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	*[[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]] ~~{{c\|briefly}}~~		*[[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]]
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	'''Jan van Aert''' was a [[Netherlands\|Dutchman]] who served as Chief Navigator for the [[Dutch East India Company]] during the 1720s. He primarily operated out of the company's headquarters in the [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] colony of [[Macau]].		'''Jan van Aert''' was a [[Netherlands\|Dutchman]] who served as Chief Navigator for the [[Dutch East India Company]] during the 1720s. He primarily operated out of the company's headquarters in the [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] colony of [[Macau]].
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	{{Quote\|I'll work with anyone so long as they fill my pockets.\|Jan to Edward Kenway, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 27}}		{{Quote\|I'll work with anyone so long as they fill my pockets.\|Jan to Edward Kenway, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 27}}
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	One of the legends Hendrik told Jan about concerned an [[Temple (Isu)\|ancient temple]] supposedly located in the lost [[Khmer Empire\|Khmer]] city of [[Angkor]], which was said to house a [[Piece of Eden\|powerful artifact]]. However, Jan dismissed this story as false like the rest of the legends Hendrik had uncovered, and decided to focus on more practical pursuits.<ref name="EP 50" /> Hendrik would later be killed under mysterious circumstances in February 1725, bringing an end to the Dutch East India Company's search for treasures in Asia.<ref name="EP 03">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 3\|Episode 3]]</ref>		One of the legends Hendrik told Jan about concerned an [[Temple (Isu)\|ancient temple]] supposedly located in the lost [[Khmer Empire\|Khmer]] city of [[Angkor]], which was said to house a [[Piece of Eden\|powerful artifact]]. However, Jan dismissed this story as false like the rest of the legends Hendrik had uncovered, and decided to focus on more practical pursuits.<ref name="EP 50" /> Hendrik would later be killed under mysterious circumstances in February 1725, bringing an end to the Dutch East India Company's search for treasures in Asia.<ref name="EP 03">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 3\|Episode 3]]</ref>

	===Alliance against Lee===		===Alliance against Madam Lee===
	{{Dialogue\|Jan\|And I suppose you have a plan, Alan?\|Alan\|Naturally. I always have a plan. However, there's a catch. Unless you both lend me your support... the plan is meaningless.\|Jan and Alan Jacob discussing the latter's plan to deal with Lee, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 14}}		{{Dialogue\|Jan\|And I suppose you have a plan, Alan?\|Alan\|Naturally. I always have a plan. However, there's a catch. Unless you both lend me your support... the plan is meaningless.\|Jan and Alan Jacob discussing the latter's plan to deal with Lee, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 14}}
	That same year, Jan began collaborating with [[Alan Jacob]], a representative of the [[Far East Company]], and [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)\|Sun]], the head of the [[Hualien Trading Company]], to sabotage a rival trading company led by [[Lee Huiyin]] and benefit their own respective businesses in the process. To this end, they hired [[Shimazu clan\|Shimazu]] [[ninja]] led by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]] to eliminate Lee at her own residence, the [[Mandarin's House]].<ref name="EP 11">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 11\|Episode 11]]</ref>		That same year, Jan began collaborating with [[Alan Jacob]], a representative of the [[Far East Company]], and [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)\|Sun]], the head of the [[Hualien Trading Company]], to sabotage a rival trading company led by [[Lee Huiyin]] and benefit their own respective businesses in the process. To this end, they hired [[Shimazu clan\|Shimazu]] [[ninja]] led by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]] to eliminate Lee at her own residence, the [[Mandarin's House]].<ref name="EP 11">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 11\|Episode 11]]</ref>
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	Edward was ultimately successful in his task, eliminating the pirates and taking their ships for himself. Upon the Assassin's return to Macau, an impressed Jan offered to help him register his new ships and kept his promise of a five-year contract between his company and the Union. However, Edward referred him to his associate [[Zhang (Macanese)\|Zhang]], who he claimed was the true head of the Union. This amused Jan, but he nonetheless shook hands with Zhang, marking the beginning of a lucrative partnership between their organizations.<ref name="EP 30">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 30\|Episode 30]]</ref>		Edward was ultimately successful in his task, eliminating the pirates and taking their ships for himself. Upon the Assassin's return to Macau, an impressed Jan offered to help him register his new ships and kept his promise of a five-year contract between his company and the Union. However, Edward referred him to his associate [[Zhang (Macanese)\|Zhang]], who he claimed was the true head of the Union. This amused Jan, but he nonetheless shook hands with Zhang, marking the beginning of a lucrative partnership between their organizations.<ref name="EP 30">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 30\|Episode 30]]</ref>

	Sometime later, Jan intervened in a fight between Lee and Sun, after being informed of the situation by Edward's friend [[John Young]].<ref name="EP 30" /> Arriving with several armed men to back up Edward, Jan warned both Lee and Sun to stand down or else they would face the consequences for disrupting the order in Macau. Ultimately, both merchants retreated, and Edward thanked Jan for his assistance in breaking up the fight.<ref name="EP 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>		Sometime later, Jan intervened in a fight between Madam Lee and Sun, after being informed of the situation by Edward's friend [[John Young]].<ref name="EP 30" /> Arriving with several armed men to back up Edward, Jan warned both Lee and Sun to stand down or else they would face the consequences for disrupting the order in Macau. Ultimately, both merchants retreated, and Edward thanked Jan for his assistance in breaking up the fight.<ref name="EP 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>

	===Journey to the Philippines===		===Journey to the Philippines===
	{{Quote\|You will not be leaving us out of a good old adventure! Lead the way, you salty dog!\|Jan to Edward after saving him from Lee's ship, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 49}}		{{Quote\|You will not be leaving us out of a good old adventure! Lead the way, you salty dog!\|Jan to Edward after saving him from Lee's ship, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 49}}
	[[File:ACFT - Edward and Jan talking.png\|thumb\|220px\|Jan talking to Edward aboard the ''Fenghuang'']]		[[File:ACFT - Edward and Jan talking.png\|thumb\|220px\|Jan talking to Edward aboard the ''Fenghuang'']]
	~~Sometime following~~ Sun's death, which allowed Lee to become Macau's dominant merchant,<ref name="EP 40">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 40\|Episode 40]]</ref> Jan learned that Edward and his associates had left Macau to pursue a possible lead to Angkor's location. Realizing that there must be some truth to the legend of Angkor's treasure, Jan decided to follow them and ~~assumed~~ command of one of the company's vessels. After tracking down the Zhang Wei Union members, he came to their rescue when their ship, the ''[[Fenghuang]]'', was attacked by one of Lee's vessels near the Philippines.<ref name="EP 49">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 49\|Episode 49]]</ref>		Shortly after Sun's death, which allowed Madam Lee to become Macau's dominant merchant,<ref name="EP 40">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 40\|Episode 40]]</ref> Jan learned that Edward and his associates had left Macau to pursue a possible lead to Angkor's location. Realizing that there must be some truth to the legend of Angkor's treasure, Jan decided to follow them and took command of one of the company's vessels. After tracking down the Zhang Wei Union members, he came to their rescue when their ship, the ''[[Fenghuang]]'', was attacked by one of Lee's vessels near the Philippines.<ref name="EP 49">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 49\|Episode 49]]</ref>

	After sinking the enemy ship, Jan spoke to Edward aboard the ''Fenghuang'' and revealed his knowledge of the true purpose of the Assassin's expedition. He then expressed his love of adventures and his willingness to join the Union in their search for Angkor. Believing they needed the Dutch East India Company's protection in case they encountered Lee's fleet again, Edward reluctantly allowed Jan to accompany them.<ref name="EP 50" />		After sinking the enemy ship, Jan spoke to Edward aboard the ''Fenghuang'' and revealed his knowledge of the true purpose of the Assassin's expedition. He then expressed his love of adventures and his willingness to join the Union in their search for Angkor. Believing they needed the Dutch East India Company's protection in case they encountered Lee's fleet again, Edward reluctantly allowed Jan to accompany them.<ref name="EP 50" />

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	{{Dialogue2\|Jan\|By the might of the Dutch East India Company and the Sultanate of Sulu combined... we shall sail these seas and answer to no man from this day on!\|Rupiya\|I-I'll drink to that...!\|After all, there may be honor among thieves, but who has ever heard of honor among sailors?\|Jan to Rupiya, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 87}}		{{Dialogue2\|Jan\|By the might of the Dutch East India Company and the Sultanate of Sulu combined... we shall sail these seas and answer to no man from this day on!\|Rupiya\|I-I'll drink to that...!\|After all, there may be honor among thieves, but who has ever heard of honor among sailors?\|Jan to Rupiya, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 87}}
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	Following his arrival in Sulu, Jan sought an audience with Sultan [[Badarud-Din I]]. Aware that Edward's crew had acquired a [[crescent amulet]] – a [[Piece of Eden]] – Jan told the sultan about it and decided to negotiate a deal.<ref name="EP 86">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86\|Episode 86]]</ref> As the Dutch East India Company and the Sultanate shared a common enemy in Spain and wished to see its dominion over the Philippines brought to an end, Jan offered to deliver the amulet into the sultan's hands. This would grant the Sultanate a major advantage in its fight against the Spanish, and would also allow Jan and his associates to continue their search for Pieces of Eden undisturbed.<ref name="EP 87">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – Episode 87</ref>		Following his arrival in Sulu, Jan sought an audience with Sultan [[Badarud-Din I]]. Aware that Edward's crew had acquired a [[crescent amulet]] – a [[Piece of Eden]] – Jan told the sultan about it and decided to negotiate a deal.<ref name="EP 86">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86\|Episode 86]]</ref> As the Dutch East India Company and the Sultanate shared a common enemy in Spain and wished to see its dominion over the Philippines brought to an end, Jan offered to deliver the amulet into the sultan's hands. This would grant the Sultanate a major advantage in its fight against the Spanish, and would also allow Jan and his associates to continue their search for Pieces of Eden undisturbed.<ref name="EP 87">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 87\|Episode 87]]</ref>

	When the ''Fenghuang'' arrived in Sulu, Jan greeted the crew alongside a fleet of Suluese ships. After the Sultanate's fleet fired several warning shots at the ''Fenghuang'', Jan informed his allies of the deal he had made with the sultan and advised them to surrender the amulet for their own safety. When John Young angrily called him out for his duplicity, Jan insisted that he had not betrayed the Zhang Wei Union, as he still intended to continue his search for Pieces of Eden alongside them. In the end, the Union members reluctantly agreed to surrender their artifact and were escorted by Jan into Sulu.<ref name="EP 87" />		When the ''Fenghuang'' arrived in Sulu, Jan greeted the crew alongside a fleet of Suluese ships. After the Sultanate's fleet fired several warning shots at the ''Fenghuang'', Jan informed his allies of the deal he had made with the sultan and advised them to surrender the amulet for their own safety.<ref name="EP 87" />

	~~Later~~, Jan ~~went to celebrate with the ''Fenghuang''{{'}}s captain [[Mustafa\|Rupiya]], who managed to convince him~~ that he ~~hailed from a royal family and~~ had ~~abandoned his luxurious life for~~ the ~~freedom of being a pirate. While drinking together~~, ~~Rupiya pretended~~ to ~~wish to defect to the Dutch East India Company, so that he and Jan could~~ search for ~~the~~ Pieces of Eden ~~without Edward's crew~~. ~~Jan readily accepted~~ the ~~proposal~~, ~~but as he turned around~~ to ~~tell a servant to pour him another drink, he failed to notice Rupiya grab an empty bottle~~.<ref name="EP 87" />		After John Young angrily called him out for his duplicity, Jan insisted that he had not betrayed the Zhang Wei Union, as he still intended to continue his search for Pieces of Eden alongside them. In the end, the Union members reluctantly agreed to surrender their artifact and were escorted by Jan into Sulu.<ref name="EP 87" />

	After expressing his disgust at Jan's duplicity and selfishness, Rupiya smashed the bottle on his head, knocking him unconscious. He then left the palace and went to free his fellow crew members, so that they could escape from Sulu together.<ref name="EP 87" />		Later, Jan went to celebrate with the ''Fenghuang''{{'}}s captain [[Mustafa\|Rupiya]], who managed to convince him that he hailed from a royal family and had abandoned his luxurious life for the freedom of being a pirate. While drinking together, Rupiya pretended to wish to defect to the Dutch East India Company, so that he and Jan could search for the Pieces of Eden without Edward's crew.<ref name="EP 87" />

			[[File:ACFT - Rupiya knocking out Jan.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Jan being knocked out by Rupiya]]
			Jan readily accepted the proposal, commenting that there was no such thing as "honor among sailors", but as he turned around to tell a servant to pour him another drink, he failed to notice Rupiya grab an empty bottle. After expressing his disgust at Jan's duplicity and selfishness, Rupiya smashed the bottle on his head, knocking him unconscious.<ref name="EP 87" /> He then left the palace and went to free his fellow crew members, so that they could escape from Sulu together.<ref name="EP 88">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 88\|Episode 88]]</ref>

	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==
	{{Quote\|You may see in me a company man who toils only for the satisfaction of a stead wage nowadays... but I'll have you know, I've always admired those free spirits who brave the perils of the sea in pursuit of thrill and adventure!\|Jan to Edward Kenway, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 50}}		{{Quote\|You may see in me a company man who toils only for the satisfaction of a stead wage nowadays... but I'll have you know, I've always admired those free spirits who brave the perils of the sea in pursuit of thrill and adventure!\|Jan to Edward Kenway, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 50}}
	~~[[File:ACFT - Jan and soldiers.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Jan leading company soldiers to help Edward]]~~
	Jan was a greedy businessman motivated mainly by his desire to increase his company's profits by any means necessary. As such, he had no real loyalties and would work with anyone as long as it benefited him.<ref name="EP 27" /> Jan was willing to go to extreme lengths to achieve his goals and was not above breaking the law or sabotaging his rivals for his personal benefit. However, he was limited in what he could do due to having to obey the orders of his higher-ups in the company.<ref name="EP 18" />		Jan was a greedy businessman motivated mainly by his desire to increase his company's profits by any means necessary. As such, he had no real loyalties and would work with anyone as long as it benefited him.<ref name="EP 27" /> Jan was willing to go to extreme lengths to achieve his goals and was not above breaking the law or sabotaging his rivals for his personal benefit. However, he was limited in what he could do due to having to obey the orders of his higher-ups in the company.<ref name="EP 18" />

	Jan was the most reluctant member of the alliance against Madam Lee, frequently doubting the others' plans,<ref name="EP 13" /><ref name="EP 18" /> and eventually betrayed his associates by forming a partnership with Edward Kenway. As shown during his meeting with Edward, Jan was a skilled negotiator, maintaining a friendly façade throughout and appealing to the Assassin's interests to get him to accept his offer.<ref name="EP 27" /> However, he was also prone to anger when confronted or accused of doing something he had not done, as shown during his fight with Alan Jacob.<ref name="EP 18" />		Jan was the most reluctant member of the alliance against Madam Lee, frequently doubting the others' plans,<ref name="EP 13" /><ref name="EP 18" /> and eventually betrayed his associates by forming a partnership with Edward Kenway. As shown during his meeting with Edward, Jan was a skilled negotiator, maintaining a friendly façade throughout and appealing to the Assassin's interests to get him to accept his offer.<ref name="EP 27" /> However, he was also prone to anger when confronted or accused of doing something he had not done, as shown during his fight with Alan Jacob.<ref name="EP 18" />

			[[File:ACFT - Jan and soldiers.png\|thumb\|200px\|Jan leading company soldiers to help Edward]]
	Despite his questionable loyalty, Jan did appear to hold Edward in high regard due to the stories he had heard about the Assassin's exploits in the Caribbean.<ref name="EP 27" /> As such, he maintained his partnership with him and his organization and came to their aid more than once.<ref name="EP 31" /><ref name="EP 49" /><ref name="EP 57" /> His decision to join Edward in his quest for Angkor also stemmed from his own love of adventures, as despite his desk job at the Dutch East India Company, he always admired the freedom of seafarers who answered to no one but themselves.<ref name="EP 50" />		Despite his questionable loyalty, Jan did appear to hold Edward in high regard due to the stories he had heard about the Assassin's exploits in the Caribbean.<ref name="EP 27" /> As such, he maintained his partnership with him and his organization and came to their aid more than once.<ref name="EP 31" /><ref name="EP 49" /><ref name="EP 57" /> His decision to join Edward in his quest for Angkor also stemmed from his own love of adventures, as despite his desk job at the Dutch East India Company, he always admired the freedom of seafarers who answered to no one but themselves.<ref name="EP 50" />

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	*[[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]]		*[[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]] {{c\|briefly}}
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	'''Jan van Aert''' was a [[Netherlands\|Dutchman]] who served as Chief Navigator for the [[Dutch East India Company]] during the 1720s. He primarily operated out of the company's headquarters in the [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] colony of [[Macau]].		'''Jan van Aert''' was a [[Netherlands\|Dutchman]] who served as Chief Navigator for the [[Dutch East India Company]] during the 1720s. He primarily operated out of the company's headquarters in the [[Portuguese Empire\|Portuguese]] colony of [[Macau]].

	In 1725, Jan, under the [[Templars]]' influence, allied with fellow businessmen [[Alan Jacob]] and [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)\|Sun]] to sabotage a rival trading company led by [[Lee Huiyin]]. However, Jan eventually betrayed his allies and established a lucrative partnership with the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] and his organization, the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], whom he later accompanied in their search for the lost city of [[Angkor]], rumored to house a valuable [[Piece of Eden\|treasure]].		In 1725, Jan, under the [[Templars]]' influence, allied with fellow businessmen [[Alan Jacob]] and [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)\|Sun]] to sabotage a rival trading company led by [[Lee Huiyin]]. However, Jan eventually betrayed his allies and established a lucrative partnership with the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] and his organization, the [[Zhawang Corporation\|Zhang Wei Union]], whom he later accompanied in their search for the lost city of [[Angkor]], rumored to house a valuable [[Piece of Eden\|treasure]].

			During their investigation in the [[Philippines]], Jan saw an opportunity to secure an alliance with the [[Sultanate of Sulu]]. As such, he went behind the Zhang Wei Union's back and made a deal with Sultan [[Badarud-Din I]], promising to deliver him a [[crescent amulet]] – a [[Piece of Eden]] – that the Union had found. Although Jan did not see this act as a betrayal, as he still intended to continue his search alongside the Union, his associates thought otherwise. During their escape from Sulu, the Union's captain [[Mustafa\|Rupiya]] knocked out Jan for his duplicity, marking the end of their short-lived partnership.

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	Before long, however, both Jan's ship and the ''Fenghuang'' came under attack by two [[Spain\|Spanish]] [[Man O' War\|Men O' War]], forcing them to surrender. The crews of the two ships were brought to [[Manila]], where Edward blamed Jan for their predicament. Although the navigator claimed that he was just as clueless as Edward about the reason behind their arrest, a representative of the {{Wiki\|Governor-General of the Philippines}} soon arrived and accused Jan of orchestrating the assassination of the previous governor, [[Fernando Manuel de Bustillo Bustamante y Rueda]], six years prior.<ref name="EP 50" />		Before long, however, both Jan's ship and the ''Fenghuang'' came under attack by two [[Spain\|Spanish]] [[Man O' War\|Men O' War]], forcing them to surrender. The crews of the two ships were brought to [[Manila]], where Edward blamed Jan for their predicament. Although the navigator claimed that he was just as clueless as Edward about the reason behind their arrest, a representative of the {{Wiki\|Governor-General of the Philippines}} soon arrived and accused Jan of orchestrating the assassination of the previous governor, [[Fernando Manuel de Bustillo Bustamante y Rueda]], six years prior.<ref name="EP 50" />

	[[File:ACFT - Prison break.png\|left\|thumb\|~~230px~~\|Edward rescuing Jan and his crew from Fort Santiago]]		[[File:ACFT - Prison break.png\|left\|thumb\|240px\|Edward rescuing Jan and his crew from Fort Santiago]]
	Jan and his men were subsequently imprisoned in the dungeon underneath [[Fort Santiago]], where they awaited their sentencing. As Jan lamented his fate, he suddenly heard a commotion outside and, moments later, Edward arrived to free the Dutchmen from their cells, much to Jan's relief. As the crew ~~were~~ being escorted out of the dungeon, Edward decided to ask Jan if he was indeed responsible for Governor Bustamante's assassination. Before the navigator could respond, he was interrupted by a [[1725 Manila riot\|riot]] which had broken out in the streets of Manila. Edward went to investigate the [[Crescent amulet\|cause]] of this riot, leaving Jan and his men behind.<ref name="EP 51">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 51\|Episode 51]]</ref>		Jan and his men were subsequently imprisoned in the dungeon underneath [[Fort Santiago]], where they awaited their sentencing. As Jan lamented his fate, he suddenly heard a commotion outside and, moments later, Edward arrived to free the Dutchmen from their cells, much to Jan's relief. As the crew was being escorted out of the dungeon, Edward decided to ask Jan if he was indeed responsible for Governor Bustamante's assassination. Before the navigator could respond, he was interrupted by a [[1725 Manila riot\|riot]] which had broken out in the streets of Manila. Edward went to investigate the [[Crescent amulet\|cause]] of this riot, leaving Jan and his men behind.<ref name="EP 51">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 51\|Episode 51]]</ref>

	Despite being abandoned by Edward, Jan and his crew managed to make their way back to the Manila harbor, where they saw that the remaining Zhang Wei Union members were engaged in a fight with several Spanish [[Soldier\|soldiers]]. As he made his way to back to his ship, Jan greeted the Union members and thanked them for their help while promising not to leave without them.<ref name="EP 53">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 53\|Episode 53]]</ref>		Despite being abandoned by Edward, Jan and his crew managed to make their way back to the Manila harbor, where they saw that the remaining Zhang Wei Union members were engaged in a fight with several Spanish [[Soldier\|soldiers]]. As he made his way to back to his ship, Jan greeted the Union members and thanked them for their help while promising not to leave without them.<ref name="EP 53">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 53\|Episode 53]]</ref>

	True to his word, Jan waited for Edward and Shimazu Saito to return to the ''Fenghuang'', whereupon both ships set sail away from Manila. When the [[Spanish Navy]] gave chase, Jan volunteered to distract their pursuers to give the Union members time to escape. After telling Edward to reconvene at the [[Sultanate of Sulu]], an island kingdom south of the Philippines, Jan parted ways with the Assassin and proceeded with his distraction, allowing the ''Fenghuang'' to escape from the Spanish fleet.<ref name="EP 57">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 57\|Episode 57]]</ref>		True to his word, Jan waited for Edward and Shimazu Saito to return to the ''Fenghuang'', whereupon both ships set sail away from Manila. When the [[Spanish Navy]] gave chase, Jan volunteered to distract their pursuers to give the Union members time to escape. After telling Edward to reconvene at the [[Sultanate of Sulu]], an island kingdom south of the Philippines, Jan parted ways with the Assassin and proceeded with his distraction, allowing the ''Fenghuang'' to escape from the Spanish fleet.<ref name="EP 57">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 57\|Episode 57]]</ref>

			===Trading alliances===
			{{Dialogue2\|Jan\|By the might of the Dutch East India Company and the Sultanate of Sulu combined... we shall sail these seas and answer to no man from this day on!\|Rupiya\|I-I'll drink to that...!\|After all, there may be honor among thieves, but who has ever heard of honor among sailors?\|Jan to Rupiya, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 87}}
			[[File:ACFT - Jan meeting the Sultan.png\|thumb\|180px\|Jan meeting with the Sultan]]
			Following his arrival in Sulu, Jan sought an audience with Sultan [[Badarud-Din I]]. Aware that Edward's crew had acquired a [[crescent amulet]] – a [[Piece of Eden]] – Jan told the sultan about it and decided to negotiate a deal.<ref name="EP 86">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 86\|Episode 86]]</ref> As the Dutch East India Company and the Sultanate shared a common enemy in Spain and wished to see its dominion over the Philippines brought to an end, Jan offered to deliver the amulet into the sultan's hands. This would grant the Sultanate a major advantage in its fight against the Spanish, and would also allow Jan and his associates to continue their search for Pieces of Eden undisturbed.<ref name="EP 87">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – Episode 87</ref>

			When the ''Fenghuang'' arrived in Sulu, Jan greeted the crew alongside a fleet of Suluese ships. After the Sultanate's fleet fired several warning shots at the ''Fenghuang'', Jan informed his allies of the deal he had made with the sultan and advised them to surrender the amulet for their own safety. When John Young angrily called him out for his duplicity, Jan insisted that he had not betrayed the Zhang Wei Union, as he still intended to continue his search for Pieces of Eden alongside them. In the end, the Union members reluctantly agreed to surrender their artifact and were escorted by Jan into Sulu.<ref name="EP 87" />

			Later, Jan went to celebrate with the ''Fenghuang''{{'}}s captain [[Mustafa\|Rupiya]], who managed to convince him that he hailed from a royal family and had abandoned his luxurious life for the freedom of being a pirate. While drinking together, Rupiya pretended to wish to defect to the Dutch East India Company, so that he and Jan could search for the Pieces of Eden without Edward's crew. Jan readily accepted the proposal, but as he turned around to tell a servant to pour him another drink, he failed to notice Rupiya grab an empty bottle.<ref name="EP 87" />

			After expressing his disgust at Jan's duplicity and selfishness, Rupiya smashed the bottle on his head, knocking him unconscious. He then left the palace and went to free his fellow crew members, so that they could escape from Sulu together.<ref name="EP 87" />

	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==
	{{Quote\|You may see in me a company man who toils only for the satisfaction of a stead wage nowadays... but I'll have you know, I've always admired those free spirits who brave the perils of the sea in pursuit of thrill and adventure!\|Jan to Edward Kenway, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 50}}		{{Quote\|You may see in me a company man who toils only for the satisfaction of a stead wage nowadays... but I'll have you know, I've always admired those free spirits who brave the perils of the sea in pursuit of thrill and adventure!\|Jan to Edward Kenway, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 50}}
	[[File:ACFT - Jan and soldiers.png\|thumb\|~~180px~~\|Jan leading company soldiers to help Edward]]		[[File:ACFT - Jan and soldiers.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Jan leading company soldiers to help Edward]]
	Jan was a greedy businessman motivated mainly by his desire to increase his company's profits by any means necessary. As such, he had no real loyalties and would work with anyone as long as it benefited him.<ref name="EP 27" /> Jan was willing to go to extreme lengths to achieve his goals and was not above breaking the law or sabotaging his rivals for his personal benefit. However, he was limited in what he could do due to having to obey the orders of his higher-ups in the company.<ref name="EP 18" />		Jan was a greedy businessman motivated mainly by his desire to increase his company's profits by any means necessary. As such, he had no real loyalties and would work with anyone as long as it benefited him.<ref name="EP 27" /> Jan was willing to go to extreme lengths to achieve his goals and was not above breaking the law or sabotaging his rivals for his personal benefit. However, he was limited in what he could do due to having to obey the orders of his higher-ups in the company.<ref name="EP 18" />

	Jan was the most reluctant member of the alliance against Lee, frequently doubting the others' plans,<ref name="EP 13" /><ref name="EP 18" /> and eventually betrayed his associates by forming a partnership with Edward Kenway. As shown during his meeting with Edward, Jan was a skilled negotiator, maintaining a friendly façade throughout and appealing to the Assassin's interests to get him to accept his offer.<ref name="EP 27" /> However, he was also prone to anger when confronted or accused of doing something he had not done, as shown during his fight with Alan Jacob.<ref name="EP 18" />		Jan was the most reluctant member of the alliance against Madam Lee, frequently doubting the others' plans,<ref name="EP 13" /><ref name="EP 18" /> and eventually betrayed his associates by forming a partnership with Edward Kenway. As shown during his meeting with Edward, Jan was a skilled negotiator, maintaining a friendly façade throughout and appealing to the Assassin's interests to get him to accept his offer.<ref name="EP 27" /> However, he was also prone to anger when confronted or accused of doing something he had not done, as shown during his fight with Alan Jacob.<ref name="EP 18" />

			Despite his questionable loyalty, Jan did appear to hold Edward in high regard due to the stories he had heard about the Assassin's exploits in the Caribbean.<ref name="EP 27" /> As such, he maintained his partnership with him and his organization and came to their aid more than once.<ref name="EP 31" /><ref name="EP 49" /><ref name="EP 57" /> His decision to join Edward in his quest for Angkor also stemmed from his own love of adventures, as despite his desk job at the Dutch East India Company, he always admired the freedom of seafarers who answered to no one but themselves.<ref name="EP 50" />

			However, all of this did not prevent Jan from ultimately betraying Edward and his crew in favor of an alliance with the Sultanate of Sulu. Although Jan tried to paint this action as a deal that would benefit both him and the Zhang Wei Union, in reality he only had his own self-interest at heart and had no qualms about abandoning his allies the moment a better opportunity presented itself. This was because, in Jan's opinion, lacking any real sense of honor or loyalty was what made someone truly "free".<ref name="EP 87" />

			==Behind the scenes==
			Jan van Aert is a character introduced in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''.

	~~Despite his questionable loyalty~~, ~~Jan did appear~~ to ~~hold Edward~~ in ~~high regard due to~~ the ~~stories he had heard about~~ the ~~Assassin's exploits in the Caribbean~~.~~<ref name=~~"~~EP 27~~" ~~/> As such~~, ~~he maintained his partnership~~ with ~~him and his organization and came to their aid more than once.<ref name="EP 31" /><ref name="EP 49" /><ref name="EP 57" /> His decision to join Edward in his quest for Angkor also stemmed~~ from ~~his own love of adventures, as despite his desk job at~~ the Dutch ~~East India Company~~, ~~he always admired the freedom of seafarers that answered to no one but themselves.<ref name=~~"~~EP 50~~" />		===Etymology===
			Jan is a variation of the name John, which used to be one of the most popular given first names in the Netherlands and {{Wiki\|Flanders}} before the 20th century. Van Aert is a Dutch and Flemmish surname meaning "from Aert", with ''Aert'' being an alternate spelling of the toponym ''Aard'' (from the Dutch word "aarde", meaning "earth, ground").

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	Despite being abandoned by Edward, Jan and his crew managed to make their way back to the Manila harbor, where they saw that the remaining Zhang Wei Union members were engaged in a fight with several Spanish [[Soldier\|soldiers]]. As he made his way to back to his ship, Jan greeted the Union members and thanked them for their help while promising not to leave without them.<ref name="EP 53">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 53\|Episode 53]]</ref>		Despite being abandoned by Edward, Jan and his crew managed to make their way back to the Manila harbor, where they saw that the remaining Zhang Wei Union members were engaged in a fight with several Spanish [[Soldier\|soldiers]]. As he made his way to back to his ship, Jan greeted the Union members and thanked them for their help while promising not to leave without them.<ref name="EP 53">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 53\|Episode 53]]</ref>

	True to his word, Jan waited for Edward and Shimazu Saito to return to the ''Fenghuang'', whereupon both ships set sail away from Manila. When the [[Spanish Navy]] gave chase, Jan volunteered to distract their pursuers to give the Union members time to escape. After telling Edward to reconvene at the ~~{{Wiki\|~~Sultanate of Sulu}}, an island kingdom south of the Philippines, Jan parted ways with the Assassin and proceeded with his distraction, allowing the ''Fenghuang'' to escape from the Spanish fleet.<ref name="EP 57">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 57\|Episode 57]]</ref>		True to his word, Jan waited for Edward and Shimazu Saito to return to the ''Fenghuang'', whereupon both ships set sail away from Manila. When the [[Spanish Navy]] gave chase, Jan volunteered to distract their pursuers to give the Union members time to escape. After telling Edward to reconvene at the [[Sultanate of Sulu]], an island kingdom south of the Philippines, Jan parted ways with the Assassin and proceeded with his distraction, allowing the ''Fenghuang'' to escape from the Spanish fleet.<ref name="EP 57">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 57\|Episode 57]]</ref>

	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==

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	{{Quote\|I'll work with anyone so long as they fill my pockets.\|Jan to Edward Kenway, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 27}}		{{Quote\|I'll work with anyone so long as they fill my pockets.\|Jan to Edward Kenway, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 27}}
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	One of the legends Hendrik told Jan about concerned an [[Temple (Isu)\|ancient temple]] supposedly located in the lost [[Khmer Empire\|Khmer]] city of [[Angkor]], which was said to house a [[Piece of Eden\|powerful artifact]]. However, Jan dismissed this story as false like the rest of the legends Hendrik had uncovered, and decided to focus on more practical pursuits.<ref name="EP 50" /> Hendrik would later be killed under mysterious circumstances in February 1725, bringing an end to the Dutch East India Company's search for treasures in Asia.<ref name="EP 03">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 3\|Episode 3]]</ref>		One of the legends Hendrik told Jan about concerned an [[Temple (Isu)\|ancient temple]] supposedly located in the lost [[Khmer Empire\|Khmer]] city of [[Angkor]], which was said to house a [[Piece of Eden\|powerful artifact]]. However, Jan dismissed this story as false like the rest of the legends Hendrik had uncovered, and decided to focus on more practical pursuits.<ref name="EP 50" /> Hendrik would later be killed under mysterious circumstances in February 1725, bringing an end to the Dutch East India Company's search for treasures in Asia.<ref name="EP 03">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 3\|Episode 3]]</ref>

	===Alliance against Lee===		===Alliance against Madam Lee===
	{{Dialogue\|Jan\|And I suppose you have a plan, Alan?\|Alan\|Naturally. I always have a plan. However, there's a catch. Unless you both lend me your support... the plan is meaningless.\|Jan and Alan Jacob discussing the latter's plan to deal with Lee, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 14}}		{{Dialogue\|Jan\|And I suppose you have a plan, Alan?\|Alan\|Naturally. I always have a plan. However, there's a catch. Unless you both lend me your support... the plan is meaningless.\|Jan and Alan Jacob discussing the latter's plan to deal with Lee, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 14}}
	That same year, Jan began collaborating with [[Alan Jacob]], a representative of the [[Far East Company]], and [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)\|Sun]], the head of the [[Hualien Trading Company]], to sabotage a rival trading company led by [[Lee Huiyin]] and benefit their own respective businesses in the process. To this end, they hired [[Shimazu clan\|Shimazu]] [[ninja]] led by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]] to eliminate Lee at her own residence, the [[Mandarin's House]].<ref name="EP 11">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 11\|Episode 11]]</ref>		That same year, Jan began collaborating with [[Alan Jacob]], a representative of the [[Far East Company]], and [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)\|Sun]], the head of the [[Hualien Trading Company]], to sabotage a rival trading company led by [[Lee Huiyin]] and benefit their own respective businesses in the process. To this end, they hired [[Shimazu clan\|Shimazu]] [[ninja]] led by the [[Templars\|Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]] to eliminate Lee at her own residence, the [[Mandarin's House]].<ref name="EP 11">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 11\|Episode 11]]</ref>
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	Edward was ultimately successful in his task, eliminating the pirates and taking their ships for himself. Upon the Assassin's return to Macau, an impressed Jan offered to help him register his new ships and kept his promise of a five-year contract between his company and the Union. However, Edward referred him to his associate [[Zhang (Macanese)\|Zhang]], who he claimed was the true head of the Union. This amused Jan, but he nonetheless shook hands with Zhang, marking the beginning of a lucrative partnership between their organizations.<ref name="EP 30">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 30\|Episode 30]]</ref>		Edward was ultimately successful in his task, eliminating the pirates and taking their ships for himself. Upon the Assassin's return to Macau, an impressed Jan offered to help him register his new ships and kept his promise of a five-year contract between his company and the Union. However, Edward referred him to his associate [[Zhang (Macanese)\|Zhang]], who he claimed was the true head of the Union. This amused Jan, but he nonetheless shook hands with Zhang, marking the beginning of a lucrative partnership between their organizations.<ref name="EP 30">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 30\|Episode 30]]</ref>

	Sometime later, Jan intervened in a fight between Lee and Sun, after being informed of the situation by Edward's friend [[John Young]].<ref name="EP 30" /> Arriving with several armed men to back up Edward, Jan warned both Lee and Sun to stand down or else they would face the consequences for disrupting the order in Macau. Ultimately, both merchants retreated, and Edward thanked Jan for his assistance in breaking up the fight.<ref name="EP 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>		Sometime later, Jan intervened in a fight between Madam Lee and Sun, after being informed of the situation by Edward's friend [[John Young]].<ref name="EP 30" /> Arriving with several armed men to back up Edward, Jan warned both Lee and Sun to stand down or else they would face the consequences for disrupting the order in Macau. Ultimately, both merchants retreated, and Edward thanked Jan for his assistance in breaking up the fight.<ref name="EP 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31\|Episode 31]]</ref>

	===Journey to the Philippines===		===Journey to the Philippines===
	{{Quote\|You will not be leaving us out of a good old adventure! Lead the way, you salty dog!\|Jan to Edward after saving him from Lee's ship, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 49}}		{{Quote\|You will not be leaving us out of a good old adventure! Lead the way, you salty dog!\|Jan to Edward after saving him from Lee's ship, 1725.\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple\|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 49}}
	[[File:ACFT - Edward and Jan talking.png\|thumb\|220px\|Jan talking to Edward aboard the ''Fenghuang'']]		[[File:ACFT - Edward and Jan talking.png\|thumb\|220px\|Jan talking to Edward aboard the ''Fenghuang'']]
	~~Sometime following~~ Sun's death, which allowed Lee to become Macau's dominant merchant,<ref name="EP 40">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 40\|Episode 40]]</ref> Jan learned that Edward and his associates had left Macau to pursue a possible lead to Angkor's location. Realizing that there must be some truth to the legend of Angkor's treasure, Jan decided to follow them and ~~assumed~~ command of one of the company's vessels. After tracking down the Zhang Wei Union members, he came to their rescue when their ship, the ''[[Fenghuang]]'', was attacked by one of Lee's vessels near the Philippines.<ref name="EP 49">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 49\|Episode 49]]</ref>		Shortly after Sun's death, which allowed Madam Lee to become Macau's dominant merchant,<ref name="EP 40">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 40\|Episode 40]]</ref> Jan learned that Edward and his associates had left Macau to pursue a possible lead to Angkor's location. Realizing that there must be some truth to the legend of Angkor's treasure, Jan decided to follow them and took command of one of the company's vessels. After tracking down the Zhang Wei Union members, he came to their rescue when their ship, the ''[[Fenghuang]]'', was attacked by one of Lee's vessels near the Philippines.<ref name="EP 49">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 49\|Episode 49]]</ref>

	After sinking the enemy ship, Jan spoke to Edward aboard the ''Fenghuang'' and revealed his knowledge of the true purpose of the Assassin's expedition. He then expressed his love of adventures and his willingness to join the Union in their search for Angkor. Believing they needed the Dutch East India Company's protection in case they encountered Lee's fleet again, Edward reluctantly allowed Jan to accompany them.<ref name="EP 50" />		After sinking the enemy ship, Jan spoke to Edward aboard the ''Fenghuang'' and revealed his knowledge of the true purpose of the Assassin's expedition. He then expressed his love of adventures and his willingness to join the Union in their search for Angkor. Believing they needed the Dutch East India Company's protection in case they encountered Lee's fleet again, Edward reluctantly allowed Jan to accompany them.<ref name="EP 50" />