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'''Eavesdropping''' was a form of [[investigation]] used by [[Assassins]], in order to learn secrets that were of vital importance, without being noticed. | |||
'''Eavesdropping''' was a form of [[ | |||
== History == | ==History== | ||
===High Middle Ages=== | ===High Middle Ages=== | ||
[[File:AC1 Altair Eavesdrop.png|thumb|250px|left|Altaïr eavesdropping on a target in Damascus.]] | [[File:AC1 Altair Eavesdrop.png|thumb|250px|left|Altaïr eavesdropping on a target in Damascus.]] | ||
To begin | To begin eavesdropping, [[Levantine Assassins]] like Altaïr would locate their target and sit down on a nearby bench, neither too close or too far from them. | ||
Appearing as nothing more than a [[Civilians|civilian]], the Assassin would listen in on a short conversation between their target and another person, before using what they had learned to their advantage at a later date. | |||
As [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] had the gift of [[Eagle Vision]], he could spot his targets by the golden glow they gave off when he used his talent, allowing him to locate and eavesdrop on them easier. | |||
===Renaissance=== | ===Renaissance=== | ||
[[File:Follow money 3.png|thumb|250px|Ezio eavesdropping on a meeting in Rome.]] | [[File:Follow money 3.png|thumb|250px|Ezio eavesdropping on a meeting in Rome.]] | ||
During the Renaissance in [[Italy]], Assassins like [[Ezio|Ezio Auditore]] would tail [[ | During the Renaissance in [[Italy]], Assassins like [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] would tail [[Templars]] or their targets to various locations, before listening to their conversations to gather more information about their enemies. | ||
When Ezio Auditore used Eagle Vision, his targets would appear in gold. By making use of his [[blending]] techniques to avoid detection, or by scaling up onto surrounding buildings to find a better vantage point, it allowed him to remain mobile and not be seen while he listened in on his target's conversation. | |||
During his time in [[Constantinople]], Ezio, as the [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Assassins]], would work with his to-be [[Master Assassin]]s to find out more information about their prey. There were also times when Ezio would need to create a distraction so that he could eavesdrop without being noticed, such as the [[Riot at the Harbor of Theodosius|riot]] at the [[Harbor of Theodosius]]. | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', if Altaïr was being chased by guards, they could disrupt his chances of eavesdropping on a target, through making them flee. However, Altaïr could eavesdrop once more after he had left the area and ended the conflict between him and the guards, since his targets would return to the area and resume their conversation. | |||
*Once Altaïr had began an eavesdropping mission, regardless of how far he was from the target, he could hear the conversation with equal clarity, as though he were standing right next to the target. | |||
*Generally, targets in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' walked faster and were more vigilant than targets in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', whenever Ezio was tailing them. | |||
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Revision as of 17:23, 29 June 2012
- "Never make eye contact, always look occupied, stay relaxed."
- ―Al Mualim teaching a younger Altaïr the ways of stealth.[src]
Eavesdropping was a form of investigation used by Assassins, in order to learn secrets that were of vital importance, without being noticed.
History
High Middle Ages
To begin eavesdropping, Levantine Assassins like Altaïr would locate their target and sit down on a nearby bench, neither too close or too far from them.
Appearing as nothing more than a civilian, the Assassin would listen in on a short conversation between their target and another person, before using what they had learned to their advantage at a later date.
As Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad had the gift of Eagle Vision, he could spot his targets by the golden glow they gave off when he used his talent, allowing him to locate and eavesdrop on them easier.
Renaissance
During the Renaissance in Italy, Assassins like Ezio Auditore would tail Templars or their targets to various locations, before listening to their conversations to gather more information about their enemies.
When Ezio Auditore used Eagle Vision, his targets would appear in gold. By making use of his blending techniques to avoid detection, or by scaling up onto surrounding buildings to find a better vantage point, it allowed him to remain mobile and not be seen while he listened in on his target's conversation.
During his time in Constantinople, Ezio, as the Mentor of the Italian Assassins, would work with his to-be Master Assassins to find out more information about their prey. There were also times when Ezio would need to create a distraction so that he could eavesdrop without being noticed, such as the riot at the Harbor of Theodosius.
Trivia
- In Assassin's Creed, if Altaïr was being chased by guards, they could disrupt his chances of eavesdropping on a target, through making them flee. However, Altaïr could eavesdrop once more after he had left the area and ended the conflict between him and the guards, since his targets would return to the area and resume their conversation.
- Once Altaïr had began an eavesdropping mission, regardless of how far he was from the target, he could hear the conversation with equal clarity, as though he were standing right next to the target.
- Generally, targets in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood walked faster and were more vigilant than targets in Assassin's Creed II, whenever Ezio was tailing them.
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