Dawn of the Tsars

Dawn of the Tsars was a virtual representation of one of Nikolai Orelov's genetic memories, relived by a research analyst at Abstergo Entertainment through the Helix Navigator.

Description

Nikolai Orelov decided to undertake one last mission for the Russian Brotherhood before leaving the country with his family to protect them.

Dialogue

Nikolai met with an Assassin on a bridge in Saint Petersburg.

• Assassin: Nikolaï? How long has it been?
• Nikolai: You have work for me?
• Assassin: Always the charmer... But I'm glad it is you they sent. I have a dangerous assignment. Our informants reported that the Imperial family might have in their possession an old and very special box. It may be a Piece of Eden.
• Nikolai: The Tsar's family is in Ekaterinburg. Under guard.
• Assassin: Just the local militia, townsfolk under the command of a commissar. Still, keep your senses sharp, Nikolaï. If this box is what we think it is, the Templars are undoubtedly looking for it, too.
• Nikolai: I've beaten them before.

Nikolai in Yekaterinburg

Arriving in Yekaterinburg, Nikolai set out towards the Ipatiev House.

• Nikolai: This will be my last mission. I have to think of Anna and Nadya... One last time, one last mission...
• Guard 1: There's no escape! We will find you! He's here!

Nikolai made his way through the city.

• Guard 2: Do you know what's happening at the Ipatiev House? I've seen more guards than normal being sent there.
• Guard 3: I was there this morning, it doesn't look good for the family. More fences have been put up and they are no longer allowed in the gardens.
• Guard 4: I spoke to Dmitry earlier. He's not holding up well... We need to keep an eye on him.
• Guard 5: True. We don't need a loose cannon with tensions running this high.
• Nikolai: I could catch a ride on the roof of that tram.

Nikolai rode the tram for a while, before being stopped.

• Guard 6: Stop the tram. No more this way tonight. Everybody off.
• Nikolai: Damn! A Militia checkpoint. I must be cautious.

Nikolai maneuvered around the checkpoint.

• Nikolai: I need to get across that bridge.

Nikolai approached the bridge, which was being patrolled.

• Guard 7: Any sign of trouble?
• Guard 8: No. Well...none that concerns us anyway.
• Guard 7: Good. Let's hope it stays that way.

Reinforcements arriving on the rooftops

Eventually, Nikolai reached a sniper point.

• Nikolai: I need to take out those guards. They will shoot me on sight.

After eliminating the sentry guards, reinforcements arrived.

• Guard 9: Assassin!

Nikolai dispatched the reinforcements.

• Guard 10: Have you seen the crowds are gathering outside the house?
• Guard 11: Yes. They won't get in, but it wouldn't matter if they did. The guards inside look more like an execution squad than for their protection.
• Nikolai: I need to get into the house without raising the alarm. Reinforcements will make this impossible.

Nikolai looking at the rioters outside the Ipatiev House

Despite the enemy forces, Nikolai reached his destination, finding a mob outside the Ipatiev House.

• Nikolai: Fools! I can't stop them all, but I won't let them interfere with my mission.
• Yurovsky: Hold the crowd back! I don't want the house ransacked before we find the box!
• Nikolai: Templars!?

Outcome

Nikolai reached the Ipatiev House, where the Templars were already searching for the Precursor box.

Gallery

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  Saint Petersburg in 1918
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  Nikolai meeting with another Assassin
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  The Assassin giving Nikolai his assignment
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  Nikolai, confident in his battle against the Templars
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  Yurovsky ordering his men to desist the rioters
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  Yurovsky wearing a Templar pendant