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	As a crowd gathered around the body, Charles' son, [[Arno Dorian\|Arno]], returned, having chased [[Élise de la Serre]] through the palace's courtyards. He was then taken in by Élise's father, [[François de la Serre\|François]], despite the man's role as the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the French Templars.<ref name="Memories of Versailles" /> In 1789, François himself was assassinated by [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]] and the [[Roi des Thunes]] in the palace's central courtyard, during a celebration in honor of Élise's induction into the Templar Order. Arno, having witnessed the murder, rushed to de la Serre's aid, but was arrested for the crime and thrown into the [[Bastille]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[High Society]]</ref>		As a crowd gathered around the body, Charles' son, [[Arno Dorian\|Arno]], returned, having chased [[Élise de la Serre]] through the palace's courtyards. He was then taken in by Élise's father, [[François de la Serre\|François]], despite the man's role as the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the French Templars.<ref name="Memories of Versailles" /> In 1789, François himself was assassinated by [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]] and the [[Roi des Thunes]] in the palace's central courtyard, during a celebration in honor of Élise's induction into the Templar Order. Arno, having witnessed the murder, rushed to de la Serre's aid, but was arrested for the crime and thrown into the [[Bastille]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[High Society]]</ref>

	As the years went on and France's civil unrest grew, ~~on 6 October 1789~~ [[Théroigne de Méricourt]] led a march from Paris to the palace,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Women's March]]</ref> forcing the royal family to relocate to Paris, which became the new capital of France. After the move, the palace was still under ~~[[Guards\|~~guard]], but maintenance and upkeep fell to the town's citizens. As the [[French Revolution]] progressed, the palace was finally abandoned by troops and citizens alike.<ref name="ACU"/>		As the years went on and France's civil unrest grew, [[Théroigne de Méricourt]] led a march from Paris to the palace on 6 October 1789,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Women's March]]</ref> forcing the royal family to relocate to Paris, which became the new capital of France. After the move, the palace was still under guard, but maintenance and upkeep fell to the town's citizens. As the [[French Revolution]] progressed, the palace was finally abandoned by troops and citizens alike.<ref name="ACU"/>

	By 1793, the palace was a popular target for bands of looters. That year, Arno, exiled from the Assassin Order and rejected by Élise, returned to Versailles, only to have his heirloom watch stolen one night after a heated tavern brawl. To retrieve it, Arno infiltrated the palace once more and killed the thieves' leader. He also encountered Élise there, who recovered the watch and convinced Arno to return to Paris, in order to help her bring down [[François-Thomas Germain]], the man responsible for her father's death and takeover of the Templar Order by his extremists.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Bottom of the Barrel]]</ref>		By 1793, the palace was a popular target for bands of looters. That year, Arno, exiled from the Assassin Order and rejected by Élise, returned to Versailles, only to have his heirloom watch stolen one night after a heated tavern brawl. To retrieve it, Arno infiltrated the palace once more and killed the thieves' leader. He also encountered Élise there, who recovered the watch and convinced Arno to return to Paris, in order to help her bring down [[François-Thomas Germain]], the man responsible for her father's death and takeover of the Templar Order by his extremists.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Bottom of the Barrel]]</ref>

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	==History==		==History==
	Originally a hunting lodge for King [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]], the palace was gradually expanded and renovated over the course of the century by his son and successor, [[Louis XIV of France\|Louis XIV.]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Palais de Versailles]]</ref> Its opulence would eventually become a visual metaphor for the increasing division between the aristocracy and the [[Civilians\|populace]] they ruled.<ref name="ACU">''Assassin's Creed: Unity''</ref>		Originally a hunting lodge for King [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]], the palace was gradually expanded and renovated over the course of the century by his son and successor, [[Louis XIV of France\|Louis XIV]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Palais de Versailles]]</ref> who commissioned landscape architect {{Wiki\|André Le Nôtre}} to design the gardens.<ref name="Armoire">''[[L'Armoire de Fer]]''</ref> Its opulence would eventually become a visual metaphor for the increasing division between the aristocracy and the [[Civilians\|populace]] they ruled.<ref name="ACU">''Assassin's Creed: Unity''</ref>

	By 1776, the palace was home to the newly-ascended King [[Louis XVI of France\|Louis XVI]] and his wife, [[Marie Antoinette]]. On 27 December of that year, members of the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]], including [[Charles Dorian]], met in the palace to conduct business with the King.<ref name="Memories of Versailles">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Memories of Versailles]]</ref> However, unbeknownst to them, the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]] had gained access to the grounds with help from [[Benjamin Franklin]], under pretext of meeting with a business associate. Seeking the [[Precursor boxes\|Precursor box]], Shay infiltrated the palace and assassinated Charles, while recovering the box at the same time.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[QXNzYXNzaW5hdGlvbg0K]]</ref>		By 1776, the palace was home to the newly-ascended King [[Louis XVI of France\|Louis XVI]] and his wife, [[Marie Antoinette]]. On 27 December of that year, members of the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]], including [[Charles Dorian]], met in the palace to conduct business with the King.<ref name="Memories of Versailles">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Memories of Versailles]]</ref> However, unbeknownst to them, the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]] had gained access to the grounds with help from [[Benjamin Franklin]], under pretext of meeting with a business associate. Seeking the [[Precursor boxes\|Precursor box]], Shay infiltrated the palace and assassinated Charles, while recovering the box at the same time.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[QXNzYXNzaW5hdGlvbg0K]]</ref>
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	The '''Palace of Versailles''' (French: ''Palais de Versailles'') was the royal residence of the King of [[France]], and the political center of French power for over a hundred years. It is one of the largest palaces in the world, and is widely considered an architectural and aesthetic masterpiece. It is located in the town of [[Versailles]], twenty kilometers southwest of [[Paris]].		The '''Palace of Versailles''' (French: ''Palais de Versailles'') was the royal residence of the King of [[France]], and the political center of French power for over a hundred years. It is one of the largest palaces in the world, and is widely considered an architectural and aesthetic masterpiece. It is located in the town of [[Versailles]], twenty kilometers southwest of [[Paris]].

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 The '''Palace of Versailles''' (French: ''Palais de Versailles'') was the royal residence of the King of [[France]], and the political center of French power for over a hundred years. It is one of the largest palaces in the world, and is widely considered an architectural and aesthetic masterpiece. It is located in the town of [[Versailles]], twenty kilometers southwest of [[Paris]].
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 By 1793, the palace was a popular target for bands of looters. That year, Arno, exiled from the Assassin Order and rejected by Élise, returned to Versailles, only to have his heirloom watch stolen one night after a heated tavern brawl. To retrieve it, Arno infiltrated the palace once more and killed the thieves' leader. He also encountered Élise there, who recovered the watch and convinced Arno to return to Paris, in order to help her bring down [[François-Thomas Germain]], the man responsible for her father's death and takeover of the Templar Order by his extremists.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Bottom of the Barrel]]</ref>
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	Originally a hunting lodge for King [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]], the palace was gradually expanded and renovated over the course of the century by his son and successor, [[Louis XIV of France\|Louis XIV.]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Palais de Versailles]]</ref> Its opulence would eventually become a visual metaphor for the increasing division between the aristocracy and the [[Civilians\|populace]] they ruled.<ref name="ACU">''Assassin's Creed: Unity''</ref>		Originally a hunting lodge for King [[Louis XIII of France\|Louis XIII]], the palace was gradually expanded and renovated over the course of the century by his son and successor, [[Louis XIV of France\|Louis XIV.]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Palais de Versailles]]</ref> Its opulence would eventually become a visual metaphor for the increasing division between the aristocracy and the [[Civilians\|populace]] they ruled.<ref name="ACU">''Assassin's Creed: Unity''</ref>

	By 1776, the palace was home to the newly-ascended King [[Louis XVI of France\|Louis XVI]] and his wife, [[Marie Antoinette]]. On 27 December of that year, members of the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]], including [[Charles Dorian]], met in the palace to conduct business with the King.<ref name="~~ACU~~" /> However, unbeknownst to them, the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]] had gained access to the grounds with help from [[Benjamin Franklin]], under pretext of meeting with a business associate. Seeking the [[Precursor boxes\|Precursor box]], Shay infiltrated the palace and assassinated Charles, while recovering the box at the same time.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>		By 1776, the palace was home to the newly-ascended King [[Louis XVI of France\|Louis XVI]] and his wife, [[Marie Antoinette]]. On 27 December of that year, members of the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]], including [[Charles Dorian]], met in the palace to conduct business with the King.<ref name="Memories of Versailles">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Memories of Versailles]]</ref> However, unbeknownst to them, the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]] had gained access to the grounds with help from [[Benjamin Franklin]], under pretext of meeting with a business associate. Seeking the [[Precursor boxes\|Precursor box]], Shay infiltrated the palace and assassinated Charles, while recovering the box at the same time.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[QXNzYXNzaW5hdGlvbg0K]]</ref>

	As a crowd gathered around the body, Charles' son, [[Arno Dorian\|Arno]], returned, having chased [[Élise de la Serre]] through the palace's courtyards. He was then taken in by Élise's father, [[François de la Serre\|François]], despite the man's role as the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the French Templars. In 1789, François himself was assassinated by [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]] and the [[Roi des Thunes]] in the palace's central courtyard, during a celebration in honor of Élise's induction into the Templar Order. Arno, having witnessed the murder, rushed to de la Serre's aid, but was arrested for the crime and thrown into the [[Bastille]].<ref ~~name="ACU"~~ />		As a crowd gathered around the body, Charles' son, [[Arno Dorian\|Arno]], returned, having chased [[Élise de la Serre]] through the palace's courtyards. He was then taken in by Élise's father, [[François de la Serre\|François]], despite the man's role as the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the French Templars.<ref name="Memories of Versailles" /> In 1789, François himself was assassinated by [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]] and the [[Roi des Thunes]] in the palace's central courtyard, during a celebration in honor of Élise's induction into the Templar Order. Arno, having witnessed the murder, rushed to de la Serre's aid, but was arrested for the crime and thrown into the [[Bastille]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[High Society]]</ref>

	As the years went on and France's civil unrest grew, on 6 October 1789 [[Théroigne de Méricourt]] led a march from Paris to the palace, forcing the royal family to relocate to Paris, which became the new capital of France. After the move, the palace was still under [[Guards\|guard]], but maintenance and upkeep fell to the town's citizens. As the [[French Revolution]] progressed, the palace was finally abandoned by troops and citizens alike.<ref name="ACU"/>		As the years went on and France's civil unrest grew, on 6 October 1789 [[Théroigne de Méricourt]] led a march from Paris to the palace,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Women's March]]</ref> forcing the royal family to relocate to Paris, which became the new capital of France. After the move, the palace was still under [[Guards\|guard]], but maintenance and upkeep fell to the town's citizens. As the [[French Revolution]] progressed, the palace was finally abandoned by troops and citizens alike.<ref name="ACU"/>

	By ~~1794~~, the palace was a popular target for bands of looters. That year, Arno, exiled from the Assassin Order and rejected by Élise, returned to Versailles, only to have his heirloom watch stolen one night after a heated tavern brawl. To retrieve it, Arno infiltrated the palace once more and killed the thieves' leader. He also encountered Élise there, who recovered the watch and convinced Arno to return to Paris, in order to help her bring down [[François-Thomas Germain]], the man responsible for her father's death and takeover of the Templar Order by his extremists.<ref ~~name="ACU"~~/>		By 1793, the palace was a popular target for bands of looters. That year, Arno, exiled from the Assassin Order and rejected by Élise, returned to Versailles, only to have his heirloom watch stolen one night after a heated tavern brawl. To retrieve it, Arno infiltrated the palace once more and killed the thieves' leader. He also encountered Élise there, who recovered the watch and convinced Arno to return to Paris, in order to help her bring down [[François-Thomas Germain]], the man responsible for her father's death and takeover of the Templar Order by his extremists.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Bottom of the Barrel]]</ref>

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	By 1776, the palace was home to the newly-ascended King [[Louis XVI of France\|Louis XVI]] and his wife, [[Marie Antoinette]]. On 27 December of that year, members of the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]], including [[Charles Dorian]], met in the palace to conduct business with the King.<ref name="ACU" /> However, unbeknownst to them, the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]] had gained access to the grounds with help from [[Benjamin Franklin]], under pretext of meeting with a business associate. Seeking the [[Precursor boxes\|Precursor box]], Shay infiltrated the palace and assassinated Charles, while recovering the box at the same time.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>		By 1776, the palace was home to the newly-ascended King [[Louis XVI of France\|Louis XVI]] and his wife, [[Marie Antoinette]]. On 27 December of that year, members of the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]], including [[Charles Dorian]], met in the palace to conduct business with the King.<ref name="ACU" /> However, unbeknownst to them, the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]] had gained access to the grounds with help from [[Benjamin Franklin]], under pretext of meeting with a business associate. Seeking the [[Precursor boxes\|Precursor box]], Shay infiltrated the palace and assassinated Charles, while recovering the box at the same time.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>

	As a crowd gathered around the body, Charles' son, [[Arno Dorian\|Arno]], returned, having chased [[Élise de la Serre]] through the palace's courtyards. He was then taken in by Élise's father, [[François de la Serre\|François]], despite the man's role as the [[Grand Master]] of the French Templars. In 1789, François himself was assassinated by [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]] and the [[Roi des Thunes]] in the palace's central courtyard, during a celebration in honor of Élise's induction into the Templar Order. Arno, having witnessed the murder, rushed to de la Serre's aid, but was arrested for the crime and thrown into the [[Bastille]].<ref name="ACU" />		As a crowd gathered around the body, Charles' son, [[Arno Dorian\|Arno]], returned, having chased [[Élise de la Serre]] through the palace's courtyards. He was then taken in by Élise's father, [[François de la Serre\|François]], despite the man's role as the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the French Templars. In 1789, François himself was assassinated by [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]] and the [[Roi des Thunes]] in the palace's central courtyard, during a celebration in honor of Élise's induction into the Templar Order. Arno, having witnessed the murder, rushed to de la Serre's aid, but was arrested for the crime and thrown into the [[Bastille]].<ref name="ACU" />

	As the years went on and France's civil unrest grew, on 6 October 1789 [[Théroigne de Méricourt]] led a march from Paris to the palace, forcing the royal family to relocate to Paris, which became the new capital of France. After the move, the palace was still under [[Guards\|guard]], but maintenance and upkeep fell to the town's citizens. As the [[French Revolution]] progressed, the palace was finally abandoned by troops and citizens alike.<ref name="ACU"/>		As the years went on and France's civil unrest grew, on 6 October 1789 [[Théroigne de Méricourt]] led a march from Paris to the palace, forcing the royal family to relocate to Paris, which became the new capital of France. After the move, the palace was still under [[Guards\|guard]], but maintenance and upkeep fell to the town's citizens. As the [[French Revolution]] progressed, the palace was finally abandoned by troops and citizens alike.<ref name="ACU"/>

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	By 1776, the palace was home to the newly-ascended King [[Louis XVI of France\|Louis XVI]] and his wife, [[Marie Antoinette]]. On 27 December of that year, members of the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]], including [[Charles Dorian]], met in the palace to conduct business with the King.<ref name="ACU" /> However, unbeknownst to them, the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]] had gained access to the grounds with help from [[Benjamin Franklin]], under pretext of meeting with a business associate. Seeking the [[Precursor boxes\|Precursor box]], Shay infiltrated the palace and assassinated Charles, while recovering the box at the same time.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>		By 1776, the palace was home to the newly-ascended King [[Louis XVI of France\|Louis XVI]] and his wife, [[Marie Antoinette]]. On 27 December of that year, members of the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]], including [[Charles Dorian]], met in the palace to conduct business with the King.<ref name="ACU" /> However, unbeknownst to them, the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]] had gained access to the grounds with help from [[Benjamin Franklin]], under pretext of meeting with a business associate. Seeking the [[Precursor boxes\|Precursor box]], Shay infiltrated the palace and assassinated Charles, while recovering the box at the same time.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>

	As a crowd gathered around the body, Charles' son, [[Arno Dorian\|Arno]], returned, having chased [[Élise de la Serre]] through the palace's courtyards. He was then taken in by Élise's father, [[François de la Serre\|François]], despite the man's role as the [[Grand Master]] of the French Templars. In 1789, François himself was assassinated by [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]] and the [[Roi des Thunes]] in the palace's central courtyard, during a celebration in honor of Élise's induction into the Templar Order. Arno, having witnessed the murder, rushed to de la Serre's aid, but was arrested for the crime and thrown into the [[Bastille]].<ref name="ACU" />		As a crowd gathered around the body, Charles' son, [[Arno Dorian\|Arno]], returned, having chased [[Élise de la Serre]] through the palace's courtyards. He was then taken in by Élise's father, [[François de la Serre\|François]], despite the man's role as the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the French Templars. In 1789, François himself was assassinated by [[Charles Gabriel Sivert]] and the [[Roi des Thunes]] in the palace's central courtyard, during a celebration in honor of Élise's induction into the Templar Order. Arno, having witnessed the murder, rushed to de la Serre's aid, but was arrested for the crime and thrown into the [[Bastille]].<ref name="ACU" />

	As the years went on and France's civil unrest grew, on 6 October 1789 [[Théroigne de Méricourt]] led a march from Paris to the palace, forcing the royal family to relocate to Paris, which became the new capital of France. After the move, the palace was still under [[Guards\|guard]], but maintenance and upkeep fell to the town's citizens. As the [[French Revolution]] progressed, the palace was finally abandoned by troops and citizens alike.<ref name="ACU"/>		As the years went on and France's civil unrest grew, on 6 October 1789 [[Théroigne de Méricourt]] led a march from Paris to the palace, forcing the royal family to relocate to Paris, which became the new capital of France. After the move, the palace was still under [[Guards\|guard]], but maintenance and upkeep fell to the town's citizens. As the [[French Revolution]] progressed, the palace was finally abandoned by troops and citizens alike.<ref name="ACU"/>