Guard captain - Revision history

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	In the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] during the 9th century, guard captains were veteran soldiers sporting heavy [[armor]]—which was noticeably weaker at the back—and wielding [[Long weapon\|long]] [[sword]]s. Sturdy, strong, and boasting unparalleled discipline,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Captain]]</ref> they were assigned to protect various high-value locations around [[Baghdad]] alongside their fellow guards.<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>		In the [[Abbasid Caliphate]] during the 9th century, guard captains were veteran soldiers sporting heavy [[armor]]—which was noticeably weaker at the back—and wielding [[Long weapon\|long]] [[sword]]s. Sturdy, strong, and boasting unparalleled discipline,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Database: Captain]]</ref> they were assigned to protect various high-value locations around [[Baghdad]] alongside their fellow guards.<ref name="ACMir">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref>

	Among [[Crusader]] armies in the 12th century, the role of captain was filled by full-fledged knights.<ref name="ACAC">''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]''</ref> They were among the most exceptional warriors of their society, having honed their swordsmanship through a lifetime of training, and could prove a match for even elite [[Assassins]].<ref name="AC"/><ref name="ACAC"/> During the [[Third Crusade]], these captains were typically stationed inside cities conquered by the Crusaders, such as [[Acre]], and worked to maintain law and order, patrolling the streets and attacking any dissidents. The [[Saracens]] ~~also~~ had their own guard captains; primarily ~~located~~ in [[Damascus]] and [[Jerusalem]], they were better equipped than regular soldiers and more resilient in battle.<ref name="AC"/>		Among [[Crusader]] armies in the 12th century, the role of captain was filled by full-fledged knights.<ref name="ACAC">''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]''</ref> They were among the most exceptional warriors of their society, having honed their swordsmanship through a lifetime of training, and could prove a match for even elite [[Assassins]].<ref name="AC"/><ref name="ACAC"/> During the [[Third Crusade]], these captains were typically stationed inside cities conquered by the Crusaders, such as [[Acre]], and worked to maintain law and order, patrolling the streets and attacking any dissidents. The [[Saracens]] likewise had their own guard captains; primarily found in [[Damascus]] and [[Jerusalem]], they were better equipped than regular soldiers and more resilient in battle.<ref name="AC"/>

	During the late 15th century, guard captains were fairly common among the militaries of the [[Spain\|Iberian Peninsula]], such as those of the [[Kingdom of Aragon]] and the [[Emirate of Granada]]. Aragonese captains differed from their Granadan counterparts in being fully suited in plate armor and a {{wiki\|frog-mouth helm}}. Akin to the contemporary Papal Guards, their defining characteristics, aside from serving as high-ranking officers, were their juggernaut-like physique and their heavy, two-handed broadswords. The [[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order\|Spanish Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] favoured guard captains, and many of their members served in these units. Likewise, the [[Spanish Inquisition]] had sizable contingents of guard captains, which they deployed in raids against those they deemed heretical.<ref name="AC2D"/>		During the late 15th century, guard captains were fairly common among the militaries of the [[Spain\|Iberian Peninsula]], such as those of the [[Kingdom of Aragon]] and the [[Emirate of Granada]]. Aragonese captains differed from their Granadan counterparts in being fully suited in plate armor and a {{wiki\|frog-mouth helm}}. Akin to the contemporary Papal Guards, their defining characteristics, aside from serving as high-ranking officers, were their juggernaut-like physique and their heavy, two-handed broadswords. The [[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order\|Spanish Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] favoured guard captains, and many of their members served in these units. Likewise, the [[Spanish Inquisition]] had sizable contingents of guard captains, which they deployed in raids against those they deemed heretical.<ref name="AC2D"/>
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	In [[Italy]], guard captains—referred to as "Leaders"—were a mainstay in most city-states, including [[Florence]] and [[Venice]]. They joined their fellow soldiers on patrols, and their presence could be vital for maintaining morale and discipline among their troops. For identification, Leaders wore enhanced plate armor, which was characterized by a fully enclosed helmet. This armor was not as heavy or resistant as that worn by [[Brute]]s and [[Seeker]]s, allowing the Leaders to maintain their agility during combat. However, this also meant that, by themselves, Leaders posed little challenge to a [[Master Assassin]].<ref name="AC2"/>		In [[Italy]], guard captains—referred to as "Leaders"—were a mainstay in most city-states, including [[Florence]] and [[Venice]]. They joined their fellow soldiers on patrols, and their presence could be vital for maintaining morale and discipline among their troops. For identification, Leaders wore enhanced plate armor, which was characterized by a fully enclosed helmet. This armor was not as heavy or resistant as that worn by [[Brute]]s and [[Seeker]]s, allowing the Leaders to maintain their agility during combat. However, this also meant that, by themselves, Leaders posed little challenge to a [[Master Assassin]].<ref name="AC2"/>

	The [[House of Borgia]], who ruled over [[Rome]] at the turn of the 16th century, employed their own [[Borgia captain\|captains]] to govern each of the city's twelve districts from a [[Borgia tower\|tower]]. During his efforts to [[Liberation of Rome\|liberate]] Rome from the Borgia's grasp, the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] ~~eliminated~~ all ~~twelve~~ Borgia captains and ~~destroyed~~ their towers. Ezio also fought regular guard captains on the Borgia's payroll, who patrolled Rome ~~alongside~~ their fellow soldiers and guarded valuable locations and targets.<ref name="ACB"/>		The [[House of Borgia]], who ruled over [[Rome]] at the turn of the 16th century, employed their own [[Borgia captain\|captains]] to govern each of the city's twelve districts from a [[Borgia tower\|tower]]. During his efforts to [[Liberation of Rome\|liberate]] Rome from the Borgia's grasp, the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] killed all Borgia captains and burned their towers. Ezio also fought regular guard captains on the Borgia's payroll, who patrolled Rome with their fellow soldiers and guarded valuable locations and targets.<ref name="ACB"/>

	Following extensive military reforms and the establishment of proper police forces to maintain order among the civilian populace, city guards and, by extension, guard captains became obsolete. By the 18th century, they were completely unheard of, their roles now being fulfilled by police [[officer]]s and other units specifically dedicated to enforcing the law.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref><ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>		Following extensive military reforms and the establishment of proper police forces to maintain order among the civilian populace, city guards and, by extension, guard captains became virtually obsolete. By the 18th century, they were completely unheard of, their roles now being fulfilled by police [[officer]]s and other units specifically dedicated to enforcing the law.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref><ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]''
	*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]		*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''

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	Among [[Crusader]] armies in the 12th century, the role of captain was filled by full-fledged knights.<ref name="ACAC">''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]''</ref> They were among the most exceptional warriors of their society, having honed their swordsmanship through a lifetime of training, and could prove a match for even elite [[Assassins]].<ref name="AC"/><ref name="ACAC"/> During the [[Third Crusade]], these captains were typically stationed inside cities conquered by the Crusaders, such as [[Acre]], and worked to maintain law and order, patrolling the streets and attacking any dissidents. The [[Saracens]] also had their own guard captains; primarily located in [[Damascus]] and [[Jerusalem]], they were better equipped than regular soldiers and more resilient in battle.<ref name="AC"/>		Among [[Crusader]] armies in the 12th century, the role of captain was filled by full-fledged knights.<ref name="ACAC">''[[Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles]]''</ref> They were among the most exceptional warriors of their society, having honed their swordsmanship through a lifetime of training, and could prove a match for even elite [[Assassins]].<ref name="AC"/><ref name="ACAC"/> During the [[Third Crusade]], these captains were typically stationed inside cities conquered by the Crusaders, such as [[Acre]], and worked to maintain law and order, patrolling the streets and attacking any dissidents. The [[Saracens]] also had their own guard captains; primarily located in [[Damascus]] and [[Jerusalem]], they were better equipped than regular soldiers and more resilient in battle.<ref name="AC"/>

	During the late 15th century, guard captains were fairly common among the militaries of the [[Spain\|Iberian Peninsula]], such as those of the [[Kingdom of Aragon]] and the [[Emirate of Granada]]. Aragonese captains differed from their Granadan counterparts in being fully suited in plate armor and a {{wiki\|frog-mouth helm}}. Akin to the contemporary Papal Guards, their defining characteristics, aside from serving as high-ranking officers, were their juggernaut-like physique and their heavy, two-handed broadswords. The [[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order\|Spanish Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] ~~enormously~~ favoured guard captains, and many of their members served in these units. Likewise, the [[Spanish Inquisition]] had sizable contingents of guard captains, which they deployed in raids against those they deemed heretical.<ref name="AC2D"/>		During the late 15th century, guard captains were fairly common among the militaries of the [[Spain\|Iberian Peninsula]], such as those of the [[Kingdom of Aragon]] and the [[Emirate of Granada]]. Aragonese captains differed from their Granadan counterparts in being fully suited in plate armor and a {{wiki\|frog-mouth helm}}. Akin to the contemporary Papal Guards, their defining characteristics, aside from serving as high-ranking officers, were their juggernaut-like physique and their heavy, two-handed broadswords. The [[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order\|Spanish Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] favoured guard captains, and many of their members served in these units. Likewise, the [[Spanish Inquisition]] had sizable contingents of guard captains, which they deployed in raids against those they deemed heretical.<ref name="AC2D"/>

	[[File:Demilitarization 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Cesare Borgia speaking with three Captains]]		[[File:Demilitarization 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Cesare Borgia speaking with three Captains]]

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+[[File:Guard-leader-AC2.png|thumb|190px|A Renaissance-era guard captain]]
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+A '''guard captain''' was a [[soldier]] who commanded a troop of guards. Unlike military commanders, who led troops on the battlefield, guard captains were typically stationed inside cities, acting as enforcers of the law and trying to maintain public order. In this capacity, they essentially served as a precursor to modern [[police]] forces.
-Akin to the contemporary [[Papal Guard]]s, their defining characteristic, aside from serving as high-ranking officers, were their juggernaut-like physique and their heavy, two-handed broadswords. The [[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order|Spanish Rite]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]] enormously favoured Guard Captains, and many of their members and served in these units. Likewise, the [[Spanish Inquisition]] had sizable contingents of Guard Captains which they deployed in raids against those they deemed heretical.<ref name="AC2D" />
+==History==
 ==Appearances==
 *''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''
 ==References==
 {{Reflist}}
 [[Category:Guards]]

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	A '''guard captain''' was a military rank in different armies, like the ones of the [[Spain\|Iberian peninsula]], such as those of the [[Kingdom of Aragon]] and the [[Emirate of Granada]], at the end of the 15th century. Aragonese Guard Captains differed from their Granadan counterparts in being fully suited in plate armour and a {{wiki\|frog-mouth helm}}.<ref name="AC2D">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>		A '''guard captain''' was a military rank in different armies, like the ones of the [[Spain\|Iberian peninsula]], such as those of the [[Kingdom of Aragon]] and the [[Emirate of Granada]], at the end of the 15th century. Aragonese Guard Captains differed from their Granadan counterparts in being fully suited in plate armour and a {{wiki\|frog-mouth helm}}.<ref name="AC2D">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>

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	A '''guard captain''' was a ~~type of elite~~, ~~heavy soldier which saw service in~~ the ~~armies~~ of the [[Spain\|Iberian peninsula]], such as those of the [[Kingdom of Aragon]] and the [[Emirate of Granada]], at the end of the 15th century. Aragonese Guard Captains differed from their Granadan counterparts in being fully suited in plate armour and a {{wiki\|frog-mouth helm}}.<ref name="AC2D">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>
			A '''guard captain''' was a military rank in different armies, like the ones of the [[Spain\|Iberian peninsula]], such as those of the [[Kingdom of Aragon]] and the [[Emirate of Granada]], at the end of the 15th century. Aragonese Guard Captains differed from their Granadan counterparts in being fully suited in plate armour and a {{wiki\|frog-mouth helm}}.<ref name="AC2D">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>

	Akin to the contemporary [[Papal Guard]]s, their defining characteristic, aside from serving as high-ranking officers, were their juggernaut-like physique and their heavy, two-handed broadswords. The [[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order\|Spanish Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] enormously favoured Guard Captains, and many of their members and served in these units. Likewise, the [[Spanish Inquisition]] had sizable contingents of Guard Captains which they deployed in raids against those they deemed heretical.<ref name="AC2D" />		Akin to the contemporary [[Papal Guard]]s, their defining characteristic, aside from serving as high-ranking officers, were their juggernaut-like physique and their heavy, two-handed broadswords. The [[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order\|Spanish Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] enormously favoured Guard Captains, and many of their members and served in these units. Likewise, the [[Spanish Inquisition]] had sizable contingents of Guard Captains which they deployed in raids against those they deemed heretical.<ref name="AC2D" />

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	A '''guard captain''' was a type of elite, heavy soldier which saw service in the armies of the [[Spain\|Iberian peninsula]], such as those of the [[Kingdom of Aragon]] and the [[Emirate of Granada]], at the end of the 15th century. Aragonese Guard Captains differed from their Granadan counterparts in being fully suited in plate armour and a {{wiki\|frog-mouth helm}}.<ref name="AC2D">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>		A '''guard captain''' was a type of elite, heavy soldier which saw service in the armies of the [[Spain\|Iberian peninsula]], such as those of the [[Kingdom of Aragon]] and the [[Emirate of Granada]], at the end of the 15th century. Aragonese Guard Captains differed from their Granadan counterparts in being fully suited in plate armour and a {{wiki\|frog-mouth helm}}.<ref name="AC2D">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>

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	A '''~~Guard Captain~~''' was a type of elite, heavy soldier which saw service in the armies of the [[Spain\|Iberian peninsula]], such as those of the [[Kingdom of Aragon]] and the [[Emirate of Granada]], at the end of the 15th century. Aragonese Guard Captains differed from their Granadan counterparts in being fully suited in plate armour and a {{wiki\|frog-mouth helm}}.<ref name="AC2D">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>		A '''guard captain''' was a type of elite, heavy soldier which saw service in the armies of the [[Spain\|Iberian peninsula]], such as those of the [[Kingdom of Aragon]] and the [[Emirate of Granada]], at the end of the 15th century. Aragonese Guard Captains differed from their Granadan counterparts in being fully suited in plate armour and a {{wiki\|frog-mouth helm}}.<ref name="AC2D">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>

	Akin to the contemporary [[Papal Guard]]s, their defining characteristic, aside from serving as high-ranking officers, were their juggernaut-like physique and their heavy, two-handed broadswords. The [[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order\|Spanish Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] enormously favoured Guard Captains, and many of their members and served in these units. Likewise, the [[Spanish Inquisition]] had sizable contingents of Guard Captains which they deployed in raids against those they deemed heretical.<ref name="AC2D" />		Akin to the contemporary [[Papal Guard]]s, their defining characteristic, aside from serving as high-ranking officers, were their juggernaut-like physique and their heavy, two-handed broadswords. The [[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order\|Spanish Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] enormously favoured Guard Captains, and many of their members and served in these units. Likewise, the [[Spanish Inquisition]] had sizable contingents of Guard Captains which they deployed in raids against those they deemed heretical.<ref name="AC2D" />

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