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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Assassination of Qin Shi Huang=== | ===Assassination of Qin Shi Huang=== | ||
During the 3rd century BCE, Emperor [[Qin Shi Huang]], supported by the Templars, unified China under his banner and became the first Emperor of Imperial China, starting the Qin dynasty.<ref name="Encyclopedia">''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> | During the 3rd century BCE, Emperor [[Qin Shi Huang]], supported by the Templars, unified China under his banner and became the first Emperor of Imperial China, starting the {{Wiki|Qin dynasty}}.<ref name="Encyclopedia">''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> | ||
However, in 210 BCE, the Assassin [[Wei Yu]] killed the tyrant Emperor with a spear, making Wei Yu one of the most renowned members of the Order.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | However, in 210 BCE, the Assassin [[Wei Yu]] killed the tyrant Emperor with a spear, making Wei Yu one of the most renowned members of the Order.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
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By the 15th century, the Chinese Assassins were led by the teacher [[Fang Xiaoru]]. In 1402, the Imperial throne was usurped by [[Yongle]], supported by the Templars. Under Yongle's rule, thousands of Assassins were rounded up and executed, including Fang Xiaoru. However, a young female Assassin named [[Li Tong]] and an [[Apprentices|Assassin apprentice]] were able to escape the [[1402 Chinese Assassin purge|purge]] with an [[Apples of Eden|Apple of Eden]]. This caused Li to devote herself to protecting the Apple and keeping it out of Yongle's hands.<ref name="DYL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy]]''</ref> | By the 15th century, the Chinese Assassins were led by the teacher [[Fang Xiaoru]]. In 1402, the Imperial throne was usurped by [[Yongle]], supported by the Templars. Under Yongle's rule, thousands of Assassins were rounded up and executed, including Fang Xiaoru. However, a young female Assassin named [[Li Tong]] and an [[Apprentices|Assassin apprentice]] were able to escape the [[1402 Chinese Assassin purge|purge]] with an [[Apples of Eden|Apple of Eden]]. This caused Li to devote herself to protecting the Apple and keeping it out of Yongle's hands.<ref name="DYL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy]]''</ref> | ||
In 1424, while Yongle attempted to suppress a rebellion near the {{Wiki|Gobi Desert}}, Li Tong slipped into Yongle's tent and killed the Emperor.<ref name="DYL"/> | In 1424, while Yongle attempted to suppress a rebellion near the {{Wiki|Gobi Desert}}, Li Tong slipped into Yongle's tent and killed the Emperor.<ref name="DYL" /> | ||
===Fall of the Brotherhood=== | ===Fall of the Brotherhood=== | ||
In 1521, after the death of the [[Zhengde Emperor]], and while the administration was preoccupied with looking for an heir, the Assassins infiltrated the Imperial Palace to rescue the Emperor's concubines. In the process, they recruited a young woman named [[Shao Jun]] into the Brotherhood, though many concubines had to be left behind.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/> | In 1521, after the death of the [[Zhengde Emperor]], and while the administration was preoccupied with looking for an heir, the Assassins infiltrated the [[Forbidden City|Imperial Palace]] to rescue the Emperor's concubines. In the process, they recruited a young woman named [[Shao Jun]] into the Brotherhood, though many concubines had to be left behind.<ref name="Encyclopedia" /> | ||
In 1524, the new Emperor, Emperor Jiajing, again aided by the Templars, [[Great Rites Controversy|nearly destroyed]] the Assassin Order in China, determined to eliminate all groups who opposed him.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/> This determination led him to execute all of Zhengde's former concubines, their death by ''{{Wiki|lingchi}}'' discovered by Shao Jun and her Mentor on the Assassins' second rescue attempt.<ref name="ACE">''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]''</ref> | In 1524, the new Emperor, Emperor Jiajing, again aided by the Templars, [[Great Rites Controversy|nearly destroyed]] the Assassin Order in China, determined to eliminate all groups who opposed him.<ref name="Encyclopedia" /> This determination led him to execute all of Zhengde's former concubines, their death by ''{{Wiki|lingchi}}'' discovered by Shao Jun and [[Zhu Jiuyuan|her Mentor]] on the Assassins' second rescue attempt.<ref name="ACE">''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]''</ref> | ||
[[File:ACE-V 10.png|thumb|250px|Shao Jun and Ezio Auditore, before her departure]] | [[File:ACE-V 10.png|thumb|250px|Shao Jun and Ezio Auditore, before her departure]] | ||
The remaining Assassins traveled West in groups, with Shao Jun and her [[Mentor]] heading for [[Italy]]. In [[Venice]], they were intercepted by Jiajing's men, and her Mentor was killed. Eventually continuing on to [[Florence]], Shao Jun met [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], the retired leader of the [[Italian Assassins]] and a former Mentor in the Assassin Order. Despite her desire to learn from him, Ezio, then 65 years old, was unwilling to help Jun at first.<ref name="ACE"/> | The remaining Assassins traveled West in groups, with Shao Jun and her [[Mentor]] heading for [[Italy]]. In [[Venice]], they were intercepted by Jiajing's men, and her Mentor was killed. Eventually continuing on to [[Florence]], Shao Jun met [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], the retired leader of the [[Italian Assassins]] and a former Mentor in the Assassin Order. Despite her desire to learn from him, Ezio, then 65 years old, was unwilling to help Jun at first.<ref name="ACE" /> | ||
Upon discovering the fate of the Chinese Assassins however, Ezio decided to support her, eventually fighting off more of Jiajing's assailants in Ezio's home. With Ezio's knowledge and a secret box to only be used in times of dire need, Shao Jun started to make her way back to China, determined to rebuild the Order's presence there.<ref name="ACE"/> | Upon discovering the fate of the Chinese Assassins however, Ezio decided to support her, eventually fighting off more of Jiajing's assailants in Ezio's home. With Ezio's knowledge and [[Precursor boxes|a secret box]] to only be used in times of dire need, Shao Jun started to make her way back to China, determined to rebuild the Order's presence there.<ref name="ACE" /> | ||
===Reformation=== | ===Reformation=== | ||
[[File:Vengeance China (11).jpg|left|thumb|250px|A Chinese Assassin reporting to the Mentor Shao Jun]] | [[File:Vengeance China (11).jpg|left|thumb|250px|A Chinese Assassin reporting to the Mentor Shao Jun]] | ||
Shao Jun's quest was a success; she managed to kill the [[Eight Tigers]], including their Master, [[Zhang Yong]], in 1532. Her Mentor, [[Wang Yangming]], was killed by Yong three years prior. They also succeeded in assassinating Emperor Jiajing by giving him a false [[elixir of life]].<ref name="China">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref> By 1582, her Brotherhood was in contact with their Japanese brothers, with [[Liu Yan]] being present in the country with the task of taking [[Oda Nobunaga]]'s [[Swords of Eden|Sword of Eden]] to safety, following Nobunaga's assassination by [[Yamauchi Taka]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> | Shao Jun's quest was a success; she managed to kill the [[Eight Tigers]], including their Master, [[Zhang Yong]], in 1532. Her Mentor, [[Wang Yangming]], was killed by Yong three years prior. They also succeeded in assassinating Emperor Jiajing by giving him a false [[elixir of life]].<ref name="China">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref> By 1582, her Brotherhood was in contact with their [[Japan|Japanese]] [[Japanese Assassins|brothers]], with [[Liu Yan]] being present in the country with the task of taking [[Oda Nobunaga]]'s [[Swords of Eden|Sword of Eden]] to safety, following Nobunaga's assassination by [[Yamauchi Taka]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> | ||
By the early 18th century, the Chinese Brotherhood was still strong, as [[Ah Tabai]], Mentor of the [[Caribbean Assassins|Caribbean branch]] possessed contacts as far as China. <ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | By the early 18th century, the Chinese Brotherhood was still strong, as [[Ah Tabai]], Mentor of the [[Caribbean Assassins|Caribbean branch]] possessed contacts as far as China. <ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | ||
==Techniques== | ==Techniques== | ||
The Chinese Assassins used [[Hidden Blade]]s,<ref name="China"/> and in some instances, wore bracers equipped with needles. Being located close to the hands, the Assassins could quickly throw multiple needles in a row.<ref name="ACE"/> | The Chinese Assassins used [[Hidden Blade]]s,<ref name="China" /> and in some instances, wore bracers equipped with needles. Being located close to the hands, the Assassins could quickly throw multiple needles in a row.<ref name="ACE" /> | ||
[[File:ACE-V 9.png|thumb|250px|Shao Jun using her concealed blade]] | [[File:ACE-V 9.png|thumb|250px|Shao Jun using her concealed blade]] | ||
Uncomfortable with the traditional Hidden Blade, Shao Jun developed the Hidden Footblade, which came to good use with Chinese fighting techniques, that involved the use of the legs and feet more often.<ref name="China"/> | Uncomfortable with the traditional Hidden Blade, Shao Jun developed the Hidden Footblade, which came to good use with Chinese fighting techniques, that involved the use of the legs and feet more often.<ref name="China" /> | ||
The Chinese Assassins would eventually use [[rope darts]] created by Shao Jun after her return to China,<ref name="China"/> for which she became renowned.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | The Chinese Assassins would eventually use [[rope darts]] created by Shao Jun after her return to China,<ref name="China" /> for which she became renowned.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
The Chinese Assassins' robes did not always meet normal Assassin customs. On many occasions, they wore ordinary Chinese clothing, making their affiliation hardly recognizable.<ref name="AC2"/><ref name="DYL"/> | The Chinese Assassins' robes did not always meet normal Assassin customs. On many occasions, they wore ordinary Chinese clothing, making their affiliation hardly recognizable.<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="DYL" /> | ||
It was only during the height of the [[Renaissance]] period in Europe that the Chinese Assassins ordinarily wore hoods; despite this, the Assassins did not necessarily wear white, as Shao Jun wore black Assassin robes.<ref name="ACE"/> | It was only during the height of the [[Renaissance]] period in Europe that the Chinese Assassins ordinarily wore hoods; despite this, the Assassins did not necessarily wear white, as Shao Jun wore black Assassin robes.<ref name="ACE" /> | ||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
Revision as of 20:23, 19 February 2016
The Chinese Assassins were the Brotherhood of Assassins in China, one of the few Brotherhoods to have existed for more than a thousand years.
Focusing primarily on dealing with several Templar-backed Chinese Emperors, the Chinese Assassins have often been in difficult positions, as the Chinese Templars held the majority of power in China on numerous occasions.
In 1524, the Chinese Assassins were almost completely rooted out through a ruthless purge by the Jiajing Emperor, with the remaining Assassins fleeing China altogether, seeking support from other branches in the Assassin Order.
History
Assassination of Qin Shi Huang
During the 3rd century BCE, Emperor Qin Shi Huang, supported by the Templars, unified China under his banner and became the first Emperor of Imperial China, starting the Qin dynasty.[1]
However, in 210 BCE, the Assassin Wei Yu killed the tyrant Emperor with a spear, making Wei Yu one of the most renowned members of the Order.[2]
Yongle's purge
By the 15th century, the Chinese Assassins were led by the teacher Fang Xiaoru. In 1402, the Imperial throne was usurped by Yongle, supported by the Templars. Under Yongle's rule, thousands of Assassins were rounded up and executed, including Fang Xiaoru. However, a young female Assassin named Li Tong and an Assassin apprentice were able to escape the purge with an Apple of Eden. This caused Li to devote herself to protecting the Apple and keeping it out of Yongle's hands.[3]
In 1424, while Yongle attempted to suppress a rebellion near the Gobi Desert, Li Tong slipped into Yongle's tent and killed the Emperor.[3]
Fall of the Brotherhood
In 1521, after the death of the Zhengde Emperor, and while the administration was preoccupied with looking for an heir, the Assassins infiltrated the Imperial Palace to rescue the Emperor's concubines. In the process, they recruited a young woman named Shao Jun into the Brotherhood, though many concubines had to be left behind.[1]
In 1524, the new Emperor, Emperor Jiajing, again aided by the Templars, nearly destroyed the Assassin Order in China, determined to eliminate all groups who opposed him.[1] This determination led him to execute all of Zhengde's former concubines, their death by lingchi discovered by Shao Jun and her Mentor on the Assassins' second rescue attempt.[4]
The remaining Assassins traveled West in groups, with Shao Jun and her Mentor heading for Italy. In Venice, they were intercepted by Jiajing's men, and her Mentor was killed. Eventually continuing on to Florence, Shao Jun met Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the retired leader of the Italian Assassins and a former Mentor in the Assassin Order. Despite her desire to learn from him, Ezio, then 65 years old, was unwilling to help Jun at first.[4]
Upon discovering the fate of the Chinese Assassins however, Ezio decided to support her, eventually fighting off more of Jiajing's assailants in Ezio's home. With Ezio's knowledge and a secret box to only be used in times of dire need, Shao Jun started to make her way back to China, determined to rebuild the Order's presence there.[4]
Reformation
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Shao Jun's quest was a success; she managed to kill the Eight Tigers, including their Master, Zhang Yong, in 1532. Her Mentor, Wang Yangming, was killed by Yong three years prior. They also succeeded in assassinating Emperor Jiajing by giving him a false elixir of life.[5] By 1582, her Brotherhood was in contact with their Japanese brothers, with Liu Yan being present in the country with the task of taking Oda Nobunaga's Sword of Eden to safety, following Nobunaga's assassination by Yamauchi Taka.[6]
By the early 18th century, the Chinese Brotherhood was still strong, as Ah Tabai, Mentor of the Caribbean branch possessed contacts as far as China. [7]
Techniques
The Chinese Assassins used Hidden Blades,[5] and in some instances, wore bracers equipped with needles. Being located close to the hands, the Assassins could quickly throw multiple needles in a row.[4]
Uncomfortable with the traditional Hidden Blade, Shao Jun developed the Hidden Footblade, which came to good use with Chinese fighting techniques, that involved the use of the legs and feet more often.[5]
The Chinese Assassins would eventually use rope darts created by Shao Jun after her return to China,[5] for which she became renowned.[8]
Appearance
The Chinese Assassins' robes did not always meet normal Assassin customs. On many occasions, they wore ordinary Chinese clothing, making their affiliation hardly recognizable.[2][3]
It was only during the height of the Renaissance period in Europe that the Chinese Assassins ordinarily wore hoods; despite this, the Assassins did not necessarily wear white, as Shao Jun wore black Assassin robes.[4]
Members
- Wei Yu
- Fang Xiaoru
- Li Tong
- Zhu Jiuyuan
- Wang Yangming
- Shao Jun
- Liu Yan
Allies
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed II
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Assassin's Creed: Embers
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Memories
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III