Greek fire

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Ezio using Greek Fire.

Greek Fire (Greek: Υγρό Πυρ) was an incendiary weapon that was available in Constantinople.

It was also a closely guarded military secret, and its composition still remained unknown to this day, despite multiple theories.

History

Greek Fire was first used by Byzantine Emperor Leon III's army, when enemy vessels laid siege to Constantinople in 717 AD. As a result, the napalm-like substance burned through the enemy fleet, forcing them to lift their attack and travel west.

In 1511, the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze used Greek Fire in order to destroy several ships, which prevented him from leaving the city.

Trivia

• Greek Fire was first seen in the E3 Gameplay Demo of Assassin's Creed: Revelations, and its concept appeared to be similar to the Naval Cannon featured in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood.
• Greek Fire could also be put on barricades in Den defenses, in order to counter a Byzantine Templar attack.

Gallery

• Ezio preparing to use Greek Fire.
  Ezio preparing to use Greek Fire.
• Greek Fire in use.
  Greek Fire in use.
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  Concept art of the Greek Fire cannon.
• Ezio using Greek Fire in Assassin's Creed: Revelations (mobile game).
  Ezio using Greek Fire in Assassin's Creed: Revelations (mobile game).
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  Concept art of the Greek Fire mechanism by Martin Deschambault.
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  Ezio orders his Assassins to burn the Templars with Greek Fire.