Wagon - Revision history

Soranin at 18:08, 24 May 2026

2026-05-24T18:08:54Z

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	[[File:RH 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio driving Leonardo's wagon]]		[[File:RH 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio Auditore driving Leonardo da Vinci's wagon]]
	A '''wagon''' is a four-wheeled vehicle pulled by draft animals. The primary purpose of [[horse]]-drawn wagons is to transport large quantities of items or [[human]] occupants from one location to a set destination.		A '''wagon''' is a four-wheeled vehicle pulled by draft animals. The primary purpose of [[horse]]-drawn wagons is to transport large quantities of items or [[human]] occupants from one location to a set destination.

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	[[File:End road 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio pursuing Ahmet's wagon]]		[[File:End road 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio pursuing Ahmet's wagon]]
	In 1511 and 1512, Ezio was forced to commandeer a wagon on two occasions; first to pursue the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]] from [[Masyaf]] to [[Atlas Village]] in the [[Levant]],<ref name="A Hard Ride">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[A Hard Ride]]</ref> and later, Prince [[Ahmet]] in order to recover the [[Masyaf Keys\|keys]] to [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|Altaïr's library]].<ref name="End of the Road">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[End of the Road]]</ref>		In 1511 and 1512, Ezio was forced to commandeer a wagon on two occasions; first to pursue the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]] from [[Masyaf]] to [[Atlas Village]] in the [[Levant]],<ref name="A Hard Ride">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[A Hard Ride]]</ref> and later Prince [[Ahmet]] in order to recover the [[Masyaf Keys\|keys]] to [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|Altaïr's library]].<ref name="End of the Road">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[End of the Road]]</ref>

	Ezio defended himself from other guards on wagons by smashing into them, or forcing them onto rocky terrain to destroy their wheels.<ref name="A Hard Ride"/><ref name="End of the Road"/>		Ezio defended himself from other guards on wagons by smashing into them, or forcing them onto rocky terrain to destroy their wheels.<ref name="A Hard Ride"/><ref name="End of the Road"/>
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	===19th century===		===19th century===
	[[File:ACS Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Jacob Frye on a carriage race]]		[[File:ACS Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Jacob Frye taking part in a carriage race]]
	By the [[Victorian era]], carriage shapes and uses had far more variety, and these different forms allowed for racing to become popular in [[London]], [[England]]. The twin Assassins [[Jacob Frye\|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] regularly hijacked carriages during assassination attempts. To earn extra money for their [[gang]], the [[Rooks]], they also aided nobles in need of an escort for their carriages.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>		By the [[Victorian era]], carriage shapes and uses had far more variety, and these different forms allowed for racing to become popular in [[London]], [[England]]. The twin Assassins [[Jacob Frye\|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] regularly hijacked carriages during assassination attempts. To earn extra money for their [[gang]], the [[Rooks]], they also aided nobles in need of an escort for their carriages.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

Soranin at 17:01, 2 May 2026

2026-05-02T17:01:33Z

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', a miniature replica of Leonardo's wagon can be found in the [[Villa Auditore]] after completing the memory "[[Romagna Holiday]]".		In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', a miniature replica of Leonardo's wagon can be found inside the [[Villa Auditore]] after completing the memory "[[Romagna Holiday]]".

	In the novel ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]],'' Leonardo is initially accompanied by four men during his journey, not all of whom survive the attack. After the ambush, Leonardo drives the wagon to escape further pursuit, while Ezio instead rides on horseback to eliminate the remaining assailants.		In the novel ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]],'' Leonardo is initially accompanied by four men during his journey, not all of whom survive the attack. After the ambush, Leonardo drives the wagon to escape further pursuit, while Ezio instead rides on horseback to eliminate the remaining assailants.

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 10:38, 20 August 2025

2025-08-20T10:38:42Z

imported>Fielran: replaced low quality fire truck image with render

2025-08-19T20:50:08Z

replaced low quality fire truck image with render

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	ACS Landau carriage.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|Landau (carriage)\|Landau carriage}}		ACS Landau carriage.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|Landau (carriage)\|Landau carriage}}
	ACS Cargo wagon.jpg\|Cargo wagon		ACS Cargo wagon.jpg\|Cargo wagon
	ACS ~~Fire Engine~~.~~jpg~~\|Fire Engine		ACS Firetruck render.png\|Fire Engine
	</gallery>		</gallery>

imported>Darman36: Undo revision 1082075 by Allie-Gator and the Boys (talk) I don't think a cart that simply hauls freight warrants a page, though the img is useful

2024-01-26T22:47:10Z

Undo revision 1082075 by Allie-Gator and the Boys (talk) I don't think a cart that simply hauls freight warrants a page, though the img is useful

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	ACS Omnibus.jpg\|An [[omnibus]]		ACS Omnibus.jpg\|An [[omnibus]]
	ACS Landau carriage.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|Landau (carriage)\|Landau carriage}}		ACS Landau carriage.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|Landau (carriage)\|Landau carriage}}
	ACS Cargo wagon.jpg~~\|[[Cargo Wagon (Assassin's Creed: Syndicate)~~\|Cargo wagon]]		ACS Cargo wagon.jpg\|Cargo wagon
	ACS Fire Engine.jpg\|Fire Engine		ACS Fire Engine.jpg\|Fire Engine
	</gallery>		</gallery>

imported>Allie-Gator and the Boys at 19:24, 26 January 2024

2024-01-26T19:24:38Z

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	ACS Omnibus.jpg\|An [[omnibus]]		ACS Omnibus.jpg\|An [[omnibus]]
	ACS Landau carriage.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|Landau (carriage)\|Landau carriage}}		ACS Landau carriage.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|Landau (carriage)\|Landau carriage}}
	ACS Cargo wagon.jpg\|Cargo wagon		ACS Cargo wagon.jpg\|[[Cargo Wagon (Assassin's Creed: Syndicate)\|Cargo wagon]]
	ACS Fire Engine.jpg\|Fire Engine		ACS Fire Engine.jpg\|Fire Engine
	</gallery>		</gallery>

imported>Allie-Gator and the Boys at 16:47, 14 October 2023

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	ACS Landau carriage.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|Landau (carriage)\|Landau carriage}}		ACS Landau carriage.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|Landau (carriage)\|Landau carriage}}
	ACS Cargo wagon.jpg\|Cargo wagon		ACS Cargo wagon.jpg\|Cargo wagon
			ACS Fire Engine.jpg\|Fire Engine
	</gallery>		</gallery>

imported>Darman36: Added bigger pics. Removed Fire engine bc it had in-game targeting circle. How/why were we still linking to now-dead ACS site for so long?!

2022-02-25T06:25:11Z

Added bigger pics. Removed Fire engine bc it had in-game targeting circle. How/why were we still linking to now-dead ACS site for so long?!

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	[[File:RH 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio driving Leonardo's wagon]]		[[File:RH 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio driving Leonardo's wagon]]
	A '''wagon''' is a four-wheeled vehicle pulled by draft animals. The primary purpose of [[~~Horses\|~~horse]]-drawn wagons is to transport large quantities of items or [[~~Humans\|~~human]] occupants from one location to a set destination.		A '''wagon''' is a four-wheeled vehicle pulled by draft animals. The primary purpose of [[horse]]-drawn wagons is to transport large quantities of items or [[human]] occupants from one location to a set destination.

	==Usage==		==Usage==
	===15th century===		===15th century===
	Wagons were commonly used by [[Fast travel ~~booths~~\|travel stations]], which transported [[~~civilians~~]] between cities for a fee. During the [[Renaissance]], armed [[horsemen]] would escort wagons in the outskirts of cities, near forests and around mountainous regions, due to the dangers posed by bandits and other dubious individuals.~~<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>~~		Wagons were commonly used by [[Fast travel station\|travel stations]], which transported [[civilian]]s between cities for a fee. During the [[Renaissance]], armed [[horsemen]] would escort wagons in the outskirts of cities, near forests and around mountainous regions, due to the dangers posed by bandits and other dubious individuals. The famed polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] also made use of a personal wagon, during his travels to [[Forlì]] in 1480 with the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]]. The wagon was loaded with designs and inventions, including a [[Flying Machine\|machine capable of flight]].<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – {{Cite\|25 Feb 2022. Memories needed}}</ref>

	The famed polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] also made use of a personal wagon, during his travels to [[Forlì]] in 1480 with the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]. The wagon was loaded with designs and inventions, including a [[Flying Machine\|machine capable of flight]].<ref name="AC2"/>

	[[File:Romagna Holiday 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Leonardo hiding inside the wagon]]		[[File:Romagna Holiday 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Leonardo hiding inside the wagon]]
	Upon arriving at the [[Apennine Mountains]], Ezio discovered Leonardo attempting to fix the wagon's broken wheel. Ezio helped by briefly lifting the wagon, allowing his friend to make the necessary repairs.~~<ref name="AC2"/>~~		Upon arriving at the [[Apennine Mountains]], Ezio discovered Leonardo attempting to fix the wagon's broken wheel. Ezio helped by briefly lifting the wagon, allowing his friend to make the necessary repairs. During their ride to Forlì, they were ambushed by [[House of Borgia\|Borgia]] [[Guards\|soldiers]]. Ezio took control of the horses' reins to shake off their attackers, forcing Leonardo to take cover within the wagon. The pair survived attempted hijackings, flaming arrows and successfully crossed burning bridge to safety.<ref name="AC2"/>

	During their ride to Forlì, they were ambushed by [[House of Borgia\|Borgia]] [[Guards\|soldiers]]. Ezio took control of the horses' reins to shake off their attackers, forcing Leonardo to take cover within the wagon. The pair survived attempted hijackings, flaming arrows and successfully crossed burning bridge to safety.<ref name="AC2"/>

	Ezio instructed Leonardo to continue on alone as they drew near Forlì, and jumped off the wagon to face the attackers himself in a small village, dispatching them with relative ease.<ref name="AC2"/>		Ezio instructed Leonardo to continue on alone as they drew near Forlì, and jumped off the wagon to face the attackers himself in a small village, dispatching them with relative ease.<ref name="AC2"/>
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	===16th century===		===16th century===
	[[File:End road 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio pursuing Ahmet's wagon]]		[[File:End road 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio pursuing Ahmet's wagon]]
	In 1511 and 1512, Ezio was forced to commandeer a wagon on two occasions, first to pursue the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]] from [[Masyaf]] to [[Atlas Village]] in the [[Levant]], and later, Prince [[Ahmet]] in order to recover the [[Masyaf Keys\|keys]] to [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|Altaïr's library]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>		In 1511 and 1512, Ezio was forced to commandeer a wagon on two occasions, first to pursue the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]] from [[Masyaf]] to [[Atlas Village]] in the [[Levant]], and later, Prince [[Ahmet]] in order to recover the [[Masyaf Keys\|keys]] to [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|Altaïr's library]].<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – {{Cite\|25 Feb 2022. Memories needed}}</ref>

	Ezio defended himself from other guards on wagons by smashing into them, or forcing them onto rocky terrain to destroy their wheels.<ref name="ACR"/>		Ezio defended himself from other guards on wagons by smashing into them, or forcing them onto rocky terrain to destroy their wheels.<ref name="ACR"/>
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	===18th century===		===18th century===
	[[File:ACIII-Execution 2.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Haytham Kenway hiding in a wagon]]		[[File:ACIII-Execution 2.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Haytham Kenway hiding in a wagon]]
	In 18th century [[North America]], wagons could be used as mobile [[hiding ~~spots~~]] or as part of a [[Economic system\|trade convoy]]. The Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] could attack [[British Army\|British]] convoys and loot their wagons.~~<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>~~		In 18th century [[North America]], wagons could be used as mobile [[hiding spot]]s or as part of a [[Economic system\|trade convoy]]. The Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] could attack [[British Army\|British]] convoys and loot their wagons. The British in the [[Frontier]] responded by targeting his trade convoys, requiring him to defend it himself or to send his [[Assassin apprentices\|apprentices]].<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

	The British in the [[Frontier]] responded by targeting his trade convoys, requiring him to defend it himself or to send his [[Assassin apprentices\|apprentices]].<ref name="AC3"/>

	During the [[Louisiana Rebellion]], the [[Louisiana Brotherhood of Assassins\|Louisianan Assassins]] [[Aveline de Grandpré]] and [[Gérald Blanc]] commandeered a wagon containing gunpowder to start a fire in [[New Orleans]]. Aveline and Gérald jumped onto the horses and rode off before the wagon crashed and exploded.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		During the [[Louisiana Rebellion]], the [[Louisiana Brotherhood of Assassins\|Louisianan Assassins]] [[Aveline de Grandpré]] and [[Gérald Blanc]] commandeered a wagon containing gunpowder to start a fire in [[New Orleans]]. Aveline and Gérald jumped onto the horses and rode off before the wagon crashed and exploded.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>
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	===19th century===		===19th century===
	[[File:ACS Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Jacob Frye on a carriage race]]		[[File:ACS Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Jacob Frye on a carriage race]]
	~~Carriage races were~~ popular in ~~19th century~~ [[London]]. The twin Assassins [[Jacob Frye\|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] ~~also~~ hijacked carriages during assassination attempts. To earn extra money for their [[Rooks~~\|gang~~]], they also aided nobles in need of an escort for their carriages.<ref>~~[http://assassinscreed.ubi.com/en-US/games/assassins-creed-syndicate/gameplay-london.aspx~~ ''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' ~~official website]~~</ref>		By the [[Victorian era]], carriage shapes and uses had far more variety, and these different forms allowed for racing to become popular in [[London]], [[England]]. The twin Assassins [[Jacob Frye\|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] regularly hijacked carriages during assassination attempts. To earn extra money for their [[gang]] the [[Rooks]], they also aided nobles in need of an escort for their carriages.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

	In the ~~19th century, carraiges are far more diveresed:~~		==Behind the scenes==
	~~<gallery>~~		In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', a miniature replica of the wagon can be found in the [[Villa Auditore]] after completing the memory "[[Romagna Holiday]]".
	~~Bus~~.~~png\|Omnibus~~
	~~Taxi.png\|Cabriolet~~
	~~Police Van.png\|Paddy Wagon~~
	~~Fire Engine.png\|Fire Engine~~
	~~Car 1.png\|Barouche~~
	~~Car 2.png\|Coupe~~
	~~Lorry.png\|Farm Wagon~~
	~~</gallery>~~

			In the novel ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]],'' Leonardo is initially accompanied by four men during his journey, not all of whom survive the attack. After the ambush, Leonardo drives the wagon to escape further pursuit, while Ezio instead rides on horseback to eliminate the remaining assailants.

	==~~Trivia~~==		==Gallery==
	*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', a miniature replica of the wagon can be found in the [[Villa Auditore]] after completing the memory "~~[[Romagna Holiday]]~~".		<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
	*In the novel ''[[~~Assassin's Creed: Renaissance~~]]~~,'' Leonardo is initially accompanied by four men during his journey; not all of whom survive the attack~~.		ACS Clarence carriage.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|Clarence (carriage)\|Clarence carriage}}
	**Also in ''Renaissance'', after the ambush, Leonardo drives the wagon ~~to escape further pursuit, while Ezio rides on horseback to eliminate the remaining assailants~~.		ACS Police wagon.jpg\|Police wagon
			ACS Hansom cab.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|hansom cab}}
			ACS Omnibus.jpg\|An [[omnibus]]
			ACS Landau carriage.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|Landau (carriage)\|Landau carriage}}
			ACS Cargo wagon.jpg\|Cargo wagon
			</gallery>

	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:Transportation]]		[[Category:Transportation]]

imported>Allie-Gator and the Boys at 15:27, 23 February 2022

2022-02-23T15:27:33Z

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	In the 19th century, carraiges are far more diveresed:		In the 19th century, carraiges are far more diveresed:
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Bus.png		Bus.png\|Omnibus
	Taxi.png		Taxi.png\|Cabriolet
	Police Van.png		Police Van.png\|Paddy Wagon
	Fire Engine.png		Fire Engine.png\|Fire Engine
	Car 1.png		Car 1.png\|Barouche
	Car 2.png		Car 2.png\|Coupe
	Lorry.png		Lorry.png\|Farm Wagon
	</gallery>		</gallery>

imported>Allie-Gator and the Boys at 15:21, 23 February 2022

2022-02-23T15:21:44Z

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	Fire Engine.png		Fire Engine.png
	Car 1.png		Car 1.png
	Car 1.png		Car 2.png
	Lorry.png		Lorry.png
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	ACS Omnibus.jpg\|An [[omnibus]]		ACS Omnibus.jpg\|An [[omnibus]]
	ACS Landau carriage.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|Landau (carriage)\|Landau carriage}}		ACS Landau carriage.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|Landau (carriage)\|Landau carriage}}
	ACS Cargo wagon.jpg~~\|[[Cargo Wagon (Assassin's Creed: Syndicate)~~\|Cargo wagon]]		ACS Cargo wagon.jpg\|Cargo wagon
	ACS Fire Engine.jpg\|Fire Engine		ACS Fire Engine.jpg\|Fire Engine
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	ACS Omnibus.jpg\|An [[omnibus]]		ACS Omnibus.jpg\|An [[omnibus]]
	ACS Landau carriage.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|Landau (carriage)\|Landau carriage}}		ACS Landau carriage.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|Landau (carriage)\|Landau carriage}}
	ACS Cargo wagon.jpg\|Cargo wagon		ACS Cargo wagon.jpg\|[[Cargo Wagon (Assassin's Creed: Syndicate)\|Cargo wagon]]
	ACS Fire Engine.jpg\|Fire Engine		ACS Fire Engine.jpg\|Fire Engine
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	==Usage==		==Usage==
	===15th century===		===15th century===
	Wagons were commonly used by [[Fast travel station\|travel stations]], which transported [[civilian]]s between cities for a fee. During the [[Renaissance]], armed [[horsemen]] would escort wagons in the outskirts of cities, near forests and around mountainous regions, due to the dangers posed by bandits and other dubious individuals. The famed polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] also made use of a personal wagon, during his travels to [[Forlì]] in 1480 with the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]]. The wagon was loaded with designs and inventions, including a [[Flying Machine\|machine capable of flight]].<ref name="~~AC2~~">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – ~~{{Cite\|25 Feb 2022. Memories needed}}~~</ref>		Wagons were commonly used by [[Fast travel station\|travel stations]], which transported [[civilian]]s between cities for a fee. During the [[Renaissance]], armed [[horsemen]] would escort wagons in the outskirts of cities, near forests and around mountainous regions, due to the dangers posed by bandits and other dubious individuals.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> The famed polymath [[Leonardo da Vinci]] also made use of a personal wagon, during his travels to [[Forlì]] in 1480 with the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]]. The wagon was loaded with designs and inventions, including a [[Flying Machine\|machine capable of flight]].<ref name="Romagna Holiday">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Romagna Holiday]]</ref>

	[[File:Romagna Holiday 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Leonardo hiding inside the wagon]]		[[File:Romagna Holiday 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Leonardo hiding inside the wagon]]
	Upon arriving at the [[Apennine Mountains]], Ezio discovered Leonardo attempting to fix the wagon's broken wheel. Ezio helped by briefly lifting the wagon, allowing his friend to make the necessary repairs. During their ride to Forlì, they were ambushed by [[House of Borgia\|Borgia]] [[~~Guards\|soldiers~~]]. Ezio took control of the horses' reins to shake off their attackers, forcing Leonardo to take cover within the wagon. The pair survived attempted hijackings, flaming arrows and successfully crossed burning bridge to safety.<ref name="~~AC2~~"/>		Upon arriving at the [[Apennine Mountains]], Ezio discovered Leonardo attempting to fix the wagon's broken wheel. Ezio helped by briefly lifting the wagon, allowing his friend to make the necessary repairs. During their ride to Forlì, they were ambushed by [[House of Borgia\|Borgia]] [[soldier]]s. Ezio took control of the horses' reins to shake off their attackers, forcing Leonardo to take cover within the wagon. The pair survived attempted hijackings, flaming arrows and successfully crossed burning bridge to safety.<ref name="Romagna Holiday"/>

	Ezio instructed Leonardo to continue on alone as they drew near Forlì, and jumped off the wagon to face the attackers himself in a small village, dispatching them with relative ease.<ref name="~~AC2~~"/>		Ezio instructed Leonardo to continue on alone as they drew near Forlì, and jumped off the wagon to face the attackers himself in a small village, dispatching them with relative ease.<ref name="Romagna Holiday"/>

	===16th century===		===16th century===
	[[File:End road 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio pursuing Ahmet's wagon]]		[[File:End road 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Ezio pursuing Ahmet's wagon]]
	In 1511 and 1512, Ezio was forced to commandeer a wagon on two occasions, first to pursue the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]] from [[Masyaf]] to [[Atlas Village]] in the [[Levant]], and later, Prince [[Ahmet]] in order to recover the [[Masyaf Keys\|keys]] to [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|Altaïr's library]].<ref name="~~ACR~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – ~~{{Cite\|25 Feb 2022. Memories needed}}~~</ref>		In 1511 and 1512, Ezio was forced to commandeer a wagon on two occasions; first to pursue the [[Byzantine Empire\|Byzantine]] captain [[Leandros]] from [[Masyaf]] to [[Atlas Village]] in the [[Levant]],<ref name="A Hard Ride">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[A Hard Ride]]</ref> and later, Prince [[Ahmet]] in order to recover the [[Masyaf Keys\|keys]] to [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|Altaïr's library]].<ref name="End of the Road">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[End of the Road]]</ref>

	Ezio defended himself from other guards on wagons by smashing into them, or forcing them onto rocky terrain to destroy their wheels.<ref name="~~ACR~~"/>		Ezio defended himself from other guards on wagons by smashing into them, or forcing them onto rocky terrain to destroy their wheels.<ref name="A Hard Ride"/><ref name="End of the Road"/>

	===18th century===		===18th century===
	[[File:ACIII-Execution 2.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Haytham Kenway hiding in a wagon]]		[[File:ACIII-Execution 2.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Haytham Kenway hiding in a wagon]]
	In 18th century [[North America]], wagons could be used as mobile [[hiding spot]]s or as part of a [[Economic system\|trade convoy]]. The Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] could attack [[British Army\|British]] convoys and loot their wagons. The British in the [[Frontier]] responded by targeting his trade convoys, requiring him to defend it himself or to send his [[Assassin apprentices\|apprentices]].<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>		In 18th-century [[North America]], wagons could be used as mobile [[hiding spot]]s or as part of a [[Economic system\|trade convoy]]. The Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] could attack [[British Army\|British]] convoys and loot their wagons. The British in the [[Frontier]] responded by targeting his trade convoys, requiring him to defend it himself or to send his [[Assassin apprentices\|apprentices]].<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

	During the [[Louisiana Rebellion]], the [[Louisiana Brotherhood of Assassins\|Louisianan Assassins]] [[Aveline de Grandpré]] and [[Gérald Blanc]] commandeered a wagon containing gunpowder to start a fire in [[New Orleans]]. Aveline and Gérald jumped onto the horses and rode off before the wagon crashed and exploded.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref>		During the [[Louisiana Rebellion]], the [[Louisiana Brotherhood of Assassins\|Louisianan Assassins]] [[Aveline de Grandpré]] and [[Gérald Blanc]] commandeered a wagon containing gunpowder to start a fire in [[New Orleans]]. Aveline and Gérald jumped onto the horses and rode off before the wagon crashed and exploded.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' – [[In Vino Veritas]]</ref>

	Horse-drawn carriages were also used by the upper-class in [[France]] as a mode of transportation.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>		Horse-drawn carriages were also used by the upper-class in [[France]] as a mode of transportation.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref>
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	===19th century===		===19th century===
	[[File:ACS Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Jacob Frye on a carriage race]]		[[File:ACS Promotional Screenshot 1.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Jacob Frye on a carriage race]]
	By the [[Victorian era]], carriage shapes and uses had far more variety, and these different forms allowed for racing to become popular in [[London]], [[England]]. The twin Assassins [[Jacob Frye\|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] regularly hijacked carriages during assassination attempts. To earn extra money for their [[gang]] the [[Rooks]], they also aided nobles in need of an escort for their carriages.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>		By the [[Victorian era]], carriage shapes and uses had far more variety, and these different forms allowed for racing to become popular in [[London]], [[England]]. The twin Assassins [[Jacob Frye\|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] regularly hijacked carriages during assassination attempts. To earn extra money for their [[gang]], the [[Rooks]], they also aided nobles in need of an escort for their carriages.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', a miniature replica of ~~the~~ wagon can be found in the [[Villa Auditore]] after completing the memory "[[Romagna Holiday]]".		In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', a miniature replica of Leonardo's wagon can be found in the [[Villa Auditore]] after completing the memory "[[Romagna Holiday]]".

	In the novel ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]],'' Leonardo is initially accompanied by four men during his journey, not all of whom survive the attack. After the ambush, Leonardo drives the wagon to escape further pursuit, while Ezio instead rides on horseback to eliminate the remaining assailants.		In the novel ''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]],'' Leonardo is initially accompanied by four men during his journey, not all of whom survive the attack. After the ambush, Leonardo drives the wagon to escape further pursuit, while Ezio instead rides on horseback to eliminate the remaining assailants.
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			ACinitiates -Thérèse outside de Grandpré Mansion.jpg\|Concept art of a wagon in New Orleans
	ACS Clarence carriage.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|Clarence (carriage)\|Clarence carriage}}		ACS Clarence carriage.jpg\|A {{Wiki\|Clarence (carriage)\|Clarence carriage}}
	ACS Police wagon.jpg\|Police wagon		ACS Police wagon.jpg\|Police wagon