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Naval battle concept art.
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Naval battle concept art.
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Concept art of Aquila's cannons firing.
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Concept art of the Aquila navigating through Naval Mines.
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Concept art of the Aquila navigating a tropical storm.
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Concept art of the Aquila hiding from enemy ships in the mist.
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Concept art of a rescue boat leaving the Aquila.
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The Aquila docked off the North American coastline.
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The Aquila entering a narrow passage.
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Concept art of the Aquila's lower decks.
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The crew of the Aquila.
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Concept model of the Aquila.
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The '''''Aquila''''' was a [[United States|Continental]] Navy vessel during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. It was captained by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[ | The '''''Aquila''''' was a [[United States|Continental]] Navy vessel during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. It was captained by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], with [[Robert Faulkner]] as his first mate. The ship was used to sail across the [[Caribbean Sea]] and the Eastern Seaboard of North America,<ref name="E3 Demo">[http://uk.ign.com/videos/2012/06/05/ign-live-assassins-creed-iii-demo-e3-2012 IGN Live: ''Assassin's Creed III Demo - E3 2012'']</ref> and to trade with overseas merchants.<ref name="Ubishop">[http://shop.ubi.com/store/ubiemea/en_IE/pd/ThemeID.8605700/productID.252308600/Assassins-Creed-III-Deluxe-Edition.html UbiShop: ''Assassin's Creed III'' Deluxe Edition]</ref> | ||
The vessel's broadside cannons could be loaded with five types of projectiles; including the standard {{Wiki|Round shot|round shots}}, {{Wiki|Chain-shot|chain-shots}} to disable enemy ships, {{Wiki|grapeshot}}, {{Wiki|Shrapnel shell|shrapnel shells}}, and {{Wiki|Heated shot|heated shots}} to start fires. | The vessel's broadside cannons could be loaded with five types of projectiles; including the standard {{Wiki|Round shot|round shots}}, {{Wiki|Chain-shot|chain-shots}} to disable enemy ships, {{Wiki|grapeshot}}, {{Wiki|Shrapnel shell|shrapnel shells}}, and {{Wiki|Heated shot|heated shots}} to start fires. | ||
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*"Aquila", the Latin word for "eagle", is a reference to the eagle motif of the Assassins. | *"Aquila", the Latin word for "eagle", is a reference to the eagle motif of the Assassins. | ||
*Aquila is also the name of a constellation, with its brightest star known as "[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altair]]". | *Aquila is also the name of a constellation, with its brightest star known as "[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altair]]". | ||
*In an interview, Mission Director [[Philippe Bergeron]] stated that | *In an interview, Mission Director [[Philippe Bergeron]] stated that Ratonhnhaké:ton could freeroam the seas with the ship between missions. | ||
*The ''Aquila'' could be customized with various color schemes.<ref name="Ubishop" /> | *The ''Aquila'' could be customized with various color schemes.<ref name="Ubishop" /> | ||
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AC3 storm naval warfare.jpg|The ''Aquila'' at sea. | AC3 storm naval warfare.jpg|The ''Aquila'' at sea. | ||
Connor steering ship.jpg| | Connor steering ship.jpg|Ratonhnhaké:ton at the helm of the ''Aquila''. | ||
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Boarding Action.jpg| | Boarding Action.jpg|Ratonhnhaké:ton boarding an enemy vessel. | ||
Chain Shots.jpg|The ''Aquila'' firing several chain-shots. | Chain Shots.jpg|The ''Aquila'' firing several chain-shots. | ||
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The Aquila was a Continental Navy vessel during the American Revolutionary War. It was captained by the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton, with Robert Faulkner as his first mate. The ship was used to sail across the Caribbean Sea and the Eastern Seaboard of North America,[1] and to trade with overseas merchants.[2]
The vessel's broadside cannons could be loaded with five types of projectiles; including the standard round shots, chain-shots to disable enemy ships, grapeshot, shrapnel shells, and heated shots to start fires.
The Aquila was also armed with swivel cannons that could be aimed at specific targets,[3] such as another ship's captain or gunpowder reservoir.[4]
Trivia
- "Aquila", the Latin word for "eagle", is a reference to the eagle motif of the Assassins.
- Aquila is also the name of a constellation, with its brightest star known as "Altair".
- In an interview, Mission Director Philippe Bergeron stated that Ratonhnhaké:ton could freeroam the seas with the ship between missions.
- The Aquila could be customized with various color schemes.[2]
Gallery
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The Aquila at sea.
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Ratonhnhaké:ton at the helm of the Aquila.
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Ratonhnhaké:ton calling an attack on enemy vessels.
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Ratonhnhaké:ton's crew preparing for battle.
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Ratonhnhaké:ton boarding an enemy vessel.
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The Aquila firing several chain-shots.
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The Battle of Chesapeake.
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The Aquila firing on a British Army fort.
References
- ↑ IGN Live: Assassin's Creed III Demo - E3 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 UbiShop: Assassin's Creed III Deluxe Edition
- ↑ Rev3Games: Assassins Creed 3 Interview - 3 New Areas Revealed & More NAVAL COMBAT at E3
- ↑ Tech Trends: Assassin's Creed III to offer high-sea battles, new cover mechanics, Brotherhood's replacement
