Duarte de Melo - Revision history

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	'''Duarte de Melo''' (died 1582) was a [[Portugal\|Portuguese]] [[Slavery\|slaver]] and a member of the [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order\|Portuguese Templars]] during the 16th century. He joined fellow [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Nuno Caro]], who planned to exploit the resources and commerce of [[Japan]], in establishing a [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|new rite]] for the Order in the country.		'''Duarte de Melo''' (Japanese: デュアルテ·デ·メロ; died 1582) was a [[Portugal\|Portuguese]] [[Slavery\|slaver]] and a member of the [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order\|Portuguese Templars]] during the 16th century. He joined fellow [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Nuno Caro]], who planned to exploit the resources and commerce of [[Japan]], in establishing a [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|new rite]] for the Order in the country.

	Alongside Caro, de Melo manipulated the [[Shinbakufu]] into stealing the [[Imperial Regalia of Japan]] for the Templars, and lied to the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order\|Inner Sanctum]] about the artifacts' nature as [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] so that they would continue to sponsor their mission. Unlike their Templar higher-ups, de Melo and Caro believed in controlling the people of Japan not through any Pieces' power, but by influencing their beliefs and convictions. However, their ambitions were cut short in 1582 by [[Yasuke]], who killed both Templars as revenge for enslaving him and murdering his [[Yasuke's mother\|mother]] years prior.		Alongside Caro, de Melo manipulated the [[Shinbakufu]] into stealing the [[Imperial Regalia of Japan]] for the Templars, and lied to the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order\|Inner Sanctum]] about the artifacts' nature as [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] so that they would continue to sponsor their mission. Unlike their Templar higher-ups, de Melo and Caro believed in controlling the people of Japan not through any Pieces' power, but by influencing their beliefs and convictions. However, their ambitions were cut short in 1582 by [[Yasuke]], who killed both Templars as revenge for enslaving him and murdering his [[Yasuke's mother\|mother]] years prior.

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	'''Duarte de Melo''' (died 1582) was a [[Portugal\|Portuguese]] [[Slavery\|slaver]] and a member of the [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order\|Portuguese Templars]] during the 16th century. He joined fellow [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Nuno Caro]], who planned to exploit the resources and commerce of [[Japan]], in establishing a [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|new rite]] for the Order in the country.		'''Duarte de Melo''' (died 1582) was a [[Portugal\|Portuguese]] [[Slavery\|slaver]] and a member of the [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order\|Portuguese Templars]] during the 16th century. He joined fellow [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Nuno Caro]], who planned to exploit the resources and commerce of [[Japan]], in establishing a [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|new rite]] for the Order in the country.

	Alongside Caro, de Melo manipulated the [[Shinbakufu]] into stealing the [[Imperial Regalia of Japan]] for the Templars, and lied to the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order\|Inner Sanctum]] about the artifacts' nature as [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] so that they would continue to sponsor their mission. Unlike their Templar higher-ups, de Melo and Caro believed in controlling the people of Japan not through any Pieces' power, but by influencing their beliefs and convictions. However, their ambitions were cut short in 1582 by [[Yasuke]], who ~~assassinated~~ both Templars as revenge for enslaving him and murdering his [[Yasuke's mother\|mother]] years prior.		Alongside Caro, de Melo manipulated the [[Shinbakufu]] into stealing the [[Imperial Regalia of Japan]] for the Templars, and lied to the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order\|Inner Sanctum]] about the artifacts' nature as [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] so that they would continue to sponsor their mission. Unlike their Templar higher-ups, de Melo and Caro believed in controlling the people of Japan not through any Pieces' power, but by influencing their beliefs and convictions. However, their ambitions were cut short in 1582 by [[Yasuke]], who killed both Templars as revenge for enslaving him and murdering his [[Yasuke's mother\|mother]] years prior.

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Expedition to Japan===		===Expedition to Japan===
	Under the orders of the Inner Sanctum, de Melo followed Nuno Caro's mission to Japan to search for any ~~artifacts~~. For the next twenty years, both Templars discovered a number of different artifacts and treasures, most importantly the Imperial Regalia, which they saw their counterparts, the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']], fight and die to protect.<ref name="Shadows Without Light">''[[Animus Hub]]'' – [[Database: Rift 3 - Shadows Without Light]]</ref>		Under the orders of the Inner Sanctum, de Melo followed Nuno Caro's mission to Japan to search for any Pieces of Eden. For the next twenty years, both Templars discovered a number of different artifacts and treasures, most importantly the Imperial Regalia, which they saw their counterparts, the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']], fight and die to protect.<ref name="Shadows Without Light">''[[Animus Hub]]'' – [[Database: Rift 3 - Shadows Without Light]]</ref>

	At one point, de Melo and Caro discussed how they would convince the Inner Sanctum to continue funding their mission. Caro assured de Melo that the Inner Sanctum would believe whatever he told them, just like how they had bought his lie about the Imperial Regalia being Pieces of Eden, and claimed that their progress in Japan would give more promise and commerce for the ~~Templar~~ Order. Needing allies, they convinced the deposed [[Ashikaga shogunate\|Ashikaga]] ''[[shōgun]]'' [[Ashikaga Yoshiaki\|Yoshiaki]], who had founded the secret organization, the Shinbakufu, to ~~offer up~~ the regalia in exchange for his return to power. As a result, the Kakushiba ''ikki'' was nearly eradicated by the Shinbakufu in their pursuit of the regalia, allowing the Templars to continue their schemes ~~virtually~~ unopposed.<ref name="Shadows Without Light"/>		At one point, de Melo and Caro discussed how they would convince the Inner Sanctum to continue funding their mission. Caro assured de Melo that the Inner Sanctum would believe whatever he told them, just like how they had bought his lie about the Imperial Regalia being Pieces of Eden, and claimed that their progress in Japan would give more promise and commerce for the Order. Needing allies, they convinced the deposed [[Ashikaga shogunate\|Ashikaga]] ''[[shōgun]]'' [[Ashikaga Yoshiaki\|Yoshiaki]], who had founded the secret organization, the Shinbakufu, to trade the regalia in exchange for his return to power. As a result, the Kakushiba ''ikki'' was nearly eradicated by the Shinbakufu in their pursuit of the regalia, allowing the Templars to continue their schemes unopposed.<ref name="Shadows Without Light"/>

	However, de Melo brought up the problem of ~~Lord~~ [[Oda Nobunaga]] and his mission to unify Japan, which he believed could hinder their plans. Caro reassured him that one of Nobunaga's men, [[Akechi Mitsuhide]], was already under his influence and that all he needed was a "simple nudge" to betray his lord. When de Melo questioned why they could not kill Nobunaga themselves, Caro claimed that influencing others to further their goals was the way the Templars had always operated. He then stated that, while the Japanese clans' divisions ran further, their plan would grow closer to completion.<ref name="Shadows Without Light"/>		However, de Melo brought up the problem of [[Oda Nobunaga]] and his mission to unify Japan, which he believed could hinder their plans. Caro reassured him that one of Nobunaga's men, [[Akechi Mitsuhide]], was already under his influence and that all he needed was a "simple nudge" to betray his lord. When de Melo questioned why they could not kill Nobunaga themselves, Caro claimed that influencing others to further their goals was the way the Templars had always operated. He then stated that, while the Japanese clans' divisions ran further, their plan would grow closer to completion.<ref name="Shadows Without Light"/>

	===A rainy voyage===		===A rainy voyage===

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Behind the scenes

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	===Etymology===		===Etymology===
	{{Wiki\|Duarte (name)\|Duarte}} is an [[Iberian]] given name and is a derivation of the English given name, {{Wiki\|Edward}}, formed from the {{Wiki\|Old English}} words ''[[wikt:ēad#Old English\|ēad]]'' ("wealth, fortune") and ''[[wikt:weard#Old English\|weard]]'' ("guardian, protector").<ref>{{WP\|Duarte (name)}}</ref><ref>{{WP\|Edward}}</ref> {{Wiki\|Melo (surname)\|De Melo}} is a toponymic surname meaning "of/from {{Wiki\|Melo}}", with Melo being a Portuguese village.<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.houseofnames.com/au/de+melo-family-crest\| title=De melo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms\| publisher=House of Names\| accessdate=22 April 2025}}</ref>		{{Wiki\|Duarte (name)\|Duarte}} is an [[Iberian]] given name and is a derivation of the English given name, {{Wiki\|Edward}}, formed from the {{Wiki\|Old English}} words ''[[wikt:ēad#Old English\|ēad]]'' ("wealth, fortune") and ''[[wikt:weard#Old English\|weard]]'' ("guardian, protector").<ref>{{WP\|Duarte (name)}}</ref><ref>{{WP\|Edward}}</ref> {{Wiki\|Melo (surname)\|De Melo}} is a toponymic surname meaning "of/from {{Wiki\|pt:Melo (Gouveia)\|Melo}}", with Melo being a Portuguese village.<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.houseofnames.com/au/de+melo-family-crest\| title=De melo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms\| publisher=House of Names\| accessdate=22 April 2025}}</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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Gallery

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	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
			ACSH Duarte de Melo Concept.jpg\|Concept art
	ACSH Duarte de Melo Closeup 1.png\|Close-up of de Melo		ACSH Duarte de Melo Closeup 1.png\|Close-up of de Melo
	ACSH Duarte de Melo 1.png\|Duarte de Melo		ACSH Duarte de Melo 1.png\|Duarte de Melo

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Personality and traits

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	Duarte de Melo was a cruel and remorseless man, whose lack of human compassion stemmed from his bigotry and his depraved moral compass. When he offered to kill Oda Nobunaga himself, he sadistically remarked that he had not claimed a "''[[daimyō]]''{{'}}s tongue" yet. Like his partner Nuno Caro, de Melo cared about little more than enriching himself and, at one point, even called the Inner Sanctum a group of "useless shits" for buying Caro's lie about the Imperial Regalia being Pieces of Eden.<ref name="Shadows Without Light"/>		Duarte de Melo was a cruel and remorseless man, whose lack of human compassion stemmed from his bigotry and his depraved moral compass. When he offered to kill Oda Nobunaga himself, he sadistically remarked that he had not claimed a "''[[daimyō]]''{{'}}s tongue" yet. Like his partner Nuno Caro, de Melo cared about little more than enriching himself and, at one point, even called the Inner Sanctum a group of "useless shits" for buying Caro's lie about the Imperial Regalia being Pieces of Eden.<ref name="Shadows Without Light"/>

	De Melo's sadism went so far that he took enjoyment in torturing those beneath him, particularly his slaves.<ref name="My Name is Yasuke"/> He disliked tears and found any show of weakness an unnecessary display. His excessive cruelty led him to be feared by many, as he was rumored to have once ~~removed~~ someone's arm simply because they dared to take extra rations.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Database: Duarte de Melo]]</ref>		De Melo's sadism went so far that he took enjoyment in torturing those beneath him, particularly his slaves.<ref name="My Name is Yasuke"/> He disliked tears and found any show of weakness an unnecessary display. His excessive cruelty led him to be feared by many, as he was rumored to have once severed someone's arm simply because they dared to take extra rations.<ref name="Database">''Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Story Drops'' – [[Database: Duarte de Melo]]</ref>

	===Skills and equipment===		===Skills and equipment===
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	===Etymology===		===Etymology===
	{{Wiki\|Duarte (name)\|Duarte}} is an [[Iberian]] given name and is a derivation of the English given name, {{Wiki\|Edward}}, formed from the {{Wiki\|Old English}} words ''[[wikt:ēad#Old English\|ēad]]'' ("wealth, fortune") and ''[[wikt:weard#Old English\|weard]]'' ("guardian, protector").<ref>{{WP\|Duarte (name)}}</ref><ref>{{WP\|Edward}}</ref> {{Wiki\|Melo (surname)\|De Melo}} is a toponymic surname meaning "of/from {{Wiki\|Melo}}" with Melo being a village ~~in Portugal~~.<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.houseofnames.com/au/de+melo-family-crest\| title=De melo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms\| publisher=House of Names\| accessdate=22 April 2025}}</ref>		{{Wiki\|Duarte (name)\|Duarte}} is an [[Iberian]] given name and is a derivation of the English given name, {{Wiki\|Edward}}, formed from the {{Wiki\|Old English}} words ''[[wikt:ēad#Old English\|ēad]]'' ("wealth, fortune") and ''[[wikt:weard#Old English\|weard]]'' ("guardian, protector").<ref>{{WP\|Duarte (name)}}</ref><ref>{{WP\|Edward}}</ref> {{Wiki\|Melo (surname)\|De Melo}} is a toponymic surname meaning "of/from {{Wiki\|Melo}}", with Melo being a Portuguese village.<ref>{{Cite web\| url=https://www.houseofnames.com/au/de+melo-family-crest\| title=De melo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms\| publisher=House of Names\| accessdate=22 April 2025}}</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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Appearances

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' {{1st}}
			**''[[Story Drops]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Animus Hub]]'' {{Mdat}}		*''[[Animus Hub]]'' {{Mdat}}

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	{{Character Infobox		{{Character Infobox
	\|name = Duarte de Melo		\|name = Duarte de Melo
	\|image = ACSH Duarte de Melo ~~Closeup 1~~.png		\|image = ACSH DB Enemies Duarte de Melo.png
	\|birth =		\|birth =
	\|death = 1582<br>[[Wakasa]], [[Japan]]		\|death = 1582<br>[[Wakasa]], [[Japan]]
	\|species = [[Human]]		\|species = [[Human]]
			\|database = [[Database: Duarte de Melo\|Duarte de Melo]]
	\|affiliates = [[Templars]]<br>		\|affiliates = [[Templars]]<br>
	*[[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order\|Portuguese Rite]]		*[[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order\|Portuguese Rite]]
	*[[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|Japanese Rite]]		*[[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|Japanese Rite]]
	~~\|database=[[Database: Duarte de Melo\|Duarte de Melo]]~~}}		}}
	'''Duarte de Melo''' (died 1582) was a [[Portugal\|Portuguese]] [[Slavery\|slaver]] and a member of the [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order\|Portuguese Templars]] during the 16th century. He joined fellow [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Nuno Caro]], who planned to exploit the resources and commerce of [[Japan]], ~~to establish~~ a [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|new rite]] for the Order in the country.		'''Duarte de Melo''' (died 1582) was a [[Portugal\|Portuguese]] [[Slavery\|slaver]] and a member of the [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order\|Portuguese Templars]] during the 16th century. He joined fellow [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Nuno Caro]], who planned to exploit the resources and commerce of [[Japan]], in establishing a [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|new rite]] for the Order in the country.

	Alongside Caro, de Melo manipulated the [[Shinbakufu]] into stealing the [[Imperial Regalia of Japan]] for the Templars, and lied to the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order\|Inner Sanctum]] about the artifacts' nature as [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] so that they would continue to sponsor their mission. Unlike their Templar higher-ups, de Melo and Caro believed in controlling the people of Japan not through any Pieces' power, but by influencing their beliefs and convictions. However, their ambitions were cut short in 1582 by [[Yasuke]], who assassinated both Templars as revenge for enslaving him and murdering his [[Yasuke's mother\|mother]] years prior.		Alongside Caro, de Melo manipulated the [[Shinbakufu]] into stealing the [[Imperial Regalia of Japan]] for the Templars, and lied to the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order\|Inner Sanctum]] about the artifacts' nature as [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] so that they would continue to sponsor their mission. Unlike their Templar higher-ups, de Melo and Caro believed in controlling the people of Japan not through any Pieces' power, but by influencing their beliefs and convictions. However, their ambitions were cut short in 1582 by [[Yasuke]], who assassinated both Templars as revenge for enslaving him and murdering his [[Yasuke's mother\|mother]] years prior.
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	{{Quote\|Bloodshed. Great for business.\|Duarte de Melo to Nuno Caro.\|Animus Hub\|Database: Rift 3 - Shadows Without Light}}		{{Quote\|Bloodshed. Great for business.\|Duarte de Melo to Nuno Caro.\|Animus Hub\|Database: Rift 3 - Shadows Without Light}}
	Duarte de Melo was a cruel and remorseless man, whose lack of human compassion stemmed from his bigotry and his depraved moral compass. When he offered to kill Oda Nobunaga himself, he sadistically remarked that he had not claimed a "''[[daimyō]]''{{'}}s tongue" yet. Like his partner Nuno Caro, de Melo cared about little more than enriching himself and, at one point, even called the Inner Sanctum a group of "useless shits" for buying Caro's lie about the Imperial Regalia being Pieces of Eden.<ref name="Shadows Without Light"/>		Duarte de Melo was a cruel and remorseless man, whose lack of human compassion stemmed from his bigotry and his depraved moral compass. When he offered to kill Oda Nobunaga himself, he sadistically remarked that he had not claimed a "''[[daimyō]]''{{'}}s tongue" yet. Like his partner Nuno Caro, de Melo cared about little more than enriching himself and, at one point, even called the Inner Sanctum a group of "useless shits" for buying Caro's lie about the Imperial Regalia being Pieces of Eden.<ref name="Shadows Without Light"/>

			De Melo's sadism went so far that he took enjoyment in torturing those beneath him, particularly his slaves.<ref name="My Name is Yasuke"/> He disliked tears and found any show of weakness an unnecessary display. His excessive cruelty led him to be feared by many, as he was rumored to have once removed someone's arm simply because they dared to take extra rations.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Database: Duarte de Melo]]</ref>

	===Skills and equipment===		===Skills and equipment===
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
			ACSH Duarte de Melo Closeup 1.png\|Close-up of de Melo
	ACSH Duarte de Melo 1.png\|Duarte de Melo		ACSH Duarte de Melo 1.png\|Duarte de Melo
	ACSH Duarte de Melo 2.png\|De Melo without his armor		ACSH Duarte de Melo 2.png\|De Melo without his armor

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	}}		\|database=[[Database: Duarte de Melo\|Duarte de Melo]]}}
	'''Duarte de Melo''' (died 1582) was a [[Portugal\|Portuguese]] slaver and a member of the [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order\|Portuguese ~~Rite]] of the [[~~Templars~~\|Templar Order~~]] during the 16th century. He joined fellow Templar [[Nuno Caro]], who planned to exploit the resources and commerce of [[Japan]], to establish a [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|new rite]] for the Order in the country.		'''Duarte de Melo''' (died 1582) was a [[Portugal\|Portuguese]] [[Slavery\|slaver]] and a member of the [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order\|Portuguese Templars]] during the 16th century. He joined fellow [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Nuno Caro]], who planned to exploit the resources and commerce of [[Japan]], to establish a [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|new rite]] for the Order in the country.

	Alongside Caro, de Melo manipulated the [[Shinbakufu]] into stealing the [[Imperial Regalia of Japan]] for the Templars, and lied to the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order\|Inner Sanctum]] about the artifacts' nature as [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] so that they would continue to sponsor their mission. Unlike their Templar higher-ups, de Melo and Caro believed in controlling the people of Japan not through any Pieces' power, but by influencing their beliefs and convictions. However, their ambitions were cut short in 1582 by [[Yasuke]], who assassinated both Templars as revenge for enslaving him and murdering his [[Yasuke's mother\|mother]] years prior.		Alongside Caro, de Melo manipulated the [[Shinbakufu]] into stealing the [[Imperial Regalia of Japan]] for the Templars, and lied to the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order\|Inner Sanctum]] about the artifacts' nature as [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] so that they would continue to sponsor their mission. Unlike their Templar higher-ups, de Melo and Caro believed in controlling the people of Japan not through any Pieces' power, but by influencing their beliefs and convictions. However, their ambitions were cut short in 1582 by [[Yasuke]], who assassinated both Templars as revenge for enslaving him and murdering his [[Yasuke's mother\|mother]] years prior.

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	~~{{Spoilerhd\|20 June 2025\|[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]] & [[Animus Hub]]}}~~
	{{Imageneed}}		{{Imageneed}}
	{{Character Infobox		{{Character Infobox

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	'''Duarte de Melo''' (died 1582) was a [[Portugal\|Portuguese]] slaver and a member of the [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order\|Portuguese ~~Rite]] of the [[~~Templars~~\|Templar Order~~]] during the 16th century. He joined fellow Templar [[Nuno Caro]], who planned to exploit the resources and commerce of [[Japan]], to establish a [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|new rite]] for the Order in the country.		'''Duarte de Melo''' (died 1582) was a [[Portugal\|Portuguese]] [[Slavery\|slaver]] and a member of the [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order\|Portuguese Templars]] during the 16th century. He joined fellow [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Nuno Caro]], who planned to exploit the resources and commerce of [[Japan]], to establish a [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order\|new rite]] for the Order in the country.

	Alongside Caro, de Melo manipulated the [[Shinbakufu]] into stealing the [[Imperial Regalia of Japan]] for the Templars, and lied to the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order\|Inner Sanctum]] about the artifacts' nature as [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] so that they would continue to sponsor their mission. Unlike their Templar higher-ups, de Melo and Caro believed in controlling the people of Japan not through any Pieces' power, but by influencing their beliefs and convictions. However, their ambitions were cut short in 1582 by [[Yasuke]], who assassinated both Templars as revenge for enslaving him and murdering his [[Yasuke's mother\|mother]] years prior.		Alongside Caro, de Melo manipulated the [[Shinbakufu]] into stealing the [[Imperial Regalia of Japan]] for the Templars, and lied to the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order\|Inner Sanctum]] about the artifacts' nature as [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] so that they would continue to sponsor their mission. Unlike their Templar higher-ups, de Melo and Caro believed in controlling the people of Japan not through any Pieces' power, but by influencing their beliefs and convictions. However, their ambitions were cut short in 1582 by [[Yasuke]], who assassinated both Templars as revenge for enslaving him and murdering his [[Yasuke's mother\|mother]] years prior.