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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}}
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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.{{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}}
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Some Samurai fight on foot, others, Samurai Cavalry prefer horseback - at least to start with. {{Fn|2}}
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==History==
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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==
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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==
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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}}
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* Samurai Cavalry wear Metal Breastplates and are armed with Swords, some have Bows, Firelock Pistols, Lances, shields and Two-Handed Swords. {{Fn|2}}
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* 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
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*{{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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Previous Edition Warning: This article discusses a topic from older editions of Warhammer Fantasy Battles.
Its canonicity is in question but was once considered canon.
Samurai

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

Nippon
Units Arquebusier - Ashigaru - Bombardier - Kamikaze Suicide Squad - Magician - Ninja Assassin - Nippon Archer - Nippon Crossbow - Nippon Cavalry - Nippon Cannon - Nippon Mounted Archers - Nippon Mounted Crossbows - Nippon Peasants - Rocket Launcher - Samurai - Samurai Cavalry - Warrior Monk
Characters Katsi Okumoto - Yamayakyuki I
Cities
Images - Miniatures