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Assassin apprentice

2011-09-07T01:53:54Z

64.121.176.164:

{{era|acb|pl|Revelations|Assassins}}
{{Faction Infobox
|image = Apprentice ACBH.png
|imgdesc = A typical apprentice.
|game = undefined
|location = undefined
|founder = [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]
|leader = [[Grand Master of the Assassin Order|Grand Master]]
|headquarters = [[Tiber Island headquarters]] [[Tiber Island]], [[Rome]], [[Italy]]
|formed = 1500 Rome, Italy
|notable = *[[Francesco Vecellio]]
*[[Cipriano Enu]]
*[[Tessa Varzi]]
*[[Giovanni Borgia]]}}
{{quote|The [[Liberation of Rome|liberation of Roma]] has begun. If you choose to flee, do so now, but if you choose to fight, stand with me against the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]].|[[Ezio Auditore]] to a potential apprentice.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}

The '''A''''pprentices''', also referred to as '''Assassin recruits''', were formerly normal [[citizens]] [[Save Citizen|saved]] by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] from the rough streets of [[Rome]], during the [[Rise of the Brotherhood|war]] against the [[Templars]].

They subsequently devoted themselves to learning the ways of the [[Assassins Guild]], motivated by their drive for revenge against the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] for corrupting their beautiful city, and for harassing them on a daily basis.

Operating out of the [[Tiber Island]] [[Tiber Island headquarters|headquarters]], the apprentices were often sent on [[Contracts in Project Legacy|contract missions]] across Europe and Asia, in order to improve their skills, combat experience and aid the Assassin cause. When not on assignments outside of Rome, the apprentices would support the efforts of Ezio and his allies, providing reinforcement during Ezio's own missions.

==Recruitment==
[[File:Ezio Recruiting Assassin.JPG|thumb|200px|left|Ezio recruiting a citizen as an apprentice.]]Realizing the efforts of the people of Rome to resist the Borgia, and that he would need an army of loyal Assassins to combat the armies of [[Cesare Borgia]], Ezio traveled throughout the city, [[Save Citizen|assisting the citizens]] wherever and whenever he could. He found many either being terrorized by or fighting against the city guards, and rescued them by killing the guards.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

Upon doing so, he would offer each the chance to stand with him in his Brotherhood, and should they accept, he would send them to [[Niccolò Machiavelli]] to officially become an Assassin understudy.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

Ezio's Brotherhood operated with multiple apprentices at a time (all of whom could either be male or female), who he instructed in combat, [[Free Running|free running]], [[pickpocketing]], [[blending]], and other such skills.<ref name="Brotherhood" /><ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>

{{-}}

==Mobilization==
[[File:Apprentices.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Ezio calling upon his apprentices.]]
During his own missions, Ezio was able to have up to six apprentices support him. They would often operate in pairs or alone, and were commonly called upon to perform Arrow Storms (wherein they would fire arrows upon any target from above), to engage in direct combat with an enemy, or to perform assassinations. Each time, Ezio would signal the apprentices to strike by raising his arm and clenching his fist.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

When operating without their mentor, the apprentices would move in teams, led by a single Assassin appointed by Ezio. Together, they would complete missions across [[Italy]] (such as Rome, [[Florence]], and [[Venice]]) as well as the rest of Europe and beyond (including [[Constantinople]], [[Lisbon]], [[Barcelona]], [[Moscow]], [[Paris]], [[London]], [[Cologne]], [[Vienna]] and [[Calicut]]).<ref name="Brotherhood" /><ref name="Project Legacy" />

Though they would not always survive these missions, the apprentices would always return with greater skills and experience, as well as money and items that they had obtained during their travels.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

==Equipment and skills==
[[File:Defending The Duchess PL.jpg|thumb|250px|The apprentices attacking a Borgia patrol.]]
Assassin apprentices were trained in a wide variety of skills and weaponry, including swords, [[Long weapons|spears]], [[smoke bombs]], [[throwing knives]], [[crossbow]]s, [[Pistol|guns]], and, of course, the [[hidden blade]]. They were also capable [[horsemen]], and were able to do battle from [[Horses|horseback]].<ref name="Brotherhood" /><ref name="Project Legacy" />

Their armor and weaponry could be customized however they chose, with each allowed to decide whether they would specialize in attack, defense, or both.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

Apprentices were also given trainee robes to wear to show their affiliation to the Order. Although these were all identical, standard white robes, they were permitted to [[Tailors|dye]] them a variety of colors. Once [[Initiation to the Assassin Order|inducted into the Order]] as full Assassins, they were given white Assassin's robes, similar to that of Ezio's.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

==Promotion==
[[File:Tiberhall.jpg|thumb|250px|left|An apprentice promoted to the rank of ''Assassino''.]]
{{main|Initiation to the Assassin Order}}
Apprentices started at the bottom of the Order, at the ''Recluta'' (Recruit) [[Ranks|rank]]. As they gained experience and advanced in their skills, they would progress through several titles, before being granted the ''Assassino'' rank.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

Upon completing their training, the apprentice was allowed to formally join the Assassin Order as a full-fledged Assassin. An induction ceremony would be held within the Tiber Island headquarters, where, as per tradition, the apprentice's left ring finger would be branded, and they would perform a [[Leap of Faith]] from the building's roof.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

Though they did not gain the dual hidden blades upon promotion (which were reserved only for [[Master Assassin]]s), they were instead given a [[Sword of Altaïr|certain sword]] identical to those used by the [[Masyaf]] Assassins of old, including [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]].<ref name="Brotherhood" />

==Trivia==
===Development===
*[[Gabe Graziani]], the Community Developer for ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', had once stated that there will be a special cutscene when an Assassin dies. Although there is no such cut scene, Ezio may approach and close the eyes of any fallen Assassins, honoring them.
*It was stated by developers that the player could pick a single Assassin recruit to be a ''"right-hand Assassin."'' However, this action is not present in any form in the game.
*In-game, the apprentices attack alone or in pairs, but in the Rome demo, they came in groups of five.

===Guild Management===
*The names of each apprentice are randomly generated from a set list of first names and last names.
*Each apprentice's appearance is randomized. However, their gender is dependent on the location of the map from which they are recruited.
*When managing Assassins for an Assassination contract, even when the odds of success are 100%, sometimes the mission can still be failed, although you will not lose the Assassin(s) used for that contract.
*When viewing the apprentice menu, if any are currently performing a contract mission, they may appear pale, blonde, or have incorrect eye color.
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' includes several memories that correspond to the missions you are able to send apprentices on, detailing their experiences while they are away.
*An apprentice, Vitellozzo Vitelli, has the same name of [[Wikipedia:Vitellozzo Vitelli|an Italian condottiero]], who was also a friend of [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]]. On December 31, 1502, he was killed by [[Micheletto Corella]].
*To level up low-ranking apprentices faster, it's recommended to send them on on 5-star rated contract missions with higher-ranked apprentices.

===Equipment===
*At Rank 5, the Recruit will gain the pistol; however, it is much weaker than Ezio's, taking 3 to 4 shots to kill a guard.
*Upon reaching ''Assassino'' rank, they receive a [[crossbow]], but will not use it. The only time it is implied that they use the crossbow is during an Arrow Storm; however even low-ranking recruits can still be used for the attack, even if they weren't carrying a crossbow to begin with. Additionally, long bow arrows come from the rooftops, not crossbow bolts.
*Though a recruit receives white robes when they reach the rank of ''Assassino'', any changes made to their outfit color before reaching the maximum rank will still be present on the underside of their capes.
*The apprentices in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' wear masks.

===Combat===
*Ezio signaling for the help of his apprentices is called a "B.A.M." or "Brotherhood Assistance Maneuver."
*While in combat, apprentices have predictable attack patterns. Once called in, they will immediately attack the enemy that was targeted when the B.A.M. was called in. Once that enemy is dead, they will attempt to use their hidden blade for high-profile assassinations to kill any remaining enemies that aren't guarding against it, usually throwing a [[Smoke bombs|smoke bomb]] to allow for instant kills. Then, once engaged with any enemy, they will either slash indiscriminately with regular kicks, or parry blows until they can successfully pull off a counter kill.
*Sometimes during combat, the apprentices will glitch and just stand immobile during a fight. This can also happen if they kill their own opponent, but other enemies remain around.
*While the Arrow Storm is meant to kill all guards within sight, at times there will be one that might survive the attack, particularly if they are targeted by Ezio.
*Apprentices usually have difficulty defeating [[Brutes]] and [[Seekers]] in a one-on-one battle, even as full-fledged Assassins.
*Interestingly though, apprentices have little trouble with [[Papal Guard]]s.
*Unlike Ezio, apprentices can use their pistol at the same time as a heavy weapon (if equipped).
*There is a glitch that occurs when both an Assassin and Ezio try to assassinate the same target simultaneously. They will both appear to leap on him in high profile, but Ezio will then promptly teleport onto the next closest guard, killing him as well.
*If you call a B.A.M. from on top of the [[Castel Sant'Angelo]], the apprentices will not leave afterwards.
*If you call your apprentices from inside a hay cart, it is likely that one of them will jump out of the same cart and assassinate your foes.
*It is possible to kill an apprentice by using the [[Sixth Apple|Apple of Eden]] with him or her in the blast range.
*If you call your apprentices to attack a group of guards, it is possible to see that the apprentices appear out of nowhere with a sparkling effect similar to blending.

===Behavior===
*Once an apprentice is promoted to the rank of ''Assassino'', there is a cutscene showing the Assassin performing a Leap of Faith into the [[Tiber River]], despite the fact that they cannot swim.
*In the Story Trailer, the video showed an Assassin walking off the edge, instead of running and taking a Leap of Faith.
*Within the Tiber hideout, only two apprentices will acknowledge Ezio's presence and greet him if he stands in front of them. This applies to the apprentice standing alone in the corner of the main room, and the one standing in the ceremonial hall.
*Apprentices can sometimes be heard saying ''"Requiescat in pace,"'' among other such phrases to dead enemies when a skirmish is won.
**Alternatively, they may walk up to Ezio to bow and say ''"I won't forget what you did for me"'' or ''"It is an honor to fight alongside you,"'' among other things.
*Occasionally, after a battle is won, recruits will kneel and stay kneeling until Ezio leaves the area.
*If you try to follow an apprentice, they will eventually get to Tiber Island and stop; though taking various confusing turns along the way, in an attempt to disappear from the player's screen. Alternately, they will simply run along a single set path, or vanish into the ground. Generally, they will all just disappear when Ezio breaks his line of sight with them for at most five seconds.
*Apprentices receive no damage from falling, even from the top of the Castel Sant'Angelo. Also, if a guard pushes an apprentice into water, they will not die, but simply return to the Tiber Island hideout.
*Even if all your apprentices are women, the Assassin recruits in the mission "[[Exit Stage Right]]" will always be male.
*The apprentices will never travel alongside Ezio. Once their targets are dead, they will flee. This contradicts many videos produced by Ubisoft showing groups of apprentices walking or standing beside Ezio.
*The apprentices' clothes are not physics-enabled, except for the cape.
*In ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations ''the apprentices will develop more of a personality, when they reach level 15 and they will level to Master Assassin to protect [[Assassin Dens]], if the player wishes.
*If all of your Recruits have achieved the Rank of Assassino and one of your Master Assassins dies, you will have to raise another to the rank of Assassino. However, in the Ceremony, all of your Master Assassins will appear as Recruits.

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
img011.jpg|Male apprentice artwork.
Assassin Apprentice 2.jpg|Female apprentice artwork.
Recruit.jpg|Ezio recruiting a citizen.
Apprentice Assassin ACB.jpg|Original concept art for an apprentice.
Assassins1503E3.png|Ezio with four apprentices.
File:Assassins45.png|Assassin apprentices descend from above.
File:AssassinApprentices.jpg|Ezio and his Assassin apprentices.
assassins-creed-brotherhood-20101017102243981_640w.jpg|Ezio and a group of apprentices.
Mounted Assassins.jpg|Ezio and his apprentices on horseback.
Www totalvideogames com ACB SP S 07 Brotherhood Reinforcement 71640 size 655 1500.jpg|Ezio initiating a BAM.
assassin.s_creed-_brotherhood_-_video_dev_diary_2_hd-404301-1284432964.jpeg|Ezio and his apprentices walking at night.
Assassin's Guild.jpg|Ezio and his guild of Assassins.
Apprentice_Ceremony_hall.JPG|An apprentice's initiation.
Apprentice_initiation.JPG|An apprentice greeting Ezio and [[Niccolò Machiavelli]].
Assassin 2 (1).jpg|Alternative art for a female apprentice.
Apprentice_initiationLeap_of_Faith.JPG|An apprentice preparing to take a Leap of Faith.
ACRApprentice.jpg|An apprentice in [[Constantinople]].
Apprenticepng.png|A render of a basic Apprentice.
EzioCalls.jpg|Ezio calls on his assassin apprentices.
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[es:Los aprendices]]
[[Category:Assassin Order]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Gameplay]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Gameplay]]

Assassin apprentice

2011-09-07T01:53:13Z

64.121.176.164:

{{era|acb|pl|Revelations|Assassins}}
{{Faction Infobox
|image = Apprentice ACBH.png
|imgdesc = A typical apprentice.
|game = undefined
|location = undefined
|founder = [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]
|leader = [[Grand Master of the Assassin Order|Grand Master]]
|headquarters = [[Tiber Island headquarters]] [[Tiber Island]], [[Rome]], [[Italy]]
|formed = 1500 Rome, Italy
|notable = *[[Francesco Vecellio]]
*[[Cipriano Enu]]
*[[Tessa Varzi]]
*[[Giovanni Borgia]]}}
{{quote|The [[Liberation of Rome|liberation of Roma]] has begun. If you choose to flee, do so now, but if you choose to fight, stand with me against the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]].|[[Ezio Auditore]] to a potential apprentice.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}

The '''A''''''pprentices''', also referred to as '''Assassin recruits''', were formerly normal [[citizens]] [[Save Citizen|saved]] by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] from the rough streets of [[Rome]], during the [[Rise of the Brotherhood|war]] against the [[Templars]].

They subsequently devoted themselves to learning the ways of the [[Assassins Guild]], motivated by their drive for revenge against the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] for corrupting their beautiful city, and for harassing them on a daily basis.

Operating out of the [[Tiber Island]] [[Tiber Island headquarters|headquarters]], the apprentices were often sent on [[Contracts in Project Legacy|contract missions]] across Europe and Asia, in order to improve their skills, combat experience and aid the Assassin cause. When not on assignments outside of Rome, the apprentices would support the efforts of Ezio and his allies, providing reinforcement during Ezio's own missions.

==Recruitment==
[[File:Ezio Recruiting Assassin.JPG|thumb|200px|left|Ezio recruiting a citizen as an apprentice.]]Realizing the efforts of the people of Rome to resist the Borgia, and that he would need an army of loyal Assassins to combat the armies of [[Cesare Borgia]], Ezio traveled throughout the city, [[Save Citizen|assisting the citizens]] wherever and whenever he could. He found many either being terrorized by or fighting against the city guards, and rescued them by killing the guards.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

Upon doing so, he would offer each the chance to stand with him in his Brotherhood, and should they accept, he would send them to [[Niccolò Machiavelli]] to officially become an Assassin understudy.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

Ezio's Brotherhood operated with multiple apprentices at a time (all of whom could either be male or female), who he instructed in combat, [[Free Running|free running]], [[pickpocketing]], [[blending]], and other such skills.<ref name="Brotherhood" /><ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>

{{-}}

==Mobilization==
[[File:Apprentices.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Ezio calling upon his apprentices.]]
During his own missions, Ezio was able to have up to six apprentices support him. They would often operate in pairs or alone, and were commonly called upon to perform Arrow Storms (wherein they would fire arrows upon any target from above), to engage in direct combat with an enemy, or to perform assassinations. Each time, Ezio would signal the apprentices to strike by raising his arm and clenching his fist.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

When operating without their mentor, the apprentices would move in teams, led by a single Assassin appointed by Ezio. Together, they would complete missions across [[Italy]] (such as Rome, [[Florence]], and [[Venice]]) as well as the rest of Europe and beyond (including [[Constantinople]], [[Lisbon]], [[Barcelona]], [[Moscow]], [[Paris]], [[London]], [[Cologne]], [[Vienna]] and [[Calicut]]).<ref name="Brotherhood" /><ref name="Project Legacy" />

Though they would not always survive these missions, the apprentices would always return with greater skills and experience, as well as money and items that they had obtained during their travels.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

==Equipment and skills==
[[File:Defending The Duchess PL.jpg|thumb|250px|The apprentices attacking a Borgia patrol.]]
Assassin apprentices were trained in a wide variety of skills and weaponry, including swords, [[Long weapons|spears]], [[smoke bombs]], [[throwing knives]], [[crossbow]]s, [[Pistol|guns]], and, of course, the [[hidden blade]]. They were also capable [[horsemen]], and were able to do battle from [[Horses|horseback]].<ref name="Brotherhood" /><ref name="Project Legacy" />

Their armor and weaponry could be customized however they chose, with each allowed to decide whether they would specialize in attack, defense, or both.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

Apprentices were also given trainee robes to wear to show their affiliation to the Order. Although these were all identical, standard white robes, they were permitted to [[Tailors|dye]] them a variety of colors. Once [[Initiation to the Assassin Order|inducted into the Order]] as full Assassins, they were given white Assassin's robes, similar to that of Ezio's.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

==Promotion==
[[File:Tiberhall.jpg|thumb|250px|left|An apprentice promoted to the rank of ''Assassino''.]]
{{main|Initiation to the Assassin Order}}
Apprentices started at the bottom of the Order, at the ''Recluta'' (Recruit) [[Ranks|rank]]. As they gained experience and advanced in their skills, they would progress through several titles, before being granted the ''Assassino'' rank.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

Upon completing their training, the apprentice was allowed to formally join the Assassin Order as a full-fledged Assassin. An induction ceremony would be held within the Tiber Island headquarters, where, as per tradition, the apprentice's left ring finger would be branded, and they would perform a [[Leap of Faith]] from the building's roof.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

Though they did not gain the dual hidden blades upon promotion (which were reserved only for [[Master Assassin]]s), they were instead given a [[Sword of Altaïr|certain sword]] identical to those used by the [[Masyaf]] Assassins of old, including [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]].<ref name="Brotherhood" />

==Trivia==
===Development===
*[[Gabe Graziani]], the Community Developer for ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', had once stated that there will be a special cutscene when an Assassin dies. Although there is no such cut scene, Ezio may approach and close the eyes of any fallen Assassins, honoring them.
*It was stated by developers that the player could pick a single Assassin recruit to be a ''"right-hand Assassin."'' However, this action is not present in any form in the game.
*In-game, the apprentices attack alone or in pairs, but in the Rome demo, they came in groups of five.

===Guild Management===
*The names of each apprentice are randomly generated from a set list of first names and last names.
*Each apprentice's appearance is randomized. However, their gender is dependent on the location of the map from which they are recruited.
*When managing Assassins for an Assassination contract, even when the odds of success are 100%, sometimes the mission can still be failed, although you will not lose the Assassin(s) used for that contract.
*When viewing the apprentice menu, if any are currently performing a contract mission, they may appear pale, blonde, or have incorrect eye color.
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' includes several memories that correspond to the missions you are able to send apprentices on, detailing their experiences while they are away.
*An apprentice, Vitellozzo Vitelli, has the same name of [[Wikipedia:Vitellozzo Vitelli|an Italian condottiero]], who was also a friend of [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]]. On December 31, 1502, he was killed by [[Micheletto Corella]].
*To level up low-ranking apprentices faster, it's recommended to send them on on 5-star rated contract missions with higher-ranked apprentices.

===Equipment===
*At Rank 5, the Recruit will gain the pistol; however, it is much weaker than Ezio's, taking 3 to 4 shots to kill a guard.
*Upon reaching ''Assassino'' rank, they receive a [[crossbow]], but will not use it. The only time it is implied that they use the crossbow is during an Arrow Storm; however even low-ranking recruits can still be used for the attack, even if they weren't carrying a crossbow to begin with. Additionally, long bow arrows come from the rooftops, not crossbow bolts.
*Though a recruit receives white robes when they reach the rank of ''Assassino'', any changes made to their outfit color before reaching the maximum rank will still be present on the underside of their capes.
*The apprentices in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' wear masks.

===Combat===
*Ezio signaling for the help of his apprentices is called a "B.A.M." or "Brotherhood Assistance Maneuver."
*While in combat, apprentices have predictable attack patterns. Once called in, they will immediately attack the enemy that was targeted when the B.A.M. was called in. Once that enemy is dead, they will attempt to use their hidden blade for high-profile assassinations to kill any remaining enemies that aren't guarding against it, usually throwing a [[Smoke bombs|smoke bomb]] to allow for instant kills. Then, once engaged with any enemy, they will either slash indiscriminately with regular kicks, or parry blows until they can successfully pull off a counter kill.
*Sometimes during combat, the apprentices will glitch and just stand immobile during a fight. This can also happen if they kill their own opponent, but other enemies remain around.
*While the Arrow Storm is meant to kill all guards within sight, at times there will be one that might survive the attack, particularly if they are targeted by Ezio.
*Apprentices usually have difficulty defeating [[Brutes]] and [[Seekers]] in a one-on-one battle, even as full-fledged Assassins.
*Interestingly though, apprentices have little trouble with [[Papal Guard]]s.
*Unlike Ezio, apprentices can use their pistol at the same time as a heavy weapon (if equipped).
*There is a glitch that occurs when both an Assassin and Ezio try to assassinate the same target simultaneously. They will both appear to leap on him in high profile, but Ezio will then promptly teleport onto the next closest guard, killing him as well.
*If you call a B.A.M. from on top of the [[Castel Sant'Angelo]], the apprentices will not leave afterwards.
*If you call your apprentices from inside a hay cart, it is likely that one of them will jump out of the same cart and assassinate your foes.
*It is possible to kill an apprentice by using the [[Sixth Apple|Apple of Eden]] with him or her in the blast range.
*If you call your apprentices to attack a group of guards, it is possible to see that the apprentices appear out of nowhere with a sparkling effect similar to blending.

===Behavior===
*Once an apprentice is promoted to the rank of ''Assassino'', there is a cutscene showing the Assassin performing a Leap of Faith into the [[Tiber River]], despite the fact that they cannot swim.
*In the Story Trailer, the video showed an Assassin walking off the edge, instead of running and taking a Leap of Faith.
*Within the Tiber hideout, only two apprentices will acknowledge Ezio's presence and greet him if he stands in front of them. This applies to the apprentice standing alone in the corner of the main room, and the one standing in the ceremonial hall.
*Apprentices can sometimes be heard saying ''"Requiescat in pace,"'' among other such phrases to dead enemies when a skirmish is won.
**Alternatively, they may walk up to Ezio to bow and say ''"I won't forget what you did for me"'' or ''"It is an honor to fight alongside you,"'' among other things.
*Occasionally, after a battle is won, recruits will kneel and stay kneeling until Ezio leaves the area.
*If you try to follow an apprentice, they will eventually get to Tiber Island and stop; though taking various confusing turns along the way, in an attempt to disappear from the player's screen. Alternately, they will simply run along a single set path, or vanish into the ground. Generally, they will all just disappear when Ezio breaks his line of sight with them for at most five seconds.
*Apprentices receive no damage from falling, even from the top of the Castel Sant'Angelo. Also, if a guard pushes an apprentice into water, they will not die, but simply return to the Tiber Island hideout.
*Even if all your apprentices are women, the Assassin recruits in the mission "[[Exit Stage Right]]" will always be male.
*The apprentices will never travel alongside Ezio. Once their targets are dead, they will flee. This contradicts many videos produced by Ubisoft showing groups of apprentices walking or standing beside Ezio.
*The apprentices' clothes are not physics-enabled, except for the cape.
*In ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations ''the apprentices will develop more of a personality, when they reach level 15 and they will level to Master Assassin to protect [[Assassin Dens]], if the player wishes.
*If all of your Recruits have achieved the Rank of Assassino and one of your Master Assassins dies, you will have to raise another to the rank of Assassino. However, in the Ceremony, all of your Master Assassins will appear as Recruits.

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
img011.jpg|Male apprentice artwork.
Assassin Apprentice 2.jpg|Female apprentice artwork.
Recruit.jpg|Ezio recruiting a citizen.
Apprentice Assassin ACB.jpg|Original concept art for an apprentice.
Assassins1503E3.png|Ezio with four apprentices.
File:Assassins45.png|Assassin apprentices descend from above.
File:AssassinApprentices.jpg|Ezio and his Assassin apprentices.
assassins-creed-brotherhood-20101017102243981_640w.jpg|Ezio and a group of apprentices.
Mounted Assassins.jpg|Ezio and his apprentices on horseback.
Www totalvideogames com ACB SP S 07 Brotherhood Reinforcement 71640 size 655 1500.jpg|Ezio initiating a BAM.
assassin.s_creed-_brotherhood_-_video_dev_diary_2_hd-404301-1284432964.jpeg|Ezio and his apprentices walking at night.
Assassin's Guild.jpg|Ezio and his guild of Assassins.
Apprentice_Ceremony_hall.JPG|An apprentice's initiation.
Apprentice_initiation.JPG|An apprentice greeting Ezio and [[Niccolò Machiavelli]].
Assassin 2 (1).jpg|Alternative art for a female apprentice.
Apprentice_initiationLeap_of_Faith.JPG|An apprentice preparing to take a Leap of Faith.
ACRApprentice.jpg|An apprentice in [[Constantinople]].
Apprenticepng.png|A render of a basic Apprentice.
EzioCalls.jpg|Ezio calls on his assassin apprentices.
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[es:Los aprendices]]
[[Category:Assassin Order]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Gameplay]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Revelations Gameplay]]

Trojan War

2011-09-06T05:11:09Z

64.121.176.164: /* The Start of the War */

{{era|AC1}}{{WP-REAL}}
{{WPtimeline}}{{Template:Revamp}}{{Stub}}
{{Battle
|name=Trojan War
|image=[[File:Triumph_of_Achilles_in_Corfu_Achilleion.jpg|300px]]
|date=c.12th Century BC
|location=Troy and surrounding areas
|result=Greek victory, destruction of Troy
|side1=Achaeans
|side2=Trojans
|commanders1=*Agamemnon
*Achilles
*Ajax
|commanders2=*Paris
*Hector
|forces1=Unknown
|forces2=Unknown
|casual1=Achilles, Ajax, many troops
|casual2=Troy destruction, almost the entire population decimated}}
The '''Trojan War''' was a major military conflict that took place between the city of Troy (located in modern day Western Turkey) and the ancient Greeks. The war is thought to have taken place at about 1200 BC. The war was ended by the infamous 'Trojan Horse' which was used by the Greeks to infiltrate the city of Troy and to slaughter all the Trojans inside the city.

==The Start of the War==
===The Judgement of Paris===
Two Greek Gods, Peleus and Thetis were getting married, and to celebrate, the King of the Gods, [[Jupiter|Zeus]], held a wedding banquet to celebrate the occasion. However,[[ Eris]], Goddess of Strife, was uninvited. Angered by this, she threw the [[First Apple|Apple of Eden]] into the celebration for the 'fairest one' to receive. The goddesses, [[Minerva|Athena]], [[Juno|Hera]], and Aphrodite all claimed the Apple for themselves. They asked Zeus to choose who was the fairest. Zeus, reluctant to choose one goddess over the other, asked Paris, a mortal person, to choose. Paris heard all of the goddesses' claims to the Apple on Mount Ida, and each goddess attempted to bribe Paris with different gifts. Aphrodite offered Paris the love of the world's most beautiful woman, Athena offered Paris a guarantee of victory in the upcoming war with the Greeks, and Hera offered to make him King of Europe and Asia. Paris chose Aphrodite and the love of the most beautiful woman, who was Helen of Troy.

However. Helen was married to Menelaus, King of Sparta. Paris traveled to the city of Sparta under the guise of a diplomatic envoy and took Helen for his own. Just before Helen set eyes on Paris to take her back to Troy, Eros, also known as Cupid, shot her with an arrow of love. Helen immediately fell in love with Paris, but when they set off to travel back to Troy, Hera, who was still jealous after she did not receive the Apple, sent a storm and caused the lovers to land in Egypt. Eventually they again set sail for Troy and landed there. Menelaus still did not know of Helen's abduction because he was in Crete attending the burial of his father.

[[Image:Troy_Burning.jpg|thumb|Troy as it burns.]]

After Menelaus found out about Helen's abduction, Menelaus and his ally Odysseus traveled to Troy to attempt to get Helen back by diplomatic means, but they failed in doing so. Menelaus then sent messages to all of the Kings in Greece to uphold their oaths and to retrieve Helen from Troy. The Greek forces first gathered at Aulis and all the Greek kings sent troops except the King of [[Cyprus]]. After a sacrifice to the god Apollo, a snake slithered to a sparrows nest and ate the mother and her nine babies, then the snake turned to stone. This indicated that Troy would be defeated in the tenth year of the war.

Among the warriors that fought for the Greeks was the legendary Achilles. Achilles was known as the greatest warrior in world. He went to Troy not to return Helen to Menelaus or King Agamemnon's quest to conquer Troy. He went to Troy for glory. Achilles didn't fight for the Greeks until his brother-in-arms Patroclus was killed by Hector. Patroclus didn't like it that Achilles wasn't helping the Greeks and decided to wear Achilles' armor and lead the troops into battle. Everyone was convinced that he was Achilles. When Patrocluus fought against Hector, he was killed. Hector removed his helment and everyone was surprised that it was Patroclus that was killed. Hector realized his mistake and called his forces back. Achilles wanted revenge and challenged Hector to a duel to the death. The battle was long but Achilles triumphed and killed Hector. He tied Hector's dead body behind his chariot and brought it back to his camp. King Priam of Troy came into the camp and begged for his son's body so he could give him a proper burial. Achilles agreed and gave Hector's body back to his father. As part of the ritual that both the Greeks and Trojans knew, they promised that no Greek or Trojan would attack for twelve days. Achilles met his fate when Prince Paris shot him in his heel and then shot him several more times until he was dead.

The war between the Greeks and Trojans lasted for ten years. It seemed as if the Greeks would never be able to breach the Trojans' walls. Then Odysseus came up with an idea. He had the Greeks build a wooden horse and then have some of his troops hide in the horse while the others pretended to leave. The Trojans thought they surrendered and left the horse as a gift. They brought it into the city and celebrated. During the night, the Greeks inside came out of the horse and opened the gates of the city. The Greek army attacked and showed little if no mercy. There were very few Trojans alive. King Priam of Troy was killed during the attack. People originally believed Troy didn't exist due to this war, until proven by scholars.

==Gallery==
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The_Trojan_Horse.jpg|Detail from The Procession of the Trojan Horse in Troy by Domenico Tiepolo.
250px-Akhilleus Patroklos Antikensammlung Berlin F2278.jpg|Achilles tends to the wounded Patroclus
</gallery>
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Vlad the Impaler's Prison

2011-06-08T23:19:09Z

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[[File:Placeholder|right|300px]] The Vlad the Impaler Prison mission is a memory of Ezio Auditore da Firenze in Assassin's Creed: Revelations. It is only availible in certain collecter's editions of the game. It serves as a Secret Location. Ezio traveled here in 1511 to find Vlad the Impaler's blade, a weapon that could defeat any foe. &nbsp

Marquis

2011-04-29T20:16:10Z

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{{Quote|Charles de la Motte supports his unprecedented ego with an unmatched blade...or so he claims.|Ubisoft Description}}
[[File:DVD-Marquis.png|thumb|168px|right|The Marquis, as he appears in Multiplayer]] The '''Marquis''' (real name: ''Billy Mays''') is a multiplayer character in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''. This character is available with the downloadable content ''[[The Da Vinci Disappearance]]''. He appears to wield a sabre.

==Unique Moves==

'''''Role Reversal (Low Profile, Front) '''''

The Marquis slashes his target across the chest downwards rapidly, moving along with his blade, before bringing his sword around for another attack, sending his victim flipping backwards to their death. He then uses Oxiclean on the corpse's clothing, removing the blood stains.

'''''The High-Class Impact (High Profile, Front) '''''

The Marquis runs to his target, chopping down rapidly into their shoulder. With the momentum, it forces his victim to their knees, so he takes the opportunity to free his blade by brutally kneeing them in the face, after holding them down with his free hand on their shoulder. (This is performed occasionally by Ezio if you attack someone unarmed or unaware).

'''''Deadly Riposte (Low Profile, Back) '''''

The Marquis approaches his target from behind before screaming "Billy Mays here!" and brutally wedging his sword in the back of their neck. He then frees his sabre by easing the dead victim off of his sword by pushing them of of the end of the blade with his hand.

'''''The Grim Spin (High Profile, Back) '''''

The Marquis runs to his victim and spins around, chopping his target in the neck, severing their spine. He then kicks his victim's feet from under them as he frees his blade.

'''''Forcefully Dethroned (Bench Kill)'''''

The Marquis draws his sabre and slashes his target across the torso, before holding their shoulder and forcefully stabbing his victim in the chest, to the blade's hilt, before withdrawing his sword and storing it back into its scabbard. The point of the blade can be seen, visible from out of his victim's back, before he brutally pulls it free.

'''''Au Revoir (Aerial Kill) '''''

The Marquis leaps from a rooftop and lands his victim, forcing them to the ground. Then he pulls out his sabre and plunges it into his target's neck, killing them instantly.

==Customization==
Colors:
*Basic: Blue
*Extra 1: Red
*Extra 2: Yellow/Gold
*Extra 3: Black
Gear:
*Advanced: Longer jacket
*Superior: Altered spaulders, additional armor on boots
*Elite: Added cravat

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
Acbdlc4mp13alhambraassassinate1.jpg|The Marquis being killed by the [[Pariah]].
Acbdlc4mp12vipdamarossadefendingagaisntpariah.jpg|A team of Marquises attempting to kill a VIP.
ACBPariahMarquis.JPG|The Marquis killing a [[Pariah]].
ACBDamaMarquis.JPG|The Marquis being killed by a [[Dama Rossa]].
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*"Marquis" is the [[France|French]] denomination for [[wikipedia:Marquess|Marquess]], a European title of nobility.
*The Marquis is confirmed as French, as in ''[[Project Legacy]]'', Charles de la Motte challenges [[Cesare Borgia]]'s [[Italy|Italian]] troops with his own French troops to a tournament to see which side is more chivalrous.
*He is the first multiplayer character that was featured on Project Legacy before being playable in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''.
*He shares his Bench Kill and Aerial Kill with the [[Captain]], as they both use fencing swords.

{{ACBH}}
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Multiplayer Characters]]

Marquis

2011-04-29T20:15:40Z

64.121.176.164: /* Trivia */

{{Era|acb|templars}}{{Stub}}
{{Quote|Charles de la Motte supports his unprecedented ego with an unmatched blade...or so he claims.|Ubisoft Description}}
[[File:DVD-Marquis.png|thumb|168px|right|The Marquis, as he appears in Multiplayer]] The '''Marquis''' (real name: ''Billy Mays''') is a multiplayer character in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''. This character is available with the downloadable content ''[[The Da Vinci Disappearance]]''. He appears to wield a sabre.

==Unique Moves==

'''''Role Reversal (Low Profile, Front) '''''

The Marquis slashes his target across the chest downwards rapidly, moving along with his blade, before bringing his sword around for another attack, sending his victim flipping backwards to their death. He then uses Oxiclean on the corpse's clothing, removing the blood stains.

'''''The High-Class Impact (High Profile, Front) '''''

The Marquis runs to his target, chopping down rapidly into their shoulder. With the momentum, it forces his victim to their knees, so he takes the opportunity to free his blade by brutally kneeing them in the face, after holding them down with his free hand on their shoulder. (This is performed occasionally by Ezio if you attack someone unarmed or unaware).

'''''Deadly Riposte (Low Profile, Back) '''''

The Marquis approaches his target from behind before screaming "Billy Mays here!" and brutally wedging his sword in the back of their neck. He then frees his sabre by easing the dead victim off of his sword by pushing them of of the end of the blade with his hand.

'''''The Grim Spin (High Profile, Back) '''''

The Marquis runs to his victim and spins around, chopping his target in the neck, severing their spine. He then kicks his victim's feet from under them as he frees his blade.

'''''Forcefully Dethroned (Bench Kill)'''''

The Marquis draws his sabre and slashes his target across the torso, before holding their shoulder and forcefully stabbing his victim in the chest, to the blade's hilt, before withdrawing his sword and storing it back into its scabbard. The point of the blade can be seen, visible from out of his victim's back, before he brutally pulls it free.

'''''Au Revoir (Aerial Kill) '''''

The Marquis leaps from a rooftop and lands his victim, forcing them to the ground. Then he pulls out his sabre and plunges it into his target's neck, killing them instantly.

==Customization==
Colors:
*Basic: Blue
*Extra 1: Red
*Extra 2: Yellow/Gold
*Extra 3: Black
Gear:
*Advanced: Longer jacket
*Superior: Altered spaulders, additional armor on boots
*Elite: Added cravat

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
Acbdlc4mp13alhambraassassinate1.jpg|The Marquis being killed by the [[Pariah]].
Acbdlc4mp12vipdamarossadefendingagaisntpariah.jpg|A team of Marquises attempting to kill a VIP.
ACBPariahMarquis.JPG|The Marquis killing a [[Pariah]].
ACBDamaMarquis.JPG|The Marquis being killed by a [[Dama Rossa]].
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*"Marquis" is the [[France|French]] denomination for [[wikipedia:Marquess|Marquess]], a European title of nobility.
*The Marquis is confirmed as French, as in ''[[Project Legacy]]'', Charles de Motte challenges [[Cesare Borgia]]'s [[Italy|Italian]] troops with his own French troops to a tournament to see which side is more chivalrous.
*He is the first multiplayer character that was featured on Project Legacy before being playable in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''.
*He shares his Bench Kill and Aerial Kill with the [[Captain]], as they both use fencing swords.

{{ACBH}}
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Multiplayer Characters]]