The American Revolution Conflict
Freedom's price is paid in blood during the war for independence.
The American Revolution Conflict represents a pivotal era where the historical struggle for independence intersected with the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Centered in Colonial America, this period saw the Brotherhood attempt to guide humanity toward freedom while the Order sought to impose control through economic and political dominance during the turmoil of the late 18th century.
Quick Facts
- Primary game
- Assassin's Creed III
- Key protagonist
- Connor (Ratonhnhaké:ton)
- Historical period
- Late 18th Century
- Main antagonist faction
- The Templar Order
- Setting
- British North America
Lore & Background
While history remembers battles against British rule, the true shadow war was fought between two secret societies manipulating events from behind the scenes. The Templars believed order could only be achieved through a strong central authority, often aligning with loyalist forces to maintain stability and control over resources. Conversely, the Assassins championed individual liberty and sought to prevent any single power from dominating the new nation, fearing that tyranny would simply replace one form of oppression with another.
Raised in his Mohawk village until approximately age nine before joining the Brotherhood under Achilles Davenport following the attack on his home, Connor eventually confronted his father's ideology rather than being raised by it. The conflict was not merely about political sovereignty but about the soul of the emerging republic, with key historical figures unknowingly serving as pawns in a much older struggle for the fate of humanity.
Reader's Guide
The narrative begins with Connor's childhood and his father's legacy within the Templar Order. As the conflict escalates, Connor joins the Assassins to protect his people from land seizures and colonial expansion. He becomes involved in key historical battles alongside figures like Washington, though often working independently. The Templars attempt to assassinate Washington and manipulate the war effort through financial schemes involving the Bank of New York.
Connor must navigate the complexities of loyalty between the Mohawk, the Colonists, and his own Creed. Ultimately, while independence is won, the Templar influence remains embedded in the new nation's economic structures. The story concludes with Connor realizing that true freedom requires constant vigilance. He retires to his homeland after securing victory against the remaining Templar threats, leaving behind a legacy of sacrifice for the sake of future generations who might fight for liberty without knowing the truth.
Did You Know?
- The conflict spans over two decades of Connor's life from childhood to adulthood.
- Historical figures like Benjamin Franklin played roles in the secret war alongside fictional characters.
More in Story & Timeline
Elsewhere in Assassin's Creed
Spotted an error? Know more?
Reader corrections go straight into our review queue. Suggest an edit · How this site is sourced