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*[[Smoke bombs]] have no effect on a Papal guard while engaged in combat, however, the bombs function as normal if the guard is taken by surprise. | *[[Smoke bombs]] have no effect on a Papal guard while engaged in combat, however, the bombs function as normal if the guard is taken by surprise. | ||
*Cesare Borgia himself fights much like a Papal guard, and is able to dual-wield a rifle and sword as they do. | *Cesare Borgia himself fights much like a Papal guard, and is able to dual-wield a rifle and sword as they do. | ||
*In Sequence 8, the Papal guards become much | *In Sequence 8, the Papal guards become much more common in the Vatican district. If you're attempting the Mercenary Guild Challenge then it is wise to wait until Sequence 8 before tackling this challenge. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 21:24, 29 December 2010
- "The Papal guards are basically the ultimate elite guards that we're gonna have in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood."
- ―Ubisoft developer Christopher Weiler [1]
The Papal Guard were elite soldiers commanded by the Papacy to serve and protect the pontiff during his tenure. By 1503, the Papal Guard protected Pope Alexander VI, and were led by the Pope's son and Papal Commander, Cesare Borgia. The sole purpose of the Papal guards is to protect the Pope and his family with their lives.
The Papal guards are the most versatile and difficult enemies, as they carry the best of abilities held by all other guard archetypes and can easily deflect and counter many of Ezio Auditore's attacks.[1] They can wield matchlock firearms in one hand, and a sword in the other, making them deadly opponents in both short and long range. Other than swords, they can also be equipped with a variety of long weapons, short weapons, and heavy weapons. It should also be noted that Papal guards are extremely difficult to escape from, as they possess the speed of Agiles, and will always be able catch up to Ezio in a chase.
Trivia
- The Papal guards were the precursor to the Swiss Guard, who have protected the pontiff since 1548.
- The Papal guards may be less skilled than Ezio, however they are considerably stronger and have a larger build; with all of them being at least a head taller than Ezio.
- Depending on the weapon that they are armed with, Papal guards are able to fight as a Brute, Agile or Seeker.
- Although Papal guards are one of the toughest opponents in the game they aren't commonly found in Rome, and will appear more often in storyline missions. However, a group of four Papal guards are always stationed right outside the Castel Sant'Angelo in the Vaticano District, and will also attack Ezio on sight.
- By Cesare Borgia's arrest in December 1503, the Borgia had lost all their power in Rome. However, when Cesare was arrested by Fabio Orsini and the Papal troops, they still carried the emblem of the Borgia.
- Smoke bombs have no effect on a Papal guard while engaged in combat, however, the bombs function as normal if the guard is taken by surprise.
- Cesare Borgia himself fights much like a Papal guard, and is able to dual-wield a rifle and sword as they do.
- In Sequence 8, the Papal guards become much more common in the Vatican district. If you're attempting the Mercenary Guild Challenge then it is wise to wait until Sequence 8 before tackling this challenge.
Gallery
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A Papal Guard threatens Ezio Auditore at gunpoint.
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A Papal guard and Ezio Auditore.
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A Papal guard, wielding a spear.
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A Papal guard is impaled by Ezio Auditore
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Cesare and his Papal infantry
Notes and references
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