Papal Guard

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" The Papal guards are basically the ultimate elite guards that we're gonna have in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood."

―Ubisoft developer Christopher Weiler

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The Papal Guard were elite soldiers commanded by the Papacy to serve and protect the pontiff during his tenure. By 1503, the Papal Guard protected Pope Alexander VI, and were commanded by the Pope's son and Papal Commander, Cesare Borgia. The sole purpose of the Papal Guards is to protect the Pope and his family with their lives.

They carry the best of all the abilities held by all other guard archetypes and can easily deflect and counter many of Ezio's attacks. They can wield matchlock firearms in one hand, with a sword in the other, making them deadly opponents in both short and long range. They can wield swords, long weapons, short weapons, and heavy weapons. A group of four or five of this enemy is dangerous and should be confronted with caution unless you are an experienced player. It should also be noted that Papal guards are also difficult to escape from, as they can run faster than Ezio and will all ways catch up with him and can also dodge Ezio's attacks.

Trivia

• These guards were the precursor to the Swiss Guard, who have protected the pontiff since 1548.
• The Papal guards may be less skilled than Ezio, however they are considerably stronger and have a larger build, being at least a head taller than Ezio.
• The Papal guards are the most versatile and difficult enemies, possessing skills from all the guard archetypes and handling a variety of weapons. Depending on the weapon they are armed with, they are able to fight as a Brute, Agile or Seeker.
• Although Papal Guards are one of the toughest opponents in the game they aren't commonly found in Rome and will usually appear more often in storyline missions, but there is a group of four Papal Guards right outside the Castel Sant'Angelo and they will also attack Ezio on sight.
• By Cesare Borgia's arrest in December 1503 the Borgia had lost all their power in Rome, however when Cesare is arrested by Fabio Orsini and the Papal troops they still carry the emblem of the Borgia.

Gallery

• A Papal Guard threatens Ezio Auditore at gunpoint.
  A Papal Guard threatens Ezio Auditore at gunpoint.
• A Papal guard and Ezio Auditore.
  A Papal guard and Ezio Auditore.
• A Papal guard, wielding a spear.
  A Papal guard, wielding a spear.
• A Papal guard is impaled by Ezio Auditore
  A Papal guard is impaled by Ezio Auditore
• Cesare and his Papal infantry
  Cesare and his Papal infantry