Papal Guard
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- "The Papal guards are basically the ultimate elite guards that we're gonna have in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood."
- ―Ubisoft developer Christopher Weiler [1]
The Papal Guard were elite soldiers commanded by the Papacy to serve and protect the pontiff during his tenure. By 1503, the Papal Guard protected Pope Alexander VI, and were led by the Pope's son and Papal Commander, Cesare Borgia. The sole purpose of the Papal guards is to protect the Pope and his family with their lives.
Combat
The Papal guards are the most versatile and difficult enemies (excluding bosses and Borgia Captains), as they carry the best of abilities held by all other guard archetypes and can easily deflect and counter many of Ezio Auditore's attacks.[1]
Papal guards can wield wheel-lock firearms in one hand, and a sword in the other, making them deadly opponents in both short and long range. Other than swords, they can also be equipped with a variety of long weapons, short weapons, and heavy weapons, however those versions are more difficult to come across.
Much like Agiles, Papal guards are extremely fast and are able to dodge most attacks. They are also difficult to escape from, and will always be able to catch up to Ezio in a chase.
Papal guards are often encountered in groups, and will often employ teamwork strategies in battle. One may continuously fire at Ezio from a distance, while the others attack from close range. They may also throw sand or grab Ezio from behind, skills common to Seekers. Papal guards are not affected by Ezio's taunts.
They do not seem to reload their pistol (or at least do it very quickly), thus allowing them to continuously shoot Ezio and breaking his attacks/streaks.
Trivia
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Others
- Cesare Borgia himself fights much like a Papal Guard, and is able to dual-wield a pistol and sword as they do.
- The Papal Guards were the precursor to the Swiss Guard, who have protected the pontiff since 1548.
- The Papal Guards may be less skilled than Ezio, however they are considerably stronger and have a larger build, with all of them being at least a head taller than Ezio.
- Smoke bombs have no effect on a Papal guard while engaged in combat, however, the bombs function as normal if the guard is taken by surprise.
Gallery
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A Papal Guard threatens Ezio Auditore at gunpoint.
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A Papal guard, wielding a spear.
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A Papal guard is impaled by Ezio.
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Cesare and his Papal Guards in inspection.
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Papal Guards led by Cesare.
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A squadron of Papal Guards get ready to attack Ezio and the Assassins.
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Two Papal Guards arrest Cesare Borgia.
Notes and references
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