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==Infiltration== | ==Infiltration== | ||
On October 29, the Imperial train left [[wikipedia:Crimea|Crimea]] for [[Saint Petersburg|Petrograd]]. The [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Nikolai Orelov]] was tasked with infiltrating the train, killing Alexander and claiming the [[Staff of Eden|Royal Staff]]. Matching the train's speed with his [[Horses|horse]], Nikolai managed to catch up and jump from the horse onto the train, transversing its length from above. Dispatching one of the Tsar's [[Guards|guards]], who had protected the entrance to the inner cart, Orelov proceeded inside. | On October 29, the Imperial train left [[wikipedia:Crimea|Crimea]] for [[Saint Petersburg|Petrograd]]. The [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Nikolai Orelov]] was tasked with infiltrating the train, killing Alexander and claiming the [[Staff of Eden|Royal Staff]]. Matching the train's speed with his [[Horses|horse]], Nikolai managed to catch up and jump from the horse onto the train, transversing its length from above. Dispatching one of the Tsar's [[Guards|guards]], who had protected the entrance to the inner cart, Orelov proceeded inside. After killing another guard with his [[Short blade|dagger]] and interrogating a third with the blade held against their throat, the guard told Nikolai that the Tsar could be found in the dining cart.<ref name="theFall1">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]'' - Issue #1</ref> | ||
[[File:ACTF 1 Legion CPS 013.jpg|thumb|left||Nikolai rides for the Imperial train.]] | [[File:ACTF 1 Legion CPS 013.jpg|thumb|left||Nikolai rides for the Imperial train.]] | ||
Proceeding | Proceeding onwards and prepared for a situation, Nikolai fought several guards protecting the dining cart, with the aid of his [[Hidden Blade|hidden blade]] and rifle. From there, he prepared to burst into the dining cart and shoot the Tsar with his firearm, however, to his surprise, the Tsar was absent, finding only his innocent family instead. After the sudden shock, Nikolai realized the presence of someone behind him, after which Alexander III attacked him. Though the Tsar was able to secure Nikolai in a stranglehold, the Assassin was able to drive his blade into the Tsar's abdomen, though barely injuring the powerfully built man.<ref name="theFall1"/> | ||
==Battle== | ==Battle== | ||
During the engagement, the train suddenly derailed and careened off the tracks. At one point during | During the engagement, the train suddenly derailed and careened off the tracks. At one point during the event, Nikolai was able to recover before Alexander arrived to finish the battle. Taunting him about killing his loved ones while beating Orelov down, the Tsar then rummaged around the remains of the train, pulling a case from the dining cart's remains. While speaking of his father being a good, noble, but also weak man, he continued to claim that he had more power than his predecessor could have dreamed of.<ref name="theFall1"/> | ||
[[File:Alex & Orelov v.png|thumb|250px|Alexander throws the Staff at Orelov.]] | [[File:Alex & Orelov v.png|thumb|250px|Alexander throws the Staff at Orelov.]] | ||
The Tsar then revealed the Staff to Nikolai and asked if it was what he was looking for | The Tsar then revealed the Staff to Nikolai and asked if it was what he was looking for, before tossing it to the Assassin, challenging him to a duel. However, even without the Staff in his possession, Alexander was able to disarm Nikolai and overpower him. Hearing the cry of his family, the Tsar left to save them by lifting the roof of the train's carriage upon his shoulder, so as to let his family escape the wreckage. During the brief respite from the battle between the two, Nikolai was able to escape, barely alive, to report his mission as a complete failure.<ref name="theFall1"/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 12:23, 28 January 2012
The Borki train disaster was an event in which the Russian Imperial train, which had been carrying Tsar Alexander III of Russia and his family, derailed near Borki station.
Infiltration
On October 29, the Imperial train left Crimea for Petrograd. The Assassin Nikolai Orelov was tasked with infiltrating the train, killing Alexander and claiming the Royal Staff. Matching the train's speed with his horse, Nikolai managed to catch up and jump from the horse onto the train, transversing its length from above. Dispatching one of the Tsar's guards, who had protected the entrance to the inner cart, Orelov proceeded inside. After killing another guard with his dagger and interrogating a third with the blade held against their throat, the guard told Nikolai that the Tsar could be found in the dining cart.[1]
Proceeding onwards and prepared for a situation, Nikolai fought several guards protecting the dining cart, with the aid of his hidden blade and rifle. From there, he prepared to burst into the dining cart and shoot the Tsar with his firearm, however, to his surprise, the Tsar was absent, finding only his innocent family instead. After the sudden shock, Nikolai realized the presence of someone behind him, after which Alexander III attacked him. Though the Tsar was able to secure Nikolai in a stranglehold, the Assassin was able to drive his blade into the Tsar's abdomen, though barely injuring the powerfully built man.[1]
Battle
During the engagement, the train suddenly derailed and careened off the tracks. At one point during the event, Nikolai was able to recover before Alexander arrived to finish the battle. Taunting him about killing his loved ones while beating Orelov down, the Tsar then rummaged around the remains of the train, pulling a case from the dining cart's remains. While speaking of his father being a good, noble, but also weak man, he continued to claim that he had more power than his predecessor could have dreamed of.[1]
The Tsar then revealed the Staff to Nikolai and asked if it was what he was looking for, before tossing it to the Assassin, challenging him to a duel. However, even without the Staff in his possession, Alexander was able to disarm Nikolai and overpower him. Hearing the cry of his family, the Tsar left to save them by lifting the roof of the train's carriage upon his shoulder, so as to let his family escape the wreckage. During the brief respite from the battle between the two, Nikolai was able to escape, barely alive, to report his mission as a complete failure.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Assassin's Creed: The Fall - Issue #1
Gallery
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Nikolai Orelov boards the Imperial train. -
Alexander III's family on the Imperial train
