Manila
|
He who increaseth knowledge, increaseth sorrow. This article contains spoilers, meaning it has information and facts concerning Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple. If you do not want to know about these events, it is recommended to read on with caution, or not at all. |
Manila (Filipino: Maynila) is the capital and largest city of the Philippines. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, when the Philippines were a colony of the Spanish Empire, Manila served as the capital of the Spanish East Indies.
History
Golden Age of Piracy
In 1725, a merchant hired the Assassin Edward Kenway and his organization, the Zhang Wei Union, to escort his trading vessel from Macau to Manila, fearing attacks from pirates en route. During their brief stay in Manila, Edward's friend John Young went to party with the locals, from whom he learned that the East India Company and the Far East Company had begun recruiting people for an expedition in Southeast Asia. Edward deduced this to be a sign that the Templars were preparing to begin their search for the lost city of Angkor, a presumed Isu site.[1]
Later that same year, the Union members and their ally Jan van Aert, the Chief Navigator of the Dutch East India Company, were attacked by two Spanish Men O' War during their voyage to Cebu, where they sought to investigate a lead to Angkor's location. After surrendering, they were brought to Manila and arrested by the Spanish authorities due to Jan's alleged involvement in the assassination of the Governor-General of the Philippines six years prior.[2]
Seven Years' War
In 1742, the Templar John Harrison was stationed in Manila to look for Isu sites throughout Asia. Although unsuccessful in his search, the time there allowed Harrison to pick up the trail of the Precursor box once held by the Assassin Shao Jun and trace its journey out of China and into the West Indies.[3]
During the Seven Years' War, the Templars sent agents to the city to disrupt the interests of the Spanish presence in Manila. As a result, the city was conquered by the British, though it was returned to Spain a year after the war.[4]
Gallery
-
The harbor of Manila in 1725 -
The Zhang Wei Union's ship departing Manila
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple (first appearance)
References