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'''Blood vials''' are small crystalline cubes, designed by the [[Isu|First Civilization]] to contain the blood of an individual, for the purpose of viewing their actions through the [[Observatory]].
'''Blood vials''' are small crystalline cubes, designed by the [[Isu|First Civilization]] to contain the blood of an individual, for the purpose of viewing their actions through the [[Observatory]].


Once a blood sample had been collected, it was placed inside the [[Crystal Skulls|Crystal Skull]] that powered the Observatory, which would then project what the donor was seeing and hearing in real time. Thousands of these vials were stored at the Observatory, containing the blood of a number of Precursors, but they were materially worthless to anyone in conjunction with the complex, as their race had long died out and feedback from them could not be obtained.<ref name ="ACIVBF">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>
Once a blood sample had been collected, it was placed inside the [[Crystal Skulls|Crystal Skull]] that powered the Observatory, which would then project what the donor was seeing and hearing in real time. Thousands of these vials were stored at the Observatory, containing the blood of a number of Precursors, but they were materially worthless to anyone in conjunction with the complex, as their race had long died out and feedback from them could not be obtained.<ref name="The Observatory">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[The Observatory]]</ref>


It was for this reason that the [[Templars]] under [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] sought the Observatory; so that they might make use of its abilities to spy on and blackmail numerous government officials. A few vials existed beyond the Observatory's walls, as one was needed in conjunction with a sample of a [[Sages|Sage]]'s blood to permit access. During Torres' tenure as [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[West Indies Rite of the Templar Order|Caribbean Templars]], he made it compulsory for all Templars to donate a dram of blood within a vial, as a means for Torres to ensure that he kept control over his allies; the Grand Master himself, however, used the blood of a decoy and intentionally mislabelled it. <ref name ="ACIVBF">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>
It was for this reason that the [[Templars]] under [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] sought the Observatory; so that they might make use of its abilities to spy on and blackmail numerous government officials. A few vials existed beyond the Observatory's walls, as one was needed in conjunction with a sample of a [[Sages|Sage]]'s blood to permit access. During Torres' tenure as [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[West Indies Rite of the Templar Order|Caribbean Templars]], he made it compulsory for all Templars to donate a dram of blood within a vial, as a means for Torres to ensure that he kept control over his allies;<ref name="The Observatory" /> the Grand Master himself, however, used the blood of a decoy and intentionally mislabelled it.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Tainted Blood]]</ref>


Following Torres' arrival at the complex in 1722, Edward saw that thousands vials containing DNA from First Civilization members were missing, prompting the [[Caribbean Assassins]] to devote their resources to locating these missing vials. <ref name ="ACIVBF">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>
Following Torres' arrival at the complex in 1722, Edward saw that thousands vials containing DNA from First Civilization members were missing, prompting the [[Caribbean Assassins]] to devote their resources to locating these missing vials. <ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Ever a Splinter]]</ref>


In 1868, when [[Evie Frye]] and [[Jayadeep Mir|Henry Green]] infiltrated Edward Kenway's mansion, among his possessions was a blood vial.<ref name = "ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>
In 1868, when [[Evie Frye]] and [[Jayadeep Mir|Henry Green]] infiltrated Edward Kenway's mansion, among his possessions was a blood vial.<ref name = "ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Playing It by Ear]]</ref>


In 1916, during [[World War I]], two German spies, led by Templars but controlled by [[Instruments of the First Will|a follower of Juno]] collected blood samples from a medical camp in [[London]] using blood vials.<ref name = "ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>
In 1916, during [[World War I]], two German spies, led by Templars but controlled by [[Instruments of the First Will|a follower of Juno]] collected blood samples from a medical camp in [[London]] using blood vials.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[The Apothecary Twins]]</ref>


By the 1980s, [[Abstergo Industries]] had taken great interest in securing more vials, finding dozens since then. Of all of those recovered, only three vials had the DNA inside fully intact, and only one of the three contained the blood of a First Civilization member. In 2013, Abstergo described them in an internal memo, along with other First Civilization artifacts.
By the 1980s, [[Abstergo Industries]] had taken great interest in securing more vials, finding dozens since then. Of all of those recovered, only three vials had the DNA inside fully intact, and only one of the three contained the blood of a First Civilization member. In 2013, Abstergo described them in an internal memo, along with other First Civilization artifacts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files#Abstergo Industries|Noob's personal files]]: "Crypto–History: Artifacts"</ref>


In 2013, an [[Initiates|Initiate]] spy obtained a blood vial from [[Abstergo Entertainment]] and escaped with it.<ref name = "ACi"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]''</ref>
In 2013, an [[Initiates|Initiate]] spy obtained a blood vial from [[Abstergo Entertainment]] and escaped with it.<ref name = "ACi"> ''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Surveillance#November_2013|Surveillance]]: "Blood Screen"</ref>


By 2014, Abstergo had recovered blood vials from Bartholomew Roberts’ stash. They were given to Álvaro Gramática to study the blood samples. The vials seem to have been destroyed during an Assassin attack on the Paris facility.
By 2014, Abstergo had recovered blood vials from Bartholomew Roberts’ stash. They were given to Álvaro Gramática to study the blood samples. The vials seem to have been destroyed during an Assassin attack on the Paris facility.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Reconstructed Data 007]]</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*[https://store.ubi.com/us/assassins-creed---the-vial/577bd692a3be1616208b4f2e.html A replica] of a blood vial can be bought from [[Ubiworkshop]] for 59.99 US dollars. The vial also comes with a code to be used on the ''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' website to unlock a special trophy, as well as unlocking the Initiate side quests.
*[https://store.ubi.com/us/assassins-creed---the-vial/577bd692a3be1616208b4f2e.html A replica] of a blood vial can be bought from [[Ubiworkshop]] for 59.99 US dollars. The vial also comes with a code to be used on the ''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' website to unlock a special trophy, as well as unlocking the Initiate side quests.
*The Blood Vials look similar to certain real-life [http://www.3dcrystalart.co.uk/catalog/corporate-awards/crystal-glass-cube-paperweight-or-award-trophy-with-3d-laser-engraved-image-logo-in-centre-4/ 3-D glass art] paperweights.
*The Blood Vials look similar to certain real-life [http://www.3dcrystalart.co.uk/catalog/corporate-awards/crystal-glass-cube-paperweight-or-award-trophy-with-3d-laser-engraved-image-logo-in-centre-4/ 3-D glass art] paperweights.
*In the game file of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'', there are some information about the Blood vial.
**A database entry named "[[Niccolò Machiavelli's journal#Behind the scenes|The Fallen Ruler]]" revealed that [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]  find a way to enter [[Girolamo Riario]]'s secret vault. He retrieved a cube with a red substance inside and an old sword of unknown origin. Although he doesn't know what is it, he decided to deliver it to [[Leonardo da Vinci]], he believed Leonardo will know what to do with these mystical items.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Niccolò Machiavelli's journal#Behind the scenes|The Fallen Ruler]]</ref>
**A database entry named "[[Database: Story Summary - A Hunt for Blood|Story Summary - A Hunt for Blood]]" revealed that Torres had his man move the Blood Vials from the Observatory after a few days. An Assassin scout followed a number of Torres's people to [[Havana]], where instead of reporting directly to the [[Assassin bureau]]. He decided to recover the Blood Vial alone, but he was exhausted from the long sea trip and hurt by the Templars. He managed to flee into the city and reached the Assassin bureau, but he died shortly afterward. The Assassins decided to send an Assassin to kill Torres's men and recover the Blood Vial.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Database: Story Summary - A Hunt for Blood|Story Summary - A Hunt for Blood]]</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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ACi-BloodScreen.jpg|An unknown Initiate with a blood vial
ACi-BloodScreen.jpg|An unknown Initiate with a blood vial
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Appearences==
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' {{Del}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:20, 18 July 2022

A blood vial

Blood vials are small crystalline cubes, designed by the First Civilization to contain the blood of an individual, for the purpose of viewing their actions through the Observatory.

Once a blood sample had been collected, it was placed inside the Crystal Skull that powered the Observatory, which would then project what the donor was seeing and hearing in real time. Thousands of these vials were stored at the Observatory, containing the blood of a number of Precursors, but they were materially worthless to anyone in conjunction with the complex, as their race had long died out and feedback from them could not be obtained.[1]

It was for this reason that the Templars under Laureano de Torres y Ayala sought the Observatory; so that they might make use of its abilities to spy on and blackmail numerous government officials. A few vials existed beyond the Observatory's walls, as one was needed in conjunction with a sample of a Sage's blood to permit access. During Torres' tenure as Grand Master of the Caribbean Templars, he made it compulsory for all Templars to donate a dram of blood within a vial, as a means for Torres to ensure that he kept control over his allies;[1] the Grand Master himself, however, used the blood of a decoy and intentionally mislabelled it.[2]

Following Torres' arrival at the complex in 1722, Edward saw that thousands vials containing DNA from First Civilization members were missing, prompting the Caribbean Assassins to devote their resources to locating these missing vials. [3]

In 1868, when Evie Frye and Henry Green infiltrated Edward Kenway's mansion, among his possessions was a blood vial.[4]

In 1916, during World War I, two German spies, led by Templars but controlled by a follower of Juno collected blood samples from a medical camp in London using blood vials.[5]

By the 1980s, Abstergo Industries had taken great interest in securing more vials, finding dozens since then. Of all of those recovered, only three vials had the DNA inside fully intact, and only one of the three contained the blood of a First Civilization member. In 2013, Abstergo described them in an internal memo, along with other First Civilization artifacts.[6]

In 2013, an Initiate spy obtained a blood vial from Abstergo Entertainment and escaped with it.[7]

By 2014, Abstergo had recovered blood vials from Bartholomew Roberts’ stash. They were given to Álvaro Gramática to study the blood samples. The vials seem to have been destroyed during an Assassin attack on the Paris facility.[8]

Trivia

  • A replica of a blood vial can be bought from Ubiworkshop for 59.99 US dollars. The vial also comes with a code to be used on the Assassin's Creed: Initiates website to unlock a special trophy, as well as unlocking the Initiate side quests.
  • The Blood Vials look similar to certain real-life 3-D glass art paperweights.
  • In the game file of Assassin's Creed: Identity, there are some information about the Blood vial.
    • A database entry named "The Fallen Ruler" revealed that Ezio Auditore da Firenze find a way to enter Girolamo Riario's secret vault. He retrieved a cube with a red substance inside and an old sword of unknown origin. Although he doesn't know what is it, he decided to deliver it to Leonardo da Vinci, he believed Leonardo will know what to do with these mystical items.[9]
    • A database entry named "Story Summary - A Hunt for Blood" revealed that Torres had his man move the Blood Vials from the Observatory after a few days. An Assassin scout followed a number of Torres's people to Havana, where instead of reporting directly to the Assassin bureau. He decided to recover the Blood Vial alone, but he was exhausted from the long sea trip and hurt by the Templars. He managed to flee into the city and reached the Assassin bureau, but he died shortly afterward. The Assassins decided to send an Assassin to kill Torres's men and recover the Blood Vial.[10]

Gallery

  • An Abstergo Industries depiction of a blood vial
    An Abstergo Industries depiction of a blood vial
  • Edward recovering a stolen blood vial
    Edward recovering a stolen blood vial
  • Torres with a blood vial
    Torres with a blood vial
  • Edward looking at a vial recovered from a Portuguese fleet
    Edward looking at a vial recovered from a Portuguese fleet
  • Blood vials housed in the Observatory
    Blood vials housed in the Observatory
  • Edward inserting a vial into the Crystal Skull
    Edward inserting a vial into the Crystal Skull
  • An unknown Initiate with a blood vial
    An unknown Initiate with a blood vial

Appearences


References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – The Observatory
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Tainted Blood
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Ever a Splinter
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Playing It by Ear
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – The Apothecary Twins
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Noob's personal files: "Crypto–History: Artifacts"
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Initiates – Surveillance: "Blood Screen"
  8. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Reconstructed Data 007
  9. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Identity – The Fallen Ruler
  10. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Identity – Story Summary - A Hunt for Blood
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