Renegade

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"The hatred Shahkulu feels for the Ottomans is only outmatched by his drive to crush all opposition to the Templars."

―Ubisoft description.

The Renegade

The Renegade (real name: Shahkulu) was an Animi Avatar used by Abstergo Industries to train the recruits in the second stage of their Animi Training Program. He wielded a soliferrum-like spear as his specialty weapon.

Unique moves

The Renegade had several unique moves:

(Low Profile, Front)

The Renegade casually walks up to his target and withdraws his spear, and, before they can react, he cruelly impales them through their stomach. As they grasp at the shaft, he sadistically pulls the spear upwards, further opening the newly inflicted wound and causing more blood loss. Following this, he removes his weapon and watches his victim collapse, dead.

(Low Profile, Back)

The Renegade walks up behind his target and pulls out his spear, before brutally slashing the serrated edge of his weapon diagonally across their upper back, and then following up his attack by slashing them in the opposite direction. He then savagely forces the spearhead through their spine, impaling their heart from behind and killing them. From there, the Renegade withdraws his spear and watches his victim collapse to the floor.

(High Profile, Front)

The Renegade runs towards his target and pulls out his spear, using it to slash upwards in a diagonal motion to their neck, before fluidly linking it into a cross as he spins around and slams it down across his victim's chest, then finishing his maneuver by stabbing them deeply through the chest and roughly yanking it back. With his victim collapsing to the floor, the Renegade stores his spear away behind him.

(High Profile, Back)

The Renegade rushes behind his target and stabs the tip of his spear into their back, piercing the heart, before quickly twisting his weapon as he pulls it out. While they spin around to meet him, the Renegade twirls his spear in the air and then uses the blunt end of it to strike his victim across the face, sending them tumbling to the floor as he sheathes his spear away.

(Bench Kill)

The Renegade grabs his seated target's foot and drags them off the bench, until his head rests against it. Before they can do anything to defend themselves, the Renegade forcefully kicks them in the face, violently sending their head backwards and breaking his victim's neck on the bench behind them.

(Aerial Kill)

The Renegade jumps from above a rooftop and removes his spear as he drops, before using his target to break his fall. He then plants his spear into the middle of their chest, and as his victim lays dying on the floor, the Renegade stand up from his crouched position and stores his spear away.

Taunts

• "Hehe. Are you suicidal?!"
• "Time to die!"
• "I'll make it painless!"
• "I don't have time for this."
• "I am the kasırga!"

Customization

The Renegade could be customized in several ways:

Colors:

• Basic: Marble white.
• Extra 1: Dark mahogany.
• Extra 2: Crimson red.

In-depth customization:

• Heads:
  • Head 1: A metal mask with hollowed cheekbones, and a swirled cap tipped with a single spike.
  • Head 2: An iron mask over chainmail, with a golden face cover and flat top.
  • Head 3: A domed cloth hat, with sharp eye slits, a razor-edged face cover, and a tapering spike pointed vertically.

• Chests:
  • Chest 1: A gilded, padded vest.
  • Chest 2: A form-fitting vest, with a square, crossing pattern.
  • Chest 3: A more ornate vest, with longer flaps.

• Arms:
  • Arms 1: Swirled metal vambraces.
  • Arms 2: Leather vambraces, with an engraved design.
  • Arms 3: Cloth wraps, with criss-crossing bindings.

• Legs:
  • Legs 1: Iron greaves with puffed-up thighs.
  • Legs 2: Plain pants with engraved leather greaves.
  • Legs 3: Cloth leggings with open shoes.

• Belts:
  • Belt 1: A beige cloth wrap with a large silver buckle.
  • Belt 2: A dark leather band with two thin belt straps.
  • Belt 3: A dark, overlapped cloth belt.

• Accessories:
  • Accessory 1: A dark cloth draped around his neck, with a thin three line pattern.
  • Accessory 2: Grey leather flaps, protecting his neck.
  • Accessory 3: A looser cloth around his neck, with a dark, thick line pattern.

Weapons:

• Spear: Primary
• Dagger: Secondary
• Long Katar: Secondary

Secondary weapons:

• Basic: A folding Hidden Blade attached to the wrist.
• Extra 1: A small pike dagger attached to the back of the belt.
• Extra 2: A small katar, similar to a push dagger, attached to the back of the belt.

Trivia

• The Renegade had a distinct fast walk animation. For this reason, it is advised for recruits who utilized the Renegade to use the fast walk function sparingly in the presence of other Abstergo recruits, in the case that they were noticed.
• The Renegade was one of the few Animi Avatars that recruits did not have to purchase customization items for, as his items were unlocked for no cost as the recruit leveled up.
• In the console stage of Abstergo Entertainment's Animus technology, parts of the Renegade's initial customization pieces were added as a costume for the Night Stalker.

Gallery

• 
  Early Renegade concept art by Johan Grenier
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  Customization concepts of the Renegade by Johan Grenier
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  The Vizier, being killed by the Renegade
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  The Renegade's gear
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  The Renegade's colors

Reference

• Assassin's Creed: Revelations