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| Personal and hacked files belonging to the [[Abstergo Entertainment]] [[Noob|research analyst]] assigned to [[Edward Kenway]]'s [[genetic memory|memories]]. | | Personal and hacked files belonging to the [[Abstergo Entertainment]] [[Noob|research analyst]] assigned to [[Edward Kenway]]'s [[genetic memory|memories]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> |
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| WELCOME TO THE TEAM<br /> | | WELCOME TO THE TEAM<br />Congratulations on making the bold step towards the best years of your career!<br><br>Abstergo Entertainment has a fresh outlook and a unique way of working.<br><br>With so many possibilities for growth, it can be overwhelming at first. But we're here to help you get settled in and down to work... the work of following your dreams!<br><br>A NEW KIND OF ENTERTAINMENT<br />Inspiration strikes at unexpected times, in unusual places.<br><br>We got our start as the entertainment division of a technology company, [[Abstergo Industries]], where research into genetic memory (more on that, later!) led to captivating, enthralling surprises.<br><br>Today, with a wide range of transmedia offerings, from games to books, films and comics, we're more than just an entertainment company. We like to think of ourselves as a history company, built on science. Now those are some good genes!<br><br> |
| Congratulations on making the bold step towards the best years of your career! | |
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| [[Abstergo Entertainment]] has a fresh outlook and a unique way of working.
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| With so many possibilities for growth, it can be overwhelming at first. But we're here to help you get settled in and down to work... the work of following your dreams! | |
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| A NEW KIND OF ENTERTAINMENT<br /> | |
| Inspiration strikes at unexpected times, in unusual places. | |
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| We got our start as the entertainment division of a technology company, [[Abstergo Industries]], where research into [[genetic memory]] (more on that, later!) led to captivating, enthralling surprises. | |
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| Today, with a wide range of transmedia offerings, from games to books, films and comics, we're more than just an entertainment company. We like to think of ourselves as a history company, built on science. Now those are some good genes! | |
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| TIME TO INNOVATE<br /> | | TIME TO INNOVATE<br />1937: Abstergo Industries is founded with the ambitious objective of making the best results of scientific progress available to humanity, widely, accessibly and responsibly.<br><br>1937: Abstergo Industries is an early supporter of workers' unions. Our relationship with our employees is even closer and stronger today in all of our subsidiaries, including Abstergo Entertainment.<br><br>1940: Recognizing its responsibility to create opportunity and stability for its people—and all people, Abstergo Industries takes the role of global leader, aiding the establishment of the {{Wiki|World Bank}} and [[NASA]], among many defining initiatives of the 20th century.<br><br>1978: The first [[Animus]] device is created and the discipline of DNA Memory Research is born.<br><br>2009: After twenty-five years of meticulous testing, DNA Memory is ready for public consumption. Abstergo Industries launches a pilot Entertainment Division to produce experimental features for entertainment markets.<br><br>2010: The prototypical Abstergo Industries Entertainment Division issues its first release: [[Project Legacy]]. The social media phenomenon dazzles audiences by allowing them to relieve genetic memories of historical figures and little known heroes of the past.<br><br>2011: Via its growing Entertainment division, Abstergo Entertainment tests a new multiplayer simulation of historically-inspired entertainment gyms. The experiment is embraced by a competitive new generation of gamers eager to outdo one another.<br><br>2012: In collaboration with major videogame publisher [[Ubisoft]], Abstergo Entertainment's ''[[Liberation|Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' is released, and for the first time, the public hears the story of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], a fallen [[Assassins|Assassin]] who rediscovers the light with the help of the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. A modern classic is born.<br><br>2013: Ground is broken on Abstergo Entertainment's new headquarters in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec|Québec]], [[Canada]]. Home to gourmet cuisine, great shopping and a vibrant local culture, Montreal blends old world charm with new world energy: the perfect balance for our entertaining, historical, scientific, innovative, company.<br><br>THE PRESENT AND BEYOND: YOU join our team. A star is born. The future looks brighter than ever.<br><br> |
| 1937: Abstergo Industries is founded with the ambitious objective of making the best results of scientific progress available to humanity, widely, accessibly and responsibly. | |
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| 1937: Abstergo Industries is an early supporter of workers' unions. Our relationship with our employees is even closer and stronger today in all of our subsidiaries, including Abstergo Entertainment. | |
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| 1940: Recognizing its responsibility to create opportunity and stability for its people—and all people, Abstergo Industries takes the role of global leader, aiding the establishment of the {{Wiki|World Bank}} and [[NASA]], among many defining initiatives of the 20th century. | |
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| 1978: The first [[Animus]] device is created and the discipline of DNA Memory Research is born. | |
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| 2009: After twenty-five years of meticulous testing, DNA Memory is ready for public consumption. Abstergo Industries launches a pilot Entertainment Division to produce experimental features for entertainment markets. | |
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| 2010: The prototypical Abstergo Industries Entertainment Division issues its first release: [[Project Legacy]]. The social media phenomenon dazzles audiences by allowing them to relieve genetic memories of historical figures and little known heroes of the past. | |
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| 2011: Via its growing Entertainment division, Abstergo Entertainment tests a new multiplayer simulation of historically-inspired entertainment gyms. The experiment is embraced by a competitive new generation of gamers eager to outdo one another. | |
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| 2012: In collaboration with major videogame publisher [[Ubisoft]], Abstergo Entertainment's [[Liberation|''Assassin's Creed III: Liberation'']] is released, and for the first time, the public hears the story of [[Aveline de Grandpré]], a fallen [[Assassins|Assassin]] who rediscovers the light with the help of the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. A modern classic is born. | |
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| 2013: Ground is broken on Abstergo Entertainment's new headquarters in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec|Québec]], [[Canada]]. Home to gourmet cuisine, great shopping and a vibrant local culture, Montreal blends old world charm with new world energy: the perfect balance for our entertaining, historical, scientific, innovative, company. | |
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| THE PRESENT AND BEYOND: YOU join our team. A star is born. The future looks brighter than ever. | |
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| YOUR ROLE<br /> | | YOUR ROLE<br />CONSTELLATION OF TEAMWORK<br />We go out of our way to recruit the most talented people from all walks of life—innovators, producers, good listeners who always seem to know what we need a moment before we do.<br><br>You should feel at home in your Animus Workstation to explore history with the thoroughness you crave—and we expect! Who knows, maybe you'll uncover a past technology to the benefit of future generations, unearth evidence of a secret society, break a few codes, or make an outstanding connection between mysterious documents.<br><br>This could be the beginning of something beautiful. Or shocking. Or evocative. It's all there in history, and the secrets of humanity are at your disposal, thanks to genetic memories we put in your hands.<br><br>FITTING IN<br /> |
| | | At Abstergo Entertainment, we understand the power of knowing where you belong. That's why we've designed an ironclad hierarchy that leaves the organization to us, so you can do what you do best: research and create to your heart's content. No need to worry about getting ahead; we'll take care of that for you!<br> |
| CONSTELLATION OF TEAMWORK<br /> | |
| We go out of our way to recruit the most talented people from all walks of life—innovators, producers, good listeners who always seem to know what we need a moment before we do. | |
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| You should feel at home in your Animus Workstation to explore history with the thoroughness you crave—and we expect! Who knows, maybe you'll uncover a past technology to the benefit of future generations, unearth evidence of a secret society, break a few codes, or make an outstanding connection between mysterious documents. | |
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| This could be the beginning of something beautiful. Or shocking. Or evocative. It's all there in history, and the secrets of humanity are at your disposal, thanks to genetic memories we put in your hands. | |
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| FITTING IN<br /> | |
| At Abstergo Entertainment, we understand the power of knowing where you belong. That's why we've designed an ironclad hierarchy that leaves the organization to us, so you can do what you do best: research and create to your heart's content. No need to worry about getting ahead; we'll take care of that for you! | |
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| PRACTICALLY SPEAKING<br /> | | PRACTICALLY SPEAKING<br />You've explored all the menus in your personal communicator, and you can almost find your desk without checking the map. Just a few things to keep in mind, to ensure your first week is a success.<br><br>HOURS<br />Your work hours are from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, but feel free to start as late as 10:00, and don't be surprised if you get so absorbed in history, you sometimes forget to go home!<br><br>VACATIONS<br />Everyone needs a breather once in a while. Your first week off will come after 3000 hours in the Animus or a year at Abstergo Entertainment— whichever comes first. It's going to fly by!<br><br> |
| You've explored all the menus in your personal communicator, and you can almost find your desk without checking the map. Just a few things to keep in mind, to ensure your first week is a success. | |
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| Your work hours are from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, but feel free to start as late as 10:00, and don't be surprised if you get so absorbed in history, you sometimes forget to go home! | |
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| Everyone needs a breather once in a while. Your first week off will come after 3000 hours in the Animus or a year at Abstergo Entertainment— whichever comes first. It's going to fly by! | |
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| PRACTICALLY SPEAKING... cont'd<br /> | | PRACTICALLY SPEAKING... cont'd<br /><br>BENEFITS<br />We have the best life insurance plan in the business, and that's just the start!<br><br>FOOD AND COMMON AREAS<br />You'll find everything you need for a healthy, energized work life right at your fingertips. Check the atrium for everything from fresh sushi, to organic, direct trade coffee. Yum!<br><br>BUILDING SECURITY<br />Your communicator will give you access to the areas you need.<br><br>DIVERSITY AND GENDER EQUALITY<br />Abstergo Industries and Abstergo Entertainment recognizes the fundamental benefit to humanity of striving to include the best minds from around the world and across society. If you have ideas for reaching and engaging new contributors from under-represented segments, you are encouraged to contact HR.<br><br>NON-DISCLOSURE<br />You are free to trumpet your enthusiasm and loyalty to Abstergo Entertainment on social media. Heck, shout it from a rooftop if you need to.<br><br>But remember, unless specified, the following information must not be shared: Project details, their titles, launch dates, themes, characters, settings, and all other identifying traits, the physical layout of Abstergo Entertainment and Abstergo Industries campuses, and the makeup of teams, including immediate colleagues supervisors, reports, and their project status, mentions of any technologies, partners, affiliates, retailers, wholesalers, and allusions to the details of sales reports or bonus structures, must not be shared. For the protection of marketing and media schedules and potential loss of data, employees are encouraged not to travel with work, but in cases where it cannot be avoided, are advised to use laptops, tablets and communicators only in approved Abstergo hotels and meeting rooms, never in public or in un-vetted spaces.<br><br> |
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| We have the best life insurance plan in the business, and that's just the start! | |
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| FOOD AND COMMON AREAS<br /> | |
| You'll find everything you need for a healthy, energized work life right at your fingertips. Check the atrium for everything from fresh sushi, to organic, direct trade coffee. Yum! | |
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| BUILDING SECURITY<br /> | |
| Your communicator will give you access to the areas you need. | |
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| DIVERSITY AND GENDER EQUALITY<br /> | |
| Abstergo Industries and Abstergo Entertainment recognizes the fundamental benefit to humanity of striving to include the best minds from around the world and across society. If you have ideas for reaching and engaging new contributors from under-represented segments, you are encouraged to contact HR. | |
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| NON-DISCLOSURE<br /> | |
| You are free to trumpet your enthusiasm and loyalty to Abstergo Entertainment on social media. Heck, shout it from a rooftop if you need to. | |
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| But remember, unless specified, the following information must not be shared: Project details, their titles, launch dates, themes, characters, settings, and all other identifying traits, the physical layout of Abstergo Entertainment and Abstergo Industries campuses, and the makeup of teams, including immediate colleagues supervisors, reports, and their project status, mentions of any technologies, partners, affiliates, retailers, wholesalers, and allusions to the details of sales reports or bonus structures, must not be shared. For the protection of marketing and media schedules and potential loss of data, employees are encouraged not to travel with work, but in cases where it cannot be avoided, are advised to use laptops, tablets and communicators only in approved Abstergo hotels and meeting rooms, never in public or in un-vetted spaces. | |
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| DNA MEMORY: HOW IT WORKS<br /> | | DNA MEMORY: HOW IT WORKS<br /><br>No one really knows. (Just kidding. It's a safe and well-documented process.)<br><br>Steps:<br />1- Acquisition<br />2- Extraction<br />3- Exploration<br />4- Editing<br /><br>What some call animal instinct, Dr. [[Warren Vidic]] termed Genetic Memory. Locked within our DNA are records of our ancestor's lives.<br><br>The Animus is a device that renders genetic memories in three dimensions. It's a window to the past that allows you to experience history, but not change it. That happens later, in editing!<br /><br>Once, we were bound to explore only the genetic memories of our own ancestors, but today it's possible to research within the memories of any ancestor for whom Abstergo Entertainment holds a viable sample for extraction. And all with negligible [[Bleeding Effect|side-effects]].<br><br>Note: genetic memory records for a given ancestor end at the moment of conception, when genetic material is passed on.<br><br> |
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| What some call animal instinct, Dr. [[Warren Vidic]] termed Genetic Memory. Locked within our DNA are records of our ancestor's lives. | |
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| The Animus is a device that renders genetic memories in three dimensions. It's a window to the past that allows you to experience history, but not change it. That happens later, in editing!<br /> | |
| Once, we were bound to explore only the genetic memories of our own ancestors, but today it's possible to research within the memories of any ancestor for whom Abstergo Entertainment holds a viable sample for extraction. And all with negligible [[Bleeding Effect|side-effects]]. | |
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| [[File:Devils of the Caribbean|center|400px|A teaser trailer for [[Abstergo Entertainment]]'s forthcoming blockbuster film.]] | | [[File:Devils of the Caribbean|center|400px|A teaser trailer for Abstergo Entertainment's forthcoming blockbuster film.]] |
| :''In a world... where [[Piracy|pirates]] rule the waves... These men will discover... that Nothing is sacred, and everyone is committed... To [[Rum]]... Plunder... And women!'' Hola ''Ladies... This summer, Abstergo Entertainment invites you aboard for the Adventure of a lifetime... So sharpen your [[Swords|cutlasses]], shine your hooks, and sail with the "[[Devils of the Caribbean]]!" This Virtual Experience has not been rated.'' | | :''In a world... where [[Piracy|pirates]] rule the waves... These men will discover... that Nothing is sacred, and everyone is committed... To [[Rum]]... Plunder... And women!'' Hola ''Ladies... This summer, Abstergo Entertainment invites you aboard for the Adventure of a lifetime... So sharpen your [[Swords|cutlasses]], shine your hooks, and sail with the "[[Devils of the Caribbean]]!" This Virtual Experience has not been rated.'' |
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| [[File:Age of Cutthroats|center|400px|A useful primer on the brutal history of [[Caribbean]] [[Piracy|pirates]].]] | | [[File:Age of Cutthroats|center|400px|A useful primer on the brutal history of Caribbean pirates.]] |
| :''The dawn of the [[Golden Age of Piracy|deadly eighteenth century]]. Rogues and sailors band together to live their lives by the sword. With no laws, or morals, no gods and no fear, only: Betrayal. Mutiny. Cruelty. And Debauchery. There is plunder to be found on golden beaches. Will you risk your life and soul to fight pirates of nightmares: [[Benjamin Hornigold]]. [[Jack Rackham|Calico Jack]]. [[Charles Vane]]. And [[Edward Thatch|Blackbeard]]?'' | | :''The dawn of the [[Golden Age of Piracy|deadly eighteenth century]]. Rogues and sailors band together to live their lives by the sword. With no laws, or morals, no gods and no fear, only: Betrayal. Mutiny. Cruelty. And Debauchery. There is plunder to be found on [[Caribbeangolden beaches]]. Will you risk your life and soul to fight pirates of nightmares: [[Benjamin Hornigold]]. [[Jack Rackham|Calico Jack]]. [[Charles Vane]]. And [[Edward Thatch|Blackbeard]]?'' |
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| As most of you know, I'll be attending the [[Chicago]] shareholders meeting from the 15th to the 17th, and they'll want to see our progress with the Kenway line. The small amount of data we have already gathered is incredible, and we anticipate even more amazing finds in the near future. The events and people we have seen so far make us confident that the complete experience will be one of the most eye-opening explorations of [[piracy]] ever seen. It will take quite a bit of work to scrub the data of objectionable and classified material, but we already have some incredibly promising footage. | | As most of you know, I'll be attending the [[Chicago]] shareholders meeting from the 15th to the 17th, and they'll want to see our progress with the Kenway line. The small amount of data we have already gathered is incredible, and we anticipate even more amazing finds in the near future. The events and people we have seen so far make us confident that the complete experience will be one of the most eye-opening explorations of [[piracy]] ever seen. It will take quite a bit of work to scrub the data of objectionable and classified material, but we already have some incredibly promising footage. |
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| |message = My great grandmother, for instance, worked alongside {{Wiki|Éamon de Valera|Eamon De Valera}} and {{Wiki|Michael Collins (Irish leader)|Michael Collins}} for many years during the {{Wiki|Irish War of Independence|Irish war for independence}}, so it wouldn't be difficult to sequence that small segment of my own genetic memories for our purposes. | | |message = My great grandmother, for instance, worked alongside {{Wiki|Éamon de Valera|Eamon De Valera}} and {{Wiki|Michael Collins (Irish leader)|Michael Collins}} for many years during the {{Wiki|Irish War of Independence|Irish war for independence}}, so it wouldn't be difficult to sequence that small segment of my own genetic memories for our purposes. |
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| |message = Okay, come on. Until oily, humorless university professors start paying us eight-figure fees to research the "reification of normative gender signifies in pre-colonial [[India]]" why don't we STICK TO SHIT THAT SELLS? | | |message = Okay, come on. Until oily, humorless university professors start paying us eight-figure fees to research the "reification of normative gender signifies in pre-colonial [[India]]" why don't we STICK TO SHIT THAT SELLS? |
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| Mel: This is ridiculous. You want us to devote our lives to finding information we're not allowed to develop, or understand, or use in any way. It won't help sales, and my people will never see their work rewarded in public. How am I supposed to motivate them? | | Mel: This is ridiculous. You want us to devote our lives to finding information we're not allowed to develop, or understand, or use in any way. It won't help sales, and my people will never see their work rewarded in public. How am I supposed to motivate them? |
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| Antikythera Mechanism | | Antikythera Mechanism |
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| Originally assumed to be an analog computing device built for the purposes of determining the future positions of astral bodies, [[Abstergo Industries]] scientists have recently discovered that the [[Antikythera mechanism]] is merely one small portion of a much larger tool: a so-called "prognostication machine" thought to have been used by the [[Isu|First Civilization]] to make probability-based predictions of future events. It has been confirmed, for instance, that our precursor race used such a device in conjunction with their inherent precognitive abilities to locate and contact Mr. [[Desmond Miles]], the source of the Sample 17 strand, for purposes that shall remain classified. It is also known that, due to the nature of these "quantum probability measurements," that such machines would have been exceedingly difficult to use, and that many hundreds of thousands of trials would have been needed to "peek" such great distances into the future. | | Originally assumed to be an analog computing device built for the purposes of determining the future positions of astral bodies, Abstergo Industries scientists have recently discovered that the [[Antikythera mechanism]] is merely one small portion of a much larger tool: a so-called "prognostication machine" thought to have been used by the [[Isu|First Civilization]] to make probability-based predictions of future events. It has been confirmed, for instance, that our precursor race used such a device in conjunction with their inherent precognitive abilities to locate and contact Mr. [[Desmond Miles]], the source of the Sample 17 strand, for purposes that shall remain classified. It is also known that, due to the nature of these "quantum probability measurements," that such machines would have been exceedingly difficult to use, and that many hundreds of thousands of trials would have been needed to "peek" such great distances into the future. |
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| [[File:Subject Zero - audio file 1|center|400px|Audio files recorded from a collection of reel-to-reel tapes found in the residence of the late Dr. [[Warren Vidic]].]] | | [[File:Subject Zero - audio file 1|center|400px|Audio files recorded from a collection of reel-to-reel tapes found in the residence of the late Dr. Warren Vidic.]] |
| *'''Voiceover:''' ''Timestamp August 16, 2013. The following audio clips were selected from over one hundred and sixty hours of reel-to-reel tape, found in the residence of the late Doctor Warren Vidic, following his murder in December, 2012. According to labels on the tape's canisters, these recordings were made over a 14 month period between 1980 and 1981 without the consent of their primary subject, Mrs. [[Aileen Bock]], a colleague of Dr. Vidic's and the originator of Abstergo's [[Surrogate Initiative]]. Mrs. Bock is now deceased. It should be stated unequivocally that Dr. Vidic made these recordings illegally and of his own volition, using wire-taps and hidden microphones. Abstergo Industries has no knowledge of his actions, and disavows and responsibility for them.'' | | *'''Voiceover:''' ''Timestamp August 16, 2013. The following audio clips were selected from over one hundred and sixty hours of reel-to-reel tape, found in the residence of the late Doctor Warren Vidic, following his murder in December, 2012. According to labels on the tape's canisters, these recordings were made over a 14 month period between 1980 and 1981 without the consent of their primary subject, Mrs. [[Aileen Bock]], a colleague of Dr. Vidic's and the originator of Abstergo's [[Surrogate Initiative]]. Mrs. Bock is now deceased. It should be stated unequivocally that Dr. Vidic made these recordings illegally and of his own volition, using wire-taps and hidden microphones. Abstergo Industries has no knowledge of his actions, and disavows and responsibility for them.'' |
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| *'''Voiceover:''' ''Surrogate Initiative, Test Session 27. October 21st, 1980. Host, Aileen Bock. DNA Sample, SB1970.'' | | *'''Voiceover:''' ''Surrogate Initiative, Test Session 27. October 21st, 1980. Host, Aileen Bock. DNA Sample, SB1970.'' |
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| *'''Voiceover:''' ''Surrogate Initiative, Test Session 32. January 11th, 1981. Host, Aileen Bock. DNA Sample, SB1970.'' | | *'''Voiceover:''' ''Surrogate Initiative, Test Session 32. January 11th, 1981. Host, Aileen Bock. DNA Sample, SB1970.'' |
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| *'''[[Jeanne d'Arc|Jeanne]]:''' ''I have now resumed the practice of dressing as a man, and have put off my woman's dress.'' | | *'''[[Jeanne d'Arc|Jeanne]]:''' ''I have now resumed the practice of dressing as a man, and have put off my woman's dress.'' |
| *'''[[Geoffroy Thérage|Geoffroy]]:''' ''Why did you take it? Who made you take it?'' | | *'''[[Geoffroy Thérage|Geoffroy]]:''' ''Why did you take it? Who made you take it?'' |
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| Robert.png|'''[[Robert de Sablé|Robert de Sable]]''' Noble of birth, noble in action, Robert de Sable rose to serve as [[Grand Master of the Templar Order]] in 1191. His tenure was short, but his impact was great. Fighting alongside [[Richard I of England|Richard the Lionheart]], he laid {{Wiki|Siege of Acre (1189–91)|siege}} to [[Acre]] and broke [[Saladin]]'s ranks. Dogged by Assassins throughout his tenure, he was ultimately martyred by one such nameless malefactor. | | Robert.png|'''[[Robert de Sablé]]''' Noble of birth, noble in action, Robert de Sable rose to serve as [[Grand Master of the Templar Order]] in 1191. His tenure was short, but his impact was great. Fighting alongside [[Richard I of England|Richard the Lionheart]], he laid {{Wiki|Siege of Acre (1189–91)|siege}} to [[Acre]] and broke [[Saladin]]'s ranks. Dogged by Assassins throughout his tenure, he was ultimately martyred by one such nameless malefactor. |
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| |-|Market Analysis: A. Ibn La'Ahad= | | |-|Market Analysis: A. Ibn La'Ahad= |
| [[File:Market Analysis A. Ibn La'Ahad|center|400px|A market feasibility analysis commissioned for the purpose of determining the strengths and weaknesses of acquired "[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|historical properties]]."]] | | [[File:Market Analysis A. Ibn La'Ahad|center|400px|A market feasibility analysis commissioned for the purpose of determining the strengths and weaknesses of acquired "historical properties."]] |
| :*'''Voiceover:''' ''Our researchers looked into the life of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altaïr Ibn La'Ahad]],'' [sic] ''hoping to find a biography that might serve as a positive role model for Abstergo's global outreach programs. Unfortunately the renegade assassin proved to be no such thing. In much of his [[Genetic memory|footage]], we see a man gleefully flouting some of [[Levantine Assassins|his culture's]] most entrenched taboos, with an arrogance that borders on messianic.'' | | :*'''Voiceover:''' ''Our researchers looked into the life of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altaïr Ibn La'Ahad]], ''[sic]'' hoping to find a biography that might serve as a positive role model for Abstergo's global outreach programs. Unfortunately the renegade assassin proved to be no such thing. In much of his footage, we see a man gleefully flouting some of [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|his culture's]] most entrenched taboos, with an arrogance that borders on messianic.'' |
| :*'''[[Abbas Sofian|Abbas]]:''' ''Altaïr! No! This is not our way! To burn a man's body is forbidden!'' | | :*'''[[Abbas Sofian|Abbas]]:''' ''Altaïr! No! This is not our way! To burn [[Al Mualim|a man]]'s body is forbidden!'' |
| :*'''Voiceover:''' ''Many of our researchers felt that the arguments articulated by Altaïr's rival – a man known as Abbas – were clearer and more cogent than any we had heard from Altaïr. I recently put in a request that more effort be dedicated to locating one of Abbas's descendants, if any exist. It's clear to us that Altaïr's transgressions were the primary motivation behind the ultimate [[Fall of Masyaf|dissolution]] of his despicable order by the middle of the 13th century. We therefore strongly recommend a PASS on this property, in favor of a more agreeable and inspiring figure from this era.'' | | :*'''Voiceover:''' ''Many of our researchers felt that the arguments articulated by Altaïr's rival – a man known as Abbas – were clearer and more cogent than any we had heard from Altaïr. I recently put in a request that more effort be dedicated to locating one of Abbas's descendants, if any exist. It's clear to us that Altaïr's transgressions were the primary motivation behind the ultimate [[Fall of Masyaf|dissolution]] of his despicable order by the middle of the 13th century. We therefore strongly recommend a PASS on this property, in favor of a more agreeable and inspiring figure from this era.'' |
| |-|Market Analysis: E. Auditore= | | |-|Market Analysis: E. Auditore= |
| [[File:Market Analysis E. Auditore|center|400px|A market feasibility analysis commissioned for the purpose of determining the strengths and weaknesses of acquired "[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|historical properties]]."]] | | [[File:Market Analysis E. Auditore|center|400px|A market feasibility analysis commissioned for the purpose of determining the strengths and weaknesses of acquired "historical properties."]] |
| :''Our initial reports gave us hope that [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] would serve as an ideal candidate for future Abstergo Projects. His charisma, sexual magnetism, and wry humor gave him all the qualities of a leading man. However, his corruption by the Assassin order robbed him of these qualities as he fell deeper and deeper into a spiral of revenge. Ezio was known to frequently articulate a passive acceptance of evil. He was also a man of ugly contradictions – one who preached free-thought, yet traveled [[Constantinople|well beyond]] his [[Italy|home country]] to proselytize his corrupted [[The Creed|Creed]], just as he is doing here with this impressionable [[China|Chinese]] [[Shao Jun|girl]]. Notice, too, that in his gestures and bearing there is still something of the old lecher in him. Ezio's entire personality is built around pure demagoguery... claiming his philosophy is all about love when violence and coercion are his primary means of tackling problems. We have therefore come to the conclusion that Ezio Auditore da Firenze is would be a risky property'' [sic] ''to develop.'' | | :''Our initial reports gave us hope that [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] would serve as an ideal candidate for future Abstergo Projects. His charisma, sexual magnetism, and wry humor gave him all the qualities of a leading man. However, his corruption by the Assassin order robbed him of these qualities as he fell deeper and deeper into a spiral of revenge. Ezio was known to frequently articulate a passive acceptance of evil. He was also a man of ugly contradictions – one who preached free-thought, yet traveled [[Constantinople|well beyond]] his [[Italy|home country]] to proselytize his corrupted [[The Creed|Creed]], just as he is doing here with this impressionable [[China|Chinese]] [[Shao Jun|girl]]. Notice, too, that in his gestures and bearing there is still something of the old lecher in him. Ezio's entire personality is built around pure demagoguery... claiming his philosophy is all about love when violence and coercion are his primary means of tackling problems. We have therefore come to the conclusion that Ezio Auditore da Firenze is would be ''[sic]'' a risky property to develop.'' |
| |-|Market Analysis: A. de Grandpré= | | |-|Market Analysis: A. de Grandpré= |
| [[File:Market Analysis A. de Grandpre|center|400px|A market feasibility analysis commissioned for the purpose of determining the strengths and weaknesses of acquired "[[Aveline de Grandpré|historical properties]]."]] | | [[File:Market Analysis A. de Grandpre|center|400px|A market feasibility analysis commissioned for the purpose of determining the strengths and weaknesses of acquired "historical properties."]] |
| :*'''Voiceover:''' ''Initial reports on Aveline de Grandpré led us to believe she would be too controversial and impulsive to appeal to a wider audience. Teenaged memories show her brainwashed, and trained to kill political foes of her highly unstable [[Mentor]], [[Agaté]]. Additionally, Aveline spent a disappointing amount of time in the [[Louisiana Bayou]], consorting with smugglers of the lowest kind.'' | | :*'''Voiceover:''' ''Initial reports on Aveline de Grandpré led us to believe she would be too controversial and impulsive to appeal to a wider audience. Teenaged memories show her brainwashed, and trained to kill political foes of her highly unstable [[Mentor]], [[Agaté]]. Additionally, Aveline spent a disappointing amount of time in the [[Louisiana Bayou]], consorting with smugglers of the lowest kind.'' |
| :*'''[[Roussillon]]:''' ''Oh, I try never to think.'' | | :*'''[[Roussillon]]:''' ''Oh, I try never to think.'' |
| :*'''Voiceover:''' ''Which we felt risked her appeal to our female audience, which is now approaching fifty percent. However, as Aveline matured, a new side emerged – a well-mannered and considerate lady of poise and compassion. Aveline came to embrace a new mentor: her stepmother, [[Madeleine de L'Isle]], a tireless fighter for the rights of [[Slavery|slaves]].'' | | :*'''Voiceover:''' ''Which we felt risked her appeal to our female audience, which is now approaching fifty percent. However, as Aveline matured, a new side emerged – a well-mannered and considerate lady of poise and compassion. Aveline came to embrace a new mentor: her stepmother, [[Madeleine de L'Isle]], a tireless fighter for the rights of slaves.'' |
| :*'''Aveline:''' ''Thank you, Madeleine!'' | | :*'''Aveline:''' ''Thank you, Madeleine!'' |
| :*'''Voiceover:''' ''With some editing to prioritize this relationship, we feel Aveline's story will more than meet our needs. Our team recommends a GO on this property. Get this one [[Liberation|to market]] quickly.'' | | :*'''Voiceover:''' ''With some editing to prioritize this relationship, we feel Aveline's story will more than meet our needs. Our team recommends a GO on this property. Get this one to market quickly.'' |
| |-|Market Analysis: C. Kenway= | | |-|Market Analysis: C. Kenway= |
| [[File:Market Analysis C. Kenway|center|400px|A market feasibility analysis commissioned for the purpose of determining the strengths and weaknesses of acquired "[[Ratonhnhaké:ton|historical properties]]."]] | | [[File:Market Analysis C. Kenway|center|400px|A market feasibility analysis commissioned for the purpose of determining the strengths and weaknesses of acquired "[[Ratonhnhaké:ton|historical properties]]."]] |
| :''Our initial research into the life of Ratonhnhaké:ton focused on a period spanning his late teens to early thirties. But our researchers came away unimpressed by his calm and stoic demeanor, with occasional flashes of extreme anger. This was not the sort of leading man we felt comfortable endorsing. We decided, therefore, to delve into his early childhood with the hope that scenes of pre-Colonial [[United States|America]] might hold some appeal. As you can see here, there is a certain naïve charm and innocence to this young boy. Unfortunately, our researchers found this young man's story deeply problematic as well... for one, the omnipresence of the [[Kanien'kehá:ka|Mohawk]] culture lacks the balance necessary to tell the true story of America. And secondly, the Mohawk language would certainly be an issue for most of our audience. We therefore feel that although Ratonhnhaké:ton'' [sic] ''early life would be of some interest to our more educated viewers, it is unlikely that his story would appeal on a broader scale... being too "foreign", as it were, to normal audiences. Our team strongly recommends we PASS on our'' [sic] ''property.'' | | :''Our initial research into the life of Ratonhnhaké:ton focused on a period spanning his late teens to early thirties. But our researchers came away unimpressed by his calm and stoic demeanor, with occasional flashes of extreme anger. This was not the sort of leading man we felt comfortable endorsing. We decided, therefore, to delve into his early childhood with the hope that scenes of pre-Colonial [[United States|America]] might hold some appeal. As you can see here, there is a certain naïve charm and innocence to this young boy. Unfortunately, our researchers found this young man's story deeply problematic as well... for one, the omnipresence of the [[Kanien'kehá:ka|Mohawk]] culture lacks the balance necessary to tell the true story of America. And secondly, the Mohawk language would certainly be an issue for most of our audience. We therefore feel that although Ratonhnhaké:ton ''[sic]'' early life would be of some interest to our more educated viewers, it is unlikely that his story would appeal on a broader scale... being too "foreign", as it were, to normal audiences. Our team strongly recommends we PASS on our ''[sic''] property.'' |
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| 1=MANIFESTO OF THE [[Instruments of the First Will|INSTRUMENTS OF THE FIRST WILL]] writ by a TRUE DISCIPLE this day 21 October 2013 in anticipation of the anniversary of HER ASCENSION, MAY SHE GUIDE US INTO THE GREY... | | 1=MANIFESTO OF THE [[Instruments of the First Will|INSTRUMENTS OF THE FIRST WILL]] writ by a TRUE DISCIPLE this day 21 October 2013 in anticipation of the anniversary of [[Juno|HER]] ASCENSION, MAY SHE GUIDE US INTO [[The Grey|THE GREY]]... |
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| 20=...We submit ourselves to eternal servitude in service of a grander fulfillment. We submit the world to itself it being a product that feeds life to life and death to death. May SHE - Mother Sister Wife Lover Friend - bring light to darkened minds and humility to those who succor for its wisdom. GUIDE US INTO THE GRAY BELOVED GUIDE US! | | 20=...We submit ourselves to eternal servitude in service of a grander fulfillment. We submit the world to itself it being a product that feeds life to life and death to death. May SHE - Mother Sister Wife Lover Friend - bring light to darkened minds and humility to those who succor for its wisdom. GUIDE US INTO THE GRAY BELOVED GUIDE US! |
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