Brass

Brass is a metal alloy made of copper and zinc. It has been used by humans in the construction of weapons, tools and engineering components.
==History==
===Ptolemaic Egypt===
By the 1st century BCE, brass was already used in making tools. Medjay Bayek of Siwa owned a heavy staff that he used for combat, though its original purpose was ceremonial.Assassin's Creed: Origins – Ceremonial Staff
===Middle Ages===
The Royal Cript of Saint-Denis once housed the body of all but three of the kings of France. Louis IX of France was buried in a lavish brass-decorated tomb. During the French Wars of Religion from 1562-1598, however, his tomb was melted for its brass.Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings – Database: Royal Crypt
Italian Assassins made brass using two parts copper and one part zinc. They would then fashion jewelry out of the brass to make fancy gifts for allies.Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Crafting
===Golden Age of Piracy===
Welsh pirate and Master Assassin Edward Kenway would collect several furniture and art pieces during his time at the Caribbean, including items using brass, such as an armoire, a commode and the head of an Oba, a large sculpture representing the head of a Nigerian king.Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Database: CabinetAssassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Database: CommodeAssassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Database: Head of an Oba
===Colonial India===
Around 1841 many weapons used in India featured brass, such as Chakrams and Talwars, who used it for different purposes. Use of brass was limited to the hilt of the sword, while for Chakrams it was used for the entire weapon or for its engravings.Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India – Database: TalwarAssassin's Creed Chronicles: India – Database: Chakram
===Victorian England===
The Monument to the Great Fire of London, built between 1671 and 1677, houses a brass orb atop it.Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Monument to the Great Fire of London This orb was altered between construction and Victorian times. In 1868, the Assassin Evie Frye ascended the Monument, following a trail of clues left behind by Edward Kenway. Upon inserting a disk at the very top, an image was revealed that led Evie to conclude Edward had hidden something at St. Paul's Cathedral.Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – A Room with a View
During this time, the Assassins made ample use of brass knuckles, a melee weapon shaped to fit over the user's knuckles. Though despite their name, materials other than brass could be used.Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
==Cultural significance==
In addition to its wide use, brass has also influenced other matters. In English language, it has led to expressions like 'bold as brass', to denote a person or act that is very bold or impudent,Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Freedom of the Press and top-brass to refer to high ranking officials or company members.Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – "Subject Zero" - audio file 3Assassin's Creed: Rogue – Emails
==Gallery==
ACO Ceremonial Staff.png|Bayek's Ceremonial Staff
AC4 Cabinet.png|Brass decorated cabinet
AC4DB - Commode.png|Brass decorated commode
ACC India DB Chakram.png|Brass Chakram
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy 
*Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag 
*Assassin's Creed: Rogue 
*Assassin's Creed: Unity 
*Assassin's Creed: Syndicate 
*Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India 
*Assassin's Creed: Origins 
*Assassin's Creed: Mirage 
*Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR 
==References==
Category:Minerals
Category:Materials
Category:Metals