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{{Dialogue2|Rodrigo|Don't you know what lies within? Or do you mean to tell me that the great and powerful Assassins didn't figure it out?|Ezio|Figure what out?|God! It's God that dwells within!|Rodrigo Borgia and Ezio Auditore discuss the Vault, 1499.|Assassin's Creed II|In Bocca al Lupo}} | {{Dialogue2|Rodrigo|Don't you know what lies within? Or do you mean to tell me that the great and powerful Assassins didn't figure it out?|Ezio|Figure what out?|God! It's God that dwells within!|Rodrigo Borgia and Ezio Auditore discuss the Vault, 1499.|Assassin's Creed II|In Bocca al Lupo}} | ||
[[File:Vatican Vault - Inner Chamber.jpg|thumb|250px|The interior of the Vault]] | [[File:Vatican Vault - Inner Chamber.jpg|thumb|250px|The interior of the Vault]] | ||
The '''Vatican Vault''' was a large chamber constructed by the [[Isu]], located beneath the [[Sistine Chapel]] in the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]]. | The '''Vatican Vault''' was a large chamber constructed by the [[Isu]], located beneath the [[Sistine Chapel]] in the [[Vaticano District|Vatican]]. It was used to transmit a message of warning to [[Desmond Miles]] during the [[Modern times|year 2012]], through the memories of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]. | ||
It was used to transmit a message of warning to [[Desmond Miles]] during the [[Modern times|year 2012]], through the memories of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The entrance to the Vault could be opened by combining two [[Pieces of Eden]], an [[Apples of Eden|Apple]] and a [[Staves of Eden|Staff of Eden]]. These two also needed to be held by a chosen descendant of the | The entrance to the Vault could be opened by combining two [[Piece of Eden|Pieces of Eden]], an [[Apples of Eden|Apple]] and a [[Staves of Eden|Staff of Eden]]. These two also needed to be held by a chosen descendant of the Isu.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
Recognized as "the Prophet" in 1499, Ezio Auditore was able to access the Vault by using the [[Papal Staff of Eden|Papal Staff]], in conjunction with [[Apple of Eden 6|his Apple of Eden]]. Despite attempting to use the same two Pieces of Eden, [[Rodrigo Borgia]] was unable to open the door to the Vault.<ref name="AC2" /> | Recognized as "the Prophet" in 1499, Ezio Auditore was able to access the Vault by using the [[Papal Staff of Eden|Papal Staff]], in conjunction with [[Apple of Eden 6|his Apple of Eden]]. Despite attempting to use the same two Pieces of Eden, [[Rodrigo Borgia]] was unable to open the door to the Vault.<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
The floors, walls, and pillars of the Vault were covered in [[Isu script|glyphs]] that only appeared to Ezio as he moved toward them. The entire chamber and the hallway leading to it were marked with lines of blue light,<ref name="AC2" /> an appearance unique to most [[Temple (Isu)|Vaults]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | The floors, walls, and pillars of the Vault were covered in [[Isu script|glyphs]] that only appeared to Ezio as he moved toward them. The entire chamber and the hallway leading to it were marked with lines of blue light,<ref name="AC2" /> an appearance unique to most [[Temple (Isu)|Vaults]].<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
[[File:IBAL 16.png|left|thumb|250px|Minerva and Ezio within the Vault]] | [[File:IBAL 16.png|left|thumb|250px|Minerva and Ezio within the Vault]] | ||
Rodrigo Borgia was convinced that the Vault contained God himself | Rodrigo Borgia was convinced that the Vault contained God himself, and he intended to kill him using the Pieces of Eden and steal his power. However, the chamber instead held a holographic projection of the Isu scientist [[Minerva]].<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
Upon the arrival of Ezio | Upon the arrival of Ezio, Minerva [[21st century conversations#Entering the Vault|explained]] that her race had created [[Humans|mankind]], but faced rebellion soon thereafter. Glyphs on the wall confirmed this, showing an [[Egypt]]ian hieroglyphic of an Isu holding a Piece of Eden as humans charged toward them with weapons.<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
Minerva also spoke of several Temples that had been built by ''"those who knew to turn away from war,"'' presumably referring to those who did not fight in the [[Human-Isu War]]. These Temples or Vaults had been built to protect the world from a repeat of the [[Toba catastrophe|First Disaster]], which had nearly wiped out both warring species.<ref name="AC2" /> | |||
Finally, Minerva spoke through Ezio to directly address Desmond Miles, who she knew would look through his ancestor's memories with the [[Animus]]. She tasked Desmond with locating the other Temples, and averting a [[Second Disaster|second cataclysm]].<ref name="AC2" /> | Finally, Minerva spoke through Ezio to directly address Desmond Miles, who she knew would look through his ancestor's memories with the [[Animus]]. She tasked Desmond with locating the other Temples, and averting a [[Second Disaster|second cataclysm]]. These words puzzled Ezio, though before he could receive any answers, Minerva's hologram faded away.<ref name="AC2" /> The Assassin subsequently left the Vault, which became sealed once again after having served its intended purpose.<ref name="ACB" /> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
AC2 Vaticano Vault Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of the Vault entrance | AC2 Vaticano Vault Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of the Vault entrance | ||
AC2 Art Vatican Chamber.jpg| | AC2 Art Vatican Chamber.jpg|Concept art of the Vault before Ezio's fight with Rodrigo | ||
AC2 vault entrance concept.jpg|Concept art of Ezio opening the Vault | AC2 vault entrance concept.jpg|Concept art of Ezio opening the Vault | ||
AC2 minerva vault concept.jpg|Concept art of Minerva and Ezio within the Vault | AC2 minerva vault concept.jpg|Concept art of Minerva and Ezio within the Vault | ||
Abstergo Assault Concept.JPG|Early | Abstergo Assault Concept.JPG|Early concept art of Ezio leaving the chamber | ||
Mass Exodus 7 v.png|Ezio inside the vault's interior | Mass Exodus 7 v.png|Ezio inside the vault's interior | ||
ACB Vatican Vault Script.png| | ACB Vatican Vault Script.png|Isu script inside the Vault | ||
Vatican Vault in-game entrance.jpg|Vault entrance within the Sistine Chapel | Vatican Vault in-game entrance.jpg|The Vault's entrance within the Sistine Chapel | ||
Minervas Vault Panorama.png | Minervas Vault Panorama.png | ||
Vatican Vault Panorama.png | Vatican Vault Panorama.png | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' | ||
*[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' novel]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{AC2}} | {{AC2}} | ||
{{Isu}} | {{Isu}} | ||
[[fr:Sanctuaire de Minerve]] | [[fr:Sanctuaire de Minerve]] | ||
[[Category:Isu temples]] | [[Category:Isu temples]] | ||
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The Vatican Vault was a large chamber constructed by the Isu, located beneath the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. It was used to transmit a message of warning to Desmond Miles during the year 2012, through the memories of the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze.
History
The entrance to the Vault could be opened by combining two Pieces of Eden, an Apple and a Staff of Eden. These two also needed to be held by a chosen descendant of the Isu.[1]
Recognized as "the Prophet" in 1499, Ezio Auditore was able to access the Vault by using the Papal Staff, in conjunction with his Apple of Eden. Despite attempting to use the same two Pieces of Eden, Rodrigo Borgia was unable to open the door to the Vault.[1]
The floors, walls, and pillars of the Vault were covered in glyphs that only appeared to Ezio as he moved toward them. The entire chamber and the hallway leading to it were marked with lines of blue light,[1] an appearance unique to most Vaults.[2]
Rodrigo Borgia was convinced that the Vault contained God himself, and he intended to kill him using the Pieces of Eden and steal his power. However, the chamber instead held a holographic projection of the Isu scientist Minerva.[1]
Upon the arrival of Ezio, Minerva explained that her race had created mankind, but faced rebellion soon thereafter. Glyphs on the wall confirmed this, showing an Egyptian hieroglyphic of an Isu holding a Piece of Eden as humans charged toward them with weapons.[1]
Minerva also spoke of several Temples that had been built by "those who knew to turn away from war," presumably referring to those who did not fight in the Human-Isu War. These Temples or Vaults had been built to protect the world from a repeat of the First Disaster, which had nearly wiped out both warring species.[1]
Finally, Minerva spoke through Ezio to directly address Desmond Miles, who she knew would look through his ancestor's memories with the Animus. She tasked Desmond with locating the other Temples, and averting a second cataclysm. These words puzzled Ezio, though before he could receive any answers, Minerva's hologram faded away.[1] The Assassin subsequently left the Vault, which became sealed once again after having served its intended purpose.[2]
Trivia
- The walls of the Vault were covered in symbols, including Sumerian numerals.
- The Vault in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood appears to have been redesigned since Assassin's Creed II, where the floor has a shiny, polished look, and the walls and obelisks are blue and give off a dim glow.
- After leaving the Vault with Mario Auditore, the player cannot return to the Vault even after completing the game.
- In Assassin's Creed III, the conversation between Ezio and Minerva is displayed twice, once by Juno to Desmond, and in the introduction recap. In both instances though, the outfit Ezio wore was incorrect.
Gallery
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Concept art of the Vault entrance -
Concept art of the Vault before Ezio's fight with Rodrigo -
Concept art of Ezio opening the Vault -
Concept art of Minerva and Ezio within the Vault -
Early concept art of Ezio leaving the chamber -
Ezio inside the vault's interior -
Isu script inside the Vault -
The Vault's entrance within the Sistine Chapel -
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Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Renaissance
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood novel
References
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