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	==History==		==History==
	===Formation===		===Formation===
	Janissaries, created by Sultan {{Wiki\|Murad I}}, were young [[Christianity\|Christian]] boys from conquered countries (commonly [[Greece\|Greek]]), who were converted to [[Islam]] and levied into the {{Wiki\|Devşirme\|Devshirme system}} (or the "Collection of Children"). They were also nicknamed "[[Slavery\|slave]] soldiers" because of their method of recruitment. The strongest of the children were usually chosen to become Janissaries, whereas the more intelligent ones ~~would become~~ scientists, architects, or government officials.<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Janissaries]]</reF>		Janissaries, created by Sultan {{Wiki\|Murad I}}, were young [[Christianity\|Christian]] boys from conquered countries (commonly [[Greece\|Greek]]), who were converted to [[Islam]] and levied into the {{Wiki\|Devşirme\|Devshirme system}} (or the "Collection of Children"). They were also nicknamed "[[Slavery\|slave]] soldiers" because of their method of recruitment. The strongest of the children were usually chosen to become Janissaries, whereas the more intelligent ones became scientists, architects, or government officials.<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Janissaries]]</reF>

	The Janissaries became the Ottoman Empire's first standing army, and were required to learn and convert to Islam. This elite sect of soldiers were also the mainstay of the Ottoman army during the 1453 invasion of [[Constantinople]], led by Sultan [[Mehmet II]]. They were essentially infantry units that formed the Sultan's household troops and bodyguard. However, after the 17th century, they began to falter in importance and strength until they were eventually abolished by Sultan {{Wiki\|Mahmud II}} in 1826, as a result of what later became known as the "{{Wiki\|Auspicious Incident}}".<ref>{{WP\|Janissary}}</ref>		The Janissaries became the Ottoman Empire's first standing army, and were required to learn and convert to Islam. This elite sect of soldiers were also the mainstay of the Ottoman army during the 1453 invasion of [[Constantinople]], led by Sultan [[Mehmet II]]. They were essentially infantry units that formed the Sultan's household troops and bodyguard. However, after the 17th century, they began to falter in importance and strength until they were eventually abolished by Sultan {{Wiki\|Mahmud II}} in 1826, as a result of what later became known as the "{{Wiki\|Auspicious Incident}}".<ref>{{WP\|Janissary}}</ref>

	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
	In the early 16th century, the Janissaries were led by [[Tarik Barleti]]. Due to the habit of some members terrorizing the populace of Constantinople, they were widely feared by ~~the~~ [[civilian]]s. The arrogant habits of these Janissaries—destroying vendors' booths, confiscating products, and so on—raised the ire of many citizens who saw them as being above the law.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		In the early 16th century, the Janissaries were led by [[Tarik Barleti]]. Due to the habit of some members terrorizing the populace of Constantinople, they were widely feared by [[civilian]]s. The arrogant habits of these Janissaries—destroying vendors' booths, confiscating products, and so on—raised the ire of many citizens who saw them as being above the law.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>		In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>

	[[File:TAG 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant]]		[[File:TAG 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant]]
	Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the slain Janissary's body was soon found, and the entire camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent the Assassin's departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>		Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio later lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the slain Janissary's body was soon found, and the entire camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent the Assassin's departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>

	However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship,<ref name="Setting Sail"/> and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, declaring a warrant for the Assassin's capture.<ref name="Discovery">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref>		However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship,<ref name="Setting Sail"/> and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, declaring a warrant for the Assassin's capture.<ref name="Discovery">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
			;General
	*The name "Yeniçeri" is a compound of the Turkish words ''yeni'', "new" and ''çeri'', "army"; an alternate translation could read as "new soldiers".		*The name "Yeniçeri" is a compound of the Turkish words ''yeni'', "new" and ''çeri'', "army"; an alternate translation could read as "new soldiers".
	*In the [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|novelization]] of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', the Janissaries are described as wearing white [[armor]]. This is not evident in the game where their armor is covered by their embroidered uniforms.		*In the [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|novelization]] of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', the Janissaries are described as wearing white [[armor]]. This is not evident in the game where their armor is covered by their embroidered uniforms.

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	==History==		==History==
	===Formation===		===Formation===
	Janissaries, created by Sultan {{Wiki\|Murad I}}, were young [[Christianity\|Christian]] boys from conquered countries (commonly [[Greece\|Greek]]), who were converted to [[Islam]] and levied into the {{Wiki\|Devşirme\|Devshirme system}} (or the "Collection of Children"). They were also nicknamed "[[Slavery\|slave]] soldiers", because of their method of ~~capture~~. The strongest of the children were usually chosen to become Janissaries, whereas the more intelligent ones would become scientists, architects, or government officials.<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Janissaries]]</reF>		Janissaries, created by Sultan {{Wiki\|Murad I}}, were young [[Christianity\|Christian]] boys from conquered countries (commonly [[Greece\|Greek]]), who were converted to [[Islam]] and levied into the {{Wiki\|Devşirme\|Devshirme system}} (or the "Collection of Children"). They were also nicknamed "[[Slavery\|slave]] soldiers" because of their method of recruitment. The strongest of the children were usually chosen to become Janissaries, whereas the more intelligent ones would become scientists, architects, or government officials.<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Janissaries]]</reF>

	The Janissaries became the Ottoman Empire's first standing army, and were required to learn and convert to Islam. This elite sect of soldiers were also the mainstay of the Ottoman army during the 1453 invasion of [[Constantinople]], led by Sultan [[Mehmet II]]. They were essentially infantry units that formed the Sultan's household troops and bodyguard. However, after the 17th century, they began to falter in importance and strength until they were eventually abolished by Sultan {{Wiki\|Mahmud II}} in 1826, as a result of what later became known as the "{{Wiki\|Auspicious Incident}}".<ref>{{WP\|Janissary}}</ref>		The Janissaries became the Ottoman Empire's first standing army, and were required to learn and convert to Islam. This elite sect of soldiers were also the mainstay of the Ottoman army during the 1453 invasion of [[Constantinople]], led by Sultan [[Mehmet II]]. They were essentially infantry units that formed the Sultan's household troops and bodyguard. However, after the 17th century, they began to falter in importance and strength until they were eventually abolished by Sultan {{Wiki\|Mahmud II}} in 1826, as a result of what later became known as the "{{Wiki\|Auspicious Incident}}".<ref>{{WP\|Janissary}}</ref>
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	In the early 16th century, the Janissaries were led by [[Tarik Barleti]]. Due to the habit of some members terrorizing the populace of Constantinople, they were widely feared by the [[civilian]]s. The arrogant habits of these Janissaries—destroying vendors' booths, confiscating products, and so on—raised the ire of many citizens who saw them as being above the law.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		In the early 16th century, the Janissaries were led by [[Tarik Barleti]]. Due to the habit of some members terrorizing the populace of Constantinople, they were widely feared by the [[civilian]]s. The arrogant habits of these Janissaries—destroying vendors' booths, confiscating products, and so on—raised the ire of many citizens who saw them as being above the law.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	~~[[File:TAG 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant]]~~
	In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>		In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>

			[[File:TAG 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant]]
	Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the slain Janissary's body was soon found, and the entire camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent the Assassin's departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>		Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the slain Janissary's body was soon found, and the entire camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent the Assassin's departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>

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	In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>		In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>

	Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the slain Janissary's body was soon found, and the camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent ~~his~~ departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>		Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the slain Janissary's body was soon found, and the entire camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent the Assassin's departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>

	However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship,<ref name="Setting Sail"/> and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, declaring a warrant for the Assassin's capture.<ref name="Discovery">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref>		However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship,<ref name="Setting Sail"/> and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, declaring a warrant for the Assassin's capture.<ref name="Discovery">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref>

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	In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>		In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>

	Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the body was soon found and the camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent his departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>		Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the slain Janissary's body was soon found, and the camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent his departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>

	However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship,<ref name="Setting Sail"/> and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, declaring a warrant for the Assassin's capture.<ref name="Discovery">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref>		However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship,<ref name="Setting Sail"/> and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, declaring a warrant for the Assassin's capture.<ref name="Discovery">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref>

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	In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>		In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>

	Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio ~~later~~ lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the body was soon found and the camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent his departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>		Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the body was soon found and the camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent his departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>

	However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship,<ref name="Setting Sail"/> and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, declaring a warrant for the Assassin's capture.<ref name="Discovery">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref>		However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship,<ref name="Setting Sail"/> and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, declaring a warrant for the Assassin's capture.<ref name="Discovery">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref>

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	{{Era\|Organizations}}{{WP-REAL\|Janissary}}		{{Era\|Organizations}}{{WP-REAL\|Janissary}}
	{{Faction infobox		{{Faction infobox
	\|name=		\|name=Janissaries
	\|image=Ottoman Janissary.png		\|image=Ottoman Janissary.png
	~~\|website=<!-- http://www.example.com -->~~
	\|founder={{Wiki\|Murad I}}		\|founder={{Wiki\|Murad I}}
	\|leader=Ottoman Sultan		\|leader=Ottoman Sultan
	\|headquarters=[[Constantinople]]		\|headquarters=[[Constantinople]]
	\|locations=[[Ottoman Empire]]		\|locations=[[Ottoman Empire]]
	~~\|parent=~~
	~~\|predecessor=~~
	~~\|successor=~~
	~~\|subsidiaries=~~
	\|religion=[[Islam]]		\|religion=[[Islam]]
	\|active=~~1363–1828~~		\|active=1363 – 1828
	}}		}}
	The '''Janissaries''', also known as the '''Yeniçeri''', were specially trained elite ~~soldiers~~ of the [[Ottoman Empire]].		The '''Janissaries''', also known as the '''Yeniçeri''', were specially trained elite [[soldier]]s of the [[Ottoman Empire]].

	==History==		==History==
	===Formation===		===Formation===
	Janissaries, created by Sultan {{Wiki\|Murad I}}, were young [[Christianity\|Christian]] boys from conquered countries (commonly [[Greece\|Greek]]), who were converted to [[Islam]] and levied into the {{Wiki\|Devşirme\|Devshirme system}} (or the "Collection of Children"). They were also nicknamed "[[Slavery\|slave]] soldiers", because of their method of capture. The strongest of the children were usually chosen to become Janissaries, whereas the more intelligent ones would become scientists, architects, or government officials.~~{{Fact\|June 2019}}~~		Janissaries, created by Sultan {{Wiki\|Murad I}}, were young [[Christianity\|Christian]] boys from conquered countries (commonly [[Greece\|Greek]]), who were converted to [[Islam]] and levied into the {{Wiki\|Devşirme\|Devshirme system}} (or the "Collection of Children"). They were also nicknamed "[[Slavery\|slave]] soldiers", because of their method of capture. The strongest of the children were usually chosen to become Janissaries, whereas the more intelligent ones would become scientists, architects, or government officials.<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Janissaries]]</reF>

	The Janissaries became the Ottoman Empire's first standing army, and were required to learn and convert to Islam. This elite sect of soldiers were also the mainstay of the Ottoman army during the 1453 invasion of [[Constantinople]], led by Sultan [[Mehmet II]]. They were essentially infantry units that formed the Sultan's household troops and bodyguard. However, after the 17th century, they began to falter in importance and strength until they were eventually abolished by Sultan {{Wiki\|Mahmud II}} in 1826, as a result of what later became known as the "{{Wiki\|Auspicious Incident}}".{{~~Fact~~\|~~June 2019~~}}		The Janissaries became the Ottoman Empire's first standing army, and were required to learn and convert to Islam. This elite sect of soldiers were also the mainstay of the Ottoman army during the 1453 invasion of [[Constantinople]], led by Sultan [[Mehmet II]]. They were essentially infantry units that formed the Sultan's household troops and bodyguard. However, after the 17th century, they began to falter in importance and strength until they were eventually abolished by Sultan {{Wiki\|Mahmud II}} in 1826, as a result of what later became known as the "{{Wiki\|Auspicious Incident}}".<ref>{{WP\|Janissary}}</ref>

	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
	In the 16th century, the Janissaries were led by [[Tarik Barleti]]. Due to the habit of some members terrorizing the populace of Constantinople, they were widely feared by the [[~~civilians~~]]. The arrogant habits of these Janissaries—destroying vendors' booths, confiscating products, and so on—raised the ire of many citizens who saw them as being above the law.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		In the early 16th century, the Janissaries were led by [[Tarik Barleti]]. Due to the habit of some members terrorizing the populace of Constantinople, they were widely feared by the [[civilian]]s. The arrogant habits of these Janissaries—destroying vendors' booths, confiscating products, and so on—raised the ire of many citizens who saw them as being above the law.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	[[File:TAG 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant]]		[[File:TAG 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant]]
	~~The~~ [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="~~ACR~~"/>		In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>

	Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, ~~and~~ then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]], ~~although~~ the body was soon found and the camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely ~~secretly~~ trying to infiltrate the [[~~Byzantine~~ Templars]]. After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent his departure.<ref name="~~ACR~~"/>		Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio later lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the body was soon found and the camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent his departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>

	However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship, and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, ~~with them~~ declaring a warrant for ~~his~~ capture.<ref name="~~ACR~~"/>		However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship,<ref name="Setting Sail"/> and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, declaring a warrant for the Assassin's capture.<ref name="Discovery">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
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	*Janissaries are faster than Ezio and can [[Freerunning\|climb]] onto most buildings which make them difficult to escape from.		*Janissaries are faster than Ezio and can [[Freerunning\|climb]] onto most buildings which make them difficult to escape from.
	*All Janissaries wield the same [[sword]], the [[Janissary Kilij]].		*All Janissaries wield the same [[sword]], the [[Janissary Kilij]].
	*Unlike the [[Papal Guard]] who follow-up every shot with a strafing maneuver, Janissaries follow-up by dashing forwards to kick their target.		*Unlike the [[Papal Guard]]s who follow-up every shot with a strafing maneuver, Janissaries follow-up by dashing forwards to kick their target.
	*Strangely, Janissaries are especially vulnerable to unarmed combat. Performing a counter-steal while unarmed will immediately open them up to an execution, and they also struggle to block against attacks.		*Strangely, Janissaries are especially vulnerable to unarmed combat. Performing a counter-steal while unarmed will immediately open them up to an execution, and they also struggle to block against attacks.
	*Attempting a hook and run on a Jannisary will cause the [[Hookblade]] to be temporarily caught in their armor.		*Attempting a hook and run on a Jannisary will cause the [[Hookblade]] to be temporarily caught in their armor.
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{1st}}
	*[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]		*[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''
			**''[[The Ottoman Connection]]''

	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
			{{ACR}}
	[[Category:Guards]]		[[Category:Guards]]
	[[Category:Janissaries\|~~Janissaries~~]]		[[Category:Janissaries\| ]]

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	The '''Janissaries''', also known as the '''Yeniçeri''', were specially trained elite soldiers of the [[Ottoman Empire~~]]. Many of them were [[Christianity\|Christian]] children converted to Islam by [[Turkey\|Turks~~]].		The '''Janissaries''', also known as the '''Yeniçeri''', were specially trained elite soldiers of the [[Ottoman Empire]].

	==History==		==History==
	===Formation===		===Formation===
	Janissaries, created by Sultan {{Wiki\|Murad I}}, were young Christian boys from conquered countries (commonly [[Greece\|Greek]]), who were converted to [[Islam]] and levied into the {{Wiki\|Devşirme\|Devshirme system}} (or the "Collection of Children"). They were also nicknamed "[[Slavery\|slave]] soldiers", because of their method of capture. The strongest of the children were usually chosen to become Janissaries, whereas the more intelligent ones would become scientists, architects, or government officials.{{Fact\|June 2019}}		Janissaries, created by Sultan {{Wiki\|Murad I}}, were young [[Christianity\|Christian]] boys from conquered countries (commonly [[Greece\|Greek]]), who were converted to [[Islam]] and levied into the {{Wiki\|Devşirme\|Devshirme system}} (or the "Collection of Children"). They were also nicknamed "[[Slavery\|slave]] soldiers", because of their method of capture. The strongest of the children were usually chosen to become Janissaries, whereas the more intelligent ones would become scientists, architects, or government officials.{{Fact\|June 2019}}

	The Janissaries became the Ottoman Empire's first standing army, and were required to learn and convert to Islam. This elite sect of soldiers were also the mainstay of the Ottoman army during the 1453 invasion of [[Constantinople]], led by Sultan [[Mehmet II]]. They were essentially infantry units that formed the Sultan's household troops and bodyguard. However, after the 17th century, they began to falter in importance and strength until they were eventually abolished by Sultan {{Wiki\|Mahmud II}} in 1826, as a result of {{Wiki\|~~the~~ Auspicious Incident}}.{{Fact\|June 2019}}		The Janissaries became the Ottoman Empire's first standing army, and were required to learn and convert to Islam. This elite sect of soldiers were also the mainstay of the Ottoman army during the 1453 invasion of [[Constantinople]], led by Sultan [[Mehmet II]]. They were essentially infantry units that formed the Sultan's household troops and bodyguard. However, after the 17th century, they began to falter in importance and strength until they were eventually abolished by Sultan {{Wiki\|Mahmud II}} in 1826, as a result of what later became known as the "{{Wiki\|Auspicious Incident}}".{{Fact\|June 2019}}

	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
	In the 16th century, the Janissaries were led by [[Tarik Barleti]]. Due to the habit of some members terrorizing the populace of Constantinople, they were widely feared by the [[civilians]]. The arrogant habits of these ~~Janissaries - destroying~~ vendors' booths, confiscating products, and so ~~on - raised~~ the ire of many citizens who saw them as being above the law.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		In the 16th century, the Janissaries were led by [[Tarik Barleti]]. Due to the habit of some members terrorizing the populace of Constantinople, they were widely feared by the [[civilians]]. The arrogant habits of these Janissaries—destroying vendors' booths, confiscating products, and so on—raised the ire of many citizens who saw them as being above the law.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	[[File:TAG 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant]]		[[File:TAG 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant]]
	The [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between ~~their commander,~~ Tarik, and the [[Byzantine ~~Empire~~\|~~Byzantines~~]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="ACR"/>		The [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="ACR"/>

	Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, and then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]], although the body was soon found and the camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely secretly trying to infiltrate the [[Byzantine Templars]]. After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent his departure.<ref name="ACR"/>		Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, and then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]], although the body was soon found and the camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely secretly trying to infiltrate the [[Byzantine Templars]]. After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent his departure.<ref name="ACR"/>
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	*In the [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|novelization]] of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', the Janissaries are described as wearing white [[armor]]. This is not evident in the game where their armor is covered by their embroidered uniforms.		*In the [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|novelization]] of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', the Janissaries are described as wearing white [[armor]]. This is not evident in the game where their armor is covered by their embroidered uniforms.
	*Out of all elite units in the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|''Assassin's Creed'' series]], Janissaries are the most regular; after the completion of Sequence 7, with Ezio Auditore returning to Constantinople from Cappadocia, every guard patrol in the city will consist of two Janissaries.		*Out of all elite units in the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|''Assassin's Creed'' series]], Janissaries are the most regular; after the completion of Sequence 7, with Ezio Auditore returning to Constantinople from Cappadocia, every guard patrol in the city will consist of two Janissaries.
	*Janissaries were the first and only non-Turkish and non-[[Islam\|Muslim]] division to ever be a part of the Ottoman main army.{{Cite\|16 Aug 2023}} The Ottoman Army was divided between the regular army and the auxiliaries. Only Turks were allowed to join the former(to which the Janissaries belonged to) while minorities (Arabs, Kurds, etc.) were assigned to the latter. Auxiliaries were not recorded as part of the Ottoman empire as they were technically no soldiers, but acted as either vassals or, in the case of Arabs and Kurds, mercenaries.		*Janissaries were the first and only non-Turkish and non-[[Islam\|Muslim]] division to ever be a part of the Ottoman main army.{{Cite\|16 Aug 2023}} The Ottoman Army was divided between the regular army and the auxiliaries. Only [[Turkey\|Turks]] were allowed to join the former(to which the Janissaries belonged to) while minorities (Arabs, Kurds, etc.) were assigned to the latter. Auxiliaries were not recorded as part of the Ottoman empire as they were technically no soldiers, but acted as either vassals or, in the case of Arabs and Kurds, mercenaries.

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	{{Faction ~~Infobox~~		{{Faction infobox
	\|image = Ottoman Janissary.png		\|name=
	\|founder = {{Wiki\|Murad I}}		\|image=Ottoman Janissary.png
	\|leader = Ottoman Sultan		\|website=<!-- http://www.example.com -->
	\|headquarters = [[Constantinople]]		\|founder={{Wiki\|Murad I}}
	\|locations = [[Ottoman Empire]]		\|leader=Ottoman Sultan
	\|~~related~~ = ~~Ottomans~~		\|headquarters=[[Constantinople]]
	\|~~religion~~ = ~~[[Islam]]~~		\|locations=[[Ottoman Empire]]
	\|~~formed~~ = ~~1363~~		\|parent=
	\|~~collapsed~~ = ~~1828~~		\|predecessor=
	\|~~hidea = yes~~		\|successor=
	~~\|notable~~ = [[~~Tarik Barleti]]<br>[[Murat Bin Husn]]<br>[[Nazar~~]]		\|subsidiaries=
			\|religion=[[Islam]]
			\|active=1363–1828
	}}		}}
	The '''Janissaries''', also known as the '''Yeniçeri''', were specially trained elite soldiers of the [[Ottoman Empire]]. Many of them were [[Christianity\|Christian]] children converted to Islam by [[Turkey\|Turks]].		The '''Janissaries''', also known as the '''Yeniçeri''', were specially trained elite soldiers of the [[Ottoman Empire]]. Many of them were [[Christianity\|Christian]] children converted to Islam by [[Turkey\|Turks]].
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	==History==		==History==
	===Formation===		===Formation===
	Janissaries, created by Sultan {{Wiki\|Murad I}}, were young ~~[[Christians\|~~Christian]] boys from conquered countries (commonly [[Greece\|Greek]]), who were converted to [[Islam]] and levied into the {{Wiki\|Devşirme\|Devshirme system}} (or the "Collection of Children"). They were also nicknamed "[[Slavery\|slave]] soldiers", because of their method of capture. The strongest of the children were usually chosen to become Janissaries, whereas the more intelligent ones would become scientists, architects, or government officials.{{Fact\|June 2019}}		Janissaries, created by Sultan {{Wiki\|Murad I}}, were young Christian boys from conquered countries (commonly [[Greece\|Greek]]), who were converted to [[Islam]] and levied into the {{Wiki\|Devşirme\|Devshirme system}} (or the "Collection of Children"). They were also nicknamed "[[Slavery\|slave]] soldiers", because of their method of capture. The strongest of the children were usually chosen to become Janissaries, whereas the more intelligent ones would become scientists, architects, or government officials.{{Fact\|June 2019}}

	The Janissaries became the Ottoman Empire's first standing army, and were required to learn and convert to Islam. This elite sect of soldiers were also the mainstay of the Ottoman army during the 1453 invasion of [[Constantinople]], led by Sultan [[Mehmet ~~II\|Mehmed~~ II]]. They were essentially infantry units that formed the Sultan's household troops and bodyguard. However, after the 17th century, they began to falter in importance and strength until they were eventually abolished by Sultan {{Wiki\|Mahmud II}} in 1826, as a result of {{Wiki\|the Auspicious Incident}}.{{Fact\|June 2019}}		The Janissaries became the Ottoman Empire's first standing army, and were required to learn and convert to Islam. This elite sect of soldiers were also the mainstay of the Ottoman army during the 1453 invasion of [[Constantinople]], led by Sultan [[Mehmet II]]. They were essentially infantry units that formed the Sultan's household troops and bodyguard. However, after the 17th century, they began to falter in importance and strength until they were eventually abolished by Sultan {{Wiki\|Mahmud II}} in 1826, as a result of {{Wiki\|the Auspicious Incident}}.{{Fact\|June 2019}}

	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
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	[[File:TAG 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant]]		[[File:TAG 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|A pair of Janissaries harassing a merchant]]
	The [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] used this to his advantage by paying [[~~heralds~~]] to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between their commander, Tarik, and the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="ACR" />		The [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between their commander, Tarik, and the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantines]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="ACR"/>

	Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, and then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]], although the body was soon found and the camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely secretly trying to infiltrate the [[Byzantine Templars]]. After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent his departure.<ref name="ACR" />		Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, and then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]], although the body was soon found and the camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely secretly trying to infiltrate the [[Byzantine Templars]]. After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent his departure.<ref name="ACR"/>

	However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[~~Bombs\|~~bomb]], and sank the [[~~Ships\|ships~~]] blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship, and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, with them declaring a warrant for his capture.<ref name="ACR" />		However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship, and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, with them declaring a warrant for his capture.<ref name="ACR"/>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
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	*Janissaries are very resistant to gunfire but are easily killed by bombs and [[poison]].		*Janissaries are very resistant to gunfire but are easily killed by bombs and [[poison]].
	*On some occasions, if Ezio is lacking in lethal or tactical bombs, looting or stealing from Janissaries give him [[Splinter ~~bombs~~\|splinter]] or [[caltrop bomb]]s.		*On some occasions, if Ezio is lacking in lethal or tactical bombs, looting or stealing from Janissaries give him [[Splinter bomb\|splinter]] or [[caltrop bomb]]s.
	*Janissaries are faster than Ezio and can [[Freerunning\|climb]] onto most buildings which make them difficult to escape from.		*Janissaries are faster than Ezio and can [[Freerunning\|climb]] onto most buildings which make them difficult to escape from.
	*All Janissaries wield the same [[sword]], the [[Janissary Kilij]].		*All Janissaries wield the same [[sword]], the [[Janissary Kilij]].
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	Jannisaries Artwork.jpg\|Concept artwork of the Janissaries		Jannisaries Artwork.jpg\|Concept artwork of the Janissaries
	Janissaries Database Image.png\|The [[~~Database: Janissaries\|~~database]] image ~~of the Janissaries~~		Janissaries Database Image.png\|The Janissaries' [[database]] image
	Janissary camp.jpg\|Concept art of Ezio entering a Janissary camp		Janissary camp.jpg\|Concept art of Ezio entering a Janissary camp
	~~MuratJannisaries~~.png\|[[Murat Bin Husn]] with a troop of Janissaries		ACR DYL Murat Bin Husn and Jannisaries.png\|[[Murat Bin Husn]] with a troop of Janissaries
	TJM 6.png\|Tarik speaking to two Janissaries		TJM 6.png\|Tarik speaking to two Janissaries
	Arsenal Infiltration 9.png\|Two Janissaries attacking Ezio		Arsenal Infiltration 9.png\|Two Janissaries attacking Ezio
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	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:Guards]]		[[Category:Guards]]
	[[Category:Janissaries\| ]]		[[Category:Janissaries\|Janissaries]]

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	*The name "Yeniçeri" is a compound of the Turkish words ''yeni'', "new" and ''çeri'', "army"; an alternate translation could read as "new soldiers".		*The name "Yeniçeri" is a compound of the Turkish words ''yeni'', "new" and ''çeri'', "army"; an alternate translation could read as "new soldiers".
	*In the [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|novelization]] of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', the Janissaries are described as wearing white [[~~Armor\|~~armor]]. This is not evident in the game where their armor is covered by their embroidered uniforms.		*In the [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|novelization]] of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', the Janissaries are described as wearing white [[armor]]. This is not evident in the game where their armor is covered by their embroidered uniforms.
	*Out of all elite units in the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|''Assassin's Creed'' series]], Janissaries are the most regular; after the completion of Sequence 7, with Ezio Auditore returning to Constantinople from Cappadocia, every guard patrol in the city will consist of two Janissaries.		*Out of all elite units in the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|''Assassin's Creed'' series]], Janissaries are the most regular; after the completion of Sequence 7, with Ezio Auditore returning to Constantinople from Cappadocia, every guard patrol in the city will consist of two Janissaries.
	*Janissaries were the first and only non-Turkish and non-~~muslim~~ division to ever be a part of the Ottoman main army. The Ottoman Army was divided between the regular army and the auxiliaries. Only Turks were allowed to join the former(to which the Janissaries belonged to) while minorities (Arabs, Kurds, etc.) were assigned to the latter. Auxiliaries were not recorded as part of the Ottoman empire as they were technically no soldiers, but acted as either vassals or, in the case of Arabs and Kurds, mercenaries.		*Janissaries were the first and only non-Turkish and non-[[Islam\|Muslim]] division to ever be a part of the Ottoman main army.{{Cite\|16 Aug 2023}} The Ottoman Army was divided between the regular army and the auxiliaries. Only Turks were allowed to join the former(to which the Janissaries belonged to) while minorities (Arabs, Kurds, etc.) were assigned to the latter. Auxiliaries were not recorded as part of the Ottoman empire as they were technically no soldiers, but acted as either vassals or, in the case of Arabs and Kurds, mercenaries.

	;Combat		;Combat
	*Janissaries cannot be instantly killed by counter-attacks and execution streaks from full health. However, they still take damage whenever either of the two are performed.
	**Despite Janissaries not being initially vulnerable to execution streaks, combo chains can still be continued by attacking another guard and can also be started by counter-stealing them instead.
	*Janissaries are very resistant to gunfire but are easily killed by bombs and [[poison]].		*Janissaries are very resistant to gunfire but are easily killed by bombs and [[poison]].
	*On some occasions, if Ezio is lacking in lethal or tactical bombs, looting or stealing from Janissaries give him [[Splinter bombs\|splinter]] or [[caltrop ~~bombs~~]].		*On some occasions, if Ezio is lacking in lethal or tactical bombs, looting or stealing from Janissaries give him [[Splinter bombs\|splinter]] or [[caltrop bomb]]s.
	*Janissaries are faster than Ezio and can [[Freerunning\|climb]] onto most buildings which make them difficult to escape from.		*Janissaries are faster than Ezio and can [[Freerunning\|climb]] onto most buildings which make them difficult to escape from.
	*All Janissaries wield the same [[~~Swords\|~~sword]]: the [[Janissary ~~Kijil~~]].		*All Janissaries wield the same [[sword]], the [[Janissary Kilij]].
	*Unlike the [[Papal Guard]] who follow-up every shot with a strafing maneuver, Janissaries follow-up by dashing forwards to kick their target.		*Unlike the [[Papal Guard]] who follow-up every shot with a strafing maneuver, Janissaries follow-up by dashing forwards to kick their target.
	*Strangely, Janissaries are especially vulnerable to unarmed combat. Performing a counter-steal while unarmed will immediately open them up to an execution, and they also struggle to block against attacks.		*Strangely, Janissaries are especially vulnerable to unarmed combat. Performing a counter-steal while unarmed will immediately open them up to an execution, and they also struggle to block against attacks.
	*Attempting a hook and run on a Jannisary will cause the [[~~hookblade~~]] to be temporarily caught in their armor.		*Attempting a hook and run on a Jannisary will cause the [[Hookblade]] to be temporarily caught in their armor.

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	*In the [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|novelization]] of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', the Janissaries are described as wearing white [[Armor\|armor]]. This is not evident in the game where their armor is covered by their embroidered uniforms.		*In the [[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|novelization]] of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'', the Janissaries are described as wearing white [[Armor\|armor]]. This is not evident in the game where their armor is covered by their embroidered uniforms.
	*Out of all elite units in the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|''Assassin's Creed'' series]], Janissaries are the most regular; after the completion of Sequence 7, with Ezio Auditore returning to Constantinople from Cappadocia, every guard patrol in the city will consist of two Janissaries.		*Out of all elite units in the [[Assassin's Creed (series)\|''Assassin's Creed'' series]], Janissaries are the most regular; after the completion of Sequence 7, with Ezio Auditore returning to Constantinople from Cappadocia, every guard patrol in the city will consist of two Janissaries.
	*Janissaries were the first and only non-Turkish and non-muslim division to ever be a part of the Ottoman main army. The Ottoman Army was divided between the regular army and the auxiliaries. Only Turks were allowed to join the former(to which the Janissaries belonged to) while minorities (Arabs, Kurds, etc.) were assigned to the latter. Auxiliaries were not recorded as part of the Ottoman empire as they were technically no soldiers, but acted as either vassals or, in the case of Arabs and Kurds, mercenaries		*Janissaries were the first and only non-Turkish and non-muslim division to ever be a part of the Ottoman main army. The Ottoman Army was divided between the regular army and the auxiliaries. Only Turks were allowed to join the former(to which the Janissaries belonged to) while minorities (Arabs, Kurds, etc.) were assigned to the latter. Auxiliaries were not recorded as part of the Ottoman empire as they were technically no soldiers, but acted as either vassals or, in the case of Arabs and Kurds, mercenaries.

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	In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>		In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>

	Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the slain Janissary's body was soon found, and the camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent ~~his~~ departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>		Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the slain Janissary's body was soon found, and the entire camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent the Assassin's departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>

	However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship,<ref name="Setting Sail"/> and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, declaring a warrant for the Assassin's capture.<ref name="Discovery">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref>		However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship,<ref name="Setting Sail"/> and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, declaring a warrant for the Assassin's capture.<ref name="Discovery">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref>

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	In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>		In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>

	Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the body was soon found and the camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent his departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>		Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the slain Janissary's body was soon found, and the camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent his departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>

	However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship,<ref name="Setting Sail"/> and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, declaring a warrant for the Assassin's capture.<ref name="Discovery">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref>		However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship,<ref name="Setting Sail"/> and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, declaring a warrant for the Assassin's capture.<ref name="Discovery">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref>

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	In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>		In 1511, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] used this to his advantage by paying [[herald]]s to incite a [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius\|riot]] in the [[Harbor of Theodosius]], enabling him to sneak into the harbor and spy on a meeting between Tarik and the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] [[Manuel Palaiologos]] and [[Shahkulu]].<ref name="Arsenal Gates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Arsenal Gates]]</ref>

	Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio ~~later~~ lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the body was soon found and the camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent his departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>		Under Prince [[Suleiman I\|Suleiman]]'s orders, Ezio lured a Janissary into a hiding spot and killed him, then took his clothes in order to infiltrate the Janissary camp in the [[Constantine District]].<ref name="Into the Shadows">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Into the Shadows]]</ref> However, the body was soon found and the camp was put on alert. When Ezio assassinated Tarik, he discovered that he was not a traitor, merely trying to infiltrate the [[Templars]].<ref name="Honor Lost and Won">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Honor, Lost and Won]]</ref> After Ezio escaped, the Janissaries began patrolling all of Constantinople and raised the [[Great Chain]] to prevent his departure.<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>

	However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship,<ref name="Setting Sail"/> and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, declaring a warrant for the Assassin's capture.<ref name="Discovery">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref>		However, this ultimately failed, as Ezio destroyed the Great Chain with a [[bomb]], and sank the [[ship]]s blockading the [[Golden Horn]] by spraying them with [[Greek Fire]]. He then left Constantinople for [[Derinkuyu]] on a chartered ship,<ref name="Setting Sail"/> and when he returned, the Janissaries were on high alert, declaring a warrant for the Assassin's capture.<ref name="Discovery">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Discovery (memory)\|Discovery]]</ref>