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'''Shimazu Sei''' is a [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order|Japanese Templar]] working as a [[doctor]] for [[Abstergo Industries]] at their [[Abstergo Industries Macau facility|facility]] in [[Macau]], [[China]]. She is a descendant of [[Shimazu Saito]], an 18th century Templar who pursued the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] in [[Macau]]. | '''Shimazu Sei''' is a [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order|Japanese Templar]] working as a [[doctor]] for [[Abstergo Industries]] at their [[Abstergo Industries Macau facility|facility]] in [[Macau]], [[China]]. She is a descendant of [[Shimazu Saito]], an 18th-century Templar who pursued the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] in [[Macau]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Early life=== | ===Early life=== | ||
Sei was born into the Shimazu clan, a Japanese noble clan which had allied | Sei was born into the [[Shimazu clan]], a Japanese noble clan which had been allied with the Templars since the time of the [[Tokugawa shogunate]].<ref name="EP 21">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' — Episode 21</ref> After graduating from {{Wiki|Harvard Medical School}}, Sei followed into her family footsteps and became a doctor for Abstergo Industries, working in their Archaeological Research Department.<ref name="EP 22">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' — Episode 22</ref> | ||
===Noa Kim's abduction=== | ===Noa Kim's abduction=== | ||
By 2023, Sei was placed in charge of searching for a descendant of the | By 2023, Sei was placed in charge of searching for a descendant of the Assassin Edward Kenway in order to uncover Edward's [[Genetic memory|memories]] in [[Southeast Asia]], believing he was pursuing a [[Piece of Eden]] in the region. Through the genealogy site [[WhyYou]] developed by the [[Abstergo Genetic Research Lab]], the Templars identified a [[Korea]]n-[[United States|American]] student by the name of [[Noa Kim]] and lured him to Macau on the pretense of a vacation prize trip.<ref name="ACFT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' — [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 1|Episode 1]]</ref> | ||
Once Noa had arrived, Sei and her team of agents kidnapped Noa and brought him to their Abstergo facility, forcing him to use the [[Animus]] to relieve Edward's memories.<ref name="ACFT" /> However, due to Noa being unaware that he was experiencing someone else's memories and taking the events he witnessed for granted, he ended up causing several [[Synchronization|desynchronization]] errors during his first Animus session.<ref name=":0" /> | Once Noa had arrived, Sei and her team of agents kidnapped Noa and brought him to their Abstergo facility, forcing him to use the [[Animus]] to relieve Edward's memories.<ref name="ACFT" /> However, due to Noa being unaware that he was experiencing someone else's memories and taking the events he witnessed for granted, he ended up causing several [[Synchronization|desynchronization]] errors during his first Animus session.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
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In exchange for helping Sei acquire the information she sought, Noa asked that he be given free rein to do what he wanted while in the Animus, as well as his freedom afterwards. Though reluctant, Sei agreed to the terms, but reminded Noa of interfering with his ancestor's history, and warned him that constant interference could make the subject experience the [[Bleeding Effect]], potentially leading to Noa forgetting his own memories.<ref name=":1" /> | In exchange for helping Sei acquire the information she sought, Noa asked that he be given free rein to do what he wanted while in the Animus, as well as his freedom afterwards. Though reluctant, Sei agreed to the terms, but reminded Noa of interfering with his ancestor's history, and warned him that constant interference could make the subject experience the [[Bleeding Effect]], potentially leading to Noa forgetting his own memories.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
Noa noticed Sei's sudden caring attitude towards him and teased her about being kinder than she seemed, but a shocked Sei rebuffed him and insisted she only wanted to make sure Noa would not die before Abstergo obtained what they were after. She then watched as Noa returned to the Animus to continue reliving Edward's memories.<ref name=":1">''Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 7|Episode 7]]</ref> | Noa noticed Sei's sudden caring attitude towards him and teased her about being kinder than she seemed, but a shocked Sei rebuffed him and insisted that she only wanted to make sure Noa would not die before Abstergo obtained what they were after. She then watched as Noa returned to the Animus to continue reliving Edward's memories.<ref name=":1">''Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 7|Episode 7]]</ref> | ||
Sei continued to converse with Noa during the latter's time in the Animus, telling him about her views of the Assassins, whom she | Sei continued to converse with Noa during the latter's time in the Animus, telling him about her views of the Assassins, whom she regarded as self-righteous criminals that brought chaos wherever they went.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 8|Episode 8]]</ref> She also noticed similarities between Noa and the Assassins in their stubborn belief that they could always help everyone, which worried her.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 9|Episode 9]]</ref> | ||
When a later memory required Noa to remain synchronized by staying undetected and avoiding casualties, Sei told Noa to not mess around, as he would have to restart the memory if he failed. However, Noa teased her by saying that Edward did not seem to match Sei's description of the Assassins being "ruthless criminals," much to her annoyance.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 10|Episode 10]]</ref> | When a later memory required Noa to remain synchronized by staying undetected and avoiding casualties, Sei told Noa to not mess around, as he would have to restart the memory if he failed. However, Noa teased her by saying that Edward did not seem to match Sei's description of the Assassins being "ruthless criminals," much to her annoyance.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 10|Episode 10]]</ref> | ||
Later, Sei decided to deliver on her promise to teach Noa more about his Assassin ancestors, and used the Animus to send him information about the most notorious of them, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]. She then asked one of her scientists for Noa's status, to which he revealed that the test subject was displaying the most stable synchronization rates since [[Desmond Miles|Subject 17]]. Satisfied, Sei ordered her team to maintain the current synchronization level as they moved forward.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 13|Episode 13]]</ref> | Later, Sei decided to deliver on her promise to teach Noa more about his Assassin ancestors, and used the Animus to send him information about the most notorious of them, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]. She then asked one of her scientists for Noa's status, to which he revealed that the test subject was displaying the most stable synchronization rates since [[Desmond Miles|Subject 17]]. Satisfied, Sei ordered her team to maintain the current synchronization level as they moved forward.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 13|Episode 13]]</ref> | ||
When Noa ran into an issue after finishing one of Edward's memory sequences, he asked for Sei's help. The doctor took the opportunity to tease him about his earlier stubborness and refusal to be told what to do before bringing up a journal that had belonged to a ceramic merchant in Macau who had encountered Edward. Using this information, Noa was able to synchronize with his ancestor's memories and progress to the next sequence. As he did so, he said that Sei could occasionally be helpful and addresed her by her first name, irritating the doctor.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple'' - [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 18|Episode 18]]</ref> | |||
== Personality and traits == | |||
Sei maintained a typically calm and cold, almost emotionless exterior, opting to focus entirely on her task at hand. However, over the course of her interactions with Noa Kim, she came to show a less professional side of herself, mainly whenever Noa teased or otherwise annoyed her. Though she refused to admit it, she cared about her test subject to an extent, showing concern for his well-being, and eventually grew accustomed to Noa's comments, even teasing him in return at one point. | |||
A firm believer of the Templar [[New World Order|cause]], Sei despised the Assassins, seeing them as nothing more than self-righteous and ruthless criminals that needed to be stopped. She also possessed a strong sense of honor and honesty, telling Noa everything he needed to know about Abstergo and their goals and upholding her end of their deal, even if only because she believed this would facilitate her mission. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Shimazu Sei is a Japanese Templar working as a doctor for Abstergo Industries at their facility in Macau, China. She is a descendant of Shimazu Saito, an 18th-century Templar who pursued the British Assassin Edward Kenway in Macau.
Biography
Early life
Sei was born into the Shimazu clan, a Japanese noble clan which had been allied with the Templars since the time of the Tokugawa shogunate.[1] After graduating from Harvard Medical School, Sei followed into her family footsteps and became a doctor for Abstergo Industries, working in their Archaeological Research Department.[2]
Noa Kim's abduction
By 2023, Sei was placed in charge of searching for a descendant of the Assassin Edward Kenway in order to uncover Edward's memories in Southeast Asia, believing he was pursuing a Piece of Eden in the region. Through the genealogy site WhyYou developed by the Abstergo Genetic Research Lab, the Templars identified a Korean-American student by the name of Noa Kim and lured him to Macau on the pretense of a vacation prize trip.[3]
Once Noa had arrived, Sei and her team of agents kidnapped Noa and brought him to their Abstergo facility, forcing him to use the Animus to relieve Edward's memories.[3] However, due to Noa being unaware that he was experiencing someone else's memories and taking the events he witnessed for granted, he ended up causing several desynchronization errors during his first Animus session.[4]
During one such error, the Animus reacted violently and electrocuted Noa, causing his heart rate and adrenaline levels to spike. Sei attempted to warn Noa, but due to his stubbornness, she and her team were eventually forced to end the session.[4]
Conversations with Noa
After Noa's condition had been stabilized, Sei visited him in his room and told him the truth about the Animus, Edward's role as an Assassin, and Abstergo's search for the Piece of Eden. She also revealed that Abstergo had made sure no one would search for him and warned him that it was in his best interest to be cooperative. Enraged at being told what to do, Noa pulled Sei by her labcoat collar but was quickly subdued by Abstergo security. As he was being dragged away, Noa decided to offer Sei a deal.[4]
In exchange for helping Sei acquire the information she sought, Noa asked that he be given free rein to do what he wanted while in the Animus, as well as his freedom afterwards. Though reluctant, Sei agreed to the terms, but reminded Noa of interfering with his ancestor's history, and warned him that constant interference could make the subject experience the Bleeding Effect, potentially leading to Noa forgetting his own memories.[5]
Noa noticed Sei's sudden caring attitude towards him and teased her about being kinder than she seemed, but a shocked Sei rebuffed him and insisted that she only wanted to make sure Noa would not die before Abstergo obtained what they were after. She then watched as Noa returned to the Animus to continue reliving Edward's memories.[5]
Sei continued to converse with Noa during the latter's time in the Animus, telling him about her views of the Assassins, whom she regarded as self-righteous criminals that brought chaos wherever they went.[6] She also noticed similarities between Noa and the Assassins in their stubborn belief that they could always help everyone, which worried her.[7]
When a later memory required Noa to remain synchronized by staying undetected and avoiding casualties, Sei told Noa to not mess around, as he would have to restart the memory if he failed. However, Noa teased her by saying that Edward did not seem to match Sei's description of the Assassins being "ruthless criminals," much to her annoyance.[8]
Later, Sei decided to deliver on her promise to teach Noa more about his Assassin ancestors, and used the Animus to send him information about the most notorious of them, Ezio Auditore da Firenze. She then asked one of her scientists for Noa's status, to which he revealed that the test subject was displaying the most stable synchronization rates since Subject 17. Satisfied, Sei ordered her team to maintain the current synchronization level as they moved forward.[9]
When Noa ran into an issue after finishing one of Edward's memory sequences, he asked for Sei's help. The doctor took the opportunity to tease him about his earlier stubborness and refusal to be told what to do before bringing up a journal that had belonged to a ceramic merchant in Macau who had encountered Edward. Using this information, Noa was able to synchronize with his ancestor's memories and progress to the next sequence. As he did so, he said that Sei could occasionally be helpful and addresed her by her first name, irritating the doctor.[10]
Personality and traits
Sei maintained a typically calm and cold, almost emotionless exterior, opting to focus entirely on her task at hand. However, over the course of her interactions with Noa Kim, she came to show a less professional side of herself, mainly whenever Noa teased or otherwise annoyed her. Though she refused to admit it, she cared about her test subject to an extent, showing concern for his well-being, and eventually grew accustomed to Noa's comments, even teasing him in return at one point.
A firm believer of the Templar cause, Sei despised the Assassins, seeing them as nothing more than self-righteous and ruthless criminals that needed to be stopped. She also possessed a strong sense of honor and honesty, telling Noa everything he needed to know about Abstergo and their goals and upholding her end of their deal, even if only because she believed this would facilitate her mission.
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple — Episode 21
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple — Episode 22
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple — Episode 1
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple - Episode 6
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple - Episode 7
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple - Episode 8
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple - Episode 9
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple - Episode 10
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple - Episode 13
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple - Episode 18