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The '''Roach Guards''' were an ethnically [[Ireland|Irish]] gang based in [[New York City]] and active from the 1820s to the 1860s. | The '''Roach Guards''' were an ethnically [[Ireland|Irish]] [[gang]] based in [[New York City]] and active from the 1820s to the 1860s. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In July 1863, during the build up towards the [[New York City draft riots]], the Roach Guards | In July 1863, during the build-up towards the [[New York City draft riots]], the Roach Guards, the [[Bowery Boys]], and the [[Daybreak Boys]], as well as smaller gangs, agreed to a temporary cease to their hostilities in order to work towards a bigger prize. Convinced to riot by the [[American Rite of the Templar Order|American Templars]]' [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] [[William M. Tweed]], the Roach Guards were eager to spread discord.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' – Chapter 10</ref> | ||
On 12 July, New York City | On 12 July, New York City [[police]]man [[Tommy Greyling]] saw members of the Roach Guards and Bowery Boys carrying assortments of weapons. When pressed for information, one of the gang members gave Tommy a snide remark and kept working.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' – Chapter 11</ref> Around the same time, in a different part of the city, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Varius]] moved through Paradise Square and through to the heart of [[Five Points, Manhattan|Five Points]], the Roach Guards' center of power. While no one challenged him moving through the area, the lone Assassin received many stares and Irish curses.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' – Chapter 12</ref> | ||
In the early hours of 13 July before daybreak, Tommy Greyling escorted the opera singer [[Adelina Patti]] to the safety of his brother's empty house. Discussing the riot, Tommy told Adelina that he | In the early hours of 13 July before daybreak, Tommy Greyling escorted the opera singer [[Adelina Patti]] to the safety of his brother's empty house. Discussing the riot, Tommy told Adelina that he had seen what seemed like normal protestors holding signs, though he saw through the ruse and recognized many of them as Roach Guards.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' – Chapter 14</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:02, 14 May 2026
The Roach Guards were an ethnically Irish gang based in New York City and active from the 1820s to the 1860s.
History[edit | edit source]
In July 1863, during the build-up towards the New York City draft riots, the Roach Guards, the Bowery Boys, and the Daybreak Boys, as well as smaller gangs, agreed to a temporary cease to their hostilities in order to work towards a bigger prize. Convinced to riot by the American Templars' Grand Master William M. Tweed, the Roach Guards were eager to spread discord.[1]
On 12 July, New York City policeman Tommy Greyling saw members of the Roach Guards and Bowery Boys carrying assortments of weapons. When pressed for information, one of the gang members gave Tommy a snide remark and kept working.[2] Around the same time, in a different part of the city, the Assassin Varius moved through Paradise Square and through to the heart of Five Points, the Roach Guards' center of power. While no one challenged him moving through the area, the lone Assassin received many stares and Irish curses.[3]
In the early hours of 13 July before daybreak, Tommy Greyling escorted the opera singer Adelina Patti to the safety of his brother's empty house. Discussing the riot, Tommy told Adelina that he had seen what seemed like normal protestors holding signs, though he saw through the ruse and recognized many of them as Roach Guards.[4]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Chapter 10
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Chapter 11
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Chapter 12
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Chapter 14