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| − | '''Gangs''' are groups of criminals who work with either the [[Assassins]] or the [[Templars]] at different points in history, and in different areas of the world. |
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| + | [[File:Assassins-Creed-Syndicate-Gang-Wars.jpg|thumb|250px|A gang fight between the Assassin-affiliated Rooks and the Templar-affiliated Blighters]] |
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| + | A '''gang''' is a group of [[bandit]]s, [[Thief|thieves]], and other criminals with an internal organization which often claims control over a territory within a community. Throughout history, these illegal groups have been employed by the [[Templars]] and [[Assassins]] as occasional allies or henchmen in their [[Assassin-Templar War|war]], especially when their conflict spills over into controlling the criminal underworld. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| + | During the [[Renaissance]] and ''[[Reconquista]]'', gangs were already around. In the early 16th century, the streets of [[Rome]], [[Italy]], were preyed upon by the ''[[Cento Occhi]]'', while the countryside was plagued by the [[Followers of Romulus]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> <ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Meanwhile, [[Madrid]] in [[Spain]] was introduced to the brief presence of the [[Cien Ojos]], before they ran afoul of the [[Templars]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''</ref> |
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===Seven Years' War=== |
===Seven Years' War=== |
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| − | During the [[Seven Years' War]], several gangs were active in the [[United States|American colonies]], working with the Assassins. The leading Assassin figure among the gangs was [[Hope Jensen]] |
+ | During the [[Seven Years' War]], several gangs were active in the [[United States|American colonies]], working with the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins|Colonial Brotherhood of Assassins]]. The leading Assassin figure among the gangs was [[Hope Jensen]].<ref name=ACRG>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> |
| − | Gangs provided intelligence reports, support and manpower to the Assassins, holding strategic positions from the [[United Kingdom|British]], spying on Templar movements, and supporting the [[France|French]] in naval and infantry combat.The gangs were often led personally by Assassins, acting either as [[Ships|ship]] captains or as leaders within [[Gang headquarters|gang hideouts]]. They also made heavy use of various gases, often storing them in large barrels, or using them in the form of grenades similar to the [[ |
+ | Gangs provided intelligence reports, support and manpower to the Assassins, holding strategic positions from the [[United Kingdom|British]], spying on Templar movements, and supporting the [[France|French]] in naval and infantry combat. The gangs were often led personally by Assassins, acting either as [[Ships|ship]] captains or as leaders within [[Gang headquarters|gang hideouts]]. They also made heavy use of various gases, often storing them in large barrels, or using them in the form of grenades similar to the 16th-century [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins|Ottoman Assassins]].<ref name="ACRG" /> |
Gangs had multiple hideouts throughout [[New York]], the northern [[Atlantic Ocean]] and the [[River Valley]], harassing the populace and preventing businesses and homes from being [[Renovation|renovated]]. When in control of an area, the gang members would hang large orange banners from buildings and clothes lines, some bearing the [[Assassin insignia]], as well as marking graffiti on walls. Upon liberation from their control, these markers would go away, save for a few buildings owned by people without the proper money and resources to renovate the buildings themselves.<ref name="ACRG" /> |
Gangs had multiple hideouts throughout [[New York]], the northern [[Atlantic Ocean]] and the [[River Valley]], harassing the populace and preventing businesses and homes from being [[Renovation|renovated]]. When in control of an area, the gang members would hang large orange banners from buildings and clothes lines, some bearing the [[Assassin insignia]], as well as marking graffiti on walls. Upon liberation from their control, these markers would go away, save for a few buildings owned by people without the proper money and resources to renovate the buildings themselves.<ref name="ACRG" /> |
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When the Assassins were [[Colonial Assassin purge|wiped out]] by Shay Cormac, the gangs were ultimately crushed by the Templars, though they would still persist in small enclaves throughout the colonies.<ref name="ACRG" /> |
When the Assassins were [[Colonial Assassin purge|wiped out]] by Shay Cormac, the gangs were ultimately crushed by the Templars, though they would still persist in small enclaves throughout the colonies.<ref name="ACRG" /> |
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| + | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180"> |
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| + | Gang leader.png|Gang leader |
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| + | Gang soldier.png|Gang bandit |
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| + | Gang agile.png|Gang agile |
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| + | Gang brute.png|Gang brute |
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| + | Male Stalker.png|Gang Male stalker |
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| + | Female Stalker.png|Gang Female Stalker |
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| + | </gallery> |
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===Victorian era=== |
===Victorian era=== |
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| − | During the [[Victorian era]], various gangs such as the [[Blighters]] were active around [[London]], primarily paid off by the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Templars]], one of whom controlled each of the major gangs in the city and ruled the entire city with an iron fist. In retaliation, [[Jacob Frye|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] of the [[British Assassins]] formed the [[Rooks]] in order to take back the city through the utilization of organized crime.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> |
+ | During the [[Victorian era]], various gangs such as the [[Blighters]] were active around [[London]], primarily paid off by the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Templars]], one of whom controlled each of the major gangs in the city and ruled the entire city with an iron fist. In retaliation, [[Jacob Frye|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] of the [[British Assassins]] formed the [[Rooks]], from the remnants of the [[Clinkers]], in order to take back the city through the utilization of organized crime.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> |
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| + | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180"> |
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| + | ACS DB The Rooks.jpg|The Rooks |
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| + | ACS DB The Blighters.jpg|The Blighters |
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| + | ACS DB Jack Gang Rooks.jpg|The Rooks during the Autumn of Terror |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ==Behind the scenes== |
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| + | The gangs in ''Assassin's Creed: Rogue'' were more akin to mercenaries than those found in later generations, as they had ships and behaved like an organized force like the British and French armies, respectively. |
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| + | ==Appearances== |
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| + | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Locus]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' |
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==References== |
==References== |
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A gang fight between the Assassin-affiliated Rooks and the Templar-affiliated Blighters
A gang is a group of bandits, thieves, and other criminals with an internal organization which often claims control over a territory within a community. Throughout history, these illegal groups have been employed by the Templars and Assassins as occasional allies or henchmen in their war, especially when their conflict spills over into controlling the criminal underworld.
History
16th century
During the Renaissance and Reconquista, gangs were already around. In the early 16th century, the streets of Rome, Italy, were preyed upon by the Cento Occhi, while the countryside was plagued by the Followers of Romulus.[1] [2] Meanwhile, Madrid in Spain was introduced to the brief presence of the Cien Ojos, before they ran afoul of the Templars.[3]
Seven Years' War
During the Seven Years' War, several gangs were active in the American colonies, working with the Colonial Brotherhood of Assassins. The leading Assassin figure among the gangs was Hope Jensen.[4]
Gangs provided intelligence reports, support and manpower to the Assassins, holding strategic positions from the British, spying on Templar movements, and supporting the French in naval and infantry combat. The gangs were often led personally by Assassins, acting either as ship captains or as leaders within gang hideouts. They also made heavy use of various gases, often storing them in large barrels, or using them in the form of grenades similar to the 16th-century Ottoman Assassins.[4]
Gangs had multiple hideouts throughout New York, the northern Atlantic Ocean and the River Valley, harassing the populace and preventing businesses and homes from being renovated. When in control of an area, the gang members would hang large orange banners from buildings and clothes lines, some bearing the Assassin insignia, as well as marking graffiti on walls. Upon liberation from their control, these markers would go away, save for a few buildings owned by people without the proper money and resources to renovate the buildings themselves.[4]
Gangs also patrolled the seas, performing actions similar to those of pirate hunters when too many French Navy or gang ships were sunk.[4]
When the Assassins were wiped out by Shay Cormac, the gangs were ultimately crushed by the Templars, though they would still persist in small enclaves throughout the colonies.[4]
Victorian era
During the Victorian era, various gangs such as the Blighters were active around London, primarily paid off by the British Templars, one of whom controlled each of the major gangs in the city and ruled the entire city with an iron fist. In retaliation, Jacob and Evie Frye of the British Assassins formed the Rooks, from the remnants of the Clinkers, in order to take back the city through the utilization of organized crime.[5]
Behind the scenes
The gangs in Assassin's Creed: Rogue were more akin to mercenaries than those found in later generations, as they had ships and behaved like an organized force like the British and French armies, respectively.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed: Templars
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Locus
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
References
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