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imported>Sol Pacificus Referring to Jing Ke as a "proto-Assassin" is incorrect & goes against sourcing policy. This terminology was an invention of the wiki done in anticipation of Origins' retcon and has subsequently been inferred based on dating. But Dynasty's author confirmed that Chinese Assassins predating the Hidden Ones are still referred to as Assassins. No source has ever referred to Jing Ke by the label "proto-Assassin". / The name of Wei Yu's spear was only revealed in Dynasty. |
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
In 221 BCE, | In 221 BCE, King Zheng of {{Wiki|Qin (state)|Qin}} conquered all of the other kingdoms, ending the {{Wiki|Warring States period}} and reuniting China for the first time in six centuries.<ref name="Dynasty 34">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[The Hidden Ones (Part 2)]]</ref> With his victory, he inaugurated the first imperial dynasty of China.<ref name="ACCC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Database: Great Wall of China]]</ref> During his reign, the Order of the Ancients assisted Qin Shi Huang with political and economic reforms, as well as his massive construction projects such as the [[Great Wall of China]].<ref name="Encyclopedia">''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref><ref group="note" name="note1">The ''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]'' refers to Qin Shi Huang's allies as the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. They are referred to as the Order of the Ancients here based on information from ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' describing them as the Templars' older incarnation.</ref> | ||
Prior to Qin Shi Huang's ascension as emperor, [[Jing Ke]] attempted to [[assassination|assassinate]] the king. Although he was slain in the attempt, this incident caused the future emperor to become paranoid of other Assassins.<ref name="Dynasty 34" /> He subsequently amassed the nation's entire | Prior to Qin Shi Huang's ascension as emperor, [[Jing Ke]] attempted to [[assassination|assassinate]] the king. Although he was slain in the attempt, this incident caused the future emperor to become paranoid of other Assassins.<ref name="Dynasty 34" /> He subsequently amassed the nation's entire armada of troops and weapons for a campaign to exterminate them,<ref name="Dynasty 34" /> but it was to no avail. Determined to end his tyranny, the ''[[youxia]]'' [[Wei Yu]] assassinated Qin Shi Huang with a [[spear]] [[Jing Ke (spear)|named in Jing Ke's honor]] in July 210 BCE, during one of the Emperor's eastern China tours.<ref name="Dynasty 34" /><ref name="Encyclopedia"/><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Floating conversations]]: Unlocking Monteriggioni's Secrets</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
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The regnal name Qín Shǐ Huángdì (秦始皇帝) literally means 'First Emperor of the Qin'. It is commonly shortened to Qín Shǐ Huáng. Qin Shi Huang was born with the given name Zheng (政), clan name Zhao (趙), and ancestral name Ying (嬴). While in modern times, only the ancestral name is used as a surname, during the Warring States period, clan names were appended to the given names for the full name instead. | The regnal name Qín Shǐ Huángdì (秦始皇帝) literally means 'First Emperor of the Qin'. It is commonly shortened to Qín Shǐ Huáng. Qin Shi Huang was born with the given name Zheng (政), clan name Zhao (趙), and ancestral name Ying (嬴). While in modern times, only the ancestral name is used as a surname, during the Warring States period, clan names were appended to the given names for the full name instead. | ||
Historically, Qin Shi Huang survived three assassination attempts and reportedly died from {{Wiki|Chinese alchemical elixir poisoning}} while trying to prolong his life.<ref name="Wiki"/> | Historically, Qin Shi Huang survived three assassination attempts and reportedly died from {{Wiki|Chinese alchemical elixir poisoning}} while trying to prolong his life.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Qin Shi Huang}}</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Revision as of 00:36, 29 July 2024
Qin Shi Huang (秦始皇; 259 BCE – 210 BCE), born Zhao Zheng (趙政), was the first Emperor of China and the founder of the Qin dynasty. His reign was secretly supported by the Order of the Ancients.
Biography
In 221 BCE, King Zheng of Qin conquered all of the other kingdoms, ending the Warring States period and reuniting China for the first time in six centuries.[1] With his victory, he inaugurated the first imperial dynasty of China.[2] During his reign, the Order of the Ancients assisted Qin Shi Huang with political and economic reforms, as well as his massive construction projects such as the Great Wall of China.[3][note 1]
Prior to Qin Shi Huang's ascension as emperor, Jing Ke attempted to assassinate the king. Although he was slain in the attempt, this incident caused the future emperor to become paranoid of other Assassins.[1] He subsequently amassed the nation's entire armada of troops and weapons for a campaign to exterminate them,[1] but it was to no avail. Determined to end his tyranny, the youxia Wei Yu assassinated Qin Shi Huang with a spear named in Jing Ke's honor in July 210 BCE, during one of the Emperor's eastern China tours.[1][3][4]
Behind the scenes
Qin Shi Huang is a historical figure and character first mentioned in Assassin's Creed II. He was first pictured in the teaser chapter for the manhua Assassin's Creed: Dynasty, and will make his first physical appearance in the upcoming mobile game Assassin's Creed: Jade.
The regnal name Qín Shǐ Huángdì (秦始皇帝) literally means 'First Emperor of the Qin'. It is commonly shortened to Qín Shǐ Huáng. Qin Shi Huang was born with the given name Zheng (政), clan name Zhao (趙), and ancestral name Ying (嬴). While in modern times, only the ancestral name is used as a surname, during the Warring States period, clan names were appended to the given names for the full name instead.
Historically, Qin Shi Huang survived three assassination attempts and reportedly died from Chinese alchemical elixir poisoning while trying to prolong his life.[5]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Dynasty (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Jade (first appearance)
Gallery
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A sketch of Qin Shi Huang's portrait in Sancai Tuhui -
Jing Ke's assassination attempt on Zhao Zheng, the future Qin Shi Huang
Notes
- ↑ The Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia refers to Qin Shi Huang's allies as the Templar Order. They are referred to as the Order of the Ancients here based on information from Assassin's Creed: Valhalla describing them as the Templars' older incarnation.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Assassin's Creed: Dynasty – The Hidden Ones (Part 2)
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China – Database: Great Wall of China
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Floating conversations: Unlocking Monteriggioni's Secrets
- ↑
Qin Shi Huang on Wikipedia
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