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	During the early 1st century CE, the Order held influence over the third Roman Emperor, [[Caligula]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> To thwart the Order's plans, the Hidden One [[Leonius]] assassinated Caligula with a [[dagger]] on 24 January 41 CE.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>		During the early 1st century CE, the Order held influence over the third Roman Emperor, [[Caligula]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> To thwart the Order's plans, the Hidden One [[Leonius]] assassinated Caligula with a [[dagger]] on 24 January 41 CE.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
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	By the 870s, the King of Italy and [[Holy Roman Empire\|Holy Roman Emperor]] [[Louis II of Italy\|Louis II]] had become one of the leaders of the Order of the Ancients, having followed in the footsteps of his great-grandfather [[Charlemagne]], another prominent member of the Order.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Notes from Eivor's travels]]: "Fulke's Journal"</ref> Following the destruction of the Order of the Ancients and its reformation as the Templar Order in the late 9th century,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Poor Fellow-Soldier]]</ref> the Templars would continue to operate in the Italian peninsula much like their predecessors, establishing the Roman Rite.<ref name="The Essential Guide" />		By the 870s, the King of Italy and [[Holy Roman Empire\|Holy Roman Emperor]] [[Louis II of Italy\|Louis II]] had become one of the leaders of the Order of the Ancients, having followed in the footsteps of his great-grandfather [[Charlemagne]], another prominent member of the Order.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Notes from Eivor's travels]]: "Fulke's Journal"</ref> Following the destruction of the Order of the Ancients and its reformation as the Templar Order in the late 9th century,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Poor Fellow-Soldier]]</ref> the Templars would continue to operate in the Italian peninsula much like their predecessors, establishing the Roman Rite.<ref name="The Essential Guide" />

	In ~~1321~~, the Templars killed the Assassin [[Dante Alighieri]],<ref name="AC2" /> making their continued existence known to the Brotherhood after they were believed to have been wiped out almost a decade prior.<ref ~~name="ACI"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay]]</ref> Three years later, they also killed ~~the Assassins~~ [[Marco Polo]] and the [[Domenico Auditore's father\|father]] of [[Domenico Auditore]] in an attempt to retrieve the [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex\|Codex]] of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], though they failed in this endeavor as the Codex was destroyed and its pages hidden by Domenico.<ref name="AC2" />		In 1320, the Templars secretly financed the renovation of the [[Arsenale di Venezia]], which became a major industrial complex and their base of operations in [[Venice]], from where they would slowly spread their influence to the rest of the city.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Arsenale di Venezia]]</ref>

			The following year, the Templars killed the Assassin [[Dante Alighieri]],<ref name="AC2" /> making their continued existence known to the Brotherhood after they were believed to have been [[Persecution of the Templars\|wiped out]] almost a decade prior.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay]]</ref> Three years later, they also killed [[Marco Polo]] and the [[Domenico Auditore's father\|father]] of [[Domenico Auditore]] in an attempt to retrieve the [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex\|Codex]] of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], though they failed in this endeavor as the Codex was destroyed and its pages hidden by Domenico.<ref name="AC2" />

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	During the time of Classical Antiquity, the Templars' predecessors, the [[Order of the Ancients\|'''Order of the Ancients''']], infiltrated both the [[Roman Republic]] and later the [[Roman Empire]], successfully influencing generals and emperors to further their [[New World Order\|goals]] despite constant interference from their sworn enemies, the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]].		During the time of Classical Antiquity, the Templars' predecessors, the [[Order of the Ancients\|'''Order of the Ancients''']], infiltrated both the [[Roman Republic]] and later the [[Roman Empire]], successfully influencing generals and emperors to further their [[New World Order\|goals]] despite constant interference from their sworn enemies, the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]].

	Since the [[Persecution of the Templars]] and the reestablishment of the [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order\|Portuguese Rite]] as the Order of Christ, the Roman Templars rebranded themselves as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Order_of_Christ Supreme Order of Christ], controlled by the [[Papacy]].

	During the Renaissance, the Templars' goals of peace and order were corrupted by two [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Masters]] from the [[House of Borgia]], [[Rodrigo Borgia\|Rodrigo]] and [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]], who instead sought power and domination at all costs. Modern Templars view the Borgias as debauched tyrants who corrupted the Order's goals for their personal gain, and consider their reign to be a "Dark Age of the Order."		During the Renaissance, the Templars' goals of peace and order were corrupted by two [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Masters]] from the [[House of Borgia]], [[Rodrigo Borgia\|Rodrigo]] and [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]], who instead sought power and domination at all costs. Modern Templars view the Borgias as debauched tyrants who corrupted the Order's goals for their personal gain, and consider their reign to be a "Dark Age of the Order."

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	During the time of Classical Antiquity, the Templars' predecessors, the [[Order of the Ancients\|'''Order of the Ancients''']], infiltrated both the [[Roman Republic]] and later the [[Roman Empire]], successfully influencing generals and emperors to further their [[New World Order\|goals]] despite constant interference from their sworn enemies, the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]].		During the time of Classical Antiquity, the Templars' predecessors, the [[Order of the Ancients\|'''Order of the Ancients''']], infiltrated both the [[Roman Republic]] and later the [[Roman Empire]], successfully influencing generals and emperors to further their [[New World Order\|goals]] despite constant interference from their sworn enemies, the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]].

			Since the [[Persecution of the Templars]] and the reestablishment of the [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order\|Portuguese Rite]] as the Order of Christ, the Roman Templars rebranded themselves as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Order_of_Christ Supreme Order of Christ], controlled by the [[Papacy]].

	During the Renaissance, the Templars' goals of peace and order were corrupted by two [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Masters]] from the [[House of Borgia]], [[Rodrigo Borgia\|Rodrigo]] and [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]], who instead sought power and domination at all costs. Modern Templars view the Borgias as debauched tyrants who corrupted the Order's goals for their personal gain, and consider their reign to be a "Dark Age of the Order."		During the Renaissance, the Templars' goals of peace and order were corrupted by two [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Masters]] from the [[House of Borgia]], [[Rodrigo Borgia\|Rodrigo]] and [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]], who instead sought power and domination at all costs. Modern Templars view the Borgias as debauched tyrants who corrupted the Order's goals for their personal gain, and consider their reign to be a "Dark Age of the Order."

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	Despite his failures to acquire both the Apple and the map to the Codex pages, Rodrigo was ultimately unfazed. Learning that the Isu vault he sought was located underneath the [[Vaticano District\|Vatican]], he set his sights on becoming Pope, believing that the position would grant him easy access to the vault.<ref name="AC2" />		Despite his failures to acquire both the Apple and the map to the Codex pages, Rodrigo was ultimately unfazed. Learning that the Isu vault he sought was located underneath the [[Vaticano District\|Vatican]], he set his sights on becoming Pope, believing that the position would grant him easy access to the vault.<ref name="AC2" />

	In 1491, Rodrigo became a candidate in the Papal conclave and fooled the Spanish Inquisitor General [[Tomás de Torquemada]] into following his orders. Much of these orders involved annihilating the Assassins Guild in [[Barcelona]], [[Spain]], with Rodrigo claiming they were heretics. The Grand Master also made attempts to thwart [[~~Christopher Columbus~~]]' journey to the New World, as he wanted the Templars to be the first to travel there. However, all of these plans were thwarted again by Ezio Auditore, who had sailed to Spain.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>		In 1491, Rodrigo became a candidate in the Papal conclave and fooled the Spanish Inquisitor General [[Tomás de Torquemada]] into following his orders. Much of these orders involved annihilating the Assassins Guild in [[Barcelona]], [[Spain]], with Rodrigo claiming they were heretics. The Grand Master also made attempts to thwart [[Christoffa Corombo]]' journey to the New World, as he wanted the Templars to be the first to travel there. However, all of these plans were thwarted again by Ezio Auditore, who had sailed to Spain.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>

	On 11 August 1492, Rodrigo became Pope Alexander VI after having bribed most of the cardinals.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Renaissance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''</ref> Being the head of the [[Christianity\|Christian]] church, the Templars became the most powerful force in [[Europe]] and based their headquarters in Rome.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> As the Pope, Rodrigo also gained access to the [[Papal Staff of Eden\|Papal Staff]], which was in reality an Isu artifact and the second Piece of Eden required to open the Vatican Vault.<ref name="AC2" />		On 11 August 1492, Rodrigo became Pope Alexander VI after having bribed most of the cardinals.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Renaissance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''</ref> Being the head of the [[Christianity\|Christian]] church, the Templars became the most powerful force in [[Europe]] and based their headquarters in Rome.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> As the Pope, Rodrigo also gained access to the [[Papal Staff of Eden\|Papal Staff]], which was in reality an Isu artifact and the second Piece of Eden required to open the Vatican Vault.<ref name="AC2" />

	In the late 1490s, Rodrigo learned that the Apple had come into the possession of the monk [[Girolamo Savonarola]], who used it to remove the Medici family from power and become the ''de facto'' ruler of Florence. Seeking to recover the ~~artifacat~~, the Templars sent continuous waves of soldiers to Florence. However, the bodies kept being sent back, and the Templars were disappointed when Savonarola was ultimately overthrown and executed before they had the chance to retrieve the Apple.<ref name="BotV">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)\|Bonfire of the Vanities]]''</ref>		In the late 1490s, Rodrigo learned that the Apple had come into the possession of the monk [[Girolamo Savonarola]], who used it to remove the Medici family from power and become the ''de facto'' ruler of Florence. Seeking to recover the artifact, the Templars sent continuous waves of soldiers to Florence. However, the bodies kept being sent back, and the Templars were disappointed when Savonarola was ultimately overthrown and executed before they had the chance to retrieve the Apple.<ref name="BotV">''[[Assassin's Creed II]] – [[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)\|Bonfire of the Vanities]]''</ref>

	[[File:IBAL 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio confronting Rodrigo inside the Sistine Chapel]]		[[File:IBAL 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio confronting Rodrigo inside the Sistine Chapel]]
	On 28 December 1499, the leading Assassins in Italy traveled to Rome to assassinate Rodrigo and prevent him from accessing the Vatican Vault. While his allies distracted the Borgia guards in the city, Ezio traveled along the [[Passetto di Borgo]] to [[~~St. Peter's~~ Basilica]]. Once inside the [[Sistine Chapel]], the Assassin lunged at Rodrigo while he was proclaiming the Nicene Creed in Latin to the congregation. However, Ezio briefly hesitated to take his target's life, allowing Rodrigo to recover and shove the Assassin away.<ref name="AC2" />		On 28 December 1499, the leading Assassins in Italy traveled to Rome to assassinate Rodrigo and prevent him from accessing the Vatican Vault. While his allies distracted the Borgia guards in the city, Ezio traveled along the [[Passetto di Borgo]] to the [[Basilica di San Pietro]]. Once inside the [[Sistine Chapel]], the Assassin lunged at Rodrigo while he was proclaiming the Nicene Creed in Latin to the congregation. However, Ezio briefly hesitated to take his target's life, allowing Rodrigo to recover and shove the Assassin away.<ref name="AC2" />

	After using the Papal Staff to subdue his entire congregation, Rodrigo was surprised to see Ezio resist the Staff's powers. The Assassin then revealed that he had brought the Apple with him, using it to summon four illusionary clones of himself to assist in his battle against Rodrigo. Despite this, the Grand Master ultimately emerged victorious, and took the Apple from Ezio, whom he left for dead after stabbing him in the abdomen.<ref name="AC2" />		After using the Papal Staff to subdue his entire congregation, Rodrigo was surprised to see Ezio resist the Staff's powers. The Assassin then revealed that he had brought the Apple with him, using it to summon four illusionary clones of himself to assist in his battle against Rodrigo. Despite this, the Grand Master ultimately emerged victorious, and took the Apple from Ezio, whom he left for dead after stabbing him in the abdomen.<ref name="AC2" />
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	While Ezio entered the Vault, Rodrigo, humiliated by his defeat and broken by the revelation that he was not the "Prophet", fled to safety. He later informed his son [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]] of the events that had transpired inside the Vault, as well as the fact that the Assassins were in possession of the Apple. Ignoring Rodrigo's warnings to not provoke the Assassins, Cesare decided to exact retribution, as well as take the Apple for himself.<ref name="Brotherhood" />		While Ezio entered the Vault, Rodrigo, humiliated by his defeat and broken by the revelation that he was not the "Prophet", fled to safety. He later informed his son [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]] of the events that had transpired inside the Vault, as well as the fact that the Assassins were in possession of the Apple. Ignoring Rodrigo's warnings to not provoke the Assassins, Cesare decided to exact retribution, as well as take the Apple for himself.<ref name="Brotherhood" />
			[[File:Vilified 10.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Cesare Borgia in Monteriggioni]]
	[[File:~~Villified~~ 10.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Cesare Borgia in Monteriggioni]]
	On 2 January 1500, Cesare, who served as Captain General of the Papal Army, led his forces in a [[Siege of Monteriggioni\|siege]] of the Assassins' headquarters at [[Monteriggioni]]. During the battle, Cesare personally executed the Assassin leader Mario Auditore after taking the Apple from him, while his men captured Caterina Sforza and gravely injured Ezio. After Monteriggioni was left in ruins, the Borgia returned to Rome victorious.<ref name="Brotherhood" />		On 2 January 1500, Cesare, who served as Captain General of the Papal Army, led his forces in a [[Siege of Monteriggioni\|siege]] of the Assassins' headquarters at [[Monteriggioni]]. During the battle, Cesare personally executed the Assassin leader Mario Auditore after taking the Apple from him, while his men captured Caterina Sforza and gravely injured Ezio. After Monteriggioni was left in ruins, the Borgia returned to Rome victorious.<ref name="Brotherhood" />

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	During the time of Classical Antiquity, the Templars' predecessors, the [[Order of the Ancients\|'''Order of the Ancients''']], infiltrated both the [[Roman Republic]] and later the [[Roman Empire]], successfully influencing generals and emperors to further their [[New World Order\|goals]] despite constant interference from their sworn enemies, the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]].		During the time of Classical Antiquity, the Templars' predecessors, the [[Order of the Ancients\|'''Order of the Ancients''']], infiltrated both the [[Roman Republic]] and later the [[Roman Empire]], successfully influencing generals and emperors to further their [[New World Order\|goals]] despite constant interference from their sworn enemies, the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]].

	During the Renaissance, the Templars' goals of peace and order were corrupted by ~~the~~ two [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Masters]] from the [[House of Borgia]], [[Rodrigo Borgia\|Rodrigo]] and [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]], who instead sought power and domination at all costs. Modern Templars view the Borgias as debauched tyrants who corrupted the Order's goals for their personal gain, and consider their reign to be a "Dark Age of the Order."		During the Renaissance, the Templars' goals of peace and order were corrupted by two [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Masters]] from the [[House of Borgia]], [[Rodrigo Borgia\|Rodrigo]] and [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]], who instead sought power and domination at all costs. Modern Templars view the Borgias as debauched tyrants who corrupted the Order's goals for their personal gain, and consider their reign to be a "Dark Age of the Order."

	In the late 15th century, the Roman Rite consisted of three powerful Italian families: the [[House of Pazzi]] alongside [[Uberto Alberti]]; the [[House of Barbarigo]] alongside [[Carlo Grimaldi]]; and the House of Borgia, the leaders of the Rite with Rodrigo as the Grand Master. In the early 16th century, control of the Rite shifted to Rodrigo's son Cesare, who was assisted by four generals he had placed in charge of controlling [[Rome]]: his sister [[Lucrezia Borgia\|Lucrezia]], cousin [[Juan Borgia the Elder\|Juan]], [[Octavian de Valois]] and [[Micheletto Corella]].		In the late 15th century, the Roman Rite consisted of three powerful Italian families: the [[House of Pazzi]] alongside [[Uberto Alberti]]; the [[House of Barbarigo]] alongside [[Carlo Grimaldi]]; and the House of Borgia, the leaders of the Rite with Rodrigo as the Grand Master. In the early 16th century, control of the Rite shifted to Rodrigo's son Cesare, who was assisted by four generals he had placed in charge of controlling [[Rome]]: his sister [[Lucrezia Borgia\|Lucrezia]], cousin [[Juan Borgia the Elder\|Juan]], [[Octavian de Valois]] and [[Micheletto Corella]].

	Over a period of thirty-one years from 1476 to 1507, the Roman Rite was systemically eliminated through the efforts of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]], in particular [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]. Despite that, the Italian Templars continued to operate in the country,		Over a period of thirty-one years from 1476 to 1507, the Roman Rite was systemically eliminated through the efforts of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]], in particular [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]. Despite that, the Italian Templars continued to operate in the country and, by the 21st century, have returned to prominence thanks to establishment of their front company, [[Abstergo Industries]].

	~~In modern times however~~, ~~the Roman Rite has~~ returned to prominence ~~in the country through~~ their front company, [[Abstergo Industries]].

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	In 38 BCE, the Order sought to take control of Egypt and had [[Gaius Julius Rufio]] establish a presence in the [[Sinai\|Sinai Peninsula]]. Rufio controlled the region with the help of his three generals – [[Ampelius]], [[Ptahmose]] and [[Tacito]] – but all four were ultimately assassinated by Bayek, temporarily ending Roman control over the Sinai.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – ''[[The Hidden Ones (DLC)\|The Hidden Ones]]''</ref> By 27 BCE, Octavian had accumulated enough power to declare himself Emperor, ruling under the name Augustus and marking the beginning of the [[Roman Empire]].<ref name="PL" />		In 38 BCE, the Order sought to take control of Egypt and had [[Gaius Julius Rufio]] establish a presence in the [[Sinai\|Sinai Peninsula]]. Rufio controlled the region with the help of his three generals – [[Ampelius]], [[Ptahmose]] and [[Tacito]] – but all four were ultimately assassinated by Bayek, temporarily ending Roman control over the Sinai.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – ''[[The Hidden Ones (DLC)\|The Hidden Ones]]''</ref> By 27 BCE, Octavian had accumulated enough power to declare himself Emperor, ruling under the name Augustus and marking the beginning of the [[Roman Empire]].<ref name="PL" />

	During the early 1st century CE, the Order held influence over the third Roman Emperor [[Caligula]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> To thwart the Order's plans, the Hidden One [[Leonius]] assassinated Caligula with a [[dagger]] on 24 January 41 CE.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>		During the early 1st century CE, the Order held influence over the third Roman Emperor, [[Caligula]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> To thwart the Order's plans, the Hidden One [[Leonius]] assassinated Caligula with a [[dagger]] on 24 January 41 CE.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>

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	By the second half of the 15th century, the Brotherhood had regained a stronger position ~~of strength~~ on the world stage, spreading deep into the Church and nobility of Italy, which served as the primary headquarters of Templars and Assassins alike during this era. Led by [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Rodrigo Borgia]], the Templars sought to unify Italy under their command, and to find an [[Vatican Vault\|ancient vault]] built by the Isu, which they mistakenly believed to be holding vast power.<ref name="AC2" />		By the second half of the 15th century, the Brotherhood had regained a stronger position on the world stage, spreading deep into the Church and nobility of Italy, which served as the primary headquarters of Templars and Assassins alike during this era. Led by [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Rodrigo Borgia]], the Templars sought to unify Italy under their command, and to find an [[Vatican Vault\|ancient vault]] built by the Isu, which they mistakenly believed to be holding vast power.<ref name="AC2" />

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	However, the Pazzi guards were unable to capture Giovanni's remaining son; [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio]]. Nonetheless, Giovanni, Federico and Petruccio were hanged in front of the Palazzo della Signoria. Ezio, who had attended the execution, realized that his family had been betrayed by Alberti, and after escaping, began making preparations for his revenge. Not too long afterwards, Ezio, using his father's equipment, killed Alberti during an exhibition of [[Andrea del Verrocchio]]'s latest work.<ref name="AC2" />		However, the Pazzi guards were unable to capture Giovanni's remaining son; [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio]]. Nonetheless, Giovanni, Federico and Petruccio were hanged in front of the Palazzo della Signoria. Ezio, who had attended the execution, realized that his family had been betrayed by Alberti, and after escaping, began making preparations for his revenge. Not too long afterwards, Ezio, using his father's equipment, killed Alberti during an exhibition of [[Andrea del Verrocchio]]'s latest work.<ref name="AC2" />

	~~However~~, the Borgia, believing their problems with the Assassins were solved, continued with their plans to take down the Medici in order to secure control of Florence.<ref name="AC2" />		Alberti's death did not affect the Templars' plans, as the Borgia, believing their problems with the Assassins were solved, continued with their plans to take down the Medici in order to secure control of Florence.<ref name="AC2" />

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	By the 870s, the King of Italy and [[Holy Roman Empire\|Holy Roman Emperor]] [[Louis II of Italy\|Louis II]] ~~was~~ one of the leaders of the Order of the Ancients, having followed in the footsteps of his great-grandfather [[Charlemagne]], another prominent member of the Order.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Notes from Eivor's travels]]: "Fulke's Journal"</ref> Following the destruction of the Order of the Ancients and its reformation as the Templar Order in the late 9th century,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Poor Fellow-Soldier]]</ref> the Templars would continue to operate in the Italian peninsula much like their predecessors, establishing the Roman Rite.<ref name="The Essential Guide" />		By the 870s, the King of Italy and [[Holy Roman Empire\|Holy Roman Emperor]] [[Louis II of Italy\|Louis II]] had become one of the leaders of the Order of the Ancients, having followed in the footsteps of his great-grandfather [[Charlemagne]], another prominent member of the Order.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Notes from Eivor's travels]]: "Fulke's Journal"</ref> Following the destruction of the Order of the Ancients and its reformation as the Templar Order in the late 9th century,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[The Poor Fellow-Soldier]]</ref> the Templars would continue to operate in the Italian peninsula much like their predecessors, establishing the Roman Rite.<ref name="The Essential Guide" />

	In 1321, the Templars killed the Assassin [[Dante Alighieri]],<ref name="AC2" /> making their continued existence known to the Brotherhood after they were believed to have been wiped out almost a decade prior.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay]]</ref> Three years later, they also killed the Assassins [[Marco Polo]] and the [[Domenico Auditore's father\|father]] of [[Domenico Auditore]] in an attempt to retrieve the [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex\|Codex]] of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], though they failed in this endeavor as the Codex was destroyed and its pages hidden by Domenico.<ref name="AC2" />		In 1321, the Templars killed the Assassin [[Dante Alighieri]],<ref name="AC2" /> making their continued existence known to the Brotherhood after they were believed to have been wiped out almost a decade prior.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay]]</ref> Three years later, they also killed the Assassins [[Marco Polo]] and the [[Domenico Auditore's father\|father]] of [[Domenico Auditore]] in an attempt to retrieve the [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex\|Codex]] of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], though they failed in this endeavor as the Codex was destroyed and its pages hidden by Domenico.<ref name="AC2" />

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	During the time of Classical Antiquity, the Templars' predecessors, the [[Order of the Ancients\|'''Order of the Ancients''']], infiltrated both the [[Roman Republic]] and later the [[Roman Empire]], successfully influencing generals and emperors to further their [[New World Order\|goals]] despite constant interference from their sworn enemies, the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]].		During the time of Classical Antiquity, the Templars' predecessors, the [[Order of the Ancients\|'''Order of the Ancients''']], infiltrated both the [[Roman Republic]] and later the [[Roman Empire]], successfully influencing generals and emperors to further their [[New World Order\|goals]] despite constant interference from their sworn enemies, the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]].

	Since the [[Persecution of the Templars]] and the reestablishment of the [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order\|Portuguese Rite]] as the Order of Christ, the Roman Templars rebranded themselves as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Order_of_Christ Supreme Order of Christ], controlled by the [[Papacy]].

	During the Renaissance, the Templars' goals of peace and order were corrupted by two [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Masters]] from the [[House of Borgia]], [[Rodrigo Borgia\|Rodrigo]] and [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]], who instead sought power and domination at all costs. Modern Templars view the Borgias as debauched tyrants who corrupted the Order's goals for their personal gain, and consider their reign to be a "Dark Age of the Order."		During the Renaissance, the Templars' goals of peace and order were corrupted by two [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Masters]] from the [[House of Borgia]], [[Rodrigo Borgia\|Rodrigo]] and [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]], who instead sought power and domination at all costs. Modern Templars view the Borgias as debauched tyrants who corrupted the Order's goals for their personal gain, and consider their reign to be a "Dark Age of the Order."

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	During the time of Classical Antiquity, the Templars' predecessors, the [[Order of the Ancients\|'''Order of the Ancients''']], infiltrated both the [[Roman Republic]] and later the [[Roman Empire]], successfully influencing generals and emperors to further their [[New World Order\|goals]] despite constant interference from their sworn enemies, the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]].		During the time of Classical Antiquity, the Templars' predecessors, the [[Order of the Ancients\|'''Order of the Ancients''']], infiltrated both the [[Roman Republic]] and later the [[Roman Empire]], successfully influencing generals and emperors to further their [[New World Order\|goals]] despite constant interference from their sworn enemies, the [[Assassins\|Hidden Ones]].

			Since the [[Persecution of the Templars]] and the reestablishment of the [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order\|Portuguese Rite]] as the Order of Christ, the Roman Templars rebranded themselves as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Order_of_Christ Supreme Order of Christ], controlled by the [[Papacy]].

	During the Renaissance, the Templars' goals of peace and order were corrupted by two [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Masters]] from the [[House of Borgia]], [[Rodrigo Borgia\|Rodrigo]] and [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]], who instead sought power and domination at all costs. Modern Templars view the Borgias as debauched tyrants who corrupted the Order's goals for their personal gain, and consider their reign to be a "Dark Age of the Order."		During the Renaissance, the Templars' goals of peace and order were corrupted by two [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Masters]] from the [[House of Borgia]], [[Rodrigo Borgia\|Rodrigo]] and [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]], who instead sought power and domination at all costs. Modern Templars view the Borgias as debauched tyrants who corrupted the Order's goals for their personal gain, and consider their reign to be a "Dark Age of the Order."

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	Despite his failures to acquire both the Apple and the map to the Codex pages, Rodrigo was ultimately unfazed. Learning that the Isu vault he sought was located underneath the [[Vaticano District\|Vatican]], he set his sights on becoming Pope, believing that the position would grant him easy access to the vault.<ref name="AC2" />		Despite his failures to acquire both the Apple and the map to the Codex pages, Rodrigo was ultimately unfazed. Learning that the Isu vault he sought was located underneath the [[Vaticano District\|Vatican]], he set his sights on becoming Pope, believing that the position would grant him easy access to the vault.<ref name="AC2" />

	In 1491, Rodrigo became a candidate in the Papal conclave and fooled the Spanish Inquisitor General [[Tomás de Torquemada]] into following his orders. Much of these orders involved annihilating the Assassins Guild in [[Barcelona]], [[Spain]], with Rodrigo claiming they were heretics. The Grand Master also made attempts to thwart [[~~Christopher Columbus~~]]' journey to the New World, as he wanted the Templars to be the first to travel there. However, all of these plans were thwarted again by Ezio Auditore, who had sailed to Spain.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>		In 1491, Rodrigo became a candidate in the Papal conclave and fooled the Spanish Inquisitor General [[Tomás de Torquemada]] into following his orders. Much of these orders involved annihilating the Assassins Guild in [[Barcelona]], [[Spain]], with Rodrigo claiming they were heretics. The Grand Master also made attempts to thwart [[Christoffa Corombo]]' journey to the New World, as he wanted the Templars to be the first to travel there. However, all of these plans were thwarted again by Ezio Auditore, who had sailed to Spain.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>

	On 11 August 1492, Rodrigo became Pope Alexander VI after having bribed most of the cardinals.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Renaissance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''</ref> Being the head of the [[Christianity\|Christian]] church, the Templars became the most powerful force in [[Europe]] and based their headquarters in Rome.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> As the Pope, Rodrigo also gained access to the [[Papal Staff of Eden\|Papal Staff]], which was in reality an Isu artifact and the second Piece of Eden required to open the Vatican Vault.<ref name="AC2" />		On 11 August 1492, Rodrigo became Pope Alexander VI after having bribed most of the cardinals.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Renaissance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''</ref> Being the head of the [[Christianity\|Christian]] church, the Templars became the most powerful force in [[Europe]] and based their headquarters in Rome.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> As the Pope, Rodrigo also gained access to the [[Papal Staff of Eden\|Papal Staff]], which was in reality an Isu artifact and the second Piece of Eden required to open the Vatican Vault.<ref name="AC2" />

	In the late 1490s, Rodrigo learned that the Apple had come into the possession of the monk [[Girolamo Savonarola]], who used it to remove the Medici family from power and become the ''de facto'' ruler of Florence. Seeking to recover the ~~artifacat~~, the Templars sent continuous waves of soldiers to Florence. However, the bodies kept being sent back, and the Templars were disappointed when Savonarola was ultimately overthrown and executed before they had the chance to retrieve the Apple.<ref name="BotV">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)\|Bonfire of the Vanities]]''</ref>		In the late 1490s, Rodrigo learned that the Apple had come into the possession of the monk [[Girolamo Savonarola]], who used it to remove the Medici family from power and become the ''de facto'' ruler of Florence. Seeking to recover the artifact, the Templars sent continuous waves of soldiers to Florence. However, the bodies kept being sent back, and the Templars were disappointed when Savonarola was ultimately overthrown and executed before they had the chance to retrieve the Apple.<ref name="BotV">''[[Assassin's Creed II]] – [[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)\|Bonfire of the Vanities]]''</ref>

	[[File:IBAL 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio confronting Rodrigo inside the Sistine Chapel]]		[[File:IBAL 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio confronting Rodrigo inside the Sistine Chapel]]
	On 28 December 1499, the leading Assassins in Italy traveled to Rome to assassinate Rodrigo and prevent him from accessing the Vatican Vault. While his allies distracted the Borgia guards in the city, Ezio traveled along the [[Passetto di Borgo]] to [[~~St. Peter's~~ Basilica]]. Once inside the [[Sistine Chapel]], the Assassin lunged at Rodrigo while he was proclaiming the Nicene Creed in Latin to the congregation. However, Ezio briefly hesitated to take his target's life, allowing Rodrigo to recover and shove the Assassin away.<ref name="AC2" />		On 28 December 1499, the leading Assassins in Italy traveled to Rome to assassinate Rodrigo and prevent him from accessing the Vatican Vault. While his allies distracted the Borgia guards in the city, Ezio traveled along the [[Passetto di Borgo]] to the [[Basilica di San Pietro]]. Once inside the [[Sistine Chapel]], the Assassin lunged at Rodrigo while he was proclaiming the Nicene Creed in Latin to the congregation. However, Ezio briefly hesitated to take his target's life, allowing Rodrigo to recover and shove the Assassin away.<ref name="AC2" />

	After using the Papal Staff to subdue his entire congregation, Rodrigo was surprised to see Ezio resist the Staff's powers. The Assassin then revealed that he had brought the Apple with him, using it to summon four illusionary clones of himself to assist in his battle against Rodrigo. Despite this, the Grand Master ultimately emerged victorious, and took the Apple from Ezio, whom he left for dead after stabbing him in the abdomen.<ref name="AC2" />		After using the Papal Staff to subdue his entire congregation, Rodrigo was surprised to see Ezio resist the Staff's powers. The Assassin then revealed that he had brought the Apple with him, using it to summon four illusionary clones of himself to assist in his battle against Rodrigo. Despite this, the Grand Master ultimately emerged victorious, and took the Apple from Ezio, whom he left for dead after stabbing him in the abdomen.<ref name="AC2" />
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	While Ezio entered the Vault, Rodrigo, humiliated by his defeat and broken by the revelation that he was not the "Prophet", fled to safety. He later informed his son [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]] of the events that had transpired inside the Vault, as well as the fact that the Assassins were in possession of the Apple. Ignoring Rodrigo's warnings to not provoke the Assassins, Cesare decided to exact retribution, as well as take the Apple for himself.<ref name="Brotherhood" />		While Ezio entered the Vault, Rodrigo, humiliated by his defeat and broken by the revelation that he was not the "Prophet", fled to safety. He later informed his son [[Cesare Borgia\|Cesare]] of the events that had transpired inside the Vault, as well as the fact that the Assassins were in possession of the Apple. Ignoring Rodrigo's warnings to not provoke the Assassins, Cesare decided to exact retribution, as well as take the Apple for himself.<ref name="Brotherhood" />
			[[File:Vilified 10.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Cesare Borgia in Monteriggioni]]
	[[File:~~Villified~~ 10.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Cesare Borgia in Monteriggioni]]
	On 2 January 1500, Cesare, who served as Captain General of the Papal Army, led his forces in a [[Siege of Monteriggioni\|siege]] of the Assassins' headquarters at [[Monteriggioni]]. During the battle, Cesare personally executed the Assassin leader Mario Auditore after taking the Apple from him, while his men captured Caterina Sforza and gravely injured Ezio. After Monteriggioni was left in ruins, the Borgia returned to Rome victorious.<ref name="Brotherhood" />		On 2 January 1500, Cesare, who served as Captain General of the Papal Army, led his forces in a [[Siege of Monteriggioni\|siege]] of the Assassins' headquarters at [[Monteriggioni]]. During the battle, Cesare personally executed the Assassin leader Mario Auditore after taking the Apple from him, while his men captured Caterina Sforza and gravely injured Ezio. After Monteriggioni was left in ruins, the Borgia returned to Rome victorious.<ref name="Brotherhood" />