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Piece of Eden

2009-12-10T04:46:28Z

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The '''Piece of Eden''' is one of several ancient objects left by [[Those Who Have Gone Before|Those Who Have Come Before]], possessing different effects, that is able to bend people to the will of the user. One of the greatest weapons known to man, it is capable of ending wars and (provided it is used correctly) ushering in a forced peace.

It is believed by the staff of Abstergo Industries and the Templars that the Piece of Eden, along with other artifacts like it, was the source of such miracles as the Parting of the Red Sea, the successful use of the Trojan Horse by the Greeks to win the Trojan War, the miracles surrounding "the Christ-figure" who founded the Christian faith and the Biblical plagues that ravaged Egypt, among other supernatural happenings.

Apart from its power to force almost anyone into serving its possessor,the Piece of Eden's greatest power is that its existence essentially disproves the existence of an all-powerful God. The Templar Order had already committed itself to exposing the claims of all religions as false, and the Piece of Eden is perfectly suited to the successful pursuit of this purpose.

Incidentally, each Piece of Eden also contains a holographic map of the Earth that shows the location of all the other Artifacts. The Masyaf Piece of Eden was destroyed during its experimental use by [[Abstergo]] Industries at the Denver International Airport. Using [[Altair]]'s memory of events, however, the map showed the locations of the other Pieces of Eden.

After Altaïr took control of the Assassins, their new goal was to hunt down and destroy the last of the Templars and the Pieces of Eden. During the events of ''Assassin's Creed Bloodlines'', Altaïr starts to study the artifact, writing about its powers and his own theories. When the Cypriots blamed Altaïr for the disasters that struck the island and tried to attack him, he used the Piece of Eden to control their minds, forcing them to hear the truth, that the real culprit was the Templar Grand Master, Armand Bouchart. After reaching the Archives in Limassol, and killing Bouchart, Altaïr kept the Masyaf Piece of Eden, not leaving it in the Archives as he had first intended. It is unknown what happened to the Masyaf Piece of Eden after Altaïr and Maria traveled "East". On an interesting note, the object is referred to as the "Apple of Eden" in the game.

In ''[[Assassin's Creed 2]]'', it is revealed that the Apple and other Pieces of Eden have a rather extensive history of changing hands while decrypting the "Truth" files left by Subject 16. Notable figures in history have used the Pieces of Eden, although for varying purposes; including, but not limited to: Napoleon Bonaparte, George Washington, Gandhi, Houdini, Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Tsar Nicholas II, and even Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler. It is also revealed that there are at least 3 Apples remaining in the world, which represent the three divine Golden Apples of Greek mythology.

== Resistance ==

[[Image:poemap.jpg|right|thumb|200px|A map of many "Pieces of Eden"]]
In an e-mail at Abstergo Industries it is revealed that the company's leaders are worried that the Pieces of Eden are not all that is needed to achieve their goal. It is mentioned that some people may be resistant to the mind control effect of the Piece of Eden and that other "Artifacts" must be found to ensure no one is left to cause trouble in the Templar's planned "New World". The only three people so far to show a resistance against the Pieces of Eden are an unnamed person present at the DIA incident, Altaïr, and Ezio. The first sends an e-mail to Dr. Vidic declaring "I know what you did" and gives a firsthand account of the artifact's failed experiment there. Of note is that this person seems to be acting alone and is therefore unlikely to know of the Templars or the Assassins and may not be a member of either organization themselves. Altaïr's resistance is shown when Al Mualim shows him the treasure but Altaïr simply says that to him it is just a piece of silver and does not understand how Al Mualim can believe it to be pure temptation as he describes. This response surprises Al Mualim who later reveals that he had shown the Piece of Eden to Altaïr in an attempt to hypnotize him, but for some reason he could not. However, even though Altaïr is resistant against its hypnotic effect, the Piece of Eden can still do some things to him such as: immobilizing him, causing him to hallucinate and clouding his mind, both of which can be observed during the final battle. Finally, Ezio's resistance is shown when he finally confronts [[Rodrigo Borgia]] in Rome. Although this instance has Ezio ''himself'' using the Apple while Rodrigo uses the Staff. But Ezio shows no resistance to the combined power of the Apple and the Staff.

There is a high potential that Altaïr passed on this gift to Desmond Miles and his other descendants. Although a small number of theories can be made upon decrypting Truth File #18 because while decrypting it Subject 16 makes comments about scientists finding a specific neurological receptor in the human brain that responds solely to the effects of the Eden artifacts. It is highly possible that all assassins have this "resistance" since historically the templars have used the pieces of eden against them, this is not to say they are immune.

== Confirmed Artifacts ==
01: The First Apple: Designed to create illusions and control men's minds; can be used in conjunction with the Staff

Owners: Those Who Came Before, Adam(A)/Eve(A), Abel(A), Cain(T), Al Mualim(T)(!), Altair(A), Ezio(A), Unknown, Napoleon, Unknown, Houdini, Templars (Most likely destroyed, but no confirmation)

02: The Second Apple: Designed to create illusions and control men's minds; can be used in conjunction with the Staff

Owners: Those Who Came Before, Unknown, Queen "Bloody" Mary I of England(T)(!), Queen Elizabeth I of England, Unknown, Gandhi, Templars. (Caught in explosive satellite malfunction, most likely survived, but impossible to retreve in the blackness of space—see AC1 emails)

03: The Third Apple: Designed to create illusions and control men's minds; can be used in conjunction with the Staff

Owners: Those Who Came Before, George Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt(T), John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson(T)

04: The Fourth Apple: Designed to create illusions and control men's minds; can be used in conjunction with the Staff

Owners: Those Who Came Before, "The Invention of Gunpowder", Nikola Tesla(A), Thomas Edison(T), Henry Ford(T), Adolf Hitler(T)(!), J. Robert Oppenheimer(T), Assassins. 

05: The Fifth Apple: Designed to create illusions and control men's minds; can be used in conjunction with the Staff

Owners: Those Who Came Before, NASA(T).

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25: The Sword: Unknown

Owners: Those Who Came Before, Perseus, Attila the Hun(T), Alexander the Great(T), King Arthur, Sigurd, Joan of Arc, Templars

34: The Staff: Designed to control men's minds and bodies; it has a spot in the headpiece where an Apple of Eden can placed to enhance the mind control powers

Owners: Those Who Came Before, Egyptian Pharaohs, Moses, Alexander the Great(T), John the Baptist, Jesus, Peter, Rodrigo Borgia(T), Ezio(A), Unknown, Czar Nicholas II, Rasputin(T)(!) (Most likely destroyed, but no confirmation)

66: The Shroud: Unknown, possibly designed to resurrect the dead

Owners: Those Who Came Before, David, Jesus, Templars

(T) = A Templar / Templar Group
(A) = Assassin / Worked With Assassins

(!)= Confirmed Assassinated by the Assassins

== Locations of the Artifacts ==

#Giza, Egypt
#Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania - (The Apple #?)
#The Gambia
#Timbuktu, Mali
#Atlas Mountains, Morocco
#Canary Islands, Spain
#Vologda Oblast, Russia - (The Staff?)
#Chernobyl, Ukraine - (The Staff?)
#Sighişoara, Transylvania - (The Apple #4)
#Rennes-le-Château, France
#Salisbury, England
#Loch Ness, Scotland
#Uluru, Australia
#Nara, Japan
#Xi'an, China - (The Sword?)
#Lake Baikal, Siberia
#Bareilly, India
#Persepolis, Iran
#Jerusalem, Israel - (The Apple #1)
#Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - (The Shroud?)
#Machu Picchu, Perú - (The Crystal Skulls?)
#Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
#Aasiaat, Greenland
#Chichen Itza, Mexico
#San Antonio, Texas
#Montréal, Quebec
#New York City, New York
#Washington D.C.
#Lake Okanagan, British Columbia
#Coloma, California

== Possible Artifacts and Functions ==
These artifacts are based on the locations given in Assassin's Creed, and the clues and hints found in all the games.

*The Holy Grail: Although the Templars doubt its existence as a biblical artifact, it could prove to be real. Possible Functions: Grants eternal life, among other things.
*The Crystal Skulls: Quartz skulls found in Ancient Temples. Telepathic Communication. Currently possessed by the Templars.
*The "Philadelphia Artifact": Time travel, said to have been lost in the failed experiment.
*The Golden Fleece: A seemingly weightless and indestructible piece of armor or cloak. In his [[Codex]], Altair speculates that it could have truly existed and was actually made of a unique metal compound he had discovered how to create using knowledge contained within the Apple. Shortly after creating his set of armour with the metal, Altair destroyed anything that could lead to its discovery or creation, fearing the knowledge could one day fall into the hands of the Templars.
*The Spear of Christ: Said to protect its user from death, but causes instant death when lost.

== Notes ==
It may be interesting to note that in Assassin's Creed, Al Mualim and Robert De Sable both want to use the Apple of Eden to control the population and enforce peace. But as the Templars continue to thrive, they seem obsessed with power. Rodrigo Borgia, the Spaniard, comes into possession of the Staff. Instead of using it to forcefully control his followers, he seems to desire it only for the power it brings him. (He is seen leading his congregation in prayer—if he controlled their minds, they would stand around like sheep. There would be no reason to pray.) He also talks of killing God solely for the power it will bring him. While the Templars first sought the Pieces of Eden in a quest for peace, they were corrupted and seem now to only desire power.

It should be noted that every major historical event or scientific discovery has been attributed to its catalysts having in their possession a Piece of Eden. As seen in the sections above, the Pieces are all at the heart of history. For example, Edison made his invention while he has the Apple of Eden in his possession. It is also known that Lee Harvey Oswald, as well as his co-conspirators, is mentioned in a letter discussing who will receive a Piece of Eden next.

It is stated in one of the CODEX pages that a Piece of Eden can not be destroyed, however this could just be due to the lack of sufficient technology in the middle ages when the CODEX was written. It is stated in a letter to Tesla (part of the Truth Video unlock events) that when the sender of the letter finds the Piece of Eden they are looking for, can he use his mastery of electricity to permanently destroy the Piece of Eden.

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[[Category:Assassin's Creed Series]]

Improvised weapon

2009-12-10T04:02:38Z

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In [[Assassin's Creed 2]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] can use, other than the carriable proper weapons and the heavy weapons like [[Spears and Halberds]], some improper weapons which can be picked up just like the latter(they're discarded when you finish a fight, sprint, climb or use Parkour).These weapons, used mainly to batter enemies to death are:

*Brooms
*Hoes
*Rakes
*Fishing Poles

These "weapons" are extremely funny to use, but cannot be kept.The animations are sometimes, a bit twisted.For example, if you catch someone as a hostage while wielding a broom, you can slice his throat the way you can do it using a sword.These objects can be taken by pedestrians by running into them, causing them to leave what they're holding, and picking them up.

==Video==

Enjoy!

[[Video:Assassin's Creed 2 - Broom of Doom Gameplay|thumb|500px|right]]

Heavy weapon

2009-12-10T03:58:20Z

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[[File:Heavy weapons ac2.jpg|thumb]][[File:Giartnewenemies 2.jpg|thumb|Brute with Bearded Axe (in the middle)]]

'''Heavy weapons''' are edged weapons thet rely more ond sheer force to inflict bone-breaking damage. When swung with sufficient strength they smash through attempts to parry them with smaller weapons. Opponents caught under the full weight of the blow may collapse and even drop their weapons. Heavy weapons can only be countered by[[Spears and Halberds|Long]] or Heavy weapons (with the [[Hidden blade]] being an exception, as it can counter any weapon, the timing involved makes the maneuver more difficult and thus risky). However you can disarm your opponent by your [[fists]], and if you are equipped by [[Hidden Gun|Hidden gun]] or [[Poison Blade|Poison blade]], Ezio will automatically counter with his [[Hidden Blade|Hidden blade]]. Counters with these powerful weapons are always lethal to the target, but you will leave the weapon in the victim's body (so use it on the most dangerous enemies only to maximize the effect). The Combo length for Heavy weapon is 3 hits. Heavy weapon is equipped by [[Guards|Brutes]].

== Special technique: Smash skill ==

The Smash skill is acquired from Training and enables the Smash attack when a Heavy weapon is equipped. A smash takes a long time to build up, during which the player is vulnerable to interruption by attacks that will cancel the move. But when a fully charged Smash connects, it breaks through enemy defence to cause a large amount of damage and further effects. It cannot be parried, and he victim will be disarmed, knocked to the ground, or may have a [[Short Blade|long weapon]] broken.

The Smash is activated when the Weapon Hand Button is released. [[Ezio]] can thus hold a charged Smash until he sure that the enemy is in range.

== Heavy weapon attributes ==

{|width="70%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!scope="col"|Name
!scope="col"|Damage
!scope="col"|Speed
!scope="col"|Deflect
|-
!scope="row"|Bastard Sword
|

:::3
|

:::4
|

:::3
|-
!scope="row"|Bearded Axe
|

:::4
|

:::3
|

:::4
|-
!scope="row"|Labrys
|

:::5
|

:::3
|

:::3
|}
{{ACII}}
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[[Category:Assassin's Creed II Weapons]]

Long weapon

2009-12-10T03:51:31Z

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[[File:Long weapons ac2.png|thumb]]
=== Description ===
The '''spear''' and '''halberd''' appears as a usable weapon in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', but you can only acquire it through countering with your [[fists]] aka disarming. Also once combat is over or if you sprint away [[Ezio]] will discard it. The length of the haft keeps enemies at bey and makes it very difficult to evade. Dodging maneuvers against Halbardiers frequently fail to make sufficient distance, while blocks are overpowered. Long weapons can only be countered by Long or Heavy weapons, with the [[Hidden blade]] being an exception, as it counter any weapon,though the timing involved makes the maneuver more difficult and thus risky. Also if you are uquiped with your [[Hidden Gun]] or [[Poison Blade|Poison blade]] [[Ezio]] will automatically counter by his [[Hidden Blade]]. Maximum Combo length for Long weapon is 3 hits. The Long weapon is equipped by the [[Guards|Seekers]]

.[[File:Giartnewenemies 2.jpg|thumb|The Seeker with halberd (on the right)]]

=== Special technique: Sweep attack ===
The Sweep ias another charged move that can be interrupted, but one that can be unleashed at any time during the charge. The longer the Sweep is charged, the greater the arc it will affect. Acquired from Training, it is an attack that requires a long weapon.

A brief hold of the Weapon Hand Button performs a quick short Sweep. Keep it held and [[Ezio]] will turn the Long shaft over his shoulder, changing stance in readiness to perform a long Sweep spin when released. Enemies in front of him will trip and fall to the ground, while those behind are knocked over by a blow to the head. Sweeping more than three times with the same long weapon will cause it to break. There is an [[Assassin's Creed II Achievements|achievement]] that requires this skill.

=== Special technique: Long weapon breaking ===
It is possible to block a Heavy weapon's Smash attack with a Long weapon. The defender will avoid all damage but the parrying weapon will shatter in two (bottom of spear/halberd in left hand, top of spearhead/halberd with spearhead in right hand). When a Long weapon breaks, the owner may continue to wield the remaining half as if it were a bladed (or blunt depending on which half) [[Swords and Maces|Medium weapon]]. An individual half can be kept in an empty primary weapon slot for later use, however it will vanish if you save and reload.

=== Long weapon attributes ===

{|width="80%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!scope="col"|Name
!scope="col"|Damage
!scope="col"|Speed
!scope="col"|Deflect
|-
!scope="row"|Spear
|

::::3
|

::::5
|

:::3
|-
!scope="row"|Halberd
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::::4
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::::3
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:::4
|}

{{ACII}}
[[Category:Assassin's Creed II Weapons]]

Long weapon

2009-12-10T03:43:49Z

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[[File:Long weapons ac2.png|thumb]]
=== Description ===
The '''spear''' and '''halberd''' appears as a usable weapon in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', but you can only acquire it through countering with your [[fists]] aka disarming. Also once combat is over or if you sprint away [[Ezio]] will discard it. The length of the haft keeps enemies at bey and makes it very difficult to evade. Dodging maneuvers against Halbardiers frequently fail to make sufficient distance, while blocks are overpowered. Long weapons can only be countered by Long or Heavy weapons, with the [[Hidden blade]] being an exception, as it counter any weapon,though the timing involved makes the maneuver more difficult and thus risky. Also if you are uquiped with your [[Hidden Gun]] or [[Poison Blade|Poison blade]] [[Ezio]] will automatically counter by his [[Hidden Blade]]. Maximum Combo length for Long weapon is 3 hits. The Long weapon is equipped by the [[Guards|Seekers]]

.[[File:Giartnewenemies 2.jpg|thumb|The Seeker with halberd (on the right)]]

=== Special technique: Sweep attack ===
The Sweep ias another charged move that can be interrupted, but one that can be unleashed at any time during the charge. The longer the Sweep is charged, the greater the arc it will affect. Acquired from Training, it is an attack that requires a long weapon.

A brief hold of the Weapon Hand Button performs a quick short Sweep. Keep it held and [[Ezio]] will turn the Long shaft over his shoulder, changing stance in readiness to perform a long Sweep spin when released. Enemies in front of him will trip and fall to the ground, while those behind are knocked over by a blow to the head. Sweeping more than three times with the same long weapon will cause it to break. There is an [[Assassin's Creed II Achievements|achievement]] that requires this skill.

=== Special technique: Long weapon breaking ===
It is possible to block a Heavy weapon's Smash attack with a Long weapon. The defender will avoid all damage but the parrying weapon will shatter in two (bottom of spear/halberd in left hand, top of spearhead/halberd with spearhead in right hand). When a Long weapon breaks, the owner may continue to wield the remaining half as if it were a bladed (or blunt depending on which half) [[Swords and Maces|Medium weapon]]. An individual half can be kept in an empty primary weapon slot for later use.

=== Long weapon attributes ===

{|width="80%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!scope="col"|Name
!scope="col"|Damage
!scope="col"|Speed
!scope="col"|Deflect
|-
!scope="row"|Spear
|

::::3
|

::::5
|

:::3
|-
!scope="row"|Halberd
|

::::4
|

::::3
|

:::4
|}

{{ACII}}
[[Category:Assassin's Creed II Weapons]]