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	The game opens with Desmond entering Altaïr's memory, but he soon faces [[synchronization]] problems. On this, [[Lucy Stillman]] and [[Warren Vidic]]'s voices can be heard, arguing over Desmond's safety within the Animus. After experiencing a few problems, Desmond exits the virtual machine and Vidic briefs him about the Animus' inner workings, before initializing the machine's tutorial program. After Desmond is done with the tutorial, he enters Altaïr's closest memory that he can synchronize with; Lucy adds that Desmond has to relive key moments of Altaïr's life to increase his synchronization, before reaching the final memory which holds the information that Abstergo is seeking.		The game opens with Desmond entering Altaïr's memory, but he soon faces [[synchronization]] problems. On this, [[Lucy Stillman]] and [[Warren Vidic]]'s voices can be heard, arguing over Desmond's safety within the Animus. After experiencing a few problems, Desmond exits the virtual machine and Vidic briefs him about the Animus' inner workings, before initializing the machine's tutorial program. After Desmond is done with the tutorial, he enters Altaïr's closest memory that he can synchronize with; Lucy adds that Desmond has to relive key moments of Altaïr's life to increase his synchronization, before reaching the final memory which holds the information that Abstergo is seeking.

	In 1191, Altaïr attempts to retrieve one of a series of artifacts known as the "[[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]]" from [[Solomon's Temple]] alongside two fellow Assassins, [[Malik Al-Sayf]] and his brother [[Kadar Al-Sayf\|Kadar]]. However, the trio are beaten to the treasure by [[Robert de Sablé]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master of the Knights Templar]] and the Assassins' sworn enemy. While attempting to recover the treasure from the [[Templars]] and kill Robert, Altaïr breaks all three tenets of the [[The Creed\|Assassins' Creed]] and is forced to escape empty-handed after being overpowered by Robert. In the following battle, Kadar is killed and Malik's left arm is crippled and later amputated. When Altaïr returns to the Assassins' stronghold at [[Masyaf]] with apologies, Malik, who survived the Templars' attack, comes back with the artifact and disparages Altaïr because of his arrogance.		In 1191, Altaïr attempts to retrieve one of a series of artifacts known as the "[[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]]" from [[Solomon's Temple]] alongside two fellow Assassins, [[Malik Al-Sayf]] and his brother [[Kadar Al-Sayf\|Kadar]]. However, the trio are beaten to the treasure by [[Robert de Sablé]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master of the Knights Templar]] and the Assassins' sworn enemy. While attempting to recover the treasure from the [[Templars]] and kill Robert, Altaïr, blinded by arrogance, breaks all three tenets of the [[The Creed\|Assassins' Creed]] and is forced to escape empty-handed after being overpowered by Robert. In the following battle, Kadar is killed and Malik's left arm is crippled and later amputated. When Altaïr returns to the Assassins' stronghold at [[Masyaf]] with apologies, Malik, who survived the Templars' attack, comes back with the artifact and disparages Altaïr because of his arrogance.

	[[File:Glory 5.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Altaïr, Rauf and another Assassin performing the Leap of Faith]]		[[File:Glory 5.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Altaïr, Rauf and another Assassin performing the Leap of Faith]]
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	In November 2020, ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' was released. Set during the [[Viking expansion]] into Europe, players follow the story of the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].		In November 2020, ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' was released. Set during the [[Viking expansion]] into Europe, players follow the story of the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]].

	In October 2023, ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' was released. Set during the [[Islamic Golden Age]] in the [[Abbasid Caliphate]], players follow the story of a younger [[Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq]], a major side character first introduced in ''Valhalla''.		In October 2023, ''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' was released. Set during the [[Islamic Golden Age]] in the [[Abbasid Caliphate]], players follow the story of a younger [[Basim ibn Ishaq]], a major side character first introduced in ''Valhalla''.

			In March 2025, ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' was released. Set in [[Sengoku period]] [[Japan]], it reused ''Syndicate''{{'}}s feature of dual protagonists and followed the ''[[Ninja\|shinobi]]'' [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and [[samurai]] [[Yasuke]].

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	[[File:Abs Room.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Clay's blood messages in Desmond's room]]		[[File:Abs Room.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Clay's blood messages in Desmond's room]]
	Though Desmond remains trapped in the [[Animus Project laboratory\|Abstergo laboratory]], his experience in the Animus has created a Bleeding Effect of Altaïr's life in his own, allowing Desmond to use Altaïr's [[Eagle Vision]]. In turn, this allows him to see [[Cryptic Messages\|strange messages]] painted on the walls of his room and the floor of the lab. The messages ~~all~~ deal with various forms of the end of the world from different cultures, including several references to [[Second Disaster\|21 December 2012]], the date when Abstergo plans to launch a [[Eye-Abstergo\|satellite]] that will "permanently end the war". It is hinted that this method will be similar to how Al Mualim hypnotized Masyaf, but on a larger scale. The game ends with Desmond wondering what the images mean and [[Clay Kaczmarek\|who]] could have drawn them.		Though Desmond remains trapped in the [[Animus Project laboratory\|Abstergo laboratory]], his experience in the Animus has created a Bleeding Effect of Altaïr's life in his own, allowing Desmond to use Altaïr's [[Eagle Vision]]. In turn, this allows him to see [[Cryptic Messages\|strange messages]] painted on the walls of his room and the floor of the lab. The messages deal with various forms of the end of the world from different cultures, including several references to [[Second Disaster\|21 December 2012]], the date when Abstergo plans to launch a [[Eye-Abstergo\|satellite]] that will "permanently end the war". It is hinted that this method will be similar to how Al Mualim hypnotized Masyaf, but on a larger scale. The game ends with Desmond wondering what the images mean and [[Clay Kaczmarek\|who]] could have drawn them.

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	{{Quote\|Jerusalem, the twelfth century. Amidst the chaos of the Third Crusade, a Brotherhood of warriors rose to power. Shrouded in secrecy, feared for their ruthlessness, they alone would save the Holy Land, or destroy it. They were the Assassins.\|''Assassin's Creed'' ~~pre~~-E3 2006 Trailer.}}		{{Quote\|Jerusalem, the twelfth century. Amidst the chaos of the Third Crusade, a Brotherhood of warriors rose to power. Shrouded in secrecy, feared for their ruthlessness, they alone would save the Holy Land, or destroy it. They were the Assassins.\|''Assassin's Creed'' 2006 trailer voiceover\|:File:Assassin's Creed - Pre-E3 2006 Trailer}}
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	Upon arrival in any of the cities, Altaïr must locate an [[Assassin bureau]] and discuss his tasks with the local [[rafiq]], a Brotherhood agent, gaining basic knowledge of his target. From there, it is up to Altaïr to perform additional reconnaissance via [[eavesdropping]], [[interrogation]]s, meeting with [[informer]]s, and [[Pickpocketing\|gathering important items]]. It is only after Altaïr has gathered enough information that he can carry out the assassination. After successfully completing an assassination, Altaïr returns to Masyaf to debrief with Al Mualim, and is subsequently rewarded with better equipment, before he is given the names of his next targets.		Upon arrival in any of the cities, Altaïr must locate an [[Assassin bureau]] and discuss his tasks with the local [[rafiq]], a Brotherhood agent, gaining basic knowledge of his target. From there, it is up to Altaïr to perform additional reconnaissance via [[eavesdropping]], [[interrogation]]s, meeting with [[informer]]s, and [[Pickpocketing\|gathering important items]]. It is only after Altaïr has gathered enough information that he can carry out the assassination. After successfully completing an assassination, Altaïr returns to Masyaf to debrief with Al Mualim, and is subsequently rewarded with better equipment, before he is given the names of his next targets.

	Between main memories, Desmond must direct Altaïr to [[Viewpoints\|high points]] in the city to further [[Synchronization\|synchronize]] his surroundings and map out the city that Altaïr is currently located in. Other side memories include tracking and killing [[Templars]], collecting [[flag]]s, and [[Save Citizen\|saving]] [[Civilian]]s who are being threatened by city [[guards]].
	[[File:AC1 Altair Viewpoint Damascus.png\|thumb\|250px\|High vantage points allow the player to map out portions of the city]]		[[File:AC1 Altair Viewpoint Damascus.png\|thumb\|250px\|High vantage points allow the player to map out portions of the city]]
	Accompanying this, Altaïr needs to carry out most of his actions without being noticed by officials. The game uses a meter dependent on [[social stealth]] to inform the player of how noticeable Altaïr is to surrounding individuals, including the guards, by changing the color and shape of the Abstergo logo; performing certain actions at certain times may or may not raise the local area's awareness level. If an area is on high alert, indicated by the logo becoming red and the entire synchronization interface earning a red tinge and background, guards will be always vigilant and citizens will scatter in various directions in the event that the guards chase and attempt to bring down Altaïr. To reduce his notoriety, Altaïr must break the guards' line of sight and then find a [[Hiding spots\|hiding place]], [[Blending\|blend]] in with wandering scholars, or join citizens sitting on benches.		Between main memories, Desmond must direct Altaïr to [[Viewpoints\|high points]] in the city to further [[Synchronization\|synchronize]] his surroundings and map out the city that Altaïr is currently located in. Other side memories include tracking and killing [[Templars]], collecting [[flag]]s, and [[Save Citizen\|saving]] [[civilian]]s who are being threatened by city [[guards]].

			Accompanying this, Altaïr needs to carry out most of his actions without being noticed by officials. The game uses a meter dependent on [[social stealth]] to inform the player of how noticeable Altaïr is to surrounding individuals, including the guards, by changing the color and shape of the Abstergo logo; performing certain actions at certain times may or may not raise the local area's awareness level.

			If an area is on high alert, indicated by the logo becoming red and the entire synchronization interface earning a red tinge and background, guards will be always vigilant and citizens will scatter in various directions in the event that the guards chase and attempt to bring down Altaïr. To reduce his notoriety, Altaïr must break the guards' line of sight and then find a [[Hiding spots\|hiding place]], [[Blending\|blend]] in with wandering scholars, or join citizens sitting on benches.

	[[File:Altair free-run.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Altaïr's freerunning abilities allow for greater exploration]]		[[File:Altair free-run.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Altaïr's freerunning abilities allow for greater exploration]]
	To conduct many of the assassinations and various other tasks, Altaïr is capable of both high and low profile commands, both of which affect the alertness level. Low profile commands will allow Altaïr to blend into crowds, hide, and use Altaïr's [[Hidden Blade]] to attempt quiet and low profile assassinations. High profile commands increase alertness at a greater level and include [[freerunning]], attacking foes, and high profile assassination attempts. In the event that the player finds themself faced with multiple enemies, one can utilize Altaïr's sword-fighting abilities to combat guards.		To conduct many of the assassinations and various other tasks, Altaïr is capable of both high and low profile commands, both of which affect the alertness level. Low profile commands will allow Altaïr to blend into crowds, hide, and use Altaïr's [[Hidden Blade]] to attempt quiet and low profile assassinations. High profile commands increase alertness at a greater level and include [[freerunning]], attacking foes, and high profile assassination attempts. In the event that the player finds themself faced with multiple enemies, one can utilize Altaïr's sword-fighting abilities to combat guards.
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	The game opens with Desmond entering Altaïr's memory, but he soon faces [[synchronization]] problems. On this, [[Lucy Stillman]] and [[Warren Vidic]]'s voices can be heard, arguing over Desmond's safety within the Animus. After experiencing a few problems, Desmond exits the virtual machine and Vidic briefs him about the Animus' inner workings, before initializing the machine's tutorial program. After Desmond is done with the tutorial, he enters Altaïr's closest memory that he can synchronize with; Lucy adds that Desmond has to relive key moments of Altaïr's life to increase his synchronization, before reaching the final memory which holds the information that Abstergo is seeking.		The game opens with Desmond entering Altaïr's memory, but he soon faces [[synchronization]] problems. On this, [[Lucy Stillman]] and [[Warren Vidic]]'s voices can be heard, arguing over Desmond's safety within the Animus. After experiencing a few problems, Desmond exits the virtual machine and Vidic briefs him about the Animus' inner workings, before initializing the machine's tutorial program. After Desmond is done with the tutorial, he enters Altaïr's closest memory that he can synchronize with; Lucy adds that Desmond has to relive key moments of Altaïr's life to increase his synchronization, before reaching the final memory which holds the information that Abstergo is seeking.

	In 1191, Altaïr attempts to retrieve one of a series of artifacts known as the "[[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]]" from [[Solomon's Temple]] alongside two fellow Assassins, [[Malik Al-Sayf]] and his brother [[Kadar Al-Sayf\|Kadar]]. However, the trio are beaten to the treasure by [[Robert de Sablé]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master of the Knights Templar]] and the Assassins' sworn enemy. While attempting to recover the treasure from the [[Templars]] and kill Robert, Altaïr breaks all three tenets of [[The Creed\|~~the~~ Assassins' Creed]] and is forced to escape empty-handed after being overpowered by Robert. In the following battle, Kadar is killed and Malik's left arm is crippled and later amputated. When Altaïr returns to the Assassins' stronghold at [[Masyaf]] with apologies, Malik, who survived the Templars' attack, comes back with the artifact and disparages Altaïr because of his arrogance.		In 1191, Altaïr attempts to retrieve one of a series of artifacts known as the "[[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]]" from [[Solomon's Temple]] alongside two fellow Assassins, [[Malik Al-Sayf]] and his brother [[Kadar Al-Sayf\|Kadar]]. However, the trio are beaten to the treasure by [[Robert de Sablé]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master of the Knights Templar]] and the Assassins' sworn enemy. While attempting to recover the treasure from the [[Templars]] and kill Robert, Altaïr breaks all three tenets of the [[The Creed\|Assassins' Creed]] and is forced to escape empty-handed after being overpowered by Robert. In the following battle, Kadar is killed and Malik's left arm is crippled and later amputated. When Altaïr returns to the Assassins' stronghold at [[Masyaf]] with apologies, Malik, who survived the Templars' attack, comes back with the artifact and disparages Altaïr because of his arrogance.

	[[File:Glory 5.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Altaïr, Rauf and another Assassin performing the Leap of Faith]]		[[File:Glory 5.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Altaïr, Rauf and another Assassin performing the Leap of Faith]]
	After narrowly defeating a [[Defense of Masyaf\|retaliatory attack]] by the Templars, the Assassins' leader [[Al Mualim]] demotes Altaïr to a [[novice]] but gives him another chance to rise through the Brotherhood's [[Assassin rank\|ranks]]. Al Mualim assigns Altaïr the task of assassinating nine key figures across the Holy Land in [[Jerusalem]], [[Acre]], and [[Damascus]], aiming to bring peace between the [[Crusaders\|Crusader]] and [[Saracens\|Saracen]] forces. Each target is based on an actual historical figure from the Third Crusade.		After narrowly defeating a [[Defense of Masyaf\|retaliatory attack]] by the Templars, the Assassins' leader [[Al Mualim]] demotes Altaïr to a [[novice]] but gives him another chance to rise through the Brotherhood's [[Assassin rank\|ranks]]. Al Mualim assigns Altaïr the task of assassinating nine key figures across the Holy Land in [[Jerusalem]], [[Acre]], and [[Damascus]], aiming to bring peace between the [[Crusaders\|Crusader]] and [[Saracens\|Saracen]] forces. Each target is based on an actual historical figure from the Third Crusade.

	Altaïr completes each task, learning how each target is connected to Robert and the Templars, and how they all aim to end the Crusades and place the Holy Land under [[New World Order\|their own control]]. With men on both sides killed, he discovers that Robert's last plot is to attempt to unite the Christian and Muslim forces against their new common enemy, the Assassins themselves. Altaïr eventually slays Robert before King [[Richard I of England\|Richard I]] of [[England]], ending the Templars' plans but failing to convince the King that an end to the war would be welcome to both sides. From a dying Robert, Altaïr learns that Al Mualim had helped the Templars locate the Piece of Eden in Solomon's Temple but eventually betrayed them, just as he had the Assassins, in order to keep the artifact for himself.		Altaïr completes each task, learning how each target is connected to Robert and the Templars, and how they all aim to end the Crusades and place the Holy Land under [[New World Order\|their own control]]. With men on both sides killed, he discovers that Robert's last plot is to attempt to unite the Christian and Muslim forces against their new common enemy, the Assassins themselves. Altaïr eventually slays Robert before King [[Richard I of England\|Richard I]] of [[England]], ending the Templars' plans but failing to convince the King that an end to the war would be welcome to both sides. From a dying Robert, Altaïr learns that Al Mualim had helped the Templars locate the Piece of Eden in Solomon's Temple but eventually betrayed them, just as he had the Assassins, in order to keep the artifact for himself.

	[[File:AC-AltairMalikMap.png\|thumb\|250px\|Altaïr discovers a map detailing the locations of other Pieces of Eden]]		[[File:AC-AltairMalikMap.png\|thumb\|250px\|Altaïr discovers a map detailing the locations of other Pieces of Eden]]
	Altaïr quickly returns to Masyaf and [[Retaking of Masyaf\|confronts]] his master, who reveals the truth to him: the Piece of Eden is not a supernatural artifact but rather creates illusions. He denounces religion and other seemingly supernatural events (e.g. the {{Wiki\|Plagues of Egypt\|Ten Plagues of Egypt}}, the {{Wiki\|Crossing the Red Sea\|parting of the Red Sea}}, and the presence of the Greek Gods in the [[Trojan War]]) as illusions caused by the Piece, and then states his intention to use the artifact to compel [[human]]ity into a brainwashed state, and in doing so, bringing an end to all conflict. Altaïr is eventually able to see through the deceptions created by the artifact and kill Al Mualim. When Altaïr recovers the artifact, the Piece of Eden activates, showing a holographic view of [[Earth]] with the locations of countless other Pieces of Eden marked across the globe.		Altaïr quickly returns to Masyaf and [[Retaking of Masyaf\|confronts]] his master, who reveals the truth to him: the Piece of Eden is not a supernatural artifact but rather creates illusions. He denounces religion and other seemingly supernatural events (e.g. the {{Wiki\|Plagues of Egypt\|Ten Plagues of Egypt}}, the {{Wiki\|Crossing the Red Sea\|parting of the Red Sea}}, and the presence of the Greek Gods in the [[Trojan War]]) as illusions caused by the Piece, and then states his intention to use the artifact to compel [[human]]ity into a brainwashed state, and in doing so, bringing an end to all conflict. Altaïr is eventually able to see through the deceptions created by the artifact and kill Al Mualim. When Altaïr recovers the artifact, the Piece of Eden activates, showing a holographic view of [[Earth]] with the locations of countless other Pieces of Eden marked across the globe.

	When the process is complete, Desmond learns that Abstergo is the Templars' modern-day front and that they are already seeking the Pieces of Eden from the locations identified in Altaïr's memories. Furthermore, he learns that the modern-day Assassins tried to rescue him due to him once being an Assassin himself, but failed. Following this, Desmond is to be killed after an order from the high-ranking Templar [[Alan Rikkin]], but Lucy saves him by convincing Rikkin and the others that Desmond can still be useful to them. Before Lucy leaves with Vidic, she indicates to Desmond that she is an undercover Assassin by tucking her ring finger into her palm, referring to the Assassins' [[Initiation into the Assassin Order\|tradition]] of severing their finger in order to join them and operate their signature weapon, the [[Hidden Blade]].		When the process is complete, Desmond learns that Abstergo is the Templars' modern-day front and that they are already seeking the Pieces of Eden from the locations identified in Altaïr's memories. Furthermore, he learns that the modern-day Assassins tried to rescue him due to him once being an Assassin himself, but failed. Following this, Desmond is to be killed after an order from the high-ranking Templar [[Alan Rikkin]], but Lucy saves him by convincing Rikkin and the others that Desmond can still be useful to them. Before Lucy leaves with Vidic, she indicates to Desmond that she is an undercover Assassin by tucking her ring finger into her palm, referring to the Assassins' [[Initiation into the Assassin Order\|tradition]] of severing their finger in order to join them and operate their signature weapon, the [[Hidden Blade]].

	[[File:Abs Room.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Clay's blood messages in Desmond's room]]		[[File:Abs Room.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Clay's blood messages in Desmond's room]]
	Though Desmond remains trapped in the [[Animus Project laboratory\|Abstergo laboratory]], his experience in the Animus has created a Bleeding Effect of Altaïr's life in his own, allowing Desmond to use Altaïr's [[Eagle Vision]]~~, which, in~~ turn, allows him to see [[Cryptic Messages\|strange messages]] painted on the walls of his room and the floor of the lab. The messages all deal with various forms of the end of the world from different cultures, including several references to [[Second Disaster\|21 December 2012]], the date ~~that~~ Abstergo plans to launch a [[Eye-Abstergo\|satellite]] that will "permanently end the war". It is hinted that this method ~~would~~ be ~~by the same method that~~ Al Mualim hypnotized Masyaf, ~~only~~ on a larger scale. The game ends with Desmond wondering what the images ~~all~~ mean and [[Clay Kaczmarek\|who]] could have drawn them.		Though Desmond remains trapped in the [[Animus Project laboratory\|Abstergo laboratory]], his experience in the Animus has created a Bleeding Effect of Altaïr's life in his own, allowing Desmond to use Altaïr's [[Eagle Vision]]. In turn, this allows him to see [[Cryptic Messages\|strange messages]] painted on the walls of his room and the floor of the lab. The messages all deal with various forms of the end of the world from different cultures, including several references to [[Second Disaster\|21 December 2012]], the date when Abstergo plans to launch a [[Eye-Abstergo\|satellite]] that will "permanently end the war". It is hinted that this method will be similar to how Al Mualim hypnotized Masyaf, but on a larger scale. The game ends with Desmond wondering what the images mean and [[Clay Kaczmarek\|who]] could have drawn them.

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