Spears for Hire was a Helix Rift Event in Assassin's Creed: Rebellion that only lasted from November 25–December 5, 2018. It comprised of ten missions set during the Peloponnesian War and followed a band of mercenaries as they fought for the Spartans.
Successful mission synchronization gave players Data Nodes which unlocked various reward tiers based on the total Nodes collected, with the top tier granting players the ability to play Kassandra and Alexios in future missions; a number of Ritualistic Xiphoi, Myrmidon Spears, and accessories scaled to one's Brotherhood level; and Codices for research. Players could earn extra Nodes if they used one or more of the following Sync Bonus Heroes:
Hero | Bonus Data Nodes |
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Jorge Díaz | +50% initially, +25% for each additional rank |
Tereysa de Lyaño | |
Shakir al-Zahid | +75% initially, +25% for each additional rank |
Bartolomé Ortiz | |
Girolamo da Lucca | +100% initially, +25% for each additional rank |
Domingo de la Torre |
Official Synopsis[]
Greece, 431 BCE
In 431 BCE, the culturally-progressive Athenians faced a powerful foe in what became known as the Peloponnesian War.
The Athenians, living off their past successes, were the face of the New World. Yet representing the Old World were the Spartans - a highly militaristic and rigid empire that had established themselves as a dangerous and unstoppable force. The Spartans were determined to use their might and ferocity to take Athens for themselves.
Each side allied itself with other Greek city-states for strength and protection. The balance of power frequently shifted between the Athenian-led Delian League and the Spartan-led Peloponnesian League.
Amidst this raging conflict, mercenaries such as Alexios or Kassandra thrived. While the details of their history remain unclear, we know from their fragmented genetic memories that they took part in the war, supporting one side or the other based on their convictions, circumstances, or simply necessities.
To leaders and politicians, they were viewed as chess pieces. To the people, they inspired both freedom and fear. But for any true warrior, they embodied the archetypal Greek Hero!
With the power of the Animus simulation, it is now your turn to experience the epitome of such mercenary lives...
Memories[]
Chapter 1 - Arkadia
Chapter 2 - Argolis
Chapter 3 - Korinthia
Chapter 4 - Attika
Chapter 5 - Boeotia
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