Arch Nemesis

Arch Nemesis was a virtual representation of one of Ezio Auditore da Firenze's genetic memories, relived by Desmond Miles in 2012 through the Animus.

Description

The Condottiero was another Florentine noble under the influence of Girolamo Savonarola and the Artifact. He had completely closed the Ponte Vecchio by placing his Mercenaries on both sides. He declared that the bridge would remain closed until the people of Florence accepted Savonarola as their new leader.

Dialogue

The Condottiero with his guards

• Condottiero: I hear you moaning and complaining. You say you have things to do. Places to go. Obligations to fulfill. Hah! You have but ONE obligation - TO SUBMIT! Why fight us? Why resist us? The city is ours. Your precious Medici have abandoned you! Fled into the wastes to wallow in self pity! Savonarola wants only the best for you. A city free of vice and temptation. A people united by faith. All men are equal in the eyes of the Lord - and so they shall be in Firenze! This is a chance for us to turn over a new leaf! To leave behind our miserable past - and return to simpler times. I am here to help. To lead you into a new future. Only accept our gift. Continue to refuse, and I fear you'll have to contend with more than just a shattered bridge.

Ezio assassinated The Condottiero

• Ezio: You wear a noble's clothes. How is it Savonarola charmed you?
• Condottiero: Wealth and power do not ensure contentment. I wanted even more...
• Ezio: And now, instead, you have nothing. Questo non è che un atto dovuto (This is something that must be done)... Requiescat in pace (Rest in peace).

Outcome

Ezio succeeded in assassinating the Condottiero. The Medici guards assumed control of the area and the bridge was opened.

Gallery

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  Ezio assassinating the Condottiero
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  The Condottiero's final moments
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  Paola and La Volpe leading the citizens

Reference

• Assassin's Creed II