User:Soranin/Sandbox

My sandbox. Probably going to be a collection of attempts to get the databases in functioning wiki order.

Notes

• Must find way to fix the overlap of categories in tabber.
• Verify and alphabetize Black Flack database
• Add images for Freedom Cry's weapons
• Maybe add the templar hunt memories from Syndicate

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Altaïr Ibn-La’ahad

Altaïr Ibn-La'ahad (1165-1257), a distant ancestor of Desmond Miles, brought crucial reforms to the Assassin Brotherhood and expanded its influence beyond its Middle Eastern origins.

Altaïr was skilled but arrogant, the youngest man ever to gain the rank of Master. On a mission to retrieve an artifact called the Apple of Eden, he broke the three tenets of the Assassin's Creed, costing him his status. His task for redemption was to stop the Templars, who were playing the Crusaders and Saracens against one another for control of the Holy Land. Altaïr eventually earned the respect of King Richard, hastening the end of the Third Crusade.

The wisdom Altaïr gained let him uncover that his mentor, Al Mualim, was a traitor using the Apple's unfathomable powers for his own selfish desires. After restoring order, he became the Mentor, started a family, and reformed Assassin practices.

Altaïr dedicated the rest of his life to creating a Codex containing his memories, together with the information extracted from the Apple, in the hopes that future generations would use it to establish Assassin guilds throughout the world.

Ezio Auditore da Firenze Ezio Auditore da Firenze (1459-1524) had a passion that drove him from being a carefree youth to an accomplished Assassin leader. Ezio's privileged life vanished when Templar conspirators hanged his father and brothers. Taking up arms left to him by his father, he became an outlaw and traveled to Monteriggioni, where his Uncle Mario revealed his Assassin lineage. Ezio took up their cause, at first to protect his surviving family, but eventually to free Italy from Templar corruption in the form of the Borgias and their allies. Defeating the Borgias took many years, during which he befriended such luminaries as Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolò Machiavelli. They saw his potential and encouraged him to find his own path, and when he became the Brotherhood's Mentor he taught others the same. Later, Ezio traveled to the Middle East in search of Altaïr's lost library and the origins of the Assassins. He learned that his purpose was to be a conduit between an ancient civilization and a man in the future named Desmond. His duty done, Ezio retired from the Brotherhood, married his love, and raised a family before dying content.

Blackbeard Blackbeard (c.1680-1718) was the most famous pirate of the Golden Age and is credited for creating the fearsome image of the pirate that remains in the public consciousness to this very day. Edward Thatch was born in or around Bristol in 1680 and took to the sea in his early teens. Thatch was known by many names throughout history, among them Teach, Theach, Tache, Titche, Teatch, and Tack, to name but a few. He was likely a privateer between the years of 1700 and 1713, but once the Treaty of Utrecht restored peace between England and several European powers, Thatch found himself as one of hundreds of unemployed sailors. Soon thereafter, Thatch befriended Benjamin Hornigold and sailed with him for a few years before they settled in Nassau. There, they began to hatch schemes for nothing less than their own sovereign nation built around their new piratical values. In 1717, after growing a long black beard, Thatch began to refer to himself as Blackbeard, and so a legend was born.

Black Bart Charismatic and handsome, Black Bart (1682-1722) was the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy, taking more than 470 vessels in his career. Although he is known to history as Black Bart, he never used that name while he was alive. He was born John Roberts in Wales, though little else is known about his early life. It's assumed he began a life at sea in his teens, and in 1719 he was pressed into piracy by a man named Howell Davis, who recognized Robert's abilities as a navigator. When Davis was killed, Roberts was elected captain of the Princess. It's around this time he adopted the name Bartholomew, likely inspired by the renowned buccaneer Bartholomew Sharp.

Benjamin Hornigold Benjamin Hornigold (c.1685-1719) had a relatively short career as a pirate before turning his back on his former comrades to become a pirate hunter on behalf of the Governor of the Bahamas. Much of Hornigold's life is unrecorded, although it is believed he was born in Norfolk, England. He was an early pirate, with his first activity recorded in 1713-14, which makes it likely that he was a privateer. His second-in-command was Edward Thatch, who would later be better known as Blackbeard. For a short time, Hornigold was based in Nassau, where he became involved in plans to create a free republic of pirates. Although he was a skilled sailor and strategist, many felt that he wasn't ruthless enough to succeed as a true pirate.

Adéwalé Born to enslaved parents in Trinidad, Adéwalé was sold to the owner of a prosperous plantation before his teens. He escaped by joining a group of buccaneers who raided the plantation. Adé sailed with this group of men for many years, honing his skills as a sailor. In 1715, he was captured by Spanish authorities, who decided to send Adéwalé to Spain, and loaded him into one of the galleons that made up their perennial treasure fleet. Thanks to a hurricane, and a young Welsh pirate named Edward Kenway, Adé escaped. Freeing more prisoners as they went, Adé and Edward commandeered a brigantine and set sail just in time to beat the worst of the storm. When the hurricane passed, Adé was free once more. Adé became the quartermaster aboard Captain Edward's ship, the Jackdaw. Operating out of Nassau for a time, they grew wealthy off their spoils and lived the lives they had always dreamed of. But Adé was a man who valued the democratic ideals of this pirate community far above the spoils they acquired while living it. And as he saw Edward Kenway fall deeper into a spiral of selfish greed and pointless glory, he wondered if there wasn't a more noble cause he might adopt to suit his ideals. Adé met with Ah Tabai at the Assassin's village in Tulum. There he spoke with the old Mentor and asked him many questions about the Brotherhood. After hearing answers that pleased him greatly, Adé joined them. For over fifteen years, Adéwalé faithfully served the Assassins. But in time, he became increasingly troubled by memories of his past. In 1735, while on a mission to eliminate a Templar Admiral off the coast of Saint-Domingue, he was thrown overboard and washed ashore near Port-au-Prince.

Edward Kenway Edward James Kenway (1693-1735) was a pirate trained by Assassins whose dream of making something of himself came true in a way he never could have imagined. Edward was born in Swansea, Wales and at the age of ten his family relocated to a farm in Bristol. This pastoral life did not agree with the young Edward who became a well-known troublemaker by the time he was in his teens. At 17, this reckless young man met Caroline Scott and a year later they were married, much to her well-bred family's dismay. Edward was committed to providing for his new wife, but quickly fell back into his old habits. In a desperate attempt to get rich, he clung to a dream of privateering. Caroline left him soon after, knowing that she could not persuade him to stay. Across the Atlantic, Edward met Edward Thatch, who would later take the name of Blackbeard, at Nassau. Although he loved the carefree life of a pirate, Caroline was never far from his thoughts, and he still sought out a way to earn big and win her back. And then one day, Edward Kenway met an Assassin named Duncan Walpole…

Haytham Kenway Haytham Kenway (1725-1781), a principled man and formidable Templar, found himself on the wrong side of both history and his son. Haytham's father was Edward Kenway, who trained him with a secret purpose. But one day, young Haytham's home was burned, his half-sister taken, and his father killed. Reginald Birch, a family friend, revealed he was a Templar and offered to help. Years passed and Haytham became a ruthless and efficient killer for the Templars. He was sent to the colonies to establish order and find a crucial First Civilization site. He secured the assistance of Kanien'kehá:ka natives by freeing several captives, including Ziio, with whom he had an ill-fated but passionate affair. When Haytham found his sister, she revealed that the Templars were behind the attack on his home. Edward had been an Assassin, and Birch had him killed for his secrets. Once Birch was dead, Haytham returned to his role, disillusioned by Templar corruption. Haytham wanted to control the growing American Revolution, but the half-native Assassin Connor sabotaged his efforts. Haytham realized Connor was his son with Ziio, and while he tried to find common ground, he knew reconciliation was impossible. Haytham fell to his son's Hidden Blade.

Aveline de Grandpré Aveline de Grandpré, a charming and determined Assassin, operated in the complex world of colonial Louisiana. Aveline was the illegitimate child of a French merchant and an African slave. Shortly after her father married Madeleine de L'Isle to further his business, her mother vanished mysteriously. Her unique upbringing let her grow into a social chameleon who could take on any guise from slave to lady. At first, Aveline was an obedient disciple of her Mentor Agaté. When she discovered a Templar plot to send Louisiana slaves to Mexico to dig for ancient artifacts, she investigated against her Mentor's will and found her mother there. She also learned about a high-ranking Templar called “The Company Man”. She sought “him” for years, even enlisting the aid of the American Assassin Connor, only to learn that “he” was Madeleine. When she tried to warn Agaté, he doubted Aveline's loyalties and his despair led him to suicide. Aveline then joined the Templars, a final ruse to destroy them from the inside. She assassinated her stepmother and kept a crucial artifact from Templar hands.

Connor Kenway Ratonhnhaké:ton (1756-unknown), also called Connor, was an Assassin who struggled with the ideals of liberty and justice, fighting for a cause that ultimately did not embrace him. Connor was the son of a Kanien'kehá:ka mother, Kaniehtí:io, and an English Templar father, Haytham Kenway. Their village burned during the Seven Years' War, killing his mother when he was still a child. Connor's deep-rooted anger was channelled when a Piece of Eden granted him a vision. He was told to seek out the sign of the Assassins, which he found on the home of Achilles, a former Mentor. Achilles reluctantly trained the young man before sending him out to face the Templars, who planned to control North America and exploit ancient technology there. As an Assassin, Connor aided the Patriots and specifically George Washington, the figurehead of the growing American Revolution. He admired their desire for liberty and their opposition to Templar aims, but learned they were destroying his people. Despite his misgivings, he lent his support to such acts as the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of the Chesapeake. He assassinated Templar leaders, including his father. In the end, Connor knew he had made the Revolution a success, but that his people would not enjoy its benefits.

Nikolai Orelov Nikolai Orelov was a working-class Assassin caught up in causes beyond his control that ultimately cost him his family and life. Trained by his father, Nikolai reluctantly undertook a mission to kill Tsar Alexander III, who was in possession of a powerful artifact called the Staff of Eden. Later, the Assassins learned that Templars were experimenting on the Staff and sent Nikolai and a team to destroy it. Their ally Nikola Tesla switched on an electrical weapon early, triggering the Tunguska Event and killing everyone present but Nikolai. During the Russian Revolution, Nikolai became obsessed with the Staff, finally finding a fragment in Rasputin's grave. Considering his duty done, he fled with his wife and daughter to America. But they were deported during the Red Scare, leaving Nikolai to raise their newborn son Innokenti. Nikolai and his son lived alone in the woods until the Brotherhood tracked them down, demanding that he return. He refused and killed the Assassins with his son's help, eventually sacrificing himself to let Innokenti escape. Daniel Cross, Templar sleeper agent, was Nikolai's descendant.

William Miles Cold and calculating, William Miles took over what was left of the modern day Brotherhood and sacrificed everything to save the world. William was born in 1948, and spent much of his early life working with Assassin cells around the world. By the 1980s, he settled in a compound known as “The Farm,” where he trained recruits, including Clay Kaczmarek, Lucy Stillman, and his own son, Desmond. In 2000, the Templars eradicated a vast majority of the Brotherhood in an event known as “The Great Purge.” William became the de facto leader of the few Assassin cells that remained. In 2003, Desmond rebelled and ran away. He resurfaced in 2012, when he was abducted by Abstergo and forced into the Animus Project, attempting to locate an Apple of Eden. William led the rescue effort and brought Desmond to New York. Father and son, along with Shaun Hastings and Rebecca Crane, found a First Civilization temple, and worked together to prevent a prophesied global catastrophe. Saving the world came at a high cost: Desmond died, and the Precursor entity known as Juno was released. Grieving, William retreated from the Assassins, handing off leadership to his friend Gavin Banks, along with a coded journal that contained many of his secrets. One year later, William has returned to the fight, but his motivations remain as elusive as ever.

Desmond Miles An Assassin who initially rejected his origins, Desmond Miles embraced his destiny and saved the world. Desmond was raised on a remote compound, but rebelled against his father's stifling control and ran away. The Templars found and kidnapped him, putting him into the Animus to relive the genetic memories of his ancestor Altaïr and find them a powerful artifact called the Apple of Eden. He was eventually rescued by Assassins, but by then, he had absorbed Altaïr's wisdom through the Bleeding Effect. Despite the dangers, he continued his research so he could defeat the Templars. Through another ancestor, Ezio, Desmond learned the physical skills of the Assassins. Using these new abilities, he led his team to an Apple, but was possessed by an ancient being who drove him to stab one of his allies. Falling into a coma, Desmond was placed in the Animus to restore his mind. After recovering, Desmond relived the memories of two more ancestors: Haytham, a Templar, and Connor, an Assassin. Through them he accessed the Grand Temple, a site of great power where he sacrificed himself to save humanity from a global catastrophe.

Gavin Banks Gavin Banks is a long-time member of the Assassin Brotherhood who has worked with cells all over the world. Gavin was mentored in Japan by Kenichi Mochizuki, and has engaged in Assassin missions in Australia, Brazil, and America. Gavin is an old friend of the Assassin leader William Miles. When William went underground to mourn the loss of his son Desmond, he gave Gavin his journal, which contained everything he knew about the modern-day Brotherhood, albeit in coded puzzles. As the new leader, Gavin's mission was to rebuild the Assassins, who had struggled since the “Great Purge” of 2000. Gavin travels the world with his team, aboard a ship called the Altair II, which serves as a mobile headquarters for the Brotherhood. Gavin's crew includes:

• Susan Drayton, captain of the ship
• Eric Cooper, navigator
• Emmanuel Barraza, armorer
• Emmett Leary, computer expert
• Dr. Stephanie Chiu, ship's medic
• Nodar Ninidze, Chief Steward
• Akaki Ninidze, Chief engineer
• Galina Voronina, Assassin enforcer

The Animus The Animus was created by Abstergo Industries using the research of Dr. Warren Vidic, the world's leading authority on genetic memory. Although the Animus is an Abstergo invention, a version of the device has also been developed by the Assassin Brotherhood. Since the creation of Animus technology in 1980, Abstergo has used it on at least 17 test subjects, and the machine itself has gone through several iterations. By 2002, they began to produce Animi in greater numbers, and large facilities were set up in their Philadelphia and Rome locations. Abstergo Industries created the Animi Training Program to train its Templar soldiers in combat. At first, the Animus could only display an individual's personal genetic history. However, as the technology progressed, Abstergo developed the Data Dump Scanner, which allowed an individual to relive the memories of other people's genetic history. It was first used in Project Legacy, an initiative designed to obtain new information on Assassins and Pieces of Eden. In 2012, Dr. Vidic used the Animus in an attempt to find an Apple of Eden to complete the Eye-Abstergo satellite project. When Subject 16 committed suicide, driven insane by the Bleeding Effect (a result of overexposure to the device), the Lineage Research and Acquisition Division delivered Subject 17, a man named Desmond Miles. Although Desmond was able to locate an Apple of Eden, he escaped with help from the Assassins and later returned to kill Vidic. In 2012, Abstergo Entertainment used the technology to create interactive historical simulations, beginning with Liberation. Although Abstergo markets its virtual features as entertainment products, it monitors the resulting user data in a never-ending search for Pieces of Eden.

The Vial Vials were artifacts designed by the First Civilization. When used in conjunction with a Crystal Skull, they created a powerful spying tool. Each Vial was a crystal cube designed to contain a few drops of blood from an individual. When one was inserted into a Crystal Skull, it would project a hologram displaying what that person was currently seeing. The Skull was the centerpiece of a First Civilization sanctuary near Tulum. A Mayan temple was built over the site, and Mayan Assassins lived in a nearby village to protect it. A legendary figure called the Sage was rumored to be the only person who could open the sanctuary and control its security system. One known incarnation of this Sage was the pirate Bartholomew Roberts, and another was an Abstergo employee known only as “John from IT”. The artifacts changed hands several times during the early eighteenth century. For a time, Bartholomew Roberts held the skull itself, making him the most effective pirate in history. Edward Kenway recaptured the skull and returned it to the sanctuary. However, by this time the collection of Vials stored within had gone missing. The present location of the sanctuary, Crystal Skull, and Vials are unknown but are the focus of intensive searches from both the Assassins and Templars.

The Hidden Blade The Hidden Blade is a compact device that has become the signature weapon of the Assassin Brotherhood. Its small blade is designed to quickly extend or retract and remain hidden on the underside of the bearer's forearm. The first recorded use of the Hidden Blade was the assassination of Xerses I of Persia by an Assassin known as Darius. From that moment, it became an important part of the Assassin's arsenal, and by the Middle Ages, its use became very ritualistic, and using a hidden blade required one to sever the ring finger on their left hand. The legendary Mentor of the Levantine Brotherhood, Altair ibn-La'Ahad, made several improvements to the design of the weapon, removing the need for the severed finger, and adding the means to deliver poison and a projectile system. The Ottoman Brotherhood refined the concept into the Hook Blade, which allowed the Assassins to scale walls at a much faster rate. Despite considerable advancements in weapon technology, modern-day Assassins still use the Hidden Blade. Its compact, versatile design still makes it an invaluable tool for the Brotherhood.

The Apple of Eden The First Civilization, a race of advanced beings that predated humans, left traces of their technology scattered throughout the world. Among the Assassin Brotherhood and Templar Order, these relics are referred to as "Pieced of Eden." The most coveted of these are the Apples of Eden, versatile tools that functioned as stores of First Civilization knowledge, but were primarily used as devices of control. Those Who Came Before originally created the Apples as a means of ensuring humanity's subservience by controlling the thoughts, emotions, and behavior of their human servants. The genetic structure of the human race was specifically designed to respond to the Apple's power. Ironically, it also led to a slave revolt, as two humans known as Adam and Eve retrieved an Apple and used it to spark a human rebellion against their masters. Centuries later, the power of the Apples to control the minds of men was recognized by the Templar Order, who began a hunt for the Apples and other Pieces of Eden that continues to this day. An Apple of Eden was to be the centerpiece of the Eye-Abstergo satellite, a Templar plan to use an array of satellites to control theEarth. At least five Apples of Eden are known to exist, and there may be more still hidden in the world.

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Database: Gunpowder

Database: Forward Thinker

Database: Daring Viking Explorer

Database: The Templar Tomboy

Maud - Masyaf, Syria, 1165-01-11 Maud was a Christian member of the Levantine Assassin Brotherhood at the time of the Crusades. She was also the spouse of Umar Ibn-La'Ahad, a Master Assassin, and the mother of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad. Following a difficult pregnancy, she gave birth to her son Altaïr in 1165, but died due to complications from birth, leaving Umar to raise their son by himself.

Database: Altaïr's Demotion Database: The Horns of Hattin Database: Dante's Pupil Database: Dante's Murder Database: Scattered Pages Database: A New Noble House Database: A Villa for the Auditore

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Database: Retrieving the Codex Database: Sword and Smoke

Monteriggioni // Italy // 1434-03-19 Nascita Del Guerriero Mario Auditore, the older brother of Giovanni Auditore, was born in Monteriggioni. On the night of Mario's birth, a Florentine mercenary hired to infiltrate the villa and kill the family was found dead in his nursery, as midwives tended to his mother. The mercenary's death remains a mystery, as noone was in the room except the child.

Database: The Printing Press Database: Quick at Six Database: Eye, Eye

Florence // Italy // 1469-05-03 Before the Prince Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli, an Italian writer, philosopher, politician and member of the Assassin Brotherhood was born in Florence. Although his family was relatively wealthy, his early life was far from easy, with hardships brought on by debts inherited by his father. Niccolò wanted to sustain the rich intellectual atmosphere that he was raised in and so he devoted himself to his studies and gradually built up a library full of classical works.

Database: Expedition Along the African Coast Database: Unjustly Executed

San Gimignano // Italy // 1478-04-14 On The Attack After years of attacks on Monteriggioni by the troublesome Pazzi, Mario Auditore led a counter-assault on San Gimignano, in the hope of finally eliminating the threat. As he spoke to his men in the surrounding hills, he was joined by his nephew, Ezio. With the young Florentine help the gates were raised, allowing Mario's patrol to infiltrate the Tuscan town and conquer their enemy. As the battle rcame to it's conclusion, Ezio located Vieri de Pazzi, a Templar, and assassinated him on the town walls. Venice // Italy // 1488-06-25 Not Alone Having traveled to Venice to retrieve the Apple of Eden from the Templars, Mario Auditore and a group of Assassins assisted an unsuspecting Ezio Auditore in an assault on the Templar Grand Master Rodrigo Borgia and his soldiers. After an intense battle, the Assassins proved victorious, driving Rodrigo from the city and recovering the apple. In appreciation of Ezio's personal growth and unwavering dedication to their cause, Mario and the other Assassins formally inducted him into the Brotherhood. Forli // Italy // 1488-07-15 Nurse Following the Battle of Forli, Ezio Auditore da Firenze attempted to retrieve the Apple of Eden from the clutches of Checco Orsi, a loan shark hired by Rodrigo Borgia. Although Ezio assinated Checco, his victim managed to stab him in the gut with his dying breath. As Ezio slipped from unconsciousness, he saw a hooded monk steal the Apple. Critically ill and dangerously close to death, Ezio was recovered by Caterina Sforza men and brought to her ​​at the Palazzo Comunale. Caterina nursed the wounded Assassin in the days that followed, until he was well enough to continue his journey.

Database: Touched by the Shroud Database: Funding Friedrich

Rome // Italy // 1503-08-01 A Woman's Touch While awaiting her brother's return from his mission to assassinate the Templar Juan Borgia the Elder, Claudia Auditore was attacked by Borgia guards at the Rosa in Fiore. Her attackers had tailed a group of courtesans back to the brothel after they had stolen a chest of money from Juan's celebration. Ezio returned to find a group of women weeping outside the bordello and he feared the worst. Instead, he entered the building only to see the floor littered with the bodies of Borgia soldiers. Her sister Claudia stood tall among them, with blood stained stilleto in hand, proving to her once skeptical brother tthat she was a true Auditore.

Database: A Future Brother Database: Helping Henry Database: Resisting Manuel Database: Fooling Ivan Database: Ending Isabella Database: Journey to the West

Agnadello // Italy // 1509-05-14 Battle of Agnadello DDS Transcript from the genetic memories of Bartolomeo d'Alviano: The world bleeds red as I struggle to open my eyes. Steel bites steel in the distance, chased by labored shouts. I have fallen in battle. The enemy ignores me; they have left me for dead. I soon will be if I do not act! I shudder as I shift my weight onto one leg. I have been stabbed at least twice, and my bleeding brow makes it difficult to see. I must tend to these wounds before I bleed to death! It's just a scrap, but it will do! This should help stop the bleeding! It's dirty, but I have no time to be picky! This should hold for now! That stung! I manage to stop the bleeding! I remove my slashed helm and dress my head wound with the tattered remnants of an enemy flag.

Database: The First Masyaf Key

Tenochtitlan // Mexico // 1520-06-20 Unthinkable DDS transcript taken from the genetic memories of Giovanni Borgia: The Spaniards have begun to slaughter the unarmed nobles of Tenochtitlan! I move towards the priest, who gapes at the attack, confused. He still holds the skull aloft. The Spaniards have not seen it yet. My time to act dwindles! The Aztecs hesitate. They must wonder ... why are their gods attacking them? Today they are celebrating in our honor! Have we come to reclaim the debt owed? The Spaniards pluck jewelry from their victims, causing outrage in the Aztecs. The illusion falters! Some of them find their courage and attack, only to die at the ends of Spanish swords! I approach the priest from behind. I cannot risk the Spaniards seeing the skull. I unsheathe a hidden blade and pierce the man's spine. I catch the skull before it hits the temple floor and quickly tuck it into my cloak. I urge the Spaniards to retreat. There are too many Aztecs! Everyone in Tenochtitlan is here for the Festival of Toxcatl. They outnumber us by thousands! Several of our Tlaxcalan allies fall to Aztec spears! The Spaniards order them to block our escape. Though I have my prize, I do not see how we will survive this mistake. The Spaniards grab Moctezuma, force him to follow us. A captive in his own chambers. Yet, still he apologizes to us for the actions of his people. I feel ashamed.

Database: Not Crystal, But Gold

Prussia // 1473 -1543 Nicolaus Copernicus Nicolaus Copernicus, also known as Niccolò Copernico, was a Renaissance astronomer, mathematician, and priest. He was the first person to present a correct model of Heliocentrism.

Database: Battle of Gogunda

Italy // 1548-1600 Giordano Bruno Bruno gained widespread fame and notoriety due to his remarkable memory retention and understanding of the mnemonic system. He soon gained favor with powerful Europeanindividuals such as Henry III of France and Pope Pius V. Bruno's great interest in cosmology saw him building further uponNicolaus Copernicus' model of the solar system. Bruno suggested that the Sun was simply one of an infinite amount of stars surrounded by endless planets inhabited by intelligent extraterrestrial beings. At the recommendation of Henry III, Bruno traveled to England in 1593, meeting with members of John Dee's Hermetic order. It remains unknown if Bruno ever met Dee or what was accomplished at these meetings. Although Bruno lectured at theUniversity of Oxford for a time, the other educators were not fond of his controversial theories, and he was denied a permanent position. Later that year, Bruno was arrested and sent to Rome. For seven years, most of which he spent in the Castel Sant'Angelo, Bruno was imprisoned and tried for heresy by the Roman Inquisition. Refusing to give up his beliefs, Bruno was sentenced to death and burned at the stake on 17 February 1600. England // 1527 -1608 John Dee John Dee was a Welsh mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, occultist, navigator, imperialist and consultant to Queen Elizabeth I. He devoted much of his life to the study of alchemy, divination and Hermetic philosophy. Worcester // England // 1651-09-03 Unthinkable DDS transcript taken from the genetic memories of Charles II: The men are exhausted after such a long march, but none complain. I look at them with no small amount of pride. We are ready to face the Roundheads. I will soon take my rightful place! Most of my soldiers are battle-hardened Highlanders, but the Welsh Royalists and Gloucestershire Presbyterians will make good additions to our ranks. They fought bravely under my father's banner. I am glad to have them on my side. The battle begins. We are vastly outnumbered, but my men fight for every hedgerow around the city! Alas, Cromwell's troops are too numerous. They force us back! I send two sorties to break the Parliamentarians' advance to the east. I lead my men and storm Red Hill, thinking about my father. Their cries bolster my spirit. It is difficult to fight in this heat, but the Roundheads retreat and we hold them back. Unbelievable! Cromwell sends more troops! How much reinforcement can the rogue muster? Our retreat becomes a rout. We flee inside the city. Curse this heat! I begin to remove my armor and a Highlander rushes to help. The wounds he bears tell me he fought hard. I smile at him and his crooked smirk reveals he has not yet lost hope. I find a fresh mount, but I am unable to rally my men. We will not win this day. "Save the king!" I recognize the voice, and then notice the speaker, the Earl of Cleveland. He salutes me and storms down High Street, leading a desperate cavalry charge. This is the only chance we are going to get. We escape through St. Martin's Gate.

Database: Stepped Ashore as King Database: Executed After Death Database: Monarchy Restored Database: The Battle of Lowestoft Database: Suspicious Fire in London

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Database: Grand Master Torres Database: The Story of Rum Database: Buried Treasures Database: The Gruff Commodore Database: The Mayan Mentor Database: The Maroon Assassin Database: The Captain Was Here Database: Devoted to Discipline Database: The Traitor Duncan Walpole Database: The Pirate Hunter Database: A Vicious Captain Database: Blackbeard's Mentor Database: Birth of a Legend Database: Captain of the Fortune Database: Calico Jack Database: A Collector of Hidden Blades

England // United Kingdom // 1682 Mr. Wrong Hilary Flint was born to an aristocratic family, the youngest of three boys. He was the black sheep of the family, often finding solitude in his studies, and discovered a particular interest in explosives, which earned him the label of “problem child.” His parents then enrolled him in military school, where he quickly charmed his way into a few secret societies. After graduation, his connections earned him a place in the Templar Order. His obsession with firearms and explosives made him a valuable asset. He was known to operate in the West Inidies and was also known to have been romantically involved with the Assassin Rhona Dinsmore Guangzhou // China // 1686 The Orchid Although Jing Lang was born to Chinese rebels, she grew up to become an accomplished diplomat with a flair for languages. She married the son of a general in the Qing Dynasty, until a shift in politics forced her to become a pirate. She spent the next decade at sea, and developed a reputation for brutality. In the West Indies, she became obsessed with a rumored treasure and feigned a romantic interest with former Assassin Vance Travers to gain access to it.

Database: The Aristocratic Pirate Database: The Steadfast Smuggler Database: The Runaway Bride

England // United Kingdom // 1689 Benjamin's Lackey #1 Little is known about John Cockram, other than he was a friend and confidant of Benjamin Hornigold. Although he was a pirate for a few years, he quickly grew disillusioned with the state of affairs in Nassau and searched for a new cause to believe in. England // United Kingdom // 1689 Benjamin's Lackey #2 Little is known about Josiah Burgess other than the fact that he was a friend and confidant of Benjamin Hornigold. He was a pirate for a few years but saw an opportunity in the royal pardon being offered by the King of England. Spain // 1689 The Lady Black Lucia Marquez never knew her father, though some suspect it is the explorer Alejandro de Ortega. By the age of twelve, she was living on her own, developing the skills of a master thief in the process. At age seventeen, she was caught stealing a horse from a high-ranking Templar, but agreed to receive training rather than go to jail. Her life as a Templar in the West Indies was never lacking in challenge or adventure. England // United Kingdom // 1690 The Bastard son of Captain Kidd Mary Read was illegitimately born in England at some point between 1685 and 1695, to the widow of a sea captain. Her mother dressed her as a boy in the hope of passing her off as another man's son. As a teenager, Mary used her skills of disguise to secure a job aboard a ship, and eventually wound up in the British Navy. She met her first husband during the War of Spanish Succession, but after he was killed, she travelled to the West Indies and began a career as a pirate. Mary resumed dressing as a man, and forged a false identity as James Kidd, the illegitimate son of the infamous pirate William Kidd. She soon found a new direction in life after meeting Ah Tabai, the Mentor of the Assassin Brotherhood in the West Indies.

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Kinsale // Ireland // 1702-03-08 The Pirate Barmaid Anne Bonny was the illegitimate daughter of an Irish attorney and his housemaid. She moved from Ireland to South Carolina with her father, who settled there as a plantation owner. Anne married a low-class sailor named James Bonny and they settled in Nassau. James found work at a nearby plantation, and she worked as a waitress at the Old Avery tavern, where she caught the eye of many of its regular patrons. Within a year of their arrival, the Bonnys' marriage was in shambles. James disappeared into his work, while Anne started taking pirate lovers.

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Kanatahsehton // British America // 1731 Fire in her Eyes Kaniehtí:io was born into the Kanien'keha:ka people who were living on the frontier lands outside of Boston during the French and Indian War. As the daughter of the Clan Mother she was groomed for leadership. However, Kaniehti:io could not obey the will of her clan chiefs, who wanted to stay neutral and silent during the growing tensions between the English and French colonists who surrounded her people. She began to fight back against the incursions on her land and sought out allies wherever she could find them.

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Parkes // Australia // 2013-08-21 We Prepare For The Future The C.TAG program has substantially improved the Initiates network. Structural learning has reached its maximum current potential. Proposal: Cease development of C.TAGs except to complete specific lacunae. Instead, launch active Initiate operations. Potential risks: Significant. Potential gains: Impressive. Sri Lanka // 2013-08-30 We Are The Initiates Initiate recruits have greatly increased available knowledge while respecting the project’s need for secrecy. Several pieces of First Civilization technology have been cataloged. Wider dissemination of the Initiates network will soon be possible. Groundwork has been laid for active operations. Congratulations are in order.

The Rosenberg Letters

Read Clinton B. Rosenberg's correspondence detailing Abstergo's hand in the cracking of the Human Genome, and his quest for the triple-helix.

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Pasadena // USA // 1952-08-14

Mr. Director, August 14 1952

Mr. Director,

As requested, I am keeping you abreast of Dr. Pauling's latest findings. Please find an article slated for PNAS (enclosed) which proposes a structural model for deoxyribonucleic acid.

I will spare you the details but you will find his triple-helix model, made of three intertwined strands of DNA, to be highly elegant. It rivals his earlier work on protein structure.

I believe Abstergo Chemicals should pay special attention to the evolution of DNA science as it will likely unlock the very secrets of life. Please note I would be more than willing to play a more direct role to encourage Dr. Pauling's research efforts if you wish me to.

In the meantime, I wanted to thank you for trusting me with the business of the Foundation. I am honoured to facilitate the work of such brilliant scientists.

Kind regards,

Clinton B. Rosenburg, Ph.D

Cambridge // United Kingdom // 1952-12-30 Mr. Director, December 30 1952 Mr. Director, Thank you so much for your kind praises. Rest assured, I did not miss your veiled reference to a potential research position within your company when last we met at the fundraiser. I just find my current work at the Foundation more significant than my personal scientific ambitions. Please know that I appreciate your interest in my career. As per your instructions, I provided Dr. Watson and Cricks' team with the X-Ray crystallography data from Dr. Franklin. Of course, I made sure nothing could be traced back to the Foundation. This new data and their own findings have yielded a bold proposal: they posit that the structure of DNA is a double-helix one. They plan to use it to invalidate Pauling's triple-helix model in an upcoming article in Nature. I am thoroughly unconvinced their model is the correct one. I know one shouldn't depend too much on intuition when it comes to science, but I believe we should encourage our sponsored scientists to push research in the triple-helix model further. Please find enclosed a budget proposal that would allow us to support both types of research while meeting our objectives. I remain your most devoted servant, Clinton B. Rosenburg, Ph.D.

Chicago // USA // 1962-04-09 Mr. Director, April 9 1962 Mr. Director, It is with great regret, but probably no great surprise to you, that I write this letter of resignation. Heading the Foundation these last few years was an exhilarating challenge. I feel our support and guidance played a crucial role ushering in a new age in biochemistry. I must however come to terms with the new direction you wish to give to the Foundation. It does not fit with my own vision of keeping the broadest possible agenda, especially in light of Abstergo Pharmaceuticals' decision to focus exclusively on double-helix DNA. As per our recent conversation, I am aware that I might not see “the whole picture” and this might indeed be the time for new leadership. This is why I chose to follow your suggestion and accept the position of senior scientist with your company's Molecular biology R&D department. I trust your “open door” policy will remain in effect. I look forward to showing you some of my plans to demonstrate the existence of other stable forms of DNA. Kind regards, Clinton B. Rosenburg, Ph.D.

Boise // USA // 1969-06-23 Mr. Director, June 23 1969 Mr. Director, I know you and I have had our disagreements in the past, especially with what you consider my “undue obsession” with triple-helix DNA, but my loyalty to you has been nothing if not exemplary. I feel you have unfairly dismissed all my research proposals these last years. I ask you to reconsider your latest decision to have my research funds drastically cut and force me to move my lab to Boise. I can't believe Abstergo Pharmaceuticals wants to force me to focus on this completely ridiculous idea that the key to unraveling the secrets of genes lies in studying enzymes found in bacteria isolated from Yellowstone's hot springs. This is madness and a horrendous waste of resources! I really appreciate everything you've done for me. I know I would not have remained here as long without your constant support. It hasn't escaped my notice that my influence within the R&D department has been on the decline for the last few years. I can't shake the feeling that you might have had a part in this. I know that I have been unable to obtain solid evidence that DNA exists in a triple helix structure but I am still convinced the scientific community is ignoring something of fundamental importance. Like I have told you many times, absence of evidence does not necessarily translate to evidence of absence. In the meantime, I will look into the papers you have sent me about this polymerase enzyme that people at the University of Cincinnati are getting so excited about. I thank you in advance, Clinton B. Rosenburg, Ph.D.

Rochester // USA // 1976-01-12 Mr. Director, January 12 1976 Mr. Director, What the hell is happening here? You've stopped answering my messages and I was made to understand, very clearly, that I was not to “bother” you anymore. Furthermore, my security clearance no longer grants me the freedoms and accesses it used to. This is truly sad. I wanted to share with you the most amazing discovery we've had in our DNA sequencing laboratories to date. It turns out Taq polymerase, that enzyme purified from hot springs bacteria, has allowed us to push forward DNA sequencing into a new era of performance. We're already far ahead of all other public and private laboratories in terms of throughput and data fidelity. In fact, we're already years ahead of Dr. Watson's dream of mapping the human genome. Results are very promising, although we are likely many years away from completion. I know this is the kind of information that is of interest to you. That being said, I wanted to tell you first hand that we've finally found solid evidence of triple-helix DNA. I can picture you rolling your eyes at this, but please have a look at the preliminary data. I will reproduce the trial and will show you all that I was right! Clinton B. Rosenburg, Ph.D.

Rochester // USA // 1978-04-24 Mr. Director, April 24 1978 Mr. Director, I'm sick and tired of all these condescending notes I'm getting from your office. I've never shown anything but loyalty to you and I've always done what was asked on me regardless of my personal agenda. I don't deserve this. And if that wasn't enough, my career keeps nose diving. I'm being punished for being a free thinker, maybe the last one around here. I know I wasn't able to ever reproduce my triple-helix results, but I don't think that was worth serial demotions. But who cares if I'm right or wrong anymore? The Abstergo monster has chewed me up and spat me out. I'm now stuck in a corner of the company's sequencing lab. I can't do research anymore. All I've got left is babysitting a bunch of uppity technicians and rooms filled with “bleeding edge” machinery. You keep sending me new “toys” every other week or so, as if I could be pacified with technology. No one will ever accuse our great and benevolent corporation of lacking focus and resources. I once thought it would take years to sequence a whole human genome, we can routinely do one a month now… When I don't get interrupted with insulting busywork from that lab in Italy. I must keep our “masters” happy, I suppose. I thought you were my friend, I never imagined that you would be the one to take the first bite. Clinton B. Rosenburg, Ph.D.

Rochester // USA // 1984-12-18 Mr. Director, December 18 1984 Mr. Director, I don't know if you're still a part of Abstergo. Sometimes, when I get lost in “senior moments”, I wonder if you ever existed at all. I'm just so tired. I think my time here is coming to an end. We're sequencing whole genomes in a matter of weeks now. We're under phenomenal pressure to reduce delays further and ship everything to this man Vidic. We truly are nothing more than an assembly line at this point. What a waste. I'm not stupid you know, even this old man has realized our masters are after something of utmost importance hidden in the Human genome. They spare no expense to provide my kids with the most advanced technology to increase productivity. Like everyone here, I've heard the most preposterous rumours about Vidic's Animus project, that memories of someone's ancestors are encoded in one's genes. That Abstergo believes that claptrap explains why so many millions of dollars keep pouring in here. It just makes no sense! And to top it off, I never found another sample with triple-helix DNA. My life's obsession was all for naught. So long my friend. Clinton B. Rosenburg, Ph.D.

Edward Kenway

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Swansea // Wales // 1693-03-10

A Scrappy Young Welshman

Edward James Kenway was born on 10 March 1693 in Swansea. His father was Bernard Kenway of Manchester and his mother was Linette Hopkins of Cardiff. At the age of ten, the Kenway family moved to a farm just outside of Bristol. Although his parents were proud of their modest, but honest lifestyle, the move affected Edward's mood and he became more and more rebellious. By the age of 16, Edward spent as much time away from the farm as possible, getting into trouble in the excitement of the city and its rough company.

Alveston // England // 1711 In Defense of Rose In his cups at the Auld Sheillagh pub, Edward noticed that three of his enemies, Tom Cobleigh, his son Seth, and a man named Julian, were happily getting a young maid very drunk, with less than honest intentions. When they dragged her out of the pub, Edward followed them and confronted them in the street. While he knew he was outnumbered, Edward spotted a rider approaching in the distance, and attempted to stall for time in the hopes that the stranger would come to his aid. Although he landed the first strike, Edward was quickly overwhelmed by the three men and received a sound thrashing. As expected, the rider arrived and intervened, but it was not a man, rather a woman of some social stature. She quickly sent the Cobleighs running, and introduced herself as Caroline Scott, whose family lived on Hawkins Lane in Bristol. She thanked Edward for looking out for the young woman, who was her family's maid, Rose. Edward asked if he could see her again when he was more presentable, but Caroline informed him that her father wouldn't approve. However, it was too late, Edward Kenway was already smitten with Caroline Scott of Hawkins Lane.

Bristol // England // 1711 At Home to Mister Scandal Edward Kenway's marriage to Caroline Scott was the scandal of Bristol, as she had spurned a life of luxury for a common farmer. Caroline's parents attended the wedding, though only her mother seemed truly happy. Edward and his new bride moved to an outbuilding on the family farm. The shack had a badly-thatched roof and walls made of packed mud. Dismayed at his lack of prospects to take care of his new bride, Edward began to frequent the inns again, but rather than reliving the mischievous days of his youth, he sank deep into despair and deeper into bottles. Edward felt that his only hope to provide the life he felt Caroline deserved was to become a privateer, but Caroline was not keen on the idea.

Bristol // England // 1712 It's not about Need Caroline Scott asked her husband Edward Kenway if privateering was dangerous. Edward confirmed the danger, but stressed that the rewards were worth it, vowing that it would elevate their lives from their current modest conditions, in a way that service in the King's Navy would not. Caroline reluctantly allowed Edward to pursue this dream, but made him promise that he wouldn't be away for longer than two years.

Cape Bonavista // Cuba // 1715-06 Disaster at Cape Bonavista Against Blackbeard's advice, Edward decided to serve on a ship under the command of Captain Bramah. They were attacked by the Royal Navy, and Edward spotted a mysterious hooded figure on one of the British ships. Edward returned fire, and managed to destroy some of the attacking vessels, but the hooded stranger appeared on deck and killed Captain Bramah with a blade mounted on his wrist. The man made for Edward, but before they could clash, the ship's magazine caught fire and exploded, sending Edward into the water.

Cape Bonavista // Cuba // 1715-06 Chasing the Assassin Edward surfaced among flaming wreckage and swam to the beach and collapsed, exhausted but happy to be alive. He was also amused to see the hooded attacker also washed ashore, nursing a wound in his stomach. The wounded man asked Edward to take him to Havana, offering money. Edward mocked him, and the man pulled a gun, but it misfired due to wet gunpowder. The man ran away into the jungle, and warned Edward that he would kill him if he followed. Edward chased him through the island and caught up to him in a clearing. After a brief sword fight, Edward killed the man.

Cape Bonavista // Cuba // 1715-06 Identity Theft Edward searched the corpse of the hooded man and found a satchel containing a crystal cube, several strange maps, and a letter. The letter was addressed to a Duncan Walpole from the Governor of Cuba, Laureano Torres y Ayala, and stated that although Torres wouldn't recognize Walpole by sight, he would know him by his distinctive clothing, made famous by Walpole's secret order. Torres also promised a reward, if the items in Walpole's possession were delivered in order to further his own secret cause. Edward decided to assume Walpole's identity to collect the reward. He gathered up Walpole's belongings into the satchel, but tossed the damaged wrist blade into the sand. Edward set out for Havana in the dead man's clothes.

Cape Bonavista // Cuba // 1715-06 The Air on the Open Sea Edward saw a schooner in a nearby bay. He also saw British soldiers who were accusing a merchant of piracy, threatening to commandeer his ship. One of the merchant's crew tried to make a run for it and was shot dead. Edward leapt into action, killed the soldiers and saved the merchant. While grateful, the merchant lamented the death of the ship's captain, as he had no clue how to sail his own vessel. Edward introduced himself as Duncan, a man on a secret mission from King George, and offered to pilot the vessel. The merchant's name was Stede Bonnet, who was relieved to learn that “Duncan” was not a pirate as he first suspected. Both men were bound for Havana, and Edward was soon behind the wheel of Stede's schooner. The merchant told Edward that he owned a small plantation and made a living selling sugar cane, molasses, and rum, and wondered if he would attract attention from pirates. Edward chided him, saying that no pirate alive would turn his back on a keg of rum. As they made for the open sea, Stede marveled at Edward's natural ability for sailing and combat.

Haytham Kenway

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London // England // 1725-12-04

The Young Eagle

Haytham Kenway was born in London, England. He was the son of Edward Kenway, a rich and inscrutable man with an enigmatic past. His mother, Tessa Stephenson-Oakley, came from a good family who shunned her when she married Edward.

Haytham had an older half-sister, Jenny, who was Edward's daughter from a previous union. Haytham suspected Jenny knew the truth about their father, but refused to tell her little brother.

London // England // 1733 The Lonely Child Haytham began to suspect that his family was different. Although he was looked after in every way, he had no contact with other children. The neighbouring children were forbidden from even looking up into the windows of the Kenway house. Shortly before Haytham's eighth birthday, he spoke to Tom Barrett, a neighbour boy, through a hole in their fence. Tom asked if the stories about Haytham's father were true, but Tom was called away before Haytham could learn just what those stories were.

London // England // 1733-12-04 Meeting Reginald Birch For his eighth birthday, Haytham's family took him to White's Chocolate House for cake and hot chocolate. Haytham met his father's property manager, Reginald Birch, who made a show of courting his half-sister Jenny. As they left White's, the group was accosted by aggressive beggars. One of the beggars broke through the crowd and lunged at Tessa and Edward sprang forward to defend her. Haytham was surprised to see that his father carried a sword hidden in his cane, however, it remained sheathed. His father shoved the beggar into Reginald who threw the attacker to the ground and pulled a knife on him. Edward demanded that the beggar be spared and threatened to end his business associations with Reginald if he did not comply, and the beggar was reluctantly spared.

London // England // 1733-12-04 Real Steel After returning home from White's, Haytham received a sword from his father. Edward began to instruct Haytham in combat and swordplay. He also taught him about a curious kind of philosophy, in which he was encouraged to question everything he had been taught through traditional education.

London // England // 1735-01-03 Friend of the Family Reginald Birch became a regular visitor to the Kenway House as he continued to court Jenny. The young woman, who was considered a great beauty, remained cool to his advances. Meanwhile, Birch made a point of gaining Haytham's confidence, flattering the boy into revealing details of his secret training.

London // England // 1735-12-03 Attack on House Kenway Haytham overheard an argument between his father and Reginald Birch. A few nights later, the Kenway house was attacked in the middle of the night by masked men. Haytham killed one of the attackers to save his mother's life. However, he was too late to save his father. Reginald Birch eventually arrived and rescued Haytham. One of the attackers, a man with pointy ears, took Jenny as a hostage. He threw her in a carriage, but as she was taken away, she uttered a single word: "traitor".

London // England // 1735-12-10 Reginald Birch, Templar Knight On the day of Edward Kenway's funeral, Reginald Birch revealed to Haytham that he was a member of the Templar Order, a society of people striving to maintain peace in the world through structure and discipline. Birch revealed that his Templar connections suspected that Jenny was taken to Europe. To Haytham's surprise, he was to accompany the family friend on the search.

London // England // 1735-12-11 Meeting the Bulldog Reginald Birch introduced Haytham to Edward Braddock, a gruff Templar Knight in charge of finding Jack Digweed. Edward Kenway's former gentleman, Digweed, was the suspected traitor who facilitated the attack on the Kenway house. Haytham and Braddock took an instant dislike to each other.

Troyes // France // 1740 The Search for Jenny For five years, Haytham and Birch scoured Europe for signs of Jenny. All the while, Birch tutored Haytham in Templar lore. Haytham discovered that while both Birch and his late father taught him to question everything, Birch's philosophies were more rigidly black and white. Haytham found comfort in this absolute approach. At the end of five years, having found no clues to Jenny's whereabouts, Birch and Haytham settled in a chateau near Troyes, France.

Liverpool // England // 1744-04-19 Haytham the Templar Haytham matured to become a full-fledged member of the Templar Order. His first mission was to kill a greedy merchant in Liverpool. He soon gained a reputation as an efficient killer.

Altea // Spain // 1747-06-10 Juan's Journal Haytham killed Juan Vedomir, a merchant who betrayed the Templar Order. Vedomir was suspected of collaborating with the Assassin Brotherhood. Haytham obtained Vedomir's journal, which included phrases of Assassin philosophy that Haytham recognized as being remarkably similar to the words of his late father. Most of the journal was in code, however, and Haytham could not decipher it.

Prague // Czech Republic // 1747-06-18 Family Haytham met with Reginald Birch, who revealed that Haytham's mother had suffered a fall and died from her injuries. Birch offered his condolences, assuring him that the Templars were his family now. With some hesitation, Haytham gave Birch Vedomir's journal. Birch was convinced that it contained clues to the location of a First Civilization storehouse. Those Who Came Before had long been an obsession for Birch, but Haytham remained skeptical of Birch's theories.

London // England // 1747-07-03 The Affair Haytham returned to London to interrogate Betty, his former nursemaid in the Kenway house, and, he now realized, Digweed's secret lover. Betty claimed that Digweed was blackmailed by an unknown man with a West County accent and denied any knowledge of his whereabouts. The next day, she attempted to send Digweed a warning letter. Haytham intercepted the letter only to discover that the man he sought was hiding in Germany.

St. Peter // Germany // 1747-07-14 Digweed's Fate Haytham and Birch tracked Digweed to Germany. The address on Betty's letter, which Haytham intercepted in London, led to the St. Peter General Store. Haytham threatened the shopkeeper's son for Digweed's location and the shopkeeper confessed that Digweed had a cabin in the Black Forest. He also revealed that two British soldiers had just asked after Digweed. Just then, Haytham saw one of the soldiers riding away. It was "Pointy Ears", Jenny's kidnapper. When they reached Digweed's cabin, Haytham and Birch found Digweed about to be murdered by the other soldier. Haytham chased the soldier and discovered that he was the man with the West County accent who blackmailed Digweed and orchestrated the attack on the Kenway house. Haytham fatally wounded the soldier, who revealed that Edward Kenway was an Assassin and had been killed for something in his possession. Papers Haytham found on the soldier's body revealed that he served under Edward Braddock.

Black Forest // Germany // 1747-07-16 The Black Forest Digweed succumbed to his injuries and died before Haytham could question him. Instead, Haytham lashed out at Birch, accusing Braddock of being in league with his father's killers. He set off to chase "Pointy Ears", leaving Birch behind. After days of pursuit through countryside and battlefields, Haytham caught up with "Pointy Ears". Before Haytham could extract any information out of him, they were both apprehended and knocked unconscious by Braddock's soldiers.

Zwolle // Netherlands // 1747-07-17 The Hanged Man Haytham and "Pointy Ears" were mistaken for deserters from Braddock's ranks and were sentenced to hang. In an attempt to save "Pointy Ears" for later questioning, Haytham set out to destroy the gallows. Alas, the man died, taking any clues to the murder of Edward Kenway with him to the grave.

Bergen Op Zoom // Netherlands // 1747 The Coldstreams Braddock refused to help Haytham with his investigations, but invited him to join his men in battle at the Siege of Bergen op Zoom. After the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, Haytham left his service with the Coldstreams, but remained with Braddock's unit on several peacekeeping missions. Meanwhile, Haytham began to make inquiries among the ranks of the Coldstreams, trying to uncover a connection between "Pointy Ears" and Braddock. He met Private Jim Holden, whose brother was hanged on the day Haytham arrived. Holden exposed Braddock's cruelty and corruption, and Haytham began to see that Braddock was turning his back on the Templar Order.

London // England // 1753-06-07 The Code Breaker's Son Haytham met with Reginald Birch, who gave him a new assignment. Haytham was expecting another killing contract, but instead, Birch told him that he had a code-breaker and affiliate of the Italian Assassins named Monica, who could decipher Juan Vedomir's journal. However, she refused to cooperate unless she had the help of her son Lucio, who had been missing for years. The Templars tracked him to a rebel compound in Corsica, and so Haytham was sent to retrieve him.

Corsica // 1753-06-25 The Enemy's Blade Haytham snuck into the compound and saw Lucio among the Corsican rebels. He also noticed Lucio's bodyguard, an Assassin known as Miko. Haytham orchestrated a conflict between the rebels and the Genoese military, taking advantage of the chaos to abduct Lucio. Miko attacked, but Haytham managed not only to escape, but to steal Miko's hidden blade. He spared Miko's life, but both promised to meet again. Haytham left the boy with Birch's associates, who took him to France.

Droupt-St-Basle // France // 1753-08-12 A Surprise Visit Haytham arrived unannounced at Reginald Birch's chateau to check up on Lucio and his mother, only to find both of them shackled in a dungeon. Birch revealed that the journal pointed to the existence of an amulet that could open a First Civilization storehouse. Haytham and Birch argued over the treatment of the prisoners. Haytham threatened Reginald into guaranteeing their survival.

London // England // 1754-04-18 The Amulet Haytham met Reginald Birch at the Royal Opera House in London. His assignment was to retrieve the amulet from around the neck of an Assassin identified in Vedomir's journal. To Haytham's surprise, the target was Miko, Lucio's former bodyguard. Haytham killed Miko with his own hidden blade, taking the amulet for himself.

London // England // 1754-04-18 Master Kenway The Templars believed that the amulet was a key that would open a storehouse built by Those Who Came Before. They did not know what was inside it, whether it was weapons, knowledge, or some object of unfathomable purpose. But they knew that its contents were powerful, and wanted to reach it before the Assassins. The Templars' research concluded that the precursor site was somewhere in the British colonies around Boston or New York. Haytham, now promoted to Grand Master of the Colonies, was dispatched to find it.

Atlantic Ocean // 1754-04-19 The Providence Haytham's journey to North America began on a ship named The Providence. When he had time to himself, he sat at the desk in his cabin, contemplating the challenges he was likely to face in North America, a territory rich in opportunities to increase both the Templars' goals and his own personal power.

Atlantic Ocean // 1754-05-21 A Treacherous Journey While onboard The Providence, Haytham noticed the crew engaging in suspicious activities. The captain called him aside to investigate, fearing a possible mutiny. In particular, Haytham noticed that every night, a crew member dropped a painted barrel into the water. He realized that they were leaving a trail behind. Finally, 33 days into the voyage, a ship appeared and fired at the Providence. It was a warning shot; boarding was imminent.

Atlantic Ocean // 1754-06-14 Lower Deck Despite there being no signs of mutiny or damage to the ship, the captain ordered Haytham to take cover in the lower decks. There, he was confronted by Mills, a crew member who revealed he'd been tracking him since the killing at the Opera House. At Haytham's request, the man offered him a sword so that he might fight back with honor. After killing Mills, Haytham confronted the captain with the truth: there was no mutiny, the attacking ship was just following Mills' instructions. At first, the captain said he would give Haytham up, but Haytham convinced him to sail into a storm to evade his pursuers. With Haytham's help, they managed to escape safely.

Monongahela River // USA // 1755-07-09 The Braddock Expedition In July 1775, Zio found Haytham and told him that the time had come to attack. She brought fighters from the many tribes that Braddock had driven from their lands: the Abenaki, the Lenape and the Shawnee. Haytham expressed thanks for the help, but emphasized that they couldn't just destroy the expedition; Braddock himself had to be killed so he could not launch another. Haytham disguised himself as one of Braddock's soldiers and infiltrated the line of march. He drew a pistol on Braddock, but before he could pull the trigger, French and Native troops launched an attack on the convoy. Charles Lee saved the disguised Haytham from accidently being killed by his allies. Braddock fled into the woods, and Haytham gave chase. George Washington came to Braddock's aid and pointed his gun at Haytham, but Kaniehti:io appeared and put a dagger to Washington's throat. Haytham persued Braddock deeper into the woods, where he killed him and took his Templar ring. With his dying breath, Braddock insisted the world would be a better place if they were allowed to apply the sword more liberally. Although Haytham wanted to watch Edward die, he was forced to hide, and could only watch as George Washington and his men recovered the dying General Braddock and took him away.

Fort George // Atlantic Ocean // 1781-09-16 A Dysfunctional Family Connor had all but eliminated the Templars from the colonies and was making his way to Fort George, searching for Charles Lee. Meanwhile, Haytham knew his life would come down to one last stand. Believing Lee was the best hope for the Templars, he gave him the First Civilisation amulet and helped his protege escape. Thus resigned, Haytham stayed behind to confront his son. Connor attempted to reach out to his father, and end the cycle of violence between Assassins and Templars. However, Haytham decided that reconciliation was impossible and that one of them had to die. A brutal battle ensued, and Haytham died by Connor's Hidden Blade. Before dying, he admitted he was proud of his son's accomplishments, but told Connor he'd have been better off killing him the first time he had the chance. After the fight, Connor found his father's journal, which brought him some understanding, but also many regrets.

Ratonhnhaké:ton

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Kanatahséton // British America // 1756-04-04

Ratonhnhaké:ton's Birth

Haytham Kenway was sent by his London masters to North America with a mission to find a First Civilization Temple. To accomplish this, he gained the trust of Kaniehtí:io, a Kanien'kehá:ka woman, who revealed that the Precursor site he sought was considered sacred ground. Over the course of their partnership, they grew closer and conceived a child.

Shortly after showing him the site, Kaniehtí:io discovered Haytham's connections to the Templars and their desire to use the Precursor site to shape the world based on the Order's interests.

Stung by the betrayal, she kept her pregnancy a secret and ordered Haytham to leave. Despite knowing the father's affiliations, the villagers allowed Kaniehtí:io to raise her son in their community.

Kanatahséton // British America // 1760-11-02 Hide and Seek When he was four years old, Ratonhnhaké:ton and his friends ventured into the woods outside their village. While playing hide and seek, he was grabbed and thrown to the ground by a stranger. Soon, he was surrounded by a group of Englishmen. Ratonhnhaké:ton tried to run, but the men stopped him. One of the group remarked that he looked familiar. The man then grabbed the boy by the throat and asked him questions, but he refused to answer. He insulted Ratonhnhaké:ton and his people, saying they were worthless and should surrender what they had if they knew what was good for them. Ratonhnhaké:ton demanded to know the name of his attacker, and the Templar Charles Lee identified himself before one of his men knocked the boy out.

Kanatahséton // British America // 1760-11-02 A Mother's Death Shortly after his confrontation with the Englishmen, Ratonhnhaké:ton regained consciousness only to find the forest full of smoke. He immediately made his way back to his village, Kanatahséton, only to find it on fire. His mother, Kaniehtí:io, was trapped in a burning longhouse and though he tried his best, the young boy was unable to save her. In the years that followed, Connor became convinced that Charles Lee was the man responsible for the destruction of his village and death of his mother.

Kanatahséton // British America // 1769-10-04 Feathers and Trees Ratonhnhaké:ton, now a young man, had learned the ways of the forest and put his knowledge and skills to use for his village. He went out with his friend Kanen'tó:kon to find feathers for a ceremony by the Clan Mother, teaching him how to climb trees and move quickly through the forest on their boughs. He also showed Kanen'tó:kon how to hunt various animals such as hares, foxes, and deer for their meat and skins.

Kanatahséton // British America // 1769-10-04 Something to Remember Ratonhnhaké:ton wondered why his village did not join the other native communities in pushing the outsiders out of their territory. The Clan Mother revealed that their village was built on sacred ground, and it was their duty to protect it and keep it hidden. She opened a box and revealed a sphere, which she handed to him. The moment he touched it, Ratonhnhaké:ton experienced a vision. In it, an ethereal woman appeared to him and introduced herself as Juno, saying they were both now in a place called The Nexus. She transformed him into an eagle and guided him through a series of potential futures, not only of his village, but also of North America and the world. She warned that maintaining the status quo would not save anything, but instead would give the Templars time to master First Civilization technology and lay waste to the planet. Ratonhnhaké:ton was shown Assassin symbols and told to follow them to find training. These visions instilled Ratonhnhaké:ton with a sense of personal responsibility to prevent the Templars from achieving their goals. The Clan Mother realized that to save their village from annihilation, she had no choice but to let the boy pursue his destiny. She advises him to go to the east and seek the symbol to find a man who had helped his mother.

Davenport Manor // British America // 1769-10-04 Something to Remember Following his visions of Assassin symbols, Ratonhnhaké:ton arrived at a crumbling manor belonging to a man named Achilles Davenport, who at one time was the mentor of the North American Assassin Brotherhood. Ratonhnhaké:ton asked Achilles to instruct him, but the old man wanted nothing to do with the boy and warned him against following the path of the Assassin. Undeterred by the refusal, Ratonhnhaké:ton camped out in the stables next to the mansion, where he was attacked by thieves. Achilles came to his aid and after killing the thieves, he allowed the boy inside his home to discuss his purpose.

Davenport Manor // British America // 1769-10-29 Connor and the Assassins Ratonhnhaké:ton convinced Achilles to tell him about the Brotherhood and their eternal struggle against the Templar Order. Achilles revealed the Templar conspiracy to dominate the world, and spoke about the rise of the American Templars and the fall of the Assassins during the Seven Years' War in North America. The boy came to realize that his visions were referring to the conflict between the Assassins and the Templars, and he started to show a serious interest in the Assassins' cause. During these history lessons, Ratonhnhaké:ton noticed that Achilles had created charts tracking the movements and important players along his basement walls. He recognized Charles Lee's portrait on the wall as well as that of his father, Haytham. He understood that all the Templars had to be eliminated, including his father. The boy's fierce determination and unlimited potential began to restore Achilles' faith in the Assassins and their mission.

Davenport Manor // British America // 1769-11-03 The Complete Assassin To stop the Templar Order's advancement in North America, Achilles agreed to train Ratonhnhaké:ton in the ways of a true Assassin. Ratonhnhaké:ton not only learned how to use various weapons and hand-to-hand techniques, he also received lessons in philosophy, language, arts, and other liberal disciplines. He was to be a complete Assassin, knowing not only the arts of assassination, but understanding the history and philosophy of the Order.

Boston // British America // 1770-03-05 Achilles' Errand After several months of Assassin training, Achilles decided to restore his manor. Accordingly, he brought his protégé Ratonhnhaké:ton – whom he renamed Connor – to Boston to get the supplies for the renovations. Although he was initially excited about the action and the opportunities available in the city, Connor quickly picked up on the anxiety and tense atmosphere that permeated the streets. While he did not yet understand the context, Connor overheard citizens arguing over the treatment of the colonies by the British Parliament.

Boston // British America // 1770-03-05 Chaos at the Custom House After purchasing items needed to renovate the Manor, Connor returned to Achilles and together they noticed a commotion in the streets of Boston. People were rushing towards the Custom House. Demonstrators were yelling anti-British slogans, and some were being restrained and beaten by Redcoats. Connor and Achilles arrived near the Massachusetts Town House and found a crowd of citizens confronting British soldiers in a tense standoff. Achilles grabbed Connor and directed his attention towards Connor's father, Haytham Kenway, who was speaking with a Templar sniper. He asked Connor to stop the sniper, who he suspected was going to set off the crowd like a powder keg.

Boston // British America // 1770-03-05 The Templar Sniper Connor followed the sniper through the streets and up to a rooftop. Meanwhile, the commotion in the crowd continued, forcing the British soldiers to form a firing line to confront the citizens. Connor stopped the sniper, but was too late to notice Charles Lee on another rooftop, who fired into the crowd. The Redcoats believed that shot came from the crowd and returned fire, hitting several citizens with their shots. This event, which resulted in several deaths and injuries, would later be known as the Boston Massacre. Haytham Kenway pointed out Connor to a British soldier, suggesting that he fired the first shot.

Boston // British America // 1770-03-05 Boston's Most Wanted Connor was on the run from the Redcoats who had mistaken him for a sniper who fired into the crowd near the Massachusetts Custom House. Connor tried to find Achilles but was called aside by Samuel Adams, a colonial activist. Adams revealed that he and Achilles were old friends and he offered to help Connor escape Boston. Adams suggested that Connor remove "Wanted" posters calling for his arrest to reduce his notoriety. Meanwhile, Adams set up a ruse with a town crier to divert the attention of the citizens away from Connor.

Boston // British America // 1770-03-05 Lying Low Samuel Adams realized that British troops were still searching the city for Connor. After giving British patrols the slip, Adams showed Connor a secret entrance that led them to an underground labyrinth of tunnels and chambers that had been built by the Freemasons. After briefly losing their way, Connor found a door which led to the printer's shop responsible for the "Wanted" posters. Adams negotiated with the printer to clear Connor's name. Although Connor questioned Adams' dishonest tactics, he realized the complexity of the situation required a certain amount of scheming to escape trouble.

Davenport Manor // British America // 1770-03-18 The Lost Son's Return Connor escaped Boston and made his way back to Achilles' homestead. Connor was so frustrated about having been abandoned by Achilles that he didn't realize the value of the experience he gained from his activities in the city. Connor was also upset that his father had been able to flee the scene without punishment. Achilles talked Connor down and highlighted the importance of being patient before confronting Haytham and the Templars. Achilles then offered Connor the Hidden Blades, signature weapons of the Assassin.

Davenport Manor // British America // 1770-03-18 River Rescue Connor heard a noise outside Achilles' manor and opened the door to find a man named Godfrey. The frantic man, who had been calling for help, immediately started running towards the river. Godfrey explained to Connor that his partner Terry had fallen into the river while wrangling logs and was swept away by the current. Connor leapt into action, grabbed Terry, and pulled him out of the river. Afterwards, Connor asked both lumberjacks to come work on the manor which needed a lot of wood to restore it. Terry, Godfrey, and their wives settled near the manor and began to work on the renovations. This was only the first of many tasks Connor would perform as the keeper of the Davenport Homestead. Colonial America was a harsh and dangerous place for settlers, and Connor found himself using his Assassin skills to rescue many of them. Several moved onto the homestead, either out of gratitude, business sense, or both; it was a safe area with many resources to harvest and prepare. Skilled craftsmen, farmers, and hunters were among those Connor invited to live on his mentor's land.

Davenport Manor // British America // 1770-03-18 The Aquila Achilles met Connor at the shoreline near his manor to show him the husk of an old, decrepit ship. They met with Robert Faulkner, who was obviously proud of the ship, and who said he could repair "her" if only he had some supplies. This flagship of the Assassin navy, named the Aquila, later became Connor's ship. Achilles also showed Connor a ledger representing the homestead's income and resources and taught him how to manage it all.

Oak Bluffs // British America // 1773-09-13 Connor Takes the Helm With the Aquila restored and ready to sail once more, Robert Faulkner taught Connor how to handle the ship. The Aquila set out on the Atlantic Ocean and they dropped anchor near Martha's Vineyard to buy guns and recruit gunnery officers. Faulkner led Connor to a tavern where he met up with the brothers David and Richard Clutterbuck, whom he intended to hire as gunnery officers. Meanwhile, Connor spotted the Templar Benjamin Church, who was chatting with British naval officer Nicholas Biddle, and asked about the location of Charles Lee. After a tense confrontation, Connor, Faulkner, and the Clutterbucks left the tavern and returned to the Aquila.

Vineyard Sound // British America // 1773-09-13 British Frigates After leaving Martha's Vineyard, Faulkner ran Connor through some target practice, using British shipwrecks as targets. In particular, he showed Connor how to use the Aquila's swivel gun to explode powder barrels and cause major damage. The exercise turned serious when a British patrol turned hostile and targeted the Aquila. Three schooners and then a frigate attacked Connor's vessel. Connor and his crew managed to eliminate them and continue on their way back to Davenport Manor.

Davenport Manor // British America // 1773-09-27 The Day the Templars Cried After months of intense training in combat, philosophy, and naval tactics, Connor's mentor Achilles was content. He presented Connor with the traditional Assassin robes and gear and officially welcomed him into the Assassin Brotherhood. As a full member of the Brotherhood, it was now Connor's responsibility to confront the Templars. But first, he needed to uncover details regarding their involvement in North America's increasingly unstable political environment.

Davenport Manor // British America // 1773-10-12 Kanen'tó:kon's Visit Connor continued to train and hone his skills, knowing a confrontation with the Templars was fast approaching. One day, Achilles gave Connor a new weapon that had been left by an Assassin named Shao Jun. Before he could practice further with the rope darts, Connor received a surprise visit from a familiar face. His childhood friend, Kanen'tó:kon, was now a full-grown warrior and a leader of their home village. Their happy reunion was cut short by the news that their village was about to be sold and the villagers were being forced to leave. The purchase was even approved by the Iroquois Confederation. Connor learned that the Templar William Johnson was responsible for the deal to oust his fellow villagers. He slammed a hatchet into one of the pillars of the mansion, explaining to Achilles that it was a symbol of his war with the Templars.

Davenport Manor // British America // 1773-10-12 Silent Hunter On the Davenport Homestead, Connor met an injured hunter named Myriam. She said she'd been attacked by poachers after she confronted them. After Connor brought her to Achilles for help, he went after the poachers using his rope darts. He eliminated them, then invited Myriam to live on the homestead. She agreed, and began to supply furs and other goods to the growing community.

Boston // British America // 1773-11-06 On Johnson's Trail Connor journeyed to Boston to locate William Johnson, to stop him from buying up lands and pushing the indigenous people further west. Connor sought out colonial activist Samuel Adams, asking for help finding Johnson. Adams agreed, saying he was heading to a meeting with some men who could help. While walking the streets of Boston, Connor once again took notice of the chaos in the city as citizens protested the current state of affairs in which the British could compel them to board soldiers or provide supplies for little or no recompense.

Boston // British America // 1773-11-15 Taxes and Tea Connor and Samuel Adams discussed the unrest in Boston. The tension started when new taxes were raised against the colonies, in particular a high tax imposed on British tea. The citizens found the taxes unfair and began to fight back against the Redcoats who were charged with enforcing British law. Connor helped the colonists fight the tax collectors. In particular, Connor helped Stéphane Chapheau, a Boston militiaman who worked at William Molineaux's restaurant. Connor was disturbed by the tax collectors' violent actions, and did not hesitate to oppose them. The Assassins also discovered that the Templar William Johnson was taking advantage of the high price of tea and colonial boycotts of British products to engage in a lucrative tea smuggling operation. Connor was convinced that Johnson was using the tea smuggling revenue to purchase the land under his home village. Connor, along with Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty, vowed to put an end to it. Exploring the docks, Connor located three smuggling operations and destroyed their stockpiles of tea.

Boston // British America // 1773-12-03 The Angry Chef Connor returned to Molineaux's restaurant, only to find Samuel Adams missing and Chapheau complaining he'd been robbed. He followed Chapheau around Boston while the chef riled up people against the injustices committed by the British. Connor tried to calm him, but the chef was furious. The Assassin had to defend him as he rampaged through the streets and picked fights with Redcoats. Finally, he managed to teach Chapheau to control his rage and choose his targets carefully. After successfully assassinating a man working for Johnson, the chef agreed to join Connor in his cause. He would be one of many recruits Connor would bring to the side of the Assassins.

Boston // British America // 1773-12-16 The Tea Party Connor continued to search for his ally Sam Adams. He eventually made his way to the Old South Meeting House, where he overheard Bostonians discuss returning tea to Great Britain to avoid paying the high taxes placed upon the product. The resentment from the citizens was growing, as was their willingness to physically resist the British. At the Old South Meeting House, Connor heard Samuel Adams declare: "This meeting can do nothing further to save this country," a statement that doubled as a covert signal for the Sons of Liberty to destroy the merchandise. He confronted Adams, demanding more information before he would assist with his plans. Adams proudly explained that by dumping British tea in Boston harbor, Connor would not only be aiding the cause of liberty, but also depriving Johnson of his source of revenue and keeping him from purchasing Connor's home village. Adams suggested that Connor lead the "party" to keep them out of trouble, and Connor agreed.

Boston // British America // 1773-12-16 Sinking Profits Connor and his allies approached three ships anchored in the harbor and loaded with tea: the Beaver, the Eleanor, and the Dartmouth. Connor dispatched the guards, allowing his allies onboard to begin their work. They smashed three hundred and forty chests of British East India Company tea, and dumped approximately forty-six tons of it into the water. Redcoats arrived, and Connor defended his allies (in particular Paul Revere and William Molineaux) as they destroyed the tea. They saved the last crate for him, which he dropped in the water as Templars William Johnson, John Pitcairn, and Charles Lee looked on. The Templars could only watch, powerless, as their smuggling income sank in front of them, and with it, any plans to use that money to purchase native lands.

John's Town // British America // 1774-07-11 Hostile Negotiations After the Boston Tea Party, Connor reported back to Achilles. He assumed Connor had killed William Johnson, and was disappointed to hear otherwise. Connor believed that by destroying Johnson's tea smuggling operation, he had stopped the Templars' ability to buy indigenous lands, including his home village. However, by sparing Johnson's life, he gave the Templars a chance to create other sources of income and continue their plans. Six months later, Kanen'tó:kon returned to the Davenport Homestead to tell Connor that Johnson had raised the money to buy their village out from under them. Achilles reminded Connor of how resourceful the Templars were. Connor headed out with his friend, determined to stop Johnson. Ultimately, Connor realized that his only chance to stop the purchase of his village was to kill Johnson. Kanen'tó:kon showed him Johnson Hall, Johnson's cliff-top meeting place, and Connor set off alone to infiltrate it. He found Johnson there in discussions with some natives. They accused Johnson of lying, saying he did not provide the support he promised. Johnson announced he'd tried to solve things peacefully, before telling his armed guards to attack his visitors. Connor assassinated Johnson, who declared with his dying breath that he was only trying to stop more violence.

Philadelphia // British America // 1775-06-15 Meeting the Commander-in-Chief Connor went to Philadelphia with Samuel Adams and John Hancock to attend the Continental Congress ceremony where George Washington was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Connor was introduced to Washington, who was already aware of the young Assassin's achievements at the battles of Lexington and Concord.

Breed's Hill // USA // 1775-06-17 Breed's Hill Hoping to locate John Pitcairn, Connor searched for a patriot camp on Bunker Hill, but realized that the patriot troops were located on Breed's Hill, where they were fighting the British for control of the area surrounding Boston. The patriots never caught sight of Pitcairn, as he had never arrived on the frontline. During the battle, the patriots suffered heavy cannon fire from the British. In order to draw Pitcairn out, Connor moved towards the British ship in the Charlestown Peninsula, to stop the heavy artillery being launched at the patriots. After fighting Redcoats and disabling their cannons, Connor replaced the British flag on the ship with the flag of Bunker Hill to signal to Israel Putnam's command that the naval threat had been eradicated.

Moulton Hill // USA // 1775-06-17 Battle of Bunker Hill After succesfully eliminating the artillary fire coming from Boston Harbor, Connor returned to Breed's Hill. He arrived in time to hear Putnam order his men 'don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes'. Putnam later told Connor that Pitcairn had left Boston, and that he and the British troops had set up at Moulton Hill. Though in a disadvantageous position, the loyalist forces began their attack. Connor made his way towards Moulton Hill. He raced through cannon fire and musket shot to reach the camp at which Pitcairn had encamped. Though the Templar was heavily guarded, Connor was able to reach Pitcairn and kill him. Pitcairn denied, until his dying breath, any plans to murder Adams and Hancock. He claimed to have wanted peaceful negotiations in order to prevent more confrontations between the colonist's and the British authorities. When Connor returned to Putnam, the General congratulated him on eliminating Pitcairn, but said he had to withdraw his forces from the battle anyway. Connor showed Putnam a letter he'd retrieved from Pitcairn's coat. The contents of the letter proved to be highly disturbing: a plot to kill George Washington.

Davenport Manor // British America // 1775-08-22 The Plot to kill Washington After recovering a letter from the body of the Templar agent John Pitcairn, which revealed a plot to kill George Washington, the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, Connor returned to Achilles' manor. There, he met with Benjamin Tallmadge who provided crucial details of the conspiracy. The Templars had tasked Thomas Hickey with the kill. Tallmadge and Connor set out for New York to find and stop Hickey.

New York // USA // 1776-06-28 Empty Hands Achilles meet Connor under the gallows, and handed him his tomahawk. Connor ran through the panicked crowd to catch up with Thomas Hickey before he could reach George Washington. He struck down Hickey, then demanded answers about the Templars' plans. Hickey said he cared little for Templar philosophy and declared he'd done their will for money, not principle. After Hickey died, Connor found himself surrounded by guards with muskets. But General Israel Putnam ordered the guards to stand down, calling Connor a hero and Hickey a scoundrel. Connor asked where Washington was, and Putnam told him the General had left for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia // USA // 1776-07-04 Declaration of Independence After eliminating Thomas Hickey, Connor set out to find George Washington in order to prevent any other Templar attempts on his life. Connor found Achilles in the hall of the Pennsylvania State House. He counselled Connor that Washington did not need to know about the Templar threat. Connor restrained himself and attended the formal ceremony of the Declaration of Independence. The signing of the Declaration of Independence dealt a severe blow on the Templars' goals to control the growing Revolution.

Martinique // 1778-03-07 A Bitter End After Benjamin Church escaped through an abandoned brewery in New York, the Assassin Connor and his father learned that Church had sailed for Martinique. Haytham was alarmed, but Connor informed him that he had a ship, the Aquila. They sailed in pursuit of Church's ship, the Welcome. In close pursuit, the Aquila maneuvered between islands and reefs to engage the Welcome, which had several smaller ships supporting it. The Aquila was engaged several times by these vessels, as they attempted to end the chase, but Connor eliminated them all. Haytham suggested sinking the Welcome, but Connor insisted on boarding, so they could recover the stolen supplies. Once the last of Church's escort had been disposed of, the Aquila was able to close, allowing Connor and Haytham to lead a party on board. Connor discovered his father in the hold, brutally beating Benjamin Church, accusing him of betraying the Templar cause. Connor asked for the location of the supplies, but Church refused, and Connor fatally stabbed him. The Templar finally revealed that the supplies were on the island awaiting retrieval, but he insisted, to the end, that he had been justified in his actions.

Valley Forge // USA // 1778-06-04 Troubling Information Connor and his father, the Templar Grand Master Haytham Kenway, traveled to Valley Forge to inform George Washington that the British were marching from Philadelphia towards New York. While Connor tried to report to Washington, Haytham forced the Commander-in-Chief to admit to having ordered military operations against allied native communities who were collaborating with the British. Haytham also forced Washington to admit that he ordered similar attacks during the Seven Years War, suggesting that Washington was partially responsible for the destruction of Connor's home village, which claimed the life of his mother in 1760. After hearing this shocking information, Connor became disillusioned with the Patriots' sense of justice and freedom. Though he continued to fight for the Patriot cause, Connor cut his ties with Haytham and Washington alike.

Monmouth Battlefield // USA // 1778-06-28 Battle of Monmouth On June 28, 1778, Connor arrived near Charles Lee's location on Monmouth road. There, he found the Marquis de Lafayette giving orders to a group of soldiers confronting the British Army. Lafayette was confident that his forces were about to be victorious, but then he observed the arrival of a huge contingent of British reinforcements. Lafayette ordered his men to fall back, and Connor volunteered to cover their retreat. Lafayette gratefully assigned him a squad of his best soldiers and Connor made ready to hold their ground. He commandeered a cannon and used it to destroy enemy platoons until he ran out of ammunition. Then, he continued to cover the Patriot retreat while on the move. When Connor finally reached Washington's position, he informed him of Lee's betrayal. Lafayette confirmed his story, saying Lee had been acting strangely. Washington said he would investigate the situation.

Chesapeake Bay // USA // 1781-09-05 Battle of the Chesapeake Bay Connor sailed to the Chesapeake Bay and joined forces with the Comte de Grasse to fight alongside the French Navy. Despite the lack of reinforcements and severe enemy bombardment, Connor was able to hold the bay. In the heat of the battle, Connor left the wheel of the Aquila to Robert Faulkner and worked his way across the enemy's man-of-war, damaging the ship and killing many of its crew. He returned to the Aquila after sinking the enemy's ship. After an exchange of heavy cannon fire, the French Navy emerged victorious in the Battle of Chesapeake Bay. This battle coupled with the siege of Yorktown, marked the end of the Revolutionary War, as Great Britain could no longer afford to support the conflict.

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Borki // Russia // 1888-10-29

Off the Rails

Tasked with the assassination of Tsar Alexander III, Nikolai Orelov infiltrated the Russian Imperial train as it journeyed from Crimea to St. Petersburg. During a struggle with his target, the train derailed.

The Tsar emerged unscathed and found Nikolai among the wreckage. He taunted and beat the Assassin, but chose to spare his life. In the process, Alexander revealed himself to be in possession of a Piece of Eden known as the Staff.

Tunguska // Russia // 1908-06-30 The Tunguska Event Acting on rumors of Templar experiments on the Staff of Eden using technology stolen from Nikola Tesla, Nikolai Orelov led a team of Assassins on an assault on a facility in Tunguska, Siberia. The Assassins failed to retrieve the artifact before it was activated, prompting their ally – Tesla – to launch a powerful electrical weapon from his laboratory in the United States. Tesla's attack destroyed the Staff, creating an enormous explosion. Nikolai was the only survivor.

Tsasrskoye Selo // Russia // 1917-11-07 Revolution's End In the dying moments of the Revolution, Nikolai Orelov infiltrated the home of Tsar Nicolas II at the request of Vladimir Lenin. Although tasked with taking the Tsar's life, Nikolai was secretly hunting the Royal Staff. This Piece of Eden had been destroyed in Tunguska years before, but now appeared to be in the Tsar's possession. After realizing that the staff held by Nicolas II was a mere replica of the Piece of Eden, Nikolai decided to spare him. During the encounter, the Tsar revealed that a surviving fragment of the Staff destroyed at Tunguska had been in the possession of his deceased former advisor, Grigori Rasputin.

Krasnoyarsk // Russia // 1917-11-15 Act of Mercy Before searching the location of Grigori Rasputin's burial site and the fragment of the Staff he hoped it would contain, Nikolai Orelov traveled to Krasnoyarsk. There, he scaled the walls of the asylum and liberated Khioniya Guseva, a former disciple of the royal advisor who had attempted to murder him in 1914. Guseva revealed the power witnessed from Rasputin's wielding of the fragment of the Staff of Eden, including her own involuntary self-mutilation. Granting her a final wish, Nikolai ended the woman's life and with it, her suffering.

Tsasrskoye Selo // Russia // 1917-11-22 The Mad Monk's Grave Nikolai Orelov unearthed the corpse of Grigori Rasputin and recovered the splinter of the Staff of Eden. Ordering his underlings to burn the Mad Monk's body, he entered a carriage with his wife and daughter. Alone with his family, Nikolai announced that his debts to his friend Ulyanov and his father had been paid, and renounced his allegiance to the Assassin Brotherhood. Though Russia's borders were closed, Nikolai vowed that they would cross them and start anew.

North Sea // 1918 Setting Sail Nikolai Orelov and his family boarded a ship bound for the United States. Having decided to cut all ties with the Assassin Brotherhood, Nikolai believed that by fleeing to America he could live the remainder of his life in peace.

Hartford // USA // 1919-11-07 Love Lost Shortly after their arrival in the United States, Nikolai Orelov and his family were ambushed during the Palmer Raids – an operation to arrest and deport foreign leftist radicals. Though he resisted, Nikolai was separated from his wife and daughter, and barely managed to evade capture with his infant son, Innokenti. Nikolai spent the next few years searching for his wife and daughter, but never found them.

Connecticut // USA // 1926-01 Cabin in the Woods After the Palmer Raids, Nikolai Orelov retreated to a remote cabin in the woods with his son Innokenti. However, their solitary life was interrupted when an elderly Assassin named Sergei appeared. An old acquaintance of Nikolai, he urged the former Assassin to return to the Brotherhood and share the secrets he had learned. When Nikolai refused, Sergei grabbed Innokenti, brandishing a knife. In retaliation, Nikolai knocked the weapon from the Assassin's hand and strangled him to death.

Connecticut // USA // 1926-01 A Father's Love Fearing for the safety of his son, Nikolai Orelov reluctantly returned to the ways of the Brotherhood in order to prepare Innokenti. The training was brutally intense and Nikolai showed no remorse or mercy toward his son, convinced that Innokenti needed to become as skilled and merciless as any Assassin.

Connecticut // USA // 1928 A Father's Sacrifice Following a period of intense training, Nikolai Orelov and his son Innokenti were tracked down by a group of Assassins wishing to return them to the Brotherhood. Nikolai refused to comply and proceeded to kill numerous Assassins, but was shot in both legs in the process. In a desperate bid to ensure his son's escape, Nikolai grasped the last of their attackers and prompted his son to shoot the man, realizing the implications. Although initially resistant, the boy pulled the trigger. The bullet passed through both Nikolai and the Assassin, killing both men.