[quote=Fish of Oblivion]
A bit, granted, but there -is- a justification for that. Plus, don't forget True Assassin had the exact same physical stats as Lancer (B, C, A).
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That's because True Assassin ate his heart for power. Like the Aztecs. Except he's muslim. And probably more selective about the hearts he eats mmmmhmm.