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Prowler

2010-08-17T17:22:57Z

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[[File:Prowler.jpg|thumb|170px]]The '''Hunter''' is a multiplayer character in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''. His weapon is the [[Switchblade|switchblade]]. Despite his similarity to the [[Assassins]], the Hunter is (just like all other multiplayer characters in AC: Brotherhood) a Templar. Ubisoft states that he will also make an appearance in the single-player mode of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood as well for the other multiplayer characters.

==Unique Moves==
[[File:Neckbreak.png|thumb|left|The Neck Breaker in action]][[File:Assassins-creed-brotherhood-Hunter_kill.jpg|thumb|left]]
===The Neck Breaker:===
The Hunter grabs his target from behind and swiftly maneuvers his hands around their neck, he then clutches his hand and grabs at the neck bone of the target and roughly pulls the neck to the side at a 90 degree angle, breaking the neck bone. The target then falls dead to the ground.

===The Plunge of Death:===
The Hunter leaps from a rooftop above onto the target forcing them to the ground and impales the blade into the skull of the target, the target dies instantly.

==Trivia==
*A mysterious beige-robed identical character, previously nicknamed "The Caramel Hunter", has been spotted in several multiplayer images. It has been thought by some to be a female Hunter. Very little is known about this character, and may not even exist when [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]] launches.
*Plunge of Death, a special move used by the Hunter is actually an [http://assassinscreed.wikia.com/wiki/Hidden_Blade#Air_Assassination Air Assassination].
*Following this, the [[Banker]] also can perform the Plunge of Death with his claw.
*The Hunter shows a great resemblance to La Volpe From Assassin's Creed II.
*On the back of the Hunter's cape is Knights Templar's cross.
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Multiplayer Characters]]

Courtesan (Animi Avatar)

2010-08-17T17:18:08Z

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:[[File:Courtesan2.jpg|thumb|170px]]
''For the faction in [[Assassin's Creed II]], see [[Courtesans]].''

The '''Courtesan''' is a multiplayer character in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''. The courtesan uses a [[Fan|fan]] as her primary weapon. Her abilities include [[Smoke Bombs]], the Power Charge, the Morph and the [[Pistol|Hidden Gun]]. She differs from the courtesans seen in [[Assassin's Creed II]], the notable of which is wearing a completely different outfit and sporting a different haircut. Ubisoft has stated that the she will appear in the Single Player campaign, along with the other Multiplayer characters.
==Unique Moves==
[[File:Acbhw.png|thumb|left|The Courtesan slashes at the target's neck.]]
===Flip a Coin, Flip a Courtesan===
The Courtesan runs to her unaware target and flips over the target's back, clipping him/her with her [[fan]], the confused victim staggers back and forth, the Courtesan then slices the target's neck with her fan, the victim gets knocked back, and falls toward the ground.

=='''Hidden Gun'''==
Unlike other assassins, the Courtesan can kill her target from standing on a banaster.
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Multiplayer Characters]]

Abu'l Nuqoud

2010-02-19T04:36:56Z

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{{Era|AC|Templars|Crusade}}
{{NomF}}
{{Target Infobox
|image= Ac-abul-nuqoud.jpg
|imgdesc=
|name= Abu'l Nuqoud
|arabic= أبو النقود
|alias=
|meaning= "Father of Money"
|faction= [[Saracen]]
|location= [[Damascus]] - Rich District
|appear= ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''
|period= Third Crusade (1191)
|voice=[[Fred Tatasciore]]
}}
{{quote|A final evil for a greater good. We are the same!|Abu'l to Altaïr}}
'''Abu'l Nuqoud''' is one of the nine people [[Al Mualim]] wants [[Altaïr]] to assassinate. He is found in the Rich District of Damascus.

==Description==
Abu'l Nuqoud is a very large, corpulent, and wealthy man. He is a lavished merchant king of the city of Damascus. He decorates his home with the finest decor, and feasts upon only the finest of foods. The name "Abu'l Nuqoud" means the man who has a lot of money (literally the father (abu) of money (nuqoud)).

However, Abu'l has great disdain for the poor citizens of the city. He sees them as nothing more than a source of all the crime, disease, and other poor things in the world. With that, he takes perverse pleasure from seeing them die painful deaths. He is also incredibly self centered, and loves nothing more than to show off his generosity to the people of Damascus.

==Death==
As Altaïr seeks out Abul Nuqouds' life, the merchant king decides to throw a lavish party at his palace for the nobility of Damascus (paid for with money stolen from the city's treasuries). After the guests have settled down, Abu'l proposes a toast to their generosity, then proceeds to lambaste them for their hatred and hypocrisy in supporting [[Saladin]] and his war campaign. It is revealed (while Altaïr combed the city tracking his target) that he had poisoned the wine to get revenge on the people who tormented him with their cruel words and bigotry, and he orders his men to kill anyone who tries to escape from the party. Altair takes advantage of the panic to assassinate Abu'l.

In his dying speech, Abu'l says that he did not join up with the [[Templars]] for revenge, but to create a new, better world instead of pretending to follow a god who called him an abomination, due to his obesity or his speculated homosexuality (see Trivia). He also challenges Altair's willingness to strike down those Al Mualim ordered him to, remarking that Altair doubts the worthiness of his cause.

==Final Words==
[[File:Abul death.jpg|thumb|250px|Altaïr dives at Abul]]

Altaïr: ''Be at peace now. Their words can no longer do harm''.

Abu'l: ''Why have you done this!?''

Altaïr: ''You stole money from those you claimed to lead, sent it away for some unknown purpose. I want to know where it's gone and why!''

Abu'l: ''Look at me! My very nature is an affront to the people I ruled, and these noble robes did little more than to muffle their shouts of hate''.

Altaïr: ''So this is about vengeance, then?''

Abu'l: ''No, not vengeance, but my conscience. How could I finance a war in service to the same god that calls me an abomination?''

Altaïr: ''If you do not serve Saladin's cause, then whose?''

Abu'l: ''In time, you'll come to know them: I think perhaps you already do''.

Altaïr: ''Then why hide? And why these dark deeds?''

Abu'l: ''Is it so different from your own work? You take the lives of men and women, strong in the conviction that their deaths will improve the lots of those left behind: a minor evil for a greater good. We are the same!''

Altaïr: ''No! We are nothing alike!''

Abu'l: Ah, but I see it in your eyes: you doubt. You cannot stop us...we will have our "New World"

==Trivia==
* He runs surprisingly fast if he sees you coming.
* He is the only target without any weapon upon him. He will turn to fight you if he makes it to a guard tower and receives a sword, however.
* Because of some of his mannerisms, such as his style of dress, his speech about of people of all kinds living together, and his words about not serving the "same god that calls me a abomination" and the way he touches one guard, it is speculated by some that he may be a homosexual.
* When looking at his face closely, you can see him suffering from severe acne.

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[[Category:Assassin's Creed Assassination Targets]]
[[Category:Templars|Nuqoud, Abu'l]]

Richard I of England

2010-02-15T03:02:24Z

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{{Target Infobox
|image= Richardhorse.png
|faction= [[Crusader]]
|name= Richard I of England
|location = [[Acre]] - Rich District, [[Arsuf]]
|voice=
}}

'''Richard I of England''' (8 September 1157 - 6 April 1199), or '''Richard the Lionheart''' was the king of England in 1191. He is the leader of the Crusader army during the Third Crusade. He also ruled as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_of_Normandy Duke of Normandy], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_of_Aquitaine Duke of Aquitaine], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_of_Gascony Duke of Gascony], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_of_Ireland Lord of Ireland], Lord of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus Cyprus], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_of_Anjou Count of Anjou], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_of_Maine Count of Maine], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_of_Nantes Count of Nantes] and Overlord of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brittany Brittany] at various times during the same period. He was known as '''Cœur de Lion''', or '''Richard the Lionheart''', even before his accession, because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_I_of_England#cite_note-Turner_.26_Heiser_71-0 [1]] The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muslim Muslims] (referred to as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saracen Saracens] at the time) called him '''Melek-Ric''' or '''Malek al-Inkitar''' (King of England).[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_I_of_England#cite_note-Maalouf-1 [2]]

==Biography==
===Background===
At the beginning of ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', Richard and his army have just taken the port city of [[Acre]]. His ultimate goal is to lead his army into the city of [[Jerusalem]] so that he can free the holy land in the name of the Christian faith.

With a base of operations established in Acre, the Crusaders prepare to march south. However, [[Saladin]], leader of the Islamic army, currently rules the city of Jerusalem. Stinging from his army’s defeat at Acre, he will not allow Richard to humiliate him again. The Muslim forces are massing in the ruins of Arsuf, intending to ambush the Crusaders and prevent them from reaching Jerusalem. These war maneuvers have left the rest of the Holy Land wide open. While Richard and Saladin battle one another, the men left to govern in their stead have begun taking advantage of their new found positions of power. Exploitation, manipulation, and provocation rule the day.

Richard is compeltely unaware of his men's intensions by being so involved in this war against Saladin. Richard's only goal is to reclaim the holy city of Jerusalem in the name of God and for Christains. When he argues with William, he reminds him that he made a promise to God to fight for the Crusader army.

===''Assassin's Creed''===
[[File:Richard.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Richard arguing with William.]]
King Richard appears in the first ''Assassin's Creed'' as the leader of the Crusader Army who is fighting Saladin in the Holy Land, and has decided to attempt to take back [[Jerusalem]] for Christianity. Several of his lieutenants are [[Robert de Sable]], Grand Master of the [[Templar]]s , [[Garnier de Naplouse]], Grand Master of the [[Hospitaliers]], [[William of Montferrat]], Regent lord of Acre and [[Sibrand]], Grand Master of the [[Knights Teutonic]].

Richard the Lionheart makes a brief appearance during two missions in the game. First when he is seen arguing with William, and then, near the end of the game at Arsuf, where he personally confronts Altaïr. He was unaware of the Templars' plan to betray him by using the [[Piece of Eden]] and conquering the Holy Land in the Templar name. After [[Altaïr]] had assassinated everyone but Robert, Robert attempted to convince Richard to ally himself with Saladin against the [[Assassins]], their common enemies. Altaïr learned of Robert's plans and personally rode to Arsuf to tell Richard of the Templars' betrayal. After a fierce battle with Saracen and Crusader soldiers, he found King Richard, Robert and other elite soldiers of the army. When Altaïr told the king of Robert's treason and Robert denying it, Richard didn't know who to trust after Altaïr asked Richard if he was actually truly surprised by his subjects' plan of betrayal: he wasn't, but he still didn't trust Altaïr. So he let "the Lord" decide who was the one who told the truth, by letting Altaïr and Robert fight each other to see which one has "God's support". Altaïr's efficiency with the Hidden Blade proved superior to the Templars sword skills, and King Richard believed him after. They discussed with each other about the politics and philosophy of war and peace, in which Richard told Altaïr he wasn't ready for peace with Saladin yet, before Altaïr went back to [[Masyaf]] to combat [[Al Mualim]].

==Characteristics and personality==
Richard is a man strong in faith, and relies on God for crucial decisions. He, however, seems tolerant towards non-believers, as Altaïr denying the help of God over his victory against Robert did not trouble him.

However, Richard is a strong military leader, and isn't afraid to use his sword to answer his problems. Richard scored a major victory for Crusader army by caputring the city Acre. Later, towards the end of the game, Richard is to do battle against Saladin at the Battle of Asruf. When confronted by Altaïr about Robert's betrayal, he relys on God to help decide who to believe. He decides the best way to believe which one is telling the truth, decides the decision will be made in combat. "Surely God will side with one whose cause is righteous!"

Richard believes that mankind cannot ever change; "We enter this world kicking and screaming. Violent and unstable from birth, that permanent peace is impossible though we all wish it". In his mind, the only way for him to bring peace is tof his men to crush the enemy: [[Saladin]] and the Saracen. Richard was given the name "Lionheart" because of his kindess to his prisoners and because he was fierce in combat. Some his men said "He fought like an uncaged lion."
[[Category:Assassin's Creed Characters]]
[[Category:Historical Characters]]

Richard I of England

2010-02-15T02:45:49Z

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{{Target Infobox
|image= Richardhorse.png
|faction= [[Crusader]]
|name= Richard I of England
|location = [[Acre]] - Rich District, [[Arsuf]]
|voice=
}}

'''Richard I of England''' (8 September 1157 - 6 April 1199), or '''Richard the Lionheart''' was the king of England in 1191. He is the leader of the Crusader army during the Third Crusade. He also ruled as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_of_Normandy Duke of Normandy], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_of_Aquitaine Duke of Aquitaine], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_of_Gascony Duke of Gascony], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_of_Ireland Lord of Ireland], Lord of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus Cyprus], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_of_Anjou Count of Anjou], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_of_Maine Count of Maine], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_of_Nantes Count of Nantes] and Overlord of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brittany Brittany] at various times during the same period. He was known as '''Cœur de Lion''', or '''Richard the Lionheart''', even before his accession, because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_I_of_England#cite_note-Turner_.26_Heiser_71-0 [1]] The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muslim Muslims] (referred to as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saracen Saracens] at the time) called him '''Melek-Ric''' or '''Malek al-Inkitar''' (King of England).[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_I_of_England#cite_note-Maalouf-1 [2]]

==Biography==
===Background===
At the beginning of ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', Richard and his army have just taken the port city of [[Acre]]. His ultimate goal is to lead his army into the city of [[Jerusalem]] so that he can free the holy land in the name of the Christian faith.

With a base of operations established in Acre, the Crusaders prepare to march south. However, [[Saladin]], leader of the Islamic army, currently rules the city of Jerusalem. Stinging from his army’s defeat at Acre, he will not allow Richard to humiliate him again. The Muslim forces are massing in the ruins of Arsuf, intending to ambush the Crusaders and prevent them from reaching Jerusalem. These war maneuvers have left the rest of the Holy Land wide open. While Richard and Saladin battle one another, the men left to govern in their stead have begun taking advantage of their new found positions of power. Exploitation, manipulation, and provocation rule the day.

Richard is compeltely unaware of his men's intensions by being so involved in this war against Saladin. Richard's only goal is to reclaim the holy city of Jerusalem in the name of God and for Christains. When he argues with William, he reminds him that he made a promise to God to fight for the Crusader army.

===''Assassin's Creed''===
[[File:Richard.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Richard arguing with William.]]
King Richard appears in the first ''Assassin's Creed'' as the leader of the Crusader Army who is fighting Saladin in the Holy Land, and has decided to attempt to take back [[Jerusalem]] for Christianity. Several of his lieutenants are [[Robert de Sable]], Grand Master of the [[Templar]]s , [[Garnier de Naplouse]], Grand Master of the [[Hospitaliers]], [[William of Montferrat]], Regent lord of Acre and [[Sibrand]], Grand Master of the [[Knights Teutonic]].

Richard the Lionheart makes a brief appearance during two missions in the game. First when he is seen arguing with William, and then, near the end of the game at Arsuf, where he personally confronts Altaïr. He was unaware of the Templars' plan to betray him by using the [[Piece of Eden]] and conquering the Holy Land in the Templar name. After [[Altaïr]] had assassinated everyone but Robert, Robert attempted to convince Richard to ally himself with Saladin against the [[Assassins]], their common enemies. Altaïr learned of Robert's plans and personally rode to Arsuf to tell Richard of the Templars' betrayal. After a fierce battle with Saracen and Crusader soldiers, he found King Richard, Robert and other elite soldiers of the army. When Altaïr told the king of Robert's treason and Robert denying it, Richard didn't know who to trust after Altaïr asked Richard if he was actually truly surprised by his subjects' plan of betrayal: he wasn't, but he still didn't trust Altaïr. So he let "the Lord" decide who was the one who told the truth, by letting Altaïr and Robert fight each other to see which one has "God's support". Altaïr's efficiency with the Hidden Blade proved superior to the Templars sword skills, and King Richard believed him after. They discussed with each other about the politics and philosophy of war and peace, in which Richard told Altaïr he wasn't ready for peace with Saladin yet, before Altaïr went back to [[Masyaf]] to combat [[Al Mualim]].

==Characteristics and personality==
Richard is a man strong in faith, and relies on God for crucial decisions. He, however, seems tolerant towards non-believers, as Altaïr denying the help of God over his victory against Robert did not trouble him.

However, Richard is a strong military leader, and isn't afraid to use his sword to answer his problems. Richard scored a major victory for Crusader army by caputring the city Acre. Later, towards the end of the game, Richard is to do battle against Saladin at the Battle of Asruf. When confronted by Altaïr about Robert's betrayal, he relys on God to help decide who to believe. He decides the best way to believe which one is telling the truth, decides the decision will be made in combat. "Surely God will side with one whose cause is righteous!"

Richard believes that mankind cannot ever change; "We enter this world kicking and screaming. Violent and unstable from birth, that permanent peace is impossible though we all wish it". In his mind, the only way for him to bring peace is to crush the enemy: [[Saladin]] and the Saracen.

[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/2/28/20071023050320%21England_COA.svg]

Richard's Coat of Arms
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