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imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 21:59, 24 August 2025

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Jian''}}{{Era\|Weapons}}{{WP-REAL}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Jian''}}{{Era\|Weapons}}{{WP-REAL}}
	{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]''}}		{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]''}}
	[[File:~~AC3 Shao Jun Database Image~~.png\|thumb\|~~230px~~\|Shao Jun ~~wielding her~~ ''jian'']]		[[File:ACReb - Crimson Jian.png\|thumb\|200px\|Shao Jun's crimson ''jian'']]
	A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout much of its history.		A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout much of its history.

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	ACC China Jian Concept.jpg\|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in ''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China''		ACC China Jian Concept.jpg\|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in ''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China''
	ACflim concept art of Shao Jun's sword.png\|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in the film		ACflim concept art of Shao Jun's sword.png\|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in the film
			AC3 Shao Jun Database Image.png\|[[Database]] image of Shao Jun with her ''jian''
			ACFT - Xiao Han confronting Sun.png\|Xiao Han confronting [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)\|Sun]] with his ''jian'' drawn
	ACFT - Jian.png\|Xiao Han wielding his ''jian''		ACFT - Jian.png\|Xiao Han wielding his ''jian''
	</gallery>		</gallery>

imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 15:36, 15 August 2025

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	[[File:AC3 Shao Jun Database Image.png\|thumb\|230px\|Shao Jun wielding her ''jian'']]		[[File:AC3 Shao Jun Database Image.png\|thumb\|230px\|Shao Jun wielding her ''jian'']]
	A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout its history.		A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout much of its history.

	==Description==		==Description==
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	Upon her return to China in 1526 as one of the last surviving Chinese Assassins, Shao Jun continued to rely on her ''jian'' throughout her campaign to assassinate the [[Eight Tigers]], a group of corrupt [[eunuch]]s that led the Chinese Rite of the Templar Order. It is with the ''jian'', and not the [[Hidden Blade]] as is usual for an Assassin, that she assassinated four of the Tigers,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[The Escape (China)\|The Escape]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[The Slaver]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Demon Fire]]</ref> including their leader [[Zhang Yong]] at the [[Great Wall of China\|Great Wall]] in 1532,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Vengeance]]</ref> whereupon she was able to begin the process of reviving her branch of the Assassins.<ref name="ACCC" />		Upon her return to China in 1526 as one of the last surviving Chinese Assassins, Shao Jun continued to rely on her ''jian'' throughout her campaign to assassinate the [[Eight Tigers]], a group of corrupt [[eunuch]]s that led the Chinese Rite of the Templar Order. It is with the ''jian'', and not the [[Hidden Blade]] as is usual for an Assassin, that she assassinated four of the Tigers,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[The Escape (China)\|The Escape]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[The Slaver]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Demon Fire]]</ref> including their leader [[Zhang Yong]] at the [[Great Wall of China\|Great Wall]] in 1532,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Vengeance]]</ref> whereupon she was able to begin the process of reviving her branch of the Assassins.<ref name="ACCC" />

	In the early 18th century, the Chinese Assassins' Mentor [[Xiao Han]], who similarly experienced a [[1720s Chinese Assassin purge\|purge]] of his Brotherhood that left him as one of the branch's few survivors, wielded a ''jian'' as his weapon of choice ~~alongside his [[rope dart]]s~~.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 73\|Episode 73]]</ref> During his various confrontations with the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]], who opposed Xiao Han's mission to recover a [[Southeast Asian Pieces of Eden\|set]] of three [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and use them to overthrow the [[Qing dynasty]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 40\|Episode 40]]</ref> the Mentor displayed his great mastery of the ''jian'', his swordsmanship skills rivaling Edward's own.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 49\|Episode 49]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 89\|Episode 89]]</ref>		In the early 18th century, the Chinese Assassins' Mentor [[Xiao Han]], who similarly experienced a [[1720s Chinese Assassin purge\|purge]] of his Brotherhood that left him as one of the branch's few survivors, wielded a ''jian'' as his weapon of choice.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 73\|Episode 73]]</ref> During his various confrontations with the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]], who opposed Xiao Han's mission to recover a [[Southeast Asian Pieces of Eden\|set]] of three [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and use them to overthrow the [[Qing dynasty]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 40\|Episode 40]]</ref> the Mentor displayed his great mastery of the ''jian'', his swordsmanship skills rivaling Edward's own.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 49\|Episode 49]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 89\|Episode 89]]</ref>

	Long after Shao Jun's death, the Templar-run company [[Abstergo Industries]] acquired her ''jian'' and, by 2016, kept it in storage alongside the Assassin's other equipment at the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center\|Abstergo Foundation]] facility in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]]. There, they hoped that its presence would prove a physical aid for Shao Jun's imprisoned descendant [[Lin]] to better aid in her [[synchronization]] when using the [[Animus\|Animus 4.3]] to relive Shao Jun's [[Genetic memory\|memories]].<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>		Long after Shao Jun's death, the Templar-run company [[Abstergo Industries]] acquired her ''jian'' and, by 2016, kept it in storage alongside the Assassin's other equipment at the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center\|Abstergo Foundation]] facility in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]]. There, they hoped that its presence would prove a physical aid for Shao Jun's imprisoned descendant [[Lin]] to better aid in her [[synchronization]] when using the [[Animus\|Animus 4.3]] to relive Shao Jun's [[Genetic memory\|memories]].<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''
			*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]''
	*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Jian''}}{{Era\|Weapons}}{{WP-REAL}}{{Update\|~~''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' and~~ ''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]''}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Jian''}}{{Era\|Weapons}}{{WP-REAL}}
	[[File:AC3 Shao Jun Database Image.png\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|Shao Jun wielding her jian]]		{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]''}}
			[[File:AC3 Shao Jun Database Image.png\|thumb\|230px\|Shao Jun wielding her ''jian'']]
	A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout its history.		A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout its history.

	==Description==		==Description==
	The lightweight ''jian'' is a sword defined by its straight, double-edged blade. A perfectly symmetrical sword, its guard is conventionally triangular and takes the form of two short wings on either side of the blade; nevertheless the overall profile keeps protrusions to a minimal. Its grip, terminating in a pointed lobe for a pommel, matches the sleekness of the blade.<ref name="ACCC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>		The lightweight ''jian'' is a sword defined by its straight, double-edged blade. A perfectly symmetrical sword, its guard is conventionally triangular and takes the form of two short wings on either side of the blade; nevertheless the overall profile keeps protrusions to a minimal. Its grip, terminating in a pointed lobe for a pommel, matches the sleekness of the blade.<ref name="ACCC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>
	[[File:ACC China Shao Jun's Sword Render.png\|thumb\|left\|Shao Jun's ~~Jian~~]]
			[[File:ACC China Shao Jun's Sword Render.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Shao Jun's ''jian'']]
	Techniques for wielding the ''jian'' effectively in combat is an art form reflective of traditional Chinese martial arts. Unlike the destructive style of the ''[[dao]]'', the ''jian'' requires far more elegant and precise maneuvers that complement the agile style of an Assassin such as [[Shao Jun]].<ref name="ACCC" />		Techniques for wielding the ''jian'' effectively in combat is an art form reflective of traditional Chinese martial arts. Unlike the destructive style of the ''[[dao]]'', the ''jian'' requires far more elegant and precise maneuvers that complement the agile style of an Assassin such as [[Shao Jun]].<ref name="ACCC" />

	==History==		==History==
	The ''jian'' and its art has a millennia-old tradition in China. By 47 BCE, one had found its way alongside its wielder all the way to the gladiator arena in [[Cyrene]], [[Libya]] within [[Roman Republic\|Roman]] territory. The acrobatic Chinese gladiatrix known only by the moniker "[[The Duelist]]" used her ''jian'' skillfully in conjunction with a ''dao'', climbing the ladder to become its champion before she was unseated by the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		The ''jian'' and its art has a millennia-old tradition in China. By 47 BCE, one had found its way alongside its wielder all the way to the gladiator arena in [[Cyrene]], [[Libya]], within [[Roman Republic\|Roman]] territory. The acrobatic Chinese gladiatrix known only by the moniker "[[The Duelist]]" used her ''jian'' skillfully in conjunction with a ''dao'', climbing the ladder to become its champion before she was unseated by the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

			The 16th-century Chinese Assassin Shao Jun was highly trained in the use of the ''jian'', and it became her [[Crimson Jian\|personal weapon]] of choice. Accordingly, she wielded one in her journey to [[Italy]] with her [[Mentor]] [[Zhu Jiuyuan]] to seek the help of the legendary Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] against the [[Templars]] that had [[Great Rites Controversy\|purged]] their Brotherhood. In at least two ambushes by [[Shanghai Rite of the Templar Order\|Chinese Templars]] in [[Florence]] and at Ezio's villa, she made great use of the weapon to dispatch her enemies.<ref name="Embers">''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]''</ref>

	The 16th century Chinese Assassin Shao Jun was highly trained in the ''jian'', and it became her [[Crimson Jian\|personal weapon]] of choice. Accordingly, she wielded one in her journey to [[Italy]] with her [[Mentor]] [[Zhu Jiuyuan]] to seek the help of the legendary Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] against the [[Templars]] that had [[Great Rites Controversy\|purged]] their Brotherhood. In at least two ambushes by [[Shanghai Rite of the Templar Order\|Chinese Templars]] in [[Florence]] and at Ezio's villa, she made great use of the weapon to dispatch her enemies.<ref name="Embers">''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]''</ref>
	[[File:Vengeance China (1).jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Shao Jun facing Zhang Yong with her sword drawn]]		[[File:Vengeance China (1).jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Shao Jun facing Zhang Yong with her sword drawn]]
	Upon her return to China in 1526 as one of the ~~only~~ surviving Chinese Assassins, Jun continued to rely on her ''jian'' throughout her campaign to assassinate the [[Eight Tigers]], a group of corrupt [[eunuch]]s that led the Chinese Rite of the Templar Order. It is with the ''jian'', and not the [[Hidden Blade]] as is usual for an Assassin, that she assassinated four of the Tigers,<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[The Escape (China)\|The Escape]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[The Slaver]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[Demon Fire]]</ref> including their leader [[Zhang Yong]] at the [[Great Wall of China\|Great Wall]] in 1532,<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[Vengeance]]</ref> whereupon she was able to begin the process of reviving her branch of the Assassins.<ref name="ACCC" />		Upon her return to China in 1526 as one of the last surviving Chinese Assassins, Shao Jun continued to rely on her ''jian'' throughout her campaign to assassinate the [[Eight Tigers]], a group of corrupt [[eunuch]]s that led the Chinese Rite of the Templar Order. It is with the ''jian'', and not the [[Hidden Blade]] as is usual for an Assassin, that she assassinated four of the Tigers,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[The Escape (China)\|The Escape]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[The Slaver]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Demon Fire]]</ref> including their leader [[Zhang Yong]] at the [[Great Wall of China\|Great Wall]] in 1532,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Vengeance]]</ref> whereupon she was able to begin the process of reviving her branch of the Assassins.<ref name="ACCC" />

			In the early 18th century, the Chinese Assassins' Mentor [[Xiao Han]], who similarly experienced a [[1720s Chinese Assassin purge\|purge]] of his Brotherhood that left him as one of the branch's few survivors, wielded a ''jian'' as his weapon of choice alongside his [[rope dart]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 73\|Episode 73]]</ref> During his various confrontations with the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins\|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]], who opposed Xiao Han's mission to recover a [[Southeast Asian Pieces of Eden\|set]] of three [[Piece of Eden\|Pieces of Eden]] and use them to overthrow the [[Qing dynasty]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 40\|Episode 40]]</ref> the Mentor displayed his great mastery of the ''jian'', his swordsmanship skills rivaling Edward's own.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36\|Episode 36]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 49\|Episode 49]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 89\|Episode 89]]</ref>

	Long after Shao Jun's death, the Templar-run ~~front~~ company [[Abstergo Industries]] ~~had~~ acquired her ~~sword~~ by 2016 ~~and~~ kept it alongside ~~her~~ other equipment ~~they had~~ at the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center\|Abstergo Foundation]] facility in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]]. There, they hoped that its presence would prove a physical aid for Shao Jun's imprisoned descendant [[Lin]] to better aid in her [[synchronization]] when using the [[Animus\|Animus 4.3]] to relive Shao Jun's [[Genetic memory\|memories]].<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' (film)]]</ref>		Long after Shao Jun's death, the Templar-run company [[Abstergo Industries]] acquired her ''jian'' and, by 2016, kept it in storage alongside the Assassin's other equipment at the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center\|Abstergo Foundation]] facility in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]]. There, they hoped that its presence would prove a physical aid for Shao Jun's imprisoned descendant [[Lin]] to better aid in her [[synchronization]] when using the [[Animus\|Animus 4.3]] to relive Shao Jun's [[Genetic memory\|memories]].<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	In {{wiki\|Chinese language\|Chinese}}, ''jiàn'' (劍) is the common word for "sword" though it properly refers to any double-edged straight sword regardless of cultural origin. This is in contrast with the word ''dāo'' (刀), which refers to any single-edged, curved sword or [[saber]].		In {{wiki\|Chinese language\|Chinese}}, ''jiàn'' (劍) is the common word for "sword" though it properly refers to any double-edged straight sword regardless of cultural origin. This is in contrast with the word ''dāo'' (刀), which refers to any single-edged, curved sword or [[saber]].

			==Gallery==
			<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
			ACC China Jian Concept.jpg\|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in ''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China''
			ACflim concept art of Shao Jun's sword.png\|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in the film
			ACFT - Jian.png\|Xiao Han wielding his ''jian''
			</gallery>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]''
	*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' (film)]]		*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''

	===Non-canonical appearances===		===Non-canonical appearances===
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Desert Threat]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Desert Threat]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Turbulence in the Ming Dynasty]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Turbulence in the Ming Dynasty]]''

	~~==Gallery==~~
	~~<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">~~
	~~ACC China Jian Concept.jpg\|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in ''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China''~~
	~~ACflim concept art of Shao Jun's sword.png\|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in the film~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:Swords]]		[[Category:Swords]]
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	[[Category:16th century weapons]]		[[Category:16th century weapons]]
			[[Category:18th century weapons]]

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Added render

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	==Description==		==Description==
	The lightweight ''jian'' is a sword defined by its straight, double-edged blade. A perfectly symmetrical sword, its guard is conventionally triangular and takes the form of two short wings on either side of the blade; nevertheless the overall profile keeps protrusions to a minimal. Its grip, terminating in a pointed lobe for a pommel, matches the sleekness of the blade.<ref name="ACCC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>		The lightweight ''jian'' is a sword defined by its straight, double-edged blade. A perfectly symmetrical sword, its guard is conventionally triangular and takes the form of two short wings on either side of the blade; nevertheless the overall profile keeps protrusions to a minimal. Its grip, terminating in a pointed lobe for a pommel, matches the sleekness of the blade.<ref name="ACCC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>
			[[File:ACC China Shao Jun's Sword Render.png\|thumb\|left\|Shao Jun's Jian]]
	Techniques for wielding the ''jian'' effectively in combat is an art form reflective of traditional Chinese martial arts. Unlike the destructive style of the ''[[dao]]'', the ''jian'' requires far more elegant and precise maneuvers that complement the agile style of an Assassin such as [[Shao Jun]].<ref name="ACCC" />		Techniques for wielding the ''jian'' effectively in combat is an art form reflective of traditional Chinese martial arts. Unlike the destructive style of the ''[[dao]]'', the ''jian'' requires far more elegant and precise maneuvers that complement the agile style of an Assassin such as [[Shao Jun]].<ref name="ACCC" />

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History

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	==History==		==History==
	The ''jian'' and its art has a millennia-old tradition in China. By 47 BCE, one had found its way alongside its wielder all the way to the gladiator arena in [[Cyrene]], [[Libya]] within [[Roman Republic\|Roman]] territory. The acrobatic Chinese gladiatrix known only by the moniker "[[The Duelist]]" used her ''jian'' skillfully in conjunction with a ''dao'', climbing the ladder to become its champion before she was unseated by the [[~~Meday~~]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		The ''jian'' and its art has a millennia-old tradition in China. By 47 BCE, one had found its way alongside its wielder all the way to the gladiator arena in [[Cyrene]], [[Libya]] within [[Roman Republic\|Roman]] territory. The acrobatic Chinese gladiatrix known only by the moniker "[[The Duelist]]" used her ''jian'' skillfully in conjunction with a ''dao'', climbing the ladder to become its champion before she was unseated by the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

	The 16th century Chinese Assassin Shao Jun was highly trained in the ''jian'', and it became her [[Crimson Jian\|personal weapon]] of choice. Accordingly, she wielded one in her journey to [[Italy]] with her [[Mentor]] [[Zhu Jiuyuan]] to seek the help of the legendary Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] against the [[Templars]] that had [[Great Rites Controversy\|purged]] their Brotherhood. In at least two ambushes by [[Shanghai Rite of the Templar Order\|Chinese Templars]] in [[Florence]] and at Ezio's villa, she made great use of the weapon to dispatch her enemies.<ref name="Embers">''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]''</ref>		The 16th century Chinese Assassin Shao Jun was highly trained in the ''jian'', and it became her [[Crimson Jian\|personal weapon]] of choice. Accordingly, she wielded one in her journey to [[Italy]] with her [[Mentor]] [[Zhu Jiuyuan]] to seek the help of the legendary Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] against the [[Templars]] that had [[Great Rites Controversy\|purged]] their Brotherhood. In at least two ambushes by [[Shanghai Rite of the Templar Order\|Chinese Templars]] in [[Florence]] and at Ezio's villa, she made great use of the weapon to dispatch her enemies.<ref name="Embers">''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]''</ref>

imported>Sol Pacificus: Will have to update for Dynasty too

2022-04-08T13:22:06Z

Will have to update for Dynasty too

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	[[File:AC3 Shao Jun Database Image.png\|thumb\|250px\|Shao Jun wielding her jian]]		[[File:AC3 Shao Jun Database Image.png\|thumb\|250px\|Shao Jun wielding her jian]]
	A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout its history.		A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout its history.
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	==History==		==History==
	~~By the 16th century, the~~ ''jian'' and its art ~~was~~ a millennia-old tradition in China, and it became ~~the~~ [[Crimson Jian\|personal weapon]] of ~~the Chinese Assassin Shao Jun~~. Accordingly, she wielded one in her journey to [[Italy]] with her [[Mentor]] [[Zhu Jiuyuan]] to seek the help of the legendary Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] against the [[Templars]] that had [[Great Rites Controversy\|purged]] their Brotherhood. In at least two ambushes by [[Shanghai Rite of the Templar Order\|Chinese Templars]] in [[Florence]] and at Ezio's villa, she made great use of the weapon to dispatch her enemies.<ref name="Embers">''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]''</ref>		The ''jian'' and its art has a millennia-old tradition in China. By 47 BCE, one had found its way alongside its wielder all the way to the gladiator arena in [[Cyrene]], [[Libya]] within [[Roman Republic\|Roman]] territory. The acrobatic Chinese gladiatrix known only by the moniker "[[The Duelist]]" used her ''jian'' skillfully in conjunction with a ''dao'', climbing the ladder to become its champion before she was unseated by the [[Meday]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

			The 16th century Chinese Assassin Shao Jun was highly trained in the ''jian'', and it became her [[Crimson Jian\|personal weapon]] of choice. Accordingly, she wielded one in her journey to [[Italy]] with her [[Mentor]] [[Zhu Jiuyuan]] to seek the help of the legendary Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]] against the [[Templars]] that had [[Great Rites Controversy\|purged]] their Brotherhood. In at least two ambushes by [[Shanghai Rite of the Templar Order\|Chinese Templars]] in [[Florence]] and at Ezio's villa, she made great use of the weapon to dispatch her enemies.<ref name="Embers">''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]''</ref>
	[[File:Vengeance China (1).jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Shao Jun facing Zhang Yong with her sword drawn]]		[[File:Vengeance China (1).jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Shao Jun facing Zhang Yong with her sword drawn]]
	Upon her return to China in 1526 as one of the only surviving Chinese Assassins, Jun continued to rely on her ''jian'' throughout her campaign to assassinate the [[Eight Tigers]], a group of corrupt [[eunuch]]s that led the Chinese Rite of the Templar Order. It is with the ''jian'', and not the [[Hidden Blade]] as is usual for an Assassin, that she assassinated four of the Tigers,<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[The Escape (China)\|The Escape]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[The Slaver]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[Demon Fire]]</ref> including their leader [[Zhang Yong]] at the [[Great Wall of China\|Great Wall]] in 1532,<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[Vengeance]]</ref> whereupon she was able to begin the process of reviving her branch of the Assassins.<ref name="ACCC" />		Upon her return to China in 1526 as one of the only surviving Chinese Assassins, Jun continued to rely on her ''jian'' throughout her campaign to assassinate the [[Eight Tigers]], a group of corrupt [[eunuch]]s that led the Chinese Rite of the Templar Order. It is with the ''jian'', and not the [[Hidden Blade]] as is usual for an Assassin, that she assassinated four of the Tigers,<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[The Escape (China)\|The Escape]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[The Slaver]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[Demon Fire]]</ref> including their leader [[Zhang Yong]] at the [[Great Wall of China\|Great Wall]] in 1532,<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[Vengeance]]</ref> whereupon she was able to begin the process of reviving her branch of the Assassins.<ref name="ACCC" />

	Long after Jun's death, the Templar-run front company [[Abstergo Industries]] had acquired her sword by 2016 and kept it alongside her other equipment they had at the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center\|Abstergo Foundation]] facility in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]]. There, they hoped that its presence would prove a physical aid for Jun's imprisoned descendant [[Lin]] to better aid in her [[synchronization]] when using the [[Animus\|Animus 4.3]] to relive Jun's [[Genetic memory\|memories]].<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' (film)]]</ref>		Long after Shao Jun's death, the Templar-run front company [[Abstergo Industries]] had acquired her sword by 2016 and kept it alongside her other equipment they had at the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center\|Abstergo Foundation]] facility in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]]. There, they hoped that its presence would prove a physical aid for Shao Jun's imprisoned descendant [[Lin]] to better aid in her [[synchronization]] when using the [[Animus\|Animus 4.3]] to relive Shao Jun's [[Genetic memory\|memories]].<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' (film)]]</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]''
	*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' (film)]]		*[[Assassin's Creed (film)\|''Assassin's Creed'' (film)]]
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	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
	ACC China Jian Concept.jpg\|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in ''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China''		ACC China Jian Concept.jpg\|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in ''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China''
	ACflim concept art of Shao Jun's sword.png\|Concept art of Jun's ''jian'' in the film		ACflim concept art of Shao Jun's sword.png\|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in the film
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	A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout its history.		A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout its history.

imported>塞垣雪: The Duelist used a pair of dao and jian, while Bayek had used a jian.

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The Duelist used a pair of dao and jian, while Bayek had used a jian.

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	A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout its history.		A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout its history.

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	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
			[[zh:中国剑]]
	[[Category:Swords]]		[[Category:Swords]]
	[[Category:16th century weapons]]		[[Category:16th century weapons]]

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	{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]''}}		{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]''}}
	[[File:~~AC3 Shao Jun Database Image~~.png\|thumb\|~~230px~~\|Shao Jun ~~wielding her~~ ''jian'']]		[[File:ACReb - Crimson Jian.png\|thumb\|200px\|Shao Jun's crimson ''jian'']]
	A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout much of its history.		A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout much of its history.

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	ACC China Jian Concept.jpg\|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in ''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China''		ACC China Jian Concept.jpg\|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in ''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China''
	ACflim concept art of Shao Jun's sword.png\|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in the film		ACflim concept art of Shao Jun's sword.png\|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in the film
			AC3 Shao Jun Database Image.png\|[[Database]] image of Shao Jun with her ''jian''
			ACFT - Xiao Han confronting Sun.png\|Xiao Han confronting [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)\|Sun]] with his ''jian'' drawn
	ACFT - Jian.png\|Xiao Han wielding his ''jian''		ACFT - Jian.png\|Xiao Han wielding his ''jian''
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	[[File:AC3 Shao Jun Database Image.png\|thumb\|250px\|Shao Jun wielding her jian]]~~{{Update\|''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''}}~~		[[File:AC3 Shao Jun Database Image.png\|thumb\|250px\|Shao Jun wielding her jian]]
	A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout its history.		A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout its history.

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	A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout its history.		A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China\|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout its history.