Theatre of Pompey
The Theatre of Pompey was a theatre in ancient Rome built during the latter part of the Roman Republic. Built for the Roman general Pompey, it was the site of the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE.
History[edit | edit source]
On 15 March 44 BCE, the Hidden Ones Aya, Marcus Junius Brutus, and Gaius Cassius Longinus travelled to the theatre to enact their plan to assassinate Julius Caesar, who had recently been appointed dictator for life, solidifying his and the Order of the Ancients' control over Rome.[1]
At the theatre, the Hidden Ones discovered Caesar speaking with Lucius Septimius across the arena. Aya decided to deal with Septimius and his guards, instructing Brutus and Cassius to delay Caesar at the Senate before they proceeded with their plan. Engaging Septimius in the arena, Aya eventually defeated and killed him.[1]
Shorty after eliminating Septimius, Aya navigated through the garden complex, eventually reaching the Senate's meeting chamber, where she saw Caesar giving a speech to the Senate. Aya approached Caesar from behind and stabbed him with her Hidden Blade, prompting Brutus, Cassius and the other Roman Senators involved in the conspiracy to follow suit and stab Caesar to death.[1][2]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The floor tiles of the Curia within the theatre are actually based on the floor tiles of the Curia Julia, which is an entirely different building.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (indirect mention only)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins comic
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