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'''Gibraltar''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. It is bordered to the north by [[Spain]]. | '''Gibraltar''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. It is bordered to the north by [[Spain]]. | ||
During the [[Seven Years' War]], the [[American Rite of the Templar Order|Colonial Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]] sent spies to the island to aid the [[British Empire]] in their occupation, keeping tabs on Spain's plans on their treaty.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[The Naval Campaign | ==History== | ||
In the early 18th century, Gibraltar's ports were bustling,<ref name="Being Mad">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Edward Kenway's fleet]]: "Being Mad"</ref> crowded merchants and sailors from different countries. One of the most sought-after items being high quality [[wine]], which [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] supplied to the city.<ref name="Great Reputation I">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Edward Kenway's fleet]]: "Great Reputation I"</ref> He also traded [[tobacco]] with the Spanish and rice with the British residing in the region.<ref name="Being Mad"/> | |||
During the [[Seven Years' War]], the [[American Rite of the Templar Order|Colonial Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]] sent spies to the island to aid the [[British Empire]] in their occupation, keeping tabs on Spain's plans on their treaty.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[The Naval Campaign]]: "Eyes on The Rock"</ref> Seeing Gilbraltar as a great infiltration point for Templar spies in Spain, Portugal, and North Africa, Shay sent additional spies.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[The Naval Campaign]]: "The Spy who Rocked Me"</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 17:56, 22 November 2024
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. It is bordered to the north by Spain.
History
In the early 18th century, Gibraltar's ports were bustling,[1] crowded merchants and sailors from different countries. One of the most sought-after items being high quality wine, which pirate Edward Kenway supplied to the city.[2] He also traded tobacco with the Spanish and rice with the British residing in the region.[1]
During the Seven Years' War, the Colonial Templar Shay Cormac sent spies to the island to aid the British Empire in their occupation, keeping tabs on Spain's plans on their treaty.[3] Seeing Gilbraltar as a great infiltration point for Templar spies in Spain, Portugal, and North Africa, Shay sent additional spies.[4]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Edward Kenway's fleet: "Being Mad"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Edward Kenway's fleet: "Great Reputation I"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue – The Naval Campaign: "Eyes on The Rock"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue – The Naval Campaign: "The Spy who Rocked Me"