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{{Quote|Smith controls most of the Templars' wealth, doesn't he? With him out of the way...|Chevalier de la Vérendrye on Smith, 1754.|Assassin's Creed: Rogue|One Little Victory}} | {{Quote|Smith controls most of the Templars' wealth, doesn't he? With him out of the way...|Chevalier de la Vérendrye on Smith, 1754.|Assassin's Creed: Rogue|One Little Victory}} | ||
Little to nothing is known about Smith's early life. [[Abstergo Entertainment]] suspects that he was born in [[Virginia (state)|Virginia]], where he showed some skill as a sailor. At some point, he became the treasurer for one of [[Master Templar]] Lawrence Washington's businesses, and by extension, the Templar Order. Smith also got along well with fellow Templar [[Christopher Gist]], who claimed to enjoy drinking with him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[ | Little to nothing is known about Smith's early life. [[Abstergo Entertainment]] suspects that he was born in [[Virginia (state)|Virginia]], where he showed some skill as a sailor. At some point, he became the treasurer for one of [[Master Templar]] Lawrence Washington's businesses, and by extension, the Templar Order.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Database: Samuel Smith]]</ref> Smith also got along well with fellow Templar [[Christopher Gist]], who claimed to enjoy drinking with him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Bravado]]</ref> | ||
===Guarding the Precursor box=== | ===Guarding the Precursor box=== | ||
{{Quote|My sources informed me that Samuel Smith has searched far and wide, looking for answers on how to make that strange box work. He just returned from Europe.|Le Chasseur to Shay Cormac, 1754.|Assassin's Creed: Rogue|One Little Victory}} | {{Quote|My sources informed me that Samuel Smith has searched far and wide, looking for answers on how to make that strange box work. He just returned from Europe.|Le Chasseur to Shay Cormac, 1754.|Assassin's Creed: Rogue|One Little Victory}} | ||
In 1751, Washington stole the Precursor box and the [[Voynich manuscript | In 1751, Washington stole the Precursor box and the [[Voynich manuscript]] from [[François Mackandal]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Haitian Assassins]], amidst the chaos of an [[1751 Port-au-Prince earthquake|earthquake]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Lessons and Revelations]]</ref> Smith was later tasked with activating the box, while his fellow Templar [[James Wardrop]] was tasked with translating the manuscript. Despite seeking the assistance of learned people in [[New York City|New York]] and native tribes, the Templars were unable to make the artifacts work.<ref name="By Invitation Only">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[By Invitation Only]]</ref> | ||
[[File:By Invitation Only 6.png|thumb|250px|left|Weeks, Wardrop and Smith meeting with Washington]] | [[File:By Invitation Only 6.png|thumb|250px|left|Weeks, Wardrop and Smith meeting with Washington]] | ||
In July 1752, Smith, Wardrop and [[Jack Weeks]] met with Washington at his mansion in [[Mount Vernon]] in the midst of a garden party. Already dying of tuberculosis, Washington sent his brother [[George Washington|George]] away, and asked his subordinates to keep him out of Templar affairs, wishing no potential harm to his sibling.<ref name="By Invitation Only" | In July 1752, Smith, Wardrop, and [[Jack Weeks]] met with Washington at his mansion in [[Mount Vernon]] in the midst of a garden party. Already dying of tuberculosis, Washington sent his brother [[George Washington|George]] away, and asked his subordinates to keep him out of Templar affairs, wishing no potential harm to his sibling.<ref name="By Invitation Only"/> | ||
Respecting Washington's wishes, Smith informed him that he was prepared to leave for [[Europe]], where he intended to activate the box with the help of the continent's various scientists. Soon afterwards, Washington was killed by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]], although in the process, Smith, Wardrop and Weeks were able to escape. With Washington dead, Smith answered to Wardrop, who was now in charge of the Templars in the colonies. Despite the assistance of Europe's greatest scientists, Smith was unable to activate the box.<ref name=" | Respecting Washington's wishes, Smith informed him that he was prepared to leave for [[Europe]], where he intended to activate the box with the help of the continent's various scientists. Soon afterwards, Washington was killed by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Shay Cormac]], although in the process, Smith, Wardrop and Weeks were able to escape.<ref name="By Invitation Only"/> | ||
With Washington dead, Smith answered to Wardrop, who was now in charge of the Templars in the colonies.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[We the People]]</ref> Despite the assistance of Europe's greatest scientists, Smith was ultimately unable to activate the box.<ref name="One Little Victory">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[One Little Victory]]</ref> | |||
===Death=== | ===Death=== | ||
{{Dialogue|Shay|I don't feel much like celebrating, Liam... I know we have to get these artifacts back, but at what cost? Samuel Smith... He could barely hold his sword straight. Killing him was...|Liam|Necessary.|Shay and Liam O'Brien after Smith's death, 1754.|Assassin's Creed: Rogue|We the People}} | {{Dialogue|Shay|I don't feel much like celebrating, Liam... I know we have to get these artifacts back, but at what cost? Samuel Smith... He could barely hold his sword straight. Killing him was...|Liam|Necessary.|Shay and Liam O'Brien after Smith's death, 1754.|Assassin's Creed: Rogue|We the People}} | ||
Smith returned to the colonies in 1754. Intending to meet with Wardrop at an encampment on [[Terra Nova]], Smith refitted his schooner, the ''[[Equitas]]''. At this time, he was pursued by Shay and his fellow Assassins [[Liam O'Brien]] and [[Louis-Joseph Gaultier, Chevalier de la Vérendrye]], who acted on information from the spy [[Le Chasseur]]. Not wishing to lose the box, the Assassins were careful not to sink the ''Equitas''.<ref name="One Little Victory" | Smith returned to the colonies in 1754. Intending to meet with Wardrop at an encampment on [[Terra Nova]], Smith refitted his schooner, the ''[[Equitas]]''. At this time, he was pursued by Shay and his fellow Assassins [[Liam O'Brien]] and [[Louis-Joseph Gaultier, Chevalier de la Vérendrye]], who acted on information from the spy [[Le Chasseur]]. Not wishing to lose the box, the Assassins were careful not to sink the ''Equitas''.<ref name="One Little Victory"/> | ||
During the chase, Smith led the Assassins' ship, the ''[[Morrigan]]'', into an ambush. After the ''Morrigan'' | During the chase, Smith led the Assassins' ship, the ''[[Morrigan]]'', into an ambush. After the ''Morrigan'' sank the ambushing ships, Smith tried to stop the Assassins using burning oil, and docked at Terra Nova. Despite this, the ''Morrigan'' evaded the oil, and Shay went after Smith.<ref name="One Little Victory"/> | ||
[[File:One Little Victory 7.png|thumb|250px|right|Smith's final moments]] | [[File:One Little Victory 7.png|thumb|250px|right|Smith's final moments]] | ||
In the refuge of his camp, Smith attempted to dissuade Shay from killing him, claiming that the Assassins were simply using him. However, Shay made his way past the Templar's guards, and assassinated the defenseless Smith with his [[Hidden Blade]] from above. As Shay took the box from him, the dying Smith stated that the Assassins' victory was hollow, the greatest scientists of Europe having failed to activate the artifact.<ref name="One Little Victory"/> | |||
===Legacy=== | ===Legacy=== | ||
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Samuel Smith (died 1754) was a member of the British Rite of the Templar Order, operating in and around Great Britain's Thirteen Colonies in the mid-18th century. The treasurer of the Templars in the colonies, Smith was tasked by Lawrence Washington to safeguard an ancient artifact known as the Precursor box.
Biography
Early life
Little to nothing is known about Smith's early life. Abstergo Entertainment suspects that he was born in Virginia, where he showed some skill as a sailor. At some point, he became the treasurer for one of Master Templar Lawrence Washington's businesses, and by extension, the Templar Order.[1] Smith also got along well with fellow Templar Christopher Gist, who claimed to enjoy drinking with him.[2]
Guarding the Precursor box
In 1751, Washington stole the Precursor box and the Voynich manuscript from François Mackandal, Mentor of the Haitian Assassins, amidst the chaos of an earthquake.[3] Smith was later tasked with activating the box, while his fellow Templar James Wardrop was tasked with translating the manuscript. Despite seeking the assistance of learned people in New York and native tribes, the Templars were unable to make the artifacts work.[4]
In July 1752, Smith, Wardrop, and Jack Weeks met with Washington at his mansion in Mount Vernon in the midst of a garden party. Already dying of tuberculosis, Washington sent his brother George away, and asked his subordinates to keep him out of Templar affairs, wishing no potential harm to his sibling.[4]
Respecting Washington's wishes, Smith informed him that he was prepared to leave for Europe, where he intended to activate the box with the help of the continent's various scientists. Soon afterwards, Washington was killed by the Assassin Shay Cormac, although in the process, Smith, Wardrop and Weeks were able to escape.[4]
With Washington dead, Smith answered to Wardrop, who was now in charge of the Templars in the colonies.[5] Despite the assistance of Europe's greatest scientists, Smith was ultimately unable to activate the box.[6]
Death
Smith returned to the colonies in 1754. Intending to meet with Wardrop at an encampment on Terra Nova, Smith refitted his schooner, the Equitas. At this time, he was pursued by Shay and his fellow Assassins Liam O'Brien and Louis-Joseph Gaultier, Chevalier de la Vérendrye, who acted on information from the spy Le Chasseur. Not wishing to lose the box, the Assassins were careful not to sink the Equitas.[6]
During the chase, Smith led the Assassins' ship, the Morrigan, into an ambush. After the Morrigan sank the ambushing ships, Smith tried to stop the Assassins using burning oil, and docked at Terra Nova. Despite this, the Morrigan evaded the oil, and Shay went after Smith.[6]
In the refuge of his camp, Smith attempted to dissuade Shay from killing him, claiming that the Assassins were simply using him. However, Shay made his way past the Templar's guards, and assassinated the defenseless Smith with his Hidden Blade from above. As Shay took the box from him, the dying Smith stated that the Assassins' victory was hollow, the greatest scientists of Europe having failed to activate the artifact.[6]
Legacy
In 2015, the Templar Isabelle Ardant included Smith's name on a list of known British Templars. This list was later unveiled by the Assassins Rebecca Crane and Shaun Hastings when they infiltrated Ardant's office to plant a bug.[7]
Behind the scenes
Samuel Smith is a character introduced in the 2014 video game, Assassin's Creed: Rogue, wherein he was voiced by Canadian voice actor Alain Goulem.
Even after assassinating Smith, his database entry still lists his date of death as unknown.
Gallery
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Concept art of Shay chasing Smith -
Shay assassinating Smith -
Smith's database image
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue – Database: Samuel Smith
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue – Bravado
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue – Lessons and Revelations
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Assassin's Creed: Rogue – By Invitation Only
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue – We the People
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Assassin's Creed: Rogue – One Little Victory
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Modern day