Memory 05: 05 Vox Populi

Follow our guide to complete Memory 05: Vox Populi in Assassin's Creed Syndicate. Learn how to stealthily kidnap spies and defend Karl Marx from Blighter attacks.

Alright, for Memory 05: Vox Populi, we're diving into a mission involving Karl Marx himself. It's split into two main parts: first, we need to do some sneaky kidnapping, and then we'll have to defend our ally.

Part 1: Kidnap

You'll start by following Marx to a side alley where he's about to give a speech. This is our main area of operation. Keep an eye out, because the crowd around Marx will be packed with NPCs, and among them are four spies we need to deal with. Your first move should be to use Eagle Vision to tag these spies as soon as you can, so you always know where they are. It's also a smart idea to tag as many policemen as possible while you're at it – this will make things a lot easier later.

Here's the tricky part: if any of these spies spot you, they'll immediately open fire and kill Marx. On top of that, there's a heavy police presence, and they'll turn hostile if they see you doing anything suspicious, like kidnapping or killing spies. Messing up here means Marx dies, so stealth is absolutely key. We need to be super careful.

There are four targets scattered around the area. The best strategy is to grab them one by one, starting with the one furthest from Marx and working your way closer. Once you've nabbed a spy, a red restricted zone will pop up on your mini-map. Your job is to get them out of this zone and deal with them discreetly. Try to lead them away from the other spies and the police cordon. While you're moving them, keep an eye out for good hiding spots – this is crucial for the optional objective.

You've got a few decent options for stashing the spies. There are canals to the east and west of where Marx is speaking where you can dump bodies. Alternatively, you can head through the gate to the south, reach the road, and hide them in a carriage. After you've successfully removed enough of these troublemakers, a short cutscene will play, and your objectives will update.

Part 2: Defend the Ally

Once that scene wraps up, you need to head straight back to Marx. A big group of Blighters is going to show up and attack him. We're talking about 8-10 melee enemies, plus a couple who will pull out guns and shoot. The tough part here is that Marx is pretty fragile, unlike some other allies you might have defended in the game. He can't take much damage, so you need to be quick.

While you're fighting off this crowd, be extra careful not to accidentally kill any policemen. Doing so will fail the optional objective. Your priority is to stay close to Marx and immediately focus on any enemy that moves in to attack him. Clear out the enemies closest to him first, then move further out to deal with any ranged attackers.

After you've taken down all the enemies, just speak with Marx to complete the memory.