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	Arquebusiers continued to be used by the Templar forces around 1511. [[Leandros]] made use of them as protection in a stronghold near [[Masyaf]], while the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] used them to protect any [[Assassin Den]]s they captured in [[Constantinople]], as well as the rooftops of [[Derinkuyu]] in [[Cappadocia]]. The [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]]s also employed their own arquebusiers, who patrolled the rooftops of Constantinople.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		Arquebusiers continued to be used by the Templar forces around 1511. [[Leandros]] made use of them as protection in a stronghold near [[Masyaf]], while the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] used them to protect any [[Assassin Den]]s they captured in [[Constantinople]], as well as the rooftops of [[Derinkuyu]] in [[Cappadocia]]. The [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]]s also employed their own arquebusiers, who patrolled the rooftops of Constantinople.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	Unlike in earlier years, other than patrolling rooftops, arquebusiers also stationed themselves in reinforced outposts, which protected them from close-range or melee attacks. However, they were still vulnerable to ranged weapons.<ref name="ACR"/>		Unlike in earlier years, other than patrolling rooftops, arquebusiers also stationed themselves in reinforced outposts, which protected them from close-range or melee attacks. These arquebusiers were extremely vigilant and can immediately identify hostile targets on sight. However, they were still vulnerable to ranged weapons.<ref name="ACR"/>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Arquebusiers are an enemy archetype introduced in the 2010 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' who, alongside the crossbowmen, replace the archers featured in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''. Unlike the crossbowmen and similarly to [[Papal Guard]]s and [[Brute]]s, they are rarely encountered outside of story missions. The arquebusiers act as a precursor to [[sniper]]s, who would feature in almost all of the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|series]]' games set during or after the 18th century.		Arquebusiers are an enemy archetype introduced in the 2010 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' who, alongside the crossbowmen, replace the archers featured in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''. Unlike the crossbowmen and similarly to [[Papal Guard]]s and [[Brute]]s, they are rarely encountered outside of story missions. In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' however, Arquebusiers are much more common, being the standard ranged enemy archetype patrolling rooftops alongside bombmen. The arquebusiers act as a precursor to [[sniper]]s, who would feature in almost all of the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|series]]' games set during or after the 18th century.

	Arquebusiers, alongside crossbowmen, are the only guard archetypes in ''Brotherhood'' whose weapons cannot be picked up by Ezio, as they will disappear shortly after moving out of the camera's view.		Arquebusiers, alongside crossbowmen, are the only guard archetypes in ''Brotherhood'' whose weapons cannot be picked up by Ezio, as they will disappear shortly after moving out of the camera's view.

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	Unlike in earlier years, other than patrolling rooftops, arquebusiers also stationed themselves in reinforced outposts, which protected them from close-range or melee attacks. However, they were still vulnerable to ranged weapons.<ref name="ACR"/>		Unlike in earlier years, other than patrolling rooftops, arquebusiers also stationed themselves in reinforced outposts, which protected them from close-range or melee attacks. However, they were still vulnerable to ranged weapons.<ref name="ACR"/>

	==~~Behidn~~ the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Arquebusiers are an enemy archetype introduced in the 2010 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' who, alongside the crossbowmen, replace the archers featured in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''. Unlike the crossbowmen and similarly to [[Papal Guard]]s and [[Brute]]s, they are rarely encountered outside of story missions. The arquebusiers act as a precursor to [[sniper]]s, who would feature in almost all of the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|series]]' games set during or after the 18th century.		Arquebusiers are an enemy archetype introduced in the 2010 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' who, alongside the crossbowmen, replace the archers featured in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''. Unlike the crossbowmen and similarly to [[Papal Guard]]s and [[Brute]]s, they are rarely encountered outside of story missions. The arquebusiers act as a precursor to [[sniper]]s, who would feature in almost all of the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|series]]' games set during or after the 18th century.

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	===Ottoman Empire===		===Ottoman Empire===
	[[File:ACR Welcome 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A Byzantine arquebusier in Constantinople]]		[[File:ACR Welcome 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A Byzantine arquebusier in Constantinople]]
	Arquebusiers continued to be used by the Templar forces around 1511. [[Leandros]] made use of them as protection in a stronghold near [[Masyaf]], while the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] used them to protect any [[Assassin Den]]s they captured in [[Constantinople]], as well as the rooftops of [[Derinkuyu\|~~Cappadocia~~]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		Arquebusiers continued to be used by the Templar forces around 1511. [[Leandros]] made use of them as protection in a stronghold near [[Masyaf]], while the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] used them to protect any [[Assassin Den]]s they captured in [[Constantinople]], as well as the rooftops of [[Derinkuyu]] in [[Cappadocia]]. The [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]]s also employed their own arquebusiers, who patrolled the rooftops of Constantinople.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	Unlike in earlier years, other than patrolling rooftops, arquebusiers also stationed themselves in reinforced outposts, which protected them from close-range or melee attacks. However, they were still vulnerable to ranged weapons.<ref name="ACR"/>		Unlike in earlier years, other than patrolling rooftops, arquebusiers also stationed themselves in reinforced outposts, which protected them from close-range or melee attacks. However, they were still vulnerable to ranged weapons.<ref name="ACR"/>
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	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	Arquebusiers development concept.jpg\|Concept art of a Borgia arquebusier		Arquebusiers development concept.jpg\|Concept art of a Borgia arquebusier
			Ottoman Rifleman Concept Image.JPG\|Concept art of an Ottoman arquebusier
			Byzantine Gunman Artwork.jpg\|Concept art of a Byzantine arquebusier
	ACR Ottoman Gunman render.png\|An Ottoman arquebusier		ACR Ottoman Gunman render.png\|An Ottoman arquebusier
	ACR Byzantine Gunman render.png\|A Byzantine arquebusier		ACR Byzantine Gunman render.png\|A Byzantine arquebusier

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	{{Era\|Individuals}}{{WP-REAL\|Arquebus}}		{{Era\|Individuals}}{{WP-REAL\|Arquebus}}
	[[File:Guard-arquebusier-ACB.png\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|An arquebusier]]		[[File:Guard-arquebusier-ACB.png\|thumb\|180px\|An arquebusier]]
	An '''arquebusier''' was a soldier armed with a long [[firearm]] called an [[arquebus]]. Similar to [[archer]]s and [[Crossbowman\|crossbowmen]], they patrolled rooftops, protected high-profile locations, and guarded noteworthy targets.		An '''arquebusier''' was a soldier armed with a long [[firearm]] called an [[arquebus]]. Similar to [[archer]]s and [[Crossbowman\|crossbowmen]], they patrolled rooftops, protected high-profile locations, and guarded noteworthy targets.

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	Aside from their firearms, arquebusiers carried several bags across their belts, likely containing gunpowder and lead projectiles to serve as ammunition.<ref name="ACB"/>		Aside from their firearms, arquebusiers carried several bags across their belts, likely containing gunpowder and lead projectiles to serve as ammunition.<ref name="ACB"/>

	Like all other [[guards]], the color of their uniform indicated their allegiances; with red signifying them as soldiers of the [[House of Borgia\|Borgia]], blue of [[France~~\|French~~]], and yellowish-green for ~~those of~~ [[Viana]].<ref name="ACB"/>		Like all other [[Soldier\|guards]], the color of their uniform indicated their allegiances; with red signifying them as soldiers working for the [[House of Borgia\|Borgia]], blue for [[France]], and yellowish-green for [[Viana]].<ref name="ACB"/>

	==History==		==History==
			===Italy===
	[[File:Vilified 11 v.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Arquebusiers during the Siege of Monteriggioni]]		[[File:Vilified 11 v.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Arquebusiers during the Siege of Monteriggioni]]
	By 1500, arquebusiers served the [[Papacy]] and supported [[Cesare Borgia]]'s forces during the [[Siege of Monteriggioni]]. A contingent of them was able to seriously wound [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] in the shoulder and abdomen, tipping the attack in their favor.<ref ~~name="ACB"~~/>		By 1500, arquebusiers served the [[Papacy]] and supported [[Cesare Borgia]]'s forces during the [[Siege of Monteriggioni]]. A contingent of them was able to seriously wound [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] in the shoulder and abdomen, tipping the attack in their favor.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Vilified]]</ref>

	Throughout [[Rome]] in the 16th century, arquebusiers could be found guarding [[Borgia tower]]s, as well as rooftops around the [[Pantheon]] and [[Castra Praetoria]]. They could also be seen patrolling the streets of the [[Antico District\|Antico]] or [[Campagna District]]s in pairs.<ref name="ACB"/>		Throughout [[Rome]] in the 16th century, arquebusiers could be found guarding [[Borgia tower]]s, as well as rooftops around the [[Pantheon]] and [[Castra Praetoria]]. They could also be seen patrolling the streets of the [[Antico District\|Antico]] or [[Campagna District]]s in pairs.<ref name="ACB"/>

	Around 1503, [[Baltasar de Silva]] organized a division of arquebusiers as an ambush. He lured the traitor [[Fiora Cavazza]] into a warehouse, in which the arquebusiers were hidden; however, a team of [[Assassins]] was able to shoot down the enemies and rescue her.<ref ~~name="PL"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>		Around 1503, [[Baltasar de Silva]] organized a division of arquebusiers as an ambush. He lured the traitor [[Fiora Cavazza]] into a warehouse, in which the arquebusiers were hidden; however, a team of [[Assassins]] was able to shoot down the enemies and rescue her.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 1 – Fiora Cavazza]]</ref>

	[[File:Cover Fire PL.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Arquebusiers firing on the Assassins]]		[[File:Cover Fire PL.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Arquebusiers firing on the Assassins]]
	Later that year, a number of French arquebusiers under [[Charles de la Motte]] were key factors in a trap set by Charles and Cesare Borgia for the Assassins of Rome. Though the [[Assassin apprentices\|Assassin apprentice]] team of [[Francesco Vecellio]] was able to kill several arquebusiers with bows, this broke their cover and led to them being overwhelmed by the combined Templar forces.<ref name="PL"/>		Later that year, a number of French arquebusiers under [[Charles de la Motte]] were key factors in a trap set by Charles and Cesare Borgia for the Assassins of Rome. Though the [[Assassin apprentices\|Assassin apprentice]] team of [[Francesco Vecellio]] was able to kill several arquebusiers with bows, this broke their cover and led to them being overwhelmed by the combined Templar forces.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>

	Though the Assassin team escaped to the roof of an inn, another contingent of arquebusiers surrounded and fired upon them from nearby buildings, wiping virtually all of them out.<ref name="PL"/>		Though the Assassin team escaped to the roof of an inn, another contingent of arquebusiers surrounded and fired upon them from nearby buildings, wiping virtually all of them out.<ref name="PL"/>

			===Ottoman Empire===
	[[File:ACR Welcome 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A Byzantine arquebusier in Constantinople]]		[[File:ACR Welcome 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A Byzantine arquebusier in Constantinople]]
	Arquebusiers continued to be used by the Templar forces around 1511. [[Leandros]] made use of them as protection in a stronghold near [[Masyaf]], while the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] used them to protect any [[Assassin Den]]s they captured in [[Constantinople]], as well as the rooftops of [[Derinkuyu\|Cappadocia]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		Arquebusiers continued to be used by the Templar forces around 1511. [[Leandros]] made use of them as protection in a stronghold near [[Masyaf]], while the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] used them to protect any [[Assassin Den]]s they captured in [[Constantinople]], as well as the rooftops of [[Derinkuyu\|Cappadocia]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>
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	Unlike in earlier years, other than patrolling rooftops, arquebusiers also stationed themselves in reinforced outposts, which protected them from close-range or melee attacks. However, they were still vulnerable to ranged weapons.<ref name="ACR"/>		Unlike in earlier years, other than patrolling rooftops, arquebusiers also stationed themselves in reinforced outposts, which protected them from close-range or melee attacks. However, they were still vulnerable to ranged weapons.<ref name="ACR"/>

	==~~Trivia~~==		==Behidn the scenes==
	*Similarly to enemy [[~~Crossbowman\|crossbowmen~~]], ~~it was impossible to pick up~~ the ~~dropped weapon of an arquebusier. The weapon also disappeared shortly after moving out of~~ the ~~camera~~'s ~~view~~.		Arquebusiers are an enemy archetype introduced in the 2010 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' who, alongside the crossbowmen, replace the archers featured in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''. Unlike the crossbowmen and similarly to [[Papal Guard]]s and [[Brute]]s, they are rarely encountered outside of story missions. The arquebusiers act as a precursor to [[sniper]]s, who would feature in almost all of the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|series]]' games set during or after the 18th century.
	*Similar to [[Papal Guard]]s and [[Brute]]s, ~~arquebusiers were more often~~ encountered ~~during~~ story missions.
	*In the War Machine memory, "[[~~Hell on Wheels~~]]", ~~several agiles wielded weapons~~ of the ~~arquebuses~~.		Arquebusiers, alongside crossbowmen, are the only guard archetypes in ''Brotherhood'' whose weapons cannot be picked up by Ezio, as they will disappear shortly after moving out of the camera's view.
	*The arquebusier in the ~~E3 trailer of~~ ''~~Assassin~~'~~s Creed:~~ Brotherhood'' wears the uniform of a regular militia.
			In ''Brotherhood''{{'}}s cinematic E3 trailer, an arquebusier can be seen taking aim at Ezio before being dispatched by an [[Assassin apprentice]]. This arquebusier wears the uniform of a regular militia instead of the unique armor worn by arquebusiers in the game.

			In the memory "[[Hell on Wheels]]", several arquebusiers erroneously use the character model for [[Agile]]s. Strangely, if the guards manage to shoot Ezio's [[tank]], the vehicle will receive no damage and the guards will flee as Ezio approaches them.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	Arquebusiers development concept.jpg\|Concept art of a Borgia arquebusier		Arquebusiers development concept.jpg\|Concept art of a Borgia arquebusier
			ACR Ottoman Gunman render.png\|An Ottoman arquebusier
			ACR Byzantine Gunman render.png\|A Byzantine arquebusier
	ACR Ottoman Rifleman.png\|Ezio facing an Ottoman arquebusier		ACR Ottoman Rifleman.png\|Ezio facing an Ottoman arquebusier
	ACR Byzantine Rifleman.png\|Ezio facing a Byzantine arquebusier		ACR Byzantine Rifleman.png\|Ezio facing a Byzantine arquebusier
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: ~~Brotherhood~~]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{1st}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''

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	[[ru:Аркебузиры]]		[[ru:Аркебузиры]]
	[[Category:Guards]]		[[Category:Guards]]

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	[[File:Guard-arquebusier-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|An arquebusier]]		[[File:Guard-arquebusier-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|An arquebusier]]
	An '''arquebusier''' was a soldier armed with a long [[firearm]] called an arquebus. Similar to [[archers]] and [[crossbowmen]], they patrolled rooftops, protected high-profile locations, and guarded noteworthy targets.		An '''arquebusier''' was a soldier armed with a long [[firearm]] called an [[arquebus]]. Similar to [[archers]] and [[crossbowmen]], they patrolled rooftops, protected high-profile locations, and guarded noteworthy targets.

	Though arquebusiers did not have as great a range as crossbowmen, what they lacked in distance, they made up for in power. Their shots dealt significant damage to targets and enemy [[armor]].		Though arquebusiers did not have as great a range as crossbowmen, what they lacked in distance, they made up for in power. Their shots dealt significant damage to targets and enemy [[armor]].

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	[[File:Guard-arquebusier-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|An arquebusier]]		[[File:Guard-arquebusier-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|An arquebusier]]
	An '''arquebusier''' was a soldier armed with a long [[firearm]] called an arquebus. Similar to [[archers]] and [[crossbowmen]], they patrolled rooftops, protected high-profile locations, and guarded noteworthy targets.		An '''arquebusier''' was a soldier armed with a long [[firearm]] called an arquebus. Similar to [[archers]] and [[crossbowmen]], they patrolled rooftops, protected high-profile locations, and guarded noteworthy targets.

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	[[File:Guard-arquebusier-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|An arquebusier]]		[[File:Guard-arquebusier-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|An arquebusier]]
	An '''arquebusier''' was a soldier armed with a long [[firearm]] called an [[arquebus]]. Similar to [[~~archers~~]] and [[crossbowmen]], they patrolled rooftops, protected high-profile locations, and guarded noteworthy targets.		An '''arquebusier''' was a soldier armed with a long [[firearm]] called an [[arquebus]]. Similar to [[archer]]s and [[Crossbowman\|crossbowmen]], they patrolled rooftops, protected high-profile locations, and guarded noteworthy targets.

	Though arquebusiers did not have as great a range as crossbowmen, what they lacked in distance, they made up for in power. Their shots dealt significant damage to targets and enemy [[armor]].		Though arquebusiers did not have as great a range as crossbowmen, what they lacked in distance, they made up for in power. Their shots dealt significant damage to targets and enemy [[armor]].
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	==History==		==History==
	[[File:Vilified 11 v.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Arquebusiers during the Siege of Monteriggioni]]		[[File:Vilified 11 v.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Arquebusiers during the Siege of Monteriggioni]]
	By 1500, arquebusiers served the [[Papacy]] and supported [[Cesare Borgia]]'s forces during the [[~~siege~~ of Monteriggioni]]. A contingent of them was able to seriously wound [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] in the shoulder and abdomen, tipping the attack in their favor.<ref name="ACB"/>		By 1500, arquebusiers served the [[Papacy]] and supported [[Cesare Borgia]]'s forces during the [[Siege of Monteriggioni]]. A contingent of them was able to seriously wound [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] in the shoulder and abdomen, tipping the attack in their favor.<ref name="ACB"/>

	Throughout [[Rome]] in the 16th century, arquebusiers could be found guarding [[Borgia ~~Towers\|Borgia towers~~]], as well as rooftops around the [[Pantheon]] and [[Castra Praetoria]]. They could also be seen patrolling the streets of the [[Antico District\|Antico]] or [[Campagna District~~\|Campagna districts~~]] in pairs.<ref name="ACB"/>		Throughout [[Rome]] in the 16th century, arquebusiers could be found guarding [[Borgia tower]]s, as well as rooftops around the [[Pantheon]] and [[Castra Praetoria]]. They could also be seen patrolling the streets of the [[Antico District\|Antico]] or [[Campagna District]]s in pairs.<ref name="ACB"/>

	Around 1503, [[Baltasar de Silva]] organized a division of arquebusiers as an ambush. He lured the traitor [[Fiora Cavazza]] into a warehouse, in which the arquebusiers were hidden; however, a team of [[Assassins]] was able to shoot down the enemies and rescue her.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>		Around 1503, [[Baltasar de Silva]] organized a division of arquebusiers as an ambush. He lured the traitor [[Fiora Cavazza]] into a warehouse, in which the arquebusiers were hidden; however, a team of [[Assassins]] was able to shoot down the enemies and rescue her.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>
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	Though the Assassin team escaped to the roof of an inn, another contingent of arquebusiers surrounded and fired upon them from nearby buildings, wiping virtually all of them out.<ref name="PL"/>		Though the Assassin team escaped to the roof of an inn, another contingent of arquebusiers surrounded and fired upon them from nearby buildings, wiping virtually all of them out.<ref name="PL"/>

	[[File:ACR Welcome 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A Byzantine ~~rifleman~~ in Constantinople]]		[[File:ACR Welcome 8.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A Byzantine arquebusier in Constantinople]]
	Arquebusiers continued to be used by the Templar forces around 1511. [[Leandros]] made use of them as protection in a stronghold near [[Masyaf]], while the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] used them to protect any [[Assassin ~~Dens~~]] they captured in [[Constantinople]], as well as the rooftops of [[Derinkuyu\|Cappadocia]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		Arquebusiers continued to be used by the Templar forces around 1511. [[Leandros]] made use of them as protection in a stronghold near [[Masyaf]], while the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] used them to protect any [[Assassin Den]]s they captured in [[Constantinople]], as well as the rooftops of [[Derinkuyu\|Cappadocia]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	Unlike in earlier years, other than patrolling rooftops, arquebusiers also stationed themselves in reinforced outposts, which protected them from close-range or melee attacks. However, they were still vulnerable to ranged weapons.<ref name="ACR"/>		Unlike in earlier years, other than patrolling rooftops, arquebusiers also stationed themselves in reinforced outposts, which protected them from close-range or melee attacks. However, they were still vulnerable to ranged weapons.<ref name="ACR"/>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Similarly to enemy [[~~Crossbowmen~~]], it was impossible to pick up the dropped weapon of an arquebusier. The weapon also disappeared shortly after moving out of the camera's view.		*Similarly to enemy [[Crossbowman\|crossbowmen]], it was impossible to pick up the dropped weapon of an arquebusier. The weapon also disappeared shortly after moving out of the camera's view.
	*Similar to [[Papal Guard]]s and [[~~Brutes~~]], arquebusiers were more often encountered during story missions.		*Similar to [[Papal Guard]]s and [[Brute]]s, arquebusiers were more often encountered during story missions.
	*In the War Machine memory, "[[Hell on Wheels]]", several agiles wielded weapons of the arquebuses.		*In the War Machine memory, "[[Hell on Wheels]]", several agiles wielded weapons of the arquebuses.
	*The arquebusier in the E3 trailer of ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' wears the uniform of a regular militia.		*The arquebusier in the E3 trailer of ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' wears the uniform of a regular militia.
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	Arquebusiers development concept.jpg\|Concept art of a Borgia arquebusier		Arquebusiers development concept.jpg\|Concept art of a Borgia arquebusier
	ACR Ottoman Rifleman.png\|Ezio facing an Ottoman ~~rifleman~~		ACR Ottoman Rifleman.png\|Ezio facing an Ottoman arquebusier
	ACR Byzantine Rifleman.png\|Ezio facing a Byzantine ~~rifleman~~		ACR Byzantine Rifleman.png\|Ezio facing a Byzantine arquebusier
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