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As a child, de la Cruz watched her family go almost bankrupt scrounging cash for her [[Charlotte de la Cruz's uncle|uncle]]'s healthcare after he was denied his insurance, causing her to distrust big businesses and corrupt politicians. She became aware of the [[Assassin–Templar War]] after browsing conspiracy websites and playing [[Abstergo Entertainment]]'s [[Helix]] products. | As a child, de la Cruz watched her family go almost bankrupt scrounging cash for her [[Charlotte de la Cruz's uncle|uncle]]'s healthcare after he was denied his insurance, causing her to distrust big businesses and corrupt politicians. She became aware of the [[Assassin–Templar War]] after browsing conspiracy websites and playing [[Abstergo Entertainment]]'s [[Helix]] products. | ||
She made contact with the Assassin [[Kody]] online, who noted her sympathy towards the Assassins. Returning home from work, she was greeted by [[Xavier Chen]] and [[Galina Voronina]], and immediately ambushed by [[Templars]] seeking to kill them. De la Cruz was knocked unconscious during their escape and taken to Chen's cell's hideout in the [[Salton Sea]]. There, she was introduced to Kody and the [[Animus]], and learned that they needed her to | She made contact with the Assassin [[Kody]] online, who noted her sympathy towards the Assassins. Returning home from work, she was greeted by [[Xavier Chen]] and [[Galina Voronina]], and immediately ambushed by [[Templars]] seeking to kill them. De la Cruz was knocked unconscious during their escape and taken to Chen's cell's hideout in the [[Salton Sea]]. There, she was introduced to Kody and the [[Animus]], and learned that they needed her help. | ||
It was explained an Assassin named [[Joseph (Assassin)|Joseph]] had apparently gone to the Templars to inform them of an artifact hidden by his ancestor during the [[Salem witch trials]]. They needed her to enter the Animus and relive her ancestor [[Thomas Stoddard]]'s memories of the era to determine if Joseph was telling the truth and had betrayed the Brotherhood, or if he was just baiting the Templars.<ref name="issue1">''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)|Assassin's Creed]]'' issue 1</ref> | |||
Charlotte progressed through the memories of her ancestor's interactions with Joseph's ancestor [[Jennifer Querry]], but Galina became impatient and demanded they move ahead to intercept Joseph. Xavier insisted they finish verifying what happened, and Charlotte was loaded into their van with the Animus to save time.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)|Assassin's Creed]]'' issue 3</ref> | |||
Charlotte witnessed Jennifer's death, and it was agreed Joseph's ancestor did not know where the relic was hidden, so he was luring the Templars. Xavier and Galina left the van to rendezvous with Joseph. Charlotte had her doubts, and insisted Kody return her to Stoddard's memories. Continuing, she realized Jennifer was not the only [[David (Salem)|ancestor]] of Joseph present in Salem, and that he was indeed betraying the Brotherhood.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed (Titan Comics)|Assassin's Creed]]'' issue 4</ref> | |||
==Personality and characteristics== | ==Personality and characteristics== | ||
De la Cruz is a headstrong, opinionated and witty woman who deplores the inequality of the world. Before meeting the Assassins, she illegally transferred ten thousand dollars to her customer, Ms. [[Morehead]], so the latter could pay her daughter's healthcare. However, she quickly regretted this brash "Robin Hood" act of heroism. | De la Cruz is a headstrong, opinionated and witty woman who deplores the inequality of the world. Before meeting the Assassins, she illegally transferred ten thousand dollars to her customer, Ms. [[Morehead]], so the latter could pay her daughter's healthcare. However, she quickly regretted this brash "Robin Hood" act of heroism. | ||
Similarly, Charlotte's principles led her to storm out of an application for a job at [[World Share]] when her opinions that they should only give to less corrupt governments were dismissed. She also expressed discomfort with reliving the memories of her white male ancestor, and subsequently having to [[Synchronization|synchronize]] with his decision to not prevent the deaths of women accused of being witches. | Similarly, Charlotte's principles led her to storm out of an application for a job at [[World Share]] when her opinions that they should only give to less corrupt governments were dismissed. She also expressed discomfort with reliving the memories of her white male ancestor, and subsequently having to [[Synchronization|synchronize]] with his decision to not prevent the deaths of women accused of being witches.<ref name="issue1"/> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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- "Abstergo? You're telling me that the world's largest conglomerate is a front for an evil organization that wants to control us all? Actually, that makes perfect sense. No wonder I can never finish the game."
- ―Charlotte de la Cruz, 2015.[src]
Charlotte de la Cruz is an employee of Malta Banking Corporation from San Diego who undertook Assassin training in 2015. She is a descendant of Tom Stoddard, an Assassin that was active during the Salem witch trials.
Biography
As a child, de la Cruz watched her family go almost bankrupt scrounging cash for her uncle's healthcare after he was denied his insurance, causing her to distrust big businesses and corrupt politicians. She became aware of the Assassin–Templar War after browsing conspiracy websites and playing Abstergo Entertainment's Helix products.
She made contact with the Assassin Kody online, who noted her sympathy towards the Assassins. Returning home from work, she was greeted by Xavier Chen and Galina Voronina, and immediately ambushed by Templars seeking to kill them. De la Cruz was knocked unconscious during their escape and taken to Chen's cell's hideout in the Salton Sea. There, she was introduced to Kody and the Animus, and learned that they needed her help.
It was explained an Assassin named Joseph had apparently gone to the Templars to inform them of an artifact hidden by his ancestor during the Salem witch trials. They needed her to enter the Animus and relive her ancestor Thomas Stoddard's memories of the era to determine if Joseph was telling the truth and had betrayed the Brotherhood, or if he was just baiting the Templars.[1]
Charlotte progressed through the memories of her ancestor's interactions with Joseph's ancestor Jennifer Querry, but Galina became impatient and demanded they move ahead to intercept Joseph. Xavier insisted they finish verifying what happened, and Charlotte was loaded into their van with the Animus to save time.[2]
Charlotte witnessed Jennifer's death, and it was agreed Joseph's ancestor did not know where the relic was hidden, so he was luring the Templars. Xavier and Galina left the van to rendezvous with Joseph. Charlotte had her doubts, and insisted Kody return her to Stoddard's memories. Continuing, she realized Jennifer was not the only ancestor of Joseph present in Salem, and that he was indeed betraying the Brotherhood.[3]
Personality and characteristics
De la Cruz is a headstrong, opinionated and witty woman who deplores the inequality of the world. Before meeting the Assassins, she illegally transferred ten thousand dollars to her customer, Ms. Morehead, so the latter could pay her daughter's healthcare. However, she quickly regretted this brash "Robin Hood" act of heroism.
Similarly, Charlotte's principles led her to storm out of an application for a job at World Share when her opinions that they should only give to less corrupt governments were dismissed. She also expressed discomfort with reliving the memories of her white male ancestor, and subsequently having to synchronize with his decision to not prevent the deaths of women accused of being witches.[1]
Trivia
- The name Charlotte is a French feminine diminutive of Charles, which is derived from an old Germanic element meaning "free man". "De la Cruz" is a Spanish surname meaning "of the cross".
Gallery
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Sketch of Charlotte -
Charlotte using the Helix -
Charlotte escaping her apartment -
A young Charlotte seeing her uncle in the hospital
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed issue 1
- ↑ Assassin's Creed issue 3
- ↑ Assassin's Creed issue 4
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