List of Assassin's Creed characters
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Assassin's Creed is a multimedia franchise published by Ubisoft, primarily known for its open-world action-adventure stealth video games. Beyond gaming, the series spans novels, comics, films, and an upcoming Netflix series. The narrative blends historical fiction with science fiction, centering on a millennia-old conflict between two secret societies: the Assassin Brotherhood (inspired by the Order of Assassins), who champion peace through free will, and the Templar Order (inspired by the Knights Templar), who seek peace through total control.
A central series convention involves a modern-day protagonist experiencing the lives of historical figures through the Animus, a simulation device developed by the Templar corporate front, Abstergo Industries. The series is currently divided into three main eras:
The Desmond Miles Saga (AC I – AC III): The first five games follow Desmond Miles, a descendant of several master Assassins. By reliving his ancestors' memories, Desmond seeks "Pieces of Eden"—powerful artifacts left behind by the Isu, a precursor race that created humanity but perished in a prehistoric global catastrophe.
The Helix Era (Black Flag – Syndicate): Following Assassin's Creed III, Abstergo developed "Helix" technology, allowing anyone to explore genetic memories via harvested DNA without being a direct descendant. During this era, the player assumes the role of unnamed research analysts representing themselves within the universe.
The Layla Hassan Saga (Origins – Valhalla): More recent entries follow Layla Hassan, a former Abstergo employee who developed a portable Animus and eventually joined the Brotherhood.
This article details the major historical and fictional characters from the games and the 2016 film.
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