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	{{Quote\|I obey no one, I am ruled by no one. I am free.\|Ali to Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Hunter}}		{{Quote\|I obey no one, I am ruled by no one. I am free.\|Ali to Basim ibn Ishaq, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Hunter}}
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	In 862, after the Hidden Ones intercepted a group of [[Mercenary\|mercenaries]] trying to find Alamut, they sent one of their agents, [[Nur]], to [[Baghdad]] to seek assistance from Ali and his rebels.<ref name="New Beginning">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A New Beginning]]</ref> Together, Ali and Nur investigated the perpetrators behind the would-be attack on Alamut, until the Order of the Ancients took notice of their activities and ordered their capture. While Nur barely managed to escape, Ali was captured along with his rebels at the [[Upper Harbor]].<ref name="Taking Flight">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Taking Flight]]</ref>		In 862, after the Hidden Ones intercepted a group of [[Mercenary\|mercenaries]] trying to find Alamut, they sent one of their agents, [[Nur]], to [[Baghdad]] to seek assistance from Ali and his rebels.<ref name="New Beginning">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A New Beginning]]</ref> Together, Ali and Nur investigated the perpetrators behind the would-be attack on Alamut, until the Order of the Ancients took notice of their activities and ordered their capture. While Nur barely managed to escape, Ali was captured along with his rebels at the [[Upper Harbor]].<ref name="Taking Flight">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Taking Flight]]</ref>

	====Meeting Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq====		====Meeting Basim ibn Ishaq====
	{{Dialogue2\|Ali\|I know your kind like to frolic in the dark but even the world's greatest thief would steer clear of this prison.\|Basim\|Ali, one day I will tell you all about my past. Then you will understand.\|Such a tease.\|Ali and Basim upon the former's rescue, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|Jailbreak}}		{{Dialogue2\|Ali\|I know your kind like to frolic in the dark but even the world's greatest thief would steer clear of this prison.\|Basim\|Ali, one day I will tell you all about my past. Then you will understand.\|Such a tease.\|Ali and Basim upon the former's rescue, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|Jailbreak}}
	[[File:ACMir Jailbreak 12.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ali being freed by Basim]]		[[File:ACMir Jailbreak 12.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ali being freed by Basim]]
	Following his capture, Ali was held at the [[Khurasan Gate Guardhouse]]<ref name="Follow Nur's Lead">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Follow Nur's Lead]]</ref> before being moved to the [[Damascus Gate Prison]], the most secure prison in Baghdad.<ref name="Zeroing In">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Zeroing In]]</ref> It was here that he was eventually found and rescued by the Hidden One [[Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq]], who infiltrated the prison and killed the jailer torturing Ali. Basim introduced himself as a friend of Nur and declined to tell Ali about his past, insisting that they save the details for another time as they needed to find a way out of the prison.<ref name="Jailbreak">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Jailbreak]]</ref>		Following his capture, Ali was held at the [[Khurasan Gate Guardhouse]]<ref name="Follow Nur's Lead">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Follow Nur's Lead]]</ref> before being moved to the [[Damascus Gate Prison]], the most secure prison in Baghdad.<ref name="Zeroing In">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Zeroing In]]</ref> It was here that he was eventually found and rescued by the Hidden One [[Basim ibn Ishaq]], who infiltrated the prison and killed the jailer torturing Ali. Basim introduced himself as a friend of Nur and declined to tell Ali about his past, insisting that they save the details for another time as they needed to find a way out of the prison.<ref name="Jailbreak">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Jailbreak]]</ref>

	Suspecting that Basim was searching for [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob\|Al-Ghul]], the Ancient who had ordered his capture, Ali revealed that the prison's guards were serving Al-Ghul, supplying him with workers for his dig sites. He and Basim then headed to the guard quarters to search for a book containing information on the Ancient's activities, but were [[Social stealth\|spotted]] by the soldiers. While Basim held back the guards, Ali found the book and escaped with it after being instructed by the Hidden One to head to a [[Water Mill\|watermill]] north of Baghdad, where his mentor [[Roshan]] and Ali's rebels were waiting.<ref name="Jailbreak" />		Suspecting that Basim was searching for [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob\|Al-Ghul]], the Ancient who had ordered his capture, Ali revealed that the prison's guards were serving Al-Ghul, supplying him with workers for his dig sites. He and Basim then headed to the guard quarters to search for a book containing information on the Ancient's activities, but were [[Social stealth\|spotted]] by the soldiers. While Basim held back the guards, Ali found the book and escaped with it after being instructed by the Hidden One to head to a [[Water Mill\|watermill]] north of Baghdad, where his mentor [[Roshan]] and Ali's rebels were waiting.<ref name="Jailbreak" />

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Appearances

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]''

	==References==		==References==

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	====Attack on the Great Garrison====		====Attack on the Great Garrison====
	{{Quote\|~~Freedom has a price. The only question is whether we will pay it. Beshi was proud to. I have much to do.~~ I would wish peace upon you both, but... we know that is not in your future. Nor mine.\|Ali, prior to parting way with the Hidden Ones, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Return (Mirage)}}		{{Quote\|I would wish peace upon you both, but... we know that is not in your future. Nor mine.\|Ali, prior to parting way with the Hidden Ones, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Return (Mirage)}}
	After Beshi failed to show up, Ali concluded that he had been captured and returned to the [[Sharqiyah bureau]]. He was soon joined by Basim, who had [[Eavesdropping\|eavesdropped]] on the meeting between the Order members and learned the alias of the Order leader in Sharqiyah: [[Wasif al-Turki\|Al-Mardikhwar]]. After discussing his finding with Ali and Fuladh, Basim left to assassinate Al-Mardikhwar's subordinates, [[Nadir ibn Havid]] and [[Jasoor ibn Basil]], while Ali decided to search for Beshi.<ref name="The Hunt">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[The Hunt]]</ref>		After Beshi failed to show up, Ali concluded that he had been captured and returned to the [[Sharqiyah bureau]]. He was soon joined by Basim, who had [[Eavesdropping\|eavesdropped]] on the meeting between the Order members and learned the alias of the Order leader in Sharqiyah: [[Wasif al-Turki\|Al-Mardikhwar]]. After discussing his finding with Ali and Fuladh, Basim left to assassinate Al-Mardikhwar's subordinates, [[Nadir ibn Havid]] and [[Jasoor ibn Basil]], while Ali decided to search for Beshi.<ref name="The Hunt">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[The Hunt]]</ref>

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	[[File:ACMir Den of the Beast 26.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ali rallying his men to fight Wasif's guards]]		[[File:ACMir Den of the Beast 26.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ali rallying his men to fight Wasif's guards]]
	After defeating the warlord's guards with Basim's help, Ali instructed the Hidden One to free his captive men. Once Basim had done so, Ali informed of a signal brazier which, once lit, would lure out Wasif's remaining guards, creating the perfect distraction for the Hidden One to assassinate the warlord. Basim did as he was told and, while Ali and his rebels battled the guards, he infiltrated Wasif's office and killed him.<ref name="Den of the Beast" />		After defeating the warlord's guards with Basim's help, Ali instructed the Hidden One to free his captive men. Once Basim had done so, Ali informed him of a signal brazier which, once lit, would lure out Wasif's remaining guards, creating the perfect distraction for the Hidden One to assassinate the warlord. Basim did as he was told and, while Ali and his rebels battled the guards, he infiltrated Wasif's office and killed him.<ref name="Den of the Beast" />

	As Ali walked into the room moments later, he saw Basim standing next to Wasif's corpse and impaled the body with his sword, to make it appear like he had killed the ~~warlor~~ and keep the Hidden Ones' involvement secret.<ref name="Den of the Beast" /> He and his rebels, accompanied by Basim, then fought their way out of the garrison until losing their pursuers in an alley. There, Ali told Basim that he would see him back at the Sharqiyah bureau and the two parted ways.<ref name="The Return">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[The Return (Mirage)\|The Return]]</ref>		As Ali walked into the room moments later, he saw Basim standing next to Wasif's corpse and impaled the body with his sword, to make it appear like he had killed the warlord and keep the Hidden Ones' involvement secret.<ref name="Den of the Beast" /> He and his rebels, accompanied by Basim, then fought their way out of the garrison until losing their pursuers in an alley. There, Ali told Basim that he would see him back at the Sharqiyah bureau and the two parted ways.<ref name="The Return">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[The Return (Mirage)\|The Return]]</ref>

	[[File:ACMir The Return 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ali parting ways with the Hidden Ones]]		[[File:ACMir The Return 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ali parting ways with the Hidden Ones]]

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Attack on the Caliphal Palace

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	At the bureau, Ali thanked the Hidden Ones for their assistance before Basim expressed remorse over their failure to save Beshi. The rebel leader claimed that Beshi's story was already being told throughout Baghdad, making him more free in death than he had been in life, and that freedom had a price, which Beshi had been more than willing to pay. He then wished the Hidden Ones good luck in their endeavors and left to continue leading his rebellion.<ref name="The Return" />		At the bureau, Ali thanked the Hidden Ones for their assistance before Basim expressed remorse over their failure to save Beshi. The rebel leader claimed that Beshi's story was already being told throughout Baghdad, making him more free in death than he had been in life, and that freedom had a price, which Beshi had been more than willing to pay. He then wished the Hidden Ones good luck in their endeavors and left to continue leading his rebellion.<ref name="The Return" />

	===~~Attack on the Caliphal Palace~~===		===Later activities===
	Sometime following these events, Ali decided to organize an attack on the [[Palace of the Green Dome\|Caliphal Palace]], believing it to be the perfect moment to strike due to the people of the Caliphate being divided over the [[Al-Musta'in\|current caliph]]'s claim to the throne. Basim was made aware of this during a meeting with Roshan,<ref name="Head of the Snake">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[The Head of the Snake]]</ref> and later took advantage of the assault to infiltrate the palace and find the royal concubine [[Qabiha]], who was the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the Order of the Ancients in Baghdad.<ref name="Serpent's Nest">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[The Serpent's Nest]]</ref>		Sometime following these events, Ali decided to organize an attack on the [[Palace of the Green Dome\|Caliphal Palace]], believing it to be the perfect moment to strike due to the people of the Caliphate being divided over the [[Al-Musta'in\|current caliph]]'s claim to the throne. Basim was made aware of this during a meeting with Roshan,<ref name="Head of the Snake">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[The Head of the Snake]]</ref> and later took advantage of the assault to infiltrate the palace and find the royal concubine [[Qabiha]], who was the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the Order of the Ancients in Baghdad.<ref name="Serpent's Nest">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[The Serpent's Nest]]</ref>

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	Originally a high-ranking dignitary in the Abbasid court,<ref name="Ali DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Ali ibn Muhammad]]</ref> Ali eventually became disillusioned with the Caliphate and believed that it was his destiny to liberate its enslaved population.<ref name="Rebels DB">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[Database: Rebels]]</ref> His rebellion initially involved only the {{Wiki\|Zanj}}, a {{Wiki\|Bantu peoples\|Bantu}} population from [[Africa\|Southeast Africa]] who were brought into the Caliphate as slaves, but soon grew to include various [[Arabia\|Arab]] tribes and slaves.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Zanj Rebellion}}</ref>		Originally a high-ranking dignitary in the Abbasid court,<ref name="Ali DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Ali ibn Muhammad]]</ref> Ali eventually became disillusioned with the Caliphate and believed that it was his destiny to liberate its enslaved population.<ref name="Rebels DB">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[Database: Rebels]]</ref> His rebellion initially involved only the {{Wiki\|Zanj}}, a {{Wiki\|Bantu peoples\|Bantu}} population from [[Africa\|Southeast Africa]] who were brought into the Caliphate as slaves, but soon grew to include various [[Arabia\|Arab]] tribes and slaves.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Zanj Rebellion}}</ref>

	At some point prior to 861, Ali came into contact with the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]] of [[Alamut]], who sought to remove the influence of their enemies, the [[Order of the Ancients]], over the Caliphate. As their goals were aligned, Ali and the Hidden Ones formed an alliance, albeit an uneasy one, as the former's methods often went against the brotherhood's [[The Creed\|creed]].		At some point prior to 861, Ali came into contact with the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]] of [[Alamut]], who sought to remove the influence of their enemies, the [[Order of the Ancients]], over the Caliphate. As their goals were aligned, Ali and the Hidden Ones formed an alliance, albeit an uneasy one, as the former's methods often went against the brotherhood's [[The Creed\|creed]].<ref name="Ali DB" />

	===Working with the Hidden Ones===		===Working with the Hidden Ones===

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	Following his capture, Ali was held at the [[Khurasan Gate Guardhouse]]<ref name="Follow Nur's Lead">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Follow Nur's Lead]]</ref> before being moved to the [[Damascus Gate Prison]], the most secure prison in Baghdad.<ref name="Zeroing In">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Zeroing In]]</ref> It was here that he was eventually found and rescued by the Hidden One [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], who infiltrated the prison and killed the jailer torturing Ali. Basim introduced himself as a friend of Nur and declined to tell Ali about his past, insisting that they save the details for another time as they needed to find a way out of the prison.<ref name="Jailbreak">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Jailbreak]]</ref>		Following his capture, Ali was held at the [[Khurasan Gate Guardhouse]]<ref name="Follow Nur's Lead">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Follow Nur's Lead]]</ref> before being moved to the [[Damascus Gate Prison]], the most secure prison in Baghdad.<ref name="Zeroing In">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Zeroing In]]</ref> It was here that he was eventually found and rescued by the Hidden One [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], who infiltrated the prison and killed the jailer torturing Ali. Basim introduced himself as a friend of Nur and declined to tell Ali about his past, insisting that they save the details for another time as they needed to find a way out of the prison.<ref name="Jailbreak">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Jailbreak]]</ref>

	Suspecting that Basim was searching for [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob\|Al-Ghul]], the Ancient who had ordered his capture, Ali revealed that the prison's guards were serving Al-Ghul, supplying him with workers for his dig sites ~~in the desert~~. He and Basim then headed to the guard quarters to search for a book containing information on the Ancient's activities, but were [[Social stealth\|spotted]] by the soldiers. While Basim held back the guards, Ali found the book and escaped with it after being instructed by the Hidden One to head to a [[Water Mill\|watermill]] north of Baghdad, where his mentor [[Roshan]] and Ali's rebels were waiting.<ref name="Jailbreak" />		Suspecting that Basim was searching for [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob\|Al-Ghul]], the Ancient who had ordered his capture, Ali revealed that the prison's guards were serving Al-Ghul, supplying him with workers for his dig sites. He and Basim then headed to the guard quarters to search for a book containing information on the Ancient's activities, but were [[Social stealth\|spotted]] by the soldiers. While Basim held back the guards, Ali found the book and escaped with it after being instructed by the Hidden One to head to a [[Water Mill\|watermill]] north of Baghdad, where his mentor [[Roshan]] and Ali's rebels were waiting.<ref name="Jailbreak" />

	[[File:ACMir A Delicate Alliance 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Roshan, Basim and Ali discussing their leads on Al-Ghul's identity]]		[[File:ACMir A Delicate Alliance 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Roshan, Basim and Ali discussing their leads on Al-Ghul's identity]]
	At the watermill, Ali addressed his men with a speech ~~before seeing~~ Basim ~~arrive and recognizing his~~ great aid to the ~~rebel~~ cause. Ali ~~and Basim then~~ went to meet with Roshan and discuss their leads on Al-Ghul's identity. Using information from the book recovered by Ali, they deduced the Ancient to be [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob]], a [[Soap Boiler's District\|soap mill]] owner who purchased migrant laborers for his dig sites.<ref name="Delicate Alliance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A Delicate Alliance]]</ref>		At the watermill, Ali addressed his men with a speech, speaking of his capture and subsequent rescue by Basim, just as the Hidden One arrived. After acknowledging Basim's great aid to the rebellion's cause, he and Ali went to meet with Roshan and discuss their leads on Al-Ghul's identity. Using information from the book recovered by Ali, they deduced the Ancient to be [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob]], a [[Soap Boiler's District\|soap mill]] owner who purchased migrant laborers for his dig sites.<ref name="Delicate Alliance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A Delicate Alliance]]</ref>

	Moments later, Ali's second-in-command [[Beshi]] arrived injured, and Basim explained that he had been posing as a prisoner to spy on Mas'ood. Despite being caught, Beshi had managed to learn what Mas'ood looked like and that he was operating out of a [[Caravanserai, Baghdad\|nearby caravanserai]]. Basim and Roshan subsequently left for the caravanserai ~~in order~~ to kill Mas'ood. Ali offered to come with them but Roshan declined his help, believing the rebel leader would turn the mission into a large spectacle.<ref name="Delicate Alliance" />		Moments later, Ali's second-in-command [[Beshi]] arrived injured, and Basim explained that he had been posing as a prisoner to spy on Mas'ood. Despite being caught, Beshi had managed to learn what Mas'ood looked like and that he was operating out of a [[Caravanserai, Baghdad\|nearby caravanserai]]. Basim and Roshan subsequently left for the caravanserai to kill Mas'ood. Ali offered to come with them but Roshan declined his help, believing the rebel leader would turn the mission into a large spectacle.<ref name="Delicate Alliance" />

	====Investigation in Jarjaraya====		====Investigation in Jarjaraya====
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	{{Dialogue2\|Ali\|I do not follow your creed, nor do I answer to the Hidden Ones. This is the price of war.\|Basim\|Beshi would disagree...\|Beshi does not lead this rebellion! He does his part, and I do mine.\|Ali arguing with Basim over his methods, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Hunter}}		{{Dialogue2\|Ali\|I do not follow your creed, nor do I answer to the Hidden Ones. This is the price of war.\|Basim\|Beshi would disagree...\|Beshi does not lead this rebellion! He does his part, and I do mine.\|Ali arguing with Basim over his methods, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Hunter}}
	[[File:ACMir The Hunter 13.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ali defending his actions to Basim and Beshi]]		[[File:ACMir The Hunter 13.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ali defending his actions to Basim and Beshi]]
	Ali was an arrogant man who believed himself a hero of prophecy, sent by Allah himself to liberate the Caliphate's enslaved population.<ref name="Ali DB" /> He did not care how he achieved this goal and, as a result, his methods were often ~~very~~ brutal, such as torturing a ~~captive~~ guard for information and killing him afterwards.<ref name="The Hunter" /> He also tended to make ~~very~~ public displays out of his victories, hoping to rally more people to his cause.<ref name="Delicate Alliance" /> Consequently, he often came into conflict with his second-in-command Beshi and his Hidden One allies, who disagreed with his methods.<ref name="The Hunter" />		Ali was an arrogant man who believed himself a hero of prophecy, sent by Allah himself to liberate the Caliphate's enslaved population.<ref name="Ali DB" /> He did not care how he achieved this goal and, as a result, his methods were often quite brutal, such as torturing a guard for information and killing him afterwards.<ref name="The Hunter" /> He also tended to make public displays out of his victories, hoping to rally more people to his cause.<ref name="Delicate Alliance" /> Consequently, he often came into conflict with his second-in-command Beshi and his Hidden One allies, who disagreed with his methods.<ref name="The Hunter" />

	Ali paid little mind to any criticism directed at his actions, which he justified as being the "price of war". Adding to this, he believed that the freedom he was fighting for required people to answer to no one but themselves, unlike the Hidden Ones, who considered the existence of certain societal rules necessary to prevent humanity from descending into chaos.<ref name="The Hunter" /> As a result, many Hidden Ones felt uneasy about working with Ali, most notably Roshan, who described him as a "dangerous and delusional fool."<ref name="New Beginning" />		Ali paid little mind to any criticism directed at his actions, which he justified as being the "price of war". Adding to this, he believed that the freedom he was fighting for required people to answer to no one but themselves, unlike the Hidden Ones, who considered the existence of certain societal rules necessary to prevent humanity from descending into chaos.<ref name="The Hunter" /> As a result, many Hidden Ones felt uneasy about working with Ali, most notably Roshan, who described him as a "dangerous and delusional fool."<ref name="New Beginning" />

	That being said, Ali was not without his qualities, as he proved multiple times to be a charismatic leader who commanded complete loyalty from his men. Before or after each battle, he would typically rally them with a speech to re-assure them about the cause they were fighting for, which ~~caused~~ many rebels to look up to him.<ref name="Delicate Alliance" /><ref name="The Hunter" /><ref name="The Return" /> Despite their methods being at odds, he also maintained his alliance with the Hidden Ones and was willing to compromise with them to achieve their mutual goals.<ref name="Delicate Alliance" />		That being said, Ali was not without his qualities, as he proved multiple times to be a charismatic leader who commanded complete loyalty from his men. Before or after each battle, he would typically rally them with a speech to re-assure them about the cause they were fighting for, which led many rebels to look up to him.<ref name="Delicate Alliance" /><ref name="The Hunter" /><ref name="The Return" /> Despite their methods being at odds, he also maintained his alliance with the Hidden Ones and was willing to compromise with them to achieve their mutual goals.<ref name="Delicate Alliance" />

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	Originally a high-ranking dignitary in the Abbasid court,<ref name="Ali DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Ali ibn Muhammad]]</ref> Ali ~~ibn Muhammad~~ eventually became disillusioned with the Caliphate and believed that it was his destiny to liberate its enslaved population.<ref name="Rebels DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Rebels]]</ref> His rebellion initially involved only the {{Wiki\|Zanj}}, a {{Wiki\|Bantu peoples\|Bantu}} population from [[Africa\|Southeast Africa]] who were brought into the Caliphate as slaves, but soon grew to include various [[Arabia\|Arab]] tribes and slaves.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Zanj Rebellion}}</ref>		Originally a high-ranking dignitary in the Abbasid court,<ref name="Ali DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Ali ibn Muhammad]]</ref> Ali eventually became disillusioned with the Caliphate and believed that it was his destiny to liberate its enslaved population and bring about a "free world".<ref name="Rebels DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Rebels]]</ref> His rebellion initially involved only the {{Wiki\|Zanj}}, a {{Wiki\|Bantu peoples\|Bantu}} population from [[Africa\|Southeast Africa]] who were brought into the Caliphate as slaves, but soon grew to include various [[Arabia\|Arab]] tribes and slaves.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Zanj Rebellion}}</ref>

	At some point prior to 861, Ali came into contact with the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]] of [[Alamut]], who sought to remove the influence of their enemies, the [[Order of the Ancients]], over the Caliphate. As their goals were aligned, Ali and the Hidden Ones formed an alliance, albeit an uneasy one, as the former's methods often went against the Brotherhood's [[The Creed\|creed]].<ref name="Ali DB" />		At some point prior to 861, Ali came into contact with the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]] of [[Alamut]], who sought to remove the influence of their enemies, the [[Order of the Ancients]], over the Caliphate. As their goals were aligned, Ali and the Hidden Ones formed an alliance, albeit an uneasy one, as the former's methods often went against the Brotherhood's [[The Creed\|creed]].<ref name="Ali DB" />
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	{{Dialogue2\|Ali\|I know your kind like to frolic in the dark but even the world's greatest thief would steer clear of this prison.\|Basim\|Ali, one day I will tell you all about my past. Then you will understand.\|Such a tease.\|Ali and Basim upon the former's rescue, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|Jailbreak}}		{{Dialogue2\|Ali\|I know your kind like to frolic in the dark but even the world's greatest thief would steer clear of this prison.\|Basim\|Ali, one day I will tell you all about my past. Then you will understand.\|Such a tease.\|Ali and Basim upon the former's rescue, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|Jailbreak}}
	[[File:ACMir Jailbreak 12.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ali being freed by Basim]]		[[File:ACMir Jailbreak 12.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ali being freed by Basim]]
	Following his capture, Ali was held ~~for some time~~ at the [[Khurasan Gate Guardhouse]]<ref name="Follow Nur's Lead">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Follow Nur's Lead]]</ref> before being moved to the [[Damascus Gate Prison]], the most secure prison in Baghdad.<ref name="Zeroing In">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Zeroing In]]</ref> It was here that he was eventually found and rescued by the Hidden One [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], who infiltrated the prison and killed the jailer torturing Ali. Basim introduced himself as a friend of Nur and declined to tell Ali about his past, insisting that they save the details for another time as they needed to find a way out of the prison.<ref name="Jailbreak">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Jailbreak]]</ref>		Following his capture, Ali was held at the [[Khurasan Gate Guardhouse]]<ref name="Follow Nur's Lead">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Follow Nur's Lead]]</ref> before being moved to the [[Damascus Gate Prison]], the most secure prison in Baghdad.<ref name="Zeroing In">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Zeroing In]]</ref> It was here that he was eventually found and rescued by the Hidden One [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], who infiltrated the prison and killed the jailer torturing Ali. Basim introduced himself as a friend of Nur and declined to tell Ali about his past, insisting that they save the details for another time as they needed to find a way out of the prison.<ref name="Jailbreak">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Jailbreak]]</ref>

	Suspecting that Basim was searching for [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob\|Al-Ghul]], the Ancient who had ordered his capture, Ali revealed that the prison's guards were serving Al-Ghul, supplying him with workers for his dig sites in the desert. He and Basim then headed to the guard quarters to search for a book containing information on the Ancient's activities, but were [[Social stealth\|spotted]] by the soldiers. While Basim held back the guards, Ali found the book and escaped with it after being instructed by the Hidden One to head to a [[Water Mill\|watermill]] north of Baghdad, where his mentor [[Roshan]] and Ali's rebels were waiting.<ref name="Jailbreak" />		Suspecting that Basim was searching for [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob\|Al-Ghul]], the Ancient who had ordered his capture, Ali revealed that the prison's guards were serving Al-Ghul, supplying him with workers for his dig sites in the desert. He and Basim then headed to the guard quarters to search for a book containing information on the Ancient's activities, but were [[Social stealth\|spotted]] by the soldiers. While Basim held back the guards, Ali found the book and escaped with it after being instructed by the Hidden One to head to a [[Water Mill\|watermill]] north of Baghdad, where his mentor [[Roshan]] and Ali's rebels were waiting.<ref name="Jailbreak" />
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	After defeating the warlord's guards with Basim's help, Ali instructed the Hidden One to free his captive men. Once Basim had done so, Ali informed him of a signal brazier which, once lit, would lure out Wasif's remaining guards, creating the perfect distraction for the Hidden One to find and assassinate the warlord. Basim did as he was told and, while Ali and his rebels battled the guards in the courtyard, he infiltrated Wasif's office and killed him.<ref name="Den of the Beast" />		After defeating the warlord's guards with Basim's help, Ali instructed the Hidden One to free his captive men. Once Basim had done so, Ali informed him of a signal brazier which, once lit, would lure out Wasif's remaining guards, creating the perfect distraction for the Hidden One to find and assassinate the warlord. Basim did as he was told and, while Ali and his rebels battled the guards in the courtyard, he infiltrated Wasif's office and killed him.<ref name="Den of the Beast" />

	As Ali walked into the room moments later, he saw Basim standing next to Wasif's corpse and impaled the body with his sword, to make it appear like he had killed the warlord and keep the Hidden Ones' involvement secret.<ref name="Den of the Beast" /> He and his rebels, accompanied by Basim, then fought their way out of the garrison until losing their pursuers in ~~a nearby~~ alley. There, Ali told Basim to meet him back at the Sharqiyah bureau and the two parted ways.<ref name="The Return">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Return (Mirage)\|The Return]]</ref>		As Ali walked into the room moments later, he saw Basim standing next to Wasif's corpse and impaled the body with his sword, to make it appear like he had killed the warlord and keep the Hidden Ones' involvement secret.<ref name="Den of the Beast" /> He and his rebels, accompanied by Basim, then fought their way out of the garrison until losing their pursuers in an alley. There, Ali told Basim to meet him back at the Sharqiyah bureau and the two parted ways.<ref name="The Return">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Return (Mirage)\|The Return]]</ref>

	[[File:ACMir The Return 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ali parting ways with the Hidden Ones]]		[[File:ACMir The Return 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ali parting ways with the Hidden Ones]]

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	Originally a high-ranking dignitary in the Abbasid court,<ref name="Ali DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Ali ibn Muhammad]]</ref> Ali eventually became disillusioned with the Caliphate and believed that it was his destiny to liberate its enslaved population.<ref name="Rebels DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Rebels]]</ref> His rebellion initially involved only the {{Wiki\|Zanj}}, a {{Wiki\|Bantu peoples\|Bantu}} population from [[Africa\|Southeast Africa]] who were brought into the Caliphate as slaves, but soon grew to include various [[Arabia\|Arab]] tribes and slaves.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Zanj Rebellion}}</ref>		Originally a high-ranking dignitary in the Abbasid court,<ref name="Ali DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Ali ibn Muhammad]]</ref> Ali ibn Muhammad eventually became disillusioned with the Caliphate and believed that it was his destiny to liberate its enslaved population.<ref name="Rebels DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Rebels]]</ref> His rebellion initially involved only the {{Wiki\|Zanj}}, a {{Wiki\|Bantu peoples\|Bantu}} population from [[Africa\|Southeast Africa]] who were brought into the Caliphate as slaves, but soon grew to include various [[Arabia\|Arab]] tribes and slaves.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Zanj Rebellion}}</ref>

	At some point prior to 861, Ali came into contact with the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]] of [[Alamut]], who sought to remove the influence of their enemies, the [[Order of the Ancients]], over the Caliphate. As their goals were aligned, Ali and the Hidden Ones formed an alliance, albeit an uneasy one, as the former's methods often went against the ~~brotherhood~~'s [[The Creed\|creed]].<ref name="Ali DB" />		At some point prior to 861, Ali came into contact with the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]] of [[Alamut]], who sought to remove the influence of their enemies, the [[Order of the Ancients]], over the Caliphate. As their goals were aligned, Ali and the Hidden Ones formed an alliance, albeit an uneasy one, as the former's methods often went against the Brotherhood's [[The Creed\|creed]].<ref name="Ali DB" />

	===Working with the Hidden Ones===		===Working with the Hidden Ones===
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	{{Dialogue\|Basim\|Ali, what is this? This is not what we agreed to.\|Ali\|I do what must be done. I do not need your approval.\|Basim and Ali discussing the latter's methods, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Hunter}}		{{Dialogue\|Basim\|Ali, what is this? This is not what we agreed to.\|Ali\|I do what must be done. I do not need your approval.\|Basim and Ali discussing the latter's methods, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Hunter}}
	[[File:ACV Blood and Shadows 2.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ali talking to Basim and Fuladh]]		[[File:ACV Blood and Shadows 2.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ali talking to Basim and Fuladh]]
	Following Mas'ood's death, the Order ramped up their efforts to crush Ali's rebellion and used the Caliphate's [[Turkic Army\|Turkic mercenaries]] to capture and execute many of his men. A furious Ali traveled with Beshi to the Hidden ~~One~~ [[Assassin bureau\|bureau]] in [[Sharqiyah]] to request aid from [[Fuladh Al Haami]], but the latter suspected that the Order were trying to lure out Ali and instructed him to lay low for the time being. When Basim arrived at the bureau, Fuladh told Ali that he could help solve the problem and the rebel leader agreed on the condition that he receive the credit.<ref name="Blood and Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Blood and Shadows]]</ref>		Following Mas'ood's death, the Order ramped up their efforts to crush Ali's rebellion and used the Caliphate's [[Turkic Army\|Turkic mercenaries]] to capture and execute many of his men. A furious Ali traveled with Beshi to the Hidden Ones [[Assassin bureau\|bureau]] in [[Sharqiyah]] to request aid from [[Fuladh Al Haami]], but the latter suspected that the Order were trying to lure out Ali and instructed him to lay low for the time being. When Basim arrived at the bureau, Fuladh told Ali that he could help solve the problem and the rebel leader agreed on the condition that he receive the credit.<ref name="Blood and Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Blood and Shadows]]</ref>

	Meeting with Basim at the [[Sharqiyah Gate]], the two rode for [[Jarjaraya]], a town south of Baghdad where many Zanj rebels had gone missing. On the way there, they discussed the Hidden Ones and their personal views on freedom, ~~with~~ Ali ~~asking~~ Basim if he was bothered by having to obey his masters' every order. ~~However,~~ Basim disagreed with the notion that he was not free and believed that the Hidden Ones had helped him find his purpose after being nothing more than a street [[thief]] for most of his life.<ref name="The Hunter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Hunter]]</ref>		Meeting with Basim at the [[Sharqiyah Gate]], the two rode for [[Jarjaraya]], a town south of Baghdad where many Zanj rebels had gone missing. On the way there, they discussed the Hidden Ones and their personal views on freedom, after Ali asked Basim if he was bothered by having to obey his masters' every order. Basim disagreed with the notion that he was not free and believed that the Hidden Ones had helped him find his purpose after being nothing more than a street [[thief]] for most of his life.<ref name="The Hunter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Hunter]]</ref>

	[[File:ACMir The Hunter 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ali interrogating the captive guard]]		[[File:ACMir The Hunter 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ali interrogating the captive guard]]
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	[[File:ACMir The Chase 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Basim, Ali and Fuladh discussing Wasif al-Turki]]		[[File:ACMir The Chase 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Basim, Ali and Fuladh discussing Wasif al-Turki]]
	Through his investigation, Ali discovered that Beshi and other rebels were being held prisoner in the [[The Great Garrison\|Great Garrison]]. Returning to the Sharqiyah bureau, he again spoke to Basim and Fuladh, the former of whom had learned that Al-Mardikhwar was based at the garrison. After Fuladh deduced the Ancient's identity to be the Turkic warlord [[Wasif al-Turki]], Ali and Basim left for the garrison, seeking to eliminate the warlord and to rescue the captive rebels.<ref name="The Chase">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Chase (Mirage)\|The Chase]]</ref>		Through his investigation, Ali discovered that Beshi and other rebels were being held prisoner at the [[The Great Garrison\|Great Garrison]]. Returning to the Sharqiyah bureau, he again spoke to Basim and Fuladh, the former of whom had learned that Al-Mardikhwar was based at the garrison. After Fuladh deduced the Ancient's identity to be the Turkic warlord [[Wasif al-Turki]], Ali and Basim left for the garrison, seeking to eliminate the warlord and to rescue the captive rebels.<ref name="The Chase">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Chase (Mirage)\|The Chase]]</ref>

	Near the garrison, the two observed a conversation between Wasif and Baghdad's governor [[Muhammad ibn Tahir]], who advised the warlord to control himself, only to be threatened by him in response. Ali then left to find Beshi and the other rebels, leaving Basim to find a way into the garrison and eliminate Wasif. Although Ali eventually managed to locate Beshi, he arrived too late, as his second-in-command had been executed by Wasif.<ref name="Den of the Beast">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Den of the Beast]]</ref>		Near the garrison, the two observed a conversation between Wasif and Baghdad's governor [[Muhammad ibn Tahir]], who advised the warlord to control himself, only to be threatened by him in response. Ali then left to find Beshi and the other rebels, leaving Basim to find a way into the garrison and eliminate Wasif. Although Ali eventually managed to locate Beshi, he arrived too late, as his second-in-command had been executed by Wasif.<ref name="Den of the Beast">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Den of the Beast]]</ref>

	[[File:ACMir Den of the Beast 26.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ali rallying his men to fight Wasif's guards]]		[[File:ACMir Den of the Beast 26.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ali rallying his men to fight Wasif's guards]]
	After defeating the warlord's guards with Basim's help, Ali instructed the Hidden One to free his captive men. Once Basim had done so, Ali informed him of a signal brazier which, once lit, would lure out Wasif's remaining guards, creating the perfect distraction for the Hidden One to assassinate the warlord. Basim did as he was told and, while Ali and his rebels battled the guards, he infiltrated Wasif's office and killed him.<ref name="Den of the Beast" />		After defeating the warlord's guards with Basim's help, Ali instructed the Hidden One to free his captive men. Once Basim had done so, Ali informed him of a signal brazier which, once lit, would lure out Wasif's remaining guards, creating the perfect distraction for the Hidden One to find and assassinate the warlord. Basim did as he was told and, while Ali and his rebels battled the guards in the courtyard, he infiltrated Wasif's office and killed him.<ref name="Den of the Beast" />

	As Ali walked into the room moments later, he saw Basim standing next to Wasif's corpse and impaled the body with his sword, to make it appear like he had killed the warlord and keep the Hidden Ones' involvement secret.<ref name="Den of the Beast" /> He and his rebels, accompanied by Basim, then fought their way out of the garrison until losing their pursuers in an alley. There, Ali told Basim to meet him back at the Sharqiyah bureau and the two parted ways.<ref name="The Return">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Return (Mirage)\|The Return]]</ref>		As Ali walked into the room moments later, he saw Basim standing next to Wasif's corpse and impaled the body with his sword, to make it appear like he had killed the warlord and keep the Hidden Ones' involvement secret.<ref name="Den of the Beast" /> He and his rebels, accompanied by Basim, then fought their way out of the garrison until losing their pursuers in a nearby alley. There, Ali told Basim to meet him back at the Sharqiyah bureau and the two parted ways.<ref name="The Return">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Return (Mirage)\|The Return]]</ref>

	[[File:ACMir The Return 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ali parting ways with the Hidden Ones]]		[[File:ACMir The Return 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ali parting ways with the Hidden Ones]]
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	Sometime following these events, Ali decided to organize an attack on the [[Palace of the Green Dome\|Caliphal Palace]], believing it to be the perfect moment to strike due to the people of the Caliphate being divided over the [[Al-Musta'in\|current caliph]]'s claim to the throne. Basim was made aware of this during a meeting with Roshan,<ref name="Head of the Snake">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Head of the Snake]]</ref> and later took advantage of the assault to infiltrate the palace and find the royal concubine [[Qabiha]], who was the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the Order of the Ancients in Baghdad.<ref name="Serpent's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Serpent's Nest]]</ref>		Sometime following these events, Ali decided to organize an attack on the [[Palace of the Green Dome\|Caliphal Palace]], believing it to be the perfect moment to strike due to the people of the Caliphate being divided over the [[Al-Musta'in\|current caliph]]'s claim to the throne. Basim was made aware of this during a meeting with Roshan,<ref name="Head of the Snake">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Head of the Snake]]</ref> and later took advantage of the assault to infiltrate the palace and find the royal concubine [[Qabiha]], who was the [[Ra's Al-Af'a]] of the Order of the Ancients in Baghdad.<ref name="Serpent's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Serpent's Nest]]</ref>

	During this time, Ali maintained his alliance with the Hidden Ones, albeit in a less direct manner. Rather than working directly with the ~~brotherhood~~, he assigned them several [[Assassination contract\|assassination contracts]] on individuals who posed a threat to the Zanj rebellion, including a corrupt state official,<ref name="State Official">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The State Official]]</ref> a slave [[merchant]],<ref name="Slave Merchant">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Slave Merchant]]</ref> and a slave trapper.<ref name="Slave Trapper">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Slave Trapper]]</ref> He also tasked them to rescue an informant captured by the Caliphate guards.<ref name="Informant">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Informant (Mirage)\|The Informant]]</ref> All of these contracts would eventually be completed by Basim.<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>		During this time, Ali maintained his alliance with the Hidden Ones, albeit in a less direct manner. Rather than working directly with the Brotherhood, he assigned them several [[Assassination contract\|assassination contracts]] on individuals who posed a threat to the Zanj rebellion, including a corrupt state official,<ref name="State Official">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The State Official]]</ref> a slave [[merchant]],<ref name="Slave Merchant">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Slave Merchant]]</ref> and a slave trapper.<ref name="Slave Trapper">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Slave Trapper]]</ref> He also tasked them to rescue an informant captured by the Caliphate guards.<ref name="Informant">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Informant (Mirage)\|The Informant]]</ref> All of these contracts would eventually be completed by Basim.<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>

	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==

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	Following his capture, Ali was held for some time at the [[Khurasan Gate Guardhouse]]<ref name="Follow Nur's Lead">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[Follow Nur's Lead]]</ref> before being moved to the [[Damascus Gate Prison]], the most secure prison in Baghdad.<ref name="Zeroing In">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[Zeroing In]]</ref> It was here that he was eventually found and rescued by the Hidden One [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], who infiltrated the prison and killed the jailer torturing Ali. Basim introduced himself as a friend of Nur and declined to tell Ali about his past, insisting that they save the details for another time as they needed to find a way out of the prison.<ref name="Jailbreak">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[Jailbreak]]</ref>		Following his capture, Ali was held for some time at the [[Khurasan Gate Guardhouse]]<ref name="Follow Nur's Lead">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[Follow Nur's Lead]]</ref> before being moved to the [[Damascus Gate Prison]], the most secure prison in Baghdad.<ref name="Zeroing In">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[Zeroing In]]</ref> It was here that he was eventually found and rescued by the Hidden One [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], who infiltrated the prison and killed the jailer torturing Ali. Basim introduced himself as a friend of Nur and declined to tell Ali about his past, insisting that they save the details for another time as they needed to find a way out of the prison.<ref name="Jailbreak">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[Jailbreak]]</ref>

	Suspecting that Basim was searching for [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob\|Al-Ghul]], the Ancient who had ordered his capture, Ali revealed that the prison's guards were serving Al-Ghul, supplying him with workers for his dig sites in the desert. He and Basim then headed to the guard quarters to search for a book containing information on the Ancient's activities, but were [[Social stealth\|spotted]] by the soldiers. While Basim held back the guards, Ali found the book and escaped with it after being instructed by the ~~HIdden~~ One to head to a [[Water Mill\|watermill]] north of Baghdad, where his mentor [[Roshan]] and Ali's rebels were waiting.<ref name="Jailbreak" />		Suspecting that Basim was searching for [[Mas'ood Al-Ya'qoob\|Al-Ghul]], the Ancient who had ordered his capture, Ali revealed that the prison's guards were serving Al-Ghul, supplying him with workers for his dig sites in the desert. He and Basim then headed to the guard quarters to search for a book containing information on the Ancient's activities, but were [[Social stealth\|spotted]] by the soldiers. While Basim held back the guards, Ali found the book and escaped with it after being instructed by the Hidden One to head to a [[Water Mill\|watermill]] north of Baghdad, where his mentor [[Roshan]] and Ali's rebels were waiting.<ref name="Jailbreak" />

	[[File:ACMir A Delicate Alliance 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Roshan, Basim and Ali discussing their leads on Al-Ghul's identity]]		[[File:ACMir A Delicate Alliance 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Roshan, Basim and Ali discussing their leads on Al-Ghul's identity]]
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	[[File:ACMir The Hunter 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ali interrogating the captive guard]]		[[File:ACMir The Hunter 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ali interrogating the captive guard]]
	Upon reaching Jarjaraya, Ali and Basim split up to look for information on who was abducting the former's men. Ali captured a guard and took him to the local rebel hideout for [[interrogation]], despite Beshi's ~~disapprovement~~ of his methods. After completing his own investigation, Basim arrived at the hideout and he too voiced his disagreement with the torture of the captive guard, but Ali defended his actions as necessary and claimed that he did not need anyone's approval.<ref name="The Hunter" />		Upon reaching Jarjaraya, Ali and Basim split up to look for information on who was abducting the former's men. Ali captured a guard and took him to the local rebel hideout for [[interrogation]], despite Beshi's disapproval of his methods. After completing his own investigation, Basim arrived at the hideout and he too voiced his disagreement with the torture of the captive guard, but Ali defended his actions as necessary and claimed that he did not need anyone's approval.<ref name="The Hunter" />

	After Basim left to investigate a contact that the captive guard was set to meet, Ali continued his interrogation, eventually ~~kiling~~ the guard once he revealed everything he knew. When Basim returned to the hideout, he angrily confronted Ali over his actions and claimed that Beshi, who had since left to rendezvous with other rebels, would disagree with this unnecessary murder. However, Ali claimed that this was the price of war and reminded Basim that Beshi was not the leader of the rebellion.<ref name="The Hunter" />		After Basim left to investigate a contact that the captive guard was set to meet, Ali continued his interrogation, eventually killing the guard once he revealed everything he knew. When Basim returned to the hideout, he angrily confronted Ali over his actions and claimed that Beshi, who had since left to rendezvous with other rebels, would disagree with this unnecessary murder. However, Ali claimed that this was the price of war and reminded Basim that Beshi was not the leader of the rebellion.<ref name="The Hunter" />

	[[File:ACMir The Hunter 25.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ali, Basim and the rebels attacking Dogan's villa]]		[[File:ACMir The Hunter 25.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ali, Basim and the rebels attacking Dogan's villa]]
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	====Attack on the Great Garrison====		====Attack on the Great Garrison====
	{{Quote\|I would wish peace upon you both, but... we know that is not in your future. Nor mine.\|Ali, prior to parting way with the Hidden Ones, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Return (Mirage)}}		{{Quote\|I would wish peace upon you both, but... we know that is not in your future. Nor mine.\|Ali, prior to parting way with the Hidden Ones, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Return (Mirage)}}
	After Beshi failed to show up, Ali concluded that he had been captured and returned to the [[Sharqiyah bureau]]. He was soon joined by Basim, who had [[Eavesdropping\|eavesdropped]] on the meeting between the Order members and learned the alias of the Order leader in Sharqiyah: [[Wasif al-Turki\|Al-Mardikhwar]]. After discussing his ~~finding~~ with Ali and Fuladh, Basim left to assassinate Al-Mardikhwar's subordinates, [[Nadir ibn Havid]] and [[Jasoor ibn Basil]], while Ali decided to search for Beshi.<ref name="The Hunt">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[The Hunt]]</ref>		After Beshi failed to show up, Ali concluded that he had been captured and returned to the [[Sharqiyah bureau]]. He was soon joined by Basim, who had [[Eavesdropping\|eavesdropped]] on the meeting between the Order members and learned the alias of the Order leader in Sharqiyah: [[Wasif al-Turki\|Al-Mardikhwar]]. After discussing his findings with Ali and Fuladh, Basim left to assassinate Al-Mardikhwar's subordinates, [[Nadir ibn Havid]] and [[Jasoor ibn Basil]], while Ali decided to search for Beshi.<ref name="The Hunt">''Assassin's Creed: Mirage'' – [[The Hunt]]</ref>

	[[File:ACMir The Chase 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Basim, Ali and Fuladh discussing Wasif al-Turki]]		[[File:ACMir The Chase 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Basim, Ali and Fuladh discussing Wasif al-Turki]]
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	{{Dialogue2\|Ali\|I do not follow your creed, nor do I answer to the Hidden Ones. This is the price of war.\|Basim\|Beshi would disagree...\|Beshi does not lead this rebellion! He does his part, and I do mine.\|Ali arguing with Basim over his methods, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Hunter}}		{{Dialogue2\|Ali\|I do not follow your creed, nor do I answer to the Hidden Ones. This is the price of war.\|Basim\|Beshi would disagree...\|Beshi does not lead this rebellion! He does his part, and I do mine.\|Ali arguing with Basim over his methods, 860s.\|Assassin's Creed: Mirage\|The Hunter}}
	[[File:ACMir The Hunter 13.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ali defending his actions to Basim and Beshi]]		[[File:ACMir The Hunter 13.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Ali defending his actions to Basim and Beshi]]
	Ali was an arrogant man who believed himself a hero of prophecy, sent by Allah himself to liberate the Caliphate's enslaved population.<ref name="Ali DB" /> He did not care how he achieved this goal and as a result his methods were often very brutal, such as torturing a captive guard for information and killing him afterwards.<ref name="The Hunter" /> He also tended to make very public displays out of his victories, hoping to rally more people to his cause.<ref name="Delicate Alliance" /> As a result, he often came into conflict with his second-in-command Beshi and his Hidden One allies, who disagreed with his methods.<ref name="The Hunter" />		Ali was an arrogant man who believed himself a hero of prophecy, sent by Allah himself to liberate the Caliphate's enslaved population.<ref name="Ali DB" /> He did not care how he achieved this goal and, as a result his methods were often very brutal, such as torturing a captive guard for information and killing him afterwards.<ref name="The Hunter" /> He also tended to make very public displays out of his victories, hoping to rally more people to his cause.<ref name="Delicate Alliance" /> As a result, he often came into conflict with his second-in-command Beshi and his Hidden One allies, who disagreed with his methods.<ref name="The Hunter" />

	Ali paid little mind to any criticism directed at his actions, which he justified as being the "price of war". Adding to this, he believed that the freedom he was fighting for required people to answer to no one but themselves, unlike the Hidden Ones, who considered the existence of certain societal rules necessary to prevent humanity from descending into chaos.<ref name="The Hunter" /> Consequently, many Hidden Ones felt uneasy about working with Ali, most notably Roshan, who described him as a "dangerous and delusional fool."<ref name="New Beginning" />		Ali paid little mind to any criticism directed at his actions, which he justified as being the "price of war". Adding to this, he believed that the freedom he was fighting for required people to answer to no one but themselves, unlike the Hidden Ones, who considered the existence of certain societal rules necessary to prevent humanity from descending into chaos.<ref name="The Hunter" /> Consequently, many Hidden Ones felt uneasy about working with Ali, most notably Roshan, who described him as a "dangerous and delusional fool."<ref name="New Beginning" />