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

2026-05-24T23:09:10Z

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

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	Between the 2nd and 5th centuries CE, the Hidden Ones operating in the [[Roman Empire\|Roman]] province of [[England\|Britannia]] used the Latin titles of ''Acolytus'' and ''Magister'', which corresponded to the ranks of Acolyte and Master, respectively.<ref name="Brief History">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Brief History of the Hidden Ones]]</ref> By the 8th century, the title of Master also came to be referred to as [[Master Assassin]], with the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Hidden One]] [[Li E]] attaining this rank in 755, after vanquishing the [[Order of the Ancients]] from his homeland.<ref name="Dynasty">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]''</ref>		Between the 2nd and 5th centuries CE, the Hidden Ones operating in the [[Roman Empire\|Roman]] province of [[England\|Britannia]] used the Latin titles of ''Acolytus'' and ''Magister'', which corresponded to the ranks of Acolyte and Master, respectively.<ref name="Brief History">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Brief History of the Hidden Ones]]</ref> By the 8th century, the title of Master also came to be referred to as [[Master Assassin]], with the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Hidden One]] [[Li E]] attaining this rank in 755, after vanquishing the [[Order of the Ancients]] from his homeland.<ref name="Dynasty">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]''</ref>

	[[File:ACMir Taking Flight 15.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|The Alamut Council initiating Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq into the Brotherhood]]		[[File:ACMir Taking Flight 15.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|The Alamut Council initiating Basim ibn Ishaq into the Brotherhood]]
	The [[Hidden Ones of Alamut]] operating in the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] during the 9th century featured their own unique ranking system.<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> While ancient titles such as Acolyte and Master were still used,<ref name="Breaking the Order">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Breaking the Order]]</ref> the progression for newly-inducted Hidden Ones differed from other branches around the world. Recruits would start at the rank of Initiate, followed by [[Assassin apprentice\|Apprentice]], [[Novice]], Disciple, Assassin, and finally Master. The branch had only one Mentor, who led the Hidden Ones alongside a [[Assassin Council\|council]] composed of several Master Assassins.<ref name="ACMir" />		The [[Hidden Ones of Alamut]] operating in the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] during the 9th century featured their own unique ranking system.<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> While ancient titles such as Acolyte and Master were still used,<ref name="Breaking the Order">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Breaking the Order]]</ref> the progression for newly-inducted Hidden Ones differed from other branches around the world. Recruits would start at the rank of Initiate, followed by [[Assassin apprentice\|Apprentice]], [[Novice]], Disciple, Assassin, and finally Master. The branch had only one Mentor, who led the Hidden Ones alongside a [[Assassin Council\|council]] composed of several Master Assassins.<ref name="ACMir" />

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	Upon being recruited into the Order, Hidden Ones began at the rank of Initiate. They were given hoodless, plain white robes and were not allowed to carry weapons, not even a [[Hidden Blade]], except for the occasional sparring lessons.<ref name="A New Beginning">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A New Beginning]]</ref>		Upon being recruited into the Order, Hidden Ones began at the rank of Initiate. They were given hoodless, plain white robes and were not allowed to carry weapons, not even a [[Hidden Blade]], except for the occasional sparring lessons.<ref name="A New Beginning">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[A New Beginning]]</ref>

	[[File:ACMir Taking Flight 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq wearing the robes of an Initiate]]		[[File:ACMir Taking Flight 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Basim ibn Ishaq wearing the robes of an Initiate]]
	After completing their training and being formally inducted into the Order, Initiates received a new set of robes, a Hidden Blade, a [[scimitar]] and accompanying parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]], and [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]]. At this point, they were considered fully-flegded Hidden Ones and could perform [[assassination]]s and other missions for the Order, albeit under the supervision of a senior Hidden One.<ref name="Taking Flight">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Taking Flight]]</ref>		After completing their training and being formally inducted into the Order, Initiates received a new set of robes, a Hidden Blade, a [[scimitar]] and accompanying parrying [[Short blade\|dagger]], and [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]]. At this point, they were considered fully-flegded Hidden Ones and could perform [[assassination]]s and other missions for the Order, albeit under the supervision of a senior Hidden One.<ref name="Taking Flight">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Taking Flight]]</ref>
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References

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	====Assassin====		====Assassin====
	At this rank, Hidden Ones received their final tool to complete their arsenal, and were awarded another talisman.<ref name="ACMir" />		At this rank, Hidden Ones received their final tool to complete their arsenal, and were also awarded another talisman.<ref name="ACMir" />

	====Master====		====Master====
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	==Other ranks==		==Other ranks==
	Besides all the aforementioned ranks, the Assassins were known to ~~utlize~~ several other titles at various points in their history. However, their exact significance has been lost to time, or their nature does not allow them to be ranked alongside the others.		Besides all the aforementioned ranks, the Assassins were known to uitlize several other titles at various points in their history. However, their exact significance has been lost to time, or their nature does not allow them to be ranked alongside the others.

	===Acolyte===		===Acolyte===
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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	In ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', each ~~new~~ rank improves Altaïr's statistics, from the number of throwing knives he can carry to his [[synchronization]] points and even what combat techniques are available. The following table ~~is a breakdown of~~ each rank and its unlocks:		In ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', each rank improves Altaïr's statistics, from the number of throwing knives he can carry to his [[synchronization]] points and even what combat techniques are available. The following table lists each rank and its unlocks:

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imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 15:29, 2 November 2025

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	[[File:ACMir Taking Flight 15.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|The Alamut Council initiating Basim Ibn Ishaq into the Brotherhood]]		[[File:ACMir Taking Flight 15.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|The Alamut Council initiating Basim Ibn Ishaq into the Brotherhood]]
	The [[Hidden Ones of Alamut]] operating in the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] during the 9th century featured their own unique ranking system.<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> While ancient titles such as Acolyte and Master were still used,<ref name="Breaking the Order">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Breaking the Order]]</ref> the progression for newly-inducted Hidden Ones differed from other branches around the world. Recruits would start at the rank of Initiate, followed by [[Assassin apprentice\|Apprentice]], [[Novice]], Disciple, Assassin and finally Master. The branch had only one Mentor, who led the Hidden Ones alongside a [[Assassin Council\|council]] composed of several Master Assassins.<ref name="ACMir" />		The [[Hidden Ones of Alamut]] operating in the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] during the 9th century featured their own unique ranking system.<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> While ancient titles such as Acolyte and Master were still used,<ref name="Breaking the Order">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Breaking the Order]]</ref> the progression for newly-inducted Hidden Ones differed from other branches around the world. Recruits would start at the rank of Initiate, followed by [[Assassin apprentice\|Apprentice]], [[Novice]], Disciple, Assassin, and finally Master. The branch had only one Mentor, who led the Hidden Ones alongside a [[Assassin Council\|council]] composed of several Master Assassins.<ref name="ACMir" />

	When the Hidden Ones in the [[Middle East]] were reformed as the Assassins in the 11th century, their ranking system also changed. By the time of the [[Third Crusade]], new recruits of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Brotherhood]] started at the rank of Novice, who did not carry weapons and as such were not allowed to perform [[assassination]]s. As they climbed the Order's ranks – nine in total – Assassins were granted additional weapons and tools to help them better complete their missions, culminating in their elevation to Master Assassin.<ref name="AC" />		When the Hidden Ones in the [[Middle East]] were reformed as the Assassins in the 11th century, their ranking system also changed. By the time of the [[Third Crusade]], new recruits of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Brotherhood]] started at the rank of Novice, who did not carry weapons and as such were not allowed to perform [[assassination]]s. As they climbed the Order's ranks – nine in total – Assassins were granted additional weapons and tools to help them better complete their missions, culminating in their elevation to Master Assassin.<ref name="AC" />
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	[[File:ACMirage Master Assassin Basim render.png\|thumb\|170px\|Basim in his Master Assassin robes]]		[[File:ACMirage Master Assassin Basim render.png\|thumb\|170px\|Basim in his Master Assassin robes]]
	Also known as [[Master Assassin]], or ''Magister'' in Latin,<ref name="Brief History" /> this was the second-highest rank in the hierarchy of the Hidden Ones, below only the Mentor. Individuals who attained this title were considered to have reached the peak of their training as a Hidden One and were among the most skilled and valuable members of the Order. As such, the rank typically garnered a large amount of respect from other Hidden Ones.<ref name="ACMir" />		Also known as [[Master Assassin]], or ''Magister'' in Latin,<ref name="Brief History" /> this was the second-highest rank within the hierarchy of the Hidden Ones, below only the Mentor. Individuals who attained this title were considered to have reached the peak of their training as a Hidden One and were among the most skilled and valuable members of the Order. As such, the rank typically garnered a large amount of respect and admiration from other Hidden Ones.<ref name="ACMir" />

	Master Assassins of the Alamut Brotherhood were allowed to join the [[Assassin Council\|Council]] that governed over the branch, serving as advisors to the Mentor and taking important decisions regarding the Brotherhood's course of action. They could also take on an apprentice and train them, and perform assassinations without requiring the authorization of a [[Rafiq]].<ref name="ACMir" /> In terms of equipment, Master Assassins were easily identifiable by their red sashes, which contrasted the blue or brown sashes worn by lower-ranking Hidden Ones.<ref>''[[The Art of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – Chapter 1: Characters</ref>		Master Assassins of the Alamut Brotherhood were allowed to join the [[Assassin Council\|Council]] that governed over the branch, serving as advisors to the Mentor and taking important decisions regarding the Brotherhood's course of action. They could also take on an apprentice and train them, and perform assassinations without requiring the authorization of a [[Rafiq]].<ref name="ACMir" /> In terms of equipment, Master Assassins were easily identifiable by their red sashes, which contrasted the blue or brown sashes worn by lower-ranking Hidden Ones.<ref>''[[The Art of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – Chapter 1: Characters</ref>

imported>Lacrossedeamon: sources should be more granular and ranking list needs rework

2024-12-01T08:37:03Z

sources should be more granular and ranking list needs rework

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	[[File:Aclogo.png\|thumb\|220px\|The Assassin insignia]]		[[File:Aclogo.png\|thumb\|220px\|The Assassin insignia]]
	As an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] improved in skill and training, they would progress through a series of '''ranks''', which denoted their standing within the Order. Starting from [[Novice]] until [[Master Assassin]], [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentices]] would improve in both weaponry and ability, learning either from mentors, or on the field.<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref><ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		As an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] improved in skill and training, they would progress through a series of '''ranks''', which denoted their standing within the Order. Starting from [[Novice]] until [[Master Assassin]], [[Assassin apprentice\|apprentices]] would improve in both weaponry and ability, learning either from mentors, or on the field.<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref><ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

imported>Lacrossedeamon: unless they actually number the ranks up to 31 I think this is better for the table

2024-12-01T07:05:35Z

unless they actually number the ranks up to 31 I think this is better for the table

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imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4: General overhaul, fixing errors and adding missing information (mainly from Valhalla and Mirage)

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General overhaul, fixing errors and adding missing information (mainly from Valhalla and Mirage)

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Progression

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	==Progression==		==Progression==
	Assassins varied in equipment choice and skill level at their different ranks, usually due to personal choice, or the time period in which they lived. As such, the following is merely an estimation of one's abilities at each rank, based upon the progression of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] after ~~His~~ demotion and of the Assassins mentored by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]].<ref name="AC" /><ref name="ACB" /><ref name="ACR" />		Assassins varied in equipment choice and skill level at their different ranks, usually due to personal choice, or the time period in which they lived. As such, the following is merely an estimation of one's abilities at each rank, based upon the progression of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] after his demotion and of the Assassins mentored by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]].<ref name="AC" /><ref name="ACB" /><ref name="ACR" />

	===Novice/ Recruit===		===Novice/ Recruit===

imported>Glimpo: /* Progression */

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Progression

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	==Progression==		==Progression==
	Assassins varied in equipment choice and skill level at their different ranks, usually due to personal choice, or the time period in which they lived. As such, the following is merely an estimation of one's abilities at each rank, based upon the progression of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] after ~~his~~ demotion and of the Assassins mentored by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]].<ref name="AC" /><ref name="ACB" /><ref name="ACR" />		Assassins varied in equipment choice and skill level at their different ranks, usually due to personal choice, or the time period in which they lived. As such, the following is merely an estimation of one's abilities at each rank, based upon the progression of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] after His demotion and of the Assassins mentored by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]].<ref name="AC" /><ref name="ACB" /><ref name="ACR" />

	===Novice/Recruit===		===Novice/ Recruit===
	[[File:Altair-novice-robes.png\|thumb\|250px\|Altaïr in the attire of a novice]]		[[File:Altair-novice-robes.png\|thumb\|250px\|Altaïr in the attire of a novice]]
	Upon being recruited into the Order, Assassins began at the rank of [[Novice]].		Upon being recruited into the Order, Assassins began at the rank of [[Novice]].

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	[[File:ACMir Taking Flight 15.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|The Alamut Council initiating Basim Ibn Ishaq into the Brotherhood]]		[[File:ACMir Taking Flight 15.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|The Alamut Council initiating Basim Ibn Ishaq into the Brotherhood]]
	The [[Hidden Ones of Alamut]] operating in the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] during the 9th century featured their own unique ranking system.<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> While ancient titles such as Acolyte and Master were still used,<ref name="Breaking the Order">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Breaking the Order]]</ref> the progression for newly-inducted Hidden Ones differed from other branches around the world. Recruits would start at the rank of Initiate, followed by [[Assassin apprentice\|Apprentice]], [[Novice]], Disciple, Assassin and finally Master. The branch had only one Mentor, who led the Hidden Ones alongside a [[Assassin Council\|council]] composed of several Master Assassins.<ref name="ACMir" />		The [[Hidden Ones of Alamut]] operating in the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] during the 9th century featured their own unique ranking system.<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> While ancient titles such as Acolyte and Master were still used,<ref name="Breaking the Order">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Breaking the Order]]</ref> the progression for newly-inducted Hidden Ones differed from other branches around the world. Recruits would start at the rank of Initiate, followed by [[Assassin apprentice\|Apprentice]], [[Novice]], Disciple, Assassin, and finally Master. The branch had only one Mentor, who led the Hidden Ones alongside a [[Assassin Council\|council]] composed of several Master Assassins.<ref name="ACMir" />

	When the Hidden Ones in the [[Middle East]] were reformed as the Assassins in the 11th century, their ranking system also changed. By the time of the [[Third Crusade]], new recruits of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Brotherhood]] started at the rank of Novice, who did not carry weapons and as such were not allowed to perform [[assassination]]s. As they climbed the Order's ranks – nine in total – Assassins were granted additional weapons and tools to help them better complete their missions, culminating in their elevation to Master Assassin.<ref name="AC" />		When the Hidden Ones in the [[Middle East]] were reformed as the Assassins in the 11th century, their ranking system also changed. By the time of the [[Third Crusade]], new recruits of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Brotherhood]] started at the rank of Novice, who did not carry weapons and as such were not allowed to perform [[assassination]]s. As they climbed the Order's ranks – nine in total – Assassins were granted additional weapons and tools to help them better complete their missions, culminating in their elevation to Master Assassin.<ref name="AC" />
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	[[File:ACMirage Master Assassin Basim render.png\|thumb\|170px\|Basim in his Master Assassin robes]]		[[File:ACMirage Master Assassin Basim render.png\|thumb\|170px\|Basim in his Master Assassin robes]]
	Also known as [[Master Assassin]], or ''Magister'' in Latin,<ref name="Brief History" /> this was the second-highest rank in the hierarchy of the Hidden Ones, below only the Mentor. Individuals who attained this title were considered to have reached the peak of their training as a Hidden One and were among the most skilled and valuable members of the Order. As such, the rank typically garnered a large amount of respect from other Hidden Ones.<ref name="ACMir" />		Also known as [[Master Assassin]], or ''Magister'' in Latin,<ref name="Brief History" /> this was the second-highest rank within the hierarchy of the Hidden Ones, below only the Mentor. Individuals who attained this title were considered to have reached the peak of their training as a Hidden One and were among the most skilled and valuable members of the Order. As such, the rank typically garnered a large amount of respect and admiration from other Hidden Ones.<ref name="ACMir" />

	Master Assassins of the Alamut Brotherhood were allowed to join the [[Assassin Council\|Council]] that governed over the branch, serving as advisors to the Mentor and taking important decisions regarding the Brotherhood's course of action. They could also take on an apprentice and train them, and perform assassinations without requiring the authorization of a [[Rafiq]].<ref name="ACMir" /> In terms of equipment, Master Assassins were easily identifiable by their red sashes, which contrasted the blue or brown sashes worn by lower-ranking Hidden Ones.<ref>''[[The Art of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – Chapter 1: Characters</ref>		Master Assassins of the Alamut Brotherhood were allowed to join the [[Assassin Council\|Council]] that governed over the branch, serving as advisors to the Mentor and taking important decisions regarding the Brotherhood's course of action. They could also take on an apprentice and train them, and perform assassinations without requiring the authorization of a [[Rafiq]].<ref name="ACMir" /> In terms of equipment, Master Assassins were easily identifiable by their red sashes, which contrasted the blue or brown sashes worn by lower-ranking Hidden Ones.<ref>''[[The Art of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – Chapter 1: Characters</ref>