Historical Research Division - Revision history

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	===Search for the Koh-i-Noor===		===Search for the Koh-i-Noor===
	In 2016, Juhani Otso Berg, recently appointed as Director of [[Abstergo Medical]], became the overseer of the [[Abstergo Philadelphia Facility]], which housed the offices of multiple of the company's divisions, including Historical Research.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's personal files]] – Abstergo Historical Research Division: "Documentation: Employee Manual"</ref> Through the department's archives, Berg and his fellow Templars were able to identify the 72-year-old [[Vietnam War]] veteran [[André Bolden]] as a descendant of the [[Black Cross]]es [[Albert Bolden]] and [[Jan van der Graff]], and subsequently brought him to the facility to explore his ancestors' memories in search of the [[Koh-i-Noor]] diamond.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Templars 6\|Issue #06]]</ref> However, their investigation ultimately hit a dead end.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Templars 9\|Issue #09]]</ref>		In 2016, Juhani Otso Berg, recently appointed as Director of [[Abstergo Medical]], became the overseer of the [[Abstergo Philadelphia Facility]], which housed the offices of multiple of the company's divisions, including Historical Research.<ref name="Employee Manual">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's personal files]] – Abstergo Historical Research Division: "Documentation: Employee Manual"</ref> Through the department's archives, Berg and his fellow Templars were able to identify the 72-year-old [[Vietnam War]] veteran [[André Bolden]] as a descendant of the [[Black Cross]]es [[Albert Bolden]] and [[Jan van der Graff]], and subsequently brought him to the facility to explore his ancestors' memories in search of the [[Koh-i-Noor]] diamond.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Templars 6\|Issue #06]]</ref> However, their investigation ultimately hit a dead end.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Templars 9\|Issue #09]]</ref>

	===Simon Hathaway's research===		===Simon Hathaway's research===
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	==Facilities==		==Facilities==
	*[[Abstergo Philadelphia Facility\|Philadelphia Facility]]<ref~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's personal files]]:~~ "~~Abstergo Historical Research Division~~"</~~ref~~>		*[[Abstergo Philadelphia Facility\|Philadelphia Facility]]<ref name="Employee Manual" />

	==Employees==		==Employees==

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	===Search for the Koh-i-Noor===		===Search for the Koh-i-Noor===
	In 2016, Juhani Otso Berg, recently appointed as Director of [[Abstergo Medical]], became the overseer of the [[Abstergo Philadelphia Facility]], which housed the offices of multiple of the company's divisions, including Historical Research. Through the department's archives, Berg and his fellow Templars were able to identify the 72-year-old [[Vietnam War]] veteran [[André Bolden]] as a descendant of the [[Black Cross]]es [[Albert Bolden]] and [[Jan van der Graff]], and subsequently brought him to the facility to explore his ancestors' memories in search of the [[Koh-i-Noor]] diamond.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Templars 6\|Issue #06]]</ref> However, their investigation ultimately hit a dead end.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Templars 9\|Issue #09]]</ref>		In 2016, Juhani Otso Berg, recently appointed as Director of [[Abstergo Medical]], became the overseer of the [[Abstergo Philadelphia Facility]], which housed the offices of multiple of the company's divisions, including Historical Research.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's personal files]] – Abstergo Historical Research Division: "Documentation: Employee Manual"</ref> Through the department's archives, Berg and his fellow Templars were able to identify the 72-year-old [[Vietnam War]] veteran [[André Bolden]] as a descendant of the [[Black Cross]]es [[Albert Bolden]] and [[Jan van der Graff]], and subsequently brought him to the facility to explore his ancestors' memories in search of the [[Koh-i-Noor]] diamond.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Templars 6\|Issue #06]]</ref> However, their investigation ultimately hit a dead end.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Templars 9\|Issue #09]]</ref>

	===Simon Hathaway's research===		===Simon Hathaway's research===

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	{{Era\|Organizations\|Abstergo}}		{{Era\|Organizations\|Abstergo}}
	{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag~~]] and [[Assassin's Creed: Templars~~]]''}}		{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''}}
	The '''Historical Research Division''' of [[Abstergo Industries]] is responsible for researching and documenting historical events. Working alongside [[Lineage Discovery and Acquisition]], the Historical Research Division sourced the majority of its findings from Abstergo's archive of [[genetic memory]] data. The current head of the division is [[Simon Hathaway]],<ref name="ACH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – {{Cite\|12 Feb 2021. Chapter needed}}</ref> who replaced [[Isabelle Ardant]] following her death in 2015.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[21st century conversations\|Modern day]]</ref>		The '''Historical Research Division''' of [[Abstergo Industries]] is responsible for researching and documenting historical events. Working alongside [[Lineage Discovery and Acquisition]], the Historical Research Division sourced the majority of its findings from Abstergo's archive of [[genetic memory]] data. The current head of the division is [[Simon Hathaway]],<ref name="ACH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – {{Cite\|12 Feb 2021. Chapter needed}}</ref> who replaced [[Isabelle Ardant]] following her death in 2015.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[21st century conversations#Assassin's Creed: Syndicate\|Modern day]]</ref>

	==History==		==History==
			===Search for the Shroud of Eden===
			By 2011, Isabelle Ardant had become the Operations Executive for the Historical Research Division,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Isabelle Ardant]]</ref> and was given the responsibility of archiving the genetic memories of [[Project Legacy]], an assignment she was displeased with, as she believed it to be beneath her rank. However, her work with Project Legacy led her to discover the existence of a [[Shroud of Eden 1\|Shroud of Eden]] acquired by Abstergo during [[World War II]], which she subsequently gave to Dr. [[Álvaro Gramática]], the head of [[Future Technology]], to repair, believing this was an opportunity to ingratiate herself with [[Alan Rikkin]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Reconstructed Data 001]]</ref>

			Ardant would subsequently visit Gramática at his [[Abstergo Industries Paris facility\|laboratory]] in [[Paris]] to occasionally check on his progress, discovering that whenever the scientist shot himself while wearing the Shroud, the artifact healed him and allowed the [[Isu]] [[Consus]] to speak through him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Reconstructed Data 002]]</ref> Concerned for Gramática's well-being, Ardant later assigned [[Violet da Costa]] of [[Sigma Team]] to serve as his assistant and test subject.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Reconstructed Data 003]]</ref>

			Following an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] attack on the Paris facility that resulted in the Shroud's destruction,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Reconstructed Data 007]]</ref> the [[Templars]] began searching for a new Shroud. In September 2015, through a DNA sample of the [[Indian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Indian Assassin]] [[Arbaaz Mir]], Ardant discovered that his son [[Jayadeep Mir]] had been involved in the search for a [[Shroud of Eden 2\|Shroud]] in [[London]] during the 19th century, and worked with Gramática to track it down.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Reconstructed Data 009]]</ref> Ardant was also informed of the existence of [[Desmond Miles]]' illegitimate son [[Elijah]] and his nature as a [[Sage]] when his [[Elijah's mother\|mother]] brought him to one of Abstergo's clinics in [[New York City]], and decided to keep an eye on the boy until the time was right to abduct him and research his lineage.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Reconstructed Data 010]]</ref>

			In October 2015, the Templars discovered the Shroud of Eden's location underneath [[Buckingham Palace]], and Ardant led Sigma Team, including Violet and [[Juhani Otso Berg]], to the [[Buckingham Palace vault\|vault]] to recover the artifact. However, the Assassins [[Galina Voronina]], [[Rebecca Crane]], and [[Shaun Hastings]], who had also tracked down the Shroud, ambushed the Templars, and during the resulting confusion, Ardant was assassinated by Shaun.<ref name="ACS" />

			===Search for the Koh-i-Noor===
			In 2016, Juhani Otso Berg, recently appointed as Director of [[Abstergo Medical]], became the overseer of the [[Abstergo Philadelphia Facility]], which housed the offices of multiple of the company's divisions, including Historical Research. Through the department's archives, Berg and his fellow Templars were able to identify the 72-year-old [[Vietnam War]] veteran [[André Bolden]] as a descendant of the [[Black Cross]]es [[Albert Bolden]] and [[Jan van der Graff]], and subsequently brought him to the facility to explore his ancestors' memories in search of the [[Koh-i-Noor]] diamond.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Templars 6\|Issue #06]]</ref> However, their investigation ultimately hit a dead end.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Templars 9\|Issue #09]]</ref>

	===Simon Hathaway's research===		===Simon Hathaway's research===
	~~As of~~ October 2016, Simon Hathaway was appointed as the new head of the Historical Research Division ~~following~~ the ~~death of~~ Isabelle Ardant. Convinced that the [[Animus]] was not being used to its full potential, he held a presentation for the [[Inner Sanctum ~~of the Templar Order]]~~, arguing that it could be more effectively utilized in the search for [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and ~~[[Assassins\|~~Assassin]] history to understand their enemy better. He criticized [[Abstergo Entertainment]]'s methods of relying on individuals unaware of the historical significance of what they witnessed, seeing it as mere data collection rather than meaningful analysis. Instead, he proposed that a Templar like himself was able to understand the broader context and thus should explore the past to uncover hidden clues others would overlook.<ref name="ACH" />		In October 2016, following his induction into the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order]], Simon Hathaway was appointed as the new head of the Historical Research Division to replace the late Isabelle Ardant. Convinced that the [[Animus]] was not being used to its full potential, he held a presentation for the Inner Sanctum, arguing that it could be more effectively utilized in the search for [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and Assassin history to understand their enemy better. He criticized [[Abstergo Entertainment]]'s methods of relying on individuals unaware of the historical significance of what they witnessed, seeing it as mere data collection rather than meaningful analysis. Instead, he proposed that a Templar like himself was able to understand the broader context and thus should explore the past to uncover hidden clues others would overlook.<ref name="ACH" />

	To support his argument, Hathaway theorized that the [[Sword of Eden 1\|Sword of Eden]], which had passed through the hands of [[Jacques de Molay]], [[François-Thomas Germain]], [[Arno Dorian]], and eventually [[Alan Rikkin~~]],~~ was the same weapon wielded by [[Jeanne d'Arc]] during the [[Hundred Years' War]]. By reliving the memories of his ancestor [[Gabriel Laxart]], who fought alongside Jeanne, he hoped to witness the ~~sword’s~~ abilities firsthand and potentially reactivate them. Intrigued, Rikkin approved the research but imposed a strict one-week deadline, which frustrated Hathaway but forced him to adapt quickly.<ref name="ACH" />		To support his argument, Hathaway theorized that the [[Sword of Eden 1\|Sword of Eden]] which had passed through the hands of [[Jacques de Molay]], [[François-Thomas Germain]], [[Arno Dorian]], and eventually Alan Rikkin was the same weapon wielded by [[Jeanne d'Arc]] during the [[Hundred Years' War]]. By reliving the memories of his ancestor [[Gabriel Laxart]], who had fought alongside Jeanne, he hoped to witness the Sword's abilities firsthand and potentially reactivate them. Intrigued, Rikkin approved the research but imposed a strict one-week deadline, which frustrated Hathaway but forced him to adapt quickly.<ref name="ACH" />

	To assist with the assignment, Rikkin brought in Dr. [[Victoria Bibeau]] from ~~Abstergo’s~~ North American [[The Aerie\|facility]]. Over time, while reliving his ~~ancestor’s~~ memories ~~through~~ the Animus, he sensed he was being watched. His suspicions were confirmed when he discovered that Rikkin had become ~~disellusioned~~ with his research as it could reveal de ~~Molay’s~~ lasting influence over the Order. To prevent any interference with his own ambitions, Rikkin accused Hathaway of betrayal and sent a ~~[[Omega Team\|~~Templar strike force]] to eliminate him.<ref name="ACH" />		To assist with the assignment, Rikkin brought in Dr. [[Victoria Bibeau]] from Abstergo's North American [[The Aerie\|facility]]. Over time, while reliving his ancestor's memories in the Animus, Hathaway sensed he was being watched. His suspicions were confirmed when he discovered that Rikkin had become disillusioned with his research, as it could reveal de Molay's lasting influence over the Templar Order. To prevent any interference with his own ambitions, Rikkin accused Hathaway of betrayal and sent a Templar strike force to eliminate him.<ref name="ACH" />

	Using his newfound [[Bleeding Effect\|abilities]] and the restored Sword of Eden, Hathaway escaped through London’s underground tunnels. He later returned to present his findings to the Inner Sanctum, proving his loyalty to the Order. To ~~Rikkin’s~~ disappointment, the council sided with Hathaway. Frustrated with this new development, Rikkin planned to deploy [[Omega Team]]—a secretive task force loyal only to him—against the Inner Sanctum, implying he intended to remove those who opposed him once his assignments in Madrid were complete.<ref name="ACH" /> However, this never came to pass, as Rikkin was assassinated by [[Callum Lynch]] later that year.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>		Using his newfound [[Bleeding Effect\|abilities]] and the restored Sword of Eden, Hathaway escaped through London’s underground tunnels. He later returned to present his findings to the Inner Sanctum, proving his loyalty to the Order. To Rikkin's disappointment, the council sided with Hathaway. Frustrated with this new development, Rikkin planned to deploy [[Omega Team]]—a secretive task force loyal only to him—against the Inner Sanctum, implying he intended to remove those who opposed him once his [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center\|assignments]] in [[Madrid]] were complete.<ref name="ACH" /> However, this never came to pass, as Rikkin was assassinated by [[Callum Lynch]] later that year.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>

	===Other operations===		===Other operations===
	In early November 2016, Simon met with [[Layla Hassan]], a promising young Abstergo employee, praising her and giving her advice. A week later, she sent an email thanking him for his kind words and asked to be assigned to more Person of Interest assignments, believing it better motivated her.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Assignment Type Request"]]</ref> The following month, while on an assignment, Layla ~~became~~ behind on logging operation reports. Simon threatened her tardiness with a formal complaint to Operations and more mediation training.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Re: Xmas Vacation"]]</ref>		In early November 2016, Simon met with [[Layla Hassan]], a promising young Abstergo employee, praising her and giving her advice. A week later, she sent an email thanking him for his kind words and asked to be assigned to more Person of Interest assignments, believing it better motivated her.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Assignment Type Request"]]</ref> The following month, while on an assignment, Layla fell behind on logging operation reports. Simon threatened her tardiness with a formal complaint to Operations and more mediation training.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Re: Xmas Vacation"]]</ref>

	In March 2017, the Inner Sanctum held a summit in [[Quebec]] to invite the new [[Black Cross]] for a meeting, during which Simon was present. Displeased that he auto-proclaimed himself their inquisitor, they threatened him and demanded to know his identity. The masked man responded that he came only as a courtesy, to inform them that he was investigating an hostile [[Instruments of the First Will\|fifth column]] within the Order. After affirming his independence, the Black Cross dropped a [[smoke bomb]] and disappeared.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 2\|Issue #02]]</ref>		In March 2017, the Inner Sanctum held a summit in [[Quebec]] to invite the new Black Cross for a meeting, during which Simon was present. Displeased that he auto-proclaimed himself their inquisitor, they threatened him and demanded to know his identity. The masked man responded that he came only as a courtesy, to inform them that he was investigating a hostile [[Instruments of the First Will\|fifth column]] within the Order. After affirming his independence, the Black Cross dropped a [[Smoke screen bomb\|smoke bomb]] and disappeared.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 2\|Issue #02]]</ref>

	In October of that same year, Simon sent a team consisting of [[Deanna Geary]] and Layla Hassan to locate a Piece of Eden in the [[Qattara Depression]], [[Egypt]]. However, Layla deviated from the mission after discovering the mummies of [[Bayek]] and [[Amunet]], the founders of the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]]. Believing the team had gone rogue, the Templars ordered their elimination and deployed [[Sigma Team]] to carry it out. Deanna was killed in her hotel room but managed to warn her colleague before her death. Using her newfound abilities from the Animus, Layla defeated the Sigma Team and accepted [[William Miles]]’ offer to join the ~~Assassin Brotherhood~~, officially resigning from Abstergo.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[21st century conversations\|Modern day]]</ref>		In October of that same year, Simon sent a team consisting of [[Deanna Geary]] and Layla Hassan to locate a Piece of Eden in the [[Qattara Depression]], [[Egypt]]. However, Layla deviated from the mission after discovering the mummies of [[Bayek]] and [[Amunet]], the founders of the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]]. Believing the team had gone rogue, the Templars ordered their elimination and deployed Sigma Team to carry it out. Deanna was killed in her hotel room but managed to warn her colleague before her death. Using her newfound abilities from the Animus, Layla defeated the Sigma Team operatives sent to kill her and accepted [[William Miles]]' offer to join the Assassins, officially resigning from Abstergo.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[21st century conversations#Assassin's Creed: Origins\|Modern day]]</ref>

	==Facilities==		==Facilities==
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	==Employees==		==Employees==
	===Current===		===Current employees===
	*[[Simon Hathaway]] – Head<ref name="ACH" />		*[[Simon Hathaway]] – Head<ref name="ACH" />

	===Former===		===Former employees===
	*[[Isabelle Ardant]] † – Head<ref name="ACS" />		*[[Isabelle Ardant]] † – Head<ref name="ACS" />
	*[[Layla Hassan]] † – Technician<ref name="ACO" />		*[[Layla Hassan]] † – Technician<ref name="ACO" />
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{Mo}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''

	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
	~~[[Category:Organizations]]~~
	[[Category:Abstergo Industries]]		[[Category:Abstergo Industries]]

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	==History==		==History==
			===Simon Hathaway's research===
	=== Simon Hathaway's research ===
	As of October 2016, Simon Hathaway was appointed as the new head of the Historical Research Division following the death of Isabelle Ardant. Convinced that the [[Animus]] was not being used to its full potential, he held a presentation for the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order]], arguing that it could be more effectively utilized in the search for [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and [[Assassins\|Assassin]] history to understand their enemy better. He criticized [[Abstergo Entertainment]]'s methods of relying on individuals unaware of the historical significance of what they witnessed, seeing it as mere data collection rather than meaningful analysis. Instead, he proposed that a Templar like himself was able to understand the broader context and thus should explore the past to uncover hidden clues others would overlook.<ref name="ACH" />		As of October 2016, Simon Hathaway was appointed as the new head of the Historical Research Division following the death of Isabelle Ardant. Convinced that the [[Animus]] was not being used to its full potential, he held a presentation for the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order]], arguing that it could be more effectively utilized in the search for [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and [[Assassins\|Assassin]] history to understand their enemy better. He criticized [[Abstergo Entertainment]]'s methods of relying on individuals unaware of the historical significance of what they witnessed, seeing it as mere data collection rather than meaningful analysis. Instead, he proposed that a Templar like himself was able to understand the broader context and thus should explore the past to uncover hidden clues others would overlook.<ref name="ACH" />

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	To assist with the assignment, Rikkin brought in Dr. [[Victoria Bibeau]] from Abstergo’s North American [[The Aerie\|facility]]. Over time, while reliving his ancestor’s memories through the Animus, he sensed he was being watched. His suspicions were confirmed when he discovered that Rikkin had become disellusioned with his research as it could reveal de Molay’s lasting influence over the Order. To prevent any interference with his own ambitions, Rikkin accused Hathaway of betrayal and sent a [[Omega Team\|Templar strike force]] to eliminate him.<ref name="ACH" />		To assist with the assignment, Rikkin brought in Dr. [[Victoria Bibeau]] from Abstergo’s North American [[The Aerie\|facility]]. Over time, while reliving his ancestor’s memories through the Animus, he sensed he was being watched. His suspicions were confirmed when he discovered that Rikkin had become disellusioned with his research as it could reveal de Molay’s lasting influence over the Order. To prevent any interference with his own ambitions, Rikkin accused Hathaway of betrayal and sent a [[Omega Team\|Templar strike force]] to eliminate him.<ref name="ACH" />

	Using his newfound [[Bleeding Effect\|abilities]] and the restored Sword of Eden, Hathaway escaped through London’s underground tunnels. He later returned to present his findings to the Inner Sanctum, proving his loyalty to the Order. To Rikkin’s disappointment, the council sided with Hathaway. Frustrated with this new development, Rikkin planned to deploy Omega ~~Team—a~~ secretive task force loyal only to him—against the Inner Sanctum, implying he intended to remove those who opposed him once his assignments in Madrid were complete. However, this never came to pass, as Rikkin was assassinated by [[Callum Lynch]] later that year.<ref ~~name="ACH"~~ />		Using his newfound [[Bleeding Effect\|abilities]] and the restored Sword of Eden, Hathaway escaped through London’s underground tunnels. He later returned to present his findings to the Inner Sanctum, proving his loyalty to the Order. To Rikkin’s disappointment, the council sided with Hathaway. Frustrated with this new development, Rikkin planned to deploy [[Omega Team]]—a secretive task force loyal only to him—against the Inner Sanctum, implying he intended to remove those who opposed him once his assignments in Madrid were complete.<ref name="ACH" /> However, this never came to pass, as Rikkin was assassinated by [[Callum Lynch]] later that year.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>

	=== Other operations ===		===Other operations===
	In early November 2016, Simon met with [[Layla Hassan]], a promising young Abstergo employee, praising her and giving her advice. A week later, she sent an email thanking him for his kind words and asked to be assigned to more Person of Interest assignments, believing it better motivated her.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Assignment Type Request"]]</ref> The following month, while on an assignment, Layla became behind on logging operation reports. Simon threatened her tardiness with a formal complaint to Operations and more mediation training.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Re: Xmas Vacation"]]</ref>		In early November 2016, Simon met with [[Layla Hassan]], a promising young Abstergo employee, praising her and giving her advice. A week later, she sent an email thanking him for his kind words and asked to be assigned to more Person of Interest assignments, believing it better motivated her.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Assignment Type Request"]]</ref> The following month, while on an assignment, Layla became behind on logging operation reports. Simon threatened her tardiness with a formal complaint to Operations and more mediation training.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Re: Xmas Vacation"]]</ref>

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	The '''Historical Research Division''' of [[Abstergo Industries]] is responsible for researching and documenting historical events. Working alongside [[Lineage Discovery and Acquisition]], the Historical Research Division sourced the majority of its findings from Abstergo's archive of [[genetic memory]] data.		The '''Historical Research Division''' of [[Abstergo Industries]] is responsible for researching and documenting historical events. Working alongside [[Lineage Discovery and Acquisition]], the Historical Research Division sourced the majority of its findings from Abstergo's archive of [[genetic memory]] data. The current head of the division is [[Simon Hathaway]],<ref name="ACH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – {{Cite\|12 Feb 2021. Chapter needed}}</ref> who replaced [[Isabelle Ardant]] following her death in 2015.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[21st century conversations\|Modern day]]</ref>

	The ~~'''~~current head~~'''~~ of the division is [[Simon Hathaway]],<ref name="ACH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – {{Cite\|12 Feb 2021. Chapter needed}}</ref> who replaced [[Isabelle Ardant]] following her death in 2015.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[21st century conversations\|Modern day]]</ref>

	==History==		==History==
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	In March 2017, the Inner Sanctum held a summit in [[Quebec]] to invite the new [[Black Cross]] for a meeting, during which Simon was present. Displeased that he auto-proclaimed himself their inquisitor, they threatened him and demanded to know his identity. The masked man responded that he came only as a courtesy, to inform them that he was investigating an hostile [[Instruments of the First Will\|fifth column]] within the Order. After affirming his independence, the Black Cross dropped a [[smoke bomb]] and disappeared.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 2\|Issue #02]]</ref>		In March 2017, the Inner Sanctum held a summit in [[Quebec]] to invite the new [[Black Cross]] for a meeting, during which Simon was present. Displeased that he auto-proclaimed himself their inquisitor, they threatened him and demanded to know his identity. The masked man responded that he came only as a courtesy, to inform them that he was investigating an hostile [[Instruments of the First Will\|fifth column]] within the Order. After affirming his independence, the Black Cross dropped a [[smoke bomb]] and disappeared.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 2\|Issue #02]]</ref>

	In October of that same year, Simon ~~sendt~~ a team consisting of [[Deanna Geary]] and Layla Hassan to locate a Piece of Eden in the [[Qattara Depression]], [[Egypt]]. However, Layla deviated from the mission after discovering the mummies of [[Bayek]] and [[Amunet]], the founders of the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]]. Believing the team had gone rogue, the Templars ordered their elimination and deployed [[Sigma Team]] to carry it out. Deanna was killed in her hotel room but managed to warn her colleague before her death. Using her newfound abilities from the Animus, Layla defeated the Sigma Team and accepted [[William Miles]]’ offer to join the Assassin Brotherhood, officially resigning from Abstergo.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[21st century conversations\|Modern day]]</ref>		In October of that same year, Simon sent a team consisting of [[Deanna Geary]] and Layla Hassan to locate a Piece of Eden in the [[Qattara Depression]], [[Egypt]]. However, Layla deviated from the mission after discovering the mummies of [[Bayek]] and [[Amunet]], the founders of the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]]. Believing the team had gone rogue, the Templars ordered their elimination and deployed [[Sigma Team]] to carry it out. Deanna was killed in her hotel room but managed to warn her colleague before her death. Using her newfound abilities from the Animus, Layla defeated the Sigma Team and accepted [[William Miles]]’ offer to join the Assassin Brotherhood, officially resigning from Abstergo.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[21st century conversations\|Modern day]]</ref>

	==Facilities==		==Facilities==

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	=== Other operations ===		=== Other operations ===
	In early November, Simon met with [[Layla Hassan]], a promising young Abstergo employee, praising her and giving her advice. A week later, she sent an email thanking him for his kind words and asked to be assigned to more Person of Interest assignments, believing it better motivated her.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Assignment Type Request"]]</ref> The following month, while on an assignment, Layla became behind on logging operation reports. Simon threatened her tardiness with a formal complaint to Operations and more mediation training.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Re: Xmas Vacation"]]</ref>		In early November 2016, Simon met with [[Layla Hassan]], a promising young Abstergo employee, praising her and giving her advice. A week later, she sent an email thanking him for his kind words and asked to be assigned to more Person of Interest assignments, believing it better motivated her.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Assignment Type Request"]]</ref> The following month, while on an assignment, Layla became behind on logging operation reports. Simon threatened her tardiness with a formal complaint to Operations and more mediation training.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Re: Xmas Vacation"]]</ref>

	In March 2017, the Inner Sanctum held a summit in [[Quebec]] to invite the new [[Black Cross]] for a meeting, during which Simon was present. Displeased that he auto-proclaimed himself their inquisitor, they threatened him and demanded to know his identity. The masked man responded that he came only as a courtesy, to inform them that he was investigating an hostile [[Instruments of the First Will\|fifth column]] within the Order. After affirming his independence, the Black Cross dropped a [[smoke bomb]] and disappeared.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 2\|Issue #02]]</ref>		In March 2017, the Inner Sanctum held a summit in [[Quebec]] to invite the new [[Black Cross]] for a meeting, during which Simon was present. Displeased that he auto-proclaimed himself their inquisitor, they threatened him and demanded to know his identity. The masked man responded that he came only as a courtesy, to inform them that he was investigating an hostile [[Instruments of the First Will\|fifth column]] within the Order. After affirming his independence, the Black Cross dropped a [[smoke bomb]] and disappeared.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 2\|Issue #02]]</ref>

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	The '''Historical Research Division''' of [[Abstergo Industries]] is responsible for researching and documenting historical events. Working alongside [[Lineage Discovery and Acquisition]], the Historical Research Division sourced the majority of its findings from Abstergo's archive of [[genetic memory]] data.		The '''Historical Research Division''' of [[Abstergo Industries]] is responsible for researching and documenting historical events. Working alongside [[Lineage Discovery and Acquisition]], the Historical Research Division sourced the majority of its findings from Abstergo's archive of [[genetic memory]] data.

	The current head of the division is [[Simon Hathaway]],<ref name="ACH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – {{Cite\|12 Feb 2021. Chapter needed}}</ref> who replaced [[Isabelle Ardant]] following her death in 2015.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[21st century conversations\|Modern day]]</ref>		The '''current head''' of the division is [[Simon Hathaway]],<ref name="ACH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]'' – {{Cite\|12 Feb 2021. Chapter needed}}</ref> who replaced [[Isabelle Ardant]] following her death in 2015.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[21st century conversations\|Modern day]]</ref>

	==History==		==History==

			=== Simon Hathaway's research ===
	As of October 2016, Simon Hathaway was appointed as the new head of the Historical Research Division following the death of Isabelle Ardant. Convinced that the [[Animus]] was not being used to its full potential, he held a presentation for the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order]], arguing that it could be more effectively utilized in the search for [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and [[Assassins\|Assassin]] history to understand their enemy better. He criticized [[Abstergo Entertainment]]'s methods of relying on individuals unaware of the historical significance of what they witnessed, seeing it as mere data collection rather than meaningful analysis. Instead, he proposed that a Templar like himself was able to understand the broader context and thus should explore the past to uncover hidden clues others would overlook.<ref name="ACH" />		As of October 2016, Simon Hathaway was appointed as the new head of the Historical Research Division following the death of Isabelle Ardant. Convinced that the [[Animus]] was not being used to its full potential, he held a presentation for the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order]], arguing that it could be more effectively utilized in the search for [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and [[Assassins\|Assassin]] history to understand their enemy better. He criticized [[Abstergo Entertainment]]'s methods of relying on individuals unaware of the historical significance of what they witnessed, seeing it as mere data collection rather than meaningful analysis. Instead, he proposed that a Templar like himself was able to understand the broader context and thus should explore the past to uncover hidden clues others would overlook.<ref name="ACH" />

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	Using his newfound [[Bleeding Effect\|abilities]] and the restored Sword of Eden, Hathaway escaped through London’s underground tunnels. He later returned to present his findings to the Inner Sanctum, proving his loyalty to the Order. To Rikkin’s disappointment, the council sided with Hathaway. Frustrated with this new development, Rikkin planned to deploy Omega Team—a secretive task force loyal only to him—against the Inner Sanctum, implying he intended to remove those who opposed him once his assignments in Madrid were complete. However, this never came to pass, as Rikkin was assassinated by [[Callum Lynch]] later that year.<ref name="ACH" />		Using his newfound [[Bleeding Effect\|abilities]] and the restored Sword of Eden, Hathaway escaped through London’s underground tunnels. He later returned to present his findings to the Inner Sanctum, proving his loyalty to the Order. To Rikkin’s disappointment, the council sided with Hathaway. Frustrated with this new development, Rikkin planned to deploy Omega Team—a secretive task force loyal only to him—against the Inner Sanctum, implying he intended to remove those who opposed him once his assignments in Madrid were complete. However, this never came to pass, as Rikkin was assassinated by [[Callum Lynch]] later that year.<ref name="ACH" />

			=== Other operations ===
	In early November, Simon met with [[Layla Hassan]], a promising young Abstergo employee, praising her and giving her advice. A week later, she sent an email thanking him for his kind words and asked to be assigned to more Person of Interest assignments, believing it better motivated her.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Assignment Type Request"]]</ref> The following month, while on an assignment, Layla became behind on logging operation reports. Simon threatened her tardiness with a formal complaint to Operations and more mediation training.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Re: Xmas Vacation"]]</ref>		In early November, Simon met with [[Layla Hassan]], a promising young Abstergo employee, praising her and giving her advice. A week later, she sent an email thanking him for his kind words and asked to be assigned to more Person of Interest assignments, believing it better motivated her.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Assignment Type Request"]]</ref> The following month, while on an assignment, Layla became behind on logging operation reports. Simon threatened her tardiness with a formal complaint to Operations and more mediation training.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Re: Xmas Vacation"]]</ref>

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	{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]], [[Assassin's Creed: ~~Origins~~]]'' ~~<!--see: Layla Hassan's personal files--> and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]~~}}		{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]] and [[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]''}}
	The '''Historical Research Division''' of [[Abstergo Industries]] is responsible for researching and documenting historical events. Working alongside [[Lineage Discovery and Acquisition]], the Historical Research Division sourced the majority of its findings from Abstergo's archive of [[genetic memory]] data.		The '''Historical Research Division''' of [[Abstergo Industries]] is responsible for researching and documenting historical events. Working alongside [[Lineage Discovery and Acquisition]], the Historical Research Division sourced the majority of its findings from Abstergo's archive of [[genetic memory]] data.

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	==History==		==History==
	As of October 2016, Simon Hathaway was appointed as the new head of the Historical Research Division following the death of Isabelle Ardant. Convinced that the [[Animus]] was not being used to its full potential, he held a presentation for the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order]], arguing that it could be more effectively utilized in the search for [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and [[Assassins\|Assassin]] history to understand ~~there~~ enemy better. He criticized [[Abstergo ~~Entertainment\|Abstergo’s~~ Entertainment]] methods on relying on individuals unaware of the historical significance of what they witnessed, seeing it as mere data collection rather than meaningful analysis. Instead, he proposed that a Templar like himself was able to understand the broader context and thus should explore the past to uncover hidden clues others would overlook.<ref name="ACH" />		As of October 2016, Simon Hathaway was appointed as the new head of the Historical Research Division following the death of Isabelle Ardant. Convinced that the [[Animus]] was not being used to its full potential, he held a presentation for the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order]], arguing that it could be more effectively utilized in the search for [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and [[Assassins\|Assassin]] history to understand their enemy better. He criticized [[Abstergo Entertainment]]'s methods of relying on individuals unaware of the historical significance of what they witnessed, seeing it as mere data collection rather than meaningful analysis. Instead, he proposed that a Templar like himself was able to understand the broader context and thus should explore the past to uncover hidden clues others would overlook.<ref name="ACH" />

	To support his argument, Hathaway theorized that the [[Sword of Eden 1\|Sword of Eden]], which had passed through the hands of [[Jacques de Molay]], [[François-Thomas Germain]], [[Arno Dorian]], and eventually [[Alan Rikkin]], was the same weapon wielded by [[Jeanne d'Arc]] during the [[Hundred Years' War]]. By reliving the memories of his ancestor [[Gabriel Laxart]], who fought alongside Jeanne, he hoped to witness the sword’s abilities firsthand and potentially reactivate them. Intrigued, Rikkin approved the research but imposed a strict one-week deadline, which frustrated Hathaway but forced him to adapt quickly.<ref name="ACH" />		To support his argument, Hathaway theorized that the [[Sword of Eden 1\|Sword of Eden]], which had passed through the hands of [[Jacques de Molay]], [[François-Thomas Germain]], [[Arno Dorian]], and eventually [[Alan Rikkin]], was the same weapon wielded by [[Jeanne d'Arc]] during the [[Hundred Years' War]]. By reliving the memories of his ancestor [[Gabriel Laxart]], who fought alongside Jeanne, he hoped to witness the sword’s abilities firsthand and potentially reactivate them. Intrigued, Rikkin approved the research but imposed a strict one-week deadline, which frustrated Hathaway but forced him to adapt quickly.<ref name="ACH" />
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	Using his newfound [[Bleeding Effect\|abilities]] and the restored Sword of Eden, Hathaway escaped through London’s underground tunnels. He later returned to present his findings to the Inner Sanctum, proving his loyalty to the Order. To Rikkin’s disappointment, the council sided with Hathaway. Frustrated with this new development, Rikkin planned to deploy Omega Team—a secretive task force loyal only to him—against the Inner Sanctum, implying he intended to remove those who opposed him once his assignments in Madrid were complete. However, this never came to pass, as Rikkin was assassinated by [[Callum Lynch]] later that year.<ref name="ACH" />		Using his newfound [[Bleeding Effect\|abilities]] and the restored Sword of Eden, Hathaway escaped through London’s underground tunnels. He later returned to present his findings to the Inner Sanctum, proving his loyalty to the Order. To Rikkin’s disappointment, the council sided with Hathaway. Frustrated with this new development, Rikkin planned to deploy Omega Team—a secretive task force loyal only to him—against the Inner Sanctum, implying he intended to remove those who opposed him once his assignments in Madrid were complete. However, this never came to pass, as Rikkin was assassinated by [[Callum Lynch]] later that year.<ref name="ACH" />

	In early November, Simon met with [[Layla Hassan]], a promising young Abstergo employee, praising her and giving her advice. A week later, she sent an email thanking him for his kind words and asked to be assigned to more Person of Interest assignments, believing it better motivated her. The following month, while on an assignment, Layla became behind on logging operation reports. Simon threatened her tardiness with a formal complaint to Operations and more mediation training.<ref ~~name=~~":0" />		In early November, Simon met with [[Layla Hassan]], a promising young Abstergo employee, praising her and giving her advice. A week later, she sent an email thanking him for his kind words and asked to be assigned to more Person of Interest assignments, believing it better motivated her.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Assignment Type Request"]]</ref> The following month, while on an assignment, Layla became behind on logging operation reports. Simon threatened her tardiness with a formal complaint to Operations and more mediation training.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's emails\|Subject header: "Re: Xmas Vacation"]]</ref>

	In March 2017, the Inner Sanctum held a summit in [[Quebec]] to invite the new [[Black Cross]] for a meeting, during which Simon was present. Displeased that he auto-proclaimed himself their inquisitor, they threatened him and demanded to know his identity. The masked man responded that he came only as a courtesy, to inform them that he was investigating an hostile [[Instruments of the First Will\|fifth column]] within the Order. After affirming his independence, the Black Cross dropped a [[smoke bomb]] and disappeared.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 2\|Issue #02]]</ref>		In March 2017, the Inner Sanctum held a summit in [[Quebec]] to invite the new [[Black Cross]] for a meeting, during which Simon was present. Displeased that he auto-proclaimed himself their inquisitor, they threatened him and demanded to know his identity. The masked man responded that he came only as a courtesy, to inform them that he was investigating an hostile [[Instruments of the First Will\|fifth column]] within the Order. After affirming his independence, the Black Cross dropped a [[smoke bomb]] and disappeared.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 2\|Issue #02]]</ref>

	In October of that same year, Simon ~~sended~~ a team consisting of [[Deanna Geary]] and Layla Hassan to locate a Piece of Eden in the [[Qattara Depression]], [[Egypt]]. However, Layla deviated from the mission after discovering the mummies of [[Bayek]] and [[Amunet]], the founders of the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]]. Believing the team had gone rogue, the Templars ordered their elimination and deployed [[Sigma Team]] to carry it out. Deanna was killed in her hotel room but managed to warn her colleague before her death. Using her newfound abilities from the Animus, Layla defeated the Sigma Team and accepted [[William Miles]]’ offer to join the Assassin Brotherhood, officially resigning from Abstergo.<ref name=":0" />		In October of that same year, Simon sendt a team consisting of [[Deanna Geary]] and Layla Hassan to locate a Piece of Eden in the [[Qattara Depression]], [[Egypt]]. However, Layla deviated from the mission after discovering the mummies of [[Bayek]] and [[Amunet]], the founders of the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]]. Believing the team had gone rogue, the Templars ordered their elimination and deployed [[Sigma Team]] to carry it out. Deanna was killed in her hotel room but managed to warn her colleague before her death. Using her newfound abilities from the Animus, Layla defeated the Sigma Team and accepted [[William Miles]]’ offer to join the Assassin Brotherhood, officially resigning from Abstergo.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[21st century conversations\|Modern day]]</ref>

	==Facilities==		==Facilities==
	*[[Abstergo Philadelphia Facility\|Philadelphia Facility]]<ref ~~name=":0"~~>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Layla Hassan's personal files]]: "Abstergo Historical Research Division"</ref>		*[[Abstergo Philadelphia Facility\|Philadelphia Facility]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Layla Hassan's personal files]]: "Abstergo Historical Research Division"</ref>

	==Employees==		==Employees==
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	===Former===		===Former===
	*[[Isabelle Ardant]]† – Head<ref name="ACS" />		*[[Isabelle Ardant]] † – Head<ref name="ACS" />
	*[[Layla Hassan]] – Technician<ref name="ACO" />		*[[Layla Hassan]] † – Technician<ref name="ACO" />
	*[[Deanna Geary]]† – Medical Officer<ref name="ACO" />		*[[Deanna Geary]] † – Medical Officer<ref name="ACO" />

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files]] {{1stm}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files]] {{1stm}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Heresy]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''
	*''Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide'' {{C\|2nd edition}}

	==References==		==References==

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	Using his newfound [[Bleeding Effect\|abilities]] and the restored Sword of Eden, Hathaway escaped through London’s underground tunnels. He later returned to present his findings to the Inner Sanctum, proving his loyalty to the Order. To Rikkin’s disappointment, the council sided with Hathaway. Frustrated with this new development, Rikkin planned to deploy Omega Team—a secretive task force loyal only to him—against the Inner Sanctum, implying he intended to remove those who opposed him once his assignments in Madrid were complete. However, this never came to pass, as Rikkin was assassinated by [[Callum Lynch]] later that year.<ref name="ACH" />		Using his newfound [[Bleeding Effect\|abilities]] and the restored Sword of Eden, Hathaway escaped through London’s underground tunnels. He later returned to present his findings to the Inner Sanctum, proving his loyalty to the Order. To Rikkin’s disappointment, the council sided with Hathaway. Frustrated with this new development, Rikkin planned to deploy Omega Team—a secretive task force loyal only to him—against the Inner Sanctum, implying he intended to remove those who opposed him once his assignments in Madrid were complete. However, this never came to pass, as Rikkin was assassinated by [[Callum Lynch]] later that year.<ref name="ACH" />

	In early November ~~2016~~, Simon met with [[Layla Hassan]], a promising young Abstergo employee, praising her and giving her advice. A week later, she sent an email thanking him for his kind words and asked to be assigned to more Person of Interest assignments, believing it better motivated her. The following month, while on an assignment, Layla became behind on logging operation reports. Simon threatened her tardiness with a formal complaint to Operations and more mediation training.<ref name=":0" />		In early November, Simon met with [[Layla Hassan]], a promising young Abstergo employee, praising her and giving her advice. A week later, she sent an email thanking him for his kind words and asked to be assigned to more Person of Interest assignments, believing it better motivated her. The following month, while on an assignment, Layla became behind on logging operation reports. Simon threatened her tardiness with a formal complaint to Operations and more mediation training.<ref name=":0" />

	In March 2017, the Inner Sanctum held a summit in [[Quebec]] to invite the new [[Black Cross]] for a meeting, during which Simon was present. Displeased that he auto-proclaimed himself their inquisitor, they threatened him and demanded to know his identity. The masked man responded that he came only as a courtesy, to inform them that he was investigating an hostile [[Instruments of the First Will\|fifth column]] within the Order. After affirming his independence, the Black Cross dropped a [[smoke bomb]] and disappeared.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 2\|Issue #02]]</ref>		In March 2017, the Inner Sanctum held a summit in [[Quebec]] to invite the new [[Black Cross]] for a meeting, during which Simon was present. Displeased that he auto-proclaimed himself their inquisitor, they threatened him and demanded to know his identity. The masked man responded that he came only as a courtesy, to inform them that he was investigating an hostile [[Instruments of the First Will\|fifth column]] within the Order. After affirming his independence, the Black Cross dropped a [[smoke bomb]] and disappeared.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 2\|Issue #02]]</ref>

	In October of ~~2017~~, Simon sended a team consisting of [[Deanna Geary]] and Layla Hassan to locate a Piece of Eden in the Qattara Depression, Egypt. However, Layla deviated from the mission after discovering the mummies of Bayek and Amunet, the founders of the Hidden Ones. Believing the team had gone rogue, the Templars ordered their elimination and deployed Sigma Team to carry it out. Deanna was killed in her hotel room but managed to warn her colleague before her death. Using her newfound abilities from the Animus, Layla defeated the Sigma Team and accepted William ~~Miles’~~ offer to join the Assassin Brotherhood, officially resigning from Abstergo.<ref name=":0" />		In October of that same year, Simon sended a team consisting of [[Deanna Geary]] and Layla Hassan to locate a Piece of Eden in the [[Qattara Depression]], [[Egypt]]. However, Layla deviated from the mission after discovering the mummies of [[Bayek]] and [[Amunet]], the founders of the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]]. Believing the team had gone rogue, the Templars ordered their elimination and deployed [[Sigma Team]] to carry it out. Deanna was killed in her hotel room but managed to warn her colleague before her death. Using her newfound abilities from the Animus, Layla defeated the Sigma Team and accepted [[William Miles]]’ offer to join the Assassin Brotherhood, officially resigning from Abstergo.<ref name=":0" />

	==Facilities==		==Facilities==

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	{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]], [[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' <!--see: Layla Hassan's personal files--> and ''[[Assassin's Creed: ~~Heresy~~]]''}}		{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]], [[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' <!--see: Layla Hassan's personal files--> and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]}}
	The '''Historical Research Division''' of [[Abstergo Industries]] is responsible for researching and documenting historical events. Working alongside [[Lineage Discovery and Acquisition]], the Historical Research Division sourced the majority of its findings from Abstergo's archive of [[genetic memory]] data.		The '''Historical Research Division''' of [[Abstergo Industries]] is responsible for researching and documenting historical events. Working alongside [[Lineage Discovery and Acquisition]], the Historical Research Division sourced the majority of its findings from Abstergo's archive of [[genetic memory]] data.

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	==History==		==History==
	~~In 2017~~, a ~~team comprising~~ of [[~~Deanna Geary~~]] and [[~~Layla Hassan~~]] ~~were assigned~~ to ~~track down~~ a [[~~Piece~~ of Eden]] in the [[~~Qattara Depression~~]], [[~~Egypt~~]]. ~~Layla~~, ~~however~~, ~~went off~~-~~task following her discovery of~~ the ~~mummies~~ of [[~~Bayek~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~Amunet~~]], the ~~founders of~~ the [[~~Hidden Ones~~]].<ref name="~~ACO~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: ~~Origins~~]]'' ~~– Modern day~~</ref>		As of October 2016, Simon Hathaway was appointed as the new head of the Historical Research Division following the death of Isabelle Ardant. Convinced that the [[Animus]] was not being used to its full potential, he held a presentation for the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order]], arguing that it could be more effectively utilized in the search for [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and [[Assassins\|Assassin]] history to understand there enemy better. He criticized [[Abstergo Entertainment\|Abstergo’s Entertainment]] methods on relying on individuals unaware of the historical significance of what they witnessed, seeing it as mere data collection rather than meaningful analysis. Instead, he proposed that a Templar like himself was able to understand the broader context and thus should explore the past to uncover hidden clues others would overlook.<ref name="ACH" />

			To support his argument, Hathaway theorized that the [[Sword of Eden 1\|Sword of Eden]], which had passed through the hands of [[Jacques de Molay]], [[François-Thomas Germain]], [[Arno Dorian]], and eventually [[Alan Rikkin]], was the same weapon wielded by [[Jeanne d'Arc]] during the [[Hundred Years' War]]. By reliving the memories of his ancestor [[Gabriel Laxart]], who fought alongside Jeanne, he hoped to witness the sword’s abilities firsthand and potentially reactivate them. Intrigued, Rikkin approved the research but imposed a strict one-week deadline, which frustrated Hathaway but forced him to adapt quickly.<ref name="ACH" />

			To assist with the assignment, Rikkin brought in Dr. [[Victoria Bibeau]] from Abstergo’s North American [[The Aerie\|facility]]. Over time, while reliving his ancestor’s memories through the Animus, he sensed he was being watched. His suspicions were confirmed when he discovered that Rikkin had become disellusioned with his research as it could reveal de Molay’s lasting influence over the Order. To prevent any interference with his own ambitions, Rikkin accused Hathaway of betrayal and sent a [[Omega Team\|Templar strike force]] to eliminate him.<ref name="ACH" />

			Using his newfound [[Bleeding Effect\|abilities]] and the restored Sword of Eden, Hathaway escaped through London’s underground tunnels. He later returned to present his findings to the Inner Sanctum, proving his loyalty to the Order. To Rikkin’s disappointment, the council sided with Hathaway. Frustrated with this new development, Rikkin planned to deploy Omega Team—a secretive task force loyal only to him—against the Inner Sanctum, implying he intended to remove those who opposed him once his assignments in Madrid were complete. However, this never came to pass, as Rikkin was assassinated by [[Callum Lynch]] later that year.<ref name="ACH" />

			In early November 2016, Simon met with [[Layla Hassan]], a promising young Abstergo employee, praising her and giving her advice. A week later, she sent an email thanking him for his kind words and asked to be assigned to more Person of Interest assignments, believing it better motivated her. The following month, while on an assignment, Layla became behind on logging operation reports. Simon threatened her tardiness with a formal complaint to Operations and more mediation training.<ref name=":0" />

			In March 2017, the Inner Sanctum held a summit in [[Quebec]] to invite the new [[Black Cross]] for a meeting, during which Simon was present. Displeased that he auto-proclaimed himself their inquisitor, they threatened him and demanded to know his identity. The masked man responded that he came only as a courtesy, to inform them that he was investigating an hostile [[Instruments of the First Will\|fifth column]] within the Order. After affirming his independence, the Black Cross dropped a [[smoke bomb]] and disappeared.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Uprising 2\|Issue #02]]</ref>

			In October of 2017, Simon sended a team consisting of [[Deanna Geary]] and Layla Hassan to locate a Piece of Eden in the Qattara Depression, Egypt. However, Layla deviated from the mission after discovering the mummies of Bayek and Amunet, the founders of the Hidden Ones. Believing the team had gone rogue, the Templars ordered their elimination and deployed Sigma Team to carry it out. Deanna was killed in her hotel room but managed to warn her colleague before her death. Using her newfound abilities from the Animus, Layla defeated the Sigma Team and accepted William Miles’ offer to join the Assassin Brotherhood, officially resigning from Abstergo.<ref name=":0" />

	==Facilities==		==Facilities==
	*[[Abstergo Philadelphia Facility\|Philadelphia Facility]]<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Layla Hassan's personal files]]: "Abstergo Historical Research Division"</ref>		*[[Abstergo Philadelphia Facility\|Philadelphia Facility]]<ref name=":0">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Layla Hassan's personal files]]: "Abstergo Historical Research Division"</ref>

	==Employees==		==Employees==