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Post by shibatatim on Sept 1, 2012 17:35:10 GMT -5
The time had come for Oda strength to match that of the Shoguns. Personally Nobunaga saw the Shogun as a puppet and distaste him very much. After witnessing his actions against the Foreign Invaders saw that he was not fit to be the one to bring about Japan's new era. No, that would be Oda Nobunaga's job or so he believed.
Truly the might of Oda had stretched far and wide and surely with great power to challenge Hisahide Matsunaga. Some might believe that he was mad, but Nobunaga knew that the time had come to prove himself as well as that of his Generals and men. With Meada Keiji at his side, he knew that no matter what the Shogun threw at the Oda that they would surely prevail.
Oda Nobunaga marched with his new ally Meada Keiji. Although he was a top of his Matsukaze it made no difference. Thousands upon thousands of troops marched behind them in perfect formations. Nobunaga personally led 6,231 Samurai, 2,000 Archers, 3 Cannons. Which the three Cannons were spaced evenly in the midst of all the Samurai. While the Archers were ordered to stand guard around the Cannons.
Meada Keiji was placed in command of 3,051 Samurai, 9,935 Ashigaru, 89 Cavalry, 80 Archers. In which he could order them around and their formations as he liked. As well as his own stratagems.
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Post by Simon on Sept 2, 2012 17:56:39 GMT -5
 Hisahide may be an old man, but he was a veteran, and a fighter in his youth, but one thing never left him, which was his love for rare tea bowls and his own ambitions. The Miyoshi were loyal to the Shogunate, but the Ashikaga were weak, and Hisahide had taken advantage of their weakness, betraying his clan, killing the Shogun and making himself Shogun. They all finally had a Shogun who could demonstrate strength, even if his plans were indeed devious and punishments were harsh and severe.
Standing upon the walls of Kyoto, his hands were behind his back as he looked outwards. No sign of any enemy yet, but he knew they were coming. "I have been waiting for you Nobunaga. I am surprised you took so long. Teeheehee". This would indeed be....an interesting battle. What a magnificent battlefield that laid before them.
In repelling the foreigners, he was able to witness what power the Oda had. The Oda were indeed the strongest faction, and no doubt the enemy numbers would rival his own and for that, he would have to use extra cunning and extra deviousness in order to hold what he has worked hard to get. How could he let Nobunaga come in here and take things from him so easily. Not a chance! It was a time to put his plans into place, as his hand struck out to his right as an official rushed over with a quill and parchment, "I, Lord Hisahide Matsunaga, hereby proclaim blah-de-blah, that the Fool of Owari, Lord Nobunaga Oda has come to attack us, that he not only wishes to harm our dear Emperor, but will not hesitate to set your homes alight or murder your children. I hereby call the power of the Shogunate, that you will all be protected, that we shall win, and welcome all those who can fight, to enlist in the Imperial Army to defend your homes which Nobunaga has come to destroy".
The grand battlefield had been set, and now the battle would soon begin. Fortunately for him, he didn't need to word everything since his official knew what to put. Afterall, didn't he have enough on his mind then writing a long declaration to his people. The safety of Kyoto had increased since he had murdered the last Shogun of the Ashikaga Shogunate, but the Matsunaga Shogunate would not fail....
Weapon:Long Spear Mount:Feudal Saddle Troops:8000 Ashigaru 4000 Samurai 2000 Archers 1000 Cavalry 500 Engineers 4 Cannons 4 Towers |
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Post by shibatatim on Sept 4, 2012 23:10:35 GMT -5
(OOC- Doubt this is an issue as we do not need a turn results just yet. Also Alex told me that Simon was working on the map. So, since I'm aching to post here I'll just do some mischief and chaos.)
With the capitol in sight Oda Nobunaga grew tense. An unfamiliar feeling for him as he was always confident no matter what the situation. Hintsune Juyian was gone in Kyushu assisting his new found allies the Shimazu. He had now gained the aid of one Meada Keiji. A man who would one day rival all of those in Japan, a great warrior.
Breaching a forest that was on the edge of Yamato province, Nobunaga stood alone. He looked onward to Kyoto and a chuckle came to Nobunaga's throat. Hisahide Matsunaga, the Shogun, protected Kyoto and in that matter he protected Japan. After witnessing his acts against the Foreign Invaders he saw that he was not fit to be Japans Shogun. He even refused to put those down who rose up around him during these times.
In fact, it would be Oda Nobunaga to come to the Capitol first. His goals were idealistic and he needed Kyoto, the capitol, in his grasp to tighten his already powerful hold on Japan. He knew that if he could gain the capitol here that the rest of Japan would surely be his. That and the people would be forced to serve him, even more so than they already did. Whether they believed in him or not was not the issue here. His might was what they feared and fear was his tool of war. The only thing that could really stop him now was rebellion and the Chosokabe. Even the Shogun, in his own eyes, was not a challenge.
On the edge of the forest Nobunaga waved to some Samurai. They dragged peasants with them as they breached the forest walls of trees that they had captured in a town just before Kyoto. Nobunaga paced back and forth in front of the Samurai and peasants. The Samurai held the peasants down to their knees for their lord with their katanas at their necks. He stopped in front of one of the peasants and looked on to Kyoto. "Hisahide Matsunaga!! Your time as Shogun is over and the people are now under my rule. Any who still stay loyal to you shall meet the fate of these men here today."
At that moment one of the Oda's loyal Samurai troupe dragged the peasant to his lords side, tossing him to the ground. As the man lifted his head and sat on his knees, Nobunaga withdrew his jagged blade and beheaded the man on the spot. The mans head was cut clean off and bounced on the ground a few feet. Almost within sync of their lord, the Samurai behind Oda Nobunaga followed his guidance and beheaded the remaining peasants.
His methods were cruel and his might on the battlefield was uncontested. All the provinces under his rule were won with brute force and the people dared not to defy him in fear of their own lives. Despite the many other rulers rising in power around, most dared not to defy the Oda. Although he was cruel and known as the Demon King, his battlefield methods were proven to be effective and the massive army he had led here today was going to show Hisahide Matsunaga and all of Japan that Oda Nobunaga was the strongest force to ever rise in Japan.
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Post by Keiji on Sept 5, 2012 0:31:46 GMT -5
Keiji rode up behind Oda and so the acts of decapitation. He got off of Matsukaze and walked up to him, What a nice display that was, he said as he kicked the head close to his feet.I just wanted to inform you personally my men are in position and to give me the signal on when to act. He turned away got back on Matsukaze and rode back to his men.
When he arrived his men where getting finished with their preparations. One of the samurai come up to him and asked when the attack was. Keiji looked at him and smirked, I honesty dont know, im waiting for Nobunaga to give me the signal for when to act. he rode pass the samurai and got a good look at Yamato strategizing on what was the best way to get his men in do max damage with minimuim casualties on his men. Eventually he was lost in thought till Matsukaze turned away, Hey man whats the big idea, huh? he said looking at the horse, you know I was studying the city right, some of his men went walking by with a confused look. Keiji told them to get back to work.
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Post by Simon on Sept 6, 2012 14:05:28 GMT -5
Key:
White - Gate(Rectangle), Buildings(Different-sized squares), Towns(Circles)
Black - Walls, Stairs(Double lines), Door(Single line)
Grey - Ground Height (Light-Lower, Medium-Medium, Dark-Higher)
Blue - River (Dark-Deep, Medium-Medium, Light-Shallow)
Green - Grassland(Light), Forest(Dark)
Brown - Bridge
Dark Red - Dam
Beige - Road
(OOC: Hope you like the map  Have incorporated Oda's post into the creation of the map with having some towns, as well as the forest areas, seeing that Oda was near a forest, seeing as the major part of this battle is within the castle rather than outside due to having canons on both sides) |
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Post by Admin on Sept 6, 2012 14:48:07 GMT -5
Turn Results:Oda Nobunaga had grown powerful indeed if he was to attack the Shogun in the capitol of Kyoto, within the Yamato province. Amassing a great army, Nobunaga marched from the West with Meada Keiji a monster among men. The Shogun, Hisahide Matsunaga, would need to utilize quick thinking and unparalleled defenses to withstand the might that is Oda. The Shogun dispatches his orders and the troops carry them out as quickly as possible. Setting up their numerous defenses likewise, his Ashigaru begin recruiting troops from within the towns held within the Capitol. This is also not known to the Oda forces, just yet. After displaying his conviction to destroy the Shogun and take the Capitol as his own, by decapitating 10 peasants from a local town, Oda Nobunaga has begun marching to the first bridge. Meada Keiji has yet to make his move. Note- All Oda forces are located towards the Top Right of the map, West. Troop Counts:Oda-Oda Nobunaga- 6,231 Samurai, 2,000 Archers, 3 Cannons Meada Keiji- 3,051 Samurai, 9,935 Ashigaru, 89 Cavalry, 80 Archers Shogun-Hisahide Matsunaga- 8000 Ashigaru 4000 Samurai 2000 Archers 1000 Cavalry 500 Engineers 4 Cannons 4 Towers Map:
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Post by shibatatim on Sept 6, 2012 15:02:00 GMT -5
The Oda troops had already begun following orders and moving towards the first bridge. It would all be to obvious what he had planned for Hisahide, but it did not bother Nobunaga. Whether he recognized his tactic or not, he would need some well planning to stop him. Nobunaga marched with his troops towards the first bridge, but stopped with his three Cannons.
He ordered the rest of his massive army to continue to the bridge and attempt to cross it. Nobunaga also gave word to his 2,000 Archers to keep an extra eye out for enemy movement. When an enemy did come into sight, then they would open fire immediately. Nobunaga did not care if Hisahide knew of his troops positions, but rather cared more so to stop the Shogun's plans.
Nobunaga quickly spotted the first dam and ordered his cannons to begin opening fire upon them. His plan was simple, destroy the dam and flood the Capitol. Although he knew that Matsunaga would see this plan coming, he would have trouble stopping him. The Capitol of Kyoto had many levels, but the ground level would be flooded when the dam did break. This was just what Oda Nobunaga would need to break Hisahide Matsunaga's hold on the Capitol.
Numerous carrier pigeons would be dispatched to provide a more effective means of delivering Nobunaga's orders. Each brigade of the Oda lines would receive word to break up their normal ranks. Opening up gaps in between the massive army to delude the effectiveness of the cannons from within the Capitol.
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Post by Simon on Sept 9, 2012 18:21:58 GMT -5
Hisahide may be old, but he sure was crafty, and devious, and had quite the way with words. Some that were close to him, would say he was a born actor. Afterall, to many, he'd was highly admired, having brought an end to the weak Ashikaga, and not to mention repelling a large foreign army along their shore. To hear all this, one would think he was a great man, unless they knew the facts. Afterall, though a story may be the same, it could be told in many ways, and being Shogun, who could really question his story? or even his position as Shogun? Well, it'll soon be seen if the Oda would be able to counteract this old man.
However, this old man was devious, using dirty tricks to betray the Miyoshi and give them a hard blow, and then the way he murdered the previous Shogun. Well, it's no fairytale, but of course, that cruel sound was only revealed on certain occasions, but even then, he never shown how cruel and devious he could be. He was simply seen as keeping order and discipline, and without that, well, many would say he would fall, but he had made sure of that.
There was quite a few tricks under Hisahide's sleeve. The thing was, Oda had come in all his power to take him down, and there was a tactic which he could see Nobunaga taking, and he was in two minds whether to let him do it or not. Afterall, if he succeeded, he still had yet to reach him to take the position of Shogun, and if he couldn't do that, then the whole battle was worthless. At least he and his teabowls would be safe. Either way, this battle would indeed paint a wonderful picture. Though he was seen as defending Kyoto and the Shogunate from the evil Nobunaga, it was also a battle that Hisahide was seeking, with ground soaked crimson and never-ending wails from, a battefield that he himself would design. He may be old but he weren't stupid, but if anyone entered his mind, he was also quite senial.
For now, he had sent a decree for any volunteers to sign up, but if it came to it, he'd force military service if anything went wrong, though he hoped he'd still appear as the goodie for now, so the battle was like Good vs Evil, which had a ring to it, even if he truly was not good. Though he had many devious plots in mind, he'd first play the good game, but if it failed, then it was time to play nasty. If Nobunaga could play that game, he could do.
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Post by Admin on Sept 9, 2012 21:16:04 GMT -5
Tim asked to skip Keiji, So I shall seeing as he is the ruler over Oda Faction. Turn Results:The Oda Cannons will destroy the Western Dam the following turn. The Oda Archers, a long with the bulk of the Oda forces, approach the Eastern Bridge. The Archers being ahead of the Oda army spot the Shogun's Engineers and begin opening fire and eliminating their destructive plans for the Eastern Bridge. Their volley killing any man approaching the Eastern Bridge that did not bear the Oda markings. While near the Western Bridge a loud bang is heard followed by the bridge actually crashing into the water. Hisahide Matsunaga has successfully destroyed the Western Bridge, but not the Eastern Bridge. Thus the remaining Engineers begin a full retreat back to the Capitol. Within the Capitol the Shogun's Ashigaru effectively had been carrying out a recruitment process to gather volunteers to withstand the might that is the Oda. They successfully recruit 1,000 Ashigaru Volunteers and they await orders. Under specific battle plans from Oda Nobunaga(Tim) Meada Keiji is forced to move within the Eastern Woods dividing his forces amongst the woods evenly to prevent casualties from the Shogun's Cannons. Troop Counts:Oda-Oda Nobunaga- 6,231 Samurai, 2,000 Archers, 3 Cannons Meada Keiji- 3,051 Samurai, 9,935 Ashigaru, 89 Cavalry, 80 Archers Shogun-Hisahide Matsunaga- 8000 Ashigaru 4000 Samurai 2000 Archers 1000 Cavalry 482 Engineers 4 Cannons 4 Towers Volunteers- 1,000 Ashigaru Map: |
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Post by shibatatim on Sept 13, 2012 17:29:15 GMT -5
"Hmph." Oda Nobunaga sighed to himself. Indeed the Shogun was attempting to keep his forces to the Eastern front, but that would go against his own plans. Luckily his Archers had slain the Shogun's Engineers attempting to destroy the Eastern Bridge, but in their acts was not quick enough to stop him from destroying the Western Bridge.
The troops were ordered to return to the Eastern Side of the Bridge. Where they were initially located. It seemed that Nobunaga was acting far to hasty for his own good. Regrettably, he decided that he was not ready to conquer the Shogun just yet.
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Post by Admin on Sept 21, 2012 0:16:37 GMT -5
Turn Results:
More and more volunteers desired to bear arms with their Shogun, their numbers increasing. The outcome turning gray for the Oda forces; Nobunaga decided upon a better solution. He decided he was not quite ready to challenge Japan's Shogun, Hisahide Matsunaga, yet. Therefor he gave the order for an organized retreat. It would take two turns to pull the Oda forces out of Kyoto.
However, Hisahide Matsunaga own strategies had already been set in stone and were well underway. The Engineers towards the NorthWest released the flood dam. Effectively ending their own lives, but in order to save their friends and families. Their sacrifice would not go in vain. Many casualties on the Oda side were reported from the flood attack.
Troop Counts:
Oda-
Oda Nobunaga- 4,132 Samurai, 1,743 Archers, 3 Cannons
Meada Keiji- 3,051 Samurai, 9,935 Ashigaru, 89 Cavalry, 80 Archers
Shogun-
Hisahide Matsunaga-
8000 Ashigaru
4000 Samurai
2000 Archers
1000 Cavalry
477 Engineers
4 Cannons
4 Towers
Volunteers-
2,000 Ashigaru
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Post by shibatatim on Sept 21, 2012 22:07:47 GMT -5
Oda Nobunaga watched as the flood attack sweeped over thousands of his men. The same strategy that he was going to use against the Shogun, had been used against him. Horns blew, the signal was given; it was time for the Oda to retreat. In fact it was the first retreat since the beginning of these wars that the Oda had experienced.
"A Shame." He said outloud. The Oda banner had yet to know defeat and although this wasn't an actual defeat, just a retreat. It left the same stain on the men. All of the Oda forces began pulling back towards the Northeast of the area, where they had arrived from. Hisahide Matsunaga would keep Kyoto safe for now. One day, Oda Nobunaga would return and finish what he had started. |
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Post by Simon on Sept 27, 2012 7:25:54 GMT -5
Hisahide would not of become Shogun if he didn't have the strength or the cunning to get it, and now the Oda would feel how wrong he was to oppose him. His troops had their orders while he observed from the inner castle. "Hehehehe. It makes me wonder how much a fool Nobunaga is to fall into my trap. The fool of Owari, and here I was hoping to have some sort of challenge. I hereby proclaim from this attack that the Oda are enemies of the Shogunate".
The Fool of Owari had come and failed. He may of built himself a formidable force and standing in the mainland from the weak Daimyo, yet he failed to take him. As long as he resided in Kyoto, as long as he was shogun, then Hisahide will continue to be a thorn in Nobunaga's side. No matter how many troops the Oda brings with him. His strategy had surpassed Nobunaga's and now he was in retreat. He was now a laughing stock.
Hisahide then returned to the castle and held one of his tea bowls, before giggling to himself, before an official entered, "I want you to break the Oda's spirit even furthur. I want messages to go through his land, with some, exaggerations of course. I will not let him forget this day. Hehehe", he paused, "Oh! and send a message to the Oda, thanking him for proving that the Shogunate is the strongest force in the land, and that if he must run, then he will be a laughing stock for generations to come. If he wishes to redeem himself, then dare him to face me now!".
His flood attack had worked a treat and now the only way the Oda could gain entrance was through the Eastern gate, as all his defences were then ordered to the eastern side. Though, he had a feeling that Nobunaga wouldn't listen to threats and come in greater number. "If he doesn't come, I want defences built up around Kyoto. I also want word to go to the Hosokawa to get that dam fixed. Oda may be retreating now, but he'll be back". Nobunaga was in a way similar to himself, rising among the chaos, but only one would be victorious, and today, it was him!
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Post by Admin on Sept 27, 2012 15:04:41 GMT -5
Turn Results:
The Shogun, Hisahide Matsunaga, declares a few things about the Oda forces. Moving his defenses to accommodate the Eastern Gate as any approach from the North or West has been eliminated. While the Oda forces are gathering in the North East to retreat. They will be able to fully retreat the following turn.
Troop Counts:
Oda-
Oda Nobunaga- 4,132 Samurai, 1,743 Archers, 3 Cannons
Meada Keiji- 3,051 Samurai, 9,935 Ashigaru, 89 Cavalry, 80 Archers
Shogun-
Hisahide Matsunaga-
8000 Ashigaru
4000 Samurai
2000 Archers
1000 Cavalry
477 Engineers
4 Cannons
4 Towers
Volunteers-
2,000 Ashigaru
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Post by shibatatim on Sept 28, 2012 20:41:50 GMT -5
The remaining of his forces had arrived towards the North Eastern entrance into this region. It was a shame really, the Oda forces had yet to know the feeling of defeat and although this was a decided retreat and not an actual defeat; it would stain the same. The time had come for the Oda forces to rethink their tactic and come up with a much better way to siege Kyoto. The time was not now, but it would come eventually.
Meanwhile Oda Nobunaga was a bit perturbed with his forces and that of Meada Keiji. Who was said to be a monster among men, he showed no such prowess on the battlefield. Though, in his favor, he hadn't had the chance. "I'm disappointed with you all and myself." He said to his men before giving the final order of retreat. He wasn't known for sympathetic speeches so this was all they could expect out of him. His forces had already begun retreating as he looked onto Kyoto one last time, before declaring. "I shall be back Hisahide Matsunaga."
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Have incorporated Oda's post into the creation of the map with having some towns, as well as the forest areas, seeing that Oda was near a forest, seeing as the major part of this battle is within the castle rather than outside due to having canons on both sides)
