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Shimazu Medium Ship

Sengoku Bune

The sengoku bune is distinguished from other Japanese ships by its sail. This sail is carried in addition to the oarsmen on board, and sailing with the wind allows it to chase down enemy ships. The sengoku bune has few crew compared to similar sized ships, so it is best used to attack smaller, weaker ships rather than those in its own weight category.

Historically, sengoku bunes were large junk-style ships used to carry rice and sake. In 1609, converted sengoku bunes were used in the Shimazu raid on the independent kingdom of Ryukyu. These were joined in the attack by ataka bunes, warships that resembled large floating castles. The combination together was an interesting attempt to advance the art of sea warfare.

Unit Name Sengoku Bune

Unit Key Medium_Ship_Sengoku_Bune

Soldiers 90

Category Medium Ship

Class Medium Ship

Multiplayer Cost 1800

└ Multiplayer Limit 0

Recruitment Cost 400

├ Recruitment Turns 2

└ Unit Limit 0

Upkeep Cost 125

Marines 10

├ Marines Type arrow_marine

├ Missile Range 180

├ Missile Accuracy 30

└ Missile Ammunition 30

Seamen 80

├ Seamen Type katana_seaman

├ Melee Attack 12

└ Melee Defence 2

Hull Strength 200

├ Ship Category Medium_Ship_Bow

├ Manoeuvrability High

└ Top Speed 23

Morale 13

Abilities

No Ability

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Sails make it faster than other ships.
• Large crew for boarding smaller ships.
• Vulnerable to cannon ships.