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The '''Spanish Army''' is the land-based branch of the {{Wiki|Spanish Armed Forces}}, whose first activity dates back to the 15th century, during the reign of [[Ferdinand II of Aragon|King Ferdinand II]] and [[Isabella I of Castile|Queen Isabella]]. | The '''Spanish Army''' is the land-based branch of the {{Wiki|Spanish Armed Forces}}, whose first activity dates back to the 15th century, during the reign of [[Ferdinand II of Aragon|King Ferdinand II]] and [[Isabella I of Castile|Queen Isabella]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the [[Renaissance]], the soldiers of the newly unified [[Spain]] fought with the [[Moors]] for control of [[Granada]], and enforced the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] came into conflict with many [[guards]] when he came to the country to rescue several [[Spanish Assassins]], who had been arrested by the Inquisition after [[Rodrigo Borgia]] had given [[Tomas de Torquemada]] a list of their names.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref> | |||
The army enforced control of Spanish colonies such as [[Havana]] in the [[Caribbean]],<ref>[http://www.theaveragegamer.com/2013/03/04/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-key-points/ The Average Gamer: ''Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Key Points'']</ref> and later [[Louisiana]] in [[North America]] after the [[French and Indian War]], as the [[France|French]] were unwilling to surrender it to the [[United Kingdom|British]] in a peace treaty. However, the Spanish were unpopular with the Louisianan [[Civilians|citizens]], causing a [[Louisiana Rebellion|rebellion]] when they were blamed for people disappearing. Aveline antagonized them to draw the attention of governor [[Antonio de Ulloa]], from whom she learned that the disappearances were a Templar plot to divert [[Slavery|slaves]] for [[Rafael Joaquín de Ferrer]] to excavate [[Chichen Itza]]. Some Spanish soldiers were later bribed by [[Vázquez]] to occupy the [[Louisiana Bayou]] in an effort to eliminate the Assassin [[Mentor]] [[Agaté]], and to seize control of smuggling operations in the region. Later, he used his rogue soldiers to attempt to block Spanish supplies for the [[Patriots]] in [[United States|British America]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref> | In 1507, Spanish forces under [[Louis de Beaumont]] defended [[Viana]] from an attack by [[Cesare Borgia]], who commanded troops on behalf of [[John III of Navarre|King John of Navarre]]. Ezio came to assassinate Cesare, but was attacked by Spanish troops who mistook him for an enemy.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> Despite this, Ezio assassinated Cesare, earning him Ferdinand's gratitude.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]</ref> | ||
During the [[Age of Discovery]], Spanish soldiers and scholars known as {{Wiki|conquistador}}s conquered the New World. [[Giovanni Borgia]] served [[Hernán Cortés]] under an assumed name during the conquest of [[Mexico]]. The conquistadors mostly used this as an opportunity to loot gold from the [[Aztecs]], while Giovanni obtained a [[Crystal Skulls|Crystal Skull]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' - [[Rome: Chapter 4 - Giovanni Borgia]]</ref> | |||
The army enforced control of Spanish colonies such as [[Havana]] in the [[Caribbean]],<ref>[http://www.theaveragegamer.com/2013/03/04/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-key-points/ The Average Gamer: ''Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Key Points'']</ref> and later [[Louisiana]] in [[North America]] after the [[French and Indian War]], as the [[France|French]] were unwilling to surrender it to the [[United Kingdom|British]] in a peace treaty. | |||
However, the Spanish were unpopular with the Louisianan [[Civilians|citizens]], causing a [[Louisiana Rebellion|rebellion]] when they were blamed for people disappearing. Aveline antagonized them to draw the attention of governor [[Antonio de Ulloa]], from whom she learned that the disappearances were a Templar plot to divert [[Slavery|slaves]] for [[Rafael Joaquín de Ferrer]] to excavate [[Chichen Itza]]. Some Spanish soldiers were later bribed by [[Vázquez]] to occupy the [[Louisiana Bayou]] in an effort to eliminate the Assassin [[Mentor]] [[Agaté]], and to seize control of smuggling operations in the region. Later, he used his rogue soldiers to attempt to block Spanish supplies for the [[Patriots]] in [[United States|British America]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 20:26, 12 August 2013
The Spanish Army is the land-based branch of the Spanish Armed Forces, whose first activity dates back to the 15th century, during the reign of King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella.
History
During the Renaissance, the soldiers of the newly unified Spain fought with the Moors for control of Granada, and enforced the Spanish Inquisition. Ezio Auditore da Firenze came into conflict with many guards when he came to the country to rescue several Spanish Assassins, who had been arrested by the Inquisition after Rodrigo Borgia had given Tomas de Torquemada a list of their names.[1]
In 1507, Spanish forces under Louis de Beaumont defended Viana from an attack by Cesare Borgia, who commanded troops on behalf of King John of Navarre. Ezio came to assassinate Cesare, but was attacked by Spanish troops who mistook him for an enemy.[2] Despite this, Ezio assassinated Cesare, earning him Ferdinand's gratitude.[3]
During the Age of Discovery, Spanish soldiers and scholars known as conquistadors conquered the New World. Giovanni Borgia served Hernán Cortés under an assumed name during the conquest of Mexico. The conquistadors mostly used this as an opportunity to loot gold from the Aztecs, while Giovanni obtained a Crystal Skull.[4]
The army enforced control of Spanish colonies such as Havana in the Caribbean,[5] and later Louisiana in North America after the French and Indian War, as the French were unwilling to surrender it to the British in a peace treaty.
However, the Spanish were unpopular with the Louisianan citizens, causing a rebellion when they were blamed for people disappearing. Aveline antagonized them to draw the attention of governor Antonio de Ulloa, from whom she learned that the disappearances were a Templar plot to divert slaves for Rafael Joaquín de Ferrer to excavate Chichen Itza. Some Spanish soldiers were later bribed by Vázquez to occupy the Louisiana Bayou in an effort to eliminate the Assassin Mentor Agaté, and to seize control of smuggling operations in the region. Later, he used his rogue soldiers to attempt to block Spanish supplies for the Patriots in British America.[6]
Gallery
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Concept art of 15th century soldiers -
Concept art of 18th century guards -
Ezio Auditore da Firenze fighting Spanish soldiers -
16th century colonial soldiers guarding Alonso Carlo
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Edward Kenway fighting Spanish guards in Havana -
Edward firing on the guards -
An officer aiming at Edward -
Aveline fighting Spanish guards -
Guards in Mexico
Reference
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