General (TWS2)

General

Overview

Generals are used to command armies and fleets in battle. Their command rating influences the effectiveness with which their army or fleet fights. Forces not led by a general fight at a severe disadvantage, with no-one to rally the troops. A general’s loyalty to his daimyo, if low, can lead him to defect to an enemy clan. The daimyo is also a general, although in his case personal honour replaces loyalty. The daimyo’s sons all become generals when they come of age. Generals can be assigned useful skills and retainers as they gain experience in battle and increase in rank. They can also be assigned commissions to convey additional bonuses.

Actions

• Attacking with Armies: Determines the general's ability to fight on land.
• Attacking with Fleets: Determines the general's ability to fight at sea.

Skills

Below is the chart showing skills of a general in chronological order:-

Effects & Description

Below is the table containing info on the effects and descriptions of various skills of a general.

Skill	Effects	Description
Strategist	Level 1 +5 % to campaign movement range for all units under this man's command Level 2 +10 % to campaign movement range for all units under this man's command Level 3 +20 % to campaign movement range for all units under this man's command +15 % increase to the general's influence radius	Contemplation and Go bring military wisdom.
Warrior	Level 1 +1 melee defence for this general and his bodyguard Level 2 +2 melee defence for this general and his bodyguard Level 3 +4 melee defence for this general and his bodyguard	To command others, a man must master himself.
Poet	Level 1 Improves the rate at which bushido arts are mastered: +3% Level 2 Improves the rate at which bushido arts are mastered: +9% Level 3 Improves the rate at which bushido arts are mastered: +12%	The word cuts as surely as the blade.
Cavalry Commander	Level 1 Enables wedge formation Level 2 +2 charge bonus for all cavalry under this man's command Enables wedge formation Level 3 +4 charge bonus for all cavalry under this man's command Enables wedge formation	Glory is not enough: there must be steel behind it.
Admiral	Level 1 +1 to command when attacking at sea +1 to command when defending at sea Level 2 +2 to command when attacking at sea +2 to command when defending at sea Level 3 +3 to command when attacking at sea +3 to command when defending at sea	Command at sea requires special generalship.
Stealthy	Level 1 +1 to command during ambushes Enables night battles. Level 2 +2 to command during ambushes Enables night battles. Level 3 +4 to command during ambushes Enables night battles.	There is nothing dishonourable in surprise.
Die-Hard Fighter	Level 1 +2 morale for this general and his bodyguard Level 2 +4 morale for this general and his bodyguard Level 3 +6 morale for this general and his bodyguard	The man who does not flinch has won in his soul.
Religious	Level 1 Improves conversion to the clan religion (+1 religious zeal) +10% to the effectiveness of the Inspire ability Level 2 Improves conversion to the clan religion (+2 religious zeal) +20% to the effectiveness of the Inspire ability +1 morale for all units under this man's command Level 3 Improves conversion to the clan religion (+4 religious zeal) +30% to the effectiveness of the Inspire ability +2 morale for all units under this man's command	Faith armours the heart, and clears the head.
Honourable	Level 1 +1 to loyalty (if general); or to honour (if daimyo) -10% to income from looting Level 2 +2 to loyalty (if general); or to honour (if daimyo) -25% to income from looting	Honour is the bond of the samurai.
Field Attacker	Level 1 +1 to command when attacking on land Level 2 +2 to command when attacking on land Level 3 +4 to command when attacking on land	Battle is a calculation, a reading of the future.
Field Defender	Level 1 +1 to command when defending on land Level 2 +2 to command when defending on land Level 3 +4 to command when defending on land	Any blow can be turned aside, or avoided.
Infantry Leader	Level 1 Enables "Stand & fight" Level 2 +1 melee attack for all infantry under this man's command Enables "Stand & fight" Level 3 +3 melee attack for all infantry under this man's command Enables "Stand & fight"	Infantry win battles, under the right commander.
Master Swordsman	Level 1 +1 melee attack for this general and his bodyguard Level 2 +2 melee attack for this general and his bodyguard Level 3 +4 melee attack for this general and his bodyguard	The sword is the soul of the samurai.
Inspirational	Level 1 +10% to the effectiveness of the Rally ability -5% to the upkeep cost of all units under this man's command Level 2 +20% to the effectiveness of the Rally ability -10% to the upkeep cost of all units under this man's command +5% to the replenishment rate in this province Level 3 +30% to the effectiveness of the Rally ability -15% to the upkeep cost of all units under this man's command +10% to the replenishment rate in this province	What man will not follow courage?
Castle Defender	Level 1 +1 to command when besieged Increases siege length by +1 seasons Level 2 +2 to command when besieged Increases siege length by +2 seasons Level 3 +4 to command when besieged Increases siege length by +4 seasons	A wall is as strong as the hearts behind it.
Ashigaru Commander	Level 1 +1 morale for ashigaru units under this man's command Level 2 +2 morale for ashigaru units under this man's command Level 3 +3 morale for ashigaru units under this man's command	There is an art to leading peasants.
Pirate	Level 1 +2 to command during naval landing battles +1 to command when attacking at sea +1 to command when defending at sea +10% to income from looting Level 2 +4 to command during naval landing battles +2 to command when attacking at sea +2 to command when defending at sea +25% to income from looting	Mastery of the cruel sea requires cruelty in turn.
Master Horseman	Level 1 +3 charge for this general and his bodyguard Level 2 +6 charge for this general and his bodyguard Level 3 +10 charge for this general and his bodyguard	The warrior and his mount are one.
Living Treasure	Level 1 +5 happiness in provinces where this man is present Level 2 +10 happiness in provinces where this man is present	Some men need only "be", they are beyond "do".
Intimidating	Level 1 +1 to repression in this province -5% resistance to invaders in provinces conquered by this man Instills fear in enemy units (reduces morale) Level 2 +3 to repression in this province -10% resistance to invaders in provinces conquered by this man Instills fear in enemy units (reduces morale)	Fear can be sharper than steel in an enemy heart.
Siege Expert	Level 1 +2 to command when besieging Decreases siege length by +2 seasons Level 2 +4 to command when besieging Decreases siege length by +4 seasons	No wall can withstand the fury of men.
Legendary Warrior	Level 1 +15% increase to the size of the general's bodyguard +1 armour for this general and his bodyguard Level 2 +30% increase to the size of the general's bodyguard +2 armour for this general and his bodyguard	Some warriors become dragons rather than slay them.

Retainers

Retainer	Effects	Description
Master Bladesmith	+1 Melee Attack for this General and his Bodyguard	All swords are dangerous: A master ensures that only the enemy needs worry about that danger.
Moon Carp	+1 to Loyalty (if General), or to Honour (if Daimyo)	Pale as the uncanny dead, and the the distant Moon in winter.
Gomuyumi	+10 Accuracy for all Bow Infantry under this man's command	A thousand days of archery practice is a good start.
Haiku Poet	+1 to the Daimyo's Honour	Cherry blossom falls,/poetry on the Spring breeze:/Swords cease their clashing.
Iaijutsu Master	+1 Melee Attack for all Sword Infantry under this man's command	To draw a sword and kill a man before he has blinked - that is skill.
Merchant	+1 Happiness in Provinces where this man is Present	"I never presume, my lord, but I do keep correct tally."
Drinking Companion	-1 Morale for all Units under this man's command -5% to the Character's Chance of Being Assassinated	A man who shares sake, and does not speak of what was spoken, should be held close.
Shichiroji	+7% to Campaign Movement Range for all Units under this man's command	"If you can't run in a war then it's already over."
Taiko Drum Master	+10% to the Effectiveness of the Rally ability	The beat of the drum echoes the heart.
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Traits

Trait	Effects	Description
Casually Brutal		"Crucifixtion. A most excellent lesson."
Unfair		"I am the exemplar of justice! Say different again, and you lose your tongue!"
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