Zhuge Liang
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Post by Zhuge Liang on Sept 26, 2012 23:20:17 GMT -5
Now with the backing of the rest of the Chosokabe Fleet, it would prove to be the turning point of this battle. Although the interference of the Shimazu would be troublesome indeed. The men aboard the Chosokabe Flag Ship used their make shift oars to turn the ship now, completely. So that they would be able to return fire to the Oda Fleet of ships. Zhuge Liang sat on the ship patiently devising a way to counter this threat. In the face of the might of the Oda he had claimed a few victorious himself, but this was different some how.
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Post by Simon on Sept 27, 2012 4:43:13 GMT -5
[Theme Music]The wind blew against Motochika as his wild hair danced above his head while he himself danced with his shamisen in order to keep morale up. The Oda were foolish to oppose the Chosokabe when they were in their prime. The Oda will soon realise the errors of their ways, but it still would would not remove the intentions that the Oda. Once the Chosokabe sent them back home running, they would no doubt be a thorn in their side, and now the Shimazu were approaching. However, fate, heaven, the skill of the Chosokabe bows, the Chosokabe's naval experience, all of which was on his side. How could they lose.
It was time to wipe the arrogant face off the Oda. The initial assault had failed, and now even more men came to aid this attack. If they wished to rule the entire land, then they would have to face Motochika first. His eyes then moved away from the Oda and towards his son as he bellowed to him, "It is time to show them why the Chosokabe are experts of the sea. Nobuchika! I entrust our next manouever to you!", before turning to everyone else, "How much more destruction must we do till the Oda realise their futile efforts. All hands on deck, and let history bow before us!", as he looked on.
He moved immediately towards the canon, but turned his back to it as he looked to the engineers operating it, "Blow them away", was his order before returning to the command area where he oversaw his crew, as the ship rocked from side-to-side as the expert sailors shown all that it was foolish to oppose the Chosokabe on open water. Already two ships had sunk, and more would sink also. Now, the canon from his vessel, and that of Nobuchika, and Zhuge Liang were all firing on the Oda's grand ship. It didn't matter how big the ship it was, but if fools operated it, then it was bound to fall.
Nobuchika on the other hand remained quite relaxed, as he darted from one part of the ship to the other to make sure all were performing to their best standard. His father had left him in charge of their next manouever, so now it was time for him to show off again. "We have our orders....let's go!" turning to the engineers, "Don't stop your fire! Bombard them!".
While in the city, Chikayasu's men were all lined up making preparations should the Oda decide to pay them a visit, even though they had their handful with Lord Motochika.....
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Post by Admin on Oct 20, 2012 13:03:54 GMT -5
With Kane's inactivity we are forced to advance this battle forward; he has had plenty of time to PM his plans in.
Turn Results: The Shimazu forces split off and Kansen A heads for the Chosokabe fleet,(Yoshihiro shall arrive at Motochika's ship this turn) while B and C head towards the shores of Tosa. Toyotomi Hideyoshi increases the Oda's morale by using his critical strike.
The Tekkousen, under command of Toyotmi Hideyoshi, takes a heavy hit from the Chosokabe fleet and a hole is now visible in the hull; it is slowly beginning to sink. While they are returning fire, they too inflict heavy damage to the Chosokabe Flag Ship and a hole is also visible in the hull; it is slowly beginning to sink.
Chosokabe Nobuchika breaks off from his allies fleet and heads towards the Oda Tekkousen and increased speed; due to the Chosokabe expert navy warfare. They begin firing at the side of the Tekkousen aiming for the hole in the hull. Within Tosa, the men under Chikayasu begin preparations for a stern defense. Fetching oil to bring up to the walls for the Archers to utilize.
Troop Counts:
Chosokabe- Morale- 70 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- Morale- 80 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(Hole in hull)
Shimazu Reinforcements- Shimazu Yoshihiro Kansen A (under loan to Shimazu) Heading towards Motochika's ship 1,400 Ashigaru Kansen B (under loan to Shimazu) Heading ashore 800 Archers 400 Cavalry 200 Ashigaru Kansen C (under loan to Shimazu) Heading ashore 1,400 Ashigaru
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