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On the advancement of the Animi Training Program, select Abstergo recruits were allocated to the second stage of the program, and came into contact with Warren Vidic often, as well as some other Templars.
Welcome
Taking place in a dark, dimly lit room, Warren Vidic introduced himself to the prospective Abstergo recruits who had excelled in the program's first stage.
- Vidic: It is a privilege for each one of you to be invited up here. Everyone in this room has proven themselves as more than mere killers. Your skill acquisition in the Animus thus far has been far superior to that of your colleagues, who, as I speak, continue to struggle down below us. But the test of your true worthy has barely begun.
You think you know of our Order. Of our founding in 1119, our quest for domination during the Crusades. The vast treasure and the decline at the end of the 12th century. And, finally, our resurgence as Abstergo.
You know nothing. It is time to begin your real education. As you continue your training in the Animus, those worthy will be admitted to the secrets of our Order. My assistant will monitor your progress. Once you exit this room there is no turning back. Succeed, and a bright future awaits, fail... and far more than your contract will be terminated.
First Steps
From their previous first meeting, one Abstergo recruit had began to impress the Templar Order, so much so that Vidic offered encouraging words to help motivate them to climb higher.
- Vidic: You served Abstergo well, and your skills in the Animus continue to impress. I do not use that term lightly. If you continue at this rate, it is a foregone conclusion that you will be the one to enter our inner chambers, and learn our most trusted secrets. Once you cross that threshold, your eyes will be opened and you will see this world for what it truly is. Don't muck this up. Abstergo is counting on you.
Promises
As usual, the Abstergo recruit had built upon their progress at a quick rate, which impressed Warren Vidic's assistant and called for another meeting with him.
- Vidic: Moving up through the ranks nicely, I see. Exactly as predicted. My assistant's reports have been glowing, although I find he is a little bit of a panderer. Do not let his flattery fool you. We will only continue to educate you as long as you continue to show promise. Prove yourself, however, and we are prepared to give you far more.
Privileges
As the recruit's development bolstered as they invested more effort into the Animi Training Program, their effort began to bear fruit, as Vidic provided a commentary of what differed them from the rest of humanity.
- Vidic: For the vast majority of humankind, life is an ordeal to be suffered.
The recruit chose a designer watch from a box before them, courtesy of Abstergo.
- Vidic: One painful failure after another, followed, mercifully, by death.
The recruit then took a glass of champagne offered to them and entered onto a private jet.
- Vidic: Mortgages, car payments, waiting lists, bills.
The recruit casually strolled through an airport.
- Attendant: Right this way, sir.
- Vidic: Most are kept far too busy to look at the big picture. But not you. From now on, you will be at the front of every list. Transportation, maids, cooks will all be provided.
From there, they entered a limousine and picked up a bottle of expensive wine.
- Vidic: Vacation homes, tranquility and privacy will surround you. Your children will attend the best schools, and your parents will be cared for.
The recruit pulled up at a remote countryside mansion.
- Vidic: Any woman, or man, you desire will be yours. For most, life is an unwinnable game.
The recruit opened the door and stepped out of the limousine, and Vidic walked out of the mansion's entrance, waiting to greet them.
- Vidic: The Order of the Knights Templar welcomes you. After all, we engineered it that way.
Inducted
Following the Abstergo recruit's luxurious treatment, Vidic prepared to impart an important message to them, though he was interrupted.
- Vidic: I hope you are enjoying the new comforts we have granted you. Of course, you know there is no backing out now. We have plans for you. An important part of this company's future. Truth is–
- Intercom: Dr. Vidic. You are wanted in the processing plant.
- Vidic: Well... I suppose the truth will have to wait.
Clearance
Determined not to disappoint, the Abstergo recruit had progressed even more since Vidic's last visit, prompting him to tempt at allowing the recruit deeper into the Templar Order.
- Vidic: I see you have been busy while I was gone. Continue to increase in skill, and you may be invited to visit our inner offices. Be respectful, far more than your job is on the line. I have put in a request to have your security clearance raised, allowing us to share sensitive information with you. Something to look forward to... If you make it, of course.
Active Agent
Soon enough, with the growth of skill that the recruit had shown, Vidic made mention of their first mission, as well as their final briefing, as they encroached upon the completion of the Animi Training Program.
- Vidic: Your training is almost complete. Allow me a rare moment of emotion, I feel proud of my accomplishment. Soon, you will become an active agent. Others have been sent to gather the intelligence required for your first mission as we speak. Conclude your training and the final briefing will occur upstairs. May the Father of Understanding guide you.
One of Them
Rather slowly, the Abstergo recruit entered into the secret chamber located within the corporation after using a fingerprint scanner, making sure to take all of what they saw into their mind. Hearing a voice, they sat down as they were asked, before Laetitia England introduced herself to them.
- Laetitia: Very few people ever see this room. It was first decorated in 1937, when we first founded the company. Laetitia England. Warren has told me so much about you. Quite impressive, reaching such a privileged position. The remnants of the Assassin Order are scattered across the globe. The time has come to end this fight. And you will be on the front lines. It comes down to trust. We must be certain that ours is well placed.
A gruff sounding voice suddenly stated an order.
Panicking slightly, the recruit-turned-agent attempted to get up, but were held still by an arm around the throat, the hand holding an injection gun.
- Laetitia: Daniel, I give the orders.
- Daniel: Fine.
- Laetitia: Thank you. Now, go on.
Proceeding onward, Daniel implanted the recruit with a microchip from the injection gun.
- Daniel: There.
- Laetitia: From this day forward we monitor your every move. Welcome to the fold Master Templar.
Target Acquired
Newly appointed as a Master Templar, the Abstergo recruit sat observing the figures before them during their briefing, who had an announcement to make regarding the Assassins.
- Vidic: You have all been brought here because our intelligence gathering has progressed rapidly in the last week.
- Daniel: What have they found?
- Vidic: Be patient Daniel. I have an announcement to make. We now know where the Assassin leader, William M., is located.
- Laetitia: Brilliant work. We need to send a retrieval team.
The two Templars then turned to the recruit, staring straight at them.
- Vidic: Well, what are you waiting for? Go get him.
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