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Having been instigated by the theft of an [[Apples of Eden|Apple of Eden]] by Adam and Eve, the human rebellion soon erupted into a full-scale war with the Isu.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/> While the Isu were more technologically advanced and powerful, humanity possessed the advantage of numbers.<ref name="AC2"/> The conflict lasted for a decade<ref name="ACS"/> before abruptly ending when the Great Catastrophe–a coronal mass ejection from the [[Sun]]–occurred. The casualties on both sides were far greater than the Isu would ever have anticipated. The distraction of war had blinded them to all else, and their preoccupation with the conflict prevented them from seeing the signs of an impending danger from the "heavens" until it was too late.<ref name="AC2"/>
Having been instigated by the theft of an [[Apples of Eden|Apple of Eden]] by Adam and Eve, the human rebellion soon erupted into a full-scale war with the Isu.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/> While the Isu were more technologically advanced and powerful, humanity possessed the advantage of numbers.<ref name="AC2"/> The conflict lasted for a decade<ref name="ACS"/> before abruptly ending when the Great Catastrophe–a coronal mass ejection from the [[Sun]]–occurred. The casualties on both sides were far greater than the Isu would ever have anticipated. The distraction of war had blinded them to all else, and their preoccupation with the conflict prevented them from seeing the signs of an impending danger from the "heavens" until it was too late.<ref name="AC2"/>

A number of Isu scientists not devoted to the war effort had become aware of the imminent catastrophe, however, and endeavored to prevent it by thinking up various solutions so as to protect the Earth. The Capitoline Triad–consisting of Minerva, Juno, and [[Jupiter]]–decided to lock themselves away in the [[Grand Temple]] for years in order to test a variety potential solutions, following which they experimented with the most promising results in underground [[Temple (Isu)|Temples]] spread across the globe. <ref name="AC3"/>
A number of Isu scientists not devoted to the war effort had become aware of the imminent catastrophe, however, and endeavored to prevent it by thinking up various solutions so as to protect the Earth. The Capitoline Triad–consisting of Minerva, Juno, and [[Jupiter]]–decided to lock themselves away in the [[Grand Temple]] for years in order to test a variety potential solutions, following which they experimented with the most promising results in underground [[Temple (Isu)|Temples]] spread across the globe.<ref name="AC3"/>

Despite this concentrated effort, however, none of the solutions developed were sufficient to protect even a fraction of Earth's surface, or the populations thereon. Even the [[Towers|most promising solution]] would take tens-of-thousands of years to become viable.<ref name="AC3"/>
Despite this concentrated effort, however, none of the solutions developed were sufficient to protect even a fraction of Earth's surface, or the populations thereon. Even the [[Towers|most promising solution]] would take tens-of-thousands of years to become viable.<ref name="AC3"/>

Accepting that their fate was sealed, Minerva instead turned her sights to preventing the Catastrophe's [[Second Disaster|inevitable reoccurrence]] by making use of the [[Eye]] to analyze the [[Calculations|patterns and equations of existence]] in order to leave hidden messages for future humans throughout time, in the hope that they would find these messages and save the world. <ref name="AC3"/> At the same time, Juno had also made plans for the world post-Catastrophe. Rather than save it, she sought to rule over it. When her plans were discovered, Minerva and Jupiter imprisoned her.<ref name="AC3"/>
Accepting that their fate was sealed, Minerva instead turned her sights to preventing the Catastrophe's [[Second Disaster|inevitable reoccurrence]] by making use of the [[Eye]] to analyze the [[Calculations|patterns and equations of existence]] in order to leave hidden messages for future humans throughout time, in the hope that they would find these messages and save the world.<ref name="AC3"/> At the same time, Juno had also made plans for the world post-Catastrophe. Rather than save it, she sought to rule over it. When her plans were discovered, Minerva and Jupiter imprisoned her.<ref name="AC3"/>

When it finally came time to use the Eye, Minerva discovered that Juno had tampered with it in such a manner that she would be freed from her imprisonment upon it being activated. Minerva made the decision to destroy the device rather than risk Juno's release,<ref name="AC3"/> thus condemning the world to face a second solar flare, which would flip Earth's weakening magnetic field and reverse the polarity, thereby making the planet become geologically unstable.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Official Game Guide]]'': "The Story So Far", pg. 30</ref>
When it finally came time to use the Eye, Minerva discovered that Juno had tampered with it in such a manner that she would be freed from her imprisonment upon it being activated. Minerva made the decision to destroy the device rather than risk Juno's release,<ref name="AC3"/> thus condemning the world to face a second solar flare, which would flip Earth's weakening magnetic field and reverse the polarity, thereby making the planet become geologically unstable.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Official Game Guide]]'': "The Story So Far", pg. 30</ref>

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Although Minerva stated she, Jupiter, and Juno were in charge of preventing the first coronal mass ejection, it has been also said that the Isu were too consumed by the war effort to notice the solar activity, making it seem like a majority of the Isu themselves were entirely unaware of the solar flare that was to come except very few scientists. It is unclear if the Isu scientists withheld information from the rest of their species, if they attempted to raise the alarm but were ignored, or if this is simply a writing error.
Although Minerva stated she, Jupiter, and Juno were in charge of preventing the first coronal mass ejection, it has been also said that the Isu were too consumed by the war effort to notice the solar activity, making it seem like a majority of the Isu themselves were entirely unaware of the solar flare that was to come except very few scientists. It is unclear if the Isu scientists withheld information from the rest of their species, if they attempted to raise the alarm but were ignored, or if this is simply a writing error.

The word ''Isu'' is quite similar to the Egyptian word "[[wikt:jsw|jsw]]" which means 'Ancient(s)'. <ref>[http://thecodex.network/roots-of-the-isu-naming/ ''The Codex'' – Roots of the "Isu" Naming] – {{Cite|14 May 2024}}</ref>
The word ''Isu'' is quite similar to the Egyptian word "[[wikt:jsw|jsw]]" which means 'Ancient(s)'.<ref>[http://thecodex.network/roots-of-the-isu-naming/ ''The Codex'' – Roots of the "Isu" Naming] – {{Cite|14 May 2024}}</ref>

===Ancient Astronauts Theory===
===Ancient Astronauts Theory===

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	As Juno's consciousness inhabited the new body, the Assassins and Templars attacked the Phoenix Project facility to eliminate her and the Instruments. They were ultimately successful when Charlotte assassinated the Isu with her [[Hidden Blade]], after she had been betrayed by Elijah, who subsequently escaped with the Koh-i-Noor.<ref name="ACUp 3"/>		As Juno's consciousness inhabited the new body, the Assassins and Templars attacked the Phoenix Project facility to eliminate her and the Instruments. They were ultimately successful when Charlotte assassinated the Isu with her [[Hidden Blade]], after she had been betrayed by Elijah, who subsequently escaped with the Koh-i-Noor.<ref name="ACUp 3"/>

	Juno's death marked the apparent extinction of the Isu as a species, though their legacy lives on through their human descendants, including Sages of Aita like Elijah<ref name="ACUp 3"/> and incarnated Æsir like [[Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq]], the human rebirth of [[Loki]].<ref name="ACV"/> Certain Isu also continue to exist in a non-corporeal form, such as Aletheia, whose consciousness is stored in the [[Staff of Hermes Trismegistus]],<ref name="Seven Sisters"/> and [[Vejovis]], who transferred his mind to [[the Grey]], a digital afterlife, shortly before the Great Catastrophe.<ref name="ERPB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]''</ref>		Juno's death marked the apparent extinction of the Isu as a species, though their legacy lives on through their human descendants, including Sages of Aita like Elijah<ref name="ACUp 3"/> and incarnated Æsir like [[Basim ibn Ishaq]], the human rebirth of [[Loki]].<ref name="ACV"/> Certain Isu also continue to exist in a non-corporeal form, such as Aletheia, whose consciousness is stored in the [[Staff of Hermes Trismegistus]],<ref name="Seven Sisters"/> and [[Vejovis]], who transferred his mind to [[the Grey]], a digital afterlife, shortly before the Great Catastrophe.<ref name="ERPB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]''</ref>

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	The Order also became aware of the existence of both descendants of human-Isu [[hybrid]]s, whom they derisively called "Tainted Ones",<ref name="LotFB:H"/> and individuals who inherited the memories of deceased Isu, be they Sages or incarnations of the Æsir.<ref name="Poor Fellow Soldier"/> While the Ancients saw the former as a threat to the peace they fought for and sought to eliminate them,<ref name="LotFB:H"/> they revered the latter as gods in human form; one Order member in particular, [[Fulke]], sought to research these individuals and learn what made them special.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Storming the Walls]]</ref> Another member, [[Fazil Fahim al-Kemsa]], went so far as to construct a machine he called the [[Alruh]] to view memories of the Isu and uncover their ancient knowledge.<ref name="Great Symposium">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Great Symposium]]</ref>		The Order also became aware of the existence of both descendants of human-Isu [[hybrid]]s, whom they derisively called "Tainted Ones",<ref name="LotFB:H"/> and individuals who inherited the memories of deceased Isu, be they Sages or incarnations of the Æsir.<ref name="Poor Fellow Soldier"/> While the Ancients saw the former as a threat to the peace they fought for and sought to eliminate them,<ref name="LotFB:H"/> they revered the latter as gods in human form; one Order member in particular, [[Fulke]], sought to research these individuals and learn what made them special.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Storming the Walls]]</ref> Another member, [[Fazil Fahim al-Kemsa]], went so far as to construct a machine he called the [[Alruh]] to view memories of the Isu and uncover their ancient knowledge.<ref name="Great Symposium">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Great Symposium]]</ref>

	Conversely, the Order's sworn enemies, the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]], remained relatively oblivious to both the Isu's existence and the true origins of the Pieces of Eden. However, certain members knew more details, such as the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]], who was able to deduce that her apprentice, [[Basim ~~Ibn~~ Ishaq]], was the reborn form of the Isu [[Loki]]. Basim himself would discover this fact while exploring the [[Alamut Temple]] and subsequently embrace his nature as Loki's rebirth.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[In Pursuit of Truth]]</ref> Basim's acolyte, [[Hytham]], also knew about the Isu, including the true name of the species, and kept a document about them at his [[Ravensthorpe bureau\|bureau]] in [[Ravensthorpe]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Hidden Codex]]''</ref>		Conversely, the Order's sworn enemies, the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]], remained relatively oblivious to both the Isu's existence and the true origins of the Pieces of Eden. However, certain members knew more details, such as the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]], who was able to deduce that her apprentice, [[Basim ibn Ishaq]], was the reborn form of the Isu [[Loki]]. Basim himself would discover this fact while exploring the [[Alamut Temple]] and subsequently embrace his nature as Loki's rebirth.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[In Pursuit of Truth]]</ref> Basim's acolyte, [[Hytham]], also knew about the Isu, including the true name of the species, and kept a document about them at his [[Ravensthorpe bureau\|bureau]] in [[Ravensthorpe]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Hidden Codex]]''</ref>

	[[File:ACOD The Heir of Memories Memory Screenshot 01.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra meeting a projection of Aletheia]]		[[File:ACOD The Heir of Memories Memory Screenshot 01.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kassandra meeting a projection of Aletheia]]

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	The Isu were also physically more imposing than humans, with some individuals standing a full 20 inches taller, which also gave them more base physical strength.<ref name="Precursor Memo">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: 15. Precursor Memo]]</ref> Their eyes were paler in colour and seemed to come in a greater variety of shades than humans. Although the Isu had a naturally longer lifespan, they were not immortal.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/> Moreover, a critical weakness of the Isu as a race was their slow reproduction rate; the natural ability of Isu couples to conceive was barely half that of humanity and Isu pregnancies took longer, lasting an entire year at minimum. This was compounded by the fact that Isu were not as inherently inclined towards reproduction as humans, most likely a by-product of their longer life-spans.{{Fact}}		The Isu were also physically more imposing than humans, with some individuals standing a full 20 inches taller, which also gave them more base physical strength.<ref name="Precursor Memo">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: 15. Precursor Memo]]</ref> Their eyes were paler in colour and seemed to come in a greater variety of shades than humans. Although the Isu had a naturally longer lifespan, they were not immortal.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/> Moreover, a critical weakness of the Isu as a race was their slow reproduction rate; the natural ability of Isu couples to conceive was barely half that of humanity and Isu pregnancies took longer, lasting an entire year at minimum. This was compounded by the fact that Isu were not as inherently inclined towards reproduction as humans, most likely a by-product of their longer life-spans.{{Fact}}

	In ~~another notable deviation from humans~~, Isu had ~~naturally-occurring{{fact}}~~ special runic and linear tattoos of various colours running up and down their arms, legs and head that often glowed brightly of their own accord, indicating a possible bioluminescent quality. These 'tattoos' also had a habit of flaring when an Isu was using their advanced powers which could indicate a biological function as a response to stimuli or strenuous activity.<ref name="tFoA-FoE"/><ref name="tFoA-ToH"/><ref name="tFoA-JoA"/>		In simulations created by the Isu Aletheia, Isu had special runic and linear tattoos of various colours running up and down their arms, legs and head that often glowed brightly of their own accord, indicating a possible bioluminescent quality. These 'tattoos' also had a habit of flaring when an Isu was using their advanced powers which could indicate a biological function as a response to stimuli or strenuous activity.<ref name="tFoA-FoE"/><ref name="tFoA-ToH"/><ref name="tFoA-JoA"/>

	Following the Great Catastrophe, a concerted effort was made by a number of Isu to pass on, or awaken, ~~this~~ sixth sense to humanity, their "final, faltering hope". Ultimately, however, they failed; though humanity could "see the blue shimmer [and] hear the words", they did not fully possess their creators' "knowledge". This consequently convinced some Isu, like Juno, that humanity should have simply been left as they were.<ref name="Brotherhood"/>		Following the Great Catastrophe, a concerted effort was made by a number of Isu to pass on, or awaken, the sixth sense to humanity, their "final, faltering hope". Ultimately, however, they failed; though humanity could "see the blue shimmer [and] hear the words", they did not fully possess their creators' "knowledge". This consequently convinced some Isu, like Juno, that humanity should have simply been left as they were.<ref name="Brotherhood"/>

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	{{Quote\|Who were The Ones That Came Before? What brought them here? How long ago?\|Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad writing about the Isu in his Codex.\|Assassin's Creed II\|Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex}}		{{Quote\|Who were The Ones That Came Before? What brought them here? How long ago?\|Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad writing about the Isu in his Codex.\|Assassin's Creed II\|Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex}}
	The earliest known human to uncover the existence of the Isu after the Great Catastrophe was the [[Egypt]]ian ~~Pharaoh~~ [[Smenkhkare]], who referred to them as the "Ancient Ones". Around 1334 BCE, Smenkhkare founded the secret cabal known as the [[Order of the Ancients]] with the ~~goal~~ of locating and exploiting ancient Isu technologies, the Pieces of Eden.<ref name="Smenkhkare"/> Over the centuries, however, the Order's goal shifted to using these relics to [[New World Order\|subjugate]] humanity in the name of peace and prosperity.<ref name="LotFB:H">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[Legacy of the First Blade: Hunted]]''</ref>		The earliest known human to uncover the existence of the Isu after the Great Catastrophe was the [[Egypt]]ian pharaoh [[Smenkhkare]], who referred to them as the "Ancient Ones". Around 1334 BCE, Smenkhkare founded the secret cabal known as the [[Order of the Ancients]] with the chief purpose of locating and exploiting ancient Isu technologies, the Pieces of Eden.<ref name="Smenkhkare"/> Over the centuries, however, the Order's goal shifted to using these relics to [[New World Order\|subjugate]] humanity in the name of peace and prosperity.<ref name="LotFB:H">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[Legacy of the First Blade: Hunted]]''</ref>

	[[File:ACMir The Great Symposium 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Fazil Fahim al-Kemsa giving a lecture about Those Who Came Before]]		[[File:ACMir The Great Symposium 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Fazil Fahim al-Kemsa giving a lecture about Those Who Came Before]]

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	Their history shrouded in mystery, the Isu ruled over Earth roughly 77,000 years ago before they were largely wiped out, alongside many of their human creations, during the [[Great Catastrophe]]. By that point, the Isu had been in a [[Human-Isu War\|decade-long war]] with a human rebellion led by two [[hybrid]]s, [[Adam]] and [[Eve]], who sought to free humanity from servitude to their "gods".		Their history shrouded in mystery, the Isu ruled over Earth roughly 77,000 years ago before they were largely wiped out, alongside many of their human creations, during the [[Great Catastrophe]]. By that point, the Isu had been in a [[Human-Isu War\|decade-long war]] with a human rebellion led by two [[hybrid]]s, [[Adam]] and [[Eve]], who sought to free humanity from servitude to their "gods".

	Following the Great Catastrophe, the Isu population rapidly declined to the point of near extinction within the century, but their legacy would live on for thousands of years through myth and legend, becoming the focal point of many human religions, whether polytheistic or monotheistic. Further still, those Pieces of Eden that survived the Great Catastrophe also influenced early man's development and eventually became a pivotal desire for both the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] and the [[Assassins\|Assassin Brotherhood]], who waged a [[Assassin-Templar War\|war of their own]] for control of the Pieces, and by extension humanity's future.		Following the Great Catastrophe, the Isu population rapidly declined to the point of near extinction within the century, but their legacy would live on for thousands of years through myth and legend, becoming the focal point of many human religions, whether polytheistic or monotheistic. Further still, those Pieces of Eden that survived the Great Catastrophe also influenced early man's development and eventually became a pivotal desire for both the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] and the [[Assassins\|Assassin Brotherhood]], who waged a [[Assassin-Templar War\|war]] of their own for control of the Pieces, and by extension humanity's future.

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	[[File:ACMir The Great Symposium 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Fazil Fahim al-Kemsa giving a lecture about Those Who Came Before]]		[[File:ACMir The Great Symposium 10.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Fazil Fahim al-Kemsa giving a lecture about Those Who Came Before]]
	The Order also became aware of the existence of both descendants of human-Isu [[hybrid]]s, ~~which~~ they derisively called "Tainted Ones",<ref name="LotFB:H"/> and individuals who inherited the memories of deceased Isu, be they Sages or incarnations of the Æsir.<ref name="Poor Fellow Soldier"/> While the Ancients saw the former as a threat to the peace they fought for and sought to eliminate them,<ref name="LotFB:H"/> they revered the latter as gods in human form; one Order member in particular, [[Fulke]], sought to research these individuals and learn what made them special.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Storming the Walls]]</ref> Another member, [[Fazil Fahim al-Kemsa]], went so far as to construct a machine he called the [[Alruh]] to view memories of the Isu and uncover their ancient knowledge.<ref name="Great Symposium">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Great Symposium]]</ref>		The Order also became aware of the existence of both descendants of human-Isu [[hybrid]]s, whom they derisively called "Tainted Ones",<ref name="LotFB:H"/> and individuals who inherited the memories of deceased Isu, be they Sages or incarnations of the Æsir.<ref name="Poor Fellow Soldier"/> While the Ancients saw the former as a threat to the peace they fought for and sought to eliminate them,<ref name="LotFB:H"/> they revered the latter as gods in human form; one Order member in particular, [[Fulke]], sought to research these individuals and learn what made them special.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Storming the Walls]]</ref> Another member, [[Fazil Fahim al-Kemsa]], went so far as to construct a machine he called the [[Alruh]] to view memories of the Isu and uncover their ancient knowledge.<ref name="Great Symposium">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Great Symposium]]</ref>

	Conversely, the Order's sworn enemies, the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]], remained relatively oblivious to both the Isu's existence and the true origins of the Pieces of Eden. However, certain members knew more details, such as the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]], who was able to deduce that her apprentice, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], was the reborn form of the Isu [[Loki]]. Basim himself would discover this fact while exploring the [[Alamut Temple]] and subsequently embrace his nature as Loki's rebirth.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[In Pursuit of Truth]]</ref> Basim's acolyte, [[Hytham]], also knew about the Isu, including the true name of the species, and kept a document about them at his [[Ravensthorpe bureau\|bureau]] in [[Ravensthorpe]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Hidden Codex]]''</ref>		Conversely, the Order's sworn enemies, the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]], remained relatively oblivious to both the Isu's existence and the true origins of the Pieces of Eden. However, certain members knew more details, such as the [[Master Assassin]] [[Roshan]], who was able to deduce that her apprentice, [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]], was the reborn form of the Isu [[Loki]]. Basim himself would discover this fact while exploring the [[Alamut Temple]] and subsequently embrace his nature as Loki's rebirth.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[In Pursuit of Truth]]</ref> Basim's acolyte, [[Hytham]], also knew about the Isu, including the true name of the species, and kept a document about them at his [[Ravensthorpe bureau\|bureau]] in [[Ravensthorpe]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Hidden Codex]]''</ref>

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	The Templars also knew of the existence of the Pieces of Eden, and aimed to gather and exploit these devices to benefit their ideology, with [[Warren Vidic]] once referring to them as "gifts left behind".<ref name="AC"/> Indeed, the 20th century technology used to view the genetic memories of one's ~~ancestor—the~~ Animus—was based on [[Memory Seals\|technology]] utilized by the Isu to record their memories.<ref name="AC2"/><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files]] – Abstergo Industries: "Crypto-History: Artifacts"</ref>		The Templars also knew of the existence of the Pieces of Eden, and aimed to gather and exploit these devices to benefit their ideology, with [[Warren Vidic]] once referring to them as "gifts left behind".<ref name="AC"/> Indeed, the 20th century technology used to view the genetic memories of one's ancestors—the Animus—was based on [[Memory Seals\|technology]] utilized by the Isu to record their memories.<ref name="AC2"/><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files]] – Abstergo Industries: "Crypto-History: Artifacts"</ref>

	Minerva refuted this suggestion, however, simply stating that the Templars and Assassins had wasted time "squabbling over [the Isu's] refuse" rather than working together to protect against the Second Disaster.<ref name="AC3"/> This situation was in significant contrast to that in the 15th century, where it had been the Assassins who knew explicitly of the Isu's existence whilst the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Italian Templars]]' [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Rodrigo Borgia]] erroneously believed the Vatican Vault to be the location of God himself.<ref name="AC2"/> This changed again, however, and 500 years later, the Assassins knew next to nothing of the Isu's existence.{{Cite\|2 July 2024}}		Minerva refuted this suggestion, however, simply stating that the Templars and Assassins had wasted time "squabbling over [the Isu's] refuse" rather than working together to protect against the Second Disaster.<ref name="AC3"/> This situation was in significant contrast to that in the 15th century, where it had been the Assassins who knew explicitly of the Isu's existence whilst the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Italian Templars]]' [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Rodrigo Borgia]] erroneously believed the Vatican Vault to be the location of God himself.<ref name="AC2"/> This changed again, however, and 500 years later, the Assassins knew next to nothing of the Isu's existence.{{Cite\|2 July 2024}}
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	Through the hybrids, certain human bloodlines adopted some of the skills and abilities of their creators. These individuals possessed increased strength and dexterity and a greater mastery over the Pieces of Eden, as well as increased resistance to their mind-altering effects.<ref name="LotFB:H"/>		Through the hybrids, certain human bloodlines adopted some of the skills and abilities of their creators. These individuals possessed increased strength and dexterity and a greater mastery over the Pieces of Eden, as well as increased resistance to their mind-altering effects.<ref name="LotFB:H"/>

	[[William Miles]] stated that one person in ten million possessed a high concentration of Isu DNA.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> Clay Kaczmarek at one point theorized that the true reason behind the [[Eagle Vision\|abilities]] of some Assassins was genetic, suggesting a lineage including both human and Isu blood. Clay's [[The Truth\|own genetic memories]] indicated him to be a descendant of Adam and Eve, suggesting that his bloodline, if not many more, had access to these abilities.<ref name="AC2"/>		[[William Miles]] stated that one person in ten million possessed a high concentration of Isu DNA.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> Clay Kaczmarek at one point theorized that the true reason behind the [[Eagle Vision\|abilities]] of some Assassins was genetic, suggesting a lineage including both human and Isu blood. Clay's [[The Truth\|own genetic memories]] indicated him to be a direct descendant of Adam and Eve, suggesting that his bloodline, if not many more, had access to these abilities.<ref name="AC2"/>

	According to Abstergo Industries, the average part of Isu DNA in regular humans is comprised between 0.0002% and 0.0005%, but in some individuals it can be higher, like Desmond Miles – who had a count of 0.952% – and Sages, who had a count of between 5% and 6%.<ref name="Phoenix Project Report"/>		According to Abstergo Industries, the average part of Isu DNA in regular humans is comprised between 0.0002% and 0.0005%, but in some individuals it can be higher, like Desmond Miles – who had a count of 0.952% – and Sages, who had a count of between 5% and 6%.<ref name="Phoenix Project Report"/>

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	Having been instigated by the theft of an [[Apples of Eden\|Apple of Eden]] by Adam and Eve, the human rebellion soon erupted into a full-scale war with the Isu.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/> While the Isu were more technologically advanced and powerful, humanity possessed the advantage of numbers.<ref name="AC2"/> The conflict lasted for a decade<ref name="ACS"/> before abruptly ending when the Great Catastrophe–a coronal mass ejection from the [[Sun]]–occurred. The casualties on both sides were far greater than the Isu would ever have anticipated. The distraction of war had blinded them to all else, and their preoccupation with the conflict prevented them from seeing the signs of an impending danger from the "heavens" until it was too late.<ref name="AC2"/>		Having been instigated by the theft of an [[Apples of Eden\|Apple of Eden]] by Adam and Eve, the human rebellion soon erupted into a full-scale war with the Isu.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/> While the Isu were more technologically advanced and powerful, humanity possessed the advantage of numbers.<ref name="AC2"/> The conflict lasted for a decade<ref name="ACS"/> before abruptly ending when the Great Catastrophe–a coronal mass ejection from the [[Sun]]–occurred. The casualties on both sides were far greater than the Isu would ever have anticipated. The distraction of war had blinded them to all else, and their preoccupation with the conflict prevented them from seeing the signs of an impending danger from the "heavens" until it was too late.<ref name="AC2"/>

	A number of Isu scientists not devoted to the war effort had become aware of the imminent catastrophe, however, and endeavored to prevent it by thinking up various solutions so as to protect the Earth. The Capitoline Triad–consisting of Minerva, Juno, and [[Jupiter]]–decided to lock themselves away in the [[Grand Temple]] for years in order to test a variety potential solutions, following which they experimented with the most promising results in underground [[Temple (Isu)\|Temples]] spread across the globe. <ref name="AC3"/>		A number of Isu scientists not devoted to the war effort had become aware of the imminent catastrophe, however, and endeavored to prevent it by thinking up various solutions so as to protect the Earth. The Capitoline Triad–consisting of Minerva, Juno, and [[Jupiter]]–decided to lock themselves away in the [[Grand Temple]] for years in order to test a variety potential solutions, following which they experimented with the most promising results in underground [[Temple (Isu)\|Temples]] spread across the globe.<ref name="AC3"/>

	Despite this concentrated effort, however, none of the solutions developed were sufficient to protect even a fraction of Earth's surface, or the populations thereon. Even the [[Towers\|most promising solution]] would take tens-of-thousands of years to become viable.<ref name="AC3"/>		Despite this concentrated effort, however, none of the solutions developed were sufficient to protect even a fraction of Earth's surface, or the populations thereon. Even the [[Towers\|most promising solution]] would take tens-of-thousands of years to become viable.<ref name="AC3"/>

	Accepting that their fate was sealed, Minerva instead turned her sights to preventing the Catastrophe's [[Second Disaster\|inevitable reoccurrence]] by making use of the [[Eye]] to analyze the [[Calculations\|patterns and equations of existence]] in order to leave hidden messages for future humans throughout time, in the hope that they would find these messages and save the world. <ref name="AC3"/> At the same time, Juno had also made plans for the world post-Catastrophe. Rather than save it, she sought to rule over it. When her plans were discovered, Minerva and Jupiter imprisoned her.<ref name="AC3"/>		Accepting that their fate was sealed, Minerva instead turned her sights to preventing the Catastrophe's [[Second Disaster\|inevitable reoccurrence]] by making use of the [[Eye]] to analyze the [[Calculations\|patterns and equations of existence]] in order to leave hidden messages for future humans throughout time, in the hope that they would find these messages and save the world.<ref name="AC3"/> At the same time, Juno had also made plans for the world post-Catastrophe. Rather than save it, she sought to rule over it. When her plans were discovered, Minerva and Jupiter imprisoned her.<ref name="AC3"/>

	When it finally came time to use the Eye, Minerva discovered that Juno had tampered with it in such a manner that she would be freed from her imprisonment upon it being activated. Minerva made the decision to destroy the device rather than risk Juno's release,<ref name="AC3"/> thus condemning the world to face a second solar flare, which would flip Earth's weakening magnetic field and reverse the polarity, thereby making the planet become geologically unstable.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Official Game Guide]]'': "The Story So Far", pg. 30</ref>		When it finally came time to use the Eye, Minerva discovered that Juno had tampered with it in such a manner that she would be freed from her imprisonment upon it being activated. Minerva made the decision to destroy the device rather than risk Juno's release,<ref name="AC3"/> thus condemning the world to face a second solar flare, which would flip Earth's weakening magnetic field and reverse the polarity, thereby making the planet become geologically unstable.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Official Game Guide]]'': "The Story So Far", pg. 30</ref>
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	Although Minerva stated she, Jupiter, and Juno were in charge of preventing the first coronal mass ejection, it has been also said that the Isu were too consumed by the war effort to notice the solar activity, making it seem like a majority of the Isu themselves were entirely unaware of the solar flare that was to come except very few scientists. It is unclear if the Isu scientists withheld information from the rest of their species, if they attempted to raise the alarm but were ignored, or if this is simply a writing error.		Although Minerva stated she, Jupiter, and Juno were in charge of preventing the first coronal mass ejection, it has been also said that the Isu were too consumed by the war effort to notice the solar activity, making it seem like a majority of the Isu themselves were entirely unaware of the solar flare that was to come except very few scientists. It is unclear if the Isu scientists withheld information from the rest of their species, if they attempted to raise the alarm but were ignored, or if this is simply a writing error.

	The word ''Isu'' is quite similar to the Egyptian word "[[wikt:jsw\|jsw]]" which means 'Ancient(s)'. <ref>[http://thecodex.network/roots-of-the-isu-naming/ ''The Codex'' – Roots of the "Isu" Naming] – {{Cite\|14 May 2024}}</ref>		The word ''Isu'' is quite similar to the Egyptian word "[[wikt:jsw\|jsw]]" which means 'Ancient(s)'.<ref>[http://thecodex.network/roots-of-the-isu-naming/ ''The Codex'' – Roots of the "Isu" Naming] – {{Cite\|14 May 2024}}</ref>

	===Ancient Astronauts Theory===		===Ancient Astronauts Theory===