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The gambling den served as Sun's primary headquarters and source of revenue. As such, it never remained in one place for long, in order to make it more difficult for Sun's enemies to reach him.<ref name="EP 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31|Episode 31]]</ref> | The gambling den served as Sun's primary headquarters and source of revenue. As such, it never remained in one place for long, in order to make it more difficult for Sun's enemies to reach him.<ref name="EP 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31|Episode 31]]</ref> | ||
In 1725, Sun formed an alliance with | In 1725, Sun formed an alliance with [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order|Japanese Templar]] [[Shimazu Saito]], granting protection to her and her subordinates in exchange for a [[Hendrik's sea log|sea log]] that Saito had acquired which contained encrypted information on the location of the lost [[Khmer Empire|Khmer]] city of [[Angkor]]. Seeking the city's [[Piece of Eden|treasure]] in order to deliver it to the {{Wiki|Qianlong Emperor|Qing Emperor}} for a reward, Sun reached out to his nephew [[Xiao Han]], the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins|Chinese Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] who was familiar with the [[Isu script|language]] used to encrypt the log.<ref name="EP 34">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 34|Episode 34]]</ref> Sun asked Xiao Han to meet aboard his gambling [[ship]] and, while awaiting his arrival, had Saito and her men serve as the vessel's guards.<ref name="EP 32">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 32|Episode 32]]</ref> | ||
Shortly before Xiao Han's arrival, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] infiltrated the gambling den to recover the sea log | Shortly before Xiao Han's arrival, the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] infiltrated the gambling den to recover the sea log but was discovered by Saito.<ref name="EP 32" /> After fighting the [[Templars|Templar]] and saving her from drowning,<ref name="EP 33">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 33|Episode 33]]</ref> Edward struck an alliance with her and the two attempted to retrieve the sea log together.<ref name="EP 34" /> However, they were forced to fight [[Fuma Sukuna]] and his [[ninja]], who had also infiltrated the gambling den to recover the sea log and assassinate Sun on the orders of his rival, [[Lee Huiyin]].<ref name="EP 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 35|Episode 35]]</ref> | ||
Edward's friend [[John Young]], who was also aboard the ship and serving as the Assassin's decoy, witnessed the massacre left by Sukuna's ninja in their wake as they attempted to locate Sun and the sea log. After the ninja began indiscriminately killing the ship's staff, John told the waitress [[Xialun Qing]], whom he had been spending most of the night | Edward's friend [[John Young]], who was also aboard the ship and serving as the [[Assassins|Assassin]]'s decoy, witnessed the massacre left by Sukuna's ninja in their wake as they attempted to locate Sun and the sea log. After the ninja began indiscriminately killing the ship's staff, John told the waitress [[Xialun Qing]], with whom he had been spending most of the night, to hide and went to assist Edward.<ref name="EP 34" /> When the staff began evacuating the ship, Qing accidentally fell into the water but was saved by John, who had stolen a smaller ship.<ref name="EP 39">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – Episode 39</ref> | ||
Once Xiao Han and his fellow Assassins | Once Xiao Han and his fellow Assassins [[Liu Qing]] and [[Xue Yan]] arrived and met with Sun, they quickly learned of his plans with Angkor's treasure. Seeking to use the artifact to overthrow the [[Qing dynasty]], the Chinese Assassins then attempted to kill Sun and retrieve the sea log from him,<ref name="EP 34" /> leading them to cross paths with Edward and Saito.<ref name="EP 35" /> The former dueled Xiao Han until they both realized the other was an Assassin. Upon learning of Xiao Han's plans with Angkor's treasure, however, Edward opposed him due to disagreeing with the use of [[Isu]] artifacts for personal gain.<ref name="EP 36">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 36|Episode 36]]</ref> | ||
In the subsequent battle for the sea log, all of Saito's men were killed by Sukuna's ninja<ref name="EP 37">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37|Episode 37]]</ref> and Sun was assassinated by Xiao Han, who claimed the log for the Chinese Assassins. Just then, the ship was bombarded with [[cannon]] fire by [[Jeong]], an admiral and [[mercenary]] hired by Lee.<ref name="EP 38">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 38|Episode 38]]</ref> Edward and Saito escaped by boarding John's ship and, though Jeong attempted to kill them, the admiral was forced back by the ''[[Fenghuang]]'', the flagship of Edward's [[Zhang Wei Union]].<ref name="EP 39" /> The destruction of the gambling den and Sun's death was a major blow for the Hualien Trading Company and allowed Madam Lee to take over as the dominant [[merchant]] in Macau.<ref name="EP 40">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – Episode 40</ref> | |||
==Known staff== | ==Known staff== | ||
*[[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)|Sun]] {{c|owner}} | *[[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)|Sun]] {{c|owner}} | ||
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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Although Macau has become a major gambling center since the [[Portuguese Empire|Portuguese]] government legalized gambling in the 19th century,<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Gambling in Macau}}</ref> there are no recorded gambling ships operating in Macau | Although Macau has become a major gambling center since the [[Portuguese Empire|Portuguese]] government legalized gambling in the 19th century,<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Gambling in Macau}}</ref> there are no recorded gambling ships operating in Macau or anywhere else in the world before that time period. As such, the gambling den's appearance in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' may be anachronistic. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Sun's floating gambling hall was a gambling ship owned and operated by Sun, the head of the Hualien Trading Company in Macau, in the early 18th century.
History
The gambling den served as Sun's primary headquarters and source of revenue. As such, it never remained in one place for long, in order to make it more difficult for Sun's enemies to reach him.[1]
In 1725, Sun formed an alliance with Japanese Templar Shimazu Saito, granting protection to her and her subordinates in exchange for a sea log that Saito had acquired which contained encrypted information on the location of the lost Khmer city of Angkor. Seeking the city's treasure in order to deliver it to the Qing Emperor for a reward, Sun reached out to his nephew Xiao Han, the Chinese Assassins' Mentor who was familiar with the language used to encrypt the log.[2] Sun asked Xiao Han to meet aboard his gambling ship and, while awaiting his arrival, had Saito and her men serve as the vessel's guards.[3]
Shortly before Xiao Han's arrival, the British Assassin Edward Kenway infiltrated the gambling den to recover the sea log but was discovered by Saito.[3] After fighting the Templar and saving her from drowning,[4] Edward struck an alliance with her and the two attempted to retrieve the sea log together.[2] However, they were forced to fight Fuma Sukuna and his ninja, who had also infiltrated the gambling den to recover the sea log and assassinate Sun on the orders of his rival, Lee Huiyin.[5]
Edward's friend John Young, who was also aboard the ship and serving as the Assassin's decoy, witnessed the massacre left by Sukuna's ninja in their wake as they attempted to locate Sun and the sea log. After the ninja began indiscriminately killing the ship's staff, John told the waitress Xialun Qing, with whom he had been spending most of the night, to hide and went to assist Edward.[2] When the staff began evacuating the ship, Qing accidentally fell into the water but was saved by John, who had stolen a smaller ship.[6]
Once Xiao Han and his fellow Assassins Liu Qing and Xue Yan arrived and met with Sun, they quickly learned of his plans with Angkor's treasure. Seeking to use the artifact to overthrow the Qing dynasty, the Chinese Assassins then attempted to kill Sun and retrieve the sea log from him,[2] leading them to cross paths with Edward and Saito.[5] The former dueled Xiao Han until they both realized the other was an Assassin. Upon learning of Xiao Han's plans with Angkor's treasure, however, Edward opposed him due to disagreeing with the use of Isu artifacts for personal gain.[7]
In the subsequent battle for the sea log, all of Saito's men were killed by Sukuna's ninja[8] and Sun was assassinated by Xiao Han, who claimed the log for the Chinese Assassins. Just then, the ship was bombarded with cannon fire by Jeong, an admiral and mercenary hired by Lee.[9] Edward and Saito escaped by boarding John's ship and, though Jeong attempted to kill them, the admiral was forced back by the Fenghuang, the flagship of Edward's Zhang Wei Union.[6] The destruction of the gambling den and Sun's death was a major blow for the Hualien Trading Company and allowed Madam Lee to take over as the dominant merchant in Macau.[10]
Known staff
- Sun (owner)
- Shimazu Saito (head of security; 1725)
- Xialun Qing (waitress)
Behind the scenes
Although Macau has become a major gambling center since the Portuguese government legalized gambling in the 19th century,[11] there are no recorded gambling ships operating in Macau or anywhere else in the world before that time period. As such, the gambling den's appearance in Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple may be anachronistic.
Gallery
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The gambling hall -
Edward overlooking the gambling hall -
Sun and Saito aboard the ship -
John serving as Edward's decoy -
Edward facing Saito -
The Chinese Assassins being led to Sun -
Xiao Han meeting with Sun -
John telling Qing to hide during the ninja's attack -
Edward and Saito fighting against the ninja -
Fuma Sukuna's ninja and the Chinese Assassins chasing Sun
Appeareances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 31
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 34
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 32
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 33
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 35
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 39
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 36
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 37
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 38
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 40
- ↑
Gambling in Macau on Wikipedia