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	In 1986, Rikkin led a strike-team to capture Mary Lynch in [[Baja California]], [[Mexico]]. Intending to put the Assassin into an [[Animus]] to uncover clues to the whereabouts of the Artifact, they arrived too late. Though they captured her husband, [[Joseph Lynch\|Joseph]], Rikkin was unable to prevent Mary's suicide or stop the escape of her son, [[Callum Lynch\|Callum]].<ref name="ACfilm"/>		In 1986, Rikkin led a strike-team to capture Mary Lynch in [[Baja California]], [[Mexico]]. Intending to put the Assassin into an [[Animus]] to uncover clues to the whereabouts of the Artifact, they arrived too late. Though they captured her husband, [[Joseph Lynch\|Joseph]], Rikkin was unable to prevent Mary's suicide or stop the escape of her son, [[Callum Lynch\|Callum]].<ref name="ACfilm"/>

	At the turn of the millennium, Rikkin was among those informed by [[Warren Vidic]] that [[Daniel Cross]] had returned to Abstergo's [[Abstergo Philadelphia Facility\|facility]] in [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]] after Cross had assassinated the [[Mentor (2000)\|Mentor]] of the Assassins.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: The Fall 3\|Issue #03]]</ref> In 2010, [[Clay Kaczmarek]] was tasked by [[William Miles]] to hack Rikkin's personal computer in the hope of learning more about the [[Animus Project]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations – [[The Lost Archive]]'' – [[Abstergo (memory)]]</ref>		At the turn of the millennium, Rikkin was among those informed by [[Warren Vidic]] that [[Daniel Cross]] had returned to Abstergo's [[Abstergo Philadelphia Facility\|facility]] in [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]] after Cross had assassinated the [[Mentor (2000)\|Mentor]] of the Assassins.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: The Fall 3\|Issue #3]]</ref> In 2010, [[Clay Kaczmarek]] was tasked by [[William Miles]] to hack Rikkin's personal computer in the hope of learning more about the [[Animus Project]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations – [[The Lost Archive]]'' – [[Abstergo (memory)]]</ref>

	Rikkin succeeded the [[Alan Rikkin's predecessor\|previous CEO]] of Abstergo Industries after their death in January 2012. In a tape, Rikkin's predecessor encouraged him to stay on course after all he had learned from the previous Grand Masters, and reminded him that the free market would soon collapse, and that he needed to establish the New World Order before all turned to anarchy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Rifts]]: Cluster 10, Puzzle 5</ref>		Rikkin succeeded the [[Alan Rikkin's predecessor\|previous CEO]] of Abstergo Industries after their death in January 2012. In a tape, Rikkin's predecessor encouraged him to stay on course after all he had learned from the previous Grand Masters, and reminded him that the free market would soon collapse, and that he needed to establish the New World Order before all turned to anarchy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Rifts]]: Cluster 10, Puzzle 5</ref>

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	Stillman once emailed Rikkin, requesting information on the death of her friend and former employee, [[Leila Marino]]. The only response she received was a standardized out-of-office notification; however, Rikkin remained active in corporate affairs during this period, even privately instructing Vidic to suppress Stillman's investigations to prevent her from becoming a liability to the company's schedule. He viewed Stillman's persistent inquiries as a failure on Vidic's part to maintain control over his personnel.<ref name="Leila Marino"/>		Stillman once emailed Rikkin, requesting information on the death of her friend and former employee, [[Leila Marino]]. The only response she received was a standardized out-of-office notification; however, Rikkin remained active in corporate affairs during this period, even privately instructing Vidic to suppress Stillman's investigations to prevent her from becoming a liability to the company's schedule. He viewed Stillman's persistent inquiries as a failure on Vidic's part to maintain control over his personnel.<ref name="Leila Marino"/>

	Rikkin's lack of empathy was further illustrated by his cold pragmatism regarding test subjects. Upon the successful retrieval of the artifact map, he immediately ordered Desmond's termination, viewing him as having exhausted his utility. However, Stillman was able to intervene, persuading him that Desmond remained a valuable asset for verifying the status of the sites, which led Rikkin to grant a temporary reprieve.<ref name="Eagle and The Apple"/> Rikkin also grew dissatisfied with Simon ~~Hathaway’s~~ research into the [[Sword of Eden 1\|Sword of Eden]], viewing Simon and his work as a threat to his vision for the Templar Order. When he ~~couldn’t~~ convince the Inner Sanctum to declare Simon “guilty” of treason, he secretly planned to turn [[Omega Team]] against the Sanctum, hinting at the possibility of eliminating certain members or the entire group. However, he had to put this plan on hold as he was occupied with other responsibilities in [[Madrid]].<ref name="ACHeresy"/>		Rikkin's lack of empathy was further illustrated by his cold pragmatism regarding test subjects. Upon the successful retrieval of the artifact map, he immediately ordered Desmond's termination, viewing him as having exhausted his utility. However, Stillman was able to intervene, persuading him that Desmond remained a valuable asset for verifying the status of the sites, which led Rikkin to grant a temporary reprieve.<ref name="Eagle and The Apple"/> Rikkin also grew dissatisfied with Simon Hathaway's research into the [[Sword of Eden 1\|Sword of Eden]], viewing Simon and his work as a threat to his vision for the Templar Order. When he couldn't convince the Inner Sanctum to declare Simon “guilty” of treason, he secretly planned to turn [[Omega Team]] against the Sanctum, hinting at the possibility of eliminating certain members or the entire group. However, he had to put this plan on hold as he was occupied with other responsibilities in [[Madrid]].<ref name="ACHeresy"/>

	Upon arriving at the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center\|Lineage Discovery and Acquisition facility]] in Madrid, Rikkin immediately took charge of exploiting Callum ~~Lynch’s~~ genetic memories. His daughter, Sofia, who had been in charge of the facility, was frustrated by his constant interference. He was also displeased when the [[Council of Elders]] summoned him back to London to discuss the Animus Project in Madrid, comparing the summons to being an “obedient dog.”<ref name="ACMN"/>		Upon arriving at the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center\|Lineage Discovery and Acquisition facility]] in Madrid, Rikkin immediately took charge of exploiting Callum Lynch's genetic memories. His daughter, Sofia, who had been in charge of the facility, was frustrated by his constant interference. He was also displeased when the [[Council of Elders]] summoned him back to London to discuss the Animus Project in Madrid, comparing the summons to being an “obedient dog.”<ref name="ACMN"/>

	Despite his controllingand remorseless nature, Rikkin showed a preference for his daughter, Sofia, over most other Templars, granting her some freedom. He spoke highly of her against the Elders, noting her intelligence and how close she was to locating the [[Aguilar's Apple of Eden\|Apple of Eden]]. Although he occasionally admitted, most time not openly, that he found ~~Sofia’s~~ defiance both admirable and frustrating, he still believed in her potential. At one point, he tried to prove that ~~Sofia’s~~ faith in Callum Lynch was misplaced, offering Lynch the opportunity to kill his [[Joseph Lynch\|father]] to teach Sofia a lesson. Although Rikkin knew Sofia was more of a scientist than a Templar, he still hoped she would walk beside him at the Templar meeting in London to present ~~Aguilar’s~~ Apple of Eden. She declined, feeling that he had destroyed her work by shutting down the Madrid facility when its function was no longer needed. Not fully understanding her as she did not explain, further showing his lack of empathy.<ref name="ACMN"/>		Despite his controllingand remorseless nature, Rikkin showed a preference for his daughter, Sofia, over most other Templars, granting her some freedom. He spoke highly of her against the Elders, noting her intelligence and how close she was to locating the [[Aguilar's Apple of Eden\|Apple of Eden]]. Although he occasionally admitted, most time not openly, that he found Sofia's defiance both admirable and frustrating, he still believed in her potential. At one point, he tried to prove that Sofia's faith in Callum Lynch was misplaced, offering Lynch the opportunity to kill his [[Joseph Lynch\|father]] to teach Sofia a lesson. Although Rikkin knew Sofia was more of a scientist than a Templar, he still hoped she would walk beside him at the Templar meeting in London to present Aguilar's Apple of Eden. She declined, feeling that he had destroyed her work by shutting down the Madrid facility when its function was no longer needed. Not fully understanding her as she did not explain, further showing his lack of empathy.<ref name="ACMN"/>

	Rikkin also valued ~~Sofia’s~~ opinions. He often asked her to review his speeches, and even stole phrases from her, stating that he only stole from the best.<ref name="ACMN"/>		Rikkin also valued Sofia's opinions. He often asked her to review his speeches, and even stole phrases from her, stating that he only stole from the best.<ref name="ACMN"/>

	Rikkin was also ignorant of historical facts, proven when he mistook who [[Guy Fawkes]] was, believing Fawkes was involved in the [[France\|French]] [[French Revolution\|Revolution]]. When corrected by [[Caroline Grey]], he snapped at her, claiming ''"We are making history here, the past is largely irrelevant"''.<ref>[[James Morse's email]] – Subject line "RE: Guy Fawkes"</ref> This attitude resurfaced years later, in October 2016, while working with Victoria Bibeau the topic of Guy Fawkes was brought up again, but Rikkin had quickly dismissed it again. Despite his apparent disregard for historical accuracy, he seemed to hold a particular fondness for Templar history. His office in Madrid, which he considered his second favorite after his London office, was filled with artifacts from Grandmaster Templars, as well as ancient Assassin artifacts.<ref name="ACHeresy"/>		Rikkin was also ignorant of historical facts, proven when he mistook who [[Guy Fawkes]] was, believing Fawkes was involved in the [[France\|French]] [[French Revolution\|Revolution]]. When corrected by [[Caroline Grey]], he snapped at her, claiming ''"We are making history here, the past is largely irrelevant"''.<ref>[[James Morse's email]] – Subject line "RE: Guy Fawkes"</ref> This attitude resurfaced years later, in October 2016, while working with Victoria Bibeau the topic of Guy Fawkes was brought up again, but Rikkin had quickly dismissed it again. Despite his apparent disregard for historical accuracy, he seemed to hold a particular fondness for Templar history. His office in Madrid, which he considered his second favorite after his London office, was filled with artifacts from Grandmaster Templars, as well as ancient Assassin artifacts.<ref name="ACHeresy"/>

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	'''Alan Rikkin''' (1951 – 2016) was ~~the Chief Executive Officer of~~ [[Abstergo Industries]] and a member of the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order\|Inner Sanctum~~]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order~~]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files]]: "File.0.17\Ins_InnerSanctum"</ref> He held the positions of [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]]<ref name="ACMN">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Official Movie Novelization]]'' – {{Cite\|26 Jan 2021}}</ref> and [[Guardians (Templars)\|Guardian]] within the Order, answering directly to the [[General of the Cross]] and the [[Council of Elders]].<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: 10. Reconnaissance Memo]]</ref>		'''Alan Rikkin''' (1951 – 2016) was [[Abstergo Industries]]' Chief Executive Officer and a member of the [[Templars]]' governing [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order\|Inner Sanctum]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files]]: "File.0.17\Ins_InnerSanctum"</ref> He held the positions of [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]]<ref name="ACMN">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Official Movie Novelization]]'' – {{Cite\|26 Jan 2021}}</ref> and [[Guardians (Templars)\|Guardian]] within the Order, answering directly to the [[General of the Cross]] and the [[Council of Elders]].<ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: 10. Reconnaissance Memo]]</ref>

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	===Managing Abstergo===		===Managing Abstergo===
	Rikkin later became acquainted with [[~~Olivier Garneau~~]]~~, the CCO of~~ [[~~Abstergo Entertainment~~]], and contacted him in 2013 about his progress regarding the [[Observatory (Isu)\|Observatory]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – Modern day</ref> He also had a hand in the development of Abstergo's game ''[[Liberation]]''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		Rikkin later became acquainted with [[Abstergo Entertainment]]'s Chief Creative Officer [[Olivier Garneau]] and contacted him in 2013 about his progress regarding the [[Observatory (Isu)\|Observatory]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – Modern day</ref> He also had a hand in the development of Abstergo's game ''[[Liberation]]''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>

	On 21 January 2014, Rikkin sent a message to [[Melanie Lemay]], congratulating her for her role as CCO of Abstergo Entertainment. Because of her hard work, Rikkin offered her a raise and personally stated that he was looking forward to working with her in the future.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: 02. Letter of Promotion]]</ref>		On 21 January 2014, Rikkin sent a message to [[Melanie Lemay]], congratulating her for her role as CCO of Abstergo Entertainment. Because of her hard work, Rikkin offered her a raise and personally stated that he was looking forward to working with her in the future.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: 02. Letter of Promotion]]</ref>
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	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==
	{{Quote\|You told me she wasn't going to be a problem and here she is stirring up the shit again.\|Rikkin to Warren in an e-mail, regarding Lucy's inquiries into a former employee\|Assassin's Creed\|Warren Vidic's email}}		{{Quote\|You told me she wasn't going to be a problem and here she is stirring up the shit again.\|Rikkin to Warren in an e-mail, regarding Lucy's inquiries into a former employee\|Assassin's Creed\|Warren Vidic's email}}
	Rikkin possessed a profound drive for control and a blunt, demanding demeanor, often overriding established protocols when project results deviated from his strict deadlines. Despite both holding high-ranking positions within the [[Inner Sanctum]], his communications with Vidic were characterized by a harsh tone and a lack of professional courtesy, as Rikkin frequently intervened in the supervision of Desmond's research to ensure absolute alignment with corporate priorities.<ref name="Additional Subjects"/> However, his formal reports also showcased the high degree of intelligence and strategic oversight required to lead a global organization like Abstergo.<ref name="Analysis"/>		Rikkin possessed a profound drive for control and a blunt, demanding demeanor, often overriding established protocols when project results deviated from his strict deadlines. Despite both holding high-ranking positions within the Inner Sanctum, his communications with Vidic were characterized by a harsh tone and a lack of professional courtesy, as Rikkin frequently intervened in the supervision of Desmond's research to ensure absolute alignment with corporate priorities.<ref name="Additional Subjects"/> However, his formal reports also showcased the high degree of intelligence and strategic oversight required to lead a global organization like Abstergo.<ref name="Analysis"/>

	Stillman once emailed Rikkin, requesting information on the death of her friend and former employee, [[Leila Marino]]. The only response she received was a standardized out-of-office notification; however, Rikkin remained active in corporate affairs during this period, even privately instructing Vidic to suppress Stillman's investigations to prevent her from becoming a liability to the company's schedule. He viewed Stillman's persistent inquiries as a failure on Vidic's part to maintain control over his personnel.<ref name="Leila Marino"/>		Stillman once emailed Rikkin, requesting information on the death of her friend and former employee, [[Leila Marino]]. The only response she received was a standardized out-of-office notification; however, Rikkin remained active in corporate affairs during this period, even privately instructing Vidic to suppress Stillman's investigations to prevent her from becoming a liability to the company's schedule. He viewed Stillman's persistent inquiries as a failure on Vidic's part to maintain control over his personnel.<ref name="Leila Marino"/>
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	In 1986, Rikkin led a strike-team to capture Mary Lynch in [[Baja California]], [[Mexico]]. Intending to put the Assassin into an [[Animus]] to uncover clues to the whereabouts of the Artifact, they arrived too late. Though they captured her husband, [[Joseph Lynch\|Joseph]], Rikkin was unable to prevent Mary's suicide or stop the escape of her son, [[Callum Lynch\|Callum]].<ref name="ACfilm"/>		In 1986, Rikkin led a strike-team to capture Mary Lynch in [[Baja California]], [[Mexico]]. Intending to put the Assassin into an [[Animus]] to uncover clues to the whereabouts of the Artifact, they arrived too late. Though they captured her husband, [[Joseph Lynch\|Joseph]], Rikkin was unable to prevent Mary's suicide or stop the escape of her son, [[Callum Lynch\|Callum]].<ref name="ACfilm"/>

	At the turn of the millennium, Rikkin was among those informed by [[Warren Vidic]] that [[Daniel Cross]] had returned to Abstergo's [[Abstergo Philadelphia Facility\|facility]] in [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]] after Cross had assassinated the [[Mentor (2000)\|Mentor]] of the Assassins.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: The Fall 3\|Issue #03]]</ref> In 2010, [[Clay Kaczmarek]] was tasked by [[William Miles]] to hack Rikkin's personal computer in the hope of learning more about the [[Animus Project]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations – [[The Lost Archive]]'' – [[Abstergo (memory)]]</ref>		At the turn of the millennium, Rikkin was among those informed by [[Warren Vidic]] that [[Daniel Cross]] had returned to Abstergo's [[Abstergo Philadelphia Facility\|facility]] in [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]] after Cross had assassinated the [[Mentor (2000)\|Mentor]] of the Assassins.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: The Fall 3\|Issue #3]]</ref> In 2010, [[Clay Kaczmarek]] was tasked by [[William Miles]] to hack Rikkin's personal computer in the hope of learning more about the [[Animus Project]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Revelations – [[The Lost Archive]]'' – [[Abstergo (memory)]]</ref>

	Rikkin succeeded the [[Alan Rikkin's predecessor\|previous CEO]] of Abstergo Industries after their death in January 2012. In a tape, Rikkin's predecessor encouraged him to stay on course after all he had learned from the previous Grand Masters, and reminded him that the free market would soon collapse, and that he needed to establish the New World Order before all turned to anarchy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Rifts]]: Cluster 10, Puzzle 5</ref>		Rikkin succeeded the [[Alan Rikkin's predecessor\|previous CEO]] of Abstergo Industries after their death in January 2012. In a tape, Rikkin's predecessor encouraged him to stay on course after all he had learned from the previous Grand Masters, and reminded him that the free market would soon collapse, and that he needed to establish the New World Order before all turned to anarchy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Rifts]]: Cluster 10, Puzzle 5</ref>