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Post by kangasha on Jul 11, 2012 16:22:09 GMT -5
Again, by high order of Nobunaga, Hintsune Juyian marched onto the lands of Mino, taking with her 2,000 Samurai and 965 Ashigaru. On top of her newly acquired Feudal Saddle, that she had named 'Shadow', she would overview the state of her men. In good shape as always, and inspired by her recent victory and the traditional Oda luck the forces seem to have been carrying with them, they moved forward. As they did so, Juyian decided a speech was in order.
"Men of Oda. We tread on lands that have not yet touched the graced and merciful bliss of death. But we will change that, for we are people of might! To show cowards like this any sort of respect would dishonour the Oda name. Cut them down with no regrets, and claim this province in the name of Oda!"
Feeling much better after saying all that, the troops would move forwards, doing there best to stay out of sight for the time being. Hintsune Juyian would also dismount from her saddle for the time being to make this task easier.
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Post by Admin on Jul 11, 2012 17:27:21 GMT -5
Turn Results: Under the Oda banner a general had arisen, one capable of obeying Nobunaga's commands to a tee. One Hintsune Juyian, she was very capable and while Nobunaga was away dealing with Fuma Kotaro, she would subjugating more land for the Oda. Her troops moved quietly as she dismounted her steed. Woods here were very thin, but enough to transport her troops closer to the open field that lay ahead.
In the open field was a commander a lot more powerful than the ones she had recently defeated. This Commander had a larger army as well. He mustered 6,000 Ashigaru peasant troops.
Troop Counts:
Oda Banner- Hintsune Juyian: Feudal Saddle Troops: 2,000 Samurai, 965 Ashigaru
Enemy Force- Commander: Troops: 6,000 Ashigaru
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Post by kangasha on Jul 11, 2012 17:43:31 GMT -5
Hintsune Juyian, realising the numbers that her forces were up against, decided that even with her feudal saddle Shadow, a frontal charge was suicidal. She would order the men to silently get into a defensive position in which they were also not visible. The forest may be thin, but it seemed enough to offer her somewhat smaller force cover. She decided that attempting to weaken their morale would be more beneficial in these circumstances.
She would continue to tend to her horse to ensure it didn't make any un-needed sounds, while ordering her troops to remain silent until otherwise ordered. She would also cast a Hex on the enemy to try and confuse and weaken their morale. After all, wouldn't you be shocked and scared if you moved at half speed for no apparent reason? Her troops would try and maintain their defensive stances but would put stealth as their priority.
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Post by Admin on Jul 11, 2012 18:10:40 GMT -5
Turn Results: Juyian ordered her troops to stay quiet, realizing that a frontal assault was suicidal, indeed it was. Though she would conjure her Hex ability on the enemy forces. The slow would not play into any real effect but it would lower morale. The enemy Commander has grown suspicious and sent a scouting party into the woods to check it out.
Troop Counts:
Oda Banner- Hintsune Juyian: Feudal Saddle Troops: 2,000 Samurai, 965 Ashigaru Morale: 85
Enemy Force- Commander: Troops: 5,000 Ashigaru
Scouting Party- 1,000 Ashigaru
Morale: 75
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Post by kangasha on Jul 11, 2012 18:25:36 GMT -5
Hintsune Juyian would personally be unable to act now due to having to rest from her hex. However, she would still realise the situation that was going on. Although it was a small group of men, they would undoubtedly find her slightly larger army in these thin woods. So she would give the order to try and remain hidden, but the moment the enemy come into side, all her men would charge. Not wanting such a powerful steed to go to waste while she rested and the fact her dagger may not do so much on horseback, she would have a Samurai mount up on Shadow and lead the charge. However, the men's orders are to try and stay quiet otherwise. Assuming the attack happens, they would try and strike from behind the enemy forces so they have no way of informing the main enemy force what's happening.
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Post by Admin on Jul 11, 2012 20:22:57 GMT -5
Turn Results: The Hex gave Juyian's troops enough time to encircle the enemy forces. While the enemy ashigaru entered the small woods, they would be surrounded and ambushed. Most were killed instantly and with little noise. However, a few shouts of pain were heard and the enemy Commander surely heard it.
The Enemy Commander has ordered his entire unit into the woods, they would be advancing there now. Juyian's Hex has worn off and she is forced to recover for another turn.
Troop Counts:
Oda Banner- Hintsune Juyian: Feudal Saddle Troops: 1,984 Samurai, 865 Ashigaru Morale: 85
Enemy Force- Commander: Troops: 5,000 Ashigaru
Scouting Party- Ambushed and Eliminated
Morale: 60
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Post by kangasha on Jul 12, 2012 5:43:20 GMT -5
Hintsune Juyian, seeing this large force looming over them, had to think. She couldn't do anything herself right now, and the enemy unit was still almost double their size. Sure, they had morale on their side, and were fighting mostly peasants, but that still didn't change the fact that their most powerful unit, the Samurai, were outnumbers by over 2:1.
She considered tactics to herself, but to no avail. If they went on the offensive, with Hex worn out they wouldn't have the time to surround them, and their thick line would mean they would be hard to breech. However, retreat was not an option.
She would order the Ashigaru to wield their spears behind the Samurai, and the Samurai to spread themselves out slightly. This way the spear-wielding Ashigaru would be shielded by the Samurai but would still be able to use their weapons due to their length. The Samurai, only slightly spread out would adopt a defensive position. The single Samurai that took her horse for the attack would return to her with it and help her mount, even if she couldn't use it this turn, before acting as a personal guard.
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Post by Admin on Jul 12, 2012 13:16:33 GMT -5
Turn Results: The Enemy Commander advanced to the small woods, he could see the forces of the Oda forming up rank and prepared. He ordered his units to conduct a full charge towards the enemy. While Juyian mounted her steed with the assistance of a Samurai. She will now be able to act accordingly. As she ordered her units to form up rank.
Troop Counts:
Oda Banner- Hintsune Juyian: Feudal Saddle Troops: 1,974 Samurai, 860 Ashigaru Morale: 85
Enemy Force- Commander: Troops: 4,982 Ashigaru
Scouting Party- Ambushed and Eliminated
Morale: 60
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Post by shibatatim on Jul 17, 2012 13:09:55 GMT -5
(Roleplaying for Kangasha during his absence) -Hintsune Juyian
As the enemy commander began his full charge into the woods, Juyian would order her units to begin ambushing the enemy units as they entered the woods. From behind trees the Samurai would wait and strike just as each enemy unit would advance past them. Killing most instantly and then begin fighting in full combat.
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Post by Admin on Jul 17, 2012 13:42:40 GMT -5
Turn Results: Juyian's forces ambushed the enemy once again and it proved to be effective. The well disciplined Samurai of the Oda ranks began slaying the enemy forces in great effect. Without loosing much of their own forces either.
Troop Counts:
Oda Banner- Hintsune Juyian: Feudal Saddle Troops: 1,965 Samurai, 860 Ashigaru Morale: 85
Enemy Force- Commander: Troops: 4,820 Ashigaru
Scouting Party- Ambushed and Eliminated
Morale: 60
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Post by shibatatim on Jul 18, 2012 14:44:32 GMT -5
-Hintsune Juyian
The Oda Samurai were well trained and were proving it here today. It would seem that in any battle that the Oda fought in would turn out the same. As the Samurai sliced into the poorly trained Ashigaru enemy troops, killing more and more. Juyian would perform her Hex to slow down the enemy movements and likewise, their attacks.
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Post by Admin on Jul 18, 2012 14:58:49 GMT -5
Turn Results: The Oda Samurai seem extremely well drilled. As their ranks do not seem to folly and they kill more of the enemy forces. Hintsune Juyian uses her 'Hex' and the enemy movements are halved. While Juyian is not able to move this turn.
Troop Counts:
Oda Banner- Hintsune Juyian: Feudal Saddle Troops: 1,960 Samurai, 860 Ashigaru Morale: 85
Enemy Force- Commander: Troops: 4,804 Ashigaru
Scouting Party- Ambushed and Eliminated
Morale: 60
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Post by shibatatim on Jul 18, 2012 21:01:00 GMT -5
-Hintsune Juyian
While being unable to move, Juyian sat atop her steed. The Samurai would be slaying more and more of the enemy ranks. While the enemy commander was in the midst of them, Juyian would order two Samurai to aim their attacks towards him.
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Post by Admin on Jul 19, 2012 13:39:37 GMT -5
Turn Results: Hintsune Juyian has recovered and her 'Hex' has worn off. While the Samurai fight hard and kill many more of the enemy without loosing to many of their own. Also, the enemy commander has been slain. Morale is plummeting on the enemy side and some troops have begun defecting.
Troop Counts:
Oda Banner- Hintsune Juyian: Feudal Saddle Troops: 1,956 Samurai, 1,860 Ashigaru Morale: 85
Enemy Force- Commander: (killed) Troops: 3,700 Ashigaru
Scouting Party- Ambushed and Eliminated
Morale: 45
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Post by shibatatim on Jul 19, 2012 14:58:19 GMT -5
-Hintsune Juyian
Recovered and ready for war Juyian would command the Samurai once more. Also yelling out to the enemy forces. "Your commander is dead and this territory is surely going to belong to the Oda. Either surrender and have your lives spared or fall to the Oda like so many before you." Her orders were clear and she hoped that the enemy would follow their comrades as some had already defected.
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