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{{Youmay|the occupation|a [[The Stalker|man]] working for [[The Monger]] in 5th century BCE [[Greece]]}} | {{Youmay|the occupation|a [[The Stalker|man]] working for [[The Monger]] in 5th century BCE [[Greece]]}} | ||
[[File:ACR Stalker 1.png|thumb|300px|A Byzantine stalker attacking Ezio]] | [[File:ACR Stalker 1.png|thumb|300px|A Byzantine stalker attacking Ezio]] | ||
''' | '''Stalker''' was a class of covert operatives of both the [[Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order]] and the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins|Colonial Brotherhood of Assassins]], active in early 16th century [[Constantinople]] 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> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Ottoman Empire=== | ===Ottoman Empire=== | ||
The primary mission of Byzantine stalkers was the elimination of [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] | The primary mission of the Byzantine stalkers was the elimination of [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Brotherhood]] of [[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 dressed similarly to the [[ | Stalkers dressed similarly to the [[civilian]] populace in order to [[Blending|blend]] with the crowd, and wielded [[dagger]]s 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, choosing 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" /> | ||
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 [[ | 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 [[guard]]s witnessed a successful stalker attack, they would pursue the assailant.<ref name="ACR" /> | ||
===American colonies=== | ===American colonies=== | ||
Assassin stalkers were present during the Seven Years' War, working closely with the the Assassin-affiliated [[ | Assassin stalkers were present during the Seven Years' War, working closely with the the Assassin-affiliated [[gang]] in [[New York City|New York]] and other settlements, pursuing the Assassin-turned-Templar, [[Shay Cormac]].<ref name="ACRG" /> | ||
Utilizing their Assassin training, the stalkers laid in wait disguised as civilians or in [[hiding | Utilizing their Assassin training, the stalkers laid in wait disguised as civilians or in [[hiding spot]]s such as haystacks, and attacked with [[Hidden Blade]]s. They were capable of [[freerunning]], [[Throwing knife|knife-throwing]] 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.<ref name="ACRG" /> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*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 ambient whispering and a change in the background music as they approached Ezio. | *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 ambient whispering and a change in the background music as they approached 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. | ||
*Killing a stalker | *Killing a stalker reduced Templar Awareness by 25%, serving as an alternative to [[wanted poster]]s in Constantinople. | ||
;''Assassin's Creed: Rogue'' | ;''Assassin's Creed: Rogue'' | ||
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*For some reason, stalkers in the [[Atlantic Ocean|North Atlantic]] appear to be dressed as [[Spain|Spanish]] [[Spanish Navy|captains]] from ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', mainly at the [[St. Anthony]] settlement before its capture by Cormac and the British. | *For some reason, stalkers in the [[Atlantic Ocean|North Atlantic]] appear to be dressed as [[Spain|Spanish]] [[Spanish Navy|captains]] from ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', mainly at the [[St. Anthony]] settlement before its capture by Cormac and the British. | ||
*There is a glitch where, if shot with a [[blowpipe|sleep dart]], some stalkers will wake up and become totally harmless. | *There is a glitch where, if shot with a [[blowpipe|sleep dart]], some stalkers will wake up and become totally harmless. | ||
*At least one stalker, a female, in [[New York City]] can be seen patrolling the streets, unlike most of her kind, | *At least one stalker, a female, in [[New York City]] can be seen patrolling the streets, unlike most of her kind, who mostly try to ambush Shay. She does not appear to be actively searching for Shay, however. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' | ||
Revision as of 13:05, 19 April 2019
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Stalker was a class of covert operatives of both the Byzantine Rite of the Templar Order and the Colonial Brotherhood of Assassins, active in early 16th century Constantinople and in the Thirteen Colonies during the Seven Years' War, respectively.[1][2]
History
Ottoman Empire
The primary mission of the Byzantine stalkers was the elimination of Mentor of the Italian Brotherhood of 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, choosing 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 gang 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, knife-throwing 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 ambient whispering and a change in the background music as they approached Ezio.
- The second set of the Romani guild challenges consisted of killing or countering five Byzantine stalkers before they stabbed Ezio.
- Killing a stalker reduced Templar Awareness by 25%, serving as an alternative to wanted posters in Constantinople.
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- The appearance of a stalker is indicated by a pulsing, pink vignette on the Animus display, alongside a whispering sound. These increase in intensity as Shay approaches the stalker's hiding place.
- Stalkers could be either female or male, with the female ones typically appearing in more urban areas, while male ones were usually encountered in the River Valley's forests.
- For some reason, stalkers in the North Atlantic appear to be dressed as Spanish captains from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, mainly at the St. Anthony settlement before its capture by Cormac and the British.
- There is a glitch where, if shot with a sleep dart, some stalkers will wake up and become totally harmless.
- At least one stalker, a female, in New York City can be seen patrolling the streets, unlike most of her kind, who mostly try to ambush Shay. She does not appear to be actively searching for Shay, however.
Gallery
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A Stalker concealing his weapon while he's being watched -
Ezio killing a Stalker -
A female stalker during the Seven Years' War -
A male stalker during the Seven Years' War
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue
References
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