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Post by Simon on Sept 6, 2012 15:06:59 GMT -5
Related Music - For your own enjoyment Once, the Chosokabe had joined hands with the Oda, in order to defend Japan from foreigners, and now the Oda had interrupted his campaign. Not only had they attacked his beloved Shikoku, but his HOME of Tosa! and there was no way that he would allow them to do so. The Oda were similar to the Chosokabe in a way, both of them had ancestors who ruled the same land owed to them, both faced internal problems, both overcome such barriers and amassed great power, yet it seemed the Oda did not like opposition, so they thought to cut them off early. Let them try!
Motochika stood at the starboard bow as his eyes looked towards the two ships with the Oda clan symbol raised high with one lowering. He wished to smile to show how pleased he was of Zhuge Liang's work thus far, but right now, well, let's say he isn't in the best of moods for people to attack his home, and that whoever dared to, would face Motochika's wrath.
Since leaving the land, the two Heavy Galleons raced back home, and now they arrived, they continued in their pursuit with the two ships side-by-side, which had to change soon, so Motochika moved to the left side of his ship, below bellowing so both his ship and those on Nobuchika's ship heard, "The Oda have sailed onto their graves, and we shall personnally deliver them to the fate that they have given themselves in opposing us! History shall remember this day, the day that the Oda fell in the shores of Shikoku, the day that the Chosokabe were victorious! History, will not forget our names. The sounds of our feats, will echo through the panels of history! It is time for the enemy, to cool off!".
After giving his speech, he waved his shamisen over to Nobuchika to give the signal, as his son acknowledged and barked his orders, as he then turned to his own helmsman and nodded towards him also for his orders to be followed, as he paced back towards the starboard bow, "History shall turn before me", he said outloud, talking to no-one in particular, before addressing all once again, "The Oda have no experience in naval battles. We, the Chosokabe, are experts on the sea and masters of the bow. No shaft is thicker and straighter than that of the Chosokabe! Let us show them! Fire as soon as we are in range! Let them know, we're here!".
(Meanwhile)
Following the orders of his father, Nobuchika ensured that they were followed through as he paced across the deck giving orders, before his right hand shot out infront of the canon, and then his left hand shot out towards the archers, "Wait for it......Our time will come....and once it does, the Oda will regret attacking us of the Chosokabe!".
He had been informed of the Oda and how their grip on the mainland was uncontestable, but as far as Shikoku was concerned, it was no contest at all. Shikoku was rightfully theirs, by his father, him, fate, even heaven itself! and who could oppose heaven.....
Nobuchika's eyes never left the enemy vessel, despite hearing his men asking whether to go, but he remained silent and swift, before bending down onto one knee as his arms shot out and pointed them and shouted, "NOW GO BANG THEM ONE! FOR THE CHOSOKABE! FOR SHIKOKUUU!".....
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Post by Admin on Sept 6, 2012 15:34:53 GMT -5
Turn Results: Chosokabe Motochika, aboard Heavy Galleon 1, had arrived and headed for shore, firing at the Oda Heavy Galleon A as it passed by. While Chosokabe Nobuchika, aboard Heavy Galleon 2, darted towards the Oda vessel and opened fire. Being that they were far more experienced at sea than the Oda they completely take it by surprise. Killing a lot more of the troops aboard than they would of normally. Chosokabe Motochika will arrive to the shore this turn.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi brought a massive ship, much like the Chosokabe Flag Ship, and began opening fire upon the Chosokabe Flag Ship. He aimed to secure the shore. While Hintsune Juyian, the Oda Witch, had successfully swam past all of the commotion and made it ashore. With a band of 5 Samurai, they quickly searched for any kind of fortification to seize from the Chosokabe, they indeed find it with lax guard and little to no men defending it. Juyian would also use her Hex ability, which is amplified by her Oda Witch award and therefor she slows 'all' enemy forces down dramatically.
Notes- Oda Heavy Galleon B will sink after this turn. Chosokabe Flag Ship is taking brutal damage from two sides. The front from the Oda Heavy Galleon A and from the side from Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Tekkousen.
Troop Counts:
Chosokabe- Zhuge Liang 1 Kansen- (Exploded in fire attack, sunk) 1 Chosokabe Flag Ship(Sails shot threw), 595 Engineers, 800 Monks
Reinforcements- Heavy Galleon 1 - Motochika Chosokabe(Feudal Saddle) 1702 Ashigaru, 985 Samurai, 380 Monks, 500 Chosokabe Archers, 244 Ninja, 160 Engineers Heavy Galleon 2 - Nobuchika Chosokabe 1701 Ashigaru, 985 Samurai, 380 Monks, 500 Chosokabe Archers, 243 Ninja, 160 Engineers, 1 Siege Ramp
Oda- Hintsune Juyian(Arrived on shore)
Heavy Galleon A: 2,960 Samurai 985 Oda Riflemen
Heavy Galleon B: (Fire put out, but sinking) 50 Samurai, 1 Cannon
Swimming Oda forces- 600 Oda Riflemen 1,349 Samurai 2,000 Ashigaru
Oda Reinforcements- Toyotomi Hideyoshi- 1 Tekkousen, 5,000 Samurai
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Post by kangasha on Sept 7, 2012 9:53:39 GMT -5
Juyian rested in thought. Her Hex would surely aid her allies immensely, and her other troops should arrive to the shore soon. However, they were still heavily outmatched, and it seemed like she had been sighted on the beaches by now. She was unlikely to last much longer, and though she didn't want to admit it, this might be her defeat, and possibly her deathbed. And that's when she saw it. Oda banners raining hell onto the flagship. But they were not her banners, and it certainly wasn't her ship.
"Hideyoshi.. It has to be."
She was both pleased and angry. She was much more hopeful of this battle turning around, but it was HIDEYOSHI who had come to save her. She rallied up her men as they came to the shore.
"Everyone, we must not let Hideyoshi outmatch us! He has come to help us, but we are the stars of this show! Let us march on!"
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Post by shimazu(Jennifer) on Sept 7, 2012 19:16:02 GMT -5
(I'm sure it will take at least 1 turn for little ol me to arrive, but here is my post nonetheless)
Yoshihiro Shimazu will be arriving to assist her knew found allies the Oda. Arriving from the East from Kyuushu. He would be leaving his own troops behind in case of any ill-tempered men trying to claim his lands. The Shimazu would be bringing the ships and troops that Juyian Hintsune had loan to him.
From Juyian Hintsune(Oda)- Kansen A (under loan to Shimazu) 1,400 Ashigaru
Kansen B (under loan to Shimazu) 800 Archers 400 Cavalry 200 Ashigaru
Kansen C (under loan to Shimazu) 1,400 Ashigaru
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Post by toyotomi on Sept 7, 2012 19:22:45 GMT -5
Hideyoshi laughed and jumped about the mighty Tekkousen. He knew that his master and lord Oda Nobunaga would be pleased if they could surpass the Chosokabe at naval combat. Indeed he must of valued Hideyoshi Toyotomi very much to have constructed such a luxurious ship and to give it to him. He had successfully surprised and caught the Chosokabe off guard, the twin cannons firing none-stop at the Chosokabe Flag Ship. Soon that massive ship would be at the watery grave that is the depths of the sea surrounding Shikoku.
The massive Tekkousen would be moving close to the harbor now. It's mission was to secure the Tosa coast in order to save the Oda general Hintsune Juyian. While also trying to destroy that infernal Chosokabe Flag Ship. "Hideyoshi! Hideyoshi! I've come for you dear Juyian!!" He said. Hideyoshi Toyotomi was always in high spirits acting childish as most would call him, but it was his own way and none were like him.
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Post by Zhuge Liang on Sept 9, 2012 21:28:57 GMT -5
Zhuge Liang was a master strategist in his time spent in China and now that the Heavens had brought him to Japan some hundred's of years later, he had hoped to become even more renowned under Motochika Chosokabe. The Chosokabe Flag Ship was taking heavy damage from the arrival of one Hideyoshi Toyotomi aboard a Tekkousen bearing the Oda banner. His only option was to have the operators of the Cannons to aim for the Oda Heavy Galleon A more precisely to sink it and then turn to face the Tekkousen.
With his master's arrival he hoped the battle to turn more in their favor, but the odds looked even more grim as word came that the Shimazu were coming. Zhuge must device some sort of plan to counteract all of these enemies plaguing his lords lands. What was he to do? He pondered more and more and he finally decided to just stand it out and do the very best he could. Seeing as how the sails for the Chosokabe Flag Ship had been shot threw by Oda Riflemen, he decided that the masts holding them up could be for better use. He ordered the Engineers aboard to break the Timber that was the masts holding the sails up and form oars to be used to navigate the massive Chosokabe Flag Ship.
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Post by Simon on Sept 10, 2012 3:55:57 GMT -5
[Theme Music]The waters surrounded them all on fours, and all around them, ships were opposing his clan's existence, simply because they were in the way of their own ambitions. Zhuge Liang had warned him of the ambitiousness of those on the mainland, but the fact that the Shimazu were on their way, explained it all so clearly. The Oda simply could not win against the Chosokabe alone, so they brought in those of fellow island, Kyushu. Perhaps the seas when he traversed the sea were to tell him to attack Kyushu not the Otomo directly. If he had known, then this battle may not have occurred.
Nevertheless, this was the perfect chance to show both forces how strong the Chosokabe was, as Motochika's ship's cannon continued to fire to aid his son, so that both he and his son can join forces against the large ship that was attacking Zhuge Liang, then it was just a case of sending the Shimazu back home all the way to Satsuma. A smirk appeared on Motochika's face, "We are the Chosokabe, champions of the sea and an eye of precision. Let us show them whose boss around here!".
(Meanwhile)
With canon fire joining them against the remaining Heavy Galleon from his father, Nobucika ordered his men to round the ship, but continue fire, as he looked ahead and saw the Chosokabe Flag Ship, no doubt where Master Zhuge Liang was. Whether on land or sea, the Chosokabe were not going to back down so easily. His father had a cause that was destined for him to fulfil, and he would aid him in that goal, and no Oda or Shimazu or anyone would stand in his way.
Not only did he notice the Flag Ship, but a massive ship approaching them, "We didn't give them permission to come! It just goes to show how much the Oda fear us! Show them our STRENGTH!", as his arms moved round with his hands pointing to where they needed to fire. None should oppose the Chosokabe, experts of the sea.
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Post by Admin on Sept 10, 2012 18:47:42 GMT -5
Turn Results: Chosokabe Motochika docks his ship quickly and offloads himself on his own lands of Tosa. While the same ship, Heavy Galleon 1, attacks the Oda Heavy Galleon A. The Oda ship begins sinking and all aboard quickly jump ship and begin swimming.
While the Chosokabe Heavy Galleon 2, with Nobuchika, begins firing at Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Tekkousen. Toyotomi's Tekkousen blasts a hole into the Chosokabe Flag Ship. Just before it starts moving towards the Chosokabe reinforcements for assistance. Thanks to Zhuge Liang's brilliant plan to use the masts and other Timber aboard to craft oars. Thus making the ship able to move once more.
In the midst of all of this chaos the Shimazu arrive as reinforcements for the Oda. Bringing only the ships and troops provided by Hintsune Juyian. They aim, since they have no cannons, solely to arrive on the shores of Tosa.
Troop Counts:
Chosokabe- Zhuge Liang 1 Kansen- (Exploded in fire attack, sunk) 1 Chosokabe Flag Ship(Sails shot threw, hole in ship side), 595 Engineers, 800 Monks
Reinforcements- Motochika is on the shores of Tosa. Heavy Galleon 1 - Motochika Chosokabe(Feudal Saddle) 1702 Ashigaru, 985 Samurai, 380 Monks, 500 Chosokabe Archers, 244 Ninja, 160 Engineers Heavy Galleon 2 - Nobuchika Chosokabe 1701 Ashigaru, 985 Samurai, 380 Monks, 500 Chosokabe Archers, 243 Ninja, 160 Engineers, 1 Siege Ramp
Oda- Hintsune Juyian(Arrived on shore) In Tosa- 600 Oda Riflemen 1,349 Samurai 2,000 Ashigaru
Heavy Galleon A: (beginning to sink, troops begin swimming to shore) 2,960 Samurai 985 Oda Riflemen
Heavy Galleon B: (Sunk) 50 Samurai, 1 Cannon
Oda Reinforcements- Toyotomi Hideyoshi- 1 Tekkousen, 5,000 Samurai
Shimazu Reinforcements-(Will arrive next turn) Shimazu Yoshihiro Kansen A (under loan to Shimazu) 1,400 Ashigaru Kansen B (under loan to Shimazu) 800 Archers 400 Cavalry 200 Ashigaru Kansen C (under loan to Shimazu) 1,400 Ashigaru
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Post by toyotomi on Sept 14, 2012 16:13:46 GMT -5
Seeing the Chosokabe Flag Ship beginning to flee brought hope to Hideyoshi. It was possible to bring a victory out of this, what Juyian had started. He would be her savior and expect her to realize as much. The cannons on the Tekkousen would continue firing at the Chosokabe Flag Ship and then proceed to the harbor to pick up Juyian Hintsune. "Juyian, I have come for you!! You had better appreciate it, now get your butt aboard!"
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Post by Zhuge Liang on Sept 14, 2012 16:23:19 GMT -5
Zhuge Liang sighed, something he was not known for. It seemed with the arrival of the Shimazu and Toyotomi Hideyoshi that he would not be able to hold off the Oda-Shimazu combined assault. It seemed that he would fail his new master, Chosokabe Motochika and forsake the blessing that heaven had given him. The men aboard the Chosokabe Flag Ship continued to used their new oars to push the ship towards the Chosokabe reinforcements.
The cannons aboard would fire towards the arriving Shimazu forces. There was not much he could do, but he would not quit. Not while Motochika was watching, he had a duty to do as his head adviser. "Quickly men, do not fail our lord Motochika. Fire at the enemy and continue to push us towards our allies."
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Post by shimazu(Jennifer) on Sept 17, 2012 18:01:03 GMT -5
As reinforcements for the Oda, the Shimazu would show their support. Though Yoshihiro much preferred a ground fight than a naval one. Kansen B would sail towards the Chosokabe fleet, using the Archers aboard to target the men on board and the sails. While the other Kansen A and B would be heading for the shore.
Their aim was to assist Juyian Hintsune on the shore. If they Oda-Shimazu Alliance could gain a foothold within Shikoku now, rather then later, it would prove invaluable. Seeing as how both the Oda and Shimazu forces were more accustomed to normal ground combat than navy. If they could not gain a foothold here and now, then the Chosokabe would prove to be even more of a pain for the alliance later on down the road.
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Post by kangasha on Sept 20, 2012 18:26:17 GMT -5
The men had followed her bravely so far, and she commended them for that. Although heavy losses had been taken and ships were lost in this battle, it was not right to say her and her forces could not still be of use. With the Shimazu moving in to aid the Oda, and Oda re-enforcements moving in to aid Juyian, she shuddered. She had lost her end of the battle on the water, and had to send forces just to try and redeem what she could not. She had been a fool. As if it add salt to the wound though, they send a particular officer to 'rescue' her.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
As the ship neared to the shoreline, she would spit. She was down, but not out. Calling out to the monstrosity of a ship, she targeted her next words at Toyotomi. "So, you have come. Tell me, will you also ridicule me and call me weak? incompetent? Because you have less ships and men, yet have already become the centre of attention? Is that it?"
She started to give out orders, acting frustrated, but when she got a moment to herself, she murmured a single, yet powerful word to herself.
"Thanks.."
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Post by Admin on Sept 21, 2012 0:04:03 GMT -5
Turn Results: The Shimazu forces had arrived and aimed to assist their Oda allies as best they could. The swimming Oda forces have arrived ashore and regroup with the few troops already on the land. They form up rank and await orders by pigeon. With Kansen B heading towards the Chosokabe fleet utilizing the Archers aboard to fire upon the vessels. While the rest of the Shimazu fleet headed ashore. They shall arrive to the shores of Tosa next turn, if not interfered with.
All of the Chosokabe vessels target the Tekkousen brought by Toyotomi Hideyoshi specifically. Truly remarkable that all of the enemy forces would concentrate on one vessel. The Tekkousen is taken heavy hits, though its strong outer shell is holding out much like the Chosokabe Flag Ship would.
All the Samurai aboard the Oda Tekkousen have been dispatched to the land of Tosa. While the archers aboard the Chosokabe fleet aim for the Oda swimming troops as they pass, killing a few. Chikayasu Kosokabe, defending the land of Tosa from within a fort, begin defending their land. Under orders from Chosokabe Motochika.
Troop Counts:
Chosokabe- Zhuge Liang 1 Kansen- (Exploded in fire attack, sunk) 1 Chosokabe Flag Ship(Sails shot threw, hole in ship side), 595 Engineers, 800 Monks
Within Tosa- Chikayasu Kosokabe- 2,918 Ashigaru, 853 Archers
Reinforcements- Motochika is on the shores of Tosa. Heavy Galleon 1 - Motochika Chosokabe(Feudal Saddle) 1702 Ashigaru, 980 Samurai, 380 Monks, 500 Chosokabe Archers, 244 Ninja, 160 Engineers Heavy Galleon 2 - Nobuchika Chosokabe 1650 Ashigaru, 985 Samurai, 380 Monks, 500 Chosokabe Archers, 243 Ninja, 160 Engineers, 1 Siege Ramp
Oda- Hintsune Juyian(Rendezvous with Toyotomi Hideyoshi) In Tosa- 1,585 Oda Riflemen 9,289 Samurai 2,000 Ashigaru
Heavy Galleon A: (Has sunk, troops have made it ashore)
Heavy Galleon B: (Sunk) 50 Samurai, 1 Cannon
Oda Reinforcements- Toyotomi Hideyoshi- 1 Tekkousen(Taking heavy hits)
Shimazu Reinforcements- Shimazu Yoshihiro Kansen A (under loan to Shimazu) Heading ashore 1,400 Ashigaru Kansen B (under loan to Shimazu) Targeting Chosokabe Fleet 800 Archers 400 Cavalry 200 Ashigaru Kansen C (under loan to Shimazu) Heading ashore 1,400 Ashigaru
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Post by shimazu(Jennifer) on Sept 26, 2012 22:56:36 GMT -5
Aboard Kansen A was Shimazu Yoshihiro, he looked grim. Many events had unfolded as of late and this battle looked grim, but that was just the way the Shimazu liked it. A rough and tough fight aching for someone strong to rise to the occasion. Kansen A would change directions and head for the Chosokabe fleet. While Kansen B and C head towards the shores of Tosa. The skies were beginning to turn dark, but this battle was far from over.
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Post by toyotomi on Sept 26, 2012 23:04:03 GMT -5
It was true, Hideyoshi Toyotomi had in fact saved Juyian Hintsune's life, but there was no time for mocking her. Nor did he fill up to it, despite his always high spirits. This was a dangerous battle, especially for the Oda forces. As they were not so accustomed to navy warfare. The Tekkousen was taking heavy damage now as it continued to fire off its cannon rounds towards the Chosokabe fleet. It was only a matter of time before the Chosokabe fleet began to dwindle or the Tekkousen would sink.
"I am not here to mock you Juyian. I am your savior, but there shall be another time for that. We have much more important matters at hand and you must remember that Lord Nobunaga is always watching us. Rally your men and prepare for the counterattack!"
Hideyoshi Toyotomi utilizes his Critical Strike:
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