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{{Dialogue|Edward|Have you decided on a name for her yet?|Zhang|Yes, sir. We named it after a bird of legend known far and wide in the Qing Empire. We used the Chinese word for the Phoenix... and named her the ''Fenghuang''.|Zhang explaining the ''Fenghuang''{{'}}s name to Edward Kenway, 1725.|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31}} | {{Dialogue|Edward|Have you decided on a name for her yet?|Zhang|Yes, sir. We named it after a bird of legend known far and wide in the Qing Empire. We used the Chinese word for the Phoenix... and named her the ''Fenghuang''.|Zhang explaining the ''Fenghuang''{{'}}s name to Edward Kenway, 1725.|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31}} | ||
{{Ship Infobox | {{Ship Infobox | ||
|image = ACFT Fenghuang.png | |image = ACFT Fenghuang.png | ||
|name = ''Fenghuang'' {{c|1725 – ?}} | |name = ''Fenghuang'' {{c|1725 – ?}} | ||
|service = bef. 1725 – ? | |service = bef. 1725 – ? | ||
|affiliates = [[Zhang Wei Union]] {{c|1725}}<br> | |affiliates = [[Zhang Wei Union]] {{c|1725}}<br> | ||
|status = Unknown | |status = Unknown | ||
|type = [[Junks|Junk]] | |type = [[Junks|Junk]] | ||
|armaments = *46 broadside [[cannon]]s | |armaments = *46 broadside [[cannon]]s | ||
*6 [[swivel gun]]s | *6 [[swivel gun]]s | ||
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*[[Naval mine|Fire barrels]] | *[[Naval mine|Fire barrels]] | ||
|crew = over 30 | |crew = over 30 | ||
}} | |||
The '''''Fenghuang''''' (鳳凰; English: ''{{Wiki|Fenghuang|Phoenix}}'') was the flagship of the [[Zhang Wei Union]] that operated in the {{Wiki|South China Sea}} during the early 18th century. | The '''''Fenghuang''''' (鳳凰; English: ''{{Wiki|Fenghuang|Phoenix}}'') was the flagship of the [[Zhang Wei Union]] that operated in the {{Wiki|South China Sea}} during the early 18th century. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Acquisiton by the Zhang Wei Union=== | |||
{{Quote|It's time to get to work, lads! Let's give the ''Fenghuang'' a trial by fire.|Mustafa to the ''Fenghuang''{{'}}s crew before engaging Jeong's fleet, 1725.|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 39}} | |||
The ''Fenghuang'' was originally a [[China|Chinese]] [[Junks|junk]] owned by a [[Piracy|pirate]] band operating from the [[Paracel Islands]]. In 1725, it was captured by [[Edward Kenway]] and his organization, the Zhang Wei Union, while on a mission for the [[Dutch East India Company]] to cleanse the islands of pirates. After being brought back to [[Macau]], Edward was allowed to keep the ship due to a promise made by the company's chief navigator, [[Jan van Aert]]. Making use of the loot gained from the pirates, the Zhang Wei Union were able to purchase a plot of land by a harbor to operate and store their [[ship]].<ref name="FT 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31|Episode 31]]</ref> | The ''Fenghuang'' was originally a [[China|Chinese]] [[Junks|junk]] owned by a [[Piracy|pirate]] band operating from the [[Paracel Islands]]. In 1725, it was captured by [[Edward Kenway]] and his organization, the Zhang Wei Union, while on a mission for the [[Dutch East India Company]] to cleanse the islands of pirates. After being brought back to [[Macau]], Edward was allowed to keep the ship due to a promise made by the company's chief navigator, [[Jan van Aert]]. Making use of the loot gained from the pirates, the Zhang Wei Union were able to purchase a plot of land by a harbor to operate and store their [[ship]].<ref name="FT 31">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31|Episode 31]]</ref> | ||
[[File:ACFT - Edward checking on Yun.png|left|thumb| | |||
[[File:ACFT - Edward checking on Yun.png|left|thumb|230x230px|Yun working on the ''Fenghuang''{{'}}s armaments]] | |||
Repairs and upgrades to the ship then began under the direction of the Union's engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]], who installed a number of new armaments such as [[Europe|European]]-style cannons used in [[Joseon]] modified by Yun himself, [[swivel gun]]s that had increased caliber, and several {{Wiki|hwacha}}s. The Union members also settled on their flagship's name of "''Fenghuang''", the Chinese word for phoenix, the legendary bird known for its ability to be reborn from its own ashes.<ref name="FT 31" /> | Repairs and upgrades to the ship then began under the direction of the Union's engineer [[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]], who installed a number of new armaments such as [[Europe|European]]-style cannons used in [[Joseon]] modified by Yun himself, [[swivel gun]]s that had increased caliber, and several {{Wiki|hwacha}}s. The Union members also settled on their flagship's name of "''Fenghuang''", the Chinese word for phoenix, the legendary bird known for its ability to be reborn from its own ashes.<ref name="FT 31" /> | ||
The ''Fenghuang'' sailed under the Zhang Wei Union for the first time when it was used by Yun and [[Mustafa]] to rescue Edward, [[John Young]], [[Shimazu Saito]], and [[Xialun Qing]] from the fleet of Admiral [[Jeong]] following the events at [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)|Sun]]'s [[Sun's floating gambling hall|floating gambling hall]]. It easily sunk one of Jeong's ships, causing the admiral to decide against battling it and allowing Edward, John, Saito and Qing to board the ''Fenghuang'' and escape to safety.<ref name="FT 39">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 39|Episode 39]]</ref> | The ''Fenghuang'' sailed under the Zhang Wei Union for the first time when it was used by Yun and [[Mustafa]] to rescue Edward, [[John Young]], [[Shimazu Saito]], and [[Xialun Qing]] from the fleet of Admiral [[Jeong]] following the events at [[Sun (Hualien Trading Company)|Sun]]'s [[Sun's floating gambling hall|floating gambling hall]]. It easily sunk one of Jeong's ships, causing the admiral to decide against battling it and allowing Edward, John, Saito and Qing to board the ''Fenghuang'' and escape to safety.<ref name="FT 39">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 39|Episode 39]]</ref> | ||
The ship would later be used by the members of the Zhang Wei Union when they sailed to the [[Philippines]] to investigate a lead to the location of [[Angkor]].<ref name="FT 41">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 41|Episode 41]]</ref> As it neared [[Manila]] | ===Voyage to the Philippines=== | ||
{{Quote|Those rickety rattletraps are no match for my contraptions! One shot is more than enough to turn them into watery splinters!|Yun commenting on the strength of the ''Fenghuang''{{'}}s weaponry after sinking Jeong's ships, 1725.|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 48}} | |||
The ship would later be used by the members of the Zhang Wei Union when they sailed to the [[Philippines]] to investigate a lead to the location of [[Angkor]], which was rumored to house [[Piece of Eden|Pieces of Eden]].<ref name="FT 41">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 41|Episode 41]]</ref> As it neared [[Manila]], the ''Fenghuang'' came under attack by Jeong's fleet, but thanks to Yun's latest invention – fire barrels which exploded on impact – the crew were able to cause considerable damage to the enemy ships.<ref name="FT 47">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 47|Episode 47]]</ref> | |||
[[File:ACFT - Fenghuang under attack.png|thumb|The ''Fenghuang'' being attacked by Jeong's fleet]] | |||
Using the advanced weaponry built by Yun, the Union members were ultimately able to sink most of Jeong's fleet, but unbeknownst to them, the admiral's true intentions were to get close enough to the ''Fenghuang'' to allow her passengers – the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins|Chinese Assassins]] [[Xiao Han]], [[Liu Qing]] and [[Xue Yan]] – to board it. After the trio used gliders to reach the ship, they dropped several [[Bomb|bombs]] onto its deck, setting it on fire.<ref name="FT 48">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 48|Episode 48]]</ref> | |||
In the resulting commotion, the Chinese Assassins managed to kill several of the ''Fenghuang''{{'}}s crew, until Yun realized that the bombs were filled with [[Greek fire]], which water was useless against, and insturcted the crew to use sand to extinguish the flames. Upon spotting Yun, Xiao Han attempted to kill him, but was stopped by Edward, who engaged him in a duel. Meanwhile, the crew members managed to gain the upper hand and surround Liu Qing, holding him at [[Firearm|gunpoint]], while Saito battled Xue Yan.<ref name="FT 48" /> | |||
==Armaments== | ==Armaments== | ||
{{Quote|More shells! More power! We'll blast any who oppose us to smithereens!|Yun describing the ''Fenghuang''{{'}}s improved weaponry to Edward, 1725.|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31}} | {{Quote|More shells! More power! We'll blast any who oppose us to smithereens!|Yun Pyeong-Gyu describing the ''Fenghuang''{{'}}s improved weaponry to Edward Kenway, 1725.|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple|Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 31}} | ||
Even prior to its acquisition by the Zhang Wei Union, the ''Fenghuang'' had earned a reputation as the ship that "wreaked havoc in the Paracels", according to Jeong.<ref name="FT 39" /> Following its upgrades by Yun Pyeong-Gyu, the ship became even more powerful, being equipped with modified European-style cannons from Joseon, swivel guns with an increased caliber, and several hwachas that functioned as {{Wiki|Volley gun|volley guns}}, launching a volley of fire [[arrow]]s at the enemy.<ref name="FT 31" /> Prior to its voyage to the Philippines, the ''Fenghuang'' was also equipped with a special type of [[Naval mine|fire barrels]] created by Yun that exploded on impact.<ref name="FT 47" /> | Even prior to its acquisition by the Zhang Wei Union, the ''Fenghuang'' had earned a reputation as the ship that "wreaked havoc in the Paracels", according to Jeong.<ref name="FT 39" /> Following its upgrades by Yun Pyeong-Gyu, the ship became even more powerful, being equipped with modified European-style cannons from Joseon, swivel guns with an increased caliber, and several hwachas that functioned as {{Wiki|Volley gun|volley guns}}, launching a volley of fire [[arrow]]s at the enemy.<ref name="FT 31" /> Prior to its voyage to the Philippines, the ''Fenghuang'' was also equipped with a special type of [[Naval mine|fire barrels]] created by Yun that exploded on impact.<ref name="FT 47" /> | ||
==Crew== | ==Crew== | ||
*[[Edward Kenway]] – Commandant<ref name="FT 41" /> | *[[Edward Kenway]] – Commandant<ref name="FT 41" /> | ||
* [[Mustafa]] – [[Captain]]<ref name="FT 39" /> | *[[Mustafa]] – [[Captain]]<ref name="FT 39" /> | ||
*[[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]]<ref name="FT 39" /> | *[[Yun Pyeong-Gyu]]<ref name="FT 39" /> | ||
*[[John Young]]<ref name="FT 41" /> | *[[John Young]]<ref name="FT 41" /> | ||
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ACFT - Fenghuang figurehead.png|The ''Fenghuang''{{'}}s phoenix figurehead | ACFT - Fenghuang figurehead.png|The ''Fenghuang''{{'}}s phoenix figurehead | ||
ACFT - Fenghuang deck.png|The ''Fenghuang''{{'}}s deck | ACFT - Fenghuang deck.png|The ''Fenghuang''{{'}}s deck | ||
ACFT - Fire barrels.png|The ''Fenghuang'' dropping fire barrels | ACFT - Fire barrels.png|The ''Fenghuang'' dropping fire barrels into the water | ||
ACFT - Gliders.png|The Chinese Assassins using gliders to board the ''Fenghuang'' | |||
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The Fenghuang (鳳凰; English: Phoenix) was the flagship of the Zhang Wei Union that operated in the South China Sea during the early 18th century.
History
Acquisiton by the Zhang Wei Union
The Fenghuang was originally a Chinese junk owned by a pirate band operating from the Paracel Islands. In 1725, it was captured by Edward Kenway and his organization, the Zhang Wei Union, while on a mission for the Dutch East India Company to cleanse the islands of pirates. After being brought back to Macau, Edward was allowed to keep the ship due to a promise made by the company's chief navigator, Jan van Aert. Making use of the loot gained from the pirates, the Zhang Wei Union were able to purchase a plot of land by a harbor to operate and store their ship.[1]
Repairs and upgrades to the ship then began under the direction of the Union's engineer Yun Pyeong-Gyu, who installed a number of new armaments such as European-style cannons used in Joseon modified by Yun himself, swivel guns that had increased caliber, and several hwachas. The Union members also settled on their flagship's name of "Fenghuang", the Chinese word for phoenix, the legendary bird known for its ability to be reborn from its own ashes.[1]
The Fenghuang sailed under the Zhang Wei Union for the first time when it was used by Yun and Mustafa to rescue Edward, John Young, Shimazu Saito, and Xialun Qing from the fleet of Admiral Jeong following the events at Sun's floating gambling hall. It easily sunk one of Jeong's ships, causing the admiral to decide against battling it and allowing Edward, John, Saito and Qing to board the Fenghuang and escape to safety.[2]
Voyage to the Philippines
The ship would later be used by the members of the Zhang Wei Union when they sailed to the Philippines to investigate a lead to the location of Angkor, which was rumored to house Pieces of Eden.[3] As it neared Manila, the Fenghuang came under attack by Jeong's fleet, but thanks to Yun's latest invention – fire barrels which exploded on impact – the crew were able to cause considerable damage to the enemy ships.[4]
Using the advanced weaponry built by Yun, the Union members were ultimately able to sink most of Jeong's fleet, but unbeknownst to them, the admiral's true intentions were to get close enough to the Fenghuang to allow her passengers – the Chinese Assassins Xiao Han, Liu Qing and Xue Yan – to board it. After the trio used gliders to reach the ship, they dropped several bombs onto its deck, setting it on fire.[5]
In the resulting commotion, the Chinese Assassins managed to kill several of the Fenghuang's crew, until Yun realized that the bombs were filled with Greek fire, which water was useless against, and insturcted the crew to use sand to extinguish the flames. Upon spotting Yun, Xiao Han attempted to kill him, but was stopped by Edward, who engaged him in a duel. Meanwhile, the crew members managed to gain the upper hand and surround Liu Qing, holding him at gunpoint, while Saito battled Xue Yan.[5]
Armaments
Even prior to its acquisition by the Zhang Wei Union, the Fenghuang had earned a reputation as the ship that "wreaked havoc in the Paracels", according to Jeong.[2] Following its upgrades by Yun Pyeong-Gyu, the ship became even more powerful, being equipped with modified European-style cannons from Joseon, swivel guns with an increased caliber, and several hwachas that functioned as volley guns, launching a volley of fire arrows at the enemy.[1] Prior to its voyage to the Philippines, the Fenghuang was also equipped with a special type of fire barrels created by Yun that exploded on impact.[4]
Crew
- Edward Kenway – Commandant[3]
- Mustafa – Captain[2]
- Yun Pyeong-Gyu[2]
- John Young[3]
- Shimazu Saito – Lookout[4]
- Xialun Qing – Healer[3]
Gallery
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The Fenghuang docked -
The Fenghuang seen from above -
The Fenghuang's phoenix figurehead -
The Fenghuang's deck -
The Fenghuang dropping fire barrels into the water -
The Chinese Assassins using gliders to board the Fenghuang
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 31
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 39
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 41
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 47
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 48