Samurai

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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 - Shogun, though fortunatly for mundane citizen and travellers, they mostly fight each other and have little regards for other people.[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.[1]

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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
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