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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. <ref name="AC4N">''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]''</ref> 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"/> Later, Duncan Walpole was persuaded by [[Henry Spencer]], a Templar and a member of the East India Company's Court of Directors, to betray the Assassins and join the Templar Order.<ref name="ACMN">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Official Movie Novelization]]''</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. <ref name="AC4N">''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]''</ref> 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"/> Later, Duncan Walpole was persuaded by [[Henry Spencer]], a Templar and a member of the East India Company's Court of Directors, to betray the Assassins and join the Templar Order.<ref name="ACMN">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Official Movie Novelization]]''</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 the area and to help the company prosper.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[War Letters]]</ref> | By 1725, the company had become engaged in a proxy war with the rival {{Wiki|Dutch East India Company}}, resulting in political tensions between the British and the Dutch. This was especially true around [[Southeast Asia]], where many Dutch sailors blamed the British for the deaths of their comrades at sea, and would not hesitate to attack any Englishman on sight.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
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 the area and to help the company prosper.<ref name=":0">''[[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> | ||
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In 1839, after the Templar [[Francis Cotton]] successfully [[Poison|poisoned]], [[Ranjit Singh]], Maharaja of the [[Sikh Empire]], the resulting confusion following the ruler's death allowed the company to launch the {{Wiki|Anglo-Sikh wars}}, which ultimately resulted in the annexation of India by the British.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brahman]]''</ref> | In 1839, after the Templar [[Francis Cotton]] successfully [[Poison|poisoned]], [[Ranjit Singh]], Maharaja of the [[Sikh Empire]], the resulting confusion following the ruler's death allowed the company to launch the {{Wiki|Anglo-Sikh wars}}, which ultimately resulted in the annexation of India by the British.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brahman]]''</ref> | ||
Following Cotton's death in 1839, the senior Templar [[William Sleeman]] of the same company was placed in charge of Templar operations in India, and organized several expeditions to find [[Isu]] [[Temple (Isu)|Temples]], hoping to retrieve the [[Piece of Eden|Pieces of Eden]] housed within. After stealing the [[Koh-i-Noor]] from the [[Indian Brotherhood of Assassins|Indian Assassin Brotherhood]], Sleeman used it in conjuction with a [[Precursor box]] to reveal the locations of several Temples. However, his plans were foiled by the Assassin [[Arbaaz Mir]], who managed to steal back the Koh-i-Noor and hide it away.<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India''</ref> | |||
{{Wiki|The Crown}} eventually took control of the company's powers and assets in 1858.<ref name="ACCI Database" /> In 1868, the company wanted to crush the independence of [[India]], with the help of Templars led by [[Brinley Ellsworth]], but the twins Assassins [[Jacob Frye|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] with his ex-friend [[Duleep Singh]] thwarted his plan, leaving the Templar to leave.<ref name="TLM">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – ''[[The Last Maharaja]]''</ref> | {{Wiki|The Crown}} eventually took control of the company's powers and assets in 1858.<ref name="ACCI Database" /> In 1868, the company wanted to crush the independence of [[India]], with the help of Templars led by [[Brinley Ellsworth]], but the twins Assassins [[Jacob Frye|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] with his ex-friend [[Duleep Singh]] thwarted his plan, leaving the Templar to leave.<ref name="TLM">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – ''[[The Last Maharaja]]''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 08:11, 5 May 2023
The East India Company, also known as Honourable East India Company[1] or British India Company[2], 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.[3]
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. [4] Additionally, Duncan Walpole had been in the employ of the company, before a fellow sailor approached and recruited him into the Assassin Order.[3] Later, Duncan Walpole was persuaded by Henry Spencer, a Templar and a member of the East India Company's Court of Directors, to betray the Assassins and join the Templar Order.[5]
By 1725, the company had become engaged in a proxy war with the rival Dutch East India Company, resulting in political tensions between the British and the Dutch. This was especially true around Southeast Asia, where many Dutch sailors blamed the British for the deaths of their comrades at sea, and would not hesitate to attack any Englishman on sight.[6]
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 the area and to help the company prosper.[6]
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.[7]
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.[8]
Following Cotton's death in 1839, the senior Templar William Sleeman of the same company was placed in charge of Templar operations in India, and organized several expeditions to find Isu Temples, hoping to retrieve the Pieces of Eden housed within. After stealing the Koh-i-Noor from the Indian Assassin Brotherhood, Sleeman used it in conjuction with a Precursor box to reveal the locations of several Temples. However, his plans were foiled by the Assassin Arbaaz Mir, who managed to steal back the Koh-i-Noor and hide it away.[9]
The Crown eventually took control of the company's powers and assets in 1858.[1] In 1868, the company wanted to crush 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.[10]
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Members of East India Company during Victorian era
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Black Flag (mentioned only)
- 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
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India – Database: East India Company
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: British India Company (BIC)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Black Flag
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Official Movie Novelization
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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