Abstergo Industries & Their Motives
Abstergo Industries is the modern-day face of the Templar Order, a clandestine organization that has manipulated historical events for centuries in pursuit of their own vision of peace and order. Operating under the guise of a pharmaceutical and technology corporation, Abstergo is a global powerhouse with vast resources and influence. Their primary objective is to locate and control powerful Pieces of Eden, ancient artifacts created by a precursor civilization known as the Isu. These artifacts possess immense power and can be used to subjugate populations and enforce the Templars' will. Abstergo's research arm, particularly their Animus project, is dedicated to extracting the knowledge and locations of these artifacts from the genetic memories of individuals like Desmond Miles. They believe that by controlling history, they can control the future, imposing a rigid, authoritarian peace upon the world.
The company's operations are far-reaching, with research facilities and agents spread across the globe. Players will encounter Abstergo agents in various forms, from heavily armed security forces to more subtle infiltrators. Their motives are rooted in a belief that free will is the source of chaos and suffering, and that only through absolute control can humanity achieve true stability. This ideology drives their relentless pursuit of Pieces of Eden, such as the Apple of Eden, which grants its wielder immense persuasive power. Abstergo's methods are often ruthless, involving kidnapping, manipulation, and assassination. Their control over information and media also plays a sificant role in shaping public perception and obscuring their true agenda. Understanding Abstergo's motivations is key to grasping the core conflict of the Assassin's Creed saga and the player's role in thwarting their plans. Their ultimate goal is to rewrite history to suit their own agenda, ensuring their dominance for millennia to come.