Huyan Zhuo

, also known as , is an Assassin-class Servant summoned by Ritsuka Fujimaru in the Grand Orders of Fate/Grand Order.
==Profile==
===Identity===
One of the 108 outlaws from the Chinese novel Water Margin. Also known as Tianwei, or the Heavenly Force Star, and one of the strongest heroes of the "Water Margin." Huyan Zhuo is an imperial general who famously employed a tactic called the chain-linked cavalry, which linked a group of armor-clad horses with iron chains. Huyan Zhuo wielded a pair of iron crops called bian, and earned the nickname "Double Clubs" Huyan Zhuo.
The name of the star she bears is the Prestige Star, and is a part of the Five Tiger Generals at Mount Liang. She makes her grand entrance in chapter fifty-four, appointed by Gao Qiu to be the general in charge of combating Mount Liang outlaws after 's cousin was killed. Reinforced by lieutenants Han Tao and Peng Qi and the army of Ling Zhen, nicknamed Heaven Shaking Thunder, the Mount Liang army was cornered. (The three subsequently join the outlaws of Mount Liang.) However, when the chain-linked cavalry was defeated by 's famed hooked spear, and after some twists and turns, Huyan Zhuo also joined the outlaws of Mount Liang.
She is a fusion of two Phantom Spirits created by Moriarty and was originally intended to be deployed to the Shinjuku Subcategory Singularity; however, he rejected her in favor of Yan Qing. 
===Components===
====Empusa====
Empusa is a Demonic Beast from Greek mythology, said to be the child of Hecate. The bottom half of the body is a donkey, and one of its legs is made of bronze or brass. It's often described and feared as a shape-shifter who takes on the guise of a beautiful woman who kills men by draining their essence. On the other hand, it is said they emit a blood-curdling scream and flees whenever it receives any insults. The name Empusa loans its name to one type of mantis, the empusidae.
===Appearance===
===Personality===
As an unexpected side effect of incorporating Empusa, her sense of self-esteem is highly unstable, and she is prone to unpredictable mood swings.
====Relationships====
;Yan Qing
:"Oh it's you, Yan Qing. As fellow martial heroes from Mount Liang, we should do our best. Why am I a woman? ...Don't sweat the details."Fate/Grand Order - Huyan Zhuo Voice lines
:"Ahhh...ah! That damned Servant who stole my position as a staple character! Had things gone as planned under normal circumstances, I would have made my glorious debut as the Assassin of Shinjuku! How aggravating! Curse that Yan Qing! Huh? Who am I? I'm Huyan Zhuo. I see you're at a loss for words. I don't blame you."
;James Moriarty
:"James Moriarty... It's no exaggeration that I was born because of you. But at the same time, I was able to discover a new sense of desire I wouldn't have experienced had I been the original Huyan Zhuo. ...I guess I should be thankful..."
:"I'm sure I would have been more helpful. Don't you agree, Professor? I'm stronger and cuter. Right, Professor? Professor? Look at me! Can't you see how hurt I am? Professor!!!"
;Wu Zetian / Yang Guifei / Qin Shi Huang
:"Someone important from my country! I prostrate myself to you all! I don't need any reward from you...I just want words of encouragement! And please also put in a good word of me to Master!"
;Jing Ke
:"Jing Ke, the brilliant and handsome Assassin? Aw crap, we're pretty much the same character! Huh? This Jing Ke is an arrogant and drunkard Assassin? Well that's a relief...we're not similar at all. Heh heh heh. Huh? But you think she's cool? Listen, Master. Did you know we call people like you unfaithful?"
;Huang Feihu
:"Why, if it isn't Huang Feihu. I'm glad to see you handsome as ever. Then again, I'm more cool! ...It's nice that your family are still close with each other, too. ...But I'm still more cute and awesome, you know!?"
;Eliza the Nine-Tattooed Dragon
:"The Minute Star, the Nine-Tattooed Dragon...or rather, Elly the Nine-Tattooed Dragon. I apologize for such unsightly behavior during Halloween. So...unpleasant...(cough) I-I'm sorry for springing this on you, but would you please praise me? It could be about anything. (Whew) That comforts me...I feel satisfied..."
==Role==
===Fate/Grand Order===
====Halloween Rebellion of 108 People====
Fate/Grand Order - Halloween Rebellion of 108 People, Section 2Fate/Grand Order - Halloween Rebellion of 108 People, Section 3
==Abilities==
Huyan Zhuo claims that she is better suited for being a Rider and believes the cause of her current manifestation as an Assassin is due to Empusa's influence. UDK-Barghest claims that Huyan is a powerful individual comparable to a Knight of the Round Table.Fate/Grand Order - UDK-Barghest's Voice Lines Huyan claims that she is stronger than Yan Qing, and that James Moriarty should have picked her instead in Shinjuku.
===Combat===
Huyan Zhuo's weapons of choice are a pair of bian, the Chinese hard whip, but unlike the typical leather whips these resemble solid rods or clubs. Rather than a slashing weapon, these bludgeon their target. Modeled after the real-life general , Huyan Zhuo is said to be his descendant. Her combat proficiency in these weapons enabled her to defeat Yagyuu Munenori and Jing Ke on her own.
===Skills===
====Class Skills====
*Presence Concealment (C Rank)
*Riding (B Rank)
====Personal Skills====
*Phantasmal Possession (C Rank): The demonic beast Empusa has possessed Huyan Zhuo in order to supplement her Spirit Origin.
*Double Clubs (A Rank): Huyan Zhuo is a master of the bian that tormented the ruffians at Mount Liang, leading her to be dubbed Double Clubs.
*Heavenly Force Star (A Rank): She was reborn as one of the one-hundred and eight stars said to cause calamity. She is the reincarnation of a demonic star that shoulders disaster and karma upon her inception, and her swift and ferocious assaults against her enemies even led her to be appointed as one of the Five Tiger Generals.
*Sensitive Mentality (EX Rank): Empusa the Phantasmal is extremely sensitive mentally, and this characteristic was not resolved after fusing with Huyan Zhuo, even sublimating into a type of skill. Specifically, she gets extremely depressed when people insult her. She constantly craves approval from others. However, if she's praised too much, her circuit breakers kick in and freezes her on the spot.
===Noble Phantasm===
Huyan Zhuo's Noble Phantasm is Empusa Chain Tempest. Despite its weaknesses to both scythe-shape weapons and loud sounds, Huyan Zhuo is insistent that this Noble Phantasm is "very strong" when used correctly.Fate/Grand Order - Huyan Zhuo Profile 
==Development==
===Creation and Conception===
Huyan Zhuo was designed by Toridamono in Fate/Grand Order.
https://twitter.com/toridamono/status/1580157415219400711
==References==
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