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'''Ratonhnhaké:ton''', also known as '''Connor Kenway''', was a {{Wiki|Native American}} [[Assassins|Assassin]] living in colonial America during the latter half of the 18th century. He was an ancestor of [[Desmond Miles]]. | '''Ratonhnhaké:ton''', also known as '''Connor Kenway''', was a {{Wiki|Native American}} [[Assassins|Assassin]] living in colonial America during the latter half of the 18th century. He was also an ancestor of [[Desmond Miles]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Born to a [[England|British]] father and [[Mohawk]] mother, Ratonhnhaké:ton was raised among his mother's tribe. He suffered severely during his childhood, largely from the tribe's encounters with European colonists; a conflict that reached its peak when his village was destroyed by a colonial force.<ref name="GameInformer">''GameInformer'' April 2012 issue: ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | Born to a [[England|British]] father and [[Mohawk]] mother, Ratonhnhaké:ton was raised among his mother's tribe. He suffered severely during his childhood, largely from the tribe's encounters with European colonists; a conflict that reached its peak when his village was destroyed by a colonial force.<ref name="GameInformer">''GameInformer'' April 2012 issue: ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
This event prompted him to seek justice for his people | This event prompted him to seek justice for his people and fight tyranny wherever he saw it.<ref name="GameInformer" /> His endeavors eventually led to him joining the Assassin Order in 1770,<ref name="XGZ Final Frontier">[http://www.xboxgamezone.co.uk/2012/03/26/preview-assassins-creed-iii-the-final-frontier/ XboxGameZone: ''Preview - Assassin’s Creed III - The Final Frontier?'']</ref> as well as adopting the name "Connor" in order to more easily move through colonial circles.<ref name="AT7ADDAK">[http://www.at7addak.com/en/Articles/225714/Features/General/The-Assassin’s-Creed-III-Diary-–-Part-Three AT7ADDAK: ''The Assassin’s Creed III Diary – Part Three'']</ref> | ||
Five years later, the [[American Revolutionary War]] erupted | Five years later, the [[American Revolutionary War]] erupted, and Connor found himself siding with the leaders of the American revolution, namely [[George Washington]] and [[Benjamin Franklin]], partially due to his belief in the ideals that they represented.<ref name="GameInformer" /> | ||
At this time, he also met other notable figures, such as [[Charles Lee]] and [[Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette|Lafayette]],<ref name="XGZ Final Frontier" /> as well as [[Paul Revere]] and [[Samuel Adams]].<ref name="GamesRadar">[http://www.gamesradar.com/assassins-creed-3-first-look-revolution-through-connors-eyes/ GamesRadar: ''First look at the Revolution through Connor's eyes'']</ref> | At this time, he also met other notable figures, such as [[Charles Lee]] and [[Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette|Lafayette]],<ref name="XGZ Final Frontier" /> as well as [[Paul Revere]] and [[Samuel Adams]].<ref name="GamesRadar">[http://www.gamesradar.com/assassins-creed-3-first-look-revolution-through-connors-eyes/ GamesRadar: ''First look at the Revolution through Connor's eyes'']</ref> | ||
==Equipment and skills== | ==Equipment and skills== | ||
Connor was a capable [[Freerunning| | Connor was a capable [[Freerunning|free-runner]], able to climb trees and swing from one to another, as well as scale cliff faces or other natural elements. He could move through the cityscape just as easily, and was able to slide under or vault over obstacles within urban environments.<ref name="GameInformer" /> | ||
Accompanying his capacity to move fluidly, Connor was able to wield several different weapons | Accompanying his capacity to move fluidly, Connor was able to wield several different weapons – including a [[tomahawk]], [[bow]], [[Firearms|flintlock pistols]], rifle,<ref name="GameInformer" /> a [[Rope Dart|rope dart]],<ref>[http://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-3-new-screenshots-details-dyce-139647 Game Rant: ''‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ New Screenshots & Gameplay Details'']</ref> and an adapted [[hidden blade]] – and could [[Dual-wielding|dual-wield]] various combinations of them.<ref name="Gameplay trailer">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' gameplay trailer</ref> | ||
Connor was most often garbed in a hooded white {{Wiki|dress uniform}} jacket with blue lining, as well as a thin sash fastened with an [[Assassin insignia]], and brown boots with leggings that extended past his knees.<ref name="GameInformer" /> | Connor was most often garbed in a hooded white {{Wiki|dress uniform}} jacket with blue lining, as well as a thin sash fastened with an [[Assassin insignia]], and brown boots with leggings that extended past his knees.<ref name="GameInformer" /> | ||
==Personality and characteristics== | ==Personality and characteristics== | ||
{{Quote|[Connor]'s one of those people that has an inbuilt sense of right and wrong | {{Quote|[Connor]'s one of those people that has an inbuilt sense of right and wrong… He isn't a grey area kind of guy.|[[Alex Hutchinson]], Creative Director of ''Assassin's Creed III''.}} | ||
Connor appeared thoughtful and intense, and the words he did not speak were just as meaningful as the ones he did. His movements resembled those of a predator, always staying low to the ground and moving under enemy attacks.<ref name="GameInformer" /> | Connor appeared thoughtful and intense, and the words he did not speak were just as meaningful as the ones he did. His movements resembled those of a predator, always staying low to the ground and moving under enemy attacks.<ref name="GameInformer" /> | ||
He strongly believed in defending both his Native American heritage and country from European involvement, who he considered to be "outsiders." However, he also recognized the fact that, due to his parentage, he was a part of the problem he sought to solve.<ref name="Gameplay trailer"/> | He strongly believed in defending both his Native American heritage and country from European involvement, who he considered to be "outsiders." However, he also recognized the fact that, due to his parentage, he was a part of the problem that he sought to solve.<ref name="Gameplay trailer"/> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Contrary to several known Assassins (including [[Aquilus]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], and [[Nikolai Orelov]]) | *Contrary to several known Assassins (including [[Aquilus]], [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], and [[Nikolai Orelov]]) who possessed connections to eagles, Connor was more closely likened to a wolf. | ||
*As with both Altaïr and Ezio, the meaning of Connor's name | *As with both Altaïr and Ezio, the meaning of Connor's name connected to his character: | ||
**"Connor" is a Gaelic name meaning "lover of hounds." | **"Connor" is a Gaelic name meaning "lover of hounds." | ||
**"Kenway" is an Old English name meaning "brave royal fighter." | **"Kenway" is an Old English name meaning "brave royal fighter." | ||
**"Ratonhnhaké:ton" (pronounced ''Ra-doon-ha-kay-doon'') means "his spirit lives" or "life scratcher" in Mohawk.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IPZJaerqqI EscoBlades: ''Developer Interview with Matt Turner (Lead Scriptwriter)'']</ref> | **"Ratonhnhaké:ton" (pronounced ''Ra-doon-ha-kay-doon'') means "his spirit lives" or "life scratcher" in Mohawk.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IPZJaerqqI EscoBlades: ''Developer Interview with Matt Turner (Lead Scriptwriter)'']</ref> | ||
*Unlike Altaïr, Ezio, and Desmond, Connor | *Unlike Altaïr, Ezio, and Desmond, Connor did not have a scar on his lip, similar to Aquilus. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Cov 228 v2 front.jpg|Artwork of Connor. | Cov 228 v2 front.jpg|Artwork of Connor. | ||
AlexRoss Back.jpg|Artwork of Connor (back view). | AlexRoss Back.jpg|Artwork of Connor (back view). | ||
Connor360.JPG|360 degree view of Connor. | Connor360.JPG|A 360 degree view of Connor. | ||
AC3 SC SP 17 Frontier CombatTomahawk ONLINE.jpg|Connor facing a Redcoat patrol. | AC3 SC SP 17 Frontier CombatTomahawk ONLINE.jpg|Connor facing a Redcoat patrol. | ||
Assassin's Creed 3 combat.jpg|Connor performing an assassination. | Assassin's Creed 3 combat.jpg|Connor performing an assassination. | ||
Revision as of 04:11, 23 May 2012
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- "On this land, I am torn. Part of me wants to fight, and repel all outsiders. The other part of me is the outsider."
- ―Connor Kenway reflecting on his parentage.[src]
Ratonhnhaké:ton, also known as Connor Kenway, was a Native American Assassin living in colonial America during the latter half of the 18th century. He was also an ancestor of Desmond Miles.
Biography
Born to a British father and Mohawk mother, Ratonhnhaké:ton was raised among his mother's tribe. He suffered severely during his childhood, largely from the tribe's encounters with European colonists; a conflict that reached its peak when his village was destroyed by a colonial force.[1]
This event prompted him to seek justice for his people and fight tyranny wherever he saw it.[1] His endeavors eventually led to him joining the Assassin Order in 1770,[2] as well as adopting the name "Connor" in order to more easily move through colonial circles.[3]
Five years later, the American Revolutionary War erupted, and Connor found himself siding with the leaders of the American revolution, namely George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, partially due to his belief in the ideals that they represented.[1]
At this time, he also met other notable figures, such as Charles Lee and Lafayette,[2] as well as Paul Revere and Samuel Adams.[4]
Equipment and skills
Connor was a capable free-runner, able to climb trees and swing from one to another, as well as scale cliff faces or other natural elements. He could move through the cityscape just as easily, and was able to slide under or vault over obstacles within urban environments.[1]
Accompanying his capacity to move fluidly, Connor was able to wield several different weapons – including a tomahawk, bow, flintlock pistols, rifle,[1] a rope dart,[5] and an adapted hidden blade – and could dual-wield various combinations of them.[6]
Connor was most often garbed in a hooded white dress uniform jacket with blue lining, as well as a thin sash fastened with an Assassin insignia, and brown boots with leggings that extended past his knees.[1]
Personality and characteristics
- "[Connor]'s one of those people that has an inbuilt sense of right and wrong… He isn't a grey area kind of guy."
- ―Alex Hutchinson, Creative Director of Assassin's Creed III.
Connor appeared thoughtful and intense, and the words he did not speak were just as meaningful as the ones he did. His movements resembled those of a predator, always staying low to the ground and moving under enemy attacks.[1]
He strongly believed in defending both his Native American heritage and country from European involvement, who he considered to be "outsiders." However, he also recognized the fact that, due to his parentage, he was a part of the problem that he sought to solve.[6]
Trivia
- Contrary to several known Assassins (including Aquilus, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, and Nikolai Orelov) who possessed connections to eagles, Connor was more closely likened to a wolf.
- As with both Altaïr and Ezio, the meaning of Connor's name connected to his character:
- "Connor" is a Gaelic name meaning "lover of hounds."
- "Kenway" is an Old English name meaning "brave royal fighter."
- "Ratonhnhaké:ton" (pronounced Ra-doon-ha-kay-doon) means "his spirit lives" or "life scratcher" in Mohawk.[7]
- Unlike Altaïr, Ezio, and Desmond, Connor did not have a scar on his lip, similar to Aquilus.
Gallery
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Concept art of a young Connor. -
Concept art of Connor. -
Connor concept by Sergey Kalinen. -
Artwork of Connor. -
Artwork of Connor (back view). -
A 360 degree view of Connor.
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Connor facing a Redcoat patrol. -
Connor performing an assassination.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 GameInformer April 2012 issue: Assassin's Creed III
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 XboxGameZone: Preview - Assassin’s Creed III - The Final Frontier?
- ↑ AT7ADDAK: The Assassin’s Creed III Diary – Part Three
- ↑ GamesRadar: First look at the Revolution through Connor's eyes
- ↑ Game Rant: ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ New Screenshots & Gameplay Details
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Assassin's Creed III gameplay trailer
- ↑ EscoBlades: Developer Interview with Matt Turner (Lead Scriptwriter)