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Cesare was born into the Templar Order and, like many of his siblings, was raised by his father as his personal weapon. However, Cesare was a charismatic, cruel, aggressive, and ambitious man. He was utterly ruthless in that he would do anything—including murder anyone - to obtain power.<ref name="ASD" />
Cesare was born into the Templar Order and, like many of his siblings, was raised by his father as his personal weapon. However, Cesare was a charismatic, cruel, aggressive, and ambitious man. He was utterly ruthless in that he would do anything—including murder anyone - to obtain power.<ref name="ASD" />

Cesare seemingly had a god complex, holding himself far above his subordinates, his peers, and even his own family. He believed that he was more powerful than the Pope himself, unrecognizing or unappreciating that his father's status as Pope was the only reason he had any power in the first place. He maintained this belief throughout his life, even in his final moments, despite being aware that his death was imminent. <ref name="ACB" />
Cesare seemingly had a god complex, holding himself far above his subordinates, his peers, and even his own family. He believed that he was more powerful than the Pope himself, unrecognizing or unappreciating that his father's status as Pope was the only reason he had any power in the first place. He maintained this belief throughout his life, even in his final moments, despite being aware that his death was imminent.<ref name="ACB" />

Cesare maintained an incestuous relationship with his sister, Lucrezia Borgia, and promised her that she would be his queen when he ruled Italy. As such, he frequently descended into jealous rage due to her many dalliances with other men – those of which she would normally woo in order to spite her unfaithful brother.<ref name="ACB" /> However, in his attempts to discover the location of the Apple, Cesare physically assaulted her, answering her tearful question if he had ever loved her by saying, "''You are my sister, nothing more.''" Despite this, Cesare maintained contact with Lucrezia until death, promising her that he would return to power.<ref name="ACB" />
Cesare maintained an incestuous relationship with his sister, Lucrezia Borgia, and promised her that she would be his queen when he ruled Italy. As such, he frequently descended into jealous rage due to her many dalliances with other men – those of which she would normally woo in order to spite her unfaithful brother.<ref name="ACB" /> However, in his attempts to discover the location of the Apple, Cesare physically assaulted her, answering her tearful question if he had ever loved her by saying, "''You are my sister, nothing more.''" Despite this, Cesare maintained contact with Lucrezia until death, promising her that he would return to power.<ref name="ACB" />

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	'''Cesare Borgia''' (Valencian: Cèsar Borja; Spanish: César Borja; 1475 – 1507) was an [[Italy\|Italian]] ''condottiero'' and nobleman, the illegitimate son of [[Rodrigo Borgia]], and a nemesis of the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]. Like his father, he was also a member of the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Roman Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]], serving as its ''de facto'' [[Templar leader\|leader]] from 1500 ~~until~~ 1503 before assuming the title of [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] upon Rodrigo's death.		'''Cesare Borgia''' (Valencian: Cèsar Borja; Spanish: César Borja; 1475 – 1507) was an [[Italy\|Italian]] ''condottiero'' and nobleman, the illegitimate son of [[Rodrigo Borgia]], and a nemesis of the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]. Like his father, he was also a member of the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Roman Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]], serving as its ''de facto'' [[Templar leader\|leader]] from 1500 to 1503 before assuming the title of [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] upon Rodrigo's death.

	Originally a [[Cardinal]], Cesare harbored ambitions to become {{Wiki\|Captain General of the Church\|Captain General}} of the [[Papacy\|Papal]] armies, which he eventually succeeded in doing after having his older brother [[Juan Borgia the Younger\|Juan]] killed in 1497. He spent the next few years consolidating his power and surrounding himself with equally cruel and effective men, most of whom he had killed as well, to prevent them from turning against him.		Originally a [[Cardinal]], Cesare harbored ambitions to become {{Wiki\|Captain General of the Church\|Captain General}} of the [[Papacy\|Papal]] armies, which he eventually succeeded in doing after having his older brother [[Juan Borgia the Younger\|Juan]] killed in 1497. He spent the next few years consolidating his power and surrounding himself with equally cruel and effective men, most of whom he had killed as well, to prevent them from turning against him.

	After learning about the [[Apple of Eden 6\|Apple of Eden]] in the Assassins~~' possession~~, Cesare led a [[Siege of Monteriggioni\|siege]] of their stronghold in [[Monteriggioni]], successfully seizing the Apple and leaving the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood]] in disarray. He then began a campaign to conquer all of Italy, allegedly to unite it under the Templar banner. In reality, despite his loyalty to the Templars, they were a secondary concern compared to Cesare's desire to ~~accumulate more~~ power ~~for himself~~.		After learning about the [[Apple of Eden 6\|Apple of Eden]] held by the Assassins, Cesare led a [[Siege of Monteriggioni\|siege]] of their stronghold in [[Monteriggioni]], successfully seizing the Apple and leaving the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood]] in disarray. He then began a campaign to conquer all of Italy, allegedly to unite it under the Templar banner. In reality, despite his loyalty to the Templars, they were a secondary concern compared to Cesare's desire to increase his own power.

	Because Cesare was preoccupied with his conquests, he failed to prevent the Assassins from rebuilding their strength in [[Rome]], resulting in Cesare losing all of his funding and military support. When he returned to the city and demanded the Apple of Eden from his father, Rodrigo refused to give it to him, leading Cesare to kill him ~~in an outburst~~. The Assassins would ~~subsequently~~ recover the Apple and use it to eliminate Cesare's remaining supporters, while the Captain General himself was arrested on the order of Pope [[Julius II]].		Because Cesare was preoccupied with his conquests, he failed to prevent the Assassins from rebuilding their strength in [[Rome]], resulting in Cesare losing all of his funding and military support. When he returned to the city and demanded the Apple of Eden from his father, Rodrigo refused to give it to him, leading Cesare to kill him. The Assassins would later recover the Apple and use it to eliminate Cesare's remaining supporters, while the Captain General himself was arrested on the order of Pope [[Julius II]].

	In 1506, Cesare ~~managed to escape~~ from prison and began ~~rebuilding~~ his forces, gaining the support of his brother-in-law, King [[John III of Navarre]]. However, he was pursued by Ezio Auditore, who ultimately ended Cesare's life during a [[Siege of Viana\|siege]] of the town of [[Viana]] in northern [[Spain]] in March 1507.		In 1506, Cesare escaped from prison and began to rebuild his forces, gaining the support of his brother-in-law, King [[John III of Navarre]]. However, he was pursued by Ezio Auditore, who ultimately ended Cesare's life during a [[Siege of Viana\|siege]] of the town of [[Viana]] in northern [[Spain]] in March 1507.

	==Biography==		==Biography==
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	===Campaigning in Italy===		===Campaigning in Italy===
	Enjoying decisive support from the Pope and the [[Louis XII of France\|King of France]], who had named him {{Wiki\|Duke of Valentinois}}, Cesare started to carve out a state of his own in central Italy by systematically deposing the local lords, who nominally were rebellious Papal vicars. He ousted his former brother-in-law [[Giovanni Sforza]] from {{Wiki\|Pesaro}} and {{Wiki\|Pandolfo Malatesta}} from {{Wiki\|Rimini}}; {{Wiki\|Faenza}} surrendered and Cesare later had its captive young prince [[Astorre III Manfredi]] drowned in the [[Tiber]].<ref name="Database" />		Enjoying decisive support from the Pope and the [[Louis XII of France\|King of France]],<ref name="Database" /> who had named him {{Wiki\|Duke of Valentinois}}, Cesare started to carve out a state of his own in central Italy by systematically deposing the local lords, who nominally were rebellious Papal vicars. He ousted his former brother-in-law [[Giovanni Sforza]] from {{Wiki\|Pesaro}} and {{Wiki\|Pandolfo IV Malatesta\|Pandolfo Malatesta}} from {{Wiki\|Rimini}};<ref>{{WP\|Cesare Borgia}}</ref> {{Wiki\|Faenza}} surrendered and Cesare later had its captive young prince [[Astorre III Manfredi]] drowned in the [[Tiber]].<ref name="Database" />

	Cesare thus became Duke of Romagna and was hired by [[Florence]] to vanquish [[Iacopo IV Appiani]] and conquer [[Piombino]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref> Finally, in 1502, he expelled [[Guidobaldo da Montefeltro]] from [[Urbino]] and [[Giulio Cesare da Varano]] from [[Camerino]]. He later had the latter killed along his three sons by [[Micheletto Corella]].<ref name="Database" />		Cesare thus became Duke of Romagna and was hired by [[Florence]] to vanquish [[Iacopo IV Appiani]] and conquer [[Piombino]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref> Finally, in 1502, he expelled [[Guidobaldo da Montefeltro]] from [[Urbino]] and [[Giulio Cesare da Varano]] from [[Camerino]]. He later had the latter killed along his three sons by [[Micheletto Corella]].<ref name="Database" />
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	Though Cesare attacked with speed and skill, while also periodically calling reinforcing troops, Ezio ~~nevertheless defeated him~~, ~~eventually pinning~~ him to the ground~~. When~~ Cesare ~~vowed~~ not to die at the hands of man, Ezio declared that he would leave Cesare "''in the hands of Fate''", and threw him off of the castle wall to his death.<ref name="Pax Romana" />		Though Cesare attacked with speed and skill, while also periodically calling reinforcing troops, they were no match for the [[Master Assassin]]. Ultimately, Ezio killed all of Cesare's guards and broke the Templar's [[armor]], leaving him vulnerable. Pinned to the ground, a defeated Cesare furiously proclaimed that he would not die at the hands of man. In response, Ezio declared that he would leave Cesare "''in the hands of Fate''", and threw him off of the castle wall to his death.<ref name="Pax Romana" />
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	==Legacy==		==Legacy==
	{{Quote\|Cesare is just too much of an asshole to have his own show!\|Melanie Lemay, 2014.\|Assassin's Creed: Rogue\|Numbskull's personal files}}		{{Quote\|Cesare is just too much of an asshole to have his own show!\|Melanie Lemay, 2014.\|Assassin's Creed: Rogue\|Numbskull's personal files}}
	Cesare's leadership of the Roman Rite was looked down upon by future generations of Templars, who ~~considered~~ him a debased tyrant more interested in accumulating power ~~for himself~~ rather than furthering the Templar [[New World Order\|cause]]. Together with his father Rodrigo, Cesare would come to be seen by modern Templars as one of the worst Grand Masters in history, due to corrupting the Order's purpose into gaining power by any means. In general, the Borgia's reign over the Templars is regarded as the "Dark Age of the Order".<ref name="Encyclopedia">''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref>		Cesare's leadership of the Roman Rite was looked down upon by future generations of Templars, who saw him as a debased tyrant more interested in accumulating power rather than furthering the Templar [[New World Order\|cause]]. Together with his father Rodrigo, Cesare would come to be seen by modern Templars as one of the worst Grand Masters in history, due to corrupting the Order's purpose into gaining power by any means. In general, the Borgia's reign over the Templars is regarded as the "Dark Age of the Order".<ref name="Encyclopedia">''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref>

	In 2014, the [[Abstergo Entertainment]] employee [[Jean-François Brunet]] sequenced Cesare's [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] and pitched a potential virtual feature for the [[Helix]] starring him. The company's CCO [[Melanie Lemay]] rejected it, believing Cesare to be too loathsome to have his own game, although she suggested that part of the collected footage could be added to an already existing project about Rodrigo.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Numbskull's personal files]]: Emails, subject line "Cesare Borgia"</ref>		In 2014, the [[Abstergo Entertainment]] employee [[Jean-François Brunet]] sequenced Cesare's [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] and pitched a potential virtual feature for the [[Helix]] starring him. The company's CCO [[Melanie Lemay]] rejected it, believing Cesare to be too loathsome to have his own game, although she suggested that part of the collected footage could be added to an already existing project about Rodrigo.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Numbskull's personal files]]: Emails, subject line "Cesare Borgia"</ref>
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	Cesare, as Captain General of the Papal armies, was a capable leader, and gained many victories. Cesare was a skilled swordsman, killing several Vianese soldiers with ease, and capable of fighting on even ground with Ezio Auditore in a sword-fight that nearly ended in a stalemate, in spite of being afflicted with the "New Disease". Cesare was also a competent bullfighter, being able to kill a bull without the need of aid from his assistants.<ref name="ACB novel" />		Cesare, as Captain General of the Papal armies, was a capable leader, and gained many victories. Cesare was a skilled swordsman, killing several Vianese soldiers with ease, and capable of fighting on even ground with Ezio Auditore in a sword-fight that nearly ended in a stalemate, in spite of being afflicted with the "New Disease". Cesare was also a competent bullfighter, being able to kill a bull without the need of aid from his assistants.<ref name="ACB novel" />

	Cesare was a skilled manipulator, amassing many followers under his campaigns. While some followers merely used Cesare to further their own ~~personal gains~~, Cesare himself was manipulating them, with plans to dispose his ~~followers~~ should they ~~either~~ betray him or outlive ~~his~~ usefulness.<ref name="ASD" /> Even his once manipulative and powerful father became nothing more than a figurehead in Cesare's quest for power. Machiavelli himself admitted respect for Cesare's skill in consolidating his power. Ezio also ~~was~~ well aware of what Cesare was capable of, ~~that~~ as long as he ~~lives~~, whether he be imprisoned or removed from power, he would always remain a threat.<ref name="ACB" />		Cesare was a skilled manipulator, amassing many followers under his campaigns. While some followers merely used Cesare to further their own ambitions, Cesare himself was manipulating them, with plans to dispose of his men should they betray him or outlive their usefulness.<ref name="ASD" /> Even his once manipulative and powerful father became nothing more than a figurehead in Cesare's quest for power. Machiavelli himself admitted respect for Cesare's skill in consolidating his power. Ezio was also well aware of what Cesare was capable of and that, as long as he lived, whether he be imprisoned or removed from power, he would always remain a threat.<ref name="ACB" />

	Cesare was armed with a [[Schiavona]] while in Rome, though chose to wield a [[Common Sword]] during the [[Siege of Viana]]. Cesare also wielded a wheelock pistol as well as a dagger.<ref name="ACB novel" /> He was additionally skilled in wielding a [[crossbow]].<ref name="ASD" />		Cesare was armed with a [[Schiavona]] while in Rome, though chose to wield a [[Common Sword]] during the [[Siege of Viana]]. Cesare also wielded a wheelock pistol as well as a dagger.<ref name="ACB novel" /> He was additionally skilled in wielding a [[crossbow]].<ref name="ASD" />
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	In 2014, the [[Abstergo Entertainment]] employee [[Jean-François Brunet]] sequenced Cesare's [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] and pitched a potential virtual feature for the [[Helix]] starring him. The company's CCO [[Melanie Lemay]] rejected it, believing Cesare to be too loathsome to have his own game, although she suggested that part of the collected footage could be added to an already existing project about Rodrigo.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Numbskull's personal files]]: Emails, subject line "Cesare Borgia"</ref>		In 2014, the [[Abstergo Entertainment]] employee [[Jean-François Brunet]] sequenced Cesare's [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]] and pitched a potential virtual feature for the [[Helix]] starring him. The company's CCO [[Melanie Lemay]] rejected it, believing Cesare to be too loathsome to have his own game, although she suggested that part of the collected footage could be added to an already existing project about Rodrigo.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Numbskull's personal files]]: Emails, subject line "Cesare Borgia"</ref>

	In 2023, the [[Abstergo Industries]] doctor and Templar [[Shimazu Sei]] listed Cesare as one of the prominent historical figures assassinated by Ezio Auditore. Rodrigo was also included on that list, implying that most Templars ~~are~~ unaware of Cesare's murder of his own father.<ref name="ACFT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 13\|Episode 13]]</ref>		In 2023, the [[Abstergo Industries]] doctor and Templar [[Shimazu Sei]] listed Cesare as one of the prominent historical figures assassinated by Ezio Auditore. Rodrigo was also included on that list, implying that most Templars were unaware of Cesare's murder of his own father.<ref name="ACFT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 13\|Episode 13]]</ref>

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	By 1498, the Assassin [[Perotto Calderon]] and Cesare's sister [[Lucrezia Borgia\|Lucrezia]] had formed an intimate relationship, which led to Lucrezia becoming pregnant. However, Cesare had Perotto imprisoned for becoming close to his sister and took [[Giovanni Borgia\|the child]] away from them. Perotto managed to escape and took his son with him, but as he fled, the members of his Brotherhood executed him for having broken the tenets of [[The Creed\|their Creed]]. Cesare somehow managed to once again take the child and decided to raise him as his own, naming the infant Giovanni Borgia.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Italian Wars: Chapter 4 - Perotto Calderon]]</ref>		By 1498, the Assassin [[Perotto Calderon]] and Cesare's sister [[Lucrezia Borgia\|Lucrezia]] had formed an intimate relationship, which led to Lucrezia becoming pregnant. However, Cesare had Perotto imprisoned for becoming close to his sister and took [[Giovanni Borgia\|the child]] away from them. Perotto managed to escape and took his son with him, but as he fled, the members of his Brotherhood executed him for having broken the tenets of [[The Creed\|their Creed]]. Cesare somehow managed to once again take the child and decided to raise him as his own, naming the infant Giovanni Borgia.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Italian Wars: Chapter 4 - Perotto Calderon]]</ref>

	At some point prior to 1499, Cesare started planning a way to create his own anti-Assassin group. ~~Cesare~~ sent a group of orphans to the {{Wiki\|Vallombrosa Abbey}} and tricked veteran Assassin [[Raphael Sánchez]] into training them as Assassins for at least five years. Cesare then appointed his ally [[Sirus Favero]] as the leader of the newly formed group, which he called "the [[Crows]]".<ref name="ID">''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]''</ref>		At some point prior to 1499, Cesare started planning a way to create his own anti-Assassin group. He sent a group of orphans to the {{Wiki\|Vallombrosa Abbey}} and tricked veteran Assassin [[Raphael Sánchez]] into training them as Assassins for at least five years. Cesare then appointed his ally [[Sirus Favero]] as the leader of the newly formed group, which he called "the [[Crows]]". However, Cesare and Sirus were in disagreement over the group's ideology and direction, and the tensions between them would only continue to grow over the following years.<ref name="Storm of Crows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Niccolò Machiavelli's journal]] – [[Database: Journal – A Storm of Crows\|Entry #6]]: "A Storm of Crows"</ref>

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	Besieging the city, Cesare's forces overwhelmed the fortress defenders and captured the Apple, [[Caterina Sforza]], and [[Mario Auditore]], the current leader of the Italian Assassins. The beaten Assassin walked through the gates of Monteriggioni before collapsing onto the ground, followed by Cesare and his allies; including his sister, Lucrezia, [[Micheletto Corella]], Baron [[Octavian de Valois]], and [[Juan Borgia the Elder\|Juan Borgia]].<ref name="Vilified" />		Besieging the city, Cesare's forces overwhelmed the fortress defenders and captured the Apple, [[Caterina Sforza]], and [[Mario Auditore]], the current leader of the Italian Assassins. The beaten Assassin walked through the gates of Monteriggioni before collapsing onto the ground, followed by Cesare and his allies; including his sister, Lucrezia, [[Micheletto Corella]], Baron [[Octavian de Valois]], and [[Juan Borgia the Elder\|Juan Borgia]].<ref name="Vilified" />

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	Cesare sheathed his sword and spoke out to Ezio himself, who had seen the Borgia's entrance and was [[Freerunning\|running across the rooftops]] to aid Mario. The Captain General spoke of how his father, the Pope, had told him of the Assassins and Apple. He then turned and grabbed the Baron de Valois' [[~~Firearms\|~~firearm]] from him, a pistol that Ezio's good friend, [[Leonardo da Vinci]], had been forced to fashion for them.<ref name="Vilified" />		Cesare sheathed his sword and spoke out to Ezio himself, who had seen the Borgia's entrance and was [[Freerunning\|running across the rooftops]] to aid Mario. The Captain General spoke of how his father, the Pope, had told him of the Assassins and Apple. He then turned and grabbed the Baron de Valois' [[firearm]] from him, a pistol that Ezio's good friend, [[Leonardo da Vinci]], had been forced to fashion for them.<ref name="Vilified" />

	Cesare stated that there had been too much bloodshed on both sides, and that a "''cleansing was in order''". Raising the pistol into the air, Cesare "invited" Ezio to come and face him in Rome, and killed Mario with a shot from the firearm.<ref name="Vilified" />		Cesare stated that there had been too much bloodshed on both sides, and that a "''cleansing was in order''". Raising the pistol into the air, Cesare "invited" Ezio to come and face him in Rome, and killed Mario with a shot from the firearm.<ref name="Vilified" />

	Ezio was then shot down and wounded by a team of [[arquebusiers]]. Cesare immediately had Mario decapitated, his severed head placed on a pike. During Ezio's escape, Cesare showed Mario's head to him, exclaiming that he would kill him next.<ref name="ACB novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]]</ref> With Monteriggioni in ruins, Cesare and his victorious army returned to Rome with their prize.<ref name="Vilified" />		Ezio was then shot down and wounded by a team of [[arquebusiers]]. Cesare immediately had Mario decapitated, his severed head placed on a pike. During Ezio's escape, Cesare showed Mario's head to him, exclaiming that he would kill him next.<ref name="ACB novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]]</ref> With Monteriggioni in ruins, Cesare and his victorious army returned to Rome with their prize.<ref name="Vilified" />

			Following his victory in Monteriggioni, Cesare tasked the Templar [[Pietro de Galencia]] to infiltrate the town and steal a chest from the [[Villa Auditore]], which secretly contained the blueprints of a [[Hidden Blade]]. The theft took a few years to conduct, as Pietro had to assimilate himself with the city to learn its secrets. Eventually, however, Pietro managed to steal the chest and deliver it to Cesare, shortly before he was killed by the Assassin [[Lo Sparviero]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Niccolò Machiavelli's journal]] – [[Database: Journal – A Healer's Blood\|Entry #2]]: "A Healer's Blood"</ref> The chest's contents were subsequently given to the weaponsmith [[Demetrio il Silente\|Demetrio]], who was ordered to create "Corvix Blades" for the Crows.<ref name="Broken Chains">''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Niccolò Machiavelli's journal]] – [[Database: Journal – Broken Chains\|Entry #5]]: "Broken Chains"</ref>

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	{{Dialogue\|Oliverotto\|I never wished you any harm, Cesare. It was entirely Vitellozzo's plan!\|Cesare\|Ha! Your sacrifice will prove invaluable to me.\|Oliverotto pleading to Cesare before being killed by Micheletto, 1502.\|Assassin's Creed: Ascendance}}		{{Dialogue\|Oliverotto\|I never wished you any harm, Cesare. It was entirely Vitellozzo's plan!\|Cesare\|Ha! Your sacrifice will prove invaluable to me.\|Oliverotto pleading to Cesare before being killed by Micheletto, 1502.\|Assassin's Creed: Ascendance}}
	Following the Siege of Monteriggioni, Cesare commanded Ramiro d'Orco, Vitellozzo Vitelli and Oliverotto da Fermo to lead his armies into [[Romagna]] and claim it for their Borgia master. However, all three generals eventually rebelled against Cesare, to which he responded by butchering Ramiro.<ref name="ASD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Ascendance]]''</ref>		Following the Siege of Monteriggioni, Cesare commanded Ramiro d'Orco, Vitellozzo Vitelli, and Oliverotto da Fermo to lead his armies into [[Romagna]] and claim it for their Borgia master. However, all three generals eventually rebelled against Cesare, to which he responded by butchering Ramiro.<ref name="ASD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Ascendance]]''</ref>

	His death panicked both Oliverotto and Vitellozzo, forcing them both to re-enter Cesare's service, after he accepted their every demand to return without consequences for the rebellion. However, with Romagna his, Cesare no longer required their service. Months later, Cesare threw a "dinner" in Vitellozzo and Oliverotto's honor.<ref name="ASD" />		His death panicked both Oliverotto and Vitellozzo, forcing them both to re-enter Cesare's service, after he accepted their every demand to return without consequences for the rebellion. However, with Romagna his, Cesare no longer required their service. Months later, Cesare threw a "dinner" in Vitellozzo and Oliverotto's honor.<ref name="ASD" />
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	===From Rome to Spain===		===From Rome to Spain===
	{{Quote\|This is not how it ends! Chains will not hold me! I will not die by the hand of man!\|Cesare, during his arrest, 1503.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|All Roads Lead To...}}		{{Quote\|This is not how it ends! Chains will not hold me! I will not die by the hand of man!\|Cesare, during his arrest, 1503.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|All Roads Lead To...}}
	Following his arrest, Cesare was imprisoned in the Castel Sant'Angelo. However, he was soon able to escape the prison and flee. Somehow, Cesare managed to go to Florence in order to execute a weaponsmith ~~called [[Demetrio il Silente\|~~Demetrio]], who ~~had~~ refused to continue ~~creating [[Hidden Blade\|~~Corvix Blades~~]] for the Crows~~ and was plotting to kill Cesare after the latter cut his tongue. However, ~~an [[Lo Sparviero\|Assassin]]~~ saved ~~Demetrio~~ before he could be executed.<ref name="ID" />		Following his arrest, Cesare was imprisoned in the Castel Sant'Angelo. However, he was soon able to escape the prison and flee. Somehow, Cesare managed to go to Florence in order to execute his weaponsmith Demetrio, who refused to continue production of the Corvix Blades and was plotting to kill Cesare after the latter cut out his tongue. However, Demetrio was saved by the Assassins before he could be executed.<ref name="Broken Chains" />

	~~Though~~ Cesare was ~~later~~ recaptured, Pope Julius II concluded that ~~Cesare~~ needed to be transferred to a more secure prison, and had the Templar moved to the [[Castillo de la Mota]] in [[Aragon]], Spain. Though Ezio hoped to kill Cesare, believing the Templar to still pose a threat despite his imprisonment, he was unaware of where Cesare had been transferred to. He, [[Niccolò Machiavelli]], and Leonardo da Vinci began tracking him down, while Micheletto, who had evaded imprisonment and remained loyal to Cesare, planned for his master's escape.<ref name="ACB novel" />		During this time, Cesare came to blows with Sirus Favero and declared that he and the Crows had gone rogue and were no longer serving the Templars' interests. In response, Sirus came to loathe Cesare and cut all ties with him. He then began making plans to destroy both the Borgia and the Assassins,<ref name="Storm of Crows"/> though he and the Crows were eliminated by the Brotherhood before they could succeed.<ref name="Saviors of Roma">''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Niccolò Machiavelli's journal]] – [[Database: Journal – Saviors of Roma\|Entry #10]]: "Saviors of Roma"</ref>

			Cesare was eventually recaptured, after which Pope Julius II concluded that he needed to be transferred to a more secure prison, and had the Templar moved to the [[Castillo de la Mota]] in [[Aragon]], Spain. Though Ezio hoped to kill Cesare, believing the Templar to still pose a threat despite his imprisonment, he was unaware of where Cesare had been transferred to. He, [[Niccolò Machiavelli]], and Leonardo da Vinci began tracking him down, while Micheletto, who had evaded imprisonment and remained loyal to Cesare, planned for his master's escape.<ref name="ACB novel" />

	In 1506, Micheletto bribed a prison guard at the Castillo. Having had rope smuggled in for him, Cesare climbed down from his window and snuck past the main gate in his stolen guard uniform. Meeting with Micheletto, he was informed that Ezio was currently tracking him, though he said nothing on the matter. Micheletto then told his master that he had made arrangements in [[Valencia]]. With this, Cesare made his escape, and rode to Valencia with Micheletto.<ref name="ACB novel" />		In 1506, Micheletto bribed a prison guard at the Castillo. Having had rope smuggled in for him, Cesare climbed down from his window and snuck past the main gate in his stolen guard uniform. Meeting with Micheletto, he was informed that Ezio was currently tracking him, though he said nothing on the matter. Micheletto then told his master that he had made arrangements in [[Valencia]]. With this, Cesare made his escape, and rode to Valencia with Micheletto.<ref name="ACB novel" />
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	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==
	{{Dialogue\|Rodrigo\|We did not agree to conquer Italia.\|Cesare\|If your brilliant Captain General says we can do it, why not rejoice and let it happen?\|Rodrigo and Cesare Borgia, discussing the latter's ambitions, 1503.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|In and Out}}		{{Dialogue\|Rodrigo\|We did not agree to conquer Italia.\|Cesare\|If your brilliant Captain General says we can do it, why not rejoice and let it happen?\|Rodrigo and Cesare Borgia, discussing the latter's ambitions, 1503.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|In and Out}}
			[[File:CCrasher 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Cesare and Lucrezia kissing]]
	Cesare was born into the Templar Order and, like many of his siblings, was raised by his father as his personal weapon. However, Cesare was a charismatic, cruel, aggressive, and ambitious man. He was utterly ruthless in that he would do anything—including murder anyone - to obtain power.<ref name="ASD" />		Cesare was born into the Templar Order and, like many of his siblings, was raised by his father as his personal weapon. However, Cesare was a charismatic, cruel, aggressive, and ambitious man. He was utterly ruthless in that he would do anything—including murder anyone - to obtain power.<ref name="ASD" />

	Cesare seemingly had a god complex, holding himself far above his subordinates, his peers, and even his own family. He believed that he was more powerful than the Pope himself, unrecognizing or unappreciating that his father's status as Pope was the only reason he had any power in the first place. He maintained this belief throughout his life, even in his final moments, despite being aware that his death was imminent. <ref name="ACB" />		Cesare seemingly had a god complex, holding himself far above his subordinates, his peers, and even his own family. He believed that he was more powerful than the Pope himself, unrecognizing or unappreciating that his father's status as Pope was the only reason he had any power in the first place. He maintained this belief throughout his life, even in his final moments, despite being aware that his death was imminent. <ref name="ACB" />

	~~[[File:CCrasher 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Cesare and Lucrezia kissing]]~~
	Cesare maintained an incestuous relationship with his sister, Lucrezia Borgia, and promised her that she would be his queen when he ruled Italy. As such, he frequently descended into jealous rage due to her many dalliances with other men – those of which she would normally woo in order to spite her unfaithful brother.<ref name="ACB" /> However, in his attempts to discover the location of the Apple, Cesare physically assaulted her, answering her tearful question if he had ever loved her by saying, "''You are my sister, nothing more.''" Despite this, Cesare maintained contact with Lucrezia until death, promising her that he would return to power.<ref name="ACB" />		Cesare maintained an incestuous relationship with his sister, Lucrezia Borgia, and promised her that she would be his queen when he ruled Italy. As such, he frequently descended into jealous rage due to her many dalliances with other men – those of which she would normally woo in order to spite her unfaithful brother.<ref name="ACB" /> However, in his attempts to discover the location of the Apple, Cesare physically assaulted her, answering her tearful question if he had ever loved her by saying, "''You are my sister, nothing more.''" Despite this, Cesare maintained contact with Lucrezia until death, promising her that he would return to power.<ref name="ACB" />

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	Besieging the city, Cesare's forces overwhelmed the fortress defenders and captured the Apple, [[Caterina Sforza]], and [[Mario Auditore]], the current leader of the Italian Assassins. The beaten Assassin walked through the gates of Monteriggioni before collapsing onto the ground, followed by Cesare and his allies; including his sister, Lucrezia, [[Micheletto Corella]], Baron [[Octavian de Valois]], and [[Juan Borgia the Elder\|Juan Borgia]].<ref name="Vilified" />		Besieging the city, Cesare's forces overwhelmed the fortress defenders and captured the Apple, [[Caterina Sforza]], and [[Mario Auditore]], the current leader of the Italian Assassins. The beaten Assassin walked through the gates of Monteriggioni before collapsing onto the ground, followed by Cesare and his allies; including his sister, Lucrezia, [[Micheletto Corella]], Baron [[Octavian de Valois]], and [[Juan Borgia the Elder\|Juan Borgia]].<ref name="Vilified" />
			[[File:Vilified 10.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Cesare with the Apple of Eden during the siege]]
	[[File:~~Villified~~ 10.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Cesare with the Apple of Eden during the siege]]
	Cesare sheathed his sword and spoke out to Ezio himself, who had seen the Borgia's entrance and was [[Freerunning\|running across the rooftops]] to aid Mario. The Captain General spoke of how his father, the Pope, had told him of the Assassins and Apple. He then turned and grabbed the Baron de Valois' [[Firearms\|firearm]] from him, a pistol that Ezio's good friend, [[Leonardo da Vinci]], had been forced to fashion for them.<ref name="Vilified" />		Cesare sheathed his sword and spoke out to Ezio himself, who had seen the Borgia's entrance and was [[Freerunning\|running across the rooftops]] to aid Mario. The Captain General spoke of how his father, the Pope, had told him of the Assassins and Apple. He then turned and grabbed the Baron de Valois' [[Firearms\|firearm]] from him, a pistol that Ezio's good friend, [[Leonardo da Vinci]], had been forced to fashion for them.<ref name="Vilified" />

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Personality and traits

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	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==
	{{Dialogue\|Rodrigo\|We did not agree to conquer Italia.\|Cesare\|If your brilliant Captain General says we can do it, why not rejoice and let it happen?\|Rodrigo and Cesare Borgia, discussing the latter's ambitions, 1503.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|In and Out}}		{{Dialogue\|Rodrigo\|We did not agree to conquer Italia.\|Cesare\|If your brilliant Captain General says we can do it, why not rejoice and let it happen?\|Rodrigo and Cesare Borgia, discussing the latter's ambitions, 1503.\|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|In and Out}}
	Cesare was born into the Templar Order and, like many of his siblings, was raised by his father as his personal weapon. However, Cesare was a charismatic, cruel, aggressive, and ambitious man. He was utterly ruthless in that he would do anything—including ~~having his own family and friends murdered~~ - to obtain power.<ref name="ASD" />		Cesare was born into the Templar Order and, like many of his siblings, was raised by his father as his personal weapon. However, Cesare was a charismatic, cruel, aggressive, and ambitious man. He was utterly ruthless in that he would do anything—including murder anyone - to obtain power.<ref name="ASD" />

			Cesare seemingly had a god complex, holding himself far above his subordinates, his peers, and even his own family. He believed that he was more powerful than the Pope himself, unrecognizing or unappreciating that his father's status as Pope was the only reason he had any power in the first place. He maintained this belief throughout his life, even in his final moments, despite being aware that his death was imminent. <ref name="ACB" />

	[[File:CCrasher 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Cesare and Lucrezia kissing]]		[[File:CCrasher 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Cesare and Lucrezia kissing]]
	Cesare maintained an incestuous relationship with his sister, Lucrezia Borgia, and promised her that she would be his queen when he ruled Italy. As such, he frequently descended into jealous rage due to her many dalliances with other men – those of which she would normally woo in order to spite her unfaithful brother.<ref name="ACB" />		Cesare maintained an incestuous relationship with his sister, Lucrezia Borgia, and promised her that she would be his queen when he ruled Italy. As such, he frequently descended into jealous rage due to her many dalliances with other men – those of which she would normally woo in order to spite her unfaithful brother.<ref name="ACB" /> However, in his attempts to discover the location of the Apple, Cesare physically assaulted her, answering her tearful question if he had ever loved her by saying, "''You are my sister, nothing more.''" Despite this, Cesare maintained contact with Lucrezia until death, promising her that he would return to power.<ref name="ACB" />

	However, in his attempts to discover the location of the Apple, Cesare physically assaulted her, answering her tearful question if he had ever loved her by saying, "''You are my sister, nothing more.''" Despite this, Cesare maintained contact with Lucrezia until death, promising her that he would return to power~~.<ref name="ACB" />~~

	Cesare also developed a god-complex personality, believing that he would not be bound nor killed by a normal man. He also believed that he was more powerful than the Pope himself, seemingly unaware that his father's status as Pope was the only reason he had any power in the first place. He maintained this belief throughout his life, even in his final moments, despite being aware that his death was imminent. <ref name="ACB" />

	===Skills and equipment===		===Skills and equipment===

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	Originally a [[Cardinal]], Cesare harbored ambitions to become {{Wiki\|Captain General of the Church\|Captain General}} of the [[Papacy\|Papal]] armies, which he eventually succeeded in doing after having his older brother [[Juan Borgia the Younger\|Juan]] killed in 1497. He spent the next few years consolidating his power and surrounding himself with equally cruel and effective men, most of whom he had killed as well, to prevent them from turning against him.		Originally a [[Cardinal]], Cesare harbored ambitions to become {{Wiki\|Captain General of the Church\|Captain General}} of the [[Papacy\|Papal]] armies, which he eventually succeeded in doing after having his older brother [[Juan Borgia the Younger\|Juan]] killed in 1497. He spent the next few years consolidating his power and surrounding himself with equally cruel and effective men, most of whom he had killed as well, to prevent them from turning against him.

	After learning about the [[Apple of Eden 6\|Apple of Eden]] in the Assassins' possession, Cesare led a [[Siege of Monteriggioni\|siege]] of their stronghold in [[Monteriggioni]], successfully seizing the Apple and leaving the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood]] in disarray. He then began a campaign to conquer all of Italy, allegedly to unite it under the Templar banner. In reality, despite his loyalty to the Templars, they were a secondary concern compared to Cesare's ~~own~~ desire to accumulate more power for himself.		After learning about the [[Apple of Eden 6\|Apple of Eden]] in the Assassins' possession, Cesare led a [[Siege of Monteriggioni\|siege]] of their stronghold in [[Monteriggioni]], successfully seizing the Apple and leaving the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood]] in disarray. He then began a campaign to conquer all of Italy, allegedly to unite it under the Templar banner. In reality, despite his loyalty to the Templars, they were a secondary concern compared to Cesare's desire to accumulate more power for himself.

	Because Cesare was preoccupied with his conquests, he failed to prevent the Assassins from rebuilding their strength in [[Rome]], resulting in Cesare losing all of his funding and military support. When he returned to the city and demanded the Apple of Eden from his father, Rodrigo refused to give it to him, leading Cesare to kill him in an outburst. The Assassins would subsequently recover the Apple and use it to eliminate Cesare's remaining supporters, while the Captain General himself was arrested on the order of Pope [[Julius II]].		Because Cesare was preoccupied with his conquests, he failed to prevent the Assassins from rebuilding their strength in [[Rome]], resulting in Cesare losing all of his funding and military support. When he returned to the city and demanded the Apple of Eden from his father, Rodrigo refused to give it to him, leading Cesare to kill him in an outburst. The Assassins would subsequently recover the Apple and use it to eliminate Cesare's remaining supporters, while the Captain General himself was arrested on the order of Pope [[Julius II]].

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	By 1498, the Assassin [[Perotto Calderon]] and Cesare's sister [[Lucrezia Borgia\|Lucrezia]] had formed an intimate relationship, which led to Lucrezia becoming pregnant. However, Cesare had Perotto imprisoned for becoming close to his sister and took [[Giovanni Borgia\|the child]] away from them. Perotto managed to escape and took his son with him, but as he fled, the members of his Brotherhood executed him for having broken the tenets of [[The Creed\|their Creed]]. Cesare somehow managed to once again take the child and decided to raise him as his own, naming the infant Giovanni Borgia.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Italian Wars: Chapter 4 - Perotto Calderon]]</ref>		By 1498, the Assassin [[Perotto Calderon]] and Cesare's sister [[Lucrezia Borgia\|Lucrezia]] had formed an intimate relationship, which led to Lucrezia becoming pregnant. However, Cesare had Perotto imprisoned for becoming close to his sister and took [[Giovanni Borgia\|the child]] away from them. Perotto managed to escape and took his son with him, but as he fled, the members of his Brotherhood executed him for having broken the tenets of [[The Creed\|their Creed]]. Cesare somehow managed to once again take the child and decided to raise him as his own, naming the infant Giovanni Borgia.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Italian Wars: Chapter 4 - Perotto Calderon]]</ref>

	At some point to 1499, Cesare started planning a way to create his own anti-Assassin group. Cesare sent a group of orphans to the {{Wiki\|Vallombrosa Abbey}} and tricked veteran Assassin [[Raphael Sánchez]] into training them as Assassins for at least five years. Cesare then appointed his ally [[Sirus Favero]] as the leader of the newly formed group, which he called "the [[Crows]]".<ref name="ID">''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]''</ref>		At some point prior to 1499, Cesare started planning a way to create his own anti-Assassin group. Cesare sent a group of orphans to the {{Wiki\|Vallombrosa Abbey}} and tricked veteran Assassin [[Raphael Sánchez]] into training them as Assassins for at least five years. Cesare then appointed his ally [[Sirus Favero]] as the leader of the newly formed group, which he called "the [[Crows]]".<ref name="ID">''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]''</ref>

	===Siege of Monteriggioni===		===Siege of Monteriggioni===

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	Besieging the city, Cesare's forces overwhelmed the fortress defenders and captured the Apple, [[Caterina Sforza]], and [[Mario Auditore]], the current leader of the Italian Assassins. The beaten Assassin walked through the gates of Monteriggioni before collapsing onto the ground, followed by Cesare and his allies; including his sister, Lucrezia, [[Micheletto Corella]], Baron [[Octavian de Valois]], and [[Juan Borgia the Elder\|Juan Borgia]].<ref name="Vilified" />		Besieging the city, Cesare's forces overwhelmed the fortress defenders and captured the Apple, [[Caterina Sforza]], and [[Mario Auditore]], the current leader of the Italian Assassins. The beaten Assassin walked through the gates of Monteriggioni before collapsing onto the ground, followed by Cesare and his allies; including his sister, Lucrezia, [[Micheletto Corella]], Baron [[Octavian de Valois]], and [[Juan Borgia the Elder\|Juan Borgia]].<ref name="Vilified" />
			[[File:Vilified 10.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Cesare with the Apple of Eden during the siege]]
	[[File:~~Villified~~ 10.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Cesare with the Apple of Eden during the siege]]
	Cesare sheathed his sword and spoke out to Ezio himself, who had seen the Borgia's entrance and was [[Freerunning\|running across the rooftops]] to aid Mario. The Captain General spoke of how his father, the Pope, had told him of the Assassins and Apple. He then turned and grabbed the Baron de Valois' [[Firearms\|firearm]] from him, a pistol that Ezio's good friend, [[Leonardo da Vinci]], had been forced to fashion for them.<ref name="Vilified" />		Cesare sheathed his sword and spoke out to Ezio himself, who had seen the Borgia's entrance and was [[Freerunning\|running across the rooftops]] to aid Mario. The Captain General spoke of how his father, the Pope, had told him of the Assassins and Apple. He then turned and grabbed the Baron de Valois' [[Firearms\|firearm]] from him, a pistol that Ezio's good friend, [[Leonardo da Vinci]], had been forced to fashion for them.<ref name="Vilified" />

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	Cesare was born into the Templar Order and, like many of his siblings, was raised by his father as his personal weapon. However, Cesare was a charismatic, cruel, aggressive, and ambitious man. He was utterly ruthless in that he would do anything—including murder anyone - to obtain power.<ref name="ASD" />		Cesare was born into the Templar Order and, like many of his siblings, was raised by his father as his personal weapon. However, Cesare was a charismatic, cruel, aggressive, and ambitious man. He was utterly ruthless in that he would do anything—including murder anyone - to obtain power.<ref name="ASD" />

	Cesare seemingly had a god complex, holding himself far above his subordinates, his peers, and even his own family. He believed that he was more powerful than the Pope himself, unrecognizing or unappreciating that his father's status as Pope was the only reason he had any power in the first place. He maintained this belief throughout his life, even in his final moments, despite being aware that his death was imminent. <ref name="ACB" />		Cesare seemingly had a god complex, holding himself far above his subordinates, his peers, and even his own family. He believed that he was more powerful than the Pope himself, unrecognizing or unappreciating that his father's status as Pope was the only reason he had any power in the first place. He maintained this belief throughout his life, even in his final moments, despite being aware that his death was imminent.<ref name="ACB" />

	Cesare maintained an incestuous relationship with his sister, Lucrezia Borgia, and promised her that she would be his queen when he ruled Italy. As such, he frequently descended into jealous rage due to her many dalliances with other men – those of which she would normally woo in order to spite her unfaithful brother.<ref name="ACB" /> However, in his attempts to discover the location of the Apple, Cesare physically assaulted her, answering her tearful question if he had ever loved her by saying, "''You are my sister, nothing more.''" Despite this, Cesare maintained contact with Lucrezia until death, promising her that he would return to power.<ref name="ACB" />		Cesare maintained an incestuous relationship with his sister, Lucrezia Borgia, and promised her that she would be his queen when he ruled Italy. As such, he frequently descended into jealous rage due to her many dalliances with other men – those of which she would normally woo in order to spite her unfaithful brother.<ref name="ACB" /> However, in his attempts to discover the location of the Apple, Cesare physically assaulted her, answering her tearful question if he had ever loved her by saying, "''You are my sister, nothing more.''" Despite this, Cesare maintained contact with Lucrezia until death, promising her that he would return to power.<ref name="ACB" />