''Assassin's Creed'' is a franchise that has exploded in popularity and size since its creation back in 2007. Following the success of the first numbered sequel –Assassin's Creed II – in 2009 the number of games, comics, books, and movies set in the ''Assassin's Creed'' universe has grown exponentially, and so to has the requirement for this wiki to catalogue and record these entries. For eight years now, the preferred method of doing so has been the eraicon.
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{{Quote|Unarmed prophets have always been destroyed, whereas armed prophets have succeeded.|Niccolò Machiavelli in ''The Prince''.|Assassin's Creed II}}
{{Character Infobox
|name = Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli
|image = ACB Machiavelli render.png
|birth = 3 May 1469<br>[[Florence]], {{Wiki|Republic of Florence}}
|death = 21 June 1527 (aged 58)<br>Florence, Republic of Florence
|affiliates = [[Mercenaries]]<br>[[Assassins]]
*[[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Brotherhood]]
'''Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli''' (1469 – 1527) was an [[Italy|Italian]] philosopher, humanist and writer, and a [[mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]]. Considered one of the main founders of modern political science, he was a diplomat, political philosopher, musician, and playwright, but foremost, he was a civil servant of the Florentine Republic.
When the eraicons were first introduced in 2010, the series had a significantly smaller number of entires under its belt, and as a result the inclusion of these icons at the top of an article did not cause much aesthetic disruption, but as the series progressed and more and more articles required an ever increasing number of eraicons be present, it became clear that the current system was no longer fit for purpose and resultantly, after much discussion, it was agreed that a change was needed.
With the Assassin Order, Niccolò primarily worked with his ally [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], and helped him with driving the Orsi brothers from [[Forlì]] and with removing the monk [[Girolamo Savonarola]] from power in [[Florence]] to obtain the [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]], an ancient [[Isu|First Civilization]] [[Pieces of Eden|artifact]], from him.
==The change==
Gone are the days where our in-universe articles openly advertise the real-world series entries from which their information is sourced. Instead, the wikia's articles will now only feature in-universe category icons that aim to improve the look of our articles and promote readership of additional articles to the site's visitors.
Two years later, Machiavelli took up the position of leader of the Italian Assassins, after the death of previous leader [[Mario Auditore]]. Once again joined by Ezio, they fought against the corrupted [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] family, which ruled over [[Rome]]. Eventually successful in their goal, Machiavelli joined Ezio and [[Leonardo da Vinci]] in chasing [[Cesare Borgia]] in [[Valencia]].
The new icons were designed to be broad in scope so as to encompass as many applicable articles as possible, but specific enough to ensure that readers will know what to expect by clicking on the icons. As such, numerous articles will likely require the use of multiple icons. Certain articles covering real world topics, like ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', or ''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' will retain use of the existing icons series entry icons.
Machiavelli then focused on his duties in the Florentine government, leading the Florentine militia until he was defeated, arrested and deprived of office.<noinclude>
==The new icons==
Here's a guide to the new icons:
[[File:Eraicon-Individuals.png|right|75px]]
*<nowiki>{{Era|Individuals}}</nowiki> – for use on articles about particular individuals. For example:
**[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]
**[[Ptolemy XIII]]{{clear}}
[[File:Eraicon-Animals.png|right|75px]]
*<nowiki>{{Era|Animals}}</nowiki> – for use on articles about animals and other species. For example:
**[[Horses]]
**[[Humans]]{{clear}}
[[File:Eraicon-Culture.png|right|75px]]
*<nowiki>{{Era|Culture}}</nowiki> – for use on articles about items that contribute to culture, like books or paintings. For example:
**''[[Annunciation]]''
**[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Codex]]{{clear}}
[[File:Eraicon-Landmarks.png|right|75px]]
*<nowiki>{{Era|Landmarks}}</nowiki> – for use on articles about specific landmarks, be they man-made or natural. For example:
**[[Tower of London]]
**[[Mount Vesuvius]]{{clear}}
[[File:Eraicon-Locations.png|right|75px]]
*<nowiki>{{Era|Locations}}</nowiki> – for use on articles about more general locations, be they man-made or natural. For example:
**[[Paris]]
**[[Desheret Desert]]
**[[Russia]]{{clear}}
[[File:Eraicon-Memories.png|right|75px]]
*<nowiki>{{Era|Memories}}</nowiki> – for use on articles about specific genetic memories (i.e. all in-game missions) '''Note: This icon will be used in conjunction with the series entry icon for that respective mission's source'''{{clear}}
[[File:Eraicon-Occupations.png|right|75px]]
*<nowiki>{{Era|Occupations}}</nowiki> – for use on articles about jobs or other occupations. For example:
**[[Gladiator]]
**[[Mercenaries]]{{clear}}
[[File:Eraicon-Organizations.png|right|75px]]
*<nowiki>{{Era|Organizations}}</nowiki> – for use on articles about organizations of all types, ranging from cults to religious institutions. For example:
**[[Abstergo Industries]]
**[[Instruments of the First Will]]
**[[Ghost Club]]{{clear}}
[[File:Eraicon-Technology.png|right|75px]]
*<nowiki>{{Era|Technology}}</nowiki> – for use on articles about technology of all kinds. For example:
**[[Animus]]
**[[Shrouds of Eden]]{{clear}}
[[File:Eraicon-Timeline.png|right|75px]]
*<nowiki>{{Era|Timeline}}</nowiki> – for use on articles about events that contribute toward the timeline. For example:
**[[Great Catastrophe]]
**[[Seven Years' War]]{{clear}}
[[File:Eraicon-Transportation.png|right|75px]]
*<nowiki>{{Era|Transportation}}</nowiki> – for use on articles about methods of transportation, be they man-made or biological in nature. For example:
**[[Horse]]
**''[[Aquila]]''{{clear}}
[[File:Eraicon-Weapons.png|right|75px]]
*<nowiki>{{Era|Weapons}}</nowiki> – for use on articles about weapons. For example:
On occassion an article might meet the criteria for two or more eraicons. In such circumstances more than one icon can be used, alphabetically, to ensure that the article is accurately covered. For example:
* "[[Horse]]" will require <nowiki>{{Era|Animals|Transportation}}</nowiki>
* "[[Apples of Eden]]" will require <nowiki>{{Era|Technology|Weapons|Isu}}</nowiki>
* "[[Observatory]]" will require <nowiki>{{Era|Landmarks|Technology|Isu}}</nowiki>
:'''Note: Both "Apples of Eden" and "Observatory" still require their existing Isu eraicon.'''
===Allegiance icons===
For individuals or subjects that hold an allegiance to a particular body, such as the [[Assassins]], [[Templars]], [[Abstergo]], [[Instruments of the First Will]], [[Hidden Ones]], [[Order of the Ancients]], [[Hermeticists]], or the [[Isu]], the relevant eraicon should also be displayed at ''the end'' of the sequence. For example:
*[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] will require <nowiki>{{Era|Individuals|Assassins}}</nowiki>
*[[Hidden Blade]] will require <nowiki>{{Era|Weapons|Assassins}}</nowiki>
*[[The Aerie]] will require <nowiki>{{Era|Landmarks|Abstergo|Templars}}</nowiki>
===Memories===
On the topic of in-game missions, or [[genetic memory|genetic memories]] as they are known in-universe, articles will be required to maintain their existing series entry icon:
* "[[Cheaters Never Prosper]]" will require <nowiki>{{Era|Memories|AC2}}</nowiki>
* "[[How Grand, Master Kenway!]]" will require <nowiki>{{Era|Memories|AC4}}</nowikI>
==The old icons==
Under the revamp the existing eraicons will be removed from almost all in-universe articles. They will, however, remain on articles covering the relevant realworld media. For example:
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', ''[[The Hidden Ones (DLC)]]'', and ''''[[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]'' will require <nowiki>{{Era|ACO|Realworld}}</nowiki>
As mentioned in the Memories section, these realworld icons will also remain on mission-specific articles. These article will, invariably, require use of the Realworld icon also.
==What happens now?==
Over the next few weeks you will notice all of our articles gradually adopting the new format. Any user is welcome to help and can find a complete list of the relevant eraicons [[Template:Era|here]]. If at any stage you are confused or unsure as to which icon to use, then leave a comment below and somebody will advise.<noinclude>
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[[Category:Navigation wiki templates]]</noinclude>
Revision as of 16:53, 23 April 2018
Assassin's Creed is a franchise that has exploded in popularity and size since its creation back in 2007. Following the success of the first numbered sequel –Assassin's Creed II – in 2009 the number of games, comics, books, and movies set in the Assassin's Creed universe has grown exponentially, and so to has the requirement for this wiki to catalogue and record these entries. For eight years now, the preferred method of doing so has been the eraicon.
When the eraicons were first introduced in 2010, the series had a significantly smaller number of entires under its belt, and as a result the inclusion of these icons at the top of an article did not cause much aesthetic disruption, but as the series progressed and more and more articles required an ever increasing number of eraicons be present, it became clear that the current system was no longer fit for purpose and resultantly, after much discussion, it was agreed that a change was needed.
Gone are the days where our in-universe articles openly advertise the real-world series entries from which their information is sourced. Instead, the wikia's articles will now only feature in-universe category icons that aim to improve the look of our articles and promote readership of additional articles to the site's visitors.
The new icons were designed to be broad in scope so as to encompass as many applicable articles as possible, but specific enough to ensure that readers will know what to expect by clicking on the icons. As such, numerous articles will likely require the use of multiple icons. Certain articles covering real world topics, like Assassin's Creed II, Assassin's Creed: Origins, or Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants will retain use of the existing icons series entry icons.
The new icons
Here's a guide to the new icons:
{{Era|Individuals}} – for use on articles about particular individuals. For example:
{{Era|Memories}} – for use on articles about specific genetic memories (i.e. all in-game missions) Note: This icon will be used in conjunction with the series entry icon for that respective mission's source
{{Era|Occupations}} – for use on articles about jobs or other occupations. For example:
On occassion an article might meet the criteria for two or more eraicons. In such circumstances more than one icon can be used, alphabetically, to ensure that the article is accurately covered. For example:
"Horse" will require {{Era|Animals|Transportation}}
"Apples of Eden" will require {{Era|Technology|Weapons|Isu}}
"Observatory" will require {{Era|Landmarks|Technology|Isu}}
Note: Both "Apples of Eden" and "Observatory" still require their existing Isu eraicon.
Hidden Blade will require {{Era|Weapons|Assassins}}
The Aerie will require {{Era|Landmarks|Abstergo|Templars}}
Memories
On the topic of in-game missions, or genetic memories as they are known in-universe, articles will be required to maintain their existing series entry icon:
Under the revamp the existing eraicons will be removed from almost all in-universe articles. They will, however, remain on articles covering the relevant realworld media. For example:
As mentioned in the Memories section, these realworld icons will also remain on mission-specific articles. These article will, invariably, require use of the Realworld icon also.
What happens now?
Over the next few weeks you will notice all of our articles gradually adopting the new format. Any user is welcome to help and can find a complete list of the relevant eraicons here. If at any stage you are confused or unsure as to which icon to use, then leave a comment below and somebody will advise.
