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		<id>https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Soldier/Gallery&amp;diff=487852</id>
		<title>Soldier/Gallery</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;142.163.149.64: /* Expert types */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{GalleryHeader}}&lt;br /&gt;
==Factions==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery captionalign=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; position=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; spacing=&amp;quot;small&amp;quot; widths=&amp;quot;180&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
AC1 Saracen Soldier.png|[[Saracens|Saracen]] soldier&lt;br /&gt;
AC1 Hospitalier Soldier.png|[[Knights Hospitalier|Hospitalier]] soldier&lt;br /&gt;
AC1 Crusader Soldier.png|[[Crusaders|Crusader]] soldier&lt;br /&gt;
AC1 Teutonic Soldier.png|[[Knights Teutonic|Teutonic]] soldier&lt;br /&gt;
AC1-Masyaf Guard-render.png|[[Masyaf]] guard&lt;br /&gt;
AC1_Tamir_Guard.png|[[Tamir]]&#039;s personal guard&lt;br /&gt;
AC1_Talal_Guard.png|[[Talal]]&#039;s personal guard&lt;br /&gt;
AC1_Abul_Guard.png|[[Abu&#039;l Nuqoud]]&#039;s personal guard&lt;br /&gt;
AC1_Majd_Guard.png|[[Majd Addin]]&#039;s personal guard&lt;br /&gt;
AC1_Jubair_Guard.png|[[Jubair al Hakim]]&#039;s personal guard&lt;br /&gt;
AC2-Guard-Pazzi.png|[[House of Pazzi|Pazzi]] soldier&lt;br /&gt;
AC2-Guard-Forli.png|[[Romagna]] soldier&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-Borgia-ACB.png|[[House of Borgia|Borgia]] soldier&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-french-ACB.png|[[France|French]] soldier&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-viana-ACB.png|[[Viana]] soldier&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-navarre-ACB.png|Navarre soldier&lt;br /&gt;
Hermeticist-render.png|[[Hermeticists|Hermetic]] cultist&lt;br /&gt;
Ottomans.png|[[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] soldier&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-byzantine-ACR.png|[[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] soldier&lt;br /&gt;
ACIII-Britishsoldier-render.png|[[British Army|British]] soldier&lt;br /&gt;
AC3LMP-Defender.png|French [[Louisiana]] guard&lt;br /&gt;
AC3LMP-Guard.png|[[Spain|Spanish]] Louisiana Officer&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-Continental-AC3.png|[[Continental Army|Continental]] soldier&lt;br /&gt;
AC3LMP-Highwayman.png|[[Africa]]n [[Loyalists|loyalist]]&lt;br /&gt;
AC2-Guard-Abstergo.png|[[Abstergo Industries|Abstergo]] security guard&lt;br /&gt;
AC3 Abstergo Agent.png|Abstergo field agent&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Ranking==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery captionalign=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; position=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; spacing=&amp;quot;small&amp;quot; widths=&amp;quot;180&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
AC1 Saracen Sergeant.png|Saracen Sergeant&lt;br /&gt;
AC1 Hospitalier Sergeant.png|Hospitalier Sergeant&lt;br /&gt;
AC1 Crusader Sergeant.png|Crusader Sergeant&lt;br /&gt;
AC1 Teutonic Sergeant.png|Teutonic Sergeant&lt;br /&gt;
AC1 Saracen Captain.png|Saracen Captain&lt;br /&gt;
AC1 Hospitalier Captain.png|Hospitalier Captain&lt;br /&gt;
AC1 Crusader Captain.png|Crusader Captain&lt;br /&gt;
AC1 Teutonic Captain.png|Teutonic Captain&lt;br /&gt;
Ac2-guard.png|Militia&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-elite-AC2.png|Elite&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-leader-AC2.png|Leader&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-captain-ACB.png|Borgia Captain&lt;br /&gt;
AC4_British_Captain_render.png|British Captain&lt;br /&gt;
AC4_Portuguese_Captain_render.png|[[Portugal|Portuguese]] Captain&lt;br /&gt;
AC4_Privateer_Captain_render.png|[[Piracy|Privateer]] Captain&lt;br /&gt;
AC4_Spanish_Captain_render.png|Spanish Captain&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Ranged types==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery captionalign=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; position=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; spacing=&amp;quot;small&amp;quot; widths=&amp;quot;180&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-archer-AC2.png|[[Archers|Archer]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-crossbowman-ACB.png|[[Crossbowmen|Crossbowman]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-arquebusier-ACB.png|[[Arquebusiers|Arquebusier]]&lt;br /&gt;
ACR Ottoman Gunman render.png|Ottoman gunman&lt;br /&gt;
ACR Byzantine Gunman render.png|Byzantine gunman&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Specialized types==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery captionalign=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; position=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; spacing=&amp;quot;small&amp;quot; widths=&amp;quot;180&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
ACII Guard v.png|Venetian [[Agile guards|Agile]]&lt;br /&gt;
Brute.png|Venetian [[Brutes|Brute]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-seeker-AC2.png|Venetian [[Seekers|Seeker]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-agile-ACB.png|Borgia Agile&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-brute-ACB.png|Borgia Brute&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-seeker-ACB.png|Borgia Seeker&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-horseman-ACB.png|[[Horsemen|Horseman]]&lt;br /&gt;
ACR Ottoman Agile.png|Ottoman Agile&lt;br /&gt;
ACR Ottoman Bombman render.png|Ottoman [[Bombs|Bombman]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-almogavar-ACR.png|[[Almogavars|Almogavar]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-varangian-ACR.png|[[Varangians|Varangian]]&lt;br /&gt;
ACR Byzantine Bombman render.png|Byzantine Bombman&lt;br /&gt;
AC3 British Brute.png|British Grenadier&lt;br /&gt;
AC3 British Leader.png|British Officer&lt;br /&gt;
AC3LMP-Dragoon.png|Spanish Dragoon&lt;br /&gt;
AC3LMP-Lieutenant.png|Spanish Lieutenant&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Expert types==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery captionalign=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; position=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; spacing=&amp;quot;small&amp;quot; widths=&amp;quot;180&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
AC1-Templar-Knight.png|[[Templars|Templar Knight]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guard-papal-ACB.png|[[Papal Guard]]&lt;br /&gt;
Ottoman Janissary.png|[[Janissaries|Janissary]]&lt;br /&gt;
ACIII-CA-Jager.png|[[Jägers|Jäger]]&lt;br /&gt;
 Elite Fencer/Elite National Guard&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Development images==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery captionalign=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; position=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; spacing=&amp;quot;small&amp;quot; widths=&amp;quot;180&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Saracen soldiers.jpg|Concept art of Saracens&lt;br /&gt;
Knight by Michel Thibault.png|Saracen soldier character model&lt;br /&gt;
Early Florentine guard concept.jpg|Early concept art of a Florentine guard&lt;br /&gt;
Early development art for a guard.jpg|Early concept art of a Florentine guard&lt;br /&gt;
ACII Guard Armor render by Nicolas Colling.jpg|Armor renders&lt;br /&gt;
Enemies Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of Roman guards&lt;br /&gt;
Papal guard development images.jpg|Papal Guard development concepts&lt;br /&gt;
Byzantine Leader Artwork.jpg|Byzantine leader concept art&lt;br /&gt;
Byzantine Soldier Concept Image.JPG|Concept art of an Ottoman soldier&lt;br /&gt;
Byzantine Soldier Concept Image 2.JPG|Concept art of a Byzantine soldier&lt;br /&gt;
Ottoman Rifleman Concept Image.JPG|Ottoman rifleman concept art&lt;br /&gt;
Byzantine Gunman Artwork.jpg|Byzantine rifleman concept art&lt;br /&gt;
Byzantine Bombardier Concept Image.JPG|Concept art of a bombman&lt;br /&gt;
British soldier concept illustration.jpg|Concept art of a British soldier&lt;br /&gt;
Continental soldier concept.jpg|Concept art of a Continental soldier&lt;br /&gt;
Spanish soldier concept art.jpg|Concept art of a Spanish soldier&lt;br /&gt;
Abstergo_security_guard_concept.jpg|Concept art of an Abstergo security guard&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Gallery pages]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=French_Army&amp;diff=242321</id>
		<title>French Army</title>
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		<updated>2014-11-29T11:29:00Z</updated>

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{{Faction Infobox&lt;br /&gt;
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|name = French Army&lt;br /&gt;
|leader = President of [[France]]&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;King of France {{c|formerly}}&lt;br /&gt;
|headquarters = [[France]]&lt;br /&gt;
|locations = *France&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Rome]] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(1500 - 1503)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*French American Colonies&lt;br /&gt;
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The &#039;&#039;&#039;French Army&#039;&#039;&#039; is the land-based and largest component of the {{Wiki|French Armed Forces}}. Throughout history, they have regularly fought the [[British Army]] for power and influence, and also vied for control of [[Italy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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French uniforms are typically colored white or gray, with Royal blue parts.&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
In 1499, King [[Louis XII of France|Louis XII]] forged a secret alliance with [[Cesare Borgia]], son of [[Rodrigo Borgia|Pope Alexander VI]], through Cesare&#039;s relationship with Louis&#039; distant cousin Baron [[Octavian de Valois]]. Cesare, the de facto leader of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], planned to conquer [[Italy]], and King Louis XII sent an army of soldiers led by Octavian to aid the [[Papacy]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACBH&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Gatekeeper 2.png|thumb|250px|Octavian de Valois and his French forces]]&lt;br /&gt;
The French Army set up their headquarters in the [[Castra Praetoria]] in Rome, and remained in the city for the next three years to protect the Vatican from the [[Assassins]]. They stormed [[Monteriggioni]] with the Papal army under Cesare and Octavian&#039;s command. The French forces quickly became entangled with the local [[Mercenaries|mercenary guild]] led by the Assassin condottiero [[Bartolomeo d&#039;Alviano]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACBH&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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In August 1503, the [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] aided the mercenaries in removing the French&#039;s presence in Rome after Octavian kidnapped Bartolomeo&#039;s wife [[Pantasilea Baglioni]]. Taking on the guise of French soldiers, Ezio and a regiment of mercenaries infiltrated the Castra Praetoria pretending to deliver Bartolomeo to Octavian, in exchange for Pantasilea&#039;s freedom. When Octavian instead opted to kill Pantasilea, the mercenaries attacked and a skirmish ensued inside the fortress. Octavian retreated deeper into the fortress with Pantasilea, though Ezio managed to follow and assassinate him. With most French soldiers and Octavian dead, the remaining French forces retreated back to France.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACBH&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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In 1509, the French were at war with the [[Republic of Venice]]. Despite Bartolomeo&#039;s efforts, the French were victorious at the [[Battle of Agnadello]], causing the Assassins stationed there to lose possession of the [[Shroud of Eden]]. Four years later, France and Venice united against [[Milan]], and Bartolomeo served under French command.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy]]&#039;&#039; - [[Italian Wars: Chapter 1 - Bartolomeo d&#039;Alviano]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Colonial era===&lt;br /&gt;
After the [[Age of Discovery]], France entered a period of colonialism, establishing colonies throughout [[North America]]; France owned colonies in modern [[Canada]] and the [[United States]], such as [[Louisiana]], and also [[Haiti|Saint-Domingue]] in the [[Caribbean]]. The French Army was present in all of these colonies, enforcing the French regime.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC3L&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed III: Liberation]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC3_French_Soldiers.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Haytham Kenway]] standing by a pair of French soldiers]]&lt;br /&gt;
The French occupied [[Fort Duquesne]] during the [[French and Indian War|Seven Years&#039; War]], and allied with the [[Shawnee]], [[Abenaki]] and [[Lenape]] natives during the attack on the [[Braddock Expedition]]. They ultimately lost the war, forcing them to cede [[Quebec]] to the British, though they secretly agreed to hand over Louisiana to the [[Spanish Army]] before signing the treaty with the British. Over a decade later, French soldiers led by the [[Marquis de Lafayette]] and the [[French Navy]] helped the [[Continental Army]] win the [[American Revolutionary War]], striking a major blow to the British Empire.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed III]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
During the early years of his reign, King Louis XVI of France was sent an [[Apple of Eden 1|Apple of Eden]] from the New World. Napoleon Bonaparte would later go on to steal this Apple so that he could utilize it to achieve his own ends. Such as using the Apple&#039;s power to strengthen France&#039;s military and become the first French Emperor.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039; - [[Glyphs]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Stephane Chapheau]]&#039;s father was a cook in the French colonial army.&lt;br /&gt;
*Although &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed III]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed III: Liberation]]&#039;&#039; take place in the same time period, French soldiers wear different uniforms in each game.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:French Armed Forces]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Shrouds_of_Eden&amp;diff=477891</id>
		<title>Shrouds of Eden</title>
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		<updated>2014-11-27T07:44:47Z</updated>

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{{WP-REAL|Shroud of Turin}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|A myth become miracle, the &amp;quot;holy winding sheet&amp;quot; has arrived...|An Assassin describing the Shroud.|Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MemoryShroud01.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Shroud]]&lt;br /&gt;
The &#039;&#039;&#039;Shroud of Eden&#039;&#039;&#039;, also known as the &#039;&#039;&#039;Shroud of Turin&#039;&#039;&#039;, is a linen cloth known to be a mystical object of restoration and healing. Numbered &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Pieces of Eden|Piece of Eden]] #66&#039;&#039;&#039;, it was one of the many artifacts created by the [[First Civilization]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Shroud was described as a white cloth stained with blood, which was usually kept in a simple wooden box. The shape of a seemingly tortured man was also burned onto its surface, positioned with arms to his sides and palms forward. However, Church records noted that the man&#039;s visage changed multiple times throughout history.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Owners==&lt;br /&gt;
*[[First Civilization]] (? - ?)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Jason]] (? - ?)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Joseph]] (? - ?)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[David]] (? - ?)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Roman Assassins]] (c. 42 BC)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Christmas&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy]]&#039;&#039; - [[Holidays: Chapter 1 - Ghosts of Christmas Past]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Jesus Christ]] of Nazareth (? - 33 AD)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Christmas&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Geoffroy de Charny]] (? - ?)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Christmas&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Mario Auditore]] (1454)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Mario Auditore&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy&#039;&#039; - [[Italian Wars: Chapter 3 - Mario Auditore]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|Giovanni Auditore]] (1454)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Mario Auditore&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Rinaldo Vitturi]] (? - 1498)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Perotto Calderon&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy&#039;&#039; - [[Italian Wars: Chapter 4 - Perotto Calderon]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Perotto Calderon]] (1498)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Perotto Calderon&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Niccolò di Pitigliano]] (1509 – 1510)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Francesco Vecellio&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy&#039;&#039; - [[Italian Wars: Chapter 2 - Francesco Vecellio]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Francesco Vecellio]] (1510 - ?)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Francesco Vecellio&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*The Baguttiani (? - 1944)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Christmas&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
===Greece===&lt;br /&gt;
The Shroud&#039;s earliest appearance seems to have been in Greek myth, where it was known as the Golden Fleece, a legendary object of strange power. It was recovered by [[Jason]] and the Argonauts, who took it from a tree guarded by a sleepless dragon in Colchis.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Macedonia===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|Whatever power lies within this artifact, it has not returned our Brother to us.|An Assassin commenting on the failed resurrection of Brutus.|Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Philippi, Macedonia.png|250px|thumb|left|The Shroud covering Brutus]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Shroud later came into the possession of the [[Assassins]] of ancient [[Rome]] for some time. After the assassination of [[Gaius Julius Caesar|Julius Caesar]] in 44 BC, and the subsequent suicide of [[Marcus Junius Brutus|Brutus]] in 42 BC, Brutus&#039; fellow Assassins tried to reanimate him with the Shroud in Philippi, {{Wiki|Macedonia (region)|Macedonia}}.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Christmas&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Since they had never used it before, the Assassins feared its effects, but nevertheless wrapped Brutus in the cloth. Though the corpse opened its eyes and moved its arms, it neither breathed nor reacted to any touch, and eventually fell still in a seeming &amp;quot;second death.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Christmas&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As some of the Assassins wept, Brutus was wrapped instead in a burial mantle, and the Shroud was returned to its wooden storage box.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Christmas&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Middle East===&lt;br /&gt;
In 1700 BC, the Shroud was known as the famous multicolored coat given to [[Joseph]] by his father Jacob, and in 970 BC, it was thought to be what aided [[David]], second king of Israel, in his fight against Goliath.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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However, the Shroud&#039;s most famous owner was [[Jesus Christ]]. Upon discovering his possession of the Shroud, the [[Templars]] (under the guise of the {{Wiki|Roman Empire}}) had Jesus crucified circa 30 AD, and claimed the Piece of Eden for themselves.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Jesus&#039; disciples were able to recover the Shroud, and used it to resurrect him. After this, traces of the Shroud disappeared.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Monteriggioni===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|What better place than our walled city to hide such abominations from mankind? We will bury it deep and set up measures to ensure it remains hidden.|An Assassin regarding the concealment of the Shroud.|Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy}}&lt;br /&gt;
The Shroud eventually came into the possession of [[Geoffroy de Charny]], a [[France|French]] Templar of the mid-14th century. It was stolen from him by the Assassins of [[Monteriggioni]], who replaced it with a careful forgery.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Christmas&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Monteriggioni, Italy.png|thumb|250px|left|The Assassins of Monteriggioni examining the Shroud]]&lt;br /&gt;
Upon confirming the Shroud&#039;s validity, an [[House of Auditore|Auditore]] Assassin&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Mario Auditore&amp;quot; /&amp;gt; decided that the Shroud needed to be hidden. After concealing the artifact with claims of fraud and falsified Church records, the city well was drained and excavated further in order to store the Shroud.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Christmas&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The Templars eventually discovered the location of the Shroud, thus, in 1454, the condottiero [[Federico da Montefeltro]] was sent to besiege the city. [[Mario Auditore]] successfully repelled the attack, and through a confession from an enemy spy, [[Luciano Pezzati]], he learned that the siege had merely been an attempt to gain access to something hidden under Monteriggioni.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Mario Auditore&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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With a team of historians and architects, Mario searched for any record of the artifact, but only found vague references to the city well. He and a team of soldiers eventually found a hidden entrance on the back wall of the well, and were led into a narrow corridor filled with traps. As they passed through it, many men lost their lives to the razor wires, pitfalls and tripwire arrows, with Mario himself losing his left eye to a swinging pendulum.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Mario Auditore&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:PL Chasing Miracles.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The hidden Shroud in its box]]&lt;br /&gt;
Eventually, the few remaining men reached the final room, which only contained a simple wooden box. All present heard a voice that promised to heal their injuries, but as Mario warned his men not to open the box, they attacked him. The condottiero was forced to kill them, and only just managed to return to the city, ignoring the screams and temptations projected into his mind by the artifact.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Mario Auditore&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Fearing its powers, Mario hid the Shroud temporarily within [[Villa Auditore|his Villa]], then sent for his brother, [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|Giovanni Auditore]], who took the Piece of Eden far away from Monteriggioni. The Shroud was no longer mentioned afterwards, and Mario dismissed it as &amp;quot;the Brotherhood&#039;s problem now.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Mario Auditore&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Agnadello===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|So... beautiful! It is a plain thing, carefully folded inside a simple wooden box, but it is also so much more!|Perotto Calderon first encountering the Shroud.|Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Revelation.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Shroud covering Perotto&#039;s son, Giovanni Borgia]]&lt;br /&gt;
As of 1498, [[Perotto Calderon]] was an undercover Assassin spying on the Borgia, though he fell in love with the Templar [[Lucrezia Borgia]], who eventually became pregnant with his child. However, [[Giovanni Borgia|the boy]] was born deformed, and was expected to die within a few days. Knowing of the potentially life-saving artifact his Brotherhood kept, Perotto took his son and escaped to [[Agnadello]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Perotto Calderon&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Perotto soon arrived at the home of [[Rinaldo Vitturi]], who he knew was guarding the Shroud. Though he was forced to kill many of his own Brothers, Perotto successfully used the Shroud to heal his son, but was later executed by his fellow Assassins for breaking [[the Creed]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Perotto Calderon&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Lonigo===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|I have no choice. Whatever power this thing holds, I must try to unleash it!|Niccolò di Pitigliano, just before attempting to use the Shroud.|Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:White2.png|250px|thumb|right|Niccolò di Pitigliano wrapped in the Shroud]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Shroud then fell into the hands of [[Niccolò di Pitigliano]], likely during or around the [[Battle of Agnadello]] in 1509, of which he was a participant. In 1510, the Assassin [[Francesco Vecellio]] was sent to kill Niccolò, and to retrieve the Piece of Eden.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Francesco Vecellio&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Though Francesco succeeded in striking a deadly blow, Niccolò survived by touching the Shroud; which he was able to drag himself towards despite his injuries. Temporarily rejuvenated, he took the artifact from its hiding place and managed to flee his burning manor.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Francesco Vecellio&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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However, he wished to be healed completely, and thus wrapped himself in the cloth. At this point, though, the artifact turned against him and destroyed his body, finishing the Assassin&#039;s job. Francesco, who had anticipated this, reappeared and took the Shroud from his dying grip.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Francesco Vecellio&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Milan===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|Goose chase in the middle of a warzone while our own boys are dropping the bombs on me. For what? Chance that it may be the real thing? Right... been at this nearly twenty years and I don&#039;t even believe it exists.|The Templar agent sent to search for the Shroud.|Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Milan, Italy.png|thumb|250px|left|The sale of the Shroud in Milan]]&lt;br /&gt;
On Christmas Day of 1944, in the middle of [[World War II]], a Templar agent was directed to a restaurant in [[Milan]], in order to purchase an artifact claimed to be the Shroud. Though dubious, he brought a large sum of money through the war zone and met with one of the Baguttiani family, who showed him a folded cloth in a wooden box.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Christmas&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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To his surprise, the agent was able to confirm the Piece of Eden&#039;s identity using a metallic [[Abstergo Industries]] logo keychain, which vibrated upon being brought near the Shroud.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Christmas&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Use and side effects==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|The voice does not seem hostile, despite its urgency. Perhaps it does only wish to heal, but I will not take a chance!|Mario Auditore, regarding the use of the Shroud.|Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Sideeffects.png|thumb|250px|right|The Shroud destroying Niccolò di Pitigliano]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Shroud has been used to heal wounds of varying severity, mending injuries ranging from stab wounds to birth defects. It spoke in an almost kind voice that constantly offered healing, and urged its users to disregard their own physical frailty.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Perotto Calderon&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Francesco Vecellio&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Despite the rumors of its abilities to do so, it could not be used to bring a being back to life. However, it could reanimate bodies to a small degree for a short amount of time.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Christmas&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The Shroud was also known to cause severe hallucinations in those who had used it, and (in extreme cases, such as that of Niccolò di Pitigliano) could also seem to tear a person from the inside out.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Francesco Vecellio&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Lateral Vision PL.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Perotto appearing in Giovanni&#039;s dreams]]&lt;br /&gt;
Giovanni Borgia in particular suffered lasting effects from the Shroud. Though the artifact healed his defective body as a baby, throughout his childhood, he would have vivid dreams of the [[Bleeding Effect|memories of others]] who had come into contact with the Shroud, such as his father and Marcus Junius Brutus.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Giovanni Borgia Rome&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy&#039;&#039; - [[Rome: Chapter 2 - Giovanni Borgia]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Additionally, Giovanni frequently spoke with a being no one else could see, an entity he called [[Consus]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Giovanni Borgia Rome&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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In his later life, Giovanni would become known among the other Assassins as one who &amp;quot;spoke&amp;quot; with Pieces of Eden, and was particularly receptive to their presence. This led to him being sent on a mission to identify and retrieve [[Crystal Skulls|one such artifact]] in the New World.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACPL Giovanni Borgia Mexico&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy&#039;&#039; - [[Rome: Chapter 4 - Giovanni Borgia]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
*The Shroud was based on a real object known as the Shroud of Turin. It is kept in the royal chapel of the {{Wiki|Turin Cathedral|Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist}} in {{Wiki|Turin|Turin}}, northern [[Italy]].&lt;br /&gt;
*In the French version of &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039;, the Shroud was referred to as Piece of Eden #36, not #66. Whether or not this was a mistake in the translation remains unknown.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy]]&#039;&#039;, [[Erudito]] gave the user three memories of the Shroud as a &amp;quot;Christmas present.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;Project Legacy&#039;&#039;, one of [[Mnemonic sets]] from the Holiday pack is &amp;quot;Shroud of Turin,&amp;quot; with the description &amp;quot;Greatest mystery, or clever hoax?&amp;quot; Its components are: Jesus of Nazareth, Jacques de Molay, Geoffroi de Charney, and [[Cesare Borgia]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Shroud}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Pieces of Eden]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Italy&#039;&#039;&#039; (Italian: &#039;&#039;Italia&#039;&#039;) is a country located in southern [[Europe]] that shares borders with [[France]], [[Switzerland]], [[Austria]], and {{Wiki|Slovenia}} to the north.&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
Italy served as the birthplace of the [[Renaissance]], a cultural movement which soon spread throughout all of Europe, during the 15th century. At this point, Italy was not yet a unified country, and was divided into numerous city-states that each strove to conquer the other lands of Italy. The primary city-states were the {{Wiki|Republic of Florence}}, the [[Republic of Venice]] and the {{Wiki|Papal States}}. While the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] and [[Templars|Templar Order]] had been active in Italy as far back as the time of the [[Roman Republic]], it was during the Renaissance that both orders had their primary presence in Italy.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Rodrigo Borgia]] became [[Grand Master]] of the Templar Order in 1476,&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Initiates&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Initiates]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; the Templars made plans to take over the main cities of northern Italy; notably [[Milan]], [[Florence]], [[Venice]] and [[Rome]]. Although most of their initial attempts were thwarted by the [[Assassins]], thanks to the actions of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], the Templars nonetheless managed to seize control of Rome and the rest of the Papal States when Rodrigo Borgia was crowned Pope Alexander VI.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Rodrigo&#039;s son, [[Cesare Borgia]], further conquered several other regions of Italy in his role as Captain General of the Papal Armies. However, due to the subsequent actions of the Assassins, coupled with Rodrigo&#039;s death at the hands of his son, the Templars&#039; influence in Rome and Italy reduced. The succeeding Popes, [[Pius III]] and [[Julius II]], did not favor Cesare, and the Templars&#039; influence in Italy collapsed, while the Assassins maintained a strong presence in the country.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACBH&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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By the early 21st Century the Templars had returned to prominence in the country, thanks mainly to the establishment of an [[Abstergo Industries]] [[Animus Project laboratory|laboratory]] in Rome.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;&amp;gt; &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; In 2012, a team of Assassins consisting of [[Desmond Miles]], [[Lucy Stillman]], [[Shaun Hastings]], and [[Rebecca Crane]] traveled through the country in the weeks after Desmond escaped from the Roman facility.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Italy| ]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Soldier</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;142.163.149.64: /* Elite Fencers/Royal Guard */&lt;/p&gt;
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[[File:Bad Politics 3.png|thumb|250px|Ezio Auditore fighting several Borgia guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guards&#039;&#039;&#039; were members of organized military forces that typically defended or controlled access to locations of interest, or protected certain individuals.&lt;br /&gt;
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Typically comprised of members of a local militia or governing body&#039;s military services, the colors and styles of their uniforms varied, denoting rank, allegiance, and combat specialization.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Factions==&lt;br /&gt;
===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BoA 4.png|thumb|250px|thumb|left|[[Altaïr Ibn-La&#039;Ahad]] fighting several Crusaders]]&lt;br /&gt;
During the [[Third Crusade]], soldiers wore the armor and colors of either [[Saracens]] or [[Crusaders]], with the latter subdivided into the personal guards of King [[Richard I of England]], or the Knights [[Templars|Templar]], [[Knights Hospitalier|Hospitalier]], and [[Knights Teutonic|Teutonic]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Saracens spoke Turkish or Arabic, while Crusaders spoke mostly English, with some Captains and Sergeants speaking French or German. Templar Knights, however, spoke all of the dialects.&lt;br /&gt;
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Saracens wore {{Wiki|lamellar armor}}, and either {{Wiki|spangenhelm}}s or turbans. All Crusaders wore surcoats and chainmail, while some also wore spangenhelms or {{Wiki|great helm}}s.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Talal Assassination 3.png|250px|thumb|Altaïr fighting Talal&#039;s personal guard]]&lt;br /&gt;
The colors of Crusader surcoats differed with their affiliation, with King Richard&#039;s personal guard wearing red and white, Templars wearing white with red crosses, Hospitaliers wearing black with white crosses, and Teutonics wearing white with black crosses.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards for several smaller factions or individuals possessed their own uniforms as well, such as the black, gold-striped clothes of [[Talal]]&#039;s men, or the short white robes and gray hoods of the guards of [[Masyaf]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
Throughout the [[Renaissance]], multiple factions of guards existed, as they were affiliated to either individual cities or people instead of armies. They bore unique colors, often along with the family or city crest.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:NVS 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Four Pazzi guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards for the [[House of Pazzi]] wore black caps, red sleeves with black and gold streaks, gold armor plates and the crest of the Pazzi. They could only be found in [[Florence]] and [[Tuscany]], during the height of the family&#039;s influence, until the end of the [[Pazzi conspiracy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards serving the [[House of Medici]] wore dark yellow caps, yellow and white striped sleeves, black armor plates, and the crest of the Medici. They were notably seen during and after the repression of the Pazzi conspiracy in Florence, as well as in [[San Gimignano]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards of the [[House of Borgia]] wore dark red caps, black sleeves with dark red streaks, steel gray armor plates and the crest of the Borgia. They often accompanied [[Rodrigo Borgia]], and could also be found around [[Basilica di Santa Maria Novella|Santa Maria Novella]] during the Templar meeting, in the [[Cannaregio District]] of [[Venice]],&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; or in Florence during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]]. They were also charged with guarding the [[banks]] housing the [[Altaïr Ibn-La&#039;Ahad&#039;s Codex|Codex]] pages.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Florentine Fiasco 1.png|thumb|250px|[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bypassing a line of Savonarola&#039;s guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards of [[Girolamo Savonarola]] wore light gray caps, and black sleeves and black or silver armor plates. Instead of a coats of arms, they bore a small portrait of Savonarola himself, with three red beams shining down upon him. They were notably seen in Florence during the Bonfire of the Vanities, often repressing the Borgia guards attempting to take the [[Ezio&#039;s Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed II&#039;&#039; - &#039;&#039;[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards serving the city of [[Forlì]] wore dark green caps and sleeves, as well as the coat of arms of said city.&lt;br /&gt;
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The guards who served the city of Venice wore blue caps and blue, gold streaked sleeves, with gold armor plates bearing the coat of arms of the Italian city. The quality of their armor was significantly better than that of their counterparts in other cities, protecting them from much damage.&lt;br /&gt;
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Those who served the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] wore white caps, red and white sleeves, with yellow elements on their clothing, and the coat of arms of the city of [[Rome]]. Similarly to Venetian guards, their armor was more resilient than most.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Gatekeeper 2.png|thumb|250px|left|A contingent of French soldiers]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards and soldiers of [[France]] wore dark blue and white, as well as olive green. They were commonly seen in Rome after the alliance of [[Cesare Borgia]] and the French general [[Octavian de Valois]].&lt;br /&gt;
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At that time, French soldiers were stationed in either the main camp in [[Castra Praetoria]], or in military guard posts throughout the [[Campagna District]] of Rome. They remained in the city throughout [[Liberation of Rome|its liberation]], often fighting the [[mercenaries]] of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] condottiero, [[Bartolomeo d&#039;Alviano]], until the assassination of Valois in August 1503.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards from the town of [[Viana]] in Spain wore yellowish-green armor. They notably participated in the [[Siege of Viana]], as they defended [[Viana Castle]] from [[John III of Navarre|King John III]]&#039;s invading Navarrese troops, who wore red uniforms with yellow accents.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Honor lost won v 3.png|thumb|250px|Ottoman Elites in their camp]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Constantinople]] in the Renaissance was divided into two distinct factions, the ruling [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]], and the remnants of the ancient [[Byzantine Empire]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Though Constantinople was held and controlled by the former, guards of the latter constantly fought for control. The region of Cappadocia, particularly [[Derinkuyu]], remained in Byzantine hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ottoman guards wore green uniforms with red accents, though the Janissaries wore more multicoloured robes, while Byzantines wore small gray capes, and dark red and brown uniforms, and distinctly wore the black eagle crest of the Byzantine Empire&#039;s [[Manuel Palaiologos|Palaiologos]] Dynasty. The [[Varangians]] and [[Almogavars]] also wore lamellar cuirasses that appeared to be made of gold, or some similar golden metal, with a cross engraved into each lamella in their cuirasses.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Revelations]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
During the early 18th century in the [[Caribbean]], there were different factions of soldiers. The first was the [[United Kingdom|British Empire]], loyal to [[George I|King George I]], who wore the easily-recognizable red coats shared by the Army and Navy alike, although there were several different styles of the coat. Regulars wore standard-length coats, agile guards wore shorter coats, and grenadiers wore long, heavier variants. Ship captains in the Navy wore dark blue coats with red trim and capes, and hats that denoted their rank. &lt;br /&gt;
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The second faction was the [[Spain|Spanish Empire]], donning yellow outfits with a red or crimson trim, displaying loyalty to King Philip V of Spain. Their outfits were similar in cut to those of the British Navy, however, Spanish captains wore longer coats in conjunction with an overcoat that covered the upper chest and shoulders. &lt;br /&gt;
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The Portuguese Navy&#039;s sailors dressed in a similar fashion to their Spanish counterparts, although with primarily blue tones and a dark orange trim on their coats, displaying loyalty to King John V of Portugal.&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[France|French]] soldiers, stationed primarily on [[Haiti|Saint-Domingue]], wore mostly white coats with blue outlines displaying loyalty to King Louis XV. The [[Slavery|slave]] overseers they colluded with often wore brown or tan outfits. &lt;br /&gt;
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Another faction working prominently in the Caribbean was comprised of [[Pirate Hunters|pirate hunters]]. These self-sustaining soldiers wore clothes based heavily on brown, and pursued pirates who were [[Social Stealth#Notoriety system|notorious]] enough. Pirate hunter ships could be easily identified by their distinct crimson sails and red and black hulls.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Black Flag&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed IV: Black Flag]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-LexingtonandConcord 16.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] commanding militia in firing lines]]&lt;br /&gt;
During the Enlightenment age, guards were aligned with the [[British Army]] or [[Continental Army]], or worked as [[mercenaries]]. [[Firearms]] also became the mainstay of most western armies. All soldiers were armed with flintlock muskets or pistols.&lt;br /&gt;
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British regulars and militia were easily denoted by their bright red uniforms. The British army also employed Hessian mercenaries such as the Jäger. German soldiers could be distinguished from their British counterparts by their green uniforms with red accents. Patriot soldiers wore mostly blue uniforms, except for Continental Grenadiers, who wore a khaki colored kilt.&lt;br /&gt;
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In [[France]], guards served the government, or acted on behalf of political extremists to cause trouble. The latter would engage [[civilians]] who could fight back.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;eurogamer&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Ranking==&lt;br /&gt;
===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regular====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tamir Informer Escort 3.png|thumb|250px|Altaïr fighting regular Saracen guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Regular guards were the most common, but lightest equipped of the guard ranks. Regular Crusader guards did not have helmets, and only wore leather armor, while Saracen ones wore turbans, and light lamellar armor.&lt;br /&gt;
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In combat, they were not skilled enough to grab, counterattack, or perform a combo. They could only deflect attacks, with a 25% chance of dodging a light attack.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Sergeant====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Sibrand Eavesdropping 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Two Teutonic sergeants talking]]&lt;br /&gt;
Sergeants were middle-ranked soldiers, and were equipped with helmets and heavier armor. Crusaders wore chainmail, and the Saracens possessed medium lamellar armor.&lt;br /&gt;
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They could grab targets, and had a 50% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as a 50% chance of countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 25% chance of breaking defenses, but could not perform combo attacks.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Captain====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Robert Pickpocketing 1.png|thumb|250px|A Saracen captain talking with a Templar]]&lt;br /&gt;
Captains were the most powerful guards, with the exception of Templar Knights. Saracens wore Baidah helmets and heavy lamellar armor, while Crusaders wore chainmail, and varying knight helms.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards at this rank were also able to grab, and had a 75% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 50% chance of breaking defenses. If a successful heavy attack was delivered, they could perform a combo attack.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Militia====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Escape debt 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Three Militia guards cornering [[Egidio Troche]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
Militia were the lowest ranking guards, and wore very little armor. They also had the lowest morale, and were likely to flee a battle if they were losing.&lt;br /&gt;
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Militia could be found almost everywhere, and wielded a large variety of [[Swords and maces|medium-ranged weapons]]. They were not especially agile, but could climb up to the rooftops, albeit slowly, in order to pursue a target Assassin.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of the guard types, Militia were the only ones who could be fooled into picking up coins, should they be thrown as a distraction.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Elite====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:With Friends 8 v.png|thumb|250px|Ezio restrained by two Elites]]&lt;br /&gt;
Elites were stronger than Militia, and wore a moderate amount of armor. They could withstand more damage, and were capable of dodging enemy attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were also more courageous than Militia, but could still be forced to retreat, especially if their Leader (or a high-ranking specialized guard) should be killed near them.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Leader====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:He who waits 5.png|thumb|left|250px|A Leader speaking with an Agile]]&lt;br /&gt;
Leaders were the best fighters, and the most tenacious of all the regular guards. They wore slightly more armor than the Elites, and had distinct, full-faced helmets.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were resilient, and could withstand several attacks before they could be killed. They were also harder to disarm, as well as resistant to being grabbed.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Captain====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Demilitarization 2.png|thumb|250px|[[Cesare Borgia]] speaking with his Captains]]&lt;br /&gt;
Captains of the Renaissance were usually found leading contingents of lower-ranked soldiers. They fought similarly to Leaders, but were more heavily and intricately armored, with full feathered helms.&lt;br /&gt;
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Twelve [[Borgia Captains]] were particularly distinguished members of this rank, and led troops at each of Rome&#039;s twelve [[Borgia Towers]]. They were armored identically to other Captains, but wore white capes with the Borgia crest.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though most were courageous and skilled enough to counter most attacks, some were cowardly, and would flee into their tower should it be attacked, until the next guard patrol was posted.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regulars====&lt;br /&gt;
Regulars are the basic soldiers seen on the Caribbean. They wear different colored coats, the color of the coat showing off their allegiance. The red coat is worn by soldiers of the Royal Navy, yellow coat is worn by the soldiers of Spanish navy and the blue coat is worn by the soldiers of Portuguese Navy. Pirate Hunters and Smugglers also fall in the same category but they wear brown shirts instead of coats. They are equipped with a basic sword and a pistol. They mainly engage their enemy with their swords but will draw their pistols if the target is out of reach, such as on rooftop. They are seen on many different places of Caribbean but mostly in cities, smuggler caves and onboard ships. They have high discipline standards and will never run away from battle.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regulars====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Teaparty 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Connor and Stephane Chapeau fighting the Regulars]]&lt;br /&gt;
The basic guards within the British and Continental armies were enlisted soldiers who wore regular battle-dress. They were equipped with muskets that held fixed [[bayonets]] and received training in forming firing lines. Regulars were susceptible to counter kills, throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.&lt;br /&gt;
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British Regulars wore a bright red tunic with white leggings and a black tricorn hat, and some took to wearing scarves around their faces. They had the ability to form a firing line quickly and efficiently and didn&#039;t run from battle due to the Army&#039;s severe discipline standards.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Continental Army wore a blue battle-dress with a red accent down each lapel and a black tricorn hat. Although they were equally well-trained, they did not have the same discipline as their British counterparts. They would run after a sufficient amount of their comrades fell or when their leader was slain.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Militia====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-LexingtonandConcord 18.png|thumb|250px|Continental militiamen in Concord]]&lt;br /&gt;
Militia of both the British and Continental armies could be found as guards on rooftops or inside forts, where they were being trained. Loyalist militia wore similar clothing to British Regulars, but instead featured an explorer&#039;s cap instead of a tricorn, as well as a backpack and dark spatterdashes. Onboard ships they were dressed as Royal Marines.&lt;br /&gt;
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Patriot militia wore a white shirt and a blue vest, together with an explorer&#039;s cap. Miltia soldiers were not as well-trained as Regulars, as they could only attack once per a Regular&#039;s three times, though despite this, they took on almost identical roles.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== French Revolution ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Militia ====&lt;br /&gt;
The militia were the main bulk of the Revolutionary forces. They were dressed in simple striped red and black attire with tricorne hats. They carried simple sabers and walked the streets causing trouble by harassing civilians. It could be assumed that these types of guards were oblivious to the Templar hand behind the Revolution.&lt;br /&gt;
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Enforcers&lt;br /&gt;
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The most common enemy aside from the Militia were the Revolutionary Enforcers, or the blue coated city guard. They behaved similarly to Militia guards but were harder to take down in an open fight. The Revolutionary variants of this guard type wore long, brown leather coats.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Ranged types==&lt;br /&gt;
As most standard guards only had medium or short-ranged weapons, they were often supplemented by ranged guard types, who could attack from a distance. More types were added over time, with the advancement of weapon technology.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Archers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Archers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Romagna Holiday 8.png|thumb|250px|left|Borgia archers in the Apennine Mountains]]&lt;br /&gt;
Archers were guards armed with [[Bow|longbows]], who patrolled rooftops and watched for possible enemies below.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; Outside of cities, they were posted on elevated watchtowers.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Crusader Archers wore the same uniforms as the standard guards of their faction, though they also had white hoods.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; In the Renaissance, Archers were usually of the Militia rank, and wore the same uniform as their standard counterparts.&lt;br /&gt;
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Once provoked due to an enemy approaching within a meter or so, an archer would cease firing arrows, and draw his medium-ranged weapon, such as a sword or mace. Though accurate and deadly from a distance, Archers did not pose a serious threat in close combat.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Crossbowmen====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Crossbowmen}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACB Crossbowman.png|thumb|250px|A Borgia crossbowman]]&lt;br /&gt;
Similarly to Archers, Crossbowmen defended the rooftops or areas of interest, though the [[crossbow]]s they wielded could be fired more quickly, and caused more damage.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; However, they did not completely replace Archers, as longbows were more accurate if used by a skilled guard.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Project Legacy&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Unlike Archers, Crossbowmen had no melee weapon, and if their enemy drew too close, they would only back away and keep firing. They were also more vigilant, and possessed some [[Freerunning|free-running]] ability, which permitted them to more closely investigate intruders.&lt;br /&gt;
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In Rome, Crossbowmen could be distinguished by their striped berets and light armor.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Arquebusiers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Arquebusiers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Vilified 11 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A line of arquebusiers]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Arquebusiers, also called Gunmen or Riflemen, were [[Firearms|firearm]]-wielding soldiers who patrolled rooftops, protected high-value locations, and guarded important individuals.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though Arquebusiers did not have as great a range as Crossbowmen, what they lacked in distance, they made up for in power. Their shots dealt significant damage to both targets and enemy armor. In the Renaissance, they wore heavy armor and full helmets, as well as belts of gunpowder and ammunition.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Bombmen====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACR Ottoman Bombardier.png|thumb|250px|Ezio facing an Ottoman Bombman]]&lt;br /&gt;
In Constantinople, Bombmen wielded [[thunder bombs]] and [[short blades]], and commonly guarded the rooftops in high traffic areas, such as the docks, arsenal, and harbor. They would also participate in the protection of [[Assassin Dens|Templar dens]], and would attack from the safety of reinforced sentry boxes.&lt;br /&gt;
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Byzantine Bombmen wore uniforms similar to Almogavars, though with longer red capes.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Snipers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Snipers}}&lt;br /&gt;
Snipers were specially trained gunmen during the Golden Age of Piracy who were armed with muskets and would guard the rooftops. They often watched over [[sugar plantations]], and would fire at intruders or run to an alarm bell to call reinforcements.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== French Revolution ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Snipers ====&lt;br /&gt;
Snipers were mainly used during the French Revolution for guarding large structures or fortresses which were occupied by Revolutionaries such as The Temple or The Palais du Luxembourg. They carried musket rifles which were deadly effective if a shot could be landed on a target. A target could be almost killed by only one shot. Snipers dressed alike and often did not appear similar to other types of Revolutionaries.&lt;br /&gt;
==Specialized types==&lt;br /&gt;
Certain high-ranking guards possessed unique qualities, usually granting them an advantage in combat through added speed, strength, or defensive skills. They would often act as leaders for patrols of standard guards, and possessed uncommon weapons or armor.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Agiles====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Agile guards}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NVS 12.png|thumb|250px|left|An Agile fleeing from Ezio]]&lt;br /&gt;
Agiles were lightly-armored, quick moving guards. They were one of the types capable of outrunning Assassins, and were also skilled free-runners. They more commonly fled to alert nearby guards, rather than face an enemy directly.&lt;br /&gt;
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During pursuits alongside other guards, Agiles would usually catch up to a target first and injure them with the short blades they wielded. In battle, they were very light on their feet and could dodge nearly all attacks. Agiles wore the least armor of any guard, with only a light leather chest guard, and metal helmet and spaulders. Due to their increased vulnerability, they were also the most cowardly of the specialized types.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Brutes====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Brutes}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:LMS 9 v.png|thumb|250px|A Pazzi Brute blocking Ezio&#039;s path]]&lt;br /&gt;
Brutes were the most heavily-armored guards during the Renaissance. They moved slowly due to the [[Heavy weapons|two-handed weapons]] they wielded, but compensated through resilience and power.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were not very vigilant, and could not normally distinguish Assassins from anyone else in a crowd. In guard patrols, they often acted as the leader, as they had the highest morale of any guard type, fleeing only if they were disarmed and could not obtain another weapon. Brutes could be easily seen from their large, reinforced armor and closed helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; Brutes in Rome had more intricate armor than those in other cities, with designs worked into the metal.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Seekers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Seekers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Benvenuto 15.png|thumb|250px|left|Seekers arresting a merchant]]&lt;br /&gt;
Seekers were guards who, as their name suggested, would search through [[Hiding spots|hiding places]], on the suspicion that an Assassin had taken refuge within one. They always wielded [[Long weapons|polearms]], such as spears and halberds.&lt;br /&gt;
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Similarly to Brutes, they would lead patrols of guards, often halting the group to search any hiding spots they passed.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; In battle, they had the second highest morale to Brutes, and were skilled enough to resist most attacks and counters.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; They were slightly more heavily-armored than a standard guard, though less so than Brutes, wearing a combination of chainmail and plate armor, as well as distinctive feathered helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Horsemen====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Horsemen}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACB Ezio vs Horseman.png|thumb|250px|Ezio fighting a horseman]]&lt;br /&gt;
Horsemen were mounted guards that possessed the ability to use a variety of weapons while on [[Horses|horseback]]. Their steeds allowed them to easily pursue targets, and strike preemptively.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though they were vulnerable to long-ranged weapons such as [[throwing knives]] and crossbows, they could be easily dealt with after being knocked from the saddle, either by tripping their horse, or striking them from horseback.&lt;br /&gt;
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Horsemen were equipped with both medium and long-ranged weapons, though none could wield polearms. They were armored similarly to Borgia Captains, albeit without the cape.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Almogavars====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Almogavars}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Piri Reis Datura 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio throwing a bomb at an Almogavar]]&lt;br /&gt;
Almogavars were heavily-armored Byzantine guards, who wielded two-handed axes. They were stationed in Byzantine-controlled districts of Constantinople, as well as in Derinkuyu during the Renaissance.&lt;br /&gt;
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Comparable to Brutes, they fought with heavy weapons, and were slower than all other enemies. Due to their thick armor, they were very resilient, and could not be killed with a single bullet or crossbow bolt. However, they possessed a profound weakness to the effects of [[datura bombs]].&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore golden lamellar cuirasses with a [[Templar insignia|Templar cross]] engraved into each lamella, their armour was notably decorated with fur and was topped by particularly large metal pauldrons. They also wielded [[Almogavar Axe|unique axes]], with a pair of crescent-shaped blades.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Varangians====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Varangians}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cistern 14.png|thumb|250px|A Varangian speaking to two Militiamen]]&lt;br /&gt;
Varangians were the Byzantine equivalent of Seekers, and were stationed in both Constantinople and Derinkuyu. They were very skilled in battle, and could deflect nearly all strikes and counterattacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore the same golden lamellar as the Almogavars with short grey capes, as well as intricate winged helmets. They fought with halberds or spears, as well as short pistols.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Agiles====&lt;br /&gt;
Similar to the Agiles of the Renaissance, these guards fought with short knives, and were capable of chasing down Assassins, both on the ground and on rooftops, and would tackle their target upon catching them. Like most guard types, they were vulnerable to a disarming attack, but they would quickly retrieve their weapons if such an attack occured. However, it was possible to disarm them and quickly throw the knife at them, killing them. &lt;br /&gt;
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On larger naval ships, such as [[Frigate|frigates]] and [[Man O&#039; War|Men O&#039; War]], two agiles occasionally acted as officers, and were necessary to kill in order to board the vessel. &lt;br /&gt;
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====Brutes====&lt;br /&gt;
Often seen guarding restricted areas, brutes were large, powerfully-built men who wielded boarding axes and were capable of blocking most attacks. However, they were vulnerable to an attack that would break their defense and leave them open to a killing blow. &lt;br /&gt;
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On smaller naval ships, such as [[Gunboat|gunboats]] and [[Schooner|schooners]], brutes could be seen steering the vessel, and were the most skilled fighters on board. &lt;br /&gt;
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====Captains====&lt;br /&gt;
Although occasionally seen on land, captains were more often found on ships, commanding [[Brig|brigs]], frigates, and Men O&#039; War. Equipped with both a sword and pistol, captains used both weapons in combat, and could block most attacks with ease. However, successfully countering an attack from a captain would leave them open for a damaging string of blows.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Sharpshooters====&lt;br /&gt;
Found patrolling and guarding rooftops and walkways, sharpshooters carried long-range muskets capable of hitting their target from a considerable distance; however, their rate of fire was moderately slow, and required time to reload and aim. When directly confronted by an enemy, the gunmen tended to back up and create enough space between themselves and their target to properly aim and shoot them. In close range, the sharpshooters were no more skilled than normal guards, and could be easily dispatched with a counter-attack. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Grenadiers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Grenadiers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Wolcott 8.png|thumb|250px|left|A Loyalist and a Grenadier blocking Connor&#039;s path]]&lt;br /&gt;
Grenadiers were specialized units in the British and Continental armies during the American Revolutionary War. They were roughly comparable to the Italian Brutes and Byzantine Almogavars, being slower than other soldiers, and fighting with heavy weapons and muskets.&lt;br /&gt;
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Grenadiers were recognizable by their miter caps, which were designed not to obstruct the throwing of grenades. While the British Army&#039;s Grenadiers wore green kilts, a dress top and sapper&#039;s gloves, the Continental Grenadiers wore khaki battle dress with black boots.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Officers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Officers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC3 Officer.png|thumb|250px|Connor hiding from an Officer]]&lt;br /&gt;
Officers in both armies led groups of other guards on patrols and were equipped with a sword and pistol. Whilst wielding their sword, they parried all of Connor&#039;s regular attacks, forcing him to either break their defense or disarm them first. They could also counter Connor&#039;s counter-kills even if disarmed, but were susceptible to throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.&lt;br /&gt;
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If any horses were nearby, Officers would mount them and attempt to attack Connor on horseback, either by charging or firing their pistol. Officers could see through disguises and would search hiding spots. When patrolling alone, they would be accompanied by guard [[dogs]], who would give away Connor&#039;s location if they got close enough.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Scouts====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Unconvinced 9.png|thumb|250px|left|A British Scout and two Loyalists provoking Haytham Kenway]]&lt;br /&gt;
Akin to the Agiles that served throughout the Renaissance, Scouts were fast-moving adversaries capable of free-running that wielded short blades and muskets. They would pursue any attackers that fled from battle, and could not be disarmed or have their defense broken.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were, however, susceptible to all other forms of counter-attacks. In combat, they would attempt to flip over Connor&#039;s back and attack him from behind, similar to the &amp;quot;[[Hookblade|hook and run]]&amp;quot; maneuver used by the [[Turkish Assassins]].&lt;br /&gt;
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====Snitches====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Snitches}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC3 Snitch.png|thumb|250px|Connor passing by a Snitch]]&lt;br /&gt;
Snitches were usually seen in large guard patrols carrying military drums. They never fought with an attacker, choosing to instead flee the scene and bring reinforcements. If they could not flee, they would brandish a dagger or cower.&lt;br /&gt;
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The British drummers were usually seen wearing ceremonial bearksin hats and red coats, whereas the Continental Army equivalent were seen wearing yellow coats and similar headgear to British drummers.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== French Revolution ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Brutes ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Halberd Carriers ====&lt;br /&gt;
Halberd carriers were Brute type guards similar to Axe Carrier Brutes except they carried long halberd weapons which could easily take down Assassins in just a few strikes and wore large tricorne hats and long coats.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Axe Carriers ====&lt;br /&gt;
Axe carriers were more common Brute type guards. They wore striped red and black clothing combined with satin-like yellow attire and wore small satin, red hats. They carried large axes and could use deadly finishing moves on an enemy.&lt;br /&gt;
==Expert types==&lt;br /&gt;
Expert guards were high-ranking guards, who were the most skilled and well-equipped of their time. They often possessed several of the qualities of specialized guards, and were limited in number.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
====Templar Knights====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC1 Templar Knight.png|250px|left|thumb|Altaïr standing next to a Templar Knight]]&lt;br /&gt;
Templar Knights were particularly skilled Crusaders, and were stationed throughout the [[Kingdom]] and its cities. They would often position themselves with a wall or cliff to their back, to prevent them from being attacked from behind.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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They were particularly vigilant, and could identify an Assassin from a crowd almost immediately, subsequently attacking them. Other guards held the knights in high regard, and would always stand back should the Templar Knight engage in battle with an Assassin. They were similar to the Crusader Captains, but with unique armor. They wore chainmail and white surcoats with red crosses, as well as red lacquered great helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Papal Guards====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Papal Guard}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Liquid Gold 10.png|thumb|250px|A Papal Guard holding Ezio at gunpoint]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Papal Guard were elite soldiers throughout the Renaissance and were commanded by the [[Papacy]], to serve and protect the pontiff during his tenure. They combined the best qualities of all the other specialized guards, being very powerful in battle, as well as quick on their feet.&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore intricate black and gold armor, as well as long dark capes, metal face masks and plumed helmets. They also wore crests painted on their chest guards, either displaying the crossed keys of the Papacy, or (in the 16th century) the red bull of the Borgia. Papal guards could use a wide variety of weapons, including long or heavy ones, though they most commonly [[Dual-wielding|dual-wielded]] a pistol alongside a medium weapon.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Janissaries====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Janissaries}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TAG 4.png|thumb|250px|left|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant]]&lt;br /&gt;
Janissaries were highly-trained soldiers, and the elite of the Ottoman Empire, serving as the private guards to the Sultan. Similarly to the Papal Guard, they encompassed all the skills of the specialized guards.&lt;br /&gt;
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Their uniforms consisted of colorful robes with embroidered patterns, as well as black headdresses and metal face masks. They all wielded [[Janissary Kijil|unique kijils]], as well as short pistols for long-ranged attacks.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Jägers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Jägers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-MostWanted 7.png|thumb|250px|A Jäger searching for Connor]]&lt;br /&gt;
Jägers, also colloquially referred to as Hessians, were a detachment of German troops that were contracted by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War. However, they operated independently of most British protocols. &lt;br /&gt;
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Jägers specialised in deep forest and wilderness combat, tactics and reconnaissance, as well as unconventional warfare. As such, they were regarded as an elite scouting unit, used for surveying an area ahead of a body of troops or leading the way on the front lines.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Jägers gained a fierce reputation as fearsome warriors and reliable, disciplined troops, and they were well respected within the ranks of the British Army. Like the other expert archetypes, Jägers combined the aspects of the basic archetypes. They patrolled in search of Connor, wielded a sword and pistol, and could fight on horseback, like Officers.&lt;br /&gt;
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Being mainly skirmisher type troops, Jägers were rarely seen inside cities. However, due to their elite status and very honed tracking abilities, they were called into populated areas when Connor became a persistent danger to British and Patriot troops.&lt;br /&gt;
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In combat, they were immune to direct attacks and would occasionally throw grenades, similar to the Grenadiers. While in pursuit, they could easily catch up to Connor, being one of the only archetypes to do so barring Scouts.&lt;br /&gt;
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There were two types of Jäger located in Colonial America during the [[American Revolutionary War]]; Loyalist Jägers were found within the [[British Army]] and Patriot Jägers were found within the [[Continental Army]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Loyalist Jägers wore green coats with red trim, black boots and tricorn hats with a red feather.&lt;br /&gt;
*Patriot Jägers wore green coats with gold trim, black boots, and Tarletons with black horse hair trim.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== French Revolution ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Elite Fencers/Royal Guard ====&lt;br /&gt;
Elite Fencers were the Revolutionary version of the highest ranking guard during the French Revolution. They wore attire similar to that of Militia guards and axe carrying Brutes but wore a plumed top hat in addition. The city guard version of this enemy wore blue attire combined with pieces of steel plate armor. They carried light one handed swords that were perfect for speed and precession. Both versions of this enemy were highly dangerous and could easily kill an Assassin if the Assassin was not careful. They could block every regular attack that was launched at them and would often parry some attacks. In addition to this they could easily duck under or role away from gun shots.They could also easily catch up to Arno during a chase and could try to shoot him from behind to slow his pace. However, this enemy type could easily be killed if they were worn out by an Assassin or their defense was broken.&lt;br /&gt;
==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
*The taunts Ezio said to Brutes were different from those he said to the other guards, mainly insulting them about their weight, as they were bulkier in stature.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Clothes Make the Man]],&amp;quot; [[Ugo]] told Ezio that the thieves were to impersonate the archers. Yet in the next memory, &amp;quot;[[Everything Must Go]]&amp;quot;, after Ezio killed the archers on the rooftops, the thieves wore the armor of captain guards instead of archer armor.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Infrequent Flier]]&amp;quot;, a Brute and a Seeker could be seen stationed on a rooftop, despite being the only guards who could not climb or free-run.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Play Along]]&amp;quot;, Ezio assassinated an Agile so he could disguise himself as a guard, but instead of having an Agile&#039;s outfit, he wore the outfit of a Leader guard.&lt;br /&gt;
*Several other guard types were present only in &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Bloodlines]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Altaïr&#039;s Chronicles]]&#039;&#039;, such as Shield Guards, Duelists, and [[Moloch]]&#039;s zealots.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[French Kiss]]&amp;quot;, Ezio killed twenty French guards of different archetypes to acquire their armor. However, in the following memories, Bartolomeo&#039;s mercenaries were equipped with only Leader armor, while Ezio wore armor similar to a Borgia Captain&#039;s.&lt;br /&gt;
**Additionally, though Ezio&#039;s Captain armor during the memory was in French colors, no such French guard could ever be encountered.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Revelations]]&#039;&#039;, an extremely rare glitch could occur with a group of four guards. They would stand still and would not pay any attention to Ezio, even if he killed someone nearby. He was still free to attack them, in which case an execution would be performed, but it would not kill them, leaving them to simply stand up again.&lt;br /&gt;
*On PlayStation Home, the design of a Seeker can be purchased for an avatar. Similarly, on Xbox Live, it is possible to purchase the outfit of an Agile guard.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood&#039;&#039;, even after the completion of Sequence 8 and the liberation of all Borgia Towers, all of the guards in Rome would still wear the colors of the Borgia family as well as their coat of arms.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Unity]]&#039;&#039;, rooftop guards have been removed except in certain missions.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Eurogamer&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-09-03-video-assassins-creed-unitys-new-parkour-and-combat-explored Eurogamer Video: &#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed Unity&#039;&#039;&#039;s new parkour and combat explored]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bad Politics 3.png|thumb|250px|Ezio Auditore fighting several Borgia guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guards&#039;&#039;&#039; were members of organized military forces that typically defended or controlled access to locations of interest, or protected certain individuals.&lt;br /&gt;
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Typically comprised of members of a local militia or governing body&#039;s military services, the colors and styles of their uniforms varied, denoting rank, allegiance, and combat specialization.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Factions==&lt;br /&gt;
===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BoA 4.png|thumb|250px|thumb|left|[[Altaïr Ibn-La&#039;Ahad]] fighting several Crusaders]]&lt;br /&gt;
During the [[Third Crusade]], soldiers wore the armor and colors of either [[Saracens]] or [[Crusaders]], with the latter subdivided into the personal guards of King [[Richard I of England]], or the Knights [[Templars|Templar]], [[Knights Hospitalier|Hospitalier]], and [[Knights Teutonic|Teutonic]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Saracens spoke Turkish or Arabic, while Crusaders spoke mostly English, with some Captains and Sergeants speaking French or German. Templar Knights, however, spoke all of the dialects.&lt;br /&gt;
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Saracens wore {{Wiki|lamellar armor}}, and either {{Wiki|spangenhelm}}s or turbans. All Crusaders wore surcoats and chainmail, while some also wore spangenhelms or {{Wiki|great helm}}s.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Talal Assassination 3.png|250px|thumb|Altaïr fighting Talal&#039;s personal guard]]&lt;br /&gt;
The colors of Crusader surcoats differed with their affiliation, with King Richard&#039;s personal guard wearing red and white, Templars wearing white with red crosses, Hospitaliers wearing black with white crosses, and Teutonics wearing white with black crosses.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards for several smaller factions or individuals possessed their own uniforms as well, such as the black, gold-striped clothes of [[Talal]]&#039;s men, or the short white robes and gray hoods of the guards of [[Masyaf]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
Throughout the [[Renaissance]], multiple factions of guards existed, as they were affiliated to either individual cities or people instead of armies. They bore unique colors, often along with the family or city crest.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:NVS 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Four Pazzi guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards for the [[House of Pazzi]] wore black caps, red sleeves with black and gold streaks, gold armor plates and the crest of the Pazzi. They could only be found in [[Florence]] and [[Tuscany]], during the height of the family&#039;s influence, until the end of the [[Pazzi conspiracy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards serving the [[House of Medici]] wore dark yellow caps, yellow and white striped sleeves, black armor plates, and the crest of the Medici. They were notably seen during and after the repression of the Pazzi conspiracy in Florence, as well as in [[San Gimignano]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards of the [[House of Borgia]] wore dark red caps, black sleeves with dark red streaks, steel gray armor plates and the crest of the Borgia. They often accompanied [[Rodrigo Borgia]], and could also be found around [[Basilica di Santa Maria Novella|Santa Maria Novella]] during the Templar meeting, in the [[Cannaregio District]] of [[Venice]],&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; or in Florence during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]]. They were also charged with guarding the [[banks]] housing the [[Altaïr Ibn-La&#039;Ahad&#039;s Codex|Codex]] pages.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Florentine Fiasco 1.png|thumb|250px|[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bypassing a line of Savonarola&#039;s guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards of [[Girolamo Savonarola]] wore light gray caps, and black sleeves and black or silver armor plates. Instead of a coats of arms, they bore a small portrait of Savonarola himself, with three red beams shining down upon him. They were notably seen in Florence during the Bonfire of the Vanities, often repressing the Borgia guards attempting to take the [[Ezio&#039;s Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed II&#039;&#039; - &#039;&#039;[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards serving the city of [[Forlì]] wore dark green caps and sleeves, as well as the coat of arms of said city.&lt;br /&gt;
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The guards who served the city of Venice wore blue caps and blue, gold streaked sleeves, with gold armor plates bearing the coat of arms of the Italian city. The quality of their armor was significantly better than that of their counterparts in other cities, protecting them from much damage.&lt;br /&gt;
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Those who served the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] wore white caps, red and white sleeves, with yellow elements on their clothing, and the coat of arms of the city of [[Rome]]. Similarly to Venetian guards, their armor was more resilient than most.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Gatekeeper 2.png|thumb|250px|left|A contingent of French soldiers]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards and soldiers of [[France]] wore dark blue and white, as well as olive green. They were commonly seen in Rome after the alliance of [[Cesare Borgia]] and the French general [[Octavian de Valois]].&lt;br /&gt;
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At that time, French soldiers were stationed in either the main camp in [[Castra Praetoria]], or in military guard posts throughout the [[Campagna District]] of Rome. They remained in the city throughout [[Liberation of Rome|its liberation]], often fighting the [[mercenaries]] of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] condottiero, [[Bartolomeo d&#039;Alviano]], until the assassination of Valois in August 1503.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards from the town of [[Viana]] in Spain wore yellowish-green armor. They notably participated in the [[Siege of Viana]], as they defended [[Viana Castle]] from [[John III of Navarre|King John III]]&#039;s invading Navarrese troops, who wore red uniforms with yellow accents.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Honor lost won v 3.png|thumb|250px|Ottoman Elites in their camp]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Constantinople]] in the Renaissance was divided into two distinct factions, the ruling [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]], and the remnants of the ancient [[Byzantine Empire]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Though Constantinople was held and controlled by the former, guards of the latter constantly fought for control. The region of Cappadocia, particularly [[Derinkuyu]], remained in Byzantine hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ottoman guards wore green uniforms with red accents, though the Janissaries wore more multicoloured robes, while Byzantines wore small gray capes, and dark red and brown uniforms, and distinctly wore the black eagle crest of the Byzantine Empire&#039;s [[Manuel Palaiologos|Palaiologos]] Dynasty. The [[Varangians]] and [[Almogavars]] also wore lamellar cuirasses that appeared to be made of gold, or some similar golden metal, with a cross engraved into each lamella in their cuirasses.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Revelations]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
During the early 18th century in the [[Caribbean]], there were different factions of soldiers. The first was the [[United Kingdom|British Empire]], loyal to [[George I|King George I]], who wore the easily-recognizable red coats shared by the Army and Navy alike, although there were several different styles of the coat. Regulars wore standard-length coats, agile guards wore shorter coats, and grenadiers wore long, heavier variants. Ship captains in the Navy wore dark blue coats with red trim and capes, and hats that denoted their rank. &lt;br /&gt;
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The second faction was the [[Spain|Spanish Empire]], donning yellow outfits with a red or crimson trim, displaying loyalty to King Philip V of Spain. Their outfits were similar in cut to those of the British Navy, however, Spanish captains wore longer coats in conjunction with an overcoat that covered the upper chest and shoulders. &lt;br /&gt;
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The Portuguese Navy&#039;s sailors dressed in a similar fashion to their Spanish counterparts, although with primarily blue tones and a dark orange trim on their coats, displaying loyalty to King John V of Portugal.&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[France|French]] soldiers, stationed primarily on [[Haiti|Saint-Domingue]], wore mostly white coats with blue outlines displaying loyalty to King Louis XV. The [[Slavery|slave]] overseers they colluded with often wore brown or tan outfits. &lt;br /&gt;
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Another faction working prominently in the Caribbean was comprised of [[Pirate Hunters|pirate hunters]]. These self-sustaining soldiers wore clothes based heavily on brown, and pursued pirates who were [[Social Stealth#Notoriety system|notorious]] enough. Pirate hunter ships could be easily identified by their distinct crimson sails and red and black hulls.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Black Flag&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed IV: Black Flag]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-LexingtonandConcord 16.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] commanding militia in firing lines]]&lt;br /&gt;
During the Enlightenment age, guards were aligned with the [[British Army]] or [[Continental Army]], or worked as [[mercenaries]]. [[Firearms]] also became the mainstay of most western armies. All soldiers were armed with flintlock muskets or pistols.&lt;br /&gt;
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British regulars and militia were easily denoted by their bright red uniforms. The British army also employed Hessian mercenaries such as the Jäger. German soldiers could be distinguished from their British counterparts by their green uniforms with red accents. Patriot soldiers wore mostly blue uniforms, except for Continental Grenadiers, who wore a khaki colored kilt.&lt;br /&gt;
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In [[France]], guards served the government, or acted on behalf of political extremists to cause trouble. The latter would engage [[civilians]] who could fight back.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;eurogamer&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Ranking==&lt;br /&gt;
===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regular====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tamir Informer Escort 3.png|thumb|250px|Altaïr fighting regular Saracen guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Regular guards were the most common, but lightest equipped of the guard ranks. Regular Crusader guards did not have helmets, and only wore leather armor, while Saracen ones wore turbans, and light lamellar armor.&lt;br /&gt;
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In combat, they were not skilled enough to grab, counterattack, or perform a combo. They could only deflect attacks, with a 25% chance of dodging a light attack.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Sergeant====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Sibrand Eavesdropping 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Two Teutonic sergeants talking]]&lt;br /&gt;
Sergeants were middle-ranked soldiers, and were equipped with helmets and heavier armor. Crusaders wore chainmail, and the Saracens possessed medium lamellar armor.&lt;br /&gt;
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They could grab targets, and had a 50% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as a 50% chance of countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 25% chance of breaking defenses, but could not perform combo attacks.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Captain====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Robert Pickpocketing 1.png|thumb|250px|A Saracen captain talking with a Templar]]&lt;br /&gt;
Captains were the most powerful guards, with the exception of Templar Knights. Saracens wore Baidah helmets and heavy lamellar armor, while Crusaders wore chainmail, and varying knight helms.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards at this rank were also able to grab, and had a 75% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 50% chance of breaking defenses. If a successful heavy attack was delivered, they could perform a combo attack.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Militia====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Escape debt 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Three Militia guards cornering [[Egidio Troche]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
Militia were the lowest ranking guards, and wore very little armor. They also had the lowest morale, and were likely to flee a battle if they were losing.&lt;br /&gt;
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Militia could be found almost everywhere, and wielded a large variety of [[Swords and maces|medium-ranged weapons]]. They were not especially agile, but could climb up to the rooftops, albeit slowly, in order to pursue a target Assassin.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of the guard types, Militia were the only ones who could be fooled into picking up coins, should they be thrown as a distraction.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Elite====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:With Friends 8 v.png|thumb|250px|Ezio restrained by two Elites]]&lt;br /&gt;
Elites were stronger than Militia, and wore a moderate amount of armor. They could withstand more damage, and were capable of dodging enemy attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were also more courageous than Militia, but could still be forced to retreat, especially if their Leader (or a high-ranking specialized guard) should be killed near them.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Leader====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:He who waits 5.png|thumb|left|250px|A Leader speaking with an Agile]]&lt;br /&gt;
Leaders were the best fighters, and the most tenacious of all the regular guards. They wore slightly more armor than the Elites, and had distinct, full-faced helmets.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were resilient, and could withstand several attacks before they could be killed. They were also harder to disarm, as well as resistant to being grabbed.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Captain====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Demilitarization 2.png|thumb|250px|[[Cesare Borgia]] speaking with his Captains]]&lt;br /&gt;
Captains of the Renaissance were usually found leading contingents of lower-ranked soldiers. They fought similarly to Leaders, but were more heavily and intricately armored, with full feathered helms.&lt;br /&gt;
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Twelve [[Borgia Captains]] were particularly distinguished members of this rank, and led troops at each of Rome&#039;s twelve [[Borgia Towers]]. They were armored identically to other Captains, but wore white capes with the Borgia crest.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though most were courageous and skilled enough to counter most attacks, some were cowardly, and would flee into their tower should it be attacked, until the next guard patrol was posted.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regulars====&lt;br /&gt;
Regulars are the basic soldiers seen on the Caribbean. They wear different colored coats, the color of the coat showing off their allegiance. The red coat is worn by soldiers of the Royal Navy, yellow coat is worn by the soldiers of Spanish navy and the blue coat is worn by the soldiers of Portuguese Navy. Pirate Hunters and Smugglers also fall in the same category but they wear brown shirts instead of coats. They are equipped with a basic sword and a pistol. They mainly engage their enemy with their swords but will draw their pistols if the target is out of reach, such as on rooftop. They are seen on many different places of Caribbean but mostly in cities, smuggler caves and onboard ships. They have high discipline standards and will never run away from battle.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regulars====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Teaparty 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Connor and Stephane Chapeau fighting the Regulars]]&lt;br /&gt;
The basic guards within the British and Continental armies were enlisted soldiers who wore regular battle-dress. They were equipped with muskets that held fixed [[bayonets]] and received training in forming firing lines. Regulars were susceptible to counter kills, throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.&lt;br /&gt;
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British Regulars wore a bright red tunic with white leggings and a black tricorn hat, and some took to wearing scarves around their faces. They had the ability to form a firing line quickly and efficiently and didn&#039;t run from battle due to the Army&#039;s severe discipline standards.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Continental Army wore a blue battle-dress with a red accent down each lapel and a black tricorn hat. Although they were equally well-trained, they did not have the same discipline as their British counterparts. They would run after a sufficient amount of their comrades fell or when their leader was slain.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Militia====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-LexingtonandConcord 18.png|thumb|250px|Continental militiamen in Concord]]&lt;br /&gt;
Militia of both the British and Continental armies could be found as guards on rooftops or inside forts, where they were being trained. Loyalist militia wore similar clothing to British Regulars, but instead featured an explorer&#039;s cap instead of a tricorn, as well as a backpack and dark spatterdashes. Onboard ships they were dressed as Royal Marines.&lt;br /&gt;
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Patriot militia wore a white shirt and a blue vest, together with an explorer&#039;s cap. Miltia soldiers were not as well-trained as Regulars, as they could only attack once per a Regular&#039;s three times, though despite this, they took on almost identical roles.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== French Revolution ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Militia ====&lt;br /&gt;
The militia were the main bulk of the Revolutionary forces. They were dressed in simple striped red and black attire with tricorne hats. They carried simple sabers and walked the streets causing trouble by harassing civilians. It could be assumed that these types of guards were oblivious to the Templar hand behind the Revolution.&lt;br /&gt;
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Enforcers&lt;br /&gt;
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The most common enemy aside from the Militia were the Revolutionary Enforcers, or the blue coated city guard. They behaved similarly to Militia guards but were harder to take down in an open fight. The Revolutionary variants of this guard type wore long, brown leather coats.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Ranged types==&lt;br /&gt;
As most standard guards only had medium or short-ranged weapons, they were often supplemented by ranged guard types, who could attack from a distance. More types were added over time, with the advancement of weapon technology.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Archers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Archers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Romagna Holiday 8.png|thumb|250px|left|Borgia archers in the Apennine Mountains]]&lt;br /&gt;
Archers were guards armed with [[Bow|longbows]], who patrolled rooftops and watched for possible enemies below.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; Outside of cities, they were posted on elevated watchtowers.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Crusader Archers wore the same uniforms as the standard guards of their faction, though they also had white hoods.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; In the Renaissance, Archers were usually of the Militia rank, and wore the same uniform as their standard counterparts.&lt;br /&gt;
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Once provoked due to an enemy approaching within a meter or so, an archer would cease firing arrows, and draw his medium-ranged weapon, such as a sword or mace. Though accurate and deadly from a distance, Archers did not pose a serious threat in close combat.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Crossbowmen====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Crossbowmen}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACB Crossbowman.png|thumb|250px|A Borgia crossbowman]]&lt;br /&gt;
Similarly to Archers, Crossbowmen defended the rooftops or areas of interest, though the [[crossbow]]s they wielded could be fired more quickly, and caused more damage.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; However, they did not completely replace Archers, as longbows were more accurate if used by a skilled guard.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Project Legacy&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Unlike Archers, Crossbowmen had no melee weapon, and if their enemy drew too close, they would only back away and keep firing. They were also more vigilant, and possessed some [[Freerunning|free-running]] ability, which permitted them to more closely investigate intruders.&lt;br /&gt;
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In Rome, Crossbowmen could be distinguished by their striped berets and light armor.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Arquebusiers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Arquebusiers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Vilified 11 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A line of arquebusiers]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Arquebusiers, also called Gunmen or Riflemen, were [[Firearms|firearm]]-wielding soldiers who patrolled rooftops, protected high-value locations, and guarded important individuals.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though Arquebusiers did not have as great a range as Crossbowmen, what they lacked in distance, they made up for in power. Their shots dealt significant damage to both targets and enemy armor. In the Renaissance, they wore heavy armor and full helmets, as well as belts of gunpowder and ammunition.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Bombmen====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACR Ottoman Bombardier.png|thumb|250px|Ezio facing an Ottoman Bombman]]&lt;br /&gt;
In Constantinople, Bombmen wielded [[thunder bombs]] and [[short blades]], and commonly guarded the rooftops in high traffic areas, such as the docks, arsenal, and harbor. They would also participate in the protection of [[Assassin Dens|Templar dens]], and would attack from the safety of reinforced sentry boxes.&lt;br /&gt;
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Byzantine Bombmen wore uniforms similar to Almogavars, though with longer red capes.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Snipers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Snipers}}&lt;br /&gt;
Snipers were specially trained gunmen during the Golden Age of Piracy who were armed with muskets and would guard the rooftops. They often watched over [[sugar plantations]], and would fire at intruders or run to an alarm bell to call reinforcements.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== French Revolution ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Snipers ====&lt;br /&gt;
Snipers were mainly used during the French Revolution for guarding large structures or fortresses which were occupied by Revolutionaries such as The Temple or The Palais du Luxembourg. They carried musket rifles which were deadly effective if a shot could be landed on a target. A target could be almost killed by only one shot. Snipers dressed alike and often did not appear similar to other types of Revolutionaries.&lt;br /&gt;
==Specialized types==&lt;br /&gt;
Certain high-ranking guards possessed unique qualities, usually granting them an advantage in combat through added speed, strength, or defensive skills. They would often act as leaders for patrols of standard guards, and possessed uncommon weapons or armor.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Agiles====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Agile guards}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NVS 12.png|thumb|250px|left|An Agile fleeing from Ezio]]&lt;br /&gt;
Agiles were lightly-armored, quick moving guards. They were one of the types capable of outrunning Assassins, and were also skilled free-runners. They more commonly fled to alert nearby guards, rather than face an enemy directly.&lt;br /&gt;
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During pursuits alongside other guards, Agiles would usually catch up to a target first and injure them with the short blades they wielded. In battle, they were very light on their feet and could dodge nearly all attacks. Agiles wore the least armor of any guard, with only a light leather chest guard, and metal helmet and spaulders. Due to their increased vulnerability, they were also the most cowardly of the specialized types.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Brutes====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Brutes}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:LMS 9 v.png|thumb|250px|A Pazzi Brute blocking Ezio&#039;s path]]&lt;br /&gt;
Brutes were the most heavily-armored guards during the Renaissance. They moved slowly due to the [[Heavy weapons|two-handed weapons]] they wielded, but compensated through resilience and power.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were not very vigilant, and could not normally distinguish Assassins from anyone else in a crowd. In guard patrols, they often acted as the leader, as they had the highest morale of any guard type, fleeing only if they were disarmed and could not obtain another weapon. Brutes could be easily seen from their large, reinforced armor and closed helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; Brutes in Rome had more intricate armor than those in other cities, with designs worked into the metal.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Seekers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Seekers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Benvenuto 15.png|thumb|250px|left|Seekers arresting a merchant]]&lt;br /&gt;
Seekers were guards who, as their name suggested, would search through [[Hiding spots|hiding places]], on the suspicion that an Assassin had taken refuge within one. They always wielded [[Long weapons|polearms]], such as spears and halberds.&lt;br /&gt;
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Similarly to Brutes, they would lead patrols of guards, often halting the group to search any hiding spots they passed.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; In battle, they had the second highest morale to Brutes, and were skilled enough to resist most attacks and counters.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; They were slightly more heavily-armored than a standard guard, though less so than Brutes, wearing a combination of chainmail and plate armor, as well as distinctive feathered helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Horsemen====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Horsemen}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACB Ezio vs Horseman.png|thumb|250px|Ezio fighting a horseman]]&lt;br /&gt;
Horsemen were mounted guards that possessed the ability to use a variety of weapons while on [[Horses|horseback]]. Their steeds allowed them to easily pursue targets, and strike preemptively.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though they were vulnerable to long-ranged weapons such as [[throwing knives]] and crossbows, they could be easily dealt with after being knocked from the saddle, either by tripping their horse, or striking them from horseback.&lt;br /&gt;
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Horsemen were equipped with both medium and long-ranged weapons, though none could wield polearms. They were armored similarly to Borgia Captains, albeit without the cape.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Almogavars====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Almogavars}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Piri Reis Datura 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio throwing a bomb at an Almogavar]]&lt;br /&gt;
Almogavars were heavily-armored Byzantine guards, who wielded two-handed axes. They were stationed in Byzantine-controlled districts of Constantinople, as well as in Derinkuyu during the Renaissance.&lt;br /&gt;
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Comparable to Brutes, they fought with heavy weapons, and were slower than all other enemies. Due to their thick armor, they were very resilient, and could not be killed with a single bullet or crossbow bolt. However, they possessed a profound weakness to the effects of [[datura bombs]].&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore golden lamellar cuirasses with a [[Templar insignia|Templar cross]] engraved into each lamella, their armour was notably decorated with fur and was topped by particularly large metal pauldrons. They also wielded [[Almogavar Axe|unique axes]], with a pair of crescent-shaped blades.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Varangians====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Varangians}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cistern 14.png|thumb|250px|A Varangian speaking to two Militiamen]]&lt;br /&gt;
Varangians were the Byzantine equivalent of Seekers, and were stationed in both Constantinople and Derinkuyu. They were very skilled in battle, and could deflect nearly all strikes and counterattacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore the same golden lamellar as the Almogavars with short grey capes, as well as intricate winged helmets. They fought with halberds or spears, as well as short pistols.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Agiles====&lt;br /&gt;
Similar to the Agiles of the Renaissance, these guards fought with short knives, and were capable of chasing down Assassins, both on the ground and on rooftops, and would tackle their target upon catching them. Like most guard types, they were vulnerable to a disarming attack, but they would quickly retrieve their weapons if such an attack occured. However, it was possible to disarm them and quickly throw the knife at them, killing them. &lt;br /&gt;
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On larger naval ships, such as [[Frigate|frigates]] and [[Man O&#039; War|Men O&#039; War]], two agiles occasionally acted as officers, and were necessary to kill in order to board the vessel. &lt;br /&gt;
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====Brutes====&lt;br /&gt;
Often seen guarding restricted areas, brutes were large, powerfully-built men who wielded boarding axes and were capable of blocking most attacks. However, they were vulnerable to an attack that would break their defense and leave them open to a killing blow. &lt;br /&gt;
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On smaller naval ships, such as [[Gunboat|gunboats]] and [[Schooner|schooners]], brutes could be seen steering the vessel, and were the most skilled fighters on board. &lt;br /&gt;
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====Captains====&lt;br /&gt;
Although occasionally seen on land, captains were more often found on ships, commanding [[Brig|brigs]], frigates, and Men O&#039; War. Equipped with both a sword and pistol, captains used both weapons in combat, and could block most attacks with ease. However, successfully countering an attack from a captain would leave them open for a damaging string of blows.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Sharpshooters====&lt;br /&gt;
Found patrolling and guarding rooftops and walkways, sharpshooters carried long-range muskets capable of hitting their target from a considerable distance; however, their rate of fire was moderately slow, and required time to reload and aim. When directly confronted by an enemy, the gunmen tended to back up and create enough space between themselves and their target to properly aim and shoot them. In close range, the sharpshooters were no more skilled than normal guards, and could be easily dispatched with a counter-attack. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Grenadiers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Grenadiers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Wolcott 8.png|thumb|250px|left|A Loyalist and a Grenadier blocking Connor&#039;s path]]&lt;br /&gt;
Grenadiers were specialized units in the British and Continental armies during the American Revolutionary War. They were roughly comparable to the Italian Brutes and Byzantine Almogavars, being slower than other soldiers, and fighting with heavy weapons and muskets.&lt;br /&gt;
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Grenadiers were recognizable by their miter caps, which were designed not to obstruct the throwing of grenades. While the British Army&#039;s Grenadiers wore green kilts, a dress top and sapper&#039;s gloves, the Continental Grenadiers wore khaki battle dress with black boots.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Officers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Officers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC3 Officer.png|thumb|250px|Connor hiding from an Officer]]&lt;br /&gt;
Officers in both armies led groups of other guards on patrols and were equipped with a sword and pistol. Whilst wielding their sword, they parried all of Connor&#039;s regular attacks, forcing him to either break their defense or disarm them first. They could also counter Connor&#039;s counter-kills even if disarmed, but were susceptible to throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.&lt;br /&gt;
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If any horses were nearby, Officers would mount them and attempt to attack Connor on horseback, either by charging or firing their pistol. Officers could see through disguises and would search hiding spots. When patrolling alone, they would be accompanied by guard [[dogs]], who would give away Connor&#039;s location if they got close enough.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Scouts====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Unconvinced 9.png|thumb|250px|left|A British Scout and two Loyalists provoking Haytham Kenway]]&lt;br /&gt;
Akin to the Agiles that served throughout the Renaissance, Scouts were fast-moving adversaries capable of free-running that wielded short blades and muskets. They would pursue any attackers that fled from battle, and could not be disarmed or have their defense broken.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were, however, susceptible to all other forms of counter-attacks. In combat, they would attempt to flip over Connor&#039;s back and attack him from behind, similar to the &amp;quot;[[Hookblade|hook and run]]&amp;quot; maneuver used by the [[Turkish Assassins]].&lt;br /&gt;
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====Snitches====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Snitches}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC3 Snitch.png|thumb|250px|Connor passing by a Snitch]]&lt;br /&gt;
Snitches were usually seen in large guard patrols carrying military drums. They never fought with an attacker, choosing to instead flee the scene and bring reinforcements. If they could not flee, they would brandish a dagger or cower.&lt;br /&gt;
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The British drummers were usually seen wearing ceremonial bearksin hats and red coats, whereas the Continental Army equivalent were seen wearing yellow coats and similar headgear to British drummers.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== French Revolution ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Brutes ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Halberd Carriers ====&lt;br /&gt;
Halberd carriers were Brute type guards similar to Axe Carrier Brutes except they carried long halberd weapons which could easily take down Assassins in just a few strikes and wore large tricorne hats and long coats.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Axe Carriers ====&lt;br /&gt;
Axe carriers were more common Brute type guards. They wore striped red and black clothing combined with satin-like yellow attire and wore small satin, red hats. They carried large axes and could use deadly finishing moves on an enemy.&lt;br /&gt;
==Expert types==&lt;br /&gt;
Expert guards were high-ranking guards, who were the most skilled and well-equipped of their time. They often possessed several of the qualities of specialized guards, and were limited in number.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
====Templar Knights====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC1 Templar Knight.png|250px|left|thumb|Altaïr standing next to a Templar Knight]]&lt;br /&gt;
Templar Knights were particularly skilled Crusaders, and were stationed throughout the [[Kingdom]] and its cities. They would often position themselves with a wall or cliff to their back, to prevent them from being attacked from behind.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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They were particularly vigilant, and could identify an Assassin from a crowd almost immediately, subsequently attacking them. Other guards held the knights in high regard, and would always stand back should the Templar Knight engage in battle with an Assassin. They were similar to the Crusader Captains, but with unique armor. They wore chainmail and white surcoats with red crosses, as well as red lacquered great helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Papal Guards====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Papal Guard}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Liquid Gold 10.png|thumb|250px|A Papal Guard holding Ezio at gunpoint]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Papal Guard were elite soldiers throughout the Renaissance and were commanded by the [[Papacy]], to serve and protect the pontiff during his tenure. They combined the best qualities of all the other specialized guards, being very powerful in battle, as well as quick on their feet.&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore intricate black and gold armor, as well as long dark capes, metal face masks and plumed helmets. They also wore crests painted on their chest guards, either displaying the crossed keys of the Papacy, or (in the 16th century) the red bull of the Borgia. Papal guards could use a wide variety of weapons, including long or heavy ones, though they most commonly [[Dual-wielding|dual-wielded]] a pistol alongside a medium weapon.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Janissaries====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Janissaries}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TAG 4.png|thumb|250px|left|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant]]&lt;br /&gt;
Janissaries were highly-trained soldiers, and the elite of the Ottoman Empire, serving as the private guards to the Sultan. Similarly to the Papal Guard, they encompassed all the skills of the specialized guards.&lt;br /&gt;
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Their uniforms consisted of colorful robes with embroidered patterns, as well as black headdresses and metal face masks. They all wielded [[Janissary Kijil|unique kijils]], as well as short pistols for long-ranged attacks.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Jägers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Jägers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-MostWanted 7.png|thumb|250px|A Jäger searching for Connor]]&lt;br /&gt;
Jägers, also colloquially referred to as Hessians, were a detachment of German troops that were contracted by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War. However, they operated independently of most British protocols. &lt;br /&gt;
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Jägers specialised in deep forest and wilderness combat, tactics and reconnaissance, as well as unconventional warfare. As such, they were regarded as an elite scouting unit, used for surveying an area ahead of a body of troops or leading the way on the front lines.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Jägers gained a fierce reputation as fearsome warriors and reliable, disciplined troops, and they were well respected within the ranks of the British Army. Like the other expert archetypes, Jägers combined the aspects of the basic archetypes. They patrolled in search of Connor, wielded a sword and pistol, and could fight on horseback, like Officers.&lt;br /&gt;
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Being mainly skirmisher type troops, Jägers were rarely seen inside cities. However, due to their elite status and very honed tracking abilities, they were called into populated areas when Connor became a persistent danger to British and Patriot troops.&lt;br /&gt;
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In combat, they were immune to direct attacks and would occasionally throw grenades, similar to the Grenadiers. While in pursuit, they could easily catch up to Connor, being one of the only archetypes to do so barring Scouts.&lt;br /&gt;
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There were two types of Jäger located in Colonial America during the [[American Revolutionary War]]; Loyalist Jägers were found within the [[British Army]] and Patriot Jägers were found within the [[Continental Army]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Loyalist Jägers wore green coats with red trim, black boots and tricorn hats with a red feather.&lt;br /&gt;
*Patriot Jägers wore green coats with gold trim, black boots, and Tarletons with black horse hair trim.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== French Revolution ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Elite Fencers/Royal Guard ====&lt;br /&gt;
Elite Fencers were the Revolutionary version of the highest ranking guard during the French Revolution. They wore attire similar to that of Militia guards and axe carrying Brutes but wore a plumed top hat in addition. The city guard version of this enemy wore blue attire combined with pieces of steel plate armor. They carried light one handed swords that were perfect for speed and precession. Both versions of this enemy were highly dangerous and could easily kill an Assassin if the Assassin was not careful. They could block every regular attack that was launched at them and would often parry some attacks. In addition to this they could easily duck under or role away from gun shots.They could also easily catch up to Arno during a chase and could try to shoot him from behind to slow his pace. However, this enemy type could easily bekilled if they were worn out by an Assassin or their defense was broken.&lt;br /&gt;
==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
*The taunts Ezio said to Brutes were different from those he said to the other guards, mainly insulting them about their weight, as they were bulkier in stature.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Clothes Make the Man]],&amp;quot; [[Ugo]] told Ezio that the thieves were to impersonate the archers. Yet in the next memory, &amp;quot;[[Everything Must Go]]&amp;quot;, after Ezio killed the archers on the rooftops, the thieves wore the armor of captain guards instead of archer armor.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Infrequent Flier]]&amp;quot;, a Brute and a Seeker could be seen stationed on a rooftop, despite being the only guards who could not climb or free-run.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Play Along]]&amp;quot;, Ezio assassinated an Agile so he could disguise himself as a guard, but instead of having an Agile&#039;s outfit, he wore the outfit of a Leader guard.&lt;br /&gt;
*Several other guard types were present only in &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Bloodlines]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Altaïr&#039;s Chronicles]]&#039;&#039;, such as Shield Guards, Duelists, and [[Moloch]]&#039;s zealots.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[French Kiss]]&amp;quot;, Ezio killed twenty French guards of different archetypes to acquire their armor. However, in the following memories, Bartolomeo&#039;s mercenaries were equipped with only Leader armor, while Ezio wore armor similar to a Borgia Captain&#039;s.&lt;br /&gt;
**Additionally, though Ezio&#039;s Captain armor during the memory was in French colors, no such French guard could ever be encountered.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Revelations]]&#039;&#039;, an extremely rare glitch could occur with a group of four guards. They would stand still and would not pay any attention to Ezio, even if he killed someone nearby. He was still free to attack them, in which case an execution would be performed, but it would not kill them, leaving them to simply stand up again.&lt;br /&gt;
*On PlayStation Home, the design of a Seeker can be purchased for an avatar. Similarly, on Xbox Live, it is possible to purchase the outfit of an Agile guard.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood&#039;&#039;, even after the completion of Sequence 8 and the liberation of all Borgia Towers, all of the guards in Rome would still wear the colors of the Borgia family as well as their coat of arms.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Unity]]&#039;&#039;, rooftop guards have been removed except in certain missions.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Eurogamer&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-09-03-video-assassins-creed-unitys-new-parkour-and-combat-explored Eurogamer Video: &#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed Unity&#039;&#039;&#039;s new parkour and combat explored]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Era|ACAC|AC|ACBL|AC2|AC2D|ACB|ACR|AC3|AC3L|AC4|ACRG|ACU}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Bad Politics 3.png|thumb|250px|Ezio Auditore fighting several Borgia guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guards&#039;&#039;&#039; were members of organized military forces that typically defended or controlled access to locations of interest, or protected certain individuals.&lt;br /&gt;
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Typically comprised of members of a local militia or governing body&#039;s military services, the colors and styles of their uniforms varied, denoting rank, allegiance, and combat specialization.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Factions==&lt;br /&gt;
===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BoA 4.png|thumb|250px|thumb|left|[[Altaïr Ibn-La&#039;Ahad]] fighting several Crusaders]]&lt;br /&gt;
During the [[Third Crusade]], soldiers wore the armor and colors of either [[Saracens]] or [[Crusaders]], with the latter subdivided into the personal guards of King [[Richard I of England]], or the Knights [[Templars|Templar]], [[Knights Hospitalier|Hospitalier]], and [[Knights Teutonic|Teutonic]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Saracens spoke Turkish or Arabic, while Crusaders spoke mostly English, with some Captains and Sergeants speaking French or German. Templar Knights, however, spoke all of the dialects.&lt;br /&gt;
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Saracens wore {{Wiki|lamellar armor}}, and either {{Wiki|spangenhelm}}s or turbans. All Crusaders wore surcoats and chainmail, while some also wore spangenhelms or {{Wiki|great helm}}s.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Talal Assassination 3.png|250px|thumb|Altaïr fighting Talal&#039;s personal guard]]&lt;br /&gt;
The colors of Crusader surcoats differed with their affiliation, with King Richard&#039;s personal guard wearing red and white, Templars wearing white with red crosses, Hospitaliers wearing black with white crosses, and Teutonics wearing white with black crosses.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards for several smaller factions or individuals possessed their own uniforms as well, such as the black, gold-striped clothes of [[Talal]]&#039;s men, or the short white robes and gray hoods of the guards of [[Masyaf]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
Throughout the [[Renaissance]], multiple factions of guards existed, as they were affiliated to either individual cities or people instead of armies. They bore unique colors, often along with the family or city crest.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:NVS 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Four Pazzi guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards for the [[House of Pazzi]] wore black caps, red sleeves with black and gold streaks, gold armor plates and the crest of the Pazzi. They could only be found in [[Florence]] and [[Tuscany]], during the height of the family&#039;s influence, until the end of the [[Pazzi conspiracy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards serving the [[House of Medici]] wore dark yellow caps, yellow and white striped sleeves, black armor plates, and the crest of the Medici. They were notably seen during and after the repression of the Pazzi conspiracy in Florence, as well as in [[San Gimignano]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards of the [[House of Borgia]] wore dark red caps, black sleeves with dark red streaks, steel gray armor plates and the crest of the Borgia. They often accompanied [[Rodrigo Borgia]], and could also be found around [[Basilica di Santa Maria Novella|Santa Maria Novella]] during the Templar meeting, in the [[Cannaregio District]] of [[Venice]],&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; or in Florence during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]]. They were also charged with guarding the [[banks]] housing the [[Altaïr Ibn-La&#039;Ahad&#039;s Codex|Codex]] pages.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Florentine Fiasco 1.png|thumb|250px|[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bypassing a line of Savonarola&#039;s guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards of [[Girolamo Savonarola]] wore light gray caps, and black sleeves and black or silver armor plates. Instead of a coats of arms, they bore a small portrait of Savonarola himself, with three red beams shining down upon him. They were notably seen in Florence during the Bonfire of the Vanities, often repressing the Borgia guards attempting to take the [[Ezio&#039;s Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed II&#039;&#039; - &#039;&#039;[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards serving the city of [[Forlì]] wore dark green caps and sleeves, as well as the coat of arms of said city.&lt;br /&gt;
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The guards who served the city of Venice wore blue caps and blue, gold streaked sleeves, with gold armor plates bearing the coat of arms of the Italian city. The quality of their armor was significantly better than that of their counterparts in other cities, protecting them from much damage.&lt;br /&gt;
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Those who served the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] wore white caps, red and white sleeves, with yellow elements on their clothing, and the coat of arms of the city of [[Rome]]. Similarly to Venetian guards, their armor was more resilient than most.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Gatekeeper 2.png|thumb|250px|left|A contingent of French soldiers]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards and soldiers of [[France]] wore dark blue and white, as well as olive green. They were commonly seen in Rome after the alliance of [[Cesare Borgia]] and the French general [[Octavian de Valois]].&lt;br /&gt;
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At that time, French soldiers were stationed in either the main camp in [[Castra Praetoria]], or in military guard posts throughout the [[Campagna District]] of Rome. They remained in the city throughout [[Liberation of Rome|its liberation]], often fighting the [[mercenaries]] of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] condottiero, [[Bartolomeo d&#039;Alviano]], until the assassination of Valois in August 1503.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards from the town of [[Viana]] in Spain wore yellowish-green armor. They notably participated in the [[Siege of Viana]], as they defended [[Viana Castle]] from [[John III of Navarre|King John III]]&#039;s invading Navarrese troops, who wore red uniforms with yellow accents.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Honor lost won v 3.png|thumb|250px|Ottoman Elites in their camp]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Constantinople]] in the Renaissance was divided into two distinct factions, the ruling [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]], and the remnants of the ancient [[Byzantine Empire]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Though Constantinople was held and controlled by the former, guards of the latter constantly fought for control. The region of Cappadocia, particularly [[Derinkuyu]], remained in Byzantine hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ottoman guards wore green uniforms with red accents, though the Janissaries wore more multicoloured robes, while Byzantines wore small gray capes, and dark red and brown uniforms, and distinctly wore the black eagle crest of the Byzantine Empire&#039;s [[Manuel Palaiologos|Palaiologos]] Dynasty. The [[Varangians]] and [[Almogavars]] also wore lamellar cuirasses that appeared to be made of gold, or some similar golden metal, with a cross engraved into each lamella in their cuirasses.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Revelations]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
During the early 18th century in the [[Caribbean]], there were different factions of soldiers. The first was the [[United Kingdom|British Empire]], loyal to [[George I|King George I]], who wore the easily-recognizable red coats shared by the Army and Navy alike, although there were several different styles of the coat. Regulars wore standard-length coats, agile guards wore shorter coats, and grenadiers wore long, heavier variants. Ship captains in the Navy wore dark blue coats with red trim and capes, and hats that denoted their rank. &lt;br /&gt;
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The second faction was the [[Spain|Spanish Empire]], donning yellow outfits with a red or crimson trim, displaying loyalty to King Philip V of Spain. Their outfits were similar in cut to those of the British Navy, however, Spanish captains wore longer coats in conjunction with an overcoat that covered the upper chest and shoulders. &lt;br /&gt;
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The Portuguese Navy&#039;s sailors dressed in a similar fashion to their Spanish counterparts, although with primarily blue tones and a dark orange trim on their coats, displaying loyalty to King John V of Portugal.&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[France|French]] soldiers, stationed primarily on [[Haiti|Saint-Domingue]], wore mostly white coats with blue outlines displaying loyalty to King Louis XV. The [[Slavery|slave]] overseers they colluded with often wore brown or tan outfits. &lt;br /&gt;
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Another faction working prominently in the Caribbean was comprised of [[Pirate Hunters|pirate hunters]]. These self-sustaining soldiers wore clothes based heavily on brown, and pursued pirates who were [[Social Stealth#Notoriety system|notorious]] enough. Pirate hunter ships could be easily identified by their distinct crimson sails and red and black hulls.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Black Flag&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed IV: Black Flag]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-LexingtonandConcord 16.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] commanding militia in firing lines]]&lt;br /&gt;
During the Enlightenment age, guards were aligned with the [[British Army]] or [[Continental Army]], or worked as [[mercenaries]]. [[Firearms]] also became the mainstay of most western armies. All soldiers were armed with flintlock muskets or pistols.&lt;br /&gt;
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British regulars and militia were easily denoted by their bright red uniforms. The British army also employed Hessian mercenaries such as the Jäger. German soldiers could be distinguished from their British counterparts by their green uniforms with red accents. Patriot soldiers wore mostly blue uniforms, except for Continental Grenadiers, who wore a khaki colored kilt.&lt;br /&gt;
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In [[France]], guards served the government, or acted on behalf of political extremists to cause trouble. The latter would engage [[civilians]] who could fight back.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;eurogamer&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Ranking==&lt;br /&gt;
===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regular====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tamir Informer Escort 3.png|thumb|250px|Altaïr fighting regular Saracen guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Regular guards were the most common, but lightest equipped of the guard ranks. Regular Crusader guards did not have helmets, and only wore leather armor, while Saracen ones wore turbans, and light lamellar armor.&lt;br /&gt;
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In combat, they were not skilled enough to grab, counterattack, or perform a combo. They could only deflect attacks, with a 25% chance of dodging a light attack.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Sergeant====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Sibrand Eavesdropping 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Two Teutonic sergeants talking]]&lt;br /&gt;
Sergeants were middle-ranked soldiers, and were equipped with helmets and heavier armor. Crusaders wore chainmail, and the Saracens possessed medium lamellar armor.&lt;br /&gt;
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They could grab targets, and had a 50% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as a 50% chance of countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 25% chance of breaking defenses, but could not perform combo attacks.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Captain====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Robert Pickpocketing 1.png|thumb|250px|A Saracen captain talking with a Templar]]&lt;br /&gt;
Captains were the most powerful guards, with the exception of Templar Knights. Saracens wore Baidah helmets and heavy lamellar armor, while Crusaders wore chainmail, and varying knight helms.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards at this rank were also able to grab, and had a 75% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 50% chance of breaking defenses. If a successful heavy attack was delivered, they could perform a combo attack.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Militia====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Escape debt 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Three Militia guards cornering [[Egidio Troche]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
Militia were the lowest ranking guards, and wore very little armor. They also had the lowest morale, and were likely to flee a battle if they were losing.&lt;br /&gt;
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Militia could be found almost everywhere, and wielded a large variety of [[Swords and maces|medium-ranged weapons]]. They were not especially agile, but could climb up to the rooftops, albeit slowly, in order to pursue a target Assassin.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of the guard types, Militia were the only ones who could be fooled into picking up coins, should they be thrown as a distraction.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Elite====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:With Friends 8 v.png|thumb|250px|Ezio restrained by two Elites]]&lt;br /&gt;
Elites were stronger than Militia, and wore a moderate amount of armor. They could withstand more damage, and were capable of dodging enemy attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were also more courageous than Militia, but could still be forced to retreat, especially if their Leader (or a high-ranking specialized guard) should be killed near them.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Leader====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:He who waits 5.png|thumb|left|250px|A Leader speaking with an Agile]]&lt;br /&gt;
Leaders were the best fighters, and the most tenacious of all the regular guards. They wore slightly more armor than the Elites, and had distinct, full-faced helmets.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were resilient, and could withstand several attacks before they could be killed. They were also harder to disarm, as well as resistant to being grabbed.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Captain====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Demilitarization 2.png|thumb|250px|[[Cesare Borgia]] speaking with his Captains]]&lt;br /&gt;
Captains of the Renaissance were usually found leading contingents of lower-ranked soldiers. They fought similarly to Leaders, but were more heavily and intricately armored, with full feathered helms.&lt;br /&gt;
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Twelve [[Borgia Captains]] were particularly distinguished members of this rank, and led troops at each of Rome&#039;s twelve [[Borgia Towers]]. They were armored identically to other Captains, but wore white capes with the Borgia crest.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though most were courageous and skilled enough to counter most attacks, some were cowardly, and would flee into their tower should it be attacked, until the next guard patrol was posted.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regulars====&lt;br /&gt;
Regulars are the basic soldiers seen on the Caribbean. They wear different colored coats, the color of the coat showing off their allegiance. The red coat is worn by soldiers of the Royal Navy, yellow coat is worn by the soldiers of Spanish navy and the blue coat is worn by the soldiers of Portuguese Navy. Pirate Hunters and Smugglers also fall in the same category but they wear brown shirts instead of coats. They are equipped with a basic sword and a pistol. They mainly engage their enemy with their swords but will draw their pistols if the target is out of reach, such as on rooftop. They are seen on many different places of Caribbean but mostly in cities, smuggler caves and onboard ships. They have high discipline standards and will never run away from battle.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regulars====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Teaparty 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Connor and Stephane Chapeau fighting the Regulars]]&lt;br /&gt;
The basic guards within the British and Continental armies were enlisted soldiers who wore regular battle-dress. They were equipped with muskets that held fixed [[bayonets]] and received training in forming firing lines. Regulars were susceptible to counter kills, throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.&lt;br /&gt;
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British Regulars wore a bright red tunic with white leggings and a black tricorn hat, and some took to wearing scarves around their faces. They had the ability to form a firing line quickly and efficiently and didn&#039;t run from battle due to the Army&#039;s severe discipline standards.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Continental Army wore a blue battle-dress with a red accent down each lapel and a black tricorn hat. Although they were equally well-trained, they did not have the same discipline as their British counterparts. They would run after a sufficient amount of their comrades fell or when their leader was slain.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Militia====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-LexingtonandConcord 18.png|thumb|250px|Continental militiamen in Concord]]&lt;br /&gt;
Militia of both the British and Continental armies could be found as guards on rooftops or inside forts, where they were being trained. Loyalist militia wore similar clothing to British Regulars, but instead featured an explorer&#039;s cap instead of a tricorn, as well as a backpack and dark spatterdashes. Onboard ships they were dressed as Royal Marines.&lt;br /&gt;
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Patriot militia wore a white shirt and a blue vest, together with an explorer&#039;s cap. Miltia soldiers were not as well-trained as Regulars, as they could only attack once per a Regular&#039;s three times, though despite this, they took on almost identical roles.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Ranged types==&lt;br /&gt;
As most standard guards only had medium or short-ranged weapons, they were often supplemented by ranged guard types, who could attack from a distance. More types were added over time, with the advancement of weapon technology.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Archers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Archers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Romagna Holiday 8.png|thumb|250px|left|Borgia archers in the Apennine Mountains]]&lt;br /&gt;
Archers were guards armed with [[Bow|longbows]], who patrolled rooftops and watched for possible enemies below.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; Outside of cities, they were posted on elevated watchtowers.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Crusader Archers wore the same uniforms as the standard guards of their faction, though they also had white hoods.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; In the Renaissance, Archers were usually of the Militia rank, and wore the same uniform as their standard counterparts.&lt;br /&gt;
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Once provoked due to an enemy approaching within a meter or so, an archer would cease firing arrows, and draw his medium-ranged weapon, such as a sword or mace. Though accurate and deadly from a distance, Archers did not pose a serious threat in close combat.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Crossbowmen====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Crossbowmen}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACB Crossbowman.png|thumb|250px|A Borgia crossbowman]]&lt;br /&gt;
Similarly to Archers, Crossbowmen defended the rooftops or areas of interest, though the [[crossbow]]s they wielded could be fired more quickly, and caused more damage.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; However, they did not completely replace Archers, as longbows were more accurate if used by a skilled guard.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Project Legacy&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Unlike Archers, Crossbowmen had no melee weapon, and if their enemy drew too close, they would only back away and keep firing. They were also more vigilant, and possessed some [[Freerunning|free-running]] ability, which permitted them to more closely investigate intruders.&lt;br /&gt;
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In Rome, Crossbowmen could be distinguished by their striped berets and light armor.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Arquebusiers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Arquebusiers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Vilified 11 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A line of arquebusiers]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Arquebusiers, also called Gunmen or Riflemen, were [[Firearms|firearm]]-wielding soldiers who patrolled rooftops, protected high-value locations, and guarded important individuals.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though Arquebusiers did not have as great a range as Crossbowmen, what they lacked in distance, they made up for in power. Their shots dealt significant damage to both targets and enemy armor. In the Renaissance, they wore heavy armor and full helmets, as well as belts of gunpowder and ammunition.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Bombmen====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACR Ottoman Bombardier.png|thumb|250px|Ezio facing an Ottoman Bombman]]&lt;br /&gt;
In Constantinople, Bombmen wielded [[thunder bombs]] and [[short blades]], and commonly guarded the rooftops in high traffic areas, such as the docks, arsenal, and harbor. They would also participate in the protection of [[Assassin Dens|Templar dens]], and would attack from the safety of reinforced sentry boxes.&lt;br /&gt;
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Byzantine Bombmen wore uniforms similar to Almogavars, though with longer red capes.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Snipers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Snipers}}&lt;br /&gt;
Snipers were specially trained gunmen during the Golden Age of Piracy who were armed with muskets and would guard the rooftops. They often watched over [[sugar plantations]], and would fire at intruders or run to an alarm bell to call reinforcements.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== French Revolution ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Snipers ====&lt;br /&gt;
Snipers were mainly used during the French Revolution for guarding large structures or fortresses which were occupied by Revolutionaries such as The Temple or The Palais du Luxembourg. They carried musket rifles which were deadly effective if a shot could be landed on a target. A target could be almost killed by only one shot. Snipers dressed alike and often did not appear similar to other types of Revolutionaries.&lt;br /&gt;
==Specialized types==&lt;br /&gt;
Certain high-ranking guards possessed unique qualities, usually granting them an advantage in combat through added speed, strength, or defensive skills. They would often act as leaders for patrols of standard guards, and possessed uncommon weapons or armor.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Agiles====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Agile guards}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NVS 12.png|thumb|250px|left|An Agile fleeing from Ezio]]&lt;br /&gt;
Agiles were lightly-armored, quick moving guards. They were one of the types capable of outrunning Assassins, and were also skilled free-runners. They more commonly fled to alert nearby guards, rather than face an enemy directly.&lt;br /&gt;
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During pursuits alongside other guards, Agiles would usually catch up to a target first and injure them with the short blades they wielded. In battle, they were very light on their feet and could dodge nearly all attacks. Agiles wore the least armor of any guard, with only a light leather chest guard, and metal helmet and spaulders. Due to their increased vulnerability, they were also the most cowardly of the specialized types.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Brutes====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Brutes}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:LMS 9 v.png|thumb|250px|A Pazzi Brute blocking Ezio&#039;s path]]&lt;br /&gt;
Brutes were the most heavily-armored guards during the Renaissance. They moved slowly due to the [[Heavy weapons|two-handed weapons]] they wielded, but compensated through resilience and power.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were not very vigilant, and could not normally distinguish Assassins from anyone else in a crowd. In guard patrols, they often acted as the leader, as they had the highest morale of any guard type, fleeing only if they were disarmed and could not obtain another weapon. Brutes could be easily seen from their large, reinforced armor and closed helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; Brutes in Rome had more intricate armor than those in other cities, with designs worked into the metal.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Seekers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Seekers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Benvenuto 15.png|thumb|250px|left|Seekers arresting a merchant]]&lt;br /&gt;
Seekers were guards who, as their name suggested, would search through [[Hiding spots|hiding places]], on the suspicion that an Assassin had taken refuge within one. They always wielded [[Long weapons|polearms]], such as spears and halberds.&lt;br /&gt;
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Similarly to Brutes, they would lead patrols of guards, often halting the group to search any hiding spots they passed.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; In battle, they had the second highest morale to Brutes, and were skilled enough to resist most attacks and counters.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; They were slightly more heavily-armored than a standard guard, though less so than Brutes, wearing a combination of chainmail and plate armor, as well as distinctive feathered helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Horsemen====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Horsemen}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACB Ezio vs Horseman.png|thumb|250px|Ezio fighting a horseman]]&lt;br /&gt;
Horsemen were mounted guards that possessed the ability to use a variety of weapons while on [[Horses|horseback]]. Their steeds allowed them to easily pursue targets, and strike preemptively.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though they were vulnerable to long-ranged weapons such as [[throwing knives]] and crossbows, they could be easily dealt with after being knocked from the saddle, either by tripping their horse, or striking them from horseback.&lt;br /&gt;
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Horsemen were equipped with both medium and long-ranged weapons, though none could wield polearms. They were armored similarly to Borgia Captains, albeit without the cape.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Almogavars====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Almogavars}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Piri Reis Datura 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio throwing a bomb at an Almogavar]]&lt;br /&gt;
Almogavars were heavily-armored Byzantine guards, who wielded two-handed axes. They were stationed in Byzantine-controlled districts of Constantinople, as well as in Derinkuyu during the Renaissance.&lt;br /&gt;
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Comparable to Brutes, they fought with heavy weapons, and were slower than all other enemies. Due to their thick armor, they were very resilient, and could not be killed with a single bullet or crossbow bolt. However, they possessed a profound weakness to the effects of [[datura bombs]].&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore golden lamellar cuirasses with a [[Templar insignia|Templar cross]] engraved into each lamella, their armour was notably decorated with fur and was topped by particularly large metal pauldrons. They also wielded [[Almogavar Axe|unique axes]], with a pair of crescent-shaped blades.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Varangians====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Varangians}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cistern 14.png|thumb|250px|A Varangian speaking to two Militiamen]]&lt;br /&gt;
Varangians were the Byzantine equivalent of Seekers, and were stationed in both Constantinople and Derinkuyu. They were very skilled in battle, and could deflect nearly all strikes and counterattacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore the same golden lamellar as the Almogavars with short grey capes, as well as intricate winged helmets. They fought with halberds or spears, as well as short pistols.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Agiles====&lt;br /&gt;
Similar to the Agiles of the Renaissance, these guards fought with short knives, and were capable of chasing down Assassins, both on the ground and on rooftops, and would tackle their target upon catching them. Like most guard types, they were vulnerable to a disarming attack, but they would quickly retrieve their weapons if such an attack occured. However, it was possible to disarm them and quickly throw the knife at them, killing them. &lt;br /&gt;
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On larger naval ships, such as [[Frigate|frigates]] and [[Man O&#039; War|Men O&#039; War]], two agiles occasionally acted as officers, and were necessary to kill in order to board the vessel. &lt;br /&gt;
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====Brutes====&lt;br /&gt;
Often seen guarding restricted areas, brutes were large, powerfully-built men who wielded boarding axes and were capable of blocking most attacks. However, they were vulnerable to an attack that would break their defense and leave them open to a killing blow. &lt;br /&gt;
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On smaller naval ships, such as [[Gunboat|gunboats]] and [[Schooner|schooners]], brutes could be seen steering the vessel, and were the most skilled fighters on board. &lt;br /&gt;
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====Captains====&lt;br /&gt;
Although occasionally seen on land, captains were more often found on ships, commanding [[Brig|brigs]], frigates, and Men O&#039; War. Equipped with both a sword and pistol, captains used both weapons in combat, and could block most attacks with ease. However, successfully countering an attack from a captain would leave them open for a damaging string of blows.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Sharpshooters====&lt;br /&gt;
Found patrolling and guarding rooftops and walkways, sharpshooters carried long-range muskets capable of hitting their target from a considerable distance; however, their rate of fire was moderately slow, and required time to reload and aim. When directly confronted by an enemy, the gunmen tended to back up and create enough space between themselves and their target to properly aim and shoot them. In close range, the sharpshooters were no more skilled than normal guards, and could be easily dispatched with a counter-attack. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Grenadiers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Grenadiers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Wolcott 8.png|thumb|250px|left|A Loyalist and a Grenadier blocking Connor&#039;s path]]&lt;br /&gt;
Grenadiers were specialized units in the British and Continental armies during the American Revolutionary War. They were roughly comparable to the Italian Brutes and Byzantine Almogavars, being slower than other soldiers, and fighting with heavy weapons and muskets.&lt;br /&gt;
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Grenadiers were recognizable by their miter caps, which were designed not to obstruct the throwing of grenades. While the British Army&#039;s Grenadiers wore green kilts, a dress top and sapper&#039;s gloves, the Continental Grenadiers wore khaki battle dress with black boots.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Officers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Officers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC3 Officer.png|thumb|250px|Connor hiding from an Officer]]&lt;br /&gt;
Officers in both armies led groups of other guards on patrols and were equipped with a sword and pistol. Whilst wielding their sword, they parried all of Connor&#039;s regular attacks, forcing him to either break their defense or disarm them first. They could also counter Connor&#039;s counter-kills even if disarmed, but were susceptible to throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.&lt;br /&gt;
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If any horses were nearby, Officers would mount them and attempt to attack Connor on horseback, either by charging or firing their pistol. Officers could see through disguises and would search hiding spots. When patrolling alone, they would be accompanied by guard [[dogs]], who would give away Connor&#039;s location if they got close enough.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Scouts====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Unconvinced 9.png|thumb|250px|left|A British Scout and two Loyalists provoking Haytham Kenway]]&lt;br /&gt;
Akin to the Agiles that served throughout the Renaissance, Scouts were fast-moving adversaries capable of free-running that wielded short blades and muskets. They would pursue any attackers that fled from battle, and could not be disarmed or have their defense broken.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were, however, susceptible to all other forms of counter-attacks. In combat, they would attempt to flip over Connor&#039;s back and attack him from behind, similar to the &amp;quot;[[Hookblade|hook and run]]&amp;quot; maneuver used by the [[Turkish Assassins]].&lt;br /&gt;
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====Snitches====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Snitches}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC3 Snitch.png|thumb|250px|Connor passing by a Snitch]]&lt;br /&gt;
Snitches were usually seen in large guard patrols carrying military drums. They never fought with an attacker, choosing to instead flee the scene and bring reinforcements. If they could not flee, they would brandish a dagger or cower.&lt;br /&gt;
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The British drummers were usually seen wearing ceremonial bearksin hats and red coats, whereas the Continental Army equivalent were seen wearing yellow coats and similar headgear to British drummers.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== French Revolution ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Militia ====&lt;br /&gt;
The militia were the main bulk of the Revolutionary forces. They were dressed in simple striped red and black attire with tricorne hats. They carried simple sabers and walked the streets causing trouble by harassing civilians. It could be assumed that these types of guards were oblivious to the Templar hand behind the Revolution.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Enforcers ====&lt;br /&gt;
The most common enemy aside from the Militia were the Revolutionary Enforcers, or the blue coated city guard. They behaved similarly to Militia guards but were harder to take down in an open fight. The Revolutionary variants of this guard type wore long, brown leather coats.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Brutes ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Halberd Carriers ====&lt;br /&gt;
Halberd carriers were Brute type guards similar to Axe Carrier Brutes except they carried long halberd weapons which could easily take down Assassins in just a few strikes and wore large tricorne hats and long coats.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Axe Carriers ====&lt;br /&gt;
Axe carriers were more common Brute type guards. They wore striped red and black clothing combined with satin-like yellow attire and wore small satin, red hats. They carried large axes and could use deadly finishing moves on an enemy.&lt;br /&gt;
==Expert types==&lt;br /&gt;
Expert guards were high-ranking guards, who were the most skilled and well-equipped of their time. They often possessed several of the qualities of specialized guards, and were limited in number.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
====Templar Knights====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC1 Templar Knight.png|250px|left|thumb|Altaïr standing next to a Templar Knight]]&lt;br /&gt;
Templar Knights were particularly skilled Crusaders, and were stationed throughout the [[Kingdom]] and its cities. They would often position themselves with a wall or cliff to their back, to prevent them from being attacked from behind.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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They were particularly vigilant, and could identify an Assassin from a crowd almost immediately, subsequently attacking them. Other guards held the knights in high regard, and would always stand back should the Templar Knight engage in battle with an Assassin. They were similar to the Crusader Captains, but with unique armor. They wore chainmail and white surcoats with red crosses, as well as red lacquered great helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Papal Guards====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Papal Guard}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Liquid Gold 10.png|thumb|250px|A Papal Guard holding Ezio at gunpoint]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Papal Guard were elite soldiers throughout the Renaissance and were commanded by the [[Papacy]], to serve and protect the pontiff during his tenure. They combined the best qualities of all the other specialized guards, being very powerful in battle, as well as quick on their feet.&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore intricate black and gold armor, as well as long dark capes, metal face masks and plumed helmets. They also wore crests painted on their chest guards, either displaying the crossed keys of the Papacy, or (in the 16th century) the red bull of the Borgia. Papal guards could use a wide variety of weapons, including long or heavy ones, though they most commonly [[Dual-wielding|dual-wielded]] a pistol alongside a medium weapon.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Janissaries====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Janissaries}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TAG 4.png|thumb|250px|left|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant]]&lt;br /&gt;
Janissaries were highly-trained soldiers, and the elite of the Ottoman Empire, serving as the private guards to the Sultan. Similarly to the Papal Guard, they encompassed all the skills of the specialized guards.&lt;br /&gt;
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Their uniforms consisted of colorful robes with embroidered patterns, as well as black headdresses and metal face masks. They all wielded [[Janissary Kijil|unique kijils]], as well as short pistols for long-ranged attacks.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Jägers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Jägers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-MostWanted 7.png|thumb|250px|A Jäger searching for Connor]]&lt;br /&gt;
Jägers, also colloquially referred to as Hessians, were a detachment of German troops that were contracted by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War. However, they operated independently of most British protocols. &lt;br /&gt;
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Jägers specialised in deep forest and wilderness combat, tactics and reconnaissance, as well as unconventional warfare. As such, they were regarded as an elite scouting unit, used for surveying an area ahead of a body of troops or leading the way on the front lines.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Jägers gained a fierce reputation as fearsome warriors and reliable, disciplined troops, and they were well respected within the ranks of the British Army. Like the other expert archetypes, Jägers combined the aspects of the basic archetypes. They patrolled in search of Connor, wielded a sword and pistol, and could fight on horseback, like Officers.&lt;br /&gt;
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Being mainly skirmisher type troops, Jägers were rarely seen inside cities. However, due to their elite status and very honed tracking abilities, they were called into populated areas when Connor became a persistent danger to British and Patriot troops.&lt;br /&gt;
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In combat, they were immune to direct attacks and would occasionally throw grenades, similar to the Grenadiers. While in pursuit, they could easily catch up to Connor, being one of the only archetypes to do so barring Scouts.&lt;br /&gt;
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There were two types of Jäger located in Colonial America during the [[American Revolutionary War]]; Loyalist Jägers were found within the [[British Army]] and Patriot Jägers were found within the [[Continental Army]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Loyalist Jägers wore green coats with red trim, black boots and tricorn hats with a red feather.&lt;br /&gt;
*Patriot Jägers wore green coats with gold trim, black boots, and Tarletons with black horse hair trim.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== French Revolution ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Elite Fencers/Royal Guard ====&lt;br /&gt;
Elite Fencers were the Revolutionary version of the highest ranking guard during the French Revolution. They wore attire similar to that of Militia guards and axe carrying Brutes but wore a plumed top hat in addition. The city guard version of this enemy wore blue attire combined with pieces of steel plate armor. They carried light one handed swords that were perfect for speed and precession. Both versions of this enemy were highly dangerous and could easily kill an Assassin if the Assassin was not careful. They could block every regular attack that was launched at them and would often parry some attacks. In addition to this they could easily duck under or role away from gun shots. However, this enemy type could easily bekilled if they were worn out by an Assassin or their defense was broken.&lt;br /&gt;
==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
*The taunts Ezio said to Brutes were different from those he said to the other guards, mainly insulting them about their weight, as they were bulkier in stature.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Clothes Make the Man]],&amp;quot; [[Ugo]] told Ezio that the thieves were to impersonate the archers. Yet in the next memory, &amp;quot;[[Everything Must Go]]&amp;quot;, after Ezio killed the archers on the rooftops, the thieves wore the armor of captain guards instead of archer armor.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Infrequent Flier]]&amp;quot;, a Brute and a Seeker could be seen stationed on a rooftop, despite being the only guards who could not climb or free-run.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Play Along]]&amp;quot;, Ezio assassinated an Agile so he could disguise himself as a guard, but instead of having an Agile&#039;s outfit, he wore the outfit of a Leader guard.&lt;br /&gt;
*Several other guard types were present only in &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Bloodlines]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Altaïr&#039;s Chronicles]]&#039;&#039;, such as Shield Guards, Duelists, and [[Moloch]]&#039;s zealots.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[French Kiss]]&amp;quot;, Ezio killed twenty French guards of different archetypes to acquire their armor. However, in the following memories, Bartolomeo&#039;s mercenaries were equipped with only Leader armor, while Ezio wore armor similar to a Borgia Captain&#039;s.&lt;br /&gt;
**Additionally, though Ezio&#039;s Captain armor during the memory was in French colors, no such French guard could ever be encountered.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Revelations]]&#039;&#039;, an extremely rare glitch could occur with a group of four guards. They would stand still and would not pay any attention to Ezio, even if he killed someone nearby. He was still free to attack them, in which case an execution would be performed, but it would not kill them, leaving them to simply stand up again.&lt;br /&gt;
*On PlayStation Home, the design of a Seeker can be purchased for an avatar. Similarly, on Xbox Live, it is possible to purchase the outfit of an Agile guard.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood&#039;&#039;, even after the completion of Sequence 8 and the liberation of all Borgia Towers, all of the guards in Rome would still wear the colors of the Borgia family as well as their coat of arms.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Unity]]&#039;&#039;, rooftop guards have been removed except in certain missions.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Eurogamer&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-09-03-video-assassins-creed-unitys-new-parkour-and-combat-explored Eurogamer Video: &#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed Unity&#039;&#039;&#039;s new parkour and combat explored]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{Era|ACAC|AC|ACBL|AC2|AC2D|ACB|ACR|AC3|AC3L|AC4}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Bad Politics 3.png|thumb|250px|Ezio Auditore fighting several Borgia guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guards&#039;&#039;&#039; were members of organized military forces that typically defended or controlled access to locations of interest, or protected certain individuals.&lt;br /&gt;
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Typically comprised of members of a local militia or governing body&#039;s military services, the colors and styles of their uniforms varied, denoting rank, allegiance, and combat specialization.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Factions==&lt;br /&gt;
===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BoA 4.png|thumb|250px|thumb|left|[[Altaïr Ibn-La&#039;Ahad]] fighting several Crusaders]]&lt;br /&gt;
During the [[Third Crusade]], soldiers wore the armor and colors of either [[Saracens]] or [[Crusaders]], with the latter subdivided into the personal guards of King [[Richard I of England]], or the Knights [[Templars|Templar]], [[Knights Hospitalier|Hospitalier]], and [[Knights Teutonic|Teutonic]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Saracens spoke Turkish or Arabic, while Crusaders spoke mostly English, with some Captains and Sergeants speaking French or German. Templar Knights, however, spoke all of the dialects.&lt;br /&gt;
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Saracens wore {{Wiki|lamellar armor}}, and either {{Wiki|spangenhelm}}s or turbans. All Crusaders wore surcoats and chainmail, while some also wore spangenhelms or {{Wiki|great helm}}s.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Talal Assassination 3.png|250px|thumb|Altaïr fighting Talal&#039;s personal guard]]&lt;br /&gt;
The colors of Crusader surcoats differed with their affiliation, with King Richard&#039;s personal guard wearing red and white, Templars wearing white with red crosses, Hospitaliers wearing black with white crosses, and Teutonics wearing white with black crosses.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards for several smaller factions or individuals possessed their own uniforms as well, such as the black, gold-striped clothes of [[Talal]]&#039;s men, or the short white robes and gray hoods of the guards of [[Masyaf]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
Throughout the [[Renaissance]], multiple factions of guards existed, as they were affiliated to either individual cities or people instead of armies. They bore unique colors, often along with the family or city crest.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:NVS 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Four Pazzi guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards for the [[House of Pazzi]] wore black caps, red sleeves with black and gold streaks, gold armor plates and the crest of the Pazzi. They could only be found in [[Florence]] and [[Tuscany]], during the height of the family&#039;s influence, until the end of the [[Pazzi conspiracy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards serving the [[House of Medici]] wore dark yellow caps, yellow and white striped sleeves, black armor plates, and the crest of the Medici. They were notably seen during and after the repression of the Pazzi conspiracy in Florence, as well as in [[San Gimignano]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards of the [[House of Borgia]] wore dark red caps, black sleeves with dark red streaks, steel gray armor plates and the crest of the Borgia. They often accompanied [[Rodrigo Borgia]], and could also be found around [[Basilica di Santa Maria Novella|Santa Maria Novella]] during the Templar meeting, in the [[Cannaregio District]] of [[Venice]],&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; or in Florence during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]]. They were also charged with guarding the [[banks]] housing the [[Altaïr Ibn-La&#039;Ahad&#039;s Codex|Codex]] pages.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Florentine Fiasco 1.png|thumb|250px|[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bypassing a line of Savonarola&#039;s guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards of [[Girolamo Savonarola]] wore light gray caps, and black sleeves and black or silver armor plates. Instead of a coats of arms, they bore a small portrait of Savonarola himself, with three red beams shining down upon him. They were notably seen in Florence during the Bonfire of the Vanities, often repressing the Borgia guards attempting to take the [[Ezio&#039;s Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed II&#039;&#039; - &#039;&#039;[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards serving the city of [[Forlì]] wore dark green caps and sleeves, as well as the coat of arms of said city.&lt;br /&gt;
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The guards who served the city of Venice wore blue caps and blue, gold streaked sleeves, with gold armor plates bearing the coat of arms of the Italian city. The quality of their armor was significantly better than that of their counterparts in other cities, protecting them from much damage.&lt;br /&gt;
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Those who served the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] wore white caps, red and white sleeves, with yellow elements on their clothing, and the coat of arms of the city of [[Rome]]. Similarly to Venetian guards, their armor was more resilient than most.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Gatekeeper 2.png|thumb|250px|left|A contingent of French soldiers]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards and soldiers of [[France]] wore dark blue and white, as well as olive green. They were commonly seen in Rome after the alliance of [[Cesare Borgia]] and the French general [[Octavian de Valois]].&lt;br /&gt;
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At that time, French soldiers were stationed in either the main camp in [[Castra Praetoria]], or in military guard posts throughout the [[Campagna District]] of Rome. They remained in the city throughout [[Liberation of Rome|its liberation]], often fighting the [[mercenaries]] of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] condottiero, [[Bartolomeo d&#039;Alviano]], until the assassination of Valois in August 1503.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards from the town of [[Viana]] in Spain wore yellowish-green armor. They notably participated in the [[Siege of Viana]], as they defended [[Viana Castle]] from [[John III of Navarre|King John III]]&#039;s invading Navarrese troops, who wore red uniforms with yellow accents.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Honor lost won v 3.png|thumb|250px|Ottoman Elites in their camp]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Constantinople]] in the Renaissance was divided into two distinct factions, the ruling [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]], and the remnants of the ancient [[Byzantine Empire]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Though Constantinople was held and controlled by the former, guards of the latter constantly fought for control. The region of Cappadocia, particularly [[Derinkuyu]], remained in Byzantine hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ottoman guards wore green uniforms with red accents, though the Janissaries wore more multicoloured robes, while Byzantines wore small gray capes, and dark red and brown uniforms, and distinctly wore the black eagle crest of the Byzantine Empire&#039;s [[Manuel Palaiologos|Palaiologos]] Dynasty. The [[Varangians]] and [[Almogavars]] also wore lamellar cuirasses that appeared to be made of gold, or some similar golden metal, with a cross engraved into each lamella in their cuirasses.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Revelations]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
During the early 18th century in the [[Caribbean]], there were different factions of soldiers. The first was the [[United Kingdom|British Empire]], loyal to [[George I|King George I]], who wore the easily-recognizable red coats shared by the Army and Navy alike, although there were several different styles of the coat. Regulars wore standard-length coats, agile guards wore shorter coats, and grenadiers wore long, heavier variants. Ship captains in the Navy wore dark blue coats with red trim and capes, and hats that denoted their rank. &lt;br /&gt;
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The second faction was the [[Spain|Spanish Empire]], donning yellow outfits with a red or crimson trim, displaying loyalty to King Philip V of Spain. Their outfits were similar in cut to those of the British Navy, however, Spanish captains wore longer coats in conjunction with an overcoat that covered the upper chest and shoulders. &lt;br /&gt;
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The Portuguese Navy&#039;s sailors dressed in a similar fashion to their Spanish counterparts, although with primarily blue tones and a dark orange trim on their coats, displaying loyalty to King John V of Portugal.&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[France|French]] soldiers, stationed primarily on [[Haiti|Saint-Domingue]], wore mostly white coats with blue outlines displaying loyalty to King Louis XV. The [[Slavery|slave]] overseers they colluded with often wore brown or tan outfits. &lt;br /&gt;
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Another faction working prominently in the Caribbean was comprised of [[Pirate Hunters|pirate hunters]]. These self-sustaining soldiers wore clothes based heavily on brown, and pursued pirates who were [[Social Stealth#Notoriety system|notorious]] enough. Pirate hunter ships could be easily identified by their distinct crimson sails and red and black hulls.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Black Flag&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed IV: Black Flag]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-LexingtonandConcord 16.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] commanding militia in firing lines]]&lt;br /&gt;
During the Enlightenment age, guards were aligned with the [[British Army]] or [[Continental Army]], or worked as [[mercenaries]]. [[Firearms]] also became the mainstay of most western armies. All soldiers were armed with flintlock muskets or pistols.&lt;br /&gt;
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British regulars and militia were easily denoted by their bright red uniforms. The British army also employed Hessian mercenaries such as the Jäger. German soldiers could be distinguished from their British counterparts by their green uniforms with red accents. Patriot soldiers wore mostly blue uniforms, except for Continental Grenadiers, who wore a khaki colored kilt.&lt;br /&gt;
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In [[France]], guards served the government, or acted on behalf of political extremists to cause trouble. The latter would engage [[civilians]] who could fight back.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;eurogamer&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Ranking==&lt;br /&gt;
===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regular====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tamir Informer Escort 3.png|thumb|250px|Altaïr fighting regular Saracen guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Regular guards were the most common, but lightest equipped of the guard ranks. Regular Crusader guards did not have helmets, and only wore leather armor, while Saracen ones wore turbans, and light lamellar armor.&lt;br /&gt;
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In combat, they were not skilled enough to grab, counterattack, or perform a combo. They could only deflect attacks, with a 25% chance of dodging a light attack.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Sergeant====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Sibrand Eavesdropping 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Two Teutonic sergeants talking]]&lt;br /&gt;
Sergeants were middle-ranked soldiers, and were equipped with helmets and heavier armor. Crusaders wore chainmail, and the Saracens possessed medium lamellar armor.&lt;br /&gt;
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They could grab targets, and had a 50% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as a 50% chance of countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 25% chance of breaking defenses, but could not perform combo attacks.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Captain====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Robert Pickpocketing 1.png|thumb|250px|A Saracen captain talking with a Templar]]&lt;br /&gt;
Captains were the most powerful guards, with the exception of Templar Knights. Saracens wore Baidah helmets and heavy lamellar armor, while Crusaders wore chainmail, and varying knight helms.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards at this rank were also able to grab, and had a 75% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 50% chance of breaking defenses. If a successful heavy attack was delivered, they could perform a combo attack.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Militia====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Escape debt 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Three Militia guards cornering [[Egidio Troche]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
Militia were the lowest ranking guards, and wore very little armor. They also had the lowest morale, and were likely to flee a battle if they were losing.&lt;br /&gt;
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Militia could be found almost everywhere, and wielded a large variety of [[Swords and maces|medium-ranged weapons]]. They were not especially agile, but could climb up to the rooftops, albeit slowly, in order to pursue a target Assassin.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of the guard types, Militia were the only ones who could be fooled into picking up coins, should they be thrown as a distraction.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Elite====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:With Friends 8 v.png|thumb|250px|Ezio restrained by two Elites]]&lt;br /&gt;
Elites were stronger than Militia, and wore a moderate amount of armor. They could withstand more damage, and were capable of dodging enemy attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were also more courageous than Militia, but could still be forced to retreat, especially if their Leader (or a high-ranking specialized guard) should be killed near them.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Leader====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:He who waits 5.png|thumb|left|250px|A Leader speaking with an Agile]]&lt;br /&gt;
Leaders were the best fighters, and the most tenacious of all the regular guards. They wore slightly more armor than the Elites, and had distinct, full-faced helmets.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were resilient, and could withstand several attacks before they could be killed. They were also harder to disarm, as well as resistant to being grabbed.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Captain====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Demilitarization 2.png|thumb|250px|[[Cesare Borgia]] speaking with his Captains]]&lt;br /&gt;
Captains of the Renaissance were usually found leading contingents of lower-ranked soldiers. They fought similarly to Leaders, but were more heavily and intricately armored, with full feathered helms.&lt;br /&gt;
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Twelve [[Borgia Captains]] were particularly distinguished members of this rank, and led troops at each of Rome&#039;s twelve [[Borgia Towers]]. They were armored identically to other Captains, but wore white capes with the Borgia crest.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though most were courageous and skilled enough to counter most attacks, some were cowardly, and would flee into their tower should it be attacked, until the next guard patrol was posted.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regulars====&lt;br /&gt;
Regulars are the basic soldiers seen on the Caribbean. They wear different colored coats, the color of the coat showing off their allegiance. The red coat is worn by soldiers of the Royal Navy, yellow coat is worn by the soldiers of Spanish navy and the blue coat is worn by the soldiers of Portuguese Navy. Pirate Hunters and Smugglers also fall in the same category but they wear brown shirts instead of coats. They are equipped with a basic sword and a pistol. They mainly engage their enemy with their swords but will draw their pistols if the target is out of reach, such as on rooftop. They are seen on many different places of Caribbean but mostly in cities, smuggler caves and onboard ships. They have high discipline standards and will never run away from battle.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regulars====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Teaparty 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Connor and Stephane Chapeau fighting the Regulars]]&lt;br /&gt;
The basic guards within the British and Continental armies were enlisted soldiers who wore regular battle-dress. They were equipped with muskets that held fixed [[bayonets]] and received training in forming firing lines. Regulars were susceptible to counter kills, throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.&lt;br /&gt;
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British Regulars wore a bright red tunic with white leggings and a black tricorn hat, and some took to wearing scarves around their faces. They had the ability to form a firing line quickly and efficiently and didn&#039;t run from battle due to the Army&#039;s severe discipline standards.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Continental Army wore a blue battle-dress with a red accent down each lapel and a black tricorn hat. Although they were equally well-trained, they did not have the same discipline as their British counterparts. They would run after a sufficient amount of their comrades fell or when their leader was slain.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Militia====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-LexingtonandConcord 18.png|thumb|250px|Continental militiamen in Concord]]&lt;br /&gt;
Militia of both the British and Continental armies could be found as guards on rooftops or inside forts, where they were being trained. Loyalist militia wore similar clothing to British Regulars, but instead featured an explorer&#039;s cap instead of a tricorn, as well as a backpack and dark spatterdashes. Onboard ships they were dressed as Royal Marines.&lt;br /&gt;
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Patriot militia wore a white shirt and a blue vest, together with an explorer&#039;s cap. Miltia soldiers were not as well-trained as Regulars, as they could only attack once per a Regular&#039;s three times, though despite this, they took on almost identical roles.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Ranged types==&lt;br /&gt;
As most standard guards only had medium or short-ranged weapons, they were often supplemented by ranged guard types, who could attack from a distance. More types were added over time, with the advancement of weapon technology.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Archers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Archers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Romagna Holiday 8.png|thumb|250px|left|Borgia archers in the Apennine Mountains]]&lt;br /&gt;
Archers were guards armed with [[Bow|longbows]], who patrolled rooftops and watched for possible enemies below.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; Outside of cities, they were posted on elevated watchtowers.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Crusader Archers wore the same uniforms as the standard guards of their faction, though they also had white hoods.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; In the Renaissance, Archers were usually of the Militia rank, and wore the same uniform as their standard counterparts.&lt;br /&gt;
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Once provoked due to an enemy approaching within a meter or so, an archer would cease firing arrows, and draw his medium-ranged weapon, such as a sword or mace. Though accurate and deadly from a distance, Archers did not pose a serious threat in close combat.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Crossbowmen====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Crossbowmen}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACB Crossbowman.png|thumb|250px|A Borgia crossbowman]]&lt;br /&gt;
Similarly to Archers, Crossbowmen defended the rooftops or areas of interest, though the [[crossbow]]s they wielded could be fired more quickly, and caused more damage.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; However, they did not completely replace Archers, as longbows were more accurate if used by a skilled guard.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Project Legacy&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Unlike Archers, Crossbowmen had no melee weapon, and if their enemy drew too close, they would only back away and keep firing. They were also more vigilant, and possessed some [[Freerunning|free-running]] ability, which permitted them to more closely investigate intruders.&lt;br /&gt;
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In Rome, Crossbowmen could be distinguished by their striped berets and light armor.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Arquebusiers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Arquebusiers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Vilified 11 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A line of arquebusiers]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Arquebusiers, also called Gunmen or Riflemen, were [[Firearms|firearm]]-wielding soldiers who patrolled rooftops, protected high-value locations, and guarded important individuals.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though Arquebusiers did not have as great a range as Crossbowmen, what they lacked in distance, they made up for in power. Their shots dealt significant damage to both targets and enemy armor. In the Renaissance, they wore heavy armor and full helmets, as well as belts of gunpowder and ammunition.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Bombmen====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACR Ottoman Bombardier.png|thumb|250px|Ezio facing an Ottoman Bombman]]&lt;br /&gt;
In Constantinople, Bombmen wielded [[thunder bombs]] and [[short blades]], and commonly guarded the rooftops in high traffic areas, such as the docks, arsenal, and harbor. They would also participate in the protection of [[Assassin Dens|Templar dens]], and would attack from the safety of reinforced sentry boxes.&lt;br /&gt;
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Byzantine Bombmen wore uniforms similar to Almogavars, though with longer red capes.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Snipers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Snipers}}&lt;br /&gt;
Snipers were specially trained gunmen during the Golden Age of Piracy who were armed with muskets and would guard the rooftops. They often watched over [[sugar plantations]], and would fire at intruders or run to an alarm bell to call reinforcements.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== French Revolution ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Snipers ====&lt;br /&gt;
Snipers were mainly used during the French Revolution for guarding large structures or fortresses which were occupied by Revolutionaries such as The Temple or The Palais du Luxembourg. They carried musket rifles which were deadly effective if a shot could be landed on a target. A target could be almost killed by only one shot. Snipers dressed alike and often did not appear similar to other types of Revolutionaries.&lt;br /&gt;
==Specialized types==&lt;br /&gt;
Certain high-ranking guards possessed unique qualities, usually granting them an advantage in combat through added speed, strength, or defensive skills. They would often act as leaders for patrols of standard guards, and possessed uncommon weapons or armor.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Agiles====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Agile guards}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NVS 12.png|thumb|250px|left|An Agile fleeing from Ezio]]&lt;br /&gt;
Agiles were lightly-armored, quick moving guards. They were one of the types capable of outrunning Assassins, and were also skilled free-runners. They more commonly fled to alert nearby guards, rather than face an enemy directly.&lt;br /&gt;
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During pursuits alongside other guards, Agiles would usually catch up to a target first and injure them with the short blades they wielded. In battle, they were very light on their feet and could dodge nearly all attacks. Agiles wore the least armor of any guard, with only a light leather chest guard, and metal helmet and spaulders. Due to their increased vulnerability, they were also the most cowardly of the specialized types.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Brutes====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Brutes}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:LMS 9 v.png|thumb|250px|A Pazzi Brute blocking Ezio&#039;s path]]&lt;br /&gt;
Brutes were the most heavily-armored guards during the Renaissance. They moved slowly due to the [[Heavy weapons|two-handed weapons]] they wielded, but compensated through resilience and power.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were not very vigilant, and could not normally distinguish Assassins from anyone else in a crowd. In guard patrols, they often acted as the leader, as they had the highest morale of any guard type, fleeing only if they were disarmed and could not obtain another weapon. Brutes could be easily seen from their large, reinforced armor and closed helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; Brutes in Rome had more intricate armor than those in other cities, with designs worked into the metal.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Seekers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Seekers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Benvenuto 15.png|thumb|250px|left|Seekers arresting a merchant]]&lt;br /&gt;
Seekers were guards who, as their name suggested, would search through [[Hiding spots|hiding places]], on the suspicion that an Assassin had taken refuge within one. They always wielded [[Long weapons|polearms]], such as spears and halberds.&lt;br /&gt;
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Similarly to Brutes, they would lead patrols of guards, often halting the group to search any hiding spots they passed.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; In battle, they had the second highest morale to Brutes, and were skilled enough to resist most attacks and counters.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; They were slightly more heavily-armored than a standard guard, though less so than Brutes, wearing a combination of chainmail and plate armor, as well as distinctive feathered helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Horsemen====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Horsemen}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACB Ezio vs Horseman.png|thumb|250px|Ezio fighting a horseman]]&lt;br /&gt;
Horsemen were mounted guards that possessed the ability to use a variety of weapons while on [[Horses|horseback]]. Their steeds allowed them to easily pursue targets, and strike preemptively.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though they were vulnerable to long-ranged weapons such as [[throwing knives]] and crossbows, they could be easily dealt with after being knocked from the saddle, either by tripping their horse, or striking them from horseback.&lt;br /&gt;
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Horsemen were equipped with both medium and long-ranged weapons, though none could wield polearms. They were armored similarly to Borgia Captains, albeit without the cape.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Almogavars====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Almogavars}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Piri Reis Datura 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio throwing a bomb at an Almogavar]]&lt;br /&gt;
Almogavars were heavily-armored Byzantine guards, who wielded two-handed axes. They were stationed in Byzantine-controlled districts of Constantinople, as well as in Derinkuyu during the Renaissance.&lt;br /&gt;
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Comparable to Brutes, they fought with heavy weapons, and were slower than all other enemies. Due to their thick armor, they were very resilient, and could not be killed with a single bullet or crossbow bolt. However, they possessed a profound weakness to the effects of [[datura bombs]].&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore golden lamellar cuirasses with a [[Templar insignia|Templar cross]] engraved into each lamella, their armour was notably decorated with fur and was topped by particularly large metal pauldrons. They also wielded [[Almogavar Axe|unique axes]], with a pair of crescent-shaped blades.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Varangians====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Varangians}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cistern 14.png|thumb|250px|A Varangian speaking to two Militiamen]]&lt;br /&gt;
Varangians were the Byzantine equivalent of Seekers, and were stationed in both Constantinople and Derinkuyu. They were very skilled in battle, and could deflect nearly all strikes and counterattacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore the same golden lamellar as the Almogavars with short grey capes, as well as intricate winged helmets. They fought with halberds or spears, as well as short pistols.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Agiles====&lt;br /&gt;
Similar to the Agiles of the Renaissance, these guards fought with short knives, and were capable of chasing down Assassins, both on the ground and on rooftops, and would tackle their target upon catching them. Like most guard types, they were vulnerable to a disarming attack, but they would quickly retrieve their weapons if such an attack occured. However, it was possible to disarm them and quickly throw the knife at them, killing them. &lt;br /&gt;
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On larger naval ships, such as [[Frigate|frigates]] and [[Man O&#039; War|Men O&#039; War]], two agiles occasionally acted as officers, and were necessary to kill in order to board the vessel. &lt;br /&gt;
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====Brutes====&lt;br /&gt;
Often seen guarding restricted areas, brutes were large, powerfully-built men who wielded boarding axes and were capable of blocking most attacks. However, they were vulnerable to an attack that would break their defense and leave them open to a killing blow. &lt;br /&gt;
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On smaller naval ships, such as [[Gunboat|gunboats]] and [[Schooner|schooners]], brutes could be seen steering the vessel, and were the most skilled fighters on board. &lt;br /&gt;
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====Captains====&lt;br /&gt;
Although occasionally seen on land, captains were more often found on ships, commanding [[Brig|brigs]], frigates, and Men O&#039; War. Equipped with both a sword and pistol, captains used both weapons in combat, and could block most attacks with ease. However, successfully countering an attack from a captain would leave them open for a damaging string of blows.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Sharpshooters====&lt;br /&gt;
Found patrolling and guarding rooftops and walkways, sharpshooters carried long-range muskets capable of hitting their target from a considerable distance; however, their rate of fire was moderately slow, and required time to reload and aim. When directly confronted by an enemy, the gunmen tended to back up and create enough space between themselves and their target to properly aim and shoot them. In close range, the sharpshooters were no more skilled than normal guards, and could be easily dispatched with a counter-attack. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Grenadiers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Grenadiers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Wolcott 8.png|thumb|250px|left|A Loyalist and a Grenadier blocking Connor&#039;s path]]&lt;br /&gt;
Grenadiers were specialized units in the British and Continental armies during the American Revolutionary War. They were roughly comparable to the Italian Brutes and Byzantine Almogavars, being slower than other soldiers, and fighting with heavy weapons and muskets.&lt;br /&gt;
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Grenadiers were recognizable by their miter caps, which were designed not to obstruct the throwing of grenades. While the British Army&#039;s Grenadiers wore green kilts, a dress top and sapper&#039;s gloves, the Continental Grenadiers wore khaki battle dress with black boots.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Officers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Officers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC3 Officer.png|thumb|250px|Connor hiding from an Officer]]&lt;br /&gt;
Officers in both armies led groups of other guards on patrols and were equipped with a sword and pistol. Whilst wielding their sword, they parried all of Connor&#039;s regular attacks, forcing him to either break their defense or disarm them first. They could also counter Connor&#039;s counter-kills even if disarmed, but were susceptible to throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.&lt;br /&gt;
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If any horses were nearby, Officers would mount them and attempt to attack Connor on horseback, either by charging or firing their pistol. Officers could see through disguises and would search hiding spots. When patrolling alone, they would be accompanied by guard [[dogs]], who would give away Connor&#039;s location if they got close enough.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Scouts====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Unconvinced 9.png|thumb|250px|left|A British Scout and two Loyalists provoking Haytham Kenway]]&lt;br /&gt;
Akin to the Agiles that served throughout the Renaissance, Scouts were fast-moving adversaries capable of free-running that wielded short blades and muskets. They would pursue any attackers that fled from battle, and could not be disarmed or have their defense broken.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were, however, susceptible to all other forms of counter-attacks. In combat, they would attempt to flip over Connor&#039;s back and attack him from behind, similar to the &amp;quot;[[Hookblade|hook and run]]&amp;quot; maneuver used by the [[Turkish Assassins]].&lt;br /&gt;
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====Snitches====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Snitches}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC3 Snitch.png|thumb|250px|Connor passing by a Snitch]]&lt;br /&gt;
Snitches were usually seen in large guard patrols carrying military drums. They never fought with an attacker, choosing to instead flee the scene and bring reinforcements. If they could not flee, they would brandish a dagger or cower.&lt;br /&gt;
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The British drummers were usually seen wearing ceremonial bearksin hats and red coats, whereas the Continental Army equivalent were seen wearing yellow coats and similar headgear to British drummers.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== French Revolution ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Militia ====&lt;br /&gt;
The militia were the main bulk of the Revolutionary forces. They were dressed in simple striped red and black attire with tricorne hats. They carried simple sabers and walked the streets causing trouble by harassing civilians. It could be assumed that these types of guards were oblivious to the Templar hand behind the Revolution.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Enforcers ====&lt;br /&gt;
The most common enemy aside from the Militia were the Revolutionary Enforcers, or the blue coated city guard. They behaved similarly to Militia guards but were harder to take down in an open fight. The Revolutionary variants of this guard type wore long, brown leather coats.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Brutes ====&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Halberd Carriers ====&lt;br /&gt;
Halberd carriers were Brute type guards similar to Axe Carrier Brutes except they carried long halberd weapons which could easily take down Assassins in just a few strikes and wore large tricorne hats and long coats.&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Axe Carriers ====&lt;br /&gt;
Axe carriers were more common Brute type guards. They wore striped red and black clothing combined with satin-like yellow attire and wore small satin, red hats. They carried large axes and could use deadly finishing moves on an enemy.&lt;br /&gt;
==Expert types==&lt;br /&gt;
Expert guards were high-ranking guards, who were the most skilled and well-equipped of their time. They often possessed several of the qualities of specialized guards, and were limited in number.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
====Templar Knights====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC1 Templar Knight.png|250px|left|thumb|Altaïr standing next to a Templar Knight]]&lt;br /&gt;
Templar Knights were particularly skilled Crusaders, and were stationed throughout the [[Kingdom]] and its cities. They would often position themselves with a wall or cliff to their back, to prevent them from being attacked from behind.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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They were particularly vigilant, and could identify an Assassin from a crowd almost immediately, subsequently attacking them. Other guards held the knights in high regard, and would always stand back should the Templar Knight engage in battle with an Assassin. They were similar to the Crusader Captains, but with unique armor. They wore chainmail and white surcoats with red crosses, as well as red lacquered great helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Papal Guards====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Papal Guard}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Liquid Gold 10.png|thumb|250px|A Papal Guard holding Ezio at gunpoint]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Papal Guard were elite soldiers throughout the Renaissance and were commanded by the [[Papacy]], to serve and protect the pontiff during his tenure. They combined the best qualities of all the other specialized guards, being very powerful in battle, as well as quick on their feet.&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore intricate black and gold armor, as well as long dark capes, metal face masks and plumed helmets. They also wore crests painted on their chest guards, either displaying the crossed keys of the Papacy, or (in the 16th century) the red bull of the Borgia. Papal guards could use a wide variety of weapons, including long or heavy ones, though they most commonly [[Dual-wielding|dual-wielded]] a pistol alongside a medium weapon.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Janissaries====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Janissaries}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TAG 4.png|thumb|250px|left|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant]]&lt;br /&gt;
Janissaries were highly-trained soldiers, and the elite of the Ottoman Empire, serving as the private guards to the Sultan. Similarly to the Papal Guard, they encompassed all the skills of the specialized guards.&lt;br /&gt;
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Their uniforms consisted of colorful robes with embroidered patterns, as well as black headdresses and metal face masks. They all wielded [[Janissary Kijil|unique kijils]], as well as short pistols for long-ranged attacks.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Jägers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Jägers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-MostWanted 7.png|thumb|250px|A Jäger searching for Connor]]&lt;br /&gt;
Jägers, also colloquially referred to as Hessians, were a detachment of German troops that were contracted by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War. However, they operated independently of most British protocols. &lt;br /&gt;
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Jägers specialised in deep forest and wilderness combat, tactics and reconnaissance, as well as unconventional warfare. As such, they were regarded as an elite scouting unit, used for surveying an area ahead of a body of troops or leading the way on the front lines.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Jägers gained a fierce reputation as fearsome warriors and reliable, disciplined troops, and they were well respected within the ranks of the British Army. Like the other expert archetypes, Jägers combined the aspects of the basic archetypes. They patrolled in search of Connor, wielded a sword and pistol, and could fight on horseback, like Officers.&lt;br /&gt;
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Being mainly skirmisher type troops, Jägers were rarely seen inside cities. However, due to their elite status and very honed tracking abilities, they were called into populated areas when Connor became a persistent danger to British and Patriot troops.&lt;br /&gt;
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In combat, they were immune to direct attacks and would occasionally throw grenades, similar to the Grenadiers. While in pursuit, they could easily catch up to Connor, being one of the only archetypes to do so barring Scouts.&lt;br /&gt;
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There were two types of Jäger located in Colonial America during the [[American Revolutionary War]]; Loyalist Jägers were found within the [[British Army]] and Patriot Jägers were found within the [[Continental Army]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Loyalist Jägers wore green coats with red trim, black boots and tricorn hats with a red feather.&lt;br /&gt;
*Patriot Jägers wore green coats with gold trim, black boots, and Tarletons with black horse hair trim.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== French Revolution ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Elite Fencers/Royal Guard ====&lt;br /&gt;
Elite Fencers were the Revolutionary version of the highest ranking guard during the French Revolution. They wore attire similar to that of Militia guards and axe carrying Brutes but wore a plumed top hat in addition. The city guard version of this enemy wore blue attire combined with pieces of steel plate armor. They carried light one handed swords that were perfect for speed and precession. Both versions of this enemy were highly dangerous and could easily kill an Assassin if the Assassin was not careful. They could block every regular attack that was launched at them and would often parry some attacks. In addition to this they could easily duck under or role away from gun shots. However, this enemy type could easily bekilled if they were worn out by an Assassin or their defense was broken.&lt;br /&gt;
==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
*The taunts Ezio said to Brutes were different from those he said to the other guards, mainly insulting them about their weight, as they were bulkier in stature.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Clothes Make the Man]],&amp;quot; [[Ugo]] told Ezio that the thieves were to impersonate the archers. Yet in the next memory, &amp;quot;[[Everything Must Go]]&amp;quot;, after Ezio killed the archers on the rooftops, the thieves wore the armor of captain guards instead of archer armor.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Infrequent Flier]]&amp;quot;, a Brute and a Seeker could be seen stationed on a rooftop, despite being the only guards who could not climb or free-run.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Play Along]]&amp;quot;, Ezio assassinated an Agile so he could disguise himself as a guard, but instead of having an Agile&#039;s outfit, he wore the outfit of a Leader guard.&lt;br /&gt;
*Several other guard types were present only in &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Bloodlines]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Altaïr&#039;s Chronicles]]&#039;&#039;, such as Shield Guards, Duelists, and [[Moloch]]&#039;s zealots.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[French Kiss]]&amp;quot;, Ezio killed twenty French guards of different archetypes to acquire their armor. However, in the following memories, Bartolomeo&#039;s mercenaries were equipped with only Leader armor, while Ezio wore armor similar to a Borgia Captain&#039;s.&lt;br /&gt;
**Additionally, though Ezio&#039;s Captain armor during the memory was in French colors, no such French guard could ever be encountered.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Revelations]]&#039;&#039;, an extremely rare glitch could occur with a group of four guards. They would stand still and would not pay any attention to Ezio, even if he killed someone nearby. He was still free to attack them, in which case an execution would be performed, but it would not kill them, leaving them to simply stand up again.&lt;br /&gt;
*On PlayStation Home, the design of a Seeker can be purchased for an avatar. Similarly, on Xbox Live, it is possible to purchase the outfit of an Agile guard.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood&#039;&#039;, even after the completion of Sequence 8 and the liberation of all Borgia Towers, all of the guards in Rome would still wear the colors of the Borgia family as well as their coat of arms.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Unity]]&#039;&#039;, rooftop guards have been removed except in certain missions.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Eurogamer&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-09-03-video-assassins-creed-unitys-new-parkour-and-combat-explored Eurogamer Video: &#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed Unity&#039;&#039;&#039;s new parkour and combat explored]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bad Politics 3.png|thumb|250px|Ezio Auditore fighting several Borgia guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guards&#039;&#039;&#039; were members of organized military forces that typically defended or controlled access to locations of interest, or protected certain individuals.&lt;br /&gt;
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Typically comprised of members of a local militia or governing body&#039;s military services, the colors and styles of their uniforms varied, denoting rank, allegiance, and combat specialization.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Factions==&lt;br /&gt;
===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BoA 4.png|thumb|250px|thumb|left|[[Altaïr Ibn-La&#039;Ahad]] fighting several Crusaders]]&lt;br /&gt;
During the [[Third Crusade]], soldiers wore the armor and colors of either [[Saracens]] or [[Crusaders]], with the latter subdivided into the personal guards of King [[Richard I of England]], or the Knights [[Templars|Templar]], [[Knights Hospitalier|Hospitalier]], and [[Knights Teutonic|Teutonic]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Saracens spoke Turkish or Arabic, while Crusaders spoke mostly English, with some Captains and Sergeants speaking French or German. Templar Knights, however, spoke all of the dialects.&lt;br /&gt;
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Saracens wore {{Wiki|lamellar armor}}, and either {{Wiki|spangenhelm}}s or turbans. All Crusaders wore surcoats and chainmail, while some also wore spangenhelms or {{Wiki|great helm}}s.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Talal Assassination 3.png|250px|thumb|Altaïr fighting Talal&#039;s personal guard]]&lt;br /&gt;
The colors of Crusader surcoats differed with their affiliation, with King Richard&#039;s personal guard wearing red and white, Templars wearing white with red crosses, Hospitaliers wearing black with white crosses, and Teutonics wearing white with black crosses.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards for several smaller factions or individuals possessed their own uniforms as well, such as the black, gold-striped clothes of [[Talal]]&#039;s men, or the short white robes and gray hoods of the guards of [[Masyaf]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
Throughout the [[Renaissance]], multiple factions of guards existed, as they were affiliated to either individual cities or people instead of armies. They bore unique colors, often along with the family or city crest.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:NVS 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Four Pazzi guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards for the [[House of Pazzi]] wore black caps, red sleeves with black and gold streaks, gold armor plates and the crest of the Pazzi. They could only be found in [[Florence]] and [[Tuscany]], during the height of the family&#039;s influence, until the end of the [[Pazzi conspiracy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards serving the [[House of Medici]] wore dark yellow caps, yellow and white striped sleeves, black armor plates, and the crest of the Medici. They were notably seen during and after the repression of the Pazzi conspiracy in Florence, as well as in [[San Gimignano]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards of the [[House of Borgia]] wore dark red caps, black sleeves with dark red streaks, steel gray armor plates and the crest of the Borgia. They often accompanied [[Rodrigo Borgia]], and could also be found around [[Basilica di Santa Maria Novella|Santa Maria Novella]] during the Templar meeting, in the [[Cannaregio District]] of [[Venice]],&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; or in Florence during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]]. They were also charged with guarding the [[banks]] housing the [[Altaïr Ibn-La&#039;Ahad&#039;s Codex|Codex]] pages.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Florentine Fiasco 1.png|thumb|250px|[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bypassing a line of Savonarola&#039;s guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards of [[Girolamo Savonarola]] wore light gray caps, and black sleeves and black or silver armor plates. Instead of a coats of arms, they bore a small portrait of Savonarola himself, with three red beams shining down upon him. They were notably seen in Florence during the Bonfire of the Vanities, often repressing the Borgia guards attempting to take the [[Ezio&#039;s Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed II&#039;&#039; - &#039;&#039;[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards serving the city of [[Forlì]] wore dark green caps and sleeves, as well as the coat of arms of said city.&lt;br /&gt;
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The guards who served the city of Venice wore blue caps and blue, gold streaked sleeves, with gold armor plates bearing the coat of arms of the Italian city. The quality of their armor was significantly better than that of their counterparts in other cities, protecting them from much damage.&lt;br /&gt;
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Those who served the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] wore white caps, red and white sleeves, with yellow elements on their clothing, and the coat of arms of the city of [[Rome]]. Similarly to Venetian guards, their armor was more resilient than most.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Gatekeeper 2.png|thumb|250px|left|A contingent of French soldiers]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards and soldiers of [[France]] wore dark blue and white, as well as olive green. They were commonly seen in Rome after the alliance of [[Cesare Borgia]] and the French general [[Octavian de Valois]].&lt;br /&gt;
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At that time, French soldiers were stationed in either the main camp in [[Castra Praetoria]], or in military guard posts throughout the [[Campagna District]] of Rome. They remained in the city throughout [[Liberation of Rome|its liberation]], often fighting the [[mercenaries]] of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] condottiero, [[Bartolomeo d&#039;Alviano]], until the assassination of Valois in August 1503.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards from the town of [[Viana]] in Spain wore yellowish-green armor. They notably participated in the [[Siege of Viana]], as they defended [[Viana Castle]] from [[John III of Navarre|King John III]]&#039;s invading Navarrese troops, who wore red uniforms with yellow accents.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Honor lost won v 3.png|thumb|250px|Ottoman Elites in their camp]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Constantinople]] in the Renaissance was divided into two distinct factions, the ruling [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]], and the remnants of the ancient [[Byzantine Empire]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Though Constantinople was held and controlled by the former, guards of the latter constantly fought for control. The region of Cappadocia, particularly [[Derinkuyu]], remained in Byzantine hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ottoman guards wore green uniforms with red accents, though the Janissaries wore more multicoloured robes, while Byzantines wore small gray capes, and dark red and brown uniforms, and distinctly wore the black eagle crest of the Byzantine Empire&#039;s [[Manuel Palaiologos|Palaiologos]] Dynasty. The [[Varangians]] and [[Almogavars]] also wore lamellar cuirasses that appeared to be made of gold, or some similar golden metal, with a cross engraved into each lamella in their cuirasses.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Revelations]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
During the early 18th century in the [[Caribbean]], there were different factions of soldiers. The first was the [[United Kingdom|British Empire]], loyal to [[George I|King George I]], who wore the easily-recognizable red coats shared by the Army and Navy alike, although there were several different styles of the coat. Regulars wore standard-length coats, agile guards wore shorter coats, and grenadiers wore long, heavier variants. Ship captains in the Navy wore dark blue coats with red trim and capes, and hats that denoted their rank. &lt;br /&gt;
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The second faction was the [[Spain|Spanish Empire]], donning yellow outfits with a red or crimson trim, displaying loyalty to King Philip V of Spain. Their outfits were similar in cut to those of the British Navy, however, Spanish captains wore longer coats in conjunction with an overcoat that covered the upper chest and shoulders. &lt;br /&gt;
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The Portuguese Navy&#039;s sailors dressed in a similar fashion to their Spanish counterparts, although with primarily blue tones and a dark orange trim on their coats, displaying loyalty to King John V of Portugal.&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[France|French]] soldiers, stationed primarily on [[Haiti|Saint-Domingue]], wore mostly white coats with blue outlines displaying loyalty to King Louis XV. The [[Slavery|slave]] overseers they colluded with often wore brown or tan outfits. &lt;br /&gt;
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Another faction working prominently in the Caribbean was comprised of [[Pirate Hunters|pirate hunters]]. These self-sustaining soldiers wore clothes based heavily on brown, and pursued pirates who were [[Social Stealth#Notoriety system|notorious]] enough. Pirate hunter ships could be easily identified by their distinct crimson sails and red and black hulls.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Black Flag&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed IV: Black Flag]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-LexingtonandConcord 16.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] commanding militia in firing lines]]&lt;br /&gt;
During the Enlightenment age, guards were aligned with the [[British Army]] or [[Continental Army]], or worked as [[mercenaries]]. [[Firearms]] also became the mainstay of most western armies. All soldiers were armed with flintlock muskets or pistols.&lt;br /&gt;
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British regulars and militia were easily denoted by their bright red uniforms. The British army also employed Hessian mercenaries such as the Jäger. German soldiers could be distinguished from their British counterparts by their green uniforms with red accents. Patriot soldiers wore mostly blue uniforms, except for Continental Grenadiers, who wore a khaki colored kilt.&lt;br /&gt;
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In [[France]], guards served the government, or acted on behalf of political extremists to cause trouble. The latter would engage [[civilians]] who could fight back.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;eurogamer&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Ranking==&lt;br /&gt;
===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regular====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tamir Informer Escort 3.png|thumb|250px|Altaïr fighting regular Saracen guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Regular guards were the most common, but lightest equipped of the guard ranks. Regular Crusader guards did not have helmets, and only wore leather armor, while Saracen ones wore turbans, and light lamellar armor.&lt;br /&gt;
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In combat, they were not skilled enough to grab, counterattack, or perform a combo. They could only deflect attacks, with a 25% chance of dodging a light attack.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Sergeant====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Sibrand Eavesdropping 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Two Teutonic sergeants talking]]&lt;br /&gt;
Sergeants were middle-ranked soldiers, and were equipped with helmets and heavier armor. Crusaders wore chainmail, and the Saracens possessed medium lamellar armor.&lt;br /&gt;
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They could grab targets, and had a 50% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as a 50% chance of countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 25% chance of breaking defenses, but could not perform combo attacks.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Captain====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Robert Pickpocketing 1.png|thumb|250px|A Saracen captain talking with a Templar]]&lt;br /&gt;
Captains were the most powerful guards, with the exception of Templar Knights. Saracens wore Baidah helmets and heavy lamellar armor, while Crusaders wore chainmail, and varying knight helms.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards at this rank were also able to grab, and had a 75% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 50% chance of breaking defenses. If a successful heavy attack was delivered, they could perform a combo attack.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Militia====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Escape debt 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Three Militia guards cornering [[Egidio Troche]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
Militia were the lowest ranking guards, and wore very little armor. They also had the lowest morale, and were likely to flee a battle if they were losing.&lt;br /&gt;
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Militia could be found almost everywhere, and wielded a large variety of [[Swords and maces|medium-ranged weapons]]. They were not especially agile, but could climb up to the rooftops, albeit slowly, in order to pursue a target Assassin.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of the guard types, Militia were the only ones who could be fooled into picking up coins, should they be thrown as a distraction.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Elite====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:With Friends 8 v.png|thumb|250px|Ezio restrained by two Elites]]&lt;br /&gt;
Elites were stronger than Militia, and wore a moderate amount of armor. They could withstand more damage, and were capable of dodging enemy attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were also more courageous than Militia, but could still be forced to retreat, especially if their Leader (or a high-ranking specialized guard) should be killed near them.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Leader====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:He who waits 5.png|thumb|left|250px|A Leader speaking with an Agile]]&lt;br /&gt;
Leaders were the best fighters, and the most tenacious of all the regular guards. They wore slightly more armor than the Elites, and had distinct, full-faced helmets.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were resilient, and could withstand several attacks before they could be killed. They were also harder to disarm, as well as resistant to being grabbed.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Captain====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Demilitarization 2.png|thumb|250px|[[Cesare Borgia]] speaking with his Captains]]&lt;br /&gt;
Captains of the Renaissance were usually found leading contingents of lower-ranked soldiers. They fought similarly to Leaders, but were more heavily and intricately armored, with full feathered helms.&lt;br /&gt;
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Twelve [[Borgia Captains]] were particularly distinguished members of this rank, and led troops at each of Rome&#039;s twelve [[Borgia Towers]]. They were armored identically to other Captains, but wore white capes with the Borgia crest.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though most were courageous and skilled enough to counter most attacks, some were cowardly, and would flee into their tower should it be attacked, until the next guard patrol was posted.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regulars====&lt;br /&gt;
Regulars are the basic soldiers seen on the Caribbean. They wear different colored coats, the color of the coat showing off their allegiance. The red coat is worn by soldiers of the Royal Navy, yellow coat is worn by the soldiers of Spanish navy and the blue coat is worn by the soldiers of Portuguese Navy. Pirate Hunters and Smugglers also fall in the same category but they wear brown shirts instead of coats. They are equipped with a basic sword and a pistol. They mainly engage their enemy with their swords but will draw their pistols if the target is out of reach, such as on rooftop. They are seen on many different places of Caribbean but mostly in cities, smuggler caves and onboard ships. They have high discipline standards and will never run away from battle.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regulars====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Teaparty 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Connor and Stephane Chapeau fighting the Regulars]]&lt;br /&gt;
The basic guards within the British and Continental armies were enlisted soldiers who wore regular battle-dress. They were equipped with muskets that held fixed [[bayonets]] and received training in forming firing lines. Regulars were susceptible to counter kills, throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.&lt;br /&gt;
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British Regulars wore a bright red tunic with white leggings and a black tricorn hat, and some took to wearing scarves around their faces. They had the ability to form a firing line quickly and efficiently and didn&#039;t run from battle due to the Army&#039;s severe discipline standards.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Continental Army wore a blue battle-dress with a red accent down each lapel and a black tricorn hat. Although they were equally well-trained, they did not have the same discipline as their British counterparts. They would run after a sufficient amount of their comrades fell or when their leader was slain.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Militia====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-LexingtonandConcord 18.png|thumb|250px|Continental militiamen in Concord]]&lt;br /&gt;
Militia of both the British and Continental armies could be found as guards on rooftops or inside forts, where they were being trained. Loyalist militia wore similar clothing to British Regulars, but instead featured an explorer&#039;s cap instead of a tricorn, as well as a backpack and dark spatterdashes. Onboard ships they were dressed as Royal Marines.&lt;br /&gt;
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Patriot militia wore a white shirt and a blue vest, together with an explorer&#039;s cap. Miltia soldiers were not as well-trained as Regulars, as they could only attack once per a Regular&#039;s three times, though despite this, they took on almost identical roles.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Ranged types==&lt;br /&gt;
As most standard guards only had medium or short-ranged weapons, they were often supplemented by ranged guard types, who could attack from a distance. More types were added over time, with the advancement of weapon technology.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Archers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Archers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Romagna Holiday 8.png|thumb|250px|left|Borgia archers in the Apennine Mountains]]&lt;br /&gt;
Archers were guards armed with [[Bow|longbows]], who patrolled rooftops and watched for possible enemies below.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; Outside of cities, they were posted on elevated watchtowers.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Crusader Archers wore the same uniforms as the standard guards of their faction, though they also had white hoods.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; In the Renaissance, Archers were usually of the Militia rank, and wore the same uniform as their standard counterparts.&lt;br /&gt;
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Once provoked due to an enemy approaching within a meter or so, an archer would cease firing arrows, and draw his medium-ranged weapon, such as a sword or mace. Though accurate and deadly from a distance, Archers did not pose a serious threat in close combat.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Crossbowmen====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Crossbowmen}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACB Crossbowman.png|thumb|250px|A Borgia crossbowman]]&lt;br /&gt;
Similarly to Archers, Crossbowmen defended the rooftops or areas of interest, though the [[crossbow]]s they wielded could be fired more quickly, and caused more damage.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; However, they did not completely replace Archers, as longbows were more accurate if used by a skilled guard.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Project Legacy&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Unlike Archers, Crossbowmen had no melee weapon, and if their enemy drew too close, they would only back away and keep firing. They were also more vigilant, and possessed some [[Freerunning|free-running]] ability, which permitted them to more closely investigate intruders.&lt;br /&gt;
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In Rome, Crossbowmen could be distinguished by their striped berets and light armor.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Arquebusiers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Arquebusiers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Vilified 11 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A line of arquebusiers]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Arquebusiers, also called Gunmen or Riflemen, were [[Firearms|firearm]]-wielding soldiers who patrolled rooftops, protected high-value locations, and guarded important individuals.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though Arquebusiers did not have as great a range as Crossbowmen, what they lacked in distance, they made up for in power. Their shots dealt significant damage to both targets and enemy armor. In the Renaissance, they wore heavy armor and full helmets, as well as belts of gunpowder and ammunition.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Bombmen====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACR Ottoman Bombardier.png|thumb|250px|Ezio facing an Ottoman Bombman]]&lt;br /&gt;
In Constantinople, Bombmen wielded [[thunder bombs]] and [[short blades]], and commonly guarded the rooftops in high traffic areas, such as the docks, arsenal, and harbor. They would also participate in the protection of [[Assassin Dens|Templar dens]], and would attack from the safety of reinforced sentry boxes.&lt;br /&gt;
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Byzantine Bombmen wore uniforms similar to Almogavars, though with longer red capes.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Snipers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Snipers}}&lt;br /&gt;
Snipers were specially trained gunmen during the Golden Age of Piracy who were armed with muskets and would guard the rooftops. They often watched over [[sugar plantations]], and would fire at intruders or run to an alarm bell to call reinforcements.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== French Revolution ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Snipers ====&lt;br /&gt;
Snipers were mainly used during the French Revolution for guarding large structures or fortresses which were occupied by Revolutionaries such as The Temple or The Palais du Luxembourg. They carried musket rifles which were deadly effective if a shot could be landed on a target. A target could be almost killed by only one shot. Snipers dressed alike and often did not appear similar to other types of Revolutionaries.&lt;br /&gt;
==Specialized types==&lt;br /&gt;
Certain high-ranking guards possessed unique qualities, usually granting them an advantage in combat through added speed, strength, or defensive skills. They would often act as leaders for patrols of standard guards, and possessed uncommon weapons or armor.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Agiles====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Agile guards}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NVS 12.png|thumb|250px|left|An Agile fleeing from Ezio]]&lt;br /&gt;
Agiles were lightly-armored, quick moving guards. They were one of the types capable of outrunning Assassins, and were also skilled free-runners. They more commonly fled to alert nearby guards, rather than face an enemy directly.&lt;br /&gt;
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During pursuits alongside other guards, Agiles would usually catch up to a target first and injure them with the short blades they wielded. In battle, they were very light on their feet and could dodge nearly all attacks. Agiles wore the least armor of any guard, with only a light leather chest guard, and metal helmet and spaulders. Due to their increased vulnerability, they were also the most cowardly of the specialized types.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Brutes====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Brutes}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:LMS 9 v.png|thumb|250px|A Pazzi Brute blocking Ezio&#039;s path]]&lt;br /&gt;
Brutes were the most heavily-armored guards during the Renaissance. They moved slowly due to the [[Heavy weapons|two-handed weapons]] they wielded, but compensated through resilience and power.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were not very vigilant, and could not normally distinguish Assassins from anyone else in a crowd. In guard patrols, they often acted as the leader, as they had the highest morale of any guard type, fleeing only if they were disarmed and could not obtain another weapon. Brutes could be easily seen from their large, reinforced armor and closed helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; Brutes in Rome had more intricate armor than those in other cities, with designs worked into the metal.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Seekers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Seekers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Benvenuto 15.png|thumb|250px|left|Seekers arresting a merchant]]&lt;br /&gt;
Seekers were guards who, as their name suggested, would search through [[Hiding spots|hiding places]], on the suspicion that an Assassin had taken refuge within one. They always wielded [[Long weapons|polearms]], such as spears and halberds.&lt;br /&gt;
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Similarly to Brutes, they would lead patrols of guards, often halting the group to search any hiding spots they passed.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; In battle, they had the second highest morale to Brutes, and were skilled enough to resist most attacks and counters.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; They were slightly more heavily-armored than a standard guard, though less so than Brutes, wearing a combination of chainmail and plate armor, as well as distinctive feathered helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Horsemen====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Horsemen}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACB Ezio vs Horseman.png|thumb|250px|Ezio fighting a horseman]]&lt;br /&gt;
Horsemen were mounted guards that possessed the ability to use a variety of weapons while on [[Horses|horseback]]. Their steeds allowed them to easily pursue targets, and strike preemptively.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though they were vulnerable to long-ranged weapons such as [[throwing knives]] and crossbows, they could be easily dealt with after being knocked from the saddle, either by tripping their horse, or striking them from horseback.&lt;br /&gt;
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Horsemen were equipped with both medium and long-ranged weapons, though none could wield polearms. They were armored similarly to Borgia Captains, albeit without the cape.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Almogavars====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Almogavars}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Piri Reis Datura 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio throwing a bomb at an Almogavar]]&lt;br /&gt;
Almogavars were heavily-armored Byzantine guards, who wielded two-handed axes. They were stationed in Byzantine-controlled districts of Constantinople, as well as in Derinkuyu during the Renaissance.&lt;br /&gt;
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Comparable to Brutes, they fought with heavy weapons, and were slower than all other enemies. Due to their thick armor, they were very resilient, and could not be killed with a single bullet or crossbow bolt. However, they possessed a profound weakness to the effects of [[datura bombs]].&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore golden lamellar cuirasses with a [[Templar insignia|Templar cross]] engraved into each lamella, their armour was notably decorated with fur and was topped by particularly large metal pauldrons. They also wielded [[Almogavar Axe|unique axes]], with a pair of crescent-shaped blades.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Varangians====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Varangians}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cistern 14.png|thumb|250px|A Varangian speaking to two Militiamen]]&lt;br /&gt;
Varangians were the Byzantine equivalent of Seekers, and were stationed in both Constantinople and Derinkuyu. They were very skilled in battle, and could deflect nearly all strikes and counterattacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore the same golden lamellar as the Almogavars with short grey capes, as well as intricate winged helmets. They fought with halberds or spears, as well as short pistols.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Agiles====&lt;br /&gt;
Similar to the Agiles of the Renaissance, these guards fought with short knives, and were capable of chasing down Assassins, both on the ground and on rooftops, and would tackle their target upon catching them. Like most guard types, they were vulnerable to a disarming attack, but they would quickly retrieve their weapons if such an attack occured. However, it was possible to disarm them and quickly throw the knife at them, killing them. &lt;br /&gt;
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On larger naval ships, such as [[Frigate|frigates]] and [[Man O&#039; War|Men O&#039; War]], two agiles occasionally acted as officers, and were necessary to kill in order to board the vessel. &lt;br /&gt;
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====Brutes====&lt;br /&gt;
Often seen guarding restricted areas, brutes were large, powerfully-built men who wielded boarding axes and were capable of blocking most attacks. However, they were vulnerable to an attack that would break their defense and leave them open to a killing blow. &lt;br /&gt;
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On smaller naval ships, such as [[Gunboat|gunboats]] and [[Schooner|schooners]], brutes could be seen steering the vessel, and were the most skilled fighters on board. &lt;br /&gt;
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====Captains====&lt;br /&gt;
Although occasionally seen on land, captains were more often found on ships, commanding [[Brig|brigs]], frigates, and Men O&#039; War. Equipped with both a sword and pistol, captains used both weapons in combat, and could block most attacks with ease. However, successfully countering an attack from a captain would leave them open for a damaging string of blows.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Sharpshooters====&lt;br /&gt;
Found patrolling and guarding rooftops and walkways, sharpshooters carried long-range muskets capable of hitting their target from a considerable distance; however, their rate of fire was moderately slow, and required time to reload and aim. When directly confronted by an enemy, the gunmen tended to back up and create enough space between themselves and their target to properly aim and shoot them. In close range, the sharpshooters were no more skilled than normal guards, and could be easily dispatched with a counter-attack. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Grenadiers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Grenadiers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Wolcott 8.png|thumb|250px|left|A Loyalist and a Grenadier blocking Connor&#039;s path]]&lt;br /&gt;
Grenadiers were specialized units in the British and Continental armies during the American Revolutionary War. They were roughly comparable to the Italian Brutes and Byzantine Almogavars, being slower than other soldiers, and fighting with heavy weapons and muskets.&lt;br /&gt;
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Grenadiers were recognizable by their miter caps, which were designed not to obstruct the throwing of grenades. While the British Army&#039;s Grenadiers wore green kilts, a dress top and sapper&#039;s gloves, the Continental Grenadiers wore khaki battle dress with black boots.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Officers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Officers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC3 Officer.png|thumb|250px|Connor hiding from an Officer]]&lt;br /&gt;
Officers in both armies led groups of other guards on patrols and were equipped with a sword and pistol. Whilst wielding their sword, they parried all of Connor&#039;s regular attacks, forcing him to either break their defense or disarm them first. They could also counter Connor&#039;s counter-kills even if disarmed, but were susceptible to throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.&lt;br /&gt;
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If any horses were nearby, Officers would mount them and attempt to attack Connor on horseback, either by charging or firing their pistol. Officers could see through disguises and would search hiding spots. When patrolling alone, they would be accompanied by guard [[dogs]], who would give away Connor&#039;s location if they got close enough.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Scouts====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Unconvinced 9.png|thumb|250px|left|A British Scout and two Loyalists provoking Haytham Kenway]]&lt;br /&gt;
Akin to the Agiles that served throughout the Renaissance, Scouts were fast-moving adversaries capable of free-running that wielded short blades and muskets. They would pursue any attackers that fled from battle, and could not be disarmed or have their defense broken.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were, however, susceptible to all other forms of counter-attacks. In combat, they would attempt to flip over Connor&#039;s back and attack him from behind, similar to the &amp;quot;[[Hookblade|hook and run]]&amp;quot; maneuver used by the [[Turkish Assassins]].&lt;br /&gt;
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====Snitches====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Snitches}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC3 Snitch.png|thumb|250px|Connor passing by a Snitch]]&lt;br /&gt;
Snitches were usually seen in large guard patrols carrying military drums. They never fought with an attacker, choosing to instead flee the scene and bring reinforcements. If they could not flee, they would brandish a dagger or cower.&lt;br /&gt;
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The British drummers were usually seen wearing ceremonial bearksin hats and red coats, whereas the Continental Army equivalent were seen wearing yellow coats and similar headgear to British drummers.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Expert types==&lt;br /&gt;
Expert guards were high-ranking guards, who were the most skilled and well-equipped of their time. They often possessed several of the qualities of specialized guards, and were limited in number.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
====Templar Knights====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC1 Templar Knight.png|250px|left|thumb|Altaïr standing next to a Templar Knight]]&lt;br /&gt;
Templar Knights were particularly skilled Crusaders, and were stationed throughout the [[Kingdom]] and its cities. They would often position themselves with a wall or cliff to their back, to prevent them from being attacked from behind.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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They were particularly vigilant, and could identify an Assassin from a crowd almost immediately, subsequently attacking them. Other guards held the knights in high regard, and would always stand back should the Templar Knight engage in battle with an Assassin. They were similar to the Crusader Captains, but with unique armor. They wore chainmail and white surcoats with red crosses, as well as red lacquered great helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Papal Guards====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Papal Guard}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Liquid Gold 10.png|thumb|250px|A Papal Guard holding Ezio at gunpoint]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Papal Guard were elite soldiers throughout the Renaissance and were commanded by the [[Papacy]], to serve and protect the pontiff during his tenure. They combined the best qualities of all the other specialized guards, being very powerful in battle, as well as quick on their feet.&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore intricate black and gold armor, as well as long dark capes, metal face masks and plumed helmets. They also wore crests painted on their chest guards, either displaying the crossed keys of the Papacy, or (in the 16th century) the red bull of the Borgia. Papal guards could use a wide variety of weapons, including long or heavy ones, though they most commonly [[Dual-wielding|dual-wielded]] a pistol alongside a medium weapon.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Janissaries====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Janissaries}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TAG 4.png|thumb|250px|left|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant]]&lt;br /&gt;
Janissaries were highly-trained soldiers, and the elite of the Ottoman Empire, serving as the private guards to the Sultan. Similarly to the Papal Guard, they encompassed all the skills of the specialized guards.&lt;br /&gt;
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Their uniforms consisted of colorful robes with embroidered patterns, as well as black headdresses and metal face masks. They all wielded [[Janissary Kijil|unique kijils]], as well as short pistols for long-ranged attacks.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Jägers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Jägers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-MostWanted 7.png|thumb|250px|A Jäger searching for Connor]]&lt;br /&gt;
Jägers, also colloquially referred to as Hessians, were a detachment of German troops that were contracted by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War. However, they operated independently of most British protocols. &lt;br /&gt;
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Jägers specialised in deep forest and wilderness combat, tactics and reconnaissance, as well as unconventional warfare. As such, they were regarded as an elite scouting unit, used for surveying an area ahead of a body of troops or leading the way on the front lines.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Jägers gained a fierce reputation as fearsome warriors and reliable, disciplined troops, and they were well respected within the ranks of the British Army. Like the other expert archetypes, Jägers combined the aspects of the basic archetypes. They patrolled in search of Connor, wielded a sword and pistol, and could fight on horseback, like Officers.&lt;br /&gt;
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Being mainly skirmisher type troops, Jägers were rarely seen inside cities. However, due to their elite status and very honed tracking abilities, they were called into populated areas when Connor became a persistent danger to British and Patriot troops.&lt;br /&gt;
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In combat, they were immune to direct attacks and would occasionally throw grenades, similar to the Grenadiers. While in pursuit, they could easily catch up to Connor, being one of the only archetypes to do so barring Scouts.&lt;br /&gt;
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There were two types of Jäger located in Colonial America during the [[American Revolutionary War]]; Loyalist Jägers were found within the [[British Army]] and Patriot Jägers were found within the [[Continental Army]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Loyalist Jägers wore green coats with red trim, black boots and tricorn hats with a red feather.&lt;br /&gt;
*Patriot Jägers wore green coats with gold trim, black boots, and Tarletons with black horse hair trim.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
*The taunts Ezio said to Brutes were different from those he said to the other guards, mainly insulting them about their weight, as they were bulkier in stature.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Clothes Make the Man]],&amp;quot; [[Ugo]] told Ezio that the thieves were to impersonate the archers. Yet in the next memory, &amp;quot;[[Everything Must Go]]&amp;quot;, after Ezio killed the archers on the rooftops, the thieves wore the armor of captain guards instead of archer armor.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Infrequent Flier]]&amp;quot;, a Brute and a Seeker could be seen stationed on a rooftop, despite being the only guards who could not climb or free-run.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Play Along]]&amp;quot;, Ezio assassinated an Agile so he could disguise himself as a guard, but instead of having an Agile&#039;s outfit, he wore the outfit of a Leader guard.&lt;br /&gt;
*Several other guard types were present only in &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Bloodlines]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Altaïr&#039;s Chronicles]]&#039;&#039;, such as Shield Guards, Duelists, and [[Moloch]]&#039;s zealots.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[French Kiss]]&amp;quot;, Ezio killed twenty French guards of different archetypes to acquire their armor. However, in the following memories, Bartolomeo&#039;s mercenaries were equipped with only Leader armor, while Ezio wore armor similar to a Borgia Captain&#039;s.&lt;br /&gt;
**Additionally, though Ezio&#039;s Captain armor during the memory was in French colors, no such French guard could ever be encountered.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Revelations]]&#039;&#039;, an extremely rare glitch could occur with a group of four guards. They would stand still and would not pay any attention to Ezio, even if he killed someone nearby. He was still free to attack them, in which case an execution would be performed, but it would not kill them, leaving them to simply stand up again.&lt;br /&gt;
*On PlayStation Home, the design of a Seeker can be purchased for an avatar. Similarly, on Xbox Live, it is possible to purchase the outfit of an Agile guard.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood&#039;&#039;, even after the completion of Sequence 8 and the liberation of all Borgia Towers, all of the guards in Rome would still wear the colors of the Borgia family as well as their coat of arms.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Unity]]&#039;&#039;, rooftop guards have been removed except in certain missions.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Eurogamer&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-09-03-video-assassins-creed-unitys-new-parkour-and-combat-explored Eurogamer Video: &#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed Unity&#039;&#039;&#039;s new parkour and combat explored]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Bad Politics 3.png|thumb|250px|Ezio Auditore fighting several Borgia guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Guards&#039;&#039;&#039; were members of organized military forces that typically defended or controlled access to locations of interest, or protected certain individuals.&lt;br /&gt;
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Typically comprised of members of a local militia or governing body&#039;s military services, the colors and styles of their uniforms varied, denoting rank, allegiance, and combat specialization.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Factions==&lt;br /&gt;
===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:BoA 4.png|thumb|250px|thumb|left|[[Altaïr Ibn-La&#039;Ahad]] fighting several Crusaders]]&lt;br /&gt;
During the [[Third Crusade]], soldiers wore the armor and colors of either [[Saracens]] or [[Crusaders]], with the latter subdivided into the personal guards of King [[Richard I of England]], or the Knights [[Templars|Templar]], [[Knights Hospitalier|Hospitalier]], and [[Knights Teutonic|Teutonic]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Saracens spoke Turkish or Arabic, while Crusaders spoke mostly English, with some Captains and Sergeants speaking French or German. Templar Knights, however, spoke all of the dialects.&lt;br /&gt;
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Saracens wore {{Wiki|lamellar armor}}, and either {{Wiki|spangenhelm}}s or turbans. All Crusaders wore surcoats and chainmail, while some also wore spangenhelms or {{Wiki|great helm}}s.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Talal Assassination 3.png|250px|thumb|Altaïr fighting Talal&#039;s personal guard]]&lt;br /&gt;
The colors of Crusader surcoats differed with their affiliation, with King Richard&#039;s personal guard wearing red and white, Templars wearing white with red crosses, Hospitaliers wearing black with white crosses, and Teutonics wearing white with black crosses.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards for several smaller factions or individuals possessed their own uniforms as well, such as the black, gold-striped clothes of [[Talal]]&#039;s men, or the short white robes and gray hoods of the guards of [[Masyaf]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
Throughout the [[Renaissance]], multiple factions of guards existed, as they were affiliated to either individual cities or people instead of armies. They bore unique colors, often along with the family or city crest.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:NVS 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Four Pazzi guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards for the [[House of Pazzi]] wore black caps, red sleeves with black and gold streaks, gold armor plates and the crest of the Pazzi. They could only be found in [[Florence]] and [[Tuscany]], during the height of the family&#039;s influence, until the end of the [[Pazzi conspiracy]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards serving the [[House of Medici]] wore dark yellow caps, yellow and white striped sleeves, black armor plates, and the crest of the Medici. They were notably seen during and after the repression of the Pazzi conspiracy in Florence, as well as in [[San Gimignano]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards of the [[House of Borgia]] wore dark red caps, black sleeves with dark red streaks, steel gray armor plates and the crest of the Borgia. They often accompanied [[Rodrigo Borgia]], and could also be found around [[Basilica di Santa Maria Novella|Santa Maria Novella]] during the Templar meeting, in the [[Cannaregio District]] of [[Venice]],&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; or in Florence during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]]. They were also charged with guarding the [[banks]] housing the [[Altaïr Ibn-La&#039;Ahad&#039;s Codex|Codex]] pages.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Florentine Fiasco 1.png|thumb|250px|[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bypassing a line of Savonarola&#039;s guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards of [[Girolamo Savonarola]] wore light gray caps, and black sleeves and black or silver armor plates. Instead of a coats of arms, they bore a small portrait of Savonarola himself, with three red beams shining down upon him. They were notably seen in Florence during the Bonfire of the Vanities, often repressing the Borgia guards attempting to take the [[Ezio&#039;s Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed II&#039;&#039; - &#039;&#039;[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards serving the city of [[Forlì]] wore dark green caps and sleeves, as well as the coat of arms of said city.&lt;br /&gt;
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The guards who served the city of Venice wore blue caps and blue, gold streaked sleeves, with gold armor plates bearing the coat of arms of the Italian city. The quality of their armor was significantly better than that of their counterparts in other cities, protecting them from much damage.&lt;br /&gt;
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Those who served the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]] wore white caps, red and white sleeves, with yellow elements on their clothing, and the coat of arms of the city of [[Rome]]. Similarly to Venetian guards, their armor was more resilient than most.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Gatekeeper 2.png|thumb|250px|left|A contingent of French soldiers]]&lt;br /&gt;
Guards and soldiers of [[France]] wore dark blue and white, as well as olive green. They were commonly seen in Rome after the alliance of [[Cesare Borgia]] and the French general [[Octavian de Valois]].&lt;br /&gt;
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At that time, French soldiers were stationed in either the main camp in [[Castra Praetoria]], or in military guard posts throughout the [[Campagna District]] of Rome. They remained in the city throughout [[Liberation of Rome|its liberation]], often fighting the [[mercenaries]] of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] condottiero, [[Bartolomeo d&#039;Alviano]], until the assassination of Valois in August 1503.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards from the town of [[Viana]] in Spain wore yellowish-green armor. They notably participated in the [[Siege of Viana]], as they defended [[Viana Castle]] from [[John III of Navarre|King John III]]&#039;s invading Navarrese troops, who wore red uniforms with yellow accents.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:Honor lost won v 3.png|thumb|250px|Ottoman Elites in their camp]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Constantinople]] in the Renaissance was divided into two distinct factions, the ruling [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]], and the remnants of the ancient [[Byzantine Empire]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Though Constantinople was held and controlled by the former, guards of the latter constantly fought for control. The region of Cappadocia, particularly [[Derinkuyu]], remained in Byzantine hands.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ottoman guards wore green uniforms with red accents, though the Janissaries wore more multicoloured robes, while Byzantines wore small gray capes, and dark red and brown uniforms, and distinctly wore the black eagle crest of the Byzantine Empire&#039;s [[Manuel Palaiologos|Palaiologos]] Dynasty. The [[Varangians]] and [[Almogavars]] also wore lamellar cuirasses that appeared to be made of gold, or some similar golden metal, with a cross engraved into each lamella in their cuirasses.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Revelations]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
During the early 18th century in the [[Caribbean]], there were different factions of soldiers. The first was the [[United Kingdom|British Empire]], loyal to [[George I|King George I]], who wore the easily-recognizable red coats shared by the Army and Navy alike, although there were several different styles of the coat. Regulars wore standard-length coats, agile guards wore shorter coats, and grenadiers wore long, heavier variants. Ship captains in the Navy wore dark blue coats with red trim and capes, and hats that denoted their rank. &lt;br /&gt;
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The second faction was the [[Spain|Spanish Empire]], donning yellow outfits with a red or crimson trim, displaying loyalty to King Philip V of Spain. Their outfits were similar in cut to those of the British Navy, however, Spanish captains wore longer coats in conjunction with an overcoat that covered the upper chest and shoulders. &lt;br /&gt;
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The Portuguese Navy&#039;s sailors dressed in a similar fashion to their Spanish counterparts, although with primarily blue tones and a dark orange trim on their coats, displaying loyalty to King John V of Portugal.&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[France|French]] soldiers, stationed primarily on [[Haiti|Saint-Domingue]], wore mostly white coats with blue outlines displaying loyalty to King Louis XV. The [[Slavery|slave]] overseers they colluded with often wore brown or tan outfits. &lt;br /&gt;
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Another faction working prominently in the Caribbean was comprised of [[Pirate Hunters|pirate hunters]]. These self-sustaining soldiers wore clothes based heavily on brown, and pursued pirates who were [[Social Stealth#Notoriety system|notorious]] enough. Pirate hunter ships could be easily identified by their distinct crimson sails and red and black hulls.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Black Flag&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed IV: Black Flag]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-LexingtonandConcord 16.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] commanding militia in firing lines]]&lt;br /&gt;
During the Enlightenment age, guards were aligned with the [[British Army]] or [[Continental Army]], or worked as [[mercenaries]]. [[Firearms]] also became the mainstay of most western armies. All soldiers were armed with flintlock muskets or pistols.&lt;br /&gt;
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British regulars and militia were easily denoted by their bright red uniforms. The British army also employed Hessian mercenaries such as the Jäger. German soldiers could be distinguished from their British counterparts by their green uniforms with red accents. Patriot soldiers wore mostly blue uniforms, except for Continental Grenadiers, who wore a khaki colored kilt.&lt;br /&gt;
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In [[France]], guards served the government, or acted on behalf of political extremists to cause trouble. The latter would engage [[civilians]] who could fight back.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;eurogamer&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Ranking==&lt;br /&gt;
===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regular====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tamir Informer Escort 3.png|thumb|250px|Altaïr fighting regular Saracen guards]]&lt;br /&gt;
Regular guards were the most common, but lightest equipped of the guard ranks. Regular Crusader guards did not have helmets, and only wore leather armor, while Saracen ones wore turbans, and light lamellar armor.&lt;br /&gt;
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In combat, they were not skilled enough to grab, counterattack, or perform a combo. They could only deflect attacks, with a 25% chance of dodging a light attack.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Sergeant====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Sibrand Eavesdropping 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Two Teutonic sergeants talking]]&lt;br /&gt;
Sergeants were middle-ranked soldiers, and were equipped with helmets and heavier armor. Crusaders wore chainmail, and the Saracens possessed medium lamellar armor.&lt;br /&gt;
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They could grab targets, and had a 50% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as a 50% chance of countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 25% chance of breaking defenses, but could not perform combo attacks.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Captain====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Robert Pickpocketing 1.png|thumb|250px|A Saracen captain talking with a Templar]]&lt;br /&gt;
Captains were the most powerful guards, with the exception of Templar Knights. Saracens wore Baidah helmets and heavy lamellar armor, while Crusaders wore chainmail, and varying knight helms.&lt;br /&gt;
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Guards at this rank were also able to grab, and had a 75% chance of breaking a grab attack, as well as countering or dodging a light attack. They also had a 50% chance of breaking defenses. If a successful heavy attack was delivered, they could perform a combo attack.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Militia====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Escape debt 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Three Militia guards cornering [[Egidio Troche]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
Militia were the lowest ranking guards, and wore very little armor. They also had the lowest morale, and were likely to flee a battle if they were losing.&lt;br /&gt;
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Militia could be found almost everywhere, and wielded a large variety of [[Swords and maces|medium-ranged weapons]]. They were not especially agile, but could climb up to the rooftops, albeit slowly, in order to pursue a target Assassin.&lt;br /&gt;
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Of the guard types, Militia were the only ones who could be fooled into picking up coins, should they be thrown as a distraction.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Elite====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:With Friends 8 v.png|thumb|250px|Ezio restrained by two Elites]]&lt;br /&gt;
Elites were stronger than Militia, and wore a moderate amount of armor. They could withstand more damage, and were capable of dodging enemy attacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were also more courageous than Militia, but could still be forced to retreat, especially if their Leader (or a high-ranking specialized guard) should be killed near them.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Leader====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:He who waits 5.png|thumb|left|250px|A Leader speaking with an Agile]]&lt;br /&gt;
Leaders were the best fighters, and the most tenacious of all the regular guards. They wore slightly more armor than the Elites, and had distinct, full-faced helmets.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were resilient, and could withstand several attacks before they could be killed. They were also harder to disarm, as well as resistant to being grabbed.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Captain====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Demilitarization 2.png|thumb|250px|[[Cesare Borgia]] speaking with his Captains]]&lt;br /&gt;
Captains of the Renaissance were usually found leading contingents of lower-ranked soldiers. They fought similarly to Leaders, but were more heavily and intricately armored, with full feathered helms.&lt;br /&gt;
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Twelve [[Borgia Captains]] were particularly distinguished members of this rank, and led troops at each of Rome&#039;s twelve [[Borgia Towers]]. They were armored identically to other Captains, but wore white capes with the Borgia crest.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though most were courageous and skilled enough to counter most attacks, some were cowardly, and would flee into their tower should it be attacked, until the next guard patrol was posted.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regulars====&lt;br /&gt;
Regulars are the basic soldiers seen on the Caribbean. They wear different colored coats, the color of the coat showing off their allegiance. The red coat is worn by soldiers of the Royal Navy, yellow coat is worn by the soldiers of Spanish navy and the blue coat is worn by the soldiers of Portuguese Navy. Pirate Hunters and Smugglers also fall in the same category but they wear brown shirts instead of coats. They are equipped with a basic sword and a pistol. They mainly engage their enemy with their swords but will draw their pistols if the target is out of reach, such as on rooftop. They are seen on many different places of Caribbean but mostly in cities, smuggler caves and onboard ships. They have high discipline standards and will never run away from battle.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Regulars====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Teaparty 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Connor and Stephane Chapeau fighting the Regulars]]&lt;br /&gt;
The basic guards within the British and Continental armies were enlisted soldiers who wore regular battle-dress. They were equipped with muskets that held fixed [[bayonets]] and received training in forming firing lines. Regulars were susceptible to counter kills, throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.&lt;br /&gt;
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British Regulars wore a bright red tunic with white leggings and a black tricorn hat, and some took to wearing scarves around their faces. They had the ability to form a firing line quickly and efficiently and didn&#039;t run from battle due to the Army&#039;s severe discipline standards.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Continental Army wore a blue battle-dress with a red accent down each lapel and a black tricorn hat. Although they were equally well-trained, they did not have the same discipline as their British counterparts. They would run after a sufficient amount of their comrades fell or when their leader was slain.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Militia====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-LexingtonandConcord 18.png|thumb|250px|Continental militiamen in Concord]]&lt;br /&gt;
Militia of both the British and Continental armies could be found as guards on rooftops or inside forts, where they were being trained. Loyalist militia wore similar clothing to British Regulars, but instead featured an explorer&#039;s cap instead of a tricorn, as well as a backpack and dark spatterdashes. Onboard ships they were dressed as Royal Marines.&lt;br /&gt;
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Patriot militia wore a white shirt and a blue vest, together with an explorer&#039;s cap. Miltia soldiers were not as well-trained as Regulars, as they could only attack once per a Regular&#039;s three times, though despite this, they took on almost identical roles.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Ranged types==&lt;br /&gt;
As most standard guards only had medium or short-ranged weapons, they were often supplemented by ranged guard types, who could attack from a distance. More types were added over time, with the advancement of weapon technology.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Archers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Archers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Romagna Holiday 8.png|thumb|250px|left|Borgia archers in the Apennine Mountains]]&lt;br /&gt;
Archers were guards armed with [[Bow|longbows]], who patrolled rooftops and watched for possible enemies below.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; Outside of cities, they were posted on elevated watchtowers.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Crusader Archers wore the same uniforms as the standard guards of their faction, though they also had white hoods.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; In the Renaissance, Archers were usually of the Militia rank, and wore the same uniform as their standard counterparts.&lt;br /&gt;
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Once provoked due to an enemy approaching within a meter or so, an archer would cease firing arrows, and draw his medium-ranged weapon, such as a sword or mace. Though accurate and deadly from a distance, Archers did not pose a serious threat in close combat.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Crossbowmen====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Crossbowmen}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACB Crossbowman.png|thumb|250px|A Borgia crossbowman]]&lt;br /&gt;
Similarly to Archers, Crossbowmen defended the rooftops or areas of interest, though the [[crossbow]]s they wielded could be fired more quickly, and caused more damage.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; However, they did not completely replace Archers, as longbows were more accurate if used by a skilled guard.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Project Legacy&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Project Legacy]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Unlike Archers, Crossbowmen had no melee weapon, and if their enemy drew too close, they would only back away and keep firing. They were also more vigilant, and possessed some [[Freerunning|free-running]] ability, which permitted them to more closely investigate intruders.&lt;br /&gt;
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In Rome, Crossbowmen could be distinguished by their striped berets and light armor.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Arquebusiers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Arquebusiers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Vilified 11 v.png|thumb|250px|left|A line of arquebusiers]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Arquebusiers, also called Gunmen or Riflemen, were [[Firearms|firearm]]-wielding soldiers who patrolled rooftops, protected high-value locations, and guarded important individuals.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though Arquebusiers did not have as great a range as Crossbowmen, what they lacked in distance, they made up for in power. Their shots dealt significant damage to both targets and enemy armor. In the Renaissance, they wore heavy armor and full helmets, as well as belts of gunpowder and ammunition.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Bombmen====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACR Ottoman Bombardier.png|thumb|250px|Ezio facing an Ottoman Bombman]]&lt;br /&gt;
In Constantinople, Bombmen wielded [[thunder bombs]] and [[short blades]], and commonly guarded the rooftops in high traffic areas, such as the docks, arsenal, and harbor. They would also participate in the protection of [[Assassin Dens|Templar dens]], and would attack from the safety of reinforced sentry boxes.&lt;br /&gt;
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Byzantine Bombmen wore uniforms similar to Almogavars, though with longer red capes.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Snipers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Snipers}}&lt;br /&gt;
Snipers were specially trained gunmen during the Golden Age of Piracy who were armed with muskets and would guard the rooftops. They often watched over [[sugar plantations]], and would fire at intruders or run to an alarm bell to call reinforcements.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Specialized types==&lt;br /&gt;
Certain high-ranking guards possessed unique qualities, usually granting them an advantage in combat through added speed, strength, or defensive skills. They would often act as leaders for patrols of standard guards, and possessed uncommon weapons or armor.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Agiles====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Agile guards}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:NVS 12.png|thumb|250px|left|An Agile fleeing from Ezio]]&lt;br /&gt;
Agiles were lightly-armored, quick moving guards. They were one of the types capable of outrunning Assassins, and were also skilled free-runners. They more commonly fled to alert nearby guards, rather than face an enemy directly.&lt;br /&gt;
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During pursuits alongside other guards, Agiles would usually catch up to a target first and injure them with the short blades they wielded. In battle, they were very light on their feet and could dodge nearly all attacks. Agiles wore the least armor of any guard, with only a light leather chest guard, and metal helmet and spaulders. Due to their increased vulnerability, they were also the most cowardly of the specialized types.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Brutes====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Brutes}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:LMS 9 v.png|thumb|250px|A Pazzi Brute blocking Ezio&#039;s path]]&lt;br /&gt;
Brutes were the most heavily-armored guards during the Renaissance. They moved slowly due to the [[Heavy weapons|two-handed weapons]] they wielded, but compensated through resilience and power.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were not very vigilant, and could not normally distinguish Assassins from anyone else in a crowd. In guard patrols, they often acted as the leader, as they had the highest morale of any guard type, fleeing only if they were disarmed and could not obtain another weapon. Brutes could be easily seen from their large, reinforced armor and closed helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; Brutes in Rome had more intricate armor than those in other cities, with designs worked into the metal.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Seekers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Seekers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Benvenuto 15.png|thumb|250px|left|Seekers arresting a merchant]]&lt;br /&gt;
Seekers were guards who, as their name suggested, would search through [[Hiding spots|hiding places]], on the suspicion that an Assassin had taken refuge within one. They always wielded [[Long weapons|polearms]], such as spears and halberds.&lt;br /&gt;
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Similarly to Brutes, they would lead patrols of guards, often halting the group to search any hiding spots they passed.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; In battle, they had the second highest morale to Brutes, and were skilled enough to resist most attacks and counters.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; They were slightly more heavily-armored than a standard guard, though less so than Brutes, wearing a combination of chainmail and plate armor, as well as distinctive feathered helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Horsemen====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Horsemen}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACB Ezio vs Horseman.png|thumb|250px|Ezio fighting a horseman]]&lt;br /&gt;
Horsemen were mounted guards that possessed the ability to use a variety of weapons while on [[Horses|horseback]]. Their steeds allowed them to easily pursue targets, and strike preemptively.&lt;br /&gt;
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Though they were vulnerable to long-ranged weapons such as [[throwing knives]] and crossbows, they could be easily dealt with after being knocked from the saddle, either by tripping their horse, or striking them from horseback.&lt;br /&gt;
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Horsemen were equipped with both medium and long-ranged weapons, though none could wield polearms. They were armored similarly to Borgia Captains, albeit without the cape.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Almogavars====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Almogavars}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Piri Reis Datura 5.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio throwing a bomb at an Almogavar]]&lt;br /&gt;
Almogavars were heavily-armored Byzantine guards, who wielded two-handed axes. They were stationed in Byzantine-controlled districts of Constantinople, as well as in Derinkuyu during the Renaissance.&lt;br /&gt;
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Comparable to Brutes, they fought with heavy weapons, and were slower than all other enemies. Due to their thick armor, they were very resilient, and could not be killed with a single bullet or crossbow bolt. However, they possessed a profound weakness to the effects of [[datura bombs]].&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore golden lamellar cuirasses with a [[Templar insignia|Templar cross]] engraved into each lamella, their armour was notably decorated with fur and was topped by particularly large metal pauldrons. They also wielded [[Almogavar Axe|unique axes]], with a pair of crescent-shaped blades.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Varangians====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Varangians}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cistern 14.png|thumb|250px|A Varangian speaking to two Militiamen]]&lt;br /&gt;
Varangians were the Byzantine equivalent of Seekers, and were stationed in both Constantinople and Derinkuyu. They were very skilled in battle, and could deflect nearly all strikes and counterattacks.&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore the same golden lamellar as the Almogavars with short grey capes, as well as intricate winged helmets. They fought with halberds or spears, as well as short pistols.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===18th century Caribbean===&lt;br /&gt;
====Agiles====&lt;br /&gt;
Similar to the Agiles of the Renaissance, these guards fought with short knives, and were capable of chasing down Assassins, both on the ground and on rooftops, and would tackle their target upon catching them. Like most guard types, they were vulnerable to a disarming attack, but they would quickly retrieve their weapons if such an attack occured. However, it was possible to disarm them and quickly throw the knife at them, killing them. &lt;br /&gt;
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On larger naval ships, such as [[Frigate|frigates]] and [[Man O&#039; War|Men O&#039; War]], two agiles occasionally acted as officers, and were necessary to kill in order to board the vessel. &lt;br /&gt;
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====Brutes====&lt;br /&gt;
Often seen guarding restricted areas, brutes were large, powerfully-built men who wielded boarding axes and were capable of blocking most attacks. However, they were vulnerable to an attack that would break their defense and leave them open to a killing blow. &lt;br /&gt;
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On smaller naval ships, such as [[Gunboat|gunboats]] and [[Schooner|schooners]], brutes could be seen steering the vessel, and were the most skilled fighters on board. &lt;br /&gt;
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====Captains====&lt;br /&gt;
Although occasionally seen on land, captains were more often found on ships, commanding [[Brig|brigs]], frigates, and Men O&#039; War. Equipped with both a sword and pistol, captains used both weapons in combat, and could block most attacks with ease. However, successfully countering an attack from a captain would leave them open for a damaging string of blows.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Sharpshooters====&lt;br /&gt;
Found patrolling and guarding rooftops and walkways, sharpshooters carried long-range muskets capable of hitting their target from a considerable distance; however, their rate of fire was moderately slow, and required time to reload and aim. When directly confronted by an enemy, the gunmen tended to back up and create enough space between themselves and their target to properly aim and shoot them. In close range, the sharpshooters were no more skilled than normal guards, and could be easily dispatched with a counter-attack. &lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Grenadiers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Grenadiers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Wolcott 8.png|thumb|250px|left|A Loyalist and a Grenadier blocking Connor&#039;s path]]&lt;br /&gt;
Grenadiers were specialized units in the British and Continental armies during the American Revolutionary War. They were roughly comparable to the Italian Brutes and Byzantine Almogavars, being slower than other soldiers, and fighting with heavy weapons and muskets.&lt;br /&gt;
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Grenadiers were recognizable by their miter caps, which were designed not to obstruct the throwing of grenades. While the British Army&#039;s Grenadiers wore green kilts, a dress top and sapper&#039;s gloves, the Continental Grenadiers wore khaki battle dress with black boots.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== French Revolution ===&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Snipers ====&lt;br /&gt;
Snipers were mainly used during the French Revolution for guarding large structures or fortresses which were occupied by Revolutionaries such as The Temple or The Palais du Luxembourg. They carried musket rifles which were deadly effective if a shot could be landed on a target. A target could be almost killed by only one shot. Snipers dressed alike and often did not appear similar to other types of Revolutionaries.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Officers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Officers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC3 Officer.png|thumb|250px|Connor hiding from an Officer]]&lt;br /&gt;
Officers in both armies led groups of other guards on patrols and were equipped with a sword and pistol. Whilst wielding their sword, they parried all of Connor&#039;s regular attacks, forcing him to either break their defense or disarm them first. They could also counter Connor&#039;s counter-kills even if disarmed, but were susceptible to throws, stuns, disarms and secondary weapon kills.&lt;br /&gt;
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If any horses were nearby, Officers would mount them and attempt to attack Connor on horseback, either by charging or firing their pistol. Officers could see through disguises and would search hiding spots. When patrolling alone, they would be accompanied by guard [[dogs]], who would give away Connor&#039;s location if they got close enough.&lt;br /&gt;
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====Scouts====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-Unconvinced 9.png|thumb|250px|left|A British Scout and two Loyalists provoking Haytham Kenway]]&lt;br /&gt;
Akin to the Agiles that served throughout the Renaissance, Scouts were fast-moving adversaries capable of free-running that wielded short blades and muskets. They would pursue any attackers that fled from battle, and could not be disarmed or have their defense broken.&lt;br /&gt;
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They were, however, susceptible to all other forms of counter-attacks. In combat, they would attempt to flip over Connor&#039;s back and attack him from behind, similar to the &amp;quot;[[Hookblade|hook and run]]&amp;quot; maneuver used by the [[Turkish Assassins]].&lt;br /&gt;
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====Snitches====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Snitches}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC3 Snitch.png|thumb|250px|Connor passing by a Snitch]]&lt;br /&gt;
Snitches were usually seen in large guard patrols carrying military drums. They never fought with an attacker, choosing to instead flee the scene and bring reinforcements. If they could not flee, they would brandish a dagger or cower.&lt;br /&gt;
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The British drummers were usually seen wearing ceremonial bearksin hats and red coats, whereas the Continental Army equivalent were seen wearing yellow coats and similar headgear to British drummers.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Expert types==&lt;br /&gt;
Expert guards were high-ranking guards, who were the most skilled and well-equipped of their time. They often possessed several of the qualities of specialized guards, and were limited in number.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===High Middle Ages===&lt;br /&gt;
====Templar Knights====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:AC1 Templar Knight.png|250px|left|thumb|Altaïr standing next to a Templar Knight]]&lt;br /&gt;
Templar Knights were particularly skilled Crusaders, and were stationed throughout the [[Kingdom]] and its cities. They would often position themselves with a wall or cliff to their back, to prevent them from being attacked from behind.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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They were particularly vigilant, and could identify an Assassin from a crowd almost immediately, subsequently attacking them. Other guards held the knights in high regard, and would always stand back should the Templar Knight engage in battle with an Assassin. They were similar to the Crusader Captains, but with unique armor. They wore chainmail and white surcoats with red crosses, as well as red lacquered great helms.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Renaissance===&lt;br /&gt;
====Papal Guards====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Papal Guard}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Liquid Gold 10.png|thumb|250px|A Papal Guard holding Ezio at gunpoint]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Papal Guard were elite soldiers throughout the Renaissance and were commanded by the [[Papacy]], to serve and protect the pontiff during his tenure. They combined the best qualities of all the other specialized guards, being very powerful in battle, as well as quick on their feet.&lt;br /&gt;
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They wore intricate black and gold armor, as well as long dark capes, metal face masks and plumed helmets. They also wore crests painted on their chest guards, either displaying the crossed keys of the Papacy, or (in the 16th century) the red bull of the Borgia. Papal guards could use a wide variety of weapons, including long or heavy ones, though they most commonly [[Dual-wielding|dual-wielded]] a pistol alongside a medium weapon.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Brotherhood&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Janissaries====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Janissaries}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:TAG 4.png|thumb|250px|left|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant]]&lt;br /&gt;
Janissaries were highly-trained soldiers, and the elite of the Ottoman Empire, serving as the private guards to the Sultan. Similarly to the Papal Guard, they encompassed all the skills of the specialized guards.&lt;br /&gt;
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Their uniforms consisted of colorful robes with embroidered patterns, as well as black headdresses and metal face masks. They all wielded [[Janissary Kijil|unique kijils]], as well as short pistols for long-ranged attacks.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Revelations&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Enlightenment Age===&lt;br /&gt;
====Jägers====&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Jägers}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:ACIII-MostWanted 7.png|thumb|250px|A Jäger searching for Connor]]&lt;br /&gt;
Jägers, also colloquially referred to as Hessians, were a detachment of German troops that were contracted by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War. However, they operated independently of most British protocols. &lt;br /&gt;
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Jägers specialised in deep forest and wilderness combat, tactics and reconnaissance, as well as unconventional warfare. As such, they were regarded as an elite scouting unit, used for surveying an area ahead of a body of troops or leading the way on the front lines.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Jägers gained a fierce reputation as fearsome warriors and reliable, disciplined troops, and they were well respected within the ranks of the British Army. Like the other expert archetypes, Jägers combined the aspects of the basic archetypes. They patrolled in search of Connor, wielded a sword and pistol, and could fight on horseback, like Officers.&lt;br /&gt;
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Being mainly skirmisher type troops, Jägers were rarely seen inside cities. However, due to their elite status and very honed tracking abilities, they were called into populated areas when Connor became a persistent danger to British and Patriot troops.&lt;br /&gt;
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In combat, they were immune to direct attacks and would occasionally throw grenades, similar to the Grenadiers. While in pursuit, they could easily catch up to Connor, being one of the only archetypes to do so barring Scouts.&lt;br /&gt;
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There were two types of Jäger located in Colonial America during the [[American Revolutionary War]]; Loyalist Jägers were found within the [[British Army]] and Patriot Jägers were found within the [[Continental Army]].&lt;br /&gt;
*Loyalist Jägers wore green coats with red trim, black boots and tricorn hats with a red feather.&lt;br /&gt;
*Patriot Jägers wore green coats with gold trim, black boots, and Tarletons with black horse hair trim.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
*The taunts Ezio said to Brutes were different from those he said to the other guards, mainly insulting them about their weight, as they were bulkier in stature.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Clothes Make the Man]],&amp;quot; [[Ugo]] told Ezio that the thieves were to impersonate the archers. Yet in the next memory, &amp;quot;[[Everything Must Go]]&amp;quot;, after Ezio killed the archers on the rooftops, the thieves wore the armor of captain guards instead of archer armor.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Infrequent Flier]]&amp;quot;, a Brute and a Seeker could be seen stationed on a rooftop, despite being the only guards who could not climb or free-run.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[Play Along]]&amp;quot;, Ezio assassinated an Agile so he could disguise himself as a guard, but instead of having an Agile&#039;s outfit, he wore the outfit of a Leader guard.&lt;br /&gt;
*Several other guard types were present only in &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Bloodlines]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Altaïr&#039;s Chronicles]]&#039;&#039;, such as Shield Guards, Duelists, and [[Moloch]]&#039;s zealots.&lt;br /&gt;
*In the memory &amp;quot;[[French Kiss]]&amp;quot;, Ezio killed twenty French guards of different archetypes to acquire their armor. However, in the following memories, Bartolomeo&#039;s mercenaries were equipped with only Leader armor, while Ezio wore armor similar to a Borgia Captain&#039;s.&lt;br /&gt;
**Additionally, though Ezio&#039;s Captain armor during the memory was in French colors, no such French guard could ever be encountered.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood]]&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Revelations]]&#039;&#039;, an extremely rare glitch could occur with a group of four guards. They would stand still and would not pay any attention to Ezio, even if he killed someone nearby. He was still free to attack them, in which case an execution would be performed, but it would not kill them, leaving them to simply stand up again.&lt;br /&gt;
*On PlayStation Home, the design of a Seeker can be purchased for an avatar. Similarly, on Xbox Live, it is possible to purchase the outfit of an Agile guard.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed: Brotherhood&#039;&#039;, even after the completion of Sequence 8 and the liberation of all Borgia Towers, all of the guards in Rome would still wear the colors of the Borgia family as well as their coat of arms.&lt;br /&gt;
*In &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Unity]]&#039;&#039;, rooftop guards have been removed except in certain missions.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Eurogamer&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-09-03-video-assassins-creed-unitys-new-parkour-and-combat-explored Eurogamer Video: &#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed Unity&#039;&#039;&#039;s new parkour and combat explored]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Louis XVI of France&#039;&#039;&#039; (23 August 1754 – 21 January 1793) was King of [[France]] and Navarre from 1774 until 1791, after which he was subsequently King of the French from 1791 to 1792, before his deposition and execution during the [[French Revolution]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Biography==&lt;br /&gt;
With the death of his father and his two older brothers in 1765 as well as the death of his grandfather, Louis XV in 1774, he ascended to the throne. His 19-year reign would become increasingly agitated since the Court was incapable of reform. Louis XV had merely covered up the nation&#039;s problems without actually resolving anything.&lt;br /&gt;
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What decisions he actually managed to make turned against him. He was a great supporter of the [[American Revolutionary War]] which, by 1789, resulted in the kingdom turning to ruin as the debt-ridden France had reached a state of bankruptcy. This situation was exacerbated by the trade treaty with London, who were way ahead of the French technologically, inundated France with their industrial products, spelling ruin for French artisans. Some of the products would even be used in the revolutionary riots. &lt;br /&gt;
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In summer of 1791, with the revolution heating up, Louis secretly fled to supposedly loyal troops in the East. When the grounds of the Tuileries were invaded, Louis took refuge in the National Assembly where he was arrested soon after and was stripped of his power and sent to the Temple.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Those who testified on Louis&#039; behalf were killed in two instances while documents that could have proven his innocence were not passed on to his defenders. Louis was thereby executed on January 21, 1793 at the Place de la Concorde in Paris France. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Louis had, in secret, somehow acquired an Apple of Eden at an unknown date. He later placed the Apple in a small chest and hid it in a secret vault in his private study at Palais des Tuileries. This vault was discovered by Napoleon Bonaparte and Assassin Arno Dorian in 1792. Both men wanted two different things from the vault. Arno, letters incriminating Louis, and Napoleon, the chest containing the Apple. Once Napoleon had retrieved the Apple he quickly hid it in his pocket so Dorian did not see it. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Reference==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Unity]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{ACU}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:1754 births]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:1793 deaths]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Individuals]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Frenchmen]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Monarchs of France]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:House of Bourbon]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Louis_XVI_of_France&amp;diff=349954</id>
		<title>Louis XVI of France</title>
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[[File:King Louis concept.jpg|thumb|200px|Louis XVI]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Louis XVI of France&#039;&#039;&#039; (23 August 1754 – 21 January 1793) was King of [[France]] and Navarre from 1774 until 1791, after which he was subsequently King of the French from 1791 to 1792, before his deposition and execution during the [[French Revolution]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Biography==&lt;br /&gt;
With the death of his father and his two older brothers in 1765 as well as the death of his grandfather, Louis XV in 1774, he ascended to the throne. His 19-year reign would become increasingly agitated since the Court was incapable of reform. Louis XV had merely covered up the nation&#039;s problems without actually resolving anything.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
What decisions he actually managed to make turned against him. He was a great supporter of the [[American Revolutionary War]] which, by 1789, resulted in the kingdom turning to ruin as the debt-ridden France had reached a state of bankruptcy. This situation was exacerbated by the trade treaty with London, who were way ahead of the French technologically, inundated France with their industrial products, spelling ruin for French artisans. Some of the products would even be used in the revolutionary riots. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In summer of 1791, with the revolution heating up, Louis secretly fled to supposedly loyal troops in the East. When the grounds of the Tuileries were invaded, Louis took refuge in the National Assembly where he was arrested soon after and was stripped of his power and sent to the Temple.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Those who testified on Louis&#039; behalf were killed in two instances while documents that could have proven his innocence were not passed on to his defenders. Louis was thereby executed on January 21, 1793 at the Place de la Concorde in Paris France. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Louis had, in secret, somehow acquired an Apple of Eden at an unknown date. He later placed the Apple in a small chest and hid it in a secret vault in his private study at Palais des Tuileries. This chest vault was discovered by Napoleon Bonaparte and Assassin Arno Dorian in 1792. Both men wanted two different things from the vault. Arno, letters incriminating Louis, and Napoleon, the chest containing the Apple. Once Napoleon had retrieved the Apple he quickly hid it in his pocket so Dorian did not see it. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Reference==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Unity]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{{ACU}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:1754 births]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:1793 deaths]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Individuals]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Frenchmen]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Monarchs of France]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:House of Bourbon]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Napoleon_Bonaparte&amp;diff=387996</id>
		<title>Napoleon Bonaparte</title>
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|image = ACU Napoleon Bonaparte render.png &lt;br /&gt;
|birth = 15 August 1769&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;{{Wiki|Ajaccio}}, [[Corsica]], [[France]]&lt;br /&gt;
|death = 5 May 1821 (aged 51)&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;{{Wiki|Longwood}}, {{Wiki|Saint Helena}}&lt;br /&gt;
|affiliates = [[French Army]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;{{Wiki|First French Empire|French Empire}}&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Assassins]]&lt;br /&gt;
|appear = &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039; &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;([[Glyphs]])&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Unity]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|voice = [[Brent Skagford]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Napoleon Bonaparte&#039;&#039;&#039; (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a [[Corsica]]n military and political leader who ruled first as the First Consul of [[France]] from 1799 to 1804, then as Emperor from 1804 to 1815. He rose to power amidst the chaos and political turmoil of the [[French Revolution]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Napoleon was First Consul of France during the last few years of the [[Haitian Revolution]]. He saw [[Toussaint Louverture]] as a threat, and sent [[Charles Leclerc]] to remove him from power, as well as giving him orders to reinstate [[slavery]] in the [[Haiti|colony]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Initiates]]&#039;&#039; - [[Eseosa&#039;s Codex]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Bonaparte is regarded as one of the greatest military commanders in [[Humans|human]] history, although his successes in the initial military campaigns were phenomenal for a reason. In 1792, Bonaparte infiltrated Palais des Tuileries in order to acquire an [[Apple of Eden 1|Apple of Eden]] had been placed in a chest and hidden in a secret vault by Louis XVI in the latter&#039;s study. Bonaparte successfully retrieved the artifact with the help of Arno Dorian. However, Dorian was oblivious to Bonaparte&#039;s finding the artifact as the latter quickly pocketed it as soon as Dorian turned around from the letters he was holding. The two then escaped the Palace with the help of Bonaparte&#039;s soldiers.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039; - [[Glyphs]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Gallery==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery captionalign=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; position=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; spacing=&amp;quot;small&amp;quot; widths=&amp;quot;180&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
ACU Napoleon - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of Napoleon&lt;br /&gt;
Assassin&#039;s Creed Unity Screenshot 4.jpg|Napoleon ordering his men to fire&lt;br /&gt;
Napoleon Bonaparte.png|Closeup of Napoleon&lt;br /&gt;
Glyph 2 2.png|Napoleon with an Apple of Eden&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Reference==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{ACU}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bonaparte, Napoleon}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:1769 births]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:1821 deaths]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Individuals]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Corsicans]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Frenchmen]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Monarchs of France]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:French Army]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Individuals who held Pieces of Eden]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Assassin allies]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Napoleon Bonaparte</title>
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{{Character Infobox&lt;br /&gt;
|image = ACU Napoleon Bonaparte render.png &lt;br /&gt;
|birth = 15 August 1769&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;{{Wiki|Ajaccio}}, [[Corsica]], [[France]]&lt;br /&gt;
|death = 5 May 1821 (aged 51)&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;{{Wiki|Longwood}}, {{Wiki|Saint Helena}}&lt;br /&gt;
|affiliates = [[French Army]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;{{Wiki|First French Empire|French Empire}}&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Assassins]]&lt;br /&gt;
|appear = &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039; &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;([[Glyphs]])&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Unity]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|voice = [[Brent Skagford]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Napoleon Bonaparte&#039;&#039;&#039; (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a [[Corsica]]n military and political leader who ruled first as the First Consul of [[France]] from 1799 to 1804, then as Emperor from 1804 to 1815. He rose to power amidst the chaos and political turmoil of the [[French Revolution]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Napoleon was First Consul of France during the last few years of the [[Haitian Revolution]]. He saw [[Toussaint Louverture]] as a threat, and sent [[Charles Leclerc]] to remove him from power, as well as giving him orders to reinstate [[slavery]] in the [[Haiti|colony]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Initiates]]&#039;&#039; - [[Eseosa&#039;s Codex]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Bonaparte is regarded as one of the greatest military commanders in [[Humans|human]] history, although his successes in the initial military campaigns were phenomenal for a reason. In 1792, Bonaparte infiltrated Palais des Tuileries in order to acquire an [[Apple of Eden 1|Apple of Eden]] had been placed in a chest and hidden in a secret vault by Louis XVI in the latter&#039;s study. Bonaparte successfully retrieved the artifact with the help of Arno Dorian. However, the latter was oblivious to Bonaparte&#039;s finding the artifact as the latter quickly pocketed it as soon as Dorian turned around from the letters he was holding. The two then escaped the Palace with the help of Bonaparte&#039;s soldiers.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039; - [[Glyphs]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Gallery==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery captionalign=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; position=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; spacing=&amp;quot;small&amp;quot; widths=&amp;quot;180&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
ACU Napoleon - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of Napoleon&lt;br /&gt;
Assassin&#039;s Creed Unity Screenshot 4.jpg|Napoleon ordering his men to fire&lt;br /&gt;
Napoleon Bonaparte.png|Closeup of Napoleon&lt;br /&gt;
Glyph 2 2.png|Napoleon with an Apple of Eden&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Reference==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{ACU}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bonaparte, Napoleon}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:1769 births]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:1821 deaths]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Individuals]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Corsicans]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Frenchmen]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Monarchs of France]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:French Army]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Individuals who held Pieces of Eden]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Assassin allies]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Napoleon_Bonaparte&amp;diff=387994</id>
		<title>Napoleon Bonaparte</title>
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{{Character Infobox&lt;br /&gt;
|image = ACU Napoleon Bonaparte render.png &lt;br /&gt;
|birth = 15 August 1769&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;{{Wiki|Ajaccio}}, [[Corsica]], [[France]]&lt;br /&gt;
|death = 5 May 1821 (aged 51)&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;{{Wiki|Longwood}}, {{Wiki|Saint Helena}}&lt;br /&gt;
|affiliates = [[French Army]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;{{Wiki|First French Empire|French Empire}}&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Assassins]]&lt;br /&gt;
|appear = &#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039; &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;([[Glyphs]])&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Unity]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|voice = [[Brent Skagford]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Napoleon Bonaparte&#039;&#039;&#039; (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a [[Corsica]]n military and political leader who ruled first as the First Consul of [[France]] from 1799 to 1804, then as Emperor from 1804 to 1815. He rose to power amidst the chaos and political turmoil of the [[French Revolution]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Napoleon was First Consul of France during the last few years of the [[Haitian Revolution]]. He saw [[Toussaint Louverture]] as a threat, and sent [[Charles Leclerc]] to remove him from power, as well as giving him orders to reinstate [[slavery]] in the [[Haiti|colony]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Initiates]]&#039;&#039; - [[Eseosa&#039;s Codex]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Bonaparte is regarded as one of the greatest military commanders in [[Humans|human]] history, although his successes in the initial military campaigns were unnatural for a reason. In 1792, Bonaparte infiltrated Palais des Tuileries in order to acquire an [[Apple of Eden 1|Apple of Eden]] had been placed in a chest and hidden in a secret vault by Louis XVI in the latter&#039;s study. Bonaparte successfully retrieved the artifact with the help of Arno Dorian. However, the latter was oblivious to Bonaparte&#039;s finding the artifact as the latter quickly pocketed it as soon as Dorian turned around from the letters he was holding. The two then escaped the Palace with the help of Bonaparte&#039;s soldiers.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039; - [[Glyphs]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Gallery==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery captionalign=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; position=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; spacing=&amp;quot;small&amp;quot; widths=&amp;quot;180&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
ACU Napoleon - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of Napoleon&lt;br /&gt;
Assassin&#039;s Creed Unity Screenshot 4.jpg|Napoleon ordering his men to fire&lt;br /&gt;
Napoleon Bonaparte.png|Closeup of Napoleon&lt;br /&gt;
Glyph 2 2.png|Napoleon with an Apple of Eden&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Reference==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{ACU}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bonaparte, Napoleon}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:1769 births]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:1821 deaths]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Individuals]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Corsicans]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Frenchmen]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Monarchs of France]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:French Army]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Individuals who held Pieces of Eden]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Assassin allies]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Apple_of_Eden_1&amp;diff=44030</id>
		<title>Apple of Eden 1</title>
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{{Item Infobox&lt;br /&gt;
|name = Apple of Eden 1&lt;br /&gt;
|image = Apple of Eden.png&lt;br /&gt;
|type = [[Pieces of Eden|Piece of Eden]] ([[Apples of Eden|Apple]])&lt;br /&gt;
|powers = *Creating illusions&lt;br /&gt;
*Human mind control&lt;br /&gt;
|current = Unknown&lt;br /&gt;
|period = *Prehistory&lt;br /&gt;
*French Revolution&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Modern times]]&lt;br /&gt;
|created = [[First Civilization]]&lt;br /&gt;
|made = Prehistory&lt;br /&gt;
|notable = *[[Napoleon Bonaparte]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Harry Houdini]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Apple of Eden #1&#039;&#039;&#039; was one of the [[Pieces of Eden]], a piece of ancient and technologically advanced equipment created by the [[First Civilization]] to control [[humans|humankind]]. It was the first among several other [[Apples of Eden]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Owners==&lt;br /&gt;
*[[First Civilization]] (? - ?)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Louis XVI of France]] (? - 1792)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACU&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Unity]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Napoleon Bonaparte]] (1792 - ?)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2 - Glyph2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed II&#039;&#039; - [[Glyphs|Glyph]] #2 &amp;quot;Sixty-four Squares&amp;quot;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Harry Houdini]] (? - 1926)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2 - Glyph3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed II&#039;&#039; - Glyph #3 &amp;quot;Descendants&amp;quot;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Templars]] (1926 - ?)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2 - Glyph3&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2 - Glyph9&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed II&#039;&#039; - Glyph #9 &amp;quot;Hat-trick&amp;quot;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
The second known human possessor of the Apple was [[Napoleon Bonaparte]], a key member of the [[French Revolution]], and a military and political leader of [[France]], who later became Emperor of France under the name Napoleon I.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2 - Glyph2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; He had infiltrated Palais des Tuileries in 1792 just before Assassin Arno Dorian and intended to find and take possession of the Apple which Louis XVI had hidden away in his study.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACU&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The next known owner of the Apple was Harry Houdini, a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist. He used the Apple to execute stunts that, even to this day, are considered impossible. While Houdini officially died from peritonitis from a ruptured appendix, [[Clay Kaczmarek]]&#039;s [[Glyphs]] suggested that Houdini had been killed by [[Templars|Templar]] agents who wished to take possession of his Apple.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2 - Glyph3&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Apple was later used in the [[Assassination of John F. Kennedy|assassination]] of [[John F. Kennedy]], to cause the &amp;quot;Phantom on the Hill&amp;quot; effect. This effect created the illusion of a second gunman on the grassy knoll of Dealey Plaza in Dallas, [[Texas]]. The goal of this illusion was to make it more difficult to persecute [[Lee Harvey Oswald]] - a Templar sleeper agent - later on, and to disguise the true intentions of the Templar-executed assassination from later investigation.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2 - Glyph9&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Gallery==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery captionalign=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; position=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; spacing=&amp;quot;small&amp;quot; widths=&amp;quot;180&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Glyph 2 2.png|Napoleon hiding the Apple under the vest&lt;br /&gt;
Glyph 3 2.png|Houdini using the Apple during an act&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{PoE}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Pieces of Eden]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://assassinscreedwiki.accesstheanimus.com/index.php?title=Apple_of_Eden_1&amp;diff=44029</id>
		<title>Apple of Eden 1</title>
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{{Item Infobox&lt;br /&gt;
|name = Apple of Eden 1&lt;br /&gt;
|image = Apple of Eden.png&lt;br /&gt;
|type = [[Pieces of Eden|Piece of Eden]] ([[Apples of Eden|Apple]])&lt;br /&gt;
|powers = *Creating illusions&lt;br /&gt;
*Human mind control&lt;br /&gt;
|current = Unknown&lt;br /&gt;
|period = *Prehistory&lt;br /&gt;
*French Revolution&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Modern times]]&lt;br /&gt;
|created = [[First Civilization]]&lt;br /&gt;
|made = Prehistory&lt;br /&gt;
|notable = *[[Napoleon Bonaparte]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Harry Houdini]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Apple of Eden #1&#039;&#039;&#039; was one of the [[Pieces of Eden]], a piece of ancient and technologically advanced equipment created by the [[First Civilization]] to control [[humans|humankind]]. It was the first among several other [[Apples of Eden]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Owners==&lt;br /&gt;
*[[First Civilization]] (? - ?)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed II]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Louis XVI of France]] (? - 1792)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACU&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[Assassin&#039;s Creed: Unity]]&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Napoleon Bonaparte]] (1792 - ?)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2 - Glyph2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed II&#039;&#039; - [[Glyphs|Glyph]] #2 &amp;quot;Sixty-four Squares&amp;quot;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Harry Houdini]] (? - 1926)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2 - Glyph3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed II&#039;&#039; - Glyph #3 &amp;quot;Descendants&amp;quot;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Templars]] (1926 - ?)&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2 - Glyph3&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2 - Glyph9&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;Assassin&#039;s Creed II&#039;&#039; - Glyph #9 &amp;quot;Hat-trick&amp;quot;&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
The second known human possessor of the Apple was [[Napoleon Bonaparte]], a key member of the [[French Revolution]], and a military and political leader of [[France]], who later became Emperor of France under the name Napoleon I.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2 - Glyph2&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; He had infiltrated Palais des Tuileries in 1792 just before Arno and intended to find and take possession of the Apple which Louis XVI had hidden away in his study.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;ACU&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The next known owner of the Apple was Harry Houdini, a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist. He used the Apple to execute stunts that, even to this day, are considered impossible. While Houdini officially died from peritonitis from a ruptured appendix, [[Clay Kaczmarek]]&#039;s [[Glyphs]] suggested that Houdini had been killed by [[Templars|Templar]] agents who wished to take possession of his Apple.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2 - Glyph3&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The Apple was later used in the [[Assassination of John F. Kennedy|assassination]] of [[John F. Kennedy]], to cause the &amp;quot;Phantom on the Hill&amp;quot; effect. This effect created the illusion of a second gunman on the grassy knoll of Dealey Plaza in Dallas, [[Texas]]. The goal of this illusion was to make it more difficult to persecute [[Lee Harvey Oswald]] - a Templar sleeper agent - later on, and to disguise the true intentions of the Templar-executed assassination from later investigation.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;AC2 - Glyph9&amp;quot;/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Gallery==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery captionalign=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; position=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; spacing=&amp;quot;small&amp;quot; widths=&amp;quot;180&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Glyph 2 2.png|Napoleon hiding the Apple under the vest&lt;br /&gt;
Glyph 3 2.png|Houdini using the Apple during an act&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Reflist}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{PoE}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Pieces of Eden]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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