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Shimazu Trade Ship

Red Seal Ship

A red seal ship is built for “blue water” sailing, making it hardier than most trade vessels, which are restricted to coastal routes. It can carry large cargoes, travel long distances and therefore has more opportunities for profitable trading. Unfortunately, this also makes it a tempting target for others, such as the wako pirates. A red seal ship’s structural strength improves its chances of survival in such an attack, but it is still vulnerable.

A ship in possession of a red-sealed patent was sanctioned by the Shogun himself, and allowed it to trade freely. The red seal permit system originated toward the end of the 16th century under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It was an effort to combat Japanese piracy and also control foreign trade by sanctioning merchants and where they traded. Those chosen by Toyotomi Hideyoshi could travel overseas and were regarded as official ships under his personal protection. This not only warned off pirates, but also made it clear to foreigners that it was diplomatic to look after merchants!

Unit Name Red Seal Ship

Unit Key Trade_Ship_Red_Seal_Ship

Soldiers 80

Category Trade Ship

Class Trade Ship

Multiplayer Cost 300

└ Multiplayer Limit 0

Recruitment Cost 300

├ Recruitment Turns 2

└ Unit Limit 0

Upkeep Cost 50

Marines 40

├ Marines Type arrow_marine

├ Missile Range 180

├ Missile Accuracy 30

└ Missile Ammunition 30

Seamen 40

├ Seamen Type spear_seaman

├ Melee Attack 12

└ Melee Defence 2

Hull Strength 300

├ Ship Category Light_Ship_Bow

├ Manoeuvrability Medium

└ Top Speed 10

Morale 11

Abilities

No Ability

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Strongest trade ship.
• Very vulnerable in combat if boarded.