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'''Yun Pyeong-Gyu''' was a [[Korea|Korean]] Confucian scholar, engineer and official who served in the {{Wiki|Joseon Army|Office of Military Armaments}} in the [[Joseon|Joseon dynasty]] during the reign of King {{Wiki|Yeongjo of Joseon|Yeongjo}}. He was also an ancestor of [[Noa Kim]].<ref name=" | '''Yun Pyeong-Gyu''' was a [[Korea|Korean]] Confucian scholar, engineer and official who served in the {{Wiki|Joseon Army|Office of Military Armaments}} in the [[Joseon|Joseon dynasty]] during the reign of King {{Wiki|Yeongjo of Joseon|Yeongjo}}. He was also an ancestor of [[Noa Kim]].<ref name="EP 26">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 26|Episode 26]]</ref> | ||
After being rescued by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] from [[Piracy|pirates]] who had taken him prisoner, Yun agreed to join the Assassin's organization, the [[Zhang Wei Union]], while looking for a way to return to Korea. Subsequently, Yun became the Union's engineer, operating out of their headquarters in the [[A-Ma Cultural Village]] near [[Macau]], where he built various weapons and tools to aid them during their missions. | After being rescued by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] from [[Piracy|pirates]] who had taken him prisoner, Yun agreed to join the Assassin's organization, the [[Zhang Wei Union]], while looking for a way to return to Korea. Subsequently, Yun became the Union's engineer, operating out of their headquarters in the [[A-Ma Cultural Village]] near [[Macau]], where he built various weapons and tools to aid them during their missions. | ||
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{{Dialogue2|Yun|I was hoping for a chance to properly express my gratitude, good sir! Why, I owe you my life!|Edward|Aye, it was no trouble... But, say, you seem to have an exceptional grasp of the English tongue.|But of course! Speaking multiple tongues is but elementary for an aide to an envoy of the Great Qing Empire!|Yun introducing himself to Edward, 1725.|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 26}} | {{Dialogue2|Yun|I was hoping for a chance to properly express my gratitude, good sir! Why, I owe you my life!|Edward|Aye, it was no trouble... But, say, you seem to have an exceptional grasp of the English tongue.|But of course! Speaking multiple tongues is but elementary for an aide to an envoy of the Great Qing Empire!|Yun introducing himself to Edward, 1725.|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 26}} | ||
[[File:ACFT - Edward meeting Yun.png|left|thumb|243x243px|Yun meeting Edward]] | [[File:ACFT - Edward meeting Yun.png|left|thumb|243x243px|Yun meeting Edward]] | ||
In 1725, Yun travelled to the {{Wiki|Manchu}} [[Qing dynasty|Qing Empire]] as an aide to the Joseon envoy. At one point however, he was held captive alongside a number of [[Slavery|slaves]] aboard a [[Piracy|pirate]] [[ship]] in the {{Wiki|South China Sea}} near the [[Philippines]]. He and the slaves were rescued when the ship was boarded by the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]]. After the rest of slaves were rescued, Yun and Edward were the last to jump overboard when the ship exploded due to its [[gunpowder]] kegs catching fire.<ref name=" | In 1725, Yun travelled to the {{Wiki|Manchu}} [[Qing dynasty|Qing Empire]] as an aide to the Joseon envoy. At one point however, he was held captive alongside a number of [[Slavery|slaves]] aboard a [[Piracy|pirate]] [[ship]] in the {{Wiki|South China Sea}} near the [[Philippines]]. He and the slaves were rescued when the ship was boarded by the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]]. After the rest of slaves were rescued, Yun and Edward were the last to jump overboard when the ship exploded due to its [[gunpowder]] kegs catching fire.<ref name="EP 26" /> | ||
Later on, Yun offered his services to repair the wheel of a [[Dutch East India Company]] ship that Edward had rescued from the pirates earlier. After Edward's ship escorted the Dutch vessel back to [[Macau]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] invited Yun to work for his organization, the [[Zhang Wei Union]], as an engineer due to his knowledge and abilities, while helping him to find a way back to his home country. Yun accepted the offer and went off to drink with Edward and his mate [[John Young]] later on.<ref name=" | Later on, Yun offered his services to repair the wheel of a [[Dutch East India Company]] ship that Edward had rescued from the pirates earlier. After Edward's ship escorted the Dutch vessel back to [[Macau]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] invited Yun to work for his organization, the [[Zhang Wei Union]], as an engineer due to his knowledge and abilities, while helping him to find a way back to his home country. Yun accepted the offer and went off to drink with Edward and his mate [[John Young]] later on.<ref name="EP 26" /> | ||
===Joining the Zhang Wei Union=== | ===Joining the Zhang Wei Union=== | ||
{{Quote|As much as I desperately yearn for the land of morning calm... I have a feeling that working with you will keep me much better entertained! Not only that, I would be remiss in my duties as a Confucian if I didn't repay the debt to my life's savior! Lacking though my skills may be, I gladly offer them at your service.|Yun offering his services to the Zhang Wei Union, 1725.|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 26}}[[File:ACFT - Yun agreeing to help Edward.png|thumb|250px|Yun accepting Edward's request to develop weaponry]] | {{Quote|As much as I desperately yearn for the land of morning calm... I have a feeling that working with you will keep me much better entertained! Not only that, I would be remiss in my duties as a Confucian if I didn't repay the debt to my life's savior! Lacking though my skills may be, I gladly offer them at your service.|Yun offering his services to the Zhang Wei Union, 1725.|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 26}}[[File:ACFT - Yun agreeing to help Edward.png|thumb|250px|Yun accepting Edward's request to develop weaponry]] | ||
Upon joining the Zhang Wei Union, Yun set up shop at the organization's headquarters in the [[A-Ma Cultural Village]], where he began working on a number of weapons he had developed back in Korea. When Edward visited Yun at his workshop to request his aid for an upcoming job, he was impressed by his designs and provided him with the resources and manpower needed to craft his inventions, which Edward believed could prove crucial to the job's success.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 27|Episode 27]]</ref> | Upon joining the Zhang Wei Union, Yun set up shop at the organization's headquarters in the [[A-Ma Cultural Village]], where he began working on a number of weapons he had developed back in Korea. When Edward visited Yun at his workshop to request his aid for an upcoming job, he was impressed by his designs and provided him with the resources and manpower needed to craft his inventions, which Edward believed could prove crucial to the job's success.<ref name="EP 27">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 27|Episode 27]]</ref> | ||
During their mission, Edward and his crew managed to capture several Chinese [[junks]] from pirates, including a large vessel they later named the ''[[Fenghuang]]'', which became the flagship of the Union. Subsequently, Yun repaired the ship and installed a number of new armaments such as [[Europe|European]]-style cannons used in Korea modified by Yun himself, [[swivel gun]]s that had increased caliber, and several {{Wiki|Volley gun|volley guns}} | During their mission, Edward and his crew managed to capture several Chinese [[junks]] from pirates, including a large vessel they later named the ''[[Fenghuang]]'', which became the flagship of the Union. Subsequently, Yun repaired the ship and installed a number of new armaments such as [[Europe|European]]-style cannons used in Korea modified by Yun himself, [[swivel gun]]s that had increased caliber, and several {{Wiki|Volley gun|volley guns}}.<ref name="EP 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31|Episode 31]]</ref> | ||
Yun | [[File:ACFT - Yun with the Phantom Blade.png|left|thumb|268x268px|Yun presenting Edward with his modified Hidden Blade]] | ||
When Edward came to check on his progress, Yun informed him about the modifications to the ship's artillery and thanked the Assassin for allowing him to express his creativity in such a way, something he had never been able to do while serving in the Office of Military Armaments. He also revealed that he had modified Edward's right [[Hidden Blade]], adding a [[crossbow]]-like [[Phantom Blade|mechanism]] to allow him to eliminate targets from a distance.<ref name="EP 31" /> | |||
Not long after, Edward and John infiltrated a [[Sun's floating gambling hall|floating gambling hall]] owned by the merchant [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)|Sun]] to recover a [[Hendrik's sea log|sea log]] in his possession. Yun joined [[Rupiya]] aboard the ''Fenghuang'' as they waited nearby for Edward's signal in order to retrieve him and John. However, the pair were ultimately unsuccessful in their mission and were attacked by the fleet of Admiral [[Jeong]], who had destroyed the gambling ship. Yun and Rupiya sailed to their rescue, destroying one of Jeong's ships and forcing the admiral to withdraw, which allowed Edward, John, [[Shimazu Saito]] and [[Xialun Qing]] to board the ''Fenghuang'' and escape to safety.<ref name="EP 39">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 39|Episode 39]]</ref> | |||
=== Legacy === | |||
When [[Noa Kim]], a descendant of both Yun and Edward, relived the latter's [[Genetic memory|memories]] during his imprisonment by [[Abstergo Industries]], he quickly deduced that Yun was his ancestor upon "meeting" him as Edward. Believing that Noa wished to learn more about Yun, [[Doctor]] [[Shimazu Sei]] then added a [[database]] entry for him, which contained details about his life.<ref name="EP 26" /> | |||
==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
{{Quote|I'm rather confident in my skills, if I do say so myself!|Yun to Edward, 1725.|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 26}}As a scholar, Yun was a well-cultured man who possessed a great deal of knowledge about various subjects. He also took great pride in his work as an engineer and would enthusiastically talk about his inventions at any given opportunity. Yun was frustrated by his workload at the Office of Military Armaments, where he could never build the inventions he desired due to budgetary restrictions, and as such was grateful to Edward for providing him with the opportunity to give free rein to his imagination.<ref name=":0" /> | {{Quote|I'm rather confident in my skills, if I do say so myself!|Yun to Edward, 1725.|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 26}}As a scholar, Yun was a well-cultured man who possessed a great deal of knowledge about various subjects. He also took great pride in his work as an engineer and would enthusiastically talk about his inventions at any given opportunity. Yun was frustrated by his workload at the Office of Military Armaments, where he could never build the inventions he desired due to budgetary restrictions, and as such was grateful to Edward for providing him with the opportunity to give free rein to his imagination.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
===Equipment and skills=== | ===Equipment and skills === | ||
A skilled engineer, Yun was capable of designing and building a variety of weapons, including {{Wiki|Hwacha|hwachas}}, swivel guns, and volley guns.<ref name=" | A skilled engineer, Yun was capable of designing and building a variety of weapons, including {{Wiki|Hwacha|hwachas}}, swivel guns, and volley guns.<ref name="EP 31" /> He was also shown to have some experience repairing ships, as he easily fixed the broken wheel of a Dutch East India Company ship,<ref name="EP 26" /> and later oversaw repairs to the ''Fenghuang''. However, perhaps his most notable feat was his invention of a prototype [[Phantom Blade]] for Edward,<ref name="EP 31" /> several decades before the weapon's implementation by the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|French Brotherhood]] of Assassins.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> | ||
Aside from his engineering talents, Yun's other notable skills included his multilingualism; in addition to his native {{Wiki|Korean language|Korean}}, he was able to perfectly understand and communicate in {{Wiki|English language|English}}, as well as presumably other languages.<ref name=" | Aside from his engineering talents, Yun's other notable skills included his multilingualism; in addition to his native {{Wiki|Korean language|Korean}}, he was able to perfectly understand and communicate in {{Wiki|English language|English}}, as well as presumably other languages.<ref name="EP 26" /> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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ACFT - Edward and John celebrate Yun's recruitment.png|Edward and John celebrating Yun's recruitment to the Zhang Wei Union | ACFT - Edward and John celebrate Yun's recruitment.png|Edward and John celebrating Yun's recruitment to the Zhang Wei Union | ||
ACFT - Edward checking on Yun.png|Edward checking on Yun's progress repairing the ''Fenghuang'' | ACFT - Edward checking on Yun.png|Edward checking on Yun's progress repairing the ''Fenghuang'' | ||
ACFT - Yun | File:ACFT - Yun and Rupiya.png|Yun with Rupiya aboard the ''Fenghuang'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 22:28, 16 January 2024
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Yun Pyeong-Gyu was a Korean Confucian scholar, engineer and official who served in the Office of Military Armaments in the Joseon dynasty during the reign of King Yeongjo. He was also an ancestor of Noa Kim.[1]
After being rescued by the Assassin Edward Kenway from pirates who had taken him prisoner, Yun agreed to join the Assassin's organization, the Zhang Wei Union, while looking for a way to return to Korea. Subsequently, Yun became the Union's engineer, operating out of their headquarters in the A-Ma Cultural Village near Macau, where he built various weapons and tools to aid them during their missions.
Biography
Meeting Edward Kenway
- Yun: "I was hoping for a chance to properly express my gratitude, good sir! Why, I owe you my life!"
- Edward: "Aye, it was no trouble... But, say, you seem to have an exceptional grasp of the English tongue."
- Yun: "But of course! Speaking multiple tongues is but elementary for an aide to an envoy of the Great Qing Empire!"
- —Yun introducing himself to Edward, 1725.[src]-[m]
In 1725, Yun travelled to the Manchu Qing Empire as an aide to the Joseon envoy. At one point however, he was held captive alongside a number of slaves aboard a pirate ship in the South China Sea near the Philippines. He and the slaves were rescued when the ship was boarded by the British Assassin Edward Kenway. After the rest of slaves were rescued, Yun and Edward were the last to jump overboard when the ship exploded due to its gunpowder kegs catching fire.[1]
Later on, Yun offered his services to repair the wheel of a Dutch East India Company ship that Edward had rescued from the pirates earlier. After Edward's ship escorted the Dutch vessel back to Macau, the Assassin invited Yun to work for his organization, the Zhang Wei Union, as an engineer due to his knowledge and abilities, while helping him to find a way back to his home country. Yun accepted the offer and went off to drink with Edward and his mate John Young later on.[1]
Joining the Zhang Wei Union
- "As much as I desperately yearn for the land of morning calm... I have a feeling that working with you will keep me much better entertained! Not only that, I would be remiss in my duties as a Confucian if I didn't repay the debt to my life's savior! Lacking though my skills may be, I gladly offer them at your service."
- ―Yun offering his services to the Zhang Wei Union, 1725.[src]-[m]
Upon joining the Zhang Wei Union, Yun set up shop at the organization's headquarters in the A-Ma Cultural Village, where he began working on a number of weapons he had developed back in Korea. When Edward visited Yun at his workshop to request his aid for an upcoming job, he was impressed by his designs and provided him with the resources and manpower needed to craft his inventions, which Edward believed could prove crucial to the job's success.[2]
During their mission, Edward and his crew managed to capture several Chinese junks from pirates, including a large vessel they later named the Fenghuang, which became the flagship of the Union. Subsequently, Yun repaired the ship and installed a number of new armaments such as European-style cannons used in Korea modified by Yun himself, swivel guns that had increased caliber, and several volley guns.[3]
When Edward came to check on his progress, Yun informed him about the modifications to the ship's artillery and thanked the Assassin for allowing him to express his creativity in such a way, something he had never been able to do while serving in the Office of Military Armaments. He also revealed that he had modified Edward's right Hidden Blade, adding a crossbow-like mechanism to allow him to eliminate targets from a distance.[3]
Not long after, Edward and John infiltrated a floating gambling hall owned by the merchant Sun to recover a sea log in his possession. Yun joined Rupiya aboard the Fenghuang as they waited nearby for Edward's signal in order to retrieve him and John. However, the pair were ultimately unsuccessful in their mission and were attacked by the fleet of Admiral Jeong, who had destroyed the gambling ship. Yun and Rupiya sailed to their rescue, destroying one of Jeong's ships and forcing the admiral to withdraw, which allowed Edward, John, Shimazu Saito and Xialun Qing to board the Fenghuang and escape to safety.[4]
Legacy
When Noa Kim, a descendant of both Yun and Edward, relived the latter's memories during his imprisonment by Abstergo Industries, he quickly deduced that Yun was his ancestor upon "meeting" him as Edward. Believing that Noa wished to learn more about Yun, Doctor Shimazu Sei then added a database entry for him, which contained details about his life.[1]
Personality and traits
As a scholar, Yun was a well-cultured man who possessed a great deal of knowledge about various subjects. He also took great pride in his work as an engineer and would enthusiastically talk about his inventions at any given opportunity. Yun was frustrated by his workload at the Office of Military Armaments, where he could never build the inventions he desired due to budgetary restrictions, and as such was grateful to Edward for providing him with the opportunity to give free rein to his imagination.[5]
Equipment and skills
A skilled engineer, Yun was capable of designing and building a variety of weapons, including hwachas, swivel guns, and volley guns.[3] He was also shown to have some experience repairing ships, as he easily fixed the broken wheel of a Dutch East India Company ship,[1] and later oversaw repairs to the Fenghuang. However, perhaps his most notable feat was his invention of a prototype Phantom Blade for Edward,[3] several decades before the weapon's implementation by the French Brotherhood of Assassins.[6]
Aside from his engineering talents, Yun's other notable skills included his multilingualism; in addition to his native Korean, he was able to perfectly understand and communicate in English, as well as presumably other languages.[1]
Gallery
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Yun and Edward in the water after escaping from the pirate ship -
Edward and John celebrating Yun's recruitment to the Zhang Wei Union -
Edward checking on Yun's progress repairing the Fenghuang -
Yun with Rupiya aboard the Fenghuang
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 26
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 27
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 31
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 39
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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