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[[Image: JHJParachute.jpg|thumb|250px|The parachute in action]] | [[Image: JHJParachute.jpg|thumb|250px|The parachute in action]] | ||
'''Parachutes''' | '''Parachutes''' were a new addition to the arsenal of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] during the early 16<sup>th</sup>century. | ||
The parachute was an invention devised by [[Leonardo da Vinci]] after the destruction of all of his [[War Machines]]. They were able to slow a fall from any height, and could also allow its user to maneuver through the air. | The parachute was an invention devised by [[Leonardo da Vinci]] after the destruction of all of his [[War Machines]]. They were able to slow a fall from any height, and could also allow its user to maneuver through the air.<ref name=ACB>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
The parachute was square-shaped, in accordance to Leonardo's original design, and supported its user with a series of ropes. It bore a closer resemblance to modern-day para-gliders than parachutes, both in its appearance and maneuverability. | The parachute was square-shaped, in accordance to Leonardo's original design, and supported its user with a series of ropes. It bore a closer resemblance to modern-day para-gliders than parachutes, both in its appearance and maneuverability. | ||
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As parachutes were single-use, more were purchasable from [[tailors]], along with larger bags that allowed one to carry up to 15 at once. | As parachutes were single-use, more were purchasable from [[tailors]], along with larger bags that allowed one to carry up to 15 at once. | ||
Aside from using a parachute to slow down his fall, | Aside from using a parachute to slow down his fall, Ezio could also drop from the parachute at any time, and perform an air assassination. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*After downloading ''[[The Da Vinci Disappearance]]'', the "Special Delivery" achievement could be unlocked by executing a double air assassination from a parachute. | *After downloading ''[[The Da Vinci Disappearance]]'', the "Special Delivery" achievement could be unlocked by executing a double air assassination from a parachute. | ||
*Using the parachute momentarily and quickly releasing it will not consume any parachute. | *Using the parachute momentarily and quickly releasing it will not consume any parachute. | ||
*When the player enters a [[Lair of Romulus]], all the parachutes are removed, and do not re-stock upon exiting. This was fixed in a patch, but still | *When the player enters a [[Lair of Romulus]], all the parachutes are removed, and do not re-stock upon exiting. This was fixed in a patch, but still occurs when you replay War Machine and Da Vinci Disappearance missions. | ||
*Though it was designed by the real-life Leonardo da Vinci, it was never used during the [[Renaissance]], since testing it would involve a person jumping from a tower. | *Though it was designed by the real-life Leonardo da Vinci, it was never used during the [[Renaissance]], since testing it would involve a person jumping from a tower. | ||
*[[Wikipedia:Adrian Nicholas|Adrian Nicholas]], a British skydiver, took the design of Leonardo da Vinci's pyramidal parachute and successfully tested it in 2000, despite scientists saying he would fail. He built it out of Renaissance materials and using Renaissance tools, proving Leonardo's design.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/808246.stm BBC News]</ref> | *[[Wikipedia:Adrian Nicholas|Adrian Nicholas]], a British skydiver, took the design of Leonardo da Vinci's pyramidal parachute and successfully tested it in 2000, despite scientists saying he would fail. He built it out of Renaissance materials and using Renaissance tools, proving Leonardo's design.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/808246.stm BBC News]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Revision as of 10:39, 27 October 2011
Parachutes were a new addition to the arsenal of the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze during the early 16thcentury.
The parachute was an invention devised by Leonardo da Vinci after the destruction of all of his War Machines. They were able to slow a fall from any height, and could also allow its user to maneuver through the air.[1]
The parachute was square-shaped, in accordance to Leonardo's original design, and supported its user with a series of ropes. It bore a closer resemblance to modern-day para-gliders than parachutes, both in its appearance and maneuverability.
As parachutes were single-use, more were purchasable from tailors, along with larger bags that allowed one to carry up to 15 at once.
Aside from using a parachute to slow down his fall, Ezio could also drop from the parachute at any time, and perform an air assassination.
Trivia
- Deploying a parachute while leaping off the Castel Sant'Angelo will earn the player the "Fly Like An Eagle" achievement.
- After downloading The Da Vinci Disappearance, the "Special Delivery" achievement could be unlocked by executing a double air assassination from a parachute.
- Using the parachute momentarily and quickly releasing it will not consume any parachute.
- When the player enters a Lair of Romulus, all the parachutes are removed, and do not re-stock upon exiting. This was fixed in a patch, but still occurs when you replay War Machine and Da Vinci Disappearance missions.
- Though it was designed by the real-life Leonardo da Vinci, it was never used during the Renaissance, since testing it would involve a person jumping from a tower.
- Adrian Nicholas, a British skydiver, took the design of Leonardo da Vinci's pyramidal parachute and successfully tested it in 2000, despite scientists saying he would fail. He built it out of Renaissance materials and using Renaissance tools, proving Leonardo's design.[2]
Gallery
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Historical Leonardo da Vinci's parachute design.
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Ezio using a parachute.
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Original concept art of the parachute as seen in the Assassin's Creed Art Exhibition.
References
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