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===Templar flagship=== | ===Templar flagship=== | ||
[[File:ACIII-Frenchinvolvement 10.png|thumb|left|250px|Nicholas Biddle aboard the USS ''Randolph'' after abandoning ''La Belladonna'']] | [[File:ACIII-Frenchinvolvement 10.png|thumb|left|250px|Nicholas Biddle aboard the USS ''Randolph'' after abandoning ''La Belladonna'']] | ||
When the USS ''Randolph'' was seaworthy again, Biddle began using her to further the Templars' goals. He began raiding the coast of [[Nantucket]], claiming it was a Loyalist post, despite being controlled by the [[Continental Army]]. He hoped to become Admiral of the Continental Navy, granting him more control. When [[Ratonhnhaké:ton | When the USS ''Randolph'' was seaworthy again, Biddle began using her to further the Templars' goals. He began raiding the coast of [[Nantucket]], claiming it was a Loyalist post, despite being controlled by the [[Continental Army]]. He hoped to become Admiral of the Continental Navy, granting him more control. When the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] arrived to investigate, the USS ''Randolph'' fled, and left the Assassin and his crew to deal with other ships.<ref name="French Involvement">''Assassin's Creed III'' – [[French Involvement]]</ref> | ||
Sometime later, the USS ''Randolph'' was assigned to escort ''[[La Belladonna]]'', a [[French Navy|French]] ship in [[the Bahamas]], covertly bringing supplies for the Americans. Midway through the journey, Biddle left ''La Belladonna'' on her own, and sent his Templar allies to sink the ship. Despite this, | Sometime later, the USS ''Randolph'' was assigned to escort ''[[La Belladonna]]'', a [[French Navy|French]] ship in [[the Bahamas]], covertly bringing supplies for the Americans. Midway through the journey, Biddle left ''La Belladonna'' on her own, and sent his Templar allies to sink the ship. Despite this, Ratonhnhaké:ton arrived and aided the French in sinking several Templar ships and a [[Man O' War]], while Biddle watched from a safe distance.<ref name="French Involvement" /> | ||
===Destruction=== | ===Destruction=== | ||
In March 1778, the Assassin flagship ''[[Aquila]]'', captained by Ratonhnhaké:ton, located the USS ''Randolph'' in the Bahamas and gave chase. Biddle led the ''Aquila'' to an ambush, where the ''Randolph'' and two Men O' War attacked her. After dealing with the Men O' War, Ratonhnhaké:ton had his crew destroy the ''Randolph''{{'}}s masts before he boarded the ship.<ref name="Biddle's Hideout">''Assassin's Creed III'' – [[Biddle's Hideout]]</ref> | |||
[[File:ACIII-Biddlehideout 9.png|thumb|250px|The USS ''Randolph'' sinking along with its captain, Nicholas Biddle]] | [[File:ACIII-Biddlehideout 9.png|thumb|250px|The USS ''Randolph'' sinking along with its captain, Nicholas Biddle]] | ||
The ''Randolph''{{'}}s entire crew was decimated during the ''Aquila''{{'}}s attack, while Ratonhnhaké:ton dueled Biddle, first on the top deck and later in the belly of the ship. After besting him, the Assassin fulfilled Biddle's last wish of allowing him to sink with his ship, and set off an explosion that destroyed the ''Randolph'', much to the dismay of [[Robert Faulkner]], who had hoped to claim her as a prize.<ref name="Biddle's Hideout" /> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Latest revision as of 08:35, 14 October 2025
The USS Randolph was a 32-gun frigate, named after Peyton Randolph. She was the first ship of the Continental Navy and the personal flagship of the Templar Nicholas Biddle.
History[edit | edit source]
Early misfortune[edit | edit source]
The construction of the ship was commissioned on 13 December 1775, and finished by July 10 of the next year. Nicholas Biddle was named as her captain in October that same year.[1]
The USS Randolph set sail in February 1777, but was staffed by formerly imprisoned British sailors from Philadelphia due to a scarcity of American seamen. She reached Charlestown almost a month later, her masts broken, and her crew struck by fever. The crew had also mutinied during the journey. Subsequently, the USS Randolph was repaired at the docks, but the mainmast was struck by lightning twice when close to completion. Lightning rods were installed, and she began her military career in August.[1]
Templar flagship[edit | edit source]
When the USS Randolph was seaworthy again, Biddle began using her to further the Templars' goals. He began raiding the coast of Nantucket, claiming it was a Loyalist post, despite being controlled by the Continental Army. He hoped to become Admiral of the Continental Navy, granting him more control. When the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton arrived to investigate, the USS Randolph fled, and left the Assassin and his crew to deal with other ships.[2]
Sometime later, the USS Randolph was assigned to escort La Belladonna, a French ship in the Bahamas, covertly bringing supplies for the Americans. Midway through the journey, Biddle left La Belladonna on her own, and sent his Templar allies to sink the ship. Despite this, Ratonhnhaké:ton arrived and aided the French in sinking several Templar ships and a Man O' War, while Biddle watched from a safe distance.[2]
Destruction[edit | edit source]
In March 1778, the Assassin flagship Aquila, captained by Ratonhnhaké:ton, located the USS Randolph in the Bahamas and gave chase. Biddle led the Aquila to an ambush, where the Randolph and two Men O' War attacked her. After dealing with the Men O' War, Ratonhnhaké:ton had his crew destroy the Randolph's masts before he boarded the ship.[3]
The Randolph's entire crew was decimated during the Aquila's attack, while Ratonhnhaké:ton dueled Biddle, first on the top deck and later in the belly of the ship. After besting him, the Assassin fulfilled Biddle's last wish of allowing him to sink with his ship, and set off an explosion that destroyed the Randolph, much to the dismay of Robert Faulkner, who had hoped to claim her as a prize.[3]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed III – Database: USS Randolph
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed III – French Involvement
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed III – Biddle's Hideout