The '''Flying Machine''' is a glider-like vehicle invented by [[Leonardo da Vinci]], used by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] in both ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''.
To fly it over extended distances, Ezio needed to hover over fires to gain speed and altitude. Though he is vulnerable to attacks by enemy archers while flying, Ezio can retaliate by kicking.
{{Quote|"It flew, Ezio! It really flew!"|Leonardo regarding the success of his invention.}}
The '''Flying Machine''' was a glider-like vehicle invented by [[Leonardo da Vinci]], used by [[Ezio Auditore]] in both ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''.
==Assassin's Creed II==
==Gameplay==
[[File:Ezio_Flying_machine.jpg|thumb|Ezio soaring over Venice, headed for the Palazzo Ducale]]
===Assassin's Creed II===
The first time Ezio caught a glimpse of the flying machine was when he went to help Leonardo fix his wagon wheel in the [[Apennine Mountains]]. After inquiring what it was, Leonardo replied that it was just an idea, though after sometime Leonardo revealed that the contraption was actually an invention that might be able to make a man fly. After Ezio dismissed the thought with a laugh, the two climbed into the wagon and set off.The first time [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio]] used the Flying Machine was soon after he and [[Antonio de Magianis|Antonio]] attempted to find a way into the [[Palazzo Ducale]] in [[Venice]], so as to save the Doge from assassination. Upon realizing that only birds could enter the heavily-guarded palazzo, Ezio remembered Leonardo's invention from before and promptly left to see the inventor. Initially, Leonardo had thought that he would not be able to find someone brave enough to test his machine, until Ezio volunteered. The first attempt failed, as the flying machine was barely able to stay in flight for a few seconds, but Leonardo was still amazed that Ezio could even fly. After checking the design to see if the duration of the flight could be extended, Leonardo gave up and cursed the machine, throwing the plans for it into his fireplace. However, this inspired Leonardo, as he saw the paper levitating above the fire, buoyed by the hot air. He suspected that the flying machine could work in the same manner. The local [[Thieves|Thieves Guild]] set up fires all over the city, and Ezio floated over them to make his way to the palazzo.
==Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood==
The first time Ezio caught a glimpse of the flying machine was when he went to help Leonardo fix his wagon wheel in the [[Apennine Mountains]]. After inquiring what it was, Leonardo replied that it was just an idea, though after sometime Leonardo revealed that the contraption was actually an invention that might be able to make a man fly. After Ezio dismissed the thought with a laugh, the two climbed into the wagon and set off.
[[File:Ezio_flyingmachine.png|thumb|left|About to fly]]The first time [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio]] used the Flying Machine was soon after he and [[Antonio de Magianis|Antonio]] attempted to find a way into the [[Palazzo Ducale]] in [[Venice]], so as to save the Doge from assassination. Upon realizing that only birds could enter the heavily-guarded palazzo, Ezio remembered Leonardo's invention and promptly left to see the inventor. Initially, Leonardo had thought that he would not be able to find someone brave enough to test his machine. Ezio volunteered. The first attempt failed, as the flying machine was barely able to stay in flight for a few seconds, but Leonardo was still amazed that Ezio could even fly.[[File:Ezio_Flying_machine.jpg|thumb|AC2, over Palazzo Ducale]]
After checking the design to see if the duration of the flight could be extended, Leonardo gave up and cursed the machine, throwing the plans for it into his fireplace. However, this inspired Leonardo, as he saw the paper levitating above the fire, buoyed by the hot air. He suspected that the flying machine could work in the same manner. The local [[Thieves|Thieves Guild]] set up fires all over the city, and Ezio floated over them to make his way to the palazzo.
===Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood===
[[File:BomberAcb.jpg|thumb|left|300px|The Bomber firing at a military base in Valerina.]]The flying machine was also incorporated in ''Assassins Creed: Brotherhood'', during one of four side missions involving Leonardo's [[War Machines|war machines]]. On one of these missions, Ezio traveled to [[Valnerina]] to destroy an improved version of the flying machine, referred to as a '''Bomber'''. This advanced model had an incendiary cannon attached to it, which allowed Ezio to both attack and set fires on the ground to keep the machine in the air. Additionally, as the machine was originally designed for the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] forces, it had their crest painted on both wings.
[[File:BomberAcb.jpg|thumb|left|300px|The Bomber firing at a military base in Valerina.]]The flying machine was also incorporated in ''Assassins Creed: Brotherhood'', during one of four side missions involving Leonardo's [[War Machines|war machines]]. On one of these missions, Ezio traveled to [[Valnerina]] to destroy an improved version of the flying machine, referred to as a '''Bomber'''. This advanced model had an incendiary cannon attached to it, which allowed Ezio to both attack and set fires on the ground to keep the machine in the air. Additionally, as the machine was originally designed for the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] forces, it had their crest painted on both wings.
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After stealing one of the few working models of the machine, Ezio then flew over all the Borgia workshops, where they were attempting to manufacture various other weapons for their wars across Europe, and set them on fire. Ezio also used the machine to attack any wagons that attempted to bring salvaged materials from the workshops to the safety of the fortress, as well as a single mounted messenger who attempted to alert [[Cesare Borgia]] of the attack. Finally, after ensuring that the design would not be used by the Borgia, Ezio crashed the machine he had been using into a tower and destroyed it.
After stealing one of the few working models of the machine, Ezio proceeded to fly over every Borgia workshop, where men in the pay of the Borgias were attempting to manufacture various other weapons for their wars across Europe. The Assassin took advantage of the bombing capabilities of his Flying Machine and attacked the workshops with fire bombs.
Ezio also used the machine to attack any wagons that attempted to bring salvaged materials from the workshops to the safety of the fortress, including a single mounted messenger who attempted to alert [[Cesare Borgia]] of the attack. Finally, after ensuring that the design would not be used by the Borgia, Ezio crashed the machine he had been using into a tower and destroyed it.
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*If observed closely in ''Brotherhood'', the machine's shadow on the ground closely resembles that of an eagle.
*If observed closely in ''Brotherhood'', the machine's shadow on the ground closely resembles that of an eagle.
*Successfully using and destroying the Bomber gains the player the "Boom!" [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood achievements|achievement]]/trophy.
*Successfully using and destroying the Bomber gains the player the "Boom!" [[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood achievements|achievement]]/trophy.
==Memory Sequences==
====Assassin's Creed II====
====='''-[[Infrequent Flier]]'''=====
====Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood====
====='''-[[Flying Machine 2.0]]'''=====
==Videos==
==Videos==
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The first time Ezio caught a glimpse of the flying machine was when he went to help Leonardo fix his wagon wheel in the Apennine Mountains. After inquiring what it was, Leonardo replied that it was just an idea, though after sometime Leonardo revealed that the contraption was actually an invention that might be able to make a man fly. After Ezio dismissed the thought with a laugh, the two climbed into the wagon and set off.
The first time Ezio used the Flying Machine was soon after he and Antonio attempted to find a way into the Palazzo Ducale in Venice, so as to save the Doge from assassination. Upon realizing that only birds could enter the heavily-guarded palazzo, Ezio remembered Leonardo's invention and promptly left to see the inventor. Initially, Leonardo had thought that he would not be able to find someone brave enough to test his machine. Ezio volunteered. The first attempt failed, as the flying machine was barely able to stay in flight for a few seconds, but Leonardo was still amazed that Ezio could even fly.
AC2, over Palazzo Ducale
After checking the design to see if the duration of the flight could be extended, Leonardo gave up and cursed the machine, throwing the plans for it into his fireplace. However, this inspired Leonardo, as he saw the paper levitating above the fire, buoyed by the hot air. He suspected that the flying machine could work in the same manner. The local Thieves Guild set up fires all over the city, and Ezio floated over them to make his way to the palazzo.
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
The Bomber firing at a military base in Valerina.
The flying machine was also incorporated in Assassins Creed: Brotherhood, during one of four side missions involving Leonardo's war machines. On one of these missions, Ezio traveled to Valnerina to destroy an improved version of the flying machine, referred to as a Bomber. This advanced model had an incendiary cannon attached to it, which allowed Ezio to both attack and set fires on the ground to keep the machine in the air. Additionally, as the machine was originally designed for the Borgia forces, it had their crest painted on both wings.
In order to prevent his enemies from obtaining the machine, Ezio needed to infiltrate the base where the Borgia were planning to mass-produce the design.
After stealing one of the few working models of the machine, Ezio proceeded to fly over every Borgia workshop, where men in the pay of the Borgias were attempting to manufacture various other weapons for their wars across Europe. The Assassin took advantage of the bombing capabilities of his Flying Machine and attacked the workshops with fire bombs.
Ezio also used the machine to attack any wagons that attempted to bring salvaged materials from the workshops to the safety of the fortress, including a single mounted messenger who attempted to alert Cesare Borgia of the attack. Finally, after ensuring that the design would not be used by the Borgia, Ezio crashed the machine he had been using into a tower and destroyed it.
Trivia
The flying machine, just like the drawings of the real-life Leonardo da Vinci, has a sFile:Realproject.jpgReal Project of the Flying Machine.hape that resembles a bat.
Leonardo stated that the machine was not designed to be "lighter than air," but to instead allow the user to use their weight to control the direction and momentum of the machine.
A guard in Venice referred to the Flying Machine as a "flying demon".
In history, it was said that one person (a pupil of Leonardo's) did fly the machine during the Renaissance, but ended up with a broken leg.
In the Battle of Forlì downloadable content pack for Assassin's Creed II, Ezio can use the flying machine at any time, though it is not directly involved in any other mission after its use in Venice. This was likely added as another opportunity to gain the "Fly Swatter" achievement/trophy.
A small model of the machine can be purchased as an avatar prop for Xbox 360 avatars via Microsoft points
The model of the Flying Machine in the armory at Ezio's hideout is not modeled after the one that appears in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood; it is actually modeled after the original Flying Machine that features in Assassin's Creed II.
If observed closely in Brotherhood, the machine's shadow on the ground closely resembles that of an eagle.
Successfully using and destroying the Bomber gains the player the "Boom!" achievement/trophy.
