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The '''Whiteboys''' was one of a few 18th century secret | The '''Whiteboys''' was one of a few 18th century secret societies formed in [[Ireland]] comprising of marginalized tenant farmers. The Whiteboys, alongside similar organizations such as the {{wiki|Hearts of Oak (Ireland)|Hearts of Oaks}} and others, conducted violent [[raid]]s in retaliation against oppressive policies enacted by the economic and societal elite. They were named so for the white shirts and hoods they wore while operating.<ref name = "LD2 Chapter 7">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]'' – Chapter 7</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In the late 1700s the Whiteboys raided the estate of [[Brandon Bolster]], an [[England|English]] landlord in County Cork, Ireland. Bolster had recently converted his land from farming land to grazing pastures for cattle putting many of the local tenant farmers out of work. After already killing some cattle and vandalizing nearby estates the Whiteboys turned their ire onto the Bolsters. With a warning having been issued the day before, a mob at the estate appeared one night | In the late 1700s, the Whiteboys raided the estate of [[Brandon Bolster]], an [[England|English]] landlord in County Cork, Ireland. Bolster had recently converted his land from farming land to grazing pastures for [[cattle]], putting many of the local tenant farmers out of work. After already killing some cattle and vandalizing nearby estates, the Whiteboys turned their ire onto the Bolsters. With a warning having been issued the day before, a mob at the estate appeared one night, though some of its members like [[Michael Dooley]] were recognized by the Bolsters. Brandon tried to repel the attackers with [[Firearm|muskets]] alongside his family and some of his hired hands, but the Whiteboys managed to set the manor afire. | ||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
In the 21st century, [[Sean Molloy]], a paraplegic teenager, relived a Whiteboy's attack through the memories of his ancestor Brandon Bolster via | In the 21st century, [[Sean Molloy]], a paraplegic teenager, relived a Whiteboy's attack through the [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] of his ancestor Brandon Bolster via the [[Animus|Animus 4.35]] at the [[Abstergo Industries]] facility [[The Aerie]] at the behest of its director [[Isaiah]] in order to map his brain's motor cortex as it interacted with the memories of a nonparalyzed ancestor.<ref name = "LD2 Chapter 3">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]'' – Chapter 3</ref> Due to Sean's paralysis being caused by a drunk driver, he sympathized with his ancestor who viewed the Whiteboys and their like as chaotic drunks.<ref name = "LD2 Chapter 7"/> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]] | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Secret societies]] | [[Category:Secret societies]] | ||
Revision as of 23:21, 22 January 2022
The Whiteboys was one of a few 18th century secret societies formed in Ireland comprising of marginalized tenant farmers. The Whiteboys, alongside similar organizations such as the Hearts of Oaks and others, conducted violent raids in retaliation against oppressive policies enacted by the economic and societal elite. They were named so for the white shirts and hoods they wore while operating.[1]
History
In the late 1700s, the Whiteboys raided the estate of Brandon Bolster, an English landlord in County Cork, Ireland. Bolster had recently converted his land from farming land to grazing pastures for cattle, putting many of the local tenant farmers out of work. After already killing some cattle and vandalizing nearby estates, the Whiteboys turned their ire onto the Bolsters. With a warning having been issued the day before, a mob at the estate appeared one night, though some of its members like Michael Dooley were recognized by the Bolsters. Brandon tried to repel the attackers with muskets alongside his family and some of his hired hands, but the Whiteboys managed to set the manor afire.
Legacy
In the 21st century, Sean Molloy, a paraplegic teenager, relived a Whiteboy's attack through the genetic memories of his ancestor Brandon Bolster via the Animus 4.35 at the Abstergo Industries facility The Aerie at the behest of its director Isaiah in order to map his brain's motor cortex as it interacted with the memories of a nonparalyzed ancestor.[2] Due to Sean's paralysis being caused by a drunk driver, he sympathized with his ancestor who viewed the Whiteboys and their like as chaotic drunks.[1]
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan – Chapter 7
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan – Chapter 3