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Kassandra or Alexios encounters the first known use of a Hidden Blade by Darius.
The conflict is fueled by ancient technology left behind by the , a highly advanced "Precursor" civilization that ruled Earth before humans. The Isu created humans as a labor force but were wiped out by a massive solar flare thousands of years ago. They left behind powerful artifacts called Pieces of Eden , such as the Apples of Eden, which can control human minds or manipulate reality. The "Animus" and Genetic Memory
The two groups represent diametrically opposed philosophies: assasins creed
Ezio Auditore da Firenze, perhaps the most famous Assassin, spends his life hunting the Borgias across Italy to protect the Creed.
In the modern-day storyline, characters use a machine called the to relive the "genetic memories" of their ancestors. This allows the modern-day Assassins (like Desmond Miles or Layla Hassan) to search history for the locations of hidden Isu artifacts before the Templars—who operate today as the massive corporation Abstergo Industries —can find them. Historical Milestones Kassandra or Alexios encounters the first known use
Formerly the Order of the Ancients, they believe humanity is inherently chaotic and seek to achieve peace through total control and order. The Sci-Fi Foundation: The Isu
Driven by the creed "Nothing is true, everything is permitted," they fight for absolute individual freedom and free will. They left behind powerful artifacts called Pieces of
The story of Assassin's Creed is a multi-layered saga that blends real-world history with a sprawling science-fiction conspiracy. At its core, the series follows the eternal, secret war between two factions—the and the Templar Order —each fighting for the future of humanity. The Core Conflict

