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==History== | ==History== | ||
In 2016, [[André Bolden]], a member of the [[Bolden family]] which counted numerous [[Black Cross]], was brought to the facility on the pretense of having his PTSD treated. In reality, the Templars had sought to locate the [[Koh-i-Noor]] that he ancestors had encountered during the lifetime.<ref name=" | |||
===Return of the prodigal son === | |||
On November 21, 2000, a confused [[Daniel Cross]] arrived at the Philadelphia facility, demanding to be placed in the [[Animus]]. It was only after he attacked ansecretary that Dr. [[Warren Vidic]] became convinced of the urgency. Regardless of Daniel’s erratic behavior, Vidic felt almost a fatherly pride for Daniel for assassinating the [[Mentor (2000)|Assassin Mentor]].<ref name="ACTheFall">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]''</ref> | |||
Shortly after his return, Abstergo initiated the [[Great Purge]], a global hunt for Assassin hideouts that Daniel, under the influence of his sleeper agent programming, had uncovered in an attempt to get closer to the Mentor. On December 6, Daniel was strapped to a medical bed in front of a television screen, his condition monitored by senior Templar executive [[Alfred Stearns]] of the [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order|Inner Sanctum]], who oversaw the Purge. He ordered Dr. [[Sung]] to extract more information from Daniel, regardless of the risk to his life.<ref name="ACTheFall" /> | |||
Once the global purge had succeeded, nearly wiping out the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]], Daniel was hailed as a symbol of hope for the Templar Order. As a reward, Warren Vidic granted him unlimited time in the Animus, allowing him to be with his "family" for as long as he desired.<ref name="ACTheChain" /> <ref name="ACTheFall" /> | |||
By 2002, Daniel had spent thirteen uninterrupted months in the Animus. He was finally removed by Dr. Sung when his brain activity became erratic. Introducing herself as his physician, she guided him through the Philadelphia facility, explaining that he was seen as a hero by the Order for killing the Assassin Mentor. However, she could not bear to watch him waste his life reliving his ancestors' memories. She led him to his new apartment, hoping he would move forward. Once alone, Daniel was overwhelmed by the [[Bleeding Effect]], seeing blood on the walls before slipping into one of his [[Innokenti Orelov|ancestor]]’s memories.<ref name="ACTheChain">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Chain]]''</ref> | |||
Later that evening, Daniel approached Dr. Sung as she was about to leave the facility. Due to the Bleeding Effect, he saw her as [[Anna Orelov]], the wife of [[Nikolai Orelov]], and confused her with her. He asked if he could re-enter the Animus, but she refused, correctly deducing that he was experiencing withdrawal symptoms. She left, unaware that Daniel had stolen her keycard. Using it, he accessed the facility’s new and huge Animus room. Walking past several Animi used to relive the memories of captured Assassins, he was shocked to see [[Paul Bellamy]] strapped to one of them but chose to ignore him. Lying down in an Animus, he noted its renewed appearance before reliving more of Nikolai’s memories.<ref name="ACTheChain" /> | |||
To his surprise Dr. Sung woke him, expressing her disappointment and pointing out that the machine had not even been turned on. Daniel apologized and asked if Abstergo had any files on his connection to Nikolai. After admitting they did, she reassured him that he did not need to revisit his past to feel connected to his family, as everyone at Abstergo cared for him. She told him he could consider Abstergo his second family.<ref name="ACTheChain" /> | |||
That night, Daniel woke up in his apartment after reliving more of his ancestor’s memories, revealing Nikolai’s parental abuse toward Innokenti. Looking at Nikolai’s picture in his files, he scornfully crumpled it.<ref name="ACTheChain" /> | |||
===Master Templar initiation=== | |||
[[File:ACR Berg Injection.png|left|thumb|250x250px|Daniel injecting Otso Berg with a tracer]] | |||
On 6 December 2012, Juhani Otso Berg was taken to a hidden chamber in Abstergo's Philadelphia facility, where he met [[Laetitia England]], the head of Abstergo Industries' Operations Division and a member of the Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order. There, she revealed her intention to make him a [[Master Templar]] and place him at the for front of the Templars' efforts to eliminate the remnants of the [[Modern times|modern-day]] [[Assassins|Assassin Order]]. On her orders, Daniel Cross injected a microchip into Berg’s arm. Laetitia then explained that the Templars needed to ensure they had trustworthy agents worldwide and that the chip would allow them to monitor his every move.<ref name="ACRevelations" /> | |||
Four days later, Berg met with Warren Vidic, England, Cross, and several other Master Templar operatives in the same chamber, where England announced that Abstergo had located the [[Assassin leader|leader]] of the Assassins, [[William Miles]], in [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]]. Soon after, Berg was deployed with a team to capture him.<ref name="ACRevelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | |||
===Search for the Koh-i-Noor=== | |||
In 2016, [[André Bolden]], a member of the [[Bolden family]] which counted numerous [[Black Cross]], was brought to the facility on the pretense of having his PTSD treated. In reality, the Templars had sought to locate the [[Koh-i-Noor]] that he ancestors had encountered during the lifetime.<ref name="Templars">''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]''</ref> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Revision as of 00:09, 14 February 2025
The Abstergo Philadelphia Facility is an Abstergo facility next to the Delaware River in Philadelphia, United States. Designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, it housed several of Abstergo's divisions, including Historical Research, Lineage Discovery and Acquisition, and Abstergo Medical. The facility also houses the Library & Archive Hall, said to store all of Abstergo's knowledge under impenetrable security.[1]
As of 2017, the facility was overseen by Master Templar Juhani Otso Berg, a member of the Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order.[1]
History
Return of the prodigal son
On November 21, 2000, a confused Daniel Cross arrived at the Philadelphia facility, demanding to be placed in the Animus. It was only after he attacked ansecretary that Dr. Warren Vidic became convinced of the urgency. Regardless of Daniel’s erratic behavior, Vidic felt almost a fatherly pride for Daniel for assassinating the Assassin Mentor.[2]
Shortly after his return, Abstergo initiated the Great Purge, a global hunt for Assassin hideouts that Daniel, under the influence of his sleeper agent programming, had uncovered in an attempt to get closer to the Mentor. On December 6, Daniel was strapped to a medical bed in front of a television screen, his condition monitored by senior Templar executive Alfred Stearns of the Inner Sanctum, who oversaw the Purge. He ordered Dr. Sung to extract more information from Daniel, regardless of the risk to his life.[2]
Once the global purge had succeeded, nearly wiping out the Assassin Brotherhood, Daniel was hailed as a symbol of hope for the Templar Order. As a reward, Warren Vidic granted him unlimited time in the Animus, allowing him to be with his "family" for as long as he desired.[3] [2]
By 2002, Daniel had spent thirteen uninterrupted months in the Animus. He was finally removed by Dr. Sung when his brain activity became erratic. Introducing herself as his physician, she guided him through the Philadelphia facility, explaining that he was seen as a hero by the Order for killing the Assassin Mentor. However, she could not bear to watch him waste his life reliving his ancestors' memories. She led him to his new apartment, hoping he would move forward. Once alone, Daniel was overwhelmed by the Bleeding Effect, seeing blood on the walls before slipping into one of his ancestor’s memories.[3]
Later that evening, Daniel approached Dr. Sung as she was about to leave the facility. Due to the Bleeding Effect, he saw her as Anna Orelov, the wife of Nikolai Orelov, and confused her with her. He asked if he could re-enter the Animus, but she refused, correctly deducing that he was experiencing withdrawal symptoms. She left, unaware that Daniel had stolen her keycard. Using it, he accessed the facility’s new and huge Animus room. Walking past several Animi used to relive the memories of captured Assassins, he was shocked to see Paul Bellamy strapped to one of them but chose to ignore him. Lying down in an Animus, he noted its renewed appearance before reliving more of Nikolai’s memories.[3]
To his surprise Dr. Sung woke him, expressing her disappointment and pointing out that the machine had not even been turned on. Daniel apologized and asked if Abstergo had any files on his connection to Nikolai. After admitting they did, she reassured him that he did not need to revisit his past to feel connected to his family, as everyone at Abstergo cared for him. She told him he could consider Abstergo his second family.[3]
That night, Daniel woke up in his apartment after reliving more of his ancestor’s memories, revealing Nikolai’s parental abuse toward Innokenti. Looking at Nikolai’s picture in his files, he scornfully crumpled it.[3]
Master Templar initiation
On 6 December 2012, Juhani Otso Berg was taken to a hidden chamber in Abstergo's Philadelphia facility, where he met Laetitia England, the head of Abstergo Industries' Operations Division and a member of the Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order. There, she revealed her intention to make him a Master Templar and place him at the for front of the Templars' efforts to eliminate the remnants of the modern-day Assassin Order. On her orders, Daniel Cross injected a microchip into Berg’s arm. Laetitia then explained that the Templars needed to ensure they had trustworthy agents worldwide and that the chip would allow them to monitor his every move.[4]
Four days later, Berg met with Warren Vidic, England, Cross, and several other Master Templar operatives in the same chamber, where England announced that Abstergo had located the leader of the Assassins, William Miles, in Cairo, Egypt. Soon after, Berg was deployed with a team to capture him.[4]
Search for the Koh-i-Noor
In 2016, André Bolden, a member of the Bolden family which counted numerous Black Cross, was brought to the facility on the pretense of having his PTSD treated. In reality, the Templars had sought to locate the Koh-i-Noor that he ancestors had encountered during the lifetime.[5]
Behind the scenes
The design of the Abstergo Philadelphia Facility building is seemingly based on the headquarters for LegalShield built 2003 in Ada, Oklahoma by Nabholz Construction Company and designed by Minneapolis architectural firm MSR Design. It also shares some design elements with the 2006 reopening of the Guthrie Theater which was in fact designed by Jean Nouvel alongside another Minneapolis based firm, Architectural Alliance.
Gallery
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The facility in Assassin's Creed: Templars
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: The Fall (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates
- Assassin's Creed: Templars
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins – Layla Hassan's personal files – Abstergo Historical Research Division: "Documentation: Employee Manual"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: The Fall
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Assassin's Creed: The Chain
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Templars