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|related = [[British Empire]]<br />[[Templars]] | |related = [[British Empire]]<br />[[Templars]] | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
The company, originally chartered as the '''Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading into the East Indies''', was founded in 1600, through a Royal Charter by Queen [[Elizabeth I of England]].<ref name="ACCI Database">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: East India Company]]</ref> | The company, originally chartered as the '''Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading into the East Indies''', was founded in 1600, through a Royal Charter by Queen [[Elizabeth I of England]].<ref name="ACCI Database">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: East India Company]]</ref> Throughout its history, the company held a tight monopoly on trade throughout most of the coastlines of the known world, and established a massive trading network that spanned from [[India]] and [[China]] in the east to the [[Caribbean Sea]] and the [[United States|Thirteen Colonies]] in the west. The company owned over 1700 [[ships]], creating the largest and most powerful [[Merchants|merchant]] navy of all time.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | ||
Throughout its history, the company held a tight monopoly on trade throughout most of the coastlines of the known world, and established a massive trading network that spanned from [[India]] and [[China]] in the east to the [[Caribbean Sea]] and the [[United States|Thirteen Colonies]] in the west. The company owned over 1700 [[ships]], creating the largest and most powerful [[Merchants|merchant]] navy of all time.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | |||
Secretly, however, the business was used on several occasions by members of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], in their efforts to spread their influence throughout the ever-growing empire. As of 1713, Sir [[Aubrey Hague]] was an executive of the company, and [[Benjamin Pritchard]] was a captain sailing for the company until his death that year; both men had been Templars. Additionally, [[Duncan Walpole]] had been in the employ of the company, before a fellow sailor approached and recruited him into the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]].<ref name="AC4"/> | Secretly, however, the business was used on several occasions by members of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], in their efforts to spread their influence throughout the ever-growing empire. As of 1713, Sir [[Aubrey Hague]] was an executive of the company, and [[Benjamin Pritchard]] was a captain sailing for the company until his death that year; both men had been Templars. Additionally, [[Duncan Walpole]] had been in the employ of the company, before a fellow sailor approached and recruited him into the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]].<ref name="AC4"/> | ||
Around 1748, the East India Company was in danger of facing resistance from the Kingdom of Mysore and the Assassins in the area.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> | Around 1748, the East India Company was in danger of facing resistance from the {{Wiki|Kingdom of Mysore}} and the Assassins in the area. [[John Harrison]], who was stationed in {{Wiki|Calcutta}}, wrote a letter to [[William Johnson]] asking for aid in dealing with the Assassins stationed in area and help the Company to prosper<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[War Letters]]</ref> | ||
Several years after, in 1773, the company was being used by [[William Johnson]] to fund the sale of [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] territory in colonial America. The company was the only business able to import tea to the city of [[Boston]], where it was taxed at alarming prices before the profits would go to Johnson. However, the intervention of the [[Sons of Liberty]], as well as that of the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins|Colonial Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]], sparked the [[Boston Tea Party]] and saw the remainder of the unsold tea dumped into Boston's harbor, foiling Johnson's plan.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | Several years after, in 1773, the company was being used by [[William Johnson]] to fund the sale of [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] territory in colonial America. The company was the only business able to import tea to the city of [[Boston]], where it was taxed at alarming prices before the profits would go to Johnson. However, the intervention of the [[Sons of Liberty]], as well as that of the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins|Colonial Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]], sparked the [[Boston Tea Party]] and saw the remainder of the unsold tea dumped into Boston's harbor, foiling Johnson's plan.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 03:33, 26 December 2018
The East India Company was a British trading enterprise that delivered goods and commodities to several ports throughout the British Empire, and a major naval force during the Age of Enlightenment and the Golden Age of Piracy.
History
The company, originally chartered as the Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading into the East Indies, was founded in 1600, through a Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I of England.[1] Throughout its history, the company held a tight monopoly on trade throughout most of the coastlines of the known world, and established a massive trading network that spanned from India and China in the east to the Caribbean Sea and the Thirteen Colonies in the west. The company owned over 1700 ships, creating the largest and most powerful merchant navy of all time.[2]
Secretly, however, the business was used on several occasions by members of the Templar Order, in their efforts to spread their influence throughout the ever-growing empire. As of 1713, Sir Aubrey Hague was an executive of the company, and Benjamin Pritchard was a captain sailing for the company until his death that year; both men had been Templars. Additionally, Duncan Walpole had been in the employ of the company, before a fellow sailor approached and recruited him into the Assassin Order.[2]
Around 1748, the East India Company was in danger of facing resistance from the Kingdom of Mysore and the Assassins in the area. John Harrison, who was stationed in Calcutta, wrote a letter to William Johnson asking for aid in dealing with the Assassins stationed in area and help the Company to prosper[3]
Several years after, in 1773, the company was being used by William Johnson to fund the sale of Kanien'kehá:ka territory in colonial America. The company was the only business able to import tea to the city of Boston, where it was taxed at alarming prices before the profits would go to Johnson. However, the intervention of the Sons of Liberty, as well as that of the Colonial Assassin Connor, sparked the Boston Tea Party and saw the remainder of the unsold tea dumped into Boston's harbor, foiling Johnson's plan.[4]
In 1839, after the Templar Francis Cotton successfully poisoned, Ranjit Singh, Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, the resulting confusion following the ruler's death allowed the company to launch the Anglo-Sikh wars, which ultimately resulted in the annexation of India by the British.[5]
Beginning in 1842, the senior Templar William Sleeman of the same company, organized expeditions with the Koh-i-Noor and Precursor box, in which it was assumed that by bringing together the two Pieces of Eden would reveal the location of the following pieces, but the Assassin Arbaaz Mir stopped him, retrieving the Koh-i-Noor minus the box.[6]
The Crown eventually took control of the company's powers and assets in 1858.[1] In 1868, the company wanted to crush once and for all the independence of India, with the help of Templars led by Brinley Ellsworth, but the twins Assassins Jacob and Evie Frye with his ex-friend Duleep Singh thwarted his plan, leaving the Templar to leave.[7]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Brahman
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – The Last Maharaja
- Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India
- Assassin's Creed: The Official Movie Novelization
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India – Database: East India Company
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue – War Letters
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brahman
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – The Last Maharaja