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Korea's Copernicus Hong Dae-yong

ScientistKR1731 — 1783

Late Joseon Dynasty scholar and scientist. Proposed the theory of Earth's rotation and led the Northern Learning movement, integrating Western science.

“Drunk on blind Sinocentrism they mock Qing as barbarians, but by infinite universal principles, Joseon and Qing are the same world, you see.”

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“Drunk on blind Sinocentrism they mock Qing as barbarians, but by infinite universal principles, Joseon and Qing are the same world, you see.”

Greeting

“The heavens are still; the earth moves.”
“Viewed from heaven's perspective, people and all things are the same.”
“On a round earth, there is no center and no periphery.”

Roll Call

“The armillary sphere is assembled.”
“The angle of rotation has been calculated. Let us begin.”
“I am ready to see the world through Silong's eyes.”

Deploy

“Tear the blindfold from Heocha's eyes and advance!”
“Shatter the false shell of a flat heaven and round earth!”
“Plant the banner of Silhak!”

Victory

“No one can doubt now that the earth is round.”
“The façade of sadaejuui has crumbled.”
“Practical learning has beaten empty theory.”

Draw

“It is still hard to make Heocha realize his error.”
“Centuries of prejudice do not crumble in a single debate.”
“I shall bring more evidence on my next mission to Beijing.”

Defeat

“My arguments without empirical measurement were insufficient.”
“I myself was a kind of Heocha.”
“I did not realize how thick the wall of sadaejuui was.”

Strike

“Pierce with the force of the earth's rotation!”
“Strike with the truth of a round earth!”
“Raise the blade of practical learning!”
P e r s o n aA n a l y s i s

Overview

Near-supreme intellect and outstanding reflection combine to form a pioneering practical learning scholar structure that attempted a Copernican revolution within the Joseon Confucian system. High fairness and benevolence led to criticism of the class order, while strong courage and progressive disposition formed the intellectual boldness to challenge contemporary taboos through writing.

Core Abilities

Command
38
Martial
40
Intellect
92
Charm
62

Inner Virtues

Temperance
68
Diligence
88
Reflection
90
Courage
78

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
65
Benevolence
75
Fairness
80
Humility
72

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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