Recruiting and commanding allies is central to Ezio Auditore's campaign in Assassin's Creed Brotherhood. Players enlist citizens as Assassins and target Cesare Borgia's allies and resources, combining stealth and combat to weaken his family's control of Rome. Ezio's effort follows a siege of Monteriggioni by Cesare and the Papal Army.
The story also follows Desmond Miles, who uses the Animus to relive Ezio's memories while searching for an artifact that could prevent a catastrophe. A separate competitive online multiplayer mode lets players choose characters with distinct weapons and assassination techniques.
