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The term ''''cipher'''{{'}} is a form of address used by certain members of the [[Isu|First Civilization]] to identify individuals integral to their plans. The term was used by [[ | The term ''''cipher'''{{'}} is a form of address used by certain members of the [[Isu|First Civilization]] to identify individuals integral to their plans. The term was first used by [[Jupiter]] to address [[Desmond Miles]] while he was in the [[Synch Nexus]],<ref name="TheMessage">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[The Message]]</ref> and later by [[Juno]] to address both the [[Abstergo Entertainment]] employee "[[Numbskull]]"<ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[Prophecy of Juno]]</ref> and the [[Helix initiate]].<ref name="TheDarkestHour">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[The Darkest Hour]]</ref> The First Civilization typically contacted ciphers through the [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] of deceased individuals they viewed, such as those of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]]<ref name="TheMessage" /> and [[Lydia Frye]].<ref name="TheDarkestHour" /> | ||
The First Civilization typically | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
'Cipher' derived from the Arabic word | 'Cipher' is derived from the Arabic word[[wikt:صَفَر|صفر]] (''ṣafar''), or "zero", and has a number of self-conflicting meanings including the aforementioned zero or a non-valued entity, but also any numerical or textual character as well as a system of encrypting text by transposition or substitution of letters. However, the meaning most similar to the context used by the Isu is "a person or group of people without power, but used by others for their own purposes". | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 17:20, 14 March 2022
The term 'cipher' is a form of address used by certain members of the First Civilization to identify individuals integral to their plans. The term was first used by Jupiter to address Desmond Miles while he was in the Synch Nexus,[1] and later by Juno to address both the Abstergo Entertainment employee "Numbskull"[2] and the Helix initiate.[3] The First Civilization typically contacted ciphers through the genetic memories of deceased individuals they viewed, such as those of Ezio Auditore[1] and Lydia Frye.[3]
Behind the scenes
'Cipher' is derived from the Arabic wordصفر (ṣafar), or "zero", and has a number of self-conflicting meanings including the aforementioned zero or a non-valued entity, but also any numerical or textual character as well as a system of encrypting text by transposition or substitution of letters. However, the meaning most similar to the context used by the Isu is "a person or group of people without power, but used by others for their own purposes".
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (mentioned only)
References
