Robert Faulkner

"Ah, it's good to be at sea again!"

―Faulkner to Connor upon investigation of Martha's Vineyard.

Robert Faulkner, also known as Bobby (1715 - unknown), was an elderly sailor, and Connor's first mate aboard the Aquila. Although he was a fourth generation sailor in his family, he was the first to be recruited into the Assassin Order.

Biography

He began his career in the Royal Navy, but due to him not being able to purchase commissions, he left to work for the United Company of Merchants.

Faulkner had been first mate aboard the Aquila at many times, including when it was nearly destroyed in 1768. As he had a strong bond towards the ship, Faulkner had it towed to a location near Boston, and after the Aquila had been repaired through the funding of Connor, he served onboard as first mate once again.

Trivia

• Faulkner's voice actor, Kevin McNally, portrayed Joshamee Gibbs, the first mate aboard the Black Pearl in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Faulkner also has some similarities to Gibbs, his appearance and his superstition; they both believe having a woman aboard, and stepping on the ship with a left leg first, are omens of bad luck.
• In a cut-scene following victory in the memory "Biddle's Hideout", Faulkner could be heard leading "Wild Rover", an Irish folk song that was written in the late 16th century.

Gallery

• Robert ordering the breach of an enemy ship.
  Robert ordering the breach of an enemy ship.
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  Robert and Connor aboard the Aquila.

Reference

• Assassin's Creed III