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	Manuel moved to Constantinople at some points after 1485, where he offered his rights to the Byzantine throne to Sultan Bayezid II for a sizeable pension. Andreas, who remained in Rome, saw this as a betrayal. Manuel converted to [[Islam]], and became the very model of an Ottoman citizen. By the 1490s, when Rodrigo Borgia became Pope Alexander VI, he lost interest in the Palaiologoi's ambitions for Constantinople and the two brothers had to continue their plans without his support. Andreas, who had been dependent on the Pope's generosity for survival, died in poverty in Rome in 1502, leaving Manuel the only male claimant to the Byzantine throne.<ref name="Database" />		Manuel moved to Constantinople at some points after 1485, where he offered his rights to the Byzantine throne to Sultan Bayezid II for a sizeable pension. Andreas, who remained in Rome, saw this as a betrayal. Manuel converted to [[Islam]], and became the very model of an Ottoman citizen. By the 1490s, when Rodrigo Borgia became Pope Alexander VI, he lost interest in the Palaiologoi's ambitions for Constantinople and the two brothers had to continue their plans without his support. Andreas, who had been dependent on the Pope's generosity for survival, died in poverty in Rome in 1502, leaving Manuel the only male claimant to the Byzantine throne.<ref name="Database" />

	In 1509, an [[Little Judgment Day\|earthquake]] struck Constantinople and Sultan Bayezid moved his court to [[Adrianople\|Edirne]]. Seeing an opportunity, Manuel began raising an army of Byzantine Templars in Constantinople, who in the Sultan's absence operated increasingly openly, and began to attack the [[Assassins]] in Constantinople, stirring them from decades of relative peace. A secret war erupted between the Byzantines and Ottomans throughout the empire.<ref name="A Warm Welcome">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[A Warm Welcome (Revelations)\|A Warm Welcome]]</ref>		In 1509, an [[Little Judgment Day\|earthquake]] struck Constantinople and Sultan Bayezid moved his court to [[Adrianople\|Edirne]]. Seeing an opportunity, Manuel began raising an army of Byzantine Templars in Constantinople, who in the Sultan's absence operated increasingly openly, and began to attack the [[Assassins]] in Constantinople, stirring them from decades of relative peace. A secret war erupted between the Byzantines and Ottomans throughout the empire.<ref name="A Warm Welcome">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[A Warm Welcome (Revelations)\|A Warm Welcome]]</ref>

	Operating from the underground city of Derinkuyu in Cappadocia,<ref name="ACRV novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]</ref> Manuel kept his involvement a secret while the Ottoman Sultan remained unaware of the Byzantines' presence, as he fought with his son [[Selim I\|Selim]] over the succession of the Ottoman throne. Prince [[Ahmet]], Bayezid's eldest son and favored heir, developed an interest in the Templars' ideology and quickly joined their ranks, working his way up through the hierarchy. Younger and more charismatic than Manuel, Ahmet silently took the [[Templar leader\|leadership]] of the Byzantine Templars from him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]'' – Chapter 5</ref>		Operating from the underground city of Derinkuyu in Cappadocia,<ref name="ACRV novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]</ref> Manuel kept his involvement a secret while the Ottoman Sultan remained unaware of the Byzantines' presence, as he fought with his son [[Selim I\|Selim]] over the succession of the Ottoman throne. Prince [[Ahmet]], Bayezid's eldest son and favored heir, developed an interest in the Templars' ideology and quickly joined their ranks, working his way up through the hierarchy. Younger and more charismatic than Manuel, Ahmet silently took the [[Templar leader\|leadership]] of the Byzantine Templars from him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]'' – Chapter 5</ref>
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	{{Quote\|Twenty years in this city, living like a cipher... and finally, everything is falling into place.\|Manuel to Shahkulu, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|Arsenal Infiltration}}		{{Quote\|Twenty years in this city, living like a cipher... and finally, everything is falling into place.\|Manuel to Shahkulu, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|Arsenal Infiltration}}
	[[File:TAG 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Manuel and Shahkulu meeting with Tarik Barleti]]		[[File:TAG 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Manuel and Shahkulu meeting with Tarik Barleti]]
	Manuel was eventually assigned to the Templars' [[Masyaf]] expedition to retrieve the [[Masyaf Key]]s needed to open the [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|underground library]] built by the legendary [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]. With the help of the journal ''[[The Secret Crusade]]'' by [[Niccolò Polo]], the Templars were able to retrieve a Masyaf Key from underneath [[Topkapı Palace]] in Constantinople, which was brought into Manuel's possession.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Last of the Palaiologi]]</ref>		Manuel was eventually assigned to the Templars' [[Masyaf]] expedition to retrieve the [[Masyaf Key]]s needed to open the [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|underground library]] built by the legendary [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]. With the help of the journal ''[[The Secret Crusade]]'' by [[Niccolò Polo]], the Templars were able to retrieve a Masyaf Key from underneath [[Topkapı Palace]] in Constantinople, which was brought into Manuel's possession.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Last of the Palaiologi]]</ref>

	In late 1511, Manuel made a deal with [[Tarik Barleti]], captain of the Ottoman [[Janissary\|Janissaries]], to buy Ottoman guns for his secret army in Cappadocia. Together with his fellow Templar, the Turkmen renegade [[Shahkulu]], Manuel met with Tarik in Constantinople and checked on the weapons in the city's [[Harbor of Theodosius\|arsenal]].<ref name="Arsenal Infiltration">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Arsenal Infiltration]]</ref> They left the city again and set sail for Cappadocia, but were later followed there by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]], with help from his compatriot [[Piri Reis]].<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</~~reF~~>		In late 1511, Manuel made a deal with [[Tarik Barleti]], captain of the Ottoman [[Janissary\|Janissaries]], to buy Ottoman guns for his secret army in Cappadocia. Together with his fellow Templar, the Turkmen renegade [[Shahkulu]], Manuel met with Tarik in Constantinople and checked on the weapons in the city's [[Harbor of Theodosius\|arsenal]].<ref name="Arsenal Infiltration">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Arsenal Infiltration]]</ref> They left the city again and set sail for Cappadocia, but were later followed there by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]], with help from his compatriot [[Piri Reis]].<ref name="Setting Sail">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>

	[[File:Last Palaiologi 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Manuel confronted by Ezio Auditore]]		[[File:Last Palaiologi 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Manuel confronted by Ezio Auditore]]
	Following Ezio's arrival in Derinkuyu, the Byzantine Templars hidden in the city quickly saw their ranks diminished and eventually Shahkulu was killed by the lone Assassin.<ref name="The Renegade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Renegade]]</ref> After Ezio caused the Templars' munitions supplies to explode, Manuel came into the public to calm and rally the citizens. As soon as he caught sight of Ezio, however, Manuel fled deeper into the caverns, trying to escape from the Assassin.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi"/>		Following Ezio's arrival in Derinkuyu, the Byzantine Templars hidden in the city quickly saw their ranks diminished and eventually Shahkulu was killed by the lone Assassin.<ref name="The Renegade">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[The Renegade]]</ref> After Ezio caused the Templars' munitions supplies to explode, Manuel came into the public to calm and rally the citizens. As soon as he caught sight of Ezio, however, Manuel fled deeper into the caverns, trying to escape from the Assassin.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi"/>

	Manuel rapidly came to a halt at an underground river, where he was left with no choice but to confront Ezio. Drawing his sword, the Templar engaged Ezio in a duel, but was swiftly outmatched and was dealt a fatal blow. With his dying breath, Manuel gave the Assassin his Masyaf Key and dared him to see if he could reach Altaïr's library alive, after which he expired.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi"/>		Manuel rapidly came to a halt at an underground river, where he was left with no choice but to confront Ezio. Drawing his sword, the Templar engaged Ezio in a duel, but was swiftly outmatched and was dealt a fatal blow. With his dying breath, Manuel gave the Assassin his Masyaf Key and dared him to see if he could reach Altaïr's library alive, after which he expired.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi"/>

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	'''Manuel Palaiologos''' (Greek: Μανουήλ Παλαιολόγος; 1455 – 1512) was a Byzantine nobleman, born as an heir to the throne of the [[Byzantine Empire]]. In his youth, Manuel became associated with and joined the [[Templars\|Templar Order]], fueling his hopes of restoring his family's lost empire.		'''Manuel Palaiologos''' (Greek: Μανουήλ Παλαιολόγος; 1455 – 1512) was a Byzantine nobleman, born as an heir to the throne of the [[Byzantine Empire]]. In his youth, Manuel became associated with and joined the [[Templars\|Templar Order]], fueling his hopes of restoring his family's lost empire.

	Posing as a wealthy [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] [[Civilian\|citizen]], Manuel schemed the revival of the Empire and the reclamation of [[Constantinople]], which was at the time ruled by the Ottoman Empire. Together with [[Shahkulu]], Manuel expanded his army of [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]], secretly hidden in [[Derinkuyu]], [[Cappadocia]] to make his childhood hopes a reality under the Templar banner.		Posing as a wealthy [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] [[Civilian\|citizen]], Manuel schemed the revival of the Empire and the reclamation of [[Constantinople]], which was at the time ruled by the Ottoman Empire. Together with [[Shahkulu]], Manuel expanded his army of [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]], secretly hidden in [[Derinkuyu]], [[Cappadocia]], to make his childhood hopes a reality under the Templar banner.

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	Manuel was born circa 1455, two years after the [[Fall of Constantinople]], as an heir to the Byzantine throne and son to one of the two {{Wiki\|Despotate of the Morea\|Despots of Morea}}. He lived with his family in {{Wiki\|Glarentza}}, but in 1460 the Ottomans invaded, leading them to flee to [[Corfu]]. The family later fled to [[Rome]], where Manuel's father, {{Wiki\|Thomas Palaiologos}}, converted to Catholicism and was recognized as the Byzantine Emperor.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Manuel Palaiologos]]</ref>		Manuel was born circa 1455, two years after the [[Fall of Constantinople]], as an heir to the Byzantine throne and son to one of the two {{Wiki\|Despotate of the Morea\|Despots of Morea}}. He lived with his family in {{Wiki\|Glarentza}}, but in 1460 the Ottomans invaded, leading them to flee to [[Korfu\|Corfu]]. The family later fled to [[Rome]], where Manuel's father, {{Wiki\|Thomas Palaiologos}}, converted to Catholicism and was recognized as the Byzantine Emperor.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Manuel Palaiologos]]</ref>

	During their time in Rome, Manuel and his brother [[Andreas Palaiologos\|Andreas]] fostered hopes of refounding the Byzantine Empire. Through Andreas, Manuel became acquainted with Cardinal [[Rodrigo Borgia]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Italian Templars]], and [[Cem]], the exiled brother of the Ottoman Sultan [[Bayezid II]]. The brothers became members of the Templar Order, and with Rodrigo's support, they schemed to conquer Constantinople and restore the Byzantine Empire. While his brother wanted to take back the Byzantine throne militarily, Manuel preferred subtler means.<ref name="Database" />		During their time in Rome, Manuel and his brother [[Andreas Palaiologos\|Andreas]] fostered hopes of refounding the Byzantine Empire. Through Andreas, Manuel became acquainted with Cardinal [[Rodrigo Borgia]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Italian Templars]], and [[Cem]], the exiled brother of the Ottoman Sultan [[Bayezid II]]. The brothers became members of the Templar Order, and with Rodrigo's support, they schemed to conquer Constantinople and restore the Byzantine Empire. While his brother wanted to take back the Byzantine throne militarily, Manuel preferred subtler means.<ref name="Database" />

	===Reviving the Byzantines===		===Reviving the Byzantines===
	Manuel moved to Constantinople at some ~~time~~ after 1485, where he offered his rights to the Byzantine throne to Sultan Bayezid II for a sizeable pension. Andreas, who remained in Rome, saw this as a betrayal. Manuel converted to [[Islam]], and became the very model of an Ottoman citizen. By the 1490s, when Rodrigo Borgia became Pope Alexander VI, he lost interest in the Palaiologoi's ambitions for Constantinople and the two brothers had to continue their plans without his support. Andreas, who had been dependent on the Pope's generosity for survival, died in poverty in Rome in 1502, leaving Manuel the only male claimant to the Byzantine throne.<ref name="Database" />		Manuel moved to Constantinople at some points after 1485, where he offered his rights to the Byzantine throne to Sultan Bayezid II for a sizeable pension. Andreas, who remained in Rome, saw this as a betrayal. Manuel converted to [[Islam]], and became the very model of an Ottoman citizen. By the 1490s, when Rodrigo Borgia became Pope Alexander VI, he lost interest in the Palaiologoi's ambitions for Constantinople and the two brothers had to continue their plans without his support. Andreas, who had been dependent on the Pope's generosity for survival, died in poverty in Rome in 1502, leaving Manuel the only male claimant to the Byzantine throne.<ref name="Database" />

	In 1509, an earthquake struck Constantinople and Sultan Bayezid moved his court to Edirne. Seeing an opportunity, Manuel began raising an army of Byzantine Templars in Constantinople, who in the Sultan's absence operated increasingly openly, and began to attack the Assassins in Constantinople, stirring them from decades of relative peace. A secret war erupted between the Byzantines and Ottomans throughout the empire.<ref name="~~ACRV~~">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – ~~{{Cite}}</ref> Operating from the underground city of Derinkuyu in Cappadocia,<ref name="ACRV novel">~~[[~~Assassin's Creed:~~ Revelations ~~(novel~~)\|~~''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel~~]]</ref> Manuel kept his involvement a secret while the Ottoman Sultan remained unaware of the Byzantines' presence, as he fought with his son [[Selim I\|Selim]] over the succession of the Ottoman throne.<ref name="ACRV"/>		In 1509, an [[Little Judgment Day\|earthquake]] struck Constantinople and Sultan Bayezid moved his court to [[Adrianople\|Edirne]]. Seeing an opportunity, Manuel began raising an army of Byzantine Templars in Constantinople, who in the Sultan's absence operated increasingly openly, and began to attack the [[Assassins]] in Constantinople, stirring them from decades of relative peace. A secret war erupted between the Byzantines and Ottomans throughout the empire.<ref name="A Warm Welcome">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[A Warm Welcome (Revelations)\|A Warm Welcome]]</ref>

	Prince [[Ahmet]], son ~~of Sultan Bayezid II~~ and ~~his~~ favored heir, developed an interest in the Templars' ideology and quickly joined their ranks, working his way up through the hierarchy. Younger and more charismatic than Manuel, Ahmet silently took the leadership of the Byzantine Templars from him.<ref ~~name="ACRV"~~/>		Operating from the underground city of Derinkuyu in Cappadocia,<ref name="ACRV novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]</ref> Manuel kept his involvement a secret while the Ottoman Sultan remained unaware of the Byzantines' presence, as he fought with his son [[Selim I\|Selim]] over the succession of the Ottoman throne. Prince [[Ahmet]], Bayezid's eldest son and favored heir, developed an interest in the Templars' ideology and quickly joined their ranks, working his way up through the hierarchy. Younger and more charismatic than Manuel, Ahmet silently took the [[Templar leader\|leadership]] of the Byzantine Templars from him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]'' – Chapter 5</ref>

	===Later life and death===		===Later life and death===
	{{Quote\|Twenty years in this city, living like a cipher... and finally, everything is falling into place.\|Manuel to Shahkulu, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|Arsenal Infiltration}}[[File:TAG 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Manuel and Shahkulu meeting with Tarik Barleti]]		{{Quote\|Twenty years in this city, living like a cipher... and finally, everything is falling into place.\|Manuel to Shahkulu, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|Arsenal Infiltration}}
	Manuel was eventually assigned to the Templars' Masyaf expedition to retrieve the [[Masyaf Key]]s needed to open the [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|underground library]] ~~in [[Masyaf]],~~ built by the legendary [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]. With the help of the journal ''[[The Secret Crusade]]'' by [[Niccolò Polo]], the Templars were able to retrieve a Masyaf Key from underneath [[Topkapı Palace]] in Constantinople, which was brought into Manuel's possession.<ref name="~~ACRV~~"/>		[[File:TAG 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Manuel and Shahkulu meeting with Tarik Barleti]]
			Manuel was eventually assigned to the Templars' [[Masyaf]] expedition to retrieve the [[Masyaf Key]]s needed to open the [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|underground library]] built by the legendary [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]. With the help of the journal ''[[The Secret Crusade]]'' by [[Niccolò Polo]], the Templars were able to retrieve a Masyaf Key from underneath [[Topkapı Palace]] in Constantinople, which was brought into Manuel's possession.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Last of the Palaiologi]]</ref>

	In late 1511, Manuel made a deal with [[Tarik Barleti]], captain of the Ottoman [[Janissaries]], to buy Ottoman guns for his secret army in Cappadocia. Together with his fellow Templar, the Turkmen renegade [[Shahkulu]], Manuel met with Tarik in Constantinople and checked on the weapons in the city's [[Harbor of Theodosius\|arsenal]]. They left the city again and set sail for Cappadocia, but were later followed there by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]], with help from his compatriot [[Piri Reis]].<ref name="~~ACRV~~"/>		In late 1511, Manuel made a deal with [[Tarik Barleti]], captain of the Ottoman [[Janissary\|Janissaries]], to buy Ottoman guns for his secret army in Cappadocia. Together with his fellow Templar, the Turkmen renegade [[Shahkulu]], Manuel met with Tarik in Constantinople and checked on the weapons in the city's [[Harbor of Theodosius\|arsenal]].<ref name="Arsenal Infiltration">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Arsenal Infiltration]]</ref> They left the city again and set sail for Cappadocia, but were later followed there by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]], with help from his compatriot [[Piri Reis]].<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</reF>

	[[File:Last Palaiologi 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Manuel confronted by Ezio Auditore]]		[[File:Last Palaiologi 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Manuel confronted by Ezio Auditore]]
	~~After~~ Ezio's arrival in Derinkuyu, the Byzantine Templars hidden in the city quickly saw their ranks diminished and eventually Shahkulu was ~~assassinated~~ by the lone Assassin. After Ezio caused the Templars' munitions supplies to explode, Manuel came into the public to calm and rally the citizens. As soon as he caught sight of Ezio, Manuel fled deeper into the caverns.<ref name="~~ACRV~~"/>		Following Ezio's arrival in Derinkuyu, the Byzantine Templars hidden in the city quickly saw their ranks diminished and eventually Shahkulu was killed by the lone Assassin.<ref name="The Renegade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Renegade]]</ref> After Ezio caused the Templars' munitions supplies to explode, Manuel came into the public to calm and rally the citizens. As soon as he caught sight of Ezio, however, Manuel fled deeper into the caverns, trying to escape from the Assassin.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi"/>

	He rapidly came to a halt at an underground river, where he was left with no choice but to confront ~~the Assassin~~. Drawing his sword, ~~Manuel~~ engaged Ezio in a duel, but was swiftly outmatched and was dealt a fatal blow. With his dying breath, Manuel gave ~~Ezio~~ his Masyaf Key and dared him to see if he could reach Altaïr's library alive, after which he expired.<ref name="~~ACRV~~"/>		Manuel rapidly came to a halt at an underground river, where he was left with no choice but to confront Ezio. Drawing his sword, the Templar engaged Ezio in a duel, but was swiftly outmatched and was dealt a fatal blow. With his dying breath, Manuel gave the Assassin his Masyaf Key and dared him to see if he could reach Altaïr's library alive, after which he expired.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi"/>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Manuel is a name derived from Hebrew 'Immanu'el, meaning 'God is with us'. Palaiologos is a combination of [[Greece\|Greek]] words ''palaios'', 'old, ancient' and ''logos'', 'word, speech, discourse'.		*Manuel is a name derived from Hebrew 'Immanu'el, meaning 'God is with us'. Palaiologos is a combination of [[Greece\|Greek]] words ''palaios'', 'old, ancient' and ''logos'', 'word, speech, discourse'.
	*Some ~~heralds~~ in multiplayer mode refer to him as "Emperor Manuel". If he had indeed assumed the title of Byzantine Emperor, this would make him Manuel III Palaiologos.		*Historically, Manuel died in Constantinople during the final years of Sultan Bayezid II's reign.
			*Some [[herald]]s in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''{{'}} multiplayer mode refer to him as "Emperor Manuel". If he had indeed assumed the title of Byzantine Emperor, this would make him Manuel III Palaiologos.
	*While Manuel served as leader of the Byzantine Templars until losing the position to Ahmet, it is unknown if he held the title of [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]].		*While Manuel served as leader of the Byzantine Templars until losing the position to Ahmet, it is unknown if he held the title of [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]].

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	ACR Manuel Art HD.png\|~~Artwork~~		ACR Manuel Art HD.png\|Concept art of Manuel
	Arsenal Infiltration 3.png\|Manuel and Shakulu in the Arsenal		Arsenal Infiltration 3.png\|Manuel and Shakulu in the Arsenal
	Arsenal Infiltration 5.png\|Manuel inspecting Tarik's rifles		Arsenal Infiltration 5.png\|Manuel inspecting Tarik's rifles
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	{{Quote\|...I am not the only one with this vision, Assassin. The dream of our Order is universal. Ottoman, Byzantine... these are only labels. Costumes and facades. Beneath these trappings, all Templars are part of the same family.\|Manuel to Ezio Auditore da Firenze, 1512.\|Assassin's Creed Revelations}}		{{Quote\|...I am not the only one with this vision, Assassin. The dream of our Order is universal. Ottoman, Byzantine... these are only labels. Costumes and facades. Beneath these trappings, all Templars are part of the same family.\|Manuel to Ezio Auditore da Firenze, 1512.\|Assassin's Creed Revelations\|Last of the Palaiologi}}
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	Manuel moved to Constantinople at some time after 1485, where he offered his rights to the Byzantine throne to Sultan Bayezid II for a sizeable pension. Andreas, who remained in Rome, saw this as a betrayal. Manuel converted to [[Islam]], and became the very model of an Ottoman citizen. By the 1490s, when Rodrigo Borgia became Pope Alexander VI, he lost interest in the Palaiologoi's ambitions for Constantinople and the two brothers had to continue their plans without his support. Andreas, who had been dependent on the Pope's generosity for survival, died in poverty in Rome in 1502, leaving Manuel the only male claimant to the Byzantine throne.<ref name="Database" />		Manuel moved to Constantinople at some time after 1485, where he offered his rights to the Byzantine throne to Sultan Bayezid II for a sizeable pension. Andreas, who remained in Rome, saw this as a betrayal. Manuel converted to [[Islam]], and became the very model of an Ottoman citizen. By the 1490s, when Rodrigo Borgia became Pope Alexander VI, he lost interest in the Palaiologoi's ambitions for Constantinople and the two brothers had to continue their plans without his support. Andreas, who had been dependent on the Pope's generosity for survival, died in poverty in Rome in 1502, leaving Manuel the only male claimant to the Byzantine throne.<ref name="Database" />

	In 1509, an earthquake struck Constantinople and Sultan Bayezid moved his court to Edirne. Seeing an opportunity, Manuel began raising an army of Byzantine Templars in Constantinople, who in the Sultan's absence operated increasingly openly, and began to attack the Assassins in Constantinople, stirring them from decades of relative peace. A secret war erupted between the Byzantines and Ottomans throughout the empire.<ref name="ACRV">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations''</ref> Operating from the underground city of Derinkuyu in Cappadocia,<ref name="ACRV novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]</ref> Manuel kept his involvement a secret while the Ottoman Sultan remained unaware of the Byzantines' presence, as he fought with his son [[Selim I\|Selim]] over the succession of the Ottoman throne.<ref name="ACRV"/>		In 1509, an earthquake struck Constantinople and Sultan Bayezid moved his court to Edirne. Seeing an opportunity, Manuel began raising an army of Byzantine Templars in Constantinople, who in the Sultan's absence operated increasingly openly, and began to attack the Assassins in Constantinople, stirring them from decades of relative peace. A secret war erupted between the Byzantines and Ottomans throughout the empire.<ref name="ACRV">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – {{Cite}}</ref> Operating from the underground city of Derinkuyu in Cappadocia,<ref name="ACRV novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]</ref> Manuel kept his involvement a secret while the Ottoman Sultan remained unaware of the Byzantines' presence, as he fought with his son [[Selim I\|Selim]] over the succession of the Ottoman throne.<ref name="ACRV"/>

	Prince [[Ahmet]], son of Sultan Bayezid II and his favored heir, developed an interest in the Templars' ideology and quickly joined their ranks, working his way up through the hierarchy. Younger and more charismatic than Manuel, Ahmet silently took the leadership of the Byzantine Templars from him.<ref name="ACRV"/>		Prince [[Ahmet]], son of Sultan Bayezid II and his favored heir, developed an interest in the Templars' ideology and quickly joined their ranks, working his way up through the hierarchy. Younger and more charismatic than Manuel, Ahmet silently took the leadership of the Byzantine Templars from him.<ref name="ACRV"/>

	===Later life and death===		===Later life and death===
	{{Quote\|Twenty years in this city, living like a cipher... and finally, everything is falling into place.\|Manuel to Shahkulu, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations}}[[File:TAG 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Manuel and Shahkulu meeting with Tarik Barleti]]		{{Quote\|Twenty years in this city, living like a cipher... and finally, everything is falling into place.\|Manuel to Shahkulu, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|Arsenal Infiltration}}[[File:TAG 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Manuel and Shahkulu meeting with Tarik Barleti]]
	Manuel was eventually assigned to the Templars' Masyaf expedition to retrieve the [[Masyaf Key]]s needed to open the [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|underground library]] in [[Masyaf]], built by the legendary [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]. With the help of the journal ''[[The Secret Crusade]]'' by [[Niccolò Polo]], the Templars were able to retrieve a Masyaf Key from underneath [[Topkapı Palace]] in Constantinople, which was brought into Manuel's possession.<ref name="ACRV"/>		Manuel was eventually assigned to the Templars' Masyaf expedition to retrieve the [[Masyaf Key]]s needed to open the [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|underground library]] in [[Masyaf]], built by the legendary [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]. With the help of the journal ''[[The Secret Crusade]]'' by [[Niccolò Polo]], the Templars were able to retrieve a Masyaf Key from underneath [[Topkapı Palace]] in Constantinople, which was brought into Manuel's possession.<ref name="ACRV"/>

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	Manuel was born circa 1455, two years after the [[Fall of Constantinople]], as an heir to the Byzantine throne and son to one of the two {{Wiki\|Despotate of Morea\|Despots of Morea}}. He lived with his family in {{Wiki\|Glarentza}}, but in 1460 the Ottomans invaded, leading them to flee to [[Corfu]]. The family later fled to [[Rome]], where Manuel's father, {{Wiki\|Thomas Palaiologos}}, converted to Catholicism and was recognized as the Byzantine Emperor.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Manuel Palaiologos]]</ref>		Manuel was born circa 1455, two years after the [[Fall of Constantinople]], as an heir to the Byzantine throne and son to one of the two {{Wiki\|Despotate of the Morea\|Despots of Morea}}. He lived with his family in {{Wiki\|Glarentza}}, but in 1460 the Ottomans invaded, leading them to flee to [[Corfu]]. The family later fled to [[Rome]], where Manuel's father, {{Wiki\|Thomas Palaiologos}}, converted to Catholicism and was recognized as the Byzantine Emperor.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Manuel Palaiologos]]</ref>

	During their time in Rome, Manuel and his brother [[Andreas Palaiologos\|Andreas]] fostered hopes of refounding the Byzantine Empire. Through Andreas, Manuel became acquainted with Cardinal [[Rodrigo Borgia]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Italian Templars]], and [[Cem]], the exiled brother of the Ottoman Sultan [[Bayezid II]]. The brothers became members of the Templar Order, and with Rodrigo's support, they schemed to conquer Constantinople and restore the Byzantine Empire. While his brother wanted to take back the Byzantine throne militarily, Manuel preferred subtler means.<ref name="Database" />		During their time in Rome, Manuel and his brother [[Andreas Palaiologos\|Andreas]] fostered hopes of refounding the Byzantine Empire. Through Andreas, Manuel became acquainted with Cardinal [[Rodrigo Borgia]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the [[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Italian Templars]], and [[Cem]], the exiled brother of the Ottoman Sultan [[Bayezid II]]. The brothers became members of the Templar Order, and with Rodrigo's support, they schemed to conquer Constantinople and restore the Byzantine Empire. While his brother wanted to take back the Byzantine throne militarily, Manuel preferred subtler means.<ref name="Database" />

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Manuel is a name derived from Hebrew 'Immanu'el, meaning 'God is with us'. Palaiologos is a combination of [[Greece\|Greek]] words ''palaios'', 'old, ancient' and ''logos'', 'word, speech, discourse'.		*Manuel is a name derived from Hebrew 'Immanu'el, meaning 'God is with us'. Palaiologos is a combination of [[Greece\|Greek]] words ''palaios'', 'old, ancient' and ''logos'', 'word, speech, discourse'.
	*Some heralds refer to him as "Emperor Manuel". If he had indeed assumed the title of Byzantine Emperor, this would make him Manuel III Palaiologos.		*Some heralds in multiplayer mode refer to him as "Emperor Manuel". If he had indeed assumed the title of Byzantine Emperor, this would make him Manuel III Palaiologos.
	*While Manuel served as leader of the Byzantine Templars until losing the position to Ahmet, it is unknown if he held the title of [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]].		*While Manuel served as leader of the Byzantine Templars until losing the position to Ahmet, it is unknown if he held the title of [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]].

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	*Manuel is a name derived from Hebrew 'Immanu'el, meaning 'God is with us'. Palaiologos is a combination of [[Greece\|Greek]] words ''palaios'', 'old, ancient' and ''logos'', 'word, speech, discourse'.		*Manuel is a name derived from Hebrew 'Immanu'el, meaning 'God is with us'. Palaiologos is a combination of [[Greece\|Greek]] words ''palaios'', 'old, ancient' and ''logos'', 'word, speech, discourse'.
	*Some heralds refer to him as "Emperor Manuel". If he had indeed assumed the title of Byzantine Emperor, this would make him Manuel III Palaiologos.		*Some heralds refer to him as "Emperor Manuel". If he had indeed assumed the title of Byzantine Emperor, this would make him Manuel III Palaiologos.
			*While Manuel served as leader of the Byzantine Templars until losing the position to Ahmet, it is unknown if he held the title of [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]].

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{1st}}
	*[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|''Revelations'' novel]]		*[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Recollection]]''

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	{{Character Infobox		{{Character Infobox
	\|image = Manuel Palaiologos.png		\|image = Manuel Palaiologos.png
	\|birth = 2 January 1455<br>{{Wiki\|Glarentza}}, {{Wiki\|Despotate of the Morea}}~~, [[Byzantine Empire]]~~		\|birth = 2 January 1455<br>{{Wiki\|Glarentza}}, {{Wiki\|Despotate of the Morea}}
	\|death = March 1512 (age 57)<br>[[Derinkuyu]], [[Cappadocia]], [[Ottoman Empire]]		\|death = March 1512 (age 57)<br>[[Derinkuyu]], [[Cappadocia]], [[Ottoman Empire]]
	\|species = [[Human]]		\|species = [[Human]]

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	\|image = Manuel Palaiologos.png		\|image = Manuel Palaiologos.png
	\|birth = 2 January 1455<br>{{Wiki\|Glarentza}}, {{Wiki\|Despotate of the Morea}}, [[Byzantine Empire]]		\|birth = 2 January 1455<br>{{Wiki\|Glarentza}}, {{Wiki\|Despotate of the Morea}}, [[Byzantine Empire]]
	\|death = March 1512 (age c. 57)<br>[[Derinkuyu]], [[Cappadocia]], [[Ottoman Empire]]		\|death = March 1512 (age 57)<br>[[Derinkuyu]], [[Cappadocia]], [[Ottoman Empire]]
	\|species = [[Human]]		\|species = [[Human]]
	\|database = [[Database: Manuel Palaiologos\|Manuel Palaiologos]]		\|database = [[Database: Manuel Palaiologos\|Manuel Palaiologos]]

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	{{Character Infobox		{{Character Infobox
	\|image = Manuel Palaiologos.png		\|image = Manuel Palaiologos.png
	\|birth = 1455<br>{{Wiki\|Glarentza}}, {{Wiki\|Despotate of the Morea}}, [[Byzantine Empire]]		\|birth = 2 January 1455<br>{{Wiki\|Glarentza}}, {{Wiki\|Despotate of the Morea}}, [[Byzantine Empire]]
	\|death = March 1512 (age c. 57)<br>[[Derinkuyu]], [[Cappadocia]], [[Ottoman Empire]]		\|death = March 1512 (age c. 57)<br>[[Derinkuyu]], [[Cappadocia]], [[Ottoman Empire]]
	\|species = [[Human]]		\|species = [[Human]]

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	Manuel moved to Constantinople at some points after 1485, where he offered his rights to the Byzantine throne to Sultan Bayezid II for a sizeable pension. Andreas, who remained in Rome, saw this as a betrayal. Manuel converted to [[Islam]], and became the very model of an Ottoman citizen. By the 1490s, when Rodrigo Borgia became Pope Alexander VI, he lost interest in the Palaiologoi's ambitions for Constantinople and the two brothers had to continue their plans without his support. Andreas, who had been dependent on the Pope's generosity for survival, died in poverty in Rome in 1502, leaving Manuel the only male claimant to the Byzantine throne.<ref name="Database" />		Manuel moved to Constantinople at some points after 1485, where he offered his rights to the Byzantine throne to Sultan Bayezid II for a sizeable pension. Andreas, who remained in Rome, saw this as a betrayal. Manuel converted to [[Islam]], and became the very model of an Ottoman citizen. By the 1490s, when Rodrigo Borgia became Pope Alexander VI, he lost interest in the Palaiologoi's ambitions for Constantinople and the two brothers had to continue their plans without his support. Andreas, who had been dependent on the Pope's generosity for survival, died in poverty in Rome in 1502, leaving Manuel the only male claimant to the Byzantine throne.<ref name="Database" />

	In 1509, an [[Little Judgment Day\|earthquake]] struck Constantinople and Sultan Bayezid moved his court to [[Adrianople\|Edirne]]. Seeing an opportunity, Manuel began raising an army of Byzantine Templars in Constantinople, who in the Sultan's absence operated increasingly openly, and began to attack the [[Assassins]] in Constantinople, stirring them from decades of relative peace. A secret war erupted between the Byzantines and Ottomans throughout the empire.<ref name="A Warm Welcome">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[A Warm Welcome (Revelations)\|A Warm Welcome]]</ref>		In 1509, an [[Little Judgment Day\|earthquake]] struck Constantinople and Sultan Bayezid moved his court to [[Adrianople\|Edirne]]. Seeing an opportunity, Manuel began raising an army of Byzantine Templars in Constantinople, who in the Sultan's absence operated increasingly openly, and began to attack the [[Assassins]] in Constantinople, stirring them from decades of relative peace. A secret war erupted between the Byzantines and Ottomans throughout the empire.<ref name="A Warm Welcome">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[A Warm Welcome (Revelations)\|A Warm Welcome]]</ref>

	Operating from the underground city of Derinkuyu in Cappadocia,<ref name="ACRV novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]</ref> Manuel kept his involvement a secret while the Ottoman Sultan remained unaware of the Byzantines' presence, as he fought with his son [[Selim I\|Selim]] over the succession of the Ottoman throne. Prince [[Ahmet]], Bayezid's eldest son and favored heir, developed an interest in the Templars' ideology and quickly joined their ranks, working his way up through the hierarchy. Younger and more charismatic than Manuel, Ahmet silently took the [[Templar leader\|leadership]] of the Byzantine Templars from him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]'' – Chapter 5</ref>		Operating from the underground city of Derinkuyu in Cappadocia,<ref name="ACRV novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)\|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]</ref> Manuel kept his involvement a secret while the Ottoman Sultan remained unaware of the Byzantines' presence, as he fought with his son [[Selim I\|Selim]] over the succession of the Ottoman throne. Prince [[Ahmet]], Bayezid's eldest son and favored heir, developed an interest in the Templars' ideology and quickly joined their ranks, working his way up through the hierarchy. Younger and more charismatic than Manuel, Ahmet silently took the [[Templar leader\|leadership]] of the Byzantine Templars from him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Essential Guide]]'' – Chapter 5</ref>
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	{{Quote\|Twenty years in this city, living like a cipher... and finally, everything is falling into place.\|Manuel to Shahkulu, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|Arsenal Infiltration}}		{{Quote\|Twenty years in this city, living like a cipher... and finally, everything is falling into place.\|Manuel to Shahkulu, 1511.\|Assassin's Creed: Revelations\|Arsenal Infiltration}}
	[[File:TAG 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Manuel and Shahkulu meeting with Tarik Barleti]]		[[File:TAG 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Manuel and Shahkulu meeting with Tarik Barleti]]
	Manuel was eventually assigned to the Templars' [[Masyaf]] expedition to retrieve the [[Masyaf Key]]s needed to open the [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|underground library]] built by the legendary [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]. With the help of the journal ''[[The Secret Crusade]]'' by [[Niccolò Polo]], the Templars were able to retrieve a Masyaf Key from underneath [[Topkapı Palace]] in Constantinople, which was brought into Manuel's possession.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Last of the Palaiologi]]</ref>		Manuel was eventually assigned to the Templars' [[Masyaf]] expedition to retrieve the [[Masyaf Key]]s needed to open the [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|underground library]] built by the legendary [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]. With the help of the journal ''[[The Secret Crusade]]'' by [[Niccolò Polo]], the Templars were able to retrieve a Masyaf Key from underneath [[Topkapı Palace]] in Constantinople, which was brought into Manuel's possession.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Last of the Palaiologi]]</ref>

	In late 1511, Manuel made a deal with [[Tarik Barleti]], captain of the Ottoman [[Janissary\|Janissaries]], to buy Ottoman guns for his secret army in Cappadocia. Together with his fellow Templar, the Turkmen renegade [[Shahkulu]], Manuel met with Tarik in Constantinople and checked on the weapons in the city's [[Harbor of Theodosius\|arsenal]].<ref name="Arsenal Infiltration">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Arsenal Infiltration]]</ref> They left the city again and set sail for Cappadocia, but were later followed there by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]], with help from his compatriot [[Piri Reis]].<ref name="Setting Sail">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Setting Sail]]</~~reF~~>		In late 1511, Manuel made a deal with [[Tarik Barleti]], captain of the Ottoman [[Janissary\|Janissaries]], to buy Ottoman guns for his secret army in Cappadocia. Together with his fellow Templar, the Turkmen renegade [[Shahkulu]], Manuel met with Tarik in Constantinople and checked on the weapons in the city's [[Harbor of Theodosius\|arsenal]].<ref name="Arsenal Infiltration">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Arsenal Infiltration]]</ref> They left the city again and set sail for Cappadocia, but were later followed there by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]], with help from his compatriot [[Piri Reis]].<ref name="Setting Sail">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>

	[[File:Last Palaiologi 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Manuel confronted by Ezio Auditore]]		[[File:Last Palaiologi 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Manuel confronted by Ezio Auditore]]
	Following Ezio's arrival in Derinkuyu, the Byzantine Templars hidden in the city quickly saw their ranks diminished and eventually Shahkulu was killed by the lone Assassin.<ref name="The Renegade">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Renegade]]</ref> After Ezio caused the Templars' munitions supplies to explode, Manuel came into the public to calm and rally the citizens. As soon as he caught sight of Ezio, however, Manuel fled deeper into the caverns, trying to escape from the Assassin.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi"/>		Following Ezio's arrival in Derinkuyu, the Byzantine Templars hidden in the city quickly saw their ranks diminished and eventually Shahkulu was killed by the lone Assassin.<ref name="The Renegade">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[The Renegade]]</ref> After Ezio caused the Templars' munitions supplies to explode, Manuel came into the public to calm and rally the citizens. As soon as he caught sight of Ezio, however, Manuel fled deeper into the caverns, trying to escape from the Assassin.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi"/>

	Manuel rapidly came to a halt at an underground river, where he was left with no choice but to confront Ezio. Drawing his sword, the Templar engaged Ezio in a duel, but was swiftly outmatched and was dealt a fatal blow. With his dying breath, Manuel gave the Assassin his Masyaf Key and dared him to see if he could reach Altaïr's library alive, after which he expired.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi"/>		Manuel rapidly came to a halt at an underground river, where he was left with no choice but to confront Ezio. Drawing his sword, the Templar engaged Ezio in a duel, but was swiftly outmatched and was dealt a fatal blow. With his dying breath, Manuel gave the Assassin his Masyaf Key and dared him to see if he could reach Altaïr's library alive, after which he expired.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi"/>

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	[[File:TAG 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Manuel and Shahkulu meeting with Tarik Barleti]]		[[File:TAG 1.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Manuel and Shahkulu meeting with Tarik Barleti]]
	Manuel was eventually assigned to the Templars' [[Masyaf]] expedition to retrieve the [[Masyaf Key]]s needed to open the [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|underground library]] built by the legendary [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]. With the help of the journal ''[[The Secret Crusade]]'' by [[Niccolò Polo]], the Templars were able to retrieve a Masyaf Key from underneath [[Topkapı Palace]] in Constantinople, which was brought into Manuel's possession.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Last of the Palaiologi]]</ref>		Manuel was eventually assigned to the Templars' [[Masyaf]] expedition to retrieve the [[Masyaf Key]]s needed to open the [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|underground library]] built by the legendary [[Mentor]] of the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins\|Levantine Assassins]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]. With the help of the journal ''[[The Secret Crusade]]'' by [[Niccolò Polo]], the Templars were able to locate and retrieve a Masyaf Key from the tunnels underneath [[Topkapı Palace]] in Constantinople, which was subsequently brought into Manuel's possession.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Last of the Palaiologi]]</ref>

	In late 1511, Manuel made a deal with [[Tarik Barleti]], captain of the Ottoman [[Janissary\|Janissaries]], to buy ~~Ottoman~~ guns for his secret army in Cappadocia. Together with his fellow Templar, the Turkmen renegade [[Shahkulu]], Manuel met with Tarik in Constantinople and checked on the weapons in the city's [[Harbor of Theodosius\|arsenal]].<ref name="Arsenal Infiltration">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Arsenal Infiltration]]</ref> They left the city again and set sail for Cappadocia, but were later followed there by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins~~]], with help from his compatriot [[Piri Reis~~]].<ref name="Setting Sail">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>		In late 1511, Manuel made a deal with [[Tarik Barleti]], captain of the Ottoman [[Janissary\|Janissaries]], to buy guns for his secret army in Cappadocia. Together with his fellow Templar, the Turkmen renegade [[Shahkulu]], Manuel met with Tarik in Constantinople and checked on the weapons in the city's [[Harbor of Theodosius\|arsenal]].<ref name="Arsenal Infiltration">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Arsenal Infiltration]]</ref> They left the city again and set sail for Cappadocia, but were later followed there by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]].<ref name="Setting Sail">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[Setting Sail]]</ref>

	[[File:Last Palaiologi 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Manuel confronted by Ezio Auditore]]		[[File:Last Palaiologi 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Manuel confronted by Ezio Auditore]]
	Following Ezio's arrival in Derinkuyu, the Byzantine Templars hidden in the city quickly saw their ranks diminished and eventually Shahkulu was killed by the lone Assassin.<ref name="The Renegade">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[The Renegade]]</ref> After Ezio caused the Templars' munitions supplies to explode, Manuel came into the public to calm and rally the citizens. As soon as he caught sight of Ezio, however, Manuel fled deeper into the caverns, ~~trying~~ to escape from the Assassin.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi"/>		Following Ezio's arrival in Derinkuyu, the Byzantine Templars hidden in the city quickly saw their ranks diminished, and eventually Shahkulu was killed by the lone Assassin.<ref name="The Renegade">''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' – [[The Renegade]]</ref> After Ezio caused the Templars' munitions supplies to explode, Manuel came into the public to calm and rally the agitated citizens. As soon as he caught sight of Ezio, however, a terrified Manuel fled deeper into the caverns, hoping to escape from the Assassin, who gave chase.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi"/>

	Manuel rapidly came to a halt at an underground river, where he was left with no choice but to confront Ezio. Drawing his sword, the Templar engaged Ezio in a duel, but was swiftly outmatched and was dealt a fatal blow. With his dying breath, Manuel gave the Assassin his Masyaf Key and dared him to see if he could reach Altaïr's library alive, after which he expired.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi"/>		Manuel rapidly came to a halt at an underground river, where he was left with no choice but to confront Ezio. Drawing his sword, the Templar engaged Ezio in a duel, but was swiftly outmatched and was dealt a fatal blow. With his dying breath, Manuel gave the Assassin his Masyaf Key and dared him to see if he could reach Altaïr's library alive, after which he expired.<ref name="Last of the Palaiologi"/>
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	ACR Manuel Art HD.png\|Concept art of Manuel		ACR Manuel Art HD.png\|Concept art of Manuel
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	ACR Manuel Shahkulu conversation.png\|Manuel speaking with Shahkulu		ACR Manuel Shahkulu conversation.png\|Manuel speaking with Shahkulu
	Last Palaiologi 1.png\|Manuel attempting to calm Derinkuyu's citizens		Last Palaiologi 1.png\|Manuel attempting to calm Derinkuyu's citizens
			Last Palaiologi 2.png\|Manuel spotting Ezio
	ACR Manuel Assassination.png\|Ezio killing Manuel		ACR Manuel Assassination.png\|Ezio killing Manuel
	Last Palaiologi 5.png\|Manuel's final moments		Last Palaiologi 5.png\|Manuel's final moments