Horseman - Revision history

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	==Equipment==		==Equipment==
	In the 9th century, Frankish horsemen were divided into two main categories: Light and Heavy Cavalry. The former specialized in ranged combat, ~~wielding~~ [[bow]]s which they would shoot at their foes while maintaing their distance. If an enemy managed to get close, the soldiers would ~~unsheate~~ their [[sword]]s and engage them heads-on, although their light [[armor]] provided little defense.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Light Cavalry]]</ref> Conversely, Heavy Cavalry soldiers wore highly resistant {{Wiki\|Chain mail\|mail}} armor and wielded lances and [[shield]]s, decimating enemy troops up-close.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Heavy Cavalry]]</ref>		In the 9th century, Frankish horsemen were divided into two main categories: Light and Heavy Cavalry. The former specialized in ranged combat, carrying [[bow]]s which they would shoot at their foes while maintaing their distance. If an enemy managed to get close, the soldiers would draw their [[sword]]s and engage them heads-on, although their light [[armor]] provided little defense.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Light Cavalry]]</ref> Conversely, Heavy Cavalry soldiers wore highly resistant {{Wiki\|Chain mail\|mail}} armor and wielded lances and [[shield]]s, decimating enemy troops up-close.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Heavy Cavalry]]</ref>

	During the 16th century, horsemen were mounted on one of two varieties of horse, being either the common horse or the warhorse. They were equipped with both short-ranged weapons such as swords or [[blunt weapon]]s, and long-ranged weapons like [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] and [[crossbow]]s. However, they did not possess [[Long weapon\|long]] or [[heavy weapon]]s.<ref name="ACB"/>		During the 16th century, horsemen were mounted on one of two varieties of horse, being either the common horse or the warhorse. They were equipped with both short-ranged weapons such as swords or [[blunt weapon]]s, and long-ranged weapons like [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] and [[crossbow]]s. However, they did not possess [[Long weapon\|long]] or [[heavy weapon]]s.<ref name="ACB"/>

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	{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''}}		{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''}}
	[[File:Guard-horseman-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|A horseman]]		[[File:Guard-horseman-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|A horseman]]

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	~~{{OOU~~}}
	{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''}}		{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''}}
	[[File:Guard-horseman-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|A horseman]]		[[File:Guard-horseman-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|A horseman]]
	'''Horsemen''' are individuals engaging in {{wiki\|equestrianism}}. Most often, the term refers more specifically to [[~~guards\|soldiers~~]] on ~~horseback~~, and, if it is their military role to fight from this position, they are conventionally known as '''cavalry'''.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Cavalry were an ubiquitous unit of warfare throughout [[~~humans\|~~human]] history until major advancements in [[~~firearms\|~~firearm]] technology rendered them obsolete from [[World War I]] onward. Aside from this, horsemen were regularly employed for reconnaissance and to patrol cities ~~as well~~.		'''Horsemen''' are individuals engaging in {{wiki\|equestrianism}}. Most often, the term refers more specifically to [[soldier]]s on [[horse]]back, and, if it is their military role to fight from this position, they are conventionally known as '''cavalry'''.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>

			Cavalry were an ubiquitous unit of warfare throughout [[human]] history until major advancements in [[firearm]] technology rendered them obsolete from [[World War I]] onward. Aside from this, horsemen were regularly employed for reconnaissance and to patrol cities.<ref>{{WP\|Cavalry}}</ref>

			==History==
			During the 9th century, [[Francia]] had both Light and Heavy Cavalry units, who patrolled the kingdom's countryside and attacked any perceived enemy on sight. One such individual was the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], who encountered and defeated a number of Frankish horsemen during her travels in 886.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref>

			In the early 16th century, the [[House of Borgia]] employed horsemen to patrol the streets of [[Rome]] and ensure the Borgia's rule over the city was maintained. Unlike other guard types, horsemen were mainly found outside the city walls, patrolling the [[Antico District\|Antico]] and [[Campagna District]]s.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

			[[File:ACFT - Shimazu horsemen.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Two Shimazu clan horsemen]]
			In 1725, the [[Shimazu clan]] employed a number of [[ninja]] who specialized in mounted combat. The [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] encountered two such ninja when they attacked him at a [[Madam Lee's warehouse\|warehouse]] in [[Macau]], where he killed them and their companions.<ref name="FT 8">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 8\|Episode 8]]</ref> Later, Edward also faced the [[Qing dynasty\|Qing Empire]]'s [[Special Cavalry Unit]], which was dispatched to the [[Philippines]] to eliminate him and his allies. Thanks to a [[Crescent amulet\|crescent-shaped]] [[Piece of Eden]] in his possession, Edward was able to single-handedly wipe out most of the unit, killing the soldiers and their horses.<ref name="FT 86">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86\|Episode 86]]</ref>

	==Equipment==		==Equipment==
	~~Horsemen~~ were mounted on one of two varieties of horse, being either the common horse or the warhorse.		In the 9th century, Frankish horsemen were divided into two main categories: Light and Heavy Cavalry. The former specialized in ranged combat, wielding [[bow]]s which they would shoot at their foes while maintaing their distance. If an enemy managed to get close, the soldiers would unsheate their [[sword]]s and engage them heads-on, although their light [[armor]] provided little defense.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Light Cavalry]]</ref> Conversely, Heavy Cavalry soldiers wore highly resistant {{Wiki\|Chain mail\|mail}} armor and wielded lances and [[shield]]s, decimating enemy troops up-close.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Heavy Cavalry]]</ref>

			During the 16th century, horsemen were mounted on one of two varieties of horse, being either the common horse or the warhorse. They were equipped with both short-ranged weapons such as swords or [[blunt weapon]]s, and long-ranged weapons like [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] and [[crossbow]]s. However, they did not possess [[Long weapon\|long]] or [[heavy weapon]]s.<ref name="ACB"/>

	~~They were equipped with both short-ranged weapons such as [[swords]] or~~ [[~~blunt weapons~~]], ~~and long-ranged weapons like~~ [[~~throwing knives~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~Crossbow\|crossbows~~]]~~. However~~, ~~they did not possess [[Long weapons\|long]] or [[heavy weapons]]~~.		One of the Shimazu horsemen encountered by Edward Kenway wielded a long weapon in the form of a ''[[yari]]'', while the other was armed with only a [[musket]].<ref name="FT 8"/> The soldiers of the Qing Empire's Special Cavalry Unit all wielded [[spear]]s, as their main battle tactic was charging at the enemy head-on.<ref name="FT 86"/>

	==Combat==		==Combat==
	[[File:ACB Ezio vs Horseman.png\|thumb~~\|left~~\|250px\|Ezio fighting a horseman]]		[[File:ACB Ezio vs Horseman.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio fighting a horseman]]
	When a horseman detected an [[~~Assassins~~\|~~Assassin~~]] ~~on foot~~, they would either charge at ~~them~~ with their short-ranged weapon at the ready, or they would attempt to strike the Assassin with their long-ranged weapon if ~~they~~ tried to flee or begin [[freerunning]].		When a horseman detected [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] in Rome, they would either charge at him with their short-ranged weapon at the ready, or they would attempt to strike the Assassin with their long-ranged weapon if he tried to flee or begin [[freerunning]].<ref name="ACB"/>

	Horsemen often held an advantage in a fight, as they could move faster, and ~~could~~ use their steeds to knock over enemies on the ground. However, they were vulnerable to long-ranged weapons, and could be unseated if their horses were injured while charging. Should they be unsaddled, horsemen would either challenge their enemies on the ground, or attempt to re-mount their horse.		Horsemen often held an advantage in a fight, as they could move faster and use their steeds to knock over enemies on the ground. However, they were vulnerable to long-ranged weapons and could be unseated if their horses were injured while charging. Should they be unsaddled, horsemen would either challenge their enemies on the ground or attempt to re-mount their horse.<ref name="ACB"/>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*A guard on foot, usually a captain or Papal Guard, will sometimes mount a nearby horse upon becoming hostile towards ~~[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|~~Ezio]]. If no free horse is available, the guard will hijack one from a passing [[~~Civilians\|~~civilian]].		*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', a guard on foot, usually a [[Guard captain\|captain]] or [[Papal Guard]], will sometimes mount a nearby horse upon becoming hostile towards Ezio. If no free horse is available, the guard will hijack one from a passing [[civilian]].
	*Horsemen cannot be killed with the [[Poison Blade]] while on horseback, and have to be unsaddled first. If shot with a [[Poison darts\|poison dart]] however, there is a chance that the horseman might fall off.		*Horsemen cannot be killed with the [[Poison Blade]] while on horseback and have to be unsaddled first. If shot with a [[Poison darts\|poison dart]] however, there is a chance that the horseman might fall off.
	*Horsemen cannot be lured by [[thieves]], attacked by [[mercenaries]], or distracted by [[~~courtesans~~]].		*Horsemen cannot be lured by [[Thief\|thieves]], attacked by [[Mercenary\|mercenaries]], or distracted by [[courtesan]]s.
	**However, on completing the ~~[[Rome\|~~Roman]] Courtesans' and Thieves' [[Guild challenges (Brotherhood)\|guild challenges]], the courtesans will be granted the ability to distract horsemen, making the guard dismount, while thieves will pull the guard from their horse and flee.		**However, on completing the Roman Courtesans' and Thieves' [[Guild challenges (Brotherhood)\|guild challenges]], the courtesans will be granted the ability to distract horsemen, making the guard dismount, while thieves will pull the guard from their horse and flee.
	*Certain mounted [[Hermeticists]] share the abilities of horsemen.		*Certain mounted [[Hermeticists]] in ''[[The Da Vinci Disappearance]]'' share the abilities of horsemen.
	*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', only the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] are shown as able to field cavalry, as seen in the memory, [[End of the Road]]. Historically, the [[Byzantine army]] was able to field both light and heavy cavalry, the latter category including the famed cataphracts. However, the [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottomans]] are not seen fielding cavalry of their own. Ottoman armies of the 16th century also included cavalry regiments, lightly armored horse archers called Akinjis, and heavily armored cavalrymen called Sipahis.		*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', only the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] are shown as able to field cavalry, as seen in the memory "[[End of the Road]]". Historically, the [[Byzantine army]] was able to field both light and heavy cavalry, the latter category including the famed cataphracts. However, the [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottomans]] are not seen fielding cavalry of their own. Ottoman armies of the 16th century also included cavalry regiments, lightly armored horse archers called Akinjis, and heavily armored cavalrymen called Sipahis.
	*In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', [[~~Officers~~]] and [[~~Jägers~~]] will sometimes mount horses and use [[Firearms\|flintlock pistols]] to attack as well as charge ~~the player~~.		*In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', [[Officer]]s and [[Jäger]]s will sometimes mount horses and use [[Firearms\|flintlock pistols]] to attack as well as charge at [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]].
	*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', [[Anglo-Saxons\|Anglo-Saxon]] armies do not include cavalry, despite some soldiers seen riding horses. This reflects how both they and the [[Vikings]] fought. While they normally rode horses to battle, they would often dismount and fight on foot.		*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', [[Anglo-Saxons\|Anglo-Saxon]] armies do not include cavalry, despite some soldiers seen riding horses. This reflects how both they and the Vikings fought. While they normally rode horses to battle, they would often dismount and fight on foot.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	Concept art of a horseman.jpg\|Concept art of a horseman		Concept art of a horseman.jpg\|Concept art of a horseman
	A Blanket Finish 2.png\|Ezio assassinating a [[Cento Occhi]] horseman		A Blanket Finish 2.png\|Ezio assassinating a [[Cento Occhi]] horseman
	Serf's Turf 2.png\|Ezio assassinating a Borgia horseman		Serf's Turf 2.png\|Ezio assassinating a Borgia horseman
			ACV Light Cavalry.png\|A Francia Light Cavalry soldier
			ACV Heavy Cavalry.png\|A Francia Heavy Cavalry soldier
			ACFT - Special Cavalry Unit.png\|The Special Cavalry Unit of the Qing Empire
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[The Siege of Paris]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''

	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:Guards]]		[[Category:Guards]]

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Trivia

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	**However, on completing the [[Rome\|Roman]] Courtesans' and Thieves' [[Guild challenges (Brotherhood)\|guild challenges]], the courtesans will be granted the ability to distract horsemen, making the guard dismount, while thieves will pull the guard from their horse and flee.		**However, on completing the [[Rome\|Roman]] Courtesans' and Thieves' [[Guild challenges (Brotherhood)\|guild challenges]], the courtesans will be granted the ability to distract horsemen, making the guard dismount, while thieves will pull the guard from their horse and flee.
	*Certain mounted [[Hermeticists]] share the abilities of horsemen.		*Certain mounted [[Hermeticists]] share the abilities of horsemen.
			*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', only the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] are shown as able to field cavalry, as seen in the memory, [[End of the Road]]. Historically, the [[Byzantine army]] was able to field both light and heavy cavalry, the latter category including the famed cataphracts. However, the [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottomans]] are not seen fielding cavalry of their own. Ottoman armies of the 16th century also included cavalry regiments, lightly armored horse archers called Akinjis, and heavily armored cavalrymen called Sipahis.
	*In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', [[Officers]] and [[Jägers]] will sometimes mount horses and use [[Firearms\|flintlock pistols]] to attack as well as charge the player.		*In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', [[Officers]] and [[Jägers]] will sometimes mount horses and use [[Firearms\|flintlock pistols]] to attack as well as charge the player.
			*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', [[Anglo-Saxons\|Anglo-Saxon]] armies do not include cavalry, despite some soldiers seen riding horses. This reflects how both they and the [[Vikings]] fought. While they normally rode horses to battle, they would often dismount and fight on foot.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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			{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''}}
	[[File:Guard-horseman-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|A horseman]]		[[File:Guard-horseman-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|A horseman]]
	'''Horsemen''' are individuals engaging in {{wiki\|equestrianism}}. Most often, the term refers more specifically to [[guards\|soldiers]] on horseback, and, if it is their military role to fight from this position, they are conventionally known as '''cavalry'''.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Cavalry were an ubiquitous unit of warfare throughout [[humans\|human]] history until major advancements in [[firearms\|firearm]] technology rendered them obsolete from [[World War I]] onward. Aside from this, horsemen were regularly employed for reconnaissance and to patrol cities as well.		'''Horsemen''' are individuals engaging in {{wiki\|equestrianism}}. Most often, the term refers more specifically to [[guards\|soldiers]] on horseback, and, if it is their military role to fight from this position, they are conventionally known as '''cavalry'''.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Cavalry were an ubiquitous unit of warfare throughout [[humans\|human]] history until major advancements in [[firearms\|firearm]] technology rendered them obsolete from [[World War I]] onward. Aside from this, horsemen were regularly employed for reconnaissance and to patrol cities as well.
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	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
	Concept art of a horseman.jpg\|Concept art of a horseman		Concept art of a horseman.jpg\|Concept art of a horseman
	~~A_Blanket_Finish_2~~.png\|Ezio assassinating a [[Cento Occhi]] horseman		A Blanket Finish 2.png\|Ezio assassinating a [[Cento Occhi]] horseman
	Serf'~~s_Turf_2~~.png\|Ezio assassinating a Borgia horseman		Serf's Turf 2.png\|Ezio assassinating a Borgia horseman
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''

	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:Guards]]		[[Category:Guards]]

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imported>Sadelyrate: Sadelyrate moved page Horsemen to Horseman: Consistency

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imported>RebeccaAWB: /* top */Replacing template, replaced: {{Assassify}} → {{OOU}}

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top: Replacing template, replaced: {{Assassify}} → {{OOU}}

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	[[File:Guard-horseman-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|A horseman]]		[[File:Guard-horseman-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|A horseman]]
	'''Horsemen''' are individuals engaging in {{wiki\|equestrianism}}. Most often, the term refers more specifically to [[guards\|soldiers]] on horseback, and, if it is their military role to fight from this position, they are conventionally known as '''cavalry'''.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Cavalry were an ubiquitous unit of warfare throughout [[humans\|human]] history until major advancements in [[firearms\|firearm]] technology rendered them obsolete from [[World War I]] onward. Aside from this, horsemen were regularly employed for reconnaissance and to patrol cities as well.		'''Horsemen''' are individuals engaging in {{wiki\|equestrianism}}. Most often, the term refers more specifically to [[guards\|soldiers]] on horseback, and, if it is their military role to fight from this position, they are conventionally known as '''cavalry'''.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Cavalry were an ubiquitous unit of warfare throughout [[humans\|human]] history until major advancements in [[firearms\|firearm]] technology rendered them obsolete from [[World War I]] onward. Aside from this, horsemen were regularly employed for reconnaissance and to patrol cities as well.

imported>Sol Pacificus: Ugh article entirely written from gameplay perspective.

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Ugh article entirely written from gameplay perspective.

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	[[File:Guard-horseman-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|A horseman]]		[[File:Guard-horseman-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|A horseman]]
	'''Horsemen''' ~~was a~~ term ~~given~~ to ~~those who rode~~ [[~~horses~~]] as ~~a part of their daily life~~. [[~~Guards~~]] ~~who~~ were ~~capable~~ of ~~wielding a variety of weapons and riding on horseback were a common sight through~~ [[~~Renaissance~~]] [[~~Europe~~]].		'''Horsemen''' are individuals engaging in {{wiki\|equestrianism}}. Most often, the term refers more specifically to [[guards\|soldiers]] on horseback, and, if it is their military role to fight from this position, they are conventionally known as '''cavalry'''.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Cavalry were an ubiquitous unit of warfare throughout [[humans\|human]] history until major advancements in [[firearms\|firearm]] technology rendered them obsolete from [[World War I]] onward. Aside from this, horsemen were regularly employed for reconnaissance and to patrol cities as well.

	==Equipment==		==Equipment==
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	==~~Reference~~==		==Appearances==
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''

			==References==
			{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:Guards]]		[[Category:Guards]]

imported>Sol Pacificus: Just don't think this is noteworthy...

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Just don't think this is noteworthy...

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	**However, on completing the [[Rome\|Roman]] Courtesans' and Thieves' [[Guild challenges (Brotherhood)\|guild challenges]], the courtesans will be granted the ability to distract horsemen, making the guard dismount, while thieves will pull the guard from their horse and flee.		**However, on completing the [[Rome\|Roman]] Courtesans' and Thieves' [[Guild challenges (Brotherhood)\|guild challenges]], the courtesans will be granted the ability to distract horsemen, making the guard dismount, while thieves will pull the guard from their horse and flee.
	*Certain mounted [[Hermeticists]] share the abilities of horsemen.		*Certain mounted [[Hermeticists]] share the abilities of horsemen.
	*In the E3 Cinematic of Brotherhood, horsemen took the appearance of a Leader Guard.
	*In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', [[Officers]] and [[Jägers]] will sometimes mount horses and use [[Firearms\|flintlock pistols]] to attack as well as charge the player.		*In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', [[Officers]] and [[Jägers]] will sometimes mount horses and use [[Firearms\|flintlock pistols]] to attack as well as charge the player.

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	[[File:Guard-horseman-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|A horseman]]		[[File:Guard-horseman-ACB.png\|thumb\|250px\|A horseman]]
	'''Horsemen''' are individuals engaging in {{wiki\|equestrianism}}. Most often, the term refers more specifically to [[~~guards\|soldiers~~]] on ~~horseback~~, and, if it is their military role to fight from this position, they are conventionally known as '''cavalry'''.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Cavalry were an ubiquitous unit of warfare throughout [[~~humans\|~~human]] history until major advancements in [[~~firearms\|~~firearm]] technology rendered them obsolete from [[World War I]] onward. Aside from this, horsemen were regularly employed for reconnaissance and to patrol cities ~~as well~~.		'''Horsemen''' are individuals engaging in {{wiki\|equestrianism}}. Most often, the term refers more specifically to [[soldier]]s on [[horse]]back, and, if it is their military role to fight from this position, they are conventionally known as '''cavalry'''.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>

			Cavalry were an ubiquitous unit of warfare throughout [[human]] history until major advancements in [[firearm]] technology rendered them obsolete from [[World War I]] onward. Aside from this, horsemen were regularly employed for reconnaissance and to patrol cities.<ref>{{WP\|Cavalry}}</ref>

			==History==
			During the 9th century, [[Francia]] had both Light and Heavy Cavalry units, who patrolled the kingdom's countryside and attacked any perceived enemy on sight. One such individual was the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], who encountered and defeated a number of Frankish horsemen during her travels in 886.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref>

			In the early 16th century, the [[House of Borgia]] employed horsemen to patrol the streets of [[Rome]] and ensure the Borgia's rule over the city was maintained. Unlike other guard types, horsemen were mainly found outside the city walls, patrolling the [[Antico District\|Antico]] and [[Campagna District]]s.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>

			[[File:ACFT - Shimazu horsemen.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Two Shimazu clan horsemen]]
			In 1725, the [[Shimazu clan]] employed a number of [[ninja]] who specialized in mounted combat. The [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] encountered two such ninja when they attacked him at a [[Madam Lee's warehouse\|warehouse]] in [[Macau]], where he killed them and their companions.<ref name="FT 8">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 8\|Episode 8]]</ref> Later, Edward also faced the [[Qing dynasty\|Qing Empire]]'s [[Special Cavalry Unit]], which was dispatched to the [[Philippines]] to eliminate him and his allies. Thanks to a [[Crescent amulet\|crescent-shaped]] [[Piece of Eden]] in his possession, Edward was able to single-handedly wipe out most of the unit, killing the soldiers and their horses.<ref name="FT 86">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86\|Episode 86]]</ref>

	==Equipment==		==Equipment==
	~~Horsemen~~ were mounted on one of two varieties of horse, being either the common horse or the warhorse.		In the 9th century, Frankish horsemen were divided into two main categories: Light and Heavy Cavalry. The former specialized in ranged combat, wielding [[bow]]s which they would shoot at their foes while maintaing their distance. If an enemy managed to get close, the soldiers would unsheate their [[sword]]s and engage them heads-on, although their light [[armor]] provided little defense.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Light Cavalry]]</ref> Conversely, Heavy Cavalry soldiers wore highly resistant {{Wiki\|Chain mail\|mail}} armor and wielded lances and [[shield]]s, decimating enemy troops up-close.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Database: Heavy Cavalry]]</ref>

			During the 16th century, horsemen were mounted on one of two varieties of horse, being either the common horse or the warhorse. They were equipped with both short-ranged weapons such as swords or [[blunt weapon]]s, and long-ranged weapons like [[Throwing knife\|throwing knives]] and [[crossbow]]s. However, they did not possess [[Long weapon\|long]] or [[heavy weapon]]s.<ref name="ACB"/>

	~~They were equipped with both short-ranged weapons such as [[swords]] or~~ [[~~blunt weapons~~]], ~~and long-ranged weapons like~~ [[~~throwing knives~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~Crossbow\|crossbows~~]]~~. However~~, ~~they did not possess [[Long weapons\|long]] or [[heavy weapons]]~~.		One of the Shimazu horsemen encountered by Edward Kenway wielded a long weapon in the form of a ''[[yari]]'', while the other was armed with only a [[musket]].<ref name="FT 8"/> The soldiers of the Qing Empire's Special Cavalry Unit all wielded [[spear]]s, as their main battle tactic was charging at the enemy head-on.<ref name="FT 86"/>

	==Combat==		==Combat==
	[[File:ACB Ezio vs Horseman.png\|thumb~~\|left~~\|250px\|Ezio fighting a horseman]]		[[File:ACB Ezio vs Horseman.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio fighting a horseman]]
	When a horseman detected an [[~~Assassins~~\|~~Assassin~~]] ~~on foot~~, they would either charge at ~~them~~ with their short-ranged weapon at the ready, or they would attempt to strike the Assassin with their long-ranged weapon if ~~they~~ tried to flee or begin [[freerunning]].		When a horseman detected [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] in Rome, they would either charge at him with their short-ranged weapon at the ready, or they would attempt to strike the Assassin with their long-ranged weapon if he tried to flee or begin [[freerunning]].<ref name="ACB"/>

	Horsemen often held an advantage in a fight, as they could move faster, and ~~could~~ use their steeds to knock over enemies on the ground. However, they were vulnerable to long-ranged weapons, and could be unseated if their horses were injured while charging. Should they be unsaddled, horsemen would either challenge their enemies on the ground, or attempt to re-mount their horse.		Horsemen often held an advantage in a fight, as they could move faster and use their steeds to knock over enemies on the ground. However, they were vulnerable to long-ranged weapons and could be unseated if their horses were injured while charging. Should they be unsaddled, horsemen would either challenge their enemies on the ground or attempt to re-mount their horse.<ref name="ACB"/>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*A guard on foot, usually a captain or Papal Guard, will sometimes mount a nearby horse upon becoming hostile towards ~~[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|~~Ezio]]. If no free horse is available, the guard will hijack one from a passing [[~~Civilians\|~~civilian]].		*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', a guard on foot, usually a [[Guard captain\|captain]] or [[Papal Guard]], will sometimes mount a nearby horse upon becoming hostile towards Ezio. If no free horse is available, the guard will hijack one from a passing [[civilian]].
	*Horsemen cannot be killed with the [[Poison Blade]] while on horseback, and have to be unsaddled first. If shot with a [[Poison darts\|poison dart]] however, there is a chance that the horseman might fall off.		*Horsemen cannot be killed with the [[Poison Blade]] while on horseback and have to be unsaddled first. If shot with a [[Poison darts\|poison dart]] however, there is a chance that the horseman might fall off.
	*Horsemen cannot be lured by [[thieves]], attacked by [[mercenaries]], or distracted by [[~~courtesans~~]].		*Horsemen cannot be lured by [[Thief\|thieves]], attacked by [[Mercenary\|mercenaries]], or distracted by [[courtesan]]s.
	**However, on completing the ~~[[Rome\|~~Roman]] Courtesans' and Thieves' [[Guild challenges (Brotherhood)\|guild challenges]], the courtesans will be granted the ability to distract horsemen, making the guard dismount, while thieves will pull the guard from their horse and flee.		**However, on completing the Roman Courtesans' and Thieves' [[Guild challenges (Brotherhood)\|guild challenges]], the courtesans will be granted the ability to distract horsemen, making the guard dismount, while thieves will pull the guard from their horse and flee.
	*Certain mounted [[Hermeticists]] share the abilities of horsemen.		*Certain mounted [[Hermeticists]] in ''[[The Da Vinci Disappearance]]'' share the abilities of horsemen.
	*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', only the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] are shown as able to field cavalry, as seen in the memory, [[End of the Road]]. Historically, the [[Byzantine army]] was able to field both light and heavy cavalry, the latter category including the famed cataphracts. However, the [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottomans]] are not seen fielding cavalry of their own. Ottoman armies of the 16th century also included cavalry regiments, lightly armored horse archers called Akinjis, and heavily armored cavalrymen called Sipahis.		*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', only the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] are shown as able to field cavalry, as seen in the memory "[[End of the Road]]". Historically, the [[Byzantine army]] was able to field both light and heavy cavalry, the latter category including the famed cataphracts. However, the [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottomans]] are not seen fielding cavalry of their own. Ottoman armies of the 16th century also included cavalry regiments, lightly armored horse archers called Akinjis, and heavily armored cavalrymen called Sipahis.
	*In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', [[~~Officers~~]] and [[~~Jägers~~]] will sometimes mount horses and use [[Firearms\|flintlock pistols]] to attack as well as charge ~~the player~~.		*In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', [[Officer]]s and [[Jäger]]s will sometimes mount horses and use [[Firearms\|flintlock pistols]] to attack as well as charge at [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]].
	*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', [[Anglo-Saxons\|Anglo-Saxon]] armies do not include cavalry, despite some soldiers seen riding horses. This reflects how both they and the [[Vikings]] fought. While they normally rode horses to battle, they would often dismount and fight on foot.		*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', [[Anglo-Saxons\|Anglo-Saxon]] armies do not include cavalry, despite some soldiers seen riding horses. This reflects how both they and the Vikings fought. While they normally rode horses to battle, they would often dismount and fight on foot.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	Concept art of a horseman.jpg\|Concept art of a horseman		Concept art of a horseman.jpg\|Concept art of a horseman
	A Blanket Finish 2.png\|Ezio assassinating a [[Cento Occhi]] horseman		A Blanket Finish 2.png\|Ezio assassinating a [[Cento Occhi]] horseman
	Serf's Turf 2.png\|Ezio assassinating a Borgia horseman		Serf's Turf 2.png\|Ezio assassinating a Borgia horseman
			ACV Light Cavalry.png\|A Francia Light Cavalry soldier
			ACV Heavy Cavalry.png\|A Francia Heavy Cavalry soldier
			ACFT - Special Cavalry Unit.png\|The Special Cavalry Unit of the Qing Empire
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – ''[[The Siege of Paris]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''

	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:Guards]]		[[Category:Guards]]

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	'''Horsemen''' are individuals engaging in {{wiki\|equestrianism}}. Most often, the term refers more specifically to [[guards\|soldiers]] on horseback, and, if it is their military role to fight from this position, they are conventionally known as '''cavalry'''.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Cavalry were an ubiquitous unit of warfare throughout [[humans\|human]] history until major advancements in [[firearms\|firearm]] technology rendered them obsolete from [[World War I]] onward. Aside from this, horsemen were regularly employed for reconnaissance and to patrol cities as well.		'''Horsemen''' are individuals engaging in {{wiki\|equestrianism}}. Most often, the term refers more specifically to [[guards\|soldiers]] on horseback, and, if it is their military role to fight from this position, they are conventionally known as '''cavalry'''.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Cavalry were an ubiquitous unit of warfare throughout [[humans\|human]] history until major advancements in [[firearms\|firearm]] technology rendered them obsolete from [[World War I]] onward. Aside from this, horsemen were regularly employed for reconnaissance and to patrol cities as well.