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{{Quote|Don't slay the messenger, good lord. Have my pouch instead.|A Borgia Messenger upon being caught.|Assassin's Creed II}} | {{Quote|Don't slay the messenger, good lord. Have my pouch instead.|A Borgia Messenger upon being caught.|Assassin's Creed II}} | ||
[[File:Messenger.jpg|thumb|270px|A messenger begs for his life]] | [[File:Messenger.jpg|thumb|270px|A messenger begs for his life]] | ||
'''Borgia Messengers''', also known as '''Borgia Couriers''', | '''Borgia Messengers''', also known as '''Borgia Couriers''', are presumably messengers for the Borgia. It is thought that they carry important information or funds for [[Rodrigo Borgia]], or that they deliver payment to and from some official or ally, explaining the significant amount of florins in their possession. Upon spotting [[Ezio]], the messengers take flight, [[Free Running]] away from him, performing many acrobatic stunts, such as climbing walls and swinging from posts. | ||
If Ezio manages to catch up to one, he can tackle him or simply throw a [[Throwing knives|throwing knife]] at him for a considerable amount of florins, with | If Ezio manages to catch up to one, he can tackle him or simply throw a [[Throwing knives|throwing knife]] at him for a considerable amount of florins, with the amount being around 1503 to 1505 per messenger. However, if Ezio kills one, his notoriety will automatically increase by 50%; though he can still get the florins if he loots the body. If caught, the messenger begs for his life. He cannot be grabbed again after you first grab him. After being attacked or left alone for a few moments, the messenger will resume his free-running. | ||
Interestingly, [[archers]] begin chasing the messenger as well if he climbs onto a rooftop in his flight. This is rather ironic, as messengers often call to the guards for help during the chase. It has also been shown that you can trip them, or throw them off buildings so that they fall to their death, without being penalized for it. | Interestingly, [[archers]] begin chasing the messenger as well if he climbs onto a rooftop in his flight. This is rather ironic, as messengers often call to the guards for help during the chase. It has also been shown that you can trip them, or throw them off buildings so that they fall to their death, without being penalized for it. | ||
For some reason, the messengers often move rather slowly when on flat ground directly after a free-run up the side of a building. They can easily be taken down by a well-aimed throwing knife from Ezio, during one of these periods. | |||
For some reason, the messengers often move rather slowly when on flat ground directly after a free-run up the side of a building. They can easily be taken down by a well-aimed throwing knife during these periods. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*[[Perotto Calderon]] worked undercover as a Borgia Messenger for the [[Assassins]]. | *[[Perotto Calderon]] worked undercover as a Borgia Messenger for the [[Assassins]]. | ||
*It is interesting to note that the usual amount of money gained from a messenger, 1503 florins, is also the recorded year of [[Rodrigo Borgia]]'s death. | *It is interesting to note that the usual amount of money gained from a messenger, 1503 florins, is also the recorded year of [[Rodrigo Borgia]]'s death. | ||
*In | *In Rome, the amount of florins received for capturing a Borgia Messengers is maintained at around 1500 florins. However, Borgia Messengers now also carry valuable goods that can be sold to merchants. | ||
*Also in Rome, the frequency of Borgia couriers reduces dramatically as Ezio rebuilds the city. | |||
* | *Intercepting a messenger gains you the [[Achievement]]/Trophy "Mailman."(Assassin's Creed 2) | ||
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Revision as of 18:48, 25 June 2011
- "Don't slay the messenger, good lord. Have my pouch instead."
- ―A Borgia Messenger upon being caught.[src]
Borgia Messengers, also known as Borgia Couriers, are presumably messengers for the Borgia. It is thought that they carry important information or funds for Rodrigo Borgia, or that they deliver payment to and from some official or ally, explaining the significant amount of florins in their possession. Upon spotting Ezio, the messengers take flight, Free Running away from him, performing many acrobatic stunts, such as climbing walls and swinging from posts.
If Ezio manages to catch up to one, he can tackle him or simply throw a throwing knife at him for a considerable amount of florins, with the amount being around 1503 to 1505 per messenger. However, if Ezio kills one, his notoriety will automatically increase by 50%; though he can still get the florins if he loots the body. If caught, the messenger begs for his life. He cannot be grabbed again after you first grab him. After being attacked or left alone for a few moments, the messenger will resume his free-running.
Interestingly, archers begin chasing the messenger as well if he climbs onto a rooftop in his flight. This is rather ironic, as messengers often call to the guards for help during the chase. It has also been shown that you can trip them, or throw them off buildings so that they fall to their death, without being penalized for it.
For some reason, the messengers often move rather slowly when on flat ground directly after a free-run up the side of a building. They can easily be taken down by a well-aimed throwing knife from Ezio, during one of these periods.
Trivia
- Perotto Calderon worked undercover as a Borgia Messenger for the Assassins.
- It is interesting to note that the usual amount of money gained from a messenger, 1503 florins, is also the recorded year of Rodrigo Borgia's death.
- In Rome, the amount of florins received for capturing a Borgia Messengers is maintained at around 1500 florins. However, Borgia Messengers now also carry valuable goods that can be sold to merchants.
- Also in Rome, the frequency of Borgia couriers reduces dramatically as Ezio rebuilds the city.
- Intercepting a messenger gains you the Achievement/Trophy "Mailman."(Assassin's Creed 2)
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