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[[File:ACS Assassin Gauntlet.jpg|thumb|250px|The Assassin Gauntlet]] | |||
The '''Assassin Gauntlet''' was a modification to the standard [[Hidden Blade]] that was adopted during the 19th century. Built around a [[bracer]] that covered the entire forearm, it consisted of two main parts: the Hidden Blade and a rope launcher attachment.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> | |||
[[File:Assassin Gauntlet.jpg|thumb| | |||
The '''Assassin Gauntlet''' was a modification to the [[Hidden Blade]] adopted during the 19th century. | |||
By the [[Victorian era]], later models replaced the rope launcher with an [[Assassin insignia]]-shaped [[grappling hook]], allowing the wielder the means to a quick escape or to facilitate [[Freerunning|urban travel]] by creating on-the-fly [[zipline]]s under the palm. These models also featured [[armor]] plating that partially or completely covered the glove, as well as embedded [[brass knuckles]] and a [[dart]] gun on the back of the forearm that could launch [[poison]] darts at unsuspecting targets.<ref name="ACS" /> | |||
The | ==History== | ||
The first known use of the gauntlet was in 1852 by an unnamed [[American Assassin (1852)|American Assassin]]. During the [[California Gold Rush]], she was made aware of the actions of [[John Sutter]], a [[Switzerland|Swiss]] pioneer forcing the local [[Maidu]] people to mine gold for him. Ambushing his [[Wagon|carriage]] in the [[Great Basin Desert]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] fired a tether from her gauntlet, using it to mount the vehicle before ordering Sutter at gunpoint to return the gold he had stolen from the Maidu.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)|Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed 1|Issue #01]]</ref> | |||
In 1863, during the [[New York City draft riots]], the Assassin [[Varius]] noted that newer gauntlet designs, involving rope launchers and darts, were being used in [[England]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]''</ref> | |||
== Statistics == | [[File:ACS Freedom of the Press 13.png|thumb|250px|left|Alexander Graham Bell installing the rope launcher on Jacob Frye's gauntlet]] | ||
In 1868, the twin [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassins]] [[Evie Frye|Evie]] and [[Jacob Frye]] came into possession of a [[grappling hook]] pistol after eliminating [[Rexford Kaylock]], a [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Templar]] and one of the leaders of the [[Blighters]] [[Gang|crime syndicate]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Gang War (Whitechapel)]]</ref> As the pistol had been damaged during the fight with Kaylock, the twins, at the suggestion of fellow Assassin [[Jayadeep Mir|Henry Green]], visited the inventor [[Alexander Graham Bell]], who repaired and modified the rope launcher to fit into the Fryes' gauntlets.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Freedom of the Press]]</ref> | |||
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!Name | Later, Bell further upgraded the Assassin gauntlets, adding a Dart Gun to the bracer, which allowed Evie and Jacob to fire hallucinogenic darts at their targets.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Cable News]]</ref> The gauntlet's design remained relatively unchanged for the next fifty years, and it was still in use by the time of [[World War I]], when Jacob's granddaughter [[Lydia Frye]] operated in [[London]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[The Darkest Hour]]</ref> | ||
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<small>*Only available after downloading ''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)|Jack the Ripper]]''.</small> | |||
== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
The Dart Gun of the Assassin Gauntlet is similar to both the [[Hidden Gun]] and the [[Phantom Blade]], as it acts as a [[firearm]] and is silent. | |||
Varius' description of the gauntlets used in England appears to refer to the gauntlets worn by the Frye twins, despite the fact that, at the time, theirs had not yet been modified to include a rope launcher and dart gun. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
ACS Jacob Frye - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of Jacob Frye wearing the Assassin Gauntlet | |||
ACS Jacob's hands.jpg|Jacob Frye's Assassin Gauntlet | |||
ACS Assassin Gauntlet 1.jpg|Gauntlet top side | |||
ACS Assassin Gauntlet 2.jpg|Gauntlet bottom side | |||
ACS Hidden Blade Bracer - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of the Assassin Gauntlet | ACS Hidden Blade Bracer - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of the Assassin Gauntlet | ||
Assassin Gauntlet Evolution Sketches.jpg|Evolution sketches of the Assassin Gauntlet | Assassin Gauntlet Evolution Sketches.jpg|Evolution sketches of the Assassin Gauntlet | ||
ACS Assassin Gauntlet Rope Launcher Mechanism Exploration Sketches.jpg|Concept art of the rope launcher | |||
ACS-HiddenBladePropRender.png|A prop of the gauntlet | |||
ACS Gamescom Promotional Screenshot 7.jpg|Evie Frye using the rope launcher | |||
ACComic American Assassin Attacks.png|The California Gold Rush Assassin using her rope launcher | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | |||
*[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)|''Assassin's Creed'' (Titan Comics)]] {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' | |||
**''[[Jack the Ripper (DLC)|Jack the Ripper]]'' | |||
**''[[The Last Maharaja]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:20th century weapons]] | |||
[[Category:Gauntlets]] | |||
[[Category:Gloves]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:19, 4 October 2025
The Assassin Gauntlet was a modification to the standard Hidden Blade that was adopted during the 19th century. Built around a bracer that covered the entire forearm, it consisted of two main parts: the Hidden Blade and a rope launcher attachment.[1]
By the Victorian era, later models replaced the rope launcher with an Assassin insignia-shaped grappling hook, allowing the wielder the means to a quick escape or to facilitate urban travel by creating on-the-fly ziplines under the palm. These models also featured armor plating that partially or completely covered the glove, as well as embedded brass knuckles and a dart gun on the back of the forearm that could launch poison darts at unsuspecting targets.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
The first known use of the gauntlet was in 1852 by an unnamed American Assassin. During the California Gold Rush, she was made aware of the actions of John Sutter, a Swiss pioneer forcing the local Maidu people to mine gold for him. Ambushing his carriage in the Great Basin Desert, the Assassin fired a tether from her gauntlet, using it to mount the vehicle before ordering Sutter at gunpoint to return the gold he had stolen from the Maidu.[2]
In 1863, during the New York City draft riots, the Assassin Varius noted that newer gauntlet designs, involving rope launchers and darts, were being used in England.[3]
In 1868, the twin British Assassins Evie and Jacob Frye came into possession of a grappling hook pistol after eliminating Rexford Kaylock, a British Templar and one of the leaders of the Blighters crime syndicate.[4] As the pistol had been damaged during the fight with Kaylock, the twins, at the suggestion of fellow Assassin Henry Green, visited the inventor Alexander Graham Bell, who repaired and modified the rope launcher to fit into the Fryes' gauntlets.[5]
Later, Bell further upgraded the Assassin gauntlets, adding a Dart Gun to the bracer, which allowed Evie and Jacob to fire hallucinogenic darts at their targets.[6] The gauntlet's design remained relatively unchanged for the next fifty years, and it was still in use by the time of World War I, when Jacob's granddaughter Lydia Frye operated in London.[7]
Statistics[edit | edit source]
{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons|"Syndicate Assassin Gauntlet"}}| Name | Level | Attack | Upgrade | Availability |
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*Only available after downloading Jack the Ripper.
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
The Dart Gun of the Assassin Gauntlet is similar to both the Hidden Gun and the Phantom Blade, as it acts as a firearm and is silent.
Varius' description of the gauntlets used in England appears to refer to the gauntlets worn by the Frye twins, despite the fact that, at the time, theirs had not yet been modified to include a rope launcher and dart gun.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art of Jacob Frye wearing the Assassin Gauntlet -
Jacob Frye's Assassin Gauntlet -
Gauntlet top side -
Gauntlet bottom side -
Concept art of the Assassin Gauntlet -
Evolution sketches of the Assassin Gauntlet -
Concept art of the rope launcher -
A prop of the gauntlet -
Evie Frye using the rope launcher -
The California Gold Rush Assassin using her rope launcher
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics) (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- ↑ Assassin's Creed – Issue #01
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Gang War (Whitechapel)
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Freedom of the Press
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Cable News
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – The Darkest Hour