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[[File:AC4DB - Head of an Oba.png|thumb|Brass head of an Oba]]
[[File:AC4DB - Head of an Oba.png|thumb|220px|Brass head of an Oba]]
'''Brass''' is a metal alloy made of [[copper]] and [[zinc]]. It has been used by humans in the construction of weapons, tools and engineering components.
'''Brass''' is a metal alloy made of [[copper]] and [[zinc]]. It has been used by humans in the construction of weapons, tools and engineering components.


==History==
==History==
===Ptolemaic Egypt===
===Ptolemaic Egypt===
By the 1st century BCE, brass was already used in making tools. [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] owned a heavy [[staff]] that he used for combat, though its original purpose was ceremonial.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Ceremonial Staff (Origins)|Ceremonial Staff]]</ref>
By the 1st century BCE, brass was already used in making tools. The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] owned a heavy brass [[staff]] that he used for combat, though its original purpose was ceremonial.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Ceremonial Staff (Origins)|Ceremonial Staff]]</ref>


===Middle Ages===
===Middle Ages===
The Royal Cript of [[Saint-Denis]] once housed the body of all but three of the kings of [[France]]. [[Louis IX of France]] was buried in a lavish brass-decorated tomb. During the French Wars of Religion from 1562-1598, however, his tomb was melted for its brass.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[Database: Royal Crypt]]</ref>
The Royal Crypt of [[Saint-Denis]] once housed the body of all but three of the kings of [[France]]. [[Louis IX of France]] was buried in a lavish brass-decorated tomb. During the {{Wiki|French Wars of Religion}} from 1562–1598, however, his tomb was melted for its brass.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]] – [[Dead Kings]]'' – [[Database: Royal Crypt]]</ref>


[[Italy|Italian]] [[Assassins]] made brass using two parts copper and one part zinc. They would then fashion jewelry out of the brass to make fancy gifts for allies.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' –  [[Crafting (Project Legacy)|Crafting]]</ref>
During the [[Renaissance]], [[Italy|Italian]] [[Assassins]] made brass using two parts copper and one part zinc. They would then fashion jewelry out of the brass to make fancy gifts for allies.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' –  [[Crafting (Project Legacy)|Crafting]]</ref>


===Golden Age of Piracy===
===Golden Age of Piracy===
[[Wales|Welsh]] [[Piracy|pirate]] and [[Master Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] would collect several furniture and art pieces during his time at the [[Caribbean]], including items using brass, such as an armoire, a commode and the head of an Oba, a large sculpture representing the head of a Nigerian king.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Database: Cabinet]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Database: Commode]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Database: Head of an Oba]]</ref>
The [[Wales|Welsh]] [[Piracy|pirate]] and [[Master Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] collected several furniture and art pieces during his time in the [[Caribbean]], including items made of brass, such as an armoire, a commode, and the head of an Oba, a large sculpture representing the head of a Nigerian king.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Database: Cabinet]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Database: Commode]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – [[Database: Head of an Oba]]</ref>


===Colonial India===
===Sikh Empire===
Around 1841 many weapons used in [[India]] featured brass, such as [[Chakram]]s and [[Talwar]]s, who used it for different purposes. Use of brass was limited to the hilt of the sword, while for Chakrams it was used for the entire weapon or for its engravings.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' –  [[Database: Talwar]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' –  [[Database: Chakram]]</ref>
Around 1841, many weapons used in [[India]] featured brass, such as [[Chakram]]s and [[Talwar]]s. Use of brass was limited to the hilt of the sword, while for Chakrams it was used for the entire weapon or for its engravings.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' –  [[Database: Talwar]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' –  [[Database: Chakram]]</ref>


===Victorian England===
===Victorian England===
[[File:ACS A Room with a View 2.png|thumb|Evie inserting a disk at the top of the Monument]]
[[File:ACS A Room with a View 2.png|thumb|250px|The Monument to the Great Fire of London's brass orb]]
The [[Monument to the Great Fire of London]], built between 1671 and 1677, houses a brass orb atop it.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' –  [[Database: Monument to the Great Fire of London]]</ref> This orb was altered between construction and Victorian times. In 1868, the Assassin [[Evie Frye]] ascended the Monument, following a trail of clues left behind by Edward Kenway. Upon inserting a disk at the very top, an image was revealed that led Evie to conclude Edward had hidden something at [[St. Paul's Cathedral]].<ref name="Room">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[A Room with a View]]</ref>
The [[Monument to the Great Fire of London]], built between 1671 and 1677, houses a brass orb atop it.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' –  [[Database: Monument to the Great Fire of London]]</ref> This orb was altered between construction and [[Victorian era|Victorian times]]. In 1868, the Assassin [[Evie Frye]] ascended the Monument, following a trail of clues left behind by Edward Kenway. Upon inserting a disk at the very top, an image was revealed that led Evie to conclude Edward had hidden something at [[St. Paul's Cathedral]].<ref name="Room">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[A Room with a View]]</ref>


During this time, the Assassins made ample use of [[brass knuckles]], a melee weapon shaped to fit over the user's knuckles. Though despite their name, materials other than brass could be used.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate''</ref>
During this time, the Assassins made ample use of [[brass knuckles]], a melee weapon shaped to fit over the user's knuckles. Despite their name, however, materials other than brass could be used in the construction of the weapons.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate''</ref>


==Cultural significance==
==Cultural significance==
In addition to its wide use, brass has also influenced other matters. In [[England|English]] language, it has led to expressions like 'bold as brass', to denote a person or act that is very bold or impudent,<ref>{{WP|Bold as Brass}}</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' –  [[Freedom of the Press]]</ref> and top-brass to refer to high ranking officials or company members.<ref>{{WP|Brass (disambiguation)}}</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' –  [[Noob's personal files|"Subject Zero" - audio file 3]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' –  [[Numbskull's personal files|Emails]]</ref>
In addition to its wide use in crafting, brass has also influenced other aspects of human culture. In the [[England|English]] language, the expression 'bold as brass' denotes a person or act that is very bold or impudent,<ref>{{WP|Bold as Brass}}</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' –  [[Freedom of the Press]]</ref> while "top-brass" can be used to refer to high-ranking individuals within an organization or company.<ref>{{WP|Brass (disambiguation)}}</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' –  [[Noob's personal files|"Subject Zero" - audio file 3]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' –  [[Numbskull's personal files|Emails]]</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
ACO Ceremonial Staff.png|Bayek's Ceremonial Staff
ACO Ceremonial Staff.png|The Ceremonial Staff made of brass
AC4 Cabinet.png|Brass decorated cabinet
AC4 Cabinet.png|A brass-decorated cabinet
AC4DB - Commode.png|Brass decorated commode
AC4DB - Commode.png|A brass-decorated commode
ACC India DB Chakram.png|Brass Chakram
ACC India DB Chakram.png|A Chakram made of brass
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 15:47, 15 May 2026

Brass head of an Oba

Brass is a metal alloy made of copper and zinc. It has been used by humans in the construction of weapons, tools and engineering components.

History[edit | edit source]

Ptolemaic Egypt[edit | edit source]

By the 1st century BCE, brass was already used in making tools. The Medjay Bayek of Siwa owned a heavy brass staff that he used for combat, though its original purpose was ceremonial.[1]

Middle Ages[edit | edit source]

The Royal Crypt of Saint-Denis once housed the body of all but three of the kings of France. Louis IX of France was buried in a lavish brass-decorated tomb. During the French Wars of Religion from 1562–1598, however, his tomb was melted for its brass.[2]

During the Renaissance, Italian Assassins made brass using two parts copper and one part zinc. They would then fashion jewelry out of the brass to make fancy gifts for allies.[3]

Golden Age of Piracy[edit | edit source]

The Welsh pirate and Master Assassin Edward Kenway collected several furniture and art pieces during his time in the Caribbean, including items made of brass, such as an armoire, a commode, and the head of an Oba, a large sculpture representing the head of a Nigerian king.[4][5][6]

Sikh Empire[edit | edit source]

Around 1841, many weapons used in India featured brass, such as Chakrams and Talwars. Use of brass was limited to the hilt of the sword, while for Chakrams it was used for the entire weapon or for its engravings.[7][8]

Victorian England[edit | edit source]

The Monument to the Great Fire of London's brass orb

The Monument to the Great Fire of London, built between 1671 and 1677, houses a brass orb atop it.[9] This orb was altered between construction and Victorian times. In 1868, the Assassin Evie Frye ascended the Monument, following a trail of clues left behind by Edward Kenway. Upon inserting a disk at the very top, an image was revealed that led Evie to conclude Edward had hidden something at St. Paul's Cathedral.[10]

During this time, the Assassins made ample use of brass knuckles, a melee weapon shaped to fit over the user's knuckles. Despite their name, however, materials other than brass could be used in the construction of the weapons.[11]

Cultural significance[edit | edit source]

In addition to its wide use in crafting, brass has also influenced other aspects of human culture. In the English language, the expression 'bold as brass' denotes a person or act that is very bold or impudent,[12][13] while "top-brass" can be used to refer to high-ranking individuals within an organization or company.[14][15][16]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • The Ceremonial Staff made of brass
    The Ceremonial Staff made of brass
  • A brass-decorated cabinet
    A brass-decorated cabinet
  • A brass-decorated commode
    A brass-decorated commode
  • A Chakram made of brass
    A Chakram made of brass

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Ceremonial Staff
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings – Database: Royal Crypt
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Crafting
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Database: Cabinet
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Database: Commode
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Database: Head of an Oba
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India – Database: Talwar
  8. ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India – Database: Chakram
  9. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Monument to the Great Fire of London
  10. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – A Room with a View
  11. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
  12. ↑ Bold as Brass on Wikipedia
  13. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Freedom of the Press
  14. ↑ Brass (disambiguation) on Wikipedia
  15. ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – "Subject Zero" - audio file 3
  16. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue – Emails
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