Saracens

2011-08-05T06:46:09Z

94.20.56.73: /* Low-Ranking Soldiers */

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|locations = [[Damascus]] [[Jerusalem]]
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|religion = Islam
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'''Saracens''' refers to the Sunni Muslim armies, led by [[Saladin]] involved in the [[Third Crusade|Crusades]] (although it can be used to refer to Muslims or Arabs in general). During the time period revisited in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', Saracens are defending the Holy Land from the Christian [[Crusader]] invaders, who seek to reclaim it in the name of [[Jesus Christ|Christ]].

Although the [[Crusaders]] have had some victories (most notably the retaking of [[Acre]]), most of the Holy Land is still held by Saracens. The lands to the east and south-east are Saracen strongholds, and they occupy and hold the cities of [[Damascus]] and [[Jerusalem]].

==Salah Al'din==

{{Main|Salah Al'din}}

Salah Al'din, the leader of the Saracens does not appear in the game, however, he is referenced by preachers in Damascus as well as by [[Richard I of England]].

==Soldiers==
[[File:Saracen soldiers.jpg|Saracen soldiers stationed in Damascus.|200px|thumb|left]]

Saracen soldiers are similar to the Crusaders combat-wise. They speak Arabic and Turkish, and wear Lamellar armor.

===Low-Ranking Soldiers===

The most common Saracen soldier, a low-ranking soldier cannot grab nor can he counter attacks. The weakest foe, a low-ranking soldier will easily fall to a single counter attack from Altaïr. Low-ranking soldiers tend to get frightened the most in battle, fleeing if a few of their comrades are killed.

===High-Ranking Soldiers===
High-ranking soldiers of the Saracen army have much more armor as well as skill. Not commonly in appearance, these kind of soldiers can perform counter attacks as well as grabs. Altaïr can counter their attacks however, this will only push them down, not killing them right away, however, a [[hidden blade]] counter will immediately kill them.

==Flags==
The Saracens have spread 100 Saracen [[flags]] across the city of Damascus. Collecting them all will, in the Xbox 360 version of the game, grant the player an Achievement:

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!width="300"|Name
!width="200"|Description
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!width="64"|Secret?
|-
|[[File:AssassinsCreed KeeperOfTheCrescent.jpg]]
|''Keeper of The Crescent''
|Find all Saracen flags in Damascus
|10
|No
|}

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