Hugo

Hugo was a blacksmith living in Versailles during the late 18th century, and the brother of Victor.
==Biography==
In 1789, Hugo's brother defeated Arno Dorian in a game of , winning the latter's cherished pocket watch. Arno later broke into Victor's house and stole the watch back. Upon discovering this Victor attacked Arno, allowing Hugo to take the watch. As Hugo ran away with it, Arno was able to tackle him and take the watch back. Hugo and Victor eventually caught up with Arno at his home, accusing him of theft. The brothers were forced to leave with nothing however, as Arno's adoptive father François de la Serre kept him from being prosecuted.Assassin's Creed: Unity – Memories of Versailles Later that day, Hugo and Victor tailed Arno to the Estates-General, intending to take the watch back. After a duel between Arno and the brothers, the former proved victorious, escaping the guards who arrived at the scene.Assassin's Creed: Unity – The Estates General
In 1793, during the Reign of Terror, Hugo and Victor were convicted as enemies of the state, and sentenced to death by guillotining. To the brothers' fortune, Arno planned to assassinate Aloys la Touche, the man in charge of the execution. Pretending to be one of the prisoners, Arno neared la Touche and assassinated him, breaking up the execution and saving the brothers' lives.Assassin's Creed: Unity – Rise of the Assassin
==Legacy==
During Robert Fraser's sessions reliving Arno Dorian's genetic memory, he speculated in an email with his Project Manager Aidan St. Claire that Hugo and his brother were not historical people but Animus-created amalgams of multiple people Arno met throughout his life.Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment – Employee Handbook
==Behind the scenes==
The names of Victor and Hugo are a reference to the French poet and novelist . Their accused crime of stealing bread is a reference to the author's 1862 work , in which its protagonist was imprisoned for 19 years for the same transgression.
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Unity
*Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment – Employee Handbook 
==References==
Category:Individuals
Category:French people
Category:Versaillais
Category:Blacksmiths