Hephaestus Email Network

The Hephaestus Network home screen.

The Hephaestus Email Network was an internet e-mail service used by the Assassin Order.

While staying in the Sanctuary of Monteriggioni, Desmond Miles, Lucy Stillman, Shaun Hastings and Rebecca Crane exchanged several messages over the network.

Lucy informed them regularly of their schedule and tasks for the week, and the others would exchange e-mails about various trivial topics, including buying food and going out into the town.

The only outsiders who contacted them were Erudito, a mysterious individual who simply informed Desmond of his teammates' e-mail passwords, and an Assassin only identified as William M.

William contacted Shaun about the status of other Assassin teams, and conversed with Lucy about Desmond's condition. He also spoke briefly to Desmond himself, upon the recovery of the restored memories of 1506.

William informed Desmond that his progress was being monitored by Rebecca, and advised him to tell as few people as possible of their findings. Once Desmond explored all the memories, he received another e-mail from William, thanking him for his help, and requesting him not to disclose the information to either Shaun or Lucy, as their security and safety depended on it. Finally, he informed Desmond that they would meet soon.

Conversations

Desmond

From:	Rebecca Crane
To:	Lucy Stillman
Date/Time:	9/19/2012 4:45 AM
Subject:	Desmond
Hey Luce, Desmond was screaming pretty loud in his sleep yesterday. It's getting worse. I dunno if you heard it too but I thought I'd let you know. r3b3cca

	From:	Lucy Stillman
	To:	Rebecca Crane
	Date/Time:	9/18/2012 6:00 AM
	Subject:	RE: Desmond
	I did hear it but there's not much we can do until we've reached our goal. I know it's awful and I hate doing this to him but it's necessary. Thanks though, Lucy

Yogurt

From:	Lucy Stillman
To:	Desmond Miles, Shaun Hastings, Rebecca Crane
Date/Time:	9/19/2012 10:39 PM
Subject:	Yogurt
I had 2 yogurts in the mini fridge as of this morning and now they're gone. I'm hungry and annoyed so who took them? Lucy

	From:	Shaun Hastings
	To:	Lucy Stillman, Rebecca Crane
	Date/Time:	9/19/2012 11:45 PM
	Subject:	RE: Yogurt
	Lucy, I am supremely disappointed that you would make such allegations of your dedicated staff. This accusation is injust, unfounded and frankly rather insulting. S.

	From:	Rebecca Crane
	To:	Lucy Stillman, Desmond Miles, Shaun Hastings
	Date/Time:	9/19/2012 11:57 PM
	Subject:	RE: RE: Yogurt
	Shaun ate both of them. I know because he asked me if I wanted one. r3b3cca

	From:	Lucy Stillman
	To:	Desmond Miles, Shaun Hastings, Rebecca Crane
	Date/Time:	09/20/2012 12:36 AM
	Subject:	RE: RE: RE: Yogurt
	Thanks Becca. Shaun you're on clean up for the next week. Lucy

	From:	Shaun Hastings
	To:	Lucy Stillman, Rebecca Crane
	Date/Time:	9/20/2012 1:24 AM
	Subject:	RE: RE: RE: RE: Yogurt
	This just in: Rebecca is a Templar.

Mp3 player

From:	Rebecca Crane
To:	Lucy Stillman, Desmond Miles, Shaun Hastings
Date/Time:	9/21/2012 9:06 AM
Subject:	Mp3 player
Hey guys, I can't find my mp3 player- the little black one. Let me know if you see it. (I have trouble sleeping without my tunes) r3b3cca

	From:	Shaun Hastings
	To:	Rebecca Crane
	Date/Time:	9/22/2012 4:40 AM
	Subject:	RE: Mp3 player
	Found it. S.

	From:	Rebecca Crane
	To:	Shaun Hastings
	Date/Time:	9/23/2012 11:50 PM
	Subject:	RE: RE: Mp3 player
	Thanks for the hand off earlier! Where was it?

	From:	Shaun Hastings
	To:	Rebecca Crane
	Date/Time:	9/24/2012 2:56 AM
	Subject:	RE: RE: RE: Mp3 player
	My nightstand.

Eats

From:	Rebecca Crane
To:	Lucy Stillman, Desmond Miles, Shaun Hastings
Date/Time:	9/25/2012 10:05 PM
Subject:	Eats
Going to get some eats from the cafe in town. Anything? r3b3cca

	From:	Shaun Hastings
	To:	Rebecca Crane
	Date/Time:	9/25/2012 10:23 PM
	Subject:	RE: Eats
	That nice pasta dish I like. Thanks, S. P.S. I have no Euros so thanks in advance.

Bleeding Effect

From:	William M.
To:	Lucy Stillman
Date/Time:	9/26/2012 11:30 PM
Subject:	RE: Bleeding Effect
Hello Lucy, Your last email troubled me, more for your sake than the fate of the project. I have no idea what has gotten into you, but you're going to come down with an ulcer if you don't relax a little. You're doing excellent work, there is nothing for you to worry about. In terms of Desmond, however, I think you are somewhat justified in your concern. I need you to keep eye on him and report anything you observe that might be relevant. When you get back here, we'll run tests on him, but I'm sure on your watch there will be no need to worry. Take care of yourself, get some sleep! -William

Unmarked van

From:	Rebecca Crane
To:	Lucy Stillman, Desmond Miles, Shaun Hastings
Date/Time:	9/27/2012 4:05 AM
Subject:	unmarked van
Hey guys, Just a quick heads up: There was a white unmarked van parked across the street when I went to get batteries yesterday and it was still here today when I came back with food. It's a little too non-descript for my liking and it's just the right size for surveillance gear. I checked again a few minutes ago and it was gone but keep an eye out. r3b3cca

First update

From:	William M.
To:	Shaun Hastings
Date/Time:	9/27/2012 9:01 PM
Subject:	Status
Hello Shaun, Here's an update of team locations and activities for you to pass on to the others. You'll probably be contacted by one of the members from Sao Paolo. You're their lifeline, so be ready. You'll be glad to know that everyone here is safe for the time being. I'm sure Lucy told you that you'll all be coming here once you have the Apple of Eden. I don't know what you've heard about this place, but there will be a lot here to show you that I know you're going to love. Lots of history. Moscow- They remain safe and secure. They are currently chasing a potential lead on another Piece of Eden, so fingers crossed on that one. I've done a little research for them myself and have confirmed a few of their suspicions so it's looking good at the moment. Sao Paolo- They had to move safe houses again and this time it was too close. It's suspected there's a leak on their team so headquarters is looking into it. It's likely the team will go dark soon and try and flush out the mole. Hopefully they can catch it before it catches up to them but they are supported so that's a plus. Osaka- As per plan, they are still dark. They're scheduled to make contact with headquarters in 72 hours so hopefully they're OK and have lost their tail. I wouldn't share this one with the others yet. I don't want to alarm them until absolutely necessary: Denver- Off the grid and this one isn't planned. It looks like we may have lost another one. Headquarters is investigating. -William

From:	Shaun Hastings
To:	Desmond Miles, Lucy Stillman, Rebecca Crane
Date/Time:	9/27/2012 10:22 PM
Subject:	Update
Quick update on our remaining counterparts around the globe: Moscow- They remain safe and secure. They are currently chasing a potential lead on another Piece of Eden so fingers crossed on that one. I've done a little research for them myself and have confirmed a few of their suspicions so it's looking good at the moment. Sao Paolo- They had to move safe houses again and this time it was too close. it's suspected there's a leak on their team so headquarters is looking into it. It's likely the team will go dark soon and try and flush out the mole. Hopefully they can catch it before it catches up to them but they are supperted so that's a plus. Osaka- As per plan, they are still dark. They're scheduled to make contact with headquarters in 72 hours so hopefully they're ok and have lost their tail. More updates to come, S.

No subject

From:	Rebecca Crane
To:	Lucy Stillman
Date/Time:	9/28/2012 8:00 AM
Subject:	-
Hey Lucy, This is getting harder and harder. I miss my family. I miss my dog. I miss my life. I know what we're doing is important but I can't help but feel this way. Especially when we're spinning our wheels like we are now. I guess all I'm saying is I need someone to talk to and you're the only person who understands. ...I guess there's Shaun but he just makes sarcastic comments. I just don't want that right now. r3b3cca

	From:	Lucy Stillman
	To:	Rebecca Crane
	Date/Time:	9/28/2012 8:30 pm
	Subject:	RE: -
	I'd be lying if I said I didnt feel the same way sometimes, but when I do, I try to think about what would become of this world if we weren't fighting this fight. It is hard Rebecca and that's why you were chosen, like me, because you can endure. But I know your resilience doesnt make you invincible. Come by my room in the morning and we can talk about whatever. Lucy

Italian apes

From:	Shaun Hastings
To:	Lucy Stillman
Date/Time:	9/29/2012 9:00 PM
Subject:	The Anger of Italian Apes
Dear Lucy, I regret to inform you I will no longer be able to trek into town for the foreseeable future. I'll spare you the gory details but suffice to say an exchange of words, hand gesture and grunts with a large Italian fellow have made it clear to me he plans to murder your favourite male co-worker on sight. I am truly sorry for any inconvenience this might cause. Sincerely, S.

	From:	Lucy Stillman
	To:	Shaun Hastings
	Date/Time:	9/29/2012 9:44 pm
	Subject:	RE: The Anger of Italian Apes
	You're still going in when it's your turn. If you need me to hold your hand and protect you from the big man just ask. Lucy

	From:	Shaun Hastings
	To:	Lucy Stillman
	Date/Time:	9/29/2012 10:13 PM
	Subject:	RE: RE: The Anger of Italian Apes
	Fine. But when the brute eats my pancreas you'll be without a lead data manager...

Emergency

From:	Shaun Hastings
To:	Rebecca Crane
Date/Time:	9/30/2012 10:18 PM
Subject:	Emergency
Rebecca, Found this riddle in my research and can't crack it. Any ideas? I think it might be the key to the location of another piece of Eden: Why did the bald man paint rabbits on his head? S.

	From:	Rebecca Crane
	To:	Shaun Hastings
	Date/Time:	9/30/2012 10:34 PM
	Subject:	RE: Emergency
	Never seen anything like that. Any more info? Seriously? Another Piece of Eden? r3b3cca

	From:	Shaun Hastings
	To:	Rebecca Crane
	Date/Time:	9/30/2012 11:03 PM
	Subject:	RE: RE: Emergency
	Yes. If we both dig I think we can solve it. Top priority for right now. S.

	From:	Rebecca Crane
	To:	Shaun Hastings
	Date/Time:	9/30/2012 11:10 PM
	Subject:	RE: RE: RE: Emergency
	Understood. Have you told Lucy?

	From:	Shaun Hastings
	To:	Rebecca Crane
	Date/Time:	10/01/2012 12:01 AM
	Subject:	RE: RE: RE: RE: Emergency
	Not yet. I didn't want to get her excited before we had something concrete but I think I just cracked it! S.

	From:	Rebecca Crane
	To:	Shaun Hastings, Lucy Stillman
	Date/Time:	10/01/2012 12:09 AM
	Subject:	RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Emergency
	What's the answer????? Looping in Lucy.

	From:	Shaun Hastings
	To:	Rebecca Crane
	Date/Time:	10/01/2012 12:15 AM
	Subject:	RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Emergency
	Because from a distance they looked like hares.

	From:	Rebecca Crane
	To:	Shaun Hastings
	Date/Time:	10/01/2012 12:18 AM
	Subject:	RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Emergency
	... r3b3cca

	From:	Lucy Stillman
	To:	Shaun Hastings, Rebecca Crane
	Date/Time:	10/01/2012 12:20 AM
	Subject:	RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Emergency
	Can we get back to work now, please. Lucy

This afternoon

From:	Shaun Hastings
To:	Rebecca Crane
Date/Time:	10/02/2012 7:00 AM
Subject:	This Afternoon
I found some really good beats the other day. Want to come to mine for a listen when you get off watch? S.

	From:	Rebecca Crane
	To:	Shaun Hastings
	Date/Time:	10/02/2012 7:39 AM
	Subject:	RE: This Afternoon
	:) r3b3cca

Animus

From:	Shaun Hastings
To:	Lucy Stillman
Date/Time:	10/03/2012 5:47 AM
Subject:	Animus
Lucy, Let me get straight to the point. I noticed we have a free day on Sunday. Would you allow me to do a small session in the Animus? Rebecca said she'd monitor me and it would be for a short while. I'm rather curious about the validity of my Norse descent. As it would be a one-off and for a short period I really don't see any harm. S.

Question

From:	William M.
To:	Lucy Stillman
Date/Time:	10/04/2012 8:00 PM
Subject:	Question
Hello Lucy, Sorry about the slow reply, just got back from lunch. Good question! I'm not sure if we can do that, but ask again once you're back here. We've analyzed the tapes you left for us and Desmond seems to be progressing perfectly. I can see that you've developed a good report, just make sure that your friendship doesn't jeopardize our goals. The Temples Minerva mentioned on the last tape might be the only thing that can stop the end from arriving. Great work as always and hang in there! -William

Supplies

From:	Rebecca Crane
To:	Lucy Stillman, Desmond Miles, Shaun Hastings
Date/Time:	10/05/2012 7:45 PM
Subject:	Supplies
Hey guys, I'm goin' in to town tomorrow for supplies. My list is below. Am I forgetting anything? Apples Melon Banana Mango (For Shaun) Lettusce Cucumber Celery Tomatoes Carrots Eggs Milk Butter Fresh pasta Fresh bread Chicken Bacon (Canadian if they have it) Chips Humus Buns Diet Cola Orange Juice Toilet paper Shampoo AA, AAA, 9V batteries Red Wine

	From:	Shaun Hastings
	To:	Rebecca Crane
	Date/Time:	10/05/2012 7:56 PM
	Subject:	RE: Supplies
	Beer Sausages Potatoes S.

	From:	Shaun Hastings
	To:	Rebecca Crane
	Date/Time:	10/05/2012 8:02 PM
	Subject:	RE: Supplies
	Antibiotic ointment Ibuprofin Duct tape and get a couple DVDs if you can find English ones. Lucy

Second update

From:	William M.
To:	Shaun Hastings
Date/Time:	10/06/2012 10:59 PM
Subject:	Update
Hello Shaun, I'm still with the others, no disasters yet. It looks like Abstergo is focusing on their satellite instead of hunting for us, so that buys some time. I'm worried about Denver though. Let's try to touch base at 3AM. You'll be up with Desmond and I'm having trouble sleeping these days anyway. The unexpected heat of this European fall is killing me. I don't know how you Continentals handle it. You might as well pass the Denver info on now that it's escalated, they have a right to know. Moscow- They remain safe and secure. The lead they've been chasing is becoming more and more promising. It's checking out under cross reference and they've been undisturbed by Templars to date. They're keeping security tight and staying vigilant but it's nice to get some good news for a change. Sao Paolo- Has gone dark as per spec. The leak was confirmed and the team has set about smoking it out. They will likely move cities during their off-the-grid and will let us know where they are when they resurface. Osaka- Made contact. Have yet to lose their tail so they have gone black until further notice. Denver- Headquarters went to their safe house and everything was gone which means 1 of 2 things: They were attacked and captured by Templars who took all their gear for analysis OR they went code RED without warning and went off-the-grid with no time to notify headquarters. Let's hope for the latter. Take care, -William

From:	Shaun Hastings
To:	Desmond Miles, Lucy Stillman, Rebecca Crane
Date/Time:	10/06/2012 11:37 PM
Subject:	Update
Quick update on our reamaining counterparts around the globe: Moscow- They remain safe and secure. The lead they've been shasing is becoming more and more promising. it's checking out under cross reference and they've been undisturbed by Templars to date. They're keeping security tight and staying vigilant but it's nice to get some good news for a change. Sao Paolo- Has gone dark as per spec. The leak was confirmed and the team has set about smoking it out. They will likely move cities during their off-the-grid and will let us know where they are when the resurface. Osaka- Made contact. Have yet to lose their tail so have gone back under further notice. Denver- Headquarters went to their safe house and everything was gone which means 1 of 2 things: They were attacked and captured by Templars who took all their gear for analysis OR they went code RED without warning and went off-the-grid with no time to notify the headquarters. Let's hope for the latter. S.

Drinking?

From:	Shaun Hastings
To:	Lucy Stillman, Rebecca Crane
Date/Time:	10/07/2012 8:35 PM
Subject:	What about Drinking?
Colleagues, We have been cooped up on this dungeon for ages. I feel it's best for both our sanity and productivity if we go into town tonight and enjoy the local color. A bit of wine and maybe some music. Please advise, S.

	From:	Rebecca Crane
	To:	Lucy Stillman, Shaun Hastings
	Date/Time:	10/07/2012 8:46 PM
	Subject:	RE: What about Drinking?
	What about Desmond? r3b3cca

	From:	Lucy Stillman
	To:	Rebecca Crane
	Date/Time:	10/07/2012 8:53 PM
	Subject:	RE: RE: What about Drinking?
	He can't leave the sanctuary and I won't leave him alone.

	From:	Shaun Hastings
	To:	Lucy Stillman, Rebecca Crane
	Date/Time:	10/07/2012 9:02 PM
	Subject:	RE: RE: RE: What about Drinking?
	*sigh* Looks like just the two of us, Rebecca.

	From:	Rebecca Crane
	To:	Lucy Stillman, Shaun Hastings
	Date/Time:	10/07/2012 9:08 PM
	Subject:	RE: RE: RE: RE: What about Drinking?
	WOOT a date with Shaun!!! r3b3cca

Relief

From:	Shaun Hastings
To:	Lucy Stillman
Date/Time:	10/08/2012 8:00 AM
Subject:	Relief
Where are the pain pills we have? I've got a ripping headache. S.

	From:	Lucy Stillman
	To:	Shaun Hastings
	Date/Time:	10/08/2012 8:11 AM
	Subject:	RE: Relief
	In my room on the window sill. Lucy

Misgivings

From:	William M.
To:	Lucy Stillman
Date/Time:	10/09/2012 1:45 AM
Subject:	Misgivings
Lucy, The issues you raised in your last voicemail have taken me by surprise, to say the least. Think of all the work, all the stress and planning we've put into this. We had our suspicions for years about Minerva, about that particular Piece of Eden. Your tapes confirmed it, now we can study and discover the truth. You've been waiting nearly a decade for this day, don't put Desmond in danger just because of feelings you may or may not have. We're only going to get one shot at this with the short amount of time left. Don't fail us now. -William

Weekly Schedules

From:	Lucy Stillman
To:	Desmond Miles, Shaun Hastings, Rebecca Crane
Date/Time:	9/24/2012 12:34 AM
Subject:	Weekly Schedule
Monday: Animus Session - Everyone Supply run - Rebecca Clean-up - Shaun Day watch - Shaun to relieve Lucy @ 3pm Tuesday: Animus Session - Everyone Clean-up - Shaun Day watch - Lucy to relieve Rebecca @ 3pm Wednesday: Animus Session - Everyone Clean-up - Shaun Day watch - Rebecca to relieve Shaun @ 3pm Thursday: Animus Session - Everyone Clean-up - Shaun Day watch - Shaun to relieve Lucy @ 3pm Friday: Animus Session - Everyone Clean-up - Shaun Day watch - Lucy to relieve Rebecca @ 3pm Shaun must stay on site Saturday: Animus Session - Everyone (if Desmond is up to it) Team meeting Day watch - Rebecca to relieve Shaun @ 3pm Sunday: Off. (We need it) Day watch - Shaun to relieve Lucy @ 3pm Thanks, Lucy

From:	Lucy Stillman
To:	Desmond Miles, Shaun Hastings, Rebecca Crane
Date/Time:	10/01/2012 12:40 AM
Subject:	Schedule for the week
Monday: Animus Session -- Everyone Supply run -- Shaun Clean-up -- Rebecca Day watch -- Shaun to relieve Lucy @ 3pm Tuesday: Animus Session -- Everyone Clean-up -- Shaun Day watch -- Lucy to relieve Rebecca @ 3pm Wednesday: Animus Session -- Everyone Clean-up -- Lucy Day watch -- Rebecca to relieve Shaun @ 3pm Thursday: Animus Session -- Everyone Clean-up -- Rebecca Day watch -- Shaun to relieve Lucy @ 3pm Friday: Animus Session -- Everyone Clean-up -- Shaun Team supper! (Desmond is doing this one. :)) Day watch -- Lucy to relieve Rebecca @ 3pm Shaun must stay on site Saturday: Animus Session -- Everyone Team meeting Day watch -- Rebecca to relieve Shaun @ 3pm Sunday: Animus Session -- Everyone (if Desmond is up to it) Day watch -- Shaun to relieve Lucy @ 3pm Thanks, Lucy

From:	Lucy Stillman
To:	Desmond Miles, Shaun Hastings, Rebecca Crane
Date/Time:
Subject:	Schedule for the week
Monday: Animus Session -- Everyone Supply run -- Lucy Clean-up -- Shaun Day watch -- Lucy to relieve Rebecca @ 3pm Tuesday: Animus Session -- Everyone Clean-up -- Lucy Day watch -- Rebeca to relieve Shaun @ 3pm Wednesday: Animus Session -- Everyone Clean-up -- Rebecca Day watch -- Shaun to relieve Lucy @ 3pm Thursday: Animus Session -- Everyone Clean-up -- Shaun Day watch -- Lucy to relieve Rebecca @ 3pm Friday: Animus Session -- Everyone Clean-up -- Lucy Team supper! (Prepared by our lovely Rebecca) Day watch -- Rebecca to relieve Shaun @ 3pm Saturday: Animus Session -- Everyone (if Desmond is up to it) Team meeting Day watch -- Shaun to relieve Lucy @ 3pm Sunday: Animus Session -- Everyone (if Desmond is up to it) Day watch -- Lucy to relieve Rebecca @ 3pm Thanks, Lucy

Trivia

• Hephaestus was the Greek god of technology, blacksmiths, craftsmen, artisans, sculptors, metals, metallurgy, fire and volcanoes.
• Accessing Desmond's account will earn the player the "Mailer Daemon" achievement.
• The e-mails sent by William during the Da Vinci Disappearance memory sequence only appear during a playthrough of the game, and are accessible after the completion of Sequence 3. If the player has already completed the entire story, an alternative dialogue will occur when the DLC is accessed.
• Regarding the name "William M." which appeared as the sender in e-mails separately addressed to Lucy and Shaun, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood lead writer Jeffrey Yohalem said in a podcast on April 29, 2012 that "the William M's are not necessarily the same." It was confirmed on October 9, 2012 on Assassin's Creed: Inititiates that the William M. talking to Lucy is Warren Vidic.

Source

• Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood