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	In the 9th century, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden Ones]] received several assassination contracts from their allies or individuals who had heard of their deeds. These [[Contracts (Mirage)\|contracts]] were posted inside their [[Assassin bureau\|bureaus]] in [[Baghdad]], where any Hidden One could read them and decide whether to accept them. During the 860s, [[Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq]] completed several such contracts, which awarded him with [[dirham]]s and [[Khidmah Tokens]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>		In the 9th century, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden Ones]] received several assassination contracts from their allies or individuals who had heard of their deeds. These [[Contracts (Mirage)\|contracts]] were posted inside their [[Assassin bureau\|bureaus]] in [[Baghdad]], where any Hidden One could read them and decide whether to accept them. During the 860s, [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] completed several such contracts, which awarded him with [[dirham]]s and [[Khidmah Tokens]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>

	[[File:AC1 Acre Bureau Feather.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Altaïr receiving his feather from [[Jabal]]]]		[[File:AC1 Acre Bureau Feather.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Altaïr receiving his feather from [[Jabal]]]]

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Behind the scenes

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	In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', during memory sequences 13 and 14, as well as the succeeding free-roaming sequence, assassination contracts were still available, even though Lorenzo de' Medici had already died by that point. As it turned out, Ezio was also tasked to assassinate associates of various characters who had been dead for years by then.		In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', during memory sequences 13 and 14, as well as the succeeding free-roaming sequence, assassination contracts were still available, even though Lorenzo de' Medici had already died by that point. As it turned out, Ezio was also tasked to assassinate associates of various characters who had been dead for years by then.

	In "[[Hunting the Hunter]]," the attacking [[guard]]s bore Medici colors. If Ezio looted the scarecrow target afterward, it yielded a [[Easter eggs#Dummy keys\|set of keys]].		In "[[Hunting the Hunter (II)\|Hunting the Hunter]]," the attacking [[guard]]s bore Medici colors. If Ezio looted the scarecrow target afterward, it yielded a [[Easter eggs#Dummy keys\|set of keys]].

	In ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', contracts were available for Edward to complete as soon as he reached [[Havana]] in 1715, despite him not being officially introduced to the system until 1716.		In ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', contracts were available for Edward to complete as soon as he reached [[Havana]] in 1715, despite him not being officially introduced to the system until 1716.

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 09:21, 20 August 2025

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	During the [[French Revolution]], the [[Assassin Council]] of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Parisian Brotherhood]] was the only authority that could approve the assassination of a target. The young Assassin [[Arno Dorian]] was the steward of the [[Café Théâtre]], the intelligence gathering front of the Brotherhood in [[Paris]]. As Arno bought other cafés through the city, the buildings served as safe houses for the Assassins and the Council left assassination contracts for Arno. They primarily targeted Templars, thugs, [[Extremist]]s or corrupted officials who operated in Paris. As Arno completed the contracts, it permitted the moderate revolutionaries allied to the Assassins to operate in the districts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>		During the [[French Revolution]], the [[Assassin Council]] of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Parisian Brotherhood]] was the only authority that could approve the assassination of a target. The young Assassin [[Arno Dorian]] was the steward of the [[Café Théâtre]], the intelligence gathering front of the Brotherhood in [[Paris]]. As Arno bought other cafés through the city, the buildings served as safe houses for the Assassins and the Council left assassination contracts for Arno. They primarily targeted Templars, thugs, [[Extremist]]s or corrupted officials who operated in Paris. As Arno completed the contracts, it permitted the moderate revolutionaries allied to the Assassins to operate in the districts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>

	As some contracts were too difficult to be taken by one person, the French Assassins organized ~~themself~~ in clubs and teams to assure the coordination of a mission.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Explore the Café Théâtre]]</ref>		As some contracts were too difficult to be taken by one person, the French Assassins organized themselves in clubs and teams to assure the coordination of a mission.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Explore the Café Théâtre]]</ref>

	===Victorian Era===		===Victorian Era===
	[[File:ACS Somewhere That's Green 14.png\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Jayadeep providing the Frye twins with information on Templar targets]]		[[File:ACS Somewhere That's Green 14.png\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Jayadeep providing the Frye twins with information on Templar targets]]
	During the [[Industrial Revolution]], the Council of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins]], which was in fragile position against the [[British Rite of the Templar Order]], ordered careful assassination contracts to not compromise the Brotherhood. They also modernized the practice to dip a feather in the blood ~~of target~~, replacing the feather with a handkerchief.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>		During the [[Industrial Revolution]], the Council of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins]], which was in a fragile position against the [[British Rite of the Templar Order]], ordered careful assassination contracts to not compromise the Brotherhood. They also modernized the practice to dip a feather in the target's blood, replacing the feather with a handkerchief.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

	When the Assassin twins [[Jacob Frye\|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] arrived in [[London]] without the consent of the Council, they entered in contact with [[Jayadeep Mir]], the leader and only Assassin of the city's guild. As their plan was to [[Liberation of London\|liberate]] London from the Templars' control, Jayadeep gave them contracts on high-ranking Templars and [[Blighters]] throughout the city.<ref name="ACS"/>		When the Assassin twins [[Jacob Frye\|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] arrived in [[London]] without the consent of the Council, they entered in contact with [[Jayadeep Mir]], the leader and only Assassin of the city's guild. As their plan was to [[Liberation of London\|liberate]] London from the Templars' control, Jayadeep gave them contracts on high-ranking Templars and [[Blighters]] throughout the city.<ref name="ACS"/>

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	{{Quote\|Take these carrier pigeons for example. Each one sent from Machiavelli bears the name of an important Templar in Roma. Eliminate them and you will have more of an impact than a battle ever could.\|Pantasilea Baglioni to Ezio Auditore, 1500.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Between a Rock and a Hard Place}}		{{Quote\|Take these carrier pigeons for example. Each one sent from Machiavelli bears the name of an important Templar in Roma. Eliminate them and you will have more of an impact than a battle ever could.\|Pantasilea Baglioni to Ezio Auditore, 1500.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Between a Rock and a Hard Place}}
	[[File:BH-PigeonCoop.png\|thumb\|250px\|Contracts were typically assigned via [[pigeon coop]]s]]		[[File:BH-PigeonCoop.png\|thumb\|250px\|Contracts were typically assigned via [[pigeon coop]]s]]
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	As some contracts were too difficult to be taken by one person, the French Assassins organized themself in clubs and teams to assure the coordination of a mission.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Explore the Café Théâtre]]</ref>		As some contracts were too difficult to be taken by one person, the French Assassins organized themself in clubs and teams to assure the coordination of a mission.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Explore the Café Théâtre]]</ref>

	===Victorian Era===		===Victorian Era===
			[[File:ACS Somewhere That's Green 14.png\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Jayadeep providing the Frye twins with information on Templar targets]]
	During the [[Industrial Revolution]], the Council of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins]], which was in fragile position against the [[British Rite of the Templar Order]], ordered careful assassination contracts to not compromise the Brotherhood. They also modernized the practice to dip a feather in the blood of target, replacing the feather with a handkerchief.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>		During the [[Industrial Revolution]], the Council of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins]], which was in fragile position against the [[British Rite of the Templar Order]], ordered careful assassination contracts to not compromise the Brotherhood. They also modernized the practice to dip a feather in the blood of target, replacing the feather with a handkerchief.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

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	===Middle Ages===		===Middle Ages===
	In the 9th century, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden Ones]] received several assassination contracts from their allies or individuals who had heard of their deeds. These contracts were posted inside their [[Assassin bureau\|bureaus]] in [[Baghdad]], where any Hidden One could read them and decide whether to accept them. During the 860s, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] completed several such contracts, which awarded him with [[Dirham\|dirhams]] and [[Khidmah Tokens]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>[[File:AC1 Acre Bureau Feather.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Altaïr receiving his feather from [[Jabal]]]]		In the 9th century, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden Ones]] received several assassination contracts from their allies or individuals who had heard of their deeds. These contracts were posted inside their [[Assassin bureau\|bureaus]] in [[Baghdad]], where any Hidden One could read them and decide whether to accept them. During the 860s, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] completed several such contracts, which awarded him with [[Dirham\|dirhams]] and [[Khidmah Tokens]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>

			[[File:AC1 Acre Bureau Feather.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Altaïr receiving his feather from [[Jabal]]]]
	After the Hidden Ones were reformed as the Assassins in the 11th century, they continued to use the practice of assassination contracts. Under the leadership of [[Al Mualim]], word of the intended target was sent through [[Pigeon coop\|courier pigeons]] to the [[Rafiq]] present within the target's city or region. [[Novice]] Assassins were sent out by the Rafiq to [[Investigation\|investigate]] the plans, routines and surroundings of the intended target, amassing information that might help with the actual assassination, carried out by an Assassin of a higher [[rank]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>		After the Hidden Ones were reformed as the Assassins in the 11th century, they continued to use the practice of assassination contracts. Under the leadership of [[Al Mualim]], word of the intended target was sent through [[Pigeon coop\|courier pigeons]] to the [[Rafiq]] present within the target's city or region. [[Novice]] Assassins were sent out by the Rafiq to [[Investigation\|investigate]] the plans, routines and surroundings of the intended target, amassing information that might help with the actual assassination, carried out by an Assassin of a higher [[rank]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

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	==History==		==History==
	===Classical Era===		===Classical Era===
	During the [[Peloponnesian War]], habitants of [[Greece]] left assassination contracts on [[~~Message~~ board]]s for [[Mercenary\|misthios]] to accomplish them. The targets could vary between soldiers, bandits, politicians and mercenaries The misthios [[Kassandra]] accomplished some of these contracts during her journey having her own message board on her ship, the [[Adrestia]]. She could also be contacted directly by civilians who hired her for killing their targets. The assassination of a governor was a strategic move to weaken the defense of a region, facilitating the invasion by foreign troops.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>		During the [[Peloponnesian War]], habitants of [[Greece]] left assassination contracts on [[message board]]s for ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' to accomplish them. The targets could vary between soldiers, bandits, politicians and mercenaries. The ''misthios'' [[Kassandra]] accomplished some of these contracts during her journey, having her own message board on her ship, the ''[[Adrestia]]''. She could also be contacted directly by civilians who hired her for killing their targets. The assassination of a governor was a strategic move to weaken the defense of a region, facilitating the invasion by foreign troops.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>

	At the ~~end~~ of the [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]], the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] received complaints from citizens about criminal activities. As a protector of [[Egypt]], his task was to eliminate the bandits to bring justice. When Bayek became Medjay of all Egypt, he acceded to [[Apollodorus]]' network of informants, receiving reports on the [[Order of the Ancients]]' activities and their allies. Bayek eliminated them to protect the ~~citizen~~ of Egypt.<ref name="ACOR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		During the final years of the [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]], the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] received complaints from citizens about criminal activities. As a protector of [[Egypt]], his task was to eliminate the bandits to bring justice. When Bayek became Medjay of all Egypt, he acceded to [[Apollodorus]]' network of informants, receiving reports on the [[Order of the Ancients]]' activities and their allies. Bayek eliminated them to protect the citizens of Egypt.<ref name="ACOR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

	When Bayek and his ~~ex-~~wife [[Amunet\|Aya]] founded the [[Hidden Ones]], a group dedicated to protecting ~~the liberty of~~ [[Human\|~~Humanity~~]], assassination contracts were their primary tactics to stop the tyranny of the Order of the Ancients or other despots.<ref name="ACOR"/>		When Bayek and his wife [[Amunet\|Aya]] later founded the [[Hidden Ones]], a group dedicated to protecting [[Human\|humanity]]'s freedom and safety, assassination contracts were their primary tactics to stop the tyranny of the Order of the Ancients or other despots.<ref name="ACOR"/>

	===Middle Ages===		===Middle Ages===
	[[File:AC1 Acre Bureau Feather.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Altaïr receiving his feather from [[Jabal]]]]		In the 9th century, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden Ones]] received several assassination contracts from their allies or individuals who had heard of their deeds. These contracts were posted inside their [[Assassin bureau\|bureaus]] in [[Baghdad]], where any Hidden One could read them and decide whether to accept them. During the 860s, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] completed several such contracts, which awarded him with [[Dirham\|dirhams]] and [[Khidmah Tokens]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>[[File:AC1 Acre Bureau Feather.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Altaïr receiving his feather from [[Jabal]]]]
	Under the leadership of [[Al Mualim]], word of the intended target was sent through [[Pigeon coop\|courier pigeons]] to the [[Rafiq]] present within the target's city or region. [[Novice]] Assassins were sent out by the Rafiq to [[Investigation\|investigate]] the plans, routines and surroundings of the intended target, amassing information that might help with the actual assassination, carried out by an Assassin of a higher [[rank]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>		After the Hidden Ones were reformed as the Assassins in the 11th century, they continued to use the practice of assassination contracts. Under the leadership of [[Al Mualim]], word of the intended target was sent through [[Pigeon coop\|courier pigeons]] to the [[Rafiq]] present within the target's city or region. [[Novice]] Assassins were sent out by the Rafiq to [[Investigation\|investigate]] the plans, routines and surroundings of the intended target, amassing information that might help with the actual assassination, carried out by an Assassin of a higher [[rank]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>

	Before said assassination was carried out, the Assassin was judged on the value of their knowledge and, if deemed sufficient, handed a [[feather]] to dip in the target's blood as proof of the deed's success. [[Master Assassin]]s, due to their skill, were not obligated to meet with the Rafiq after the investigation had been completed and could immediately proceed with the elimination of the target. Although rare, investigations and assassinations were sometimes carried out by the same person, as was the case with the disgraced Assassin [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]].<ref name="AC"/>		Before said assassination was carried out, the Assassin was judged on the value of their knowledge and, if deemed sufficient, handed a [[feather]] to dip in the target's blood as proof of the deed's success. [[Master Assassin]]s, due to their skill, were not obligated to meet with the Rafiq after the investigation had been completed and could immediately proceed with the elimination of the target. Although rare, investigations and assassinations were sometimes carried out by the same person, as was the case with the disgraced Assassin [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]].<ref name="AC"/>
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	===French Revolution===		===French Revolution===
	During the [[French Revolution]], the [[Assassin Council]] of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins]] was the only authority that ~~can~~ approve the assassination of a target. The young Assassin [[Arno Dorian]] was the steward of the [[Café Théâtre]], the intelligence gathering front of the Brotherhood in [[Paris]]. As Arno bought other cafés through the city, the buildings served as safe houses for the Assassins and the Council left assassination contracts for Arno. They primarily targeted Templars, thugs, [[Extremist]]s or corrupted officials who operated in Paris. As Arno ~~accomplished~~ the contracts, it permitted to the moderate revolutionaries allied to the Assassins to operated in the districts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>		During the [[French Revolution]], the [[Assassin Council]] of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins]] was the only authority that could approve the assassination of a target. The young Assassin [[Arno Dorian]] was the steward of the [[Café Théâtre]], the intelligence gathering front of the Brotherhood in [[Paris]]. As Arno bought other cafés through the city, the buildings served as safe houses for the Assassins and the Council left assassination contracts for Arno. They primarily targeted Templars, thugs, [[Extremist]]s or corrupted officials who operated in Paris. As Arno completed the contracts, it permitted to the moderate revolutionaries allied to the Assassins to operated in the districts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>

	As some contracts were too difficult to be taken by one person, the French Assassins organized themself in clubs and teams to assure the coordination of a mission.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Explore the Café Théâtre]]</ref>		As some contracts were too difficult to be taken by one person, the French Assassins organized themself in clubs and teams to assure the coordination of a mission.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Explore the Café Théâtre]]</ref>
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''

	==References==		==References==

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	{{Quote\|Take these carrier pigeons for example. Each one sent from Machiavelli bears the name of an important Templar in Roma. Eliminate them and you will have more of an impact than a battle ever could.\|Pantasilea Baglioni to Ezio Auditore, 1500.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}		{{Quote\|Take these carrier pigeons for example. Each one sent from Machiavelli bears the name of an important Templar in Roma. Eliminate them and you will have more of an impact than a battle ever could.\|Pantasilea Baglioni to Ezio Auditore, 1500.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}
	[[File:BH-PigeonCoop.png\|thumb\|250px\|Contracts were typically assigned via [[pigeon coop]]s]]		[[File:BH-PigeonCoop.png\|thumb\|250px\|Contracts were typically assigned via [[pigeon coop]]s]]

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	{{Quote\|Take these carrier pigeons for example. Each one sent from Machiavelli bears the name of an important Templar in Roma. Eliminate them and you will have more of an impact than a battle ever could.\|Pantasilea Baglioni to Ezio Auditore, 1500.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}		{{Quote\|Take these carrier pigeons for example. Each one sent from Machiavelli bears the name of an important Templar in Roma. Eliminate them and you will have more of an impact than a battle ever could.\|Pantasilea Baglioni to Ezio Auditore, 1500.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}
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	As some contracts were too difficult to be taken by one person, the French Assassins organized themself in clubs and teams to assure the coordination of a mission.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Explore the Café Théâtre]]</ref>		As some contracts were too difficult to be taken by one person, the French Assassins organized themself in clubs and teams to assure the coordination of a mission.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Explore the Café Théâtre]]</ref>

	===~~Victoria~~ Era===		===Victorian Era===
	During the [[Industrial Revolution]], the Council of [[British Brotherhood of Assassins]], which was in fragile position against the [[British Rite of the Templar Order]], ordered careful assassination contracts to not compromise the Brotherhood. They also modernized the practice to dip a feather in the blood of target, replacing the feather by a handkerchief.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>		During the [[Industrial Revolution]], the Council of [[British Brotherhood of Assassins]], which was in fragile position against the [[British Rite of the Templar Order]], ordered careful assassination contracts to not compromise the Brotherhood. They also modernized the practice to dip a feather in the blood of target, replacing the feather by a handkerchief.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

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	{{Quote\|Take these carrier pigeons for example. Each one sent from Machiavelli bears the name of an important Templar in Roma. Eliminate them and you will have more of an impact than a battle ever could.\|Pantasilea Baglioni to Ezio Auditore, 1500.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}		{{Quote\|Take these carrier pigeons for example. Each one sent from Machiavelli bears the name of an important Templar in Roma. Eliminate them and you will have more of an impact than a battle ever could.\|Pantasilea Baglioni to Ezio Auditore, 1500.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}
	[[File:BH-PigeonCoop.png\|thumb\|250px\|Contracts were typically assigned via [[pigeon coop]]s]]		[[File:BH-PigeonCoop.png\|thumb\|250px\|Contracts were typically assigned via [[pigeon coop]]s]]

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	{{Imageneed\|''[[Assassin's Creed II]], [[Assassin's Creed III]], [[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]], [[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]], [[Assassin's Creed: Unity]], [[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]], and/or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''}}		{{Imageneed\|''[[Assassin's Creed II]], [[Assassin's Creed III]], [[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]], [[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]], [[Assassin's Creed: Unity]], [[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]], and/or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''}}
	{{Quote\|Take these carrier pigeons for example. Each one sent from Machiavelli bears the name of an important Templar in Roma. Eliminate them and you will have more of an impact than a battle ever could.\|Pantasilea Baglioni to Ezio Auditore, 1500.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}		{{Quote\|Take these carrier pigeons for example. Each one sent from Machiavelli bears the name of an important Templar in Roma. Eliminate them and you will have more of an impact than a battle ever could.\|Pantasilea Baglioni to Ezio Auditore, 1500.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Between a Rock and a Hard Place}}
	[[File:BH-PigeonCoop.png\|thumb\|250px\|Contracts were typically assigned via [[pigeon coop]]s]]		[[File:BH-PigeonCoop.png\|thumb\|250px\|Contracts were typically assigned via [[pigeon coop]]s]]
	'''Assassination contracts''' were assignments given to the [[Assassins]], marking one or more individuals as a threat and ordering their elimination. The details of these contracts were generally sent via carrier pigeons or couriers.		'''Assassination contracts''' were assignments given to the [[Assassins]], marking one or more individuals as a threat and ordering their elimination. The details of these contracts were generally sent via carrier pigeons or couriers.
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	During the final years of the [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]], the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] received complaints from citizens about criminal activities. As a protector of [[Egypt]], his task was to eliminate the bandits to bring justice. When Bayek became Medjay of all Egypt, he acceded to [[Apollodorus]]' network of informants, receiving reports on the [[Order of the Ancients]]' activities and their allies. Bayek eliminated them to protect the citizens of Egypt.<ref name="ACOR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		During the final years of the [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]], the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] received complaints from citizens about criminal activities. As a protector of [[Egypt]], his task was to eliminate the bandits to bring justice. When Bayek became Medjay of all Egypt, he acceded to [[Apollodorus]]' network of informants, receiving reports on the [[Order of the Ancients]]' activities and their allies. Bayek eliminated them to protect the citizens of Egypt.<ref name="ACOR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

	When Bayek and his wife [[Amunet\|Aya]] later founded the [[Hidden Ones]], a group dedicated to protecting [[Human\|humanity]]'s freedom and safety, assassination contracts were their primary tactics to stop the tyranny of the Order of the Ancients or other despots.<ref name="ACOR"/>		When Bayek and his wife [[Amunet\|Aya]] later founded the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]], a group dedicated to protecting [[Human\|humanity]]'s freedom and safety, assassination contracts were their primary tactics to stop the tyranny of the Order of the Ancients or other despots.<ref name="ACOR"/>

	===Middle Ages===		===Middle Ages===
	In the 9th century, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden Ones]] received several assassination contracts from their allies or individuals who had heard of their deeds. These contracts were posted inside their [[Assassin bureau\|bureaus]] in [[Baghdad]], where any Hidden One could read them and decide whether to accept them. During the 860s, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] completed several such contracts, which awarded him with [[~~Dirham\|dirhams~~]] and [[Khidmah Tokens]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>		In the 9th century, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut\|Alamut Hidden Ones]] received several assassination contracts from their allies or individuals who had heard of their deeds. These [[Contracts (Mirage)\|contracts]] were posted inside their [[Assassin bureau\|bureaus]] in [[Baghdad]], where any Hidden One could read them and decide whether to accept them. During the 860s, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] completed several such contracts, which awarded him with [[dirham]]s and [[Khidmah Tokens]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>

	[[File:AC1 Acre Bureau Feather.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Altaïr receiving his feather from [[Jabal]]]]		[[File:AC1 Acre Bureau Feather.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Altaïr receiving his feather from [[Jabal]]]]
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	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
	By the 15th century, much of these practices had been abolished, with the Assassin receiving the contract also being the one that carried it out. Following his rescue of [[Lorenzo de' Medici]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] began to serve as the man's unofficial assassin, receiving messages through pigeon coops and carrying out contracts in ~~the cities of~~ [[Florence]], [[Tuscany]], [[Romagna]], and [[Venice]]. Since these targets were picked out by Lorenzo, they were frequently enemies of the [[House of Medici]]; in particular, people that had [[Pazzi conspiracy\|collaborated]] with the [[House of Pazzi\|Pazzi]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>		By the 15th century, much of these practices had been abolished, with the Assassin receiving the contract also being the one that carried it out. Following his rescue of [[Lorenzo de' Medici]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] began to serve as the man's unofficial assassin, receiving messages through pigeon coops and carrying out contracts in [[Florence]], [[Tuscany]], [[Romagna]], and [[Venice]]. Since these targets were picked out by Lorenzo, they were frequently enemies of the [[House of Medici]]; in particular, people that had [[Pazzi conspiracy\|collaborated]] with the [[House of Pazzi\|Pazzi]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

	[[File:BH coop.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio accepting a contract in Rome]]		[[File:BH coop.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio accepting a contract in Rome]]
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	===Age of Empires===		===Age of Empires===
	[[File:A Botched Escape 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Edward taking on a contract]]		[[File:A Botched Escape 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Edward taking on a contract]]
	Upon being introduced to the Assassins in 1716, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] was persuaded by the [[West Indies Brotherhood of Assassins\|West Indies Assassin]] [[Mary Read]] to ~~work~~ assassination contracts in the [[Caribbean]] for monetary ~~reward~~. These contracts, delivered through a network of pigeon coops, covered a plethora of islands, with the majority being located in the more densely populated cities of [[Havana]], [[Nassau]], and [[Kingston]]. The people targeted by the Assassins were not limited to Templars ~~however, but~~ also included cruel [[Slavery\|slave traders]], corrupt officials and criminals of all sorts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>		Upon being introduced to the Assassins in 1716, the [[Piracy\|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] was persuaded by the [[West Indies Brotherhood of Assassins\|West Indies Assassin]] [[Mary Read]] to complete assassination contracts in the [[Caribbean]] for monetary rewards. These contracts, delivered through a network of pigeon coops, covered a plethora of islands, with the majority being located in the more densely populated cities of [[Havana]], [[Nassau]], and [[Kingston]]. The people targeted by the Assassins were not limited to Templars and also included cruel [[Slavery\|slave traders]], corrupt officials, and criminals of all sorts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>

	During the [[~~French and Indian~~ War]], the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassins]] used the same system ~~than~~ their West Indies brothers, the contracts ~~being accomplished by teams~~ of their affiliated gang. The former Assassin turned Templar [[Shay Cormac]] intercepted some of their courier pigeons and foiled many of their assassination contracts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>		During the [[Seven Years' War]], the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassins]] used the same system as their West Indies brothers, with the notable difference that the contracts were assigned to multiple members of their affiliated [[gang]]. The former Assassin-turned-Templar [[Shay Cormac]] intercepted some of their courier pigeons and foiled many of their assassination contracts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>

	In ~~the~~ 18th century [[New Orleans]], the Assassin [[Aveline de Grandpré]] occasionally carried out assassinations on the orders of her [[Mentor]] [[Agaté]], who left messages for her in [[Saint Peter's Cemetery]]. These missions were meant to sabotage the Templars' attempts to gain power within the region, eliminating new recruits or vital enemy contacts. Similarly, Aveline received contracts from [[Gérald Blanc]]'s informants, targeting various corrupt Templar business rivals active in the city. By eliminating them, more shops became eligible for renovation, allowing slaves to attain employment and a decent wage.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		In 18th-century [[New Orleans]], the Assassin [[Aveline de Grandpré]] occasionally carried out assassinations on the orders of her [[Mentor]] [[Agaté]], who left messages for her in [[Saint Peter's Cemetery]]. These missions were meant to sabotage the Templars' attempts to gain power within the region, eliminating new recruits or vital enemy contacts. Similarly, Aveline received contracts from [[Gérald Blanc]]'s informants, targeting various corrupt Templar business rivals active in the city. By eliminating them, more shops became eligible for renovation, allowing slaves to attain employment and a decent wage.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>

	Edward's grandson, [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], occasionally accepted assassination contracts given to him through couriers, who identified the locations of Templars nearby, allowing him to complete them in his own time. Following his liberation of the [[Boston]] and [[New York City\|New York]] districts, Ratonhnhaké:ton also recruited six individuals, who were sent to fulfill [[Contracts (Colonial Brotherhood)\|contracts]] around the [[United States\|British American colonies]]. In this way, his recruits gained experience, acquiring valuable resources for the Colonial Brotherhood and aiding the [[Continental Army\|Continental]] war effort during the [[American Revolution]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>		Edward's grandson, [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], occasionally accepted assassination contracts given to him through couriers, who identified the locations of Templars nearby, allowing him to complete them in his own time. Following his liberation of the [[Boston]] and [[New York City\|New York]] districts, Ratonhnhaké:ton also recruited six individuals, who were sent to fulfill [[Contracts (Colonial Brotherhood)\|contracts]] around the [[United States\|British American colonies]]. In this way, his recruits gained experience, acquiring valuable resources for the Colonial Brotherhood and aiding the [[Continental Army\|Continental]] war effort during the [[American Revolution]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

	===French Revolution===		===French Revolution===
	During the [[French Revolution]], the [[Assassin Council]] of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins]] was the only authority that could approve the assassination of a target. The young Assassin [[Arno Dorian]] was the steward of the [[Café Théâtre]], the intelligence gathering front of the Brotherhood in [[Paris]]. As Arno bought other cafés through the city, the buildings served as safe houses for the Assassins and the Council left assassination contracts for Arno. They primarily targeted Templars, thugs, [[Extremist]]s or corrupted officials who operated in Paris. As Arno completed the contracts, it permitted to the moderate revolutionaries allied to the Assassins to ~~operated~~ in the districts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>		During the [[French Revolution]], the [[Assassin Council]] of the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Parisian Brotherhood]] was the only authority that could approve the assassination of a target. The young Assassin [[Arno Dorian]] was the steward of the [[Café Théâtre]], the intelligence gathering front of the Brotherhood in [[Paris]]. As Arno bought other cafés through the city, the buildings served as safe houses for the Assassins and the Council left assassination contracts for Arno. They primarily targeted Templars, thugs, [[Extremist]]s or corrupted officials who operated in Paris. As Arno completed the contracts, it permitted the moderate revolutionaries allied to the Assassins to operate in the districts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>

	As some contracts were too difficult to be taken by one person, the French Assassins organized themself in clubs and teams to assure the coordination of a mission.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Explore the Café Théâtre]]</ref>		As some contracts were too difficult to be taken by one person, the French Assassins organized themself in clubs and teams to assure the coordination of a mission.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Explore the Café Théâtre]]</ref>

	===Victorian Era===		===Victorian Era===
	During the [[Industrial Revolution]], the Council of [[British Brotherhood of Assassins]], which was in fragile position against the [[British Rite of the Templar Order]], ordered careful assassination contracts to not compromise the Brotherhood. They also modernized the practice to dip a feather in the blood of target, replacing the feather by a handkerchief.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>		During the [[Industrial Revolution]], the Council of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins]], which was in fragile position against the [[British Rite of the Templar Order]], ordered careful assassination contracts to not compromise the Brotherhood. They also modernized the practice to dip a feather in the blood of target, replacing the feather with a handkerchief.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

	When the Assassin ~~Twins~~ [[Jacob Frye\|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] arrived in [[London]] without the consent of the Council, they entered in contact with [[Jayadeep Mir]], the leader and only Assassin of the city's guild. As their plan was to liberate London from the ~~Templar~~, Jayadeep gave them contracts on high ranking Templars ~~through the city. These actions reduced the influence of the Templar's gang the~~ [[Blighters]] on the city.<ref name="ACS"/>		When the Assassin twins [[Jacob Frye\|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] arrived in [[London]] without the consent of the Council, they entered in contact with [[Jayadeep Mir]], the leader and only Assassin of the city's guild. As their plan was to [[Liberation of London\|liberate]] London from the Templars' control, Jayadeep gave them contracts on high-ranking Templars and [[Blighters]] throughout the city.<ref name="ACS"/>

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