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Soranin: Text replacement - "Basim Ibn Ishaq" to "Basim ibn Ishaq"

2026-05-24T23:07:34Z

Text replacement - "Basim Ibn Ishaq" to "Basim ibn Ishaq"

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	''Liberation'' ostensibly followed the memories of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], depicting her "defection" from the [[Assassins]] to the [[Templars]], and going to great lengths to portray the latter in a positive manner. In reality, the end product comprised a heavily distorted manipulation of the source material; in response to this, the hacking collective known as [[Erudito]] actively worked to re-introduce the truth into the game, allowing the player to view the full extent of Aveline's genetic memories.<ref name="ACL"/>		''Liberation'' ostensibly followed the memories of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], depicting her "defection" from the [[Assassins]] to the [[Templars]], and going to great lengths to portray the latter in a positive manner. In reality, the end product comprised a heavily distorted manipulation of the source material; in response to this, the hacking collective known as [[Erudito]] actively worked to re-introduce the truth into the game, allowing the player to view the full extent of Aveline's genetic memories.<ref name="ACL"/>

	Other examples of Animus modifications are the inclusion of individuals like [[Evie Frye]] and [[Bayek]] as lieutenants of the ''[[Adrestia]]'' into the recorded memories of [[Kassandra]], an individual who predates both by a significant amount of time.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Modifications could also be used to alter the [[Horse\|mounts]] and [[bird]]s of Kassandra,<ref name="ACOD"/> Bayek,<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> [[Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq]],<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> and [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		Other examples of Animus modifications are the inclusion of individuals like [[Evie Frye]] and [[Bayek]] as lieutenants of the ''[[Adrestia]]'' into the recorded memories of [[Kassandra]], an individual who predates both by a significant amount of time.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Modifications could also be used to alter the [[Horse\|mounts]] and [[bird]]s of Kassandra,<ref name="ACOD"/> Bayek,<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> [[Basim ibn Ishaq]],<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> and [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	Not all Animus modifications are intentional but can instead be the result of entering a simulation in an agitated state. Such a case happened to [[Layla Hassan]] while reliving Bayek's genetic memories in a state of mental and emotional distress. This caused anomalous manifestations of the [[Egyptian mythology\|Egyptian deities]] [[Sekhmet]], [[Anubis]], and [[Sobek]] to spawn within the simulation, destablizing it.<ref name="ACO"/>		Not all Animus modifications are intentional but can instead be the result of entering a simulation in an agitated state. Such a case happened to [[Layla Hassan]] while reliving Bayek's genetic memories in a state of mental and emotional distress. This caused anomalous manifestations of the [[Egyptian mythology\|Egyptian deities]] [[Sekhmet]], [[Anubis]], and [[Sobek]] to spawn within the simulation, destablizing it.<ref name="ACO"/>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The term "Animus mods" applies not only to in-universe alterations, like those depicted in ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' (Abstergo Entertainment), or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' ([[Eustace the Monk]]), but also to real-world content added to the games via the [[Ubisoft Club]] or [[Helix Store]]. Items downloaded from these locations, like the various outfits that can be worn in-game by Bayek, Kassandra/[[Alexios]], Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq, and Eivor, are of dubious canonicity.		The term "Animus mods" applies not only to in-universe alterations, like those depicted in ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' (Abstergo Entertainment), or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' ([[Eustace the Monk]]), but also to real-world content added to the games via the [[Ubisoft Club]] or [[Helix Store]]. Items downloaded from these locations, like the various outfits that can be worn in-game by Bayek, Kassandra/[[Alexios]], Basim ibn Ishaq, and Eivor, are of dubious canonicity.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

Soranin at 12:04, 6 May 2026

2026-05-06T12:04:44Z

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	{{Era\|Gameplay\|Technology}}		{{Era\|Gameplay\|Technology}}
	An '''Animus mod'''<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> is an artificial modification of [[DDS]] or [[Helix]] code to insert, remove, or otherwise modify the output of an Animus environment so that it no longer conforms with the [[genetic memory]] from which the code was originally recorded.		An '''Animus mod'''<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> is an artificial modification of [[DDS]] or [[Helix]] code to insert, remove, or otherwise modify the output of an [[Animus]] environment so that it no longer conforms with the [[genetic memory]] from which the code was originally recorded.

	Animus modifications could be made for a variety of reasons. For example, the insertion of anachronistic or additional weapons or avatar clothing for entertainment purposes, such as the inclusion of the [[Arno's sword\|Unity Sword]]–a weapon based off of one possessed by [[Arno Dorian]] during the late 18th ~~century–into~~ the genetic memories of [[Shay Cormac]], a mid-18th century individual.<ref name="ACRG" /> [[Abstergo Entertainment]] took Animus modifications a step further with the release of the video game ''[[Liberation]]'' in 2012.		==Overview==
			Animus modifications could be made for a variety of reasons. For example, the insertion of anachronistic or additional weapons or avatar clothing for entertainment purposes, such as the inclusion of the [[Arno's sword\|Unity Sword]] – a weapon based off of one possessed by [[Arno Dorian]] during the late 18th century – into the genetic memories of [[Shay Cormac]], a mid-18th century individual.<ref name="ACRG"/> [[Abstergo Entertainment]] took Animus modifications a step further with the release of the video game ''[[Liberation]]'' in 2012.<ref name="ACL">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>

	''Liberation'' ostensibly followed the memories of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], depicting her "defection" from the [[Assassins]] to the [[Templars]], and going to great lengths to portray the latter in a positive manner. In reality, the end product comprised a heavily distorted manipulation of the source material; in response to this, the hacking collective known as [[Erudito]] actively worked to re-introduce the truth into the game, allowing the player to view the full extent of Aveline's genetic memories.<ref name="ACL"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''<~~/~~ref~~>		''Liberation'' ostensibly followed the memories of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], depicting her "defection" from the [[Assassins]] to the [[Templars]], and going to great lengths to portray the latter in a positive manner. In reality, the end product comprised a heavily distorted manipulation of the source material; in response to this, the hacking collective known as [[Erudito]] actively worked to re-introduce the truth into the game, allowing the player to view the full extent of Aveline's genetic memories.<ref name="ACL"/>

	Other examples of Animus modifications ~~include~~ the inclusion of individuals like [[Evie Frye]] and [[Bayek]] as lieutenants of the ''[[Adrestia]]'' into the recorded memories of [[Kassandra]], an individual who predates both by a significant amount of time.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Modifications could also be used to alter the [[Horse\|mounts]] and [[bird]]s of Kassandra, Bayek, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], and [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].		Other examples of Animus modifications are the inclusion of individuals like [[Evie Frye]] and [[Bayek]] as lieutenants of the ''[[Adrestia]]'' into the recorded memories of [[Kassandra]], an individual who predates both by a significant amount of time.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Modifications could also be used to alter the [[Horse\|mounts]] and [[bird]]s of Kassandra,<ref name="ACOD"/> Bayek,<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]],<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> and [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	Not all Animus modifications are intentional but instead ~~can~~ be the result of entering a simulation in an agitated state. Such a case happened to [[Layla Hassan]] while reliving Bayek's memories in a state of mental and emotional distress. This caused anomalous manifestations of [[Egyptian mythology\|Egyptian deities]] [[Sekhmet]], [[Anubis]], and [[Sobek]] to spawn within the simulation.<ref name="ACO"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''<~~/~~ref~~>		Not all Animus modifications are intentional but can instead be the result of entering a simulation in an agitated state. Such a case happened to [[Layla Hassan]] while reliving Bayek's genetic memories in a state of mental and emotional distress. This caused anomalous manifestations of the [[Egyptian mythology\|Egyptian deities]] [[Sekhmet]], [[Anubis]], and [[Sobek]] to spawn within the simulation, destablizing it.<ref name="ACO"/>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The term "Animus mods" applies not only to in-universe alterations, like those depicted in ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' (Abstergo Entertainment), or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' ([[Eustace the Monk]]), but also to ~~additional~~ real-world content ~~provided in-game~~ via the [[Ubisoft Club]] or [[~~Helix Credits\|~~Helix Store]]. Items downloaded from these locations, like the various outfits that can be worn in-game by Bayek, Kassandra/[[Alexios]], Basim Ibn Ishaq. and Eivor, are of dubious canonicity.		The term "Animus mods" applies not only to in-universe alterations, like those depicted in ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' (Abstergo Entertainment), or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' ([[Eustace the Monk]]), but also to real-world content added to the games via the [[Ubisoft Club]] or [[Helix Store]]. Items downloaded from these locations, like the various outfits that can be worn in-game by Bayek, Kassandra/[[Alexios]], Basim Ibn Ishaq, and Eivor, are of dubious canonicity.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''
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	==References==		==References==
	{{~~reflist~~}}		{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:Animus mods\|*]]		[[Category:Animus mods\|*]]
	[[Category:Animus]]		[[Category:Animus]]

imported>Lacrossedeamon: technically as "Animus modification" in the weapon description

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technically as "Animus modification" in the weapon description

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	~~{{Conjecture}}~~		An '''Animus mod'''<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> is an artificial modification of [[DDS]] or [[Helix]] code to insert, remove, or otherwise modify the output of an Animus environment so that it no longer conforms with the [[genetic memory]] from which the code was originally recorded.
	An '''Animus mod''' is an artificial modification of [[DDS]] or [[Helix]] code to insert, remove, or otherwise modify the output of an Animus environment so that it no longer conforms with the [[genetic memory]] from which the code was originally recorded.

	Animus modifications could be made for a variety of reasons. For example, the insertion of anachronistic or additional weapons or avatar clothing for entertainment purposes, such as the inclusion of the [[Arno's sword\|Unity Sword]]–a weapon based off of one possessed by [[Arno Dorian]] during the late 18th century–into the genetic memories of [[Shay Cormac]], a mid-18th century individual.<ref name="ACRG"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''<~~/~~ref~~> [[Abstergo Entertainment]] took Animus modifications a step further with the release of the video game ''[[Liberation]]'' in 2012.		Animus modifications could be made for a variety of reasons. For example, the insertion of anachronistic or additional weapons or avatar clothing for entertainment purposes, such as the inclusion of the [[Arno's sword\|Unity Sword]]–a weapon based off of one possessed by [[Arno Dorian]] during the late 18th century–into the genetic memories of [[Shay Cormac]], a mid-18th century individual.<ref name="ACRG" /> [[Abstergo Entertainment]] took Animus modifications a step further with the release of the video game ''[[Liberation]]'' in 2012.

	''Liberation'' ostensibly followed the memories of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], depicting her "defection" from the [[Assassins]] to the [[Templars]], and going to great lengths to portray the latter in a positive manner. In reality, the end product comprised a heavily distorted manipulation of the source material; in response to this, the hacking collective known as [[Erudito]] actively worked to re-introduce the truth into the game, allowing the player to view the full extent of Aveline's genetic memories.<ref name="ACL">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		''Liberation'' ostensibly followed the memories of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], depicting her "defection" from the [[Assassins]] to the [[Templars]], and going to great lengths to portray the latter in a positive manner. In reality, the end product comprised a heavily distorted manipulation of the source material; in response to this, the hacking collective known as [[Erudito]] actively worked to re-introduce the truth into the game, allowing the player to view the full extent of Aveline's genetic memories.<ref name="ACL">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>

imported>Darman36 at 03:36, 20 October 2023

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	{{Conjecture}}		{{Conjecture}}
	An '''Animus mod''' is an artificial modification of [[DDS]] or [[Helix]] code to insert, remove, or otherwise modify the output of an Animus environment so that it no longer conforms with the genetic memory from which the code was originally recorded.		An '''Animus mod''' is an artificial modification of [[DDS]] or [[Helix]] code to insert, remove, or otherwise modify the output of an Animus environment so that it no longer conforms with the [[genetic memory]] from which the code was originally recorded.

	Animus modifications could be made for a variety of reasons. For example, the insertion of anachronistic or additional weapons or avatar clothing for entertainment purposes, such as the inclusion of the [[Arno's sword\|Unity Sword]]–a weapon based off of one possessed by [[Arno Dorian]] during the late 18th century–into the genetic memories of [[Shay Cormac]], a mid-18th century individual.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> [[Abstergo Entertainment]] took Animus modifications a step further with the release of the video game ''[[Liberation]]'' in 2012.		Animus modifications could be made for a variety of reasons. For example, the insertion of anachronistic or additional weapons or avatar clothing for entertainment purposes, such as the inclusion of the [[Arno's sword\|Unity Sword]]–a weapon based off of one possessed by [[Arno Dorian]] during the late 18th century–into the genetic memories of [[Shay Cormac]], a mid-18th century individual.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> [[Abstergo Entertainment]] took Animus modifications a step further with the release of the video game ''[[Liberation]]'' in 2012.

imported>Darman36: Now in Mirage

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Now in Mirage

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	''Liberation'' ostensibly followed the memories of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], depicting her "defection" from the [[Assassins]] to the [[Templars]], and going to great lengths to portray the latter in a positive manner. In reality, the end product comprised a heavily distorted manipulation of the source material; in response to this, the hacking collective known as [[Erudito]] actively worked to re-introduce the truth into the game, allowing the player to view the full extent of Aveline's genetic memories.<ref name="ACL">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		''Liberation'' ostensibly followed the memories of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], depicting her "defection" from the [[Assassins]] to the [[Templars]], and going to great lengths to portray the latter in a positive manner. In reality, the end product comprised a heavily distorted manipulation of the source material; in response to this, the hacking collective known as [[Erudito]] actively worked to re-introduce the truth into the game, allowing the player to view the full extent of Aveline's genetic memories.<ref name="ACL">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>

	Other examples of Animus modifications include the inclusion of individuals like [[Evie Frye]] and [[Bayek]] as lieutenants of the ''[[Adrestia]]'' into the recorded memories of [[Kassandra]], an individual who predates both by a significant amount of time.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Modifications could also be used to alter the [[Horse\|mounts]] and [[bird]]s of Kassandra, Bayek, and [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].		Other examples of Animus modifications include the inclusion of individuals like [[Evie Frye]] and [[Bayek]] as lieutenants of the ''[[Adrestia]]'' into the recorded memories of [[Kassandra]], an individual who predates both by a significant amount of time.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Modifications could also be used to alter the [[Horse\|mounts]] and [[bird]]s of Kassandra, Bayek, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], and [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].

	Not all Animus modifications are intentional but instead can be the result of entering a simulation in an agitated state. Such a case happened to [[Layla Hassan]] while reliving Bayek's memories in a state of mental and emotional distress. This caused anomalous manifestations of [[Egyptian mythology\|Egyptian deities]] [[Sekhmet]], [[Anubis]] and [[Sobek]] to spawn within the simulation.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		Not all Animus modifications are intentional but instead can be the result of entering a simulation in an agitated state. Such a case happened to [[Layla Hassan]] while reliving Bayek's memories in a state of mental and emotional distress. This caused anomalous manifestations of [[Egyptian mythology\|Egyptian deities]] [[Sekhmet]], [[Anubis]], and [[Sobek]] to spawn within the simulation.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The term "Animus mods" applies not only to in-universe alterations, like those depicted in ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' (Abstergo Entertainment), or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' ([[Eustace the Monk]]), but also to additional real-world content provided in-game via the [[Ubisoft Club]] or [[Helix Credits\|Helix Store]]. Items downloaded from these locations, like the various outfits that can be worn by [[Bayek]], [[Kassandra]]/[[Alexios]], and Eivor ~~in-game~~, are of dubious canonicity.		The term "Animus mods" applies not only to in-universe alterations, like those depicted in ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' (Abstergo Entertainment), or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' ([[Eustace the Monk]]), but also to additional real-world content provided in-game via the [[Ubisoft Club]] or [[Helix Credits\|Helix Store]]. Items downloaded from these locations, like the various outfits that can be worn in-game by Bayek, Kassandra/[[Alexios]], Basim Ibn Ishaq. and Eivor, are of dubious canonicity.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''

	==References==		==References==

imported>Soranin at 18:04, 7 March 2023

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	Other examples of Animus modifications include the inclusion of individuals like [[Evie Frye]] and [[Bayek]] as lieutenants of the ''[[Adrestia]]'' into the recorded memories of [[Kassandra]], an individual who predates both by a significant amount of time.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Modifications could also be used to alter the [[Horse\|mounts]] and [[bird]]s of Kassandra, Bayek, and [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].		Other examples of Animus modifications include the inclusion of individuals like [[Evie Frye]] and [[Bayek]] as lieutenants of the ''[[Adrestia]]'' into the recorded memories of [[Kassandra]], an individual who predates both by a significant amount of time.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Modifications could also be used to alter the [[Horse\|mounts]] and [[bird]]s of Kassandra, Bayek, and [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].

	Not all Animus modifications are intentional but instead can be the result of entering a simulation in an agitated state. Such a case happened to [[Layla Hassan]] while reliving Bayek's memories in a state of mental and emotional distress. This caused anomalous manifestations of [[~~Sekhmet~~\|Egyptian]] [[Anubis~~\|mythological~~]] [[Sobek~~\|deities~~]] to spawn within the simulation.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		Not all Animus modifications are intentional but instead can be the result of entering a simulation in an agitated state. Such a case happened to [[Layla Hassan]] while reliving Bayek's memories in a state of mental and emotional distress. This caused anomalous manifestations of [[Egyptian mythology\|Egyptian deities]] [[Sekhmet]], [[Anubis]] and [[Sobek]] to spawn within the simulation.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

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

imported>ThatIsAPirate at 14:41, 7 March 2023

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	''Liberation'' ostensibly followed the memories of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], depicting her "defection" from the [[Assassins]] to the [[Templars]], and going to great lengths to portray the latter in a positive manner. In reality, the end product comprised a heavily distorted manipulation of the source material; in response to this, the hacking collective known as [[Erudito]] actively worked to re-introduce the truth into the game, allowing the player to view the full extent of Aveline's genetic memories.<ref name="ACL">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		''Liberation'' ostensibly followed the memories of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], depicting her "defection" from the [[Assassins]] to the [[Templars]], and going to great lengths to portray the latter in a positive manner. In reality, the end product comprised a heavily distorted manipulation of the source material; in response to this, the hacking collective known as [[Erudito]] actively worked to re-introduce the truth into the game, allowing the player to view the full extent of Aveline's genetic memories.<ref name="ACL">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>

	Other examples of Animus modifications include the inclusion of individuals like [[Evie Frye]] and [[Bayek]] into the recorded memories of [[Kassandra]], an individual who predates both by a significant amount of time.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>		Other examples of Animus modifications include the inclusion of individuals like [[Evie Frye]] and [[Bayek]] as lieutenants of the ''[[Adrestia]]'' into the recorded memories of [[Kassandra]], an individual who predates both by a significant amount of time.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Modifications could also be used to alter the [[Horse\|mounts]] and [[bird]]s of Kassandra, Bayek, and [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].

	Not all Animus modifications are intentional but instead can be the result of entering a simulation in an agitated state. Such a case happened to [[Layla Hassan]] while reliving Bayek's memories in a state of mental and emotional distress. This caused anomalous manifestations of Egyptian deities to spawn within the simulation.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		Not all Animus modifications are intentional but instead can be the result of entering a simulation in an agitated state. Such a case happened to [[Layla Hassan]] while reliving Bayek's memories in a state of mental and emotional distress. This caused anomalous manifestations of [[Sekhmet\|Egyptian]] [[Anubis\|mythological]] [[Sobek\|deities]] to spawn within the simulation.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The term "Animus mods" applies not only to in-universe alterations, like those depicted in ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' (Abstergo Entertainment), or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' ([[Eustace the Monk]]), but also to additional real-world content provided in-game via the [[Ubisoft Club]] or [[Helix Credits\|Helix Store]]. Items downloaded from these locations, like the various outfits that can be worn by [[Bayek]], [[Kassandra]]/[[Alexios]], and [[Eivor ~~Varinsdottir\|Eivor]]~~ in-game, are of dubious canonicity.		The term "Animus mods" applies not only to in-universe alterations, like those depicted in ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' (Abstergo Entertainment), or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' ([[Eustace the Monk]]), but also to additional real-world content provided in-game via the [[Ubisoft Club]] or [[Helix Credits\|Helix Store]]. Items downloaded from these locations, like the various outfits that can be worn by [[Bayek]], [[Kassandra]]/[[Alexios]], and Eivor in-game, are of dubious canonicity.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

imported>Kennyannydenny: /* Behind the scenes */

2021-04-23T11:32:16Z

Behind the scenes

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The term "Animus mods" applies not only to in-universe alterations, like those depicted in ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' (Abstergo Entertainment), or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' ([[Eustace the Monk]]), but also to additional real-world content provided in-game via the [[Ubisoft Club]] or [[Helix Credits\|Helix Store]]. Items downloaded from these locations, like the various outfits that can be worn by [[Bayek]] ~~and~~ [[Kassandra]]/[[Alexios]] in-game, are of dubious canonicity.		The term "Animus mods" applies not only to in-universe alterations, like those depicted in ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' (Abstergo Entertainment), or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' ([[Eustace the Monk]]), but also to additional real-world content provided in-game via the [[Ubisoft Club]] or [[Helix Credits\|Helix Store]]. Items downloaded from these locations, like the various outfits that can be worn by [[Bayek]], [[Kassandra]]/[[Alexios]], and [[Eivor Varinsdottir\|Eivor]] in-game, are of dubious canonicity.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

imported>Kennyannydenny: /* Appearances */

2021-04-23T11:31:47Z

Appearances

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''

	==References==		==References==

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	An '''Animus mod''' is an artificial modification of [[DDS]] or [[Helix]] code to insert, remove, or otherwise modify the output of an Animus environment so that it no longer conforms with the genetic memory from which the code was originally recorded.		An '''Animus mod''' is an artificial modification of [[DDS]] or [[Helix]] code to insert, remove, or otherwise modify the output of an Animus environment so that it no longer conforms with the genetic memory from which the code was originally recorded.

	Animus modifications could be made for a variety of reasons. For example, the insertion of anachronistic or additional weapons or avatar clothing for entertainment purposes, such as the inclusion of the [[Unity Sword]]–a weapon based off of one possessed by [[Arno Dorian]] during the late 18th century–into the genetic memories of [[Shay Cormac]], a mid-18th century individual.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> [[Abstergo Entertainment]] took Animus modifications a step further with the release of the video game ''[[Liberation]]'' in 2012.		Animus modifications could be made for a variety of reasons. For example, the insertion of anachronistic or additional weapons or avatar clothing for entertainment purposes, such as the inclusion of the [[Arno's sword\|Unity Sword]]–a weapon based off of one possessed by [[Arno Dorian]] during the late 18th century–into the genetic memories of [[Shay Cormac]], a mid-18th century individual.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> [[Abstergo Entertainment]] took Animus modifications a step further with the release of the video game ''[[Liberation]]'' in 2012.

	''Liberation'' ostensibly followed the memories of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], depicting her "defection" from the [[Assassins]] to the [[Templars]], and going to great lengths to portray the latter in a positive manner. In reality, the end product comprised a heavily distorted manipulation of the source material; in response to this, the hacking collective known as [[Erudito]] actively worked to re-introduce the truth into the game, allowing the player to view the full extent of Aveline's genetic memories.<ref name="ACL">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		''Liberation'' ostensibly followed the memories of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], depicting her "defection" from the [[Assassins]] to the [[Templars]], and going to great lengths to portray the latter in a positive manner. In reality, the end product comprised a heavily distorted manipulation of the source material; in response to this, the hacking collective known as [[Erudito]] actively worked to re-introduce the truth into the game, allowing the player to view the full extent of Aveline's genetic memories.<ref name="ACL">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>