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{{Youmay|the Templar|the [[Samuel Smythe|captain]] of a similar name}} | {{Youmay|the Templar|the [[Samuel Smythe|captain]] of a similar name}} | ||
{{Dialogue2|Smith|No! Do you even know what that is?|Shay|An ancient artifact, a treasure from Those Who Came Before.|Yes... It matters not... Some of the greatest scientific minds of all Europe could not... make it... work...|Samuel Smith's final moments, 1754.|Assassin's Creed: Rogue}} | {{Dialogue2|Smith|No! Do you even know what that is?|Shay|An ancient artifact, a treasure from Those Who Came Before.|Yes... It matters not... Some of the greatest scientific minds of all Europe could not... make it... work...|Samuel Smith's final moments, 1754.|Assassin's Creed: Rogue|One Little Victory}} | ||
{{Character Infobox | {{Character Infobox | ||
|image = | |image = ACRogue Samuel Smith render.png | ||
|birth = [[Virginia (state)|Virginia]], [[United States|British America]] | |birth = [[Virginia (state)|Virginia]], [[United States|British America]] | ||
|death = May 1754<br>[[Terra Nova]], {{Wiki|Canada (New France)|Canada}}, {{Wiki|New France}} | |death = May 1754<br>[[Terra Nova]], {{Wiki|Canada (New France)|Canada}}, {{Wiki|New France}} | ||
|species = [[Human]] | |||
|database = [[Database: Samuel Smith|Samuel Smith]] | |||
|affiliates = [[Templars]] | |affiliates = [[Templars]] | ||
*[[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Rite]] | *[[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Rite]] | ||
}} | |||
'''Samuel Smith''' (died 1754) was a member of the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Rite]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], operating in and around [[United Kingdom|Great Britain]]'s [[United States|Thirteen Colonies]] in the mid-18th century. The treasurer of the Templars in the colonies, Smith was tasked by [[Lawrence Washington]] to safeguard an ancient [[Pieces of Eden|artifact]] known as the [[Precursor boxes|Precursor box]]. | |||
'''Samuel Smith''' ( | |||
The treasurer of the Templars in the colonies, Smith was tasked by [[Lawrence Washington]] to safeguard | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Early life=== | ===Early life=== | ||
{{Quote|Smith controls most of the Templars' wealth, doesn't he? With him out of the way...| | {{Quote|Smith controls most of the Templars' wealth, doesn't he? With him out of the way...|Chevalier de la Vérendrye on Smith, 1754.|Assassin's Creed: Rogue|One Little Victory}} | ||
Little to nothing is known about Smith's early life. [[Abstergo Entertainment]] suspects that he was born in [[Virginia (state)|Virginia]], where he showed some skill as a sailor. At some point, he became the treasurer for one of [[Master Templar]] Lawrence Washington's businesses, and by extension, the Templar Order. Smith also got along well with fellow Templar [[Christopher Gist]], who claimed to enjoy drinking with him. | Little to nothing is known about Smith's early life. [[Abstergo Entertainment]] suspects that he was born in [[Virginia (state)|Virginia]], where he showed some skill as a sailor. At some point, he became the treasurer for one of [[Master Templar]] Lawrence Washington's businesses, and by extension, the Templar Order. Smith also got along well with fellow Templar [[Christopher Gist]], who claimed to enjoy drinking with him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Database: Samuel Smith]]</ref> | ||
===Guarding the Precursor box=== | ===Guarding the Precursor box=== | ||
{{Quote|My sources informed me that Samuel Smith has searched far and wide, looking for answers on how to make that strange box work. He just returned from Europe.|Le Chasseur to Shay Cormac, 1754.|Assassin's Creed: Rogue}} | {{Quote|My sources informed me that Samuel Smith has searched far and wide, looking for answers on how to make that strange box work. He just returned from Europe.|Le Chasseur to Shay Cormac, 1754.|Assassin's Creed: Rogue|One Little Victory}} | ||
In 1751, Washington stole the Precursor box and the [[Voynich manuscript|Manuscript]] from [[François Mackandal]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Haitian Assassins]] during the chaos of an [[1751 Port-au-Prince earthquake|earthquake]]. Smith was subsequently tasked with activating the box, while his fellow Templar [[James Wardrop]] was tasked with translating the Manuscript. Despite seeking the assistance of learned people in [[New York City|New York]] and native tribes, the Templars were unable to make the artifacts work. | In 1751, Washington stole the Precursor box and the [[Voynich manuscript|Manuscript]] from [[François Mackandal]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Haitian Assassins]] during the chaos of an [[1751 Port-au-Prince earthquake|earthquake]]. Smith was subsequently tasked with activating the box, while his fellow Templar [[James Wardrop]] was tasked with translating the Manuscript. Despite seeking the assistance of learned people in [[New York City|New York]] and native tribes, the Templars were unable to make the artifacts work.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Lessons and Revelations]]</ref> | ||
[[File:By Invitation Only 6.png|thumb|250px|left|Weeks, Wardrop and Smith meeting with Washington]] | [[File:By Invitation Only 6.png|thumb|250px|left|Weeks, Wardrop and Smith meeting with Washington]] | ||
In July 1752, Smith, Wardrop and [[Jack Weeks]] met with Washington at his mansion in [[Mount Vernon]] in the midst of a garden party. Already dying of tuberculosis, Washington sent his brother [[George Washington|George]] away, and asked his subordinates to keep him out of Templar affairs, wishing no potential harm to his sibling. | In July 1752, Smith, Wardrop and [[Jack Weeks]] met with Washington at his mansion in [[Mount Vernon]] in the midst of a garden party. Already dying of tuberculosis, Washington sent his brother [[George Washington|George]] away, and asked his subordinates to keep him out of Templar affairs, wishing no potential harm to his sibling.<ref name="By Invitation Only">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[By Invitation Only]]</ref> | ||
Respecting Washington's wishes, Smith informed him that he was prepared to leave for [[Europe]], where he intended to activate the box with the help of the continent's various scientists. Soon afterwards, Washington was killed by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]], although in the process, Smith, Wardrop and Weeks were able to escape. With Washington dead, Smith answered to Wardrop, who was now in charge of the Templars in the colonies. Despite the assistance of Europe's greatest scientists, Smith was unable to activate the box. | Respecting Washington's wishes, Smith informed him that he was prepared to leave for [[Europe]], where he intended to activate the box with the help of the continent's various scientists. Soon afterwards, Washington was killed by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]], although in the process, Smith, Wardrop and Weeks were able to escape. With Washington dead, Smith answered to Wardrop, who was now in charge of the Templars in the colonies. Despite the assistance of Europe's greatest scientists, Smith was unable to activate the box.<ref name="By Invitation Only"/> | ||
===Death=== | ===Death=== | ||
{{Dialogue|Shay|I don't feel much like celebrating, Liam... I know we have to get these artifacts back, but at what cost? Samuel Smith... He could barely hold his sword straight. Killing him was...|Liam|Necessary.|Shay and Liam O'Brien after Smith's death, 1754.|Assassin's Creed: Rogue}} | {{Dialogue|Shay|I don't feel much like celebrating, Liam... I know we have to get these artifacts back, but at what cost? Samuel Smith... He could barely hold his sword straight. Killing him was...|Liam|Necessary.|Shay and Liam O'Brien after Smith's death, 1754.|Assassin's Creed: Rogue|We the People}} | ||
Smith returned to the colonies in 1754. Intending to meet with Wardrop at an encampment on [[Terra Nova]], Smith refitted his schooner, the ''[[Equitas]]''. At this time, he was pursued by Shay and his fellow Assassins [[Liam O'Brien]] and [[Louis-Joseph Gaultier, Chevalier de la Vérendrye]], who acted on information from the spy [[Le Chasseur]]. Not wishing to lose the box, the Assassins were careful not to sink the ''Equitas''. | Smith returned to the colonies in 1754. Intending to meet with Wardrop at an encampment on [[Terra Nova]], Smith refitted his schooner, the ''[[Equitas]]''. At this time, he was pursued by Shay and his fellow Assassins [[Liam O'Brien]] and [[Louis-Joseph Gaultier, Chevalier de la Vérendrye]], who acted on information from the spy [[Le Chasseur]]. Not wishing to lose the box, the Assassins were careful not to sink the ''Equitas''.<ref name="One Little Victory">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[One Little Victory]]</ref> | ||
During the chase, Smith led the Assassins' ship, the ''[[Morrigan]]'', into an ambush. After the ''Morrigan'' sunk the ambushing ships, Smith tried to stop the Assassins using burning oil, and docked at [[Terra Nova]]. | During the chase, Smith led the Assassins' ship, the ''[[Morrigan]]'', into an ambush. After the ''Morrigan'' sunk the ambushing ships, Smith tried to stop the Assassins using burning oil, and docked at [[Terra Nova]].<ref name="One Little Victory"/> | ||
[[File:One Little Victory 7.png|thumb|250px|right|Smith's final moments]] | [[File:One Little Victory 7.png|thumb|250px|right|Smith's final moments]] | ||
Despite this, the ''Morrigan'' evaded the oil, and Shay went after Smith. In the refuge of his camp, Smith attempted to dissuade Shay from killing him, claiming that the Assassins were simply using him. However, Shay soon assassinated the defenseless Smith with his [[Hidden Blade]] from above. As Shay took the box, the dying Smith told him that the Assassins' victory was hollow, the greatest scientists of Europe having failed to activate the artifact. | Despite this, the ''Morrigan'' evaded the oil, and Shay went after Smith. In the refuge of his camp, Smith attempted to dissuade Shay from killing him, claiming that the Assassins were simply using him. However, Shay soon assassinated the defenseless Smith with his [[Hidden Blade]] from above. As Shay took the box, the dying Smith told him that the Assassins' victory was hollow, the greatest scientists of Europe having failed to activate the artifact.<ref name="One Little Victory"/> | ||
== | ===Legacy=== | ||
In 2015, the Templar [[Isabelle Ardant]] included Smith's name on a list of known British Templars. This list was later unveiled by the Assassins [[Rebecca Crane]] and [[Shaun Hastings]] when they infiltrated Ardant's office to plant a bug.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[21st century conversations#Assassin's Creed: Syndicate|Modern day]]</ref> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Samuel Smith is a character introduced in the 2014 video game, ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'', wherein he was voiced by Canadian voice actor [[Alain Goulem]]. | |||
Even after assassinating Smith, his database entry still lists his date of death as unknown. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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ACRG Chasing Samuel Smith - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of Shay chasing Smith | ACRG Chasing Samuel Smith - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of Shay chasing Smith | ||
One Little Victory 10.png|Shay assassinating Smith | One Little Victory 10.png|Shay assassinating Smith | ||
ACRogue DB Samuel Smith.png|Smith's database image | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 09:57, 30 May 2025
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Samuel Smith (died 1754) was a member of the British Rite of the Templar Order, operating in and around Great Britain's Thirteen Colonies in the mid-18th century. The treasurer of the Templars in the colonies, Smith was tasked by Lawrence Washington to safeguard an ancient artifact known as the Precursor box.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Little to nothing is known about Smith's early life. Abstergo Entertainment suspects that he was born in Virginia, where he showed some skill as a sailor. At some point, he became the treasurer for one of Master Templar Lawrence Washington's businesses, and by extension, the Templar Order. Smith also got along well with fellow Templar Christopher Gist, who claimed to enjoy drinking with him.[1]
Guarding the Precursor box[edit | edit source]
In 1751, Washington stole the Precursor box and the Manuscript from François Mackandal, Mentor of the Haitian Assassins during the chaos of an earthquake. Smith was subsequently tasked with activating the box, while his fellow Templar James Wardrop was tasked with translating the Manuscript. Despite seeking the assistance of learned people in New York and native tribes, the Templars were unable to make the artifacts work.[2]
In July 1752, Smith, Wardrop and Jack Weeks met with Washington at his mansion in Mount Vernon in the midst of a garden party. Already dying of tuberculosis, Washington sent his brother George away, and asked his subordinates to keep him out of Templar affairs, wishing no potential harm to his sibling.[3]
Respecting Washington's wishes, Smith informed him that he was prepared to leave for Europe, where he intended to activate the box with the help of the continent's various scientists. Soon afterwards, Washington was killed by the Assassin Shay Cormac, although in the process, Smith, Wardrop and Weeks were able to escape. With Washington dead, Smith answered to Wardrop, who was now in charge of the Templars in the colonies. Despite the assistance of Europe's greatest scientists, Smith was unable to activate the box.[3]
Death[edit | edit source]
Smith returned to the colonies in 1754. Intending to meet with Wardrop at an encampment on Terra Nova, Smith refitted his schooner, the Equitas. At this time, he was pursued by Shay and his fellow Assassins Liam O'Brien and Louis-Joseph Gaultier, Chevalier de la Vérendrye, who acted on information from the spy Le Chasseur. Not wishing to lose the box, the Assassins were careful not to sink the Equitas.[4]
During the chase, Smith led the Assassins' ship, the Morrigan, into an ambush. After the Morrigan sunk the ambushing ships, Smith tried to stop the Assassins using burning oil, and docked at Terra Nova.[4]
Despite this, the Morrigan evaded the oil, and Shay went after Smith. In the refuge of his camp, Smith attempted to dissuade Shay from killing him, claiming that the Assassins were simply using him. However, Shay soon assassinated the defenseless Smith with his Hidden Blade from above. As Shay took the box, the dying Smith told him that the Assassins' victory was hollow, the greatest scientists of Europe having failed to activate the artifact.[4]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
In 2015, the Templar Isabelle Ardant included Smith's name on a list of known British Templars. This list was later unveiled by the Assassins Rebecca Crane and Shaun Hastings when they infiltrated Ardant's office to plant a bug.[5]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Samuel Smith is a character introduced in the 2014 video game, Assassin's Creed: Rogue, wherein he was voiced by Canadian voice actor Alain Goulem.
Even after assassinating Smith, his database entry still lists his date of death as unknown.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art of Shay chasing Smith -
Shay assassinating Smith -
Smith's database image
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
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