Posted December 09, 2018
(Spoiler Alert)
Hi,
I believe the BS1 Director's Cut missed an opportunity to expand upon the role of the Assassin (a.k.a. Khan). I feel there's a lot more to know about the character that could have enriched the existing plot.
For example, how did he become engaged in his efforts against the Neo-Templars? In the train scene at the end of BS1, Khan tells George that his sister lived near Marib - so it would appear that Khan not only is Syrian, but actually comes from the area close to where the lense was found (Bull's Head). This is also apparent by the fact that even in Paris (right after he takes the manuscript from Plantard) he is already carrying with him the matchbook from Club Alamut. Moreover, Alamut was supposed to have been in Persia according to Lobineau, but he indicates that his placement of Alamut is based on his dated geography knowledge. So possibly Alamut is Marib - which makes Khan a local (family) member of the old Hashashin network. That raises more questions than answers - did Khan know about the cave before? Is the cave actually linked to the Hashashin? Or is it even older? There's the reference to Britain from Julius Caesar in the cave (which would predate the Hashashin) - but who made the map and inscription? There's also the question of how many other members there are of the contemporary Hashashin network - is Khan the only member?
Would love to hear others' thoughts on this - barring more answers from Revolution:)
Hi,
I believe the BS1 Director's Cut missed an opportunity to expand upon the role of the Assassin (a.k.a. Khan). I feel there's a lot more to know about the character that could have enriched the existing plot.
For example, how did he become engaged in his efforts against the Neo-Templars? In the train scene at the end of BS1, Khan tells George that his sister lived near Marib - so it would appear that Khan not only is Syrian, but actually comes from the area close to where the lense was found (Bull's Head). This is also apparent by the fact that even in Paris (right after he takes the manuscript from Plantard) he is already carrying with him the matchbook from Club Alamut. Moreover, Alamut was supposed to have been in Persia according to Lobineau, but he indicates that his placement of Alamut is based on his dated geography knowledge. So possibly Alamut is Marib - which makes Khan a local (family) member of the old Hashashin network. That raises more questions than answers - did Khan know about the cave before? Is the cave actually linked to the Hashashin? Or is it even older? There's the reference to Britain from Julius Caesar in the cave (which would predate the Hashashin) - but who made the map and inscription? There's also the question of how many other members there are of the contemporary Hashashin network - is Khan the only member?
Would love to hear others' thoughts on this - barring more answers from Revolution:)
