Chen Qianyu

Identity and Background

Chen Qianyu is a character in Arknights: Endfield. Chen Qianyu is an operator at Endfield Industries serving as a core member of the Crisis Response Team and as a personal bodyguard to Perlica. Chen Qianyu is a descendant of the Chen Family and a distant relative of Chen Huijie from the original Arknights, whom she regards as her role model and idol. Chen Qianyu was born on August 18 in a location outside the Civilization Band and spent her childhood in Hongshan City. Chen Qianyu was raised in a harmonious and simple household where neighborly relations felt like extended family, an environment that shaped her optimistic disposition. Chen Qianyu last saw her mother Chen Chichi at age ten when an attack by Aggeloi forces struck her home during her birthday celebration. Chen Qianyu traveled across Talos-II alone with her sword for several years before joining Endfield Industries upon Perlica invitation. Chen Qianyu previously served with the Yinglong Special Operations Team and worked various jobs including at a milk tea shop called Cheers and Drinks in La Fantoma. Chen Qianyu pursues justice and righteousness as her life creed and refuses to compromise on matters of principle.

Personality

Chen Qianyu approaches every situation with optimism and enthusiasm. Chen Qianyu is known for her cheerful disposition and direct action style, preferring straightforward solutions over complicated planning. Chen Qianyu is described by those who know her as acting in unexpected ways that have led to her being affectionately regarded as a silly character despite her formidable abilities. Chen Qianyu can break the ice in any social situation within five minutes, making even the quietest operators engage in conversation and causing those who frequently frown to smile. Chen Qianyu is frequently invited to celebrations and social gatherings, with her name often being the first on invitation lists. Chen Qianyu operates under the motto that some problems simply cannot be solved without using force. Chen Qianyu maintains a disciplined daily schedule and prioritizes physical fitness with excellent exercise habits when not on assignments. Chen Qianyu has a deep love for wuxia films and regularly takes over group viewing events aboard the Dijiang to show martial arts movies.

Story and Role

Chen Qianyu serves as one of the earliest operators to join Endfield Industries, received through early recruitment during the initial exploration efforts. Chen Qianyu accompanies the Endministrator throughout the main story and serves as a core member of the initial exploration team. Chen Qianyu appears in story segments where her martial arts training and combat philosophy guide the team through various missions. Chen Qianyu has a close working relationship with Perlica and the Endministrator, forming a trusted trio in the narrative. Chen Qianyu interacts with other operators such as Gilberta and Angelina within the Endfield Industries storyline. Chen Qianyu features in character stories that explore her background growing up in Hongshan City and her journey across Talos-II. Chen Qianyu is referenced in dialogue from other operators who recount encounters with her during her wandering years. Chen Qianyu has operator files that detail her physical examination records, work history, and skill assessments within the organization.

Physical Measurements

Chen Qianyu stands with a build consistent with her Lung race heritage and combat training background. Chen Qianyu possesses a constitution and physical talent beyond ordinary people due to her status as a Descendant of the True Dragon. Chen Qianyu maintains excellent physical condition through disciplined exercise habits and training routines. Chen Qianyu has Agility and Strength as her primary and secondary physical attributes. Her overall proportions support her role as a martial artist specializing in sword techniques requiring both speed and power.

Voice

The voice for Chen Qianyu in the original Japanese audio is performed by Sayumi Suzushiro. The voice for Chen Qianyu in the English audio is performed by Rebecca Hansen. The voice performances cover story dialogue, combat lines, operator file interactions, and cutscene appearances throughout the narrative.

Hair Description

The hair of Chen Qianyu is long black hair that reaches waist length. The hair is styled in twin tails, also referred to as bunches, that frame the sides of her face. The black color remains consistent throughout all official assets without gradient variations or highlights in the base design. The hair texture appears smooth and flows naturally during movement and combat. The twin tails are secured with accessories that complement her outfit design. The waist length of the hair allows for dynamic motion during her sword techniques and dash attacks. The bangs are styled to frame her face without obstructing her vision during combat. The overall hair configuration remains consistent across promotional artwork, in game renders, and cutscene appearances.

Eye Description

The eyes of Chen Qianyu are dark green in color according to official character profiles. Alternative sources describe the eyes as gray in certain lighting conditions or asset renderings. The eye shape is alert and focused, reflecting her combat training and martial arts discipline. The eyes convey her optimistic personality in dialogue scenes while sharpening to show her decisive nature during combat sequences. The eye color remains consistent in official character assets and artwork.

Dragon Features Description

The dragon features of Chen Qianyu include a pair of horns on her head characteristic of the Lung race. The horns are positioned on top of her head and curve backward or upward depending on the specific character render. Chen Qianyu possesses a long tail that features a gradient from blue to red along its length. The tail emerges from the base of her spine and is visible in her character model during movement and combat. The tail coloration is a distinctive trait among Lung race characters in the Arknights universe. These dragon features distinguish her from other races such as the Vouivre dragons and reflect her status as a Descendant of the True Dragon. The horns and tail are integrated into her character design across all official assets, animations, and promotional materials.

Outfit Upper Body

The outfit of Chen Qianyu incorporates elements of traditional Chinese culture with modern materials such as metal and PVC for accents. The upper garment features a fitted design that allows full range of motion for martial arts techniques. The outfit includes structured shoulder elements that blend traditional silhouette with contemporary material choices. The collar design follows traditional Chinese garment construction with modern tailoring adjustments. The sleeves are designed to accommodate her arm movements during sword techniques without restriction. Metal accents appear on the upper garment as decorative elements that catch light during movement. PVC materials provide structural elements that maintain shape during movement while adding visual contrast to the fabric portions.

Outfit Lower Body and Accessories

The lower portion of the outfit continues the traditional Chinese aesthetic with modern material integration. The waist area is fitted to secure the garment during combat movements while maintaining visual flow. Skirt or lower garment sections are designed to allow full leg mobility for her martial arts stances and dash techniques. Decorative elements in metal and PVC appear throughout the lower garment as accent pieces. Footwear is designed for combat mobility while maintaining visual consistency with the overall outfit theme. The outfit includes practical elements such as secure fastenings and reinforced areas for combat durability. The color palette combines traditional tones with contemporary accent colors that complement her black hair and dark green eyes. All outfit elements are designed to accommodate her tail through a dedicated opening at the rear of the garment.

Weapon and Combat Approach

Chen Qianyu wields a longsword named Rioter as her primary weapon. Chen Qianyu developed her own fighting style called the Chixiao Sword Technique which she created based on her training and inspiration from swordmancer legends she studied. Chen Qianyu learned complex sword techniques from her mother and combines various martial arts movements she can replicate after seeing them once. Chen Qianyu has never seen the legendary Chi Xiao sword but has created her own swordmancy style bearing its name. The weapon design incorporates elements that match her outfit aesthetic with traditional Chinese influences.

In combat, Chen Qianyu fights as a frontline warrior specializing in physical damage with the ability to stagger and lift enemies off their feet. Chen Qianyu performs a sequence of up to five consecutive strikes in her standard attacks, with the final strike delivering enough force to stagger her opponents. Chen Qianyu uses an upward slash technique that launches enemies into the air, making them vulnerable to follow up attacks from herself or her allies. When enemies are in a vulnerable state, Chen Qianyu performs a swift dash that cuts down all opponents along her path while lifting them off the ground. Chen Qianyu ultimate technique involves delivering seven rapid slashes, with each strike hitting harder than the last, culminating in a final blow of devastating force. Chen Qianyu grows stronger the longer she engages in combat, with each successful strike increasing her power for a short duration as her momentum builds. Chen Qianyu also possesses the ability to deliver additional staggering force when interrupting an enemy charging an attack, turning their own aggression against them.

Chen Qianyu approaches combat with the straightforward philosophy that some problems simply cannot be solved without using force. Her fighting style reflects her personality, favoring decisive action and overwhelming momentum over complicated tactics. Chen Qianyu combines her natural talent as a Descendant of the True Dragon with the martial arts techniques passed down from her mother and the swordmancer legends she studied during her wandering years. Chen Qianyu ability to replicate martial arts movements after seeing them once makes her a versatile combatant who can adapt to various fighting styles on the fly.

Travels and Background

Chen Qianyu traveled across Talos-II alone with her sword for several years after leaving Hongshan City. Chen Qianyu served with the Yinglong Special Operations Team during her travels, gaining combat experience and honing her skills. Chen Qianyu worked various jobs during her wandering years, including at a milk tea shop called Cheers and Drinks in La Fantoma, demonstrating her ability to adapt to civilian life between missions. Chen Qianyu journey eventually led her to Endfield Industries, where Perlica personally invited her to join as an operator. Chen Qianyu accepted the invitation and now serves as a core member of the Crisis Response Team and as Perlica personal bodyguard.