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''' | A '''blunderbuss''' is a muzzle-loading [[Firearms|firearm]] with a short, large caliber barrel that flares at the end. A predecessor to the modern shotgun, it is designed to unleash a blast of many shots at once, but for this reason is only effective at short ranges. | ||
==Description== | |||
Essentially a precursor to the later shotgun,<ref name="India Db">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Blunderbuss (India)|Database: Blunderbuss]]</ref> the blunderbuss is a firearm with a large caliber barrel intended to facilitate the loading of numerous shots all at once. Once armed, the blunderbuss can fire shots in a great burst from its flared muzzle. The wave of projectiles can be devastating at short-ranges, blowing away groups of enemies simultaneously. However, like the shotgun, its firepower and accuracy rapidly diminishes at further ranges the more the shots spread away from another.<ref name="India Db" /><ref name="Freedom Cry">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]''</ref><ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref><ref name="FC Db">[[Database: Blunderbuss]]''</ref> | |||
Blunderbusses were | As a muzzle-loading gun, the ammunition of blunderbusses is limited not only to lead shots which can instead be substituted with a variety other material, including metal and stone, or even random scraps of junk. Wood can also be used, but this choice in particular is prone to damaging the weapon itself.<ref name="India Db" /> Although commonly in the form of a long gun<ref name="Freedom Cry" /><ref name="ACU" />—in which case it is invariably shorter than its peers<ref name="India Db" /><ref name="Freedom Cry" /><ref name="ACU" /><ref name="FC Db" />—blunderbusses can also be as small as a a pistol.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> The light weight and compact size of blunderbusses ensured that they were popular with naval forces and [[horsemen|cavalry]] since they could be handled easily in a position of limited mobility or confined space.<ref name="India Db" /> | ||
==History== | |||
Throughout its history, the blunderbuss came to be associated not only with cavalry and naval forces, but bandits and [[piracy|pirates]] as well.<ref name="India Db" /> So popular was it with the latter, that types of blunderbuss pistols were commonly called [[Pirate Blunderbusses|pirate blunderbusses]]<ref name="AC4" /> or [[Pirate Flintlock|pirate flintlocks]].<ref name="AC3" /> It therefore flourished during the [[Golden Age of Piracy]].<ref name="AC4" /> | |||
In 1735, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Adéwalé]] was given a blunderbuss by the leader of the [[Maroon rebellion]], [[Augustin Dieufort]], after saving the latter from a [[Slavery|slaver]] raid on the Maroon hideout. From then on, the blunderbuss became Adéwalé's favored type of firearm. Notably on 8 July 1737, he used it to kill five [[guards]] at once during his assassination of [[Haiti|Saint-Domingue]]'s governor, [[Pierre, Marquis de Fayet]].<ref name="Freedom Cry" /> | |||
In 1773, the Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] of the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins|Colonial Brotherhood]] acquired a pirate blunderbuss pistol after sinking the [[Man O'War]] [[Dartmoor|''HMS'' Dartmoor]] as part of a [[privateers|privateering]] contract.<ref name="AC3" /> | |||
By the end of the century, blunderbusses continued to be prevalent in [[France]] and were sold in [[Paris]]ian markets during the [[French Revolution]]. The [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|French Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] was given blunderbusses in two separate occasions between April 1796 and July 1797<ref name="nb1">Duration of Charles Cochon de Lapparent's service as {{Wiki|List of Police Ministers of France|Police Minister of France}}.</ref> by [[Police|Police Minister]] [[Charles Cochon de Lapparent]] in return for his services. These were the plainly named [[Blunderbuss (Unity)|Blunderbuss]] and the [[Woodplate Blunderbuss]], rewarded for solving the murders of [[Alexandre Loissac]] and Professor [[Simon Marcel]] respectively.<ref name="ACU" /> | |||
In 1841, the blunderbuss was standard service for [[British Empire|British]] [[East India Company]] Highlanders which were deployed to [[India]].<ref name="ACCI">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''</ref> | |||
==Weapon statistics== | ==Weapon statistics== | ||
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==Trivia== | |||
*Despite being technically blunderbusses, the [[Pirate Flintlock]] of ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' and the Pirate Blunderbusses of ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' function as normal [[pistol]]s in the games and lack the later gameplay mechanics of blunderbusses. This is owing to the fact that they predate the introduction of blunderbusses as a distinct gameplay class of weapons in the expansion of ''Black Flag'', ''[[Freedom Cry]]''. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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A blunderbuss is a muzzle-loading firearm with a short, large caliber barrel that flares at the end. A predecessor to the modern shotgun, it is designed to unleash a blast of many shots at once, but for this reason is only effective at short ranges.
Description
Essentially a precursor to the later shotgun,[1] the blunderbuss is a firearm with a large caliber barrel intended to facilitate the loading of numerous shots all at once. Once armed, the blunderbuss can fire shots in a great burst from its flared muzzle. The wave of projectiles can be devastating at short-ranges, blowing away groups of enemies simultaneously. However, like the shotgun, its firepower and accuracy rapidly diminishes at further ranges the more the shots spread away from another.[1][2][3][4]
As a muzzle-loading gun, the ammunition of blunderbusses is limited not only to lead shots which can instead be substituted with a variety other material, including metal and stone, or even random scraps of junk. Wood can also be used, but this choice in particular is prone to damaging the weapon itself.[1] Although commonly in the form of a long gun[2][3]—in which case it is invariably shorter than its peers[1][2][3][4]—blunderbusses can also be as small as a a pistol.[5][6] The light weight and compact size of blunderbusses ensured that they were popular with naval forces and cavalry since they could be handled easily in a position of limited mobility or confined space.[1]
History
Throughout its history, the blunderbuss came to be associated not only with cavalry and naval forces, but bandits and pirates as well.[1] So popular was it with the latter, that types of blunderbuss pistols were commonly called pirate blunderbusses[6] or pirate flintlocks.[5] It therefore flourished during the Golden Age of Piracy.[6]
In 1735, the Assassin Adéwalé was given a blunderbuss by the leader of the Maroon rebellion, Augustin Dieufort, after saving the latter from a slaver raid on the Maroon hideout. From then on, the blunderbuss became Adéwalé's favored type of firearm. Notably on 8 July 1737, he used it to kill five guards at once during his assassination of Saint-Domingue's governor, Pierre, Marquis de Fayet.[2]
In 1773, the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton of the Colonial Brotherhood acquired a pirate blunderbuss pistol after sinking the Man O'War HMS Dartmoor as part of a privateering contract.[5]
By the end of the century, blunderbusses continued to be prevalent in France and were sold in Parisian markets during the French Revolution. The French Assassin Arno Dorian was given blunderbusses in two separate occasions between April 1796 and July 1797[7] by Police Minister Charles Cochon de Lapparent in return for his services. These were the plainly named Blunderbuss and the Woodplate Blunderbuss, rewarded for solving the murders of Alexandre Loissac and Professor Simon Marcel respectively.[3]
In 1841, the blunderbuss was standard service for British East India Company Highlanders which were deployed to India.[8]
Weapon statistics
French Revolution
| Name | Level | Damage | Parry | Speed | Range | Cost | Modifiers | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flintlock | * * | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | N/A | Additional Damage: +25% | Helix Rift missions |
| Blunderbuss | * * * | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | N/A | Additional Damage: +25% | Murder Mystery – Killed by Science |
| Woodplate Blunderbuss | * * * * | 4 | 4 | 2 | 8 | N/A | Additional Damage: +25% | Murder Mystery – The Hand of Science |
| Officer's Blunderbuss | * * * * | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 5,000₣ | Additional Damage: +25% | N/A |
Trivia
- Despite being technically blunderbusses, the Pirate Flintlock of Assassin's Creed III and the Pirate Blunderbusses of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag function as normal pistols in the games and lack the later gameplay mechanics of blunderbusses. This is owing to the fact that they predate the introduction of blunderbusses as a distinct gameplay class of weapons in the expansion of Black Flag, Freedom Cry.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry
- Assassin's Creed: Unity
- Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India – Database: Blunderbuss
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Assassin's Creed: Unity
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Database: Blunderbuss
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Assassin's Creed III
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ Duration of Charles Cochon de Lapparent's service as Police Minister of France.
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India