Contracts (Italian Brotherhood)

                             After the liberation of districts throughout Rome, the Italian Master Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze sent his Assassin apprentices on various contracts around Europe, to assist neighboring countries and to diminish Templar influence.

Contracts

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Picking up the Pieces:

After Luis de Santángel's death, we have no eyes within the Spanish royal circle. Queen Isabella's Templar influence has often concerned us, but without Luis to report on her activities, we are blind. Infiltrate the queen's court. Recover Santángel's journal.

A Slap to the Face:

Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I has faced the might of Swiss mercenaries before, taking a heavy beating during the Swabian War. He would be shocked to hear that the Borgia have hired several Swiss commanders as their papal guard, the same commanders that gave Maximilian so much trouble. Capture these men and deliver them to Maximilian as proof. You will need to go disguised as condotierri.

Gone Silent:

Years ago, several of our Brothers were sent to Moscow. One of them was Pietro Antonio Solari, an architect invited by Ivan III to renovate his fortress of command, the Kremlin. We gained valuable information about Ivan's plans, but Pietro's apparent death has left us in the dark. Use whatever means necessary to find out what happened to Solari and whether or not we are compromised.
We worked our way into the Kremlin undetected and acquired several documents surrounding Pietro's death. He was murdered. Records show that the murderer is another Italian who uses only the name "Aristotele."

Chasing Ghosts:

"Aristotele" is actually another Brotherhood spy sent to Moscow, Ridolfo "Aristotele" Fioravant. He once worked alongside Pietro on the Kremlin. We believed he had died over twenty years ago. Hunt him. We must know what happened.
Aristotele lives! We began our hunt at the Kremlin, offering small amounts of coin for even the wildest of rumors. Eventually, we were directed to a nearby church. The people living on the streets tried to protect him, but were no match for us. We have brought Aristotele back to Rome for questioning.

Scapegoats:

Aristotele tells us that Solari was actually killed by Ivan's men, who blamed him, forcing him to fake his own death and flee. Ivan knew Solari and Aristotele were both spies, but hadn't figured out who they worked for. He now believes he is close to uncovering a major conspiracy, so we will give him one - the wrong one. Plant evidence linking the two architects to the Strigolniki Sect, a cult that disappeared last century. Kill the Kremlin's investigators and leave a message for Ivan. Perhaps a little religious heresy will throw them off our scent.
Consider Ivan's investigation into the Brotherhood finished. The deaths of two of his top investigators have been linked to the Strigolniki Sect and, with another cult quickly on the rise, they believe the two to be related. Our remaining spies in Moscow will lay low for the next year.

Destructive Criticism:

Louis XII now quarrels with Ferdinand I over ownership of Naples, leaving his foreign ministers to command in his absence. These men are Borgia-bought and have targeted one of Rodrigo's opponents--the religious reformist, Desiderius Erasmus. Be swift. Travel to Paris and remove Erasmus before the Templars can find him.
The Templars had already captured Erasmus. We infiltrated their lodgings and killed them. The priest is safe, but he has provided us with disturbing news. He was held captive along with others, one of them a member of our Brotherhood. We were unable to discover where they are holding him or what information has been gained through torture.

On the Trail:

Louis XII has left his kingdom in the hands of the Templars loyal to the Borgia. They have captured one of our Brothers and now subject him to torture in order to loosen his tongue. If they break him the impact could be staggering. Confront archbishop Georges d'Amboise, Louis' chief advisor. No doubt the Borgia have his ear.
We were surprised to find d'Amboise eager to talk. He was outraged, but not surprised, by our accusations that Louis' advisors are taking advantage of the king's absence to broker deals with Rome. He provided us with a list of ministers who he believed were involved. They were. We buried three of them and we now know where they are holding our Brother. He is well protected. We will need time to prepare.

Man Down:

We have no more time to spare. Take a group to assault the manor where our Brother is held captive. If he lives, free him, then follow the trail of any information he has revealed and end it.
We were forced to eliminate a dozen guards before reaching the manor's interior. We found our Brother, but his legs had been crushed. He had remained strong, giving them more false trails than actual details. Before he died, he gave us a warning, something he overheard from his Templar torturers: we should be wary of the Orsini.

Pretenders:

Templars actively struggle to gain power over the English throne. King Henry VII spoiled their first two attempts, imprisoning Lambert Simnel and hanging Perkin Warbeck, both pretenders to the throne. Both of them had a co-conspirator: Margaret of York, but Henry cannot touch her due to her family ties to the Holy Roman Emperor. Henry does not know who we are, but he knows what we can do. Meet with him. Assure him you will see to it that Margaret dies "naturally."
Margaret of York has died a "peaceful" death. Outside the Brotherhood, King Henry alone knows of our involvement. We will let him believe our services were bought with royal coin, but, in truth, we dealt a major blow to the Templar scheme in England.

Dousing Fires:

Margaret's death has sent her co-conspirators scrambling into the streets of small baronies throughout England. They urge the people to rise up against Henry's throne. While we have no interest in protecting Henry from his people, we must not allow Templars to lead the rebellion. Find the leaders of these rallies and kill them.
These men were underlings and played a small role in Margaret's plan. Perhaps even distractions to keep us from the real plot -- the Templars have infiltrated the Star Chamber, England's secret court.

Star Chamber:

King Henry uses the Star Chamber to try powerful public figures on without any public knowledge of the proceedings. Through it, he is able to castrate dangerous political enemies. Now that our enemy has worked its way into the court, they wield a very dangerous weapon. Identify the Templars and remove them.
Through threats and bribery, we exposed the Templars sitting on the Star Chamber council and handed them over to Henry's guards. In gratitude, the king has offered us one of the empty seats.

Hunted:

Manuel I of Portugal has sent Pedro Álvares Cabral's fleet to Calicut, their spice trade a cover for their real purpose: we believe they seek to ferret out our guild contained within the city. Our Brothers have called on upon us to help them bite back. Locate their storehouses and their shops. Raze them. When Cabral responds, drive him from the port.
We drove Cabral from Calicut, eliminating his key commanders and sending him back to his king with only four of his thirteen ships. Through interrogation, our fears were confirmed: Cabral had no interest in trade, he even knew the location of our guild.

Vanishing Act:

Our trouble with Portugal has not ended. Our spies learned of Manuel's disappointment with Cabral and his impending response to our defiance in Calicut. Vasco da Gama now sails for Calicut with a fleet 800 men strong. The implications should be obvious. You must board a merchant vessel and deliver a warning.
Vasco da Gama's assault on Calicut was relentless. He bombarded the city and slaughtered hundreds of men, women, and even children. The Brotherhood escaped the onslaught, but da Gama has left several of his cruel captains to control the city.

Insidious:

Manuel struggles to keep his grip on Calicut, leaving several of da Gama's captains behind to crush any resistance. We allowed them to believe they had driven the Assassins out of the port, a deception we will maintain. Strike at these men, but wear the local garb. Kill them in plain sight. A few of them must survive to report a civilian uprising to their king.
We have crippled Manuel's efforts in Calicut, more specifically, his efforts to remove our presence. We were unable to trace the source of his information, but we do know his ties with Spain are growing. Our enemy has held the queen's ear in the past…

Exodus:

Under pressure from Spain, Manuel I has ordered the Jewish population out of his country. However, his men block the port, preventing any escape and forcing conversion to Christianity. Those who refuse are beaten, or worse, and many of our allies are still trapped. You will arrive by boat. We have delivered notes to our contacts in Portugal, so they will know where to meet you.
Some of the names on our list never arrived. Others arrived wounded, some pursued by Portuguese soldiers. We were able to defend and free them. Though we saved lives, the situation in Portugal remains grim.

A Fleeting Chance:

Our operations in India have raised great concern about King Manuel's ties to the Templars. Where does he get his information? What are his intentions? Find a weak link in his council and extract the information we need.
It took some bleeding, but Manuel's advisors revealed much. As feared, the Borgia have a steady hand in Portugal's affairs, as does Spain. Promised marriages. Land. The secret deals are astounding! We must make haste -- Manuel is building a massive fleet for his prize explorer, Vasco da Gama. He's planning retaliation at Calicut. Another favor for his Borgia masters. We must warn our Brothers!

A Fighting Chance:

Travel back to Lisbon. We are supplying your ship with weapons, rations, and simple armor. Teach the oppressed how to use them. Give them tactics to strike back against Manuel's men from the shadows without raising alarm. We do not have the resources to fight their war but we can help them survive it.
Though we left our friends better armed, they are not fighters. They are merchants and craftsman, philosophers and inventors. They will strike back at Manuel and they will kill many of his guards, but victory feels impossible. Perhaps they will at least keep Manuel distracted while we deal with the Borgia.

Age of Discovery:

As powerful nations launch their expeditions into uncharted seas and claim pieces of the New World, we must ensure that our Brotherhood expands to keep our enemy in check. An exceptional Ottoman cartographer, Piri Reis, has begun to compile detailed maps of these territories. Find his workshop and steal what you can.
The Ottoman Empire has developed stunning maps of the world, and while we do not doubt their accuracy, we are a bit overwhelmed by the necessity to act quickly; some of these maps track our common enemy to the new colonies. We must infiltrate these voyages and ensure that we are equally represented in the New World.

My Enemy's Enemy:

Rodrigo is wary of any peace between Venice and the Ottoman Empire, though it draws near. We can be sure Borgia mercenaries will attempt to disrupt this treaty, so you must be on guard. It is critical that our involvement remains secret. Work within the shadows. Success means we solidify Borgia's enemies.
As expected, Rodrigo sent a small band of mercenaries to remove key players from the negotiations. We killed them before they could leave the port. With our careful manipulation, the sultan of Constantinople and the doge of Venice were able to reach an agreement. Free trade has resumed, but more importantly, we have weakened the Borgia.

Weeds and Seeds:

Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II has offered refuge to the victims of the Inquisition, who now flee Spain and Portugal. Bayezid realizes these people will make his own empire stronger as Isabella, Ferdinand, and Manuel weaken theirs. However, Ferdinand has placed spies within the migrant population. We must expose these spies and replace them. This new community is flourishing with artists, scientists, and philosophers. It is perfect soil to plant a Brotherhood guild.
Ferdinand's men were difficult to spot. He chose agents who were already part of the migrant community; he must have paid them a small fortune to hold their loyalty after the Inquisition. Ultimately, we were able to remove a dozen spies and replace them with our own.

School Tax:

Elector Friedrich der Weise intends to construct a University in Wittenberg, one dedicated to religious reform. His teachers intend to question the practices of Rodrigo and his circle. Even now, the Borgia prepare a bribe for Friedrich and his colleagues, to encourage them to back away from their "foolish" project. You will intercept that money and see that Friedrich receives a healthy donation to his cause.
We went to great lengths to ensure the Borgia will believe their bribe stolen by bandits. Meanwhile, the university has received a tremendous contribution from an anonymous donor.

Forgot to Mention:

The historian Conradus Celtis focuses his studies on the history of the world rather than a specific region. Though his goals are admirable, he has uncovered quite a few secrets that need to remain secret. Even now, he finishes a book that tracks our Order throughout history. A lot of it is speculation and fantasy, but he has uncovered some truth. We have tried information exchanges and bribery in the past to no avail. He has been warned; if necessary, kill him.

Steal a Relic:

Templars will be transporting a valuable artifact out of the city. You must not allow them to keep it.

Defend the Brotherhood:

The Templars have identified one of our brothers. He seeks to flee to another city, but will need your help.

Attend a Performance:

You will sit behind two Templars and proceed to follow them after the performance. Remain hidden, but stay close enough to overhear their conversations.

Assault Nobles:

Some Templar nobles believe themselves immune to retribution for their vices. Show them the truth.

Defend a Politician:

Opposing the Templars is a dangerous move, but one that we must encourage. One politician is ignoring the risks. Make sure he survives his bold actions.

Defend a Merchant:

Templar favored merchants are threatening one loyal to us. Defend his shop and end his harassment.

Steal Contracts:

Our enemy's reliance on mercenaries is about to bite him. We send you with more than enough coin to convince his men to switch to our side.

Steal Valuables:

Templar conquests have resulted in a frequent flow of carriages containing their spoils of war. Bring one of them to us.

Destroy Gunpowder:

Templar troops have gathered a large supply of gunpowder in a store house. Make sure no citizens are nearby when you light it.

Assault a Landlord:

A landlord bought by Templar coin houses hostile foreign ambassadors. Show him the error of his ways.

Assault a Beggar:

Do not let his looks fool you. He actively seels information gained on the streets and is paid well by the Templars. Put an end to it.

Defend a Scientist:

The Church has accepted older laws of science as religious truth. A scientist is working to redefine these laws and is an embarrassment to the papacy. Protect him.

Assassinate a Herald:

Templars have been filling the streets with propaganda. Silence one of their loudest heralds.

Sabotage Weaponry:

Defend an Orator:

We pay our orators well to influence public opinion. One has come under Templar scrutiny. See that he does not suffer for our message.

Steal a Kiss:

One of the Templar senators has an adventurous wife. Court her discreetly and found out what she knows.

Assault a Historian:

The Templars must not be allowed to rewrite history. Convince their scholar to abandon his project.

Assault a Merchant:

This man believes his reports to the Templars will absolve him of his crimes. Educate him.

Deliver a Confession:

The Templars have ordered the execution of one of their own men. In disguise, deliver his confession. Perhaps he will share valuable information in his final hours.

Take a Voyage:

Templar-funded explorers are preparing to set sail for uncharted lands and they are hiring their crew. We have created a new identity for you. Travel with the enemy and report your findings.

Steal Weapons:

A shipment of weapons will soon arrive to strengthen the Templar army. We believe we can make better use of them. Steal them for us.

Attend a Banquet:

We will provide you with a disguise to attend a Templar banquet. Meet people. Learn what you can.

Assault a Mercenary:

A respected mercenary has allied himself with the Templars. Convince him that he has chosen the wrong side.

Steal Victory:

Templar politicians are secretly betting on a race and stand to gain a lot of money. Make sure their pick does not win.

Assault a Courier:

Convince this man that delivering letters for the Templars is a dangerous profession.

Steal Clothing:

Our Brotherhood makes use of a wide variety of disguises to get us into private events and restricted locations. We have assembled a list of needed costumes for you to retrieve.

Assault a Priest:

He uses the robes of the Church as a disguise. His only god arrives in a Templar coffer. Deliver his confession.

Assault a Landlord:

A landlord bought by Templar coin houses hostile foreign ambassadors. Show him the error of his ways.

Scout the Supplies:

We want to know what they have imported and from where. With this information, we can work to prevent further reinforcements.

Assassinate a Spy:

The Templars have eyes everywhere. Blind one of them.

Steal Food:

Deliver False Intelligence:

We have assembled fake battle plans and maps complete with a Templar seal. Deliver them to the indicated military commander.

Poison Food:

Assassinate a Doctor:

Though he hides beneath the guise of an experienced doctor, he is a Templar skilled with poisons. Kill him.

Deliver a Report:

Destructive Criticism:

Defend a Scholar:

Assault a Priest:

He uses the robes of the Church as a disguise. His only god arrives in a Templar coffer. Deliver his confession.

Deliver False Records:

Deliver a Confession:

The Templars have ordered the execution of one of their own men. In disguise, deliver his confession. Perhaps he will share valuable information in his final hours.

Steal Food:

Food carts are rolling out soon to resupply Templar troops. You must make sure their army goes hungry.

Start a Riot:

The citizens are already angry with their Templar oppressors. You will infiltrate the crowd and push them to act upon their rage.

Scout the Supplies:

We want to know what they have imported and from where. With this information, we can work to prevent further reinforcements.

Assassinate a Politician:

A politician loyal to the Templars has gained too much power. Remove him from office.

Remove Propaganda:

The city is covered in Templar propaganda and is due for a cleaning. While this is not the most prestigious contract, it will be a symbolic gesture for the citizens.

Study the Scholars:

Defend a Noble:

Plant a List:

Free a Prisoner:

Templar guards have detained on of our valuable informants. Free him from his cell and see to it that he escapes the city.

Assassinate a Spy:

The Templars have eyes everywhere. Blind one of them.

Assault a Spy:

A Templar spy has infiltrated the city. Show him the way out.

Steal a Kiss:

One of the Templar senators has an adventurous wife. Court her discreetly and found out what she knows.

Defend a Carriage:

A carriage with important cargo will be leaving the city soon. Make sure it reaches its destination untouched.

Detain a Noble:

One of the Templar nobles openly walks through the streets, believing he is safe. He has valuable knowledge of the papacy's inner workings. Retrieve him for us.

Assassinate a Supplier:

We have an opportunity to cut off Templar armaments by assassinating one of their weapon suppliers. Go.

Defend a Scientist:

The Church has accepted older laws of science as religious truth. A scientist is working to redefine these laws and is an embarrassment to the papacy. Protect him.

Defend a Captain:

We have intercepted an assassination contract for a captain loyal to our cause. You will reach him first and fight back any aggressors.

Assault a Historian:

The Templars must not be allowed to rewrite history. Convince their scholar to abandon his project.

Poison a Noble:

Intercept a Message:

Deliver a Warning:

Our allies prepare to march their armies right into an ambush. Warn them before they set out.

Remove Propaganda:

The city is covered in Templar propaganda and is due for a cleaning. While this is not the most prestigious contract, it will be a symbolic gesture for the citizens.

Deliver a Confession:

The Templars have ordered the execution of one of their own men. In disguise, deliver his confession. Perhaps he will share valuable information in his final hours.

Spread Rumors:

We will provide you with a list of Templar politicians. You will work within the city to spread lies and slander their names.

Steal Intelligence:

We have knowledge of a Templar captain within the city. Sneak into his office and study his maps. We need to know where he plans to move his troops when he is called to battle.

Assault a Beggar:

Do not let his looks fool you. He actively seels information gained on the streets and is paid well by the Templars. Put an end to it.

Free a Prisoner:

Templar guards have detained on of our valuable informants. Free him from his cell and see to it that he escapes the city.

Assault a Spy:

A Templar spy has infiltrated the city. Show him the way out.

Assault a Mercenary:

A respected mercenary has allied himself with the Templars. Convince him that he has chosen the wrong side.

Steal a Kiss:

One of the Templar senators has an adventurous wife. Court her discreetly and found out what she knows.

Damage Property:

Defend a Scholar:

Deal with a Traitor:

Defend a Spy:

Deliver Forged Pardons:

Destroy Gunpowder:

Clean Up:

Steal Property:

We have scouted several vacant buildings that will serve our needs. We need you to recover the deeds so we can forge new ones.

Defend a Scientist:

The Church has accepted older laws of science as religious truth. A scientist is working to redefine these laws and is an embarrassment to the papacy. Protect him.

Assault a Merchant:

This man believes his reports to the Templars will absolve him of his crimes. Educate him.

Frame an Enemy Spy:

Assassinate a Captain:

Assault a Diplomat:

Assassinate a Politician:

A politician loyal to the Templars has gained too much power. Remove him from office.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

References

• Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood