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{{Character Infobox|name = Shao Jun | {{Character Infobox|name = Shao Jun | ||
|image = Shao Jun SS v.png | |image = Shao Jun SS v.png | ||
|faction = [[Chinese Assassins]]<br> | |faction = [[Chinese Assassins]]<br> | ||
|birth = 1505<br>[[China]] | |birth = 1505<br>[[China]] | ||
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]'' | |appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]'' | ||
|voice = [[Angela Galuppo]]}} | |voice = [[Angela Galuppo]]}} | ||
'''Shao Jun''' (1505 - unknown) was an [[Assassins|Assassin]] of the [[Chinese Assassins|Chinese | '''Shao Jun''' (1505 - unknown) was an [[Assassins|Assassin]] of the [[Chinese Assassins|Chinese branch]] of the Order. Born into royal captivity during China's Ming Dynasty, Shao Jun was one of the preferred concubines of the Emperor [[Zhengde]], and accompanied him during most his travels.<ref name="Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia">''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> | ||
After the Emperor's death, Shao Jun was rescued by the Assassins, and | After the Emperor's death, Shao Jun was rescued by the Assassins, and eventually recruited into the Order herself. After a few years, Shao Jun and her [[Mentor]] attempted to rescue the other concubines that Jun was with during most her life, however they discovered that they had been killed by order of the new Emperor, [[Jiajing]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia" /> | ||
Under the Emperor's order, most of the members of her | Under the Emperor's order, most of the members of her Order perished. Those who survived went into hiding, while others fled west. Jun and her Mentor fled farther than most, arriving in [[Italy]] to seek the help of the legendary Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia" /> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early life=== | ===Early life=== | ||
{{ | {{Quote|I was born a concubine, but my Mentor freed me when I was young.|Shao Jun, telling Ezio about her past life.|Assassin's Creed: Embers}} | ||
Shao Jun was born into royal captivity during the era of the Ming Dynasty, under the lackluster rule of Emperor Zhengde. Zhengde, known for his childish disposition and lack of interest for the urgent matters of the country, preferred Shao Jun as one of his concubines, after Jun | Shao Jun was born into royal captivity during the era of the Ming Dynasty, under the lackluster rule of Emperor Zhengde. Zhengde, known for his childish disposition and lack of interest for the urgent matters of the country, preferred Shao Jun as one of his concubines, after Jun had reached her teens. Living a decade of her life under Zhengde, she was able to travel to various places and got to meet many foreigners.<ref name="Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia" /> | ||
However, after Zhengde's death in April of 1521, the royal ministers scrambled and argued over who was to be his rightful successor. It was during this chaotic state that Shao Jun came into contact with the Assassins, and was rescued along with several other concubines after they broke into the royal palace.<ref name="Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia" /> | However, after Zhengde's death in April of 1521, the royal ministers scrambled and argued over who was to be his rightful successor. It was during this chaotic state that Shao Jun came into contact with the Assassins, and was rescued along with several other concubines after they broke into the royal palace.<ref name="Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia" /> | ||
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===Decline of the Chinese Assassins=== | ===Decline of the Chinese Assassins=== | ||
After some years since her rescue, Jun and her | After some years since her rescue, Jun and her Mentor decided to rescue the other concubines who she had grown up with. Breaking in to the Imperial Palace, Jun discovered most of her friends tortured and killed through ''Ling Chi'' ("slow slicing" or death by a thousand cuts), by order of Zhengde's nephew and successor, Jiajing.<ref name="Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia" /><ref name="Assassin's Creed: Embers">''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]''</ref> | ||
Jiajing, who possessed the worst traits of Zhengde yet harbored none of his best, sought out to destroy any opposition against his rule, | Jiajing, who possessed the worst traits of Zhengde yet harbored none of his best, sought out to destroy any opposition against his rule, especially the Assassins. Under Jiajing's order, the majority of the Assassins in China were killed, and those who survived either went into hiding or fled to the west.<ref name="Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia" /> | ||
Shao Jun, along with her | Shao Jun, along with her Mentor, fled west like the other Assassins. Though they fled farther than most of their brothers, as the two sought out the [[Italian Assassins|Italian Assassin]] Ezio Auditore for help, in hopes that he might know how to restore their Order.<ref name="Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia" /> | ||
===Time in Italy=== | ===Time in Italy=== | ||
{{ | {{Dialogue2|Jun|I want to understand.|Ezio|Understand what?|How to lead, to rebuild my Order.|Shao Jun, asking Ezio for help.|Assassin's Creed: Embers}} | ||
[[File:EzioFlaviaJun.png|thumb|250px|left|Shao Jun's first encounter with Ezio.]] | [[File:EzioFlaviaJun.png|thumb|250px|left|Shao Jun's first encounter with Ezio.]] | ||
By 1524, Shao Jun and her | By 1524, Shao Jun and her Mentor were able to make it as far as [[Venice]], though the Imperial Servants sent to deal with them managed to catch up. Fending them off, Shao Jun's mentor was killed in the conflict, though ensured that she would be able to escape. Continuing onward, Shao Jun was then able to reach Ezio Auditore's villa.<ref name="Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia" /><ref name="Assassin's Creed: Embers" /> | ||
First meeting and conversing with Ezio's daughter [[Flavia Auditore|Flavia]], Shao Jun was first seen as a threat by Ezio. After seeing the [[Assassin insignia]] on her necklace, Ezio let his guard down. Later that day, Ezio and his wife [[Sofia Sartor|Sofia]] confronted Jun, who asked him for aid in restoring her | First meeting and conversing with Ezio's daughter [[Flavia Auditore|Flavia]], Shao Jun was first seen as a threat by Ezio. After seeing the [[Assassin insignia]] on her necklace, Ezio let his guard down. Later that day, Ezio and his wife [[Sofia Sartor|Sofia]] confronted Jun, who asked him for aid in restoring her Order. Ezio, who retired from his life as an Assassin, refused to aid her and asked her to leave. Sofia, seeing that Shao Jun had come a long way, asked her to stay for supper, and allowed her to stay with them for a while. Shao Jun thanked her, and accepted her offer.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Embers" /> | ||
[[File:ShaoJunEzio.png|thumb|250px|Jun, listening to Ezio.]] | [[File:ShaoJunEzio.png|thumb|250px|Jun, listening to Ezio.]] | ||
The next day, Shao Jun searched through Ezio's study and read some of his writings. Ezio, who found her there without his knowledge, angrily told her to leave. Afterwards, Shao Jun was told by Ezio to leave Italy entirely, stating that she | The next day, Shao Jun searched through Ezio's study and read some of his writings. Ezio, who found her there without his knowledge, angrily told her to leave. Afterwards, Shao Jun was told by Ezio to leave Italy entirely, stating that she had wasted her time. Jun, reciting a portion of Ezio's writing, stated that all she wanted was to understand her Order like he did. Ezio, stating why he was so reluctant to help, asked her to come with him to [[Florence]] while he ran some errands.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Embers" /> | ||
There, Shao | There, Shao observed the crowd as Ezio attended to his errands. Afterwards, Ezio took Jun to the [[Palazzo della Signoria]], where half of [[House of Auditore|his family]] had been killed. There, Ezio taught Jun how the Assassins live their lives; through pain, in order to end the pain. After the brief discussion, Ezio and Jun prepared to leave Florence, though they were intercepted by one of the Imperial Servants who were after Jun. Dealing with the guard, Ezio and Jun fled the city.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Embers" /> | ||
[[File:Embers ShotBreakdown 01.png|thumb|250px|left|Shao Jun and Ezio in Florence.]] | [[File:Embers ShotBreakdown 01.png|thumb|250px|left|Shao Jun and Ezio in Florence.]] | ||
On the way to Ezio's villa, Shao Jun explained her plight and who were those after her. Afterwards, Ezio told Sofia to bring their children to [[Machiavelli]]'s home while he and Jun stay to deal with the servants. That night, Ezio | On the way to Ezio's villa, Shao Jun explained her plight and who were those after her. Afterwards, Ezio told Sofia to bring their children to [[Niccolò Machiavelli|Machiavelli]]'s home while he and Jun stay to deal with the servants. That night, Ezio lectured Jun on how he defeated the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] through the means of fraternity and love, and how he reformed the Brotherhood in both [[Rome]] and [[Constantinople]]. Afterwards, Shao Jun rested at the upper floor of the villa while Ezio stayed in the living room.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Embers" /> | ||
Later that night, the villa was invaded by the Imperial servants, just as Ezio had predicted. The two fended off most of the soldiers, with Ezio saving Jun from a servant's [[Mounted cannons|cannon]] fire. Taking the fight outside, both Jun and Ezio worked together to deal with the remaining servant. Eventually, the two were able to defeat and kill the last servant.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Embers" /> | Later that night, the villa was invaded by the Imperial servants, just as Ezio had predicted. The two fended off most of the soldiers, with Ezio saving Jun from a servant's [[Mounted cannons|cannon]] fire. Taking the fight outside, both Jun and Ezio worked together to deal with the remaining servant. Eventually, the two were able to defeat and kill the last servant.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Embers" /> | ||
===Departure=== | ===Departure=== | ||
{{dialogue|Ezio|It is a long way home, no?|Jun|Much to see along the way. Thank you, | {{dialogue|Ezio|It is a long way home, no?|Jun|Much to see along the way. Thank you, Mentor.|Jun and Ezio, moments before the former's departure back to China.|Assassin's Creed: Embers}} | ||
[[File:ACE-V 10.png|thumb|250px|Ezio handing Jun a small box during her departure.]] | [[File:ACE-V 10.png|thumb|250px|Ezio handing Jun a small box during her departure.]] | ||
The morning after, Shao Jun prepared to leave Italy. Ezio stated that the trip back to China would be long, but Jun | The morning after, Shao Jun prepared to leave Italy. Ezio stated that the trip back to China would be long, but Jun replied that it will be worthwhile, with so much to see along the way. Thanking Ezio, Jun prepared to leave.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Embers" /> | ||
Before Jun left, Ezio gave her a small chest that contained something that could aid her, stating that she should only open it if she were to lose her way. As government guards arrive on horseback, Ezio bid that Shao Jun should leave before they arrive. Jun then left the vicinity, and prepared to head back for China.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Embers" /> | |||
==Equipment and skills== | ==Equipment and skills== | ||
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Shao Jun was equipped with a Chinese jian as primary weapons. She had no [[Hidden Blade|hidden blade]], though she had three throwing needles tucked under bracers as secondary weapons. She also had a concealed knife under her right foot that she used in tandem with her acrobatic skills against enemies. | Shao Jun was equipped with a Chinese jian as primary weapons. She had no [[Hidden Blade|hidden blade]], though she had three throwing needles tucked under bracers as secondary weapons. She also had a concealed knife under her right foot that she used in tandem with her acrobatic skills against enemies. | ||
Shao Jun, extensively trained in combat by the | Shao Jun, extensively trained in combat by the Order, was an adept and acrobatic fighter. Her fighting style is heavily reminiscent to the traditional Chinese martial art known as [[Wikipedia:Chinese martial arts#Wushu|Wushu]], which involves much flexibility and knowledge in both unarmed and sword combat. Whenever in a fight, she was able to utilize her acrobatic skills in executing difficult moves to help her subdue her enemies. | ||
Her arsenal of weapons | Her arsenal of weapons were also fitted to her style of combat, using only light yet deadly weapons against her enemies. To lower suspicion in a public area, Shao Jun had to conceal most her weapons in inconspicuous parts of her attire. Only the sword was left unconcealed, though it was still kept within a sheath. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In her entry on the ''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]'', it states that Shao Jun met Ezio in Florence. However, in ''[[Assassin's Creed | *In her entry on the ''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]'', it states that Shao Jun met Ezio in Florence. However, in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]'', Ezio's villa was located in [[Tuscany]]. | ||
*The ''"Jun"'' in Shao Jun's name is pronounced as ''"yoon"'' in ''Embers''. | *The ''"Jun"'' in Shao Jun's name is pronounced as ''"yoon"'' in ''Embers''. | ||
*A replica of Shao Jun's [http://www.ubiworkshop.com/2011/11/16/shao-juns-necklace/ necklace] is being sold in Ubiworkshop's store, for 24.99 US Dollars. | *A replica of Shao Jun's [http://www.ubiworkshop.com/2011/11/16/shao-juns-necklace/ necklace] is being sold in Ubiworkshop's store, for 24.99 US Dollars. | ||
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- "I have traveled a long time, followed many roads and suffered much grief to find him. To learn his secrets before our enemies find us."
- ―Shao Jun regarding her search for Ezio Auditore.[src]
Shao Jun (1505 - unknown) was an Assassin of the Chinese branch of the Order. Born into royal captivity during China's Ming Dynasty, Shao Jun was one of the preferred concubines of the Emperor Zhengde, and accompanied him during most his travels.[1]
After the Emperor's death, Shao Jun was rescued by the Assassins, and eventually recruited into the Order herself. After a few years, Shao Jun and her Mentor attempted to rescue the other concubines that Jun was with during most her life, however they discovered that they had been killed by order of the new Emperor, Jiajing.[1]
Under the Emperor's order, most of the members of her Order perished. Those who survived went into hiding, while others fled west. Jun and her Mentor fled farther than most, arriving in Italy to seek the help of the legendary Mentor Ezio Auditore da Firenze.[1]
History
Early life
- "I was born a concubine, but my Mentor freed me when I was young."
- ―Shao Jun, telling Ezio about her past life.[src]
Shao Jun was born into royal captivity during the era of the Ming Dynasty, under the lackluster rule of Emperor Zhengde. Zhengde, known for his childish disposition and lack of interest for the urgent matters of the country, preferred Shao Jun as one of his concubines, after Jun had reached her teens. Living a decade of her life under Zhengde, she was able to travel to various places and got to meet many foreigners.[1]
However, after Zhengde's death in April of 1521, the royal ministers scrambled and argued over who was to be his rightful successor. It was during this chaotic state that Shao Jun came into contact with the Assassins, and was rescued along with several other concubines after they broke into the royal palace.[1]
Loyal immediately to her rescuers, Shao Jun dedicated her first years of freedom serving the Brotherhood that saved her.[1]
Decline of the Chinese Assassins
After some years since her rescue, Jun and her Mentor decided to rescue the other concubines who she had grown up with. Breaking in to the Imperial Palace, Jun discovered most of her friends tortured and killed through Ling Chi ("slow slicing" or death by a thousand cuts), by order of Zhengde's nephew and successor, Jiajing.[1][2]
Jiajing, who possessed the worst traits of Zhengde yet harbored none of his best, sought out to destroy any opposition against his rule, especially the Assassins. Under Jiajing's order, the majority of the Assassins in China were killed, and those who survived either went into hiding or fled to the west.[1]
Shao Jun, along with her Mentor, fled west like the other Assassins. Though they fled farther than most of their brothers, as the two sought out the Italian Assassin Ezio Auditore for help, in hopes that he might know how to restore their Order.[1]
Time in Italy
- Jun: "I want to understand."
- Ezio: "Understand what?"
- Jun: "How to lead, to rebuild my Order."
- —Shao Jun, asking Ezio for help.[src]
By 1524, Shao Jun and her Mentor were able to make it as far as Venice, though the Imperial Servants sent to deal with them managed to catch up. Fending them off, Shao Jun's mentor was killed in the conflict, though ensured that she would be able to escape. Continuing onward, Shao Jun was then able to reach Ezio Auditore's villa.[1][2]
First meeting and conversing with Ezio's daughter Flavia, Shao Jun was first seen as a threat by Ezio. After seeing the Assassin insignia on her necklace, Ezio let his guard down. Later that day, Ezio and his wife Sofia confronted Jun, who asked him for aid in restoring her Order. Ezio, who retired from his life as an Assassin, refused to aid her and asked her to leave. Sofia, seeing that Shao Jun had come a long way, asked her to stay for supper, and allowed her to stay with them for a while. Shao Jun thanked her, and accepted her offer.[2]
The next day, Shao Jun searched through Ezio's study and read some of his writings. Ezio, who found her there without his knowledge, angrily told her to leave. Afterwards, Shao Jun was told by Ezio to leave Italy entirely, stating that she had wasted her time. Jun, reciting a portion of Ezio's writing, stated that all she wanted was to understand her Order like he did. Ezio, stating why he was so reluctant to help, asked her to come with him to Florence while he ran some errands.[2]
There, Shao observed the crowd as Ezio attended to his errands. Afterwards, Ezio took Jun to the Palazzo della Signoria, where half of his family had been killed. There, Ezio taught Jun how the Assassins live their lives; through pain, in order to end the pain. After the brief discussion, Ezio and Jun prepared to leave Florence, though they were intercepted by one of the Imperial Servants who were after Jun. Dealing with the guard, Ezio and Jun fled the city.[2]
On the way to Ezio's villa, Shao Jun explained her plight and who were those after her. Afterwards, Ezio told Sofia to bring their children to Machiavelli's home while he and Jun stay to deal with the servants. That night, Ezio lectured Jun on how he defeated the Borgia through the means of fraternity and love, and how he reformed the Brotherhood in both Rome and Constantinople. Afterwards, Shao Jun rested at the upper floor of the villa while Ezio stayed in the living room.[2]
Later that night, the villa was invaded by the Imperial servants, just as Ezio had predicted. The two fended off most of the soldiers, with Ezio saving Jun from a servant's cannon fire. Taking the fight outside, both Jun and Ezio worked together to deal with the remaining servant. Eventually, the two were able to defeat and kill the last servant.[2]
Departure
- Ezio: "It is a long way home, no?"
- Jun: "Much to see along the way. Thank you, Mentor."
- —Jun and Ezio, moments before the former's departure back to China.[src]
The morning after, Shao Jun prepared to leave Italy. Ezio stated that the trip back to China would be long, but Jun replied that it will be worthwhile, with so much to see along the way. Thanking Ezio, Jun prepared to leave.[2]
Before Jun left, Ezio gave her a small chest that contained something that could aid her, stating that she should only open it if she were to lose her way. As government guards arrive on horseback, Ezio bid that Shao Jun should leave before they arrive. Jun then left the vicinity, and prepared to head back for China.[2]
Equipment and skills
Shao Jun was equipped with a Chinese jian as primary weapons. She had no hidden blade, though she had three throwing needles tucked under bracers as secondary weapons. She also had a concealed knife under her right foot that she used in tandem with her acrobatic skills against enemies.
Shao Jun, extensively trained in combat by the Order, was an adept and acrobatic fighter. Her fighting style is heavily reminiscent to the traditional Chinese martial art known as Wushu, which involves much flexibility and knowledge in both unarmed and sword combat. Whenever in a fight, she was able to utilize her acrobatic skills in executing difficult moves to help her subdue her enemies.
Her arsenal of weapons were also fitted to her style of combat, using only light yet deadly weapons against her enemies. To lower suspicion in a public area, Shao Jun had to conceal most her weapons in inconspicuous parts of her attire. Only the sword was left unconcealed, though it was still kept within a sheath.
Trivia
- In her entry on the Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia, it states that Shao Jun met Ezio in Florence. However, in Assassin's Creed: Embers, Ezio's villa was located in Tuscany.
- The "Jun" in Shao Jun's name is pronounced as "yoon" in Embers.
- A replica of Shao Jun's necklace is being sold in Ubiworkshop's store, for 24.99 US Dollars.
- Shao Jun was voiced by Angela Galuppo, who also provided the voice of both Flavia and Claudia Auditore.
Gallery
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Shao Jun with Flavia Auditore, with Ezio running towards her. -
Shao Jun. -
Shao Jun inside the Villa with Sofia and Ezio. -
Shao standing guard. -
Shao departing from the Villa.
