Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins - Revision history

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	===Modern times===		===Modern times===
	In 1925, the Assassins were behind the death of [[Sun Yat-sen]], then the Templar [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the Shanghai Rite.<ref name="Black Cross #002">''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Templars 2\|Issue 02]]</ref>		In 1925, the Assassins were behind the death of [[Sun Yat-sen]], then the Templar [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the Shanghai Rite.<ref name="Black Cross #002">''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Templars 2\|Issue #2]]</ref>

	By 2015, at least one [[Assassin cell]] operated in China. That year, they were aided by the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Japanese Assassins]], including [[Kiyoshi Takakura]], in their search for [[Álvaro Gramática]]'s secret laboratory, where the scientist planned to recreate an Isu's body with the help of a [[Shroud of Eden 2\|Shroud of Eden]] as part of the Templars' [[Phoenix Project]].<ref name="ACS Assassin intel 4">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Assassin Intel 4]]</ref>		By 2015, at least one [[Assassin cell]] operated in China. That year, they were aided by the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Japanese Assassins]], including [[Kiyoshi Takakura]], in their search for [[Álvaro Gramática]]'s secret laboratory, where the scientist planned to recreate an Isu's body with the help of a [[Shroud of Eden 2\|Shroud of Eden]] as part of the Templars' [[Phoenix Project]].<ref name="ACS Assassin intel 4">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Assassin Intel 4]]</ref>

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	The Brotherhood's long history, paralleling that of the nation it represents, is marked by major fluctuations in its fortunes as it [[Assassin-Templar War\|battled]] its Templar counterpart, the [[Shanghai Rite of the Templar Order\|Chinese Rite]]. During the [[Ming dynasty]], they were the frequent target of purges enacted by the government in concert with the Templars. Most infamously, the [[Great Rites Controversy]] during the reign of the Jiajing Emperor exterminated the guild down to a lone Assassin, [[Shao Jun]]. Despite these calamities, the Chinese Brotherhood endured, with Shao Jun restoring the branch after eliminating each of the leading Templars responsible for the purge.		The Brotherhood's long history, paralleling that of the nation it represents, is marked by major fluctuations in its fortunes as it [[Assassin-Templar War\|battled]] its Templar counterpart, the [[Shanghai Rite of the Templar Order\|Chinese Rite]]. During the [[Ming dynasty]], they were the frequent target of purges enacted by the government in concert with the Templars. Most infamously, the [[Great Rites Controversy]] during the reign of the Jiajing Emperor exterminated the guild down to a lone Assassin, [[Shao Jun]]. Despite these calamities, the Chinese Brotherhood endured, with Shao Jun restoring the branch after eliminating each of the leading Templars responsible for the purge.

	Under the {{~~wiki~~\|Manchu people\|Manchu}} [[Qing dynasty]], the Brotherhood again suffered persecution and, following a [[1720s Chinese Assassin purge\|devastating purge]], lost nearly all of its power and influence. By 1725, the remaining Chinese Assassins under [[Xiao Han]]'s leadership sought to locate a [[Southeast Asian Pieces of Eden\|set]] of three [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and use them to overthrow the Manchus and establish a new dynasty. However, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] and his organization, the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], opposed their efforts, disagreeing with their plans to use the artifacts for personal gain.		Under the {{Wiki\|Manchu people\|Manchu}} [[Qing dynasty]], the Brotherhood again suffered persecution and, following a [[1720s Chinese Assassin purge\|devastating purge]], lost nearly all of its power and influence. By 1725, the remaining Chinese Assassins under [[Xiao Han]]'s leadership sought to locate a [[Southeast Asian Pieces of Eden\|set]] of three [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and use them to overthrow the Manchus and establish a new dynasty. However, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] and his organization, the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], opposed their efforts, disagreeing with their plans to use the artifacts for personal gain.

	In the 21st century, the Chinese Assassins continue to operate in the country, albeit as individual [[Assassin cell\|cells]] that have occasionally collaborated with members of other Brotherhoods.		In the 21st century, the Chinese Assassins continue to operate in the country, albeit as individual [[Assassin cell\|cells]] that have occasionally collaborated with members of other Brotherhoods.
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	By 1567, Shao Jun still served as the guild's Mentor, and that year, she ordered the assassination of the Jiajing Emperor by poisoning him with a lethal dose of [[Quicksilver\|mercury]] disguised as an [[elixir of life]]. The mission succeeded, with the agent who conducted it returning to Shao Jun at the Great Wall to personally report the Emperor's death.<ref name="Vengeance"/>		By 1567, Shao Jun still served as the guild's Mentor, and that year, she ordered the assassination of the Jiajing Emperor by poisoning him with a lethal dose of [[Quicksilver\|mercury]] disguised as an [[elixir of life]]. The mission succeeded, with the agent who conducted it returning to Shao Jun at the Great Wall to personally report the Emperor's death.<ref name="Vengeance"/>

	Even at this point late in her life, Shao Jun had still not learned the function of Ezio's Precursor box, but her Brotherhood did succeed in recovering it. After her death, the box remained in the Chinese Assassins' possession for about a century before it was eventually smuggled to the [[West Indies Brotherhood of Assassins\|West Indies Brotherhood]] via the {{~~wiki~~\|Manila galleon}}s.<ref name="Manila Galleons">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[War Letters]]: "The Manila Galleons"</ref>		Even at this point late in her life, Shao Jun had still not learned the function of Ezio's Precursor box, but her Brotherhood did succeed in recovering it. After her death, the box remained in the Chinese Assassins' possession for about a century before it was eventually smuggled to the [[West Indies Brotherhood of Assassins\|West Indies Brotherhood]] via the {{Wiki\|Manila galleon}}s.<ref name="Manila Galleons">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[War Letters]]: "The Manila Galleons"</ref>

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	==Techniques and equipment==		==Techniques and equipment==
	True to their heritage, the Chinese Assassins blended Assassin techniques with traditional {{~~wiki~~\|Chinese martial arts}}. As a result, their combat maneuvers were more acrobatic and employed more footwork.<ref name="ACCC"/><ref name="Embers"/> Though the [[Hidden Blade]], the iconic weapon of the Assassins, was standard for the Chinese Brotherhood, Shao Jun was displeased with it and created her own variant more suited to her style: the Hidden Footblade which extended from her foot rather than her wrist.<ref name="ACCC"/> This complemented her agile fighting style which had a special emphasis on kicks.<ref name="ACCC"/><ref name="Embers"/>		True to their heritage, the Chinese Assassins blended Assassin techniques with traditional {{Wiki\|Chinese martial arts}}. As a result, their combat maneuvers were more acrobatic and employed more footwork.<ref name="ACCC"/><ref name="Embers"/> Though the [[Hidden Blade]], the iconic weapon of the Assassins, was standard for the Chinese Brotherhood, Shao Jun was displeased with it and created her own variant more suited to her style: the Hidden Footblade which extended from her foot rather than her wrist.<ref name="ACCC"/> This complemented her agile fighting style which had a special emphasis on kicks.<ref name="ACCC"/><ref name="Embers"/>

	[[File:ACE-V 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Shao Jun using her concealed blade]]		[[File:ACE-V 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Shao Jun using her concealed blade]]

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]] – [[Featured Events]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – ''[[Featured Events]]'' {{Mo}}

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]] – [[Featured Events]]'' {{Mo}}

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	Seeing Xiao Han's devotion, Lee decided to use the Chinese Assassins to further her own ambitions and had them accompany her to [[Huế\|Phú Xuân]], where she met with a representative of the [[Nguyễn clan]].<ref name="FT 107" /> After Lee secured an alliance with the clan, the Assassins joined them on an expedition to [[Cambodia]], where they sought to find Angkor and its [[Lotus disk\|Piece of Eden]], racing against both the Zhang Wei Union and the [[East India Company]].<ref name="FT 115">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 115\|Episode 115]]</ref>		Seeing Xiao Han's devotion, Lee decided to use the Chinese Assassins to further her own ambitions and had them accompany her to [[Huế\|Phú Xuân]], where she met with a representative of the [[Nguyễn clan]].<ref name="FT 107" /> After Lee secured an alliance with the clan, the Assassins joined them on an expedition to [[Cambodia]], where they sought to find Angkor and its [[Lotus disk\|Piece of Eden]], racing against both the Zhang Wei Union and the [[East India Company]].<ref name="FT 115">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 115\|Episode 115]]</ref>

	===~~Republic era~~===		===Modern times===
	In 1925, the Assassins were behind the death of [[Sun Yat-sen]], then the Templar [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the Shanghai Rite.<ref name="Black Cross #002">''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Templars 2\|Issue 02]]</ref>		In 1925, the Assassins were behind the death of [[Sun Yat-sen]], then the Templar [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] of the Shanghai Rite.<ref name="Black Cross #002">''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Templars 2\|Issue 02]]</ref>

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	~~{{Spoilerhd\|8 October 2025\|[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]}}~~
	{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Silk Road]]''}}		{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' and ''[[Assassin's Creed: The Silk Road]]''}}
	{{Quote\|The Wall will protect the people. And so shall we.\|Shao Jun, 1567.\|Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China\|Vengeance}}		{{Quote\|The Wall will protect the people. And so shall we.\|Shao Jun, 1567.\|Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China\|Vengeance}}

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	{{Quote\|The Wall will protect the people. And so shall we.\|Shao Jun, 1567.\|Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China\|Vengeance}}		{{Quote\|The Wall will protect the people. And so shall we.\|Shao Jun, 1567.\|Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China\|Vengeance}}
	{{Faction infobox		{{Faction infobox
	\|name=Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins		\|name = Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins
	\|image=<gallery>Insignia 2.png\|Qin dynasty		\|image = <gallery>Insignia 2.png\|Qin dynasty
	ACIJS Insignia.png\|Tang dynasty		ACIJS Insignia.png\|Tang dynasty
	ACE-V 6.png\|Ming dynasty		ACE-V 6.png\|Ming dynasty
	ACFT - Chinese Assassins insignia.png\|Qing dynasty		ACFT - Chinese Assassins insignia.png\|Qing dynasty
	</gallery>		</gallery>
	\|leader=[[Mentor]]		\|leader = [[Mentor]]
	\|headquarters=[[Qinghe]]<br>[[Beijing]]<br>[[Maijishan Grottoes]]		\|headquarters = [[Qinghe]]<br>[[Beijing]]<br>[[Maijishan Grottoes]]
	\|locations=[[China]]		\|locations = [[China]]
	\|predecessor=[[Cao Mo]]<br>[[Jing Ke]]<br>[[Yu Rang]]<br>[[Zhuan Zhu]]<br>[[Nie Zheng]]<br>[[Wei Yu]]		\|predecessor = [[Cao Mo]]<br>[[Jing Ke]]<br>[[Yu Rang]]<br>[[Zhuan Zhu]]<br>[[Nie Zheng]]<br>[[Wei Yu]]
	\|active=c. 770s BCE<ref name="Dynasty 34">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[The Hidden Ones (Part 2)]]</ref> – 1402 ([[1402 Chinese Assassin purge\|collapsed]])<br>c. 1424 – 1524 ([[Great Rites Controversy\|collapsed]])<br>1532 – c. 1720s ([[1720s Chinese Assassin purge\|collapsed]])<br>1725 – present		\|active = c. 770s BCE<ref name="Dynasty 34">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[The Hidden Ones (Part 2)]]</ref> – 1402 {{c\|[[1402 Chinese Assassin purge\|collapsed]]}}<br>c. 1424 – 1524 {{c\|[[Great Rites Controversy\|collapsed]]}}<br>1532 – c. 1720s {{c\|[[1720s Chinese Assassin purge\|collapsed]]}}<br>1725 – present
	}}		}}
	The '''Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins''', also known at various points as the '''Beijing Brotherhood'''<ref name="Scroll 8">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Database: Scroll 8 (China)\|Scroll 8]]</ref> and the '''Great Ming Brotherhood''',<ref name="FT 39">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 39\|Episode 39]]</ref> is the branch of the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]] located in [[China]], one of the few to have existed for more than a thousand years. Like other divisions throughout the [[Earth\|world]], it operated as an [[Assassins Guilds\|Assassin Guild]] from the time of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]'s reforms until that system was superseded in the 20th century by that of decentralized [[Assassin cell\|cells]].		The '''Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins''', also known at various points as the '''Beijing Brotherhood'''<ref name="Scroll 8">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Database: Scroll 8 (China)\|Scroll 8]]</ref> and the '''Great Ming Brotherhood''',<ref name="FT 39">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 39\|Episode 39]]</ref> is the branch of the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]] located in [[China]], one of the few to have existed for more than a thousand years. Like other divisions throughout the [[Earth\|world]], it operated as an [[Assassins Guilds\|Assassin Guild]] from the time of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]]'s reforms until that system was superseded in the 20th century by that of decentralized [[Assassin cell\|cells]].
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	The Brotherhood's long history, paralleling that of the nation it represents, is marked by major fluctuations in its fortunes as it [[Assassin-Templar War\|battled]] its Templar counterpart, the [[Shanghai Rite of the Templar Order\|Chinese Rite]]. During the [[Ming dynasty]], they were the frequent target of purges enacted by the government in concert with the Templars. Most infamously, the [[Great Rites Controversy]] during the reign of the Jiajing Emperor exterminated the guild down to a lone Assassin, [[Shao Jun]]. Despite these calamities, the Chinese Brotherhood endured, with Shao Jun restoring the branch after eliminating each of the leading Templars responsible for the purge.		The Brotherhood's long history, paralleling that of the nation it represents, is marked by major fluctuations in its fortunes as it [[Assassin-Templar War\|battled]] its Templar counterpart, the [[Shanghai Rite of the Templar Order\|Chinese Rite]]. During the [[Ming dynasty]], they were the frequent target of purges enacted by the government in concert with the Templars. Most infamously, the [[Great Rites Controversy]] during the reign of the Jiajing Emperor exterminated the guild down to a lone Assassin, [[Shao Jun]]. Despite these calamities, the Chinese Brotherhood endured, with Shao Jun restoring the branch after eliminating each of the leading Templars responsible for the purge.

	Under the {{wiki\|Manchu people\|Manchu}} [[Qing dynasty]], the Brotherhood again suffered persecution and, following a [[1720s Chinese Assassin purge\|devastating purge]], lost nearly all of its power and influence. In 1725, the remaining Chinese Assassins under [[Xiao Han]]'s leadership sought to locate a [[Southeast Asian Pieces of Eden\|set]] of three [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and use them to overthrow the Manchus and establish a new dynasty. However, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] and his organization, the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], opposed their efforts, disagreeing with their plans to use the artifacts for personal gain.		Under the {{wiki\|Manchu people\|Manchu}} [[Qing dynasty]], the Brotherhood again suffered persecution and, following a [[1720s Chinese Assassin purge\|devastating purge]], lost nearly all of its power and influence. By 1725, the remaining Chinese Assassins under [[Xiao Han]]'s leadership sought to locate a [[Southeast Asian Pieces of Eden\|set]] of three [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and use them to overthrow the Manchus and establish a new dynasty. However, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] and his organization, the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], opposed their efforts, disagreeing with their plans to use the artifacts for personal gain.

	In the 21st century, the Chinese Assassins continue to operate in the country, albeit as individual [[Assassin cell\|cells]] that have occasionally collaborated with members of other Brotherhoods.		In the 21st century, the Chinese Assassins continue to operate in the country, albeit as individual [[Assassin cell\|cells]] that have occasionally collaborated with members of other Brotherhoods.

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	In the early 18th century, the West Indies Assassins' Mentor [[Ah Tabai]] maintained semi-regular contact with members of the Chinese Brotherhood.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Database: Ah Tabai (Black Flag)\|Database: Ah Tabai]]</ref> Despite this, the Chinese Assassins' activities were not well-documented, with many western Assassins at the time, including those of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Brotherhood]], believing the existence of an Assassin branch in China to be just a myth.<ref name="FT 19">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 19\|Episode 19]]</ref><ref name="FT 36"/>		In the early 18th century, the West Indies Assassins' Mentor [[Ah Tabai]] maintained semi-regular contact with members of the Chinese Brotherhood.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Database: Ah Tabai (Black Flag)\|Database: Ah Tabai]]</ref> Despite this, the Chinese Assassins' activities were not well-documented, with many western Assassins at the time, including those of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Brotherhood]], believing the existence of an Assassin branch in China to be just a myth.<ref name="FT 19">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 19\|Episode 19]]</ref><ref name="FT 36"/>

	Although the Chinese Assassins had by this point enjoyed over a century of prosperity thanks to Shao Jun's actions, the Brotherhood started to decline again following China's invasion by the {{Wiki\|Manchu}}s, who overthrew the Ming and established the [[Qing dynasty]] in 1644. As most Chinese Assassins at the time were of {{Wiki\|Han Chinese}} descent, they suffered heavy persecution under the Qing regime, culminating in an [[1720s Chinese Assassin purge\|attack]] on their headquarters that nearly wiped out the entire Brotherhood.<ref name="FT 73">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 73\|Episode 73]]</ref>		Although the Chinese Assassins had by this point enjoyed over a century of prosperity thanks to Shao Jun's actions, the Brotherhood started to decline again following China's invasion by the {{Wiki\|Manchu people\|Manchus}}, who overthrew the Ming and established the [[Qing dynasty]] in 1644. As most Chinese Assassins at the time were of {{Wiki\|Han Chinese}} descent, they suffered heavy persecution under the Qing regime, culminating in an [[1720s Chinese Assassin purge\|attack]] on their headquarters that nearly wiped out the entire Brotherhood.<ref name="FT 73">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 73\|Episode 73]]</ref>

	During the purge, many individuals with tangential ties with the Assassins were also targeted. As a result, the few members of the Brotherhood who survived were reduced to aimless drifters, having lost their homes and families.<ref name="FT 73"/>		During the purge, many individuals with tangential ties with the Assassins were also targeted. As a result, the few members of the Brotherhood who survived were reduced to aimless drifters, having lost their homes and families.<ref name="FT 73"/>

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	The Brotherhood's long history, paralleling that of the nation it represents, is marked by major fluctuations in its fortunes as it [[Assassin-Templar War\|battled]] its Templar counterpart, the [[Shanghai Rite of the Templar Order\|Chinese Rite]]. During the [[Ming dynasty]], they were the frequent target of purges enacted by the government in concert with the Templars. Most infamously, the [[Great Rites Controversy]] during the reign of the Jiajing Emperor exterminated the guild down to a lone Assassin, [[Shao Jun]]. Despite these calamities, the Chinese Brotherhood endured, with Shao Jun restoring the branch after eliminating each of the leading Templars responsible for the purge.		The Brotherhood's long history, paralleling that of the nation it represents, is marked by major fluctuations in its fortunes as it [[Assassin-Templar War\|battled]] its Templar counterpart, the [[Shanghai Rite of the Templar Order\|Chinese Rite]]. During the [[Ming dynasty]], they were the frequent target of purges enacted by the government in concert with the Templars. Most infamously, the [[Great Rites Controversy]] during the reign of the Jiajing Emperor exterminated the guild down to a lone Assassin, [[Shao Jun]]. Despite these calamities, the Chinese Brotherhood endured, with Shao Jun restoring the branch after eliminating each of the leading Templars responsible for the purge.

	Under the {{~~wiki~~\|Manchu people\|Manchu}} [[Qing dynasty]], the Brotherhood again suffered persecution and, following a [[1720s Chinese Assassin purge\|devastating purge]], lost nearly all of its power and influence. By 1725, the remaining Chinese Assassins under [[Xiao Han]]'s leadership sought to locate a [[Southeast Asian Pieces of Eden\|set]] of three [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and use them to overthrow the Manchus and establish a new dynasty. However, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] and his organization, the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], opposed their efforts, disagreeing with their plans to use the artifacts for personal gain.		Under the {{Wiki\|Manchu people\|Manchu}} [[Qing dynasty]], the Brotherhood again suffered persecution and, following a [[1720s Chinese Assassin purge\|devastating purge]], lost nearly all of its power and influence. By 1725, the remaining Chinese Assassins under [[Xiao Han]]'s leadership sought to locate a [[Southeast Asian Pieces of Eden\|set]] of three [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and use them to overthrow the Manchus and establish a new dynasty. However, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] and his organization, the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], opposed their efforts, disagreeing with their plans to use the artifacts for personal gain.

	In the 21st century, the Chinese Assassins continue to operate in the country, albeit as individual [[Assassin cell\|cells]] that have occasionally collaborated with members of other Brotherhoods.		In the 21st century, the Chinese Assassins continue to operate in the country, albeit as individual [[Assassin cell\|cells]] that have occasionally collaborated with members of other Brotherhoods.
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	By 1567, Shao Jun still served as the guild's Mentor, and that year, she ordered the assassination of the Jiajing Emperor by poisoning him with a lethal dose of [[Quicksilver\|mercury]] disguised as an [[elixir of life]]. The mission succeeded, with the agent who conducted it returning to Shao Jun at the Great Wall to personally report the Emperor's death.<ref name="Vengeance"/>		By 1567, Shao Jun still served as the guild's Mentor, and that year, she ordered the assassination of the Jiajing Emperor by poisoning him with a lethal dose of [[Quicksilver\|mercury]] disguised as an [[elixir of life]]. The mission succeeded, with the agent who conducted it returning to Shao Jun at the Great Wall to personally report the Emperor's death.<ref name="Vengeance"/>

	Even at this point late in her life, Shao Jun had still not learned the function of Ezio's Precursor box, but her Brotherhood did succeed in recovering it. After her death, the box remained in the Chinese Assassins' possession for about a century before it was eventually smuggled to the [[West Indies Brotherhood of Assassins\|West Indies Brotherhood]] via the {{~~wiki~~\|Manila galleon}}s.<ref name="Manila Galleons">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[War Letters]]: "The Manila Galleons"</ref>		Even at this point late in her life, Shao Jun had still not learned the function of Ezio's Precursor box, but her Brotherhood did succeed in recovering it. After her death, the box remained in the Chinese Assassins' possession for about a century before it was eventually smuggled to the [[West Indies Brotherhood of Assassins\|West Indies Brotherhood]] via the {{Wiki\|Manila galleon}}s.<ref name="Manila Galleons">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[War Letters]]: "The Manila Galleons"</ref>

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	==Techniques and equipment==		==Techniques and equipment==
	True to their heritage, the Chinese Assassins blended Assassin techniques with traditional {{~~wiki~~\|Chinese martial arts}}. As a result, their combat maneuvers were more acrobatic and employed more footwork.<ref name="ACCC"/><ref name="Embers"/> Though the [[Hidden Blade]], the iconic weapon of the Assassins, was standard for the Chinese Brotherhood, Shao Jun was displeased with it and created her own variant more suited to her style: the Hidden Footblade which extended from her foot rather than her wrist.<ref name="ACCC"/> This complemented her agile fighting style which had a special emphasis on kicks.<ref name="ACCC"/><ref name="Embers"/>		True to their heritage, the Chinese Assassins blended Assassin techniques with traditional {{Wiki\|Chinese martial arts}}. As a result, their combat maneuvers were more acrobatic and employed more footwork.<ref name="ACCC"/><ref name="Embers"/> Though the [[Hidden Blade]], the iconic weapon of the Assassins, was standard for the Chinese Brotherhood, Shao Jun was displeased with it and created her own variant more suited to her style: the Hidden Footblade which extended from her foot rather than her wrist.<ref name="ACCC"/> This complemented her agile fighting style which had a special emphasis on kicks.<ref name="ACCC"/><ref name="Embers"/>

	[[File:ACE-V 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Shao Jun using her concealed blade]]		[[File:ACE-V 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Shao Jun using her concealed blade]]

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	{{Quote\|The Wall will protect the people. And so shall we.\|Shao Jun, 1567.\|Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China\|Vengeance}}		{{Quote\|The Wall will protect the people. And so shall we.\|Shao Jun, 1567.\|Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China\|Vengeance}}