The Braddock Expedition (memory)

The Braddock Expedition was a virtual representation of one of Haytham Kenway's genetic memories, relived by Desmond Miles in 2012 through the Animus.

Description
After having obtained the plans for Edward Braddock's march, Haytham Kenway worked with Kaniehtí:io to ambush the general's patrol.

Dialogue
Haytham, Thomas Hickey, John Pitcairn, William Johnson and Benjamin Church were drinking in the Wright Tavern. Haytham and his allies rode for the meeting point. Haytham and his allies met with Kaniehtí:io and the Native tribesmen. Haytham and Kaniehtí:io crept and hid in the undergrowth to spy on Braddock's approaching army. George Washington rode next to Braddock, who proceeded to lecture him on the reasons for their expedition. Haytham went to take down several soldiers without alarming them. Haytham and the Native warriors killed the remaining soldiers, before Haytham dressed himself as a Redcoat and rode towards Braddock's patrol. Haytham rode over to Braddock, who was talking with a pair of his soldiers. Edward shot one of the soldiers with his pistol. A French soldier came charging towards Haytham and Braddock, but was shot from his horse by Charles Lee. Braddock began to ride away on his horse, while Haytham looked over at Charles from a distance. As the Natives began their ambush, Haytham rode off to follow Braddock, destroying powder carts along the way. Due to a falling tree, Edward fell from his horse. Haytham's horse was shot by Washington. Kaniehtí:io took down Washington, saving Haytham from being shot. Edward ran off. Haytham followed Edward through the woods. Haytham stabbed Edward. Haytham stabbed Edward Braddock again, silencing him for good. After that, he took his ring. From there, Haytham and Kaniehtí:io met again after the ambush had ended. The two made their way to a strange wall, filled with markings. Haytham attempted to open it with the amulet. Before Haytham could leave, Kaniehtí:io kissed him, which he complied to. Not long after that, Haytham returned to the Green Dragon Tavern. Haytham paused for a brief moment. Haytham gave Charles the ring he took from Braddock.
 * Thomas: On the cold, cold ground.
 * Benjamin: Hear, hear!
 * Kaniehtí:io: Hard at work, I see.
 * Haytham: How did you...
 * Kaniehtí:io: It is time. We've set up camp to the north. Meet me there.
 * Haytham: Gentlemen! Let us away.
 * Benjamin: First it was too cold. Now it's too god-damned hot!
 * John: And humid too! It's a right swamp, I tell you.
 * William: To say nothing of the mosquitoes.
 * Haytham: Warm weather and bugs are soon to be the least of our worries.
 * Thomas: Wot? Ya mean the Bulldog? Please. We'll be in that one's beef soon enough and onto the next.
 * Benjamin: Where's your boy Lee gone off to?
 * Haytham: Returned to finish out his service under Braddock.
 * Benjamin: I imagine the Bulldog's none too pleased after the stunt we pulled.
 * Haytham: Lee's to spin a tale of my incompetence and beg for forgiveness. He's a way with words – especially when it comes to flattery. I expect he'll be welcomed back with open arms.
 * Benjamin: Which would give us a man inside.
 * Haytham: Precisely.
 * John: Unless you've underestimated our enemy.
 * Haytham: If I have, Charles will sense it first and make his escape. He's more clever than you think.
 * Thomas: When this is done I'm taking a week in New York. It's high time I went 'n' saw the sights.
 * Benjamin: Of empty whiskey bottles and women's breeches, no doubt.
 * Thomas: Heh-heh-heh. What other kinds of sights is worth seein'?
 * Haytham: I see you've been busy.
 * Kaniehtí:io: All the men are from many different tribes – united in their desire to see Braddock sent away. The Abenaki. The Lenape. The Shawnee.
 * Haytham: And you? Who do you stand for?
 * Kaniehtí:io: Myself.
 * Haytham: What would you have me do?
 * Kaniehtí:io: We will help the others to prepare. Follow.
 * Kaniehtí:io: They come.
 * Washington: Everything alright, sir?
 * Braddock: Just savoring the moment. No doubt many wonder why it is we've pushed so far west. These are wild lands, as yet untamed and unsettled. But it shall not always be so. In time, our holdings will no longer suffice. And that day is closer than you think. We must ensure that our people have ample room to grow and further prosper. Which means we need more land! The French understand this and endeavor to prevent such growth. They skirt around our territory – erecting forts and forging alliances – awaiting the day that they might strangle us with the noose they've built. This must not come to pass! We must sever the cord and send them back! This is why we ride. To offer them once last chance: The French will leave or they will die!
 * Kaniehtí:io: Now is the time to strike.
 * Haytham: Wait. To scatter the expedition is not enough. We must ensure that Braddock falls. Else he's sure to try again. I will disguise myself as one of his own and make my way to his side. Your ambush will provide the perfect cover for me to deliver the killing blow.
 * Redcoat 1: The wood's too thick. At this rate it'll be days before we reach Duquesne. We should follow the river instead.
 * Redcoat 2: The troop would be exposed there. We must maintain the element of surprise.
 * Redcoat 1: We're near 2000 men. One scout is all they need to know of us... And then what? Swiftness would serve us better.
 * Redcoat 2: Ambush!
 * Redcoat 3: How could anyone call this forest home? It's all mud and bugs and monstrous things...
 * Redcoat 4: I'm telling you, we've packed the cart too high! The ground is uneven - its dangers hidden. One false move and the whole-
 * Redcoat 5: With the French pushed back there'll be a lot of opportunities for us up north.
 * Edward: Have served, you mean.
 * Redcoat: Sir?
 * Edward: You are grateful to HAVE served.
 * Redcoat: General!
 * Edward: I'll not tolerate doubt amongst those I command. Nor sympathy for the enemy. I've no time for insubordination. He paid for his treachery as all traitors must. If we are to win this war against the French... Nay, when we win this war... It will be because men like you obeyed men like me – and did so without hesitation. We must have order amongst our ranks, and a clear chain of command. Leaders and followers. Without such structure, there can be no victory. Am I understood?
 * Haytham: Edward. Not so fun on the other end of the barrel, is it?
 * Redcoat: LOOK OUT!
 * Charles: Sir.
 * Haytham: Where are you off to, Edward...?
 * Haytham: I never took you for a coward, Edward.
 * Edward: Come on then.
 * Edward: Such arrogance. I always knew it would be the end of you. IS the end of you.
 * Kaniehtí:io: Don't.
 * Kaniehtí:io: Hurry! Before he gets away! I SAID GO!
 * Edward: I don't deserve this! You're a hypocrite, Haytham!
 * Haytham: I'm sorry Edward, but you've forced my hand.
 * Edward: Dammit!
 * Edward: Why, Haytham?
 * Haytham: Your death opens a door. It's nothing personal. Well, maybe it is a LITTLE personal. You've been a pain in my arse, after all.
 * Edward: But we are brothers in arms.
 * Haytham: Once, perhaps. No longer. Do you think I've forgotten what you did? All those innocents slaughtered. And for what? It does not engender peace to cut your way to resolution.
 * Edward: Wrong! Were that we applied the sword more liberally and more often, the world would be a better place than it is today.
 * Haytham: In this instance, I concur.
 * Haytham: It's done. Now I've upheld my part of the bargain. I expect that you will honor yours?
 * Kaniehtí:io: Follow me.
 * Haytham: No... No!
 * Kaniehtí:io: You seem disappointed.
 * Haytham: I thought that I held a key that would open something here...
 * Kaniehtí:io: This room is all there is.
 * Haytham: I expected... more. What do they mean?
 * Kaniehtí:io: It tells the story of, who came into their world and shaped it for what life might come. She had a hard journey, fraught with great loss and peril. But she believed in her children and what they might achieve. And though she is long gone from the physical world – her eyes still watch over us. Her ears still hear our words. Her hands still guide us. And her love still gives us strength.
 * Haytham: You have shown me great kindness, Ziio. Thank you. I... I should go.
 * Charles: Master Kenway. Did you find it, then?
 * Haytham: It was not the right place.
 * Charles: The others are waiting for you.
 * Haytham: Gentlemen. Please, sit. I fear our "temple" was no more than a painted cave. Although it did contain precursor images and script, which means we are close.
 * Thomas: Not close 'nuff it seems.
 * Haytham: We need to redouble our efforts and expand our order, and establish a permanent base here. Although the site eludes us, I am confident we will find it.
 * Benjamin: Truth!
 * John: Hear, hear.
 * Haytham: Furthermore, I believe it is time we welcomed Charles into our fold. He has proven himself a loyal disciple – and served unerringly since the day he came to us. He should be able to share in our knowledge and reap all the benefits such a gift implies. Are any opposed?
 * Haytham: Very well. Charles, come, stand. Do you swear to uphold the principles of our order and all that for which we stand?
 * Charles: I do.
 * Haytham: And never to share our secrets nor divulge the true nature of our work?
 * Charles: I do.
 * Haytham: And to do so from now until death – whatever the cost?
 * Charles: I do.
 * Haytham: Then we welcome you into our fold, brother. Together we will usher in the dawn of a New World. One defined by purpose and order. Give me your hand.
 * Haytham: You are a Templar. May the Father of Understanding guide us.
 * All: May the Father of Understanding guide us.

Outcome
Haytham killed Edward Braddock, ending his quest to conquer the lands of the Native American tribes. He also discovered the precursor site he had been looking for, though he was not able to open the door he found there. Furthermore, Charles Lee was inducted into the Templar Order.