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{{ | |name = Rufio | ||
|image = ACO Gaius Julius Rufio.png | |||
|death = 38 BCE<br>[[Sinai]], [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]] | |||
'''Rufio''' was a [[ | |species = [[Human]] | ||
|affiliates = [[Roman Republic]] | |||
*[[Roman army]] | |||
[[Order of the Ancients]] | |||
|voice = [[Ivan Sherry]] | |||
}} | |||
'''Gaius Julius Rufio '''(died 38 BCE), also known as '''The Leader''', was a [[Rome|Roman]] general commanding the garrison in {{Wiki|Roman Egypt}}, as well as a member of the [[Order of the Ancients]]. Appointed by [[Gaius Julius Caesar|Julius Caesar]], Rufio sought to undermine [[Cleopatra]] and [[Marcus Antonius]]' rule in Egypt and claim the [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]] for himself after Caesar's [[Assassination of Julius Caesar|assassination]]. | |||
== | ==Biography== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ===Early career=== | ||
During the mid-1st century BCE, Rufio served as an officer under Julius Caesar. At some point, he was inducted into the [[Order of the Ancients]], adopting the cryptonym of "The Leader".<ref name="THO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – ''[[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]''</ref> Following Caesar's assassination in 44 BCE,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Fall of an Empire, Rise of Another]]</ref> Rufio became a general and gained command of the [[Rome|Roman]] forces stationed in [[Egypt]].<ref name="THO"/> | |||
During this period of time, he made the acquaintance of [[Cleopatra]] and [[Marcus Antonius]], the former lover and follower of Caesar, respectively. On one occasion, he seemingly disrespected Cleopatra, leading Antonius to reprimand the general for it in a letter.<ref name="Sic Semper Tyrannis">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – ''The Hidden Ones'' – [[Sic Semper Tyrannis]]</ref> | |||
===Invasion of the Sinai=== | |||
Rufio soon made plans to set up a meeting with the {{Wiki|Client state|client}} {{Wiki|Herodian kingdom}}'s eponymous ruler [[Herod I of Judea|Herod I]] in an attempt to establish an alliance with both Cleopatra and Antonius. However, relations between Rufio and the two soon broke down. Unable to get along with either of them,{{Cite|11 March 2021}} Rufio plotted to invade Egypt behind Cleopatra's back.<ref name="Incoming Threat">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Incoming Threat]]</ref> | |||
[[File:ACO HO Screenshot - Rufio.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Rufio with his men]] | |||
To this end, Rufio made plans to create a network of Egyptian and [[Greece|Greek]] collaborators throughout the country, via his captains [[Adras]] and [[Jibade]], so that when Rufio invaded Egypt through [[Siwa]], he would be portrayed as a savior of the country and met with less resistance from the local population.<ref name="Incoming Threat"/> In addition, Rufio stationed three of his lieutenants in the [[Sinai]] to gain a firm hold on the peninsula: [[Tacito]] in [[Klysma Nome]], [[Ampelius]] in [[Madiama Nome]], and [[Ptahmose]] in [[Arsinoe Nome]].<ref name="THO" /> | |||
In 38 BCE, Rufio's plans to invade Egypt were discovered by [[Gamilat]], the leader of a [[Nabataeans|Nabataean]] resistance against the Roman occupation of the Sinai.<ref name="THO" /> Gamilat reported his findings to [[Otis]], a royal scribe, who in turn informed the [[Assassins|Hidden Ones]]' [[Mentor]] [[Bayek]] of the invasion plan. After sabotaging Rufio's planned invasion of Siwa,<ref name="Incoming Threat" /> Bayek traveled to the Sinai to assist Gamilat and the local Hidden Ones in their struggle against Rufio's army.<ref name="THO" /> | |||
===Death=== | |||
Following the deaths of his lieutenants at the hands of Bayek, Rufio brought it upon himself to eliminate the threat in the Sinai, traveling to and docking his fleet in the harbors of [[Arsinoe]].<ref name="THO" /> [[Amunet]], learning of Rufio's whereabouts, traveled to Arsinoe with Bayek, eliminating the Roman forces who were attacking the city. Bayek then boarded Rufio's [[octareme]] and assassinated him. In his final moments, the general pointed out the irony that the Order and the Hidden Ones had similar goals, yet only the former would survive the test of time thanks to their ideals, which were eternal.<ref name="Sic Semper Tyrannis" /> | |||
==Personality and traits== | |||
{{Quote|So it is true... the Hidden Ones exist. […] Strange, how you want the same things that we want: peace, order, and yet our ideas will survive.|Rufio expressing confidence in the Order's cause, 38 BCE.|Assassin's Creed: Origins|Sic Semper Tyrannis}} | |||
[[File:ACO Sic Semper Tyrannis Screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Rufio taunting Bayek]] | |||
Rufio was a true believer in the Order of the Ancients' [[New World Order|cause]], believing it to be their duty to unite the world under one banner. He showed an ironic fascination with how his opponents, the Hidden Ones, wanted the same things as the Order, but was confident that the Order's conviction was far stronger than that of the Hidden Ones. Even in death, Rufio was deeply confident in the Order's [[Templars|survival]], to the point where it terrified Bayek as he realized that the Order might as well be eternal.<ref name="Sic Semper Tyrannis" /> | |||
Aside from his devotion to the Order, Rufio was a highly capable general. Amunet described him as an expert at intimidating others, stating that he could "cut" true fear into the hearts of the people. Rufio was also observed and described as being extremely cautious, with him deciding not to set foot onto the Sinai Peninsula. Amunet even stated that Rufio was a master at guarding himself, suggesting that he never let his guard down.<ref name="THO" /> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Gaius Julius Rufio is a historical figure first mentioned in the memory "[[Incoming Threat]]" in the 2017 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''. He later appeared as the main antagonist of the game's first [[Assassin's Creed: Origins downloadable content|downloadable]] expansion, ''[[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'', where he was voiced by the English actor [[Ivan Sherry]]. | |||
Rufio has the same ''praenomen'' (first name) and ''nomen'' (surname) as Gaius Julius Caesar. As they shared the same ''nomen'', it means they are from the ''gens'' of the Julii, but it is unknown if they are directly related. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
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==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
**''[[The Hidden Ones (DLC)|The Hidden Ones]]'' {{1st}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:52, 14 May 2026
Gaius Julius Rufio (died 38 BCE), also known as The Leader, was a Roman general commanding the garrison in Roman Egypt, as well as a member of the Order of the Ancients. Appointed by Julius Caesar, Rufio sought to undermine Cleopatra and Marcus Antonius' rule in Egypt and claim the Ptolemaic Kingdom for himself after Caesar's assassination.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Early career[edit | edit source]
During the mid-1st century BCE, Rufio served as an officer under Julius Caesar. At some point, he was inducted into the Order of the Ancients, adopting the cryptonym of "The Leader".[1] Following Caesar's assassination in 44 BCE,[2] Rufio became a general and gained command of the Roman forces stationed in Egypt.[1]
During this period of time, he made the acquaintance of Cleopatra and Marcus Antonius, the former lover and follower of Caesar, respectively. On one occasion, he seemingly disrespected Cleopatra, leading Antonius to reprimand the general for it in a letter.[3]
Invasion of the Sinai[edit | edit source]
Rufio soon made plans to set up a meeting with the client Herodian kingdom's eponymous ruler Herod I in an attempt to establish an alliance with both Cleopatra and Antonius. However, relations between Rufio and the two soon broke down. Unable to get along with either of them, [citation needed] Rufio plotted to invade Egypt behind Cleopatra's back.[4]
To this end, Rufio made plans to create a network of Egyptian and Greek collaborators throughout the country, via his captains Adras and Jibade, so that when Rufio invaded Egypt through Siwa, he would be portrayed as a savior of the country and met with less resistance from the local population.[4] In addition, Rufio stationed three of his lieutenants in the Sinai to gain a firm hold on the peninsula: Tacito in Klysma Nome, Ampelius in Madiama Nome, and Ptahmose in Arsinoe Nome.[1]
In 38 BCE, Rufio's plans to invade Egypt were discovered by Gamilat, the leader of a Nabataean resistance against the Roman occupation of the Sinai.[1] Gamilat reported his findings to Otis, a royal scribe, who in turn informed the Hidden Ones' Mentor Bayek of the invasion plan. After sabotaging Rufio's planned invasion of Siwa,[4] Bayek traveled to the Sinai to assist Gamilat and the local Hidden Ones in their struggle against Rufio's army.[1]
Death[edit | edit source]
Following the deaths of his lieutenants at the hands of Bayek, Rufio brought it upon himself to eliminate the threat in the Sinai, traveling to and docking his fleet in the harbors of Arsinoe.[1] Amunet, learning of Rufio's whereabouts, traveled to Arsinoe with Bayek, eliminating the Roman forces who were attacking the city. Bayek then boarded Rufio's octareme and assassinated him. In his final moments, the general pointed out the irony that the Order and the Hidden Ones had similar goals, yet only the former would survive the test of time thanks to their ideals, which were eternal.[3]
Personality and traits[edit | edit source]
Rufio was a true believer in the Order of the Ancients' cause, believing it to be their duty to unite the world under one banner. He showed an ironic fascination with how his opponents, the Hidden Ones, wanted the same things as the Order, but was confident that the Order's conviction was far stronger than that of the Hidden Ones. Even in death, Rufio was deeply confident in the Order's survival, to the point where it terrified Bayek as he realized that the Order might as well be eternal.[3]
Aside from his devotion to the Order, Rufio was a highly capable general. Amunet described him as an expert at intimidating others, stating that he could "cut" true fear into the hearts of the people. Rufio was also observed and described as being extremely cautious, with him deciding not to set foot onto the Sinai Peninsula. Amunet even stated that Rufio was a master at guarding himself, suggesting that he never let his guard down.[1]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Gaius Julius Rufio is a historical figure first mentioned in the memory "Incoming Threat" in the 2017 video game Assassin's Creed: Origins. He later appeared as the main antagonist of the game's first downloadable expansion, The Hidden Ones, where he was voiced by the English actor Ivan Sherry.
Rufio has the same praenomen (first name) and nomen (surname) as Gaius Julius Caesar. As they shared the same nomen, it means they are from the gens of the Julii, but it is unknown if they are directly related.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Rufio sent to the Duat by Bayek
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- The Hidden Ones (first appearance)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hidden Ones
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Fall of an Empire, Rise of Another
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Hidden Ones – Sic Semper Tyrannis
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Assassin's Creed: Origins – Incoming Threat