The '''Ranks''' system is a heirarchy constructed within the Assassin Order, in order to rate an [[Apprentices|Apprentice]]'s experience and progress throughout it. Ranks play a key role in determining a recruit's potential success on their missions, in turn gaining them the experience that they would need to excel in their apprenticeships. Along with newer ranks, more equipment is awarded to recruits once they reach the milestone of the level above them, providing them with more defensive or lethal prowess.
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For an unskilled Assassin, there is the risk for them to be lost on their mission should it prove too difficult to complete, for which another Apprentice may have to be recruited once more.
The '''Assassin's Tombs''' were seven tombs hidden by members of the [[Assassins|Assassin's Order]], with six across northern [[Italy]] between 1290 and 1476 A.D, and one in the Turkish city of [[Constantinople]] prior to 1512 A.D. The tombs, created as dedications to the lives of their residents, held the bodies of seven legendary Assassins that were exhumed and moved from their previous burial sites.
Also, breaking the tenets of the [[The Creed|Creed]] may result in the loss of ranks, which was demonstrated by the Assassin [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], whose initial disregard for the ways of the Assassin Order had his rank stripped down to that of a novice.
Each crypt contained a wealth of treasure, and a statue of the Assassin who lay within the tomb. Inside each of the six Italian tombs lay an [[Assassin's Seal]], which, when brought together with the other five, unlocked a secure gate in the [[Sanctuary]], beneath the [[Villa Auditore]]; that held the [[Armor of Altaïr]].
==''Assassin's Creed''==
The Turkish tomb located in the [[Ottoman Empire]] contained the [[Armor of Ishak Pasha]], who was an Ottoman general and secret Assassin.
===Rank Ten (Start of Game)===
{{Main|Master Assassin}} {C}Throughout Memory Block 1 at the beginning of the game, Altaïr is at the highest rank in the Order, rank Ten. All the abilities, equipment, and weapons that will be available to him during the game are available at the very beginning; in addition, his base [[Synchronization]] is maximized.
The six Italian tombs were hidden within various churches and landmarks across a number of towns and cities in northern Italy; namely [[Florence]], [[Venice]], [[San Gimignano]] and [[Forlì]].
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* [[Hidden Blade]]
* [[Longsword]]
* [[Short Blade]]
* [[Throwing Knives]]
* Counter Kills
* Tackling
* Grab Break
* Catch Ledge
* Regain Balance
* Dodge
* Defense Break
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; Base [[Synchronization]]
: 13
; Maximum [[Throwing Knives]]
: 15
; Short blade level
: 2
; Longsword level
: 4
|}
===Rank One===
The Turkish tomb was only located once all of [[Ishak Pasha]]'s memoir pages were discovered and collected by the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], during his time in Constantinople.
{{Main|Novice}} {C}In Memory Block 2, Altaïr is demoted to Rank One for breaking all three [[Tenets]] of the Assassins' Order. Rank One (also known as Novice or Apprentice rank) is the very first rank, in which Altaïr is provided no weapons or equipment and has the lowest base [[Synchronization]] in the game, four bars.
There were three tombs within the region of [[Tuscany]]. The first was located within the catacombs of the [[Santa Maria Novella]], and was discovered by the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] in 1478. This tomb was the resting place of [[Darius]], slayer of [[Xerxes I of Persia]].
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1
Novice
The second lay in the [[Santa Maria del Fiore]], within the lanterna above the building's domed top. Here rested [[Iltani]], who was responsible for the death of [[Alexander the Great]].
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[[File:Assacreed2 b04 056.jpg|thumb|260px|Ezio entering the Torre Grossa tomb.]]
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* [[Hidden Blade]]
* [[Sword|Longsword]]
* [[Short blade]]
* [[Throwing knives]]
* Counter Kills
* Tackling
* Grab Break
* Catch Ledge
* Regain Balance
* Dodge
* Defense Break
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; Base [[Synchronization]]
: 4
; Maximum [[throwing knives]]
The third tomb was within San Gimignano, and was built atop the [[Torre Grossa]], although entrance to the tomb was only possible by passing through the city's Palazzo Comunale below. This tomb was the resting place of [[Wei Yu]], who had assassinated the Emperor of China, [[Qin Shi Huang]].
: ''No throwing knives''
; Short blade level
===Forlì and Venezia===
: ''No short blade''
Within the territories of [[Romagna]] and the Venetian lagoon, three more tombs were built. In Forlì, beneath the [[Rocca di Ravaldino]], lay the tomb of [[Qulan Gal]], the deathbringer of [[Genghis Khan]].
; Longsword level
In Venice lay two more; within the [[San Marco District (Venice)|district of San Marco]], beneath the eponymous named [[Basilica di San Marco]] rested [[Amunet]], who had been responsible for the death of [[Cleopatra]]. The final tomb was beneath the [[Santa Maria della Visitazione]], which held the body of [[Leonius]], killer of [[Caligula]].
: ''No sword''
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===Rank Two===
===Monteriggioni===
After Altaïr exposes the [[Masun|Traitor]] to [[Al Mualim]], he is promoted to Rank Two. He is then given the sword that Al Mualim himself had just used to slay the Traitor, as well as the [[Hidden Blade]]. This sword is much less ornate and powerful than his original sword, but Altaïr is grateful nonetheless, as he will need both these weapons in order to slay [[Tamir]].
Built in [[Monteriggioni]] during the late 13<sup>th</sup> Century, the [[Auditore Family Crypt]] was constructed by [[Domenico Auditore]] to serve as the resting place of Domenico and his son. The story of Domenico's life was inscribed across the walls along the pathway, from the main entrance until the crypt itself.
Hidden away within the upper sections of the [[Hagia Sophia]], the tomb of the Assassin Ishak Pasha lay, whose legacy consisted of slaying the Wallachian voievod [[Vlad Tepes]], and bringing his head and sword to be held in one of Constantinople's dungeons.
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!width="200"|Other
|-
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* [[Hidden Blade]]
* [[Sword|Longsword]]
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* [[Short blade]]
* [[Throwing knives]]
* Counter Kills
* Tackling
* Grab Break
* Catch Ledge
* Regain Balance
* Dodge
* Defense Break
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;Base [[Synchronization]]
==Armor of Altaïr==
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[[File:Zw-ezio-and-altairs-armor.png|thumb|250px|Ezio obtaining the Armor of Altaïr]]
{{Main|Armor of Altaïr}}
Obtaining all Assassin's Seals unlocked Altaïr's armor, the highest quality of armor obtainable. Altaïr created the armor using the [[Apple of Eden]] to be invulnerable towards many weapons and dangers. Dyes are not visible upon the armor, save on the inside of the hood.
;Maximum [[Throwing Knives]]
This armor was later buried in the rubble of Villa Auditore during the [[Siege of Monteriggioni]], when [[Cesare Borgia]] ordered an attack on the small town.
:''No throwing knives''
;Short blade level
==Armor of Ishak Pasha==
:''No short blade''
{{Main|Armor of Ishak Pasha}}
;Longsword level
Uncovered by the Assassin Ezio Auditore sometime around 1512, the Armor of Ishak was similar to the Armor of Altaïr in that it was also an unbreakable armor set and was unaffected by dyes.
:1
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===Rank Three===
==See also==
When Altaïr returns to Masyaf holding a [[feather]] stained with [[Tamir]]'s blood, he is again promoted by Al Mualim, to Rank Three. His [[short blade]] is returned to him (albeit reduced in quality), as well as his Counter Kills ability. From this point on, all successful Assassinations (except for that of [[Robert de Sable]]) will earn Altaïr promotions.
After Altaïr's second assassination, be it that of [[Garnier de Naplouse]] or [[Talal]], he is promoted again to Rank Four. Throwing Knives, the last weapon to be returned, are presented to him (albeit with a reduced knife capacity), as well as the Tackle ability.
After Altaïr's third assassination, either that of [[Garnier de Naplouse]] or [[Talal]], he is promoted again to Rank Five. He is presented with the Assassin's Gloves by Al Mualim, allowing him to perform Grab Breaks. In addition, he can now Catch Ledges.
After Altaïr's fourth assassination, be it that of [[Abu'l Nuqoud]], [[William of Montferrat]], or [[Majd Addin]], he is promoted again, this time to Rank Six. He is presented the Assassin's Boots by Al Mualim, allowing him to perform Dodges. In addition, they enable him to regain his balance when thrown in combat, meaning that he will no longer fall flat, instead rolling and immediately standing up. If you kill Abu'l, you can recieve the Level 2 blade.
After Altaïr's fifth assassination, be it that of [[Abu'l Nuqoud]], [[William of Montferrat]], or [[Majd Addin]], he is promoted again to Rank Seven. He is given a Knife Belt, allowing him to hold 5 extra [[throwing knives]], for a total of 10. It is also possible for him to have his longsword upgraded to level 2.
After Altaïr's sixth assassination, be it that of [[Abu'l Nuqoud]], [[William of Montferrat]], or [[Majd Addin]], he is promoted to Rank Eight. He is finally returned [[Sword of Altaïr|his own sword]]. While not the most powerful longsword in the game, it is his symbolic eagle-shaped blade, and the most powerful weapon in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''.
|style="text-align:center"|''Everything is available''
|valign="top"|
;Base [[Synchronization]]
:11
;Maximum [[Throwing Knives]]
:10
;Short blade level
:1
;Longsword level
:2
|}
===Rank Nine===
After Altaïr's seventh assassination, be it that of [[Sibrand]] or [[Jubair al Hakim]], he is promoted again to Rank Nine. His [[short blade]] is upgraded to a more sleek and powerful one.
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| valign="top" |
; Base [[Synchronization]]
: 12
; Maximum [[Throwing Knives]]
: 10
; Short blade level
: 2
; Longsword level
: 2
|}
===Rank Ten===
After Altaïr's eighth assassination, be it that of [[Sibrand]] or [[Jubair al Hakim]], he is promoted. Altaïr is once more at the top of the Assassins' Order, Rank Ten. His [[Sword|longsword]] is upgraded again, to a very ornate gold-hilted sword that is more powerful than any of the previous ones. While this sword is not his personal one, the shape of the blade and color of the hilt indicate high status. It is believed that after the events of ''Assassin's Creed'', he returns to using the Rank Nine blade: the [[Sword of Altaïr]]. In addition, he receives a second Knife Belt, increasing his capacity of [[throwing knives]] to 15.
|style="text-align:center"|''Everything is available''
|valign="top"|
;Base [[Synchronization]]
:13
;Maximum [[Throwing knives]]
:15
;Short blade level
:2
;Longsword level
:4
|}
[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altaïr]] will need all of his abilities in order to fight [[Robert de Sable]] and be prepared for that which will come after it, [[Al Mualim]].
==''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''==
In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', your [[Apprentices]] obtain different ranks by going on [[Assassination Contract]] missions across Europe and Asia, as well as fighting along side [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio]] in order to gain experience. As they level up, new weapons and armor are unlocked, making them more deadly and harder to kill.
The Assassin's Tombs were seven tombs hidden by members of the Assassin's Order, with six across northern Italy between 1290 and 1476 A.D, and one in the Turkish city of Constantinople prior to 1512 A.D. The tombs, created as dedications to the lives of their residents, held the bodies of seven legendary Assassins that were exhumed and moved from their previous burial sites.
Each crypt contained a wealth of treasure, and a statue of the Assassin who lay within the tomb. Inside each of the six Italian tombs lay an Assassin's Seal, which, when brought together with the other five, unlocked a secure gate in the Sanctuary, beneath the Villa Auditore; that held the Armor of Altaïr.
The six Italian tombs were hidden within various churches and landmarks across a number of towns and cities in northern Italy; namely Florence, Venice, San Gimignano and Forlì.
The Turkish tomb was only located once all of Ishak Pasha's memoir pages were discovered and collected by the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze, during his time in Constantinople.
The third tomb was within San Gimignano, and was built atop the Torre Grossa, although entrance to the tomb was only possible by passing through the city's Palazzo Comunale below. This tomb was the resting place of Wei Yu, who had assassinated the Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.
Forlì and Venezia
Within the territories of Romagna and the Venetian lagoon, three more tombs were built. In Forlì, beneath the Rocca di Ravaldino, lay the tomb of Qulan Gal, the deathbringer of Genghis Khan.
Built in Monteriggioni during the late 13th Century, the Auditore Family Crypt was constructed by Domenico Auditore to serve as the resting place of Domenico and his son. The story of Domenico's life was inscribed across the walls along the pathway, from the main entrance until the crypt itself.
Constantinople
Hidden away within the upper sections of the Hagia Sophia, the tomb of the Assassin Ishak Pasha lay, whose legacy consisted of slaying the Wallachian voievod Vlad Tepes, and bringing his head and sword to be held in one of Constantinople's dungeons.
Obtaining all Assassin's Seals unlocked Altaïr's armor, the highest quality of armor obtainable. Altaïr created the armor using the Apple of Eden to be invulnerable towards many weapons and dangers. Dyes are not visible upon the armor, save on the inside of the hood.
This armor was later buried in the rubble of Villa Auditore during the Siege of Monteriggioni, when Cesare Borgia ordered an attack on the small town.
Uncovered by the Assassin Ezio Auditore sometime around 1512, the Armor of Ishak was similar to the Armor of Altaïr in that it was also an unbreakable armor set and was unaffected by dyes.
