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[[File:AC3 Shao Jun Database Image.png|thumb|250px|Shao Jun wielding her jian]]
[[File:AC3 Shao Jun Database Image.png|thumb|250px|Shao Jun wielding her jian]]
A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout its history.
A '''''jian''''' is a one-handed, double-edged straight [[sword]] of [[China|Chinese]] origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins|Chinese Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] throughout its history.
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==History==
==History==
By the 16th century, the ''jian'' and its art was a millennia-old tradition in China, and it became the [[Crimson Jian|personal weapon]] of the Chinese Assassin Shao Jun. Accordingly, she wielded one in her journey to [[Italy]] with her [[Mentor]] [[Zhu Jiuyuan]] to seek the help of the legendary Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] against the [[Templars]] that had [[Great Rites Controversy|purged]] their Brotherhood. In at least two ambushes by [[Shanghai Rite of the Templar Order|Chinese Templars]] in [[Florence]] and at Ezio's villa, she made great use of the weapon to dispatch her enemies.<ref name="Embers">''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]''</ref>
The ''jian'' and its art has a millennia-old tradition in China. By 47 BCE, one had found its way alongside its wielder all the way to the gladiator arena in [[Cyrene]], [[Libya]] within [[Roman Republic|Roman]] territory. The acrobatic Chinese gladiatrix known only by the moniker "[[The Duelist]]" used her ''jian'' skillfully in conjunction with a ''dao'', climbing the ladder to become its champion before she was unseated by the [[Meday]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>
 
The 16th century Chinese Assassin Shao Jun was highly trained in the ''jian'', and it became her [[Crimson Jian|personal weapon]] of choice. Accordingly, she wielded one in her journey to [[Italy]] with her [[Mentor]] [[Zhu Jiuyuan]] to seek the help of the legendary Mentor [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] against the [[Templars]] that had [[Great Rites Controversy|purged]] their Brotherhood. In at least two ambushes by [[Shanghai Rite of the Templar Order|Chinese Templars]] in [[Florence]] and at Ezio's villa, she made great use of the weapon to dispatch her enemies.<ref name="Embers">''[[Assassin's Creed: Embers]]''</ref>
[[File:Vengeance China (1).jpg|thumb|250px|Shao Jun facing Zhang Yong with her sword drawn]]
[[File:Vengeance China (1).jpg|thumb|250px|Shao Jun facing Zhang Yong with her sword drawn]]
Upon her return to China in 1526 as one of the only surviving Chinese Assassins, Jun continued to rely on her ''jian'' throughout her campaign to assassinate the [[Eight Tigers]], a group of corrupt [[eunuch]]s that led the Chinese Rite of the Templar Order. It is with the ''jian'', and not the [[Hidden Blade]] as is usual for an Assassin, that she assassinated four of the Tigers,<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[The Escape (China)|The Escape]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[The Slaver]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[Demon Fire]]</ref> including their leader [[Zhang Yong]] at the [[Great Wall of China|Great Wall]] in 1532,<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[Vengeance]]</ref> whereupon she was able to begin the process of reviving her branch of the Assassins.<ref name="ACCC" />
Upon her return to China in 1526 as one of the only surviving Chinese Assassins, Jun continued to rely on her ''jian'' throughout her campaign to assassinate the [[Eight Tigers]], a group of corrupt [[eunuch]]s that led the Chinese Rite of the Templar Order. It is with the ''jian'', and not the [[Hidden Blade]] as is usual for an Assassin, that she assassinated four of the Tigers,<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[The Escape (China)|The Escape]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[The Slaver]]</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[Demon Fire]]</ref> including their leader [[Zhang Yong]] at the [[Great Wall of China|Great Wall]] in 1532,<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China'' – [[Vengeance]]</ref> whereupon she was able to begin the process of reviving her branch of the Assassins.<ref name="ACCC" />


Long after Jun's death, the Templar-run front company [[Abstergo Industries]] had acquired her sword by 2016 and kept it alongside her other equipment they had at the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center|Abstergo Foundation]] facility in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]]. There, they hoped that its presence would prove a physical aid for Jun's imprisoned descendant [[Lin]] to better aid in her [[synchronization]] when using the [[Animus|Animus 4.3]] to relive Jun's [[Genetic memory|memories]].<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)|''Assassin's Creed'' (film)]]</ref>
Long after Shao Jun's death, the Templar-run front company [[Abstergo Industries]] had acquired her sword by 2016 and kept it alongside her other equipment they had at the [[Abstergo Foundation Rehabilitation Center|Abstergo Foundation]] facility in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]]. There, they hoped that its presence would prove a physical aid for Shao Jun's imprisoned descendant [[Lin]] to better aid in her [[synchronization]] when using the [[Animus|Animus 4.3]] to relive Shao Jun's [[Genetic memory|memories]].<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)|''Assassin's Creed'' (film)]]</ref>


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
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*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]''
*[[Assassin's Creed (film)|''Assassin's Creed'' (film)]]
*[[Assassin's Creed (film)|''Assassin's Creed'' (film)]]
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ACC China Jian Concept.jpg|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in ''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China''
ACC China Jian Concept.jpg|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in ''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China''
ACflim concept art of Shao Jun's sword.png|Concept art of Jun's ''jian'' in the film
ACflim concept art of Shao Jun's sword.png|Concept art of Shao Jun's ''jian'' in the film
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Revision as of 15:22, 8 April 2022

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Shao Jun wielding her jian

A jian is a one-handed, double-edged straight sword of Chinese origin. As an ubiquitous weapon among the Chinese, it was employed by the Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins throughout its history.

Description

The lightweight jian is a sword defined by its straight, double-edged blade. A perfectly symmetrical sword, its guard is conventionally triangular and takes the form of two short wings on either side of the blade; nevertheless the overall profile keeps protrusions to a minimal. Its grip, terminating in a pointed lobe for a pommel, matches the sleekness of the blade.[1]

Techniques for wielding the jian effectively in combat is an art form reflective of traditional Chinese martial arts. Unlike the destructive style of the dao, the jian requires far more elegant and precise maneuvers that complement the agile style of an Assassin such as Shao Jun.[1]

History

The jian and its art has a millennia-old tradition in China. By 47 BCE, one had found its way alongside its wielder all the way to the gladiator arena in Cyrene, Libya within Roman territory. The acrobatic Chinese gladiatrix known only by the moniker "The Duelist" used her jian skillfully in conjunction with a dao, climbing the ladder to become its champion before she was unseated by the Meday Bayek of Siwa.[2]

The 16th century Chinese Assassin Shao Jun was highly trained in the jian, and it became her personal weapon of choice. Accordingly, she wielded one in her journey to Italy with her Mentor Zhu Jiuyuan to seek the help of the legendary Mentor Ezio Auditore against the Templars that had purged their Brotherhood. In at least two ambushes by Chinese Templars in Florence and at Ezio's villa, she made great use of the weapon to dispatch her enemies.[3]

Shao Jun facing Zhang Yong with her sword drawn

Upon her return to China in 1526 as one of the only surviving Chinese Assassins, Jun continued to rely on her jian throughout her campaign to assassinate the Eight Tigers, a group of corrupt eunuchs that led the Chinese Rite of the Templar Order. It is with the jian, and not the Hidden Blade as is usual for an Assassin, that she assassinated four of the Tigers,[4][5][6] including their leader Zhang Yong at the Great Wall in 1532,[7] whereupon she was able to begin the process of reviving her branch of the Assassins.[1]

Long after Shao Jun's death, the Templar-run front company Abstergo Industries had acquired her sword by 2016 and kept it alongside her other equipment they had at the Abstergo Foundation facility in Madrid, Spain. There, they hoped that its presence would prove a physical aid for Shao Jun's imprisoned descendant Lin to better aid in her synchronization when using the Animus 4.3 to relive Shao Jun's memories.[8]

Behind the scenes

In Chinese, jiàn (劍) is the common word for "sword" though it properly refers to any double-edged straight sword regardless of cultural origin. This is in contrast with the word dāo (刀), which refers to any single-edged, curved sword or saber.

Appearances

Non-canonical appearances

Gallery

  • Concept art of Shao Jun's jian in Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
    Concept art of Shao Jun's jian in Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
  • Concept art of Shao Jun's jian in the film
    Concept art of Shao Jun's jian in the film

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Embers
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China – The Escape
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China – The Slaver
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China – Demon Fire
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China – Vengeance
  8. ↑ Assassin's Creed (film)

zh:中国剑

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