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	Franklin ran away in 1723 and headed for [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], which became his primary residence for the rest of his life. In 1725, he visited the Royal Society of London in order to conduct scientific experiments, and upon his return to the colonies, established the {{Wiki\|Junto (club)\|Junto}}, a club for discussion of current issues and one of the colonies' first subscription libraries.<ref name="ACRG - ADB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Database: Benjamin Franklin (Rogue)\|Database: Benjamin Franklin]]</ref>		Franklin ran away in 1723 and headed for [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], which became his primary residence for the rest of his life. In 1725, he visited the Royal Society of London in order to conduct scientific experiments, and upon his return to the colonies, established the {{Wiki\|Junto (club)\|Junto}}, a club for discussion of current issues and one of the colonies' first subscription libraries.<ref name="ACRG - ADB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Database: Benjamin Franklin (Rogue)\|Database: Benjamin Franklin]]</ref>

	Franklin also continued his career in printing and writing, eventually becoming the publisher of ~~the~~ ''{{Wiki\|Pennsylvania Gazette}}''. His yearly almanac, ''{{Wiki\|Poor Richard's Almanack}}'', became a bestselling success.<ref name="AC3 - ADB">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Database: Benjamin Franklin (Assassin's Creed III)\|Database: Benjamin Franklin]]</ref> Over a decade later, he began experimenting with electricity, leading to his invention of devices such as the capacitor and [[Leyden jar]].<ref name="ACRG - ADB" />		Franklin also continued his career in printing and writing, eventually becoming the publisher of ''{{Wiki\|The Pennsylvania Gazette}}''. His yearly almanac, ''{{Wiki\|Poor Richard's Almanack}}'', became a bestselling success.<ref name="AC3 - ADB">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Database: Benjamin Franklin (Assassin's Creed III)\|Database: Benjamin Franklin]]</ref> Over a decade later, he began experimenting with electricity, leading to his invention of devices such as the capacitor and [[Leyden jar]].<ref name="ACRG - ADB" />

	===French and Indian War===		===French and Indian War===

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	{{Quote\|I've begun to wonder if Parliament best serves our interests. The Colonies might be better off independent and autonomous. Most of my peers however, haven't taken kindly to the suggestion.\|Franklin speaking with Haytham Kenway, 1754.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Floating conversations}}		{{Quote\|I've begun to wonder if Parliament best serves our interests. The Colonies might be better off independent and autonomous. Most of my peers however, haven't taken kindly to the suggestion.\|Franklin speaking with Haytham Kenway, 1754.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Floating conversations}}
	[[File:We The People 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Franklin speaking at the Albany Congress]]		[[File:We The People 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Franklin speaking at the Albany Congress]]
	In July 1754, Franklin attended the [[Albany Congress]] to discuss ending tensions with the [[Iroquois]] and defending the colonies against the [[France\|French]]. He proposed a unified government to better organize the colonies and drew a cartoon, "{{Wiki\|Join, or Die}}", depicting the colonies as a [[snake]] cut into eight parts.<ref name="We the People">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[We the People]]</ref> The delegates accepted the proposal at the conference, but the colonies' legislatures and the British Board of Trade rejected the idea.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>		In July 1754, Franklin attended the [[Albany Congress]] to discuss ending tensions with the [[Iroquois]] and defending the colonies against the [[France\|French]]. He proposed a unified government to better organize the colonies and drew a political cartoon, "{{Wiki\|Join, or Die}}", depicting the colonies as a [[snake]] cut into eight parts.<ref name="We the People">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[We the People]]</ref> The delegates accepted the proposal at the conference, but the colonies' legislatures and the British Board of Trade rejected the idea.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

	Later, Franklin was tasked by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[William Johnson]] to study the [[Precursor box]] and the [[Voynich manuscript]] while remaining unaware of Johnson's actual allegiance. However, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] intervened, taking possession of the box and the manuscript.<ref name="We the People" /> He and fellow Assassin [[Hope Jensen]] then traveled to [[Sleepy Hollow]], where they manipulated Franklin into assisting the Assassins in their search for the whereabouts of a [[Piece of Eden]].<ref name="Fiat Lux">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Fiat Lux]]</ref>		Later, Franklin was tasked by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[William Johnson]] to study the [[Precursor box]] and the [[Voynich manuscript]] while remaining unaware of Johnson's actual allegiance. However, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] intervened, taking possession of the box and the manuscript.<ref name="We the People" /> He and fellow Assassin [[Hope Jensen]] then traveled to [[Sleepy Hollow]], where they manipulated Franklin into assisting the Assassins in their search for the whereabouts of a [[Piece of Eden]].<ref name="Fiat Lux">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Fiat Lux]]</ref>
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	{{Dialogue\|Shay\|I need to meet... a business acquaintance. I heard he would be at the Château de Versailles, two days from now.\|Franklin\|And they don't just let anyone inside the royal palace. Very well. I'll see what can be arranged.\|Shay requesting a favor from Franklin after saving him, 1776.\|Assassin's Creed: Rogue\|UHJvdGVjdGlvbg0K}}		{{Dialogue\|Shay\|I need to meet... a business acquaintance. I heard he would be at the Château de Versailles, two days from now.\|Franklin\|And they don't just let anyone inside the royal palace. Very well. I'll see what can be arranged.\|Shay requesting a favor from Franklin after saving him, 1776.\|Assassin's Creed: Rogue\|UHJvdGVjdGlvbg0K}}
	[[File:Protection 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Franklin agreeing to help Shay]]		[[File:Protection 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Franklin agreeing to help Shay]]
	For the rest of the [[American Revolutionary War]], Franklin lived in [[Paris]] as America's ambassador to France from 1776 to 1785.<ref name="AC3 - ADB" /> In December 1776, he was hunted by local criminals,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[RGVjb25zdHJ1Y3RlZA0K]]</ref> before being saved by Shay, who was also in the city at the time. Franklin informed Shay about his invitation to the [[Palace of Versailles]], to which Shay requested a favor ~~in return~~: to gain entry to the palace for him as well. Franklin agreed, still not realizing Shay's allegiance after all these years,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[UHJvdGVjdGlvbg0K]]</ref> and was able to get the Templar inside.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[QXNzYXNzaW5hdGlvbg0K]]</ref>		For the rest of the [[American Revolutionary War]], Franklin lived in [[Paris]] as America's ambassador to France from 1776 to 1785.<ref name="AC3 - ADB" /> In December 1776, he was hunted by local criminals,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[RGVjb25zdHJ1Y3RlZA0K]]</ref> before being saved by Shay, who was also in the city at the time. Franklin informed Shay about his invitation to the [[Palace of Versailles]], to which Shay requested a favor: to gain entry to the palace for him as well. Franklin agreed, still not realizing Shay's allegiance after all these years,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[UHJvdGVjdGlvbg0K]]</ref> and was able to get the Templar inside.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[QXNzYXNzaW5hdGlvbg0K]]</ref>

	During his time in France, Franklin also interacted with a young [[Arno Dorian]] during his childhood, and became acquainted with the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Mirabeau]]. He eventually passed away on 17 April 1790 at the age of 84.<ref name="AE">''[[Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment - Employee Handbook]]'' – [[Historic Personage Sheets]]: "Benjamin Franklin"</ref>		During his time in France, Franklin also interacted with a young [[Arno Dorian]] during his childhood, and became acquainted with the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Mirabeau]]. He eventually passed away on 17 April 1790 at the age of 84.<ref name="AE">''[[Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment - Employee Handbook]]'' – [[Historic Personage Sheets]]: "Benjamin Franklin"</ref>

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	{{Quote\|I've begun to wonder if Parliament best serves our interests. The Colonies might be better off independent and autonomous. Most of my peers however, haven't taken kindly to the suggestion.\|Franklin speaking with Haytham Kenway, 1754.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Floating conversations}}		{{Quote\|I've begun to wonder if Parliament best serves our interests. The Colonies might be better off independent and autonomous. Most of my peers however, haven't taken kindly to the suggestion.\|Franklin speaking with Haytham Kenway, 1754.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Floating conversations}}
	[[File:We The People 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Franklin speaking at the Albany Congress]]		[[File:We The People 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Franklin speaking at the Albany Congress]]
	In July 1754, Franklin attended the [[Albany Congress]] to discuss ending tensions with the [[Iroquois]] and defending the colonies against the [[France\|French]]. He proposed a unified government to better organize the colonies and drew a cartoon, "{{Wiki\|Join, or Die}}", depicting the colonies as a [[snake]] cut into eight parts.<ref name="We the People">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[We the People]]</ref> The delegates accepted the proposal at the conference, but the colonies' legislatures and the British Board of Trade rejected the idea.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>		In July 1754, Franklin attended the [[Albany Congress]] to discuss ending tensions with the [[Iroquois]] and defending the colonies against the [[France\|French]]. He proposed a unified government to better organize the colonies and drew a political cartoon, "{{Wiki\|Join, or Die}}", depicting the colonies as a [[snake]] cut into eight parts.<ref name="We the People">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[We the People]]</ref> The delegates accepted the proposal at the conference, but the colonies' legislatures and the British Board of Trade rejected the idea.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

	Later, Franklin was tasked by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[William Johnson]] to study the [[Precursor box]] and the [[Voynich manuscript]] while remaining unaware of Johnson's actual allegiance. However, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] intervened, taking possession of the box and the manuscript.<ref name="We the People" /> He and fellow Assassin [[Hope Jensen]] then traveled to [[Sleepy Hollow]], where they manipulated Franklin into assisting the Assassins in their search for the whereabouts of a [[Piece of Eden]].<ref name="Fiat Lux">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Fiat Lux]]</ref>		Later, Franklin was tasked by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[William Johnson]] to study the [[Precursor box]] and the [[Voynich manuscript]] while remaining unaware of Johnson's actual allegiance. However, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] intervened, taking possession of the box and the manuscript.<ref name="We the People" /> He and fellow Assassin [[Hope Jensen]] then traveled to [[Sleepy Hollow]], where they manipulated Franklin into assisting the Assassins in their search for the whereabouts of a [[Piece of Eden]].<ref name="Fiat Lux">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Fiat Lux]]</ref>
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	{{Dialogue\|Shay\|I need to meet... a business acquaintance. I heard he would be at the Château de Versailles, two days from now.\|Franklin\|And they don't just let anyone inside the royal palace. Very well. I'll see what can be arranged.\|Shay requesting a favor from Franklin after saving him, 1776.\|Assassin's Creed: Rogue\|UHJvdGVjdGlvbg0K}}		{{Dialogue\|Shay\|I need to meet... a business acquaintance. I heard he would be at the Château de Versailles, two days from now.\|Franklin\|And they don't just let anyone inside the royal palace. Very well. I'll see what can be arranged.\|Shay requesting a favor from Franklin after saving him, 1776.\|Assassin's Creed: Rogue\|UHJvdGVjdGlvbg0K}}
	[[File:Protection 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Franklin agreeing to help Shay]]		[[File:Protection 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Franklin agreeing to help Shay]]
	For the rest of the [[American Revolutionary War]], Franklin lived in [[Paris]] as America's ambassador to France from 1776 to 1785.<ref name="AC3 - ADB" /> In December 1776, he was hunted by local criminals,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[RGVjb25zdHJ1Y3RlZA0K]]</ref> before being saved by Shay, who was also in the city at the time. Franklin informed Shay about his invitation to the [[Palace of Versailles]], to which Shay requested a favor ~~in return~~: to gain entry to the palace for him as well. Franklin agreed, still not realizing Shay's allegiance after all these years,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[UHJvdGVjdGlvbg0K]]</ref> and was able to get the Templar inside.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[QXNzYXNzaW5hdGlvbg0K]]</ref>		For the rest of the [[American Revolutionary War]], Franklin lived in [[Paris]] as America's ambassador to France from 1776 to 1785.<ref name="AC3 - ADB" /> In December 1776, he was hunted by local criminals,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[RGVjb25zdHJ1Y3RlZA0K]]</ref> before being saved by Shay, who was also in the city at the time. Franklin informed Shay about his invitation to the [[Palace of Versailles]], to which Shay requested a favor: to gain entry to the palace for him as well. Franklin agreed, still not realizing Shay's allegiance after all these years,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[UHJvdGVjdGlvbg0K]]</ref> and was able to get the Templar inside.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[QXNzYXNzaW5hdGlvbg0K]]</ref>

	During his time in France, Franklin also interacted with a young [[Arno Dorian]] during his childhood, and became acquainted with the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Mirabeau]]. He eventually passed away on 17 April 1790 at the age of 84.<ref name="AE">''[[Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment - Employee Handbook]]'' – [[Historic Personage Sheets]]: "Benjamin Franklin"</ref>		During his time in France, Franklin also interacted with a young [[Arno Dorian]] during his childhood, and became acquainted with the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] [[Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau\|Mirabeau]]. He eventually passed away on 17 April 1790 at the age of 84.<ref name="AE">''[[Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment - Employee Handbook]]'' – [[Historic Personage Sheets]]: "Benjamin Franklin"</ref>

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	{{Quote\|My God. What have we done? I became a monster. It was as if Washington had some, some great power. [...] He clouded my mind... he, he...\|Franklin, upon being freed from the Apple of Eden's control by Ratonhnhaké:ton.\|The Tyranny of King Washington\|Man of Mettle}}		{{Quote\|My God. What have we done? I became a monster. It was as if Washington had some, some great power. [...] He clouded my mind... he, he...\|Franklin, upon being freed from the Apple of Eden's control by Ratonhnhaké:ton.\|The Tyranny of King Washington\|Man of Mettle}}
	In an alternate reality created by an [[Apple of Eden 3\|Apple of Eden]], ~~after [[George~~ Washington~~\|King Washington]]~~ used the artifact to gain control over the United States~~, he~~ put Franklin in charge of running Boston, and stamping out the rebels led by Samuel Adams.<ref name="Prison Break">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'' – [[Prison Break]]</ref> He also had Franklin build a special lock for the throne room for his [[New York Pyramid\|palace]] in [[New York City]]. Under the Apple's control, Franklin oversaw {{Wiki\|John Adams}}' execution and the burning of the [[Old North Church]].<ref name="Man of Mettle">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'' – [[Man of Mettle]]</ref>		In an alternate reality created by an [[Apple of Eden 3\|Apple of Eden]], Washington had used the artifact to gain control over the United States and proclaim himself king. He then put Franklin in charge of running Boston and stamping out the rebels led by Samuel Adams.<ref name="Prison Break">''[[Assassin's Creed III]] – [[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'' – [[Prison Break]]</ref> He also had Franklin build a special lock for the throne room for his [[New York Pyramid\|palace]] in [[New York City]]. Under the Apple's control, Franklin oversaw {{Wiki\|John Adams}}' execution and the burning of the [[Old North Church]].<ref name="Man of Mettle">''[[Assassin's Creed III]] – [[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'' – [[Man of Mettle]]</ref>

	[[File:Prison Break 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Franklin with King Washington and General Putnam]]		[[File:Prison Break 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Franklin with King Washington and General Putnam]]
	When Ratonhnhaké:ton assassinated [[Benedict Arnold]], the general told him he had to find Franklin and free him of the king's control.<ref name="Justice Served">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy]]'' – [[Justice Served]]</ref> After [[Israel Putnam]] captured the Assassin, he brought him to Boston as a gift so the king would replace Franklin with him. Franklin came to have a look and tried to regain favor by revealing he had captured another [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] rebel, [[Kanen'tó:kon]]. The king ordered the two rebels to be executed alongside a score of random [[civilian]]s as an example. When Franklin deemed it to be rather harsh, the king reminded Franklin of his place, then later informed Putnam that he found Franklin to be going soft.<ref name="Prison Break" />		When Ratonhnhaké:ton assassinated [[Benedict Arnold]], the general told him he had to find Franklin and free him of the king's control.<ref name="Justice Served">''[[Assassin's Creed III]] – [[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy]]'' – [[Justice Served]]</ref> After [[Israel Putnam]] captured the Assassin, he brought him to Boston as a gift so the king would replace Franklin with him. Franklin came to have a look and tried to regain favor by revealing he had captured another [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] rebel, [[Kanen'tó:kon]]. The king ordered the two rebels to be executed alongside a score of random [[civilian]]s as an example. When Franklin deemed it to be rather harsh, the king reminded Franklin of his place, then later informed Putnam that he found Franklin to be going soft.<ref name="Prison Break" />

	However, the Kanien'kehá:ka duo escaped from their cells, and Franklin ordered his guards to find and kill them, fearing Washington would execute him if they escaped. Kanen'tó:kon fended off the guards while Ratonhnhaké:ton pursued Franklin. The governor used a [[Chase breaker\|merchandise lift]] to escape onto the rooftops, but Ratonhnhaké:ton [[Eagle Flight\|transformed into an eagle]] and tackled him.<ref name="Dive Bomb">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'' – [[Dive Bomb]]</ref>		However, the Kanien'kehá:ka duo escaped from their cells, and Franklin ordered his guards to find and kill them, fearing Washington would execute him if they escaped. Kanen'tó:kon fended off the guards while Ratonhnhaké:ton pursued Franklin. The governor used a [[Chase breaker\|merchandise lift]] to escape onto the rooftops, but Ratonhnhaké:ton [[Eagle Flight\|transformed into an eagle]] and tackled him.<ref name="Dive Bomb">''[[Assassin's Creed III]] – [[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'' – [[Dive Bomb]]</ref>

	[[File:Man of Mettle 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ratonhnhaké:ton and Adams discussing the captive Franklin's fate]]		[[File:Man of Mettle 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ratonhnhaké:ton and Adams discussing the captive Franklin's fate]]
	Injured, Franklin roused from Washington's control, but the king teleported in and fought off the Assassin, thereby maintaining his grip on Franklin.<ref name="Consequences">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'' – [[Consequences (III)\|Consequences]]</ref> Ratonhnhaké:ton did not give up, intercepting a message from Franklin to Putnam to meet at the docks. At the docks, Ratonhnhaké:ton watched Franklin meet with Putnam's messenger, who informed him the king had placed Putnam in charge of Boston.<ref name="Return to Sender">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'' – [[Return to Sender]]</ref>		Injured, Franklin roused from Washington's control, but the king teleported in and fought off the Assassin, thereby maintaining his grip on Franklin.<ref name="Consequences">''[[Assassin's Creed III]] – [[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'' – [[Consequences (III)\|Consequences]]</ref> Ratonhnhaké:ton did not give up, intercepting a message from Franklin to Putnam to meet at the docks. At the docks, Ratonhnhaké:ton watched Franklin meet with Putnam's messenger, who informed him the king had placed Putnam in charge of Boston.<ref name="Return to Sender">''[[Assassin's Creed III]] – [[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'' – [[Return to Sender]]</ref>

	The Assassin began loosing arrows to capture Franklin, hitting him in non-fatal areas like the shoulder, injuries which again broke Washington's power over his mind. Franklin told Ratonhnhaké:ton he regretted what he did under the king's control, so the Assassin took him to Samuel Adams' hideout.<ref name="Return to Sender" /> Adams disbelieved Franklin, but Ratonhnhaké:ton convinced him to spare Franklin based on the information he could give the resistance. Franklin revealed he had created a means of protecting Washington's palace, and asked Ratonhnhaké:ton to collect a unique metal from the [[blacksmith]] [[David Walston]].<ref name="Man of Mettle" />		The Assassin began loosing arrows to capture Franklin, hitting him in non-fatal areas like the shoulder, injuries which again broke Washington's power over his mind. Franklin told Ratonhnhaké:ton he regretted what he did under the king's control, so the Assassin took him to Samuel Adams' hideout.<ref name="Return to Sender" /> Adams disbelieved Franklin, but Ratonhnhaké:ton convinced him to spare Franklin based on the information he could give the resistance. Franklin revealed he had created a means of protecting Washington's palace, and asked Ratonhnhaké:ton to collect a unique metal from the [[blacksmith]] [[David Walston]].<ref name="Man of Mettle" />

	Ratonhnhaké:ton returned with a horse, revealing David had used his supply for [[horse]]shoes, which Franklin had to pry off with a crowbar.<ref name="Man of Mettle" /> He then sent Ratonhnhaké:ton to recover his plans for the key from a soldier. However, when Ratonhnhaké:ton returned with the diagram, he also brought the grave news that Adams and his rebels had been slaughtered by Putnam at [[Boston Neck]].<ref name="Pieces in Motion">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'' – [[Pieces in Motion]]</ref>		Ratonhnhaké:ton returned with a horse, revealing David had used his supply for [[horse]]shoes, which Franklin had to pry off with a crowbar.<ref name="Man of Mettle" /> He then sent Ratonhnhaké:ton to recover his plans for the key from a soldier. However, when Ratonhnhaké:ton returned with the diagram, he also brought the grave news that Adams and his rebels had been slaughtered by Putnam at [[Boston Neck]].<ref name="Pieces in Motion">''[[Assassin's Creed III]] – [[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'' – [[Pieces in Motion]]</ref>

	[[File:Aquila Unchained 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Franklin disguised as a Bluecoat]]		[[File:Aquila Unchained 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Franklin disguised as a Bluecoat]]
	Ratonhnhaké:ton stated they would have to leave Boston by sea, and Franklin suggested using the ''[[Aquila]]'', a ship he had confiscated from [[Robert Faulkner]]. Ratonhnhaké:ton stole a Bluecoat uniform for Franklin to pass through the streets unnoticed to meet Faulkner, whom they promised they would return his ship if they found a crew.<ref name="Aquila Unchained">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'' – [[Aquila Unchained]]</ref> The following morning, the rebels escaped on the ''Aquila'' after Ratonhnhaké:ton assassinated Putnam.<ref name="Escape to New York">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'' – [[Escape to New York]]</ref>		Ratonhnhaké:ton stated they would have to leave Boston by sea, and Franklin suggested using the ''[[Aquila]]'', a ship he had confiscated from [[Robert Faulkner]]. Ratonhnhaké:ton stole a Bluecoat uniform for Franklin to pass through the streets unnoticed to meet Faulkner, whom they promised they would return his ship if they found a crew.<ref name="Aquila Unchained">''[[Assassin's Creed III]] – [[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'' – [[Aquila Unchained]]</ref> The following morning, the rebels escaped on the ''Aquila'' after Ratonhnhaké:ton assassinated Putnam.<ref name="Escape to New York">''[[Assassin's Creed III]] – [[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]'' – [[Escape to New York]]</ref>

	When they arrived in New York, the ''Aquila'' engaged and destroyed much of Washington's fleet, causing her to run out of [[gunpowder]]; Ratonhnhaké:ton ordered everyone on board to swim to shore while he rammed the ship. When Franklin came ashore, he was confronted by Washington, who tried to kill him for his betrayal. Kanen'tó:kon attacked the king, ultimately dying so Franklin could escape.<ref name="Dark Waters">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Redemption]]'' – [[Dark Waters]]</ref> When Ratonhnhaké:ton arrived, Franklin informed him of what happened. Angered, the Assassin drank the [[tea]] of the [[Red Willow]] tree to undergo a spirit journey, and asked Franklin to watch over his body. When he awoke, having gained the [[Bear Might\|power of the bear]], Franklin noticed the Assassin's eyes had turned an unusual blue.<ref name="Sky World Journey">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Redemption]]'' – [[Sky World Journey (Redemption)\|Sky World Journey]]</ref>		When they arrived in New York, the ''Aquila'' engaged and destroyed much of Washington's fleet, causing her to run out of [[gunpowder]]; Ratonhnhaké:ton ordered everyone on board to swim to shore while he rammed the ship. When Franklin came ashore, he was confronted by Washington, who tried to kill him for his betrayal. Kanen'tó:kon attacked the king, ultimately dying so Franklin could escape.<ref name="Dark Waters">''[[Assassin's Creed III]] – [[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Redemption]]'' – [[Dark Waters]]</ref> When Ratonhnhaké:ton arrived, Franklin informed him of what happened. Angered, the Assassin drank the [[tea]] of the [[Red Willow]] tree to undergo a spirit journey, and asked Franklin to watch over his body. When he awoke, having gained the [[Bear Might\|power of the bear]], Franklin noticed the Assassin's eyes had turned an unusual blue.<ref name="Sky World Journey">''[[Assassin's Creed III]] – [[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Redemption]]'' – [[Sky World Journey (Redemption)\|Sky World Journey]]</ref>

	[[File:Halls of Injustice 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Franklin, Jefferson, and Ratonhnhaké:ton during the attack on the Pyramid]]		[[File:Halls of Injustice 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Franklin, Jefferson, and Ratonhnhaké:ton during the attack on the Pyramid]]
	The two subsequently rendezvoused with Thomas Jefferson's rebels.<ref name="Parting of the Blue Sea">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Redemption]]'' – [[The Parting of the Blue Sea]]</ref> While Ratonhnhaké:ton stirred unrest in the city, Franklin suggested watching a rally Washington was giving to get a sense of how large his forces were.<ref name="One Step at a Time">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Redemption]]'' – [[One Step at a Time]]</ref> Ratonhnhaké:ton's work soon paid off, turning the citizens on the king's men, scattering his forces across the city, and allowing Jefferson's soldiers to attack the palace. Jefferson and Franklin met with Ratonhnhaké:ton before he entered the palace gates, where Franklin gave him the key to open the throne room.<ref name="Halls of Injustice">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Redemption]]'' – [[Halls of Injustice]]</ref>		The two subsequently rendezvoused with Thomas Jefferson's rebels.<ref name="Parting of the Blue Sea">''[[Assassin's Creed III]] – [[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Redemption]]'' – [[The Parting of the Blue Sea]]</ref> While Ratonhnhaké:ton stirred unrest in the city, Franklin suggested watching a rally Washington was giving to get a sense of how large his forces were.<ref name="One Step at a Time">''[[Assassin's Creed III]] – [[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Redemption]]'' – [[One Step at a Time]]</ref> Ratonhnhaké:ton's work soon paid off, turning the citizens on the king's men, scattering his forces across the city, and allowing Jefferson's soldiers to attack the palace. Jefferson and Franklin met with Ratonhnhaké:ton before he entered the palace gates, where Franklin gave him the key to open the throne room.<ref name="Halls of Injustice">''[[Assassin's Creed III]] – [[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Redemption]]'' – [[Halls of Injustice]]</ref>

	==Legacy==		==Legacy==

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