Donato Mancini

"Trained in battle and raised in a world of war and violence, the Captain remains a distinguished and refined character, respecting the codes of honor. Unfortunately, those he challenges to a duel by Sword never get the chance to count to three"

―Ubisoft description on Donato, the captain

Donato Mancini (1473 - 1503) was a Templar agent during the Renaissance in Rome. He was killed by Ezio Auditore at the Circus Maximus in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. He also appear as a multiplayer character know as the captain, that uses a short sword and a dagger as weapon.

Donato was known as the greatest rider in all of Cesare Borgia's army, a title Cesare envied. So Cesare ordered Fiora Cavazza to make Donato lose a race with him, through bribery or violence. He was offered an ornate suit of armor and many other gifts but he refused to back down steadfastly preaching that the winner is the winner. Despite their many attempts to stop his victory he emerged victorious making Cesare furious. He ordered Donato beaten and he was, brutally.

He was a man of honor which Fiora Cavazza respected.

Mancini's Demise

A merchant defeats Donato in a race. Mancini responds angrily to his defeat by destroying the merchant's stand and threatening his life. This is made known to the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze who decides to kill Donato. He locates him on horseback at the Circus Maximus, surrounded by his guards. Ezio proceeds to only kill Donato, sparing the lives of his guards.

Dialogue

Ezio encounters a merchant in the Antico District of Rome. He is examining what is left of his broken stand.

• Ezio: This was your stand?
• Merchant (Rocco): Si (Yes). Everything has been broken.
• Ezio: Who did this?
• Merchant (Rocco): Donato Mancini. I rode against his horse in the races and made the mistake of winning. You, though, everyone is talking about you! How you fight against the Borgia's men. Donato has demanded I meet him alone, I fear he intends to kill me.
• Ezio: Where can I find him?
• Merchant (Rocco): Grazie a Dio! (Thank God!) He is waiting at the Circo Massimo. (Circus Maximus.) That's where they hold their private races.

Ezio arrives at the Circus Maximus and overhears Mancini's plans for the merchant.

• Donato: You're dead, Rocco, you hear me!

Ezio assassinates Donato Mancini and lays him to rest.

• Ezio: Requiescat in pace. (Rest in peace.)

Database Entry

Date of Birth: 1473. Profession: Captain.

A veteran soldier under the Borgia, Donato also served in the city guard. The chroniclers at court describe him as a cold, loyal enforcer and an expert rider.

I'm not able to get in very far, but the Abstergo servers contain a small piece of data about him: "One of Cesare's top horsemen, Donato Mancini's skill is only surpassed by his ego."

That Cesare sure knows how to pick 'em.