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The first known use of the gauntlet was in 1852 by an unnamed [[American Assassin (1852)|American Assassin]]. During the [[California Gold Rush]], she was made aware of the actions of [[John Sutter]], a [[Switzerland|Swiss]] pioneer forcing the local [[Maidu]] people to mine gold for him. Ambushing his [[Wagon|carriage]] in the [[Great Basin Desert]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] fired a tether from her gauntlet, using it to mount the vehicle before ordering Sutter at gunpoint to return the gold he had stolen from the Maidu.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)|Assassin's Creed]]'' issue 1</ref> | The first known use of the gauntlet was in 1852 by an unnamed [[American Assassin (1852)|American Assassin]]. During the [[California Gold Rush]], she was made aware of the actions of [[John Sutter]], a [[Switzerland|Swiss]] pioneer forcing the local [[Maidu]] people to mine gold for him. Ambushing his [[Wagon|carriage]] in the [[Great Basin Desert]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] fired a tether from her gauntlet, using it to mount the vehicle before ordering Sutter at gunpoint to return the gold he had stolen from the Maidu.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)|Assassin's Creed]]'' issue 1</ref> | ||
In 1853, during the New York draft riots, the assassin [[ | In 1853, during the New York draft riots, the assassin [[Varius]] noted that newer gauntlet designs, involving rope launchers and darts, were being used in England.<ref>http://assassinscreed.wikia.com/wiki/Assassin%27s_Creed:_Last_Descendants</ref>, In the mid-19th century, the twin [[British Assassins]] [[Jacob Frye|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] made it their mission to take back [[London]] from the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Templars]], who had ruled with an iron fist for the past century. The [[Rooks]] were created to counter the [[Templars|Templar]]-affiliated [[Blighters]], and following a [[Gang War (Whitechapel)|gang war]] with the [[Gangs|gang]] leader [[Rexford Kaylock]], during which Kaylock was killed, the Fryes took possession of his broken grappling hook pistol.<ref name="ACS" /> | ||
Believing the pistol could still prove useful, [[Jayadeep Mir|Henry Green]] introduced them to inventor [[Alexander Graham Bell]], who then modified the launcher to fit into the Fryes' gauntlets. Bell later added a Dart Gun to the bracer, allowing the twins to fire hallucinogenic darts at their targets. The design remained relatively unchanged for the next fifty years, being used by [[Lydia Frye]] during her efforts in [[World War I]] to protect London from the Templars and [[Germany|German]] spies.<ref name="ACS" /> | Believing the pistol could still prove useful, [[Jayadeep Mir|Henry Green]] introduced them to inventor [[Alexander Graham Bell]], who then modified the launcher to fit into the Fryes' gauntlets. Bell later added a Dart Gun to the bracer, allowing the twins to fire hallucinogenic darts at their targets. The design remained relatively unchanged for the next fifty years, being used by [[Lydia Frye]] during her efforts in [[World War I]] to protect London from the Templars and [[Germany|German]] spies.<ref name="ACS" /> | ||
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The Assassin Gauntlet was a modification adopted during the 19th century to the standard Hidden Blade. Built around a bracer that covered the entire forearm, it consisted of two main parts, the Hidden Blade and a rope launcher attachment.
By the Victorian era, later models replaced the rope launcher with an Assassin insignia-shaped grappling hook, allowing the wielder the means to a quick escape, or to facilitate urban travel by creating on-the-fly ziplines under the palm. These models also featured armor plating that partially or completely covered the glove, as well as embedded brass knuckles and a Dart Gun on the back of the forearm, which was used to launch poison darts at unsuspecting targets.[1]
History
The first known use of the gauntlet was in 1852 by an unnamed American Assassin. During the California Gold Rush, she was made aware of the actions of John Sutter, a Swiss pioneer forcing the local Maidu people to mine gold for him. Ambushing his carriage in the Great Basin Desert, the Assassin fired a tether from her gauntlet, using it to mount the vehicle before ordering Sutter at gunpoint to return the gold he had stolen from the Maidu.[2]
In 1853, during the New York draft riots, the assassin Varius noted that newer gauntlet designs, involving rope launchers and darts, were being used in England.[3], In the mid-19th century, the twin British Assassins Jacob and Evie Frye made it their mission to take back London from the British Templars, who had ruled with an iron fist for the past century. The Rooks were created to counter the Templar-affiliated Blighters, and following a gang war with the gang leader Rexford Kaylock, during which Kaylock was killed, the Fryes took possession of his broken grappling hook pistol.[1]
Believing the pistol could still prove useful, Henry Green introduced them to inventor Alexander Graham Bell, who then modified the launcher to fit into the Fryes' gauntlets. Bell later added a Dart Gun to the bracer, allowing the twins to fire hallucinogenic darts at their targets. The design remained relatively unchanged for the next fifty years, being used by Lydia Frye during her efforts in World War I to protect London from the Templars and German spies.[1]
Statistics
| Name | Level | Attack | Availability | Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather | 1 | 1 | Starting Gauntlet | £500 +1 Attack |
| Hardened Leather | 2 | 2 | Plan found in Sequence 3 | £500 +1 Attack |
| Reinforced | 3 | 3 | Plan found in On the Origin of Syrup Craft: £2,500 and 100 Metal |
£1,000 +1 Attack |
| Black Leather | 4 | 4 | Plan found in Survival of the Fittest | £2,000 +1 Attack |
| Mirage | 5 | 5 | Plan Found in One Good Deed Craft: £4,500 and 100 Metal |
£ +1 Attack |
| Iron Death | 6 | 6 | Plan found in Driving Mrs. Disraeli Craft: £5,500, 120 Leather, and 50 Silk |
£ +2 Attack |
| Assassin | 7 | 7 | Plan found in Triple Theft Craft: £200, 120 Iron, and 50 Silk |
£ +1 Attack |
| The Devil's Handshake | 8 | 8 | Plan found in Double Trouble Craft: £8,500, 140 Leather, and 60 Silk |
£ +2 Attack |
| The Chimera | 9 | 9 | Plan found in Bank Vault chest Craft: £9,000, 140 Metal, and 60 Silk |
£ +2 Attack |
| Legendary Assassin | 10 | 10 | Reach Loyalty Level 5 with Clara O'Dea | £10,000 +2 Attack |
| Redback Gauntlet | 3 | 4 | Purchase the Streets of London Pack | £2,000 + Attack |
| Industrial Gauntlet | 3 | 4 | Purchase the Streets of London Pack | £2,000 + Attack |
| Royal Gauntlet | 3 | 4 | Purchase the Streets of London Pack | £2,000 + Attack |
| Nautilus Gauntlet | 7 | 9 | Purchase the Victorian Legends Pack | £7,000 + Attack |
| Chronographic Piercer | 7 | 9 | Purchase the Steampunk Pack | £7,000 + Attack |
| The Devil's Handshake* | 1 | 7 | Starting Gauntlet | N/A |
| A Velvet Glove* | 9 | 9 | Buy for £12,000 | £1,200 +1 Attack |
| Lady Owers Gauntlet* | 8 | 8 | Complete The Lady Talks | £900 +1 Attack |
| Kiss the Hand* | 9 | 8 | £1,200 +1 Attack | |
| The Ripper's Terror* | 9 | 10 | £1,050 +1 Attack | |
| The Yard Glove* | 10 | 10 | £2,000 +1 Attack | |
| Seam Buster* | 10 | 11 | Plan found in City of London chest Craft: 500 Metal, 200 Leather, 50 Silk and 70 Chemical |
£ +1 Attack |
*Only available after downloading Jack the Ripper.
Trivia
- The Dart Gun of the Assassin Gauntlet is similar to both the Hidden Gun and the Phantom Blade, as it acts as a firearm and is silent.
Gallery
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Concept art of Jacob Frye wearing the Assassin Gauntlet
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Jacob Frye's Assassin Gauntlet
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Gauntlet top side
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Gauntlet bottom side
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Concept art of the Assassin Gauntlet
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Evolution sketches of the Assassin Gauntlet
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