Intercept (Limassol Cathedral Square)

Intercept was a visual representation of one of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's genetic memories, relived by Desmond Miles in 2012 through the Animus.

Description
Altaïr witnessed Maria Thorpe's capture at the hands of Armand Bouchart, and decided to rescue her.

Dialogue
Altaïr found Armand Bouchart addressing the Limassol citizens in the Cathedral square. The citizens remained silent. Osman approached Bouchart, questioning his plans. Bouchart pretended to consider Osman's words, before killing him. Maria came running into the square. Bouchart's guards took Maria away, but were eventually cornered by Altaïr. Altaïr defeated the Templars and checked on Maria. Maria remained silent and followed Altaïr.
 * Armand: A foul murder has shaken my Order! Dear Fredrick the Red... slain! He, who served God and the people of Cyprus with honor, is paid tribute by a murderer's blade? Who among you will deliver those responsible to me?
 * Armand: Cowards! You leave me no choice but to flush out this killer myself. I hereby grant my men immunity until this investigation is concluded.
 * Osman: Bouchart... The citizens are already restless. Perhaps this is not the best idea.
 * Armand: If anyone else has objections, I invite you to step forward.
 * Maria: Armand Bouchart!
 * Armand: Who's that? Ah... An old colleague.
 * Maria: Bouchart! An Assassin has come to Cyprus! I managed to escape, but he cannot be far behind.
 * Armand: Why Maria, that would make this your second miraculous escape from the Assassins, no? Once when de Sable was the target, and now here on my island...
 * Maria: I am not in league with the Assassins, Bouchart! Please listen!
 * Armand: De Sable was a weak-willed wretch. Verse 70 of the founding Templar Rule expressly forbids consorting with women, for it is through women that the devil weaves his strongest web. De Sable ignored this tenet and paid with his life.
 * Maria: How dare you!
 * Armand: Touched a nerve, did I? Lock her up.
 * Templar: What's this? Step back.
 * Maria: Get your hands off me! They consider me a traitor thanks to you.
 * Altaïr: I am only a convenient excuse for your wrath, Maria. The Templars are your real enemy.
 * Maria: I will kill you when I get the chance.
 * Altaïr: IF you get the chance... but then you'll never find the Apple of Eden. And what would curry more favor with the Templars right now? My head or that artifact?
 * Altaïr: I thought so...

Outcome
Altaïr rescued Maria from Templar imprisonment, and headed off to meet with Alexander.

Reference

 * Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines