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'''Firearms''' are a class of long-ranged [[weapons]] that launch projectiles at high velocity through the confined burning of propellants. They were used as early as the late Middle Ages. | '''Firearms''' are a class of long-ranged [[weapons]] that launch projectiles at a high velocity through the confined burning of propellants. They were used as early as the late Middle Ages. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===High Middle Ages=== | ===High Middle Ages=== | ||
{{Quote|The knowledge of projectile combat is not new to us, having been observed amongst our Eastern neighbors. But their weapons were much larger – and insufficient for our needs.|Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex, page 28.|Assassin's Creed II}} | {{Quote|The knowledge of projectile combat is not new to us, having been observed amongst our Eastern neighbors. But their weapons were much larger – and insufficient for our needs.|Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex, page 28.|Assassin's Creed II}} | ||
[[File:Zw-codex-28.png|thumb|200px|left|Altaïr's design for the | [[File:Zw-codex-28.png|thumb|200px|left|Altaïr's design for the Hidden Gun.]] | ||
Though he knew of firearms being used in ancient [[China]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] took little interest in them; realizing that the weapons were of no use to his Order in their current size. | Though he knew of firearms that were being used in ancient [[China]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] took little interest in them; realizing that the weapons were of no use to his Order in their current size. | ||
As such, upon obtaining the [[Apple of Eden 2|Apple of Eden]], he successfully used the knowledge it held to miniaturize the design, ''"embedding their fiery weapon into a form that can be worn on the wrist."'' | As such, upon obtaining the [[Apple of Eden 2|Apple of Eden]], he successfully used the knowledge it held to miniaturize the design, ''"embedding their fiery weapon into a form that can be worn on the wrist."'' | ||
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===Renaissance=== | ===Renaissance=== | ||
In [[Italy]] during the [[Renaissance]], another Assassin, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze | In [[Italy]] during the [[Renaissance]], another Assassin, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], came into possession of Altaïr's Codex, and showed the pages to [[Leonardo da Vinci]]. Leonardo deciphered the instructions, and was able to construct the Hidden Gun for Ezio's use.<ref name="AC2"/> | ||
[[File:Vilified 11 v.png|thumb|250px|Papal arquebusiers.]] | [[File:Vilified 11 v.png|thumb|250px|Papal arquebusiers.]] | ||
Though firearms were uncommon until the early 16th century, after [[Cesare Borgia]] forcibly recruited Leonardo into his employ around 1499, the engineer was made to design a wheel-lock firearm for use by the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] armies. | Though firearms were uncommon until the early 16th century, after [[Cesare Borgia]] forcibly recruited Leonardo into his employ around 1499, the engineer was made to design a wheel-lock firearm for use by the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] armies. | ||
Cesare's ally, the [[France|French]] | Cesare's ally, the [[France|French]] baron [[Octavian de Valois]], received a personalized, golden wheel-lock firearm from Leonardo, and kept it with him at all times. During the [[Fall of Monteriggioni]], Cesare used this pistol to kill [[Mario Auditore]]. | ||
A variety of firearms began to circulate among common [[guards]] as well, with [[ | A variety of firearms began to circulate among common [[guards]] as well, with [[arquebusiers]] wielding long rifles or arquebuses, and with several [[horsemen]] and [[Papal Guard]]s using shorter pistols.<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
In later years, upon Ezio's travels to [[Constantinople]], he encountered [[Ottoman Empire|Turkish]] soldiers using Ottoman flintlock rifles, as well as [[Janissaries]] who used short pistols. The Assassins of the [[Turkish Assassins|local guild]] also made use of firearms to guard [[Assassin Dens| | In later years, upon Ezio's travels to [[Constantinople]], he encountered [[Ottoman Empire|Turkish]] soldiers using Ottoman flintlock rifles, as well as [[Janissaries]] who used short pistols. The Assassins of the [[Turkish Assassins|local guild]] also made use of firearms to guard [[Assassin Dens|nearby dens]], ranging from simple rifles to [[Mounted cannons|cannons]]. | ||
Meanwhile, the [[Byzantines]] forces had an early version of a flamethrower, which they used to deliver [[Greek Fire]]. They also had a form of a machine gun,<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> which was similar in construct to Leonardo da Vinci's [[War Machines|prototype]].<ref name="Brotherhood"/> Both of these were then later adapted by the Assassins, in order to aid them in [[Den Defense|defending their dens]].<ref name="Revelations"/> | Meanwhile, the [[Byzantines]] forces had designed an early version of a flamethrower, which they used to deliver [[Greek Fire]]. They also had a form of a machine gun,<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> which was similar in construct to Leonardo da Vinci's [[War Machines|prototype]].<ref name="Brotherhood"/> Both of these were then later adapted by the Assassins, in order to aid them in [[Den Defense|defending their dens]].<ref name="Revelations"/> | ||
===American Revolution=== | ===American Revolution=== | ||
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By the time of the [[American Revolutionary War]], firearms had become standard equipment for armies. Soldiers of both sides used muskets, often accompanied by [[bayonets]]. | By the time of the [[American Revolutionary War]], firearms had become standard equipment for armies. Soldiers of both sides used muskets, often accompanied by [[bayonets]]. | ||
The [[American Assassins|American Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] was able to wield a musket as well as two flintlock pistols;<ref>GameInformer April 2012 issue: ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> however, he only fired each of them once in battle, and could only reload them when the fight had finished.<ref>[http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2012/04/07/assassins-creed-3-ps3-screens-show-off-thousand-strong-battles-and-more/3/#gallery-top Official Playstation Magazine: '' | The [[American Assassins|American Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] was able to wield a musket as well as two flintlock pistols;<ref>GameInformer April 2012 issue: ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> however, he only fired each of them once in battle, and could only reload them when the fight had finished.<ref>[http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2012/04/07/assassins-creed-3-ps3-screens-show-off-thousand-strong-battles-and-more/3/#gallery-top Official Playstation Magazine: ''Assassin's Creed 3 PS3 screens show off...'']</ref> | ||
===Russian Revolution=== | ===Russian Revolution=== | ||
[[File:Fall-Orelovrifle.png|thumb|250px|Nikolai with his rifle.]] | [[File:Fall-Orelovrifle.png|thumb|250px|Nikolai with his rifle.]] | ||
During the late 19th and early 20th century, in the [[Russian Revolution]], the [[Russia]]n Assassin [[Nikolai Orelov]] wielded a modern bolt-action {{Wiki|Berdan rifle}} alongside the usual weaponry of his time.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]''</ref> | During the late 19th and early 20th century, in the [[Russian Revolution]], the [[Russia]]n [[Russian Assassins|Assassin]] [[Nikolai Orelov]] wielded a modern bolt-action {{Wiki|Berdan rifle}}, alongside the usual weaponry of his time.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]''</ref> | ||
===Modern times=== | ===Modern times=== | ||
In 2012, Assassins continued to wield firearms in combat, and once used them on a direct assault on [[Abstergo Industries]], in an attempt to rescue [[Desmond Miles]]. | In 2012, Assassins continued to wield firearms in combat, and once used them on a direct assault on [[Abstergo Industries]], in an attempt to rescue [[Desmond Miles]]. | ||
Though Desmond overheard the exchanged gunshots | Though Desmond overheard the exchanged gunshots through the facility's intercom, Dr. [[Warren Vidic]] eventually told him that the rescue attempt had failed, and that most of the team had been killed.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:PL Akimbo.png|right]] | [[File:PL Akimbo.png|right]] | ||
*A number of firearms were available in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'', including the {{Wiki|Arquebus|arquebus}}, {{Wiki|Lee-Enfield|.303 SMLE}}, and {{Wiki|M1917 revolver}}. | *A number of firearms were available in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'', including the {{Wiki|Arquebus|arquebus}}, {{Wiki|Lee-Enfield|.303 SMLE}}, and {{Wiki|M1917 revolver}}. | ||
*Owning two M1917 revolvers in ''Project Legacy'' granted | **Owning two M1917 revolvers in ''Project Legacy'' granted the "Akimbo" [[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy achievements|achievement]]. | ||
*The Flintlock Musket was awarded in ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' upon the completion of the memory "[[A Dangerous Secret]]". | *The Flintlock Musket was awarded in ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' upon the completion of the memory "[[A Dangerous Secret]]". | ||
== Gallery == | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="180" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center"> | <gallery widths="180" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center"> | ||
Octavian de Valois Gun.jpg|[[Octavian de Valois]]' personal wheel-lock firearm. | Octavian de Valois Gun.jpg|[[Octavian de Valois]]' personal wheel-lock firearm. | ||
ACB_Cesare_Baron.png|Cesare Borgia holding the wheel-lock gun. | ACB_Cesare_Baron.png|Cesare Borgia holding the wheel-lock gun. | ||
Scottish flintlock pistol concept - AC3.jpg|Concept art for a Scottish Flintlock pistol. | Scottish flintlock pistol concept - AC3.jpg|Concept art for a Scottish Flintlock pistol. | ||
Scottish Flintlock ingame.jpg|Scottish | Scottish Flintlock ingame.jpg|Scottish Flintlock in-game model. | ||
Musket flintlock pistol concept - AC3.jpg|Concept art for a Flintlock pistol. | Musket flintlock pistol concept - AC3.jpg|Concept art for a Flintlock pistol. | ||
Connor Preorder Weapon4.jpg|Connor holding the Flintlock Musket. | Connor Preorder Weapon4.jpg|Connor holding the Flintlock Musket. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== References == | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{AC}} | {{AC}} | ||
{{ | {{AC2}} | ||
{{ACBH}} | {{ACBH}} | ||
{{ACR}} | {{ACR}} | ||
{{ | {{AC3}} | ||
{{AC3L}} | {{AC3L}} | ||
[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 02:03, 28 October 2012
Firearms are a class of long-ranged weapons that launch projectiles at a high velocity through the confined burning of propellants. They were used as early as the late Middle Ages.
History
High Middle Ages
- "The knowledge of projectile combat is not new to us, having been observed amongst our Eastern neighbors. But their weapons were much larger – and insufficient for our needs."
- ―Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex, page 28.[src]
Though he knew of firearms that were being used in ancient China, the Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad took little interest in them; realizing that the weapons were of no use to his Order in their current size.
As such, upon obtaining the Apple of Eden, he successfully used the knowledge it held to miniaturize the design, "embedding their fiery weapon into a form that can be worn on the wrist."
Along with the formulation of a combustible powder that could be made from common ingredients, Altaïr kept the schematics for the Hidden Gun a secret, available to only the Brotherhood's most trusted allies.
Sometime afterwards, he recorded all details of these in his personal journal.[1]
Renaissance
In Italy during the Renaissance, another Assassin, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, came into possession of Altaïr's Codex, and showed the pages to Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo deciphered the instructions, and was able to construct the Hidden Gun for Ezio's use.[1]
Though firearms were uncommon until the early 16th century, after Cesare Borgia forcibly recruited Leonardo into his employ around 1499, the engineer was made to design a wheel-lock firearm for use by the Borgia armies.
Cesare's ally, the French baron Octavian de Valois, received a personalized, golden wheel-lock firearm from Leonardo, and kept it with him at all times. During the Fall of Monteriggioni, Cesare used this pistol to kill Mario Auditore.
A variety of firearms began to circulate among common guards as well, with arquebusiers wielding long rifles or arquebuses, and with several horsemen and Papal Guards using shorter pistols.[2]
In later years, upon Ezio's travels to Constantinople, he encountered Turkish soldiers using Ottoman flintlock rifles, as well as Janissaries who used short pistols. The Assassins of the local guild also made use of firearms to guard nearby dens, ranging from simple rifles to cannons.
Meanwhile, the Byzantines forces had designed an early version of a flamethrower, which they used to deliver Greek Fire. They also had a form of a machine gun,[3] which was similar in construct to Leonardo da Vinci's prototype.[2] Both of these were then later adapted by the Assassins, in order to aid them in defending their dens.[3]
American Revolution
By the time of the American Revolutionary War, firearms had become standard equipment for armies. Soldiers of both sides used muskets, often accompanied by bayonets.
The American Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton was able to wield a musket as well as two flintlock pistols;[4] however, he only fired each of them once in battle, and could only reload them when the fight had finished.[5]
Russian Revolution
During the late 19th and early 20th century, in the Russian Revolution, the Russian Assassin Nikolai Orelov wielded a modern bolt-action Berdan rifle, alongside the usual weaponry of his time.[6]
Modern times
In 2012, Assassins continued to wield firearms in combat, and once used them on a direct assault on Abstergo Industries, in an attempt to rescue Desmond Miles.
Though Desmond overheard the exchanged gunshots through the facility's intercom, Dr. Warren Vidic eventually told him that the rescue attempt had failed, and that most of the team had been killed.[7]
Trivia
- A number of firearms were available in Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy, including the arquebus, .303 SMLE, and M1917 revolver.
- Owning two M1917 revolvers in Project Legacy granted the "Akimbo" achievement.
- The Flintlock Musket was awarded in Assassin's Creed III upon the completion of the memory "A Dangerous Secret".
Gallery
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Octavian de Valois' personal wheel-lock firearm. -
Cesare Borgia holding the wheel-lock gun. -
Concept art for a Scottish Flintlock pistol. -
Scottish Flintlock in-game model.
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Concept art for a Flintlock pistol. -
Connor holding the Flintlock Musket.
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Connor holding the Scottish Flintlock Musket.
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Connor carrying a musket.
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Connor using a pistol.
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