Satsuma (TWS2 faction)
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Campaign
Starting position
Initial challenge
Easy
Year
1864
Provinces
- Satsuma Stronghold
- Osumi Stronghold
Treasury
9000
Introduction
Shimazu Tadayoshi, the daimyo of the Satsuma domain, is heir to 400 (and more) years of continuous lordship. The Shimazu are an old clan, and can claim the Minamoto Shoguns of old as blood relatives. They are also unusual in that they have had contacts with the world outside Japan for centuries; these dealings have been carefully controlled and limited but they have, nonetheless, profited from contacts with the outside. The Shimazu have long claimed tribute from the Ryukyu Kingdom, and have had trade with China for many generations. They are, therefore, a little more open to foreign ideas than many others in Japan and, thanks to their remoteness from the capital, a little more independent than many others. Their loyalties, for the most part, lie with the Emperor and his vision for the future.
Satsuma has two regions at the start of the campaign and, because of its Shimazu history, it is a rich domain with an effective and efficient administration. They also have an advantage when it comes to recruiting foreign veterans as agents.
The Emperor's Ambition
- Administration (+5% reduction to administration costs)
- Leadership (+15% increase to the general's radius of influence)
- Westernisation (-10% to the cost of foreign veteran actions)
- Dominion (Begins with two provinces)
Victory Conditions
Short Campaign
Capture and hold 14 provinces. In addition, ensure at least 35 provinces are held by forces loyal to the Emperor, including the following: Musashi, Yamashiro
Complete by the end of your turn in: Late December 1870
Long Campaign
Capture and hold 26 provinces. In addition, ensure at least 50 provinces are held by forces loyal to the Emperor, including the following: Musashi, Yamashiro
Complete by the end of your turn in: Late December 1876
Domination Campaign
Capture and hold 38 provinces. In addition, ensure at least 65 provinces are held by forces loyal to the Emperor, including the following: Musashi, Yamashiro
Complete by the end of your turn in: Late December 1876