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'''Firecrackers''' are small explosive devices mainly designed to produce a large amount of noise. Although mostly used for entertainment purposes, they have also been used as a diversionary tool. | '''Firecrackers''' are small explosive devices mainly designed to produce a large amount of noise. Although mostly used for entertainment purposes, they have also been used by [[Assassins]] and [[Templars]] alike as a diversionary tool. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Firecrackers originated in [[China]], predating the invention of gunpowder around 850 AD.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]] | Firecrackers originated in [[China]], predating the invention of [[gunpowder]] around 850 AD.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: Gunpowder]]</ref> | ||
By 1526, [[Chinese Assassins|Chinese | By 1526, [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins|Chinese Assassin]] [[Shao Jun]] used firecrackers to help her distract and stun [[Soldier|guards]] in her quest to avenge her order's [[Great Rites Controversy|destruction]] at the hands of the [[Eight Tigers]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref> | ||
In 1735, the Assassin [[Adéwalé]] was given firecrackers by the leader of the [[Maroons|Maroon]] [[Maroon rebellion|rebellion]], [[Augustin Dieufort]], the former's recruits having salvaged them. Adéwalé would subsequently use them to distract guards.<ref>'' | In 1735, the Assassin [[Adéwalé]] was given firecrackers by the leader of the [[Maroons|Maroon]] [[Maroon rebellion|rebellion]], [[Augustin Dieufort]], the former's recruits having salvaged them.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]] – [[Freedom Cry]]'' – [[A Ship of His Own]]</ref> Adéwalé would subsequently use them to distract guards.<ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry''</ref> | ||
By 1756, the Assassin [[ | By 1756, the Assassin [[gang]]s of [[New York City|New York]] had begun developing bullets that emitted loud noises, serving a similar function to firecrackers. The [[Templars|Templar]] [[Christopher Gist]] investigated the production, but was captured in the process.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[A Long Walk and a Short Drop]]</ref> The Assassin-turned-Templar [[Shay Cormac]] would put these bullets to use himself with his [[air rifle]], using them to destroy barrels of gunpowder or poison, distract guards, or draw Assassin [[stalker]]s out of hiding.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Rogue''</ref> | ||
In 2012, firecrackers were used by members of [[Abstergo Industries]]' [[Animi Training Program]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> as well as the general populace in the same year,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> and in 2013.<ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag''</ref> | In 2012, firecrackers were used by members of [[Abstergo Industries]]' [[Animi Training Program]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> as well as the general populace in the same year,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> and in 2013.<ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 01:45, 2 August 2021
Firecrackers are small explosive devices mainly designed to produce a large amount of noise. Although mostly used for entertainment purposes, they have also been used by Assassins and Templars alike as a diversionary tool.
History
Firecrackers originated in China, predating the invention of gunpowder around 850 AD.[1]
By 1526, Chinese Assassin Shao Jun used firecrackers to help her distract and stun guards in her quest to avenge her order's destruction at the hands of the Eight Tigers.[2]
In 1735, the Assassin Adéwalé was given firecrackers by the leader of the Maroon rebellion, Augustin Dieufort, the former's recruits having salvaged them.[3] Adéwalé would subsequently use them to distract guards.[4]
By 1756, the Assassin gangs of New York had begun developing bullets that emitted loud noises, serving a similar function to firecrackers. The Templar Christopher Gist investigated the production, but was captured in the process.[5] The Assassin-turned-Templar Shay Cormac would put these bullets to use himself with his air rifle, using them to destroy barrels of gunpowder or poison, distract guards, or draw Assassin stalkers out of hiding.[6]
In 2012, firecrackers were used by members of Abstergo Industries' Animi Training Program,[7][8] as well as the general populace in the same year,[9] and in 2013.[10]
Gallery
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Augustin Dieufort giving Adéwalé firecrackers
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Initiates – Database: Gunpowder
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry – A Ship of His Own
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue – A Long Walk and a Short Drop
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag