The "¯_( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)ง-]—- ᴇɴ ɢᴀʀᴅᴇ" or "En Garde" emote is a depiction of a person with a determined and ready-to-fight expression, holding a sword in a fencing position. It is often used to express a sense of readiness for a challenge or confrontation.