The series is famous for its use of the , a machine that allows modern-day protagonists to relive the "genetic memories" of their ancestors. This device serves as a bridge between the present day and various critical moments in human history, including: The Third Crusade (Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad) The Italian Renaissance (Ezio Auditore da Firenze) The Golden Age of Piracy (Edward Kenway) The French Revolution (Arno Dorian) Ancient Egypt, Greece, and the Viking Age The Creed and Philosophy
The franchise has expanded far beyond its original stealth-action games into: Talk:21st century conversations - Assassin's Creed Wiki Assassin's Creed#
The Brotherhood operates under a strict set of rules known as , which includes three main tenets: Stay your blade from the flesh of an innocent. Hide in plain sight. Never compromise the Brotherhood. The series is famous for its use of
