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{{Quote|In the name of liberty, I will fight the enemy regardless of their allegiance. While men of courage write history of this day, the future of our land depends on those who are truly free.|Ratonhnhaké:ton|Assassin's Creed III}}
{{Character Infobox
|name = Ratonhnhaké:ton
|image = AC3 Connor Render.png
|birth = 1756 [[United States|British America]]
|death =
|period = [[American Revolutionary War|American Revolution]]
|faction = [[Mohawk]] [[Assassins]] [[Continental Army]]
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''
|voice = [[Noah Watts]]}}
'''Ratonhnhaké:ton''' (1756 - unknown), also known by the adopted name of '''Connor''', was a Native American [[Assassins|Assassin]] of the [[Mohawk|Kanien'keha:ka]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. He was an ancestor of [[Desmond Miles]].

==Biography==
===Early life===
{{Quote|On this land, I am torn. Part of me wants to fight and repel all outsiders. The other part of me '''is''' the outsider.|Ratonhnhaké:ton reflecting on his parentage|Assassin's Creed III}}

Born to [[Haytham Kenway]] and [[Kaniehtí:io]], Ratonhnhaké:ton was raised among his mother's village in [[Kanatahséton]]. His childhood was spent in the company of the other children in his village, including [[Kanen'tó:kon]], whom he remained close friends with into his later life. When Ratonhnhaké:ton was five, he was assaulted by several members of the Templar Order, who were seeking the [[First Civilization|Precursor]] site rumored to be near Kanatahséton. He demanded to know the name of the leader of the group, and [[Charles Lee]] answered him, amused why he wanted to know. Ratonhnhaké:ton promised that he would find him, but the Templar only brushed off his statement.

Ratonhnhaké:ton's life was spared, though he was knocked unconscious, and woke to find his village in flames; an attack that he mistakenly assumed that Lee and his Templar brethren had been responsible for. The event took Ratonhnhaké:ton's mother from him, and would later prompt him to seek justice for his people and fight tyranny wherever he saw it.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

====Joining the Assassins====
{{Quote|The others in the village - they thought this was something I wanted. Something I chose to do. But it never felt that way to me. No, it was not a choice. It was an obligation.|Ratonhnhaké:ton, on seeking the Assassins|Assassin's Creed III}}
[[File:ACIII-Remember_7.png|left|thumb|250px|Ratonhnhaké:ton meeting Juno.]]
Ratonhnhaké:ton remained in his village until 1769, but would always question why his people were not allowed to leave the valley they inhabited. When he was 14, he finally gained some answers from the Clan Mother, who met with him in private to explain. She showed Ratonhnhaké:ton a [[Crystal Balls|Crystal Ball]], and told him that their people had been tasked with guarding a secret on their lands. Upon holding the [[Pieces of Eden|Piece of Eden]], Ratonhnhaké:ton heard the voice of [[Juno]], and found himself standing in the [[Nexus]].

Juno led him on a "spirit journey", giving him the form of an eagle as she led him through a foggy landscape. She told him that the path he was currently taking would allow the Templars to gain premature access to the [[Grand Temple]], and bring the world into ruin. She instructed him to seek out a [[Assassin insignia|certain symbol]] that would lead him to the right path.

Upon regaining consciousness, Ratonhnhaké:ton found himself at the edge of the valley by a river. As he drew the symbol he had been shown into the sand on the river bank, the Clan Mother came up behind him, and asked where he had seen it. He explained that a spirit had shown it to him, and the Clan Mother understood what was being asked of him.

[[File:ACIII-BoorishMan 3.png|thumb|250px|Ratonhnhaké:ton meeting Achilles Davenport.]]
She directed him to a [[Davenport Homestead|homestead]] that lay in the east, where she claimed to have seen the symbol before, and formally gave him permission to depart the valley. Ratonhnhaké:ton crossed the [[Frontier]], and eventually arrived at a run-down manor. He knocked on the door, and was greeted by an elderly man. Ratonhnhaké:ton hesitantly stated that he had been told to come here for training, but the man only denied him and shut the door in his face. After spending a night in the nearby stables, the young Mohawk tried again the following morning, but the man only yelled at him to get off his land.

He persisted stubbornly, banging on the manor's back door, and climbing up onto the balcony to try to gain entrance there, but the man intercepted him. He threw Ratonhnhaké:ton to the ground and sternly insisted that he move on, as the world already had. Ratonhnhaké:ton returned to the stables, angrily calling back that he would not leave until the man agreed to train him.

That night, bandits infiltrated the homestead, and passed by the stables as they discussed their attack. Ratonhnhaké:ton, woken by their voices, asked them what they were doing there. The bandits attacked him, though he was able to fend them all off. However, the leader of the bandits hit him from behind, knocking him to the ground and questioning him whether he was working for the owner of the homestead. At that moment, the old man came to Ratonhnhaké:ton's rescue, stabbing the bandit leader in the back.

[[File:ACIII-BoorishMan 13.png|thumb|left|250px|Achilles explaining the Templars' cause.]]
He bade Ratonhnhaké:ton to clean up the mess, then follow him into the manor so they could talk. There, the man finally told him about the conflict between the Assassins and Templars, and revealed himself to be a [[Master Assassin]] named [[Achilles Davenport]]. He also showed him a hidden room in the basement of the manor, which held an Assassin's uniform and a pair of [[Hidden Blade]]s. Achilles then led him a wall that held the names and portraits of the Templars in the colonies, namely [[William Johnson]], [[John Pitcairn]], [[Thomas Hickey]], [[Benjamin Church]], Charles Lee, and Connor's father, [[Grand Master]] Haytham Kenway.<ref name="AC3" />

====Boston Massacre====
{{Dialogue|Connor|Is that my father...?|Achilles|Yes. Which means trouble is sure to follow. I need you to tail his accomplice. This crowd is a powder keg - we can't allow him to light the fuse.|Connor and Achilles during the riot in Boston|Assassin's Creed III}}
[[File:ACIII-TriptoBoston_2.png|thumb|250px|Connor and Achilles in Boston.]]
Achilles continued to train Ratonhnhaké:ton for the next few months at the homestead. In March of 1770, he invited Ratonhnhaké:ton to come with him to [[Boston]], where they could purchase supplies for repairing the manor. There, in order for Ratonhnhaké:ton to more easily move through colonial circles, Achilles suggested that he take on the name "Connor"; after Connor Davenport, who had died a few years previously, and also said that his skin was light enough to pass as someone from Italian or Spanish descent.

Connor was awed by the sights and life of the city, so much so that Achilles needed to scold him for staring at passing townspeople. Achilles then directed him to a nearby general store to buy lumber and other construction material, and have them brought back to their carriage.

After purchasing the items on Achilles' list, Connor passed by a rioting crowd, who were yelling at the local [[British Army]] soldiers to leave their city. Connor returned to Achilles' side as they observed the uproar, until they spotted Haytham Kenway speaking with another man in the crowd. Achilles, worried that the Templar would worsen the already delicate situation, sent Connor to discover what Haytham and his associate were planning.

[[File:ACIII-TriptoBoston_8.png|thumb|left|250px|Connor watching Haytham and his accomplice.]]
Despite wishing to approach his father, Connor obeyed Achilles' instruction to follow the other man instead. Connor tailed him up onto the rooftops, and was able to stop the man from firing a shot into the crowd. However, Charles Lee, who had standing on a rooftop on the opposite side of the street, fired his [[Firearms|pistol]] into the air and caused the British soldiers to attack Boston's citizens in a violent massacre.

In the confusion, Haytham approached one of the [[guards]] and pointed out Connor, prompting several soldiers to pursue him through the city, and later accuse him of firing the first shot. Upon managing to escape the guards, Connor was approached by a man, who instructed him to seek out someone who could help him, [[Samuel Adams]].

Samuel aided Connor in clearing his name by teaching him to remove [[wanted posters]], and to bribe either [[Town Criers|town criers]] or printing shops to announce false propaganda. Afterwards, Samuel led Connor to Boston's port, where Connor could safely sail back to the Davenport Homestead.

After returning to the homestead, Connor angrily confronted Achilles, accusing him for abandoning him in Boston, but Achilles only calmly remarked that the day of experience had been more valuable than months of training. In acknowledgement of his achievements, Achilles finally entrusted Connor with two Hidden Blades.<ref name="AC3"/>

====Restoring the Homestead====
[[File:ACIII-RiverRescue_6.png|thumb|250px|Godfrey thanking Connor for saving Terry.]]
Shortly after their return from Boston, Connor and Achilles were alerted by a man banging on the window of the manor and calling for help. Connor immediately followed him to the nearby river, and saw a second man clinging to an adrift log, which was rapidly heading towards a waterfall. Connor chased him along the riverbank, before jumping into the water to save him from falling down the waterfall ahead.

After finding out that the two, [[Godfrey]] and [[Terry]], were loggers that were seeking a place to build a mill, Connor offered them a good location on the homestead. Grateful, the two men and their families set up their homes on the property, marking the first of many residents of the homestead to come.

A little after this, Achilles instructed Connor to meet him by the homestead dock, in order to look over something that he simply called "an asset". Upon arriving, Connor saw the remains of a ship in disrepair, as well as a small shack overlooking the bay.

He and Achilles entered the shack and met with [[Robert Faulkner]], the First Mate of the ship in the harbor, the ''[[Aquila]]''. Connor offered to pay for the ship's repairs, and Robert gladly agreed to gather a crew for her, and restore her to sailing capability. After the repairs had been made, Robert invited Connor along to have the ship fitted with [[Mounted cannons|cannons]].

[[File:ACIII-TrainingBegins_5.png|thumb|250px|left|Achilles introducing Connor to dealings of Homestead.]]
Connor joined him without hesitation, and the two were out at sea for weeks, where Robert taught Connor to both sail the ship and fire her cannons. When they finally docked again at the homestead, Connor returned to the manor, where he was berated by Achilles, who accused him of leaving for so long without so much as a goodbye.

Nevertheless, that day, Achilles led Connor down to the manor basement, in order to bestow on him the Assassin robes there. Though Achilles admitted that the Order usually had a [[Initiation into the Assassin Order|ceremony]] for such an occasion, neither he nor Connor seemed the type for such things. Instead, after Connor had donned the robes, Achilles simply verbally welcomed him into the Brotherhood of Assassins.<ref name="AC3" />

===Hunting the Templars===
{{Quote|My enemy is a notion, not a nation.|Connor, on his sporadic involvement in the Revolutionary War|Assassin's Creed III}}

====Declaration of war====
Three years later, Kanen'tó:kon came to visit Connor at the homestead, bringing news that William Johnson was attempting to lay claim on their nation's land without their consent. Outraged by the thought, Connor immediately decided to seek out Johnson.

Though Achilles tried to keep him from acting hastily, Connor argued that he had made a promise to protect his people. Connor took a [[tomahawk]] from Kanen'tó:kon and buried its blade into one of the manor's columns (much to Achilles' dismay), explaining that doing such signified the start of a war, and that the hatchet would not be removed until the danger had passed.

Connor later met up with Sam Adams, who offers to help him find Johnson only after he helped Adams cripple Johnson's tea extortion. Connor then met Stephane Chapeau after he helps the Frenchman ward off tax collectors. Soon, Stephane goes into a violent rage, and caused various riots around Boston against the Redcoats. Finding the main overseer of the transportation of the tea, Connor has Stephane assassinate him before officially inducting him into the [[Colonial Assassins]]. Later, Connor met with Adams again. Adams recruits Connor in helping with dumping the [[Boston Tea Party | newly arrived supply of tea into the ocean]], and Connor accepts, smugly dropping the last crate of tea into the water in front of Johnson, who was watching from a distance.

Six months later, Kanen'tó:kon led Connor to Monmouth, where Johnson was attempting to negotiate with the local natives. Though Johnson promised them protection, the natives firmly told him that his words were empty, and that they would not sell their land to him. As Johnson decided to try convincing them with violence instead, Connor swiftly assassinated him. In his last words, Johnson told Connor that he had not wished to own the lands for profit, but to ensure peace and protection for all the nations.

A year afterward, a messenger arrived at the homestead, bearing a request for Connor to aid a man named [[Paul Revere]]. Connor politely refused the offer, frowning on the fact that the Patriots mistook him as one of their own. However, when Achilles pointed out that the Templar John Pitcairn was mentioned in the letter, the Mohawk relented.

Though he met with Paul Revere, Connor was disappointed to find that Pitcairn was not present. Instead, Revere recruited his help in riding to warn the inhabitants of [[Lexington]] and [[Concord]] about the incoming British army; with the promise of later locating Pitcairn.

After the ride, Connor joined the Continental army at Lexington, where a bloody battle ensued. Pitcairn was present at the fight, but Connor chose instead to help in the defense of the town, rather than pursue his true target.

Later, Connor accompanied Samuel Adams to [[George Washington]]'s induction as Commander In Chief. Midway through Washington's speech, Connor heard the voice of Charles Lee, who had been sitting behind him. He stood to confront Lee, but Samuel quickly intervened, pulling him away and attempting to distract him by introducing him to Washington. Washington greeted him warmly, and Connor admitted that the man before him would be the one to lead the country into freedom.

Connor was later directed to Bunker Hill, where the forces of [[Israel Putnam]] were engaging the British troops of Pitcairn. Connor offered Putnam his help in disabling the ships that were pinning the Continental forces down with cannon fire, as destroying the artillery would drive Pitcairn out of hiding.

After Pitcairn and his troops retreated to a more secure position outside of the city, Connor infiltrated the camp and managed to assassinate him from above. Pitcairn gave the same justifications for his actions as Johnson, and as he died, Connor recovered a letter from his body that gave evidence of an attempt on George Washington's life.

Connor traveled to [[New York]] in search of Thomas Hickey, who had been running a trade in counterfeit currency. When Connor arrived at Hickey's operation, he drew his Hidden Blade, revealing himself to be an Assassin. Hickey commented that he had thought his kind had been wiped out, before escaping out of the building.

Though Connor chased Hickey through the streets and caught him, the two were apprehended by the guards. Connor attempted to explain that he was not involved in the operation, but he was knocked unconscious, and he and Hickey were thrown into Bridewell Prison on charges of counterfeiting.<ref name="AC3" />

====Protecting George Washington====
When Connor awoke in Bridewell Prison, he discovered that Hickey had been placed in the cell next to him, much to the latter's amusement. Connor spoke that at least Washington would be safe with Hickey imprisoned, but Hickey only pointed out the two Templars approaching his cell.

Charles Lee and Haytham Kenway released Hickey, though told him that he was only moving to a larger cell; due to the on-going investigations for his involvement in a plan to assassinate Washington. Just as the Templars were about to leave, Hickey asked them what was to be done with the Assassin, and pointed out Connor in his cell. Haytham instructed Charles to deal with the problem, and the latter promised Connor that he had a plan for him, which would kill two birds with one stone.

As the Templars departed, Connor eavesdropped on his fellow inmates and found that a prisoner had crafted a key identical to the prison warden's. Connor confronted the prisoner, who was called Mason Weems, and found him to be cooperative after he mentioned that Washington was in danger, since Weems was a strong believer in Washington's role in the country's independence.

Though Weems said that he intended to escape, the key he had been crafting over the past few months had just been stole by another of the inmates. Connor agreeably stole the key back, but found that it did not open his cell. The next day, he confronted Mason again, who told him that the key was not meant to work, and that it was meant to be swapped with the warden's real key, so he would not notice the theft.

However, the only way to get near the warden was to end up in the Pit, a solitary confinement area of the prison. Thus Connor started a fight with several prisoners, causing an uproar in the common area until the guards were forced to restrain him, and throw him into the Pit.

There, Connor switched his and the warden's keys and sneaked into the higher end portion of the prison, where he thanked Weems for helping him and promised to return the favor, before going to Hickey's cell. Upon reaching Hickey's cell however, Connor only found the body of the warden, and turned to find Lee and Hickey at the doorway.

Holding him at gunpoint, the Templars explained to him that Connor would be brought to trial for plotting to assassinate Washington, and that they were considering pinning the murder of the warden on him as well. Connor attempted to disarm Lee, but the Templar only grabbed him by the throat and pinned him against the wall.

Lee finally realized that Connor had been the young boy he had threatened years ago, and was gleeful about the irony that Connor had kept his promise to find him. Lee knocked Connor unconscious, and he was dragged back to his cell.

Connor awoke the following day and was transported to his execution site, where he was met by Hickey. Though Connor stated that he had thought he would be put on trial, Hickey cheerfully told him that trials were not permitted to those accused of treachery.

Connor was marched towards the gallows as dozens of spectators denounced him from all sides, and as Washington, Lee, and Hickey looked on. However, as he neared the front of the crowd, he noticed several of his fellow Assassins killing the guards overlooking the event, and, after being punched to the ground by one of the spectators, Connor found himself being helped up by Achilles. The old man advised Connor to simply give a signal the moment he wanted to be freed.

Though Lee spoke out Connor's supposed crimes to the crowd and placed the noose about his neck, the Assassin gave a whistled signal just as the trapdoor under him was opened. The noose was severed before it could strangle him, and Achilles pulled Connor to his feet under the gallows and handed him his tomahawk.

Connor ran through the disordered crowd as his Assassin recruits faced off against Hickey's mercenaries, heading towards Washington, who was standing at the back with his bodyguards. Hickey rushed to Washington in a desperate attempt to assassinate him, but Connor caught up and struck down Hickey first. In his last words, Hickey confessed that he had not cared for the Templars' cause, and had simply followed them since they held the money and power.

Connor then found himself surrounded by several raised muskets, but Putnam arrived in time to order the Continental soldiers to stand down, irritably pointing out that Connor had just saved Washington's life. Connor asked where Washington had gone, but found he had already left for [[Philadelphia]].

He and Achilles traveled there, where Connor decided that he would tell Washington about the conflict between the Assassins and Templars, in order for the man to better understand about what he was up against. Achilles attempted to stop him, insisting that the Assassins worked quietly and did not go announcing conspiracies from the rooftops, but Connor went to speak with Washington nevertheless.<ref name="AC3" />

====Working with Haytham====
Connor met with Washington in the Continental camp in Valley Forge, where the commander confided in him that a large amount of supplies meant for his troops had just been stolen. Washington concluded that [[Benjamin Church]], a Continental traitor who had recently been released from prison, was likely behind it, and thus sent Connor to investigate an abandoned church nearby, where suspicious activity had been reported.

Connor arrived to find the church house seemingly empty, but as he walked inside, he was ambushed from above by his father, Haytham. The Assassin managed to slip from his grasp, and the two circled each other, with Connor accusing Haytham of coming to check whether Benjamin Church had stolen enough supplies for their British army brothers.

However, Haytham corrected his disillusionment that the Templars were working for the British, and admitted that Benjamin Church had turned against the Templars as well as the Continental army. Haytham then suggested a momentary truce, as the two of them wished to punish Benjamin Church.

The two hunted Church's men through the frontier, and were eventually led to a warehouse in Boston. Haytham's reputation permitted him free passage, though Connor insisted that he not enter alone; saying that they were to go on together, or not at all. Thus, in order for him to pass unquestioned, Haytham instructed Connor to disguise himself as a mercenary, and openly introduced the Assassin to the guards as his son.

Inside, Haytham casually asked Connor about his mother, as Kaniehtí:io had cut all ties with Haytham shortly after Connor's conception. However, Connor only hotly answered that she had been murdered under his orders, much to Haytham's shock and claims that he had ordered no such thing. Connor ignored his father's protests, and only stated that he had run out of forgiveness.

They moved forward to confront Church, but the man inside the warehouse revealed himself to be a decoy, and signaled an ambush. Assassin and Templar fought back the mercenaries successfully, and questioned one of them to discover that the Continental troop supplies and Church himself had just left on a ship called the ''Welcome''. Shortly afterward, riflemen shot nearby barrels of gunpowder and set the building ablaze, forcing Connor and Haytham to escape into the water.

Connor employed the ''Aquila'' to chase down Church's vessel, and after cornering the other ship, they were able to break down its masts with chained shots. As they drew near, Haytham pushed Connor from the wheel and rammed the ''Aquila'' into Church's ship; sparking a fight between both crews.

Connor killed the officer on board, before following his father below decks. There, Connor found Haytham violently beating Church, and berating him for his betrayal of the Templar Order. Connor managed to restrain his father's temper, and he crouched by Church to question him himself. At Church's refusal to speak, the Assassin stabbed him with his Hidden Blade, and Church revealed with his dying breath that the supplies had been deposited at an island nearby.

Heartened after this event, Connor began to believe that there was a possibility that Assassins and Templars might be able to unite, due to their similar ideals and beliefs.<ref name="AC3" />

====Broken alliances====
Some time after the assassination of Benjamin Church, Connor decided to once again seek out Haytham, in hopes of more permanently allying their Orders. However, Achilles openly disapproved, insisting that it was impossible to work alongside the Templars, and that the Assassins' goals could never be accomplished with Haytham still alive.

Connor nevertheless tracked Haytham down to New York, where the Templar was working on discovering the British army's plans. Though Haytham was frustrated to find that his spies did not know what the plans were, and that they had only been told to wait for orders from above, Connor pointed out that that simply meant they needed to track down the British commanders.

Connor and Haytham sought out a meeting of the commanders among the buildings devastated by New York's great fire, and were able to capture three of them. Within his quarters in Fort George, Haytham questioned each in turn, and the three revealed the British forces' plans to withdraw from Philadelphia and march for New York within the next two days. Though angered by his father's merciless actions, Connor turned his attention to more important matters, and left to warn Washington of the British troop movements.

Though Haytham insisted on meeting up with Lee instead, Connor refused. As Connor explained the situation to Washington, Haytham slipped behind the commander and took the correspondence he had been reading. Haytham wondered aloud what the note contained, and read out to Connor that the commander had just ordered the burning of the Mohawk village and the salting of their lands; since many of the Kanien'keha:ka had been aiding the British. The Templar also brought up the burning of the village fourteen years previously, which Washington had also been responsible for.

Enraged, Connor cut ties with Washington, much to Haytham's approval. However, as Haytham called for his son to leave with him to speak with Lee instead, Connor rejected him as well, correctly accusing Haytham of withholding the information until it suited him. After threatening to kill the two men should they try to follow or stop him, Connor rode off to stop the messengers bearing Washington's order to attack.

Connor killed the couriers as he traveled to his village, and arrived to find it unharmed. However, there, the Clan Mother informed him that Lee had already rallied several of the Mohawk to repel the invading Continental soldiers. Unwilling for his village to become involved in the war, Connor knocked out each of the warriors readying to ambush the Continentals. However, as he ran towards the last one, Kanen'tó:kon, he threw Connor off and threatened him with a knife.

Kanen'tó:kon angrily said that he should not have believed Connor would protect their village, accusing him of turning against their people, and of being seduced by Washington's cause. Though Connor desperately tried to insist that Lee had fed him lies, Kanen'tó:kon only attacked him. After a struggle, Connor was forced to kill his friend.

Connor later pursued Lee to Monmouth, and arrived to find a contingent led by [[Marquis de Lafayette]]. Lafayette told Connor that Lee had showed up moments before to take charge; screaming at everyone to advance before riding away. At that moment, a large number of British soldiers came to surround the area, and Connor volunteered to cover their retreat.

Connor and a small group of Lafayette's men held off the advance with cannon fire, before falling back as well. Connor rescued several Continental soldiers being lined up for execution throughout Monmouth, before reaching the main force of the Continental army led by Washington.

There, Lafayette congratulated Connor for saving so many lives, but the Assassin only turned to address Washington. Connor told him that Lee had betrayed the Continental army; a claim that Lafayette supported, due to Lee's unusual behavior before the battle. Washington said that he would look into the issue, but Connor irately responded that the time for doing such had past.

As Connor departed the battlefield, he warned Washington that if he spared Lee's life, he would take it himself.<ref name="AC3" />

===Hunt for Charles Lee===
{{Template:Dialogue|Charles Lee|Even those you consider your allies have turn your backs on you, and yet you still fight. WHY?|Connor|Because no one else will!|Charles Lee and Connor's final words to each other}}

In 1781, Connor goes to Achilles, sickened and slowly dying in bed. Achilles requests news on the Revolution and Connor responds that the Colonists are winning, and that the country might finally be free from British rule. Achilles then tells Connor that it is vital that both Haytham and Lee both die, despite Connor's continuing belief that Assassins and Templars could unite. Afterwards, Connor meets up with Lafayette in the mansion's basement, where Connor reveals his strategy of entering Fort George. To do this, he will need the French allies to disguise themselves as British so they can fire upon the Fort, thus giving Connor the opportunity to kill Lee. Lafayette agrees to the plan, but tells Connor is required to first help the French naval ships at Chesapeake Bay.

Before he leaves, Achilles requests for Connor to find a painting in the burnt ruins of New York. Connor accepts and finds an undamaged painting in the ruins, before returning to the Homestead with it. Achilles tells Connor to not yet do anything with the painting until the time was right.

After Connor attends homestead inhabitants Norris and Miriam's wedding, Connor returns to the mansion to find Achilles dead in his chair, having passed away after finishing writing a letter to Connor. The letter has Achilles giving his property to Connor, and that his appearance in the old man's life has given him great hope in the future of the new nation Connor helped to create. Connor and the homesteaders bury Achilles next to his wife and son, to be remembered as the "Old Man on the Hill". Connor finally hangs Achilles' painting, which is a portrait of his late family.

At Chesapeake Bay, Connor captains the Aquila in aiding the French in fighting the British. Afterwards, Connor requests the leading admiral to have the ships raise British flags in order to enter Fort George's area without any trouble. Entering the military district through the New York tunnels, Connor lights the signal for the ships to fire, thus beginning a siege on the Fort. However, Connor is caught in the bombardment and injured. Entering Fort George through a hole created by the cannonballs, Connor finds himself confronted by his father, who has foreseen this and had sent Lee away.

After fighting, Haytham holds Connor by the throat and strangles him. Partway through a speech about Connor's hopeless goals, his son stabs him in the throat. Haytham then declares that he is in a way proud of Connor and that he should have killed him earlier before dying.

After the encounter, Connor shaves his head into a Mohawk and smears his face with war paint. Confronting Lee, Connor is immediately captured due to his injuries. Lee, enraged by Haytham's death, declares that he will keep Connor alive so he could watch Lee destroy everything he ever loved. Lee then leaves, ordering the guards to do with Connor as they wished, at which they begin beating him. Escaping, Connor sneaks aboard a ferry, and learns that Lee is in Boston before killing the leading officers on board.

In Boston, Connor finds Lee at the docks, ensuing in a chase that leads to a ferry under construction being set on fire. The ferry collapses, and injures Connor more. Lee however, recovers more quickly and demands to know why Connor continued to fight even though his allies have already abandoned him. Connor replies that it is because no one else would and takes the chance to shoot Lee in the stomach. Wounded, Lee escapes.

Limping to a harbormaster, Connor learns that Lee has fled to Monmouth. Arriving, Connor finds Lee in a bar, still bleeding but drinking silently. Upon spotting Connor, Lee offers Connor his drink, which Connor quietly takes before stabbing Lee, killing him. Connor then takes the key to the Grand Temple from the corpse before leaving.

===Securing the future===
[[File:Connor Nexus.png|thumb|250px|Connor reuniting with Juno.]]
Connor later returned to his village to discover his people had left. He returned to his house and opened the box containing the crystal ball, confused as to why it was left behind, it triggered and Juno came to him once again, who was pleased to hear Connor had returned, though angered he informed her that his people were driven out by the people he had once considered his allies.

Juno's physical form appeared to him and informed Connor he needed to take the key he took from Charles and hide it where no one would ever look for it again, still confused as to why he needed to hide it, Juno told him that he only needed to hide it and he was free to live his life. Though Connor questioned Juno about his people, she reminded him of his people's purpose, to protect the Grand Temple, and that they fulfilled they're role, though Connor knew it wasn't enough for him, and Juno told him that justice does not exist and that he made a difference and that he would again.

Juno reminded him to hide the amulet where no one would find it and the vision faded with the crystal ball breaking into pieces.

Connor returned to the Davenport Homestead and buried the amulet in the grave mound of Connor Davenport, Achilles's son and his namesake. Later in 1783, Connor is in the Homestead's hidden room where then removed the portraits of the main Templars and burned them in the fire. Walking back outside, he removed the tomahawk from the pedestal he implanted there years ago, signifying that his personal war was over. He later threw it and returned to his village only to discover a man sitting at a fire, he revealed the land was now his and that Connor's people had gone west and that a man in New York was given the land by the newly formed Congress.

When Connor asked how this had happened, the man told him that they didn't have England anymore to supply them with money, and that they needed to do things themselves and he believed the American government would be too much like England if they started taxing everyone, calling the founding fathers "clever men." Connor thanked him and left for New York, where the last of the British ships were leaving for England, as the colonists teased them from the land, the ship fired a warning shot which sank into the ocean, as Connor smiled at the colonists freedom, he looked to see a man selling African slaves and Connor realized that not everyone in the new land had freedom just yet.

==Legacy==
Connor's actions allowed his descendant, Desmond Miles, to find the key to the Grand Temple through the Animus and save Earth from the solar flare. He also eradicated most of the Templar Order's influence and control in Colonial America with his assassinations of their leaders. Along with this, his work in the Colonial cities of Boston and New York strengthened the Assassin Brotherhood with more recruits, as well as assist the people of the region. His support of the Continental Army lead to many victories, eventually allowing the Colonist to break off from the British. In the process though, his work allowed the Americans to force his people farther west, away from their homelands.

As the Captain of the ''Aquila'', he was a major contributor to the safety of trade-passages around the United States, Canada, and the Caribean Islands. As the owner of the Homestead's lands, he also helped several colonists that were experiencing hardships around the area. In addition, Connor's life was made accessible to an unknown group through hacking, and the anonymous team was able to learn about the Brotherhood.

==Personality and characteristics==
{{Quote|[Connor]'s one of those people that has an inbuilt sense of right and wrong... He isn't a grey area kind of guy.|[[Alex Hutchinson]], Creative Director of ''Assassin's Creed III''.}}

Connor was an honorable warrior with a strong sense of morality and heroism. He appeared thoughtful and intense, and the words he did not speak were just as meaningful as the ones he did. His movements resembled those of a predator, always staying low to the ground and moving under enemy attacks.<ref name="GameInformer">''GameInformer'' April 2012 issue: ''Assassin's Creed III''</ref>

He strongly believed in defending both his Native American heritage and country from European involvement, who he considered to be "outsiders". However, he also recognized the fact that, due to his parentage, he was a part of the issue that he sought to solve.<ref name="AC3 - Gameplay Premiere">''Assassin's Creed III'' World Gameplay Premiere</ref>

Although, from the beginning, Connor's main motives were to protect his people and seek revenge on Charles Lee for burning his village and killing his mother in the process. Even though it is never mentioned, Connor only took part in the war just to take down Lee and protect his people, which he learned later that protecting his people was a disillusioned endeavor. An endeavor that his mentor Achilles warned him was a foolish one on numerous occasions.<ref name="AC3"/>

This was evident by many of Connor's decisions and his actions, one of them including him cutting all affiliations with George Washington, once he discovered the truth in that the general was responsible for the destruction of his village, as well as signing for a repeat attempt, despite Connor's village remaining neutral in the conflict.<ref name="AC3"/>

From the start, it could also be seen that Connor possessed an impatience with regards to hunting down his father, Haytham Kenway, which prompted Achilles to admonish the younger man for his recklessness. The older Assassin argued that as eager as Connor was, even if he caught up with his father, he did not have the proper experience to combat the older and more skilled man without Achilles' tutelage.<ref name="AC3"/>

Connor could at times appear to be quite cocky and arrogant. Examples would be during the Boston Tea Party Connor destroyed the final crate of Tea in front of William Jonhson and allowed him to leave the scene with his fellow Templars, believing that he stopped their plans. Another example is following the assassination of Thomas Hickey he gave no credit to Achilles and his fellow assassins for saving his life, despite the fact it was clear he would have died without their interference. Often he would argue with Achilles that he doesn't need him and could have done everything he has done without him. At one point Connor even went as far as challenging Achilles to a fight to prove him wrong. <ref name="AC3"/>

Despite this, Achilles described Connor as being quite humble, often playing down his own actions. Connor was also quite naïve as well, such as believing that the Assassins and Templars could form a permanent alliance following the stressful alliance between himself and his father Haytham. Another example would be when Samuel Adams was teaching Connor how to remove his notoriety he questioned why he just can't tell people the truth instead of just telling them lies. A final example of Connor's naïvety was allowing William Johnson to live following the Boston Tea Party, believing that he had lost the ability to buy his people's land. <ref name="AC3"/>

===Equipment and skills===
[[File:Xl Assassins-Creed-3-Connor-Night-624-1-1-.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Connor with his dual Hidden Blades.]]
Connor was a capable [[Freerunning|free-runner]], able to climb trees and swing from one to another, as well as scale cliff faces or other natural elements. He could move through the cityscape just as easily, and was able to slide under or vault over obstacles within urban environments.<ref name="GameInformer" />

Accompanying his capacity to move fluidly, Connor was able to wield several different weapons – including a tomahawk, [[bow]], flintlock pistols, rifle,<ref name="GameInformer" /> [[rope darts]],<ref>[http://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-3-new-screenshots-details-dyce-139647 Game Rant: ''Assassin's Creed 3 New Screenshots & Gameplay Details'']</ref> and Hidden Blades. He could [[Dual-wielding|dual-wield]] various combinations of these weapons, with his ambidexterity helping him to do so proficiently.<ref name="AC3 - Gameplay Premiere"/> He was of a strong and heavy build, giving him an advantage in combat, but causing him to make an effort when free-running.<ref>[http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/09/26/making-assassins-creed-iii-part-2 IGN: ''Making Assassin's Creed III Part 2'']</ref>

Connor was a skilled forager, and often [[Hunting|hunted]] animals similarly to assassination targets; tracking and trapping several kinds that he encountered across the Frontier.<ref>[http://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/3202878 AusGamers: ''Assassin's Creed 3 Alex Hutchinson Developer Interview'']</ref> He also possessed a rare extra-sensory ability known as [[Eagle Vision]].

In terms of clothing, Connor was most often garbed in a hooded white {{Wiki|dress uniform}} jacket with blue lining, as well as a thin red sash fastened with an Assassin insignia, and brown boots with leggings that extended past his knees.<ref name="GameInformer" /> However, during his voyages on the ''Aquila'', Connor wore a blue overcoat and tricorne hat.<ref>''Assassin's Creed III'' Naval Battle Demo</ref>

===Romantic life===
Throughout the events that led to his ascension into the ranks of the Assassin Order in {{Wiki|Thirteen Colonies|Colonial America}}, Connor had no time to partake in any romantic relationship. A fact that was brought to light by his inclusion into the bachelor group of the Davenport Homestead during a discussion with [[Lyle White]] and [[Lance O'Donnell]] during a social event taking place after [[Maurice]] and [[Myriam|Myriam's]] marriage, held within the Inn owned by [[Oliver]].

However, during conversations in the [[Frontier]] and [[New York]], Connor and [[Deborah Carter|Deborah "Dobby" Carter]] exchanged questions with one another concerning their life. When she noted the lack of a spouse and promptly asked him of the reason behind it, Connor proceeded to explain that he couldn't afford the time to cater to a woman's needs but that he hoped to one day settle down and have a family. To that, Dobby replied that, should he ever decide to settle down with someone, he ought to give her the first chance, to which Connor responded "I will."

==Trivia==
;''Assassin's Creed III''
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*Contrary to several known Assassins (including [[Aquilus]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], [[Aveline de Grandpré]], and [[Nikolai Orelov]]) who possessed connections to eagles, Connor was more closely likened to a wolf.
*'''"Ratonhnhaké:ton"''' (pronounced ''Ra-doon-ha-gay-doon'') means "life that is scratched"; referring to a struggle to survive.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCDvBPQtIec AssassinsCreedUK: ''Inside Assassin's Creed III Episode One'']</ref>
*Since every Mohawk name is unique, at the advice of their Mohawk cultural consultants, Ubisoft agreed not to trademark the name "Ratonhnhaké:ton".<ref>[http://techland.time.com/2012/09/05/assassins-creed-iiis-connor-kenway-how-ubisoft-avoided-stereotypes-and-made-a-real-character/ TIME: ''Assassin's Creed III's Connor: How Ubisoft Avoided Stereotypes and Made a Real Character'']</ref>
*Unlike some of Desmond's other ancestors, Connor had no scar on his lip, similar to Aquilus. However, he did possess a scar on his right cheek.
*Connor's initial character design displayed him with a slender build, while his final character model was altered to show him with a significantly more muscular appearance.
*Lead Game Designer [[Steven Masters]] mentioned that Connor could originally scalp his opponents, but it was removed from the game since Ubisoft's Mohawk consultants felt that it was an unusual thing for their ancestors to do.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVa6xicSRRo&list=UUFiHjGyrJux8Rt4e6mUPU-w&index=2&feature=plcp ''Assassin's Creed 3'' Interview - Combat and the Apocalypse]</ref>
*Despite his near constant annoyance with Achilles, it was clear that Connor cared for him greatly, which could be seen at both his funeral and when Connor visited his grave shortly afterwards. At his grave, Connor stated that he missed him nearly as much as his [[Kaniehtí:io|mother]], implying that he thought of Achilles as somewhat of a father figure. In addition, he also promised that he would make Achilles proud.
*Connor was ambidextrous, unlike Desmond's other ancestors, evident by his dual-wielding and various interactions separated between his hands.
*Of the known Assassins that Desmond Miles relived the lives of, Connor was the only one who was not known to have killed any civilians. Altaïr killed an old man in [[Solomon's Temple]] during the search for an [[Apple of Eden 2|Apple of Eden]], and Ezio inadvertently killed several civilians in [[Cappadocia]] by destroying a large amount of gunpowder.
*The interactions between Haytham and Connor showed similarities to William and Desmond, specifically concerning personality and conversations.
*If ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' is synched to ''Assassin's Creed III'', there is an exclusive mission with Connor as the playable character. The reason why the Animus subject was able to relive that particular memory of Connor was never explained.

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Cesare Borgia

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{{Quote|Father, do you not see? I control all of this. If I want to live, I live. If I want to take, I take. If I want you to die, you die!|Cesare Borgia to his father, 1503.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}
{{Character Infobox
|name = Cesare Borgia
|image = Char_cesare.png
|birth = 13 September 1475 or April 1476 [[Rome]], {{Wiki|Papal States}}
|death = 12 March 1507 [[Viana]], {{Wiki|Kingdom of Navarre}}
|period = [[Renaissance]]
|faction = [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] [[Templars]] [[Papacy]] (until 1503)
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' 
''[[Assassin's Creed: Ascendance|Ascendance]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood|Brotherhood]]'' [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Brotherhood'' novel]]
|voice = [[Andreas Apergis]]}}
'''Cesare Borgia''' (1475 or 1476 - 1507) was the son of [[Rodrigo Borgia]] and a nemesis of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]]. Like his father, he was a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. Eventually, he became [[Wikipedia:Captain General of the Church|Captain General]] of the [[Papacy|Papal]] armies, though he secretly plotted against his father to take over [[Rome]], and all of [[Italy]] afterwards.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

Even before his father's death, he claimed the rank of [[Grand Master]] of the Templar Order, usurping the title completely when his father eventually died. Despite his loyalty to the Templars, they were a secondary concern when compared to his own desire to control of the powers of [[Ezio's Apple|the Apple]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]]</ref>

==Biography==
===Early life===
Cesare Borgia was born in Rome in 1475, to Rodrigo Borgia, the Templar Grand Master of the time, and his long-term mistress [[Vannozza dei Cattanei]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

At age 18, Cesare became a [[Cardinal]], while his older brother, [[Juan Borgia the Younger|Juan]] (who was also Rodrigo's favorite) became Captain General. Unsatisfied with his life as a Cardinal and jealous of his brother's position and power, he arranged to meet Juan at [[Tiber Island]], where he convinced Juan to spend the night with the [[Courtesans|courtesan]] [[Fiora Cavazza]], who later killed him under Cesare's orders.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Ascendance"/>

He then took his place as Captain General, thereby becoming one of the most powerful men in Italy. Once he had become Captain General of the Papal armies, Cesare surrounded himself with cruel and effective men; [[Ramiro d'Orco]], [[Oliverotto da Fermo]], and [[Vitellozzo Vitelli]], all of which he had killed at a later date.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Ascendance"/>

===Becoming a Templar leader===
In 1496, when his father waged war with the Orsini Family to seize their territory, Cesare joined the battle. Among the enemy's ranks was [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]], in secret an [[Assassins|Assassin]]. When Bartolomeo's resources were down to three fortresses, Cesare cut off his supplies. Just when victory seemed within reach, [[Fabio Orsini]] arrived with his army and reinforced Bartolomeo, even wounding Cesare in the face.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

In 1498, the Assassin [[Perotto Calderon]] and Cesare's sister [[Lucrezia Borgia|Lucrezia]] had formed an intimate relationship, which led to Lucrezia becoming pregnant. However, Cesare had Perotto imprisoned for becoming close to his sister, and took [[Giovanni Borgia|the child]] away from them. Perotto managed to escape and took his son with him, but as he fled, the members of his Brotherhood executed him for having broken the tenets of [[The Creed|their Creed]]. Cesare somehow managed to once again take the child, and decided to raise him as his own, naming the child Giovanni Borgia.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>

===Siege of Monteriggioni===
{{Quote|We've had too much bloodshed. I think a cleansing is in order. So, consider this an invitation from [[House of Borgia|my family]]... to [[House of Auditore|yours]].|Cesare Borgia to Ezio Auditore, just before killing Mario Auditore, 1500.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}
In January 1500, Cesare led [[Fall of Monteriggioni|an assault]] on [[Monteriggioni]], the headquarters of the Assassins in Italy, in order to eliminate the Auditore family, who were the leaders of the Assassins. Besieging the city, Cesare's forces overwhelmed the fortress defenders and captured the [[Ezio's Apple|Apple]], [[Caterina Sforza]], and [[Mario Auditore]], the current leader of the [[Italian Assassins]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

The beaten Assassin walked through the gates of Monteriggioni before collapsing onto the ground, followed by Cesare and his allies; including his sister, Lucrezia, [[Micheletto Corella]], Baron [[Octavian de Valois]], and [[Juan Borgia the Elder|Juan Borgia]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

[[File:Apple.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Cesare Borgia at Monteriggioni's gates with his sister Lucrezia, holding the Apple of Eden.]]
Cesare sheathed his sword and spoke out to Ezio himself, who had seen the Borgia's entrance and was [[Free-Running|running across the rooftops]] to aid Mario. The Borgia Captain General spoke of how the Pope had told him of the Assassins and Apple. He then turned and grabbed the Baron de Valois' [[Firearms|firearm]] from him, a pistol that Ezio's good friend, [[Leonardo da Vinci]], had been forced to fashion for them. Cesare stated that there had been too much bloodshed on both sides, and that a ''"cleansing was in order."'' Raising the pistol into the air, Cesare "invited" Ezio to come and face him in Rome, and killed Mario with a shot from the firearm.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

Ezio was then shot down and wounded by a team of [[arquebusiers]]. Cesare immediately had Mario decapitated, his severed head placed on a pike. During Ezio's escape, Cesare showed Mario's head to him, exclaiming that he would kill him next. With the battle was won. With Monteriggioni in ruins, Cesare and his army returned to Rome with their prize.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

===Supressing rebellion===
{{Dialogue|Oliverotto|I never wished you any harm, Cesare. It was entirely Vitellozzo's plan!|Cesare|Ha! Your sacrifice will prove invaluable to me.|Oliverotto pleading to Cesare before being killed by Micheletto, 1500.}}Following the Siege of Monteriggioni, Cesare commanded Ramiro d'Orco, Vitellozzo Vitelli and Oliverotto da Fermo to lead his armies into [[Romagna]] and claim it for their Borgia master. However, all three generals eventually rebelled against Cesare, to which he responded by butchering Ramiro.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Ascendance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Ascendance]]''</ref>

His death panicked both Oliverotto and Vitellozzo, forcing them both to re-enter Cesare's service, after he accepted their every demand to return without consequences for the rebellion. However, with Romagna his, Cesare no longer required their service. Months later, Cesare threw a'' "dinner"'' in Vitellozzo and Oliverotto's honour. Once both generals arrived at the location Cesare given, he spoke out to them, thanking them for handing Romagna to him, but claimed it was time to shed his'' "bloody gloves"''.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Ascendance"/>

As several Papal Guards arrived at Cesare's side, they both realized that they entered a ambush, thus they both charged into a fray immediately. Though outnumbered, both Oliverotto and Vitellozzo overpowered them. Cesare then armed himself with a [[crossbow]], and, as a surviving Papal Guard wounded Vitellozzo, Cesare fired the bolt at Oliverotto's chest.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Ascendance"/>

Several hours later, both Vitellozzo and Oliverotto regained consciousness, recovering from their wounds. As they woke up, they realized that they were chained back-to-back. In front of them Cesare stood, aside Micheletto Corella. Though Oliverotto blamed Vitellozzo for the conspiracy against him, Cesare ultimately ordered Micheletto to strangle both Viellozzo and Oliverotto back-to-back, claming their ''"sacrifice" ''was invaluable to him.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Ascendance"/>
===War in Rome===
{{Quote|He is ambitious, ruthless, and cruel beyond imagining. The laws of men mean nothing to him. The powerful Orsini and Colonna families have been brought to kneel at his feet, and the [[Louis XII of France|King of France]] stands at his side.|[[Niccolò Machiavelli]], regarding Cesare Borgia.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}

By 1500, Cesare had Rome under his iron fist as the commander of the Papal army, though he and his father occasionally disagreed on his choices. He used [[Borgia towers]] and their captains to keep control over the five districts of Rome, as he was often away for extended periods of time to oversee the advancement of his army, in a bid to unite all of Italy under his rule.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

[[File:CCrasher 5.png|thumb|250px|Cesare and Lucrezia kiss.]]
During Ezio's infiltration of the [[Castel Sant'Angelo]] in late June 1501, Cesare was seen at the stables conversing with his three generals about their plans, where he told them to play along with his father's ''"tired old men's club,"'' but to remember who they really served.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

Subsequently, he shared a romantic moment with his sister. Cesare asked if their father had considered the funds requested by his banker, though she claimed he was away from the Castel and may need convincing. Cesare then left the Castel for Romagna to continue his campaign.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

[[File:In and Out 8.png|thumb|250px|left|Cesare and Rodrigo arguing over the former's recent decisions.]]In 1502, Cesare continued to make use of Leonardo da Vinci's intellect, forcing him to design several [[War Machines|war machines]] for his army. However, all of Leonardo's creations were eventually stolen and destroyed by Ezio Auditore, in secret, at Leonardo's own request.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

In 1503, Cesare attended Juan Borgia's pagan party, where he gave a brief speech on a soon to be united Italy. After Cesare commanded the party to begin, Rodrigo reminded him that they had not agreed to conquer Italy. However, Cesare stated that ''he'' was now in control, although not officially, and simply told his father to enjoy himself.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

Later that year, Cesare had his close friend, [[Francesco Troche]], assassinated by [[Micheletto Corella]], for telling his [[Egidio Troche|brother]] of Cesare's intentions for Romagna. Cesare then ordered Micheletto to assassinate the actor [[Pietro Rossi]], Lucrezia's secret lover. In August of 1503, due to the interference of the Roman Assassins, Cesare's army and funds had significantly diminished. Enraged, Cesare confronted Rodrigo, demanding to know what had happened. There, Cesare and Rodrigo argued over the former's insatiable lust for power. Rodrigo commented that he had given Cesare all he had, yet his son was never satisfied.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

[[File:An-apple-a-day-memory.png|250px|thumb|Cesare, moments before killing Rodrigo.]]
Cesare demanded that his father give him the Apple of Eden, but Rodrigo refused. At this point, Lucrezia barged in, crying out to her brother that their father was attempting to poison him with the bowl of apples he had left out.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

An outraged Cesare responded by charging Rodrigo and shoving the poisoned apple down his throat, suffocating him. Cesare then demanded the Apple's whereabouts from Lucrezia, who confessed under much pressure. However, Ezio beat Cesare to the [[Basilica di San Pietro]], the Apple's location, and retrieved the [[Pieces of Eden|Piece of Eden ]] before him.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

[[File:Roads lead to 5.png|thumb|254px|left|Cesare being dragged away by Papal guards.]]
Cesare's rule met a downward spiral from there. As a final stab from his father, Cesare had consumed enough of the poison to leave him weak for months. While he recovered, Ezio and the other Assassins used the Apple to dwindle his remaining forces, while the [[Vatican]] meanwhile fully rejected Cesare's request for support, seeing the Borgia's money as "tainted."<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

Cesare sent Micheletto to retrieve his armies from the battlefield in order to reclaim Rome, however, he was confronted by the highest-ranking Assassins as he awaited his return. As the last of his followers fell, Fabio Orsini arrived with the Papal Guard and a warrant for Cesare's arrest by the order of [[Julius II|Pope Julius II]]. Cesare was taken away, imprisoned, and later exiled to [[Spain]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

===From Rome to Spain===
Subsequently following his arrest, Cesare was imprisoned in the Castel Sant'Angelo. However, he was able to escape the prison and flee. Though Cesare was later recaptured, Pope Julius II concluded that Cesare needed to be transferred to a more secure prison, and had the Templar moved to the [[Castillo de la Mota]], [[Wikipedia:Aragon|Aragon]], in Spain. Though Ezio had intended to kill Cesare despite his imprisonment, he was unaware of where Cesare had been transferred. He, Machiavelli, and Leonardo began tracking him down, while Micheletto, who had evaded imprisonment and remained loyal to Cesare, planned for his master's escape.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood novel"/>

In 1506, Micheletto bribed a prison guard at the Castillo. Having had rope smuggled in for him, Cesare climbed down from his window and sneaked past the main gate in his stolen guard uniform. Meeting with Micheletto, he was informed that Ezio was currently tracking him, though he said nothing on the matter. Micheletto then told his master that he had made arrangements in [[Valencia]]. With this, Cesare made his escape, and rode to Valencia with Micheletto.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood novel"/>

===Attack on Valencia===
{{Dialogue4|Cesare|I must make a good escape. I'll go to Viana, in Navarre, just across the border. Let them try and recapture me then. I'm not waiting here for Ferdinand's men to come and haul me back to La Mota. My brother-in-law is the king of Navarre and he will surely help me.|Micheletto|I will help you, as I have always helped you. Only let me come with you.|You got me out of La Mota, sure, and you up my hopes. But now look where you have got me!|Master, all my men are dead. I have done what I could.|And failed!|Cesare before bursting into a tirade about Micheletto and killing him, Valencia, 1506.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)}}Following his escape, Cesare began to rebuild his forces in Valencia, with men volunteering to enter his service and setting up a large military encampment. Whilst Cesare was raising a small army, he spent most of his time coordinating battle tactics at the [[Lone Wolf Inn]]. Ezio and Machiavelli soon discovered this, however, and were able to destroy the encampment and twelve ships with Leonardo's [[hand-held bomb]]s.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood novel"/>

Later, they spied on him from the roof of the Lone Wolf. Cesare blamed Micheletto for the Assassins' attack, and insulted him as a dog, remarking that he should find somewhere to die. During his tirade against Micheletto, Cesare claimed that he would cross the borders and join his brother-in-law, King [[John III of Navarre]] to seek his aid.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood novel"/>

Though Micheletto begged Cesare, and reminded him of his loyal service, Cesare continued to insult him. However, this rebounded on Cesare, as Micheletto, realizing how much his service meant to his ungrateful master, attempted to murder Cesare by strangling him. However, Cesare was able to shove Micheletto away and shoot him in the head, killing him. Ezio and Machiavelli, who had watched the scene unfold, made a noise from above. Cesare, who heard this, fired his rifle and wounded Machiavelli.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood novel"/>

Ezio then took Machiavelli to a [[Doctors|doctor]] instead of attacking Cesare, giving the Templar a chance to escape Valencia and cross the borders to the Kingdom of Navarre.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood novel"/>

===Siege of Viana and death===
[[File:PaxR 8.png|thumb|250px|Cesare preparing to fight Ezio in Viana.]]
{{Quote|I will lead mankind into a new world! You cannot kill me! No man can murder me!|Cesare Borgia's last words, 1507.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}

In March of 1507, Cesare tried to regain his lost honor by commandeering John III's vast army during the [[Siege of Viana|Siege]] of [[Viana]], after which, should he be victorious, he would regain the support of the French. However, unbeknownst to him, Ezio caught wind of Cesare's involvement in the battle and set out for Viana.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

During the siege, Ezio located and charged Cesare on the battlefield, though Cesare held him back just long enough to dodge his [[Hidden Blade|hidden blade]] and flee. Ezio's pursuit was delayed by several cannonball impacts that stunned him, and incapacitated the other soldiers in the area.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

[[File:PaxR 6.png|thumb|250px|left|Cesare, seconds before being thrown from the castle walls.]]
Ezio soon caught up to him on the outskirts of the castle walls, where Cesare had his soldiers kill a [[Civilians|civilian]] woman, who was crying for him to help her son, who had been injured. Ezio eventually faced Cesare on the walls of [[Viana Castle|Viana's Castle]] and fought against him, with Cesare wielding a sword and a pistol.

Though Cesare attacked with speed and skill, while also periodically calling reinforcing troops, Ezio nevertheless defeated him, eventually pinning him to the ground. When Cesare vowed not to die at the hands of man, Ezio declared that he would leave Cesare ''"in the hands of Fate,"'' and threw him off of the castle wall to his death.

==Personality==
Cesare was born into the Templar Order and, like many of his other siblings, was raised by his father into his personal weapon. However, Cesare was naturally an aggressive and ambitious person, and would do anything - including having his own family or friends murdered - in order to obtain power.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Ascendance"/>

Cesare maintained an incestuous relationship with his sister, Lucrezia Borgia and promised her that she would be his queen when he ruled Italy. As such, he frequently descended into jealous rage due to her many dalliances with other men (whom she would normally woo in order to spite her unfaithful brother). However, in his attempts to discover the location of the Apple, he physically assaulted her, answering her tearful question if he had ever loved her by saying, ''"You are my sister, nothing more."''<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

Over time, Cesare came to believe that no mortal man could kill him, and that he would lead mankind into a new era; a belief that he held onto until the moment of his death.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/>

==Final words==
[[File:Ezio_Cesare.png|thumb|250px|right|Cesare Borgia's final moments.]]
*'''Cesare''': ''The throne was mine!''
*'''Ezio''': ''Wanting something does not make it your right.''
*'''Cesare''': ''What do you know?''
*'''Ezio''': ''That a true leader empowers the people he rules.''
*'''Cesare''': ''I will lead mankind into a new world!''
*'''Ezio''': Che nessuno ricordi il tuo nome. ''(May no one remember your name.)'' Requiescat in pace. ''(Rest in peace.)''
*'''Cesare''': ''You cannot kill me. No man can murder me!''
*'''Ezio''': ''Then I leave you in the hands of Fate.''

==Trivia==
'''Appearance and behavior'''
[[File:Cesare Borgia-Brotherhood-1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Cesare Borgia, in 1503.]]
*In [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|the novelization of ''Brotherhood'']], Cesare's face had been apparently deformed by the "New Disease," and he had resorted to wearing a mask. However, in the game, he is never seen with either said deformity or mask.
**Historically, Cesare was infected by the recent outbreak of syphilis and resorted to wearing a mask in public.
*According to the ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel, Cesare excelled at bullfighting. Machiavelli believed he showed such an interest in the sport due to its origins in Spain, and his aggressive nature.
*Historically, Cesare fathered 11 illegitimate children, some of whose mothers remain unknown.

'''Combat'''
*Despite being shown to be adept with a [[crossbow]] in both ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Ascendance]]'', Cesare never wields the weapon in ''Brotherhood''.
*Since Cesare is immune to executions or deadly counters and will even harm Ezio if he tries to counter-kill, he can only be killed by breaking his defense and attacking repeatedly. Ezio may also shoot him with his [[pistol]].
*Cesare is the only final boss In the series to have an actual life meter (not counting the life meter shown above a standard enemy's head, although he has this as well.). The meter itself is similar to that of an Ally's life meter.

'''Others'''
*His given name "Cesare" is pronounced in Italian as "Cheh-ser-ay." It is the Italian variation of the name Caesar.
*Cesare's comments about bloodshed and the need for "a cleansing" is strikingly similar to the source of [[Abstergo Industries|Abstergo]]'s name, which is Latin for "I cleanse."
*Historically, it is said that Niccolò Machiavelli greatly admired Cesare. However, in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', while Machiavelli does respect his ability to enforce his will, he also seeks to eliminate Cesare and his [[House of Borgia|family members]] alongside Ezio.
*Cesare has been compared to other Roman Templar rulers. Giovanni Borgia relived the memories of [[Marcus Junius Brutus]] through the [[bleeding effect]] and mistook Cesare for [[Gaius Julius Caesar|Julius Caesar]], attempting to kill Cesare with a knife.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy"/> Ezio Auditore compared Cesare to [[Caligula]], due to the similarities in their arrogant, narcissistic personalities.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood novel"/>
*When replaying the memory in Viana, after the cutscene in which Ezio drops Cesare from the castle walls, his body can be seen when looking down from the battlements before the memory fades out.
*When talking to Shaun in the Sanctuary, he says that Cesare sent the Pope a letter about the night of his wedding with his French wife and that he had "done the deed eight times."
*Cesare is mentioned in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' during [[The Prince's Banquet|"The Prince's Banquet"]] where Ezio is disguised as a minstrel and sings about Cesare's death.
*There is an action figure of Cesare available, supplied by the UK branch of the Amazon retailer.
*Cesare is the only main antagonist in Ezio's Trilogy of games to be killed by Ezio himself. [[Rodrigo Borgia|Rodrigo]] was spared by Ezio and [[Ahmet]] was killed by Selim.

==Gallery==

<center><gallery captionalign="left">
Cesare Borgia Artwork.png|Cesare's Concept Art.
ACB Cesare Baron.png|Cesare and [[Octavian de Valois]].
CesareBorgia.jpg|Cesare Borgia in Rome.
ACB Cesare Lucrezia.png|Cesare demanding the location of the Apple of Eden from Lucrezia.
Gallery7.jpg|Cesare's portrait in the Tiber Island hideout.
658px-Cesaregrimaces.jpg|Cesare being protected by Papal Guards from Ezio Auditore.
Assassin's Creed Promotional Poster.jpg|Promotional Poster.
2_AC_B-Rome-Renaissance.png|Cesare and his allies.
CesareFiora.png|Cesare, watching over his brother's death.
6_Assassins-Creed-Brotherhood-Ezio-Cesare.jpg|Cesare battles Ezio at the Siege of Viana.
</gallery>

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Civilian

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[[File:AC2_Ezio_in_crowd.jpg|thumb|300px|Ezio Auditore in Venice amongst a crowd of civilians.]]
'''Civilians''' were the members of a nation’s population, who could be found abundantly in cities throughout the existence of [[Humans|humanity]].

Civilians were generally of no significance to either the [[Templars]] or the [[Assassins]]. However, a number of types stood out from the general populace, and could either help or hinder the members of either order.

==History==
===High Middle Ages===
Civilians were the general denizens of the cities and [[Kingdom|countryside]] of the Holy Land. They generally posed no threat to the Assassin [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], however, certain individuals reacted aggressively towards his presence and actions.<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

Civilians watched Altaïr closely when he engaged in fights, made comments as he [[Freerunning|free ran]] throughout the city, gasped when he killed city [[guards]] and collectively fled from a scene of bloodshed. They were both a shield and a hindrance for Altaïr, on the occasions that he needed to flee his enemies. When he ran into a large group of them whilst sprinting, he would lose his balance and fall onto the ground, offending those around him. However, if Altaïr shoved his way through a crowd, he could maintain his running momentum.<ref name="AC"/>

In accordance with the first tenet of [[The Creed|their Creed]], Assassins would neither kill nor harm civilians, for the most part seeing them as innocents.<ref name="AC"/>

===Renaissance===
Civilians during the [[Renaissance]] period behaved in a similar manner to those during the High Middle Ages.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] was also able to [[blend]] within all groups of civilians, as opposed to the Assassins of the [[Third Crusade]], who could only hide amongst [[scholars]].<ref name="AC2"/>

Ezio also possessed the ability to throw florins onto the ground, causing a mob of civilians to crowd around him and excitedly pick up the coins. For Assassins, this served as a common means of distracting enemy guards, and entering restricted areas.<ref name="AC2"/> In [[Constantinople]], Ezio learned to use the Pyrite coin [[bombs]], and would throw them to the ground while being chased by [[guards]], attracting civilians who would form a blockade and behave aggressively to his pursuers.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

==Beggars==
[[File:Beggar_AC.jpg|thumb|250px|A beggar of the Third Crusade era.]]
In the cities of [[Acre]], [[Damascus]], and [[Jerusalem]], desperate female beggars could be found along the streets, appealing for money and claiming that their families were seriously ill and destitute.<ref name="AC"/>

They would often approach Altaïr and persistently run into his path until he either ignored them for long enough, ran from them, or attacked them. Should Altaïr attempt to climb a building to escape them, they would often throw rocks at him and yell their disappointment. If Altaïr instead chose to draw any of his weapons or attacked them, beggars would run away screaming and no longer bother him. They also could alert targets of Altaïr's approach, if threatened or hit. <ref name="AC"/>

Beggars appeared in the [[Italy|Italian]] regions of [[Romagna]] and [[Tuscany]], but did not chase or harass any passing people for money. They usually only leaned or sat against alleyway walls, with one hand extended. Should Ezio throw money to them, they would pick it all up, thank him, and proceed to walk away.<ref name="AC2"/>

The city of [[Rome]] featured the calmer beggars of the previously visited Italian cities, as well as the persistent beggars of the High Middle Ages. The latter of these were always female, came in groups of three and usually could only be found in the parts of the city still under [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] influence.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> In Constantinople, beggars were always present in a district, regardless of whether [[Byzantines]] or [[Ottomans]] controlled the area Ezio was in.<ref name="Revelations"/>

==Carriers==
In the three cities visited by Altaïr after his failure at [[Solomon's Temple]], certain civilians could be found walking around carrying something heavy.<ref name="AC"/>

When Altaïr bumped into them, they would drop the item and begin to scold him openly; causing a commotion that could potentially disrupt the Assassin's current mission or assassination. To avoid a scene, he could instead gently push them aside as he passed.<ref name="AC"/>

[[File:Ezio_posing_a_guard_(2).jpg|thumb|250px|Ezio disguised as a box carrier.]]
Carriers came in two variations, jar carriers and box carriers. Jar carriers were women holding a large jar on their heads, while box carriers were men holding a box close to their chest. If Altaïr knocked either of these civilians over, nearby guards would exclaim a warning, and if he repeated his actions, they would attack.<ref name="AC"/>

Only box carriers could be found during the Renaissance. They were seen walking the streets, carrying boxes from shop to shop. If Ezio bumped into one, or rode a [[Horses|horse]] too close to one, the carrier would cause a great deal of commotion, and any guards that witnessed the action would often approach and push Ezio around in warning.<ref name="AC2"/>

Even should a box carrier be the one to walk into Ezio, he would drop what he was carrying, and still scold the Assassin for the fault.<ref name="AC2"/>

In Constantinople, two more variations appeared, the bread carriers and the drink carriers. Bread carriers and drink carriers held trays for bread or bottles of drinks, and they would react the same way as box carriers if Ezio bumped into one.<ref name="Revelations"/>

==Scholars==
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[[File:Blending.jpg|thumb|250px|Altaïr amongst a group of scholars.]]
Scholars were holy men who walked slowly and silently through the three cities of the Holy Land. As they possessed robes similar to a scholar, Assassins could blend in with a group of them to escape guards.<ref name="AC"/>

During Altaïr's visit to [[Alep]], individual scholars could be found walking around, however, Altaïr could not blend with them.<ref name="Altaïr's Chronicles">''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]''</ref>

Though scholars were not present during the Renaissance, monks could be comparatively similar in appearance to them. Their strategic importance was severely diminished, however, as Ezio was able to blend with any group of civilians.<ref name="AC2" />

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==Thugs==
{{main|Thugs}}
Thugs were the only civilians that would fight Altaïr, usually if they found him engaged in a [[Fists|fistfight]] with an [[interrogation]] target, or if they caught him [[Pickpocketing|stealing]] [[throwing knives]] from them. They would engage him in a brawl, but if he drew a weapon, they would immediately flee. However, if there were guards watching the fistfight and Altaïr drew his weapon to scare the thugs away, the guards would attack.<ref name="AC"/>

[[File:AssassinsCreed_360_Test008.jpg|thumb|250px|Altaïr about to pickpocket a thug.]]
Whilst thugs did not appear in any other period, Renaissance civilians would fight Ezio similarly to thugs should they see him pickpocketing them. Unlike thugs, however, they were easily beaten in a fight.<ref name="AC2"/>

These courageous citizens usually only attacked Ezio alone, however, during two [[Beat Up|events]] in [[Forlì]], gangs of civilians engaged Ezio in much the same way as thugs, and proved to be more difficult to defeat.<ref name="AC2"/>

==Troublemakers==
During the High Middle Ages, the three major cities Altaïr visited contained madmen and drunkards. They usually were found babbling and walking along back alleys or docks.<ref name="AC"/>

When approached, the troublemaker would shove Altaïr violently, causing him to stumble, as well as potentially breaking his cover during an assassination. Troublemakers in Acre could also push Altaïr into the water, instantly causing [[Synchronization|desynchronization]] for [[Desmond Miles|Desmond]] in the [[Animus]].<ref name="AC"/>

Similar to beggars, when Altaïr punched, grabbed or shoved a troublemaker, they would flee. This would not arouse suspicion with any guards, but nearby thugs would commence a fistfight with Altaïr.<ref name="AC"/>

During the Renaissance, numerous drunkards located in the cities resembled those in the High Middle Ages; however, they did not act aggressively.<ref name="AC2"/>

==Vigilantes==
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[[File:Vigilantes.png|thumb|250px|right|A group of vigilantes.]]
Vigilantes were groups of brave, tough men that assisted Altaïr after he saved female citizens in distress. When Altaïr ran past a group of vigilantes whilst being chased by guards, they would grab the guards, delaying them and aiding Altaïr's escape.<ref name="AC"/>

They were particularly helpful in memories for stopping assassination targets who fled from Altaïr, notably the Templars [[Talal]], [[Jubair al Hakim]], [[Sibrand]], and [[Abu'l Nuqoud]] .<ref name="AC"/>

In Rome during the 16th century, vigilantes appeared in areas where Ezio destroyed [[Borgia towers]], acting in the same manner as vigilantes in the High Middle Ages, and often heckling any nearby guards.<ref name="Brotherhood"/>

==Minstrels==
Minstrels were performers who, during the Renaissance, could be found singing and playing their instruments in the streets. Lute players were most common, however, minstrels with a variety of instruments could be seen in [[Venice]] during [[Carnevale]].<ref name="AC2"/>

[[File:Bandicam_2011-09-17_22-29-25-157.jpg|thumb|250px|Three minstrels in San Gimignano.]]
Should they catch sight of Ezio, they would often run after him and block his way, playing on their lutes and singing songs about him.<ref name="AC2"/>

Similarly to beggars, they could break his cover, as well as call the attention of nearby guards should Ezio attack them. Though they could prove irritating, or disruptive during a potential assassination, throwing florins could easily appease them.<ref name="AC2"/>

Alternatively, Ezio could intercept a minstrel by attacking him, stealing money from him (around 3 or 4 florins), or running into him. All of these would make minstrels drop their instruments and run off, lamenting that Ezio was not satisfied with their singing. Should Ezio do this near guards, he suffered a slight increase in [[Social Stealth|notoriety]].<ref name="AC2"/>

Minstrels were also found in Rome, and resembled those in other cities, even singing the same songs. However, they wore different colored clothes. When Ezio stole from a minstrel, it caused him to drop his instrument, but yielded no coins for the Assassin.<ref name="Brotherhood"/> In Constantinople, Ezio and the [[Turkish Assassins]] encountered Italian minstrels preparing to perform at [[Topkapı Palace]], beat them, and stole their clothes for infiltration purposes.<ref name="Revelations"/>Not suprisingly and humorously enough, Ezio comments on his enjoyment of beating up the minstrels in this situation.

==Pickpockets==

:''Main article: [[Pickpocket#Pickpockets|Pickpockets]]''

[[File:Thief.jpg|thumb|180px|right|A fleeing pickpocket.]]
Pickpockets in the Renaissance era were [[thieves]] that attempted to steal Ezio's florins. If the pickpocket was successful in stealing money, or if Ezio was in the pickpocket's sight, he would escape by use of free-running.<ref name="AC2"/>

However, pickpockets were also subject to the same rules on rooftops as Ezio, and would be shot at on sight by an alerted [[Archers|archer]], [[crossbowmen|crossbowman]], or [[Arquebusiers|arquebusier]].<ref name="AC2"/><ref name="Brotherhood"/>

When Ezio was pickpocketed, he could regain the money by chasing and tackling the pickpocket, or looting it from his corpse. In addition to the stolen money, an extra 500 florins could be gained, presumably from the pickpocket's previous victims.<ref name="AC2"/>

In Rome, pickpockets each carried one trade item that Ezio could use for the completion of [[Shop Quests|shop quests]].<ref name="Brotherhood"/>

==Borgia Messengers==
[[File:Messenger.jpg|thumb|180px|A Borgia messenger cowering before Ezio.]]
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Borgia Messengers were couriers of the House of Borgia during the Renaissance. They behaved in a similar manner to pickpockets and fled upon catching sight of Ezio.<ref name="AC2"/>

They were adept free-runners, but similarly to pickpockets, they would be attacked by guards on the rooftop should they be seen.<ref name="AC2"/>

Ezio could steal a sum of 1503 to 1505 florins from them, though killing a messenger could greatly increase notoriety.<ref name="AC2"/>

In Constantinople, Tax Collectors served the same function as Borgia messengers, and like their Italian counterparts, would flee upon spotting Ezio. Killing a Templar Tax Collector would make the Templars instantly aware of the Assassins.

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==Citizens in distress==
[[File:Saveyourmother.jpg|thumb|A citizen being harassed by guards.]]
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Altaïr would often discover citizens that required his attention within the three cities. They were often being harassed by guards for crimes they did not commit, and upon being rescued by the Assassin, they would tell their family or friends (who were usually vigilantes or scholars) about the act of kindness.<ref name="AC"/>

Subsequent to this, the group of scholars or vigilantes could be found in the area where the citizen had been rescued.<ref name="AC"/>

In Altaïr's visit to Alep, these citizens also thanked Altaïr for being rescued, but rewarded him with coins rather than with assistance.<ref name="Altaïr's Chronicles"/>

[[File:Ezio_Recruiting_Assassin.JPG|thumb|180px|Ezio recruiting a rescued citizen.]]
In Rome and Constantinople during the 16th century, Ezio could save citizens that were being harassed by Templar guards.<ref name="Brotherhood"/><ref name="Revelations"/>

Unlike those in the Third Crusade, many of them could be found openly committing acts of rebellion; these included engaging a group of guards in a [[Swords and Maces|sword fight]], or holding a guard hostage as others attempted to rescue their comrade.<ref name="Brotherhood"/>

Should Ezio come to their assistance, they would join him in the duel, proving to be able fighters. Once saved, the civilians gave their lives to Ezio's cause, and became Assassin [[apprentices]].<ref name="Brotherhood"/>

==Stalkers==
[[File:ACR_Stalker_1.png|thumb|A stalker attacking Ezio.]]
During [[Ezio Auditore]]'s stay in [[Constantinople]], some [[Templars|Byzantine Templars]] disguised themselves among the populace, to hunt down and kill the Assassin. These civilians were known as [[Stalkers]].

Stalkers wore typical lower class civilian outfits, attempting to stealthily sneak up on Ezio and stab him with a [[short blade]].

Stalkers were never successful, however, and were usually killed by Ezio, who would turn their own daggers against them. But if a stalker was successful they would stab Ezio in the back leaving him paralyzed for a few seconds, in this time the stalker would run off.

==Trivia==
[[File:RichCivilian.png|thumb|180px|A rich civilian in [[Florence]].]]
*When using [[Eagle Vision]], civilians are the only ones that do not glow any color. They are simply grey, as they are neither an ally or an enemy.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' the player can distinguish the social class of civilians, based on their attire. A richer civilian can be pickpocketed for more money.
*There are extremely few instances of children appearing in-game, and none can be interacted with in free roaming sequences.
**The only children present are Ezio's younger brother, [[Petruccio Auditore da Firenze|Petruccio]], [[Caterina Sforza]]'s children [[Bianca Riario|Bianca]] and [[Ottaviano Riario|Ottaviano]], a child in [[Monteriggioni]] upon Ezio's and [[Mario Auditore|Mario]]'s return from [[Vaticano district|the Vatican]], and the lost boy whose mother is captured by [[Silvestro Sabbatini]].

'''''Assassin's Creed'''''
*When you have completed the game, Desmond will no longer desynchronize with Altaïr for killing civilians.
*As seen in early [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2g-COZpMXs gameplay videos], Altaïr was originally able to push civilians out of his way whilst standing still, rather than only while running.
*An [[Assassin's Creed Achievements|achievement]] called "Enemy of the Poor" can be obtained by throwing female beggars twenty-five times.
*The animus interface refers to Scholars as a walking hiding spot.

'''''Assassin's Creed II'''''
*In ''Assassin's Creed II'' and ''Brotherhood'', women will often find anything Ezio does to be attractive; commenting on how strong, fast, or brave he is throughout the game.
*There is a rare glitch in ''Assassin's Creed II'' where a group of civilians listening to a [[Heralds|herald]] will not react to any violent act the player commits. These civilians can be killed without penalizing the player. Occasionally, about a minute after the glitch, the player may become spontaneously desynchronized.

'''''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'''''
*In ''Brotherhood'', as Ezio rebuilds Rome, civilians will start carrying parasols, scepters and fans, signifying their increased wealth.
*Potential Assassin recruits in Rome always have the same clothes as [[Duccio de Luca]], [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze|Claudia Auditore]]'s former fiance.

'''''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'''''
*Civilians are seen doing a greater variety of activities, such as smoking a hookah pipe, playing board games or browsing the shops. Some will challenge Ezio to a brawl, and merchants will ask Ezio to help him carry boxes if their shipment is running late.
*Some civilians in [[Constantinople]] will speak using Italian accents and terms.

==References==
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