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− | '''Samurai''' are the warrior caste of an old nations of the [[Nippon]]. They were not less cruel than their masters - [[Shogun]], though fortunatly for mundane citizen and travellers, they mostly fight each other and have little regards for other people.{{Fn|1}} | + | '''Samurai''' are the warrior caste of an old nations of the [[Nippon]]. They were not less cruel than their masters - the [[Shogun]], though fortunatly for mundane citizen and travellers, they mostly fight each other and have little regards for other people.{{Fn|1}} |
− | During wartime Samurai lead the armies, which may consist of [[Ashiguru]], who formed the backbone of most armies. Also in the army included a certain amount of [[Kamikaze]] - warriors sworn to die gloriously in battle, so they enter into a state of rage and fight with the enemy to death. Sometimes [[Vim-to Monks]] joined the army. These strange people believe in Vim-tioism, the main principal of which - total dedication of mind and body, complete self deprivation and self-sacrifice; they immune to magic and not afraid of any enemies.{{Fn|1}} | + | Some Samurai fight on foot, others, Samurai Cavalry prefer horseback - at least to start with. {{Fn|2}} |
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+ | ==History== | ||
+ | As the Emperor lost control over the land, the Samurai became increasingly powerful, with settlements paying tax and providing them with milita in exchange for protection. {{Fn|2}} | ||
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+ | ==Warfare== | ||
+ | During wartime Samurai lead the armies, which may consist of [[Ashiguru]], who formed the backbone of most armies. Also in the army included a certain amount of [[Kamikaze Suicide Squad]]s - warriors sworn to die gloriously in battle, so they enter into a state of rage and fight with the enemy to death. Sometimes [[Vim-to Monks]] joined the army. These strange people believe in Vim-tioism, the main principal of which - total dedication of mind and body, complete self deprivation and self-sacrifice; they immune to magic and not afraid of any enemies.{{Fn|1}} | ||
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+ | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
+ | Whilst they disdain the arquebus, some use flintlock pistols - known as Firelocks, which are attractively dangerous to both the user and the enemy they are fired at. {{Fn|2}} | ||
+ | * Samurai Cavalry wear Metal Breastplates and are armed with Swords, some have Bows, Firelock Pistols, Lances, shields and Two-Handed Swords. {{Fn|2}} | ||
+ | * Samurai on foot wear Metal Breastplates and are armed with Two-Handed Swords, some have Firelock Pistols, Longbows, a pair of Swords, Shields or Spears. {{Fn|2}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer 1st Edition - Volume 1: Tabletop Battles]], pg. 12 | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer 1st Edition - Volume 1: Tabletop Battles]], pg. 12 | ||
+ | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Ravening Hordes (2nd Edition)]], pg. 41-46 | ||
[[Category: Far East]] | [[Category: Far East]] |
Revision as of 20:37, 1 June 2020
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Samurai are the warrior caste of an old nations of the Nippon. They were not less cruel than their masters - the Shogun, though fortunatly for mundane citizen and travellers, they mostly fight each other and have little regards for other people.[1]
Some Samurai fight on foot, others, Samurai Cavalry prefer horseback - at least to start with. [2]
History
As the Emperor lost control over the land, the Samurai became increasingly powerful, with settlements paying tax and providing them with milita in exchange for protection. [2]
Warfare
During wartime Samurai lead the armies, which may consist of Ashiguru, who formed the backbone of most armies. Also in the army included a certain amount of Kamikaze Suicide Squads - warriors sworn to die gloriously in battle, so they enter into a state of rage and fight with the enemy to death. Sometimes Vim-to Monks joined the army. These strange people believe in Vim-tioism, the main principal of which - total dedication of mind and body, complete self deprivation and self-sacrifice; they immune to magic and not afraid of any enemies.[1]
Weapons and Equipment
Whilst they disdain the arquebus, some use flintlock pistols - known as Firelocks, which are attractively dangerous to both the user and the enemy they are fired at. [2]
- Samurai Cavalry wear Metal Breastplates and are armed with Swords, some have Bows, Firelock Pistols, Lances, shields and Two-Handed Swords. [2]
- Samurai on foot wear Metal Breastplates and are armed with Two-Handed Swords, some have Firelock Pistols, Longbows, a pair of Swords, Shields or Spears. [2]
Sources
- 1: Warhammer 1st Edition - Volume 1: Tabletop Battles, pg. 12
- 2: Ravening Hordes (2nd Edition), pg. 41-46