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Thomas Hickey

2013-12-09T00:50:38Z

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{{Era|AC3|3book|Templars}}
{{WP-REAL|Thomas Hickey (soldier)}}
{{Quote|The Templars. Lee. The big man, Haytham. They 'as the money. They 'as the power. That's the reason I threw in with 'em. That's the ONLY reason.'' [...] ''They paid me so I said yes. Didn't bother to ask who or how or why. Didn't care.|Thomas Hickey.|Assassin's Creed III}}
{{Character Infobox
|name = Thomas Hickey
|image = AC3_Thomas_Hickey_render.png
|death = 28 June 1776 [[New York City]], [[United States|Colonial America]]
|faction = [[British Army]] [[Continental Army]] [[Templars]]
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''
|voice = [[Allen Leech]]}}
'''Thomas Hickey''' (unknown - 28 June 1776) was a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. He served as a soldier in the [[British Army]] during the [[French and Indian War]], but he later joined the [[Continental Army]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]].

==Biography==
===Early life===
Hickey was an [[Ireland|Irish]]-born soldier in the British Army. He came over to Colonial America in 1752 and was stationed in [[Boston]] where he was assigned as an assistant to [[William Johnson]]. In 1754, the French and Indian War began, during which Hickey served under Johnson's command and the two joined the Templar Order.

===Templar beginnings===
{{Quote|Don't need no expidittin' - don't need none of your fancy London-speak, neither.|Hickey to Haytham.}}
Hickey and Johnson were recruited by [[Haytham Kenway]] in his mission to find the mysterious [[Grand Temple|precursor site]]; however, Hickey's spies were unable to find any leads, so Johnson sent Hickey to retrieve his stolen research on the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] nation. Following Johnson's orders, Hickey tracked the research to a compound occupied by bandits.

Haytham and [[Charles Lee]] arrived soon after, and the trio attacked the bandits, entered the compound and successfully retrieved the research, returning it to Johnson at the [[Green Dragon Tavern]].

Soon after, Johnson and Haytham concluded that they would need to befriend the Kanien'kehá:ka in order to gain more information on the land, to which Hickey suggested that they kill [[Silas Thatcher]], who had been [[Slavery|enslaving]] Kanien'kehá:ka people. Haytham and Lee gathered the remaining recruits, [[Benjamin Church]] and [[John Pitcairn]], and with everyone assembled at the tavern, Haytham proposed a plan to infiltrate [[Southgate Fort]].

[[File:ACIII-BraddockExpedition 3.png|thumb|left|250px|Hickey with his fellow Templars]]
Hickey and the others proceeded to ambush a slave cart, killing the escorts, and then disguising themselves in the men's uniforms to take their place in delivering the cart to the fort. Inside, Haytham stealthily freed the slaves while Hickey and the others integrated themselves amongst the British forces, however this caused Silas to raise the alarm. In response, Hickey and the others triggered a battle, fending off the soldiers while Haytham and Church killed Silas, allowing them to free the remaining slaves.

A year later, Haytham had been in contact with a Kanien'kehá:ka woman, [[Kaniehtí:io]], and the two formulated a plan to kill General [[Edward Braddock]]. Hickey assisted in the attack of Braddock's [[Braddock Expedition|expedition]], allowing Haytham to kill the former Templar. After discovering the [[First Civilization|precursor]] site and discovering it to be a lost cause, Haytham changed the overall plan for the Colonial Templars to focus on establishing a permanent base in America, as well as expanding power and influence throughout the colonies.

Over the next several years, Hickey maintained a low profile, leading an underground black market for the Templars, primarily focusing on forging counterfeit money and providing information through espionage. As the American Revolutionary War began, Hickey left the British Army and joined the Continentals, where he was stationed in the Connecticut militia as an officer.

===Assassination plot===
{{Quote|Ain't s'pposed to be none of your kind left. Suppose I'd best be rectifyin' that, then.|Hickey to Connor.}}
[[File:ACIII-Ontheside 13.png|thumb|250px|Hickey being arrested along with Connor]]
In 1776, Hickey was given orders by Haytham to murder [[George Washington]], Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, in order to replace him with Charles Lee, so Hickey joined Washington's private guard during the latter's campaign to take [[New York]] from the British.

The [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] discovered this plot after killing [[John Pitcairn]], and learned from [[Benjamin Tallmadge]] of Hickey's counterfeit ring in New York. Connor then traveled to New York and tailed one of Hickey's subordinates to a hideout. There, Hickey recognized Connor as an Assassin and fled, though Connor eventually caught up with Hickey, tackling him to the ground. Despite this, both of them were soon arrested and imprisoned at [[Bridewell Prison]] for counterfeiting.

[[File:Bridewell Prison 3.png|thumb|left|250px|Hickey being moved to another cell]]
In Bridewell, Hickey was approached by Haytham and Lee, who reprimanded him for his recklessness. They then informed him that they could not pardon his release due to the investigation against him by Tallmadge. Instead, Hickey was moved to a more comfortable and private cell.

Connor was later able to steal the prison warden's key with the assistance of [[Mason Locke Weems]] and went to kill Hickey in his cell, only to find the murdered body of the warden. Suddenly, the Assassin was ambushed by both Hickey and Lee, who revealed to Connor that he would be trialed and executed for the murder of the warden and also for attempting to assassinate Washington. Lee's plan not only framed Connor but allowed Hickey an opportunity to murder Washington, who would personally attend the execution.

===Death===
{{Quote|Ya just had to be an hero, didn't ya? You and Georgie both. Now you'll see what it gets ya: a pine box and li'l else.|Hickey to Connor.}}
[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 9.png|thumb|right|250px|Connor assassinating Hickey]]
Hickey escorted Connor to the gallows after Haytham and Lee omitted the supposed trial. While being hanged, Connor was rescued by the aid of the Assassins, forcing Hickey to make a desperate attempt to kill Washington as he rushed through the crowd. However, as Hickey attacked Washington's bodyguards, Connor was able to catch up and deliver a fatal strike with his tomahawk.

As Hickey died, Connor demanded answers regarding the Templars' plans, however Hickey revealed nothing with his final words and only mocked Connor. With Hickey's death and intent to kill Washington exposed, Connor was able to prove his innocence, through the assistance of [[Israel Putnam]].

==Personality and characteristics==
{{Quote|They can sing their songs about mankind and its troubles. They can make their plans and spring their traps, don't bother me none. They paid me so I said yes. Didn't bother to ask who or how or why. Didn't care.|Thomas Hickey, regarding the Templars.}}
Hickey was a slack, self indulgent and lecherous man, who often lazed about in taverns, excessively drank alcohol and enjoyed the company of women. Hickey took his orders and duties lightly, hence he was often reprimanded for his reckless and unprofessional behavior. Hickey was blatant, shameless and arrogant, which was evident by his lazy, improper and disrespectful behavior towards even his superiors and his enjoyment in mocking and belittling Connor.

Hickey had very little care and commitment to the Templars' vision of a [[New World Order]], and instead served only for a means of personal profit and power. As a result, similar to [[Juan Borgia the Elder|Juan Borgia]], Hickey died with little to no regret, content that he had already fulfilled his desires and earthly pleasures, even to the point of being almost nonchalant about the fact that he was about to die.

Nevertheless, while he did not show any particular devotion to the Templar ideals, he also never betrayed their cause as Church did, and even proved willing to make a risky and public attempt on Washington's life with minimal support, in the middle of a hostile crowd. This both led directly to his death, and made it unlikely he would survive had he succeeded.

==Final words==
[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 10.png|thumb|250px|Thomas' final moments]]
*'''Hickey:''' ''Dammit. I thought I'd at least live to see another day. Shame.''
*'''Connor:''' ''I want answers. Why did Johnson try and buy my people's land? Why was Pitcairn targeting [[Samuel Adams|Adams]] and [[John Hancock|Hancock]]? What purpose would Washington's murder have served? Why does your order support the British?''
*'''Hickey:''' ''How should I know? The Templars. Lee. The big man, Haytham. They 'as the money. They 'as the power. That's the reason I threw in with 'em. That's the ONLY reason. Sure, they 'ave some sort of vision, for the future too. I didn't give a damn about any of that. They can sing their songs about mankind and its troubles. They can make their plans and spring their traps, don't bother me none. They paid me so I said yes. Didn't bother to ask who or how or why. Didn't care.''
*'''Connor:''' ''You chose to side with men who would rob us of our humanity simply because it was more profitable?''
*'''Hickey:''' ''What else is there? I'm not some blind fool who'd give up all I've got on principle. What IS principle anyway? Can ya bring it to the bank?''
Connor briefly looked away in disgust, and then turned solemnly back towards Hickey.
*'''Hickey:''' ''Don't look at me like that. We're different, you and I! You're just some blind fool who's always chasin' butterflies, whereas I'm the type of guy who likes to have a beer in one hand and a titty in the other. Thing is, boy, I can have what I seek. Had it, even. You? Your hands will always be empty.''

==Trivia==
*It was possible to kill Hickey by using him as a human shield.
*Although Hickey was Irish, he spoke with a strong Cockney accent.
*Historically, Hickey was executed for mutiny and sedition, and he was the first person to be executed for treason against the would-be United States.
*During his final words he stated that he was the type of guy that "has a beer in one hand, and a titty in the other."

==Reference==
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''
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Achilles Davenport

2013-12-09T00:29:54Z

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{{Era|AC3|3book|Assassins}}
{{Quote|You've your tools and training. Your targets and goals. And now you have your title. Welcome to the Brotherhood, Connor.|Achilles Davenport, 1770.|Assassin's Creed III}}
{{Character Infobox
|image = ACIII-Achilles Render.png
|name = Achilles Davenport
|birth = 1710<ref name="Encyclopedia">''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia|Assassin's Creed: Encyclopedia]] - Second Edition''</ref>
|death = 1781 (aged 71)<ref name=Encyclopedia/> [[Davenport Homestead]], [[Massachusetts]], [[United States]]
|faction = [[Assassins]]
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''
|voice = [[Roger Aaron Brown]]}}
'''Achilles Davenport''' (1710 – 1781) was the [[Mentor]] of the [[Colonial Assassins|Colonial Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] from 1746 until 1763. A man of [[Caribbean]] and [[United Kingdom|British]] descent, Achilles' tenure as leader of the Colonial Assassins saw the Brotherhood strengthen greatly.

After a large-scale attack on the Assassins by the [[Colonial Rite of the Templar Order|Colonial Rite]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]] in 1763, spanning the [[United States|Thirteen Colonies]], the Brotherhood collapsed and disbanded. Living in exile in his [[Davenport Homestead|manor]], Achilles abandoned the Assassin ideology until his meeting with the young [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], whom he started to train on the boy's behest. Achilles spent his final years guiding Ratonhnhaké:ton, and this tutelage led to his apprentice's important role in the [[American Revolution]] and the extermination of the colonial Templars.

==Biography==
===Life as an Assassin===
Recruited in the mid-1730s, Achilles became the Mentor of the Colonial Assassin Brotherhood in 1746, as he had a gift for both recruitment and organization.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> Under his leadership, the Assassins were based in a [[Davenport Homestead|manor]] and spanned across the colonies and most of the frontier; Achilles also strengthened relations with the [[Iroquois]] tribes. He was married to a woman named [[Abigail Davenport|Abigail]] and fathered a son, [[Connor Davenport]], however, both died of typhoid fever in 1755.

By 1763, the Assassins were decimated to all but himself, during the aftermath of the [[French and Indian War]]. Due to this, the Templar Order grew more powerful and was able to capture the defeated Achilles. However, confident that he was no longer a threat, the Templars decided to show mercy, and allowed Achilles to live if he resigned his role as an Assassin. Following this, Achilles went into exile in the wilderness of the [[Frontier]], residing alone at the Davenport Manor for the next six years.

===Meeting Ratonhnhaké:ton===
{{Quote|The world's moved on, boy. Best you do too.|Achilles' discouragement to Ratonhnhaké:ton, 1769.|Assassin's Creed III}}
[[File:ACIII-BoorishMan 3.png|thumb|250px|Achilles meeting Ratonhnhaké:ton]]
In 1769, Achilles was chased by bandits seeking his property. While fleeing their pursuit, he yelled at Ratonhnhaké:ton, a young [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] boy, to move out of the way of his [[Horses|horse]].

After fighting off the bandits, Achilles was greeted by the boy at his doorstep, who wished to be trained in the ways of the Assassins; Achilles coldly refused, dismissing him. Ratonhnhaké:ton, however, camped in the manor's stables for the night, and knocked on Achilles' door the next morning. Again, Achilles declined, angrily yelling at Ratonhnhaké:ton to leave, prompting the young man to go as far as climbing and attempting to enter the manor from the balcony. Achilles then approached Ratonhnhaké:ton, tripped him onto the floor with his walking cane, and warned him to give up his heroic pursuits or he would end up dead.

[[File:ACIII-BoorishMan 13.png|thumb|left|250px|Achilles explaining the Templar order's purpose]]
Stubbornly, Ratonhnhaké:ton departed and once again camped out in the stables. During the night, he encountered the bandits approaching onto Achilles' property and bravely combated them, though he was knocked to the ground and lay vulnerable. Despite refusing Ratonhnhaké:ton earlier, Achilles rescued the boy by stealthily killing the remaining robbers, and asked him to get rid of the bodies before he could come inside the manor to speak. There, Ratonhnhaké:ton explained that he was guided to find a symbol by a "[[Juno|spirit]]", eventually leading him to the old man's residence. Achilles in turn revealed that [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] was the one responsible for the [[First Civilization]] contacting the Assassins time and time again, before explaining the nature of the war between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order.

In the basement, Achilles revealed the portraits of the Templar conspirators: [[William Johnson]], [[John Pitcairn|Jonathan Pitcairn]], [[Thomas Hickey]], [[Benjamin Church]], [[Nicholas Biddle]], [[Charles Lee]], and the [[Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway]], whom Ratonhnhaké:ton explained had fathered him with Achilles' Iroquois ally [[Kaniehtí:io]]. Achilles agreed to train Ratonhnhaké:ton, to assist him in becoming an Assassin, in order to ultimately eliminate the Templars who were aiming to seize control of the colonies.

===Rebuilding the Homestead===
{{Quote|This crowd is a powder keg - we can't allow him to light the fuse.|Achilles to Connor before the Boston Massacre, 1770.|Assassin's Creed III}}
[[File:ACIII-TriptoBoston 2.png|thumb|250px|Achilles and Connor in Boston]]
After six months of rigorous physical and mental training, Ratonhnhaké:ton accompanied Achilles on a trip to Boston to gather materials for the manor's repairs. While in the streets, Achilles sent Ratonhnhaké:ton to a store to purchase items, also giving him the less conspicuous name "Connor," the namesake of his deceased son. Not long after, Achilles and Connor witnessed the [[Boston Massacre]], instigated by Haytham and Charles Lee. Connor attempted to prevent the massacre, but was framed and became a wanted man. In response, Achilles asked [[Samuel Adams]] to find Connor, before he returned to the Davenport Homestead.

[[File:ACIII-HardWay 16.png|thumb|left|250px|Achilles initiating Connor into the Brotherhood]]
After Adams had helped Connor clear his name and take a ferry home, Achilles and Connor continued in their efforts of rebuilding the homestead. After six months of further training and lessons in learning the Assassin and Templar history, the ''[[Aquila]]'' was repaired and fit for setting sail; once he had been given nautical training by [[Robert Faulkner]], Connor returned to the manor. Achilles then led Connor down to the manor's basement, in order to bestow upon him the Assassin robes that resided there.

Though Achilles admitted that the Order usually had a ceremony for such an occasion, neither he nor Connor seemed the type for such formality. Instead, after Connor had donned the robes, Achilles simply verbally welcomed him into the Brotherhood of Assassins.

===Hunt for William Johnson===
{{Quote|Connor, take care. These men are powerful.|Achilles to Connor before going after Johnson, 1770.|Assassin's Creed III}}
[[File:ACIII-JohnsonTrail 1.png|thumb|250px|Achilles explaining the rope dart to Connor]]
Connor donned the Assassin robes and Achilles introduced him to [[rope darts]], which the latter explained to be a tool that resulted from [[Shao Jun]]'s time in [[China]] after meeting Ezio. Some time subsequently, Connor's close friend [[Kanen'tó:kon]] visited, revealing that [[William Johnson]] intended to purchase the Kanien'kehá:ka land and subjugate their people to relocate. An outraged Connor condemned this as little more than theft, though Achilles advised caution to his pupil, reminding him of how powerful the Templars were; Connor stated that he had no choice, as he had made a promise to protect his people and land. Reluctantly, Achilles instructed him to seek out Samuel Adams in Boston. To his annoyance however, Connor buried a hatchet in the post of the manor to signify the start of a war, though Achilles insisted that he could have used a tree.

As Connor departed, he came across an injured woman named [[Myriam]], who he soon carried back to the mansion so Achilles could tend to her wounds. Connor then set forth to track down the poachers who attacked her, to which Achilles advised Connor use the rope dart he had just given him, to familiarize himself with it. After ridding the Homestead of the poachers, Achilles watched as Connor and Myriam reached a deal to establish hunting rights for the game on their land.

After his work in Boston was completed, which involved destroying a shipment of British tea that Johnson and the Templars had been smuggling to profit from taxation, Connor believed that this would stop the Templars and keep his land safe. However, Achilles warned Connor not to underestimate Templars' resourcefulness. Six months later, Connor set out and successfully assassinated Johnson, ending the Templar threat to steal the Kanien'kehá:ka land.

===Beginning of the Revolution===
{{Quote|It's a start. But to truly be free of Templar influence, all of them must be dealt with in turn. Even your father.|Achilles to Connor after the latter assassinated Johnson, 1775.|Assassin's Creed III}}
[[File:ACIII-Midnightride 2.png|thumb|left|250px|Achilles and Connor discussing their next move]]
In 1775, Connor was approached by a courier sent by [[Paul Revere]], requesting his help. Connor declined, not considering himself part of the Patriots' struggle. However, Achilles urged Connor to go, since he would need their aid in assassinating [[John Pitcairn]] of the British Army, another Templar.

Achilles later requested that Connor retrieve his robes hidden in a cave on the Homestead, since Achilles himself was too frail to make the journey. Connor succeeded, to which Achilles explained that the robes originally belonged to the first Colonial Assassin, [[John de la Tour]], who passed them down to Achilles. Connor joined the [[Patriots]] against the [[British Army]], during which he fought in the Battles at Lexington and Concord, and successfully assassinated Pitcairn during the Battle at Bunker Hill. With Pitcairn's death, Connor discovered the Templar plot to murder [[George Washington]].

===Protecting Washington===
{{Quote|Your struggle is the colonists' struggle. In helping one, you help the other.|Achilles to Connor.|Assassin's Creed III}}
[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 8.png|thumb|250px|Achilles handing Connor his tomahawk]]
Connor returned to the Homestead, where Achilles introduced Connor to [[Benjamin Tallmadge]], an Assassin ally. Soon after, Connor traveled to [[New York City|New York]] to assassinate [[Thomas Hickey]], in order to prevent the planned murder of Washington. However, Connor was imprisoned, framed for the attempted murder of Washington, and sentenced to death.

Hearing the news, Achilles and Connor's [[Apprentices|Assassin recruits]], [[Stephane Chapheau]], [[Duncan Little]] and [[Clipper Wilkinson]], traveled to New York to rescue Connor. As Connor was escorted to the gallows by Hickey, Achilles approached Connor from the crowd, reminding him that he still had allies and only needed to signal them. Once called, one of Connor's recruits fired an arrow to sever the noose, though it frayed the rope, with the rope snapping sometime after due to outside interference. Achilles then handed Connor his tomahawk underneath the gallows and Connor surged forth and succeeded in killing Hickey, saving Washington in the process and proving his innocence.

Consequently, both Achilles and Connor traveled to [[Philadelphia]], where Connor went to witness the signing of the [[Declaration of Independence]] and meet with Washington. While walking through [[Independence Hall]], Achilles admitted to Connor that he was impressed by his accomplishments so far. However, he attempted to discourage Connor from revealing the Templars to Washington, concerned that it would only harm the Patriots' goal for freedom.

===Connor's alliance with Haytham===
{{Quote|In your haste to save the world, boy - take care you don't destroy it!|Achilles' warning to Connor.|Assassin's Creed III}}
[[File:ACIII-Missingsupplies 1.png|thumb|left|250px|Achilles arguing with Connor]]
Unfortunately, Achilles and Connor began to drift apart over the next few months, disagreeing over courses of action. While Connor believed he should tell Washington the truth of the Templar plots against him, Achilles argued the opposite, warning that such a misguided effort would only involve and endanger Washington and the lives of his men.

The argument came to a head in the winter of 1777, as Connor decided to inform Washington of the Assassins and Templars. Achilles lectured Connor, informing him that the Assassins were meant to be secretive in order to protect others. In turn, Connor criticized Achilles' inaction as a mentor and even blamed him for failing the Assassin Brotherhood and allowing the Templars to dominate the Colonies. Achilles, however, deplored Connor's actions, warning him that he would only lead people and the world to ruin. Ultimately, Connor decided not to tell Washington once he met with him at [[Valley Forge]].

[[File:ACIII-Alternatemethods 13.png|thumb|250px|Connor informing Achilles about Haytham]]
Connor would go on to hunt for [[Benjamin Church]] to recover stolen weapons and supplies for Washington. After which, he returned to the Homestead and apologized to Achilles for speaking against him unfairly, though Achilles did admit that he failed the Brotherhood. Connor also revealed that he had met his father, and despite their differences, he believed that an alliance and possibly further peace could be established.

===Final days===
{{Quote|So long as he lives, all are in danger. The same is true for your father. When you first came to me, you understood what had to be done. Swore you'd see it through. If not for the Brotherhood, for your people - and all those threatened by the Templars.|Achilles to Connor, regarding Lee and Haytham.|Assassin's Creed III}}
[[File:ACIII-BattleofChesapeake 1.png|thumb|left|250px|Connor trying to convince Achilles regarding Haytham]]
By 1781, Achilles had been weakened by age, leaving him bedridden. Connor explained that Charles Lee had been disgraced, but Washington had spared him. Achilles stated that both Lee and Haytham had to die, despite Connor's continued insistence that without Lee, his father may be willing to ally with him. However, Achilles warned Connor not to be misguided by his emotions.

At some point before his death, Achilles requested Connor retrieve a painting from the [[Great Fire of New York|burned remains]] of his home in New York. Connor returned, however, Achilles decided to not yet reveal and hang the painting until the time was right.

===Death===
{{Quote|I am grateful to have met you, knowing you will guide this land and these people to a better future. Yours in brotherhood, Achilles.|Achilles' final words written to Connor.|Assassin's Creed III}}
[[File:Legacy 5.png|thumb|250px|The Homesteaders attending Achilles' funeral]]
Not long after Connor's errand, Achilles passed away quietly in his sleep. When Connor discovered his body, he also uncovered a note addressed to him in Achilles' handwriting. Written within, Achilles apologized for never being able to say goodbye to Connor properly, and also thanked him, expressing pride and gratitude in Connor for the community he had raised at the Homestead, which had given Achilles hope for the future of America and its people.

A funeral service was held on the hill, behind his manor overlooking the sea, next to the gravestones of his wife and son; this event was attended by all of the inhabitants of the Homestead that Connor had brought together. While others laid roses on his coffin, wrapped in the Davenport Homestead flag, Connor placed a [[Feathers|feather]] on the casket, symbolizing the bond they shared as Assassins.

Following Achilles' passing, Connor inherited his robes, placed the painting of his family on the wall in the manor, and later attended to the grave to pay his respects, hoping that Achilles had found peace and the two would one day meet again.

==Personality==
{{Quote|Let me tell you something, Connor. Life is not a fairy tale and there are no happy endings!|Achilles to Connor.|Assassin's Creed III}}
As a result of losing his family and for failing the Assassin Order under his leadership, Achilles lost his will to fight and became stoic and disillusioned in the Assassins' cause. When first meeting and training Ratonhnhaké:ton, Achilles was a strict, insensitive, and somewhat short-tempered man. He was quick to reprimand, discourage, and correct his naive and brash apprentice.

Connor possessed a highly romanticized and idealized view of the Assassins and his mission, believing that destroying the Templars would grant freedom to all of mankind. This was a strong contrast to Achilles' cynical but rational view of the world. As a result, Achilles often lectured Connor to warn him that his views and actions, while noble, were misguided and potentially dangerous. Connor would argue in disagreement and the two criticized each other on occasions.

Despite this, Achilles was not without heart, as he genuinely cared for Connor and took pride in his accomplishments; so much so that Achilles became an important father figure and mentor. Over the years, Achilles watched as the Homestead flourished into a thriving and loving community, giving Achilles a sense of hope for America's future.

==Trivia==
*At the Davenport manor, Connor could play games of Fanorona with Achilles. After his death, however, Father [[Timothy]] replaces Achilles as Connor's opponent.
*Achilles' nickname, "the Old Man on the Hill," is reminiscent of the moniker given to another Mentor in the Order, [[Rashid ad-Din Sinan]]: "the Old Man of the Mountain."
*Coincidentally, both Achilles and [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] died similar deaths, in that both passed away peacefully in their base of operations, while sitting in a chair and holding something for another Assassin in their hands.
*In ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'', the contents of a man fitting Achilles' description were being rooted through by two guards as Ratonhnhaké:ton escapes prison. Later, Ratonhnhaké:ton finds a [[Lucid Memory Fragments|Lucid Memory Fragment]] of Achilles next to an identical hat.
*Achilles' Hat also has a tip similar to the Signature Tipped Assassin's Hood.

==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
Davenport family painting.png|The painting of Achilles and his family
ACIII-BoorishMan_1.png|Achilles and Ratonhnhaké:ton's first encounter
AC3_Connor_Achilles_Fanorona.png|Connor and Achilles playing Fanorona
ACIII-HostileNegotiations 1.png|Connor with Achilles
ACIII-ManorP1 8.png|Achilles showing Connor his old robes
Manor_Mysteries_P2_3.png|Connor retrieving Achilles' painting
</gallery>

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