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	{{Quote\|Ah, there's a tug of the wind at my hair! I find a bracing comfort in the feel and smell of the ocean. The raw stink of... of possibility!\|Stede Bonnet to Edward Kenway, on their voyage to Havana, 1715.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|Edward Kenway (memory)}}		{{Quote\|Ah, there's a tug of the wind at my hair! I find a bracing comfort in the feel and smell of the ocean. The raw stink of... of possibility!\|Stede Bonnet to Edward Kenway, on their voyage to Havana, 1715.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|Edward Kenway (memory)}}
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	\|birth=c. 1688<br>[[Bridgetown]], [[Barbados]]		\|birth=c. 1688<br>[[Bridgetown]], [[Barbados]]
	\|death=10 December 1718 {{c\|aged c. 30}}<br>[[Charleston\|Charles Town]], [[South Carolina]], {{Wiki\|British America}}~~<br>[[Database: Stede Bonnet (Resynced)\|Stede Bonnet (Resynced)]]~~		\|death=10 December 1718 {{c\|aged c. 30}}<br>[[Charleston\|Charles Town]], [[South Carolina]], {{Wiki\|British America}}
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	'''Stede Bonnet''' (1688 – 1718) was a [[Barbados\|Barbadian]] [[Piracy\|pirate]] of [[England\|English]] descent who sailed the Eastern Seaboard of the [[United States\|Thirteen Colonies]] with his crew. Despite his infamy, he was often nicknamed "The Gentleman Pirate", due in part to the fact that he was a moderately wealthy landowner prior to turning to piracy, owning a profitable [[sugar]] [[plantation]] in Barbados.		'''Stede Bonnet''' (1688 – 1718), commonly referred to as the "'''Gentleman Pirate'''",<ref name="Wiki">{{WP}}</ref> was a [[Barbados\|Barbadian]] [[Piracy\|pirate]] of [[England\|English]] descent who sailed the Eastern Seaboard of the [[United States\|Thirteen Colonies]] with his crew. Despite his infamy, he was often nicknamed "The Gentleman Pirate", due in part to the fact that he was a moderately wealthy landowner prior to turning to piracy, owning a profitable [[sugar]] [[plantation]] in Barbados. Despite his contrasting upbringing, Stede became a likeable associate of several well-known pirates based in the [[Caribbean]] during the early 18th century, including [[Edward Kenway]], [[Edward Thatch]], [[Benjamin Hornigold]], and [[Mary Read]].

	Despite his contrasting upbringing, Stede became a likeable associate of several well-known pirates based in the [[Caribbean]] during the early 18th century, including [[Edward Kenway]], [[Edward Thatch]], [[Benjamin Hornigold]], and [[Mary Read]].

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	Stede Bonnet was born around 1688 in [[Bridgetown]], [[Barbados]], to a successful and influential [[plantation]] owner. When Stede was only seven years old, his parents passed away, leaving him orphaned and depressed.~~<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Database: Stede Bonnet]]</ref>~~		Stede Bonnet was born around 1688 in [[Bridgetown]], [[Barbados]], to a successful and influential [[plantation]] owner. When Stede was only seven years old, his parents passed away, leaving him orphaned and depressed. As a result of his parents' death, Stede inherited 400 acres of land from his father. By the time he was in his late teens, Stede had already returned his sugar plantation to a profitable state. Marrying young, Stede set about starting a family as soon as possible, but never found his domestic life comfortable or satisfying. Before 1715, Stede's firstborn son died in infancy (supposedly stillborn or the result of an accident, disease or SIDS), further complicating his unease. As a means of coping with his grief and restlessness, he dreamed of sailing around the world, and living free of obligations.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Database: Stede Bonnet]]</ref>

	As a result of his parents' death, Stede inherited 400 acres of land from his father. By the time he was in his late teens, Stede had already returned his sugar plantation to a profitable state. Marrying young, Stede set about starting a family as soon as possible, but never found his domestic life comfortable or satisfying.~~<ref name="Database" />~~

	Before 1715, Stede's firstborn son died in infancy (supposedly stillborn or the result of an accident, disease or SIDS), further complicating his unease. As a means of coping with his grief and restlessness, he dreamed of sailing around the world, and living free of obligations.<ref name="Database" />

	===Time in Havana===		===Time in Havana===
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	Feeling that he had received adequate tutelage under Thatch, Bonnet hoped to return to the Caribbean and receive a letter of marque from the Danish governor of {{Wiki\|Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands\|St. Thomas}} to go privateering against Spanish ships. However, hurricane season left the ''Revenge'' trapped in the Northern Colonies, and as his crew grew restless, he was compelled to return to piracy despite decreased tolerance for pirates in the region.<ref name="Database" />		Feeling that he had received adequate tutelage under Thatch, Bonnet hoped to return to the Caribbean and receive a letter of marque from the Danish governor of {{Wiki\|Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands\|St. Thomas}} to go privateering against Spanish ships. However, hurricane season left the ''Revenge'' trapped in the Northern Colonies, and as his crew grew restless, he was compelled to return to piracy despite decreased tolerance for pirates in the region.<ref name="Database" />

	During the {{Wiki~~\|Battle of Cape Fear River (1718)~~\|Battle of Cape Fear River}}, Bonnet's crew engaged Royal Marines ~~led by~~ Colonel {{Wiki\|William Rhett}}, and ~~was captured~~. ~~Though he attempted~~ to escape, he ~~was~~ recaptured ~~by Colonel Rhett and~~ was ~~hanged for piracy in~~ [[~~Charleston~~\|~~Charles Town~~]] on 10 December 1718. Eyewitnesses reported being moved to tears by his remorse in the last moments before the execution.<ref name="Database" />		During the {{Wiki\|Battle of Cape Fear River}} in [[North Carolina]], Bonnet's crew engaged and were captured by Royal Marines under Colonel {{Wiki\|William Rhett}}, who acted on orders from [[South Carolina]]'s Governor {{Wiki\|Robert Johnson (governor)\|Robert Johnson}} and delivered them to [[Charleston]] for detention. Although Bonnet managed to escape with aid from the pirate {{Wiki\|Richard Tookerman}}, he only reached {{Wiki\|Sullivan's Island, South Carolina\|Sullivan's Island}} at the edge of {{Wiki\|Charleston Harbor}} before Rhett recaptured him.<ref name="Wiki"/> Stede was [[Hanging\|hanged]] for piracy on 10 December 1718. Eyewitnesses reported being moved to tears by his remorse in the last moments before the execution.<ref name="Database" />

	===Legacy===		===Legacy===
	[[File:The End 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|Edward reminiscing Stede and other pirates]]		[[File:The End 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|Edward reminiscing Stede and other pirates]]
	In 1721, Edward ~~Kenway~~ learned about Stede's unfortunate fate while imprisoned in [[Port Royal]], [[Jamaica]], after overhearing a conversation between two British soldiers mocking the late ~~"Gentleman Pirate"~~.<ref name="To Suffer Without Dying">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[To Suffer Without Dying]]</ref> One year later, prior to leaving the Caribbean and returning to [[England]], Edward fondly recalled all of his deceased friends, envisioning them sitting around a table in [[Great Inagua]] and enjoying a drink together; Bonnet was among those who appeared in this vision.<ref name="The End">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[The End]]</ref>		In 1721, Edward learned about Stede's unfortunate fate while imprisoned in [[Port Royal]], [[Jamaica]], after overhearing a conversation between two British soldiers mocking the late pirate.<ref name="To Suffer Without Dying">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[To Suffer Without Dying]]</ref> One year later, prior to leaving the Caribbean and returning to [[England]], Edward fondly recalled all of his deceased friends, envisioning them sitting around a table in [[Great Inagua]] and enjoying a drink together; Bonnet was among those who appeared in this vision.<ref name="The End">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[The End]]</ref>

	At some point prior to his death, Stede left behind clues to lead Edward to his hidden stash on [[Mystery Island]]. Exploring the island, Edward discovered Bonnet's buried treasure and claimed it for himself, acquiring an attire similar to Stede's own, as well as ~~the sails and figurehead of~~ the ''Revenge''.<ref name="AC4">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag''</ref>		At some point prior to his death, Stede left behind clues to lead Edward to his hidden stash on [[Mystery Island]]. Exploring the island, Edward discovered Bonnet's buried treasure and claimed it for himself, acquiring an attire similar to Stede's own, as well as the ''Revenge''{{'}}s sails and figurehead.<ref name="AC4">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag''</ref>

	In 1725, while inside a simulation of his past created by the [[Forgotten Temple (Isu)\|Forgotten Temple]], Edward was confronted by apparitions of several of his fallen comrades, including Bonnet. Edward's old companions were all recreated as mindless ghouls to torment him, but despite his disgust and anger, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] prevailed and vanquished the apparitions.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 137\|Episode 137]]</ref>		In 1725, while inside a simulation of his past created by the [[Forgotten Temple (Isu)\|Forgotten Temple]], Edward was confronted by apparitions of several of his fallen comrades, including Bonnet. Edward's old companions were all recreated as mindless ghouls to torment him, but despite his disgust and anger, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] prevailed and vanquished the apparitions.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 137\|Episode 137]]</ref>
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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Stede Bonnet is a historical figure and character introduced in the 2013 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', where he was voiced by [[James Bachman]].		Stede Bonnet is a historical figure and character introduced in the 2013 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', where he was voiced by [[James Bachman]]. Bonnet was believed to be one of the few pirates who forced prisoners to "{{Wiki\|Walking the plank\|walk the plank}}", which became a common stereotype associated with pirates. No historical evidence supports this, however, nor do Edward or any of his friends mention Bonnet committing such an act in ''Black Flag''. Additionally, the historical Bonnet was actually cheated by Edward Thatch, who took his fleet and most of his treasures and left him only with the ''Revenge'' as his ship.<ref name="Wiki"/> This incident is not mentioned in ''Black Flag'', its [[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag\|novelization]], or Thatch's [[Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: Blackbeard – The Lost Journal\|in-universe journal]] "written" by his scribe [[Charles Johnson]], though the latter case could plausibly be Thatch choosing to omit such information.

	Bonnet was believed to be one of ~~those~~ few pirates who forced ~~their~~ prisoners to "{{Wiki\|Walking the plank\|walk the plank}}", which became a common stereotype associated with pirates. No historical evidence supports this, however, nor do Edward ~~Kenway~~ or any of his friends mention Bonnet committing such an act in ''Black Flag''.

	Additionally, the historical Bonnet was actually cheated by Edward Thatch, who took his fleet and most of his treasures and left him only with the ''Revenge'' as his ship. This incident is not mentioned in ''Black Flag'', its [[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag\|novelization]], or Thatch's [[Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: Blackbeard – The Lost Journal\|in-universe journal]] "written" by his ~~ship~~ scribe [[Charles Johnson]], though the latter case could plausibly be Thatch choosing to omit such information.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	Stede Bonnet Flag.png\|Stede Bonnet's pirate flag		Stede Bonnet Flag.png\|Stede Bonnet's pirate flag
	ACIBonnet.jpg\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' art of Stede		ACIBonnet.jpg\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' art of Stede
	Blackbeard's-Journal-sketch-of-Stede-Bonnet.jpg\|A sketch of Stede in Edward Thatch's ~~[[Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag: Blackbeard – The Lost Journal\|~~journal]]		Blackbeard's-Journal-sketch-of-Stede-Bonnet.jpg\|A sketch of Stede in Edward Thatch's journal
	Edward Kenway Memory 25.png\|Edward and Stede aboard the ''Revenge''		Edward Kenway Memory 25.png\|Edward and Stede aboard the ''Revenge''
	Lively Havana 1.png\|Edward and Stede arriving in Havana		Lively Havana 1.png\|Edward and Stede arriving in Havana
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	\|death=10 December 1718 {{c\|aged c. 30}}<br>[[Charleston\|Charles Town]], [[South Carolina]], {{Wiki\|British America}}		\|death=10 December 1718 {{c\|aged c. 30}}<br>[[Charleston\|Charles Town]], [[South Carolina]], {{Wiki\|British America}}<br>[[Database: Stede Bonnet (Resynced)\|Stede Bonnet (Resynced)]]
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	Later, Bonnet spotted Edward with the [[Templars]] he had recently joined and excitedly called him by his real name, nearly blowing his cover, to which Edward was quickly able to talk his way out of trouble.<ref name="Man Called the Sage">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[A Man They Call the Sage]]</ref> The pirate met with Bonnet not long after and complained about the small pay he received from Governor [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] for the items he had brought. Stede, on the other hand, tried to inform Edward of his great sales from the day, but was ignored.<ref name="What's Due">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Claiming What's Due]]</ref>		Later, Bonnet spotted Edward with the [[Templars]] he had recently joined and excitedly called him by his real name, nearly blowing his cover, to which Edward was quickly able to talk his way out of trouble.<ref name="Man Called the Sage">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[A Man They Call the Sage]]</ref> The pirate met with Bonnet not long after and complained about the small pay he received from Governor [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] for the items he had brought. Stede, on the other hand, tried to inform Edward of his great sales from the day, but was ignored.<ref name="What's Due">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Claiming What's Due]]</ref>

	This was the last time Edward and Stede saw each other for the next three years, as later that night, Edward decided to break into Torres' [[Governor's Mansion (Havana)\|mansion]] and free [[Bartholomew Roberts]] in the hopes of interrogating him for the location of the fabled [[Observatory (Isu)\|Observatory]].<ref name="What's Due" /> This resulted in Edward's capture and imprisonment aboard the [[Spanish Treasure Fleet]], whereupon he escaped, commandeered a ship he renamed the ''[[Jackdaw]]'', and rejoined his fellow pirates in Nassau.<ref name="The Treasure Fleet">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[The Treasure Fleet]]</ref>		This was the last time Edward and Stede saw each other for the next three years, as later that night, Edward decided to break into Torres' [[Governor's Mansion, Havana\|mansion]] and free [[Bartholomew Roberts]] in the hopes of interrogating him for the location of the fabled [[Observatory (Isu)\|Observatory]].<ref name="What's Due" /> This resulted in Edward's capture and imprisonment aboard the [[Spanish Treasure Fleet]], whereupon he escaped, commandeered a ship he renamed the ''[[Jackdaw]]'', and rejoined his fellow pirates in Nassau.<ref name="The Treasure Fleet">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[The Treasure Fleet]]</ref>

	===Introduction to piracy===		===Introduction to piracy===

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	{{Quote\|It's mad to think Spain and England were at war two years ago, isn't it? Here I am, bartering with Spaniards like they were my cousins.\|Stede upon arriving in Havana, 1715.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|Lively Havana}}		{{Quote\|It's mad to think Spain and England were at war two years ago, isn't it? Here I am, bartering with Spaniards like they were my cousins.\|Stede upon arriving in Havana, 1715.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|Lively Havana}}
	[[File:Edward Kenway Memory 24.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Stede thanking Edward for saving his life]]		[[File:Edward Kenway Memory 24.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Stede thanking Edward for saving his life]]
	In June 1715, Stede's [[schooner]], the ''[[Revenge]]'', was waylaid by a [[Royal Navy]] warship off the coast of [[Cape Bonavista]], [[Cuba]]. The British suspected him of being involved in a nearby battle between the pirate ship ''[[Jacobite]]'' and a passing Navy frigate, the [[HMS Intrigue\|HMS ''Intrigue'']], which had resulted in both vessels' destruction. Despite Bonnet denying any involvement in the battle, the British refused to accept his explanation and intended to commandeer his ship and maroon him.<ref name="Edward Kenway">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Edward Kenway (memory)\|Edward Kenway]]</ref>		In June 1715, Stede's [[schooner]], the ''[[Revenge]]'', was waylaid by a [[Royal Navy]] warship off the coast of [[Cape Bonavista]], [[Cuba]]. The British suspected him of being involved in a nearby battle between the pirate ship ''[[Jacobite]]'' and a passing Navy frigate, the [[HMS Intrigue\|HMS ''Intrigue'']], which had resulted in both vessels' destruction. Despite Bonnet denying any involvement in the battle, the British refused to accept his explanation and intended to commandeer his ship and maroon him.<ref name="Edward Kenway">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Edward Kenway (memory)\|Edward Kenway]]</ref>

	Stede was saved by the timely intervention of [[Edward Kenway]], a pirate who had been involved in the engagement and shortly beforehand had assumed the identity of [[Duncan Walpole]], an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] whom Edward had been forced to kill. Having saved Stede's life, the pirate offered to pilot the ''Revenge'' to [[Havana]], where both of them had business.<ref name="Edward Kenway" /> On arriving at their destination, Stede and Edward headed into the city, eventually ending up in a [[Taverns\|tavern]].<ref name="Lively Havana">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Lively Havana]]</ref>		Stede was saved by the timely intervention of [[Edward Kenway]], a pirate who had been involved in the engagement and shortly beforehand had assumed the identity of [[Duncan Walpole]], an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] whom Edward had been forced to kill. Having saved Stede's life, the pirate offered to pilot the ''Revenge'' to [[Havana]], where both of them had business.<ref name="Edward Kenway" /> On arriving at their destination, Stede and Edward headed into the city, eventually ending up in a [[Taverns\|tavern]].<ref name="Lively Havana">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Lively Havana]]</ref>

	There, Edward was recognized by a [[privateer]], who knew of Edward being a pirate, and of his ties to those in [[Nassau]]. The two engaged in a fight after Edward's attempt to silence him, drawing the attention of some nearby [[soldier]]s from the [[Spanish Empire]]'s [[Spanish Army\|army]]. Stede was mistaken for Edward's accomplice and severely beaten by the troops, having his sugar confiscated in the process.<ref name="Lively Havana" />		There, Edward was recognized by a [[privateer]], who knew of Edward being a pirate, and of his ties to those in [[Nassau]]. The two engaged in a fight after Edward's attempt to silence him, drawing the attention of some nearby [[soldier]]s from the [[Spanish Empire]]'s [[Spanish Army\|army]]. Stede was mistaken for Edward's accomplice and severely beaten by the troops, having his sugar confiscated in the process.<ref name="Lively Havana" />

	Once Edward had returned from avoiding the soldiers, he found a battered Bonnet by the docks, who told him that the soldiers had confiscated Edward's possessions, as well as the sugar. Edward then agreed to retrieve Bonnet's cargo at the same time as his own effects, but could not fulfill on his promise. Fortunately, Stede was still able to make a profit with his remaining inventory, and Edward then confessed his real first name to Bonnet.<ref name="My Sugar">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[...And My Sugar?]]</ref>		Once Edward had returned from avoiding the soldiers, he found a battered Bonnet by the docks, who told him that the soldiers had confiscated Edward's possessions, as well as the sugar. Edward then agreed to retrieve Bonnet's cargo at the same time as his own effects, but could not fulfill on his promise. Fortunately, Stede was still able to make a profit with his remaining inventory, and Edward then confessed his real first name to Bonnet.<ref name="My Sugar">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[...And My Sugar?]]</ref>

	[[File:A Man They Call The Sage 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Stede calling out to Edward]]		[[File:A Man They Call The Sage 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Stede calling out to Edward]]
	Later, Bonnet spotted Edward with the [[Templars]] he had recently joined and excitedly called him by his real name, nearly blowing his cover, to which Edward was quickly able to talk his way out of trouble.<ref name="Man Called the Sage">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[A Man They Call the Sage]]</ref> The pirate met with Bonnet not long after and complained about the small pay he received from Governor [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] for the items he had brought. Stede, on the other hand, tried to inform Edward of his great sales from the day, but was ignored.<ref name="What's Due">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Claiming What's Due]]</ref>		Later, Bonnet spotted Edward with the [[Templars]] he had recently joined and excitedly called him by his real name, nearly blowing his cover, to which Edward was quickly able to talk his way out of trouble.<ref name="Man Called the Sage">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[A Man They Call the Sage]]</ref> The pirate met with Bonnet not long after and complained about the small pay he received from Governor [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] for the items he had brought. Stede, on the other hand, tried to inform Edward of his great sales from the day, but was ignored.<ref name="What's Due">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Claiming What's Due]]</ref>

	This was the last time Edward and Stede saw each other for the next three years, as later that night, Edward decided to break into Torres' [[Governor's Mansion, Havana\|mansion]] and free [[Bartholomew Roberts]] in the hopes of interrogating him for the location of the fabled [[Observatory (Isu)\|Observatory]].<ref name="What's Due" /> This resulted in Edward's capture and imprisonment aboard the [[Spanish Treasure Fleet]], whereupon he escaped, commandeered a ship he renamed the ''[[Jackdaw]]'', and rejoined his fellow pirates in Nassau.<ref name="The Treasure Fleet">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[The Treasure Fleet]]</ref>		This was the last time Edward and Stede saw each other for the next three years, as later that night, Edward decided to break into Torres' [[Governor's Mansion, Havana\|mansion]] and free [[Bartholomew Roberts]] in the hopes of interrogating him for the location of the fabled [[Observatory (Isu)\|Observatory]].<ref name="What's Due" /> This resulted in Edward's capture and imprisonment aboard the [[Spanish Treasure Fleet]], whereupon he escaped, commandeered a ship he renamed the ''[[Jackdaw]]'', and rejoined his fellow pirates in Nassau.<ref name="The Treasure Fleet">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[The Treasure Fleet]]</ref>

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	[[File:Diving For Medicines 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Stede reuniting with Edward]]		[[File:Diving For Medicines 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Stede reuniting with Edward]]
	Two months later, Thatch captured a French slave ship called ''La Concorde'', renaming it the ''[[Queen Anne's Revenge]]''.<ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Database: Edward "Blackbeard" Thatch]]</ref> Thatch continued to mentor Stede for a time on board the ''Queen Anne's Revenge'', where Bonnet was reunited with his old friend Edward Kenway while searching for medicines for Nassau among the [[shipwreck]]s of the Spanish Treasure Fleet. There, he became an unfortunate victim of Thatch's fear tactics, which frightened him speechless.<ref name="Diving for Medicines">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Diving for Medicines]]</ref>		Two months later, Thatch captured a French slave ship called ''La Concorde'', renaming it the ''[[Queen Anne's Revenge]]''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Database: Edward "Blackbeard" Thatch]]</ref> Thatch continued to mentor Stede for a time on board the ''Queen Anne's Revenge'', where Bonnet was reunited with his old friend Edward Kenway while searching for medicines for Nassau among the [[shipwreck]]s of the Spanish Treasure Fleet. There, he became an unfortunate victim of Thatch's fear tactics, which frightened him speechless.<ref name="Diving for Medicines">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Diving for Medicines]]</ref>

	Later on, Thatch and his crew engaged a British Man O' War, and were eventually assisted by Edward. After the battle, Thatch allowed Bonnet to leave his service, returning him the ''Revenge''.<ref name="Devil's Advocate">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Devil's Advocate]]</ref> Meeting Edward for the final time, Bonnet joyfully bade the pirate farewell, thanking him for their friendship, which he claimed was "more precious than any treasure".<ref name="Siege of Charles-Towne">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[The Siege of Charles-Towne]]</ref>		Later on, Thatch and his crew engaged a British Man O' War, and were eventually assisted by Edward. After the battle, Thatch allowed Bonnet to leave his service, returning him the ''Revenge''.<ref name="Devil's Advocate">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Devil's Advocate]]</ref> Meeting Edward for the final time, Bonnet joyfully bade the pirate farewell, thanking him for their friendship, which he claimed was "more precious than any treasure".<ref name="Siege of Charles-Towne">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[The Siege of Charles-Towne]]</ref>

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	[[File:The End 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|Edward reminiscing Stede and other pirates]]		[[File:The End 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|Edward reminiscing Stede and other pirates]]
	In 1721, Edward learned about Stede's unfortunate fate while imprisoned in [[Port Royal]], [[Jamaica]], after overhearing a conversation between two British soldiers mocking the late pirate.<ref name="To Suffer Without Dying">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[To Suffer Without Dying]]</ref> One year later, prior to leaving the Caribbean and returning to [[England]], Edward fondly recalled all of his deceased friends, envisioning them sitting around a table in [[Great Inagua]] and enjoying a drink together; Bonnet was among those who appeared in this vision.<ref name="The End">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[The End]]</ref>		In 1721, Edward learned about Stede's unfortunate fate while imprisoned in [[Port Royal]], [[Jamaica]], after overhearing a conversation between two British soldiers mocking the late pirate.<ref name="To Suffer Without Dying">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[To Suffer Without Dying]]</ref> One year later, prior to leaving the Caribbean and returning to [[England]], Edward fondly recalled all of his deceased friends, envisioning them sitting around a table in [[Great Inagua]] and enjoying a drink together; Bonnet was among those who appeared in this vision.<ref name="The End">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[The End]]</ref>

	At some point prior to his death, Stede left behind clues to lead Edward to his hidden stash on [[Mystery Island]]. Exploring the island, Edward discovered Bonnet's buried treasure and claimed it for himself, acquiring an attire similar to Stede's own, as well as the ''Revenge''{{'}}s sails and figurehead.<ref name="AC4">''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag''</ref>		At some point prior to his death, Stede left behind clues to lead Edward to his hidden stash on [[Mystery Island]]. Exploring the island, Edward discovered Bonnet's buried treasure and claimed it for himself, acquiring an attire similar to Stede's own, as well as the ''Revenge''{{'}}s sails and figurehead.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>

	In 1725, while inside a simulation of his past created by the [[Forgotten Temple (Isu)\|Forgotten Temple]], Edward was confronted by apparitions of several of his fallen comrades, including Bonnet. Edward's old companions were all recreated as mindless ghouls to torment him, but despite his disgust and anger, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] prevailed and vanquished the apparitions.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 137\|Episode 137]]</ref>		In 1725, while inside a simulation of his past created by the [[Forgotten Temple (Isu)\|Forgotten Temple]], Edward was confronted by apparitions of several of his fallen comrades, including Bonnet. Edward's old companions were all recreated as mindless ghouls to torment him, but despite his disgust and anger, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] prevailed and vanquished the apparitions.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 137\|Episode 137]]</ref>