats with red crosses, as well as red lacquered great helms.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Papal Guards====<br />
{{Main|Papal Guard}}<br />
[[File:The Apple 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Two Papal Guards killing each other under the Apple's influence.]]<br />
The Papal Guard were elite soldiers throughout the Renaissance and were commanded by the [[Papacy]], to serve and protect the pontiff during his tenure. They combined the best qualities of all the other specialized guards, being very powerful in battle, as well as quick on their feet.<br />
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They wore intricate black and gold armor, as well as long dark capes, metal face masks and plumed helmets. They also wore crests painted on their chest guards, either displaying the crossed keys of the Papacy, or (in the 16th century) the red bull of the Borgia.<br />
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Papal guards could use a wide variety of weapons, including long or heavy ones, though they most commonly [[Dual-wielding|dual-wielded]] a pistol alongside a medium weapon.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Janissaries====<br />
{{Main|Janissaries}}<br />
[[File:TAG 4.png|thumb|250px|right|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant.]]<br />
Janissaries were highly-trained soldiers, and the elite of the Ottoman Empire, serving as the private guards to the Sultan. Similarly to the Papal Guard, they encompassed all the skills of the specialized guards.<br />
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Their uniforms consisted of colorful robes with embroidered patterns, as well as black headdresses and metal face masks. They all wielded [[Janissary Kijil|unique kijils]], as well as short pistols for long-ranged attacks.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
====Jäger====<br />
{{main|Jäger}}<br />
'''Jäger''', also colloquially referred to as '''Hessians''', were a detachment of German troops that were contracted by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War. However, they operated independently of most British protocols.<br />
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Jäger specialised in deep forest and wilderness combat, tactics and reconnaissance, as well as unconventional warfare. As such, they were regarded as an elite scouting unit, used for surveying an area ahead of a body of troops or leading the way on the front lines.<br />
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The Jäger gained a fierce reputation as fearsome warriors and reliable, disciplined troops, and they were well respected within the ranks of the British Army. Like the other expert archetypes, Jägers combined the aspects of the basic archetypes. They patrolled in search of Connor and wielded a sword and pistol, like Officers. In combat, they were immune to direct attacks and would occasionally throw grenades, similar to the Grenadiers. While in pursuit, they could easily catch up to Connor, being the one of the only archetypes to do so along with Scouts.<br />
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There were two types of Jägers located in Colonial America during the [[American Revolutionary War]], Loyalist Jägers found within the [[British Army]] and Patriot Jägers found within the [[Continental Army]].<br />
*British Jägers wore a blue coat with red trim, black boots and a tricorn hat with a red feather.<br />
*American Jägers wore a green coat with gold trim, black boots, and a metal helmet with black horse hair trim.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
;''Assassin's Creed II''<br />
{{GalleryBox|Guards}}<br />
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', the taunts Ezio said to Brutes were different from those he said to the other guards, mainly insulting them about their weight, as they were bulkier in stature.<br />
*In the memory "[[Clothes Make The Man]]", [[Ugo]] told Ezio that the thieves were to impersonate the archers. Yet in the next memory, "[[Everything Must Go]]", after Ezio killed the archers on the rooftops, the thieves wore the armor of captain guards instead of archer armor.<br />
*In the memory "[[Infrequent Flier]]", a Brute and a Seeker could be seen stationed on a rooftop, despite being the only guards who could not climb or free-run.<br />
*In the memory "[[Play Along]]", Ezio assassinated an Agile so he could disguise himself as a guard, but instead of having an Agile's outfit, he wore the outfit of a Leader guard.<br />
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;Others<br />
*Several other guard types were present only in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]'', such as Shield Guards, Duelists, and unnamed robed guards wielding maces.<br />
*In the memory "[[French Kiss]]", Ezio killed twenty French guards of different archetypes to acquire their armor. However, in the following memories, Bartolomeo's mercenaries were equipped with only Leader armor, while Ezio wore armor similar to a Borgia Captain's.<br />
**Additionally, though Ezio's Captain armor during the memory was in French colors, no such French guard could ever be encountered.<br />
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', an extremely rare glitch could occur with a group of four guards. They would stand in place and would not pay any attention to Ezio, even if he killed someone nearby. He was free to attack them, in which case an execution would be performed, but it would not kill them, leaving them to simply stand up again.<br />
*In PlayStation Home, the design of a Seeker could be purchased for an avatar, which also came with a spear. Similarly, on Xbox Live, it was possible to purchase the outfit of an Agile guard.<br />
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[[File:AC2 guard types.jpg|thumb|250px|Five guard types: the Agile, Archer, Brute, Militia, and Seeker.]]<br />
'''Guards''' were members of either a local militia, or an organized military force. They were usually assigned to defend or control access to locations of interest, or protect certain individuals.<br />
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The colors and styles of their uniforms varied over time, as well as denoted their military rank, allegiance, and combat specialization.<br />
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==Factions==<br />
===High Middle Ages===<br />
[[File:BoA 4.png|thumb|250px|thumb|right|[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] fighting several of King Richard's men.]]<br />
During the [[Third Crusade]], soldiers wore the armor and colors of either [[Saracens]] or [[Crusaders]], with the latter subdivided into the personal guards of King [[Richard I of England]], or the Knights [[Templars|Templar]], [[Knights Hospitalier|Hospitalier]], and [[Knights Teutonic|Teutonic]].<br />
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Saracens spoke Turkish or Arabic, while Crusaders spoke mostly English, with some Captains and Sergeants speaking French or German. Templar Knights, however, spoke all of the dialects.<br />
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Saracens wore {{Wiki|Lamellar armour|lamellar armor}}, and either {{Wiki|Spangenhelm|spangenhelms}} or turbans. All Crusaders wore surcoats and chainmail, while some also wore spangenhelms or {{Wiki|Great helm|great helms}}.<br />
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[[File:Talal Assassination 3.png|250px|left|thumb|Altaïr fighting Talal's personal guard.]]<br />
The colors of Crusader surcoats differed with their affiliation, with King Richard's personal guard wearing red and white, Templars wearing white with red crosses, Hospitaliers wearing black with white crosses, and Teutonics wearing white with black crosses.<br />
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Guards for several smaller factions or individuals possessed their own uniforms as well, such as the black, gold-striped clothes of [[Talal]]'s men, or the short white robes and gray-hoods of the guards of [[Masyaf]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
Throughout the [[Renaissance]], multiple factions of guards existed, as they were affiliated to either individual cities or people instead of armies. They bore unique colors, often along with the family or city crest.<br />
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[[File:NVS 5.png|thumb|250px|right|Four Pazzi guards.]]<br />
Guards for the [[House of Pazzi]] wore black caps, red sleeves with gold streaks, and the crest of the Pazzi. They could only be found in [[Florence]] and [[Tuscany]], during the height of the family's influence, until the end of the [[Pazzi Conspiracy|Pazzi conspiracy]].<br />
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Guards serving the [[House of Medici]] wore dark yellow caps, yellow and white striped sleeves, black armor plates, and the crest of the Medici. They were notably seen during the repression of the Pazzi Conspiracy in Florence, as well as in [[San Gimignano]].<br />
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Guards of the [[House of Borgia]] wore dark red caps, black sleeves with dark red streaks, and the crest of the Borgia. They often accompanied [[Rodrigo Borgia]], and could also be found in [[Romagna]] during the Templar meeting, in the [[Cannaregio District]] of [[Venice]],<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> or in Florence during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]].<br />
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[[File:Florentine Fiasco 1.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bypassing a line of Savonarola's guards.]]<br />
Guards of [[Girolamo Savonarola]] wore black caps, sleeves, and armor plates. Instead of a coats of arms, they bore a small portrait of Savonarola himself, with three red beams shining down upon him. They were notably seen in Florence during the Bonfire of the Vanities, often repressing the Borgia guards attempting to take the [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' - ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)]]''</ref><br />
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Guards serving the city of [[Forlì]] wore dark green caps and sleeves, as well as the crest of [[Caterina Sforza]]'s family, who ruled Romagna.<br />
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The guards who served the city of Venice wore blue caps and sleeves, with gold armor plates bearing the coat of arms of the Italian city. The quality of their armor was significantly better than that of their counterparts in other cities, protecting them from much damage.<br />
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Those who served the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] wore white caps, red and white sleeves, and the coat of arms of the city of [[Rome]]. Similarly to Venetian guards, their armor was more resilient than most.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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[[File:Gatekeeper 2.png|thumb|250px|right|A contingent of French soldiers.]]<br />
Guards and soldiers of [[France]] wore dark blue and white. They were commonly seen in Rome after the alliance of [[Cesare Borgia]] and the French general [[Octavian de Valois]].<br />
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At that time, French soldiers were stationed in either the main camp in [[Castra Praetoria]], or in military guard posts throughout the [[Campagna District]] of Rome. They remained in the city throughout [[Liberation of Rome|its liberation]], often fighting the [[mercenaries]] of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] condottiero, [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]].<br />
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Guards from the town of [[Viana]] in Spain wore yellowish-green armor. They notably participated in the [[Siege of Viana]], as they defended [[Viana Castle]] from King [[John III of Navarre|John III]]'s invading Navarre troops, who wore red uniforms with yellow accents.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><br />
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[[File:Fourth part 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Ottomans guarding the docks.]]<br />
[[Constantinople]] in the Renaissance was divided into two distinct factions, the ruling [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]], and the remnants of the ancient [[Byzantines|Byzantine Empire]].<br />
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Though Constantinople was held and controlled by the former, guards of the latter constantly fought for control. The region of [[Derinkuyu|Cappadocia]], particularly [[Derinkuyu]], remained in Byzantine hands.<br />
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Ottoman guards wore green uniforms with red accents, while Byzantines wore small gray capes, and dark red and white uniforms. The Byzantine guards also distinctly wore the black eagle crest of the Byzantine Empire's [[Manuel Palaiologos|Palaiologos]] Dynasty.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref><br />
===Industrial Age===<br />
During the Industrial age, Guards were either aligned with the [[British Army]] or [[Continental Army]]. [[Firearms]] also became the mainstay of most western armies. All soldiers were armed with flintlock muskets or pistols. British regulars and militia were easily denoted by their bright red uniforms. The British army also employed Hessian mercenaries such as the Jäger. German soldiers could be distinguished from their British counterparts by their green uniforms with red accents. Patriot soldiers wore mostly blue uniforms, except for Continental Grenadiers, who wore a khaki colored dress.<br />
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==Ranking==<br />
===High Middle Ages===<br />
====Regular====<br />
Regular guards were the most common, but lightest equipped of the guard ranks. Regular Crusader guards did not have helmets, and only wore leather armor, while Saracen ones wore turbans, and light lamellar armor.<br />
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In combat, they were not skilled enough to grab, counterattack, or perform a combo. They could only deflect attacks, with a 25% chance of dodging a light attack.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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====Sergeant====<br />
[[File:BoA 9.png|250px|thumb|right|Altaïr fighting Templar Sergeants and Captains.]]<br />
Sergeants were middle-ranked soldiers, and were equipped with helmets and heavier armor. Crusaders wore chainmail, and the Saracens possessed medium lamellar armor.<br />
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They could grab targets, and had a 50% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as a 50% chance of countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 25% chance of breaking defenses, but could not perform combo attacks.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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====Captain====<br />
Captains were the most powerful guards, with the exception of Templar Knights. Saracens wore Baidah helmets and heavy lamellar armor, while Crusaders wore chainmail, and varying knight helms.<br />
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Guards at this rank were also able to grab, and had a 75% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 50% chance of breaking defenses. If a successful heavy attack was delivered, they could perform a combo attack.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Militia====<br />
[[File:Escape debt 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Three Militia guards cornering [[Egidio Troche]].]]<br />
Militia were the lowest ranking guards, and wore very little armor. They also had the lowest morale, and were likely to flee a battle if they were losing.<br />
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Militia could be found almost everywhere, and wielded a large variety of [[Swords and maces|medium-ranged weapons]]. They were not especially agile, but could climb up to the rooftops, albeit slowly, in order to pursue a target Assassin.<br />
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Of the guard types, Militia were the only ones who could be fooled into picking up coins, should they be thrown as a distraction.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Elite====<br />
[[File:With Friends 8 v.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio restrained by two Elites.]]<br />
Elites were stronger than Militia, and wore a moderate amount of armor. They could withstand more damage, and were capable of dodging enemy attacks.<br />
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They were also more courageous than Militia, but could still be forced to retreat, especially if their Leader (or a high-ranking specialized guard) should be killed near them.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Leader====<br />
Leaders were the best fighters, and the most tenacious of all the regular guards. They wore slightly more armor than the Elites, and had distinct, full-faced helmets.<br />
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They were resilient, and could withstand several attacks before they could be killed. They were also harder to disarm, as well as resistant to being grabbed.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Captain====<br />
[[File:Demilitarization 2.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Cesare Borgia]] speaking with his Captains.]]<br />
Captains of the Renaissance were usually found leading contingents of lower-ranked soldiers. They fought similarly to Leaders, but were more heavily and intricately armored, with full feathered helms.<br />
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Twelve [[Borgia Captains]] were particularly distinguished members of this rank, and led troops at each of Rome's twelve [[Borgia Towers]]. They were armored identically to other Captains, but wore white capes with the Borgia crest.<br />
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Though most were courageous and skilled enough to counter most attacks, some were cowardly, and would flee into their tower should it be attacked, until the next guard patrol was posted.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
====Enlisted====<br />
The basic guards within the British army and Continental army were their enlisted soldiers, who wore regular battle-dress. Enlisted soldiers in both armies were equipped with muskets with fixed bayonets and received training in forming firing lines. They were susceptible to counter kills, throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.<br />
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British troops wore a bright red tunic with white leggings and black infantry boots. They either wore a black tricorne hat or explorer's cap, and some took to wearing scarves around their faces. They had the ability to form a firing line quickly and efficiently and didn't run from battle due to the Army's severe discipline standards.<br />
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American infantry wore a blue battle-dress with a red accent down each lapel and a black tricorne hat. Although they were equally well-trained, they did not have the same discipline as their British counterparts. They would run after a sufficient amount of their comrades fell or when their leader was slain.<br />
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====Officers====<br />
{{Main|Officers}}<br />
Officers in both armies led groups of other guards on patrols and were equipped with a sword and pistol. Whilst wielding their sword, they parried all of Connor's regular attacks, forcing him to either break their defense or disarm them first. They could also counter Connor's counter-kills even if disarmed, but were susceptible to throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.<br />
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==Ranged types==<br />
As most standard guards only had medium or short-ranged weapons, they were often supplemented by ranged guard types, who could attack from a distance. More types were added over time, with the advancement of weapon technology.<ref name="AC"/><ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Archers====<br />
{{Main|Archers}}<br />
[[File:AC2 venice archer.jpeg|thumb|250px|right|Ezio pulling an archer from a rooftop in Venice.]]<br />
Archers were guards armed with [[Bow|longbows]], who patrolled rooftops and watched for possible enemies below.<ref name="AC2"/> Outside of cities, they were posted on elevated watchtowers.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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Crusader Archers wore the same uniforms as the standard guards of their faction, though they also had white hoods.<ref name="AC"/> In the Renaissance, Archers were usually of the Elite rank, and wore the same uniform as their standard counterparts.<br />
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Once provoked due to an enemy approaching within a meter or so, an archer would cease firing arrows, and draw his medium-ranged weapon, such as a sword or mace. Though accurate and deadly from a distance, Archers did not pose a serious threat in close combat.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Crossbowmen====<br />
{{Main|Crossbowmen}}<br />
Similarly to Archers, Crossbowmen defended the rooftops or areas of interest, though the [[Crossbow]]s they wielded could be fired more quickly, and caused more damage.<ref name="Brotherhood"/> However, they did not completely replace Archers, as longbows were more accurate if used by a skilled guard.<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref><br />
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Unlike Archers, Crossbowmen had no melee weapon, and if their enemy drew too close, they would only back away and keep firing. They were also more vigilant, and possessed some [[Freerunning|free-running]] ability, which permitted them to more closely investigate intruders.<br />
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In Rome, Crossbowmen could be distinguished by their striped berets and light armor.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Arquebusiers====<br />
{{Main|Arquebusiers}}<br />
[[File:Vilified 11 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A line of arquebusiers.]]<br />
The Arquebusiers (also called Gunmen or Riflemen) were [[Firearms|firearm]]-wielding soldiers who patrolled rooftops, protected high-value locations, and guarded important people.<br />
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Though Arquebusiers did not have as great a range as Crossbowmen, what they lacked in distance, they made up for in power. Their shots dealt significant damage to both targets and enemy armor.<br />
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In the Renaissance, they wore heavy armor and full helmets, as well as belts of gunpowder and ammunition.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Bombmen====<br />
In Constantinople, Bombmen wielded [[thunder bombs]] and [[short blades]], and commonly guarded the rooftops in high traffic areas, such as the docks, arsenal, and harbor. They would also participate in the protection of [[Assassin Dens|Templar dens]], and would attack from the safety of reinforced sentry boxes.<br />
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Byzantine Bombmen wore uniforms similar to Almogavars, though with longer red capes.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
In the Colonies, Snipers were almost always encountered on rooftops in groups of up to four and were stationed on recognizable wooden platforms that afforded them a clear view of their surroundings. They would use their muskets with fixed bayonets to fire upon any who trespassed on the rooftops or a target on the ground. While regular soldiers would have tricorn hats they would wear a frontier hat, otherwise they were identical to the regular enlisted soldiers.<br />
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==Specialized types==<br />
Certain high-ranking guards possessed unique qualities, usually granting them an advantage in combat through added speed, strength, or defense skills. They would often act as leaders for patrols of standard guards, and possessed uncommon weapons or armor.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Agiles====<br />
{{Main|Agile guards}}<br />
[[File:NVS 12.png|thumb|250px|right|An Agile fleeing from Ezio.]]<br />
Agiles were lightly-armored, quick moving guards. They were one of the types capable of outrunning Assassins, and were also skilled free-runners. They more commonly fled to alert nearby guards, rather than face an enemy directly.<br />
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During pursuits alongside other guards, Agiles would usually catch up to a target first and injure them with the short blades they wielded. In battle, they were very light on their feet and could dodge nearly all attacks.<br />
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Agiles wore the least armor of any guard, with only a light leather chest guard, and metal helmet and spaulders. Due to their increased vulnerability, they were also the most cowardly of the specialized types.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Brutes====<br />
{{Main|Brutes}}<br />
[[File:LMS 9 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A Brute blocking Ezio's path.]]<br />
Brutes were the most heavily-armored guards during the Renaissance. They moved slowly due to the [[Heavy weapons|two-handed weapons]] they wielded, but compensated through resilience and power.<br />
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They were not very vigilant, and could not normally distinguish Assassins from anyone else in a crowd. In guard patrols, they often acted as the leader, as they had the highest morale of any guard type, fleeing only if they were disarmed and could not obtain another weapon.<br />
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Brutes could be easily seen from their large, reinforced armor and closed helms.<ref name="AC2"/> Brutes in Rome had more intricate armor than those in other cities, with designs worked into the metal.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Seekers====<br />
{{Main|Seekers}}<br />
[[File:Benvenuto 15.png|thumb|250px|right|Seekers arresting a merchant.]]<br />
Seekers were guards who, as their name suggested, would search through [[Hiding spots|hiding places]], on the suspicion that an Assassin had taken refuge within one. They always wielded [[Long weapons|polearms]], such as spears and halberds.<br />
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Similarly to Brutes, they would lead patrols of guards, often halting the group to search any hiding spots they passed.<ref name="AC2"/> In battle, they had the second highest morale to Brutes, and were skilled enough to resist most attacks and counters.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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They were slightly more heavily-armored than a standard guard, though less so than Brutes, wearing a combination of chainmail and plate armor, as well as distinctive feathered helms.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Horsemen====<br />
{{Main|Horsemen}}<br />
[[File:Horsemen.jpg|thumb|250px|left|A horseman dueling Ezio.]]<br />
Horsemen were mounted guards that possessed the ability to use a variety of weapons while on [[Horses|horseback]]. Their steeds allowed them to easily pursue targets, and strike preemptively.<br />
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Though they were vulnerable to long-ranged weapons such as [[throwing knives]] and crossbows, they could be easily dealt with after being knocked from the saddle, either by tripping their horse, or striking them from horseback.<br />
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Horsemen were equipped with both medium and long-ranged weapons, though none could wield polearms. They were armored similarly to Borgia Captains, albeit without the cape.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Almogavars====<br />
{{Main|Almogavars}}<br />
[[File:Curse of Romani 3.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio aiming at a group of Almogavars.]]<br />
Almogavars were heavily-armored Byzantine guards, who wielded two-handed axes. They were stationed in Byzantine-controlled districts of Constantinople, as well as in Derinkuyu during the Renaissance.<br />
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Comparable to Brutes, they fought with heavy weapons, and were slower than all other enemies. Due to their thick armor, they were very resilient, and could not be killed with a single bullet or crossbow bolt. However, they possessed a profound weakness to the effects of [[datura bombs]].<br />
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Their armor was scaled, with fur and particularly large metal spaders. They also wielded [[Almogavar Axe|unique axes]], with a pair of crescent-shaped blades.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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====Varangians====<br />
{{Main|Varangians}}<br />
Varangians were the Byzantine equivalent of Seekers, and were stationed in both Constantinople and Derinkuyu. They were very skilled in battle, and could deflect nearly all strikes and counterattacks.<br />
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They wore heavy armor with short capes, as well as intricate winged helmets. They fought with halberds or spears, as well as short pistols.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
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====Grenadiers====<br />
{{Main|Grenadiers}} <br />
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Grenadiers were specialized units in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. They were roughly comparable to the Italian Brutes and Byzantine Almogavars, being slower than other soldiers, and fighting with heavy weapons and muskets. Grenadiers were recognizable by their narrow, tall headgear designed not to obstruct throwing of grenades.<br />
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====Officers====<br />
Similar to the Seekers of the Renaissance, the Officers were more intelligent than most other guards. However, they wielded swords, rather than polearms, and would often utilize their pistols in combat. They would search hiding spots and could see through disguises. When alone, they would be accompanied by a guard dog to further improve their searching abilities. <br />
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====Scouts====<br />
Akin to the Agiles that served throughout the Renaissance, Scouts were fast-moving adversaries capable of free-running that wielded short blades and muskets. They would pursue any attackers that fled from battle, and could not be disarmed or have their defense broken. They were, however, susceptible to all other forms of counterattacks. In combat, they would attempt to flip over Connor's back and attack him from behind, similar to the "[[Hookblade|hook and run]]" maneuver used by the [[Turkish Assassins]].<br />
====Snitches====<br />
Snitches would usually be seen in larger guard patrols carrying and playing a military drum. They never fought with an attacker, choosing instead to flee the scene and bring reinforcements. If they could not flee, they would brandish a dagger, or they would instead cower until the attacker either left or neutralized them in one way or another.<br />
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==Expert types==<br />
Expert guards were high-ranking guards, who were the most skilled and well-equipped of their time. They often possessed several of the qualities of specialized guards, and were limited in number.<ref name="AC"/><ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===High Middle Ages===<br />
====Templar Knights====<br />
[[File:AC horseback charge.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Altaïr charging down a Templar Knight.]]<br />
Templar Knights were particularly skilled Crusaders, and were stationed throughout the [[Kingdom]] and its cities. They would often position themselves with a wall or cliff to their back, to prevent them from being attacked from behind.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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They were particularly vigilant, and could identify an Assassin from a crowd almost immediately, subsequently attacking them. Other guards held the knights in high regard, and would always stand back should the Templar Knight engage in battle with an Assassin.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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They were similar to the Crusader Captains, but with unique armor. They wore chainmail and white surcoats with red crosses, as well as red lacquered great helms.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Papal Guards====<br />
{{Main|Papal Guard}}<br />
[[File:The Apple 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Two Papal Guards killing each other under the Apple's influence.]]<br />
The Papal Guard were elite soldiers throughout the Renaissance and were commanded by the [[Papacy]], to serve and protect the pontiff during his tenure. They combined the best qualities of all the other specialized guards, being very powerful in battle, as well as quick on their feet.<br />
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They wore intricate black and gold armor, as well as long dark capes, metal face masks and plumed helmets. They also wore crests painted on their chest guards, either displaying the crossed keys of the Papacy, or (in the 16th century) the red bull of the Borgia.<br />
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Papal guards could use a wide variety of weapons, including long or heavy ones, though they most commonly [[Dual-wielding|dual-wielded]] a pistol alongside a medium weapon.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Janissaries====<br />
{{Main|Janissaries}}<br />
[[File:TAG 4.png|thumb|250px|right|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant.]]<br />
Janissaries were highly-trained soldiers, and the elite of the Ottoman Empire, serving as the private guards to the Sultan. Similarly to the Papal Guard, they encompassed all the skills of the specialized guards.<br />
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Their uniforms consisted of colorful robes with embroidered patterns, as well as black headdresses and metal face masks. They all wielded [[Janissary Kijil|unique kijils]], as well as short pistols for long-ranged attacks.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
====Jäger====<br />
{{main|Jäger}}<br />
'''Jäger''', also colloquially referred to as '''Hessians''', were a detachment of German troops that were contracted by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War. However, they operated independently of most British protocols.<br />
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Jäger specialised in deep forest and wilderness combat, tactics and reconnaissance, as well as unconventional warfare. As such, they were regarded as an elite scouting unit, used for surveying an area ahead of a body of troops or leading the way on the front lines.<br />
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The Jäger gained a fierce reputation as fearsome warriors and reliable, disciplined troops, and they were well respected within the ranks of the British Army. Like the other expert archetypes, Jägers combined the aspects of the basic archetypes. They patrolled in search of Connor and wielded a sword and pistol, like Officers. In combat, they were immune to direct attacks and would occasionally throw grenades, similar to the Grenadiers. While in pursuit, they could easily catch up to Connor, being the one of the only archetypes to do so along with Scouts.<br />
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There were two types of Jägers located in Colonial America during the [[American Revolutionary War]], Loyalist Jägers found within the [[British Army]] and Patriot Jägers found within the [[Continental Army]].<br />
*British Jägers wore a blue coat with red trim, black boots and a tricorn hat with a red feather.<br />
*American Jägers wore a green coat with gold trim, black boots, and a metal helmet with black horse hair trim.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
;''Assassin's Creed II''<br />
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*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', the taunts Ezio said to Brutes were different from those he said to the other guards, mainly insulting them about their weight, as they were bulkier in stature.<br />
*In the memory "[[Clothes Make The Man]]", [[Ugo]] told Ezio that the thieves were to impersonate the archers. Yet in the next memory, "[[Everything Must Go]]", after Ezio killed the archers on the rooftops, the thieves wore the armor of captain guards instead of archer armor.<br />
*In the memory "[[Infrequent Flier]]", a Brute and a Seeker could be seen stationed on a rooftop, despite being the only guards who could not climb or free-run.<br />
*In the memory "[[Play Along]]", Ezio assassinated an Agile so he could disguise himself as a guard, but instead of having an Agile's outfit, he wore the outfit of a Leader guard.<br />
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;Others<br />
*Several other guard types were present only in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]'', such as Shield Guards, Duelists, and unnamed robed guards wielding maces.<br />
*In the memory "[[French Kiss]]", Ezio killed twenty French guards of different archetypes to acquire their armor. However, in the following memories, Bartolomeo's mercenaries were equipped with only Leader armor, while Ezio wore armor similar to a Borgia Captain's.<br />
**Additionally, though Ezio's Captain armor during the memory was in French colors, no such French guard could ever be encountered.<br />
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', an extremely rare glitch could occur with a group of four guards. They would stand in place and would not pay any attention to Ezio, even if he killed someone nearby. He was free to attack them, in which case an execution would be performed, but it would not kill them, leaving them to simply stand up again.<br />
*In PlayStation Home, the design of a Seeker could be purchased for an avatar, which also came with a spear. Similarly, on Xbox Live, it was possible to purchase the outfit of an Agile guard.<br />
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[[File:AC2 guard types.jpg|thumb|250px|Five guard types: the Agile, Archer, Brute, Militia, and Seeker.]]<br />
'''Guards''' were members of either a local militia, or an organized military force. They were usually assigned to defend or control access to locations of interest, or protect certain individuals.<br />
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The colors and styles of their uniforms varied over time, as well as denoted their military rank, allegiance, and combat specialization.<br />
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==Factions==<br />
===High Middle Ages===<br />
[[File:BoA 4.png|thumb|250px|thumb|right|[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] fighting several of King Richard's men.]]<br />
During the [[Third Crusade]], soldiers wore the armor and colors of either [[Saracens]] or [[Crusaders]], with the latter subdivided into the personal guards of King [[Richard I of England]], or the Knights [[Templars|Templar]], [[Knights Hospitalier|Hospitalier]], and [[Knights Teutonic|Teutonic]].<br />
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Saracens spoke Turkish or Arabic, while Crusaders spoke mostly English, with some Captains and Sergeants speaking French or German. Templar Knights, however, spoke all of the dialects.<br />
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Saracens wore {{Wiki|Lamellar armour|lamellar armor}}, and either {{Wiki|Spangenhelm|spangenhelms}} or turbans. All Crusaders wore surcoats and chainmail, while some also wore spangenhelms or {{Wiki|Great helm|great helms}}.<br />
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[[File:Talal Assassination 3.png|250px|left|thumb|Altaïr fighting Talal's personal guard.]]<br />
The colors of Crusader surcoats differed with their affiliation, with King Richard's personal guard wearing red and white, Templars wearing white with red crosses, Hospitaliers wearing black with white crosses, and Teutonics wearing white with black crosses.<br />
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Guards for several smaller factions or individuals possessed their own uniforms as well, such as the black, gold-striped clothes of [[Talal]]'s men, or the short white robes and gray-hoods of the guards of [[Masyaf]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
Throughout the [[Renaissance]], multiple factions of guards existed, as they were affiliated to either individual cities or people instead of armies. They bore unique colors, often along with the family or city crest.<br />
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[[File:NVS 5.png|thumb|250px|right|Four Pazzi guards.]]<br />
Guards for the [[House of Pazzi]] wore black caps, red sleeves with gold streaks, and the crest of the Pazzi. They could only be found in [[Florence]] and [[Tuscany]], during the height of the family's influence, until the end of the [[Pazzi Conspiracy|Pazzi conspiracy]].<br />
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Guards serving the [[House of Medici]] wore dark yellow caps, yellow and white striped sleeves, black armor plates, and the crest of the Medici. They were notably seen during the repression of the Pazzi Conspiracy in Florence, as well as in [[San Gimignano]].<br />
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Guards of the [[House of Borgia]] wore dark red caps, black sleeves with dark red streaks, and the crest of the Borgia. They often accompanied [[Rodrigo Borgia]], and could also be found in [[Romagna]] during the Templar meeting, in the [[Cannaregio District]] of [[Venice]],<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> or in Florence during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]].<br />
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[[File:Florentine Fiasco 1.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bypassing a line of Savonarola's guards.]]<br />
Guards of [[Girolamo Savonarola]] wore black caps, sleeves, and armor plates. Instead of a coats of arms, they bore a small portrait of Savonarola himself, with three red beams shining down upon him. They were notably seen in Florence during the Bonfire of the Vanities, often repressing the Borgia guards attempting to take the [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' - ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)]]''</ref><br />
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Guards serving the city of [[Forlì]] wore dark green caps and sleeves, as well as the crest of [[Caterina Sforza]]'s family, who ruled Romagna.<br />
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The guards who served the city of Venice wore blue caps and sleeves, with gold armor plates bearing the coat of arms of the Italian city. The quality of their armor was significantly better than that of their counterparts in other cities, protecting them from much damage.<br />
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Those who served the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] wore white caps, red and white sleeves, and the coat of arms of the city of [[Rome]]. Similarly to Venetian guards, their armor was more resilient than most.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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[[File:Gatekeeper 2.png|thumb|250px|right|A contingent of French soldiers.]]<br />
Guards and soldiers of [[France]] wore dark blue and white. They were commonly seen in Rome after the alliance of [[Cesare Borgia]] and the French general [[Octavian de Valois]].<br />
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At that time, French soldiers were stationed in either the main camp in [[Castra Praetoria]], or in military guard posts throughout the [[Campagna District]] of Rome. They remained in the city throughout [[Liberation of Rome|its liberation]], often fighting the [[mercenaries]] of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] condottiero, [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]].<br />
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Guards from the town of [[Viana]] in Spain wore yellowish-green armor. They notably participated in the [[Siege of Viana]], as they defended [[Viana Castle]] from King [[John III of Navarre|John III]]'s invading Navarre troops, who wore red uniforms with yellow accents.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><br />
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[[File:Fourth part 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Ottomans guarding the docks.]]<br />
[[Constantinople]] in the Renaissance was divided into two distinct factions, the ruling [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]], and the remnants of the ancient [[Byzantines|Byzantine Empire]].<br />
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Though Constantinople was held and controlled by the former, guards of the latter constantly fought for control. The region of [[Derinkuyu|Cappadocia]], particularly [[Derinkuyu]], remained in Byzantine hands.<br />
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Ottoman guards wore green uniforms with red accents, while Byzantines wore small gray capes, and dark red and white uniforms. The Byzantine guards also distinctly wore the black eagle crest of the Byzantine Empire's [[Manuel Palaiologos|Palaiologos]] Dynasty.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref><br />
===Industrial Age===<br />
During the Industrial age, Guards were either aligned with the [[British Army]] or [[Continental Army]]. [[Firearms]] also became the mainstay of most western armies. All soldiers were armed with flintlock muskets or pistols. British regulars and militia were easily denoted by their bright red uniforms. The British army also employed Hessian mercenaries such as the Jäger. German soldiers could be distinguished from their British counterparts by their green uniforms with red accents. Patriot soldiers wore mostly blue uniforms, except for Continental Grenadiers, who wore a khaki colored dress.<br />
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==Ranking==<br />
===High Middle Ages===<br />
====Regular====<br />
Regular guards were the most common, but lightest equipped of the guard ranks. Regular Crusader guards did not have helmets, and only wore leather armor, while Saracen ones wore turbans, and light lamellar armor.<br />
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In combat, they were not skilled enough to grab, counterattack, or perform a combo. They could only deflect attacks, with a 25% chance of dodging a light attack.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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====Sergeant====<br />
[[File:BoA 9.png|250px|thumb|right|Altaïr fighting Templar Sergeants and Captains.]]<br />
Sergeants were middle-ranked soldiers, and were equipped with helmets and heavier armor. Crusaders wore chainmail, and the Saracens possessed medium lamellar armor.<br />
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They could grab targets, and had a 50% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as a 50% chance of countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 25% chance of breaking defenses, but could not perform combo attacks.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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====Captain====<br />
Captains were the most powerful guards, with the exception of Templar Knights. Saracens wore Baidah helmets and heavy lamellar armor, while Crusaders wore chainmail, and varying knight helms.<br />
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Guards at this rank were also able to grab, and had a 75% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 50% chance of breaking defenses. If a successful heavy attack was delivered, they could perform a combo attack.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Militia====<br />
[[File:Escape debt 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Three Militia guards cornering [[Egidio Troche]].]]<br />
Militia were the lowest ranking guards, and wore very little armor. They also had the lowest morale, and were likely to flee a battle if they were losing.<br />
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Militia could be found almost everywhere, and wielded a large variety of [[Swords and maces|medium-ranged weapons]]. They were not especially agile, but could climb up to the rooftops, albeit slowly, in order to pursue a target Assassin.<br />
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Of the guard types, Militia were the only ones who could be fooled into picking up coins, should they be thrown as a distraction.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Elite====<br />
[[File:With Friends 8 v.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio restrained by two Elites.]]<br />
Elites were stronger than Militia, and wore a moderate amount of armor. They could withstand more damage, and were capable of dodging enemy attacks.<br />
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They were also more courageous than Militia, but could still be forced to retreat, especially if their Leader (or a high-ranking specialized guard) should be killed near them.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Leader====<br />
Leaders were the best fighters, and the most tenacious of all the regular guards. They wore slightly more armor than the Elites, and had distinct, full-faced helmets.<br />
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They were resilient, and could withstand several attacks before they could be killed. They were also harder to disarm, as well as resistant to being grabbed.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Captain====<br />
[[File:Demilitarization 2.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Cesare Borgia]] speaking with his Captains.]]<br />
Captains of the Renaissance were usually found leading contingents of lower-ranked soldiers. They fought similarly to Leaders, but were more heavily and intricately armored, with full feathered helms.<br />
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Twelve [[Borgia Captains]] were particularly distinguished members of this rank, and led troops at each of Rome's twelve [[Borgia Towers]]. They were armored identically to other Captains, but wore white capes with the Borgia crest.<br />
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Though most were courageous and skilled enough to counter most attacks, some were cowardly, and would flee into their tower should it be attacked, until the next guard patrol was posted.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
====Enlisted====<br />
The basic guards within the British army and Continental army were their enlisted soldiers, who wore regular battle-dress. Enlisted soldiers in both armies were equipped with muskets with fixed bayonets and received training in forming firing lines. They were susceptible to counter kills, throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.<br />
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British troops wore a bright red tunic with white leggings and black infantry boots. They either wore a black tricorne hat or explorer's cap, and some took to wearing scarves around their faces. They had the ability to form a firing line quickly and efficiently and didn't run from battle due to the Army's severe discipline standards.<br />
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American infantry wore a blue battle-dress with a red accent down each lapel and a black tricorne hat. Although they were equally well-trained, they did not have the same discipline as their British counterparts. They would run after a sufficient amount of their comrades fell or when their leader was slain.<br />
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====Officers====<br />
{{Main|Officers}}<br />
Officers in both armies led groups of other guards on patrols and were equipped with a sword and pistol. Whilst wielding their sword, they parried all of Connor's regular attacks, forcing him to either break their defense or disarm them first. They could also counter Connor's counter-kills even if disarmed, but were susceptible to throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.<br />
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==Ranged types==<br />
As most standard guards only had medium or short-ranged weapons, they were often supplemented by ranged guard types, who could attack from a distance. More types were added over time, with the advancement of weapon technology.<ref name="AC"/><ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Archers====<br />
{{Main|Archers}}<br />
[[File:AC2 venice archer.jpeg|thumb|250px|right|Ezio pulling an archer from a rooftop in Venice.]]<br />
Archers were guards armed with [[Bow|longbows]], who patrolled rooftops and watched for possible enemies below.<ref name="AC2"/> Outside of cities, they were posted on elevated watchtowers.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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Crusader Archers wore the same uniforms as the standard guards of their faction, though they also had white hoods.<ref name="AC"/> In the Renaissance, Archers were usually of the Elite rank, and wore the same uniform as their standard counterparts.<br />
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Once provoked due to an enemy approaching within a meter or so, an archer would cease firing arrows, and draw his medium-ranged weapon, such as a sword or mace. Though accurate and deadly from a distance, Archers did not pose a serious threat in close combat.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Crossbowmen====<br />
{{Main|Crossbowmen}}<br />
Similarly to Archers, Crossbowmen defended the rooftops or areas of interest, though the [[Crossbow]]s they wielded could be fired more quickly, and caused more damage.<ref name="Brotherhood"/> However, they did not completely replace Archers, as longbows were more accurate if used by a skilled guard.<ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref><br />
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Unlike Archers, Crossbowmen had no melee weapon, and if their enemy drew too close, they would only back away and keep firing. They were also more vigilant, and possessed some [[Freerunning|free-running]] ability, which permitted them to more closely investigate intruders.<br />
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In Rome, Crossbowmen could be distinguished by their striped berets and light armor.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Arquebusiers====<br />
{{Main|Arquebusiers}}<br />
[[File:Vilified 11 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A line of arquebusiers.]]<br />
The Arquebusiers (also called Gunmen or Riflemen) were [[Firearms|firearm]]-wielding soldiers who patrolled rooftops, protected high-value locations, and guarded important people.<br />
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Though Arquebusiers did not have as great a range as Crossbowmen, what they lacked in distance, they made up for in power. Their shots dealt significant damage to both targets and enemy armor.<br />
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In the Renaissance, they wore heavy armor and full helmets, as well as belts of gunpowder and ammunition.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Bombmen====<br />
In Constantinople, Bombmen wielded [[thunder bombs]] and [[short blades]], and commonly guarded the rooftops in high traffic areas, such as the docks, arsenal, and harbor. They would also participate in the protection of [[Assassin Dens|Templar dens]], and would attack from the safety of reinforced sentry boxes.<br />
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Byzantine Bombmen wore uniforms similar to Almogavars, though with longer red capes.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
In the Colonies, Snipers were almost always encountered on rooftops in groups of up to four and were stationed on recognizable wooden platforms that afforded them a clear view of their surroundings. They would use their muskets with fixed bayonets to fire upon any who trespassed on the rooftops or a target on the ground. While regular soldiers would have tricorn hats they would wear a frontier hat, otherwise they were identical to the regular enlisted soldiers.<br />
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==Specialized types==<br />
Certain high-ranking guards possessed unique qualities, usually granting them an advantage in combat through added speed, strength, or defense skills. They would often act as leaders for patrols of standard guards, and possessed uncommon weapons or armor.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Agiles====<br />
{{Main|Agile guards}}<br />
[[File:NVS 12.png|thumb|250px|right|An Agile fleeing from Ezio.]]<br />
Agiles were lightly-armored, quick moving guards. They were one of the types capable of outrunning Assassins, and were also skilled free-runners. They more commonly fled to alert nearby guards, rather than face an enemy directly.<br />
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During pursuits alongside other guards, Agiles would usually catch up to a target first and injure them with the short blades they wielded. In battle, they were very light on their feet and could dodge nearly all attacks.<br />
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Agiles wore the least armor of any guard, with only a light leather chest guard, and metal helmet and spaulders. Due to their increased vulnerability, they were also the most cowardly of the specialized types.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Brutes====<br />
{{Main|Brutes}}<br />
[[File:LMS 9 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A Brute blocking Ezio's path.]]<br />
Brutes were the most heavily-armored guards during the Renaissance. They moved slowly due to the [[Heavy weapons|two-handed weapons]] they wielded, but compensated through resilience and power.<br />
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They were not very vigilant, and could not normally distinguish Assassins from anyone else in a crowd. In guard patrols, they often acted as the leader, as they had the highest morale of any guard type, fleeing only if they were disarmed and could not obtain another weapon.<br />
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Brutes could be easily seen from their large, reinforced armor and closed helms.<ref name="AC2"/> Brutes in Rome had more intricate armor than those in other cities, with designs worked into the metal.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Seekers====<br />
{{Main|Seekers}}<br />
[[File:Benvenuto 15.png|thumb|250px|right|Seekers arresting a merchant.]]<br />
Seekers were guards who, as their name suggested, would search through [[Hiding spots|hiding places]], on the suspicion that an Assassin had taken refuge within one. They always wielded [[Long weapons|polearms]], such as spears and halberds.<br />
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Similarly to Brutes, they would lead patrols of guards, often halting the group to search any hiding spots they passed.<ref name="AC2"/> In battle, they had the second highest morale to Brutes, and were skilled enough to resist most attacks and counters.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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They were slightly more heavily-armored than a standard guard, though less so than Brutes, wearing a combination of chainmail and plate armor, as well as distinctive feathered helms.<ref name="AC2"/><br />
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====Horsemen====<br />
{{Main|Horsemen}}<br />
[[File:Horsemen.jpg|thumb|250px|left|A horseman dueling Ezio.]]<br />
Horsemen were mounted guards that possessed the ability to use a variety of weapons while on [[Horses|horseback]]. Their steeds allowed them to easily pursue targets, and strike preemptively.<br />
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Though they were vulnerable to long-ranged weapons such as [[throwing knives]] and crossbows, they could be easily dealt with after being knocked from the saddle, either by tripping their horse, or striking them from horseback.<br />
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Horsemen were equipped with both medium and long-ranged weapons, though none could wield polearms. They were armored similarly to Borgia Captains, albeit without the cape.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Almogavars====<br />
{{Main|Almogavars}}<br />
[[File:Curse of Romani 3.png|thumb|250px|right|Ezio aiming at a group of Almogavars.]]<br />
Almogavars were heavily-armored Byzantine guards, who wielded two-handed axes. They were stationed in Byzantine-controlled districts of Constantinople, as well as in Derinkuyu during the Renaissance.<br />
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Comparable to Brutes, they fought with heavy weapons, and were slower than all other enemies. Due to their thick armor, they were very resilient, and could not be killed with a single bullet or crossbow bolt. However, they possessed a profound weakness to the effects of [[datura bombs]].<br />
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Their armor was scaled, with fur and particularly large metal spaders. They also wielded [[Almogavar Axe|unique axes]], with a pair of crescent-shaped blades.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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====Varangians====<br />
{{Main|Varangians}}<br />
Varangians were the Byzantine equivalent of Seekers, and were stationed in both Constantinople and Derinkuyu. They were very skilled in battle, and could deflect nearly all strikes and counterattacks.<br />
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They wore heavy armor with short capes, as well as intricate winged helmets. They fought with halberds or spears, as well as short pistols.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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===Industrial Era===<br />
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====Grenadiers====<br />
{{Main|Grenadiers}} Grenadiers were specialized units in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. They were roughly comparable to the Italian Brutes and Byzantine Almogavars, being slower than other soldiers, and fighting with heavy weapons and muskets. Grenadiers were recognizable by their narrow, tall headgear designed not to obstruct throwing of grenades.<br />
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====Officers====<br />
Similar to the Seekers of the Renaissance, the Officers were more intelligent than most other guards. However, they wielded swords, rather than polearms, and would often utilize their pistols in combat. They would search hiding spots and could see through disguises. When alone, they would be accompanied by a guard dog to further improve their searching abilities. <br />
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====Scouts====<br />
Akin to the Agiles that served throughout the Renaissance, Scouts were fast-moving adversaries capable of free-running that wielded short blades and muskets. They would pursue any attackers that fled from battle, and could not be disarmed or have their defense broken. They were, however, susceptible to all other forms of counterattacks. In combat, they would attempt to flip over Connor's back and attack him from behind, similar to the "[[Hookblade|hook and run]]" maneuver used by the [[Turkish Assassins]].<br />
====Snitches====<br />
Snitches would usually be seen in larger guard patrols carrying and playing a military drum. They never fought with an attacker, choosing instead to flee the scene and bring reinforcements. If they could not flee, they would brandish a dagger, or they would instead cower until the attacker either left or neutralized them in one way or another.<br />
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==Expert types==<br />
Expert guards were high-ranking guards, who were the most skilled and well-equipped of their time. They often possessed several of the qualities of specialized guards, and were limited in number.<ref name="AC"/><ref name="AC2"/><br />
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===High Middle Ages===<br />
====Templar Knights====<br />
[[File:AC horseback charge.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Altaïr charging down a Templar Knight.]]<br />
Templar Knights were particularly skilled Crusaders, and were stationed throughout the [[Kingdom]] and its cities. They would often position themselves with a wall or cliff to their back, to prevent them from being attacked from behind.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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They were particularly vigilant, and could identify an Assassin from a crowd almost immediately, subsequently attacking them. Other guards held the knights in high regard, and would always stand back should the Templar Knight engage in battle with an Assassin.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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They were similar to the Crusader Captains, but with unique armor. They wore chainmail and white surcoats with red crosses, as well as red lacquered great helms.<ref name="AC"/><br />
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===Renaissance===<br />
====Papal Guards====<br />
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[[File:The Apple 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Two Papal Guards killing each other under the Apple's influence.]]<br />
The Papal Guard were elite soldiers throughout the Renaissance and were commanded by the [[Papacy]], to serve and protect the pontiff during his tenure. They combined the best qualities of all the other specialized guards, being very powerful in battle, as well as quick on their feet.<br />
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They wore intricate black and gold armor, as well as long dark capes, metal face masks and plumed helmets. They also wore crests painted on their chest guards, either displaying the crossed keys of the Papacy, or (in the 16th century) the red bull of the Borgia.<br />
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Papal guards could use a wide variety of weapons, including long or heavy ones, though they most commonly [[Dual-wielding|dual-wielded]] a pistol alongside a medium weapon.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><br />
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====Janissaries====<br />
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[[File:TAG 4.png|thumb|250px|right|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant.]]<br />
Janissaries were highly-trained soldiers, and the elite of the Ottoman Empire, serving as the private guards to the Sultan. Similarly to the Papal Guard, they encompassed all the skills of the specialized guards.<br />
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Their uniforms consisted of colorful robes with embroidered patterns, as well as black headdresses and metal face masks. They all wielded [[Janissary Kijil|unique kijils]], as well as short pistols for long-ranged attacks.<ref name="Revelations"/><br />
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====Jäger====<br />
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'''Jäger''', also colloquially referred to as '''Hessians''', were a detachment of German troops that were contracted by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War. However, they operated independently of most British protocols.<br />
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Jäger specialised in deep forest and wilderness combat, tactics and reconnaissance, as well as unconventional warfare. As such, they were regarded as an elite scouting unit, used for surveying an area ahead of a body of troops or leading the way on the front lines.<br />
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The Jäger gained a fierce reputation as fearsome warriors and reliable, disciplined troops, and they were well respected within the ranks of the British Army. Like the other expert archetypes, Jägers combined the aspects of the basic archetypes. They patrolled in search of Connor and wielded a sword and pistol, like Officers. In combat, they were immune to direct attacks and would occasionally throw grenades, similar to the Grenadiers. While in pursuit, they could easily catch up to Connor, being the one of the only archetypes to do so along with Scouts.<br />
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There were two types of Jägers located in Colonial America during the [[American Revolutionary War]], Loyalist Jägers found within the [[British Army]] and Patriot Jägers found within the [[Continental Army]].<br />
*British Jägers wore a blue coat with red trim, black boots and a tricorn hat with a red feather.<br />
*American Jägers wore a green coat with gold trim, black boots, and a metal helmet with black horse hair trim.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
;''Assassin's Creed II''<br />
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*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', the taunts Ezio said to Brutes were different from those he said to the other guards, mainly insulting them about their weight, as they were bulkier in stature.<br />
*In the memory "[[Clothes Make The Man]]", [[Ugo]] told Ezio that the thieves were to impersonate the archers. Yet in the next memory, "[[Everything Must Go]]", after Ezio killed the archers on the rooftops, the thieves wore the armor of captain guards instead of archer armor.<br />
*In the memory "[[Infrequent Flier]]", a Brute and a Seeker could be seen stationed on a rooftop, despite being the only guards who could not climb or free-run.<br />
*In the memory "[[Play Along]]", Ezio assassinated an Agile so he could disguise himself as a guard, but instead of having an Agile's outfit, he wore the outfit of a Leader guard.<br />
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;Others<br />
*Several other guard types were present only in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]'', such as Shield Guards, Duelists, and unnamed robed guards wielding maces.<br />
*In the memory "[[French Kiss]]", Ezio killed twenty French guards of different archetypes to acquire their armor. However, in the following memories, Bartolomeo's mercenaries were equipped with only Leader armor, while Ezio wore armor similar to a Borgia Captain's.<br />
**Additionally, though Ezio's Captain armor during the memory was in French colors, no such French guard could ever be encountered.<br />
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', an extremely rare glitch could occur with a group of four guards. They would stand in place and would not pay any attention to Ezio, even if he killed someone nearby. He was free to attack them, in which case an execution would be performed, but it would not kill them, leaving them to simply stand up again.<br />
*In PlayStation Home, the design of a Seeker could be purchased for an avatar, which also came with a spear. Similarly, on Xbox Live, it was possible to purchase the outfit of an Agile guard.<br />
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[[Category:Factions]]</div>107.193.45.129https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Haytham_Kenway&diff=270197Haytham Kenway2012-10-25T02:03:23Z<p>107.193.45.129: /* Equipment and skills */ Haytham wore a bracer on his right forearm, but also used a left hidden blade when he killed his first target.</p>
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<div>{{Era|AC3|3book|Assassins}}<br />
{{Spoilerhd}}<br />
{{Stub}}<br />
{{WPAssassins}}<br />
'''Haytham Kenway''' was an [[England|English]] [[Assassins|Assassin]], hailing from London in 1735. He was the father of [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], and an ancestor to [[Desmond Miles]].<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><br />
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With his father killed and his sister kidnapped after an attack on his family home, Haytham defended himself by killing at least one of his assailants.<br />
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Later on, Haytham came across a mysterious tutor, who taught him the skills he needed to begin a quest for retribution, trusting no-one and questioning everything he had been led to believe.<ref name = "Penguin Books">[http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780425261514,00.html Penguin Books] - ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref><br />
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==Equipment and skills==<br />
Haytham was a capable freerunner, able to stealthily climb the inside of an opera house with little effort. He also possessed two [[Hidden Blade]]s as well as the rare ability of [[Eagle Vision]].<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Haytham is an Arabic name meaning "young eagle," continuing the eagle motif in the series.<ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/haytham Behind the name: Haytham]</ref><br />
*Unlike most Assassins, Haytham wore his primary hidden blade on his right forearm.<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{AC3}}<br />
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[[Category:Ancestors of Desmond Miles]]</div>107.193.45.129https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Haytham_Kenway&diff=270196Haytham Kenway2012-10-25T02:02:03Z<p>107.193.45.129: /* Trivia */</p>
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<div>{{Era|AC3|3book|Assassins}}<br />
{{Spoilerhd}}<br />
{{Stub}}<br />
{{WPAssassins}}<br />
'''Haytham Kenway''' was an [[England|English]] [[Assassins|Assassin]], hailing from London in 1735. He was the father of [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], and an ancestor to [[Desmond Miles]].<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><br />
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With his father killed and his sister kidnapped after an attack on his family home, Haytham defended himself by killing at least one of his assailants.<br />
<br />
Later on, Haytham came across a mysterious tutor, who taught him the skills he needed to begin a quest for retribution, trusting no-one and questioning everything he had been led to believe.<ref name = "Penguin Books">[http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780425261514,00.html Penguin Books] - ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref><br />
<br />
==Equipment and skills==<br />
Haytham was a capable freerunner, able to stealthily climb the inside of an opera house with little effort. He also possessed a [[Hidden Blade]] as well as the rare ability of [[Eagle Vision]].<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
*Haytham is an Arabic name meaning "young eagle," continuing the eagle motif in the series.<ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/haytham Behind the name: Haytham]</ref><br />
*Unlike most Assassins, Haytham wore his primary hidden blade on his right forearm.<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
{{AC3}}<br />
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kenway, Haytham}}<br />
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[[Category:Ancestors of Desmond Miles]]</div>107.193.45.129https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Haytham_Kenway&diff=270194Haytham Kenway2012-10-25T01:05:36Z<p>107.193.45.129: /* Trivia */</p>
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<div>{{Era|AC3|3book|Assassins}}<br />
{{Spoilerhd}}<br />
{{Stub}}<br />
{{WPAssassins}}<br />
'''Haytham Kenway''' was an [[England|English]] [[Assassins|Assassin]], hailing from London in 1735. He was the father of [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], and an ancestor to [[Desmond Miles]].<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><br />
<br />
With his father killed and his sister kidnapped after an attack on his family home, Haytham defended himself by killing at least one of his assailants.<br />
<br />
Later on, Haytham came across a mysterious tutor, who taught him the skills he needed to begin a quest for retribution, trusting no-one and questioning everything he had been led to believe.<ref name = "Penguin Books">[http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780425261514,00.html Penguin Books] - ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref><br />
<br />
==Equipment and skills==<br />
Haytham was a capable freerunner, able to stealthily climb the inside of an opera house with little effort. He also possessed a [[Hidden Blade]] as well as the rare ability of [[Eagle Vision]].<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
*Haytham is an Arabic name meaning "young eagle," continuing the eagle motif in the series.<ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/haytham Behind the name: Haytham]</ref><br />
*Unlike most Assassins, Haytham dons his hidden blade on his right forearm.<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
{{AC3}}<br />
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kenway, Haytham}}<br />
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[[Category:Assassin's Creed III characters]]<br />
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Forsaken characters]]<br />
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[[Category:Ancestors of Desmond Miles]]</div>107.193.45.129