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In 1499, armoured arquebusier under the command of [[Cesare Borgia]], son of Pope [[Rodrigo Borgia|Alexander VI]], participated in the [[Siege of Monteriggioni|assault on Monteriggioni]]; one arquebusier managed to wound [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] during the latter stages of the assault.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood - E3 gameplay demo">''[http://e3.g4tv.com/videos/46470/Ubisoft-E3-2010-Assassins-Creed-Brotherhood-Demo/ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood - E3 gameplay demo]''</ref>. In 1503, the arquebusier continued to serve under Cesare, keeping watch over a Papal parade in Rome. At least one arquebusier spotted an approaching Ezio Auditore, but was killed by another assassin before firing his shot<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood E3 trailer">''[http://www.e3expo.com Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood E3 trailer]''</ref>. | In 1499, armoured arquebusier under the command of [[Cesare Borgia]], son of Pope [[Rodrigo Borgia|Alexander VI]], participated in the [[Siege of Monteriggioni|assault on Monteriggioni]]; one arquebusier managed to wound [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] during the latter stages of the assault.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood - E3 gameplay demo">''[http://e3.g4tv.com/videos/46470/Ubisoft-E3-2010-Assassins-Creed-Brotherhood-Demo/ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood - E3 gameplay demo]''</ref>. In 1503, the arquebusier continued to serve under Cesare, keeping watch over a Papal parade in Rome. At least one arquebusier spotted an approaching Ezio Auditore, but was killed by another assassin before firing his shot<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood E3 trailer">''[http://www.e3expo.com Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood E3 trailer]''</ref>. | ||
== Trivia == | |||
* Historically, the arquebus was extremely inaccurate even at short ranges. It was used mainly as a "fire for effect" weapon. | |||
* In the Single Player Walkthrough located [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqZlioiBfSc here], arquebusiers are seen sniping targets, including [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], which would have been extremely difficult, if not impossible. | |||
==Notes and references== | ==Notes and references== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]] | [[Category:Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]] | ||
Revision as of 15:24, 21 June 2010
The Arquebusier were firearm soldiers who served and protected the pontiff during their tenure.
In 1499, armoured arquebusier under the command of Cesare Borgia, son of Pope Alexander VI, participated in the assault on Monteriggioni; one arquebusier managed to wound Ezio Auditore da Firenze during the latter stages of the assault.[1]. In 1503, the arquebusier continued to serve under Cesare, keeping watch over a Papal parade in Rome. At least one arquebusier spotted an approaching Ezio Auditore, but was killed by another assassin before firing his shot[2].
Trivia
- Historically, the arquebus was extremely inaccurate even at short ranges. It was used mainly as a "fire for effect" weapon.
- In the Single Player Walkthrough located here, arquebusiers are seen sniping targets, including Ezio Auditore da Firenze, which would have been extremely difficult, if not impossible.