Diokles (Athenian Soldier)

Diokles (died c. 420s BCE) was a large Greek man fighting for Athens in the battle for the Silver Islands during the Peloponnesian War.
He was the brother of Podarkes, the so-called King of the Silver Islands, and as such, the uncle of Kyra.
==Biography==
During the 420s BCE, Diokles participated in the battle for the Silver Islands, where he clashed against the misthios Kassandra, who fought alongside the Spartans led by Herodianos.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Call to Arms Kassandra killed Diokles, and found a letter from Podarkes on his corpse. The letter revealed that Diokles had been charged by Podarkes to bring Kassandra in, alive if possible, as well as confirming Diokles' own connection to the Cult of Kosmos.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Cult of Kosmos notes – Podarkes: Note from Podarkes This was also confirmed by a letter to Podarkes from another member of the Delian League branch of the Cult, Kodros.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Cult of Kosmos notes – Kodros the Bull: Letter to Podarkes
==Behind the scenes==
In the gameplay video showcased by Ubisoft at , Kyra's message to Kassandra mentions Diokles instead of Podarkes: "We are a small but fierce group of rebels who'd pay you handsomely to help us overthrow our Athenian oppressors. A warrior named Diokles fights with them. None who face him survive." Barnabas and Kassandra also discuss Diokles shortly in the gameplay video. Kyra also mentions that "-Diokles fights with the fury of Ares!"
If any of the quests for Lysander are active, killing Diokles counts as killing an ordinary Athenian polemarch and yields one of the seals.
==Gallery==
ACOd-Dioklesbody.jpg|Diokles in battle
ACOd-Dioklesbattle.jpg|Diokles in battle
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
==References==
Category:420s BCE deaths
Category:Individuals
Category:Greeks
Category:Ethnic Greeks
Category:Military personnel
Category:Athenian Army
Category:Cult of Kosmos allies