Desmond Miles

General Info

Gender	Male
Job Title	Bartender, Assassin
Birth Date	1987-01-01
Birth Place	The Farm, Black Hills, South Dakota
Knows about	Assassin Order, Templar Order, Pieces of Eden
Nationality	American
Alternate Name	Subject 17
Character Name	Desmond Miles
Member of Organization	Assassin Brotherhood

Desmond Miles is the main character of the Assassin's Creed series, representing a modern-day connection to the historical deeds of various assassins. Born into the Brotherhood of Assassins, he later escaped and tried to live a "normal" life away from the constant battle between the Assassins and the Templars. However, he was eventually drawn back into the civil war. It has a rich lineage of notable assassin ancestors, including Altair Ibn-La'Ahad, Ezio Auditore and Connor Kenway. These connections allow them to relive their lives through the special machine Animus, learning from their experiences and gaining abilities. Desmond's struggle with his role as an assassin and his sacrifice for the greater good of humanity reflect the complexity and compelling nature of his character. His legacy in the Assassin's Creed universe continues to resonate with fans of the series and contributes greatly to its history.

Introduction

Desmond Miles, the protagonist of the Assassin's Creed franchise, was born into a modern-day Assassin lineage. But Desmond rejected his family's mysterious ways at an early age and wanted nothing more than a simple, ordinary life. This desire led him to enter the life of a wanderer, seeking an escape from the mysterious adventures of his ancestors.
But as fate would have it, he was captured by Abstergo Industries, a Templar organization posing as an international conglomerate. Here he was forced to relive the memories of his ancestors through a machine known as the Animus. Trapped in these echoes of his past experiences, Desmond discovers an intimate connection with his ancestors, each of whom played an important role in the conflict between the Assassins and the Templars of their time.
These journeys through the animus allowed Desmond to gain knowledge, skills and experience from his ancestors: Altair Ibn-La'Ahad, Ezio Auditore and Connor Kenway. At the same time, his understanding of the enigmatic First Civilization and its advanced technology grew. His simple desires and forced acceptance of his role as destiny make Desmond Miles a compelling and complex character in the Assassin's Creed universe.

Biography

Desmond Miles, born 1987 in a settlement of assassins known as "the farm" belongs to a long line of assassins dating back to ancient times. After a strictly controlled upbringing, Desmond ran away from his home at the age of 16, seeking refuge from the bloody war between the Assassins and the Templars.
Taking comfort in living under the radar, Desmond eventually became a bartender in New York. However, his past caught up with him when he was taken over by Abstergo Industries. They trapped him in a historical simulation device called the Animus, which extracts memories from his ancestral Assassin DNA. Here lived the lives of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, and Ratonhnhaké:ton, key figures in the secret and ongoing war between the Assassins and the Templars.
Pushed to his limits, Desmond bravely escaped, conspired against the Templars, and uncovered ancient secrets hidden in his genetic memory. These heart-wrenching events transformed Desmond into a true killer who slowly came to accept and master his heritage.
He sacrificed himself to save the world from a catastrophic solar flare as envisioned by his ancestor Ezio Auditore da Firenze, ultimately sacrificing his life for humanity. Even after his death, he remains a central character whose genetic memories continue to shape the story of the ongoing battle between the Templars and the Assassins. Desmond Miles is an enduring symbol of resilience and sacrifice, a testament to the credo: “Nothing is true; everything is allowed."

Creation and Development

Deep in the web history of the Assassin's Creed universe, Desmond Miles was created to bridge the past and the present. His introduction was not only due to creative evolution, but also appeared as a strategic shot to reflect the exciting continuity of the plot.
In the context of the developing plot, Desmond appeared as the embodiment of many cultures such as American, English, Italian and Native American ancestors. It added layers to his character and brought the influence of different ancestral timelines, which Assassin's Creed is very much about. This diverse legacy allowed the designers to explore historical environments that were vast and unique to each game. According to his personality traits, Desmond was perceived as a recognizable figure: an ordinary man in an extraordinary situation. He wasn't designed as a regular hero, which took the focus away from Altair, the first game character.
Each game expanded Desmond's character and abilities and reflected the thematic growth of the series. The revelations gave him depth and the brotherhood emphasized his development as an assassin. The end of his story arc in ACIII gave his persona a heroic edge beyond the initially constructed caricature. The game's use of Animus technology was an interesting means of revealing Desmond's subconscious and past lives. This allowed historical stories to be incorporated into the main storyline, giving players an immersive experience. Desmond Miles then became the hub, the hub that connected the different parts of the story of the Assassin's Creed Universe.
Its creation and subsequent development is a testament to the breadth of creativity and wide-ranging storytelling that the creators have brought to the franchise. His character acknowledged or subtly hinted at the philosophical connotations and motifs that underpin the Assassin's Creed series. Desmond's journey marked an unexpected maturity, striking the perfect balance between historical accuracy and contemporary relevance that the series strives for.

Character Profile

Desmond Miles, the modern protagonist of the Assassin's Creed universe, comes from a long line of Assassins. Raised in an assassin camp, Desmond trained in stealth and martial arts, but eventually decided to abandon the assassin lifestyle and follow his own path.
Despite his desire to escape his past, Desmond becomes embroiled in an ancient conflict between Assassins and Templars after being captured by Abstergo Industries. Using the Animus, a device that allows him to explore the memories of his ancestors encoded in his DNA, Desmond uncovers ancient secrets crucial to the current battle against the Templars.
Those memories grow skills, wisdom, and important figures like Altair, Ezio, and Connor, each of whom greatly influence his character development. Desmond's journey to embrace his heritage culminates in a dramatic sacrifice to protect the world, making him a central figure in the Assassin's Creed mythology.
From a reluctant hero to an inspirational figure in the Assassin Brotherhood, Desmond Miles embodies the spirit of rebellion and the never-ending fight for freedom. His story is the personification of the credo: "Nothing is true, everything is allowed."
Although Desmond's journey ended in Assassin's Creed III, his legacy reverberates throughout the series, reminding us of the central role he played in this long struggle. He will always be remembered as a symbol of sacrifice and loyalty in the face of great danger.

Story Arc

in 1987 born Desmond Miles, was a member of the Order of Assassins and a descendant of a long line of Assassins that included Ezio Auditore da Firenze and Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad. Raised on a farm called "The Farm", a remote killer camp in South Dakota, Desmond was taught the ways of killers from an early age. However, he became disillusioned with the killer lifestyle and left the farm at the age of 16 to live his own life.
He lived a quiet life working in a bar in New York until 2012 when he was kidnapped by the Templar organization Abstergo Industries. Under Abstergo, he was forced to use the Animus, a device that allowed him to relive the lives of his ancestors. Desmond's valuable background made him a target, as his relatives were key players in the secret war between the Assassins and the Templars.
in 2012 in September, Lucy Stillman, a mole killer working for Abstergo, helped Desmond escape. Joining a team of Assassins consisting of Lucy, Shaun Hastings, and Rebecca Crane, Desmond will train to use the Animus, enhancing his innate ability to quickly regenerate ancestral abilities through the Bleeding Effect.
His journey took him through many historical periods and provided the assassins with important information about parts of the sky, artifacts of a vanished advanced civilization. The effects of the relived memories affected Desmond, testing his sanity and blurring the line between his identity and his ancestors. In an effort to stop the impending global catastrophe predicted by the First Civilization, Desmond gave his life and activated an ancient device that saved humanity but cost him his life. Later, Abstergo recovered the DNA from his remains, so he studied the genetic memories of other ancestral assassins, continuing his contribution to the assassins and their fight against the Templars.

Cultural Impact

Assassin's Creed character Desmond Miles has become a recognized figure in popular culture. His character development from an apathetic bartender to a determined killer has captivated gamers around the world.
Desmond's complicated history has been the subject of much debate and interpretation among fans and critics. His story has been used in academic circles as an exploration of free will and determinism. This is especially evident in his interaction with the Apple of Eden, an artifact that raises ethical dilemmas about the power of knowledge and the dilemma of choice. Also, Desmond's detached relationship with his father William adds an intimate and human element to his character. This aspect has resonated with players, who often draw parallels between these relationships and their own personal experiences.
Perhaps most importantly, Desmond Miles helped popularize the historical fiction genre in the gaming industry. Along with the dynamic gameplay, the series interweaves current historical events and realistically portrays the social and political canvas of different eras.
His legacy extends beyond the gaming niche to merchandise, comics and even a Hollywood adaptation, confirming the iconic nature of Desmond Miles. His influence on the genre cements Desmond Miles as a beloved character in the video game and wider pop culture landscape.

Legacy

Desmond Miles, born 1987 In an Assassin order farming commune, leaves home at age 16 to pursue his goal beyond the life dictated by his clan. He is captured by the Templar Abstergo Industries, but helps recover many of the Pieces of Eden. Become an important figure in the battle between the Assassins and the Templars. His use of the Animus, which allows him to explore the memories of his ancestors, introduces players to moments in history that shape the ever-evolving Assassin's Creed universe.

Desmond later willingly sacrifices himself to save humanity from a catastrophic solar flare, proving himself vital to the Assassins' ideology. His DNA remains as a genetic memory trace for Abstergo Industries to further investigate his origins. Despite his physical absence, Desmond's contribution strongly informs the subsequent Assassin's Creed stories, cementing his legacy as a guardian of peace and human survival.

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