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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Apennine Mountains=== | ===Apennine Mountains=== | ||
The first time Ezio caught a glimpse of the | The first time Ezio caught a glimpse of the Flying Machine was when he went to help Leonardo fix his wagon wheel in the [[Appennine Mountains]]. After Ezio asked him what it was, Leonardo replied that it was just an idea, one that might be able to make a man fly. Ezio simply dismissed the thought with a laugh, and the two climbed into the wagon and set off.<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
===Venice=== | ===Venice=== | ||
[[File:NVNG 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio about to test the flying machine.]] | [[File:NVNG 3.png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio about to test the flying machine.]] | ||
Some time after arriving in Venice, Ezio and [[Antonio de Magianis]] attempted to find a way into the [[Palazzo Ducale di Venezia|Palazzo Ducale]], so as to save [[Giovanni Mocenigo | Some time after arriving in Venice, Ezio and [[Antonio de Magianis]] attempted to find a way into the [[Palazzo Ducale di Venezia|Palazzo Ducale]], so as to save Doge [[Giovanni Mocenigo]] from assassination by the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Carlo Grimaldi]]. Upon stating with frustration that only birds could enter the heavily-guarded palazzo, Ezio remembered Leonardo's invention, and promptly left for [[Bottega di Leonardo|his friend's workshop]].<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
Initially, Leonardo thought that he would not be able to find someone crazy enough to test his machine, as it required them to jump off a tower; however, Ezio readily volunteered.<ref name="AC2" /> | Initially, Leonardo thought that he would not be able to find someone crazy enough to test his machine, as it required them to jump off a tower; however, Ezio readily volunteered.<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
[[File:Ezio Flying machine.jpg|thumb|250px|Ezio travelling to the Palazzo Ducale.]] | [[File:Ezio Flying machine.jpg|thumb|250px|Ezio travelling to the Palazzo Ducale.]] | ||
Their first attempt failed, as the | Their first attempt failed, as the Flying Machine was barely able to stay in flight for a few seconds, but Leonardo was still amazed that Ezio could even fly at all. After checking the design to see if the duration of the flight could be extended, Leonardo gave up and cursed the machine, throwing the plans for it into his fireplace.<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
However, this inspired Leonardo, as he saw the paper levitating above the fire, buoyed by the hot air. He suspected that the | However, this inspired Leonardo, as he saw the paper levitating above the fire, buoyed by the hot air. He suspected that the Flying Machine could work in the same manner. The local [[Thieves|Thieves Guild]] set up fires all over the city, and Ezio floated over them to successfully make his way to the palazzo.<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
===Valnerina=== | ===Valnerina=== | ||
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[[File:BomberAcb.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The Bomber firing at a military base in Valerina.]] | [[File:BomberAcb.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The Bomber firing at a military base in Valerina.]] | ||
After being forced into the service of the Borgia as an engineer, Leonardo significantly improved the design of the | After being forced into the service of the Borgia as an engineer, Leonardo significantly improved the design of the Flying Machine, alongside three other [[War Machines|war machines]]. The new Flying Machine, called the Bomber, could now be used more aggressively, rather than just for travel. The fire cannon it bore also allowed it to travel over greater distances, without pre-set fires on the ground.<ref name="ACB" /> | ||
In order to weaken the Borgia forces, Ezio traveled to Valnerina to burn the plans for the Bomber, and destroy the working versions of it. After stealing one of the few working prototypes, Ezio proceeded to fly over and destroy every Borgia workshop, where the Bomber and various other weapons were being manufactured for their wars across Europe.<ref name="ACB" /> | In order to weaken the Borgia forces, Ezio traveled to Valnerina to burn the plans for the Bomber, and destroy the working versions of it. After stealing one of the few working prototypes, Ezio proceeded to fly over and destroy every Borgia workshop, where the Bomber and various other weapons were being manufactured for their wars across Europe.<ref name="ACB" /> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In history, it was said that one person (a pupil of Leonardo's) did fly the machine during the [[Renaissance]], but ended up with a broken leg. | *In history, it was said that one person (a pupil of Leonardo's) did fly the machine during the [[Renaissance]], but ended up with a broken leg. | ||
*A guard in Venice | *A guard in Venice referred to the Flying Machine as a "flying demon". | ||
* | *After downloading the [[Battle of Forlì (DLC)|''Battle of Forlì'' DLC]] for ''Assassin's Creed II'', a "Special Memory" was added to the map of [[Forlì]], where Ezio could use the Flying Machine at any time. This was likely added as another opportunity to gain the "Fly Swatter" [[Assassin's Creed II Achievements|achievement]]. | ||
*The model of the Flying Machine in the [[armory]] at the [[Tiber Island headquarters]] | *The model of the Flying Machine in the [[armory]] at the [[Tiber Island headquarters]] was not modeled after the Bomber in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'', but the original Flying Machine that featured in ''Assassin's Creed II''. | ||
[[File:Boom.png|right]] | [[File:Boom.png|right]] | ||
*Successfully using and destroying the Bomber | *Successfully using and destroying the Bomber granted the player the "Boom!" [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Achievements|achievement]]. | ||
*A small model of the machine can be purchased as an avatar prop for Xbox 360 avatars. | *A small model of the machine can be purchased as an avatar prop for Xbox 360 avatars. | ||
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==Gallery== | |||
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | |||
Realproject.jpg|Leonardo da Vinci's sketch of the Flying Machine. | |||
NVNG 1.png|The Flying Machine in Leonardo's Venice workshop. | |||
AC2 BOF flyingmachine.jpg|Ezio using the Flying Machine in Forlì. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 03:52, 3 September 2012
- "Have you ever watched a bird in flight? It's not about being lighter than air, it's about grace and balance. You must use your body's own weight to control your elevation and direction."
- ―Leonardo da Vinci describing how the Flying Machine works.[src]
The Flying Machine was a glider-like vehicle designed and built by Leonardo da Vinci. It was first tested by the Assassin Ezio Auditore in Venice in 1485.[1]
Leonardo would go on to improve its design by adding an incendiary cannon onto its back, which could be used to both attack, and start fires to keep the machine in the air. This Bomber was manufactured in bulk by the Borgia forces in Valnerina.[2]
History
Apennine Mountains
The first time Ezio caught a glimpse of the Flying Machine was when he went to help Leonardo fix his wagon wheel in the Appennine Mountains. After Ezio asked him what it was, Leonardo replied that it was just an idea, one that might be able to make a man fly. Ezio simply dismissed the thought with a laugh, and the two climbed into the wagon and set off.[1]
Venice
Some time after arriving in Venice, Ezio and Antonio de Magianis attempted to find a way into the Palazzo Ducale, so as to save Doge Giovanni Mocenigo from assassination by the Templar Carlo Grimaldi. Upon stating with frustration that only birds could enter the heavily-guarded palazzo, Ezio remembered Leonardo's invention, and promptly left for his friend's workshop.[1]
Initially, Leonardo thought that he would not be able to find someone crazy enough to test his machine, as it required them to jump off a tower; however, Ezio readily volunteered.[1]
Their first attempt failed, as the Flying Machine was barely able to stay in flight for a few seconds, but Leonardo was still amazed that Ezio could even fly at all. After checking the design to see if the duration of the flight could be extended, Leonardo gave up and cursed the machine, throwing the plans for it into his fireplace.[1]
However, this inspired Leonardo, as he saw the paper levitating above the fire, buoyed by the hot air. He suspected that the Flying Machine could work in the same manner. The local Thieves Guild set up fires all over the city, and Ezio floated over them to successfully make his way to the palazzo.[1]
Valnerina
After being forced into the service of the Borgia as an engineer, Leonardo significantly improved the design of the Flying Machine, alongside three other war machines. The new Flying Machine, called the Bomber, could now be used more aggressively, rather than just for travel. The fire cannon it bore also allowed it to travel over greater distances, without pre-set fires on the ground.[2]
In order to weaken the Borgia forces, Ezio traveled to Valnerina to burn the plans for the Bomber, and destroy the working versions of it. After stealing one of the few working prototypes, Ezio proceeded to fly over and destroy every Borgia workshop, where the Bomber and various other weapons were being manufactured for their wars across Europe.[2]
Ezio also used the machine to attack any wagons that attempted to bring salvaged materials from the workshops to the safety of the fortress, including a single mounted messenger who attempted to alert Cesare Borgia of the attack.[2]
Finally, after ensuring that the design could not be used by the Borgia, Ezio crashed the machine he had been using into a wooden guard tower, destroying it completely.[2]
Trivia
- In history, it was said that one person (a pupil of Leonardo's) did fly the machine during the Renaissance, but ended up with a broken leg.
- A guard in Venice referred to the Flying Machine as a "flying demon".
- After downloading the Battle of Forlì DLC for Assassin's Creed II, a "Special Memory" was added to the map of Forlì, where Ezio could use the Flying Machine at any time. This was likely added as another opportunity to gain the "Fly Swatter" achievement.
- The model of the Flying Machine in the armory at the Tiber Island headquarters was not modeled after the Bomber in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, but the original Flying Machine that featured in Assassin's Creed II.
- Successfully using and destroying the Bomber granted the player the "Boom!" achievement.
- A small model of the machine can be purchased as an avatar prop for Xbox 360 avatars.
Gallery
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Leonardo da Vinci's sketch of the Flying Machine.
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The Flying Machine in Leonardo's Venice workshop. -
Ezio using the Flying Machine in Forlì.
References
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