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	Even in the former scenario, Ezio frequently felled these stalkers before they even had a chance to strike, as he could easily identify them with his [[Eagle Vision]], nor would the [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] [[soldier\|guards]] tolerate such acts of open assault. The Mentor slew at least five of them as part of a [[Guild challenges (Revelations)\|guild challenge]] issued by the [[Romani]].<ref name="ACR" />		Even in the former scenario, Ezio frequently felled these stalkers before they even had a chance to strike, as he could easily identify them with his [[Eagle Vision]], nor would the [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] [[soldier\|guards]] tolerate such acts of open assault. The Mentor slew at least five of them as part of a [[Guild challenges (Revelations)\|guild challenge]] issued by the [[Romani]].<ref name="ACR" />

			During their [[Den Defense\|numerous attacks]] on the [[Assassin Den]]s throughout the city of Constantinople, Byzantine Templars occasionally deployed stalkers to aid the assault where they targeted Assassins stationed on rooftop, distracting them from the main force navigating the streets below.<ref name="ACR" />

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	==Techniques==		==Techniques==
	Stalkers of the Byzantine Rite relied on rudimentary blending to approach their targets. Dressed in plain clothes, they would masquerade as everyday harmless civilians as they followed their quarry. However, beyond this basic principle, they were not trained to hide as an Assassin would. Their only weapon was a dagger, and due to their low combat training, they would only ever strike once and only when their target's back was turned. Their most common tactic was to abruptly grapple their target from behind and stab them. Should they fail to kill their target with this attack, their protocol was to then flee instead of engaging in a fight or making another attempt.<ref name="ACR" />		Stalkers of the Byzantine Rite relied on rudimentary blending to approach their targets. Dressed in plain clothes, they would masquerade as everyday harmless civilians as they followed their quarry. However, beyond this basic principle, they were not trained to hide as an Assassin would. Their only weapon was a dagger, and due to their low combat training, they would only ever strike once and only when their target's back was turned. Their most common tactic was to abruptly grapple their target from behind and stab them. Should they fail to kill their target with this attack, their protocol was to then flee instead of engaging in a fight or making another attempt. To this end, stalkers were trained to perform [[freerunning]] to aid their escape should the need arise.<ref name="ACR" />

	The Assassin stalkers of the Colonial Brotherhood, on the other hand, utilized a wider range of social stealth techniques, all of which were typical of Assassin training. They would hide in haystacks and brushes or disguise as civilians. Trained to assassinate from higher elevation or from hiding with [[Hidden Blade]]s, they were deadly and had standard tools like [[throwing knife\|throwing knives]] and [[smoke screen bomb\|smoke bombs]] to supplement their confrontations. Despite their proficiency at [[freerunning]], however, they suffered from a relative immobility in their operational behaviour as the Templar Shay Cormac frequently outmanoeuvred them without them being aware.<ref name="ACRG" />		The Assassin stalkers of the Colonial Brotherhood, on the other hand, utilized a wider range of social stealth techniques, all of which were typical of Assassin training. They would hide in haystacks and brushes or disguise as civilians. Trained to assassinate from higher elevation or from hiding with [[Hidden Blade]]s, they were deadly and had standard tools like [[throwing knife\|throwing knives]] and [[smoke screen bomb\|smoke bombs]] to supplement their confrontations. Despite their proficiency at freerunning, however, they suffered from a relative immobility in their operational behaviour as the Templar Shay Cormac frequently outmanoeuvred them without them being aware.<ref name="ACRG" />

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
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	The stalker is a special enemy archetype in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' (2011) which spawns whenever the Templar Awareness gauge is at maximum. Killing the unit reduces Templar Awareness by 25%. It outwardly appears to be like any other civilian but will follow the player discreetly. An ambient whispering will play as they approach; this sound is identical to that which plays when pursuers are near in [[multiplayer]].		The stalker is a special enemy archetype in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' (2011) which spawns whenever the Templar Awareness gauge is at maximum. Killing the unit reduces Templar Awareness by 25%. It outwardly appears to be like any other civilian but will follow the player discreetly. An ambient whispering will play as they approach; this sound is identical to that which plays when pursuers are near in [[multiplayer]].

	If the player character, Ezio Auditore, has his back turned to the stalker, the stalker will suddenly grab from behind leading to a brief grappling sequence along with threatening background music. If the player successfully counters the stalker, Ezio will manage to wrangle out of the stalker's grip and kill them with their own weapon. Alternatively, it is possible to counter just before the stalker reaches Ezio, in which case, Ezio will push the stalker to the ground. Failing to react in time to a stalker's attack leads to the stalker wounding Ezio, but unless the player is at low health, it should not be fatal. A stalker will not press the attack and will flee upon landing the strike. Ottoman guards will treat stalkers as hostiles and pursue them when they have revealed themselves.		If the player character, Ezio Auditore, has his back turned to the stalker, the stalker will suddenly grab from behind leading to a brief grappling sequence along with threatening background music. If the player successfully counters the stalker, Ezio will manage to wrangle out of the stalker's grip and kill them with their own weapon. Alternatively, it is possible to counter just before the stalker reaches Ezio if he turns towards them right when they are about to grab him, in which case, Ezio will push the stalker to the ground without killing them. Failing to react in time to a stalker's attack leads to the stalker wounding Ezio, but unless the player is at low health, it should not be fatal. A stalker will not press the attack and will flee upon landing or failing the strike. Ottoman guards will treat stalkers as hostiles and pursue them when they have revealed themselves.

	Stalkers can also be detected before they strike, especially with Eagle Sense, which highlights them as enemies. This will also create an indicator of the stalker on the map in the form of a white knife. The player can preemptively kill a stalker anytime even when the stalker is not attacking. If by chance the player preemptively kills a stalker without formally exposing them through Eagle Sense, the kill will still be valid and the game will not register it as a civilian casualty. The second set of the [[Romani]] [[Guild challenges (Revelations)\|guild challenges]] consist of killing or countering five Byzantine stalkers before they have stabbed Ezio.		Stalkers can also be detected before they strike, especially with Eagle Sense, which highlights them as enemies. This will also create an indicator of the stalker on the map in the form of a white knife. The player can preemptively kill a stalker anytime even when the stalker is not attacking. If by chance the player preemptively kills a stalker without formally exposing them through Eagle Sense, the kill will still be valid and the game will not register it as a civilian casualty. It is possible for a stalker to spawn on the rooftop if Ezio happens to be navigating the rooftops at that time, negating their disguise. The second set of the [[Romani]] [[Guild challenges (Revelations)\|guild challenges]] consist of killing or countering five Byzantine stalkers before they have stabbed Ezio.

	===''Assassin's Creed: Rogue''===		===''Assassin's Creed: Rogue''===

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	{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''}}		{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''}}
	{{Youmay\|the type of assassin\|[[the Monger]]'s [[The Stalker\|henchman]]}}		{{Youmay\|the type of assassin\|[[the Monger]]'s [[The Stalker\|henchman]]}}
	[[File:ACR Stalker 1.png\|thumb\|~~300px~~\|A Byzantine stalker attacking Ezio]]		[[File:ACR Stalker 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|A Byzantine stalker attacking Ezio]]
	A '''stalker''' is an individual who tails a target. For the [[Assassins]] and the [[Templars]], the term has been used to describe enemies who discreetly follow their quarry in an attempt at [[assassination]].		A '''stalker''' is an individual who tails a target. For the [[Assassins]] and the [[Templars]], the term has been used to describe enemies who discreetly follow their quarry in an attempt at [[assassination]].

	==History==		==History==
	===~~Byzantine Rite~~===		===Ottoman Empire===
	In the early ~~15th~~ century, the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] often dispatched agents to stalk and assassinate enemies out on the streets of [[Constantinople]]. One of their most notable targets was the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]]' visiting [[Mentor]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who operated in the city from 1511 to 1512. Armed with only a [[Short blade\|dagger]] and dressed in plain clothes, these Templar stalkers were generally little more than thugs, but their inconspicuous appearance helped them to [[blending\|blend]] naturally among the throngs of [[civilian\|common people]]. In times where an Assassin's [[Social stealth\|notoriety]] peaked, they would be able to track down the Mentor and other targets with ease, but otherwise, their adversaries always proved to be untraceable to them. Even in the former scenario, Ezio frequently felled these stalkers before they even had a chance to strike, as he could easily identify them with his [[Eagle Vision]], nor would the [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] [[soldier\|guards]] tolerate such acts of open assault. The Mentor slew at least five of them as part of a [[Guild challenges (Revelations)\|guild challenge]] issued by the [[Romani]].<ref name="ACR"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''<~~/~~ref~~>		In the early 16th century, the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] often dispatched agents to stalk and assassinate enemies out on the streets of [[Constantinople]]. One of their most notable targets was the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]]' visiting [[Mentor]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who operated in the city from 1511 to 1512.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

			[[File:ACR Stalker 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Ezio killing a stalker]]
			Armed with only a [[Short blade\|dagger]] and dressed in plain clothes, these Templar stalkers were generally little more than thugs, but their inconspicuous appearance helped them to [[blending\|blend]] naturally among the throngs of [[civilian\|common people]]. In times where an Assassin's [[Social stealth\|notoriety]] peaked, they would be able to track down the Mentor and other targets with ease, but otherwise, their adversaries always proved to be untraceable to them.<ref name="ACR" />

			Even in the former scenario, Ezio frequently felled these stalkers before they even had a chance to strike, as he could easily identify them with his [[Eagle Vision]], nor would the [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] [[soldier\|guards]] tolerate such acts of open assault. The Mentor slew at least five of them as part of a [[Guild challenges (Revelations)\|guild challenge]] issued by the [[Romani]].<ref name="ACR" />

	===American colonies===		===American colonies===
	After the [[Colonial Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] defected to the [[Templars]], Assassin agents were dispatched to hunt him down ~~throughout~~ the [[Seven Years' War]]. Although these agents were not fully trained Assassins, they were acquainted with Assassin techniques and were equipped with [[Hidden Blade]]s. ~~These~~ agents specialized in ambushing Templars from hiding places and defending Assassin bases and [[gang]] strongholds across the [[North America]]n colonies in this way, but none were ever able to kill Shay.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>		After the [[Colonial Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] defected to the Templars, Assassin agents were dispatched to hunt him down during the [[Seven Years' War]]. Although these agents were not fully trained Assassins, they were acquainted with Assassin techniques and were equipped with [[Hidden Blade]]s. They agents specialized in ambushing Templars from hiding places and defending Assassin bases and [[gang]] strongholds across the [[North America]]n colonies in this way, but none were ever able to kill Shay.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>

	==Techniques==		==Techniques==
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	===''Assassin's Creed: Rogue''===		===''Assassin's Creed: Rogue''===
	The stalker archetype returns in ''Assassin's Creed: Rogue'' (2014) where they appear as either male or female and are dressed in yellow uniforms. While the concept of a stealthy enemy who tails the player is retained, the gameplay of the unit is quite different. Stalkers represent Assassin agents hunting the player character, the Templar Shay Cormac, and therefore can perform many common Assassin techniques, including air assassinations and hiding spot assassinations. They can be found in hiding spots, such as hay or brush, but they may also position themselves on rooftop ledges or blend in with crowds while disguised as civilians. In certain areas, such as the wilderness, they may move from cover to cover.		The stalker archetype returns in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' (2014) where they appear as either male or female and are dressed in yellow uniforms. While the concept of a stealthy enemy who tails the player is retained, the gameplay of the unit is quite different. Stalkers represent Assassin agents hunting the player character, the Templar Shay Cormac, and therefore can perform many common Assassin techniques, including air assassinations and hiding spot assassinations. They can be found in hiding spots, such as hay or brush, but they may also position themselves on rooftop ledges or blend in with crowds while disguised as civilians. In certain areas, such as the wilderness, they may move from cover to cover.

	The presence of a stalker nearby is indicated by a pulsing, light red border around the screen alongside the same telltale whispering sound that players hear when in the proximity of a pursuer in multiplayer. These enemies are easily countered with Eagle Vision, particularly as ''Rogue''{{'}}s variant includes a compass borrowed from multiplayer that points toward stalkers. Despite the premise of tracking and assassinating Shay Cormac, the stalkers in ''Rogue'' are robotically stationary and will not actually pursue him. They will not react if Shay runs around their hiding spot, hover next to them, or upon waking up after being hit with a [[sleep dart]]. Instead, they are programmed to strike only if the player happens to step into their hiding spot or stand directly below them if they are positioned on a ledge. However, a stalker's assassination attack can deal sizable damage, and when confronted in open conflict, they can actually fight, freerun, and use smoke bombs.		The presence of a stalker nearby is indicated by a pulsing, light red border around the screen alongside the same telltale whispering sound that players hear when in the proximity of a pursuer in multiplayer. These enemies are easily countered with Eagle Vision, particularly as ''Rogue''{{'}}s variant includes a compass borrowed from multiplayer that points toward stalkers. Despite the premise of tracking and assassinating Shay Cormac, the stalkers in ''Rogue'' are robotically stationary and will not actually pursue him. They will not react if Shay runs around their hiding spot, hover next to them, or upon waking up after being hit with a [[sleep dart]]. Instead, they are programmed to strike only if the player happens to step into their hiding spot or stand directly below them if they are positioned on a ledge. However, a stalker's assassination attack can deal sizable damage, and when confronted in open conflict, they can actually fight, freerun, and use smoke bombs.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	Stalker-discreet.png\|A ~~Stalker~~ concealing his weapon while he's being watched		Stalker-discreet.png\|A stalker concealing his weapon while he's being watched
	~~ACR Stalker 2.png\|Ezio killing a Stalker~~
	Female Stalker.png\| A female stalker during the Seven Years' War		Female Stalker.png\| A female stalker during the Seven Years' War
	Male Stalker.png\|A male stalker during the Seven Years' War		Male Stalker.png\|A male stalker during the Seven Years' War
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	{{Era\|Occupations}}		{{Era\|Occupations}}
	{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''}}		{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''}}
	{{Youmay\|the type of assassin\|the [[The Stalker\|henchman~~]] of [[the Monger~~]]}}		{{Youmay\|the type of assassin\|[[the Monger]]'s [[The Stalker\|henchman]]}}
	[[File:ACR Stalker 1.png\|thumb\|300px\|A Byzantine stalker attacking Ezio]]		[[File:ACR Stalker 1.png\|thumb\|300px\|A Byzantine stalker attacking Ezio]]
	A '''stalker''' is an individual who tails a target. For the [[Assassins]] and the [[Templars]], the term has been used to describe enemies who discreetly follow their quarry in an attempt at [[assassination]].		A '''stalker''' is an individual who tails a target. For the [[Assassins]] and the [[Templars]], the term has been used to describe enemies who discreetly follow their quarry in an attempt at [[assassination]].
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	==History==		==History==
	===Byzantine Rite===		===Byzantine Rite===
	In the early 15th century, the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine ~~Rite~~]] often dispatched agents to stalk and assassinate enemies out on the streets of [[Constantinople]]. One of their most notable targets was [[~~Ezio Auditore da Firenze~~]]~~, the~~ [[Mentor]] ~~of the~~ [[~~Italian Brotherhood of Assassins~~]] who operated in the city from 1511 to 1512. Armed with only a [[dagger]] and dressed in plain clothes, these Templar stalkers were generally little more than thugs, but their inconspicuous appearance helped them to [[blending\|blend]] naturally among the throngs of [[civilian\|common people]]. In times where ~~the~~ [[notoriety]] ~~of the Assassins~~ peaked, they would be able to track down the Mentor and other targets with ease, but otherwise, their adversaries always proved to be untraceable to them. Even in the former scenario, these stalkers ~~were frequently felled by Ezio~~ before they even had a chance to strike, as he could easily identify them with his [[Eagle Vision]], nor would the [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] [[soldier\|guards]] tolerate such acts of open assault. The Mentor slew at least five of them as part of a [[Guild challenges (Revelations)\|guild challenge]] issued by the [[Romani]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		In the early 15th century, the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order\|Byzantine Templars]] often dispatched agents to stalk and assassinate enemies out on the streets of [[Constantinople]]. One of their most notable targets was the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]]' visiting [[Mentor]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]], who operated in the city from 1511 to 1512. Armed with only a [[Short blade\|dagger]] and dressed in plain clothes, these Templar stalkers were generally little more than thugs, but their inconspicuous appearance helped them to [[blending\|blend]] naturally among the throngs of [[civilian\|common people]]. In times where an Assassin's [[Social stealth\|notoriety]] peaked, they would be able to track down the Mentor and other targets with ease, but otherwise, their adversaries always proved to be untraceable to them. Even in the former scenario, Ezio frequently felled these stalkers before they even had a chance to strike, as he could easily identify them with his [[Eagle Vision]], nor would the [[Ottoman Empire\|Ottoman]] [[soldier\|guards]] tolerate such acts of open assault. The Mentor slew at least five of them as part of a [[Guild challenges (Revelations)\|guild challenge]] issued by the [[Romani]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>

	===American colonies===		===American colonies===
	After the [[Colonial Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] defected to the [[Templars]], Assassin agents were dispatched to hunt him down throughout the [[Seven Years' War]]. Although these agents were not fully trained ~~[[assassins]]~~, they were acquainted with Assassin techniques and were equipped with [[Hidden Blade]]s. These agents specialized in ambushing Templars from hiding places and defending Assassin bases and [[gang]] strongholds across the [[North America]]n colonies in this way, but none were ever able to kill Shay.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>		After the [[Colonial Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] defected to the [[Templars]], Assassin agents were dispatched to hunt him down throughout the [[Seven Years' War]]. Although these agents were not fully trained Assassins, they were acquainted with Assassin techniques and were equipped with [[Hidden Blade]]s. These agents specialized in ambushing Templars from hiding places and defending Assassin bases and [[gang]] strongholds across the [[North America]]n colonies in this way, but none were ever able to kill Shay.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>

	==Techniques==		==Techniques==
	Stalkers of the Byzantine Rite relied on rudimentary ~~[[social stealth]]~~ to approach their targets. Dressed in plain clothes, they would masquerade as everyday harmless civilians as they followed their quarry. However, beyond this basic principle ~~of blending~~, they were not trained to hide as an Assassin would. Their only weapon was a dagger, and due to their low combat training, they would only ever strike once and only when their target's back was turned. Their most common tactic was to abruptly grapple their target from behind and stab them. Should they fail to kill their target with this attack, their protocol was to then flee instead of engaging in a fight or making another attempt.<ref name="ACR" />		Stalkers of the Byzantine Rite relied on rudimentary blending to approach their targets. Dressed in plain clothes, they would masquerade as everyday harmless civilians as they followed their quarry. However, beyond this basic principle, they were not trained to hide as an Assassin would. Their only weapon was a dagger, and due to their low combat training, they would only ever strike once and only when their target's back was turned. Their most common tactic was to abruptly grapple their target from behind and stab them. Should they fail to kill their target with this attack, their protocol was to then flee instead of engaging in a fight or making another attempt.<ref name="ACR" />

	The Assassin stalkers of the Colonial Brotherhood, on the other hand, utilized a wider range of social stealth techniques, all of which were typical of Assassin training. They would hide in haystacks and brushes or disguise as civilians. Trained to assassinate ~~[[air assassination\|~~from higher elevation]] or from hiding with [[Hidden Blade]]s, they were deadly and had standard tools like [[throwing knife\|throwing knives]] and [[smoke screen bomb\|smoke bombs]] to supplement their confrontations. Despite their proficiency at [[freerunning]], however, they suffered from a relative immobility in their operational behaviour as the Templar Shay Cormac frequently outmanoeuvred them without them being aware.<ref name="ACRG" />		The Assassin stalkers of the Colonial Brotherhood, on the other hand, utilized a wider range of social stealth techniques, all of which were typical of Assassin training. They would hide in haystacks and brushes or disguise as civilians. Trained to assassinate from higher elevation or from hiding with [[Hidden Blade]]s, they were deadly and had standard tools like [[throwing knife\|throwing knives]] and [[smoke screen bomb\|smoke bombs]] to supplement their confrontations. Despite their proficiency at [[freerunning]], however, they suffered from a relative immobility in their operational behaviour as the Templar Shay Cormac frequently outmanoeuvred them without them being aware.<ref name="ACRG" />

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
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	Stalker-discreet.png\|A Stalker concealing his weapon while he's being watched		Stalker-discreet.png\|A Stalker concealing his weapon while he's being watched
	ACR Stalker 2.png\|Ezio killing a Stalker		ACR Stalker 2.png\|Ezio killing a Stalker
	Female Stalker.png\| A female stalker during the [[Seven Years' War]]		Female Stalker.png\| A female stalker during the Seven Years' War
	Male Stalker.png\|A male stalker during the [[Seven Years' War]]		Male Stalker.png\|A male stalker during the Seven Years' War
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	The stalker archetype returns in ''Assassin's Creed: Rogue'' (2014) where they appear as either male or female and are dressed in yellow uniforms. While the concept of a stealthy enemy who tails the player is retained, the gameplay of the unit is quite different. Stalkers represent Assassin agents hunting the player character, the Templar Shay Cormac, and therefore can perform many common Assassin techniques, including air assassinations and hiding spot assassinations. They can be found in hiding spots, such as hay or brush, but they may also position themselves on rooftop ledges or blend in with crowds while disguised as civilians. In certain areas, such as the wilderness, they may move from cover to cover.		The stalker archetype returns in ''Assassin's Creed: Rogue'' (2014) where they appear as either male or female and are dressed in yellow uniforms. While the concept of a stealthy enemy who tails the player is retained, the gameplay of the unit is quite different. Stalkers represent Assassin agents hunting the player character, the Templar Shay Cormac, and therefore can perform many common Assassin techniques, including air assassinations and hiding spot assassinations. They can be found in hiding spots, such as hay or brush, but they may also position themselves on rooftop ledges or blend in with crowds while disguised as civilians. In certain areas, such as the wilderness, they may move from cover to cover.

	The presence of a stalker nearby is indicated by a pulsing, light red border around the screen alongside the same telltale whispering sound that players hear when in the proximity of a pursuer in multiplayer. These enemies are easily countered with Eagle Vision, particularly as ''Rogue''{{'}}s variant includes a compass borrowed from multiplayer that points toward stalkers. Despite the premise of tracking and assassinating Shay Cormac, the stalkers in ''Rogue'' are robotically stationary and will not actually pursue him. They will not react if Shay runs around their hiding spot, hover next to them, or upon waking up after being hit with a [[sleep dart]]. Instead, they are programmed to strike only if the player happens to step into their hiding spot or stand directly below them if they are positioned on a ledge. However, a stalker's assassination attack can deal sizable damage, and when confronted in open conflict, they can actually fight, freerun, and use smoke bombs~~, there's Spanish Army Officer Stalker he will be appears rarely. It is unknown why Ubisoft add him~~.		The presence of a stalker nearby is indicated by a pulsing, light red border around the screen alongside the same telltale whispering sound that players hear when in the proximity of a pursuer in multiplayer. These enemies are easily countered with Eagle Vision, particularly as ''Rogue''{{'}}s variant includes a compass borrowed from multiplayer that points toward stalkers. Despite the premise of tracking and assassinating Shay Cormac, the stalkers in ''Rogue'' are robotically stationary and will not actually pursue him. They will not react if Shay runs around their hiding spot, hover next to them, or upon waking up after being hit with a [[sleep dart]]. Instead, they are programmed to strike only if the player happens to step into their hiding spot or stand directly below them if they are positioned on a ledge. However, a stalker's assassination attack can deal sizable damage, and when confronted in open conflict, they can actually fight, freerun, and use smoke bombs.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	The stalker archetype returns in ''Assassin's Creed: Rogue'' (2014) where they appear as either male or female and are dressed in yellow uniforms. While the concept of a stealthy enemy who tails the player is retained, the gameplay of the unit is quite different. Stalkers represent Assassin agents hunting the player character, the Templar Shay Cormac, and therefore can perform many common Assassin techniques, including air assassinations and hiding spot assassinations. They can be found in hiding spots, such as hay or brush, but they may also position themselves on rooftop ledges or blend in with crowds while disguised as civilians. In certain areas, such as the wilderness, they may move from cover to cover.		The stalker archetype returns in ''Assassin's Creed: Rogue'' (2014) where they appear as either male or female and are dressed in yellow uniforms. While the concept of a stealthy enemy who tails the player is retained, the gameplay of the unit is quite different. Stalkers represent Assassin agents hunting the player character, the Templar Shay Cormac, and therefore can perform many common Assassin techniques, including air assassinations and hiding spot assassinations. They can be found in hiding spots, such as hay or brush, but they may also position themselves on rooftop ledges or blend in with crowds while disguised as civilians. In certain areas, such as the wilderness, they may move from cover to cover.

	The presence of a stalker nearby is indicated by a pulsing, light red border around the screen alongside the same telltale whispering sound that players hear when in the proximity of a pursuer in multiplayer. These enemies are easily countered with Eagle Vision, particularly as ''Rogue''{{'}}s variant includes a compass borrowed from multiplayer that points toward stalkers. Despite the premise of tracking and assassinating Shay Cormac, the stalkers in ''Rogue'' are robotically stationary and will not actually pursue him. They will not react if Shay runs around their hiding spot, hover next to them, or upon waking up after being hit with a [[sleep dart]]. Instead, they are programmed to strike only if the player happens to step into their hiding spot or stand directly below them if they are positioned on a ledge. However, a stalker's assassination attack can deal sizable damage, and when confronted in open conflict, they can actually fight, freerun, and use smoke bombs.		The presence of a stalker nearby is indicated by a pulsing, light red border around the screen alongside the same telltale whispering sound that players hear when in the proximity of a pursuer in multiplayer. These enemies are easily countered with Eagle Vision, particularly as ''Rogue''{{'}}s variant includes a compass borrowed from multiplayer that points toward stalkers. Despite the premise of tracking and assassinating Shay Cormac, the stalkers in ''Rogue'' are robotically stationary and will not actually pursue him. They will not react if Shay runs around their hiding spot, hover next to them, or upon waking up after being hit with a [[sleep dart]]. Instead, they are programmed to strike only if the player happens to step into their hiding spot or stand directly below them if they are positioned on a ledge. However, a stalker's assassination attack can deal sizable damage, and when confronted in open conflict, they can actually fight, freerun, and use smoke bombs, there's Spanish Army Officer Stalker he will be appears rarely. It is unknown why Ubisoft add him.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

imported>Sol Pacificus: /* American colonies */

2023-07-09T01:21:53Z

American colonies

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	===American colonies===		===American colonies===
	After the [[Colonial Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] defected to the [[Templars]], Assassin agents were dispatched to hunt him down throughout the [[Seven Years' War]]. Although these agents were not fully trained [[assassins]], they were acquainted with Assassin techniques, and ~~wielded~~ [[Hidden ~~Blades\|hidden blades~~]]. These agents specialized in ambushing Templars from hiding places and ~~defended~~ Assassin bases and [[gang]] strongholds across the [[North America]]n colonies in this way, but none were ever able to kill Shay.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>		After the [[Colonial Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] defected to the [[Templars]], Assassin agents were dispatched to hunt him down throughout the [[Seven Years' War]]. Although these agents were not fully trained [[assassins]], they were acquainted with Assassin techniques and were equipped with [[Hidden Blade]]s. These agents specialized in ambushing Templars from hiding places and defending Assassin bases and [[gang]] strongholds across the [[North America]]n colonies in this way, but none were ever able to kill Shay.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>

	==Techniques==		==Techniques==

imported>JefferyssW: /* American colonies */

2023-07-08T19:32:08Z

American colonies

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	===American colonies===		===American colonies===
	After the [[Colonial Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] defected to the [[Templars]], Assassin agents were dispatched to hunt him down throughout the [[Seven Years' War]]. These agents specialized in ambushing Templars from hiding places and defended Assassin bases and [[gang]] strongholds across the [[North America]]n colonies in this way, but none were ever able to kill Shay.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>		After the [[Colonial Brotherhood of Assassins\|Colonial Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]] defected to the [[Templars]], Assassin agents were dispatched to hunt him down throughout the [[Seven Years' War]]. Although these agents were not fully trained [[assassins]], they were acquainted with Assassin techniques, and wielded [[Hidden Blades\|hidden blades]]. These agents specialized in ambushing Templars from hiding places and defended Assassin bases and [[gang]] strongholds across the [[North America]]n colonies in this way, but none were ever able to kill Shay.<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>

	==Techniques==		==Techniques==

imported>Darman36: Not actually named as such, but an analog appears in ACO as "Predator", which is basis for "Assassin Hunter" in ACReb missions in Egypt

2022-12-05T20:04:03Z

Not actually named as such, but an analog appears in ACO as "Predator", which is basis for "Assassin Hunter" in ACReb missions in Egypt

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	{{Era\|Occupations}}		{{Era\|Occupations}}
			{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''}}
	{{Youmay\|the type of assassin\|the [[The Stalker\|henchman]] of [[the Monger]]}}		{{Youmay\|the type of assassin\|the [[The Stalker\|henchman]] of [[the Monger]]}}
	[[File:ACR Stalker 1.png\|thumb\|300px\|A Byzantine stalker attacking Ezio]]		[[File:ACR Stalker 1.png\|thumb\|300px\|A Byzantine stalker attacking Ezio]]

imported>Sol Pacificus: Assassination techniques are prominent features and concepts of this series and also plot points. We definitely should be having pages on air assassination, hidden assassinations, double assassinations, etc.

2021-04-20T17:30:36Z

Assassination techniques are prominent features and concepts of this series and also plot points. We definitely should be having pages on air assassination, hidden assassinations, double assassinations, etc.

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	Stalkers of the Byzantine Rite relied on rudimentary [[social stealth]] to approach their targets. Dressed in plain clothes, they would masquerade as everyday harmless civilians as they followed their quarry. However, beyond this basic principle of blending, they were not trained to hide as an Assassin would. Their only weapon was a dagger, and due to their low combat training, they would only ever strike once and only when their target's back was turned. Their most common tactic was to abruptly grapple their target from behind and stab them. Should they fail to kill their target with this attack, their protocol was to then flee instead of engaging in a fight or making another attempt.<ref name="ACR" />		Stalkers of the Byzantine Rite relied on rudimentary [[social stealth]] to approach their targets. Dressed in plain clothes, they would masquerade as everyday harmless civilians as they followed their quarry. However, beyond this basic principle of blending, they were not trained to hide as an Assassin would. Their only weapon was a dagger, and due to their low combat training, they would only ever strike once and only when their target's back was turned. Their most common tactic was to abruptly grapple their target from behind and stab them. Should they fail to kill their target with this attack, their protocol was to then flee instead of engaging in a fight or making another attempt.<ref name="ACR" />

	The Assassin stalkers of the Colonial Brotherhood, on the other hand, utilized a wider range of social stealth techniques, all of which were typical of Assassin training. They would hide in haystacks and brushes or disguise as civilians. Trained to assassinate from higher elevation or from hiding with [[Hidden Blade]]s, they were deadly and had standard tools like [[throwing knife\|throwing knives]] and [[smoke screen bomb\|smoke bombs]] to supplement their confrontations. Despite their proficiency at [[freerunning]], however, they suffered from a relative immobility in their operational behaviour as the Templar Shay Cormac frequently outmanoeuvred them without them being aware.<ref name="ACRG" />		The Assassin stalkers of the Colonial Brotherhood, on the other hand, utilized a wider range of social stealth techniques, all of which were typical of Assassin training. They would hide in haystacks and brushes or disguise as civilians. Trained to assassinate [[air assassination\|from higher elevation]] or from hiding with [[Hidden Blade]]s, they were deadly and had standard tools like [[throwing knife\|throwing knives]] and [[smoke screen bomb\|smoke bombs]] to supplement their confrontations. Despite their proficiency at [[freerunning]], however, they suffered from a relative immobility in their operational behaviour as the Templar Shay Cormac frequently outmanoeuvred them without them being aware.<ref name="ACRG" />

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==

imported>Soranin: /* Techniques */

2021-04-20T12:49:19Z

Techniques

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	Stalkers of the Byzantine Rite relied on rudimentary [[social stealth]] to approach their targets. Dressed in plain clothes, they would masquerade as everyday harmless civilians as they followed their quarry. However, beyond this basic principle of blending, they were not trained to hide as an Assassin would. Their only weapon was a dagger, and due to their low combat training, they would only ever strike once and only when their target's back was turned. Their most common tactic was to abruptly grapple their target from behind and stab them. Should they fail to kill their target with this attack, their protocol was to then flee instead of engaging in a fight or making another attempt.<ref name="ACR" />		Stalkers of the Byzantine Rite relied on rudimentary [[social stealth]] to approach their targets. Dressed in plain clothes, they would masquerade as everyday harmless civilians as they followed their quarry. However, beyond this basic principle of blending, they were not trained to hide as an Assassin would. Their only weapon was a dagger, and due to their low combat training, they would only ever strike once and only when their target's back was turned. Their most common tactic was to abruptly grapple their target from behind and stab them. Should they fail to kill their target with this attack, their protocol was to then flee instead of engaging in a fight or making another attempt.<ref name="ACR" />

	The Assassin stalkers of the Colonial Brotherhood, on the other hand, utilized a wider range of social stealth techniques, all of which were typical of Assassin training. They would hide in haystacks and brushes or disguise as civilians. Trained to assassinate ~~[[air assassination\|~~from higher elevation]] or from hiding with [[Hidden Blade]]s, they were deadly and had standard tools like [[throwing knife\|throwing knives]] and [[smoke screen bomb\|smoke bombs]] to supplement their confrontations. Despite their proficiency at [[freerunning]], however, they suffered from a relative immobility in their operational behaviour as the Templar Shay Cormac frequently outmanoeuvred them without them being aware.<ref name="ACRG" />		The Assassin stalkers of the Colonial Brotherhood, on the other hand, utilized a wider range of social stealth techniques, all of which were typical of Assassin training. They would hide in haystacks and brushes or disguise as civilians. Trained to assassinate from higher elevation or from hiding with [[Hidden Blade]]s, they were deadly and had standard tools like [[throwing knife\|throwing knives]] and [[smoke screen bomb\|smoke bombs]] to supplement their confrontations. Despite their proficiency at [[freerunning]], however, they suffered from a relative immobility in their operational behaviour as the Templar Shay Cormac frequently outmanoeuvred them without them being aware.<ref name="ACRG" />

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==

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	{{Era\|Occupations}}		{{Era\|Occupations}}
			{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''}}
	{{Youmay\|the type of assassin\|the [[The Stalker\|henchman]] of [[the Monger]]}}		{{Youmay\|the type of assassin\|the [[The Stalker\|henchman]] of [[the Monger]]}}
	[[File:ACR Stalker 1.png\|thumb\|300px\|A Byzantine stalker attacking Ezio]]		[[File:ACR Stalker 1.png\|thumb\|300px\|A Byzantine stalker attacking Ezio]]