It is a lot easier to get started with Total War: Shogun 2 than with prior entries in the series. Designed for use on horseback it is gripped off-centre, around one third of the way up the stave. Historically this was the weapon of choice for all ranks during the Sengoku period. It uses gunpowder to fire a single bullet, and requires reloading after every shot. Teppo - a gun, specifically a matchlock musket or arquebus. The Emperor was more of a spiritual force than a political ruler. Shogun - the military dictator, the real ruling force in Japan prior to the Meiji Restoration. When a major clan is defeated you will see their leader undertaking this if you choose to watch the event video contained in the news pop up. Seppuku - ritual suicide, performed by cutting open the stomach. Sengoku, or Sengoku Jidai - 'The age of the country at war' is the most common English translation. They are roughly equivalent to European knights. Others were much poorer, with little more than their swords to their name. Some samurai were wealthy and powerful, holding large areas of land. Women of this class were also termed samurai. Samurai - a member of the highest social class, almost always a warrior or trained to possess a warrior's skills. It was not a common battlefield weapon due to the need for the wielder to have a large amount of clear space around him. No dachi - a large sword that is wielded with both hands. Along with 'gaijin' ('foreign country person') this is one of the terms commonly used to refer to the Europeans who visited Japan during the period. Nanban - translated most commonly as 'southern barbarian'. It consists of a long shaft with a sword blade socketed to the top, meaning it can be used like a sword with the benefit of longer reach, like a spear, or as a chopping weapon. Mon - a clan's symbol, very similar to a European coat of arms. Metsuke - a member of the daimyo's secret police. Historically a koku is the measure of rice needed to feed a man for a year. Koku - the unit of currency used by the game. Wearing two swords at once, the katana and the wakizashi, was the mark of a samurai. Its use was not exclusive to the samurai class during this period that restriction was introduced as the Sengoku period came to a close. The common sidearm for most units in the game. Katana - the Japanese sword most Westerners are familiar with. That meant they rejected the foundational principles of contemporary society. While there were many different sects and flavours of ideology in this group, all of them believed that everyone was equally redeemed by Amida Buddha's grace. Ikko-Ikki - a rather complex set of rebels. In the game they are spies and assassins. Geisha - a high-class female entertainer, highly educated and cultured. There are many different varieties of bune in the game.ĭaimyo - a lord, one who holds land, has retainers, and is the head of his clan. By the Sengoku period an ashigaru was a disciplined, trained professional.īune - a type of warship. Often termed a peasant soldier, this is misleading to most Westerners as we think of peasant soldiers being poorly equipped, poorly trained cannon fodder.
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Here is a quick rundown of the most commonly used terms in the game and on discussion forums:Īshigaru - a soldier who is not of samurai rank.
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There is a comprehensive list under manual -> glossary of terms. If you wish to dig deep into the various Japanese words used in the game, I recommend checking the game's encyclopaedia. If you are not familiar with them it can be confusing. Whilst most of the information remains useful, there will be some differences in gameplay due to CA's balancing changes.Īs you might expect given the game's theme, Shogun 2 uses a lot of Japanese words. Nor does it cover the 'Sengoku Jidai' unit DLC, the 'Rise of the Samurai' campaign DLC, or any subsequent DLC. It does not take into account any patches released after that. Therefore all advice about units, battle tactics and so on come from a singleplayer perspective and may not be as effective in the multiplayer environment. It does not cover multiplayer, and will not attempt to. This guide is written for single player only. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission.
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