Song

Yuan Shao is the Han's loyal defender, and will follow the dynasty to whatever end. It was he who stormed Luoyang to liberate the emperor, personally slaughtering the traitorous eunuchs in his lord's defence. Descended from power and prestige, Yuan Shao was chosen – because of his reputation and wealth – to lead the coalition against Dong Zhuo's tyrannical reign. Although the coalition now stagnates, the Dragon of the Yuan stands proud; although he may lack substance, let none doubt his ostentatious style...

Yuan Shao is the Han's loyal defender, and will follow the dynasty to whatever end. It was he who stormed Luoyang to liberate the emperor, personally slaughtering the traitorous eunuchs in his lord's defence. Descended from power and prestige, Yuan Shao was chosen – because of his reputation and wealth – to lead the coalition against Dong Zhuo's tyrannical reign. Although the coalition now stagnates, the Dragon of the Yuan stands proud; although he may lack substance, let none doubt his ostentatious style...

Yuan Shao has consolidated all of northern China under his noble rule and now turns his gaze upon those who would conspire against his just ambition! The fading of one dynasty may give rise to another – yet he is barred by Cao Cao, who controls the emperor and holds the lands south of the Yellow River. Although both swear fealty to the Han, their twin ambitions are straining at the seams. It will certainly come to war, and there is no doubt that Yuan Shao must prevail!

+50% reinforcement range (faction-wide)
-15% recruitment cost for spear infantry (faction-wide)
+3 starting rank for polearm infantry recruits (faction-wide)

The Captain Armoury
Faction feature

Captain Retinues
Instead of heroic characters, Yuan Shao can employ lower-ranked officers and captains who lead retinues of various unit compositions.

Defenders of Hebei
Polearm infantry
Available for characters rank 6 or higher
Role: all-rounder
+ Charge
- Defence vs. missile

Yuan Administration Office
Governmental building chain
+ Income from all sources
+ Public order
+ Lineage

Warriors of Ye
Polearm infantry
Available for characters rank 3 or higher
Role: all-rounder
+ Charge
- Defence vs. missile