Assassin's Creed: Initiates

2013-11-19T00:00:43Z

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{{Quote|On September 1st, 2012, a man is kidnapped in New York. Brought to a secret Abstergo facility in Italy, he is placed in the Animus and forced to relive the memories of his Assassin ancestor. This man is Desmond Miles. This is his story.|The Desmond Files.|Assassin's Creed: Initiates}}
[[File:Img initiates med1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Flash screen for ''Assassin's Creed: Initiates'']]
'''''Assassin's Creed: Initiates''''' is a community-oriented project founded by [[Ubisoft]] on 1 September 2012 that is envisioned as "the place for all things ''[[Assassin's Creed (series)|Assassin's Creed]]''." It was previously in an open beta stage and is now in a closed alpha stage.

The website includes a news section, forums for discussion, and a link to [[Ubiworkshop]]'s store. Most notably, it features an explorable map that tracked places, events, people, objects and messages from the series' storyline. On 5 October 2012, a timeline section that charts historic events in the series' chronology was introduced.

On 21 December 2012, the [[2012 coronal mass ejection|solar flare]] disrupted communications throughout the globe, which caused the website to crash. In January 2013, the website allowed users to answer a question once a day to help restore communications.

The site subsequently moved to a closed alpha stage, requiring an activation key to participate. Participants who are able to get an activation key are under a strict Terms & Agreement policy to not share what is being done during the closed alpha stage. The site entered an open alpha stage in October 2013, and the NDA agreement was lifted.

==The Desmond Files==
''The Desmond Files'' refers to a collection of images, video clips, transcripts and documents that track the events following [[Desmond Miles]]' capture by [[Abstergo Industries]]. Each file is keyed to a location on an explorable world map and tagged with a timestamp expressed in the UTC ({{Wiki|Coordinated Universal Time}}) standard.

===September 1–15, 2012===
<Tabber>1===1 September 2012===
====Kidnapped====
The following data was recorded from a cell phone tower near {{Wiki|Washington Square Park}} in [[New York City]] at 4:02am.

<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 40SP73ZN
...........................................
UTC 20120901T040224Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = private]
[-] [interference]
[+] ...Yes, sir.
[pause]
[+] We have him.
[-] [reply scrambled]
[+] Yes. Shoving him in the van as we speak, sir.
[+] Target will be delivered on schedule.
[transmission ends]</pre>

====Transfer====
Security camera footage from {{Wiki|Floyd Bennett Field}}, Brooklyn at 4:37am showed that [[Abstergo Industries|Abstergo]] agents had captured an unidentified Caucasian male, in his mid-twenties, approximately 6' tall and weighing 190 lbs. Their destination was unknown.

====Unmarked Hangar====
The Abstergo agents landed in {{Wiki|Ciampino}}, [[Italy]], at 6:44pm. They were seen moving the captive, who was identified as Desmond Miles, into a car.

====Abstergo Campus====
Desmond was brought to the [[Animus Project laboratory|Abstergo campus]] in [[Rome]], Italy at 7:37pm. Scramblers from the [[Akashic Satellite Plexus]] prevented satellite imagery from pinpointing the campus' various facilities, and the extraction of geographical coordinates.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACi-kidnapping.jpg|Security camera footage of New York
ACi-transferbklyn.jpg|Security footage of the hangar
ACi-TransferToRome.jpg|Security camera footage of the victim
</gallery>

|-|2===2 September 2012===
====Animus Explained====
At about 10:17am, Dr. [[Warren Vidic]] explained the various functions of the [[Animus]] to Desmond, leaving out the mention of any potential [[Bleeding Effect|side effects]] that may occur as a result of its use.

====The Farm====
At 5:53pm, Desmond confided to [[Lucy Stillman]] that his parents raised him in an isolated community of [[Assassins]] simply called "[[the Farm]]." He likened the Farm to a prison where he had felt trapped and cut off from the rest of the world - a life that he resented and eventually ran away from when he was 16.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACi-abstergo-01.jpg|The interior of the Abstergo Industries facility
ACi-abstergo-02.jpg|The Animi room, containing the Animi used in the [[Animi Training Program]]
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Animus Explained|Animus Explained
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - The Farm|The Farm
</gallery>

|-|3===3 September 2012===
====Preliminary Analysis====
At 11:24am, the results of Desmond's medical examination came up, with the medical examiner, Dr. [[Damian Saravakos]], reporting that no problems had been found, consequently clearing "Subject 17" for continued study.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
Desmond Medic Report.jpg|Preliminary analysis of Subject 17
</gallery>

|-|4===4 September 2012===
====Access Codes====
Desmond found access codes which allowed him to leave his cell. This led him to discover Lucy's pen, which he later used to access [[Lucy Stillman's email|her e-mail]].

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Access Codes|Access Codes
</gallery>

|-|5===5 September 2012===
====Case File #1394====
On the 4th and 5 September 2012, Lucy Stillman sent a number of e-mails to various Abstergo employees, regarding the alleged suicide of [[Leila Marino]] in 2007.

====The Mole====
The following data was recorded from a cell phone tower in [[Florence]], Italy at 10:15pm.
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 43TP11FP
...........................................
UTC 20120905T221514Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = maestranzi, adriano]
[-] William speaking.
[+] Desmond is in Rome.
[-] Yes, I know. My mole confirmed it.
[+] What should we do?
[-] Everything is under control. My agent will ensure his protection.
[+] I have a team ready, I'll–
[-] Negative. Do not intervene. I repeat: Do not intervene.
[transmission ends]</pre>

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
Lucy_Mail_SentMessages_1.jpg|[[Lucy Stillman's email]]
</gallery>

|-|6===6 September 2012===
====Coded Message====
Lucy was able to bypass Abstergo's security system and message the Assassins, asking for help. Moments later, at 8:25am, she received a coded reply from an unknown Assassin contact which read "We will be there soon" when deciphered.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
Lucy_Mail_ProblemsDownThere.jpg|The coded message
</gallery>

|-|7===7 September 2012===
====Rescue Attempt====
At about 6:49pm, a team of Assassins attempted to rescue Desmond, but were neutralized after a firefight with Abstergo security personnel. Vidic questioned Desmond about their presence, to which Desmond denied any involvement.

After the team had been neutralized, Desmond mocked Vidic's temporary anxiety, stating that the facility may not have been as secure as they anticipated. However, Vidic revealed that over the course of the past year, the [[Templars]] had been busy hunting down the remnants of the Assassin Order, revealing that most of them had been wiped out, and that Desmond was on his own.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Rescue Attempt|Rescue Attempt
</gallery>

|-|8===8 September 2012===
====Eagle Vision====
After Desmond was done reliving the memories of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] at about 5:18pm, he exited the Animus, and soon afterwards, discovered he had unlocked a [[Eagle Vision|unique trait]] his ancestor had once possessed.

====Escape From Abstergo====
At 6:21pm, Desmond, with the aid of Lucy, escaped the Abstergo research facility. As they made their way out, Desmond noticed Lucy taking out several guards with ease – a consequence of her training as an Assassin.

Along the way, they reached a door which required a code to allow them to proceed. Using his newfound gift, Desmond found the code, and the two were successful in their escape.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Eagle Vision|Eagle Vision
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Escape from Abstergo|Escape from Abstergo
</gallery>

|-|9===9 September 2012===
====Assassin's Hideout====
At 12:38pm, Lucy and Desmond arrived at an Assassin [[Hideout|safe house]] in Rome, located within the {{Wiki|Tor Tre Teste}} industrial zone.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACi-assassinsHideout-01.jpg|The interior of the hideout, showing the Animus 2.0
ACi-assassinsHideout-02.jpg|Close-up of the Animus 2.0
ACi-assassinsHideout-03.jpg|The interior of the hideout, showing [[Shaun Hastings]]' desk
</gallery>

|-|10===10 September 2012===
====Failure To Report====
The following data was recorded from a cell phone tower in {{Wiki|Brisbane}}, [[Australia]], at 10:14pm.
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 27LN153AP
...........................................
UTC 20120910T221401Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = public phone]
[-] What the hell do you mean?
[+] You heard me, Gavin. The team failed to report. Again. This is–
[-] When did you last heard from them?
[+] Didn't you get my last em–
[-] When?
[+] Three days. [pause] Over three days ago. Gavin I–
[-] Listen, and listen carefully. We have to move fast. First, keep
only the most vital data. Destroy the rest. Leave no trace. You know
the drill. Second, secure transport. Third, get to the–
[signal interrupted]</pre>

|-|11===11 September 2012===
====Bleeding Effect====
Desmond discovered that prolonged exposure to the Animus could cause serious side effects, known as the [[Bleeding Effect]].

While this could be detrimental to an [[Animus]] subject's health, in theory, it could also be beneficial by allowing them to acquire the knowledge and the skills of their ancestors.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Bleeding Effect|Bleeding Effect
</gallery>

|-|12===12 September 2012===
====Gunfight====
The following data was recorded from a cell phone tower in {{Wiki|Whistler, British Columbia|Whistler}}, [[Canada]], at 9:21am from a phone call between [[Gavin]] and [[Janice]].
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 50DP122ZN
...........................................
UTC 20120912T092116Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = private]
[-] [interference]
[+] Yes, my source confirmed it. As I said, I'll need more men.
[-] I understand, but we can't send anyone. Our forces are already
spread too thin.
[+] But–
[-] There's no one near your position.
[+] Damn it! Listen, Gavin! That's not even close to acceptable. I've
only two operatives here with me. We can't–
[-] Alright. [pause] Alright. I'll do what I can. But it will take a while
for anyone to reach you.
[+] Hold on! Someone's outside– [sound of breaking and entering]
[-] What's going on?
[+] [a scream in the distance]
[-] Janice?
[+] [distant] Who– No! Oh god no! [sound of gunshot]
[-] Janice? Janice!
[+] [a new voice, far away] Secure the area. Make sure there's no
survivors.
[white noise]</pre>

|-|13===13 September 2012===
====Lost Teams====
At around 7:34pm, Lucy told Desmond that two more Assassin teams had been lost the preceding night, referring to a team in Whistler, British Columbia and an unidentified one. Altogether, 8 Assassins were believed to have been killed, though the circumstances surrounding the latter team were unknown.

====Missing Person Poster====
Friends of Desmond distributed missing person posters all over New York City, requesting any information that would aid them in finding him.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACi-Desmondposter.jpg|Missing person poster of Desmond Miles
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Teams Lost|Lost Teams
</gallery>

|-|14===14 September 2012===
====Survivor====
At 11:17am, in Florence, [[Adriano Maestranzi]] sent an e-mail to [[William Miles]], cryptically referring to at least one survivor from the attack on the Assassin team in Whistler, British Columbia.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACi-emailBusinessTripCutShort.jpg|Adriano's e-mail to William
</gallery>

|-|15===15 September 2012===
====Under Attack====
At 9:09pm, an Abstergo assault team led by Dr. Warren Vidic stormed the Assassin hideout in Rome. Though Desmond and Lucy repelled the attackers, the Assassins were forced to abandon their compromised base.

====Cabin In The North====
Within minutes, Lucy's team headed north to the Italian border, bound for a cabin in the [[Switzerland|Swiss]] {{Wiki|Swiss Alps|Alps}}.

The isolated location had been used by the Brotherhood as a base for two centuries, including during [[World War II]], when Assassins aided local {{Wiki|Maquis (World War II)|Maquis}} cells in their resistance against the [[Germany|Germans]].

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Under Attack|Under Attack
</gallery>
</tabber>

===September 16–30, 2012===
<tabber>16===16 September 2012===
====Roadblock====
At 1:01am, a roadblock set up by the {{Wiki|Polizia di Stato|State Police}} in [[Grosseto]], Italy forced Lucy's team to change destinations.
<pre>Lucy: Shit! There's a roadblock up ahead. They must have known we'd go north.
Desmond: Where exactly are we?
Rebecca: Check the map. Is there anywhere safe we can set up the equipment?
Someplace with good cover? A cave, anything.
Shaun: No, there's nothing around here for– Hello. Take E78.
Lucy: What–
Shaun: This exit. Turn!
Lucy: I hope you actually have a plan.
Shaun: Wait until you see where I'm taking you.</pre>

====The Sanctuary====
Two hours later, Lucy's team arrived in [[Monteriggioni]], north of Grosseto. They set up a new headquarters in the underground [[Sanctuary]] beneath the [[Villa Auditore]], where the old Assassin stronghold's thick walls blocked all electronic signals and shielded them from detection.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACi-Roadblock-Order-01.jpg|The roadblock order at Grosseto, Italy
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - The Sanctuary|The Sanctuary
</gallery>

|-|17===17 September 2012===
====Witness====
At 12:08pm, in Florence, Italy, [[Adriano Maestranzi]] sent another e-mail to William Miles, stating that his "associate" had returned safely, and cryptically referring to the attack in Whistler being led by [[Daniel Cross]].

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACi-emailBusinessTripCutShort-2.jpg|Adriano's subsequent e-mail to William
</gallery>

|-|18===18 September 2012===
====Animus Recordings====
Recordings of Desmond's sessions in the Animus were found in the abandoned Assassin hideout by Abstergo security personnel.

====Brain Implant====
At 10:06am, in {{Wiki|Monterey Bay}}, California, [[Alan Rikkin|R.]] e-mailed V. asking whether a scientific study that was [http://iopscience.iop.org/1741-2552/9/5/056012/article published] in a {{Wiki|neural engineering}} journal and [http://www.smh.com.au/technology/sci-tech/a-chip-to-repair-the-brain-20120916-25ztk.html reported] in an {{Wiki|The Sydney Morning Herald|Australian newspaper}} had anything to do with their recently escaped [[Desmond Miles|subject]].

V. replied within the hour, assuring R. that the study was unrelated, and actually far behind the breakthroughs that their own [[Animus Project|project]] had reached.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACi-Recordings.jpg|The computer core of the Animus 1.0
ACi-emailBrainChip-01.jpg|Rikkin's e-mail to Vidic
ACi-emailBrainChip-02.jpg|Vidic's reply to Rikkin
<gallery>

|-|19===19 September 2012===
====Off The Grid====
At 7:06pm, in Florence, Adriano received an e-mail from William that referred to Lucy's team having inopportunely gone dark. William instructed Maestranzi that he should call William if he heard from "[their] Rome sales team", as he needed to talk to them.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACi-BadTiming-01.jpg|William's e-mail to Adriano
</gallery>

|-|20===20 September 2012===
====Signal Detected====
At 3:03am, a mobile phone signal emanating from cell tower grid 43KP11FP in Monteriggioni was detected.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACi-Signal_Detected.png|Details on the detected signal
</gallery>

|-|21===21 September 2012===
====Abstergo's Top Operative====
At 5:52pm, the following data was recorded from a cell phone tower in [[Philadelphia]], {{Wiki|Pennsylvania}}, in the [[United States|USA]].
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 39YP75EN
...........................................
UTC 20120921T175228Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = private]
[-] This isn't a good time, Daniel.
[+] It can't wait.
[-] You already said that to the receptionist.
[+] Yeah, well, you know why I'm calling, don't you.
[-] I don't have time to play 20 Questions now, Daniel.
[+] I know you lost him.
[-] Do you?
[+] Don't do this to me, Warren.
[-] Alright. You know. Who told you?
[+] Never mind that. I have my sources. When were you planning
on telling me?
[-] Telling you? This has nothing to do with you.
[+] Nothing to– Damn it, Warren! I'm the one who delivered him.
Right into your lap! Without me you'd never have found him.
[-] [silence]
[+] And a week later you lost him... Then failed to get him back.
And you personally took part in the assault! What the hell's going
on?
[-] Desmond Miles is not your problem. He is mine.
[+] Yeah, I'm sure he is. Great job at the hideout, by the way. At
least you survived. That's something, I guess.
[-] [sigh] I'm getting tired of this, Daniel. I'm hanging up now.
[+] Wait! I'm coming to Rome. I'll get him back for you.
[-] You will do no such thing.
[+] But–
[-] I'll have need of you soon, Daniel. For now, just hang tight.
[+] Warren–
[-] The situation is under control. Trust me.
[+] Trust you. Right. OK... I trust you.
[-] Goodbye, Daniel.
[+] Yeah, goodb–
[signal interrupted]</pre>

|-|22===22 September 2012===
====Passwords====
At 4:05pm, in Monteriggioni, Desmond received an e-mail from [[Erudito]] that contained the passwords to his teammates' e-mail accounts, and also advised him to "stay in the loop."

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACi-email-passwords.jpg|Erudito's e-mail to Desmond
</gallery>

|-|23===23 September 2012===
====Assignment In Denver====
The following data was recorded from a cell phone tower in [[Philadelphia]], at 7:19pm.
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 39YP75DN
...........................................
UTC 20120923T191911Z
...........................................
[incoming transmission]
[caller id = private]
[+] Cross.
[-] Daniel, I'm glad I caught you.
[+] Doc? Is that you?
[-] Yes, I–
[+] I know, I know. You miss me too much. You can’t bear the
thought of spending another minute without me in your life.
[-] I–
[+] Alright, alright... I know why you’re calling. I’m sorry I missed
our last appointment. Couldn’t be helped. I’ll be there next week,
OK?
[-] That’s not why I called.
[+] It’s not? Then you really do miss me!
[-] This is serious.
[+] You’re breaking my heart, Doc. You know that. Breaking my
heart.
[-] [pause] Tell me, Daniel. How are you feeling?
[+] Swell. Just swell. Things were real bad for a while you know,
after the incident, but I’m fine now. Thanks to you. You needn’t
worry.
[-] I heard you refused to go on assignment.
[+] [silence]
[-] This isn’t like you–
[+] Yeah, well, I’m not going back there.
[-] Back where?
[+] Denver! The bastard’s want to send me back to Denver! Can
you believe that? After what happened... I’m never setting foot in
that place again.
[-] But y–
[+] You heard me, Doc. Never!
[-] They need you. They really n–
[+] Never! [pause] Never again... Never again...</pre>

|-|25===25 September 2012===
====Walk In Town====
At 10:45pm, a photograph of [[Rebecca Crane]] buying supplies in Monteriggioni was taken by an unknown person.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
Rebecca_being_watched.jpg|Rebecca being watched by someone
</gallery>

|-|26===26 September 2012===
====Concerns====
At 11:30pm, Lucy received an [[Hephaestus Email Network#Bleeding Effect|e-mail]] from Warren Vidic, posing as William Miles, in response to her concerns about the Bleeding effect on Desmond.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACi-emailconcerns.jpg|Vidic's reply to Lucy
</gallery>

|-|27===27 September 2012===
====Stakeout====
At 4:05am, Rebecca [[Hephaestus Email Network#Unmarked van|e-mailed]] her teammates to warn them about an unmarked van she had noticed in Monteriggioni, that may have been keeping the Assassin team under surveillance.

====Status====
At 9:01pm, [[Shaun Hastings]] received an [[Hephaestus Email Network#First update|e-mail]] from William Miles that contained updates on the status of Assassin teams in [[Moscow]], [[São Paulo|São Paulo]], [[Osaka]] and [[Denver]].

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACi-email_stakeout.jpg|Rebecca's e-mail to her teammates
ACi-emailupdate-01.jpg|The first part of William's e-mail on the status of Assassin teams in Moscow, São Paulo, Osaka and Denver
ACi-emailupdate-02.jpg|The e-mail's continuation
</gallery>

|-|28===28 September 2012===
====The Iron Man====
At 1:13pm, R. sent an e-mail to [[Erica Nichols]] in Washington, D.C. that commended her after {{Wiki|The Guardian}} published an [http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/sep/28/nazi-buddha-statue-carved-from-meteorite article] about an unusual {{Wiki|Iron Man (Buddhist statue)|iron statue}} of the Buddhist deity {{Wiki|Vaisravana}}.

The article claimed that the 1,000-year-old statue was carved from a rare {{Wiki|Chinga meteorite|meteorite}} that fell to Earth between 10,000 and 20,000 years ago. The statue was looted from {{Wiki|Tibet}} before [[World War II]] by [[Adolf Hitler]]'s {{Wiki|Schutzstaffel|SS}}, but resurfaced in 2007. Also noted on the e-mail were [[Nancy Nilop]] and E., whom R. reminded to "get it back."

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACi-emailTheIronMan.jpg|Rikkin's e-mail about the Iron Man statue
The-Iron-Man.jpg|The statue bore a swastika, an ancient symbol later adopted by the Nazis
</gallery>

|-|29===29 September 2012===
====Italian Ape====
In Monteriggioni, Shaun and Lucy had an exchange of [[Hephaestus Email Network#Italian apes|e-mails]] concerning his reluctance for further interaction with the local residents.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACi-emailItalianApes-01.jpg|Shaun's e-mail to Lucy
ACi-emailItalianApes-02.jpg|Lucy's reply
ACi-emailItalianApes-03.jpg|Shaun's reply
</gallery>

|-|30===30 September 2012===
====Heathrow Airport====
After William arrived at [[United Kingdom|London]] {{Wiki|Heathrow Airport}}, he received an SMS message from [[Harlan T. Cunningham]]. William mentioned that he was heading for [[France]], and asked for the message to be passed onto Adriano.

<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
heathrow.jpg|Harlan's message to William
</gallery>
</tabber>

===October 1–15, 2012===
<tabber>1===1 October 2012===
====Local Headlines====
The ''Corriere di Monteriggioni'' reported a few articles concerning the events of the past month. A translation of the paper can be found below:

'''Violence on the rise in Monteriggioni'''

In the last month the influx of tourists and considerably increased, to the delight of merchants and landlords in the city. But not everything that glitters is gold: the last week there have been three burglaries and a fight between a British tourist and a worker of the place. What is happening to our peaceful community?

'''Explorers of graves grow'''

Tuscany is a true paradise for archaeologists and restorers. This time, however, to take up the shovel were some students [from] Monteriggioni, led by Professor Tresisani, they began to dig for buried treasure in the courtyards of the house.

'''The economic crises strikes our banks'''

The Monte dei Paschi di Siena has recorded losses of € 1.6 billion in the first six months of 2012, but the oldest banks in the world is not the only one to suffer because of the economic crisis. Yesterday, the People's Bank of Monteriggioni revealed to be passive. What are the consequences?

'''A welcome return'''

Professor Hilary Lannotti, brother of our esteemed councilor, spent several weeks at the University of California working on the ENCODE project. Now the professor and returned to hold a series of conferences in various Italian universities on the subject of new frontiers in DNA Research Department.
<gallery>
ACi-corriereDiMonteriggioni.jpg|The newspaper
</gallery>
|-|
2===2 October 2012===
====Gare de Valence====
At 2:28pm, William sent an SMS from the {{Wiki|Gare de Valence|railway station}} in the town of {{Wiki|Valence, Drôme|Valence}} telling Harlan that he was "Blending in southern France."
<gallery>
ACi-txtMessaging.jpg|William's text messages
</gallery>
|-|
3===3 October 2012===
====Flughafen Zürich====
At 6:48pm, William sent Harlan an SMS message from {{Wiki|Zurich Airport}} in [[Switzerland]] saying that William would see Adriano the following day.
<gallery>
ACi-txtMessaging-FlughafenZurich.jpg|William's text messages
</gallery>
|-|
4===4 October 2012===
====Hang In There====
At 8:00 pm, Warren Vidic sent Lucy an e-mail regarding Desmond's progress, using the name "William M." again.
<gallery>
ACi_4emailQuestion-01_L.jpg|Vidic's e-mail to Lucy
</gallery>
|-|
5===5 October 2012===
====Roaming The High Seas====
The following data was recorded from somewhere in the [[Pacific Ocean]] at 9:54pm.

<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 31HP152EP
...........................................
UTC 20121005T215438Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = private]
[-] Yes?
[+] William. Gav– [signal interrupted] –trouble reachi– [signal
interrupted] –still off the– [signal interrupted] –wait– [signal
interrupted]
[-] Hello? Gavin?
[+] [static] Hold on. [static] I'm back. Hello? Can you hear me?
[-] Yes. Much better, thanks. What's going on?
[+] You know, roaming the high seas, plundering and pillaging, a
girl in every port. That sort of thing. Just calling to give you an
update. It's been too long.
[-] It has. Adriano kept me in the loop. No news from our friends
down under?
[+] No good news, if that's what you mean. We had time to check
things out. I... I did it myself, Bill. [pause] They've all been
eliminated.
[-] Shit! [pause] What about Osaka?
[+] The team lost their tail and made contact, as planned. Secured
a new safe house yesterday... Well, not quite new. We haven't
used that one in a while. You know the place. You've been there
before, in '98.
[-] Right. Glad to hear it.
[+] As for Moscow, they're still searching.
[-] Let's hope this isn't a dead end.
[+] Keeping our fingers crossed. It's a promising lead, Bill. Give
them time. What's the word on your end? Adriano...
[-] He's fine. His condition has much improved. He swears he
feels 20 years younger.
[+] Good.
[-] I'm with his cell now. We're safe and sound. Monitoring the
team. They're still at the Villa, but they've made unbelievable
progress. You wouldn't believe it, Gavin. I'll send you a full report.
[+] Perfect.
[-] Keep this to yourselves for now. The last thing we want... Well,
you know.
[+] Of course.
[-] Alright. Thanks for calling. I'll talk to you soon, old friend.
[+] Take care, Bill.
[-] Happy plundering.</pre>
<gallery>
ACi-assassinsBoat.jpg|The Assassins' boat
</gallery>
|-|
6===6 October 2012===
====With The Others====
At 10:59 pm, William Miles sent Shaun an e-mail with an update concerning several Assassin teams across the globe.
<gallery>
ACi Update1.png|William's e-mail to Shaun
ACi Update2.png|The second part of William's e-mail to Shaun
</gallery>
|-|
8===8 October 2012===
====More Headlines====
The ''Corriere di Monteriggioni'' reported a few more articles concerning the events of the past week. A translation of the paper can be found below:

'''Medici Week''' 
by Antonio Russo

To mark the realization of a postage stamp depicting Anna Maria Luisa de Medici, the city council in collaboration with local artists and craftsmen invite you to the Medici Week, a series of events dedicated to Renaissance and contemporary art.

'''The future of ice cream'''

As we approach the opening of the first museum dedicated to ice cream, the result is a true revolution in taste. In fact, the taste! A new generation of ice cream in the country has in fact decided to challenge tradition, creating ice cream with gorgonzola cheese, green pepper and even lobster and vodka. Which will you choose?

'''Villa Auditore for sale?'''

The historic villa, acquired in the fourteenth century by Domenico Auditore, has belonged to his heirs until the turn of the sixteenth century. Since then, it has fallen into disrepair, but signs of recent activity suggest that it may be for sale. Even Villa Auditore will end up in foreign hands?

'''Advertisement'''

For those who thirst for energy

'''''Herne+''''' 
Energy supplement without aromas or taste: the push you need to get out of the ordinary!

Powered by Abstergo.

====Voicemail====
The following data was recorded from a cell phone tower near from Monteriggioni at 10:51pm.
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 43KP11EP
...........................................
UTC 20121008T225106Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = stillman, lucy]
[-] You have reached the office of Doctor Warren Vidic. At the tone, please
leave a message. For more options, press 1. [bip]
[+] It's Lucy. I realize this is a security breach, but we can't keep Desmond
in the Animus forever. If we push too hard I fear for him. Maybe not for his
life, but his sanity. I don't think I can handle another 16. Please, get back
to me.</pre>
<gallery>
ACi newspaper.png|The newspaper
</gallery>
|-|
9===9 October 2012===
===="William"====
Hours later, at 1:45 am, Dr. Warren Vidic, posing as William Miles, told Lucy that the moment that they had been waiting for 10 years had arrived.
<gallery>
ACI-emailMisgivings.jpg|"William"'s e-mail to Lucy
</gallery>
|-|
10===10 October 2012===
====Discovery====
At 12:09am, after reliving Ezio's memories, Desmond discovered the location of the Apple of Eden.
====All Roads...====
One hour later, in Siena, Italy, William Miles received a message from Shaun, telling him that they were going to Rome.
====Il Colosseo====
At 4:52am, Desmond and his team arrived in Rome.
====Under Capitoline Hill====
A few minutes later, Desmond met [[Juno]] for the first time.
====Santa Maria In Aracoeli====
At 5:24am, Desmond and his team searched for the First Civilization [[Colosseum Vault|Vault]].
====The Temple Of Juno====
In the Vault, Desmond found Ezio's [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]].
====Lucy's Death====
At 5:49am, Lucy died, being stabbed by Desmond with his Hidden Blade, who was under Juno's sway. After this, Desmond immediately collapsed into a coma.
====Return To The Animus====
At 8:24am, the following conversation took place between Harlan T. Cunningham and William Miles.
*'''Harlan:''' ''Shit! He's gone into shock!''
*'''William:''' ''Put him back in the machine, it's the only way to fix this.''
*'''Harlan:''' ''But the Animus did this to him!''
*'''William:''' ''Am I the expert or not? Do it!''
====Life Support====
Though Rebecca voiced doubts about returning Desmond to the Animus in his comatose state, William believed that the machine was his son's best chance for survival and recovery, trusting that "the Animus [would] do its part and Desmond [would] do the rest."
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Discovery|Discovery
File:ACI_txtMessaging-01_L.jpg|Shaun's message to William
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Il Colosseo|Il Colosseo
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Under Capitoline Hill|Under Capitoline Hill
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Santa Maria in Aracoeli|Santa Maria In Aracoeli
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - The Temple of Juno|The Temple Of Juno
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Lucy's Death|Lucy's Death
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Life Support|Life Support
</gallery>
|-|
11===11 October 2012===
====Assassin Or Templar?====
At 7:25pm in Florence, William and Rebecca received a phone call from Shaun, who expressed his doubts about Desmond's true allegiance.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Assassin or Templar|Assassin Or Templar
</gallery>
|-|
12===12 October 2012===
====All You Can Be====
At 6:02pm in Rome, [[Abstergo Industries]] begin with the [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations|second stage]] of their [[Animi Training Program]].
<gallery>
File:ACRAssassin's Creed Initiates - All you can be|All You Can Be
</gallery>
|-|
13===13 October 2012===
====Death Of A Siren====
The following data was recorded from a cell phone tower near {{Wiki|Rittenhouse Square}} in [[Philadelphia]] at 1:14pm.
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 39YP75DN
...........................................
UTC 20121013T131441Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = private]
[-] Dr. Sung speaking.
[+] Doc. Daniel. I... I...
[-] Daniel, you sound upset. What is it?
[+] Did you hear? About Project Siren?
[-] Project what?
[+] Shit, you probably don't know. A top secret op. I... I just read the
report. Things are bad, doc. Real bad. I... I don't know what to do.
[-] Hold on. I shouldn't know about–
[+] Didn't you hear me? The shit hit the fan!
[-] Try to remain calm, Daniel. This is no time for–
[+] Listen, the project was shut down. Vidic lost his mole. She's
dead. Dead! The mole is dead! And 17 is gone! I... I don't... I...
[silence]
[-] Daniel? [pause] Talk to me, Daniel.
[+] I need your help, doc. I need... need... your...
[-] Where are you?
[+] [silence]
[-] Where?
[+] At... Rittenhouse Square... In... In front of the church.
[-] Stay where you are! I'm coming. Do you hear?
[+] Yes. OK. I'll-
[-] Don't move! Promise me, Daniel.
[+] I promise... I won't move... I promise...</pre>
|-|
14===14 October 2012===
====Funeral For A Friend====
Lucy Stillman was buried in Marino, Italy.
<gallery>
File:ACI_Lucy's_Grave.jpg|Lucy's grave
</gallery>
|-|
15===15 October 2012===
====Private Jet====
Rebecca made arrangements for the team to leave Rome.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Private Jet|Private Jet
</gallery>
|-|
</tabber>
===October 16–31, 2012===
<tabber>
16===16 October 2012===
====Code Red====
At 11:08 am, William sent a message to Harlan, stating that "they" were onto his team, and that they would not be able make it, meaning that he would be "going dark."
<gallery>
File:ACI_Harlan_message.jpg|William's message to Harlan
</gallery>
|-|
17===17 October 2012===
====Trip To Rome====
The following data was recorded from Philadelphia, USA at 4:32pm from a phone call between Daniel Cross and Dr. Warren Vidic, regarding [[Project Siren]].
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 39YP75DN
...........................................
UTC 20121017T16323Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = private]
[-] Yes, Daniel.
[+] You lost them, Warren. You lost them. Again!
[-] You misunderstand. This is the first time.
[+] Don't fuck with me. I read the report. Project Siren is over.
Done! Your mole is dead, the Assassins are gone, you have no
idea where Desmond Mi–
[-] This information was restricted. How did you–
[+] I'm still part of the Sanctum. I have access.
[-] Of course you do. [pause] And you are a valued member of our
Inner Circle. I trust you, Daniel, you know I do. But you should not
have told the doctor–
[+] Yeah, well... I'm sorry about that. She... She doesn't know
much.
[-] [sigh] I'm a busy man, Daniel. What do you want?
[+] You know damn well what I want. I'm coming to Rome.
[-] Are you sure you're up to it? According to Dr. Sung's report–
[+] I've spent the last three days in the Animus. The good doctor
upped my meds. I'm back on my feet. I'm fine now. In control.
[-] So you're fit for duty?
[+] I am. I'm ready, but the bastards won't let me leave.
[-] The truth is I could use your expertise in Rome.
[+] Good, I–
[-] Has Dr. Sung given you your leave?
[+] No, but she will if you ask her. She said I'm–
[-] Stay put. I'll take care of it. You'll be on the next flight to Italy.
[+] About time.
[-] What was that?
[+] Never mind. I'll see you in Rome.
[-] Take care of yourself.
[+] Yeah. Thank you Warren. I... I really appreciate it.
[-] Anything for you, Daniel. Anything.</pre>
|-|
18===18 October 2012===
====Off-Season====
At 3:18 pm in Vinadio, Italy, William and his team departed from the city in a "camper" to an unknown destination.
<gallery>
File:ACI proofOfPassage.jpg|Proof of passage
</gallery>
|-|
19===19 October 2012===
====Assessing The Troops====
The following data was recorded from Rome, Italy at 6:22pm.
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 41VP12KP
...........................................
UTC 20121019T182200Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = private]
[-] Vidic.
[+] What the hell, Warren?
[-] You really should watch your language, Daniel, you know that?
[+] Yeah, well... Shit! This isn't what I had in mind when I came to Rome.
[-] Language.
[+] Don't... Damn it, Warren. I–
[-] Daniel.
[+] I'm sorry. I'm sorry, OK? It's just so damn frustrating!
[-] What is it this time?
[+] You know what Rizzo asked me to do?
[-] Assess the recruits.
[+] What? That's what you had in store for me? A freakin' trainer's job?
[-] [sigh] Listen, Daniel, and listen well. You know how important this
training program is to us. We identified a few promising recruits and–
[+] Promising recruits my–
[-] Listen! Right now, you're the best man for the job. The only man, really.
You're our top operative and you've been training agents for a decade.
[+] You need me to find Desmond Miles! I should–
[-] You should listen to Rizzo. He's in charge here.
[+] But–
[-] This will only take a couple of days.
[+] Warren, I–
[-] Two days, Daniel. That's all I’m asking.
[+] [silence]
[-] Are we clear?
[+] Yes. Two days. But what about–
[-] The situation is under control. As soon as we locate 17, I'll let you know.
[+] Is that a promise?
[-] Do your job, Daniel.</pre>
|-|
21===21 October 2012===
====Roughing It====
At 1:57pm near Anfo, Italy, William's team discussed Desmond's importance.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Roughing It|Roughing It
File:ACI_Roughing_It.jpg|The Assassins' van
</gallery>
|-|
22===22 October 2012===
====Loose Cannon====
At 5:09pm, [[Theodore Rizzo]] sent an e-mail to Warren Vidic, reporting the problems that Daniel Cross had recently caused in the Animi Training Program, and stating that he should be relieved of his duties. One hour later, Vidic replied that he would not dismiss Daniel and that all would continue as planned.
<gallery>
File:ACI_emailSecurityRisk-01.jpg|Rizzo's e-mail to Vidic
File:ACI_emailSecurityRisk-02.jpg|The e-mail's continuation
File:ACI_emailSecurityRisk-03.jpg|Vidic's reply to Rizzo
</gallery>
|-|
23===23 October 2012===
====Lone Wolf====
At 9:15am, Rizzo informed Vidic that Daniel Cross had left the Abstergo campus without anyone's knowledge. Vidic replied within the next hour, saying that Daniel worked well on his own and that Abstergo had the means to track Daniel. He also said that Daniel would presumably need backup, and Rizzo should ready his team and meet Vidic at 7:00am the next day.
<gallery>
File:ACI_emailSecurityRisk-04.jpg|Rizzo's e-mail to Vidic, informing him that Cross had disappeared
File:ACI_emailSecurityRisk-05.jpg|Vidic's reply to Rizzo
</gallery>
|-|
24===24 October 2012===
====No News Is Good News====
At 2:04am, aboard the boat named the ''[[Altair II]]'' on the [[Caribbean Sea]], Gavin received a message from Adriano in Morse code, which stated that William had not made contact, and that he should go to New York.
<gallery>
File:ACI_Altair_II.jpg|The ''Altair II''
File:ACI_Morse_code.jpg|''Gavin, no news yet. Expecting update from W. soon. Can you make it to NY? Adriano.''
</gallery>
|-|
25===25 October 2012===
====Resurfacing====
At 4:03pm, William M. announced to Harlan that he had lost his Templar tails, and further asked for help in getting out of Italy.
<gallery>
File:ACInitiates25-10-12.jpg|William's message to Harlan
</gallery>
|-|
26===26 October 2012===
====Wolf Pack====
The following data was recorded from a cell phone tower in Florence at 10:27pm.
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 43SP11GP
...........................................
UTC 20121026T222755Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = private]
[+] Base. Delta 1 reporting.
[-] [reply scrambled]
[+] Yes, I'll wait.
[-] [reply scrambled]
[] [silence]
[-] [reply scrambled]
[+] Yes, sir. We found Cross. Made contact 38 minutes ago.
[-] [reply scrambled]
[+] He seems fine, sir. I'm no doctor, but–
[-] [reply scrambled]
[+] Yes. Of course, sir. He wasn't happy to see us, but we followed
your orders to the letter.
[-] [reply scrambled]
[+] I hate to say it, sir, but the guy's good. He might be a damn lone
wolf, but he's hot on Subject 17's trail.
[-] [reply scrambled]
[+] No, sir. I have no idea how he did it. He's not... inclined to
speak to me, sir. Maybe he'd be more receptive if you talked to him
yourself.
[-] [reply scrambled]
[+] Er... sir?
[-] [reply scrambled]
[+] As you wish, sir. My team is at his command.
[-] [reply scrambled]
[+] Yes. Right away, sir.
[-] [reply scrambled]
[+] Rizzo out.
[communication ends]
|-|
27===27 October 2012===
====Breakdown====
At 9:51am, the Templars seemed to have caught up with the Assassins, and engaged them.
<pre>Delta 1: Delta 1 to Base. We're in position.
Base: Roger that Delta 1. Satellite is in place.
Delta 2: Confirmed. We have satellite imagery. Repeat: We have
imagery.
Base: Delta 1, is Cross with you?
Delta 1: Yes. Agent Cross refuses to use a headset. I'm
coordinating the attack. [pause] Don't worry. I'll stay close to him.
Delta 3 and Delta 4 will back him up.
Delta 2: Targets are nearby, in a cluster. Four of them.
Delta 1: Hold on, Base.
[silence]
Delta 1: Target identities confirmed. We're good to go. I repeat:
We are good to go.
Base: Monitoring your progress. Good luck, Delta team.
Delta 1: Enjoy the show.
Delta 6: Move, move, move!
[sound of muffled footsteps]
Delta 8: What–
Delta 10: Shit! Delta 8 is down, I repeat ahh–
Delta 7: Delta 10? Carlo? [pause] Carlo, do you hear me?
[sound of gunfire]
Delta 9: Man down, man down!
[signal scrambled]
Delta 2: –Waiting in ambush! More than we expected!
Delta 1: Spread out! They have another team down here.
Base: We see them. Southeast of your position. Moving fast!
Delta 1: Roger that, Base.
[sound of screaming]
Delta 3: Agent Cross, what are you–
[signal scrambled]
Delta 4: –elta 4 to Rizzo, Cross is on the move!
Delta 1: Stay close, don't lose him!
[sound of gunfire]
Delta 4: Cross is in the open, He's running!
Delta 1: Follow him!
[sound of gunfire]
Delta 4: Shit, shit, shit!
[sound of screaming]
Delta 6: What's that?
Base: We lost the feed. We lost the feed.
[signal interrupted]
Base: –you copy, Delta 1?
Delta 1: Rizzo here, copy that.
Delta 9: Where's that light coming from?
Delta 3: Cross, what are you–
[sound of screaming]
Delta 4: Cross is down! Cross is down!
Delta 1: What, what happened?
Delta 4: Nothing. He's just... on his knees, holding his head, sir.
Shouting...
Delta 9: They're getting away!
Delta 5: Confirmed. Primary targets are on the move!
[sound of muffled screaming]
Delta 5: They got Twelve!
Delta 3: Cross? are you– arg!
Delta 4: Shit! Cross hit Barney, I– Humf!
[sound of melee combat]
[sound of gunfire]
Base: What's going on? Report! Report!
Delta 9: Five is down! I–
[sound of gunfire]
Delta 2: What the hell? Cross y–
[sound of melee combat]
Delta 1: Cross, you son of a–
Delta 2: What's he doing?
[sound of gunfire]
[long silence]
Delta 1: Rizzo here. My team is dead! I rep–
[sound of gunshot]
Base: What's going on? Delta 1 respond! Respond Delta 1. Agent Rizzo?
</pre>

====Farewell To Florence====
At 10:38am, Harlan reported to William that the Assassins had survived a Templar attack with only one casualty, and that one of the Templars had "lost it".

====Medical Transport====
At 8:41pm, William's team arrived at Syracuse, USA, where Gavin arranged for the team to travel as a medical unit from {{Wiki|State University of New York Upstate Medical University|SUNY Upstate}}.
<pre>Gavin: Bill! Good to see you. Listen, we've got a customs officer waiting
to talk to everyone.
William: I hope you have something for us.
Gavin: Absolutely, passports and papers for everyone.
Shaun: Ah brilliant, so I'm... I'm what, a neurosurgeon now, am I?
Gavin: You're a medical team from SUNY Upstate, just back from Rome
with your patient, experimental gene therapy.
William: Good work, let's get this over with.
Rebecca: Wait look, this is crazy!
William: What's wrong?
Rebecca: Not sure, but Desmond's brain is lighting up like a string of
firecrackers!</pre>
<gallery>
File:ACInitiates27-10-12.jpg|Satellite imagery showing the Templars' plan of action
File:ACInitiates27-10-12no2.jpg|Harlan's report to William
</gallery>
|-|
28===28 October 2012===
====Templar Privileges====
At 8:53pm, a promising Templar recruit, [[Juhani Otso Berg]] was promoted, and given more power and freedom.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Templar Privileges|Templar Privileges
</gallery>
|-|
29===29 October 2012===
====Solar Flares====
At 8:17am, in Turin, New York, Rebecca e-mailed William and Shaun to advise them of the increased {{Wiki|solar activity}}.

====Key To The Warehouse====
At 3:19pm, in Turin, William e-mailed Adriano to update him that they were "still waiting for [their] [[Desmond Miles|top salesman]]", who had the "key" that would enable them to enter the "[[Grand Temple|warehouse]]".

<gallery>
ACi-20121029emailSolarFlares.jpg|Rebecca's e-mail
ACI-emailKeyToTheWarehouse.jpg|William's e-mail
</gallery>
|-|
30===30 October 2012===
====Awakening====
At 7:39am, in Turin, Desmond woke up from his coma, ready to use the knowledge [[Jupiter]] had recently given to him.
====The Temple====
One hour later, Desmond and his team entered the Grand Temple.
====The Mission====
At 5:22pm, William sent a message to Desmond, Shaun and Rebecca, informing them that they had to focus on the mission.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Awakening|Awakening
File:ACI_Temple-01.jpg|The Grand Temple
File:ACI_Temple-02.jpg|The Grand Temple, from a different angle
File:ACI_Temple-03.jpg|More of the Grand Temple
File:ACI_emailTheMission.jpg|William's e-mail to Desmond, Shaun and Rebecca
</gallery>
|-|
31===31 October 2012===
====Happy Halloween====
At 12:00pm, Shaun sent a message to Desmond, William and Rebecca, informing them that Juno had been communicating with them, and of his suspicions on whether she really was at the Grand Temple.
<gallery>
File:ACI_Juno.jpg|Juno
File:ACI_emailHalloween.jpg|Shaun's e-mail
</gallery>
|-|
</tabber>

===November 1–15, 2012===
<tabber>
1===1 November 2012===
====Haytham's Amulet====
At 3:07pm, Shaun sent a message to the team, informing them about [[Haytham Kenway|Haytham]]'s amulet.
<gallery>
File:ACI_HaythamsAmulet.jpg|Haytham's amulet
File:ACI_emailHaythamsAmulet.jpg|Shaun's e-mail about Haytham's amulet
</gallery>
|-|
2===2 November 2012===
====Working His Tail Off====
At 4:49am in Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA, Gavin sent a text message to William, informing him that the Templars did not know where they are.
<gallery>
File:ACI_txtMTailOff.jpg|Gavin's message to William
</gallery>
|-|
3===3 November 2012===
====Assassins 12, Templars 2====
At 5:32am in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, Gavin sent a text message to William, informing him about a Templar raid to the Assassins in Florence.
<gallery>
File:ACI txtM 12A-2T.jpg|Gavin's subsequent message to William
</gallery>
|-|
4===4 November 2012===
====Sowing Seeds====
At 4:08am, in the Grand Temple, William received a message from the Assassin HQ03, informing him that they had put Gavin's plan in motion, which was to distract the Templars. The message also mentioned that Desmond's mother was pleased to learn that Desmond was safe, and with William.
<gallery>
File:ACI_emailSowingSeeds.jpg|The message from Assassin HQ03
</gallery>
|-|
5===5 November 2012===
====So Far So Good====
At 1:32am, in the Grand Temple, Desmond received an e-mail from Rebecca, saying that he was coping well with the Bleeding Effect, and that Subject 16 may have had something to do with it. However, she noted that he should still take frequent breaks, just to be safe.
<gallery>
File:ACInitiates05-11-12.jpg|Rebecca's e-mail to Desmond
</gallery>
|-|
6===6 November 2012===
====Father & Son====
At 10:18am, in the Grand Temple, Desmond got into conflict with his father after voicing his feelings about always being in the Animus and being told what to do.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Father & Son|Father & Son
</gallery>
|-|
8===8 November 2012===
====Top Gun====
At 17:37pm in Rome, Italy, Abstergo's Operations Division evaluated Otso Berg, a promising Abstergo agent.
<gallery>
File:ACI_evaluationFormRookie.jpg|Otso Berg's evaluation
</gallery>
|-|
9===9 November 2012===
====According To Plan====
At 6:17am in Turin, USA, William received an update from Harlan, saying that so far everything was going according to plan, and that the Templars did not know where they are.
<gallery>
File:ACI_accordingToPlan.jpg|Harlan's message to William
</gallery>
|-|
10===10 November 2012===
====Living Conditions====
At 11:55pm, William sent a message to Shaun and Rebecca, discussing about tensions on the team.
<gallery>
File:ACI_EmailLivingConditions.jpg|William's e-mail to Shaun and Rebecca
</gallery>
|-|
11===11 November 2012===
====Medical Report====
At 4:52pm in Abstergo's Roman facility, the results of Daniel Cross' medical examination came up, with Dr. Damian Saravakos reporting several problems, including memory loss, severe headaches, hallucinations, among others.
<gallery>
File:ACI_medicalreport.jpg|Daniel Cross' medical report
</gallery>
|-|
12===12 November 2012===
====Connected====
At 2:18am in Turin, inside the Grand Temple, Juno contacted Desmond for the first time via e-mail.
<gallery>
File:ACI_emailCryptic.jpg|Juno's first attempt
File:ACI_emailConnected.jpg|Juno's message to Desmond
</gallery>
|-|
14===14 November 2012===
====Leave Him Alone====
At 1:20am, Juno sent an e-mail to Shaun, telling him that he was to leave Desmond alone, and not interfere in matters that did not concern him.
<gallery>
File:ACI_emaiLeaveHimAlone.jpg|Juno's message to Shaun
</gallery>
|-|
15===15 November 2012===
====Daniel Has Left The Building====
At 1:18pm, the following data was recorded from a cell phone tower in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the USA.
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 39YP75EN
...........................................
UTC 20121115T131841Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = private]
[-] Vidic.
[+] Doctor, this is Sung.
[-] Good evening, doctor. I just read your latest report on Subject 4.
[+] I'm afraid I have bad news. Daniel Cross has... vanished.
[-] What do you mean "vanished"?
[+] He left the compound.
[-] Wasn't he supposed to be in the Animus?
[+] Yes. For 48 hours. After that I ordered him to his room. He was confined to
quarters, but—
[-] Yes?
[-] Daniel was there for about two hours. He then came out and... neutralized
the men guarding his room. Somehow he found his way outside. I'm told he
hacked into the Abstergo mainframe before he attacked the guards. Security
should—
[-] Yes. I have them on line 1. I have to go, doctor.
[+] Daniel was under my care. I take full responsibilit—
[-] Doctor. Do me a favor. Keep this to yourself.
[+] Of course.
[transmission ends]</pre>
====OP114-8506-B====
At 3:38pm in Rome, E. sent an e-mail to [[Ctibor Hašek]], informing him about a security breach and asking him if he could send Otso Berg to Manhattan.
<gallery>
File:ACI_emailOP114-8506-B.jpg|E.'s e-mail to Ctibor Hašek
</gallery>
|-|
</tabber>

===November 16–30, 2012===
<tabber>
16===16 November 2012===
====Freedom Tower====
At 11:03pm in New York, USA, Desmond climbed the {{Wiki|One World Trade Center| Freedom Tower}} in order to reach a building that held a First Civilization artifact.
====Criss Cross====
At 11:47pm, Desmond was found by Daniel Cross, who threatened him with a gun.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Freedom Tower|Freedom Tower
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Criss Cross|Criss Cross
</gallery>
|-|
17===17 November 2012===
====Stray Cat====
At 12:33pm, the following data was recorded from a cell phone tower in Rome, Italy.
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 41VP12KP
...........................................
UTC 20121117T123301Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = private]
[-] Vidi—
[+] What's going on, Warren?
[-] Laetitia. A pleasure, as alw—
[+] My operative in Manhattan found Cross. You know anything about this?
[-] No. We lost him. Two days ago.
[+] What? Why wasn't I—
[-] Please, calm down, Laeti—
[+] Calm down? Desmond Miles was in New York yesterday. Cross scared him
away!
[-] What?
[+] You heard me. One of my operatives was on the case. [sigh] Someone had
hacked into our mainframe; someone interested in the artifacts we are
tracking. I sent a man to investigate, but—
[-] What happened? Is Cross alive?
[+] Yes. He was in bad shape, disoriented, spoke Russian. He attacked my agent.
Fortunately, he neutralized Cross and brought him to us.
[-] Where is he now?
[+] In a holding cell.
[-] This is no place for—
[+] I've ordered his release. He should be in Sung's care within the hour.
[pause] Warren, I know we owe a lot to this man but—
[-] [sigh] Hold on. I'll get Alan on the line.
[transmission ends]</pre>
====Detour====
At 6:41pm in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Desmond and his team rested a pub named "The Green Dragon Tavern", where they ordered food and beverages.
<gallery>
File:ACI_detour.jpg|The receipt of the Assassin team's order
</gallery>
|-|
18===18 November 2012===
====Who The Hell Is Cross?====
At, 2:40pm, the team returned to the Grand Temple and Desmond asked about Daniel Cross.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Who The Hell Is Daniel Cross|Who The Hell Is Daniel Cross?
</gallery>
|-|
19===19 November 2012===
====First====
Juno told Desmond the first method that the First Civilization devised to save the world.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - FIRST|First
</gallery>
|-|
20===20 November 2012===
====Annnnnnnoying====
At 3:11am, Shaun informed the team that the Templars knew what are they searching for.
====Second====
Hours later, Juno told Desmond the second solution that the First Civilization planned to survive the solar flares.
<gallery>
File:ACI_emailAnnoying.jpg|Shaun's e-mail to the team
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - SECOND|Second
</gallery>
|-|
22===22 November 2012===
====The Iron Man 2====
At 10:55am in Philadelphia, USA, E. sent a message to R., with the news that the Buddha statue which the pair spoke almost two months ago [http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/oct/24/nazi-buddha-statue-space-fake had been switched].
<gallery>
File:ACI_emailIronMan2.jpg|E's e-mail to R.
</gallery>
|-|
23===23 November 2012===
====Cross Purpose====
At 2:14pm in Rome, Italy, Ctibor Hašek sent a message to V. and E., informing them that Cross was a very dangerous security risk. Minutes later, V. answered that Cross would not report to Operations or be assigned to Ctibor's teams.
<gallery>
File:ACI_emailCrossPurpose-01.jpg|Ctibor's e-mail to V. and E.
File:ACI_emailCrossPurpose-02.jpg|V.'s answer to Ctibor
</gallery>
|-|
24===24 November 2012===
====His Cross To Bear====
At 9:08am, the following data was recorded from a cell phone tower in Philadelphia, USA.
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 38ZP77AN
...........................................
UTC 20121124T090815Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = private]
[-] Dr. Sung, this is Warren Vidic.
[+] Good morning, doctor.
[-] I don't have to tell you why I'm calling.
[+] No. But... You know where I stand.
[-] [silence]
[+] Daniel Cross isn't fit for duty. He needs constant medical care,
time in the Animus... As his physician, I can't allow—
[-] Doctor, I need him. Do you understand?
[+] But—
[-] Cross will remain under my care, but we need his... instincts.
Are we clear?
[+] Yes...
[-] You have your orders. Cross is my responsibility now.
[transmission ends]</pre>
|-|
25===25 November 2012===
====Family Man====
At 1:06pm in {{Wiki|Helsinki}}, {{Wiki|Finland}}, Otso Berg was identified by Abstergo Industries.
<gallery>
File:ACI_Familyman.jpg|Otso Berg, holding his daughter's hand
</gallery>
|-|
26===26 November 2012===
====Hurry====
At 2:51am, inside the Grand Temple, Juno told Desmond that he had to hurry in finding the key.
====They're On To Us====
At 11:21am, Rebecca informed William that someone was trying to track down their location.
<gallery>
File:ACI_emailHurry.jpg|Juno's e-mail to Desmond
File:ACI_emailHackers.jpg|Rebecca's e-mail to William
</gallery>
|-|
27===27 November 2012===
====Hostile Takeover====
At 1:49am, Adriano confirmed William's suspicions about the Templars' intent to hack their systems.
====Murderers====
At 6:06pm, Juno sent a message to Desmond, explaining to him her hatred for mankind.
<gallery>
File:ACI_emailHostileTakeover.jpg|Adriano's e-mail to William
File:ACI_emailMurderers.jpg|Juno's e-mail to Desmond
</gallery>
|-|
28===28 November 2012===
====Hacker Massacre====
At 5:08pm, Harlan sent a message to William from the Provincial road SP11 in Italy, informing him that they had infiltrated the campus and taken out four hackers along with some guards, as well as destroying their servers, which meant that Abstergo could not track William.
====The Hound====
At 6:13pm, the following data was recorded from a cell phone tower near Regional road SR2 in Italy.
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 43AP11RP
...........................................
UTC 20121128T181332Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = private]
[-] Operator.
[+] Agent Berg reporting.
[-] One moment, please.
[+] [silence]
[-] [clicking sound] This is Base. Go ahead.
[+] Tracking one of the foxes.
[-] Are you certain?
[+] Positive. I have been on its tail since the attack on the campus.
[-] You should terminate it.
[+] Negative. It is leading me to its den.
[-] This is a crafty prey, Agent. You may lose it.
[+] I will not.
[-] Please hold. [clicking sound]
[+] [long silence]
[-] [clicking sound] You are clear to proceed. We'll prep a team.
Call when you need backup.
[+] Understood.
[-] Happy hunting.
[+] Berg out.
[transmission ends]</pre>
<gallery>
File:ACI_txtHackerMassacre.jpg|Harlan's text message to William
</gallery>
|-|
29===29 November 2012===
====Sigma Team In Position====
At 2:21pm in Florence, Italy, an Abstergo strike team, known as Sigma Team prepared to attack Harlan's team.
====Attack Imminent====
At 10:42pm in Turin, USA, William received a text message from Harlan, informing him that the Templars had found them and that Florence was no longer safe. He also mentioned Adriano Maestranzi's reluctance to leave.
<gallery>
ACI_sigmateaminposition.jpg|Satellite imagery showing the Templars' plan of action
ACi-AttackImminent.jpg|Harlan's message to William
</gallery>
|-|
30===30 November 2012===
====Kaboom!====
At 6:27am in Florence, Italy, Sigma team attacked Harlan's team, with at least one member of the former being wounded in an explosion that followed.
<gallery>
ACi-Kaboom.jpg|A member of Sigma team caught in the explosion
</gallery>
|-|
</tabber>

===December 1–15, 2012===
<tabber>
1===1 December 2012===
====Only One Left====
At 12:20am from Bologna, Italy, Harlan notified William that Adriano had blown up the Florence hideout, destroying all files and all but one of the Abstergo agents with it. Following this, Harlan also stated that he was the only Assassin survivor, to which William replied and urged him to stay strong.
<gallery>
File:ACI_txtJustOneLeft.jpg|Harlan's message to William
</gallery>
|-|
2===2 December 2012===
====American Gladiators====
At 9:39pm in São Paulo, Brazil, Desmond sought the second power source for the Grand Temple, but Daniel Cross located it first. After a chase and a bout of hand-to-hand combat, Desmond retrieved the artifact and escaped from the city.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - American Gladiators|American Gladiators
</gallery>
|-|
3===3 December 2012===
====Survival Of The Fittest====
At 4:03pm in Rome, Italy, Ctibor Hašek remade an agent evaluation report for Otso Berg, the only survivor of the Sigma team after the attack to the Florentine Assassins.
<gallery>
File:ACI_evaluationBerg.jpg|Ctibor's second report about Otso Berg
</gallery>
|-|
4===4 December 2012===
====In The Same Boat====
At 6:09am in Vitoria Bay, Brazil, Desmond and his team left Brazil.
====Inner Sanctum Meeting====
At 7:24am at Pebble Beach, California, USA, [[Alan Rikkin|R.]] convened a meeting with almost all members of the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order|Inner Sanctum]], to take place for the next day at 8:00pm.
<gallery>
File:ACI_inthesameboat.jpg|The Assassins leave Brazil
File:ACI_emailInnerSanctumMeeting.jpg|R.'s e-mail to the Inner Sanctum
</gallery>
|-|
5===5 December 2012===
====Presentable?====
At 10:25pm, the following data was recorded from a cell phone tower in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the USA.
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 39YP75EN
...........................................
UTC 20121205T222528Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = private]
[+] Doctor Sung speaking.
[-] This is Vidic. How is he doing?
[+] Surprisingly well, actually. Daniel doesn't remember much about Brazil,
but the time he spent in the Animus prov—
[-] Yes, I've read your report. What now?
[+] He needs more treatment. And rest.
[-] Don't worry, doctor, we won't send him on assignment. Is he well
enough to... Is he presentable?
[+] I've already forwarded my recommendations. Last time you chose
to ignor—
[-] Just make sure he doesn't lose it until tomorrow. We'll need him for
about two hours. After that he'll be returned to you.
[+] [sigh] Of course. I'll do my best, doctor.
[-] I expect no less.
[transmission ends]</pre>
|-|
6===6 December 2012===
====Welcome to the Fold====
At 6:43pm, in Philadelphia, USA, Otso Berg was promoted to the rank of [[Master Templar]].
====Back to the Temple====
At 9:32pm, on the South Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil, Gavin received a text message from William which told him that all of William's team were safely back at the Grand Temple in Turin. William also added that the Templars hadn't followed them, and thanked him for his aid in transporting them back.
<gallery>
File:ACI_BacktotheTemple.jpg|William's message to Gavin
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Welcome to the Fold|Welcome to the Fold
</gallery>
|-|
7===7 December 2012===
====Third====
Juno told Desmond the third solution that the First Civilization planned to survive the solar flares, using the [[Apples of Eden]].
====Berg. Otso Berg====
At 11:27am, on the South Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil, Gavin sent a text message to William which told him about Otso Berg, the Templar who led the attack to the Florentine Assassins. In reply, William answered that his team would keep an eye out for him.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - THIRD|Third
File:ACI_txtOtsoBerg.jpg|Gavin's message to William about Otso Berg
</gallery>
|-|
8===8 December 2012===
====Fourth====
Juno told Desmond the fourth solution that the First Civilization had theorized, which utilized time itself.
====Don't Worry====
At 8:27pm, William sent a message to his son, telling Desmond that even though the mission to [[Egypt]] that he was about to undertake was risky, he shouldn't worry about his father, as William had been fighting the Templars long before Desmond was born.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - FOURTH|Fourth
File:ACI_emailDontWorry.jpg|William's message to Desmond
</gallery>
|-|
9===9 December 2012===
====William's Search====
At 1:43pm in {{Wiki|Cairo}}, Egypt, William located the third and final power source, which was held in a museum.
<gallery>
File:ACI_Cairo.jpg|Cairo, Egypt
</gallery>
|-|
10===10 December 2012===
====Target Acquired====
At 5:14pm in Abstergo's Philadelphia facility, USA, the Templars discovered William's location and sent their newly inducted Master Templar, Otso Berg to Cairo to capture him.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Target Acquired|Target Acquired
</gallery>
|-|
11===11 December 2012===
====I'm Sorry====
At 8:18pm in Turin, USA, Desmond received an e-mail from his father, telling him that the Templars would soon capture him. William also added that he should have been more understanding with him and asked Desmond for his forgiveness.
<gallery>
File:ACI_email-ImSorry.jpg|William's message to Desmond
</gallery>
|-|
12===12 December 2012===
====Sigma Team Strikes Again====
At 3:21am, in Cairo, Egypt, William Miles was captured by Sigma Team.

====Trust====
At 3:01am, Daniel called Vidic from Philadelphia to express his dissatisfaction with the promotion of Otso Berg and his subsequent assignment in Cairo.
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 39YP75EN
...........................................
UTC 20121212T030155Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = private]
[-] Vidic
[+] Finally! You know how many messages I left you?
[-] I'm a busy man, Daniel. What do you want?
[+] What do I— Look, it's bad enough you made this bastard a
Master behind my back...
[-] We informed you of our decision.
[+] Yeah. And you told me why Rikkin didn't invite me to that
meeting... Medical condition my ass. [sigh] Still, I played nice,
went along with it. Welcomed this jerk into the Order... Never
said a damn word. Not to you, not to that bitch England.
[-] Daniel.
[+] Shit. I didn't mean it like that. But you sent Berg to Cairo.
Trusted him more than me... Hell, this guy is still wet behind the
ears. What can he do that I haven't done a million times already?
[-] Daniel, you're the best operative we have, but we can't send
you on every mission. I assure you, I have full confidence in
your abilities.
[+] Bullshit!
[-] Listen to me. I will tell you something none of the others
know.
[+] Yeah?
[-] You know why I didn't push for you to go to Cairo?
[+] [silence]
[-] William Miles is of no consequence. He's bait. Nothing more.
Truth is, Daniel, I need you to focus on Desmond. He's the one
we need. He's the real target.
[+] [sigh] Desmond. Right.
[-] Well, you did promise you would get him back for us.
[+] Yeah. And I will. You know you can count on me.
[-] Haven't I always?
[transmission ends]</pre>

====Unpleasant Outcome====
At 3:04pm, in Turin, USA, Desmond and his team received a video transmission from Warren Vidic, revealing to them that the Templars had captured William Miles. Following on from this, Vidic proposed a deal: [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|the Apple of Eden]] in exchange for William, but if they refused, William would die.
<gallery>
File:ACI_Cairomuseum.jpg|Satellite imagery showing the Templars' plan of action
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Unpleasant Outcome|Unpleasant Outcome
</gallery>
|-|
14===14 December 2012===
====Where It All Began====
At 5:07pm, Desmond Miles arrived at Abstergo's facility in Rome, Italy, with the intention of rescuing his father.
====Game's Over====
20 minutes later, Desmond was found by Daniel Cross in the same room where he was held a prisoner by Abstergo more than 3 months prior. Before Daniel was able to kill Desmond with a gun, he suffered from the Bleeding Effect, which led to him fleeing the room. Following this, after a long chase in the Animi room, Desmond killed Daniel.
====Calling The Shots====
At 5:38pm, Desmond found his father with Warren Vidic, surrounded by several guards. Vidic asked Desmond to hand over the Apple, but Desmond activated it instead, influencing one of the guards to kill Vidic with a gunshot.
====On The Line====
After Desmond used the Apple to kill the Templars, he and William reconciled, before the pair fled Abstergo with the artifact.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Where It All Began|Where It All Began
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Game's Over|Game's Over
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Calling the Shots|Calling The Shots
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - On the Line|On The Line
</gallery>
|-|
</tabber>

===December 16–21, 2012===
<tabber>
16===16 December 2012===
====Requiescat In Pace====
At 10:00am, in Rome, Italy, the Templars announced the death of Dr. Warren Vidic and reported that the next phase of the Animus Project would proceed as planned. The background message read as follows:
<pre>We mourn the loss of our dear friend and Brother, Master Templar Warren Vidic
of the Inner Sanctum, father of the Animus Project and true visionary.
Murdered December 14, 2012 in Rome, Italy. The world's leading expert in
genetic memory, he devoted his life to scientific research in the pursuit of
the noblest of ambitions, the betterment of humanity. Owing to the foresight
our departed Brother, the next phase of the Project will proceed as planned.</pre>
<gallery>
File:ACI_Vidic.jpg|Warren Vidic's memorial message
</gallery>
|-|
17===17 December 2012===
====Fifth====
Juno revealed the fifth solution that the First Civilization had planned to survive the solar flares: to enhance their bodies externally, and to transform them internally, into steel strong enough to withstand a hostile environment.
====Tattoos Of Memories====
At 4:19pm, Daniel Cross was buried in Rome, Italy.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - FIFTH|Fifth
File:ACI_Daniel's_Grave.jpg|Daniel's grave
</gallery>
|-|
18===18 December 2012===
====Sixth====
Juno revealed, in a rather cryptic manner, the sixth and final solution that the First Civilization had planned to survive the solar flares: creating entirely new vessels to which they could safely transfer their consciousness.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - SIXTH|Sixth
</gallery>
|-|
19===19 December 2012===
====Great Loss====
At 9:12pm, Harlan called Gavin from [[Vienna]], Austria, to confirm that he was safe and sound, and to talk about Adriano's sacrifice during the attack on the Florence hideout.
<pre>DATA TRANSCRIPT LEVEL 3
...........................................
Cell Tower Grid 48FP16KP
...........................................
UTC 20121219T211220Z
...........................................
[outgoing transmission]
[caller id = private]
[-] Gavin.
[+] It's Harlan.
[-] I was getting worried. What's the word?
[+] No trace of the Templars. If anyone followed me, I lost them.
[-] Are you at the safe house?
[+] Yeah. As planned. I– [silence]
[-] What's wrong?
[+] Nothing... It's just... Shit, Gavin! I left Adriano behind. He–
[-] He did what he thought was right.
[+] Yeah... Gave his life for the cause and all... It's just... You know what
Old Timer did for me... He was more than just a mentor.
[-] Adriano's death is a great loss for the Brotherhood... Hell, the things he
knew... The things he saw... But his sacrifice wasn't in vain.
[+] I should've–
[-] Carried him on your shoulders while Templars were shooting at you? [sigh]
Adriano was 94 and in a wheelchair. Ordering you to leave was the right thing
to do. The only thing to do.
[+] I know, I know. What now?
[-] Go to {{Wiki|Rotterdam}}. You know the place.
[+] Then what?
[-] Wait for my word. This isn't over.
[+] Right. I'll be ready.
[-] In the meantime, take it easy, kid.
[transmission ends]</pre>
|-|
20===20 December 2012===
====The Final Step====
At 6:13pm, in Rockport, USA, after reliving [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]'s memories, Desmond and his team found the Grand Temple Key on the [[Davenport Homestead]], in the grave of [[Achilles Davenport]]'s [[Connor Davenport|son]]. William went on to inform Gavin of the news, to which Gavin decided to broadcast it to all of the Assassin Order.
<gallery>
File:ACI_TheLastStep.jpg|William's message to Gavin
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - The Final Step|The Final Step
</gallery>
|-|
21===21 December 2012===
====Hope Extinguished====
At 12:01am, in the Grand Temple, Desmond and his team opened the gate which guarded their last chance to save the world.
====Desmond's Sacrifice====
Six minutes later, Desmond found [[the Eye]], the last hope of humanity to survive the solar flares. However, before he activated it, Minerva appeared and told him that if he activated the Eye, Juno would be freed. Juno countered Minerva's argument by informing Desmond of what would happen if he didn't activate the artifact. After hearing their claims, Desmond decided to follow Juno's logic, subsequently sacrificing himself to save the world.
====Journey's End====
At 3:03pm, two Abstergo employees found the Grand Temple and retrieved Desmond's body, stripping him of his backpack and his Hidden Blade, which, strangely, was broken into different pieces.
<gallery>
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Hope Extinguished|Hope Extinguished
File:Assassin's Creed Initiates - Desmond's Sacrifice|Desmond's Sacrifice
File:ACI_Broken_Blade.jpg|Abstergo employees retrieve Desmond's corpse
</gallery>
|-|
</tabber>

==Data Recovery Progress==
On 3 January 2013, Initiates started working with members of the worldwide community to reestablish their synchronization to the Database Network Archives, also known as D.N.A. Each day since, the website required a passcode to aid in its restoration.

{| class="wikitable"
|+Data Recovery Progress
|-
! Date
! Query
! Passcode
|-
|3 January 2013
|Enter "Initiates" to verify server status.
|'''Initiates'''
|-
|4 January 2013
|D.N.A. Fragmented. Enter site's crash date (YYYY.MM.DD) to resynch servers.
|'''2012.12.21'''
|-
|5 January 2013
|Press the Delete key and enter "72" to initiate data recovery.
|'''Delete key''', followed by '''72'''
|-
|6 January 2013
|Enter "22 TRNA" to initiate rebuilding phase.
|'''22 TRNA'''
|-
|7 January 2013
|Abstergo's satellite network is called A.S.P. What does it stand for?
|'''Akashic Satellite Plexus'''
|-
|8 January 2013
|In which city did Ezio Auditore meet his wife?
|'''Constantinople'''
|-
|9 January 2013
|In what year was Abstergo Industries founded?
|'''1937'''
|-
|10 January 2013
|SUNAMORSNAFNIEHTSANWONKSAWOHW (Who was known as the ''Infans Romanus?'')
|'''Giovanni Borgia'''
|-
|11 January 2013
|What pandemic was responsible for the death of almost one-third of Europe's population in the thirteenth century?
|'''Black Death'''
|-
|12 January 2013
|In wh░░░ ye░░ did R░░░░rd th░ Lio░░eart die? (In which year did Richard the Lionheart die?)
|'''1199'''
|-
|13 January 2013
|What was Bartolomeo d'Alviano's profession?
|'''Condottiero'''
|-
|14 January 2013
|Wh░t w░s th░ n░m░ of th░ first ░nim░l to orbit th░ ░░rth? (What was the name of the first animal to orbit the Earth?)
|'''Laika'''
|-
|15 January 2013
|How old was ░░░░░░░░░░░░░ when his father and brothers were executed? (Ezio Auditore)
|'''17'''
|-
|16 January 2013
|Which Piece of Eden was stolen by Giovanni Borgia in the New World?
|'''Skull of Eden''' or '''Crystal Skull'''
|-
|17 January 2013
|JUB ERCNVERQ GUR UVQQRA OYNQR RMVB VAUREVGRQ SEBZ UVF SNGURE? (Who repaired the Hidden Blade Ezio inherited from his father?)
|'''Leonardo da Vinci'''
|-
|18 January 2013
|Where were the headquarters of the Italian Assassin Brotherhood located after the Fall of Monteriggioni in 1500?
|'''Tiber Island'''
|-
|19 January 2013
|48//6f7/72064///6f6/573//20526/562/6//5636/361//2043/7261// 6e6///520/736/967/6e20//656d//616/96//c73/3f (How does Rebecca Crane sign emails?)
|'''R3b3cca'''
|-
|20 January 2013
|░░O ░A░ ░░O░░ A░ ░░E ░O░░A░Y ░A░? (Who was known as the Company Man?)
|'''Madeleine de L’Isle'''
|-
|21 January 2013
|WHERMESATINIADIDELIZABETINIAHERMESJUNOANEWESTINIAONDIS CONSUSOVENUSERINJUNOOHERMESNDEESROOMINERVA? (What did Elizabeth Jane Weston discover in John Dee's room?)
|'''Apple of Eden''' or '''Apple'''
|-
|22 January 2013
|What field did Lucy Stillman study in the university?
|'''Cognitive Neuroscience'''
|-
|23 January 2013
|Who hides east now? Dusk is darkened. as great angels tremble emphatically, death is eternal. (When did Agaté die?)
|'''1777'''
|-
|24 January 2013
|WILLIAMHICKEYIVANOVICHCHARLESHAYTHAMTALALERCOLE MONTFERRATPAZZILEEALEXANDERROBERTGARNIERRISTORO ABBASNAPLOUSEDAVIDSONMADELEINEABBADIESABLE THOMASERICHRASPUTINWARRENALAATSOFIANKENWAY ISLELEANDROSLYSISTRATAEMILIODONATOIVANNICOLAS1314? (Which Templar Grand Master was killed in 1314?)
|'''Jacques de Molay'''
|-
|25 January 2013
|3nwh1ty21rd3dj5h1n34ts4b2rgb2c4m21m1st2rt2mpl1r? (In what year did Juhani Otso Berg become a Master Templar?)
|'''2012'''
|-
|26 January 2013
|WHCHPCFDNWSHDDNNMNTRGGNBMRDTR? (Which Piece of Eden was hidden in Monteriggioni by Mario Auditore?)
|'''Shroud of Eden''' or '''Shroud'''
|-
|27 January 2013
|Temple (xx.xxxxxx,-xx.xxxxxx)
|'''43.655278,-75.461667'''
|-
|28 January 2013
|WIQNMQRLLLVPACOIHRNBC? (Who killed Cleopatra VII?)
|'''Amunet'''
|-
|29 January 2013
|HOW ASH AMMO WORK? ANIMI SHALL FAIL. SILENCE UNEXPECTED. MIDNIGHT BENEATH SMOKE. ATOPP INDIGO HILLTOP, SOLACE. I RUN... AM DOOMED... I, I, I... (Who killed the pope in 1503?)
|'''Cesare Borgia'''
|-
|30 January 2013
|ds zgd zhgs vmznvlu kbgs ztlizh’y lwbt fziw? (What was the name of Pythagoras' bodyguard?)
|'''Kyros''' or '''Kyros of Zarax'''
|-
|31 January 2013
|░░░t ░░░░░░ sec░nd l░ne ░░░░░e p░░░░░░░rav░░░░░░░░░░ stillman’s ░░░░░tone? (What is the second line of the poem engraved on Lucy Stillman’s headstone?)
|'''Gulielme, lenis accipe'''
|}
===Emails===
[[File:Initiatesemail.PNG|thumb|right|200px|Screenshot of the email sent to selected users]]

On 9 January 2013, selected users of the website received an email from an unknown "Fourth Initiate."

==Surveillance==
===May 2013===
<tabber>14===14 May 2013===
====Reconnecting====
At 9:13am, in the South Pacific Ocean, a text message was received from Shaun Hastings.
<gallery>
ACi-Reconnecting.jpg|Shaun's message to Gavin
</gallery>
|-|
20===20 May 2013===
====Closing In====
At 12:31pm, the ''Altair II'' approached Shaun and Rebecca's location.
<gallery>
ACi-ClosingIn.jpg|The stern of the ''Altair II''
</gallery>
|-|
21===21 May 2013===
====Transfer of Power====
At 8:07am, Gavin welcomed Shaun and Rebecca on board and received word from his old friend, William Miles.
<gallery>
ACi-TransferOfPower1.jpg|William's journal
ACi-TransferOfPower2.jpg|William's resignation
</gallery>
|-|
24===24 May 2013===
====To Work====
At 10:01am, Gavin and Shaun had a conversation about William's absence.
<pre>Shaun: So what are you going to do about William?
Gavin: Nothing.
Shaun: What do you mean “nothing”? I can't find him anywhere.
He's abandoned us.
Gavin: He hasn't abandoned anyone. Bill just needs time. As long
as we have this book, his mission can continue.
Shaun: But if the Templars find him again --
Gavin: If the great Shaun Hastings can't find him, what hope do the
Templars have?
Shaun: It's just... He didn't even say goodbye, you know?
Gavin: He's been through a lot.
Shaun: Well, he's not the only one! Bloody selfish is what it is!
Gavin: He's never been good at goodbyes.
[a long beat]
Shaun: So what do we do now?
Gavin: We go to work. We turn the page.</pre>
<gallery>
GavinToWorkACInitiates.jpg|Gavin aboard the ''Altair II''
</gallery>
|-|
25===25 May 2013===
====Hephaestus 2.0====
At 1:46pm, in Acapulco Bay, Mexico, Rebecca worked on the Hephaestus network.
<gallery>
ACi-Hephaestus2.jpg|Rebecca working on the network
</gallery>
|-|
27===27 May 2013===
====The First Clue====
At 3:50pm, in the North Pacific Ocean, the Assassin team reviewed William's journal.
<gallery>
ACi-TheFirstClue 1.jpg|An entry in William's journal
</gallery>
|-|
29===29 May 2013===
====Drop Off Point====
At 8:43pm, Shaun and Rebecca left the ''Altair II''.
<pre>Gavin: I need eyes and ears in America and you two have more
than proven yourselves. Find out what's going on and check in
with me whenever you can.
Rebecca: Are we getting kicked off the boat because Shaun keeps
puking?
Gavin: Godspeed, Assassins.
Shaun: *blorf*</pre>
<gallery>
ACi-DropOffPoint.jpg|The ''Altair II'' approaching California
</gallery>
|-|
</tabber>

===10 June 2013===
====Shaun <3 Texas!====
At 8:00pm, in Jasper, Texas, Rebecca sent a text to Gavin.
<pre>From: Rebecca Crane
To: Gavin
Texas is awesome! But I think Shaun would rather be back on
your boat! Good luck on your mission!</pre>
<gallery>
ACi-ShaunTexas.jpg|Shaun and Rebecca in a Texan bar
</gallery>

===="Mystery Solved"====
That same day, in Tunguska, Russia, nature.com posted an article explaining the cause behind the Tunguska Explosion.
<pre>Why the sudden new cover up? It definitely wasn't a meteorite. It
was the Assassins.</pre>
<gallery>
ACi-MysterySolved.jpg|Remnants of the Tunguska Explosion
</gallery>

===27 August 2013===
====Body of Evidence====
At 7:24am, in Oklahoma City, Rebecca sent a text to Gavin, notifying him of her and Shaun's plan.
<gallery>
ACi-BodyOfEvidence1.jpg|Rebecca's text to Gavin
ACi-BodyOfEvidence2.jpg|Close-up of Rebecca's phone
</gallery>

===September 2013===
<tabber>3===3 September 2013===
====Get a Job====
At 2:41pm, in Alliance, Nebraska, Rebecca discovered an email sent by Abstergo Entertainment, looking for new employees.
<gallery>
ACi-GetAJob1.jpg|Abstergo's email message
ACi-GetAJob2.jpg|Rebecca's text to Gavin
</gallery>
|-|
6===6 September 2013===
====The Old Farm====
At 3:19pm, in Black Hills, South Dakota, Shaun and Rebecca found "the farm" where Desmond grew up.
<pre>Rebecca: This is weird, isn't it?
Shaun: How so?
Rebecca: I mean, it all happened so quickly. It feels like we barely
knew him!
Shaun: I suppose. But in that short time, we broke him out of
Abstergo, went on the run, watched him murder our friend who
turned out to be a traitor, nursed him through a coma, crossed an
Ocean and helped him reconcile with his father before he died to
save the planet.
Rebecca: Yeesh. When you put it that way…
Shaun: All I'm saying is, I think we made the most of what little
time we had, and we made a difference. The world lives to turn
another day. Isn't that what we should hold on to?
Rebecca: When you put it that way.
Shaun: He was a bit annoying at the beginning though, wasn't he?
Rebecca: Ha. Maybe a little. But that's what we said about you, too.
Shaun: Oi!</pre>
<gallery>
ACi-TheOldFarm.jpg|Rebecca and Shaun at "the farm"
</gallery>
|-|
11===11 September 2013===
====Trap?====
At 8:18am, at the Honolulu Harbor, Gavin, [[Susan]] and [[Eric Cooper]] discussed their next destination.
<pre>Susan: So why aren't we in Osaka already? What are you waiting
for?
Gavin: My guy in Osaka isn't answering.
Eric: Yeah, but all our communications went down in December.
Can we not find him once we land in Japan?
Gavin: We have our own way to get in touch. His silence doesn't sit
right with me.
Susan: I'm not keen to take my ship into a trap.
Gavin: I'd never dream of risking your ship, Captain. Mr. Cooper,
take us to the Philippines.
Eric: Aye-aye.
Gavin: Let's go shopping, shall we?</pre>
<gallery>
ACi-Trap.jpg|Eric, Gavin and Susan
</gallery>
|-|
25===25 September 2013===
====So Hot Right Now====
At 7:52pm, in Goa, India, a local magazine posted an article containing an interview with Ajay Rana and his new product in collaboration with Abstergo Entertainment.
<gallery>
ACi-SoHotRightNow.jpg|Indian magazine article
</gallery>
|-|
</tabber>

===October 2013===
<tabber>1===1 October 2013===
====To the Teeth====
At 6:24pm, on the Sulu Sea, in the Philippines, [[Emmanuel Barraza]] inspected the weapons the Assassin team bought from Philippine gun makers, preparing for a probably fight in Osaka.
<gallery>
ACi-ToTheTeeth.jpg|Emmanuel inspecting the weapons
</gallery>
|-|
11===11 October 2013===
====For Immediate Release====
At 11:38am, in Battle Creek, the Assassins noticed an article on the Abstergo News Wire, celebrating their 1-year anniversary in Montreal.
<gallery>
ACi-ForImmediateRelease1.jpg|Abstergo's news article
ACi-ForImmediateRelease2.jpg|Gavin's text to Rebecca
</gallery>
|-|
24===24 October 2013===
====Bienvue À Montréal====
At 2:20pm, Shaun and Rebecca arrived in Montreal, Canada.
<gallery>
ACi-BienvenueAMontreal1.jpg|Shaun and Rebecca in Montreal
ACi-BienvenueAMontreal2.jpg|Rebecca's text to Gavin
|-|
28===28 October 2013===
====Blood in a Box====
At 10:33am, the Initiates caught wind of an object in Abstergo's possession.
<pre>We're hearing rumors that there's a Vial somewhere in the Abstergo
Entertainment building in Montreal. We're pretty sure it's not in the
Lobby, 2F, or 15F, but we have someone on the inside looking through
the other floors. If it's in there, we'll find it.</pre>
<gallery>
ACi-BloodInABox.jpg|Abstergo Entertainment Montreal's main lobby
</gallery>
|-|
29===29 October 2013===
====In Position====
At 8:28am, Rebecca sent a text message to Gavin.
<gallery>
ACi-InPosition.jpg|Rebecca's message
</gallery>

====Noob Alert====
At 10:17am, a private conversation started between two Abstergo Entertainment employees, [[Philippe Chartrand]] and [[Jennifer Tam]].
<gallery>
ACi-NoobAlert.jpg|An email message
</gallery>

====Too Busy For Favors====
At 11:30am, Jennifer responded to Philippe's email.
<gallery>
ACi-TooBusyForFavors.jpg|Jennifer's response
</gallery>
|-|
</tabber>

===November 2013===
<tabber>2===2 November 2013===
====Blood Screen====
At 6:04pm, an unknown Initiate boarded a plane with a [[Blood vials|blood vial]] departing Montreal.
<pre>It took a bit of work, but we managed to find the Vial and sneak it out
of Abstergo. I wonder whose blood is inside.</pre>
<gallery>
ACi-BloodScreen.jpg|The unknown Initiate and the recovered blood vial
<gallery>
|-|
5===5 November 2013===
====Please Respect Your NDA====
At 9:45am, Philippe sent another email to Jennifer.
<gallery>
ACi-PleaseRespectYourNDA.jpg|The email message
</gallery>

====That Creepy Smile====
At 3:35pm, Jennifer responded to Philippe's message.
<gallery>
ACi-ThatCreepySmile.jpg|Jennifer's reply
</gallery>
|-|
6===6 November 2013===
====Not So Top Secret====
At 2:07pm, Philippe responded to Jennifer's message.
<gallery>
ACi-NotSoTopSecret.jpg|Philippe's reply
</gallery>

====Hot Coffee====
At 2:12pm, Jennifer responded to Philippe's message.
<gallery>
ACi-HotCoffee.jpg|Jennifer's reply
</gallery>

====Dye Hard====
At 2:17pm, Philippe responded to Jennifer's message.
<gallery>
ACi-DyeHard.jpg|Philippe's reply
</gallery>

====He Will Be Mine====
At 2:22pm, Jennifer responded to Philippe's message.
<gallery>
ACi-HeWillBeMine.jpg|Jennifer's reply
</gallery>
|-|
12===12 November 2013===
====In A World...====
At 10:54am, Jennifer started another conversation with Philippe.
<gallery>
ACi-InAWorld.jpg|Jennifer's message
</gallery>

====You're Not Funny====
At 10:57am, Philippe responded to Jennifer's message.
<gallery>
ACi-YoureNotFunny.jpg|Philippe's reply
</gallery>
|-|
14===14 November 2013===
====OCD Much?====
At 11:40am, Jennifer started another conversation with Philippe.
<gallery>
ACi-OCDMuch.jpg|Jennifer's message
</gallery>

====Oppressive Environment====
At 11:43am, Philippe responded to Jennifer's message.
<gallery>
ACi-OppressiveEnvironment.jpg|Philippe's reply
</gallery>

====Phantom Window Washers====
At 11:46am, Jennifer responded to Philippe's message.
<gallery>
ACi-PhantomWindowWashers.jpg|Jennifer's reply
</gallery>
</tabber>
18===18 November 2013===
====That Escalated Quickly====
At 12:59, Philippe started another conversation with Jennifer

==Timeline==
*75010 BC: [[Adam]] and [[Eve]] turned their backs on [[Eden]].
*75000 BC: The [[First Civilization]] was annihilated in the [[Toba catastrophe]].
*500 BC: [[Pythagoras]] established the religious movement of Pythagoreanism.
*465 BC: The Achaemenid king [[Xerxes I of Persia|Xerxes I]] was murdered by the [[Persian Assassins|Persian Assassin]] [[Darius]].
*323 BC: [[Alexander the Great]], was [[poison]]ed by [[Iltani]], a [[Babylonian Assassins|Babylonian Assassin]].
*210 BC: [[Qin Shi Huang]] was assassinated by the [[Chinese Assassins|Chinese Assassin]] [[Wei Yu]].
*44 BC: [[Gaius Julius Caesar|Julius Caesar]] was murdered by the Assassin [[Marcus Junius Brutus]].
*30 BC: [[Cleopatra|Cleopatra VII Philopator]] was killed by the [[Egyptian Assassins|Egyptian Assassin]] [[Amunet]] through a snake bite.
*41: [[Caligula]] was murdered by [[Leonius]], a member of the [[Roman Assassins|Roman Brotherhood]].
*1000: [[Sylvester II|Pope Sylvester II]], a Templar scientist, was branded a heretic.
*1099: The {{Wiki|First Crusade}} led to the {{Wiki|Siege of Jerusalem (1099)|Siege}} of [[Jerusalem]].
*1128: [[Bernard de Clairvaux]], a French abbot, reformed the [[Templars|Templar Order]].
*1191:
**The [[Defense of Masyaf|Siege]] of [[Masyaf]], a Templar assault, was stopped by skilled Assassin tactics.
**[[Robert de Sable]], [[Grand Master]] of the Knights Templar, was assassinated by [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]].
**Altaïr Ibn-la'Ahad became the new [[Assassin leader|leader]] of the [[Assassins]] after defeating the treacherous [[Rashid ad-Din Sinan|Al-Mualim]].
*1227: The Mongol warlord [[Genghis Khan]] was slain by the [[Mongolian Assassins|Mongolian Assassin]] [[Qulan Gal]].
*1314: [[Jacques de Molay]], the last publicly recognized Grand Master of the Templars, was burned at the stake.
*1476:
**In [[Florence]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]]'s [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|father]] and brothers were executed in a conspiracy against the [[House of Auditore|Auditore family]]. Ezio becomes an Assassin beginning his crusade against the Templars.
**Ezio Auditore and [[Leonardo da Vinci]] began their long friendship and collaboration.
*1488: [[Niccolò Machiavelli]] and Ezio were inducted into the Assassin Brotherhood.
*1500:
**[[Monteriggioni]], a stronghold of the Brotherhood, was [[Siege of Monteriggioni|besieged]] by the [[Borgia]]s.
**The Polish astronomer [[Nicolaus Copernicus]], whose {{Wiki|Copernican heliocentrism|heliocentric theory}} later {{Wiki|Copernican Revolution|transformed}} the cosmological worldview, was targeted by Templars in Rome.
*1503:
**Ezio Auditore's accomplishments in [[Rome]] led him to be named [[Mentor]] of the Assassins.
**[[Rodrigo Borgia]], Grand Master of the Templars and Pope, was eliminated by his own son, Cesare Borgia.
*1507:
**[[Cesare Borgia]] attempted to recover his power and influence at the [[Siege of Viana]].
**Cesare Borgia was assassinated by Ezio Auditore, bringing the Borgias' influence to an end.
*1511: Ezio Auditore encountered the [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine Templars]] in [[Constantinople]].
*1512: The [[Masyaf Keys]] were discovered by Ezio.
*1524: [[Shao Jun]] encountered Ezio, whose help the Chinese Assassin had sought.
*1687: [[Isaac Newton]] published his ''Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica''.
*1688: {{Wiki|King James II}} of [[United Kingdom|England]] was overthrown in the {{Wiki|Glorious Revolution}}
*1775: [[George Washington]] encountered [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]].
*1776: The [[United States|United States of America]]'s [[Declaration of Independence]] was signed by representatives of the 13 colonies.
*1789: The [[French Revolution]] put an end to the {{Wiki|Ancien Régime}}.
*1881: [[Alexander II of Russia|Czar Alexander II]] of [[Russia]] was killed by the Assassins of [[Narodnaya Volya]].
*1901: The {{Wiki|Victorian era}}, which witnessed the expansion of the British Empire, ended with the death of {{Wiki|Queen Victoria}}.
*1908: The [[Tunguska explosion]] occurred in [[Tunguska|Siberia]].
*1914: {{Wiki|Archduke Franz Ferdinand}} of {{Wiki|Austria}} was assassinated, sparking the {{Wiki|World War I|First World War}}.
*1917: The [[Russian Revolution]] ended the {{Wiki|Tsarist autocracy|Tsarist regime}}.
*1937: [[Abstergo Industries]], the new public face of the Templar Order, was founded.
*1980: The [[Animus]] [[Animus Project|Project]] was initiated.
*2000:
**[[Daniel Cross]], known as Subject 4, killed the [[Mentor (2000)|Mentor]] of the Assassins.
**Assassin forces were decimated in [[Great Purge|the Great Purge]].
*2012:
**[[Clay Kaczmarek]], known as Subject 16, committed suicide after leaving important clues for his cell's next occupant.
**[[Desmond Miles]], known as Subject 17, was kidnapped by Abstergo Industries and experienced the Animus for the first time.
**Animus exposure and the death of his [[Lucy Stillman|friend]] plunged Desmond into a coma.
**The [[Eye-Abstergo]] was scheduled to be launched on December 21, 2012.

==Trivia==
*Regarding the name "William M." that appeared as the sender in e-mails separately addressed to Lucy (''Concerns'', September 26) and Shaun (''Status'', September 27), ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' lead writer [[Jeffrey Yohalem]] mentioned in a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAUtjtZPNxw#t=36m17s podcast] posted on April 29, 2012 that "the William M.'s are not necessarily the same."
**This was confirmed when ''Initiates'' was updated with the events of October 9, revealing that the "William M." who was in contact with Lucy was actually Dr. Warren Vidic.
*The image depicting Desmond's transfer to Rome (''Unmarked Hangar'', September 1) has been updated 3 times. The [http://images.wikia.com/assassinscreed/images/archive/7/77/20120912110011!ACi-TransferToRome.jpg first version] showed the face of Desmond as uncovered and the hour on the timecodes as 18 (6pm). The [http://images.wikia.com/assassinscreed/images/archive/7/77/20121001030733!ACi-TransferToRome.jpg second version] incorporated several changes, specifically the addition of a blindfold on Desmond and Abstergo logos on the uniforms of Desmond's captors, changes to lighting/shadowing, slight changes to the figures' positions, and revising the hour on the timecodes to 16 (4pm). Finally, the current version is identical to the second, though the hour has been restored to the original 18.
**Though not necessarily an error, the image showed Desmond with a courier bag and his outfit from ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', despite the event taking place around the time of ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''. These were very visible in the original version of the image, but have since been obscured in the updated versions.
*In the ''Animus Explained'' clip (September 1), Desmond did not argue with Vidic after regaining consciousness, unlike what was shown in ''Assassin's Creed''.
*On 7 September, for unknown reasons, [http://gyazo.com/19590491a6821e684e3f0a74d81e7983 the map] showed 6 events somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean. Zooming in on the area resulted in the message: "Map data not yet available."

==References==
*''[http://acinitiates.com/ Assassin's Creed: Initiates]'' - ''[http://acinitiates.com/dna/ The Desmond Files]''
*''Assassin's Creed: Initiates'' - ''[http://acinitiates.com/timeline/ Timeline]''
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