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Gaius Julius Caesar

2012-06-14T03:00:55Z

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'''Gaius Julius Caesar '''(13 July 100 BCE - 15 March 44 BCE) was a prominent general of the [[Rome|Roman]] army and a notable politician. He played a key role in transforming the flagging Roman Republic into the seemingly unstoppable {{Wiki|Roman Empire}}.

==Biography==
Julius Caesar accrued numerous military victories in his role as the general of the Roman army stationed in Cisalpine Gaul, Transalpine Gaul, and Illyricum, three provinces that Caesar administered as governor. He was successful in conquering the Gallic tribes throughout modern-day [[France]], [[Germany]], and Belgium. Caesar was the great nemesis of the Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix, who he defeated in one of his most famous conquests, the Battle of Alesia.

In the midst of a civil war, Caesar declared himself dictator and appointed himself Consul of the Roman Senate. The senators feared Caesar's increasing political and military control of Rome, and Caesar was evidently supported by the [[Templars]], though it is unknown whether or not he was aware of their existence.<ref name="Encyclopedia">''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> Consequently, a number of senators decided to eliminate Caesar for the benefit of the Roman people.

Caesar's close friend [[Marcus Junius Brutus]] led the conspiracy against Caesar alongside [[Gaius Cassius Longinus]];<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> both were secret members of the [[Assassins]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Brutus and Cassius planned to murder Caesar in the Senate on the Ides of March (March 15). Their attempt was successful, and the conspirators stabbed Caesar 23 times. However, his death seemed to bring only more chaos than before. Civil war continued for another 13 years, and in the end Caesar's adopted heir Octavian (later known as Augustus) became the first emperor of the Roman Empire in 27 BCE.

==Trivia==
*There is a trophy for the PlayStation 3 in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' named after Julius Caesar. It is earned by gaining all other trophies, 50 in total. Also the [[Dagger of Brutus]], which was used by Marcus Brutus to kill Caesar, can also be obtained.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood" />
*Julius Caesar's known murderers were ''[[Marcus Junius Brutus]], Gaius Cassius Longinus, Servius Sulpcicius Galba, Quintus Ligarias, Lucius Minucius Basilus, Publius Servilius Casca Longus, Gaius Servilius Casca, Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus, Lucius Tillius Cimber, Gaius Trebonius, Lucius Cassius Longinus, Gaius Cassius Parmensis, Caecilius, Bucolianus, Rubrius Ruga, Marcus Spurius, Publius Sextius Naso, Lucius Pontius Aquila, Petronius, Decimus Turullius'' and ''Pacuvius Antistius Labeo''. The rest of the names are lost to history.

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Abbas Sofian

2012-06-13T05:37:50Z

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{{Dialogue2|Mukhlis|He takes our money and gives us nothing in return, where once the citadel was the heart of the community from which came strength, guidance...|Altaïr|And protection.|That too. All those things left with you, Altaïr, to be replaced by... corruption and paranoia.|[[Mukhlis]] and Altaïr discussing Abbas' leadership.|Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade}}
{{Character Infobox
|name=Abbas Sofian
|image=Abbas_Sofian_render.png
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|birth=1166 [[Masyaf]], [[Syria]]
|death=1247 (aged 80 - 81) Masyaf, Syria
|period=High Middle Ages
|faction=[[Assassins]]
|appear=''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''
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|voice=[[Nolan North]] (''AC'') [[Yerman Gur]] (''ACR'')}}
'''Abbas Sofian''' (1166–1247) was a [[Syria]]n [[Assassins|Assassin]] during the Middle Ages and the [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Assassins]] from 1227 until his death. His leadership over the Levantine Brotherhood showed a period of corruption and disregard for the Order's Creed, resulting in the decline of their castle in [[Masyaf]] and its villagers fearing and secretly loathing the Assassins.

Raised as an Assassin from birth alongside [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], the two became best friends during their childhood. However, after Altaïr revealed to Abbas that Abbas' father [[Ahmad Sofian|Ahmad]] had killed himself, rather than left the Order as Abbas had believed, Abbas labelled Altaïr a liar, and developed a hatred for him that would span a lifetime.

After Altaïr killed their former Mentor, [[Rashid ad-Din Sinan]], Abbas stood against Altaïr, who desired to become the Order's new leader. He eventually repented and kept a low profile during Altaïr's time as Mentor.

When Altaïr and his family left for [[wikipedia:Mongolia|Mongolia]] to deal with the threat led by [[Genghis Khan]], Abbas staged a secret coup d'état against the Order, killing Altaïr's son [[Sef Ibn-La'Ahad|Sef]] and framing Altaïr's best friend and right-hand man [[Malik Al-Sayf]], who was thrown into prison.

With Sef and Malik out of the way, Abbas held the most power and thus implemented a council into the Order with himself as its head. Eventually, he also disbanded the council, usurping the title of Mentor and becoming the sole leader of the Levantine Assassins.

Under Abbas' leadership, the Order declined and became corrupted. Additionally, Abbas spent the majority of his time hiding in Masyaf's fortress, fearing for his life. Eventually, the Assassins joined Altaïr once again, and Abbas was killed.

==Biography==
===Early years===
Abbas Sofian was born in Masyaf, in the year 1166. As the son of Ahmad Sofian, a member of the Assassin Order, Abbas spent the first decade of his life living with his father until 1176.<ref name="The Secret Crusade">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref>

That year, during the [[Siege of Masyaf]], Abbas' father was captured by the attacking [[Saracens]], and, under torture, revealed the name of [[Umar Ibn-La'Ahad]] as the Assassin who killed a Saracen nobleman. Umar was executed at his own request, in order to spare Ahmad's life; however, the latter only grew guilty for his fellow Assassin's death.<ref name="The Secret Crusade" />

This later led to Ahmad killing himself in Umar and his son Altaïr's quarters; however, Abbas was brought up to believe that his father had left the Order and would eventually return.<ref name="The Secret Crusade" />

Abbas was paired with Altaïr and together they began their training to become Assassins under their Mentor - Rashid ad-Din Sinan, commonly known as Al Mualim. The two boys developed a close friendship, being constantly by one another's side, and referring to each other as brothers; however, the thought of his father's self-imposed exile was never far from Abbas' mind.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

After some time, Altaïr began to notice a change in Abbas' mood, with the strain of his father's disappearance beginning to wear him down. In the hope that it would give him some peace, Altaïr informed Abbas that his father had not deserted Abbas as he had thought, but that he had actually committed suicide in Altaïr's chambers not long after the Saracen siege. Abbas refused to believe him and simply turned around in his bed, silent.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

During combat training the next day, Abbas made a request to their instructor [[Labib]] to use real swords in the training, a request which was accepted with Labib's joy. However, instead of doing their regular training, Abbas ferociously attacked Altaïr in a burst of hatred, demanding to know why he had lied about his father.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

Reluctantly, Altaïr eventually admitted to lying, and the two were thrown in the cells for a month. When they were allowed to continue their training, Abbas was punished further, as Al Mualim decreed that he had brought disrepute to the Order by allowing his emotions free rein, and as such, his training was to be extended by a year.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

===Attack on Masyaf===
{{Dialogue2|Altaïr|When I close the castle gates, flank the Crusaders in the village and drive them into the canyon.|Abbas|You don't stand a chance!|Abbas! No mistakes.|Altaïr and Abbas discussing their course of action during the attack.|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}

[[File:Mentor's keeper 3.png|thumb|left|250px|Abbas talking with Altaïr during the attack.]]
Following these events, neither of the two considered the other as brethren. When Abbas was about 23 years old, Masyaf was attacked by [[Templars]] under the command of [[Haras]], a former Assassin apprentice who had betrayed the Order due to dissatisfaction with the Order's motives. Abbas joined his fellow Assassins in battle against the Templars.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

When Altaïr arrived in the middle of the fight, Abbas met up with him and told him that they needed to fall back. He also informed Altaïr that the Templars had taken Al Mualim hostage and that they could do nothing to save him. However, Altaïr ordered Abbas to flank the Templars once he had driven them from the castle. Despite his protests, Abbas had no choice but to follow his rival's orders, as he was of higher rank.<ref name="Revelations" />

Altaïr was eventually successful in saving Al Mualim,<ref name="Revelations"/> after which Altaïr was leveled to the [[Ranks|rank]] of [[Master Assassin]]. Abbas, jealous, spat on the ground before Altaïr's feet, though the others sneered at him in response. This event was the first sign of Altaïr's arrogance, which would, over time, further fuel Abbas' hatred for Altaïr.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

===Causing a civil war===
{{Quote|Forgive me... I did not... know...|Abbas apologizing to Altaïr after having used the Apple.|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}

In 1191, Al Mualim came into possession of [[Second Apple|one of the Apples of Eden]], an [[Pieces of Eden|artifact]] from the [[First Civilization]], which had been hidden deep in [[Solomon's Temple]] in [[Jerusalem]]. Studying the Apple of Eden over the course of several weeks, Al Mualim found his mind not able to comprehend the Apple's powers, and soon grew corrupted and disillusioned by it.<ref name="Assassin's Creed">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

Eventually, Al Mualim betrayed the Order he had served faithfully and strictly for numerous years, and used the Apple to brainwash the Assassins present in Masyaf to mindlessly follow and worship him. Finding out about his Mentor's secret Templar affiliations, Altaïr confronted Al Mualim and slayed him in the castle's gardens, subsequently hiding the Apple in the Master's study in Masyaf castle.<ref name="Assassin's Creed" />

[[File:Mentor's wake 5.png|thumb|250px|Abbas and Altaïr arguing while Al Mualim's body burns.]]
After Al Mualim's death, Abbas made his way to Masyaf castle and met with Altaïr at the gates, where he discovered his rival carrying their Mentor's corpse. Abbas, openly distrusting and demanding an explanation, listened to his reasoning while they walked to a funeral pyre set out on a cliffside outside the castle.<ref name="Revelations"/>

As Altaïr lit Al Mualim's body on fire, Abbas confronted him, saying that burning a man's body was forbidden in their Order. In his defense, Altaïr said that the body could be "another one of Al Mualim's phantoms," and that he must not be given a chance to return. Enraged, Abbas shoved Altaïr off the cliff, where he was confronted by both angry citizens and Assassins alike.<ref name="Revelations"/>

Abbas hurried to the Master's study in the castle, from which he stole the Apple of Eden, and proceeded to climb to the top of the watchtower outside the fortress to look out over the civil war that he had started. Yelling out to Altaïr and claiming that he was not able to wield the Apple, Abbas soon found himself unable to resist its charm and activated it.<ref name="Revelations"/>

However, Abbas' mind was too weak to bear the consequences of his action, and the Apple began slowly draining the life from his body. Altaïr climbed up the tower and took the Apple from Abbas to save him, after which Abbas muttered an apology to Altaïr.<ref name="Revelations"/>

As time passed, Altaïr gained full support of the other members of the Order, and became the Mentor of the Levantine Assassins, much to Abbas' displeasure. However, his new-found hatred for his late Mentor surpassed even that felt toward Altaïr, and Abbas relented against his former friend.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

===Assuming control===
{{Dialogue|Altaïr|'''I''' am the Master of this Order, Abbas. I demand that leadership is returned to me, in line with the statutes of the Brotherhood. They '''decree''' it be returned to me.|Abbas|They do not. Not any more.|Altaïr and Abbas discussing Altaïr's leadership.|Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade}}

Abbas continued to serve the Assassins faithfully for many years to come, well into Altaïr's reign as Mentor. However, following Altaïr's departure for the Far East in 1217, he slowly begun to build up support among the populace to undermine the Order's acting-Master and second-in-command; Malik Al-Sayf. In 1225, Abbas began to stage a coup d'état to assume control over the Order.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

Abbas commanded his subordinate [[Swami]], a weak-minded [[Apprentices|apprentice]], to murder Sef Ibn-La'Ahad, the younger son of Altaïr, and pin the blame on Malik. As a result, Malik was found guilty of the murder and imprisoned in Masyaf's dungeon. With no acting leader, a council was founded to lead the Order - in accordance with the statutes of the Brotherhood - and Abbas placed himself at its head.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

Two years later, in 1227, Altaïr, his wife [[Maria Thorpe|Maria]], and their eldest son, [[Darim Ibn-La'Ahad|Darim]], returned from their ten-year journey to the Far East, unaware of the events that had transpired in their absence. Arriving at the fortress, the aging Mentor was informed that his son, Sef, had departed for [[Alamut]] not long before their arrival. Darim left for Alamut immediately, and the next day Altaïr and Maria met with Abbas and the ruling Council.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

During the meeting, Abbas informed the Mentor that Sef had been murdered by Malik just two weeks before his arrival, and that the Council had been set up following his arrest. Altaïr demanded that the council turn over command of the Order to him, though Abbas refused. Abbas claimed that Altaïr would not be impartial, since his son had just been murdered and there was the possibility that he would act out of vengeance.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

[[File:New regime 5.png|thumb|left|250px|Abbas and Swami meeting with Altaïr and Maria.]]
The next day, after Altaïr learned the true circumstances surrounding his son's death, he went into the dungeons to see Malik and find out what was really going on. Seeing that Malik was in an extremely weak state, Altaïr left him in the care of his family.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

Altaïr decided to confront Abbas once again, however Abbas managed to turn the Assassins against Altaïr after he accused him of killing Malik out of vengeance, showing Malik's decapitated head in public as proof. However, in reality Malik had been killed by Swami on Abbas' orders. Following a brief struggle, which resulted in the death of both Swami and Maria, Altaïr fled from Masyaf, and Abbas usurped the title of Mentor.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

===Later life===
{{Dialogue|Altaïr|They were not lies. In all these years, did you never doubt?|Abbas|Did you ever wonder if there is a next world, Altaïr? In moments I shall know for sure. And if there is, I will see my father, and we will both be there to meet you when it is your time. And then - then there will be no doubt.|Altaïr and Abbas during the latter's final moments.|Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade}}

Twenty years passed before Abbas once again encountered Altaïr. During his reign, the Assassins retreated into their fortress, leaving the surrounding countryside to the mercy of [[Fahad]]'s bandits. Abbas imposed increasingly high levies on the local civilians, and took severe and paranoid action against any uprising and dissent, like that which followed Altaïr's escape in 1227.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

In the year 1247, Abbas learned that Altaïr had returned from exile, intent on reclaiming his position at the head of the order. With the help of [[Tazim Al-Sayf|Malik's son]], Altaïr gained the assistance of his fellow Assassins against Abbas. Altaïr stressed the fact that no blood was to be spilled. Because of this, most of Abbas' supporting forces joined Altaïr.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

[[File:Mentor's return 10.png|thumb|250px|Abbas facing Altaïr in Masyaf.]]
After a brief power struggle, which saw most of the Order returning their allegiances to Altaïr, Abbas confronted the old Assassin on the steps of the Masyaf fortress. Once again refusing to accept the truth surrounding his father's death, Abbas ordered his few remaining followers to kill Altaïr. The former Mentor extended his arm at Abbas and placed his other hand on the wrist, and a second later, the castle echoed with the sound of an explosion.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

Looking down, Abbas saw a small stain of blood appear on his chest, which then expanded, until the front of his robes were entirely drenched with blood. He collapsed and rolled down the stairs to Altaïr's feet, where he uttered his final words, telling his former friend that he hoped there was a second life after death, where they could meet again and where Abbas could know the truth about his father. Closing his eyes, he died, the first victim of the newly wrought [[Hidden Gun|hidden gun]].<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

==Personality and characteristics==
{{Quote|I would have defended the ''Order'', Abbas. Instead you have sacrificed everything we stand for. You sacrificed my wife and son on the altar of your own spite - your blank refusal to accept the truth.|Altaïr, about Abbas' actions shortly before the latter's death.|Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade}}

[[File:Mentor's wake 10.png|thumb|left|250px|Abbas, holding the Apple while furiously yelling to Altaïr.]]
Abbas was a weak-minded, though obstinate and strong-willed man, who held his family's honor in high regard. However, these traits came paired with a quick temper whenever someone slandered this honor, which was mostly shown when after Altaïr told Abbas of his father's suicide, wrecking the friendship of the two permanently.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

Though he had great respect for the Assassin Order, Abbas was quick to use the Order's rules to cover his own intentions and actions. After Altaïr killed Al Mualim, Abbas angrily accused Altaïr of bending the rules while his rival was burning their Mentor's body - as was forbidden by the Brotherhood's statutes. As soon as the Assassins started to doubt Altaïr because of Abbas' accusations, Abbas secretly took the Apple for himself.<ref name="Revelations"/>

Later still, when Altaïr returned from his journey through the Mongol Empire, Abbas used the statutes of the Brotherhood to claim power for himself, and to force Altaïr into exile.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

However, Abbas was not fit to lead others, with his desire and lust for personal power resulted in the corruption of his Brotherhood, and they ended up disregarding the rules of the Brotherhood altogether.<ref name="The Secret Crusade"/>

==Last words==
* '''Abbas:''' ''I can never forgive you, Altaïr. The lies you told about my family, my father. The humiliation I suffered.''
* '''Altaïr:''' ''They were not lies, Abbas. I was ten years old when your father came to see me. He was in tears, begging to be forgiven for betraying my family. Then he cut his own throat. I watched his life ebb away at my feet. I will never forget that image.''
* '''Abbas:''' ''No.''
* '''Altaïr:''' ''But he was not a coward, Abbas. He reclaimed his honor.''
* '''Abbas:''' ''I hope there is another life after this one. Then I will see him, and know the truth of his final days... And when it is your time, we will find you, and then there will be no doubts.''

==Trivia==
* "Abbas" translates to "the lion which all lions fear," or "severe in manner of appearance."
* In [[Assassin's Creed]], Abbas is illustrated with all of his fingers, despite the fact that he should be missing his rings finger as an Assassin with a hidden blade during the time period.

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Dante Moro

2012-06-12T21:25:47Z

74.194.205.119: I wrote a section explaining his position in the Nobility before his hit.

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{{Character Infobox
|name = Dante Moro
|image = Moro v.png
|imgdesc =
|faction = [[House of Barbarigo]] [[Templars]]
|birth = 1460
|death = 1486 (aged 26)
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''
|period = [[Renaissance]]
|voice = [[Tony Calabretta]]}}

'''Dante Moro''' (1460 - 1486) was the personal bodyguard of [[Marco Barbarigo]], and a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]].

Dante was once the captain of the [[Venice|Venetian]] city [[Guards|guard]], and was also an heir to one of the most prestigious and affluent families in Venice.

==Biography==

===Captain of the guard===
Being the only son of Doge Christoforo Moro, Dante was born into nobility, and as a result would had some given advantages. Eventually, he would become the Captain of the Venetian Guard, and the sole heir of the prestigious Moro family. He was happily married by the age of twenty-five, to Carlotta, and a close friend to Marco Barbarigo while in his Captain position.
===Betrayal===
Desiring Dante's wife, [[Carlotta Moro|Carlotta]], for himself, Marco Barbarigo organized an attempt on Dante's life. Sending his agents to kill Dante, they managed to stab him four times, despite Dante being a proficient fighter. Dante suffered three body wounds, and was left with a [[knife]] stuck in his head.

Although the weapon was embedded in his skull, Dante proved to be more than Marco's agents could handle, barely escaping the encounter with his life. While he had miraculously survived, Dante was left with severe brain damage and the mind of a child.

From there, Marco tricked Dante into annulling his marriage in Carlotta's presence, and thus, achieving the goal he had hoped for. He also convinced Dante to become his personal bodyguard, with Dante proving effective in his new employment. 

===Work as a Templar bodyguard===
{{Quote|We should move a little faster. I feel eyes on us.|Dante, advising the Templars for their safety.|Assassin's Creed II}}

[[File:BoF 9.png|thumb|250px|left|Dante at the meeting, guarding his fellow Templars.]]
On September 14th 1485, Dante, along with Marco, met with fellow Templars [[Silvio Barbarigo]], [[Carlo Grimaldi]], and [[Rodrigo Borgia]] in the [[Piazza di San Marco]]. The meeting was held to discuss the plans to murder the [[Giovanni Mocenigo|Doge]].

Dante spoke little during the meeting, concentrating instead on keeping the other Templars safe. More than once, Dante moved the group along to avoid prying eyes and ears, though it proved a futile impediment to deter [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] from eavesdropping from the surrounding rooftops and crowds.

Dante later met with Silvio at the [[Carnevale|Carnevale festivities]], in which he fought Ezio hand to hand to win a [[Golden Mask|golden mask]]. Although the two fought fiercely, Ezio's skills proved better and Dante was bested. However, Silvio cheated for Dante to win by bribing the Master of Celebrations, and so the mask was awarded to Dante to prevent Ezio from entering Marco's private party.

Later, while Dante was heading towards the Doge's party, Ezio managed to distract him with the aid of [[Teodora Contanto|Sister Teodora]]'s [[courtesans]], which provided him enough time to [[Pickpocketing|pickpocket]] the mask from Dante. Upon discovering the loss of the mask, Dante arrived at the party along with other guards.

Attempting to look for Ezio, Dante scoured the crowd of partygoers. Despite his best efforts, Dante failed, resulting in Marco's death at Ezio's hands. After Marco's death, Silvio hired Dante to be his bodyguard, and Dante subsequently helped his new master to occupy [[Arsenale di Venezia|L'Arsenale]].

===Death===
[[File:Two_birds_9.png|thumb|250px|Dante and Silvo, assassinated by Ezio.]]
Ezio planned to kill Dante and Silvio and helped a condottiero, [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]], attack L'Arsenale in 1486. During the attack, Dante led the Templar troops, and fought with Bartolomeo and Ezio.

With Ezio and the condottiero arrayed against him, Dante and the Templar supporters were defeated. However, Silvio recalled Dante to the city docks, and, as they were about to board a ship, Ezio assassinated the two with both of his [[Hidden Blade|hidden blades]] before they could reach the ship.

In his final moments, Dante disclosed to Ezio that the Templars meant to sail for [[Cyprus]], right before succumbing to his injuries. Following Dante's death, Ezio recovered a letter from Dante's corpse. The letter was from Dante's ex-wife, Carlotta, and in it she apologized for marrying Marco, and told Dante she would find a way to restore his mind. 

==Personality and characteristics==
{{Quote|He's saved my life on two occasions, though he's not much of a conversationalist.|Marco commenting on Dante.|Assassin's Creed II}}

[[File:Two birds 4.png|thumb|250px|Dante battling with Bartolomeo at L'Arsenale.]]
Following the traumatic attempt on his life, Dante did not retain much of a personality. When he spoke, it was in short, gruff sentences focused on a single task: the advancement of his master's goals.

Dante also followed orders unquestioningly, always obeying his master and any superiors in the Order. He was extremely loyal and dedicated, constantly working to keep his brothers safe and putting his own life at risk for their safety.

Dante was also a capable fighter, being able to hold his own against Bartolomeo and Ezio. In battle, he was a strong fighter able to endure and withstand attacks from his opponent.

==Final words==
*'''Ezio:''' ''What's happened here? Why the boats? I thought you sought the Doge's seat.''
*'''Silvio:''' ''Just a distraction. We were meant to sail...''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Sail where?''
*'''Silvio:''' ''I'll never tell.''
Silvio dies.
*'''Dante:''' ''Cyprus is their destination. They want... they... want...''
Dante dies.
*'''Ezio:''' ''Non temete l'oscurità – accettate il suo abbraccio. Requiescant in Pace. (Fear not the darkness – but welcome its embrace. Rest in peace.)''

==Trivia==
*Dante wields a Labrys axe, and fights much like a [[Brutes|Brute]].
*In the [[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance|novel]], Ezio shoots Dante in the face with the [[Hidden Gun|pistol]] on the deck of the Templar ship. The text of Carlotta's letter to Dante is reproduced in the novel as well.
*Dante differs from the other assassination targets in the game, as he is not deliberately a Templar. Simple-minded, Dante would not be in control of his actions and therefore can not be held accountable for them. Assassinating him was therefore a breach of the first tenet of [[the Creed|The Creed]], but Ezio was not bound by the tenets until he was inducted into the order.
*Dante is the only assassination target not to have a portrait in [[Ezio's room]].
*Dante is also the only assassination target to be younger than Ezio in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''.
*The database entry for [[San Giobbe]] states that Dante was the only son of the Doge, Cristoforo Moro, who supposedly disowned him in 1468 after losing his title as Venetian Captain of the Guard. This would not be possible, as Dante would only have been eight years old in 1468. Also, when Dante was born, Cristoforo would have been nearly 70 years old.
*If the player is confronted by Dante after stealing the mask, the player cannot kill him, nor disarm him (except for a two-handed weapon's special attack). This is also the case after the party where Marco is killed, with Dante being on a bridge nearby.

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="180" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center" captiontextcolor="#ffffff">
BoF 5.png|Dante at the Templar meeting in 1485.
NtW 6.png|Dante displaying the golden mask.
AC2_S_061_Venice_Ezio_Fighting_Dante.jpg|Ezio fighting Dante hand to hand.
CNP 10.png|Silvio giving Dante the golden mask.
HaB 5.png|Dante at Carnevale.
Two birds 5.png|Dante engaging Ezio at L'Arsenale.
Two birds 7.png|Dante and Silvio fleeing L'Arsenale.
Two birds 10.png|Dante and Silvio's final moments.
Moro.jpg|Rendered model of Dante.
Dante animus.jpg|Dante and Marco in the Database.
Dante Moro concept render.jpg|Multi-view render of Dante Moro.
040_max.jpg|Dante Moro's bust.
DMRedux.png|Concept art of Dante.
</gallery>

==Source==
*''Assassin's Creed II''

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[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed II Characters]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed II Assassination Targets]]
[[Category:Templars]]
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Renaissance Characters]]