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	{{Dialogue2\|Rogers\|I do wish I could remain to see our drama done, but I must avail myself of these winds and sail for England.\|Torres\|By all means, Captain. Speed and fortune to you.\|With luck, I'll return myself a governor. And with my idiot King's blessing, no less.\|Rogers and Torres prior to the former's return to England, 1715.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|A Man They Call the Sage}}		{{Dialogue2\|Rogers\|I do wish I could remain to see our drama done, but I must avail myself of these winds and sail for England.\|Torres\|By all means, Captain. Speed and fortune to you.\|With luck, I'll return myself a governor. And with my idiot King's blessing, no less.\|Rogers and Torres prior to the former's return to England, 1715.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|A Man They Call the Sage}}
	By July 1715, Rogers had arrived in [[Havana]], [[Cuba]] and became acquainted with Governor [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] in the West Indies. Torres offered Rogers a place in the Order alongside two other potential recruits: the French arms dealer [[Julien du Casse]], and the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] turncoat [[Duncan Walpole]], who was to deliver a [[blood vial]] and several maps of Assassin encampments to Torres. While awaiting Duncan's arrival outside the [[Governor's Mansion (Havana)\|governor's residence]], Rogers and du Casse decided to engage in a friendly shooting competition to pass the time.<ref name="Mister Walpole" />		By July 1715, Rogers had arrived in [[Havana]], [[Cuba]] and became acquainted with Governor [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] in the West Indies. Torres offered Rogers a place in the Order alongside two other potential recruits: the French arms dealer [[Julien du Casse]], and the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] turncoat [[Duncan Walpole]], who was to deliver a [[blood vial]] and several maps of Assassin encampments to Torres. While awaiting Duncan's arrival outside the [[Governor's Mansion, Havana\|governor's residence]], Rogers and du Casse decided to engage in a friendly shooting competition to pass the time.<ref name="Mister Walpole" />

	[[File:Mister Walpole I Presume 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Rogers meeting "Duncan Walpole"]]		[[File:Mister Walpole I Presume 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Rogers meeting "Duncan Walpole"]]

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	{{Quote\|We desire a parlay with the men who call themselves governors of this island! Charles Vane, Ben Hornigold, and Ed Thatch! Come forth, if you please.\|Rogers, upon his arrival in Nassau, 1718.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|We Demand a Parlay}}		{{Quote\|We desire a parlay with the men who call themselves governors of this island! Charles Vane, Ben Hornigold, and Ed Thatch! Come forth, if you please.\|Rogers, upon his arrival in Nassau, 1718.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag\|We Demand a Parlay}}
	[[File:We Demand A Parlay 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Rogers and Peter Chamberlaine arriving in Nassau]]		[[File:We Demand A Parlay 2.png\|thumb\|250px\|Rogers and Peter Chamberlaine arriving in Nassau]]
	On 22 July 1718, Rogers, having been appointed Governor of [[the Bahamas]], arrived in Nassau to restore [[United Kingdom\|British]] rule to the city. He offered the King's pardon to the pirate leaders [[Edward Thatch]], [[Benjamin Hornigold]], and [[Charles Vane]], ~~as well as ordering~~ a [[blockade of Nassau]] by the Royal Navy.<ref name="Parlay">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[We Demand a Parlay]]</ref> However, Vane and Edward Kenway escaped Nassau after killing Rogers' associate, Commodore [[Peter Chamberlaine]], who ~~had~~ intended to disregard Rogers' orders and sink every pirate vessel in the city.<ref name="Commodore">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Commodore Eighty-Sixed]]</ref>		On 22 July 1718, Rogers, having been appointed Governor of [[the Bahamas]], arrived in Nassau to restore [[United Kingdom\|British]] rule to the city. He offered the King's pardon to the pirate leaders [[Edward Thatch]], [[Benjamin Hornigold]], and [[Charles Vane]], and ordered a [[blockade of Nassau]] by the Royal Navy.<ref name="Parlay">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[We Demand a Parlay]]</ref> However, Vane and Edward Kenway escaped Nassau after killing Rogers' associate, Commodore [[Peter Chamberlaine]], who intended to disregard Rogers' orders and sink every pirate vessel in the city.<ref name="Commodore">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Commodore Eighty-Sixed]]</ref>

	Shortly after his affairs in Nassau, Rogers visited the [[Caicos Islands]] to deal with remaining pirates who had turned down the King's pardon. With a British war fleet under his command, the governor encountered the pirates Alonzo Batilla and Olivier Levasseur who, upon seeing Rogers' fleet appear on the horizon, decided to split up.<ref name="The Way Out">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' – [[The Way Out]]</ref>		Shortly after his affairs in Nassau, Rogers visited the [[Caicos Islands]] to deal with remaining pirates who had turned down the King's pardon. With a British war fleet under his command, the governor encountered the pirates Alonzo Batilla and Olivier Levasseur who, upon seeing Rogers' fleet appear on the horizon, decided to split up.<ref name="The Way Out">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' – [[The Way Out]]</ref>
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	[[File:Mister Walpole I Presume 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Rogers and his fellow Templars with Edward]]		[[File:Mister Walpole I Presume 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Rogers and his fellow Templars with Edward]]
	Upon meeting Edward, Rogers remarked that he didn't resemble the man that Rogers' wife described, before introducing him to [[Julien du Casse]], a French [[Firearms\|arms dealer]] and a fellow Templar. Afterwards, they met with the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] and governor of [[Cuba]], [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], and discussed their plans to locate a [[Isu\|First Civilization]] site known as the [[Observatory]]. Torres sent Edward and Rogers down to the docks to collect [[Bartholomew Roberts]], a Sage who could lead them to the Observatory.<ref name="AC4" />		Upon meeting Edward, Rogers remarked that he didn't resemble the man that Rogers' wife described, before introducing him to [[Julien du Casse]], a French [[Firearms\|arms dealer]] and a fellow Templar. Afterwards, they met with the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] and governor of [[Cuba]], [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], and discussed their plans to locate a [[Isu\|First Civilization]] site known as the [[Observatory (Isu)\|Observatory]]. Torres sent Edward and Rogers down to the docks to collect [[Bartholomew Roberts]], a Sage who could lead them to the Observatory.<ref name="AC4" />

	Upon arrival, Rogers heard [[Stede Bonnet]] call Edward by his real name and questioned him about it. Edward claimed that he gave Bonnet a false name out of caution, allaying Rogers' suspicion. They continued down to the docks, and collected Roberts, before fending off an Assassin ambush. After safely escorting Roberts to the governor's prison, Rogers returned to England in hopes of becoming a governor.<ref name="AC4" />		Upon arrival, Rogers heard [[Stede Bonnet]] call Edward by his real name and questioned him about it. Edward claimed that he gave Bonnet a false name out of caution, allaying Rogers' suspicion. They continued down to the docks, and collected Roberts, before fending off an Assassin ambush. After safely escorting Roberts to the governor's prison, Rogers returned to England in hopes of becoming a governor.<ref name="AC4" />

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	In 1718, Rogers returned to the Caribbean, having been appointed the governor of the Bahamas, to enforce [[United Kingdom\|British]] rule in [[Nassau]]. He offered pardon to the pirate leaders, [[Edward Thatch]], [[Benjamin Hornigold]], and [[Charles Vane]], as well as ordering a [[blockade of Nassau]] by the Royal Navy. However, Edward Kenway and Charles Vane escaped Nassau after killing Rogers's military associate, Commodore [[Peter Chamberlaine]], who had intended to disregard Rogers' orders and sink every pirate vessel at Nassau.<ref name="AC4"/>		In 1718, Rogers returned to the Caribbean, having been appointed the governor of the Bahamas, to enforce [[United Kingdom\|British]] rule in [[Nassau]]. He offered pardon to the pirate leaders, [[Edward Thatch]], [[Benjamin Hornigold]], and [[Charles Vane]], as well as ordering a [[blockade of Nassau]] by the Royal Navy. However, Edward Kenway and Charles Vane escaped Nassau after killing Rogers's military associate, Commodore [[Peter Chamberlaine]], who had intended to disregard Rogers' orders and sink every pirate vessel at Nassau.<ref name="AC4"/>

	Shortly after his affairs in Nassau, Rogers visited the [[Caicos Islands]] to deal with remaining pirates who had turned down the King's pardon. With a British war fleet under his command, he encountered two French pirates, Alonzo Batilla and Olivier Levasseur. ~~He didn't know, the two pirates had just recovered the Fragment of Eden and kill the Templar [[Christopher Condent]], upon~~ seeing Rogers' war fleet appear on the horizon, they decided to split up. In response to this, Rogers sent six of his vessels to attack Batilla. However, the young pirate sank all ships, delaying the fleet to give his friend time to flee. Rogers now faced Batilla himself and after a short battle in which Rogers' vessel proved superior, Batilla fled the fight. Rogers did not care to pursue the pirate and ordered his fleet to return to Nassau.<ref name="ACP" />		Shortly after his affairs in Nassau, Rogers visited the [[Caicos Islands]] to deal with remaining pirates who had turned down the King's pardon. With a British war fleet under his command, he encountered two French pirates, Alonzo Batilla and Olivier Levasseur. Upon seeing Rogers' war fleet appear on the horizon, they decided to split up. In response to this, Rogers sent six of his vessels to attack Batilla. However, the young pirate sank all ships, delaying the fleet to give his friend time to flee. Rogers now faced Batilla himself and after a short battle in which Rogers' vessel proved superior, Batilla fled the fight. Rogers did not care to pursue the pirate and ordered his fleet to return to Nassau.<ref name="ACP" />

	In 1719, Rogers and Hornigold—the only one of the three pirate leaders to accept the pardon—went to Kingston in search of Roberts, who had escaped custody during Rogers' absence. A member of the [[Royal African Company]] told them that Roberts' ship, the ''[[Princess]]'', was due to arrive soon. The two then met up with Torres and informed him of these developments. Hornigold had already sent [[Josiah Burgess]] and [[John Cockram]] to [[Príncipe]] in search of Roberts. He then spotted the ''[[Jackdaw]]'' and realized that Edward was following them. The Templars then left the area as their [[guards]] pursued Edward.<ref name="AC4" />		In 1719, Rogers and Hornigold—the only one of the three pirate leaders to accept the pardon—went to Kingston in search of Roberts, who had escaped custody during Rogers' absence. A member of the [[Royal African Company]] told them that Roberts' ship, the ''[[Princess]]'', was due to arrive soon. The two then met up with Torres and informed him of these developments. Hornigold had already sent [[Josiah Burgess]] and [[John Cockram]] to [[Príncipe]] in search of Roberts. He then spotted the ''[[Jackdaw]]'' and realized that Edward was following them. The Templars then left the area as their [[guards]] pursued Edward.<ref name="AC4" />

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]''
	*''[[Assassin's ~~Creed: Initiates\|Assassin’s~~ Creed: Initiates]]'' ~~<small>(mentioned in Database Only)</small>~~		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{Mdat}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''
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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early military career===		===Early military career===
	Rogers joined the [[Royal Navy]] in his twenties and rose through the ranks to a [[Captain]]. He also inherited his father's shipping company and earned a fortune. Marrying a woman, he would produce a son and two daughters.		Rogers joined the [[Royal Navy]] in his twenties and rose through the ranks to a [[Captain]]. He also inherited his father's shipping company and earned a fortune. Marrying a woman, he would produce a son and two daughters.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – {{Cite\|30 Dec 2022. Memories/database needed}}</ref>

	However, he lost great amounts of money to the [[France\|French]], which convinced Rogers to travel to the [[Americas\|New World]] to become a privateer. In 1709, he would rescue a marooned sailor which would inspire the book ''Robinson Crusoe''.		However, he lost great amounts of money to the [[France\|French]], which convinced Rogers to travel to the [[Americas\|New World]] to become a privateer. In 1709, he would rescue a marooned sailor which would inspire the book ''Robinson Crusoe''.<ref name="AC4" />

	According to soldiers stationed in [[Kingston]], [[Jamaica]], it was during this period of time that his ship entered conflict with the [[Spanish Navy]] in a ferocious multi-day battle, during which Rogers was shot through the left cheek; however, he was reported to have kept on commanding his men until he was wounded by a wooden shard becoming lodged in his foot the following day. The latter wound healed, but the facial damage left a terrible scar that would never go away.		According to soldiers stationed in [[Kingston]], [[Jamaica]], it was during this period of time that his ship entered conflict with the [[Spanish Navy]] in a ferocious multi-day battle, during which Rogers was shot through the left cheek; however, he was reported to have kept on commanding his men until he was wounded by a wooden shard becoming lodged in his foot the following day. The latter wound healed, but the facial damage left a terrible scar that would never go away.<ref name="AC4" />

	Rogers would later begin to write and publish his memoirs which had great success and earned him back his fortune. However, the death of his son and estrangement from his wife left him bitter. This was worsened when his former crew charged him for unfairly distributing goods during his career as a privateer.		Rogers would later begin to write and publish his memoirs which had great success and earned him back his fortune. However, the death of his son and estrangement from his wife left him bitter. This was worsened when his former crew charged him for unfairly distributing goods during his career as a privateer.<ref name="AC4" />

	In 1713 and 1714, Rogers had been stationed in [[Madagascar]], where he parlayed with the local [[Piracy\|pirates]], giving them the same ultimatum he later employed in the [[Caribbean\|West Indies]]: accept the [[George I of Great Britain\|King]]'s pardon and return to England penniless, but free; or to be hung by the neck until dead. He spent eighteen months around the [[Africa]]n island until the pirates had been dealt with, at which time he then headed for the Caribbean.<ref name="AC4"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''<~~/~~ref~~>		In 1713 and 1714, Rogers had been stationed in [[Madagascar]], where he parlayed with the local [[Piracy\|pirates]], giving them the same ultimatum he later employed in the [[Caribbean\|West Indies]]: accept the [[George I of Great Britain\|King]]'s pardon and return to England penniless, but free; or to be hung by the neck until dead. He spent eighteen months around the [[Africa]]n island until the pirates had been dealt with, at which time he then headed for the Caribbean.<ref name="AC4" />

	===Induction into the Templar Order===		===Induction into the Templar Order===
	In July of 1715, Rogers and the other Templars in [[Havana]] were expecting the arrival of [[Duncan Walpole]], a turncoat [[Assassins\|Assassin]], who was to deliver a [[Blood vials\|blood vial]] of a [[~~Sages\|~~Sage]], and maps of Assassin encampments throughout the West Indies. They were unaware however, that Duncan was killed by a pirate named [[Edward Kenway]], who took on Duncan's identity to deliver the cargo and claim the reward for himself.		In July of 1715, Rogers and the other Templars in [[Havana]] were expecting the arrival of [[Duncan Walpole]], a turncoat [[Assassins\|Assassin]], who was to deliver a [[Blood vials\|blood vial]] of a [[Sage]], and maps of Assassin encampments throughout the West Indies. They were unaware however, that Duncan was killed by a pirate named [[Edward Kenway]], who took on Duncan's identity to deliver the cargo and claim the reward for himself.<ref name="AC4" />

	[[File:Mister Walpole I Presume 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Rogers and his fellow Templars with Edward]]		[[File:Mister Walpole I Presume 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Rogers and his fellow Templars with Edward]]
	Upon meeting Edward, Rogers remarked that he didn't resemble the man that Rogers' wife described, before introducing him to [[Julien du Casse]], a French [[Firearms\|arms dealer]] and a fellow Templar. Afterwards, they met with the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] and governor of [[Cuba]], [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], and discussed their plans to locate a [[Isu\|First Civilization]] site known as the [[Observatory]]. Torres sent Edward and Rogers down to the docks to collect [[Bartholomew Roberts]], a Sage who could lead them to the Observatory.		Upon meeting Edward, Rogers remarked that he didn't resemble the man that Rogers' wife described, before introducing him to [[Julien du Casse]], a French [[Firearms\|arms dealer]] and a fellow Templar. Afterwards, they met with the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] and governor of [[Cuba]], [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], and discussed their plans to locate a [[Isu\|First Civilization]] site known as the [[Observatory]]. Torres sent Edward and Rogers down to the docks to collect [[Bartholomew Roberts]], a Sage who could lead them to the Observatory.<ref name="AC4" />

	Upon arrival, Rogers heard [[Stede Bonnet]] call Edward by his real name and questioned him about it. Edward claimed that he gave Bonnet a false name out of caution, allaying Rogers' suspicion. They continued down to the docks, and collected Roberts, before fending off an Assassin ambush. After safely escorting Roberts to the governor's prison, Rogers returned to England in hopes of becoming a governor.<ref name="AC4"/>		Upon arrival, Rogers heard [[Stede Bonnet]] call Edward by his real name and questioned him about it. Edward claimed that he gave Bonnet a false name out of caution, allaying Rogers' suspicion. They continued down to the docks, and collected Roberts, before fending off an Assassin ambush. After safely escorting Roberts to the governor's prison, Rogers returned to England in hopes of becoming a governor.<ref name="AC4" />

	In February 1717, an artifact known as the [[Fragment of Eden]] was stolen from [[Laurens Prins]] by the Assassin [[Samuel Bellamy]] and his pirate allies, [[Alonzo Batilla]] and [[Olivier Levasseur]].<ref name="ACP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> However, Rogers was ordered to remain in the Caribbean, with the search for the Observatory and the Fragment to remain his sole priority.<ref name="Lost files">''Assassin's Creed: Pirates'' – [[Lost files]] – "Woodes Rogers – The hunter"</ref>		In February 1717, an artifact known as the [[Fragment of Eden]] was stolen from [[Laurens Prins]] by the Assassin [[Samuel Bellamy]] and his pirate allies, [[Alonzo Batilla]] and [[Olivier Levasseur]].<ref name="ACP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> However, Rogers was ordered to remain in the Caribbean, with the search for the Observatory and the Fragment to remain his sole priority.<ref name="Lost files">''Assassin's Creed: Pirates'' – [[Lost files]] – "Woodes Rogers – The hunter"</ref>
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	Shortly after his affairs in Nassau, Rogers visited the [[Caicos Islands]] to deal with remaining pirates who had turned down the King's pardon. With a British war fleet under his command, he encountered two French pirates, Alonzo Batilla and Olivier Levasseur. He didn't know, the two pirates had just recovered the Fragment of Eden and kill the Templar [[Christopher Condent]], upon seeing Rogers' war fleet appear on the horizon, they decided to split up. In response to this, Rogers sent six of his vessels to attack Batilla. However, the young pirate sank all ships, delaying the fleet to give his friend time to flee. Rogers now faced Batilla himself and after a short battle in which Rogers' vessel proved superior, Batilla fled the fight. Rogers did not care to pursue the pirate and ordered his fleet to return to Nassau.<ref name="ACP" />		Shortly after his affairs in Nassau, Rogers visited the [[Caicos Islands]] to deal with remaining pirates who had turned down the King's pardon. With a British war fleet under his command, he encountered two French pirates, Alonzo Batilla and Olivier Levasseur. He didn't know, the two pirates had just recovered the Fragment of Eden and kill the Templar [[Christopher Condent]], upon seeing Rogers' war fleet appear on the horizon, they decided to split up. In response to this, Rogers sent six of his vessels to attack Batilla. However, the young pirate sank all ships, delaying the fleet to give his friend time to flee. Rogers now faced Batilla himself and after a short battle in which Rogers' vessel proved superior, Batilla fled the fight. Rogers did not care to pursue the pirate and ordered his fleet to return to Nassau.<ref name="ACP" />

	In 1719, Rogers and ~~Hornigold - the~~ only one of the three pirate leaders to accept the ~~pardon - went~~ to Kingston in search of Roberts, who had escaped custody during Rogers' absence. A member of the [[Royal African Company]] told them that Roberts' ship, the ''[[Princess]]'', was due to arrive soon. The two then met up with Torres and informed him of these developments. Hornigold had already sent [[Josiah Burgess]] and [[John Cockram]] to [[Príncipe]] in search of Roberts. He then spotted the ''[[Jackdaw]]'' and realized that Edward was following them. The Templars then left the area as their [[guards]] pursued Edward.		In 1719, Rogers and Hornigold—the only one of the three pirate leaders to accept the pardon—went to Kingston in search of Roberts, who had escaped custody during Rogers' absence. A member of the [[Royal African Company]] told them that Roberts' ship, the ''[[Princess]]'', was due to arrive soon. The two then met up with Torres and informed him of these developments. Hornigold had already sent [[Josiah Burgess]] and [[John Cockram]] to [[Príncipe]] in search of Roberts. He then spotted the ''[[Jackdaw]]'' and realized that Edward was following them. The Templars then left the area as their [[guards]] pursued Edward.<ref name="AC4" />

	In 1719, Rogers was sent back to England by Torres, assigned to collect blood samples from members of the British Parliament, for eventual use when the Templars discovered the Observatory's location.<ref name="AC4"/>		In 1719, Rogers was sent back to England by Torres, assigned to collect blood samples from members of the British Parliament, for eventual use when the Templars discovered the Observatory's location.<ref name="AC4"/>
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	===Dealings with Edward Kenway===		===Dealings with Edward Kenway===
	{{Quote\|If you know the Observatory's location, tell us now and you'll be out of here in a flash.\|Woodes Rogers bargaining with Edward Kenway, 1721.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}[[File:To Suffer Without Dying 11.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Rogers and Torres interrogating Edward]]		{{Quote\|If you know the Observatory's location, tell us now and you'll be out of here in a flash.\|Woodes Rogers bargaining with Edward Kenway, 1721.\|Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag}}[[File:To Suffer Without Dying 11.png\|thumb\|left\|250px\|Rogers and Torres interrogating Edward]]
	In 1721, Rogers accompanied Torres to Jamaica to interrogate Edward Kenway after his betrayal by Bartholomew Roberts and capture by British forces. As the men observed the sentencing of [[Mary Read]] and [[Anne Bonny]], Rogers and Torres made what Edward perceived as veiled threats towards his [[Caroline Scott-Kenway~~\|estranged wife~~]].		In 1721, Rogers accompanied Torres to Jamaica to interrogate Edward Kenway after his betrayal by Bartholomew Roberts and capture by British forces. As the men observed the sentencing of [[Mary Read]] and [[Anne Bonny]], Rogers and Torres made what Edward perceived as veiled threats towards his estranged wife [[Caroline Scott-Kenway]].<ref name="AC4" />

	They offered Kenway a reprieve from imprisonment and likely execution in exchange for leading them to the Observatory, with Torres warning Kenway that Rogers could only prevent the British from executing him for a certain time. However, Edward was freed by the Assassins before the Templars could acquire the information they wanted from him.		They offered Kenway a reprieve from imprisonment and likely execution in exchange for leading them to the Observatory, with Torres warning Kenway that Rogers could only prevent the British from executing him for a certain time. However, Edward was freed by the Assassins before the Templars could acquire the information they wanted from him.<ref name="AC4" />

	Later that year, Edward traveled back to Kingston with the intention of confronting and killing Rogers. Impersonating an [[Italy\|Italian]] diplomat, [[Ruggiero Ferraro]], Edward slipped into a party being held to celebrate the end of Rogers' tenure as Governor of the Bahamas and his recall to [[London]], a decision with which the man was deeply displeased about, so much so he cursed the king throughout his time during the party.		Later that year, Edward traveled back to Kingston with the intention of confronting and killing Rogers. Impersonating the visiting [[Italy\|Italian]] diplomat [[Ruggiero Ferraro]], Edward slipped into a party being held to celebrate the end of Rogers' tenure as Governor of the Bahamas and his recall to [[London]], a decision with which the man was deeply displeased about, so much so he cursed the king throughout his time during the party.<ref name="AC4" />

	[[File:A Governor No Longer 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Edward standing over the wounded Rogers]]		[[File:A Governor No Longer 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Edward standing over the wounded Rogers]]
	Positioning himself on a bench, Edward leapt off it as Rogers passed him and stabbed him in the abdomen with his [[Hidden Blade]]. Interrogating the injured Rogers, Edward confronted him about the Templars' plans for the Observatory and demanded information regarding Bartholomew Roberts' location, to stop the pirate misusing that power.		Positioning himself on a bench, Edward leapt off it as Rogers passed him and stabbed him in the abdomen with his [[Hidden Blade]]. Interrogating the injured Rogers, Edward confronted him about the Templars' plans for the Observatory and demanded information regarding Bartholomew Roberts' location, to stop the pirate misusing that power.<ref name="AC4" />

	Amused that Edward would help the Templars after trying to kill him, and the irony that he has found a friend in his killer at his dying moments, Rogers informed Edward of Roberts having been sighted on Príncipe, before supposedly succumbing to his wounds.<ref name="AC4"/>		Amused that Edward would help the Templars after trying to kill him, and the irony that he has found a friend in his killer at his dying moments, Rogers informed Edward of Roberts having been sighted on Príncipe, before supposedly succumbing to his wounds.<ref name="AC4"/>

	===Later life===		===Later life===
	{{Quote\|Would it make a difference if I told you that Rogers currently languishes in debtor's prison? That the wounds that you inflicted on him have left his health in a terrible state of disrepair? That his Order has disowned him? His hot temper, his continued slave trading. He is a broken man, Captain Kenway.\|[[Robert Walpole]], regarding Woodes Rogers, 1723.\|Assassin's Creed: Black Flag}}Having survived Edward's attempt on his life, Woodes returned to England, bankrupt and humiliated, but still dangerous in the eyes of the Assassins.<ref name="AC4" />		{{Quote\|Would it make a difference if I told you that Rogers currently languishes in debtor's prison? That the wounds that you inflicted on him have left his health in a terrible state of disrepair? That his Order has disowned him? His hot temper, his continued slave trading. He is a broken man, Captain Kenway.\|Robert Walpole, regarding Woodes Rogers, 1723.\|Assassin's Creed: Black Flag}}Having survived Edward's attempt on his life, Woodes returned to England, bankrupt and humiliated, but still dangerous in the eyes of the Assassins.<ref name="AC4" />

	Eventually, for his continued trading in slaves and his hot temper, Woodes was expelled from the Templar Order and, by 1723, languished in a debtor's prison.<ref name="ACBF">''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]''</ref> Eventually however, Woodes was released from prison and began to rebuild his reputation, helping to abolish the last remnants of piracy in the West Indies. He died in 1732, in the city of Nassau, during his second term as Governor.<ref name="AC4" />		Eventually, for his continued trading in slaves and his hot temper, Woodes was expelled from the Templar Order and, by 1723, languished in a debtor's prison.<ref name="ACBF">''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]''</ref> Eventually however, Woodes was released from prison and began to rebuild his reputation, helping to abolish the last remnants of piracy in the West Indies. He died in 1732, in the city of Nassau, during his second term as Governor.<ref name="AC4" />