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	===Classical realism===		===Classical realism===
	The fundamental assumptions of Templar philosophy correlates closely to those of {{~~wiki~~\|Realism (international relations)\|classical realism}}. Invariably, Templars harbour cynical views of human nature, focusing principally on their history of endlessly repeating conflicts and acts of conquest and subjugation.<ref name="AC" /><ref name="Forsaken">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref> They hold it to be self-evident that human beings are inherently self-serving, irrational, susceptible to corruption, and disingenuous towards others and that these are flaws which can never be fully overcome, only suppressed through discipline enforced by authority.<ref name="AC" /><ref name="Father and Son" /> Compounding this problem are the perennial disagreements fostered by diversity in thought and beliefs. In explaining his ideology to the Assassin [[Desmond Miles]], Templar scientist [[Warren Vidic]] employed the "tired analogy" of treating cancer at the source rather than merely cutting out its tumours.<ref name="AC" /> Because Templars believe that the source of conflict and suffering in the world is human nature itself, they dismiss any solution which respects their agency as unrealistic folly.<ref name="AC" /><ref name="Lee's Last Stand" />		The fundamental assumptions of Templar philosophy correlates closely to those of {{Wiki\|Realism (international relations)\|classical realism}}. Invariably, Templars harbour cynical views of human nature, focusing principally on their history of endlessly repeating conflicts and acts of conquest and subjugation.<ref name="AC" /><ref name="Forsaken">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref> They hold it to be self-evident that human beings are inherently self-serving, irrational, susceptible to corruption, and disingenuous towards others and that these are flaws which can never be fully overcome, only suppressed through discipline enforced by authority.<ref name="AC" /><ref name="Father and Son" /> Compounding this problem are the perennial disagreements fostered by diversity in thought and beliefs. In explaining his ideology to the Assassin [[Desmond Miles]], Templar scientist [[Warren Vidic]] employed the "tired analogy" of treating cancer at the source rather than merely cutting out its tumours.<ref name="AC" /> Because Templars believe that the source of conflict and suffering in the world is human nature itself, they dismiss any solution which respects their agency as unrealistic folly.<ref name="AC" /><ref name="Lee's Last Stand" />

	This premise sits at the heart of their conflict with their archenemies, the [[Assassins]], who not only profess to a faith in humanity but also reject that any objective truth can be known, thereby treating the Templars' generalization of human nature as illogical.<ref name="Codex">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex]]</ref> Nevertheless, Templars are enticed by these assumptions for far-ranging reasons. For some, they are born from such a desperation to resolve the violence in their environment that they feel they cannot afford to trust measures that may be inefficient or prone to failure. Though the authenticity of this account cannot be verified, this was the sentiment expressed by the Aztec Templar [[Cuali]] according to Abstergo Entertainment, for he found it unfathomable that the Assassin way could protect his people from imperialism.<ref name="AC4 MP">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Abstergo Data]]: The Jaguar</ref> For others, their beliefs about the savagery of humanity and the need for repression are a reflection of their own violent personalities. Such was the case with [[Majd Addin]], who revelled in the power over life and death,<ref name="Majd Addin assassination">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassination (Majd Addin)]]</ref> and [[Edward Braddock]], who asserted with his dying words that "apply[ing] the sword more liberally and more often" would "engender peace".<ref name="The Braddock Expedition">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[The Braddock Expedition (memory)\|The Braddock Expedition]]</ref>		This premise sits at the heart of their conflict with their archenemies, the [[Assassins]], who not only profess to a faith in humanity but also reject that any objective truth can be known, thereby treating the Templars' generalization of human nature as illogical.<ref name="Codex">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex]]</ref> Nevertheless, Templars are enticed by these assumptions for far-ranging reasons. For some, they are born from such a desperation to resolve the violence in their environment that they feel they cannot afford to trust measures that may be inefficient or prone to failure. Though the authenticity of this account cannot be verified, this was the sentiment expressed by the Aztec Templar [[Cuali]] according to Abstergo Entertainment, for he found it unfathomable that the Assassin way could protect his people from imperialism.<ref name="AC4 MP">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Abstergo Data]]: The Jaguar</ref> For others, their beliefs about the savagery of humanity and the need for repression are a reflection of their own violent personalities. Such was the case with [[Majd Addin]], who revelled in the power over life and death,<ref name="Majd Addin assassination">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassination (Majd Addin)]]</ref> and [[Edward Braddock]], who asserted with his dying words that "apply[ing] the sword more liberally and more often" would "engender peace".<ref name="The Braddock Expedition">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[The Braddock Expedition (memory)\|The Braddock Expedition]]</ref>
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	====Statism====		====Statism====
	Regardless, the microcosm of personal insecurity manifests in the macrocosm of insecurity for the world. The Templars argue that their ultimate dream is peace, but peace for them is defined chiefly in terms of security in a system of {{~~wiki~~\|Anarchy (international relations)\|anarchy}}, with individual human fulfillment and harmony à la free will liable to subsumption under the demands of security. As aforementioned, they do not believe that free will permits the development of harmonious relations because they are suspicious of humans' capacity for genuine compassion. Consequently, Templars persist in a largely statist mapping of global politics despite their transnational character.{{Fact\|2 November 2021}}		Regardless, the microcosm of personal insecurity manifests in the macrocosm of insecurity for the world. The Templars argue that their ultimate dream is peace, but peace for them is defined chiefly in terms of security in a system of {{Wiki\|Anarchy (international relations)\|anarchy}}, with individual human fulfillment and harmony à la free will liable to subsumption under the demands of security. As aforementioned, they do not believe that free will permits the development of harmonious relations because they are suspicious of humans' capacity for genuine compassion. Consequently, Templars persist in a largely statist mapping of global politics despite their transnational character.{{Fact\|2 November 2021}}

	===Religion===		===Religion===

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	{{Quote\|The people never have the power. Only the illusion of it. And here's the real secret: they don't want it. The responsibility is too great to bear. It's why ~~they’re~~ so quick to fall in line as soon as someone takes charge. They ''want'' to be told what to do. They ''yearn'' for it. Little wonder, that, since all mankind was ''built'' to ''serve''.\|Haytham Kenway to Ratonhnhaké:ton, 1781.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Lee's Last Stand}}		{{Quote\|The people never have the power. Only the illusion of it. And here's the real secret: they don't want it. The responsibility is too great to bear. It's why they're so quick to fall in line as soon as someone takes charge. They ''want'' to be told what to do. They ''yearn'' for it. Little wonder, that, since all mankind was ''built'' to ''serve''.\|Haytham Kenway to Ratonhnhaké:ton, 1781.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Lee's Last Stand}}
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	[[hu:Templomosok]]		[hu:Templomosok]
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	Similar to their enemies, [[Assassins\|Assassin Brotherhood]], the Templar Order also has three sacred tenets:		Similar to their enemies, [[Assassins\|Assassin Brotherhood]], the Templar Order also has three sacred tenets:
	#"Uphold the principles of our order and all that for which we stand."		#"Uphold the principles of our order and all that for which we stand."
	#"Never share our secrets nor divulge in the true nature of our work."		#"Never share our secrets nor divulge the true nature of our work."
	#"Do so until death, whatever the cost."		#"Do so until death, whatever the cost."

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	===Council of Elders===		===Council of Elders===
	Apart from the Inner Sanctum and the Guardians, there exists a [[Council of Elders]] which wielded some authority over even the Guardian Alan Rikkin. Among the Council's functions is the power to dissolve [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center]] based on whether they believe the subsidiary is a worthy investment or a waste of resources.<ref name="ACfilm" />		Apart from the Inner Sanctum and the Guardians, there exists a [[Council of Elders]] which wielded some authority over even the Guardian Alan Rikkin. Among the Council's functions is the power to dissolve [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center\|Abstergo Foundation]] based on whether they believe the subsidiary is a worthy investment or a waste of resources.<ref name="ACfilm" />

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	Apart from the Inner Sanctum and the Guardians, there exists a [[Council of Elders]] which wielded some authority over even the Guardian Alan Rikkin. Among the Council's functions is the power to dissolve [[Abstergo Foundation]] based on whether they believe the subsidiary is a worthy investment or a waste of resources.<ref name="ACfilm" />		Apart from the Inner Sanctum and the Guardians, there exists a [[Council of Elders]] which wielded some authority over even the Guardian Alan Rikkin. Among the Council's functions is the power to dissolve [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center]] based on whether they believe the subsidiary is a worthy investment or a waste of resources.<ref name="ACfilm" />

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