Egyptian Rite of the Templar Order - Revision history

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	Following the loss of Flavius and the Apple, the Order refocused their efforts on manipulating the Roman Republic, facing too much opposition in Egypt.<ref name="Last of the Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Last of the Medjay]]</ref> Despite this, some members remained active in the country, such as [[Habibah]], who worked as a doctor in [[Memphis]] and possessed one half of an [[Vejovis' dagger\|Isu dagger]] once wielded by the Isu [[Vejovis]]. After the Hidden Ones made several failed attempts on her life, she relocated to the [[Temple of Philae]], where she was killed by [[Khepri]], who then took her piece of Vejovis' dagger.<ref name="Puzzle Book">''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]'' – Chapter 2: Training</ref>		Following the loss of Flavius and the Apple, the Order refocused their efforts on manipulating the Roman Republic, facing too much opposition in Egypt.<ref name="Last of the Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Last of the Medjay]]</ref> Despite this, some members remained active in the country, such as [[Habibah]], who worked as a doctor in [[Memphis]] and possessed one half of an [[Vejovis' dagger\|Isu dagger]] once wielded by the Isu [[Vejovis]]. After the Hidden Ones made several failed attempts on her life, she relocated to the [[Temple of Philae]], where she was killed by [[Khepri]], who then took her piece of Vejovis' dagger.<ref name="Puzzle Book">''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]'' – Chapter 2: Training</ref>

	[[File:ACO Sic Semper Tyrannis Screenshot.png\|thumb\|250px\|Rufio with ~~appartions~~ of various Order members]]		[[File:ACO Sic Semper Tyrannis Screenshot.png\|thumb\|250px\|Rufio with apparitions of various Order members]]
	In 38 BCE, as their control over Cleopatra began to dwindle, the Order attempted to regain control of Egypt, sending [[Gaius Julius Rufio]], one of Caesar's former generals, to occupy the [[Sinai\|Sinai Peninsula]]. After Bayek thwarted the invasion and assassinated Rufio and his lieutenants [[Ampelius]], [[Ptahmose]], and [[Tacito]] with the assistance of a local [[Nabataeans\|Nabatean]] rebellion led by [[Gamilat]], the Ancients were once again forced to put their ambitions for Egypt on halt.<ref name="Sic Semper Tyrannis"/>		In 38 BCE, as their control over Cleopatra began to dwindle, the Order attempted to regain control of Egypt, sending [[Gaius Julius Rufio]], one of Caesar's former generals, to occupy the [[Sinai\|Sinai Peninsula]]. After Bayek thwarted the invasion and assassinated Rufio and his lieutenants [[Ampelius]], [[Ptahmose]], and [[Tacito]] with the assistance of a local [[Nabataeans\|Nabatean]] rebellion led by [[Gamilat]], the Ancients were once again forced to put their ambitions for Egypt on halt.<ref name="Sic Semper Tyrannis"/>

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	One night, while still active as a servant, Leila was summoned by Al-Nasir. When she was asked to accompany him, Leila seduced the Sultan and killed him by slitting his throat, in the name of the "Templars' fight against oppression". She then made an attempt to flee, but was captured while making her escape from the Palace.<ref name="El Cakr"/>		One night, while still active as a servant, Leila was summoned by Al-Nasir. When she was asked to accompany him, Leila seduced the Sultan and killed him by slitting his throat, in the name of the "Templars' fight against oppression". She then made an attempt to flee, but was captured while making her escape from the Palace.<ref name="El Cakr"/>

	Later on, the Templars were tracked down to Karnak by the Assassin [[Numa Al'Khamsin]], better known as "El Cakr", and his disciple, [[Ali Al-Ghraib]]. Arriving at night near the {{Wiki\|Temple of Amun}}, the two walked across a village, when Ali noticed a man wearing a dagger with the Templar cross on it. After telling this to his master, Ali started a fire as a distraction, so that Numa was able to look for the Scepter of Aset unnoticed.<ref name="El Cakr"/>		Later on, the Templars were tracked down to Karnak by the Assassin [[Numa Al'Khamsin]], better known as "El Cakr", and his disciple, [[Ali Al-Ghraib]]. Arriving at night near the {{Wiki\|Precinct of Amun-Re\|Temple of Amun}}, the two walked across a village, when Ali noticed a man wearing a dagger with the Templar cross on it. After telling this to his master, Ali started a fire as a distraction, so that Numa was able to look for the Scepter of Aset unnoticed.<ref name="El Cakr"/>

	[[File:AC5EC-Numa Templars.jpg\|thumb\|240px\|left\|Templars fighting Numa in Karnak]]		[[File:AC5EC-Numa Templars.jpg\|thumb\|240px\|left\|Templars fighting Numa in Karnak]]

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	The Egyptian Rite was founded as the Order of the Ancients in 1334 BCE by Pharaoh [[Smenkhkare]].<ref name="ACV"/> Smenkhkare had come into contact with the advanced technology of the [[Isu]], and established the Order as an Isu worshipping cult for the purpose of obtaining more [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] from the [[Eeyoo Sekedoo Aat]] vault. After his death, [[Tomb of Smenkhkare\|Smenkhkhare's tomb]] would be built on top of the vault to keep it hidden.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Notes from Bayek's travels]]: "Tomb of Smenkhkare"</ref>		The Egyptian Rite was founded as the Order of the Ancients in 1334 BCE by Pharaoh [[Smenkhkare]].<ref name="ACV"/> Smenkhkare had come into contact with the advanced technology of the [[Isu]], and established the Order as an Isu worshipping cult for the purpose of obtaining more [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] from the [[Eeyoo Sekedoo Aat]] vault. After his death, [[Tomb of Smenkhkare\|Smenkhkhare's tomb]] would be built on top of the vault to keep it hidden.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Notes from Bayek's travels]]: "Tomb of Smenkhkare"</ref>

	In the centuries after its formation, the Order's goal shifted from acquiring Isu technology to creating a [[New World Order]]. Its members believed it was their duty to guide humanity towards a better future, and would influence world leaders or seek various Pieces of Eden to further their goals.<ref name="ACV"/> While the Order eventually spread to other regions, it continued to ~~maintain~~ a strong presence in Egypt.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		In the centuries after its formation, the Order's goal shifted from acquiring Isu technology to creating a [[New World Order]]. Its members believed it was their duty to guide humanity towards a better future, and would influence world leaders or seek various Pieces of Eden to further their goals.<ref name="ACV"/> While the Order eventually spread to other regions, it continued to hold a strong presence in Egypt.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

	====Ptolemaic dynasty====		====Ptolemaic dynasty====

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	By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler, Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt by using Ptolemy as their puppet.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>		By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler, Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt by using Ptolemy as their puppet.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>

	To accomplish this, five masked Order members traveled to Siwa with Ptolemy XIII's envoy, where they had their soldiers kidnap Bayek and his young son [[Khemu]]. With an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] in their possession, the Ancients demanded that Bayek use it to unlock the vault. However, the Medjay lacked the proper knowledge and ~~managed to free~~ himself when the Ancients were distracted by Ptolemy's impending arrival. In the ensuing struggle, Bayek accidentally killed Khemu when one of the masked men redirected his blade, leading him to swear revenge against the Order.<ref name="The False Oracle"/>		To accomplish this, five masked Order members traveled to Siwa with Ptolemy XIII's envoy, where they had their soldiers kidnap Bayek and his young son [[Khemu]]. With an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] in their possession, the Ancients demanded that Bayek use it to unlock the vault. However, the Medjay lacked the proper knowledge and freed himself when the Ancients were distracted by Ptolemy's impending arrival. In the ensuing struggle, Bayek accidentally killed Khemu when one of the masked men redirected his blade, leading him to swear revenge against the Order.<ref name="The False Oracle"/>

	Over the next two years, the Order's members were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]], who had been installed as [[Oracle of Amun]], the Order lost their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], started to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>		Over the next two years, the Order's members were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]], who had been installed as [[Oracle of Amun]], the Order lost their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], started to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>

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	By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler, Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt by using Ptolemy as their puppet.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>		By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler, Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt by using Ptolemy as their puppet.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>

	To ~~do so~~, five masked Order members traveled to Siwa with Ptolemy XIII's envoy, where they had their soldiers kidnap Bayek and his young son [[Khemu]]. With an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] in their possession, the Ancients demanded that Bayek use it to unlock the vault. However, the Medjay lacked the proper knowledge and managed to free himself when the Ancients were distracted by Ptolemy's impending arrival. In the ensuing struggle, Bayek accidentally killed Khemu when one of the masked men redirected his blade, leading him to swear revenge against the Order.<ref name="The False Oracle"/>		To accomplish this, five masked Order members traveled to Siwa with Ptolemy XIII's envoy, where they had their soldiers kidnap Bayek and his young son [[Khemu]]. With an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] in their possession, the Ancients demanded that Bayek use it to unlock the vault. However, the Medjay lacked the proper knowledge and managed to free himself when the Ancients were distracted by Ptolemy's impending arrival. In the ensuing struggle, Bayek accidentally killed Khemu when one of the masked men redirected his blade, leading him to swear revenge against the Order.<ref name="The False Oracle"/>

	Over the next two years, the Order's members were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]], who had been installed as [[Oracle of Amun]], the Order lost their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], started to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>		Over the next two years, the Order's members were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]], who had been installed as [[Oracle of Amun]], the Order lost their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], started to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>

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	[[File:ACO The Heron Assassination 06.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Two Order members standing behind Ptolemy XIII]]		[[File:ACO The Heron Assassination 06.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Two Order members standing behind Ptolemy XIII]]
	By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over ~~the~~ Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler, Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt by using Ptolemy as their puppet.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>		By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler, Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt by using Ptolemy as their puppet.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>

	To do so, five masked Order members traveled to Siwa with Ptolemy's envoy, where they had their soldiers kidnap Bayek and his young son [[Khemu]]. With an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] in their possession, the Ancients demanded that Bayek use it to unlock the vault. However, the Medjay lacked the proper knowledge and managed to free himself when the Ancients were distracted by Ptolemy's impending arrival. In the ensuing struggle, Bayek accidentally killed Khemu when one of the masked men redirected his blade, leading him to swear revenge against the Order.<ref name="The False Oracle"/>		To do so, five masked Order members traveled to Siwa with Ptolemy XIII's envoy, where they had their soldiers kidnap Bayek and his young son [[Khemu]]. With an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] in their possession, the Ancients demanded that Bayek use it to unlock the vault. However, the Medjay lacked the proper knowledge and managed to free himself when the Ancients were distracted by Ptolemy's impending arrival. In the ensuing struggle, Bayek accidentally killed Khemu when one of the masked men redirected his blade, leading him to swear revenge against the Order.<ref name="The False Oracle"/>

	Over the ~~following~~ two years, the members ~~of the Order~~ were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]], who had been installed as [[Oracle of Amun]], the Order lost their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], ~~began~~ to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>		Over the next two years, the Order's members were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]], who had been installed as [[Oracle of Amun]], the Order lost their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], started to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>

	[[File:ACO The Final Weighing 43.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Flavius wielding the Apple]]		[[File:ACO The Final Weighing 43.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Flavius wielding the Apple]]

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	[[File:ACO The Heron Assassination 06.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Two Order members standing behind Ptolemy XIII]]		[[File:ACO The Heron Assassination 06.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Two Order members standing behind Ptolemy XIII]]
	By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over the Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>		By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over the Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler, Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt by using Ptolemy as their puppet.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>

	To do so, five masked Order members ~~kidnapped~~ Bayek and his young son [[Khemu]]. With an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] in their possession, the Ancients demanded that Bayek unlock the vault. However, the Medjay lacked the proper knowledge, and in the ensuing struggle, Bayek accidentally killed his ~~own son~~, leading him to swear revenge against the Order.<ref name="The False Oracle"/>		To do so, five masked Order members traveled to Siwa with Ptolemy's envoy, where they had their soldiers kidnap Bayek and his young son [[Khemu]]. With an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] in their possession, the Ancients demanded that Bayek use it to unlock the vault. However, the Medjay lacked the proper knowledge and managed to free himself when the Ancients were distracted by Ptolemy's impending arrival. In the ensuing struggle, Bayek accidentally killed Khemu when one of the masked men redirected his blade, leading him to swear revenge against the Order.<ref name="The False Oracle"/>

	Over the following two years, the members of the Order were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]] ~~in 48 BCE~~, the Order lost ~~control of~~ their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], began to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>		Over the following two years, the members of the Order were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]], who had been installed as [[Oracle of Amun]], the Order lost their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], began to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>

	[[File:ACO The Final Weighing 43.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Flavius wielding the Apple]]		[[File:ACO The Final Weighing 43.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Flavius wielding the Apple]]

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	The Egyptian Rite was founded as the Order of the Ancients in 1334 BCE by Pharaoh [[Smenkhkare]].<ref name="ACV"/> Smenkhkare had come into contact with the advanced technology of the [[Isu]], and established the Order as an Isu worshipping cult for the purpose of obtaining more [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] from the [[Eeyoo Sekedoo Aat]] vault. After his death, [[Tomb of Smenkhkare\|Smenkhkhare's tomb]] would be built on top of the vault to keep it hidden.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Notes from Bayek's travels]]: "Tomb of Smenkhkare"</ref>		The Egyptian Rite was founded as the Order of the Ancients in 1334 BCE by Pharaoh [[Smenkhkare]].<ref name="ACV"/> Smenkhkare had come into contact with the advanced technology of the [[Isu]], and established the Order as an Isu worshipping cult for the purpose of obtaining more [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] from the [[Eeyoo Sekedoo Aat]] vault. After his death, [[Tomb of Smenkhkare\|Smenkhkhare's tomb]] would be built on top of the vault to keep it hidden.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Notes from Bayek's travels]]: "Tomb of Smenkhkare"</ref>

	In the centuries after its formation, the Order's goal shifted from acquiring Isu technology to creating a [[New World Order]]. Its members believed it was their duty to guide humanity towards a better future, and would influence world leaders or seek various Pieces of Eden to further their goals.<ref name="ACV"/> While the Order eventually spread ~~its influence~~ to other regions, it continued to maintain a strong presence in Egypt.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		In the centuries after its formation, the Order's goal shifted from acquiring Isu technology to creating a [[New World Order]]. Its members believed it was their duty to guide humanity towards a better future, and would influence world leaders or seek various Pieces of Eden to further their goals.<ref name="ACV"/> While the Order eventually spread to other regions, it continued to maintain a strong presence in Egypt.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

	====Ptolemaic dynasty====		====Ptolemaic dynasty====

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	===Ancient Egypt===		===Ancient Egypt===
	====Formation====		====Formation====
	[[File:ACO Smenkhkare Sarcophagus.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Smenkhkare's tomb]]		[[File:ACO Smenkhkare Sarcophagus.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Smenkhkare's tomb]]
	The Egyptian Rite was founded as the Order of the Ancients in 1334 BCE by Pharaoh [[Smenkhkare]].<ref name="ACV"/> Smenkhkare had come into contact with the advanced technology of the [[Isu]], and established the Order as an Isu worshipping cult for the purpose of obtaining more [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] from the [[Eeyoo Sekedoo Aat]] vault. After his death, [[Tomb of Smenkhkare\|Smenkhkhare's tomb]] would be built on top of the vault.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Notes from Bayek's travels]]: "Tomb of Smenkhkare"</ref>		The Egyptian Rite was founded as the Order of the Ancients in 1334 BCE by Pharaoh [[Smenkhkare]].<ref name="ACV"/> Smenkhkare had come into contact with the advanced technology of the [[Isu]], and established the Order as an Isu worshipping cult for the purpose of obtaining more [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] from the [[Eeyoo Sekedoo Aat]] vault. After his death, [[Tomb of Smenkhkare\|Smenkhkhare's tomb]] would be built on top of the vault to keep it hidden.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Notes from Bayek's travels]]: "Tomb of Smenkhkare"</ref>

	In the centuries after its formation, the Order's goal shifted from acquiring Isu technology to creating a [[New World Order]]. Its members believed it was their duty to guide humanity towards a better future, and would influence world leaders or seek various Pieces of Eden to further their goals.<ref name="ACV"/> While the Order eventually spread its influence to other regions, it continued to maintain a strong presence in Egypt.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		In the centuries after its formation, the Order's goal shifted from acquiring Isu technology to creating a [[New World Order]]. Its members believed it was their duty to guide humanity towards a better future, and would influence world leaders or seek various Pieces of Eden to further their goals.<ref name="ACV"/> While the Order eventually spread its influence to other regions, it continued to maintain a strong presence in Egypt.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>
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	In 70 BCE, the Ancient [[Raia]] hired the [[mercenary]] [[Bion]] to eradicate the last three Medjay bloodlines. Bion was largely successful in his quest, reducing the Medjay to a single member: [[Bayek]], the son of [[Siwa]]'s Medjay [[Sabu]]. However, around 56 BCE, Bayek killed Bion with the help of his girlfriend [[Amunet\|Aya]] and mother [[Ahmose]], and later also tracked down Raia and assassinated him inside his home in [[Alexandria]].<ref name="Desert Oath"/>		In 70 BCE, the Ancient [[Raia]] hired the [[mercenary]] [[Bion]] to eradicate the last three Medjay bloodlines. Bion was largely successful in his quest, reducing the Medjay to a single member: [[Bayek]], the son of [[Siwa]]'s Medjay [[Sabu]]. However, around 56 BCE, Bayek killed Bion with the help of his girlfriend [[Amunet\|Aya]] and mother [[Ahmose]], and later also tracked down Raia and assassinated him inside his home in [[Alexandria]].<ref name="Desert Oath"/>

	[[File:ACO The Heron Assassination 06.jpg~~\|left~~\|thumb\|250px\|Two Order members standing behind Ptolemy XIII]]		[[File:ACO The Heron Assassination 06.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Two Order members standing behind Ptolemy XIII]]
	By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over the Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>		By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over the Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>

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	Over the following two years, the members of the Order were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]] in 48 BCE, the Order lost control of their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], began to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>		Over the following two years, the members of the Order were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]] in 48 BCE, the Order lost control of their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], began to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>

	[[File:ACO The Final Weighing 43.png\|thumb\|250px\|Flavius wielding the Apple]]		[[File:ACO The Final Weighing 43.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Flavius wielding the Apple]]
	Bayek and Aya aided Cleopatra in gaining power over her brother, and helped her secure a meeting with Caesar to gain [[Rome]] as an ally. Seeing an opportunity, the Order abandoned Ptolemy XIII and diverted their attention to Cleopatra, hoping to install her as the new puppet ruler of Egypt. Aya and Bayek also opened up access to the [[Tomb of Alexander the Great\|tomb]] of [[Alexander the Great]],<ref name="Blade of the Goddess"/> which allowed Flavius to acquire [[Scepter of Alexander the Great\|Alexander's Staff of Eden]]. He also retrieved the Order's lost Apple of Eden after killing Cleopatra's bodyguard [[Apollodorus]].<ref name="The Aftermath">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Aftermath]]</ref>		Bayek and Aya aided Cleopatra in gaining power over her brother, and helped her secure a meeting with Caesar to gain [[Rome]] as an ally. Seeing an opportunity, the Order abandoned Ptolemy XIII and diverted their attention to Cleopatra, hoping to install her as the new puppet ruler of Egypt. Aya and Bayek also opened up access to the [[Tomb of Alexander the Great\|tomb]] of [[Alexander the Great]],<ref name="Blade of the Goddess"/> which allowed Flavius to acquire [[Scepter of Alexander the Great\|Alexander's Staff of Eden]]. He also retrieved the Order's lost Apple of Eden after killing Cleopatra's bodyguard [[Apollodorus]].<ref name="The Aftermath">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Aftermath]]</ref>

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	Following the loss of Flavius and the Apple, the Order refocused their efforts on manipulating the Roman Republic, facing too much opposition in Egypt.<ref name="Last of the Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Last of the Medjay]]</ref> Despite this, some members remained active in the country, such as [[Habibah]], who worked as a doctor in [[Memphis]] and possessed one half of an [[Vejovis' dagger\|Isu dagger]] once wielded by the Isu [[Vejovis]]. After the Hidden Ones made several failed attempts on her life, she relocated to the [[Temple of Philae]], where she was killed by [[Khepri]], who then took her piece of Vejovis' dagger.<ref name="Puzzle Book">''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]'' – Chapter 2: Training</ref>		Following the loss of Flavius and the Apple, the Order refocused their efforts on manipulating the Roman Republic, facing too much opposition in Egypt.<ref name="Last of the Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Last of the Medjay]]</ref> Despite this, some members remained active in the country, such as [[Habibah]], who worked as a doctor in [[Memphis]] and possessed one half of an [[Vejovis' dagger\|Isu dagger]] once wielded by the Isu [[Vejovis]]. After the Hidden Ones made several failed attempts on her life, she relocated to the [[Temple of Philae]], where she was killed by [[Khepri]], who then took her piece of Vejovis' dagger.<ref name="Puzzle Book">''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]'' – Chapter 2: Training</ref>

	[[File:ACO Sic Semper Tyrannis Screenshot.png~~\|left~~\|thumb\|250px\|Rufio with appartions of various Order members]]		[[File:ACO Sic Semper Tyrannis Screenshot.png\|thumb\|250px\|Rufio with appartions of various Order members]]
	In 38 BCE, as their control over Cleopatra began to dwindle, the Order attempted to regain control of Egypt, sending [[Gaius Julius Rufio]], one of Caesar's former generals, to occupy the [[Sinai\|Sinai Peninsula]]. After Bayek thwarted the invasion and assassinated Rufio and his lieutenants [[Ampelius]], [[Ptahmose]], and [[Tacito]] with the assistance of a local [[Nabataeans\|Nabatean]] rebellion led by [[Gamilat]], the Ancients were once again forced to put their ambitions for Egypt on halt.<ref name="Sic Semper Tyrannis"/>		In 38 BCE, as their control over Cleopatra began to dwindle, the Order attempted to regain control of Egypt, sending [[Gaius Julius Rufio]], one of Caesar's former generals, to occupy the [[Sinai\|Sinai Peninsula]]. After Bayek thwarted the invasion and assassinated Rufio and his lieutenants [[Ampelius]], [[Ptahmose]], and [[Tacito]] with the assistance of a local [[Nabataeans\|Nabatean]] rebellion led by [[Gamilat]], the Ancients were once again forced to put their ambitions for Egypt on halt.<ref name="Sic Semper Tyrannis"/>

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	====Acquiring the Scepter of Aset====		====Acquiring the Scepter of Aset====
	[[File:EgyptAssassin.png\|thumb\|250px\|An Egyptian Assassin killing a Templar knight]]		[[File:EgyptAssassin.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|An Egyptian Assassin killing a Templar knight]]
	In 1250, after the [[Mamluks]] rose up against the Ayyubids, the Templars, knowing that the Mamluks had formed an alliance with the [[Assassins]], attempted to retrieve a Piece of Eden called the [[Scepter of Aset]] when the artifact was being brought to the rebelling Mamluks by an [[Egyptian Assassin (1250)\|Egyptian Assassin]]. However, despite being injured, the Assassin managed to kill the Templars and brought the Scepter of Aset to the Mamluks to aid them in their efforts against the Ayyubids, effectively laying the foundation for the [[Bahri dynasty]].<ref name="Hawk">''[[Assassin's Creed 4: Hawk]]''</ref>		In 1250, after the [[Mamluks]] rose up against the Ayyubids, the Templars, knowing that the Mamluks had formed an alliance with the [[Assassins]], attempted to retrieve a Piece of Eden called the [[Scepter of Aset]] when the artifact was being brought to the rebelling Mamluks by an [[Egyptian Assassin (1250)\|Egyptian Assassin]]. However, despite being injured, the Assassin managed to kill the Templars and brought the Scepter of Aset to the Mamluks to aid them in their efforts against the Ayyubids, effectively laying the foundation for the [[Bahri dynasty]].<ref name="Hawk">''[[Assassin's Creed 4: Hawk]]''</ref>

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	====Assassination of the Sultan====		====Assassination of the Sultan====
	[[File:Leila&Templar.png\|thumb~~\|left~~\|210px\|Leila contacted by a Templar]]		[[File:Leila&Templar.png\|thumb\|210px\|Leila contacted by a Templar]]
	In 1341, the Templars contacted [[Leila]], a servant of Sultan [[Al-Nasir Muhammad]], and offered her a chance to avenge the humiliations she had suffered throughout the years; without hesitation, Leila accepted the opportunity to assassinate the Sultan.<ref name="El Cakr">''[[Assassin's Creed 5: El Cakr]]''</ref>		In 1341, the Templars contacted [[Leila]], a servant of Sultan [[Al-Nasir Muhammad]], and offered her a chance to avenge the humiliations she had suffered throughout the years; without hesitation, Leila accepted the opportunity to assassinate the Sultan.<ref name="El Cakr">''[[Assassin's Creed 5: El Cakr]]''</ref>

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	Later on, the Templars were tracked down to Karnak by the Assassin [[Numa Al'Khamsin]], better known as "El Cakr", and his disciple, [[Ali Al-Ghraib]]. Arriving at night near the {{Wiki\|Temple of Amun}}, the two walked across a village, when Ali noticed a man wearing a dagger with the Templar cross on it. After telling this to his master, Ali started a fire as a distraction, so that Numa was able to look for the Scepter of Aset unnoticed.<ref name="El Cakr"/>		Later on, the Templars were tracked down to Karnak by the Assassin [[Numa Al'Khamsin]], better known as "El Cakr", and his disciple, [[Ali Al-Ghraib]]. Arriving at night near the {{Wiki\|Temple of Amun}}, the two walked across a village, when Ali noticed a man wearing a dagger with the Templar cross on it. After telling this to his master, Ali started a fire as a distraction, so that Numa was able to look for the Scepter of Aset unnoticed.<ref name="El Cakr"/>

	[[File:AC5EC-Numa Templars.jpg\|thumb\|240px\|Templars fighting Numa in Karnak]]		[[File:AC5EC-Numa Templars.jpg\|thumb\|240px\|left\|Templars fighting Numa in Karnak]]
	However, the distraction was not effective and Numa became surrounded by Templars. While the Assassin engaged in battle with his enemies, Ali stole the Scepter from the Templars. Numa and his apprentice then fled from Karnak, taking the artifact with them.<ref name="El Cakr"/>		However, the distraction was not effective and Numa became surrounded by Templars. While the Assassin engaged in battle with his enemies, Ali stole the Scepter from the Templars. Numa and his apprentice then fled from Karnak, taking the artifact with them.<ref name="El Cakr"/>

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	While Numa was in prison, the Templars managed to capture Ali at the Temple of [[Edfu]] and tortured him, breaking his wrist. Eventually he cracked, agreeing to help them eliminate his master in exchange for his life. Not long after, Numa arrived at the Temple and noticed Ali's bandaged wrist before the Templars surrounded him and Ali.<ref name="Leila"/>		While Numa was in prison, the Templars managed to capture Ali at the Temple of [[Edfu]] and tortured him, breaking his wrist. Eventually he cracked, agreeing to help them eliminate his master in exchange for his life. Not long after, Numa arrived at the Temple and noticed Ali's bandaged wrist before the Templars surrounded him and Ali.<ref name="Leila"/>

	[[File:LeilaFight.png~~\|left~~\|thumb\|250px\|Leila dueling Numa]]		[[File:LeilaFight.png\|thumb\|250px\|Leila dueling Numa]]
	As Leila came forward, her identity still unknown to El Cakr, she explained that the Scepter was no longer the only priority of the Order and that Numa was such a nuisance that his death was now a new priority. Lowering her hood, she told El Cakr that she felt no hate towards him but had to follow orders before she began dueling with him.<ref name="Leila"/>		As Leila came forward, her identity still unknown to El Cakr, she explained that the Scepter was no longer the only priority of the Order and that Numa was such a nuisance that his death was now a new priority. Lowering her hood, she told El Cakr that she felt no hate towards him but had to follow orders before she began dueling with him.<ref name="Leila"/>

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	====Losing the Scepter====		====Losing the Scepter====
	[[File:LeilaFall.png\|thumb\|170px\|Leila falling down the well]]		[[File:LeilaFall.png\|thumb\|170px\|left\|Leila falling down the well]]
	When Leila went to the Sultan's Emirs in Cairo to deliver them the artifact, she discovered that the ankh-shaped box was empty. Quickly rushing in pursuit of Ali, Leila happened to spot the Scepter's luster at the bottom of a well near Edfu Temple, where Ali had thrown the scepter. However, Leila fell while climbing up with the object. Suffering a head injury, Leila remained lifeless in the pit for three days before being rescued and tended to by passing Bedouins.<ref name="Leila"/>		When Leila went to the Sultan's Emirs in Cairo to deliver them the artifact, she discovered that the ankh-shaped box was empty. Quickly rushing in pursuit of Ali, Leila happened to spot the Scepter's luster at the bottom of a well near Edfu Temple, where Ali had thrown the scepter. However, Leila fell while climbing up with the object. Suffering a head injury, Leila remained lifeless in the pit for three days before being rescued and tended to by passing Bedouins.<ref name="Leila"/>

	Having become amnesiac, Leila forgot her allegiance to the Templars and the very existence of the Scepter, which remained in the well. She then left with the Bedouins, but died nine months later from internal bleeding while giving birth to the child she had conceived with El Cakr during their night in the safe house.<ref name="Leila"/>		Having become amnesiac, Leila forgot her allegiance to the Templars and the very existence of the Scepter, which remained in the well. She then left with the Bedouins, but died nine months later from internal bleeding while giving birth to the child she had conceived with El Cakr during their night in the safe house.<ref name="Leila"/>
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	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===

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	The Egyptian Rite was founded as the Order of the Ancients in 1334 BCE by Pharaoh [[Smenkhkare]].<ref name="ACV"/> Smenkhkare had come into contact with the advanced technology of the [[Isu]], and established the Order as an Isu worshipping cult for the purpose of obtaining more [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] from the [[Eeyoo Sekedoo Aat]] vault. After his death, [[Tomb of Smenkhkare\|Smenkhkhare's tomb]] would be built on top of the vault.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Notes from Bayek's travels]]: "Tomb of Smenkhkare"</ref>		The Egyptian Rite was founded as the Order of the Ancients in 1334 BCE by Pharaoh [[Smenkhkare]].<ref name="ACV"/> Smenkhkare had come into contact with the advanced technology of the [[Isu]], and established the Order as an Isu worshipping cult for the purpose of obtaining more [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] from the [[Eeyoo Sekedoo Aat]] vault. After his death, [[Tomb of Smenkhkare\|Smenkhkhare's tomb]] would be built on top of the vault.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Notes from Bayek's travels]]: "Tomb of Smenkhkare"</ref>

	In the centuries after its formation, the Order's goal shifted from ~~simply~~ acquiring Isu technology to creating a [[New World Order]]. Its members believed it was their duty to guide humanity towards ~~global peace~~, and would influence world leaders or seek ~~the power of the~~ Pieces of Eden to further their goals.<ref name="ACV"/> While the Order eventually spread its influence to other regions, it continued to maintain a strong presence in Egypt.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		In the centuries after its formation, the Order's goal shifted from acquiring Isu technology to creating a [[New World Order]]. Its members believed it was their duty to guide humanity towards a better future, and would influence world leaders or seek various Pieces of Eden to further their goals.<ref name="ACV"/> While the Order eventually spread its influence to other regions, it continued to maintain a strong presence in Egypt.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

	====Ptolemaic dynasty====		====Ptolemaic dynasty====
	Under the [[Ptolemaic dynasty]], the Order tried to unify Egypt through {{Wiki\|Hellenization}}. As the [[Medjay]], an elite group who protected the Pharaoh and the people of Egypt, were a symbol of the Old Kingdom, the Order regarded them as a threat to their plans and sought their elimination.<ref name="Desert Oath">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins – Desert Oath]]''</ref>		Under the [[Ptolemaic dynasty]], the Order tried to unify Egypt through {{Wiki\|Hellenization}}. As the [[Medjay]], an elite warrior group who protected the Pharaoh and the people of Egypt, were a symbol of the Old Kingdom, the Order regarded them as a threat to their plans and sought their elimination.<ref name="Desert Oath">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins – Desert Oath]]''</ref>

	In 70 BCE, the Ancient [[Raia]] hired the [[mercenary]] [[Bion]] to eradicate the last three Medjay bloodlines. Bion was largely successful in his quest, reducing the Medjay to a single member: [[Bayek]], the son of [[Siwa]]'s Medjay [[Sabu]]. However, around 56 BCE, Bayek killed Bion with the help of his girlfriend [[Amunet\|Aya]] and mother [[Ahmose]], and later also tracked down Raia and assassinated him inside his home in [[Alexandria]].<ref name="Desert Oath"/>		In 70 BCE, the Ancient [[Raia]] hired the [[mercenary]] [[Bion]] to eradicate the last three Medjay bloodlines. Bion was largely successful in his quest, reducing the Medjay to a single member: [[Bayek]], the son of [[Siwa]]'s Medjay [[Sabu]]. However, around 56 BCE, Bayek killed Bion with the help of his girlfriend [[Amunet\|Aya]] and mother [[Ahmose]], and later also tracked down Raia and assassinated him inside his home in [[Alexandria]].<ref name="Desert Oath"/>

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	The Egyptian Rite was founded as the Order of the Ancients in 1334 BCE by Pharaoh [[Smenkhkare]].<ref name="ACV"/> Smenkhkare had come into contact with the advanced technology of the [[Isu]], and established the Order as an Isu worshipping cult for the purpose of obtaining more [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] from the [[Eeyoo Sekedoo Aat]] vault. After his death, [[Tomb of Smenkhkare\|Smenkhkhare's tomb]] would be built on top of the vault.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Notes from Bayek's travels]]: "Tomb of Smenkhkare"</ref>		The Egyptian Rite was founded as the Order of the Ancients in 1334 BCE by Pharaoh [[Smenkhkare]].<ref name="ACV"/> Smenkhkare had come into contact with the advanced technology of the [[Isu]], and established the Order as an Isu worshipping cult for the purpose of obtaining more [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] from the [[Eeyoo Sekedoo Aat]] vault. After his death, [[Tomb of Smenkhkare\|Smenkhkhare's tomb]] would be built on top of the vault.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Notes from Bayek's travels]]: "Tomb of Smenkhkare"</ref>

	In the centuries ~~following~~ its formation, the Order's goal shifted from simply acquiring Isu technology to creating a [[New World Order]]. Its members believed it was their duty to guide humanity towards global peace, and would influence world leaders or seek the power of the Pieces of Eden to further their goals.<ref name="ACV"/> While the Order eventually spread its influence to other regions, it continued to maintain a strong presence in Egypt.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		In the centuries after its formation, the Order's goal shifted from simply acquiring Isu technology to creating a [[New World Order]]. Its members believed it was their duty to guide humanity towards global peace, and would influence world leaders or seek the power of the Pieces of Eden to further their goals.<ref name="ACV"/> While the Order eventually spread its influence to other regions, it continued to maintain a strong presence in Egypt.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

	====Ptolemaic dynasty====		====Ptolemaic dynasty====
	Under the [[Ptolemaic dynasty]], the Order tried to unify Egypt through {{Wiki\|Hellenization}}. As the [[Medjay]], an elite group who protected the Pharaoh and the people of Egypt, were a symbol of the Old Kingdom, the Order sought their elimination.<ref name="Desert Oath">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins – Desert Oath]]''</ref>		Under the [[Ptolemaic dynasty]], the Order tried to unify Egypt through {{Wiki\|Hellenization}}. As the [[Medjay]], an elite group who protected the Pharaoh and the people of Egypt, were a symbol of the Old Kingdom, the Order regarded them as a threat to their plans and sought their elimination.<ref name="Desert Oath">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins – Desert Oath]]''</ref>

	In 70 BCE, the Ancient [[Raia]] hired the [[mercenary]] [[Bion]] to eradicate the last three Medjay bloodlines. Bion was largely successful in his quest, reducing the Medjay to a single member: [[Bayek]], the son of [[Siwa]]'s Medjay [[Sabu]]. However, around 56 BCE, Bayek killed Bion with the help of his girlfriend [[Amunet\|Aya]] and mother [[Ahmose]], and later also tracked down Raia and assassinated him in his home in [[Alexandria]].<ref name="Desert Oath"/>		In 70 BCE, the Ancient [[Raia]] hired the [[mercenary]] [[Bion]] to eradicate the last three Medjay bloodlines. Bion was largely successful in his quest, reducing the Medjay to a single member: [[Bayek]], the son of [[Siwa]]'s Medjay [[Sabu]]. However, around 56 BCE, Bayek killed Bion with the help of his girlfriend [[Amunet\|Aya]] and mother [[Ahmose]], and later also tracked down Raia and assassinated him inside his home in [[Alexandria]].<ref name="Desert Oath"/>

	[[File:ACO The Heron Assassination 06.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Two Order members standing behind Ptolemy XIII]]		[[File:ACO The Heron Assassination 06.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Two Order members standing behind Ptolemy XIII]]

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	Following the loss of Flavius and the Apple, the Order refocused their efforts on manipulating the Roman Republic, facing too much opposition in Egypt.<ref name="Last of the Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Last of the Medjay]]</ref> Despite this, some members remained active in the country, such as [[Habibah]], who worked as a doctor in [[Memphis]] and possessed one half of an [[Vejovis' dagger\|Isu dagger]] once wielded by the Isu [[Vejovis]]. After the Hidden Ones made several failed attempts on her life, she relocated to the [[Temple of Philae]], where she was killed by [[Khepri]], who then took her piece of Vejovis' dagger.<ref name="Puzzle Book">''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]'' – Chapter 2: Training</ref>		Following the loss of Flavius and the Apple, the Order refocused their efforts on manipulating the Roman Republic, facing too much opposition in Egypt.<ref name="Last of the Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Last of the Medjay]]</ref> Despite this, some members remained active in the country, such as [[Habibah]], who worked as a doctor in [[Memphis]] and possessed one half of an [[Vejovis' dagger\|Isu dagger]] once wielded by the Isu [[Vejovis]]. After the Hidden Ones made several failed attempts on her life, she relocated to the [[Temple of Philae]], where she was killed by [[Khepri]], who then took her piece of Vejovis' dagger.<ref name="Puzzle Book">''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]'' – Chapter 2: Training</ref>

	[[File:ACO Sic Semper Tyrannis Screenshot.png\|thumb\|250px\|Rufio with ~~appartions~~ of various Order members]]		[[File:ACO Sic Semper Tyrannis Screenshot.png\|thumb\|250px\|Rufio with apparitions of various Order members]]
	In 38 BCE, as their control over Cleopatra began to dwindle, the Order attempted to regain control of Egypt, sending [[Gaius Julius Rufio]], one of Caesar's former generals, to occupy the [[Sinai\|Sinai Peninsula]]. After Bayek thwarted the invasion and assassinated Rufio and his lieutenants [[Ampelius]], [[Ptahmose]], and [[Tacito]] with the assistance of a local [[Nabataeans\|Nabatean]] rebellion led by [[Gamilat]], the Ancients were once again forced to put their ambitions for Egypt on halt.<ref name="Sic Semper Tyrannis"/>		In 38 BCE, as their control over Cleopatra began to dwindle, the Order attempted to regain control of Egypt, sending [[Gaius Julius Rufio]], one of Caesar's former generals, to occupy the [[Sinai\|Sinai Peninsula]]. After Bayek thwarted the invasion and assassinated Rufio and his lieutenants [[Ampelius]], [[Ptahmose]], and [[Tacito]] with the assistance of a local [[Nabataeans\|Nabatean]] rebellion led by [[Gamilat]], the Ancients were once again forced to put their ambitions for Egypt on halt.<ref name="Sic Semper Tyrannis"/>

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	One night, while still active as a servant, Leila was summoned by Al-Nasir. When she was asked to accompany him, Leila seduced the Sultan and killed him by slitting his throat, in the name of the "Templars' fight against oppression". She then made an attempt to flee, but was captured while making her escape from the Palace.<ref name="El Cakr"/>		One night, while still active as a servant, Leila was summoned by Al-Nasir. When she was asked to accompany him, Leila seduced the Sultan and killed him by slitting his throat, in the name of the "Templars' fight against oppression". She then made an attempt to flee, but was captured while making her escape from the Palace.<ref name="El Cakr"/>

	Later on, the Templars were tracked down to Karnak by the Assassin [[Numa Al'Khamsin]], better known as "El Cakr", and his disciple, [[Ali Al-Ghraib]]. Arriving at night near the {{Wiki\|Temple of Amun}}, the two walked across a village, when Ali noticed a man wearing a dagger with the Templar cross on it. After telling this to his master, Ali started a fire as a distraction, so that Numa was able to look for the Scepter of Aset unnoticed.<ref name="El Cakr"/>		Later on, the Templars were tracked down to Karnak by the Assassin [[Numa Al'Khamsin]], better known as "El Cakr", and his disciple, [[Ali Al-Ghraib]]. Arriving at night near the {{Wiki\|Precinct of Amun-Re\|Temple of Amun}}, the two walked across a village, when Ali noticed a man wearing a dagger with the Templar cross on it. After telling this to his master, Ali started a fire as a distraction, so that Numa was able to look for the Scepter of Aset unnoticed.<ref name="El Cakr"/>

	[[File:AC5EC-Numa Templars.jpg\|thumb\|240px\|left\|Templars fighting Numa in Karnak]]		[[File:AC5EC-Numa Templars.jpg\|thumb\|240px\|left\|Templars fighting Numa in Karnak]]

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	By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler, Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt by using Ptolemy as their puppet.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>		By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler, Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt by using Ptolemy as their puppet.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>

	To accomplish this, five masked Order members traveled to Siwa with Ptolemy XIII's envoy, where they had their soldiers kidnap Bayek and his young son [[Khemu]]. With an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] in their possession, the Ancients demanded that Bayek use it to unlock the vault. However, the Medjay lacked the proper knowledge and ~~managed to free~~ himself when the Ancients were distracted by Ptolemy's impending arrival. In the ensuing struggle, Bayek accidentally killed Khemu when one of the masked men redirected his blade, leading him to swear revenge against the Order.<ref name="The False Oracle"/>		To accomplish this, five masked Order members traveled to Siwa with Ptolemy XIII's envoy, where they had their soldiers kidnap Bayek and his young son [[Khemu]]. With an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] in their possession, the Ancients demanded that Bayek use it to unlock the vault. However, the Medjay lacked the proper knowledge and freed himself when the Ancients were distracted by Ptolemy's impending arrival. In the ensuing struggle, Bayek accidentally killed Khemu when one of the masked men redirected his blade, leading him to swear revenge against the Order.<ref name="The False Oracle"/>

	Over the next two years, the Order's members were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]], who had been installed as [[Oracle of Amun]], the Order lost their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], started to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>		Over the next two years, the Order's members were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]], who had been installed as [[Oracle of Amun]], the Order lost their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], started to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>

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	By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler, Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt by using Ptolemy as their puppet.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>		By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler, Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt by using Ptolemy as their puppet.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>

	To ~~do so~~, five masked Order members traveled to Siwa with Ptolemy XIII's envoy, where they had their soldiers kidnap Bayek and his young son [[Khemu]]. With an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] in their possession, the Ancients demanded that Bayek use it to unlock the vault. However, the Medjay lacked the proper knowledge and managed to free himself when the Ancients were distracted by Ptolemy's impending arrival. In the ensuing struggle, Bayek accidentally killed Khemu when one of the masked men redirected his blade, leading him to swear revenge against the Order.<ref name="The False Oracle"/>		To accomplish this, five masked Order members traveled to Siwa with Ptolemy XIII's envoy, where they had their soldiers kidnap Bayek and his young son [[Khemu]]. With an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] in their possession, the Ancients demanded that Bayek use it to unlock the vault. However, the Medjay lacked the proper knowledge and managed to free himself when the Ancients were distracted by Ptolemy's impending arrival. In the ensuing struggle, Bayek accidentally killed Khemu when one of the masked men redirected his blade, leading him to swear revenge against the Order.<ref name="The False Oracle"/>

	Over the next two years, the Order's members were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]], who had been installed as [[Oracle of Amun]], the Order lost their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], started to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>		Over the next two years, the Order's members were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]], who had been installed as [[Oracle of Amun]], the Order lost their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], started to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>

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	[[File:ACO The Heron Assassination 06.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Two Order members standing behind Ptolemy XIII]]		[[File:ACO The Heron Assassination 06.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Two Order members standing behind Ptolemy XIII]]
	By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over ~~the~~ Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler, Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt by using Ptolemy as their puppet.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>		By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler, Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt by using Ptolemy as their puppet.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>

	To do so, five masked Order members traveled to Siwa with Ptolemy's envoy, where they had their soldiers kidnap Bayek and his young son [[Khemu]]. With an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] in their possession, the Ancients demanded that Bayek use it to unlock the vault. However, the Medjay lacked the proper knowledge and managed to free himself when the Ancients were distracted by Ptolemy's impending arrival. In the ensuing struggle, Bayek accidentally killed Khemu when one of the masked men redirected his blade, leading him to swear revenge against the Order.<ref name="The False Oracle"/>		To do so, five masked Order members traveled to Siwa with Ptolemy XIII's envoy, where they had their soldiers kidnap Bayek and his young son [[Khemu]]. With an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] in their possession, the Ancients demanded that Bayek use it to unlock the vault. However, the Medjay lacked the proper knowledge and managed to free himself when the Ancients were distracted by Ptolemy's impending arrival. In the ensuing struggle, Bayek accidentally killed Khemu when one of the masked men redirected his blade, leading him to swear revenge against the Order.<ref name="The False Oracle"/>

	Over the ~~following~~ two years, the members ~~of the Order~~ were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]], who had been installed as [[Oracle of Amun]], the Order lost their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], ~~began~~ to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>		Over the next two years, the Order's members were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]], who had been installed as [[Oracle of Amun]], the Order lost their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], started to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>

	[[File:ACO The Final Weighing 43.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Flavius wielding the Apple]]		[[File:ACO The Final Weighing 43.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Flavius wielding the Apple]]

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	[[File:ACO The Heron Assassination 06.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Two Order members standing behind Ptolemy XIII]]		[[File:ACO The Heron Assassination 06.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Two Order members standing behind Ptolemy XIII]]
	By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over the Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>		By 49 BCE, the Order held sway over the Pharaoh [[Ptolemy XIII]], convincing him to oust his sister and co-ruler, Queen [[Cleopatra]], which allowed the Order to effectively control Egypt by using Ptolemy as their puppet.<ref name="Egypt's Medjay">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Egypt's Medjay]]</ref> In order to further their ambitions of ruling Egypt and beyond, they set their sights on uncovering the secrets of an [[Siwa Vault\|Isu vault]] in the Siwa Oasis.<ref name="The False Oracle">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref>

	To do so, five masked Order members ~~kidnapped~~ Bayek and his young son [[Khemu]]. With an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] in their possession, the Ancients demanded that Bayek unlock the vault. However, the Medjay lacked the proper knowledge, and in the ensuing struggle, Bayek accidentally killed his ~~own son~~, leading him to swear revenge against the Order.<ref name="The False Oracle"/>		To do so, five masked Order members traveled to Siwa with Ptolemy's envoy, where they had their soldiers kidnap Bayek and his young son [[Khemu]]. With an [[Apple of Eden 2\|Apple of Eden]] in their possession, the Ancients demanded that Bayek use it to unlock the vault. However, the Medjay lacked the proper knowledge and managed to free himself when the Ancients were distracted by Ptolemy's impending arrival. In the ensuing struggle, Bayek accidentally killed Khemu when one of the masked men redirected his blade, leading him to swear revenge against the Order.<ref name="The False Oracle"/>

	Over the following two years, the members of the Order were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]] ~~in 48 BCE~~, the Order lost ~~control of~~ their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], began to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>		Over the following two years, the members of the Order were systematically hunted down by Bayek and his wife Aya, Cleopatra's agent.<ref name="ACO"/> After Bayek killed [[Medunamun]], who had been installed as [[Oracle of Amun]], the Order lost their Apple of Eden.<ref name="The False Oracle"/> As their ranks began to thin, the Ancients' leader, the Roman proconsul [[Flavius Metellus]], began to solidify the Order's influence over [[Gaius Julius Caesar\|Julius Caesar]], the dictator of the [[Roman Republic]].<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref>

	[[File:ACO The Final Weighing 43.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Flavius wielding the Apple]]		[[File:ACO The Final Weighing 43.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Flavius wielding the Apple]]