Harlan Cunningham - Revision history

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	In late September and early October 2012, Harlan exchanged text messages with [[William Miles]] to be updated on his journey to [[Switzerland]], to which he informed Adriano Maestranzi on William's progress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 30 September 2012 – "Heathrow Airport"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 2 October 2012 – "Gare de Valence"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 3 October 2012 – "Flughafen Zürich"</ref> He later secured [[Desmond Miles]], [[Shaun Hastings]] and [[Rebecca Crane]] from the [[Colosseum Vault]] with William's help, and reluctantly returned Desmond to the [[Animus]] after [[Juno]]'s possession of him caused him to go into shock.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[21st century conversations#Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Modern day]]</ref>		In late September and early October 2012, Harlan exchanged text messages with [[William Miles]] to be updated on his journey to [[Switzerland]], to which he informed Adriano Maestranzi on William's progress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 30 September 2012 – "Heathrow Airport"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 2 October 2012 – "Gare de Valence"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 3 October 2012 – "Flughafen Zürich"</ref> He later secured [[Desmond Miles]], [[Shaun Hastings]] and [[Rebecca Crane]] from the [[Colosseum Vault]] with William's help, and reluctantly returned Desmond to the [[Animus]] after [[Juno]]'s possession of him caused him to go into shock.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[21st century conversations#Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Modern day]]</ref>

	As William's team attempted to flee Italy, Harlan received a text from William on 16 October, telling him that the [[Templars]] were onto them and that they were going into hiding.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 16 October 2012 – "Code Red"</ref> On 25 October, Harlan was again contacted by William, who asked for his assistance in escaping Italy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 25 October 2012 – "Resurfacing"</ref> At 9:51am on 27 October, Harlan led an ambush on Abstergo's ~~tactical~~ [[Delta Team]], killing several of the Templar agents and allowing William's team to escape ~~from the Templars' tail~~.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 27 October 2012 – "Breakdown"</ref> Harlan sent William a text at 10:38am, informing him that they only lost one Assassin in the skirmish, and that [[Daniel Cross\|one of the Templars]] had "lost it" during the battle.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 27 October 2012 – "Farewell To Florence"</ref>		As William's team attempted to flee Italy, Harlan received a text from William on 16 October, telling him that the [[Templars]] were onto them and that they were going into hiding.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 16 October 2012 – "Code Red"</ref> On 25 October, Harlan was again contacted by William, who asked for his assistance in escaping Italy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 25 October 2012 – "Resurfacing"</ref> At 9:51am on 27 October, Harlan led an ambush on Abstergo's [[Delta Team]], killing several of the Templar agents and allowing William's team to escape.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 27 October 2012 – "Breakdown"</ref> Harlan sent William a text at 10:38am, informing him that they only lost one Assassin in the skirmish, and that [[Daniel Cross\|one of the Templars]] had "lost it" during the battle.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 27 October 2012 – "Farewell To Florence"</ref>

	A few weeks later, Harlan texted William on November 9, telling him everything was going according to plan and that the Templars did not know [[Grand Temple\|where]] William's team was. He then passed on a message from Adriano, who wanted to know if William's team had made any progress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 9 November 2012 – "According To Plan"</ref>		A few weeks later, Harlan texted William on November 9, telling him everything was going according to plan and that the Templars did not know [[Grand Temple\|where]] William's team was. He then passed on a message from Adriano, who wanted to know if William's team had made any progress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 9 November 2012 – "According To Plan"</ref>
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	===Befriending Layla Hassan===		===Befriending Layla Hassan===
	In 2017, Harlan and the Assassins befriended [[Layla Hassan]], a former Abstergo employee who was recruited by William Miles in [[Egypt]].<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails#Assassins\|Layla Hassan's emails]]: "Greetings and salutations!"</ref> Throughout the year, Harlan remained in contact with Arend while the latter joined [[Galina Voronina]]'s cell in searching for the [[Koh-i-Noor]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 9\|Issue #09]]</ref> Following the cell's mission in [[Australia]] in August 2018, which saw the demise of Juno and [[Charlotte de la Cruz]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 12\|Issue #12]]</ref> Harlan cared for Arend, who was recovering from his injuries and Charlotte's death.<ref name="ACOD"/>		In 2017, Harlan and the Assassins befriended [[Layla Hassan]], a former Abstergo employee who was recruited by William Miles in [[Egypt]].<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails#Assassins\|Layla Hassan's emails]]: "Greetings and salutations!"</ref> Throughout the year, Harlan remained in contact with Arend while the latter joined [[Galina Voronina]]'s cell in searching for the [[Koh-i-Noor]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 9\|Issue #09]]</ref> Following the cell's mission to [[Australia]] in August 2018, which saw the demise of Juno and [[Charlotte de la Cruz]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 12\|Issue #12]]</ref> Harlan cared for Arend, who was recovering from his injuries and Charlotte's death.<ref name="ACOD"/>

	During this time, Harlan remained in contact with Layla through emails, providing updates on his and Arend's condition.<ref name="ACOD"/> When Layla mentioned that she was looking for someone to accompany her on a mission in [[Quebec]], Harlan suggested [[Kiyoshi Takakura]], who had been part of the Australia mission and was looking for work. He then volunteered to call Kiyoshi and put him in contact with Layla.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails#Assassins\|Layla Hassan's emails]]: "re re Your Question"</ref>		During this time, Harlan remained in contact with Layla through emails, providing updates on his and Arend's condition.<ref name="ACOD"/> When Layla mentioned that she was looking for someone to accompany her on a mission in [[Quebec]], Harlan suggested [[Kiyoshi Takakura]], who had been part of the Australia mission and was looking for work. He then volunteered to call Kiyoshi and put him in contact with Layla.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails#Assassins\|Layla Hassan's emails]]: "re re Your Question"</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Harlan Cunningham is a character first introduced in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', although only his voice is heard. His story was greatly expanded on in the ''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' project.		Harlan Cunningham is a character first introduced in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', although only his voice is heard. His story was greatly expanded in the ''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' project.

	According to writer [[James Nadiger]], Cunningham and Schut's characters and relationship were inspired by the comic book characters {{Wiki\|Apollo (comics)\|Apollo}} and {{Wiki\|Midnighter}}.<ref>{{Tumblr\|tumblrurl=jnadiger\|url=post/114752161562/are-harlan-cunningham-and-arend-schut-a-couple-or\|tumblrname=James Nadiger\|postname=Are Harlan Cunningham and Arend Schut a couple, or...\|quote=It was stated explicitly in one one of the audio files. Phoenix Project: The Box, I think. So yes to everything: They work together as Assassins, but are also a couple and in love. I don’t know if you’re a comic book fan at all, but I was inspired by Apollo & the Midnighter from Wildstorm’s THE AUTHORITY\|archiveurl=https://archive.vn/zlFMI\|noimage=yes}}</ref>		According to writer [[James Nadiger]], Cunningham and Schut's characters and relationship were inspired by the comic book characters {{Wiki\|Apollo (comics)\|Apollo}} and {{Wiki\|Midnighter}}.<ref>{{Tumblr\|tumblrurl=jnadiger\|url=post/114752161562/are-harlan-cunningham-and-arend-schut-a-couple-or\|tumblrname=James Nadiger\|postname=Are Harlan Cunningham and Arend Schut a couple, or...\|quote=It was stated explicitly in one one of the audio files. Phoenix Project: The Box, I think. So yes to everything: They work together as Assassins, but are also a couple and in love. I don’t know if you’re a comic book fan at all, but I was inspired by Apollo & the Midnighter from Wildstorm’s THE AUTHORITY\|archiveurl=https://archive.vn/zlFMI\|noimage=yes}}</ref>

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	In late September and early October 2012, Harlan exchanged text messages with [[William Miles]] to be updated on his journey to [[Switzerland]], to which he informed Adriano Maestranzi on William's progress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 30 September 2012 – "Heathrow Airport"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 2 October 2012 – "Gare de Valence"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 3 October 2012 – "Flughafen Zürich"</ref> He later secured [[Desmond Miles]], [[Shaun Hastings]] and [[Rebecca Crane]] from the [[Colosseum Vault]] with William's help, and reluctantly returned Desmond to the [[Animus]] after [[Juno]]'s possession of him caused him to go into shock.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[21st century conversations#Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Modern day]]</ref>		In late September and early October 2012, Harlan exchanged text messages with [[William Miles]] to be updated on his journey to [[Switzerland]], to which he informed Adriano Maestranzi on William's progress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 30 September 2012 – "Heathrow Airport"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 2 October 2012 – "Gare de Valence"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 3 October 2012 – "Flughafen Zürich"</ref> He later secured [[Desmond Miles]], [[Shaun Hastings]] and [[Rebecca Crane]] from the [[Colosseum Vault]] with William's help, and reluctantly returned Desmond to the [[Animus]] after [[Juno]]'s possession of him caused him to go into shock.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[21st century conversations#Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Modern day]]</ref>

	As William's team attempted to flee Italy, Harlan received a text from William on 16 October, telling him that the [[Templars]] were onto them and that they were going into hiding.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 16 October 2012 – "Code Red"</ref> On 25 October, Harlan was again contacted by William, who asked for his assistance in escaping Italy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 25 October 2012 – "Resurfacing"</ref> At 9:51am on 27 October, Harlan led an ambush on Abstergo's tactical [[Delta Team]], killing several of the Templar agents and allowing William's team to escape from the Templars' tail.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 27 October 2012 – "Breakdown"</ref> Harlan sent William a text at 10:38am, informing him that they only lost one Assassin in the skirmish, and that [[Daniel Cross\|one of the Templars]] had "lost it" during the battle.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 27 October 2012 – "~~Medical Transport~~"</ref>		As William's team attempted to flee Italy, Harlan received a text from William on 16 October, telling him that the [[Templars]] were onto them and that they were going into hiding.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 16 October 2012 – "Code Red"</ref> On 25 October, Harlan was again contacted by William, who asked for his assistance in escaping Italy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 25 October 2012 – "Resurfacing"</ref> At 9:51am on 27 October, Harlan led an ambush on Abstergo's tactical [[Delta Team]], killing several of the Templar agents and allowing William's team to escape from the Templars' tail.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 27 October 2012 – "Breakdown"</ref> Harlan sent William a text at 10:38am, informing him that they only lost one Assassin in the skirmish, and that [[Daniel Cross\|one of the Templars]] had "lost it" during the battle.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 27 October 2012 – "Farewell To Florence"</ref>

	A few weeks later, Harlan texted William on November 9, telling him everything was going according to plan and that the Templars did not know [[Grand Temple\|where]] William's team was. He then passed on a message from Adriano, who wanted to know if William's team had made any progress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 9 November 2012 – "According To Plan"</ref>		A few weeks later, Harlan texted William on November 9, telling him everything was going according to plan and that the Templars did not know [[Grand Temple\|where]] William's team was. He then passed on a message from Adriano, who wanted to know if William's team had made any progress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 9 November 2012 – "According To Plan"</ref>

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	On 19 December at 9:12pm, Harlan was in [[Vienna]], [[Austria]], and contacted fellow Assassin [[Gavin Banks]] by phone. Harlan confirmed that he was not being followed by the Templars any more and that he was at the safe house. They began to talk about Adriano and how they missed him, with Harlan expressing guilt over leaving him behind. Gavin reassured him that Adriano's death was not his fault and then told him to go to [[Rotterdam]] in the [[Netherlands]] to await further instructions from him. Harlan then said he would be ready, and Gavin told him to try to relax until then.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 19 December 2012 – "Great Loss"</ref>		On 19 December at 9:12pm, Harlan was in [[Vienna]], [[Austria]], and contacted fellow Assassin [[Gavin Banks]] by phone. Harlan confirmed that he was not being followed by the Templars any more and that he was at the safe house. They began to talk about Adriano and how they missed him, with Harlan expressing guilt over leaving him behind. Gavin reassured him that Adriano's death was not his fault and then told him to go to [[Rotterdam]] in the [[Netherlands]] to await further instructions from him. Harlan then said he would be ready, and Gavin told him to try to relax until then.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 19 December 2012 – "Great Loss"</ref>

	In February 2014, Harlan and his partner Arend Schut, a Dutch MMA wrestler whom he had been training to become an Assassin, infiltrated an Abstergo Industries facility in [[Rotterdam]], where they stole the [[Precursor box]]. While making their escape from the facility, they were pursued by Abstergo's [[Sigma Team]] led by Juhani Otso Berg. A firefight ensued, in which Cunningham and Schut were able to take down a large part of Sigma Team. They were ultimately forced to leave the artifact behind to make their escape.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Numbskull's personal files#The Phoenix Project\|Numbskull's personal files]] – The Phoenix Project: "The Box"</ref>		In February 2014, Harlan and his partner Arend Schut, a Dutch MMA wrestler whom he had been training to become an Assassin, infiltrated an Abstergo Industries facility in Rotterdam, where they stole the [[Precursor box]]. While making their escape from the facility, they were pursued by Abstergo's [[Sigma Team]] led by Juhani Otso Berg. A firefight ensued, in which Cunningham and Schut were able to take down a large part of Sigma Team. They were ultimately forced to leave the artifact behind to make their escape.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Numbskull's personal files#The Phoenix Project\|Numbskull's personal files]] – The Phoenix Project: "The Box"</ref>

	===Getting married===		===Getting married===

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	\| image = ACI_Harlan_Cunningham_render.png		\| image = ACI_Harlan_Cunningham_render.png
	\| name = Harlan Cunningham		\| name = Harlan Cunningham
	\| active = 2012–2017<br/>[[Europe]]		\| active = 2012–2017<br>[[Europe]]
	\| species = [[Human]]		\| species = [[Human]]
	\| affiliates = [[Assassins]]		\| affiliates = [[Assassins]]
	*[[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood]]}}		*[[American Brotherhood of Assassins\|American Brotherhood]]
	'''Harlan T. Cunningham''' is a member of the [[Assassins\|Assassin Brotherhood]] who operated out of [[Florence]], [[Italy]] as part of a [[Assassin cell\|cell]] led by [[Adriano Maestranzi]].		*[[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood]]
			}}
			'''Harlan T. Cunningham''' is a member of the [[Assassins\|Assassin Brotherhood]] who operated out of [[Florence]], [[Italy]], as part of a [[Assassin cell\|cell]] led by [[Adriano Maestranzi]]. Following the cell's destruction by the [[Templars]] in 2012, Harlan recruited [[Arend Schut-Cunningham\|Arend Schut]] into the Brotherhood, and the two subsequently ran various missions together while also getting married by 2015.

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	During ~~High School~~, Harlan had a promising career as an amateur wrestler, but this ended when he was outed as a homosexual. He fled [[Texas]] and travelled to [[Europe]], finding solace in the Assassin Brotherhood, where he was assigned to Adriano Maestranzi's Florentine cell. [[Gavin Banks]] altered official records to hide most details of his life before joining the Assassins.<ref ~~name="ACRG"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>		During high school, Harlan had a promising career as an amateur wrestler, but this ended when he was outed as a homosexual. He fled [[Texas]] and travelled to [[Europe]], finding solace in the Assassin Brotherhood, where he was assigned to Adriano Maestranzi's Florentine cell. [[Gavin Banks]] altered official records to hide most details of his life before joining the Assassins.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Numbskull's personal files#Sigma Team's Most Wanted\|Numbskull's personal files]] – Sigma Team's Most Wanted: "The Soldiers"</ref>

	===Assisting William Miles===		===Assisting William Miles===
	In late September and early October 2012, Harlan exchanged text messages with [[William Miles]] to be updated on his journey to [[Switzerland]], to which he informed Adriano Maestranzi on William's progress.<ref ~~name=~~"~~ACI~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[~~Surveillance~~]] – ~~{{Cite\|22 June 2021. Individual files needed}}~~</ref> He later secured [[Desmond Miles]], [[Shaun Hastings]] and [[Rebecca Crane]] from the [[Colosseum Vault]] with William's help, and reluctantly returned Desmond to the [[Animus]] after [[Juno]]'s possession of him caused him to go into shock.~~<ref name="ACI" />~~<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>		In late September and early October 2012, Harlan exchanged text messages with [[William Miles]] to be updated on his journey to [[Switzerland]], to which he informed Adriano Maestranzi on William's progress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 30 September 2012 – "Heathrow Airport"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 2 October 2012 – "Gare de Valence"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 3 October 2012 – "Flughafen Zürich"</ref> He later secured [[Desmond Miles]], [[Shaun Hastings]] and [[Rebecca Crane]] from the [[Colosseum Vault]] with William's help, and reluctantly returned Desmond to the [[Animus]] after [[Juno]]'s possession of him caused him to go into shock.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[21st century conversations#Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Modern day]]</ref>

	As William's team attempted to flee Italy, Harlan received a text from William on 16 October, telling him that the [[Templars]] were onto them and that they were going into hiding. On 25 October, Harlan was again contacted by William, who asked for his assistance in escaping Italy. At 9:51am on 27 October, Harlan led an ambush on Abstergo's tactical [[Delta Team]], killing several of the Templar agents and allowing William's team to escape from the Templars' tail. Harlan sent William a text at 10:38am, informing him that they only lost one Assassin in the skirmish, and that [[Daniel Cross\|one of the Templars]] had "lost it" during the battle.<ref ~~name=~~"~~ACI~~" />		As William's team attempted to flee Italy, Harlan received a text from William on 16 October, telling him that the [[Templars]] were onto them and that they were going into hiding.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 16 October 2012 – "Code Red"</ref> On 25 October, Harlan was again contacted by William, who asked for his assistance in escaping Italy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 25 October 2012 – "Resurfacing"</ref> At 9:51am on 27 October, Harlan led an ambush on Abstergo's tactical [[Delta Team]], killing several of the Templar agents and allowing William's team to escape from the Templars' tail.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 27 October 2012 – "Breakdown"</ref> Harlan sent William a text at 10:38am, informing him that they only lost one Assassin in the skirmish, and that [[Daniel Cross\|one of the Templars]] had "lost it" during the battle.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 27 October 2012 – "Medical Transport"</ref>

	A few weeks later, Harlan texted William on November 9, telling him everything was going according to plan and that the Templars did not know [[Grand Temple\|where]] William's team was. He then passed on a message from Adriano, who wanted to know if William's team had made any progress.<ref ~~name=~~"~~ACI~~" />		A few weeks later, Harlan texted William on November 9, telling him everything was going according to plan and that the Templars did not know [[Grand Temple\|where]] William's team was. He then passed on a message from Adriano, who wanted to know if William's team had made any progress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 9 November 2012 – "According To Plan"</ref>

	===Striking at the Templars===		===Striking at the Templars===
	On 28 November 2012, at 5:08pm, Harlan sent a message to William from the Provincial road SP11 in Italy, informing him that they had infiltrated the Abstergo campus and killed four hackers along with some guards; Harlan's team also destroyed Abstergo's servers, which meant the Templars could not track William. After returning to the safe house in [[Florence]] on 29 November, Harlan discovered that he or another member of the cell had been tracked back to the base. He sent a message to William at 10:42pm, informing him that an attack was imminent, but that Adriano was refusing to leave.<ref ~~name=~~"~~ACI~~" />		On 28 November 2012, at 5:08pm, Harlan sent a message to William from the Provincial road SP11 in Italy, informing him that they had infiltrated the Abstergo campus and killed four hackers along with some guards; Harlan's team also destroyed Abstergo's servers, which meant the Templars could not track William.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 28 November 2012 – "Hacker Massacre"</ref> After returning to the safe house in [[Florence]] on 29 November, Harlan discovered that he or another member of the cell had been tracked back to the base. He sent a message to William at 10:42pm, informing him that an attack was imminent, but that Adriano was refusing to leave.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 29 November 2012 – "Attack Imminent"</ref>

	The attack came at 6:27am the next morning. Harlan managed to escape the safehouse while the other Assassins were killed, and Adriano detonated a bomb to destroy the Assassins' files. Harlan managed to confirm that all of the Templar agents were dead, except for [[Juhani Otso Berg\|one]] who managed to escape the blast. Harlan fled to Bologna, Italy, and on 1 December at 12:20pm, Harlan sent a message to William informing him of what happened, and that he was "going dark". William responded by telling him to be strong.<ref ~~name=~~"~~ACI~~" />		The attack came at 6:27am the next morning. Harlan managed to escape the safehouse while the other Assassins were killed, and Adriano detonated a bomb to destroy the Assassins' files. Harlan managed to confirm that all of the Templar agents were dead, except for [[Juhani Otso Berg\|one]] who managed to escape the blast. Harlan fled to Bologna, Italy, and on 1 December at 12:20pm, Harlan sent a message to William informing him of what happened, and that he was "going dark". William responded by telling him to be strong.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 1 December 2012 – "Only One Left"</ref>

	===Time in Rotterdam===		===Time in Rotterdam===
	On 19 December at 9:12pm Harlan was in [[Vienna]], Austria and contacted fellow Assassin [[Gavin Banks]] by phone. Harlan confirmed that he was not being followed by the Templars any more and that he was at the safe house. They began to talk about Adriano and how they missed him, with Harlan expressing guilt over leaving him behind. Gavin reassured him that Adriano's death was not his fault and then told him to go to [[Rotterdam]] in the [[Netherlands]] to await further instructions from him. Harlan then said he would be ready, and Gavin told him to try to relax until then.<ref ~~name=~~"~~ACI~~" />		On 19 December at 9:12pm, Harlan was in [[Vienna]], [[Austria]], and contacted fellow Assassin [[Gavin Banks]] by phone. Harlan confirmed that he was not being followed by the Templars any more and that he was at the safe house. They began to talk about Adriano and how they missed him, with Harlan expressing guilt over leaving him behind. Gavin reassured him that Adriano's death was not his fault and then told him to go to [[Rotterdam]] in the [[Netherlands]] to await further instructions from him. Harlan then said he would be ready, and Gavin told him to try to relax until then.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 19 December 2012 – "Great Loss"</ref>

	In February 2014, ~~Cunningham~~ and his partner ~~[[Arend Schut-Cunningham\|~~Arend Schut]], a Dutch MMA wrestler whom he had been training to become an Assassin, infiltrated an Abstergo Industries facility in Rotterdam, where they stole the [[~~Precursor boxes\|~~Precursor box]]. While making their escape from the facility, they were pursued by Abstergo's [[Sigma Team]] led by Juhani Otso Berg. A firefight ensued, in which Cunningham and Schut were able to take down a large part of Sigma Team. They were ultimately forced to leave the artifact behind to make their escape.<ref ~~name=~~"~~ACRG~~" />		In February 2014, Harlan and his partner Arend Schut, a Dutch MMA wrestler whom he had been training to become an Assassin, infiltrated an Abstergo Industries facility in [[Rotterdam]], where they stole the [[Precursor box]]. While making their escape from the facility, they were pursued by Abstergo's [[Sigma Team]] led by Juhani Otso Berg. A firefight ensued, in which Cunningham and Schut were able to take down a large part of Sigma Team. They were ultimately forced to leave the artifact behind to make their escape.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Numbskull's personal files#The Phoenix Project\|Numbskull's personal files]] – The Phoenix Project: "The Box"</ref>

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	===Befriending Layla Hassan===		===Befriending Layla Hassan===
	In 2017, Harlan and the Assassins befriended [[Layla Hassan]], a former Abstergo employee who was recruited by William Miles in [[Egypt]].<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> ~~After~~ Arend's mission in [[Australia]] in 2018, which saw the demise of Juno and [[Charlotte de la Cruz]],<ref ~~name="Uprising"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 12\|Issue #12]]</ref> Harlan cared for Arend, who was recovering from his injuries and Charlotte's death. ~~Harlan remained in contact with Arend while he was part of [[Galina Voronina]]'s cell in searching for the [[Koh-i-Noor]].~~ During this time, Harlan remained in contact with Layla through ~~the~~ emails, providing updates on his and Arend's condition. When Layla ~~asked~~ to ~~look for~~ accompany on a mission in [[Quebec]], Harlan suggested [[Kiyoshi Takakura]], who ~~was~~ part of the Australia mission and looking for work~~, to Layla~~. He volunteered to call Kiyoshi to contact ~~her~~.<ref ~~name=~~"~~ACOD~~" />		In 2017, Harlan and the Assassins befriended [[Layla Hassan]], a former Abstergo employee who was recruited by William Miles in [[Egypt]].<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails#Assassins\|Layla Hassan's emails]]: "Greetings and salutations!"</ref> Throughout the year, Harlan remained in contact with Arend while the latter joined [[Galina Voronina]]'s cell in searching for the [[Koh-i-Noor]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 9\|Issue #09]]</ref> Following the cell's mission in [[Australia]] in August 2018, which saw the demise of Juno and [[Charlotte de la Cruz]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 12\|Issue #12]]</ref> Harlan cared for Arend, who was recovering from his injuries and Charlotte's death.<ref name="ACOD"/>

			During this time, Harlan remained in contact with Layla through emails, providing updates on his and Arend's condition.<ref name="ACOD"/> When Layla mentioned that she was looking for someone to accompany her on a mission in [[Quebec]], Harlan suggested [[Kiyoshi Takakura]], who had been part of the Australia mission and was looking for work. He then volunteered to call Kiyoshi and put him in contact with Layla.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails#Assassins\|Layla Hassan's emails]]: "re re Your Question"</ref>

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery widths="180~~" spacing="small~~" position="center" captionalign="center">		<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
	Harlan Cunningham.jpg\|Concept art		Harlan Cunningham.jpg\|Concept art
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' {{1st}} {{c\|voice only}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{Mdat}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{Mdat}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' {{Imo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{c\|mentioned in emails only}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{c\|mentioned in emails only}}

	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Scroll box\|content={{Reflist}}}}
	{{Initiates}}		{{Initiates}}
	{{DEFAULTSORT:Cunningham, Harlan T.}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Cunningham, Harlan T.}}

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	Harlan Cunningham.jpg		Harlan Cunningham.jpg\|Concept art
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	===Assisting William Miles===		===Assisting William Miles===
	In late September and early October 2012, Harlan exchanged text messages with [[William Miles]] to be updated on his journey to [[Switzerland]], to which he informed Adriano Maestranzi on William's progress.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]''</ref> He later secured [[Desmond Miles]], [[Shaun Hastings]] and [[Rebecca Crane]] from the [[Colosseum Vault]] with William's help, and reluctantly returned Desmond to the [[Animus]] after [[Juno]]'s possession of him caused him to go into shock.<ref name="ACI" /><ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>		In late September and early October 2012, Harlan exchanged text messages with [[William Miles]] to be updated on his journey to [[Switzerland]], to which he informed Adriano Maestranzi on William's progress.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Surveillance]] – {{Cite\|22 June 2021. Individual files needed}}</ref> He later secured [[Desmond Miles]], [[Shaun Hastings]] and [[Rebecca Crane]] from the [[Colosseum Vault]] with William's help, and reluctantly returned Desmond to the [[Animus]] after [[Juno]]'s possession of him caused him to go into shock.<ref name="ACI" /><ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

	As William's team attempted to flee Italy, Harlan received a text from William on 16 October, telling him that the [[Templars]] were onto them and that they were going into hiding. On 25 October, Harlan was again contacted by William, who asked for his assistance in escaping Italy. At 9:51am on 27 October, Harlan led an ambush on Abstergo's tactical [[Delta Team]], killing several of the Templar agents and allowing William's team to escape from the Templars' tail. Harlan sent William a text at 10:38am, informing him that they only lost one Assassin in the skirmish, and that [[Daniel Cross\|one of the Templars]] had "lost it" during the battle.<ref name="ACI" />		As William's team attempted to flee Italy, Harlan received a text from William on 16 October, telling him that the [[Templars]] were onto them and that they were going into hiding. On 25 October, Harlan was again contacted by William, who asked for his assistance in escaping Italy. At 9:51am on 27 October, Harlan led an ambush on Abstergo's tactical [[Delta Team]], killing several of the Templar agents and allowing William's team to escape from the Templars' tail. Harlan sent William a text at 10:38am, informing him that they only lost one Assassin in the skirmish, and that [[Daniel Cross\|one of the Templars]] had "lost it" during the battle.<ref name="ACI" />
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	On 19 December at 9:12pm Harlan was in [[Vienna]], Austria and contacted fellow Assassin [[Gavin Banks]] by phone. Harlan confirmed that he was not being followed by the Templars any more and that he was at the safe house. They began to talk about Adriano and how they missed him, with Harlan expressing guilt over leaving him behind. Gavin reassured him that Adriano's death was not his fault and then told him to go to [[Rotterdam]] in the [[Netherlands]] to await further instructions from him. Harlan then said he would be ready, and Gavin told him to try to relax until then.<ref name="ACI" />		On 19 December at 9:12pm Harlan was in [[Vienna]], Austria and contacted fellow Assassin [[Gavin Banks]] by phone. Harlan confirmed that he was not being followed by the Templars any more and that he was at the safe house. They began to talk about Adriano and how they missed him, with Harlan expressing guilt over leaving him behind. Gavin reassured him that Adriano's death was not his fault and then told him to go to [[Rotterdam]] in the [[Netherlands]] to await further instructions from him. Harlan then said he would be ready, and Gavin told him to try to relax until then.<ref name="ACI" />

	In February 2014, Cunningham and his partner [[Arend Schut Cunningham\|Arend Schut]], a Dutch MMA wrestler whom he had been training to become an Assassin, infiltrated an Abstergo Industries facility in Rotterdam, where they stole the [[Precursor boxes\|Precursor box]]. While making their escape from the facility, they were pursued by Abstergo's [[Sigma Team]] led by Juhani Otso Berg. A firefight ensued, in which Cunningham and Schut were able to take down a large part of Sigma Team. They were ultimately forced to leave the artifact behind to make their escape.<ref name="ACRG" />		In February 2014, Cunningham and his partner [[Arend Schut-Cunningham\|Arend Schut]], a Dutch MMA wrestler whom he had been training to become an Assassin, infiltrated an Abstergo Industries facility in Rotterdam, where they stole the [[Precursor boxes\|Precursor box]]. While making their escape from the facility, they were pursued by Abstergo's [[Sigma Team]] led by Juhani Otso Berg. A firefight ensued, in which Cunningham and Schut were able to take down a large part of Sigma Team. They were ultimately forced to leave the artifact behind to make their escape.<ref name="ACRG" />

	===Getting married===		===Getting married===

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	===Befriending Layla Hassan===		===Befriending Layla Hassan===
	In 2017, Harlan and the Assassins befriended [[Layla Hassan]], a former Abstergo employee who was recruited by William Miles in [[Egypt]].<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> After Arend's mission in [[Australia]] in 2018, which saw the demise of Juno and [[Charlotte de la Cruz]],<ref name="Uprising">''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: ~~Uprsing~~ 12\|Issue #12]]</ref> Harlan cared for Arend, who was recovering from his injuries and Charlotte's death. Harlan remained in contact with Arend while he was part of [[Galina Voronina]]'s cell in searching for the [[Koh-i-Noor]]. During this time, Harlan remained in contact with Layla through the emails, providing updates on his and Arend's condition. When Layla asked to look for accompany on a mission in [[Quebec]], Harlan suggested [[Kiyoshi Takakura]], who was part of the Australia mission and looking for work, to Layla. He volunteered to call Kiyoshi to contact her.<ref name="ACOD" />		In 2017, Harlan and the Assassins befriended [[Layla Hassan]], a former Abstergo employee who was recruited by William Miles in [[Egypt]].<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> After Arend's mission in [[Australia]] in 2018, which saw the demise of Juno and [[Charlotte de la Cruz]],<ref name="Uprising">''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 12\|Issue #12]]</ref> Harlan cared for Arend, who was recovering from his injuries and Charlotte's death. Harlan remained in contact with Arend while he was part of [[Galina Voronina]]'s cell in searching for the [[Koh-i-Noor]]. During this time, Harlan remained in contact with Layla through the emails, providing updates on his and Arend's condition. When Layla asked to look for accompany on a mission in [[Quebec]], Harlan suggested [[Kiyoshi Takakura]], who was part of the Australia mission and looking for work, to Layla. He volunteered to call Kiyoshi to contact her.<ref name="ACOD" />

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==

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	===Befriending Layla Hassan===		===Befriending Layla Hassan===
	In 2017, Harlan and the Assassins befriended [[Layla Hassan]], a former Abstergo employee who was recruited by William Miles in [[Egypt]].<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> After Arend's mission in [[Australia]] in 2018, which saw the demise of Juno and [[Charlotte de la Cruz]],<ref name="Uprising">''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]''</ref> Harlan cared for Arend, who was recovering from his injuries and Charlotte's death. Harlan remained in contact with Arend while he was part of [[Galina Voronina]]'s cell in searching for the [[Koh-i-Noor]]. During this time, Harlan remained in contact with Layla through the emails, providing updates on his and Arend's condition. When Layla asked to look for accompany on a mission in [[Quebec]], Harlan suggested [[Kiyoshi Takakura]], who was part of the Australia mission and looking for work, to Layla. He volunteered to call Kiyoshi to contact her.<ref name="ACOD" />		In 2017, Harlan and the Assassins befriended [[Layla Hassan]], a former Abstergo employee who was recruited by William Miles in [[Egypt]].<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> After Arend's mission in [[Australia]] in 2018, which saw the demise of Juno and [[Charlotte de la Cruz]],<ref name="Uprising">''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Uprsing 12\|Issue #12]]</ref> Harlan cared for Arend, who was recovering from his injuries and Charlotte's death. Harlan remained in contact with Arend while he was part of [[Galina Voronina]]'s cell in searching for the [[Koh-i-Noor]]. During this time, Harlan remained in contact with Layla through the emails, providing updates on his and Arend's condition. When Layla asked to look for accompany on a mission in [[Quebec]], Harlan suggested [[Kiyoshi Takakura]], who was part of the Australia mission and looking for work, to Layla. He volunteered to call Kiyoshi to contact her.<ref name="ACOD" />

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==

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	In 2017, Harlan and the Assassins befriended [[Layla Hassan]], a former Abstergo employee who was recruited by William Miles in [[Egypt]].<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> After Arend's mission in [[Australia]] in 2018, which saw the demise of Juno and [[Charlotte de la Cruz]],<ref name="Uprising">''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]''</ref> Harlan cared for Arend, who was recovering from his injuries and Charlotte's death. Harlan remained in contact with Arend while he was part of [[Galina Voronina]]'s cell in searching for the [[Koh-i-Noor]]. During this time, Harlan remained in contact with Layla through the emails, providing updates on his and Arend's condition. When Layla asked to look for accompany on a mission in [[Quebec]], Harlan suggested [[Kiyoshi Takakura]], who was part of the Australia mission and looking for work, to Layla. He volunteered to call Kiyoshi to contact her.<ref name="ACOD" />		In 2017, Harlan and the Assassins befriended [[Layla Hassan]], a former Abstergo employee who was recruited by William Miles in [[Egypt]].<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> After Arend's mission in [[Australia]] in 2018, which saw the demise of Juno and [[Charlotte de la Cruz]],<ref name="Uprising">''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]''</ref> Harlan cared for Arend, who was recovering from his injuries and Charlotte's death. Harlan remained in contact with Arend while he was part of [[Galina Voronina]]'s cell in searching for the [[Koh-i-Noor]]. During this time, Harlan remained in contact with Layla through the emails, providing updates on his and Arend's condition. When Layla asked to look for accompany on a mission in [[Quebec]], Harlan suggested [[Kiyoshi Takakura]], who was part of the Australia mission and looking for work, to Layla. He volunteered to call Kiyoshi to contact her.<ref name="ACOD" />

	==~~Trivia~~==		==Behind the scenes==
	*According to writer [[James Nadiger]], Cunningham and Schut's characters and relationship were inspired by the comic book characters {{Wiki\|Apollo (comics)\|Apollo}} and {{Wiki\|Midnighter}}.<ref>~~[http://~~jnadiger~~.tumblr.com/~~post/114752161562/are-harlan-cunningham-and-arend-schut-a-couple-or James Nadiger~~'s Tumblr]~~</ref>		Harlan Cunningham is a character first introduced in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', although only his voice is heard. His story was greatly expanded on in the ''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' project.

			According to writer [[James Nadiger]], Cunningham and Schut's characters and relationship were inspired by the comic book characters {{Wiki\|Apollo (comics)\|Apollo}} and {{Wiki\|Midnighter}}.<ref>{{Tumblr\|tumblrurl=jnadiger\|url=post/114752161562/are-harlan-cunningham-and-arend-schut-a-couple-or\|tumblrname=James Nadiger\|postname=Are Harlan Cunningham and Arend Schut a couple, or...\|quote=It was stated explicitly in one one of the audio files. Phoenix Project: The Box, I think. So yes to everything: They work together as Assassins, but are also a couple and in love. I don’t know if you’re a comic book fan at all, but I was inspired by Apollo & the Midnighter from Wildstorm’s THE AUTHORITY\|archiveurl=https://archive.vn/zlFMI\|noimage=yes}}</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	In late September and early October 2012, Harlan exchanged text messages with [[William Miles]] to be updated on his journey to [[Switzerland]], to which he informed Adriano Maestranzi on William's progress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 30 September 2012 – "Heathrow Airport"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 2 October 2012 – "Gare de Valence"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 3 October 2012 – "Flughafen Zürich"</ref> He later secured [[Desmond Miles]], [[Shaun Hastings]] and [[Rebecca Crane]] from the [[Colosseum Vault]] with William's help, and reluctantly returned Desmond to the [[Animus]] after [[Juno]]'s possession of him caused him to go into shock.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[21st century conversations#Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Modern day]]</ref>		In late September and early October 2012, Harlan exchanged text messages with [[William Miles]] to be updated on his journey to [[Switzerland]], to which he informed Adriano Maestranzi on William's progress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 30 September 2012 – "Heathrow Airport"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 2 October 2012 – "Gare de Valence"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 3 October 2012 – "Flughafen Zürich"</ref> He later secured [[Desmond Miles]], [[Shaun Hastings]] and [[Rebecca Crane]] from the [[Colosseum Vault]] with William's help, and reluctantly returned Desmond to the [[Animus]] after [[Juno]]'s possession of him caused him to go into shock.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[21st century conversations#Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood\|Modern day]]</ref>

	As William's team attempted to flee Italy, Harlan received a text from William on 16 October, telling him that the [[Templars]] were onto them and that they were going into hiding.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 16 October 2012 – "Code Red"</ref> On 25 October, Harlan was again contacted by William, who asked for his assistance in escaping Italy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 25 October 2012 – "Resurfacing"</ref> At 9:51am on 27 October, Harlan led an ambush on Abstergo's tactical [[Delta Team]], killing several of the Templar agents and allowing William's team to escape from the Templars' tail.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 27 October 2012 – "Breakdown"</ref> Harlan sent William a text at 10:38am, informing him that they only lost one Assassin in the skirmish, and that [[Daniel Cross\|one of the Templars]] had "lost it" during the battle.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 27 October 2012 – "~~Medical Transport~~"</ref>		As William's team attempted to flee Italy, Harlan received a text from William on 16 October, telling him that the [[Templars]] were onto them and that they were going into hiding.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 16 October 2012 – "Code Red"</ref> On 25 October, Harlan was again contacted by William, who asked for his assistance in escaping Italy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 25 October 2012 – "Resurfacing"</ref> At 9:51am on 27 October, Harlan led an ambush on Abstergo's tactical [[Delta Team]], killing several of the Templar agents and allowing William's team to escape from the Templars' tail.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 27 October 2012 – "Breakdown"</ref> Harlan sent William a text at 10:38am, informing him that they only lost one Assassin in the skirmish, and that [[Daniel Cross\|one of the Templars]] had "lost it" during the battle.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 27 October 2012 – "Farewell To Florence"</ref>

	A few weeks later, Harlan texted William on November 9, telling him everything was going according to plan and that the Templars did not know [[Grand Temple\|where]] William's team was. He then passed on a message from Adriano, who wanted to know if William's team had made any progress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 9 November 2012 – "According To Plan"</ref>		A few weeks later, Harlan texted William on November 9, telling him everything was going according to plan and that the Templars did not know [[Grand Temple\|where]] William's team was. He then passed on a message from Adriano, who wanted to know if William's team had made any progress.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[The Desmond Files]]: 9 November 2012 – "According To Plan"</ref>