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	*'''Hickey:''' ''Wot else is there? I'm not some blind fool who'd give up all I've got on principle. What IS principle anyway? Can ya bring it to the [[bank]]? Don't look at me like that. We're different, you and I! You're just some blind fool who's always chasin' [[Butterfly\|butterflies]]. Where as I'm the type of guy who likes to have a [[beer]] in one hand and a titty in the other. Thing is, boy, I can have what I seek. Had it, even. You? Your hands will always be empty.''		*'''Hickey:''' ''Wot else is there? I'm not some blind fool who'd give up all I've got on principle. What IS principle anyway? Can ya bring it to the [[bank]]? Don't look at me like that. We're different, you and I! You're just some blind fool who's always chasin' [[Butterfly\|butterflies]]. Where as I'm the type of guy who likes to have a [[beer]] in one hand and a titty in the other. Thing is, boy, I can have what I seek. Had it, even. You? Your hands will always be empty.''
	Connor found himself surrounded by [[soldier]]s from the [[Continental Army]].		Connor found himself surrounded by [[soldier]]s from the [[Continental Army]].
	*'''Putnam:''' ''At ease, men! At ease! I said lower your goddamn [[Firearm\|guns]]! This man's a hero! The General can be so stubborn sometimes. [[wikt:piffle\|Piffle]], he said, when we warned him something like this would happen! Piffle!''		*'''[[Israel Putnam\|Putnam]]:''' ''At ease, men! At ease! I said lower your goddamn [[Firearm\|guns]]! This man's a hero! The General can be so stubborn sometimes. [[wikt:piffle\|Piffle]], he said, when we warned him something like this would happen! Piffle!''
	Israel Putnam kicked Thomas' body.		Israel Putnam kicked Thomas' body.
	[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|Putnam informing Connor about Washington's escape]]		[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|Putnam informing Connor about Washington's escape]]
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	He placed a burlap sack over Connor's head.		He placed a burlap sack over Connor's head.
	*'''Lee:''' ''If the man will not explain himself—if he will not confess and atone—what other option do we have, but this? He sought to send us into the arms of the enemy. And thus, we are compelled by justice to send him from this world. May [[Christianity\|God]] have mercy on your soul.''		*'''Lee:''' ''If the man will not explain himself—if he will not confess and atone—what other option do we have, but this? He sought to send us into the arms of the enemy. And thus, we are compelled by justice to send him from this world. May [[Christianity\|God]] have mercy on your soul.''
	Just as he was being hanged, Connor was cut loose by Achilles~~, who~~ then handed [[Assassin Tomahawk\|~~his~~ tomahawk]] back to him.		Just as he was being hanged, Connor was cut loose, unknowingly by a knife thrown by [[Haytham Kenway\|Haytham]] himself. Achilles then handed [[Assassin Tomahawk\|Connor's tomahawk]] back to him.
	*'''Connor:''' ''Need... to stop Hickey...''		*'''Connor:''' ''Need... to stop Hickey...''
	*'''Achilles:''' ''Go!''		*'''Achilles:''' ''Go!''

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	*'''Guard:''' ''Up! Up with ya! I said GET UP! Walk.''		*'''Guard:''' ''Up! Up with ya! I said GET UP! Walk.''
	*'''Prisoner:''' ''Bye now! ''		*'''Prisoner:''' ''Bye now! ''
	The guards led Connor out of the prison to a cart, which led him to the execution site.		The guards led Connor out of his cell and toward the exit. Connor whistled on his way out. He was led out of the prison to a cart, which led him to the execution site.
	*'''Hickey:''' ''Ello Connor. Didn't think I'd miss your goin' away party, did ya? I hear Washington 'imself will be in attendance. Hope nuttin' bad 'appens to him.''		*'''Hickey:''' ''Ello Connor. Didn't think I'd miss your goin' away party, did ya? I hear Washington 'imself will be in attendance. Hope nuttin' bad 'appens to him.''
	*'''Connor:''' ''You said there'd be a trial!''		*'''Connor:''' ''You said there'd be a trial!''

imported>Darman36 at 18:55, 18 December 2024

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	{{Era\|Memories\|AC3}}		{{Era\|Memories\|AC3}}
	{{Memory Infobox		{{Memory Infobox
	\| image = ACIII-Publicexecution 7.png		\|image=ACIII-Publicexecution 7.png
	\| description = ''Escape execution and assassinate [[Thomas Hickey\|Hickey]].''		\|description=''Escape execution and [[Assassination\|assassinate]] [[Thomas Hickey\|Hickey]].''
	\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''		\|appearance=''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''
	\| type = Main		\|type=Main
	\| fullsync = <small>		\|fullsync=<small>
	*[[George Washington\|Washington]]'s bodyguards must survive.		*[[George Washington\|Washington]]'s bodyguards must survive.
	*Kill enemy militia - 2		*Kill enemy militia - 2
	*Completed all the constraints in one playthrough.</small>		*Completed all the constraints in one playthrough.</small>
	\| previous = [[Bridewell Prison (memory)\|Bridewell Prison]]		\|previous=[[Bridewell Prison (memory)\|Bridewell Prison]]
	\| next = [[Missing Supplies]]		\|next=[[Missing Supplies]]
	\| source = [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]		\|source=[[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]
	\| location = [[New York City]], [[New York]], [[United States\|British America]]<br>		\|location=[[New York City]], [[New York]], [[United States\|British America]]<br>
	[[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], British America		[[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], British America
	\| date = 28 June – 4 July 1776}}		\|date=28 June – 4 July 1776}}
	'''Public Execution''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]'s [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]], relived by [[Desmond Miles]] in 2012 through the [[Animus\|Animus 3.0]].		'''Public Execution''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]'s [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]], relived by [[Desmond Miles]] in 2012 through the [[Animus\|Animus 3.0]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

	==Description==		==Description==
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	*'''Hickey:''' ''Ello Connor. Didn't think I'd miss your goin' away party, did ya? I hear Washington 'imself will be in attendance. Hope nuttin' bad 'appens to him.''		*'''Hickey:''' ''Ello Connor. Didn't think I'd miss your goin' away party, did ya? I hear Washington 'imself will be in attendance. Hope nuttin' bad 'appens to him.''
	*'''Connor:''' ''You said there'd be a trial!''		*'''Connor:''' ''You said there'd be a trial!''
	~~[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Hickey escorting Connor during his execution]]~~
	*'''Hickey:''' ''Ah, no trials for traitors, I'm afraid. Lee an' [[Haytham Kenway\|Haytham]] saw to that. It's straight to the gallows for you!''		*'''Hickey:''' ''Ah, no trials for traitors, I'm afraid. Lee an' [[Haytham Kenway\|Haytham]] saw to that. It's straight to the gallows for you!''
	*'''Connor:''' ''I will not die today. The same cannot be said for you.''		*'''Connor:''' ''I will not die today. The same cannot be said for you.''
	*'''Guard:''' ''That's enough! Keep moving!''		*'''Guard:''' ''That's enough! Keep moving!''
			[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Hickey escorting Connor during his execution]]
	Connor was forced to walk through the crowd towards the gallows while being escorted by Hickey and another guard. Nearly to the gallows, a woman punched Connor and spat on him. Achilles then appeared and shoved her aside before speaking to Connor.		Connor was forced to walk through the crowd towards the gallows while being escorted by Hickey and another guard. Nearly to the gallows, a woman punched Connor and spat on him. Achilles then appeared and shoved her aside before speaking to Connor.
	*'''Achilles:''' ''You are not alone. Only give a cry when you need us...''		*'''Achilles:''' ''You are not alone. Only give a cry when you need us...''
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	*'''Achilles:''' ''Go!''		*'''Achilles:''' ''Go!''
	Connor pursued and killed Thomas Hickey, who was running towards Washington to murder him.		Connor pursued and killed Thomas Hickey, who was running towards Washington to murder him.
			[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor assassinating Hickey]]
	*'''Hickey:''' ''Dammit. I thought I'd at least live to see another day. Shame.''		*'''Hickey:''' ''Dammit. I thought I'd at least live to see another day. Shame.''
	*'''Connor:''' ''I want answers. Why did [[William Johnson\|Johnson]] try and buy [[Kanien'kehá:ka\|my people]]'s [[Kanièn:keh Nation Territory\|land]]? Why was [[John Pitcairn\|Pitcairn]] targeting [[Samuel Adams\|Adams]] and [[John Hancock\|Hancock]]? What purpose would Washington's murder have served? Why does your order support the [[British Empire\|British]]?''		*'''Connor:''' ''I want answers. Why did [[William Johnson\|Johnson]] try and buy [[Kanien'kehá:ka\|my people]]'s [[Kanièn:keh Nation Territory\|land]]? Why was [[John Pitcairn\|Pitcairn]] targeting [[Samuel Adams\|Adams]] and [[John Hancock\|Hancock]]? What purpose would Washington's murder have served? Why does your order support the [[British Empire\|British]]?''
	~~[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor assassinating Hickey]]~~
	*'''Hickey:''' ''How should I know? The [[Templars]]. Lee. The big man, Haytham. They 'as the money. They 'as the power. That's the reason I threw in with 'em. That's the ONLY reason. Sure, they 'ave some sort of [[New World Order\|vision]], for the future too. I didn't give a damn about any of that. They can sing their songs about [[Human\|mankind]] and its troubles. They can make their plans and spring their traps, don't bother me none. They paid me so I said yes. Didn't bother to ask who or how or why. Didn't care. ''		*'''Hickey:''' ''How should I know? The [[Templars]]. Lee. The big man, Haytham. They 'as the money. They 'as the power. That's the reason I threw in with 'em. That's the ONLY reason. Sure, they 'ave some sort of [[New World Order\|vision]], for the future too. I didn't give a damn about any of that. They can sing their songs about [[Human\|mankind]] and its troubles. They can make their plans and spring their traps, don't bother me none. They paid me so I said yes. Didn't bother to ask who or how or why. Didn't care. ''
	*'''Connor:''' ''You chose to side with men who would rob us of our humanity simply because it was more profitable?''		*'''Connor:''' ''You chose to side with men who would rob us of our humanity simply because it was more profitable?''
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	*'''Putnam:''' ''At ease, men! At ease! I said lower your goddamn [[Firearm\|guns]]! This man's a hero! The General can be so stubborn sometimes. [[wikt:piffle\|Piffle]], he said, when we warned him something like this would happen! Piffle!''		*'''Putnam:''' ''At ease, men! At ease! I said lower your goddamn [[Firearm\|guns]]! This man's a hero! The General can be so stubborn sometimes. [[wikt:piffle\|Piffle]], he said, when we warned him something like this would happen! Piffle!''
	Israel Putnam kicked Thomas' body.		Israel Putnam kicked Thomas' body.
			[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|Putnam informing Connor about Washington's escape]]
	*'''Connor:''' ''Stop.''		*'''Connor:''' ''Stop.''
	*'''Putnam:''''' He wanted to kill the Commander. Nearly killed you as well. He was a scoundrel.''		*'''Putnam:''''' He wanted to kill the Commander. Nearly killed you as well. He was a scoundrel.''
	*'''Connor:''' ''But still a man.''		*'''Connor:''' ''But still a man.''
	~~[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 12.png\|thumb\|250px\|Putnam informing Connor about Washington's escape]]~~
	*'''Putnam:''' ''Hmph. You're nothing, if not consistent.''		*'''Putnam:''' ''Hmph. You're nothing, if not consistent.''
	*'''Connor:''' ''Where is Washington? I need to speak with him.''		*'''Connor:''' ''Where is Washington? I need to speak with him.''
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	*During the cutscene in which Putnam saves Connor from being shot down, two different corpses of Hickey may be shown: the one that Putnam disrespects, and one that Connor killed during gameplay.		*During the cutscene in which Putnam saves Connor from being shot down, two different corpses of Hickey may be shown: the one that Putnam disrespects, and one that Connor killed during gameplay.
	*During the scene of signing the Declaration of Independence, the date shown was mistakenly borrowed from the previous Philadelphia scene in "[[Conflict Looms]]", resulting in the display of June 16th, 1775.		*During the scene of signing the Declaration of Independence, the date shown was mistakenly borrowed from the previous Philadelphia scene in "[[Conflict Looms]]", resulting in the display of June 16th, 1775.
	*There are three instances of Connor's Assassin Recruits operating in the background. [[Stephane Chapheau]] can be heard assassinating a guard as Connor passes by Washington, [[Duncan Little]] can be seen ~~[[Air assassination\|air~~ assassinating]] a [[mercenary]] atop a balcony, and [[Clipper Wilkinson]] can be seen in the background during Charles' speech assassinating a guard on a rooftop.		*There are three instances of Connor's Assassin Recruits operating in the background. [[Stephane Chapheau]] can be heard assassinating a guard as Connor passes by Washington, [[Duncan Little]] can be seen leaping on and assassinating a [[mercenary]] atop a balcony, and [[Clipper Wilkinson]] can be seen in the background during Charles' speech assassinating a guard on a rooftop.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	ACIII-Publicexecution 1.png\|Connor being escorted out of Bridewell		ACIII-Publicexecution 1.png\|Connor being escorted out of Bridewell
	ACIII-Publicexecution 3.png\|Washington attending the execution		ACIII-Publicexecution 3.png\|Washington attending the execution
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	==References==		==References==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''		{{Reflist}}

	{{AC3Memories}}		{{AC3Memories}}
	[[Category:Memories of Ratonhnhaké:ton]]		[[Category:Memories of Ratonhnhaké:ton]]
	[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus 3.0]]		[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus 3.0]]

imported>Darman36 at 05:13, 21 August 2023

2023-08-21T05:13:51Z

imported>Sol Pacificus: This page documents the events as purely as depicted in the game. Arbitrating with the novel for the canonical events would be done on the actual articles. (e.g. The way Maria Thorpe dies in Revelations is slightly different from how it happens in The Secret Crusade novel). I do just recall that Connor was already being strangled as he was cut loose though. ("After being hanged" doesn't make sense as that means he already died from it.)

2023-07-09T18:12:16Z

This page documents the events as purely as depicted in the game. Arbitrating with the novel for the canonical events would be done on the actual articles. (e.g. The way Maria Thorpe dies in Revelations is slightly different from how it happens in The Secret Crusade novel). I do just recall that Connor was already being strangled as he was cut loose though. ("After being hanged" doesn't make sense as that means he already died from it.)

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	*'''Connor:''' ''I will not die today. The same cannot be said for you.''		*'''Connor:''' ''I will not die today. The same cannot be said for you.''
	*'''Guard:''' ''That's enough! Keep moving!''		*'''Guard:''' ''That's enough! Keep moving!''
	Connor was forced to walk through the crowd towards the gallows, while being escorted by Hickey and another guard. Nearly to the gallows, a woman punched Connor and spat on him. Achilles then appeared and shoved her aside before speaking to Connor.		Connor was forced to walk through the crowd towards the gallows while being escorted by Hickey and another guard. Nearly to the gallows, a woman punched Connor and spat on him. Achilles then appeared and shoved her aside before speaking to Connor.
	*'''Achilles:''' ''You are not alone. Only give a cry when you need us...''		*'''Achilles:''' ''You are not alone. Only give a cry when you need us...''
	*'''Connor:''' ''Forget about me - you need to stop Hickey. He's -''		*'''Connor:''' ''Forget about me - you need to stop Hickey. He's -''
	*'''Hickey:''' ''Up you go! Don't wanna be late, now do we? Ya just had to be a hero, didn't ya? You and Georgie both. Now you'll see what it gets ya: a pine box and l'il else.''		*'''Hickey:''' ''Up you go! Don't wanna be late, now do we? Ya just had to be a hero, didn't ya? You and Georgie both. Now you'll see what it gets ya: a pine box and l'il else.''
	*'''Lee:''' ''Brothers. Sisters. Fellow Patriots. Several days ago we learned of a scheme so vile, so dastardly - that even repeating it now, disturbs my being. The man before you plotted to murder our much beloved General. Indeed. What darkness or madness moved him, none can say. And he himself offers no defense. Shows no remorse. And though we have begged and pleaded with him to share what he knows, he maintains a deadly silence. If the man will not explain himself - if he will not confess and atone - what other option do we have, but this? He sought to send us into the arms of the enemy. And thus, we are compelled by justice to send him from this world. May God have mercy on your soul.''		*'''Lee:''' ''Brothers. Sisters. Fellow Patriots. Several days ago we learned of a scheme so vile, so dastardly - that even repeating it now, disturbs my being. The man before you plotted to murder our much beloved General. Indeed. What darkness or madness moved him, none can say. And he himself offers no defense. Shows no remorse. And though we have begged and pleaded with him to share what he knows, he maintains a deadly silence. If the man will not explain himself - if he will not confess and atone - what other option do we have, but this? He sought to send us into the arms of the enemy. And thus, we are compelled by justice to send him from this world. May God have mercy on your soul.''
	~~Slightly after~~ being hanged, Connor was ~~rescued~~ by ~~a disguised~~, ~~[[Haytham Kenway]]~~.		Just as he was being hanged, Connor was cut loose by Achilles, who then hands his tomahawk back to him.
	*'''Connor:''' ''Need... to stop Hickey...''		*'''Connor:''' ''Need... to stop Hickey...''
	*'''Achilles:''' ''Go!''		*'''Achilles:''' ''Go!''

imported>JefferyssW: In the AC Forsaken book it confirms that Haytham rescued Connor and cut the rope after the assassins failed too.

2023-07-09T16:56:10Z

In the AC Forsaken book it confirms that Haytham rescued Connor and cut the rope after the assassins failed too.

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	*'''Hickey:''' ''Up you go! Don't wanna be late, now do we? Ya just had to be a hero, didn't ya? You and Georgie both. Now you'll see what it gets ya: a pine box and l'il else.''		*'''Hickey:''' ''Up you go! Don't wanna be late, now do we? Ya just had to be a hero, didn't ya? You and Georgie both. Now you'll see what it gets ya: a pine box and l'il else.''
	*'''Lee:''' ''Brothers. Sisters. Fellow Patriots. Several days ago we learned of a scheme so vile, so dastardly - that even repeating it now, disturbs my being. The man before you plotted to murder our much beloved General. Indeed. What darkness or madness moved him, none can say. And he himself offers no defense. Shows no remorse. And though we have begged and pleaded with him to share what he knows, he maintains a deadly silence. If the man will not explain himself - if he will not confess and atone - what other option do we have, but this? He sought to send us into the arms of the enemy. And thus, we are compelled by justice to send him from this world. May God have mercy on your soul.''		*'''Lee:''' ''Brothers. Sisters. Fellow Patriots. Several days ago we learned of a scheme so vile, so dastardly - that even repeating it now, disturbs my being. The man before you plotted to murder our much beloved General. Indeed. What darkness or madness moved him, none can say. And he himself offers no defense. Shows no remorse. And though we have begged and pleaded with him to share what he knows, he maintains a deadly silence. If the man will not explain himself - if he will not confess and atone - what other option do we have, but this? He sought to send us into the arms of the enemy. And thus, we are compelled by justice to send him from this world. May God have mercy on your soul.''
	~~Before~~ being hanged, Connor was rescued by ~~the Assassins~~.		Slightly after being hanged, Connor was rescued by a disguised, [[Haytham Kenway]].
	*'''Connor:''' ''Need... to stop Hickey...''		*'''Connor:''' ''Need... to stop Hickey...''
	*'''Achilles:''' ''Go!''		*'''Achilles:''' ''Go!''

imported>Sol Pacificus at 15:52, 9 July 2023

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	*'''Hickey:''' ''Up you go! Don't wanna be late, now do we? Ya just had to be a hero, didn't ya? You and Georgie both. Now you'll see what it gets ya: a pine box and l'il else.''		*'''Hickey:''' ''Up you go! Don't wanna be late, now do we? Ya just had to be a hero, didn't ya? You and Georgie both. Now you'll see what it gets ya: a pine box and l'il else.''
	*'''Lee:''' ''Brothers. Sisters. Fellow Patriots. Several days ago we learned of a scheme so vile, so dastardly - that even repeating it now, disturbs my being. The man before you plotted to murder our much beloved General. Indeed. What darkness or madness moved him, none can say. And he himself offers no defense. Shows no remorse. And though we have begged and pleaded with him to share what he knows, he maintains a deadly silence. If the man will not explain himself - if he will not confess and atone - what other option do we have, but this? He sought to send us into the arms of the enemy. And thus, we are compelled by justice to send him from this world. May God have mercy on your soul.''		*'''Lee:''' ''Brothers. Sisters. Fellow Patriots. Several days ago we learned of a scheme so vile, so dastardly - that even repeating it now, disturbs my being. The man before you plotted to murder our much beloved General. Indeed. What darkness or madness moved him, none can say. And he himself offers no defense. Shows no remorse. And though we have begged and pleaded with him to share what he knows, he maintains a deadly silence. If the man will not explain himself - if he will not confess and atone - what other option do we have, but this? He sought to send us into the arms of the enemy. And thus, we are compelled by justice to send him from this world. May God have mercy on your soul.''
	~~Slightly after~~ being hanged, Connor was rescued by the Assassins.		Before being hanged, Connor was rescued by the Assassins.
	*'''Connor:''' ''Need... to stop Hickey...''		*'''Connor:''' ''Need... to stop Hickey...''
	*'''Achilles:''' ''Go!''		*'''Achilles:''' ''Go!''

imported>Sol Pacificus: Reverted edits by Greatnessawaits12 (talk) to last revision by CalKestisLoreMaster

2023-07-09T15:51:35Z

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	*'''Connor:''' ''I will not die today. The same cannot be said for you.''		*'''Connor:''' ''I will not die today. The same cannot be said for you.''
	*'''Guard:''' ''That's enough! Keep moving!''		*'''Guard:''' ''That's enough! Keep moving!''
	Connor was forced to walk through the crowd towards the gallows, while being escorted by Hickey and another guard. Nearly to the gallows, a woman punched Connor and spat on him~~. Connor, caught off guard & injured from the prison, fell to his knees~~. Achilles then appeared and shoved her aside before speaking to Connor.		Connor was forced to walk through the crowd towards the gallows, while being escorted by Hickey and another guard. Nearly to the gallows, a woman punched Connor and spat on him. Achilles then appeared and shoved her aside before speaking to Connor.
	*'''Achilles:''' ''You are not alone. Only give a cry when you need us...''		*'''Achilles:''' ''You are not alone. Only give a cry when you need us...''
	*'''Connor:''' ''Forget about me - you need to stop Hickey. He's -''		*'''Connor:''' ''Forget about me - you need to stop Hickey. He's -''
	*'''Hickey:''' ''Up you go! Don't wanna be late, now do we? Ya just had to be a hero, didn't ya? You and Georgie both. Now you'll see what it gets ya: a pine box and l'il else.''		*'''Hickey:''' ''Up you go! Don't wanna be late, now do we? Ya just had to be a hero, didn't ya? You and Georgie both. Now you'll see what it gets ya: a pine box and l'il else.''
	*'''Lee:''' ''Brothers. Sisters. Fellow Patriots. Several days ago we learned of a scheme so vile, so dastardly - that even repeating it now, disturbs my being. The man before you plotted to murder our much beloved General. Indeed. What darkness or madness moved him, none can say. And he himself offers no defense. Shows no remorse. And though we have begged and pleaded with him to share what he knows, he maintains a deadly silence. If the man will not explain himself - if he will not confess and atone - what other option do we have, but this? He sought to send us into the arms of the enemy. And thus, we are compelled by justice to send him from this world. May God have mercy on your soul.''		*'''Lee:''' ''Brothers. Sisters. Fellow Patriots. Several days ago we learned of a scheme so vile, so dastardly - that even repeating it now, disturbs my being. The man before you plotted to murder our much beloved General. Indeed. What darkness or madness moved him, none can say. And he himself offers no defense. Shows no remorse. And though we have begged and pleaded with him to share what he knows, he maintains a deadly silence. If the man will not explain himself - if he will not confess and atone - what other option do we have, but this? He sought to send us into the arms of the enemy. And thus, we are compelled by justice to send him from this world. May God have mercy on your soul.''
	~~A few seconds~~ after being hanged, Connor was rescued by the Assassins.		Slightly after being hanged, Connor was rescued by the Assassins.
	*'''Connor:''' ''Need... to stop Hickey...''		*'''Connor:''' ''Need... to stop Hickey...''
	*'''Achilles:''' ''Go!''		*'''Achilles:''' ''Go!''

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	\| source = [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]		\| source = [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]
	\| location = [[New York City]], [[New York]], [[United States\|British America]]<br>		\| location = [[New York City]], [[New York]], [[United States\|British America]]<br>
	[[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], British America		[[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], British America
	\| date = 28 June – 4 July 1776}}		\| date = 28 June – 4 July 1776}}
	'''Public Execution''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]'s [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]], relived by [[Desmond Miles]] in 2012 through the [[Animus]].		'''Public Execution''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]'s [[Genetic memory\|genetic memories]], relived by [[Desmond Miles]] in 2012 through the [[Animus\|Animus 3.0]].

	==Description==		==Description==
	Due to the plotting of [[Charles Lee]] and [[Thomas Hickey]], Connor was ~~being~~ publicly executed, accused of plotting to kill [[George Washington]].		Due to the plotting of [[Charles Lee]] and [[Thomas Hickey]], Connor was to be publicly executed, accused of plotting to kill [[George Washington]].

	==Memory Animus Feedback System==		==Memory Animus Feedback System==
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	*'''Connor:''' ''You said there'd be a trial!''		*'''Connor:''' ''You said there'd be a trial!''
	[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Hickey escorting Connor during his execution]]		[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Hickey escorting Connor during his execution]]
	*'''Hickey:''' ''Ah, no trials for ~~Traitors~~, I'm afraid. Lee an' [[Haytham Kenway\|Haytham]] saw to that. It's straight to the gallows for you!''		*'''Hickey:''' ''Ah, no trials for traitors, I'm afraid. Lee an' [[Haytham Kenway\|Haytham]] saw to that. It's straight to the gallows for you!''
	*'''Connor:''' ''I will not die today. The same cannot be said for you.''		*'''Connor:''' ''I will not die today. The same cannot be said for you.''
	*'''Guard:''' ''That's enough! Keep moving!''		*'''Guard:''' ''That's enough! Keep moving!''
	Connor was forced to walk through the crowd towards the gallows while being escorted by Hickey and another guard. Nearly to the gallows, a woman punched Connor and spat on him. Achilles then appeared and shoved her aside before speaking to Connor.		Connor was forced to walk through the crowd towards the gallows while being escorted by Hickey and another guard. Nearly to the gallows, a woman punched Connor and spat on him. Achilles then appeared and shoved her aside before speaking to Connor.
	*'''Achilles:''' ''You are not alone. Only give a cry when you need us...''		*'''Achilles:''' ''You are not alone. Only give a cry when you need us...''
	*'''Connor:''' ''Forget about ~~me - you~~ need to stop Hickey. He'~~s -~~''		*'''Connor:''' ''Forget about me—you need to stop Hickey. He's—''
	*'''Hickey:''' ''Up you go! Don't wanna be late, now do we? Ya just had to be a hero, didn't ya? You and Georgie both. Now you'll see what it gets ya: a pine box and l'il else.''		*'''Hickey:''' ''Up you go! Don't wanna be late, now do we? Ya just had to be a hero, didn't ya? You and Georgie both. Now you'll see what it gets ya: a pine box and l'il else.''
	*'''Lee:''' ''Brothers. Sisters. Fellow Patriots. Several days ago we learned of a scheme so vile, so ~~dastardly - that~~ even repeating it now, disturbs my being. The man before you plotted to murder our much beloved General. Indeed. What darkness or madness moved him, none can say. And he himself offers no defense. Shows no remorse. And though we have begged and pleaded with him to share what he knows, he maintains a deadly silence. If the man will not explain ~~himself - if~~ he will not confess and ~~atone - what~~ other option do we have, but this? He sought to send us into the arms of the enemy. And thus, we are compelled by justice to send him from this world. May God have mercy on your soul.''		Thomas shoved Connor up the gallows steps and positioned him next to the noose. Charles Lee stood at the platform's edge and spoke to the gathering crowd below, pacing as he talked.
	Just as he was being hanged, Connor was cut loose by Achilles, who then ~~hands~~ his tomahawk back to him.		*'''Lee:''' ''Brothers. Sisters. Fellow Patriots. Several days ago we learned of a scheme so vile, so dastardly—that even repeating it now, disturbs my being. The man before you plotted to murder our much beloved General. Indeed. What darkness or madness moved him, none can say. And he himself offers no defense. Shows no remorse. And though we have begged and pleaded with him to share what he knows, he maintains a deadly silence.''
			He placed a burlap sack over Connor's head.
			*'''Lee:''' ''If the man will not explain himself—if he will not confess and atone—what other option do we have, but this? He sought to send us into the arms of the enemy. And thus, we are compelled by justice to send him from this world. May [[Christianity\|God]] have mercy on your soul.''
			Just as he was being hanged, Connor was cut loose by Achilles, who then handed [[Assassin Tomahawk\|his tomahawk]] back to him.
	*'''Connor:''' ''Need... to stop Hickey...''		*'''Connor:''' ''Need... to stop Hickey...''
	*'''Achilles:''' ''Go!''		*'''Achilles:''' ''Go!''
	Connor pursued and killed Thomas Hickey, who was running towards Washington to murder him.		Connor pursued and killed Thomas Hickey, who was running towards Washington to murder him.
	*'''Hickey:''' ''Dammit. I thought I'd at least live to see another day. Shame.''		*'''Hickey:''' ''Dammit. I thought I'd at least live to see another day. Shame.''
	*'''Connor:''' ''I want answers. Why did Johnson try and buy my people's land? Why was Pitcairn targeting Adams and Hancock? What purpose would Washington's murder have served? Why does your order support the British?''		*'''Connor:''' ''I want answers. Why did [[William Johnson\|Johnson]] try and buy [[Kanien'kehá:ka\|my people]]'s [[Kanièn:keh Nation Territory\|land]]? Why was [[John Pitcairn\|Pitcairn]] targeting [[Samuel Adams\|Adams]] and [[John Hancock\|Hancock]]? What purpose would Washington's murder have served? Why does your order support the [[British Empire\|British]]?''
	[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor assassinating Hickey]]		[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor assassinating Hickey]]
	*'''Hickey:''' ''How should I know? The [[Templars]]. Lee. The big man, Haytham. They 'as the money. They 'as the power. That's the reason I threw in with 'em. That's the ONLY reason. Sure, they 'ave some sort of vision, for the future too. I didn't give a damn about any of that. They can sing their songs about mankind and its troubles. They can make their plans and spring their traps, don't bother me none. They paid me so I said yes. Didn't bother to ask who or how or why. Didn't care. ''		*'''Hickey:''' ''How should I know? The [[Templars]]. Lee. The big man, Haytham. They 'as the money. They 'as the power. That's the reason I threw in with 'em. That's the ONLY reason. Sure, they 'ave some sort of [[New World Order\|vision]], for the future too. I didn't give a damn about any of that. They can sing their songs about [[Human\|mankind]] and its troubles. They can make their plans and spring their traps, don't bother me none. They paid me so I said yes. Didn't bother to ask who or how or why. Didn't care. ''
	*'''Connor:''' ''You chose to side with men who would rob us of our humanity simply because it was more profitable?''		*'''Connor:''' ''You chose to side with men who would rob us of our humanity simply because it was more profitable?''
	*'''Hickey:''' ''Wot else is there? I'm not some blind fool who'd give up all I've got on principle. What IS principle anyway? Can ya bring it to the bank? Don't look at me like that. We're different, you and I! You're just some blind fool who's always chasin' butterflies. Where as I'm the type of guy who likes to have a beer in one hand and a titty in the other. Thing is, boy, I can have what I seek. Had it, even. You? Your hands will always be empty.''		*'''Hickey:''' ''Wot else is there? I'm not some blind fool who'd give up all I've got on principle. What IS principle anyway? Can ya bring it to the [[bank]]? Don't look at me like that. We're different, you and I! You're just some blind fool who's always chasin' [[Butterfly\|butterflies]]. Where as I'm the type of guy who likes to have a [[beer]] in one hand and a titty in the other. Thing is, boy, I can have what I seek. Had it, even. You? Your hands will always be empty.''
	Connor found himself surrounded by ~~soldiers~~.		Connor found himself surrounded by [[soldier]]s from the [[Continental Army]].
	*'''Putnam:''' ''At ease, men! At ease! I said lower your goddamn guns! This man's a hero! The General can be so stubborn sometimes. Piffle, he said, when we warned him something like this would happen! Piffle!''		*'''Putnam:''' ''At ease, men! At ease! I said lower your goddamn [[Firearm\|guns]]! This man's a hero! The General can be so stubborn sometimes. [[wikt:piffle\|Piffle]], he said, when we warned him something like this would happen! Piffle!''
	Israel Putnam kicked Thomas' body.		Israel Putnam kicked Thomas' body.
	*'''Connor:''' ''Stop.''		*'''Connor:''' ''Stop.''
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	*'''Adams:''' ''You are, once more, our savior.''		*'''Adams:''' ''You are, once more, our savior.''
	*'''Connor:''' ''I must speak with the Commander.''		*'''Connor:''' ''I must speak with the Commander.''
	*'''Adams:''' ''He's gone to try and hold New York. The British intend to take it. I fear we'll need to recall our men from Quebec as well... It's one thing to declare our Independence. Now, my friend, we must make it so.''		*'''Adams:''' ''He's gone to try and hold New York. The British intend to take it. I fear we'll need to recall our men from [[Quebec]] as well... It's one thing to declare our Independence. Now, my friend, we must make it so.''

	==Outcome==		==Outcome==
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	*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]'', the Assassins present at the execution failed to cut Connor's rope, only being able to weaken it. Haytham, who was hidden in the crowd, decided to rescue his son by throwing a dagger at the rope, severing it and allowing Connor to escape.		*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]'', the Assassins present at the execution failed to cut Connor's rope, only being able to weaken it. Haytham, who was hidden in the crowd, decided to rescue his son by throwing a dagger at the rope, severing it and allowing Connor to escape.
	*During the cutscene in which Putnam saves Connor from being shot down, two different corpses of Hickey may be shown: the one that Putnam disrespects, and one that Connor killed during gameplay.		*During the cutscene in which Putnam saves Connor from being shot down, two different corpses of Hickey may be shown: the one that Putnam disrespects, and one that Connor killed during gameplay.
	*During the scene of signing the Declaration of Independence, the date shown was mistakenly borrowed from the previous Philadelphia scene in [[Conflict Looms]], resulting in the display of June 16th, 1775.		*During the scene of signing the Declaration of Independence, the date shown was mistakenly borrowed from the previous Philadelphia scene in "[[Conflict Looms]]", resulting in the display of June 16th, 1775.
	*There are three instances of Connor's Assassin Recruits operating in the background. [[Stephane Chapheau]] can be heard assassinating a guard as Connor passes by Washington, [[Duncan Little]] can be seen air assassinating a mercenary atop a balcony, and ~~during Charles Lee's speech,~~ [[Clipper Wilkinson]] can be seen in the background assassinating a guard on a rooftop.		*There are three instances of Connor's Assassin Recruits operating in the background. [[Stephane Chapheau]] can be heard assassinating a guard as Connor passes by Washington, [[Duncan Little]] can be seen [[Air assassination\|air assassinating]] a [[mercenary]] atop a balcony, and [[Clipper Wilkinson]] can be seen in the background during Charles' speech assassinating a guard on a rooftop.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	ACIII-Publicexecution 10.png\|Thomas' final moments		ACIII-Publicexecution 10.png\|Thomas' final moments
	ACIII-Publicexecution 11.png\|Putnam ordering the soldiers to stand down		ACIII-Publicexecution 11.png\|Putnam ordering the soldiers to stand down
	ACIII-Publicexecution 13.png\|Franklin, Adams and Hancock signing the Declaration of Independence		ACIII-Publicexecution 13.png\|Franklin, Adams, and Hancock signing the Declaration of Independence
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	[[Category:Memories of Ratonhnhaké:ton]]		[[Category:Memories of Ratonhnhaké:ton]]
	[[Category:Memories relived using Animus 3.0]]		[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus 3.0]]