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'''Hugo''' was a | '''Hugo''' was a [[blacksmith]] living in [[Versailles]], [[France]], during the late 18th century, and the brother of [[Victor]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
In 1789, Hugo's brother defeated [[Arno Dorian]] in a game of {{Wiki|Faro (card game)|pharaoh}}, winning the latter's cherished pocket watch. Arno later broke into Victor's house and stole the watch back. Upon discovering this Victor attacked Arno, allowing Hugo to take the watch. As Hugo ran away with it, Arno was able to tackle him and take the watch back. | In 1789, Hugo's brother defeated [[Arno Dorian]] in a game of {{Wiki|Faro (card game)|pharaoh}}, winning the latter's cherished [[pocket watch]]. Arno later broke into Victor's house and stole the watch back. Upon discovering this, Victor attacked Arno, allowing Hugo to take the watch. As Hugo ran away with it, Arno was able to tackle him and take the watch back. Hugo and Victor eventually caught up with Arno at his home, accusing him of theft. The brothers were forced to leave with nothing however, as Arno's adoptive father [[François de la Serre]] kept him from being prosecuted.<ref name="Memories of Versailles">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Memories of Versailles]]</ref> Later that day, Hugo and Victor tailed Arno to the [[Estates-General of 1789|Estates-General]], intending to take the watch back. After a duel between Arno and the brothers, the former proved victorious, escaping the [[Soldier|guards]] who arrived on the scene.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[The Estates General]]</ref> | ||
Hugo and Victor | In 1793, during the [[Reign of Terror]], Hugo and Victor were convicted as enemies of the state, and sentenced to death by [[Guillotine|guillotining]]. To the brothers' fortune, Arno planned to assassinate [[Aloys la Touche]], the man in charge of the execution. Pretending to be one of the prisoners, Arno neared la Touche and assassinated him, breaking up the execution and saving the brothers' lives.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Rise of the Assassin]]</ref> | ||
==Legacy== | |||
During [[Robert Fraser]]'s sessions reliving Arno Dorian's [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], he speculated in an email with his Project Manager, [[Aidan St. Claire]], that Hugo and his brother were not historical people but [[Animus]]-created amalgams of multiple people Arno had met throughout his life.<ref name="AEEH">''[[Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment – Employee Handbook]]''</ref> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
The names of Victor and Hugo are a reference to the French poet and novelist {{Wiki|Victor Hugo}}. Their accused crime of stealing bread is a reference to the author's 1862 work ''{{Wiki|Les Misérables}}'', in which its protagonist {{Wiki|Jean Valjean}} was imprisoned for 19 years for the same transgression. | |||
== | ==Appearances== | ||
* | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{1st}} | ||
* | *''[[Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment – Employee Handbook]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Individuals]] | [[Category:Individuals]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:French people]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:08, 6 May 2026
Hugo was a blacksmith living in Versailles, France, during the late 18th century, and the brother of Victor.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In 1789, Hugo's brother defeated Arno Dorian in a game of pharaoh, winning the latter's cherished pocket watch. Arno later broke into Victor's house and stole the watch back. Upon discovering this, Victor attacked Arno, allowing Hugo to take the watch. As Hugo ran away with it, Arno was able to tackle him and take the watch back. Hugo and Victor eventually caught up with Arno at his home, accusing him of theft. The brothers were forced to leave with nothing however, as Arno's adoptive father François de la Serre kept him from being prosecuted.[1] Later that day, Hugo and Victor tailed Arno to the Estates-General, intending to take the watch back. After a duel between Arno and the brothers, the former proved victorious, escaping the guards who arrived on the scene.[2]
In 1793, during the Reign of Terror, Hugo and Victor were convicted as enemies of the state, and sentenced to death by guillotining. To the brothers' fortune, Arno planned to assassinate Aloys la Touche, the man in charge of the execution. Pretending to be one of the prisoners, Arno neared la Touche and assassinated him, breaking up the execution and saving the brothers' lives.[3]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
During Robert Fraser's sessions reliving Arno Dorian's genetic memories, he speculated in an email with his Project Manager, Aidan St. Claire, that Hugo and his brother were not historical people but Animus-created amalgams of multiple people Arno had met throughout his life.[4]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
The names of Victor and Hugo are a reference to the French poet and novelist Victor Hugo. Their accused crime of stealing bread is a reference to the author's 1862 work Les Misérables, in which its protagonist Jean Valjean was imprisoned for 19 years for the same transgression.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Unity (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment – Employee Handbook (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Memories of Versailles
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – The Estates General
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Rise of the Assassin
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment – Employee Handbook