Which former Assassin is the protagonist of Assassin's Creed Rogue?

Shay Cormac is the former Assassin who becomes the protagonist of Assassin's Creed Rogue.

Shay begins the game as an Assassin operating in the North Atlantic during the Seven Years' War. After a disastrous mission and a crisis of faith, he leaves the Brotherhood and joins the Templars. The story therefore presents the series' usual conflict largely from the opposing side.

Rogue explores Shay's pursuit of former allies and his changing view of the Assassin Order. Its events connect directly to Assassin's Creed III, Black Flag, and Unity, making it an important bridge between several North American and European storylines.

The game was released in 2014 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, alongside Unity on newer consoles and Windows. Shay is sometimes confused with Liam O'Brien, a fellow Assassin who appears in Rogue, but Liam is not the game's playable protagonist.