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| source = [[Shao Jun]]
| source = [[Shao Jun]]
| location = [[Beijing]], [[Ming dynasty|Empire of the Great Ming]]
| location = [[Beijing]], [[Ming dynasty|Empire of the Great Ming]]
| date = 1530}}
| date = 1530
'''An Old Friend''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Shao Jun]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived by a research analyst at [[Abstergo Entertainment]] through the [[Helix|Helix Navigator]].
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'''An Old Friend''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Shao Jun]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived by a research analyst at [[Abstergo Entertainment]] through the [[Helix|Helix Navigator]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
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==Dialogue==
==Dialogue==
*'''Jun:''' ''I was born into captivity. One of many [[concubine]]s. When the [[Assassins|Brotherhood]] came for us, I saw freedom, I saw a future. Now it is up to me to offer hope for those who see none. When [[Zhang Yong]] and [[Qiu Ju]] are dead, when I have the [[Precursor box|box]], I will deliver that. Now my journey has come full circle, my past has returned to aid my future. My old friend, once a concubine like me is now [[Zhang Qijie|Empress]], and she's risking her life to help me. She knows where to find Zhang Yong, but I fear she and the concubines are in grave danger. If the [[Templars]] suspect they are helping me, they will kill them in the blink of an eye.''
*'''Shao Jun:''' ''I was born into captivity. One of many [[concubine]]s. When the [[Assassins|Brotherhood]] came for us, I saw freedom, I saw a future. Now it is up to me to offer hope for those who see none. When [[Zhang Yong]] and [[Qiu Ju]] are dead, when I have the [[Precursor box|box]], I will deliver that. Now my journey has come full circle, my past has returned to aid my future. My old friend, once a concubine like me is now [[Zhang Qijie|Empress]], and she's risking her life to help me. She knows where to find Zhang Yong, but I fear she and the concubines are in grave danger. If the [[Templars]] suspect they are helping me, they will kill them in the blink of an eye.''
[[File:An Old Friend China (4).jpg|thumb|250px|Shao Jun and Empress Zhang]]
Shao Jun entered a building and noticed a concubine in trouble.
Shao Jun entered a building and noticed a concubine in trouble.
*'''Concubine 1:''' ''No. Please...''
*'''Concubine 1:''' ''No. Please...''
*'''Jun:''' ''These concubines are in danger. I need to kill the [[Soldier|guards]] protecting them. Give the girls a chance to get out of here...''
*'''Shao Jun:''' ''These concubines are in danger. I need to kill the [[Soldier|guards]] protecting them. Give the girls a chance to get out of here...''
Shao Jun killed the guard and saved the concubine.
Shao Jun killed the guard and saved the concubine.
*'''Concubine 1:''' ''Please, help the others.''
*'''Concubine 1:''' ''Please, help the others.''
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*'''Guard 3:''' ''[[Wang Yangming]] is dead, the Assassin is all alone.''
*'''Guard 3:''' ''[[Wang Yangming]] is dead, the Assassin is all alone.''
*'''Guard 4:''' ''She'd be a fool to continue to fight us now.''
*'''Guard 4:''' ''She'd be a fool to continue to fight us now.''
[[File:An Old Friend China (6).jpg|thumb|250px|Qiu Ju and Zhang Yong revealing themselves to Shao Jun]]
Navigating the gardens, Shao Jun reached Empress Zhang's quarters.
Navigating the gardens, Shao Jun reached Empress Zhang's quarters.
*'''Jun:''' ''Your Highness, it is good to see you again. What is wrong?''
*'''Shao Jun:''' ''Your Highness, it is good to see you again. What is wrong?''
The Empress was joined by Qiu Ju and Zhang Yong.
The Empress was joined by Qiu Ju and Zhang Yong.
*'''Empress:''' ''I'm sorry...''
*'''Empress:''' ''I'm sorry...''


==Outcome==
==Outcome==
Shao Jun made it to Empress Zhang, who was in the company of the remaining Tigers.
Shao Jun infiltrated the Forbidden City and reunited with her friend, Empress Zhang, only to find that she had been lured into a trap.


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
There is no impact on the story if players either did not rescue the concubines, or failed their attempts resulting in the guards killing the women.
There is no impact on the story if players either did not rescue the concubines, or failed their attempts, resulting in the guards killing the women.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
An Old Friend China (1).jpg
An Old Friend China (1).jpg|Shao Jun reminiscing of her past
An Old Friend China (2).jpg
An Old Friend China (2).jpg|The Forbidden City
An Old Friend China (3).jpg
An Old Friend China (3).jpg|Empress Zhang
An Old Friend China (4).jpg
An Old Friend China (5).jpg|Shao Jun finding the Empress
An Old Friend China (5).jpg
An Old Friend China (6).jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]''
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[[Category:Memories relived using the Helix Navigator]]
[[Category:Memories relived using the Helix Navigator]]

Revision as of 15:01, 15 February 2025

An Old Friend was a virtual representation of one of Shao Jun's genetic memories, relived by a research analyst at Abstergo Entertainment through the Helix Navigator.[1]

Description

With her Mentor dead, Shao Jun must turn to an old friend to help with her fight against the Eight Tigers.

Dialogue

  • Shao Jun: I was born into captivity. One of many concubines. When the Brotherhood came for us, I saw freedom, I saw a future. Now it is up to me to offer hope for those who see none. When Zhang Yong and Qiu Ju are dead, when I have the box, I will deliver that. Now my journey has come full circle, my past has returned to aid my future. My old friend, once a concubine like me is now Empress, and she's risking her life to help me. She knows where to find Zhang Yong, but I fear she and the concubines are in grave danger. If the Templars suspect they are helping me, they will kill them in the blink of an eye.
Shao Jun and Empress Zhang

Shao Jun entered a building and noticed a concubine in trouble.

  • Concubine 1: No. Please...
  • Shao Jun: These concubines are in danger. I need to kill the guards protecting them. Give the girls a chance to get out of here...

Shao Jun killed the guard and saved the concubine.

  • Concubine 1: Please, help the others.

After saving the first concubine, Shao Jun found another being held captive.

  • Concubine 2: No. Please, no!

Shao Jun rescued the concubine.

  • Concubine 2: I am forever grateful.

Shao Jun reached the gardens, finding a third concubine in danger.

  • Concubine 3: No!

Shao Jun eliminated the guard and freed the concubine.

  • Concubine 3: Bless you.

After saving the concubines, Shao Jun reached the garden bridges, overhearing guards talking.

  • Guard 1: Have you seen the intruder?
  • Guard 2: They won't get far.
  • Guard 3: Wang Yangming is dead, the Assassin is all alone.
  • Guard 4: She'd be a fool to continue to fight us now.
Qiu Ju and Zhang Yong revealing themselves to Shao Jun

Navigating the gardens, Shao Jun reached Empress Zhang's quarters.

  • Shao Jun: Your Highness, it is good to see you again. What is wrong?

The Empress was joined by Qiu Ju and Zhang Yong.

  • Empress: I'm sorry...

Outcome

Shao Jun infiltrated the Forbidden City and reunited with her friend, Empress Zhang, only to find that she had been lured into a trap.

Behind the scenes

There is no impact on the story if players either did not rescue the concubines, or failed their attempts, resulting in the guards killing the women.

Gallery

References

Assassin's Creed Chronicles memories
China memories
The Escape - The Return - The Port - The Slaver - Consequences - The Search - The Snake - Hunted - An Old Friend - Demon Fire - The Betrayal - Vengeance
India memories
The Assassin's Heart - The Absent Handler - The Quest Begins - The Secret Below - The Enemy Revealed - The Silent Assist - What Lies Beneath - The Thief Within - The Escape - The Rescue
Russia memories
Dawn of the Tsars - Red Fury - Power from the Past - The Train of Revolution - A Friendly Hand - The Two-Faced Girl - Reunited - In Safe Hands - Dark Secrets - A Race to Freedom