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{{quote|You are a novice, a child once more, as you were on the day you first joined our Order.|Al Mualim to Altaïr after the [[Siege of Masyaf]]}}
[[File:Altaïr_as_a_novice.png|thumb|250px|[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] in the attire of a novice.]]
'''Novice''' was the lowest [[rank]] in the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]].
{{quote|You are a novice, a child once more, as you were on the day you first joined our Order.|[[Al Mualim]] to [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altaïr]] after the [[Defense of Masyaf]].|Assassin's Creed}}
 
'''Novice''' was the lowest [[Ranks|rank]] in the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]].
 
==Third Crusade==
==Third Crusade==
Novices had neither the use of a [[Short Blade]], [[Longsword]], [[Throwing Knives]], nor the [[Hidden Blade]]. They were also unable to use the abilities Counter Attack, Counter Grab, Defense Break, Dodge, or Climb Walls.
Novices were not permitted the use of a [[Swords and Maces|longsword]], [[short blade]], [[Throwing Knives|throwing knives]], nor the [[Hidden Blade]]. Should they engage in a fight, they would be forced to either flee, or resort to using their [[fists]]. As they were also largely unskilled in combat and [[freerunning]], their tasks usually only involved [[Investigation|investigating]] [[Assassination Targets|targets]], or gathering information; similarly to Assassin [[informants]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>
For [[Desmond Miles]], the base [[Synchronization]] was lowest when [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] was first demoted to Novice rank. Noives were only limited to possessing [[Investigations|Investigation]] abilities, such as [[Eavesdropping]], [[Pickpocketing]], or [[Interrogation|Interrogating]].
 
Altaïr was demoted to Novice after his[[File:Altaïr_as_a_novice.png|thumb|240px|Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad as a novice]] [[Search for the Apple|failure]] to follow the [[the Creed]] at [[Solomon's Temple]], and the subsequent [[Templar]] attack on [[Masyaf]]. [[Al Mualim]] originally intended to execute him for treason, but instead stripped him of his [[Master Assassin]] rank, and forced him to become a Novice once again, in hopes of refining his talents. He presented him with nine - unbeknownst to him - Templar targets, the [[Assassination Targets|assassination]] of which would allow him to regain his previous status of Master Assassin.
Novices were considered students, and needed to obey all other members of the Order. Should they be given a mission, they were required to gather their own information, as well as gain permission from the local [[Rafiq]], or [[Assassins' Bureau|bureau]] leader before conducting it.<ref name="AC" />
All Novice Assassins, as well as any other rank except Master Assassin, were considered students. As a Novice, Altaïr was charged with collecting his own information on his targets, rather than being given information by a local [[Rafiq]]. He had to obtain permission from the Rafiq after his collection of this information, in order to perform assassinations. He was also considerably weaker, with fewer weapons, less strong [[armor]], and a small cache of fighting moves.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>
 
Though members of the Order usually worked their way up through the ranks, more experienced Assassins - including [[Master Assassin]]s - could also possibly be demoted back down to novice, should their actions or misdeeds be grave enough.<ref name="AC" />
 
Such was the case for [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]], after his [[Search for the Apple|failed mission]] at [[Solomon's Temple]], as well as his breaking of the tenets of [[the Creed]]. His actions led to the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Defense of Masyaf|attack]] on [[Masyaf]], and the subsequent deaths of many members of the Order.<ref name="AC" />
 
Though Altaïr was initially meant to be executed for his actions, [[Al Mualim]] instead merely demoted him to novice, and stripped him of all his weapons.<ref name="AC" />
 
==Renaissance==
==Renaissance==
In [[Rome]] in the 16th century, Being a Novice was the lowest rank for an [[Apprentices|apprentice]] that [[Ezio Auditore]] had recruited. They could be called upon to carry out assassinations and other missions, but had low rates of success because of their little experience. Also, in the game, the name Novice was replaced by Recluta (Recruit). Unlike the Third Crusade Assassins, they carried a Hidden Blade.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>
In [[Rome]] in the 16th century, [[Apprentices|Assassin apprentices]] under [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] began at a rank similar to novice, though were referred to as a ''"recluta"'' or "recruit."<ref name="Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref>
 
They generally possessed the same skills and amount of experience as novices of the [[Third Crusade]], however, they were permitted to wield hidden blades.<ref name="Brotherhood" /><ref name="Project Legacy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref>


==Abilities==
==Abilities==
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* [[Short Blade]]
* [[Short Blade]]
* [[Throwing knives]]
* [[Throwing knives]]
* Counter Kills
* Counter Kills
* Tackling
* Tackling
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;Base [[Synchronization]]
;Base [[Synchronization]]
:4
:4
;Maximum throwing knives
;Maximum throwing knives
:''No throwing knives''
:''No throwing knives''
;Short blade level
;Short blade level
:''No short blade''
:''No short blade''
;Longsword level
;Longsword level
:''No sword''
:''No sword''
|}
|}
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Assassin Order]]
[[Category:Assassin Order]]

Revision as of 18:53, 2 October 2011

File:Altaïr as a novice.png
Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad in the attire of a novice.
"You are a novice, a child once more, as you were on the day you first joined our Order."
Al Mualim to Altaïr after the Defense of Masyaf.[src]

Novice was the lowest rank in the Assassin Order.

Third Crusade

Novices were not permitted the use of a longsword, short blade, throwing knives, nor the Hidden Blade. Should they engage in a fight, they would be forced to either flee, or resort to using their fists. As they were also largely unskilled in combat and freerunning, their tasks usually only involved investigating targets, or gathering information; similarly to Assassin informants.[1]

Novices were considered students, and needed to obey all other members of the Order. Should they be given a mission, they were required to gather their own information, as well as gain permission from the local Rafiq, or bureau leader before conducting it.[1]

Though members of the Order usually worked their way up through the ranks, more experienced Assassins - including Master Assassins - could also possibly be demoted back down to novice, should their actions or misdeeds be grave enough.[1]

Such was the case for Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, after his failed mission at Solomon's Temple, as well as his breaking of the tenets of the Creed. His actions led to the Templar attack on Masyaf, and the subsequent deaths of many members of the Order.[1]

Though Altaïr was initially meant to be executed for his actions, Al Mualim instead merely demoted him to novice, and stripped him of all his weapons.[1]

Renaissance

In Rome in the 16th century, Assassin apprentices under Ezio Auditore da Firenze began at a rank similar to novice, though were referred to as a "recluta" or "recruit."[2]

They generally possessed the same skills and amount of experience as novices of the Third Crusade, however, they were permitted to wield hidden blades.[2][3]

Abilities

Rank Available unlockables Unlockables not available Other
1 Nothing is available
Base Synchronization
4
Maximum throwing knives
No throwing knives
Short blade level
No short blade
Longsword level
No sword

References