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[[File:ACR Stalker 1.png|thumb|250px|A Byzantine stalker attacking Ezio from behind]]
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'''Stalkers''' were [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] assailants who tried to kill the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] during his stay in [[Constantinople]] in 1511.<ref name="Revelations">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>
[[File:ACR Stalker 1.png|thumb|250px|A Byzantine stalker attacking Ezio]]
'''Stalkers''' were covert operatives of both the [[Byzantine Empire]] and the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]], active in [[Constantinople]] in 1511, and in the [[United States|Thirteen Colonies]] during the [[Seven Years' War]], respectively.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref><ref name="ACRG">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref>


Stalkers would dress similarly to [[civilians]] and wield [[short blades]] concealed in their sleeves before attacking. They also carried a large amount of Akçe, as well as rare [[Bombs|bomb]] ingredients.
==History==
===Ottoman Empire===
The primary mission of Byzantine stalkers was the elimination of [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Assassins]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], during his stay in Constantinople. They would typically appear if the [[Templars]] were [[Social Stealth#Templar awareness|alerted]] to the Assassin's presence.<ref name="ACR"/>


Stalkers were also active during the [[Seven Years' War]], working for the Assassin Gangs toward the purpose of assassinating [[Templars|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]]. These stalkers laid in wait disguised as civilians or in [[hiding spots]] and attacked with [[Hidden Blade]]s.<ref name="Rogue">''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG-ImjoPCAM Assassin’s Creed Rogue River Valley Land Gameplay Walkthrough]''</ref>
Stalkers dressed similarly to the [[civilians|civilian]] populace in order to [[Blending|blend]] with the crowd, and wielded [[short blades|daggers]] concealed in their sleeves. They also carried a large amount of Akçe, as well as rare [[Bombs|bomb]] ingredients. Stalkers typically attempted to be inconspicuous while they were being observed by Ezio, chosing to strike only if his back was turned. However, using [[Eagle Vision#Eagle Sense|Eagle Sense]], the Assassin was able to locate stalkers among the crowd and dispatch them before they attempted to strike.<ref name="ACR"/>


==Behavior==
If a stalker managed to wound Ezio, they would immediately flee while the Assassin was weakened from the attack, never attempting to face him in open combat. Typically, however, Ezio was able to struggle out of a stalker's grip, and kill them with their own weapon, or push a stalker to the ground while they closed in on him. Additionally, if the Ottoman [[guards]] witnessed a successful stalker attack, they would pursue the assailant.<ref name="ACR"/>
Byzantine Stalkers would only appear after Ezio has gained a considerable amount of notoriety, as he had proven himself to be a threat, and when approaching their target, they would [[Blending|blend]] in with the crowd and conceal their weapon behind their back, waiting for the right moment to strike. Should Ezio look towards them, stalkers would only stand still, appear to look away, and wait for an opportunity to attack him from behind.<ref name="Revelations"/>


They never engaged in open combat, and would only sneak up behind Ezio, stab him, and then flee. However, most of the time, Ezio would wrestle free of their grip and force their hand so that they killed themselves with their own blade. Alternatively, if Ezio recognized the stalker, either by seeing them sneaking up to him or by using [[Eagle Vision#Eagle Sense|Eagle Sense]], he could then approach and kill them.<ref name="Revelations"/>
===American colonies===
Assassin stalkers were present during the Seven Years' War, working closely with the the Assassin-affiliated [[gangs]] in [[New York City|New York]] and other settlements, pursuing the Assassin-turned-[[Templars|Templar]], [[Shay Cormac]].<ref name="ACRG"/>


Byzantine Stalkers would also participate in the [[Den Defense|attacks]] on [[Assassin Dens]], climbing onto rooftops to kill Assassin defenders from behind. However, as overseer, Ezio could either shoot them with his [[Hidden Gun]] or send his Assassins to attack the stalkers directly.<ref name="Revelations"/>
Utilizing their Assassin training, the stalkers laid in wait disguised as civilians or in [[hiding spots]] such as haystacks, and attacked with [[Hidden Blade]]s. They were capable of [[freerunning]] and using [[Bombs#Smoke bombs|smoke bombs]], allowing them to both reach high points and strike from above, or attempt to stun Shay and attack him while he was vulnerable. If he faced a stalker's attack head-on, Shay could typically parry and counter the strike, killing the assailant in the process.<ref name="ACRG"/>
 
Gang Stalkers would lay in wait in hiding spots and ambush Shay as he infiltrated Assassin gang headquarters.<ref name="Rogue"/>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The appearance of a Byzantine stalker is indicated by a white knife on the [[Animus]] mini-map, along with an ambient whispering noise and a change in the background music, as they get close to Ezio.
;''Assassin's Creed: Revelations''
*The appearance of a Gang stalker is indicated by pulsing, pink vignetting on the screen alongside the whispers. These increase in intensity as Shay approaches the ambush spot.<ref name="Rogue"/>
*The appearance of a stalker is indicated by a white knife on the [[Animus]] mini-map if they were detected using the Eagle Sense, along with an ambient whispering noise and a change in the background music, as they get close to Ezio.
*The second set of the [[Romani]] [[Guild challenges (Revelations)|guild challenges]] consisted of killing or countering five Byzantine stalkers before they stabbed Ezio.
*The second set of the [[Romani]] [[Guild challenges (Revelations)|guild challenges]] consisted of killing or countering five Byzantine stalkers before they stabbed Ezio.
*If Ezio turns around just before a stalker is close enough to stab him, Ezio will forcefully push the stalker backwards and send them flying onto the ground. However, this does not kill the stalker, and they will flee if Ezio did not finish them off.
*Killing a stalker reduces Templar Awareness by 25%.
*Killing a Byzantine stalker reduces [[Social Stealth|Templar Awareness]] by 25%.
;''Assassin's Creed: Rogue''
*[[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] [[guards]] will chase down stalkers if they witness them assaulting Ezio.
*The appearance of a stalker is indicated by pulsing, pink vignette on the screen alongside a whispering sound. These increase in intensity as Shay approaches the stalker's hiding place.
*Byzantine stalkers generally carried around more money than other enemies. When Ezio or a thief would loot one, around 1000 Akçe could be gained.
*Byzantine stalkers could often be found on rooftops, making it easy to pick them out.


==Gallery==
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A Byzantine stalker attacking Ezio

Stalkers were covert operatives of both the Byzantine Empire and the Assassin Order, active in Constantinople in 1511, and in the Thirteen Colonies during the Seven Years' War, respectively.[1][2]

History

Ottoman Empire

The primary mission of Byzantine stalkers was the elimination of Mentor of the Italian Assassins, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, during his stay in Constantinople. They would typically appear if the Templars were alerted to the Assassin's presence.[1]

Stalkers dressed similarly to the civilian populace in order to blend with the crowd, and wielded daggers concealed in their sleeves. They also carried a large amount of Akçe, as well as rare bomb ingredients. Stalkers typically attempted to be inconspicuous while they were being observed by Ezio, chosing to strike only if his back was turned. However, using Eagle Sense, the Assassin was able to locate stalkers among the crowd and dispatch them before they attempted to strike.[1]

If a stalker managed to wound Ezio, they would immediately flee while the Assassin was weakened from the attack, never attempting to face him in open combat. Typically, however, Ezio was able to struggle out of a stalker's grip, and kill them with their own weapon, or push a stalker to the ground while they closed in on him. Additionally, if the Ottoman guards witnessed a successful stalker attack, they would pursue the assailant.[1]

American colonies

Assassin stalkers were present during the Seven Years' War, working closely with the the Assassin-affiliated gangs in New York and other settlements, pursuing the Assassin-turned-Templar, Shay Cormac.[2]

Utilizing their Assassin training, the stalkers laid in wait disguised as civilians or in hiding spots such as haystacks, and attacked with Hidden Blades. They were capable of freerunning and using smoke bombs, allowing them to both reach high points and strike from above, or attempt to stun Shay and attack him while he was vulnerable. If he faced a stalker's attack head-on, Shay could typically parry and counter the strike, killing the assailant in the process.[2]

Trivia

Assassin's Creed: Revelations
  • The appearance of a stalker is indicated by a white knife on the Animus mini-map if they were detected using the Eagle Sense, along with an ambient whispering noise and a change in the background music, as they get close to Ezio.
  • The second set of the Romani guild challenges consisted of killing or countering five Byzantine stalkers before they stabbed Ezio.
  • Killing a stalker reduces Templar Awareness by 25%.
Assassin's Creed: Rogue
  • The appearance of a stalker is indicated by pulsing, pink vignette on the screen alongside a whispering sound. These increase in intensity as Shay approaches the stalker's hiding place.

Gallery

  • A Stalker concealing his weapon while he's being watched
    A Stalker concealing his weapon while he's being watched
  • Ezio killing a Stalker
    Ezio killing a Stalker

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Assassin's Creed: Revelations
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Rogue

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