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*'''Vidic:''' ''Then we'll induce a coma, and continue our work. When we're done, you'll be left to die. Truth be told, the only reason you're still conscious is because this approach saves us time.''
*'''Vidic:''' ''Then we'll induce a coma, and continue our work. When we're done, you'll be left to die. Truth be told, the only reason you're still conscious is because this approach saves us time.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''You're insane!''
*'''Desmond:''' ''You're insane!''
*'''Vidic:''' ''So what is it, Mr. Miles? Live or die?''<br />''Lie down!''
*'''Vidic:''' ''So what is it, Mr. Miles? Live or die?''<br>''Lie down!''
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*'''Lucy:''' ''It was bound to happen.''
*'''Lucy:''' ''It was bound to happen.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What do you mean?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What do you mean?''
*'''Lucy:''' ''That little fight your ancestor started during the [[Third Crusade]]? It never ended. You're being held by Templars.''
*'''Lucy:''' ''That little fight your ancestor started during the [[Third Crusade]]? It never ended. You're being held by [[Templars]].''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Vidic's a Templar?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Vidic's a Templar?''
*'''Lucy:''' ''There's no way you could've known, they hide it so well. But to answer your question, Vidic works for them. We all do. Abstergo is their company.''
*'''Lucy:''' ''There's no way you could've known, they hide it so well. But to answer your question, Vidic works for them. We all do. Abstergo is their company.''
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*'''Minerva:''' ''Enough! I do not wish to speak with you, but through you. You are the prophet. You've played your part. You anchor him, but please be silent! That we may commune.''
*'''Minerva:''' ''Enough! I do not wish to speak with you, but through you. You are the prophet. You've played your part. You anchor him, but please be silent! That we may commune.''
Minerva returned her focus to Desmond.
Minerva returned her focus to Desmond.
*'''Minerva:''' ''Listen. When we were still flesh, and our homes still whole, your kind betrayed us. We who made you. We who gave you life! We were strong. But you were many. And both of us craved war.''<br />''So busy were we with earthly concerns, we failed to notice the heavens. And by the time we did... [[Toba catastrophe|the world burned]] and naught remained but ash. It should have ended then and there. But we built you in our own image. We built you to survive. And so you did.''<br />''Few were our numbers. Your kind and mine. It took sacrifice. Strength. Compassion. But we rebuilt. And as life returned to the world... We endeavored to ensure this tragedy would not be repeated.''<br />''But now we are dying. And time will work against us. Truth turned into myth and legend. What we built, misunderstood. Let my words preserve the message and make a record of our loss. But let my words also bring hope.''<br />''You must find the other [[temples]]. Built by those who knew to turn away from war. They worked to protect us – to save us from the fire. If you can find them... If their work can be saved... so too might this world.''<br />''Be quick, for time grows short. And guard against the Cross, for there are many who will stand in your way.''<br />''It is done. The message is delivered. We are gone from this world. All of us. We can do no more. The rest is up to you, Desmond.''
*'''Minerva:''' ''Listen. When we were still flesh, and our homes still whole, your kind betrayed us. We who made you. We who gave you life! We were strong. But you were many. And both of us craved war.''<br>''So busy were we with earthly concerns, we failed to notice the heavens. And by the time we did... [[Toba catastrophe|the world burned]] and naught remained but ash. It should have ended then and there. But we built you in our own image. We built you to survive. And so you did.''<br>''Few were our numbers. Your kind and mine. It took sacrifice. Strength. Compassion. But we rebuilt. And as life returned to the world... We endeavored to ensure this tragedy would not be repeated.''<br>''But now we are dying. And time will work against us. Truth turned into myth and legend. What we built, misunderstood. Let my words preserve the message and make a record of our loss. But let my words also bring hope.''<br>''You must find the other [[temples]]. Built by those who knew to turn away from war. They worked to protect us – to save us from the fire. If you can find them... If their work can be saved... so too might this world.''<br>''Be quick, for time grows short. And guard against the Cross, for there are many who will stand in your way.''<br>''It is done. The message is delivered. We are gone from this world. All of us. We can do no more. The rest is up to you, Desmond.''
*'''Ezio:''' ''What? Who is Desmond? I don't understand! Please, wait! I have so many questions!''
*'''Ezio:''' ''What? Who is Desmond? I don't understand! Please, wait! I have so many questions!''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What the fuck?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What the fuck?''
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*'''Shaun:''' ''It was only a matter of time before they discovered us. To be honest, I'm surprised it took them as long as it did.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''It was only a matter of time before they discovered us. To be honest, I'm surprised it took them as long as it did.''
*'''Lucy:''' ''Let's go.''
*'''Lucy:''' ''Let's go.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Stop screwing around, mate, and help her.<br />Desmond, go and help Lucy.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Stop screwing around, mate, and help her.<br>Desmond, go and help Lucy.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''So what's the plan? We ditch this place and then what?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''So what's the plan? We ditch this place and then what?''
*'''Lucy:''' ''There's another safehouse. It's – We've got company. The truck's just up ahead.''
*'''Lucy:''' ''There's another safehouse. It's – We've got company. The truck's just up ahead.''
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*'''Lucy:''' ''Rebecca's patched in a phone line. The Templars are still guarding the border, and Vidic seems to be busy too.''
*'''Lucy:''' ''Rebecca's patched in a phone line. The Templars are still guarding the border, and Vidic seems to be busy too.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Doing what?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Doing what?''
*'''Lucy:''' ''From the look of things, [[Animi Training Program|he's using Animus data to train Abstergo operatives]].''
*'''Lucy:''' ''From the look of things, he's using Animus data to train Abstergo operatives.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Meaning?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Meaning?''
*'''Lucy:''' ''Abstergo's planning for a full on assault.''
*'''Lucy:''' ''Abstergo's planning for a full on assault.''
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*'''Desmond:''' ''How's the power situation?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''How's the power situation?''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''It's okay for now, but the power lines are from the stone age.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''It's okay for now, but the power lines are from the stone age.''
Shaun suddenly cut in with a complaint.
*'''Shaun:''' ''Bloody third world country!''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Bloody third world country!''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''You're talking about Italy?''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''You're talking about Italy?''
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*'''Shaun:''' ''Oh well, we'll just stay down here shall we... and just pray or something.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Oh well, we'll just stay down here shall we... and just pray or something.''
Desmond activated what would turn out to be a wall lever, and multiple poles shifted out of the ceiling, constructing a series of free-running obstacles.
Desmond activated what would turn out to be a wall lever, and multiple poles shifted out of the ceiling, constructing a series of free-running obstacles.
*'''Juno:''' ''We did not build [[humans|them]] to be wise. And now they are our final, faulted hope. You are they. You possess the potential for understanding. But you broke our [[Pieces of Eden|tools]]. Or turned them against one another. We have destroyed what we could. Sealed away what we could not. Most. Not all. And it does not take many to unwind the world. Here is a safe place. Eternal. To store objects. Words. Wisdom. But not life. Almost did we have the means. But time... time erodes us. We can distract him. We can see past him. Feint left when he strikes right. But his reach is so very long. His stamina unending. We cannot evade his grasp. Not forever.''
*'''Juno:''' ''We did not build [[humans|them]] to be wise. And now they are our final, faulted hope. You are they. You possess the potential for understanding. But you broke our tools. Or turned them against one another. We have destroyed what we could. Sealed away what we could not. Most. Not all. And it does not take many to unwind the world. Here is a safe place. Eternal. To store objects. Words. Wisdom. But not life. Almost did we have the means. But time... time erodes us. We can distract him. We can see past him. Feint left when he strikes right. But his reach is so very long. His stamina unending. We cannot evade his grasp. Not forever.''
Desmond activated another switch, and a ladder came out of the wall.
Desmond activated another switch, and a ladder came out of the wall.
*'''Desmond:''' ''Something's opened. Here goes.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Something's opened. Here goes.''
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*'''Rebecca:''' ''Hey, Desmond. Those beams poking out of the wall look like switches. If you hit all of them, you might get some power to the central platform.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Hey, Desmond. Those beams poking out of the wall look like switches. If you hit all of them, you might get some power to the central platform.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Or you might cause this room to turn into an alien spaceship and fly away. Think about it!''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Or you might cause this room to turn into an alien spaceship and fly away. Think about it!''
*'''Juno:''' ''A hundred years I might speak and still you would not know us. You with five senses. Us with six. [[Eagle Vision|The one we kept from you]]. To be safe. Now, you can never know. Only try. Grasp. You can SEE. SMELL. TASTE. TOUCH. HEAR. Knowledge has been locked away. After, when the world became undone, we tried to pass it through the blood. Tried to join you with us. You see the blue shimmer. You hear the words. But you do not know. '''WE SHOULD HAVE LEFT YOU AS YOU WERE'''. It is hard to stay contained. Knowing as we do. We wait for you, Desmond. You will come here. You will activate it. You will know only when it is too late.''
*'''Juno:''' ''A hundred years I might speak and still you would not know us. You with five senses. Us with six. The one we kept from you. To be safe. Now, you can never know. Only try. Grasp. You can SEE. SMELL. TASTE. TOUCH. HEAR. Knowledge has been locked away. After, when the world became undone, we tried to pass it through the blood. Tried to join you with us. You see the blue shimmer. You hear the words. But you do not know. '''WE SHOULD HAVE LEFT YOU AS YOU WERE'''. It is hard to stay contained. Knowing as we do. We wait for you, Desmond. You will come here. You will activate it. You will know only when it is too late.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Do you hear any of that?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Do you hear any of that?''
*'''Lucy:''' ''Any of what, Desmond?''
*'''Lucy:''' ''Any of what, Desmond?''
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*'''Juno:''' ''Your DNA communes with the Apple. You have activated it.''
*'''Juno:''' ''Your DNA communes with the Apple. You have activated it.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Let me go!''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Let me go!''
*'''Juno:''' ''On the 72nd day before the moment of awakening. You, birthed from our loins and the loins of our enemies. The end and the beginning, who we abhor and honor. The final journey commences. There is one who would accompany you through the gate. She lies not within our sight. The [[Templars|cross]] darkens the horizon.''
*'''Juno:''' ''On the 72nd day before the moment of awakening. You, birthed from our loins and the loins of our enemies. The end and the beginning, who we abhor and honor. The final journey commences. There is one who would accompany you through the gate. She lies not within our sight. The cross darkens the horizon.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What are you doing?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What are you doing?''
*'''Juno:''' ''The Path must be opened. You cannot escape your part in this. The scales shall be balanced.''
*'''Juno:''' ''The Path must be opened. You cannot escape your part in this. The scales shall be balanced.''
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Clay laughed longly.
Clay laughed longly.
*'''Desmond:''' ''Hey!''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Hey!''
*'''Clay:''' ''Look at me now!''<br />''Let's talk buddy. Walk with me.''
*'''Clay:''' ''Look at me now!''<br>''Let's talk buddy. Walk with me.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What is this place?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What is this place?''
*'''Clay:''' ''It's nice isn't it? We're in the guts of the Animus, the original test program. No memories here, just basic physics, weather simulations. Hello world! You're lucky someone up there had the sense to plug you in here. Saved your life.''
*'''Clay:''' ''It's nice isn't it? We're in the guts of the Animus, the original test program. No memories here, just basic physics, weather simulations. Hello world! You're lucky someone up there had the sense to plug you in here. Saved your life.''
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Once Desmond had achieved the necessary [[synchronization]] with his ancestors, he found himself communicating with Jupiter, one of the First Civilization, as Juno and Minerva stood at either side of the ancient figure before him.
Once Desmond had achieved the necessary [[synchronization]] with his ancestors, he found himself communicating with Jupiter, one of the First Civilization, as Juno and Minerva stood at either side of the ancient figure before him.
*'''Jupiter:''' ''Do you hear me, cipher? Can you see me? Ah. There you are. Good. A strange place, this nexus of time. I am not used to the...calculations. That has always been Minerva's domain.''<br />''I see you still have many questions. Who were we? What became of us? What do we desire of you? You will have your answers. Only listen and I will tell you how.''<br />''Both before the end and after, we sought to save the world. We built vaults within which to work, each dedicated to a different method of salvation. They were placed underground to avoid the war which raged above, and also as a precaution, should we fail in our efforts.''<br />''Each vault's knowledge was transmitted to a single place. It was our duty – mine, Minerva's, and Juno's – to sort and sample all that was collected.''<br />''We chose those solutions which held the most promise, and devoted ourselves to testing their merits. Six we tried in succession, each more encouraging than the last. But none worked. And then the world ended...''<br />''The Earth shook for days. The fires burned for weeks. And when the ash had settled, less than ten thousand of your kind still lived... and far fewer of ours. But we carried on, together. To rebuild. To renew.''<br />''Listen. You must go there. To the place where we labored... labored and lost. Take my words. Pass them from your head into your hands. That is how you will open the way.''<br />''But be warned: much still remains in flux. And I do not know how things will end – either in my time or yours.''
*'''Jupiter:''' ''Do you hear me, cipher? Can you see me? Ah. There you are. Good. A strange place, this nexus of time. I am not used to the...calculations. That has always been Minerva's domain.''<br>''I see you still have many questions. Who were we? What became of us? What do we desire of you? You will have your answers. Only listen and I will tell you how.''<br>''Both before the end and after, we sought to save the world. We built vaults within which to work, each dedicated to a different method of salvation. They were placed underground to avoid the war which raged above, and also as a precaution, should we fail in our efforts.''<br>''Each vault's knowledge was transmitted to a single place. It was our duty – mine, Minerva's, and Juno's – to sort and sample all that was collected.''<br>''We chose those solutions which held the most promise, and devoted ourselves to testing their merits. Six we tried in succession, each more encouraging than the last. But none worked. And then the world ended...''<br>''The Earth shook for days. The fires burned for weeks. And when the ash had settled, less than ten thousand of your kind still lived... and far fewer of ours. But we carried on, together. To rebuild. To renew.''<br>''Listen. You must go there. To the place where we labored... labored and lost. Take my words. Pass them from your head into your hands. That is how you will open the way.''<br>''But be warned: much still remains in flux. And I do not know how things will end – either in my time or yours.''
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On the advancement of the [[Animi Training Program]], select Abstergo recruits were allocated to the second stage of the program, and came into contact with Warren Vidic often, as well as some other Templars.
On the advancement of the [[Animi Training Program]], select Abstergo recruits were allocated to the second stage of the program, and came into contact with Warren Vidic often, as well as some other Templars.


<big>'''Welcome'''</big><br />
<big>'''Welcome'''</big><br>
Taking place in a dark, dimly lit room, Warren Vidic introduced himself to the prospective Abstergo recruits who had excelled in the program's first stage.
Taking place in a dark, dimly lit room, Warren Vidic introduced himself to the prospective Abstergo recruits who had excelled in the program's first stage.
*'''Vidic:''' ''It is a privilege for each one of you to be invited up here. Everyone in this room has proven themselves as more than mere killers. Your skill acquisition in the Animus thus far has been far superior to that of your colleagues, who, as I speak, continue to struggle down below us. But the test of your true worth has barely begun.''<br />''You think you know of our Order. Of our founding in 1119, our quest for domination during the Crusades. The vast treasure and the decline at the end of the 12th century. And, finally, our resurgence as Abstergo.''<br />''You know nothing. It is time to begin your real education. As you continue your training in the Animus, those worthy will be admitted to the secrets of our Order. My assistant will monitor your progress. Once you exit this room there is no turning back. Succeed, and a bright future awaits, fail... and far more than your contract will be terminated.''
*'''Vidic:''' ''It is a privilege for each one of you to be invited up here. Everyone in this room has proven themselves as more than mere killers. Your skill acquisition in the Animus thus far has been far superior to that of your colleagues, who, as I speak, continue to struggle down below us. But the test of your true worth has barely begun.''<br>''You think you know of our Order. Of our founding in 1119, our quest for domination during the Crusades. The vast treasure and the decline at the end of the 12th century. And, finally, our resurgence as Abstergo.''<br>''You know nothing. It is time to begin your real education. As you continue your training in the Animus, those worthy will be admitted to the secrets of our Order. My assistant will monitor your progress. Once you exit this room there is no turning back. Succeed, and a bright future awaits, fail... and far more than your contract will be terminated.''
<big>'''First Steps'''</big><br />
<big>'''First Steps'''</big><br>
From their previous first meeting, one Abstergo recruit, [[Juhani Otso Berg]], had began to impress the Templar Order, so much so that Vidic offered encouraging words to help motivate him to climb higher.
From their previous first meeting, one Abstergo recruit, [[Juhani Otso Berg]], had began to impress the Templar Order, so much so that Vidic offered encouraging words to help motivate him to climb higher.
*'''Vidic:''' ''You served Abstergo well, and your skills in the Animus continue to impress. I do not use that term lightly. If you continue at this rate, it is a foregone conclusion that you will be the one to enter our inner chambers, and learn our most trusted secrets. Once you cross that threshold, your eyes will be opened, and you will see this world for what it truly is. Don't muck this up. Abstergo is counting on you.''
*'''Vidic:''' ''You served Abstergo well, and your skills in the Animus continue to impress. I do not use that term lightly. If you continue at this rate, it is a foregone conclusion that you will be the one to enter our inner chambers, and learn our most trusted secrets. Once you cross that threshold, your eyes will be opened, and you will see this world for what it truly is. Don't muck this up. Abstergo is counting on you.''
<big>'''Promises'''</big><br />
<big>'''Promises'''</big><br>
As usual, Berg had built upon his progress at a quick rate, which impressed Warren Vidic's assistant and called for another meeting with him.
As usual, Berg had built upon his progress at a quick rate, which impressed Warren Vidic's assistant and called for another meeting with him.
*'''Vidic:''' ''Moving up through the ranks nicely, I see. Exactly as predicted. My assistant's reports have been glowing, although I find he is a little bit of a panderer. Do not let his flattery fool you. We will only continue to educate you as long as you continue to show promise. Prove yourself, however, and we are prepared to give you far more.''
*'''Vidic:''' ''Moving up through the ranks nicely, I see. Exactly as predicted. My assistant's reports have been glowing, although I find he is a little bit of a panderer. Do not let his flattery fool you. We will only continue to educate you as long as you continue to show promise. Prove yourself, however, and we are prepared to give you far more.''
<big>'''Privileges'''</big><br />
<big>'''Privileges'''</big><br>
With Berg's development bolstered as he invested more effort into the Animi Training Program, his effort began to bear fruit, while Vidic provided a commentary of what differed him from the rest of humanity.
With Berg's development bolstered as he invested more effort into the Animi Training Program, his effort began to bear fruit, while Vidic provided a commentary of what differed him from the rest of humanity.
*'''Vidic:''' ''For the vast majority of humankind, life is an ordeal to be suffered.''
*'''Vidic:''' ''For the vast majority of humankind, life is an ordeal to be suffered.''
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Berg opened the door and stepped out of the limousine, and Vidic walked out of the mansion's entrance, waiting to greet him.
Berg opened the door and stepped out of the limousine, and Vidic walked out of the mansion's entrance, waiting to greet him.
*'''Vidic:''' ''The Order of the Knights Templar welcomes you. After all, we engineered it that way.''
*'''Vidic:''' ''The Order of the Knights Templar welcomes you. After all, we engineered it that way.''
<big>'''Inducted'''</big><br />
<big>'''Inducted'''</big><br>
Following Berg's luxurious treatment, Vidic prepared to impart an important message to him, though he was interrupted.
Following Berg's luxurious treatment, Vidic prepared to impart an important message to him, though he was interrupted.
*'''Vidic:''' ''I hope you are enjoying the new comforts we have granted you. Of course, you know there is no backing out now. We have plans for you. An important part of this company's future. Truth is–''
*'''Vidic:''' ''I hope you are enjoying the new comforts we have granted you. Of course, you know there is no backing out now. We have plans for you. An important part of this company's future. Truth is–''
*'''Intercom:''' ''Dr. Vidic. You are wanted in the processing plant.''
*'''Intercom:''' ''Dr. Vidic. You are wanted in the processing plant.''
*'''Vidic:''' ''Well... I suppose the truth will have to wait.''
*'''Vidic:''' ''Well... I suppose the truth will have to wait.''
<big>'''Clearance'''</big><br />
<big>'''Clearance'''</big><br>
Determined not to disappoint, Berg had progressed even more since Vidic's last visit, prompting him to tempt at allowing Berg deeper into the Templar Order.
Determined not to disappoint, Berg had progressed even more since Vidic's last visit, prompting him to tempt at allowing Berg deeper into the Templar Order.
*'''Vidic:''' ''I see you have been busy while I was gone. Continue to increase in skill, and you may be invited to visit our inner offices. Be respectful, far more than your job is on the line. I have put in a request to have your security clearance raised, allowing us to share sensitive information with you. Something to look forward to... If you make it, of course.''
*'''Vidic:''' ''I see you have been busy while I was gone. Continue to increase in skill, and you may be invited to visit our inner offices. Be respectful, far more than your job is on the line. I have put in a request to have your security clearance raised, allowing us to share sensitive information with you. Something to look forward to... If you make it, of course.''
<big>'''Active Agent'''</big><br />
<big>'''Active Agent'''</big><br>
Soon enough, with the growth of skill that Berg had shown, Vidic made mention of his first mission, as well as his final briefing, as he encroached upon the completion of the Animi Training Program.
Soon enough, with the growth of skill that Berg had shown, Vidic made mention of his first mission, as well as his final briefing, as he encroached upon the completion of the Animi Training Program.
*'''Vidic:''' ''Your training is almost complete. Allow me a rare moment of emotion, I feel proud of my accomplishment. Soon, you will become an active agent. Others have been sent to gather the intelligence required for your first mission as we speak. Conclude your training and the final briefing will occur upstairs. May the [[Father of Understanding]] guide you.''
*'''Vidic:''' ''Your training is almost complete. Allow me a rare moment of emotion, I feel proud of my accomplishment. Soon, you will become an active agent. Others have been sent to gather the intelligence required for your first mission as we speak. Conclude your training and the final briefing will occur upstairs. May the [[Father of Understanding]] guide you.''
<big>'''One of Them'''</big><br />
<big>'''One of Them'''</big><br>
Rather slowly, Berg entered the secret chamber located within the corporation after using a fingerprint scanner, making sure to pay attention to all of he saw. Hearing a voice, he sat down as he was asked, before [[Laetitia England]] introduced herself to him.
Rather slowly, Berg entered the secret chamber located within the corporation after using a fingerprint scanner, making sure to pay attention to all of he saw. Hearing a voice, he sat down as he was asked, before [[Laetitia England]] introduced herself to him.
*'''Laetitia:''' ''Very few people ever see this room. It was first decorated in 1937, when we first founded the company. Laetitia England. Warren has told me so much about you. Quite impressive, reaching such a privileged position. The remnants of the Assassin Order are scattered across the globe. The time has come to end this fight. And you will be on the front lines. It comes down to trust. We must be certain that ours is well placed.''
*'''Laetitia:''' ''Very few people ever see this room. It was first decorated in 1937, when we first founded the company. Laetitia England. Warren has told me so much about you. Quite impressive, reaching such a privileged position. The remnants of the Assassin Order are scattered across the globe. The time has come to end this fight. And you will be on the front lines. It comes down to trust. We must be certain that ours is well placed.''
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*'''Daniel:''' ''There.''
*'''Daniel:''' ''There.''
*'''Laetitia:''' ''From this day forward we monitor your every move. Welcome to the fold Master Templar.''
*'''Laetitia:''' ''From this day forward we monitor your every move. Welcome to the fold Master Templar.''
<big>'''Target Acquired'''</big><br />
<big>'''Target Acquired'''</big><br>
Newly appointed as a Master Templar, Berg sat observing the figures before him during his briefing, who had an announcement to make regarding the Assassins.
Newly appointed as a Master Templar, Berg sat observing the figures before him during his briefing, who had an announcement to make regarding the Assassins.
*'''Vidic:''' ''You have all been brought here because our intelligence gathering has progressed rapidly in the last week.''
*'''Vidic:''' ''You have all been brought here because our intelligence gathering has progressed rapidly in the last week.''
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*'''Shaun:''' ''Right you are, in fact! I've been reviewing our archives and it appears that Haytham's father was indeed an Assassin. Which means he was likely one too. At least for a little while...''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Right you are, in fact! I've been reviewing our archives and it appears that Haytham's father was indeed an Assassin. Which means he was likely one too. At least for a little while...''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What else did you find?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What else did you find?''
*'''Shaun:''' ''That fellow from the opera-[[Reginald Birch]]-Grand Master of the London chapter of the Templars. He and Haytham's father-a man named [[Edward Kenway|Edward]]-well, they were longtime rivals. Now, it appears Birch got his hands on Haytham at a rather young age-working his wiles to convince Haytham to switch sides. Wonder how he did it. I'll see if I can't dig up more...''
*'''Shaun:''' ''That fellow from the opera – [[Reginald Birch]] – Grand Master of the London chapter of the Templars. He and Haytham's father – a man named [[Edward Kenway|Edward]] – well, they were longtime rivals. Now, it appears Birch got his hands on Haytham at a rather young age – working his wiles to convince Haytham to switch sides. Wonder how he did it. I'll see if I can't dig up more...''
Shaun then asked Desmond about their situation.
Shaun then asked Desmond about their situation.
*'''Shaun:''' ''Hon-Honest answer please, Desmond: Do you think we're getting out of this alive?''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Hon–Honest answer please, Desmond: Do you think we're getting out of this alive?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''I don't know...I mean-it's a pretty tall order. If the First Civ couldn't save the world-how the hell are we supposed to swing it?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''I don't know... I mean – it's a pretty tall order. If the First Civ couldn't save the world – how the hell are we supposed to swing it?''
*'''Shaun:''' ''We have some time.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''We have some time.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''We have less than two months! They had decades and a lot more resources. And the worst part...is that we knew this was coming for, what, hundreds of years?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''We have less than two months! They had decades and a lot more resources. And the worst part... is that we knew this was coming for, what, hundreds of years?''
*'''Shaun:''' ''History repeats, it seems. The First Civ was so busy with their war against us-no one even noticed what was happening. We get advanced warning and then fall to fighting with the Templars... Lovely.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''History repeats, it seems. The First Civ was so busy with their war against us – no one even noticed what was happening. We get advanced warning and then fall to fighting with the Templars... Lovely.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Hopefully, whatever's behind that door will make a difference.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Hopefully, whatever's behind that door will make a difference.''
*'''Shaun:'' '''And if it doesn't-well, at least we tried.''
*'''Shaun:'' '''And if it doesn't – well, at least we tried.''
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*'''Desmond:''' ''What do you mean above?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What do you mean above?''
William handed Desmond a backpack with a parachute in it.
William handed Desmond a backpack with a parachute in it.
Hours later, Desmond was in New York, getting out of a service elevator on the [[Assassin's Creed: Initiates|Freedom Tower of the World Trade Center]]. Tossing up the camera, he tested his earpiece.
Hours later, Desmond was in New York, getting out of a service elevator on the Freedom Tower of the World Trade Center. Tossing up the camera, he tested his earpiece.
*'''Desmond:''' ''Can you hear me? Testing. Testing. One. Two. Three.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Can you hear me? Testing. Testing. One. Two. Three.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Yup! Read you just fine. Now why don't you power up the camera...''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Yup! Read you just fine. Now why don't you power up the camera...''
The camera flew out of Desmond's hand like a mosquito.
The camera flew out of Desmond's hand like a mosquito.
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Got picture. Running diagnostics. Perfect! I've got a nice strong signal. Just a heads up-there's no elevator access from here on out. You'll have to get up there the old fashioned way.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Got picture. Running diagnostics. Perfect! I've got a nice strong signal. Just a heads up – there's no elevator access from here on out. You'll have to get up there the old fashioned way.''
Desmond made his way through the construction site. When he got to a sliding door, he slid under it and almost fell over the side. He found himself looking over Manhattan, and freaked out from near-vertigo.
Desmond made his way through the construction site. When he got to a sliding door, he slid under it and almost fell over the side. He found himself looking over Manhattan, and freaked out from near-vertigo.
*'''Shaun:''' ''Oh, that's a...Hold still. That's a lovely view.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Oh, that's a... Hold still. That's a lovely view.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Seriously, Shaun, fuck you.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Seriously, Shaun, fuck you.''
Desmond continued to make his way up cranes and across hanging beams and power cables to the top.
Desmond continued to make his way up cranes and across hanging beams and power cables to the top.
*'''Desmond:''' ''Jesus...''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Jesus...''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Look on the bright side-no security to worry about.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Look on the bright side – no security to worry about.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''And on the not-so-bright side, the slightest misstep means that you're effectively...paste.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''And on the not-so-bright side, the slightest misstep means that you're effectively... paste.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Shut up, Shaun.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Shut up, Shaun.''
Desmond kept climbing up until he finally reached the topmost floor, still under construction.
Desmond kept climbing up until he finally reached the topmost floor, still under construction.
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*'''Desmond:''' ''Should?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Should?''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''It'll be fine, don't worry.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''It'll be fine, don't worry.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Well-you might want to worry a little. I'm pretty sure she was high when she was running the numbers.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Well – you might want to worry a little. I'm pretty sure she was high when she was running the numbers.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Shaun!''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Shaun!''
*'''Shaun:''' ''A joke. It was a joke-or was it?''
*'''Shaun:''' ''A joke. It was a joke – or was it?''
Desmond free-ran his way to the top of the crane arm.
Desmond free-ran his way to the top of the crane arm.
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Jump when you're ready, but wait for my signal to open the chute. Timing's really important here. Too soon or too late and you'll miss the building.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Jump when you're ready, but wait for my signal to open the chute. Timing's really important here. Too soon or too late and you'll miss the building.''
Desmond made a Leap of Faith from the crane.
Desmond made a Leap of Faith from the crane.
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Now! Open your chute now!''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Now! Open your chute now!''
Desmond struggled momentarily to open his chute, but eventually it did open and he glided down towards the building, landing on the helipad. Making his way inside, he reached the room with the power cube, which was sealed under glass. Desmond smashed the glass with his elbow and retrieved the cube.
Desmond struggled momentarily to open his parachute, but eventually succeeded and glided down towards the building, landing on the helipad. Making his way inside, he reached the room with the power cube, which was sealed under glass. Desmond smashed the glass with his elbow and retrieved the cube.
*'''Desmond:''' ''That wasn't so bad.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''That wasn't so bad.''
But as Desmond turned to leave, he was surprised by a figure in the doorway. It was [[Daniel Cross]].
But as Desmond turned to leave, he was surprised by a figure in the doorway. It was [[Daniel Cross]].
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*'''Daniel:''' ''Ask your father. Now give me that.''
*'''Daniel:''' ''Ask your father. Now give me that.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''I don't think so.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''I don't think so.''
*'''Daniel:''' ''Look-I'm not supposed to kill you, but the bossman didn't say anything about fucking you up. So you've got to the count of-''
*'''Daniel:''' ''Look – I'm not supposed to kill you, but the bossman didn't say anything about fucking you up. So you've got to the count of–''
Desmond interrupted Daniel by twisting his arm and smashing his jaw with the power cube. Unconscious, Daniel lay on the floor while Desmond fled. The Assassins left New York immediately and made [[Assassin's Creed: Initiates|a two day detour through Boston]]. Upon returning to the Grand Temple, Desmond demanded to know about Cross.
Desmond interrupted Daniel by twisting his arm and clobbering his jaw with the power cube. Unconscious, Daniel lay on the floor while Desmond fled. The Assassins left New York immediately and made a two day detour through Boston. Upon returning to the Grand Temple, Desmond demanded to know about Cross.
*'''Desmond:''' ''So who the hell is Daniel Cross?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''So who the hell is Daniel Cross?''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Believe it or not, he used to be an Assassin. THE Assassin, the way I've heard it told. But it turned out that he was a sleeper agent for Abstergo, trained to infiltrate and bring down the organization.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Believe it or not, he used to be an Assassin. THE Assassin, the way I've heard it told. But it turned out that he was a sleeper agent for Abstergo, trained to infiltrate and bring down the organization.''
*'''William:''' ''How did he know you were there? We could be compromised...''
*'''William:''' ''How did he know you were there? We could be compromised...''
*'''Shaun:''' ''They must have caught me snooping inside their network and sent Cross to see what we were after. If they were aware of our current location, we'd know. Though I will say this-it doesn't bode well for future expeditions.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''They must have caught me snooping inside their network and sent Cross to see what we were after. If they were aware of our current location, we'd know. Though I will say this – it doesn't bode well for future expeditions.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''I've set up some cameras topside. If anyone shows up we'll see it.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''I've set up some cameras topside. If anyone shows up we'll see it.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''I'd suggest you go see about finding a socket for that power source. Or we can return to Connor if you' prefer. All the artifacts in the world won't mean a thing without the key.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''I'd suggest you go see about finding a socket for that power source. Or we can return to Connor if you prefer. All the artifacts in the world won't mean a thing without the key.''
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Desmond explored the Temple looking for a socket for the battery he'd just acquired. Along the way, he encountered Juno, who explained the solutions the First Civilization had tried to save the world from the First Disaster.
Desmond explored the Temple while looking for a socket for the battery he'd just acquired. Along the way, he encountered Juno, who explained the solutions the First Civilization had tried to save the world from the First Disaster.
*'''Juno:''' ''In the beginning, when we thought we could be saved, we sought to face the sun's wrath and contain it. Four towers would be built- to pull her fury into this place and dispel it. But even with all we knew... with all we had... It would take too long. A thousand years we could labor and still the work would not be done... The first tower was never completed, the project abandoned... We moved on. But while we labored on other endeavors, a few returned. They thought to automate the process... Metal might finish what flesh could not.''
*'''Juno:''' ''In the beginning, when we thought we could be saved, we sought to face the sun's wrath and contain it. Four towers would be built– to pull her fury into this place and dispel it. But even with all we knew... with all we had... It would take too long. A thousand years we could labor and still the work would not be done... The first tower was never completed, the project abandoned... We moved on. But while we labored on other endeavors, a few returned. They thought to automate the process... Metal might finish what flesh could not.''<br>''If we could not meet the sun's cruel embrace... Perhaps we might rebuke it. Already we could generate the fields – to protect us in times of strife... But these were small and simple things. To replicate them on a scale the size of a world... We lacked the energy to make it so. Half the world, they said, then. It is better than none at all. We tried. Again, we failed. A quarter, they asked. Even this, we could not do... A sixth! An eighth! A tenth, they cried! The answer was still the same. Perhaps in time, a city might be spared... But it was time we did not have... So we moved on.''
*'''Juno:''' ''If we could not meet the sun's cruel embrace... Perhaps we might rebuke it. Already we could generate the fields-to protect us in times of strife... But these were small and simple things. To replicate them on a scale the size of a world... We lacked the energy to make it so. Half the world, they said, then. It is better than none at all. We tried. Again, we failed. A quarter, they asked. Even this, we could not do... A sixth! An eighth! A tenth, they cried! The answer was still the same. Perhaps in time, a city might be spared... But it was time we did not have... So we moved on.''
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*'''Rebecca:''' ''I know everyone thinks I'm being silly, but I can't shake the feeling we're being watched.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''I know everyone thinks I'm being silly, but I can't shake the feeling we're being watched.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''We are being watched. By Juno. Or some version of her.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''We are being watched. By Juno. Or some version of her.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Do you think it's a recording? Or is she a ghost? Or...something else? Is she talking to us the way Minerva talked to Ezio?''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Do you think it's a recording? Or is she a ghost? Or... something else? Is she talking to us the way Minerva talked to Ezio?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''No clue. I mean, who knows what else they were working on down here. There are still so many rooms we don't have access to...''
*'''Desmond:''' ''No clue. I mean, who knows what else they were working on down here. There are still so many rooms we don't have access to...''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''But...do you think she's like literally down here? Waiting somewhere? Still alive?''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''But... do you think she's like literally down here? Waiting somewhere? Still alive?''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Still alive, that's mental! That would mean she'd be at least-75? 80 thousand years old? They were powerful, yeah-but not that powerful.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Still alive, that's mental! That would mean she'd be at least – 75? 80 thousand years old? They were powerful, yeah – but not that powerful.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''They came down here looking for a way to survive... Maybe they found one?''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''They came down here looking for a way to survive... Maybe they found one?''
Rebecca then nervously asked Desmond about his encounter with Daniel Cross.
Rebecca then nervously asked Desmond about his encounter with Daniel Cross.
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Was it weird seeing Cross?''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''Was it weird seeing Cross?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What do you mean?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What do you mean?''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''It's different for you. You don't know what happened, I guess. For a long time he was...important to us. He was a different person.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''It's different for you. You don't know what happened, I guess. For a long time he was... important to us. He was a different person.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Shaun said he was a sleeper agent. Like Lucy.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Shaun said he was a sleeper agent. Like Lucy.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''It was different. She made a choice. But Cross...if you read the files...Abstergo just...they did terrible things to him. ''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''It was different. She made a choice. But Cross... if you read the files... Abstergo just... they did terrible things to him.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Rebecca?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Rebecca?''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''You're lucky. We all are. We have people who care about us. Who look out for us. He was all alone-and the people he thought he could trust, they used him.''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''You're lucky. We all are. We have people who care about us. Who look out for us. He was all alone – and the people he thought he could trust, they used him.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Did you know him?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Did you know him?''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''No... But... I knew [[Hannah Mueller|Hannah]].''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''No... But... I knew [[Hannah Mueller|Hannah]].''
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*'''Rebecca:''' ''What do you think happened? He killed her. That's what he does. That's all he knows how to do. Sometimes, it seems that's all any of us know how to do...''
*'''Rebecca:''' ''What do you think happened? He killed her. That's what he does. That's all he knows how to do. Sometimes, it seems that's all any of us know how to do...''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Rebecca...''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Rebecca...''
Desmond then spoke to his father next. William first tried to apologize for the earlier punch, then make peace for Desmond's rough childhood.
Desmond then spoke to his father next. William first tried to apologize for the earlier punch, then to make peace for Desmond's rough childhood.
*'''William:''' ''Son? I...I owe you an apology. I shouldn't have lashed out like that. You have to understand I've never been very good at this. Nevermind that we live rather... extraordinary lives.''
*'''William:''' ''Son? I... I owe you an apology. I shouldn't have lashed out like that. You have to understand I've never been very good at this. Nevermind that we live rather... extraordinary lives.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Yeah... I kinda liked my ordinary one.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Yeah... I kinda liked my ordinary one.''
*'''William:''' ''You can't escape who you are, Desmond.''
*'''William:''' ''You can't escape who you are, Desmond.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''So I've noticed.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''So I've noticed.''
*'''William:''' ''Look... it's silly for us to go back and forth like this. I admit, I did a shitty job raising you. I apologize, I'm sorry. But it's important you understand it didn't come from a bad place. You're my son. I love you. I guess I was so busy trying to make sure nothing bad happened, I didn't...consider the consequences. Truce?''
*'''William:''' ''Look... it's silly for us to go back and forth like this. I admit, I did a shitty job raising you. I apologize, I'm sorry. But it's important you understand it didn't come from a bad place. You're my son. I love you. I guess I was so busy trying to make sure nothing bad happened, I didn't... consider the consequences. Truce?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''I can't believe it's taken me so long to ask, but-how's Mom? She's not...''
*'''Desmond:''' ''I can't believe it's taken me so long to ask, but – how's Mom? She's not...''
*'''William:''' ''No, no. Your mother's fine. We decided it would be better if we split up for this job.''
*'''William:''' ''No, no. Your mother's fine. We decided it would be better if we split up for this job.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Always assuming the worst.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Always assuming the worst.''
*'''William:''' ''Hmm. For good reason.''
*'''William:''' ''Hmm. For good reason.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Can I at least say hi to her?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Can I at least say hi to her?''
*'''William:''' ''I'm sorry...it's too risky. Maybe when we're done...''
*'''William:''' ''I'm sorry... it's too risky. Maybe when we're done...''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Right. When we're done.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Right. When we're done.''
Desmond then asked his father if the Assassins and Templars had ever worked together.
Desmond then asked his father if the Assassins and Templars had ever worked together.
*'''Desmond:''' ''Have...Have we ever tried to make peace with the Templars?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Have... Have we ever tried to make peace with the Templars?''
*'''William:''' ''Throughout our history, there have been moments...Several, in fact. But...It's impossible. There are...existential differences. Insurmountable. If there were to be unity, it wouldn't be a truce so much as a submission.''
*'''William:''' ''Throughout our history, there have been moments... Several, in fact. But... It's impossible. There are... existential differences. Insurmountable. If there were to be unity, it wouldn't be a truce so much as a submission.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''But knowing what's about to happen...Wouldn't it make sense to try and talk to Vidic? Come to an arrangement? Even if it's only temporary?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''But knowing what's about to happen... Wouldn't it make sense to try and talk to Vidic? Come to an arrangement? Even if it's only temporary?''
*'''William:''' ''We'd all be so busy watching our backs, nothing would be accomplished. Imagine that, we're more productive at war...''
*'''William:''' ''We'd all be so busy watching our backs, nothing would be accomplished. Imagine that, we're more productive at war...''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Well, have we tried...sending in someone? Doing to them what they did to us with Lucy? Or Cross?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Well, have we tried... sending in someone? Doing to them what they did to us with Lucy? Or Cross?''
*'''William:''' ''We have. And it's never worked. We either sent in people who were either too weak, and found themselves turned-or too strong, and were unable to carry out the charade.''
*'''William:''' ''We have. And it's never worked. We either sent in people who were either too weak, and found themselves turned – or too strong, and were unable to carry out the charade.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''I just feel like we all want the same thing.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''I just feel like we all want the same thing.''
*'''William:''' ''We use the same words, but that's all they are...words. In the end, it all comes down to freedom. We seek it. They detest it. And so there's never an end to the fight. Not until one side is completely gone.''
*'''William:''' ''We use the same words, but that's all they are... words. In the end, it all comes down to freedom. We seek it. They detest it. And so there's never an end to the fight. Not until one side is completely gone.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Is that even possible?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Is that even possible?''
*'''William:''' ''Probably not. Our two groups have existed in one form or another since...well...forever. But things can be better than they are. And that's something.''
*'''William:''' ''Probably not. Our two groups have existed in one form or another since... well... forever. But things can be better than they are. And that's something.''
Desmond then asked his father about whether William had ever looked for him.
Desmond then asked William about whether he had ever looked for him.
*'''Desmond:''' ''Did you look for me, Dad? When I was gone.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Did you look for me, Dad? When I was gone.''
*'''William:''' ''Every day.''
*'''William:''' ''Every day.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Come on...''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Come on...''
*'''William:''' ''I mean it. Every night I'd look. Searching for your name-or variations of it-hoping you'd slip up. Abstergo only found you first because they had better access. A few more days and it would have been me.''
*'''William:''' ''I mean it. Every night I'd look. Searching for your name – or variations of it – hoping you'd slip up. Abstergo only found you first because they had better access. A few more days and it would have been me.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Well, I'm here now.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Well, I'm here now.''
*'''William:''' ''And I'm glad.''
*'''William:''' ''And I'm glad.''
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*'''Desmond:''' ''She seemed so sincere, though. Like she really wanted to make a difference.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''She seemed so sincere, though. Like she really wanted to make a difference.''
*'''William:''' ''Yes, well, when I first met him, I thought the same thing about Cross.''
*'''William:''' ''Yes, well, when I first met him, I thought the same thing about Cross.''
Desmond then lamented the fact that more often than not, the Assassins keep defecting to the Templars than vice-versa.
Desmond then lamented the fact that more often than not, the Assassins kept defecting to the Templars than vice-versa.
*'''Desmond:''' ''It just keeps happening over and over again.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''It just keeps happening over and over again.''
*'''William:''' ''What does?''
*'''William:''' ''What does?''
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*'''Desmond:''' ''Sure, I'd be up for it. Would be interesting to see what things were like back then.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Sure, I'd be up for it. Would be interesting to see what things were like back then.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Excellent! I think it would prove most enlightening.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Excellent! I think it would prove most enlightening.''
Shaun then launching into seeing the American Revolution from a decidedly British perspective.
Shaun then launched into seeing the American Revolution from a decidedly British perspective.
*'''Shaun:''' ''So this is how it started...''
*'''Shaun:''' ''So this is how it started...''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What are you up to?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What are you up to?''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Just brushing up on my American history, I...I say history. They certainly teach you strange things in the states.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Just brushing up on my American history, I... I say history. They certainly teach you strange things in the states.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Like what?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Like what?''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Well-for all the talk of this being a "[[American Revolutionary War|revolutionary]]" war, it was more of a civil one. Well, not THAT kind of civil. I mean there was no America versus Britain. It was Brit on Brit action. And you can clearly see how the whole thing got started: one war gave birth to the other.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Well – for all the talk of this being a "[[American Revolutionary War|revolutionary]]" war, it was more of a civil one. Well, not THAT kind of civil. I mean there was no America versus Britain. It was Brit on Brit action. And you can clearly see how the whole thing got started: one war gave birth to the other.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''You mean the [[French and Indian War|Seven Years War]]?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''You mean the [[French and Indian War|Seven Years War]]?''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Exactly. Seems the Crown overspent in its attempt to keep the French out. Wound up with a great deal of debt. Believing that the colonists should help to shoulder the burden, new taxes were created. It was a reasonable request-even if Parliament was rather, well, undiplomatic about it.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Exactly. Seems the Crown overspent in its attempt to keep the French out. Wound up with a great deal of debt. Believing that the colonists should help to shoulder the burden, new taxes were created. It was a reasonable request – even if Parliament was rather, well, undiplomatic about it.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''It's not really fair to tax people for a war they didn't want any part of...''
*'''Desmond:''' ''It's not really fair to tax people for a war they didn't want any part of...''
*'''Shaun:''' ''What?! Didn't want any part of?! Did you not notice [[George Washington]] with [[Edward Braddock]]? He was right in the middle of it! So here you have the Crown spending who knows how much money to secure a place for the colonists to thrive-and then when they ask for a little bit of help... Right, look, think of it this way. King George and the colonists, they all go out to dinner, right. And when the bill comes, George asks them to kick in and pay their share. Fair enough! But keep in mind, his family's been taking them out to dinner, gratis, for DECADES now. But the colonists, oh no, they insist they only had a glass of water and a side salad. Nevermind the table is FULL of half-eaten food and empty bottles of wine. And then when the King points this out, what do the colonists do? Oh! They flip the table over and storm out of the restaurant-probably intending to return later and burn it down.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''What?! Didn't want any part of?! Did you not notice [[George Washington]] with [[Edward Braddock]]? He was right in the middle of it! So here you have the Crown spending who knows how much money to secure a place for the colonists to thrive – and then when they ask for a little bit of help... Right, look, think of it this way. King George and the colonists, they all go out to dinner, right. And when the bill comes, George asks them to kick in and pay their share. Fair enough! But keep in mind, his family's been taking them out to dinner, gratis, for DECADES now. But the colonists, oh no, they insist they only had a glass of water and a side salad. Nevermind the table is FULL of half-eaten food and empty bottles of wine. And then when the King points this out, what do the colonists do? Oh! They flip the table over and storm out of the restaurant – probably intending to return later and burn it down.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''You left out the part where the King pointed a GUN at the colonists and forced them to cover dinner for EVERYONE at the restaurant.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''You left out the part where the King pointed a GUN at the colonists and forced them to cover dinner for EVERYONE at the restaurant.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Riiight. Right, yeah. Interesting take. IF he pulled out a gun-and it's not fair to say he did-it would only have been after the hundredth failed attempt at getting them to pay their fair share.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Riiight. Right, yeah. Interesting take. IF he pulled out a gun – and it's not fair to say he did – it would only have been after the hundredth failed attempt at getting them to pay their fair share.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''But how do you define someone's fair share?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''But how do you define someone's fair share?''
*'''Shaun:''' ''With a war, apparently.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''With a war, apparently.''
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*'''Shaun:''' ''Unbelievable...''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Unbelievable...''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What's up?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''What's up?''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Your politicians are constantly referencing the founding fathers - and insisting they must have been in support of one thing or another. I have never seen such a blantant disregard for history.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Your politicians are constantly referencing the founding fathers – and insisting they must have been in support of one thing or another. I have never seen such a blantant disregard for history.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''That's just typical politicial propaganda.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''That's just typical politicial propaganda.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''It's also dishonest and delusional. How could anyone claim to know what these people wanted based off scraps of paper and wishful thinking?''
*'''Shaun:''' ''It's also dishonest and delusional. How could anyone claim to know what these people wanted based off scraps of paper and wishful thinking?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''They're looking for intent - what these men envisioned for our country and its future.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''They're looking for intent – what these men envisioned for our country and its future.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Idealisit... and unlikely. I don't think most of your presidents and senators and judges care what the founders thought. They just want to know how they can bend old words to achieve modern goals. Who cares if they were deists or theists or wanted a central bank. Why do people need the validation? What should matter is what you - as an individual, believe. And why you believe it. What? Are we so insecure that we have to find 18th century letters to validate our beliefs? Oh, look mom! A dead man agreed with me. Maybe. If you transpose the letters in his shopping list you can plainly see he was on my side.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Idealistic... and unlikely. I don't think most of your presidents and senators and judges care what the founders thought. They just want to know how they can bend old words to achieve modern goals. Who cares if they were deists or theists or wanted a central bank. Why do people need the validation? What should matter is what you – as an individual, believe. And why you believe it. What? Are we so insecure that we have to find 18th century letters to validate our beliefs? Oh, look mom! A dead man agreed with me. Maybe. If you transpose the letters in his shopping list you can plainly see he was on my side.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Jesus Shaun. That's a cynical way to look at it...''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Jesus Shaun. That's a cynical way to look at it...''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Doesn't make it less true.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Doesn't make it less true. I keep trying to understand how men like Washington and Jefferson could dedicate their lives to the pursuit of liberty and equality, yet have no problem owning slaves. It's hypocritical in the extreme. And your history books make only passing mention of the subject. As if... as if it were of little consequence.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''I keep trying to understand how men like Washington and Jefferson could dedicate their lives to the pursuit of liberty and equality, yet have no problem owning slaves. It's hypocritical in the extreme. And your history books make only passing mention of the subject. As if... as if it were of little consequence.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''They had a war to win. A country's future to secure. How could they deal with all these issues at the same time?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''They had a war to win. A country's future to secure. How could they deal with all these issues at the same time?''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Spoken like a true apologist. We hear it today too. That matters of civil rights and equality must wait. There are conflicts to settle. Economies to salvage. What do any of these things matter if the people are not free and equal. ALL of them.''
*'''Shaun:''' ''Spoken like a true apologist. We hear it today too. That matters of civil rights and equality must wait. There are conflicts to settle. Economies to salvage. What do any of these things matter if the people are not free and equal. ALL of them.''
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*'''Juno:''' ''A new world approached. One that was dark and cold. It would consume us. For we were flesh and flesh is frail. Though suits and shields might offer comfort - such adornments would not suffice... Not to save us all... So we sought to change what we were. In this manner we might thrive in a world made poisonous... It was Aita who volunteered to see if it might be done. Aita, my husband, my love. In the end it changed him... Ruined him... He was made a prisoner of the machines. The body might survive - but his mind became brittle to the touch... He begged me for release. For days - for weeks - for months. I pleaded with him to give us more time to find another way. But there wasn't one. Not for him. Not for us...''
*'''Juno:''' ''A new world approached. One that was dark and cold. It would consume us. For we were flesh and flesh is frail. Though suits and shields might offer comfort – such adornments would not suffice... Not to save us all... So we sought to change what we were. In this manner we might thrive in a world made poisonous... It was [[Aita]] who volunteered to see if it might be done. Aita, my husband, my love. In the end it changed him... Ruined him... He was made a prisoner of the machines. The body might survive – but his mind became brittle to the touch... He begged me for release. For days – for weeks – for months. I pleaded with him to give us more time to find another way. But there wasn't one. Not for him. Not for us...''<br>''What is consciousness but a series of electrical impulses... And the body a vessel to hold these sparks. But it is weak. In time, it decays and crumbles into dust... We asked ourselves, then: what if it might be replaced – with something stronger. Something better. So we forged a new vessel. One that might endure. It proved easy enough to enter... But to leave... To leave required something more... Something wrong... And so this too they abandoned. I wondered, though... were they right to turn away...''
*'''Juno:''' ''What is consciousness but a series of electrical impulses... And the body a vessel to hold these sparks. But it is weak. In time, it decays and crumbles into dust... We asked ourselves, then: what if it might be replaced - with something stronger. Something better. So we forged a new vessel. One that might endure. It proved easy enough to enter... But to leave... To leave required something more... Something wrong... And so this too they abandoned. I wondered, though... were they right to turn away...''
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*'''William:''' ''I doubt it. Sure, he pioneered the Animus, but they've had the technology for decades now. Plenty of other people can take his place.''
*'''William:''' ''I doubt it. Sure, he pioneered the Animus, but they've had the technology for decades now. Plenty of other people can take his place.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''And Cross?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''And Cross?''
*'''William:''' ''He was a loose cannon - I doubt anyone's mourning his death. I think these days he was more a symbol than an asset.''
*'''William:''' ''He was a loose cannon – I doubt anyone's mourning his death. I think these days he was more a symbol than an asset.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Hmmm...''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Hmmm...''
*'''William:''' ''Sorry. I don't mean to dismiss what you did. But it's going to take a lot more than a couple of deaths to stop the Templars.''
*'''William:''' ''Sorry. I don't mean to dismiss what you did. But it's going to take a lot more than a couple of deaths to stop the Templars.''
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Desmond, William, Shaun and Rebecca approached the gate inside the Grand Temple.
Desmond, William, Shaun and Rebecca approached the gate inside the Grand Temple.
*'''Desmond:''' ''Moment of truth.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Moment of truth.''
The team proceeded to make their way towards the ending of the path leading to a round device.
The team proceeded to make their way towards the ending of the path, leading to a round device.
*'''Juno:''' ''Yes... Come... Here... at last. You know our story now. Of how we tried. Of how we failed. All our hopes extinguished. Save one. Your touch, a spark. A spark to save the world.''
*'''Juno:''' ''Yes... Come... Here... at last. You know our story now. Of how we tried. Of how we failed. All our hopes extinguished. Save one. Your touch, a spark. A spark to save the world.''
*'''Minerva:''' ''Wait! Do not touch the pedestal!''
*'''Minerva:''' ''Wait! Do not touch the pedestal!''
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*'''Minerva:''' ''Juno dwells within these walls, awaiting release. I will explain. While we worked to save the world, she sought, instead, to conquer it. She used our machines to set her plans in motion. Divination through numbers. There is a pattern to existence. To comprehend the calculations is to tame time. This was my focus. And so I built the eye to aid us. But she turned it towards her own ends. When we discovered her treachery, we put a stop to it. And then we left. But first we called to you... That you might try again. We thought it would be safe with her gone. Now I see we were deceived. She survived. She endured. And then she began to work... For centuries Tinia and I walked the world, hoping to rekindle the spark of civilization. We shared what we knew as best we could. We were not the only ones. But for all the power we wrought, still death would claim us. But before it did, I would have one last look to know if we had succeeded.''
*'''Minerva:''' ''Juno dwells within these walls, awaiting release. I will explain. While we worked to save the world, she sought, instead, to conquer it. She used our machines to set her plans in motion. Divination through numbers. There is a pattern to existence. To comprehend the calculations is to tame time. This was my focus. And so I built the eye to aid us. But she turned it towards her own ends. When we discovered her treachery, we put a stop to it. And then we left. But first we called to you... That you might try again. We thought it would be safe with her gone. Now I see we were deceived. She survived. She endured. And then she began to work... For centuries Tinia and I walked the world, hoping to rekindle the spark of civilization. We shared what we knew as best we could. We were not the only ones. But for all the power we wrought, still death would claim us. But before it did, I would have one last look to know if we had succeeded.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''That's how you're here now?''
*'''Desmond:''' ''That's how you're here now?''
*'''Minerva:''' ''I had hoped you might find this place - and finish our work. But it is too late. You and the Templars have squabbled over our refuse. You have wasted centuries. And so you have lost your chance. You cannot hope to stop the end now, Desmond. Only to survive it.''
*'''Minerva:''' ''I had hoped you might find this place – and finish our work. But it is too late. You and the Templars have squabbled over our refuse. You have wasted centuries. And so you have lost your chance. You cannot hope to stop the end now, Desmond. Only to survive it.''
*'''Juno:''' ''She's lying! Only touch of the pedestal and the world WILL be saved.''
*'''Juno:''' ''She's lying! Only touch of the pedestal and the world WILL be saved.''
*'''Minerva:''' ''Better the world burn than she be loosed upon it.''
*'''Minerva:''' ''Better the world burn than she be loosed upon it.''
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*'''Desmond:''' ''Show me.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Show me.''
Desmond was shown a vision of what would happen to the world if he refused to use the device.
Desmond was shown a vision of what would happen to the world if he refused to use the device.
*'''Juno:''' ''If you heed Minerva the sun will have its way. The ground will crack and spit fire into the sky. All the world will burn. But this does not end the world, merely heralds its arrival. Darkness follows. Then you emerge... Resolving to lay a foundation that such a tragedy does not befall the world again. You will become a symbol to those who survive. Hope. Knowledge. Determination. You will inspire them to rebuild. To thrive once more. And as the world heals, so too will humanity... But you are just a man. Frail and mortal. You pass from the world, leaving behind only a memory. A... legacy. You will be remembered first as a hero. Later as a legend. And in time... As a god. It is the cruelest fate. To have written words that meant well - and see them made wicked and unwise. What was meant to encourage life - used instead to justify taking it! And so now you see... That what was shall be again. So tell me: How is this better?''
*'''Juno:''' ''If you heed Minerva the sun will have its way. The ground will crack and spit fire into the sky. All the world will burn. But this does not end the world, merely heralds its arrival. Darkness follows. Then you emerge... Resolving to lay a foundation that such a tragedy does not befall the world again. You will become a symbol to those who survive. Hope. Knowledge. Determination. You will inspire them to rebuild. To thrive once more. And as the world heals, so too will humanity... But you are just a man. Frail and mortal. You pass from the world, leaving behind only a memory. A... legacy. You will be remembered first as a hero. Later as a legend. And in time... As a god. It is the cruelest fate. To have written words that meant well – and see them made wicked and unwise. What was meant to encourage life – used instead to justify taking it! And so now you see... That what was shall be again. So tell me: How is this better?''
Desmond, Juno and Minerva then continued their conversation.
Desmond, Juno and Minerva then continued their conversation.
*'''Juno:''' ''She would sacrifice you - sacrifice the WORLD - for no other reason than to deny me vindication.''
*'''Juno:''' ''She would sacrifice you – sacrifice the WORLD – for no other reason than to deny me vindication.''
*'''Minerva:''' ''They will enslave your kind, Desmond. Is this not why you fight? Is this not why you came here? To ensure more than just your race's future, but its freedom?''
*'''Minerva:''' ''They will enslave your kind, Desmond. Is this not why you fight? Is this not why you came here? To ensure more than just your race's future, but its freedom?''
*'''Juno:''' ''What future? What freedom? Billions dead and the whole cycle begun anew? This world has known nothing but heartache and horror since we left it.''
*'''Juno:''' ''What future? What freedom? Billions dead and the whole cycle begun anew? This world has known nothing but heartache and horror since we left it.''
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*'''Desmond:''' ''ENOUGH!''
*'''Desmond:''' ''ENOUGH!''
*'''Minerva:''' ''You must not do this.''
*'''Minerva:''' ''You must not do this.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Whatever Juno's planning - however terrible it might seem today - we'll find a way to stop it. But the alternative, what you want... There's no hope there.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''Whatever Juno's planning – however terrible it might seem today – we'll find a way to stop it. But the alternative, what you want... There's no hope there.''
*'''Minerva:''' ''If you free her - you'll be destroyed.''
*'''Minerva:''' ''If you free her – you'll be destroyed.''
*'''Juno:''' ''It will happen in an instant. There will be no pain.''
*'''Juno:''' ''It will happen in an instant. There will be no pain.''
*'''Minerva:''' ''You mustn't!''
*'''Minerva:''' ''You mustn't!''
*'''Desmond:''' ''It's done, Minerva. The decision's made.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''It's done, Minerva. The decision's made.''
*'''Minerva:''' ''Then the consequences of this mistake are yours to live - and die - with.''
*'''Minerva:''' ''Then the consequences of this mistake are yours to live – and die – with.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''You need to go. All of you. Now. Get as far away from here as you can.''
*'''Desmond:''' ''You need to go. All of you. Now. Get as far away from here as you can.''
*'''William:''' ''Come with us. We'll find another way.''
*'''William:''' ''Come with us. We'll find another way.''
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An Abstergo employee started explaining to a colleague how to synchronize Desmond's data to the cloud.
An Abstergo employee began explaining to a colleague on how to synchronize Desmond's data to the cloud.
*'''Abstergo employee:''' ''Alright! We're up and running. This code is hacked to all hell- nicely hacked but hacked. The worm found three pivots before failing, so we've got those. You need to locate the remaining pivots on your own from inside. The three we've got will triangulate the rest. It's a sweet bit of hacking on my part if I dare say- each pivot detects the others in proximity. The should be twelve total. Every one you find is supposed to produce a hex cipher and that's what we're after. Once you find them all, we'll sequence the code, package the data and Bob's your uncle. Now, don't putz around too much in revolutionary America- I know it's tempting. So I've planted two of our pivots, not easy from my end, believe you me, but there they are. You can see those two activating a buried one... kinda. If you drop the third one we have, the buried pivot's precise location should resolve. Then go gather the hex cipher, rinse, and repeat. If you get a chance I'd love to see Franklin's Glass Harmonica in person... just a side note. Have fun!''
*'''Abstergo employee:''' ''Alright! We're up and running. This code is hacked to all hell– nicely hacked but hacked. The worm found three pivots before failing, so we've got those. You need to locate the remaining pivots on your own from inside. The three we've got will triangulate the rest. It's a sweet bit of hacking on my part if I dare say– each pivot detects the others in proximity. The should be twelve total. Every one you find is supposed to produce a hex cipher and that's what we're after. Once you find them all, we'll sequence the code, package the data and Bob's your uncle. Now, don't putz around too much in revolutionary America– I know it's tempting. So I've planted two of our pivots, not easy from my end, believe you me, but there they are. You can see those two activating a buried one... kinda. If you drop the third one we have, the buried pivot's precise location should resolve. Then go gather the hex cipher, rinse, and repeat. If you get a chance I'd love to see Franklin's Glass Harmonica in person... just a side note. Have fun!''
After finding all pivots, Desmond's data was uploaded to the cloud.
After finding all pivots, Desmond's data was uploaded to the cloud.
*'''Abstergo employee:''' ''Holy crap. We did it. It's done. His data's uploading to the cloud! HAHAHAHAHAHA! Vegas baby! Vegas!''
*'''Abstergo employee:''' ''Holy crap. We did it. It's done. His data's uploading to the cloud! HAHAHAHAHAHA! Vegas baby! Vegas!''
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Over the course of his training to become an Assassin, Desmond Miles had various conversations with different people, along with other Assassins and major characters interacting with each other throughout modern times.

Assassin's Creed

While being held captive at Abstergo Industries, Desmond secretly had multiple conversations with Lucy Stillman, Dr. Vidic's assistant. Before each Animus session, he would also have conversations with Vidic, who would discuss certain details of Abstergo's goals.

Assassin's Creed II

After escaping Abstergo, Desmond was introduced to fellow Assassins Shaun Hastings and Rebecca Crane. These two would assist Lucy in training Desmond to be an Assassin.

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

Assassin's Creed: Revelations

Assassin's Creed III

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