Circumstances

Circumstances was a virtual representation of one of Shay Cormac's genetic memories stored in the Helix, relived by a research analyst through the Animus.

Description
Shay and Christopher Gist reunited with Colonel George Monro in Albany.

Dialogue
Shay and Gist were sailing in the River Valley. The pair reached Albany, where Monro waited at the docks. Shay, Gist and Monro set sail for Vallée Verte, a nearby outpost. They arrived at Vallée Verte, with Shay disembarking to steal supplies from the settlement's warehouse. After procuring the supplies, Shay returned to the Morrigan. Shay upgraded the Morrigan, adding a mortar to her arsenal. Shay took the helm, setting a course for Fort La Croix. The trio reached the fort. Shay succeeded in taking down the fort's defenses, following which he went ashore. Shay infiltrated the fort, took out the lookouts and then entered the war room. Le Chasseur unsheathed his sword and attacked Shay. Using objects in the room to injure Le Chasseur, Shay defeated his former ally. With Le Chasseur's death, the British were able to take over Fort La Croix.
 * Gist: The Colonel waits in Albany... I wonder what he has in mind for us to do next.
 * Shay: Us? I thought you just wanted to check in with Monro, not sign me up for the army.
 * Gist: Not at all, Shay! But I admire the Colonel's ideals and want to make them happen.
 * Shay: What kind of ideals?
 * Gist: Secure borders, prosperous farms, fair trade... We need those in these wretched colonies.
 * Shay: Sounds like a high-minded utopia.
 * Gist: It rather does! Want to help make it happen?
 * Shay: Colonel Monro is an intriguing man, and he certainly seems honorable. We'll head for Albany. After that, I'll see.
 * Gist: Splendid! Full sail ahead, lads!
 * Monro: In good health, I see?
 * Gist: Ehh, thanks to the Captain here.
 * Monro:  ' Tis a fine vessel, Master Cormac.
 * Shay: Thank you, Colonel Monro.
 * Monro: Master Gist, did you learn more about our conspirators and their new weapons?
 * Gist: Only that their base of operations is a French fort further downriver.
 * Shay: It's a little close for comfort, isn't it?
 * Monro: If the French have installed a fort in our territory, they are likely preparing an assault. New York could burn. Will you join us, Master Cormac?
 * Shay: Aye. Enough innocents have died already.
 * Gist: Might I suggest we improve our vessel? The Morrigan is good, but with a few more supplies, she could be unstoppable. And, there's a French outpost nearby I happen to know...
 * Shay: I like the sound of that.
 * Shay: What sort of business are the French up to there? Just occupying the territory?
 * Monro: It is an economic incursion more than a geographical one. Some of the ruffians are sponsored by enemies of the colonies. They intend to undermine local authorities.
 * Gist: I've heard they steal from civilians and resell essential goods for ten times the price..
 * Shay: It's always the little fellow who gets skinned. Colonel, you and Gist here seem inspired. Is there something in the water, or in the whiskey?
 * Monro: Now why do you say that, Master Cormac?
 * Gist: I think Shay here is skeptical about our intentions towards our fellow man.
 * Monro: I understand, but there is no need. I simply want these colonies to be a place of safety, development, and purpose.
 * Shay: Funny, I thought rich men wanted them to be a place of profit.
 * Monro: I am not a rich man, Master Cormac... Money is a means to an end, not an end in and of itself.
 * Gist: Says you. I think it's a fine end to a game of cards.
 * Guard 1: (What was that?)
 * Guard 2: (Just your imagination.)
 * Guard 3: (So I signed up for another year.)
 * Guard 4: (Really? Well- wait, what was that?)
 * Guard 5: (Did you hear something?)
 * Guard 6: (I think it's over there.)
 * Gist: Good show, Shay! Now let's use those materials to give the Morrigan more firepower. We will need more powerful guns before we approach that fort. Go to your cabin to arrange the work.
 * Gist: Splendid! That fort and her defender will tremble before the Morrigan!
 * Monro: Your ship is in fine form, Master Cormac. That fort should offer little resistance.
 * Gist: I rather hope the frogs offer some, else this will be a dully day.
 * Monro: Never wish for battle, Master Gist. There is plenty around here for any of our lifetimes.
 * Shay: Besides, if we find the fort's commander, the French will surrender, no?
 * Monro: Indeed, that is a sensible strategy. But we will have to wear down the fort's defenses first. Otherwise they will just dig in like a wounded bear.
 * Gist: There's our target, Shay! Knock her down like a game of nine pins.
 * Monro: Begin by hitting her towers.
 * Gist: As the Colonel says!
 * Gist: Superb! Now find the fort commander!
 * Shay: Le Chasseur...
 * Le Chasseur: Shay! It has been so long. Were you on a special mission?
 * Shay: Yes, from Achilles.
 * Le Chasseur: How interesting! So am I.
 * Shay: Don't make me do this, Le Chasseur!
 * Le Chasseur: Do what, assassinate me? I thought that was your specialty.
 * Shay: We could both just leave.
 * Le Chasseur: Ah, but then I would tell your Brothers that you are still alive. You have to kill me, Shay.
 * Le Chasseur: You were always good at your business, Shay.
 * Shay: As were you. Tell me, what are you doing inland?
 * Le Chasseur: Special weapons... Poisoneous gases to use against colonial authorities. I am merely a delivery man.
 * Shay: Then may your final delivery be swift.

Outcome
Shay decided to help Colonel Monro and Gist combat the criminals active in the region. During his infiltration of a fort the gangs were using as base, Shay encountered Le Chasseur and assassinated him.

Reference

 * Assassin's Creed: Rogue