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Animus
A machine developed by Abstergo Industries. It is used to reanimate genetic memory into a simulation. The user must synchronize properly to allow the memory to be simulated.
Desmond Miles uses this machine to control Altair throughout the game.
The word Animus is Latin for: Courage, Vivacity, Bravery, Will, Spirit, Soul, Character, Intellect, Memory, and Consciousness.