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Uberto Alberti

2011-06-22T15:03:47Z

92.242.170.213:

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'''Uberto Alberti''' (1416 – 1476) was the Gonfaloniere of [[Florence|Firenze]], a family friend of the [[House of Auditore|Auditore]]'s, and [[Lorenzo de' Medici]]'s ally during the time of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Lineage]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''. However, he betrayed them by issuing the arrest of [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|Giovanni]], [[Federico Auditore da Firenze|Federico]], [[Petruccio Auditore da Firenze|Petruccio]] and [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] (though he escapes) by order of [[Rodrigo Borgia]], the Grand Master of the Templar Order. He was also Ezio's first assassination target. His family was evicted by the Medici bank, thus he ached for revenge, until finally given the opportunity by the [[Templars]]. He is also considered one of the greatest lawyers in the Italian Renaissance, even though he was self-taught and had no formal education in law. He is portrayed by [[Michel Perron]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Lineage]]''.

==Biography==
===''[[Assassin's Creed: Lineage]]''===
[[File:Uberto_Alberti_along_with_Lorenze_de_medici_and_Giovanni.jpg|thumb|left|252px|Uberto with Giovanni and Lorenzo.]]Uberto aided both Giovanni and Lorenzo by giving them advice, additionally he was involved in a interrogation of one of [[Rodrigo Borgia|Rodrigo Borgia's]] men regarding the preplanned [[Assassination of Galeazzo Sforza|assassination of Galeazzo Maria Sforza]], which they sucessfully extorted information from the prison. Later when Giovanni discovers possible evidence of the Templars' plans, Uberto disposes of it, revealing his true allegiance to the Templar's cause. 

===''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''===
{{quote|In the absence of any compelling evidence to the contrary, I am bound to pronounce you guilty. You and your collaborators, I here by sentence to death.| Uberto to Giovanni|Assassin%27s_Creed_II}}[[File:Uberto_Alberti.png|thumb|left|Uberto in Florence.]]
Ezio meets Uberto in Giovanni's office conversing about something urgent, though Ezio is dismissed by his father before he can understand what they were talking about. Soon, Giovanni sends Ezio with a letter containing evidence that he must give to Uberto. Ezio does as his father asks, swiftly making it to Uberto's house (where Rodrigo currently was).

Uberto immediately knows what's in the envelope and asks Ezio if he would like to stay at his house, though Ezio declines; a decision that most likely saves his life. Soon after receiving the letter, Uberto warrants the arrest of [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|Giovanni]], [[Federico]], [[Petruccio]] and [[Ezio Auditore|Ezio]] (though he escapes because of his errands) on the crimes of treason. On the day of the execution, Giovanni reminds Uberto of the evidence given to him by Ezio that proves his family innocent, but much to his surprise, Uberto claims that he doesn't know what he is talking about, before sentencing the three to death.

At the sight of their deaths, Ezio runs up to the stage, claiming that he will kill Uberto for what he has done, but a [[Brute]] guard disarms Ezio before he is able to get close enough. Escaping the guards, Ezio heads for [[Paola]], leader of the Florentine courtesans, who is watching over his mother and sister. After a few days of training Ezio, Paola tracks down Uberto for Ezio's vengeance. Ezio follows Alberti to the Santa Croce cloister, where he is attending an art exhibition of Verrochio.

He is seen speaking with [[Lorenzo de' Medici]] about the executions, and subsequently insults Lorenzo. After Ezio dispatches the guards watching the courtyard of the Santa Croce, he sees Uberto speaking with various attending nobles, who are congratulating him for the executions. Afterwards, he sees Ezio approaching, but before he can call the guards, Ezio brutally kills Uberto with his [[hidden blade]], stabbing him several times in the chest. Avenging his father and brothers, Ezio proclaims to everyone in the courtyard that the Auditore are not dead.

==Letter to Uberto's wife==
After Ezio kills Alberti, he finds an undelivered letter to his wife in the man's wallet:

My love,

I put these thoughts to paper in the hope that I might one day have the courage to share them with you. In time, you'll no doubt learn that I betrayed Giovanni, labeled him a traitor and sentenced him to die.

History will likely judge this to have been a matter of politics and greed. Know that it was not hate that forced my hand, but fear. When the Medici robbed us of all we owned, I found myself afraid. For you. For our son. For the future. What hope in this world for a man without proper means?

They offered me money, land and title in exchange for my collaboration. And so, this is how I came to betray my closest friend. However unspeakable the act, it seemed necessary at the time. And even now, looking back, I see no other way...

==Final words==
'''Uberto:''' ''You... ''

(Uberto is stabbed in the chest several times. The [[Memory Corridor|memory corridor]] is shown.)

'''Uberto:''' ''You would have done the same, to save the ones you love...''

'''Ezio:''' ''Yes... I would. And I have!''

==Trivia==
*Uberto saved the Templars from many close calls by destroying evidence of their conspiracy, and hindering their enemies' progress.
*It should be noted that Ezio assassinates Alberti in a rather "sloppy" manner, considering that he does so by stabbing him with the hidden blade five times on the chest, rather than plunging the blade into his target's throat in the traditional assassination technique. Of course, this could be easily explained and understandable to most, since it is Ezio's first time tracking down an assassination target, and he has not yet been extensively trained. He may also be simply venting his fury on the man who destroyed his family.
*According to the Animus database's filter, Uberto is not a Templar (despite plotting with them). However, when viewing the portraits of Ezio's victims in [[Ezio's room|his room]] in the [[Villa Auditore]], Uberto's portrait says that he is a Templar.
*It should be noted that, just as Uberto says "I see no other way" in his letter, Ezio sometimes uses the phrase when he assassinates other targets.
*If you watch carefully at the end of his database video, it shows four ropes on the gallows (instead of the three shown in the game), probably because the extra one was meant for Ezio.
*If left alive for a few moments after he has seen Ezio, he will call for the guards to arrest him.

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==Videos==
[[Video:Uberto Alberti Triple Jump|thumb|300px|left]]
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Fitting In

2011-04-25T16:27:21Z

92.242.170.213: /* Surviving */

{{Era|AC2}}
{{WPmemories}}
{{Memory Infobox
|image = S2Memory1.png|250px
|description = ''Learn the ways of the [[courtesans]].''
|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''
|type = Main
|previous = [[Last Man Standing]]
|next = [[Ace Up My Sleeve]]
|ancestor = [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]
|location = [[Florence]], [[Italy]]
|date = 1476
}}

'''Fitting in''' is a memory in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''.

==Description==
Shocked at the betrayal of [[Uberto Alberti]], whom [[Giovanni Auditore|Ezio's father]] cosidered as friend, Ezio reaches his home only to find out that it has been overrun by the city [[guards]] who are hunting for Ezio. With every guard in the city looking for him Ezio tries to make sure his [[Maria Auditore|mother]] and [[Claudia Auditore|sister]] are safe.

==Dialogue==
Givonni Auditore along with his sons [[Federico Auditore|Federico]] and [[Petruccio Auditore]] are executed by Uberto Alberti, The Gonfaloniere of Florence. Ezio barely escapes the guards after him and decides to get his revenge.
===''Surviving''===
After nightfall, Ezio tries to return to his [[Palazzo Auditore|home]], but doesn't enter when he sees guards posted around the building. He waits there for [[Annetta]].
*'''Annetta:''' ''Ser Ezio, thank God! I've been looking everywhere for you.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''I... I couldn't stop them Annetta. I tried, I swear! But there were so many guards...''
*'''Annetta:''' ''Please. Come with me. We need to get you off the streets.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''What of my mother and sister?''[[File:FT_5_v.png|250px|right]]
*'''Annatta:''' ''They're safe. I'll bring you to them.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''No! It's too dangerous for us to travel together. Tell me where to go and I'll meet you there.''
*'''Annetta:''' ''My sister's house, just north of the Duomo.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''I'm on my way.''
Ezio carefully makes his way to La Rosa Colta. He and Annetta both enter the building which turns out to be a brothel, not exactly what he had expected.
*'''Ezio:''' ''I think we have the wrong building...''
*'''Annetta:''' ''No, no. This is it.''
A [[Paola|woman]] approaches Ezio.
*'''Paola:''' ''It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Messer Ezio... Annetta speaks quite highly of you. I can see why.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''I appreciate the kind words Madonna...?''
*'''Paola:''' ''Ti prego'' (Please),'' call me Paola.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Thank you for offering your home to my family, Paola.''
*'''Paola:''' ''It was the least I could do. You must be tired. Perhaps you'd li...''
*'''Ezio:''' ''No, grazie.'' (No thank you.) ''I can't stay.''
*'''Paola:''' ''Why? Where are you going?''[[File:FT_2_v.png|250px|right]]
*'''Ezio:''' ''To kill Uberto Alberti.''
*'''Paola:''' ''I understand your desire for vengance, but The Gonfaloniere is a powerful man. You're not a killer, Ezio-''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Spare me the lecture.''
*'''Paola:''' ''- But I can make you one.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''And why are you going to teach me how to kill?''
*'''Paola:''' ''I'm not. I'm going to teach you how to survive. Come.''
Ezio follows Paola to the back of the building. She instructs him about the ways of blending into the crowd.
*'''Paola:''' ''Discretion is a paramount in my profession. We must walk the streets freely: seen, but unseen. You too must learn to blend like us and become one with the city's crowds. My girls will show you how...''
Ezio follows Paola's instructions. To test him they take a walk around the brothel. Ezio keeps moving from one group to the next, confusing any guard who might have seen him.[[File:FT_4_v.png|250px|right]]
:After returning to the brothel Paola teaches Ezio how to [[Pickpocket|steal]]
*'''Paola:''' ''Bene! Now that you've learned to blend. I'll show you how you can use it for more than just moving around. Let's teach you how to steal.''
*'''Courtesan:''' ''Thief! Thief!''
*'''Paola:''' ''Once you've stolen from someone Ezio, You mustn't linger.''
*'''Courtesan:''' ''Help! Somebody stop him!''
:Ezio learns how to steal after pickpocketing a few people in the vicinity.

===''The Weapon''===
*'''Paola:''' ''You can go now, girls.''
*'''Courtesans:''' ''Do we have to? So innocent... He's cute...''
*'''Paola:''' ''Now that you've learned how to approach the enemy, we need to find you a suitable weapon.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''What would you have me use?''
*'''Paola:''' ''Ah, but you already have the answer...''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Hey! My father's [[Hidden Blade|blade and bracer]]... How did you get them?''[[File:FT_8_v.png|250px|right]]
*'''Paola:''' ''By using the same skills I've just taught you.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''It's not exactly in working condition.''
*'''Paola:''' ''I assume you are familiar with [[Leonardo da Vinci]]?''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Sì.''(Yes.) ''But how does a painter factor into this?''
*'''Paola:''' ''He's far more than that. Bring him the pieces. You'll see.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Before I go, one last question - if I may?''
*'''Paola:''' ''Of course.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Why have you given your aid so readily to me, a stranger?''
*'''Paola:''' ''I too know betrayal.''

==Outcome==
Ezio learns how to blend a with the crowd making it easy for him to move freely within the city.

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="250" captiontextcolor="#8e8e8e" bordercolor="#000000" bordersize="medium" captionalign="left">
FT 7 v.png|[[Palazzo Auditore]] being guarded...
FT_1_v.png|[[Paola]]
</gallery>

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Friend of the Family

2011-04-25T16:17:51Z

92.242.170.213: /* Outcome */

{{Era|AC2}}
{{WPmemories}}
{{Memory Infobox
|image = S1Memory8.png
|description = ''Help Maria with her errand.''
|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''
|type = Main
|previous = [[Beat a Cheat]]
|next = [[Special Delivery]]
|ancestor = [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]
|location = [[Florence]], [[Italy]]
|date = 1476
}}

'''Friend of the Family''' is a memory in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''.

==Description==
[[Maria Auditore]] confronts [[Ezio Auditore|Ezio]] about his fight with [[Vieri de' Pazzi]]. Ezio, however, innocently declines his involvement in any fights, and accompanies his mother on her errand into the city.

==Dialogue==
===Confrontation===
*'''Maria:''' Buongiorno ''(Hello), Ezio!''
*'''Ezio:''' Buongiorno a voi madre. Come state? ''(Hello mother. How are you?)''
*'''Maria:''' Sto bene. ''(I'm good.) And you? Still recovering from last night?''
*'''Ezio:''' ''I have no idea what you're talking about.''
*'''Maria:''' ''Of course not. Anyway, I have an errand to run. I'd like you join me.''
*'''Ezio:''' Con piacere. ''(With pleasure.)''
*'''Maria:''' ''Come. It's not far from here.''

[[File:Friend_2_v.png|thumb|right|250px|Maria confronts Ezio.]]
Ezio and his mother walk together to their destination.

*'''Maria:''' ''I know about your fight with Vieri...''
*'''Ezio:''' ''What fight?''
*'''Maria:''' Per piacere, ''(Please,) let's not play this game.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''He spoke ill of us. I could not allow him to continue.''
*'''Maria:''' ''I'm sure he's having a hard time dealing with the accusations against his father. [[Francesco de' Pazzi]] is many things - and none of them good. But even I never suspected he'd be capable of murder.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''What will happen to him?''
*'''Maria:''' ''I imagine there will be a trial.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Will [[Giovanni Auditore|father]] speak at it?''
*'''Maria:''' ''He'll have to. He's the one with the evidence.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Still, I wish there was another way.''
*'''Maria:''' ''You've nothing to fear. Everyone wants justice done. It is an unfortunate state of affairs, but it will pass.''

They arrive at [[Leonardo da Vinci]]'s workshop.

*'''Maria:''' ''Here we are.''

===The Friend===
Maria knocks on his door and Leonardo greets them.

*'''Maria:''' ''Hello Leonardo.''
*'''Leonardo:''' ''Madonna Maria!''
*'''Maria:''' ''This is my son, Ezio.''
*'''Leonardo:''' Molto onorato. ''(It's a pleasure to meet you.)''
*'''Ezio:''' L'onore è mio. ''(The honor is mine.)''
*'''Leonardo:''' ''Let me go and fetch the paintings. I'll be right back.''

He goes into the workshop, while Ezio and Maria wait for him.

*'''Maria:''' ''He's very talented.''
*'''Ezio:''' Immagino. ''(I guess.)''
*'''Maria:''' ''Self expression is vital to understand and enjoying life. You should find an outlet.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''I have plenty of outlets.''
*'''Maria:''' ''I meant besides vaginas.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''Mother!''

[[File:Friend_3_v.png|thumb|250px|right]]
Leonardo returns with a box containing paintings.

*'''Leonardo:''' ''Back to your house, then?''
*'''Maria:''' Sì, sì. ''(Yes, yes.) Ezio, help Leonardo, will you?''

Ezio carries the box all the way to his home.

*'''Leonardo:''' ''So, Ezio, what do you do?''
*'''Maria:''' ''He's been working for his father.''
*'''Leonardo:''' ''Ah! You're to be a banker?''
*'''Ezio:''' ''For now. And you? Art, was it?''
*'''Leonardo:''' ''Truth be told, it's been difficult for me settle. Painting is nice, but I often feel like my work lacks... I don't know... purpose. Does that make sense? I'd rather contribute more practically. More directly, Architecture, perhaps. Or anatomy. I'm not content to merely to capture the world. I want to change it.''
*'''Maria:''' ''Oh, Leonardo! I have no doubt you'll go on to do great things!''
*'''Leonardo:''' Vi ringrazio, Madonna. ''(I thank you.) That's kind of you.''

They reach the [[Palazzo Auditore]].

*'''Maria:''' ''Thank you for the help, son. Don't let me keep you from your other duties.''
*'''Leonardo:''' ''It was nice to meet you, Ezio. I hope our paths cross again.''
*'''Ezio:''' Anch'io. ''(Me too.)''

==Outcome==

Maria Auditore introduces Ezio to Leonardo da Vinci, who was just starting his career as an inventor and artist.

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