Purpose of the Game

You will assume the role of a lone officer (main character) in the era of the Three Kingdoms as you seek to unite China under a single rule or complete the conditions required for your Prestige Title.
Your character can have one of the following Statuses: Ruler, Viceroy, Governor, Minister, Officer, or Free Officer. Carry out various strategies and fight in battles until your force successfully unites the land or you complete the requirements of your Prestige Title.
As you carry out various actions in the game, time will progress and other officers will engage in activities of their own. In order to achieve your goal, you will often need to face these officers in battle, and other times you will need to work alongside them as well.

◆Completing the Game

• Unite the land under the rule of the main character's force.
• Achieve a certain level of fame as a Patriot.
• Achieve a certain level of Hearsay as a Lord of Death.
• Earn a certain amount of gold as a Merchant.

◆Game Over

• Your main character dies without a successor.
• The game reaches the year 350.

About the Expansion

◆Councils & Assignments/Missions

Officers who are a Ruler or Viceroy can hold a Council. At the Council, assignments for the force, district, or city are made, and the designated officers will work over the course of 360 days to carry them out. The officers are given missions to carry out the assignments, or they may propose their own. These missions are executed during the Planning Phase and Battle Phase, so do your best to help them successfully carry out the assignments given to them.

◆Merit & Status

As a force's subordinates complete their missions and assignments, they will be awarded Merit. Their Rank will increase after earning a certain amount of Merit (earn a promotion).
When they are promoted, they will earn an even higher Status. Once their Status increases, they can execute even more types of commands, and their influence on their force will also increase.

◆Personal Relationships & Bonds

The formation of personal relationships is essential to the growth of your character and the expansion of your force.
You can check the Relationship Chart to quickly confirm the relationships between a specific officer and others.
Bonds can be formed with other officers by assisting them with missions, giving them gifts, or increasing the Rapport between you (Bond Officers). When you are bound to another officer, you can receive various benefits as well as make them a Comrade that is constantly by your side. Additionally, you can use Letters to form a bond between an officer bound to your main character and another one of your acquaintances.

◆Fame & Prestige

As you develop more personal relationships, your Fame will increase, allowing you to earn a Prestige Title after your fame reaches the required level and certain conditions are met.

The Flow of the Game

During the Planning phase, Missions are decided using the Ministry Commands, and then are enacted on the Main and City screens using Officer Commands.
This cycle of deciding missions (Ministry Commands) and enacting missions (Officer Commands), is the basis of the gameflow.
Rulers, Viceroys, Governors and Ministers possess Orders, and are able to delegate their Missions to other officers, while engaging in other activities (travel, visits, battles) themselves. Some Officers can delegate their Missions to their Comrades.

In Battle phase, you deploy an army and use it to attack enemy cities and units.
You can only control the army if the main character is the Commander.
If the main character is the one who has proposed/ordered the deployment, you will be able to control all units.
When the unit which includes the main character is about to engage in a battle, you will have a choice to Control the battle.
Before a Control battle will begin, a War Council will take place, where the Tactics, Tactical Points and unit placement will be decided.
During the Control Battle, main character controls the Main Commander's unit. If main character is the Grand Commander, you will be able to control all units.
Additionally, Grand Commander may pass over the control to the main character during some of the missions or the beginning of the battle.

Start Menu

Hero Mode

Play a stage that follows the story. This mode teaches you the basic game flow and how to use each of the commands.

Main

Assume the role of a single officer and play the game. Attempt to unite the land under one rule or fulfill the conditions of your Prestige title.

Load

You can continue playing from where you left off in Hero Mode or Main Mode.

Edit

Create and edit original officers, specialties, and strategies.

Edit Events

Create and edit event scenes.

Collection

View a record of your exploits, a list of officers and events, and more.

Settings

Adjust the gameplay settings, music, and more.

Downloadable Content

Obtain or purchase additional game content such as character portraits and additional scenarios from the Store.

Save/Load

◆Save

You can save your game with the "Save" command from the Functions menu.
Additionally, the game will save automatically when you complete a stage in Hero Mode.

◆Load

Select "Load" from the Start Menu to resume a previously saved game.
You can also load your save data by using the "Load" command from the Functions menu while playing the game.

Editing

You can select "Edit" from the Start Menu to create and edit officers, specialties, and strategies. The data you create or edit will be reflected in the main game.

Edit Historical Officers

Change the settings for historical officers.

Edit Original Officers

Create new officers or change settings for an already created officer. You can create up to 300 officers.

Edit Historical Specialties

Change the settings for the horses, weapons, books, and other specialties that appeared in history.

Edit Registered Specialties

Create a new specialty or change settings for an already created specialty. You can create up to 100 specialties.

Edit Historical Strategies

Change settings of existing Strategies that were employed in history.

Edit Registered Strategies

Create new Strategies or change settings of already created ones. You can create up to 50 strategies.

Editing Events

You can select "Edit Events" from the Start Menu to create and edit events in the game.
The "Restrict Event" menu controls whether the event will appear in the game, as well as sharing it with other players online.

Create/Change Events

Create a new event, or change the settings for an already created event. The number of events you can create will differ depending on factors such as the number of total event scenes created and the total size available on your hard drive.

Create/Change Messages

Create new messages that are displayed during an event, or edit existing messages for an already created event.

Restrict Events

Decide whether to include your event within the main game or not.

Network

Upload your original events to the network, or download events created by other players.

Help

Check the Help to see how to edit event scenes.

Create/Edit Events

Outline

Set the circumstances of the event, whether it branches or not, and an explanation of its content.

Conditions

Determine the conditions for triggering the event.

Cast

Set the details of the people that will appear in the event.

Details

Select the background, speakers, direction, and more.

Results

Choose what will happen after the event is over.

Event Type

Choose whether to register it as an event or as a request.

Planning Phase Controls

Main Main Game Screen,City City Screen

	Display Information
	Move camera to main character Main
	Assist Commands
	Select/Remove Orders
	Pause / Unpause 　 Main City ＋ 　　Pause / Adjust game speed Main City
	Cancel, Remove selection, Back
	Confirm, Select　 ＋ 　　Select/Unselect Main Character Info

	Select map Main 　Minimap ＋ 　　Scroll map Main
	left and right 　　Rotate camera Main City up and down 　　Camera angle Main City 　Reset camera ＋ up and down 　　Zoom in/out ＋ down 　　to main game screenCity
	Select entry
	Display Functions
	Help 　 Main City
	Xbox Home Menu

　　

Control Battle Controls

	Move camera to the main character
	Select/Release unit icon While selecting the unit icon 　　Display Commands
	Pause / Unpause ＋ 　　Adjust game speed
	Cancel, Remove selection ＋ 　Use Battle Tactic When selecting the unit icon ＋ 　　Form Group
	Confirm, Select

	Select map 　Minimap ＋ 　　Select unit area ＋ 　　Scroll map
	left and right 　Rotate camera up and down 　Adjust camera angle + up and down 　　Zoom in/out

	Select all units 　Select Group 1 　Select Group 2 While selecting the unit icon 　Select Group 　Select item
	Display Functions
	Help
	Xbox Home Menu

Main Game Screen

On this screen, you can visit the Cities, Key Points and Villages of other forces, as well as carry out missions.
As time progresses, officers and armies will begin to move about the map.

◆Cities

Officers are assigned to a city. You can use the "Deploy" command to form an army and occupy the city of another force or an empty city to increase the number of cities under your force's control.

◆Key Points & Villages

These are strategic locations other than cities. You can select "Deploy" to form an army and capture them to help with your strategies and battles.

◆Orders

If you use your Orders, you can assign a mission without being at the Ministry.
Rulers, Viceroys, and Governors have two sets of Orders. Additionally, Ministers can also propose missions.
Rulers, Viceroys, and Governors can also approve the proposals of their subordinates.
If you have a Comrade, they will be given the same Orders.

◆Minimap

You can select the minimap by pressing . Press again to undo the selection.
If you choose a point on the minimap while it is selected, the camera will jump to that location.

◆Main Character Info

Rank & Merit

Your current Rank, as well as the Merit needed to receive a promotion to the next Rank. Your Rank will increase when the gauge is filled.

Current Assignment

When your Prestige is Patriot, your current Request for Renown will be displayed here.

Missions & Requests

If you have any missions or requests from others, they will be displayed here and you can carry them out by selecting them.

Assist, Functions & Info Commands

This is displayed when pressing each button on the Main game screen, City screen or Ministry screen.

◆(Assist Commands)

View the Relationship Chart and choose which information will be displayed on the Main game screen. You can also check the topics while playing Hero Mode.

◆(Functions)

Save and load the game, and adjust its settings. You can also return to the select stage screen when playing Hero Mode.

◆(Info Commands)

Check various types of information about topics such as Forces, Cities and Officers. You can also view an Event History detailing the events that have occurred during the game, and more.

City Screen

On the City screen, you can carry out Officer Commands, such as executing missions or visiting other officers.

◆In Town

Carry out tasks such as investigating the city or visiting officers.

◆Ministry

Selecting this will take you to the Ministry screen.

◆Prestige

You can perform various commands based on your Prestige title.

◆Main Base

You can visit Comrades, raise children, and more.

◆Tavern

You can accept requests here.

◆Gate

Select "Move" to be taken to the Main game screen. If you are in a different city, you can also select the "Return" command.

◆Market, Farm, School & Barracks

These are displayed when you have received missions for Commerce, Farming, Culture, or Train.

◆Info

Use + left and right to scroll through the information.

City Info

Technology

Check the City Tech of the city. City Tech that you have obtained will be colored brightly.

Villages

Check the villages surrounding the city. If a village's Vassal Rate reaches 100%, it will become the city's vassal.
When on the "Placate" mission, you can use "Persuade" and "Coax" to increase the village's Vassal Rate.

Facilities

Check the facilities within the city. Facilities that have been constructed will be colored brightly.

Main Base

Check information about your Main Base.

◆Common

Officers, Free & Prisoners

Officer: The number of officers in the city that are assigned to its affiliated force. Officers that are currently deployed, marching, or moving are also included.
Free: The number of officers in the city that are not affiliated with its force. You can employ them by using the "Hire" mission.
Prisoner: The number of officers taken as prisoners during a battle or City Assault. Rulers can use the Ministry command "Allot" to execute or release them.

Province Capital

The capital city of the province. When you capture a province capital, you will be given the title of "Lt. Governor."

◆Basic

Commerce

Level of city's Commercial development (Current value + Vassal effect/Current max value + City Tech effect/Vassal effect). As it increases you will earn additional income and you will be able to build more commercial facilities.
When on a "Commerce" mission, you can develop the city through the "Market."

Farming

Level of city's Farming development (Current value + Vassal effect/Current max value + City Tech effect/Vassal effect). As it increases, you will earn additional supplies and you will be able to build farming facilities.
When on a "Farming" mission, you can develop the city through the "Farm."

Culture

Level of the city's Cultural development (Current value/Current max value). Once the Culture of a city has reached a certain level, it will be able to obtain City Tech (up to 6), and you will be able to build cultural facilities.
When on a "Culture" mission, you can develop the city through the "School."

Fealty

Level of the Fealty in the city (Current value/Current max value + City Tech effect). This represents the amount of trust the people feel towards the city. The higher this is, the easier it is to increase the population.
When on a "Patrol" mission, you can develop the city with the "Patrol" command while in town.

DUR (Durability)

Level of city's Durability (Current value/Current max value + City Tech effect). The higher it is, the longer the city can hold out under attack.

Gold and Supplies

Gold: Check the Gold earned each season, as well as expenses (officer stipends).
Supplies: You will receive new supplies each season. You consume supplies when deployed or marching for battle.

Prosperity

The current Prosperity of the city.
Once the city's Commerce, Farming, and Culture ratings have reached a certain level, its Prosperity will increase, and the city can be developed even further.

◆Military

Population

The current population of the city. It changes each season.

Troops

The number of people in the population that can be deployed in an army.

Recruits

The number of troops scheduled to be added the following month.

Returning Troops

The number of troops returning to the city after their army was disbanded. They will be added back to the Troops count.

Wounded

The number of troops that have been injured in battle. They will be added back to the Troops count.

Returning Wounded

The number of injured troops returning to the city after their army was disbanded. After a while, they will be added back to the Wounded troops count when they return to the city.

Spear, Horse, and Bow units

The Proficiency for each of your troop types. The higher this is, the higher the Max Morale of your armies deployed from the city will be. Additionally, once it reaches a certain level, you will be able to utilize powerful troop types as well as build training facilities. When on a "Train" mission, you can train the Spear, Horse, and Bow units at the Barracks.

Officer Info

Basic

You can view officer's Rank, Merit, Expertise, Abilities and Skills.

Individual

Check officer's personality and personal relationships. You can also view their Prestige, Tactics, Ordinances, Comrades, Rapport, Preferences, and Family relations.

Bio

Read a biography of the officer.

Main Character

Check officer's Gold, Fame, and letters of introduction, as well as details of their Missions and status of Requests. Only information for the main character is shown.

◆Common

LOY (Loyalty)

The Loyalty of the officer towards the force. The lower this is, the more likely the officer is to participate in Revolts, and the more likely missions such as "Spy" and "Hire" are to succeed.

Apply

The number of years the officer has served the force.

Stats

LEA (Leadership): (Current value + specialty/title effect)
The higher this is, the more effective the "Train" mission will be. It also affects unit stats (Attack, Defense) during battles.
WAR: (Current value + specialty/title effect)
The higher this is, the more effective the "Patrol" mission will be. Additionally, it provides an advantage during duels. It also makes your Strikes stronger during battle.
INT (Intelligence): (Current value + specialty/title effect)
The higher this is, the more effective the "Personnel," "Strategic," and "Foreign" missions will be. It also gives you an advantage during debates. It will also increase the effectiveness of Strategies during battles.
GOV (Governing): (Current value + specialty/title effect)
The higher this is, the more effective commands for the "Domestic" missions will be.
EXP (Experience): You can earn Experience from relevant actions or the "Mentor" command, and your Stats will increase once it reaches a certain level.

Short Term Merit / Rank

The amount of Merit you received within the season, and your ranking (within the city/force). The better your ranking is, the more Earned Honors you will receive at the end of the season, enabling you to earn even more Merit.

◆Basic 1

Rank, Merit and Stipend

The officer's current Rank and Merit. Once the officer's Merit reaches a certain level, they can be promoted (Rank & Stipend will increase).
Officers will be awarded the Status of Minister at Rank 7, Governor at Rank 5, and Viceroy at Rank 2.
An officer's Stipend is the gold they receive each season.

Expertise, Type and Forte

Expertise & Type: The expertise possessed by the officer when they become a Ruler, Viceroy, Governor, or Minister. However, Ministers only count when the type is the same. Possessing duplicate expertise does not increase its effectiveness.
You can check each Expertise and their effects by referring to Info List () - Other - Expertise.
Forte: The Ability that will be taught when the officer creates a Bond with another officer.

◆Basic 2

Commanded Troops & Troop Type Aptitude

Commanded Troops: This is the maximum number of troops an officer can command when serving as the Main Commander of a unit.
Troop Type Aptitude: The officer's Aptitude for Spear, Horse, and Bow units. They rank in order of A>B>C>D, and the higher it is, the stronger the unit will be.

Ability

Abilities you have obtained will be brightly colored. Abilities have Levels, from 0 to 9, and the higher the number, the more effective the Ability is.
You can see a list of all of your Abilities by referring to Info List () - Other - Ability.

Strategy

You can use these by consuming Spirit during battle.
You can see a list of all of your Strategies by referring to Info List () -Other - Strategy.

Status & Rank

Officers other than Rulers possess what is known as a Rank. Ranks are graded from 1 to 9, with 1 being the highest.
Officers can be promoted in Rank when their Merit reaches a certain level. Officers can be awarded the Status of Minister at Rank 7, Governor at Rank 5, and Viceroy at Rank 2.
The higher an officer's Status, the more orders and proposals they are capable of executing.

◆Structure of a Force

A Force consists of at least one District (Ruler's District). Number of Districts is increased by appointing Viceroys and creating Viceroy's Districts. All cities in the Force belong to one of the Districts, and the District Commander (Ruler of Viceroy) manages all cities in his or her District.
Rulers and Viceroys can also appoint Governors for each individual city, to delegate the managing duties to them.

◆Status Classifications

Ruler

A Ruler commands an entire kingdom, known as a force. You can appoint Viceroys, Governors, and Ministers to enable even more missions to be carried out, making it easier to expand your force's size and influence.
You can use Orders to give orders, or you can approve proposals brought to you by your Ministers and other officers.

Viceroy

(Second Rank official or higher) A Viceroy is in charge of an area referred to as a district. You can give orders to the cities within your district just like a Ruler can. You can also appoint Governors and Ministers to enable even more missions to be carried out, making it easier to develop your district.

Governor

(Fifth Rank official or higher) A Governor is the officer placed in charge of a city. You can give orders within your city just like a Ruler can. You can also appoint Ministers to enable even more missions to be carried out, making it easier to develop your city.

Minister

(Seventh Rank official or higher) Ruler Ministers are appointed by the Ruler, while Viceroy Ministers and Governor Ministers are appointed by Viceroys and Governors, respectively. There are three kinds of Ministers: Domestic, Military, and War. Domestic Ministers can propose "Domestic" and "Materials" missions, while Military Ministers can propose "Military" missions, and War Ministers can propose "Domestic," "Military," "Personnel," "Strategic," and "Materials" missions for other officers. As a Minister, try to propose missions and earn Merit.

*When a Domestic Minister has a Governing rating of 90 or higher, a Military Minister has a Leadership rating of 90 or higher, and a War Minister has an Intelligence rating of 90 or higher, they will be able to propose two missions.
*A Ruler's War Ministers can also propose "Foreign" missions.

Officer

Essentially, officers can only propose missions for themselves.

Free

These officers do not serve any particular force. You can either occupy an empty city by using the "Raise Flag" command, or look to "Apply" to another force and work your way up the promotion ladder as an Officer. When you have a Prestige title of Patriot or Merchant type, try to fulfill the conditions for your desired Prestige Title.

Prestige

Prestige title shows how your officer lives his or her life. When you take on a Prestige Title, the type of commands that you can carry out will change, regardless of your Status. You can select Prestige-specific commands by selecting the icon displayed on the city screen, or from a Key Point.
There are a total of six routes of Prestige with four dedicated to officers belonging to a kingdom, and two for free officers. Each route features different types of actions as well as parameters that develop more easily, thereby changing the course of your officer's life in profound ways.
You can check your current Prestige title and commands in your Main Character Info （+ ）.

◆Obtaining & Using Prestige Titles

Each Prestige has certain conditions (up to three) and a required level of Fame in order to achieve them. If you meet the necessary conditions, you will be able to declare your Prestige title from the Prestige screen.
After selecting and playing as your Prestige type, you can upgrade to a higher rank Prestige title once you meet its requirements. You will be able to use new commands and they will be more effective, as well as require less resources to execute. There are also different branches for the higher ranked Prestige Titles, meaning that you will be able to perform different tasks even within the same classification.

◆Types of Prestige

Commander, Military Official, Advisor and Civil Servant Prestige routes are for the Officers who belong to a force, and Patriot and Merchant Prestige routes are for free officers.

Commander

Gather and train soldiers and Private Troops.

Military Official

Train yourself and other specified officers. You can also train with other officers to raise your rapport with them.

Advisor

Improve Tactics, hire officers, increase their loyalty, and more. Depending on your Prestige Title, you can also repair Key Points or take them over.

Civil Servant

Work to increase gold and supplies, or your own wealth, engage in diplomatic negotiations, and more.

Patriot

Gather Private Troops and work to increase supplies. With the right Prestige, you can also assassinate other officers.

Merchant

Work to increase gold and supplies, or find ways to manipulate a force.

◆Prestige Endings

You will finish the game when you complete the conditions of your Prestige type.

◆Prestige Parameters

There are certain parameters required in order to obtain a Prestige Title or view its ending.

Renown

This only applies to the Patriot category. It is a measure of your character's fame in each city (a max of 100 per city). You can increase it by completing requests within the city or by winning battles against other cities or foreign groups. You will also obtain supplies when your army passes through cities where you have high renown.

Hearsay

This only applies to the Lord of Death category. It increases based on the stature and rank of the person you assassinate. You will finish the game once it reaches a certain level.

Influence

This only applies to the Merchant category. Invest in a force and recommend Comrades and bond officers in order to increase your influence over it. You can expend your influence to guide the force's diplomacy and invasions.

◆Ordinances

Ordinances based on the Prestige title of the Ruler may be set. These Ordinances will affect the entire force's actions during the Planning. The Ordinances for each force can be confirmed by pressing the "Ordinances Info" button in the upper right corner of the screen.

Council

The Ruler or Viceroy will serve as the organizer of the Council, holding it at the Ministry.
At the Council, orders for the Force, District, or City are assigned.
The organizer is able to order the participation of their subordinates. If the main character is a subordinate and misses the date of the meeting, their Rapport with the organizer will decrease.


① Participants such as the organizer, Governors and Ministers will propose various assignments. Sometimes, only one proposal may be made.

② If the main character is participating, you will be able to propose a different assignment.

③ The participants may exchange views on which of the suggested proposals is the best one.

④ Eventually, the organizer will select one of the suggested proposals and make a final decision.
(When the main character is the organizer) If you select the assignment proposed by one of your subordinates, your Rapport with that officer will increase.
(When the main character is a subordinate) If your proposed assignment is chosen, your Rapport with the organizer will increase.

◆Types of Councils

There are three types of Councils.
If you complete your assignments within 360 days, you can receive Record and other benefits.

Force Council

Determines the assignments for the force.
If the assignment is successfully completed, the Ruler will receive Record, while the Ruler Ministers will receive Merit and Record, and the Loyalty of all affiliated officers will increase.

District Council

(Only when a district exists) Determines the assignments for the district.
If the assignment is successfully completed, the Viceroy and Viceroy Ministers will receive Merit and Record.

City Council

Determines the assignments for the city.
If the assignment is successfully completed, the Governor and Governor Ministers will receive Merit and Record.

◆Types of Assignments

The six types of assignments are listed below.

Conquer Force

(Only for forces and districts) Select a rival force to attack and defeat.

City Assault

Invade target cities (up to 5) in order to expand your territory.

Strong Domestic

Develop domestic areas such as Commerce, Farming, and Culture to make the city more prosperous.

Strong Military

Focus on building up Fealty and Troop Proficiency in order to prepare for battle.

Alliance Concluded

(Only for forces and districts) Work to form an alliance with the selected force.

Adaptation

Freely develop your force without any particular focus.
If no Council is held, the assignment will be set to "Adaptation" by default.

◆Record

An officer's Record is a numerical representation of their accomplishments that varies depending on the actions of the officer.
As it increases, so will the officer's Presence, making it easier to earn Respect from other officers.

Record (Bravery)

This increases by fighting in battles or duels.

Record (Aptitude)

This increases by participating in Domestic, Strategic, or Foreign commands, and debates.

Record (Duty)

This increases by assisting other officers and carrying out requests, and decreases by betraying your force, or breaking promises.

Domestic

Work on developing the Commerce, Farming, and Culture ratings of your city.

Status	Missions for others	Missions for self
Ruler	✔	✔
Viceroy	✔ (within district)	✔
Governor	✔ (within city)	✔
Minister	Can propose (Domestic / War Minister) (*1)	Can propose
Officer	-(*2)	Can propose

Commerce

Develop the Commerce rating of the city. The higher this is, the more revenue the city will generate.
Enact Mission 　 Select "Market" on the city screen

Farming

Develop the Farming rating of the city. The higher this is, the more supplies the city will take in.
Enact Mission 　 Select "Farm" on the city screen

Culture

Develop the Culture rating of the city. Once the Culture of a city has reached a certain level, it will be able to obtain City Tech (up to 6).
Enact Mission 　 Select "School" on the city screen

Military

Deploy armies and prepare your forces for battle.

Status	Missions for others	Missions for self
Ruler	✔	✔
Viceroy	✔ (within district)	✔
Governor	✔ (within city)	✔
Minister	Can propose(Military/War Minister) (*1)	Can propose
Officer	-(*2)	Can propose(except Deploy)

Deploy

Form an army and send it to battle. To deploy an army, the city must have officers, troops, and supplies.

Train

Train the troops within a city in order to increase their Proficiency. You can train your spear, horse, and bow units. As a unit's Proficiency increases, so will its Max Morale. Once it reaches a certain level, you will be able to use even stronger troop types (in the case of spear troops, they can be powered up twice, from Light Spear to Heavy Spear and then to Elite Spear.)
Enact Mission 　Select "Barracks" on the city screen

Patrol

Increase the Fealty of the people within the city. As the city's Fealty rises, it will be easier to grow the population and hire additional troops.
Enact Mission 　Select "In Town" on the city screen - Patrol

Personnel

Investigate the city and hire officers.

Status	Missions for others	Missions for self
Ruler	✔	✔
Viceroy	✔ (within district)	✔
Governor	✔ (within city)	✔
Minister	Can propose	Can propose
Officer	-(*)	Can propose

Investigation

Search the city to find Free Officers or gold, interact with villages, and more.
Enact Mission 　Select "Investigation" through "In Town" in a city

Hire

Hire an officer.
Enact Mission 　Visit the officer you wish to hire and select "Hire"

Strategic

Put the officers and villages in your realm to work.

Status	Missions for others	Missions for self
Ruler	✔	✔
Viceroy	✔ (within district)	✔
Governor	✔ (within city)	✔
Minister	Can propose(War Minister) (*)	Can propose
Officer	-	-

Spy

Secure a promise from an officer in another force to defect to your side during battle. If you have an officer with "Spy" as their Expertise and they are your Ruler, Viceroy, Governor, or Minister, they can give the order or propose it.
Enact Mission 　Visit the officer and select "Spy"

Cajole

Work to lower the Loyalty of an officer.
Enact Mission 　Visit the officer and select "Cajole"

Placate

Placate a village to convince them to join as a vassal to one of your cities. When the Vassal Rate of the village reaches 100%, it will become your vassal.
Enact Mission 　Move to the selected village and select "Persuade" or "Coax"

* Officers that have the "Coax" ability will utilize it instead of "Persuade."
Using "Coax" to win a debate can immediately change the Vassal Rate to 100%.

Foreign

Engage in negotiations with other forces.
Enact Mission 　 Move to the city where the ruler of the target force resides → select the "Negotiation" command from "Ministry" on the city screen.
(If the ruler has been deployed) Move to the ruler's army → it will be carried out automatically once you arrive.

Status	Missions for others	Missions for self
Ruler	✔	✔
Viceroy	-	-
Governor	-	-
Minister	Can propose (Ruler/War Minister)	Can propose(Ruler/War Minister)
Officer	-	-

Goodwill

Dispatch a messenger to another force in order to increase the Rapport between the Rulers of both forces. You may be asked for gold or supplies, and if you accept, they will incur Debt towards you.

Solicit

Demand that another force give you gold and supplies, or returns your officers that it is holding prisoner.

Alliance

Form an alliance with another force.

Annul

Dissolve an alliance or ceasefire with another force.

Petition

Request reinforcements from a force you are currently allied with.

Ceasefire

Propose a ceasefire to another force.

Warn

Threaten another force into surrendering to you.

Surrender

Surrender to another force. If you surrender, you will become a subordinate of that force.

◆Negotiations and Debt

When another force has an obligation to your force, the status is referred to as "Debt Loaned." Conversely, if you incur an obligation to another force, the status is known as "Debt Earned." When there is "Debt Loaned," you can utilize it to increase the success rate of your negotiations with that force. You may also be able to use the "Debt Loaned" to force your counterpart to agree to something they normally would not.

Missions

Report completed missions, cancel missions, and more.
You can carry these commands out regardless of your Status.

Remove Mission

Remove the current mission. The mission will automatically be failed, no matter what its current completion status is. If the main character is a subordinate, their Rapport with the Ruler, Viceroy, Governor, and other such characters will decrease.

Report/Complete Mission

Report the results of a mission you have finished. (Missions are not considered completed until you report them.) You can obtain Merit depending on the details of the mission. If you did not accomplish your goal, or if you missed the deadline, you can still report the mission, but your Merit received will decrease.
Reaching your goal and completing the mission will earn you even greater rewards.

Appointments

Adjust personnel, districts, and more. The higher the officer's Status, the more tasks they can carry out.
The Status required to enact is displayed in brackets ( ).

Create District (Ruler)

Create a new district. Requires an officer who can be appointed as a Viceroy.

Form District (Ruler)

Assign the cities belonging to a district, dissolve districts, and more.

Assign Viceroy (Ruler)

Appoint an officer of Rank 2 or higher to be a Viceroy. This requires a district.

Assign Governor (Ruler, Viceroy)

Appoint an officer of Rank 5 or higher to be a Governor.

Assign Ministers (Ruler, Viceroy, Governor)

Appoint an officer of Rank 7 or higher to be a Minister.

* When a Ruler or Viceroy appoints a Minister, the officer appointed will be assigned to the same city as the Ruler or Viceroy.

Transfer Orders (Ruler, Viceroy)

Order an officer to transfer to another city.

Abdicate (Ruler)

Transfer control of the throne to another officer.

Transfer Proposal (Any but Ruler)

Viceroys can propose a transfer for officers in another district, Governors can propose a transfer for officers in another city, and Ministers and Officers can propose transfers for themselves.

Return Officer (Viceroy, Governor)

Viceroys will return subordinate officers to the Ruler, while Governors will return them to Viceroys and the Ruler.

Suggest Posting (Viceroy, Governor)

Viceroys can propose to be placed in charge of another district, while Governors can request to be placed in charge of another city.

Resign (Anybody but a regular officer)

Give up your position and become a regular officer.

Allot

Decide rewards and punishments for your subordinates. Only Rulers can do this.

Title

Bestow a title upon one of your subordinates. Titles that can be given are determined by the title your Ruler possesses. Receiving a title will increase the number of Commanded Troops, Loyalty, and Stats of the officer.

Award / Seize

Give a specialty to an officer. This will increase the Loyalty of the officer. Some specialties will also raise an officer's stats or provide them with special abilities. You can also seize a specialty owned by an officer. Seizing a specialty causes the officer's Loyalty to decrease, and they will lose any special bonuses that it provides.

Punish

You can execute subordinates or prisoners (they will no longer appear in the game), and you can also exile (make a subordinate a Free Officer), or release (return them to their original force) officers.

Materials

Buy and sell supplies, or distribute them to each of your cities.

Status	Buy / Sell	Redistribute
Ruler	✔	✔
Viceroy	✔	✔ (within district)
Governor	✔	-
Minister	Can propose(Domestic/War Minister)	Can propose(Domestic/War Minister)
Officer	-	-

Buy/Sell Supplies

Purchase or sell supplies for each of your cities. Purchasing supplies requires the "Great Farm" facility, while selling them requires the "Merchant House" facility.

Redistribute

(Only when you have multiple cities under your control) Redistribute gold and supplies throughout each of your cities.

Ministry, City, Gates and other

Officers with a mission given by the Ministry (or by Orders) will carry out their mission once time begins to flow. If the main character has a mission, they can carry out the Officer Commands at the city or village, and will attempt to complete the mission by the deadline. Additionally, there are also Officer Commands that have no relation to missions and can be carried out at any time.

◆Ministry (other force)

Apply

You will apply to join the force and serve as one of its officers. This is only available to free officers in the same city as the Ruler.

Negotiation

This can only be carried out when you have a "Foreign" mission.

① Move to the city or army where the Ruler of the target force is located, and select the "Negotiation" command.

② Begin negotiations with the Ruler of the target force. The negotiations will be decided by the Negotiation Rate. If your Rapport with the other Ruler is strong, or if you possess the "Negotiate" ability, you can begin the negotiations with a higher Negotiation Rate.

③ If your Negotiation Rate is low, you will need to increase it by using the Ministry command "Bargain" to debate a subordinate officer, or enlist the help of an officer you have a strong Rapport with by selecting the "Visit" command "Endorse."

④ Once the initial negotiations are finished, you can select "Final Negotiation" from the Ministry and engage in final negotiations with the ruler. If your Negotiation Rate is 100%, then you will automatically succeed with the negotiations. However, if your Negotiation Rate is greater than 70% but less than 100%, you will need to win a debate against the ruler or one of their subordinates in order to win the negotiations.

◆In Town

Investigation

Investigate the city. You may find Free Officers, villages, specialties, gold, or other items. There are also certain events that will allow you to investigate the city.

Visit

Visit an officer within the city. You cannot visit an officer that you are not acquainted with. When you have a "Hire," "Spy," or "Cajole" mission, it will be carried out after you visit the officer.

Patrol

This can only be used when you have a "Patrol" mission, and it will raise the Fealty of the people in the city.

Purchase Specialty / Sell Specialty

Purchase or sell specialties. In order to purchase a rare specialty, you will need the "Trading Post" facility (can be built after increasing the Commerce rating).

Banquet

Use gold and specialties such as alcohol or tea to hold a party for officers in the city. It will take 10 days to prepare the banquet. Officers that you are not acquainted with may also join the party.

Revolt

Lead a rebellion within your force and become the Ruler of a new force. It is easier to succeed if you revolt within a city where you have numerous officers that you share a strong Rapport with (they will become your subordinates after the rebellion).

◆Gate

Return

Move to the city you are affiliated with.

Move

Leave the city. You will be taken to the main game screen.

Deploy

Form an army and send it to battle. You may not be able to use this command depending on your Status.

Free

If you are a subordinate, resign from your force and become a Free Officer. You will lose any Rank or Merit that you possessed.

◆Market, Farm, School and Barracks

These are displayed when you have received missions for Commerce, Farming, Culture, or Train. They are only displayed in the city when you have received a mission. Depending on the goal, you may need to complete the mission multiple times.

① Select a facility

Select the facility to enact the mission. The higher your Commerce, Farming, and Culture ratings, and your Troop Proficiency, the more kinds of facilities you can utilize.

② Select an Acting Policy

Decide how you will proceed with the mission. The success rate of the mission will vary depending on the policy you choose. If you have a related Ability, you will be able to choose from even more policies.

③ Request cooperation

Ask officers in the same city to assist you with the mission. Note that they may refuse your request. If you cooperate with officers that you share a Bond with, you can achieve even better results.

④ Carry out the mission

Event scenes may play while you are enacting the mission. The results of your mission may differ depending on your choices.

◆Facilities & Prosperity

As your Commerce, Farming, and Culture ratings, and your Troop Proficiency develop, you will be able to build the Trading Post and Merchant House facilities. Each facility has its own unique benefits, and you can select from multiple options. Additionally, once your Commerce, Farming, and Culture ratings reach a certain level, the Prosperity of the city will increase (Ruins → Low → Mid → High). As its Prosperity increases, you will be able to develop the city even further.

◆Assisting Officers

While in the city, some officers currently on a mission may ask you for assistance. Helping the officer with their mission will increase your Rapport with that officer and they will feel Gratitude towards you.
Assisting officers can also be enacted via Orders. Officers seeking assistance can be identified by "‼" displayed on their Orders.

Main Base and Tavern

◆Main Base

You can raise children, train with your Comrades and more.
There may be more commands possible depending on your Prestige Title.

Visit

Visit your Comrades. You cannot visit them when they are away.

Child Rearing

(Only when you have a child) Raise a child.

Private Troops

(Only for certain Commander and Patriot titles) Gather troops and pillage those around you.

Conditioning

Train yourself for battle. You can select one of the following attributes to raise: Leadership, War, Intelligence, or Governing.
(Only for certain Commander and Advisor titles) Improve Tactics (P.34) or learn new ones.
(Only for certain Patriot and Military Official titles) Greatly increase your War ability.

Expansion

Increase the maximum number of Private Troops and Comrades you can have.

Transfer 　

(Only for free officers) Move your Main Base to another city.

Out

Return to the city screen.

◆Tavern

The tavern allows you to speak with other officers, accept requests, and more.

Get Request

Accept a request on behalf of another person. They will be in your debt if you successfully complete it.

Talk

Speak to another person in the tavern. They may develop a more favorable opinion of you.

Exit

Return to the city screen.

Cities & Key Points/Villages

Select a City, Key Point or Village on the main game screen.

City

(Only for cities) View the city screen for the city you have selected.

Move

Move to the city or Key Point/Village you have selected.

Deploy

Deploy an army from a selected city.

Troop Dispatch

Send your troops to a selected City, Key Point or Village. They will automatically occupy the location once they arrive.

Info

(Only Key Points with strongholds) View the information of a Key Point.

Other

You can also select from the Assignments, Allot, and Materials commands.

Placating Villages & Vassal Rate

Villages are special locations that can provide you with various benefits once their Vassal Rate is high enough. You can raise the Vassal Rate by carrying out the "Placate" mission. It can only be selected for villages that are connected to one of your cities.
Complete the mission and increase the village's Vassal Rate to 100% to make the village a vassal of your city. Additionally, if you fight a battle in a village that is your vassal, the Defense of your units will increase. Note that villages connected by roads to cities from other forces may be placated by those forces.


Increase Commerce
Increase Farming
Increase Population
Increase Morale (from Battle Start)
Increase Control (at Battle Start)
Use Special Spear Units
Use Special Horse Units
Use Special Bow Units
Use Elephant Units

Prestige

You can perform various commands based on your Prestige Title.
This is a sampling of the Prestige Titles as well as their respective commands. There are many more titles and Prestige Commands than listed here.

◆Commander

Excels at utilizing troops. Recruit troops and train them in order to develop a strong army.

Peerless General:

A specialist in recruiting troops to his or her cause. You can gather troops without the use of Orders, enabling you to form a massive army.
Military Review: Greatly increase the Proficiency and Fealty of a selected troop type.

Erudite Commander:

A master of Tactics, able to use most powerful ones during battles.
Tactical Mastery: Greatly improve your Tactics in a short period of time.

Adamant Guardian:

An expert in the art of defense. You can build multiple strongholds.
Build: Construct strongholds quickly and cheaply.

◆Military Official

Excels in duels and Battles. Train yourself as well as other officers to improve combat readiness.

Unparalleled Warrior:

A master of martial arts that excels in battle. You can negate the enemy's pincer attacks.
Challenge: Challenge another officer to a duel on the battlefield.

Warrior Master:

An expert at teaching martial arts to others. It is easy to increase your Rapport with other officers.
Martial Demo: Slightly increases your Leadership and War abilities, while also increasing the proficiency of all the troops within the city.

Paladin:

An expert at using Tactics on the battlefield. It is easier for you to capture tactical locations.
Key Point Investigation: 　Obtain supplies and increase the proficiency of a selected unit type within the city. 　

◆Advisor

Excels at strategies, tactics, personnel and Control Battles.

Crafty Sage:

A master at spreading rumors. You can greatly reduce the Loyalty of an officer from an enemy force.
Wild Rumors: Lower the Loyalty of all officers within a city.

Mastermind:

An expert in winning the hearts and minds of people. It is easy to make Comrades and officers are more likely to listen to your proposals.
Influence Sentiment: Increase the Loyalty of two officers within a city and place them in awe of you.

◆Civil Servant

Excels in domestic policy, and the buying and selling of supplies, as well as diplomatic negotiations.

Prime Minister:

A specialist in domestic affairs and politics. You can greatly increase the income of a district.
Select: Provides a chance of promoting a specified officer other than yourself to a higher rank.

Kingmaker:

A minister who seeks to increase their own wealth.
Treasury Awareness: Seize the gold within a city's treasury and make it your own.

Firebrand:

A specialist in agitating foreign relations.
Diffusion Tactic: Provides a high degree of success when forming an alliance with a specified force.

◆Patriot

Gather Private Troops and Comrades, become the leader of a volunteer army that fights for the people, or a rebel that disrupts the peace of the land.

Paragon:

A Patriot who believes in honor and justice. You can make numerous Comrades and develop a large number of personal acquaintances.
Evoke Duty: Convince an officer to abandon another force and form a bond with you as your Comrade.

Bandit Lord:

A villain that leads a group of bandits to terrorize the land.
Assail Request: Send supplies to a group of bandits or outsiders in order to support them marching on a target.

Lord of Death:

A deadly killer who specializes in assassinations.
Assassinate: Attempt to assassinate another officer.

◆Merchant

Build your own personal wealth in order to lead your force in the direction you wish to take it.

White Dragon:

A merchant that manipulates a force through gold and supplies. You can invest in a force in order to participate in its diplomatic efforts.
Guide Force: Use your influence on your force to propose invasion targets, alliances, and more.

Black Dragon:

A merchant that uses money to manipulate a force from behind the scenes. You can apply pressure to a force or city to surrender, banish certain officers, and more.
Seize Power: Intervene with your force to make it surrender or banish an officer of your choosing.

◆Unique

Some officers may possess one of the unique Prestige Titles listed below. By declaring one of them, you will be afforded the effects of an Ordinance. Try to achieve the required conditions and experience them for yourself.

Hero of a Greater World (Cao Cao)

Talent Over All Ordinance: Makes it easier to increase the effects of training and the Merit of your subordinates

Tyrant (Dong Zhuo)

Eternal Banquet Ordinance: Makes it easier to increase gold and supplies, but the effectiveness of Domestic activities is reduced.

Duels

In both the Planning and Battle phases, a duel can occur between two officers.
Duels are fought over the course of five rounds.

① Once the duel begins, the officer with the higher WAR rating strikes first to start the match.

② You will select one of five commands for the entire duel at the start of the duel.
If you select the same action as your opponent, it may put you at a disadvantage. The higher the level of your "Dueling" ability, the more likely you are to predict and negate your opponent's action.

③ The duel will continue for five rounds based on your selections. During the duel, you may recall an officer you share a Bond with and recover your Health and Spirit.

④ You will win the duel if your opponent's Health reaches zero, or if you have more Health than your opponent after five rounds.
Winning the duel will increase your Record (Bravery).

◆Actions

There are four types of actions: Attack, Knockout, Unbalance, and Defend. Each action has its strengths and weaknesses against the other actions. When you select an action with the cursor on the selection screen, you can see how it compares to your opponent's actions.



The Executive gauge will decrease by one when you select "Defend" as your action. You can only use the "Knockout" action when you have one or more unit of the Executive gauge full, and it can only be used once per duel. That Executive gauge can store up to three units, and the strength of the "Knockout" action will increase with the number of units you have.

Debates

Debates may occur between officers during both the Planning and Battle phases.
Like with duels, debates last for five rounds.



However, you will select your action at the start of each round. There are three types of actions: Assertions, Provocations, and Retorts. Each one of them is effective against one of the other actions.

① When the debate begins, actions will be distributed based on the officer's Intelligence rating and "Orator" ability. Additionally, there will be one of three topics assigned for each round: Fate, Lore and Moral.




② Your actions will increase in strength when you select an action that matches the topic for that round (Assert > Insist, Provoke > Infuriate, Retort > Rebut). Although the actions normally have their relative hierarchy over each other, if you both select the same action, the side that matches the topic for the round will win.


③ You will win the debate if your opponent's Spirit reaches zero, or if you have more Spirit than your opponent after five rounds.
Winning the debate will increase your Record (Aptitude).

Army Morale

Armies have Army Morale. This morale will decrease when the army is forced to march long distances, which will weaken the army's effectiveness. Be sure to use Key Points and strongholds to keep your army's morale high during battle.


The Army Morale of deployed armies will decrease as they march, denoted by a change in color of the gauge (green > yellow > red). Low Army Morale will greatly reduce the army's fighting ability.
Army Morale is restored by stationing the army in one of your cities or Key Points.

Key Points

These are strategic locations that aid you during battle. Troops deployed to a Key Point will automatically occupy the location once they arrive. Once the location is occupied, it will be added to your force. Key Points have a level from 1 to 5, with higher levels enabling you to build better strongholds.

Formation

Armies will automatically take up formation after being stationed at a Key Point. The army's Attack and Defense will increase after they have taken formation.

Construct

You can build a stronghold when you are in an occupied Key Point. Each type of stronghold features various benefits, such as making it easier to recover Army Morale, battles fought at the stronghold will become Gate Battles, and more. When you Construct a stronghold, it will consume gold from the city where the army deployed from.
Key Points with higher levels will feature strongholds that are more durable and effective.

Stronghold Types

　

Fortified Camp

Increases the durability of the main camp and the Defense of your units during battle.

Music Tower

The Army Morale of an army rises more easily when stationed in the stronghold. It also restores the Morale of units around your main camp during a Control Battle.

Infirmary

Heals wounded troops while they are in the stronghold. It also heals wounded troops in units around your main camp during a Control Battle.

Depot

Receives supplies from the city the army deployed from while it is in the stronghold, and provides supplies to units around your main camp during a Control Battle.

Guard Camp

Creates a Gate Battle during a Control Battle.

Deploy

Form an army and invade another force's city or an unoccupied city.

Ruler	✔
Viceroy	✔ (within district)
Governor	✔ (within city)
Minister	Can propose(Military/War Minister)
Officer	-

Forming Armies

Select a city and then form the army you wish to deploy. Each army can hold up to 10 units. You can also auto-create armies.

◆Unit Info

Officers

Select up to three officers. The main general will be selected automatically.

Attack / Defense

These will be determined automatically depending on factors such as the officers' Leadership rating once the officers and troop types have been chosen.

Troop Type

Select a troop type. You will be able to select from more troop types by "Training" to increase your Troop Proficiency, or by placating certain villages.

Troop Count

This is determined by factors such as the Commanded Troops value of your officers, and the number of troops in the city.

Private Troops

When you hold one of Commander type titles, you can press to add private troops to your army.

Siege Weapons and Ships

Siege Weapons: Taking a siege weapon to battle will give you an advantage during sieges (requires gold).
Ships: Select a ship to use during naval battles (ships other than a "Boats" require gold).

Supplies

This is the amount of supplies the army will take to battle. You need to set how many days worth of supplies you wish to take.
Your supplies decrease as time passes, and if you consume all of them, the Morale of your units will decrease and you will begin to lose troops.

Controlling Armies

After deploying an army, you can issue orders with the following commands.
You can only select "Retreat" during a battle.

Advance

Select a destination for your army.
If you select an enemy city, gate, or army, your unit will automatically attack (or try to destroy) it upon arrival. Selecting an unoccupied city will capture the city for your force upon arriving. Advancing on a Key Point or village will increase its Vassal Rate and enable you to occupy it.

Wait

Order your army to hold its current position.

Reform

(Only in your own cities) Readjust the composition of your army. You can adjust the army's troop type, siege weapons, ships, and supplies.

Split

Have a portion of the units in your army split off to form a separate army.

Disperse

Release all of the units that currently make up your army.

Disperse (Individual)

Release individual units from your current army.

Retreat

(Only during battle) Disperse your army and retreat from battle to return to the origin of its deployment.

Construct

(Only for your Key Points) Build a stronghold on a Key Point.

Repair

(Only for your Key Points that have a stronghold) Repair a stronghold to restore its durability.

Army Info

Check information about an army.

Begin Battle

When two armies collide on the map, the battle will begin.
If the main character is a part of the army, you will need to decide whether or not to utilize the Control Battle function. A War Council will be held before the Control Battle. Additionally, for armies proposed or approved by your main character, you can serve as the Commander for the army during battle.

Winning the Battle

If the main character is not participating, and you didn't enable the Control Battle function, the battle will continue until one army is defeated. You will win the battle once the enemy's army runs out of troops.
After the enemy army has been eliminated in a battle fought in a city (siege), you will continue attacking the city until its Durability reaches zero, at which point you will capture the city.

War Councils

A War Council will be held before a Control Battle, where you can propose and determine the Tactics to be used, where to place a Tactic (Tactical Point), and where individual units will be placed.
Officers can use powerful Tactics during a battle. They are capable of inflicting massive damage on the enemy, restoring allied troops, and more.

① Select the Main Strategist:

The Grand Commander will propose Tactics, Tactical Points and the unit placement for the upcoming battle. The higher the Intelligence of the Main Strategist, the easier it will be to see through the enemy's Tactics and troop movements.

② Main Strategist Proposal:

The Main Strategist will propose Tactics, Tactical Points and the unit placement for the upcoming battle.

③ Offer Suggestions:

If you are not the Main Strategist, you can propose revisions to the suggested plans. The Grand Commander will choose which plan to implement, or you may engage the Main Strategist in a debate. The results will depend on the Commander's choice, or the winner of the debate.

④ Object:

If Step ③ is skipped, then another officer may propose an alternative solution. Like with Step ③ , this may result in a debate between the two officers.

⑤ Begin Battle:

The battle will begin with the selected Tactics, Tactical Points, and unit placement.

◆Sample Tactics

Martial Music Tactic

Increase the Morale of allies within range.

Wild Rush

Tactic Decrease the number of troops in an allied unit but increase its Attack strength.

Using Tactics

You will be able to utilize the Tactics decided during the War Councils by occupying the Tactical Points after the battle begins. Once in position, you can use the Tactic whenever you like.
The number of Tactics you can place as well as their types are determined by your Tactical Strength.

Terrain

Some Tactics can only be placed on certain types of terrain, for example camps and walls.

Maintain Your Army's Morale

During a battle, the Morale of your units will gradually decrease over time. If it reaches zero, they will enter a Routed state and you will be unable to control them for a period of time. Their Attack and Defense will also decline dramatically.
Therefore, it is important to keep Morale as high as possible.

Actions that increase an allied army's Morale

• Use Strategies/Tactics that raise Morale
• Wait (more effective when used inside a camp)
• Complete missions or proposals
• Destroy enemy units with a unit that has the "Endurance" Ability

Actions that decrease enemy army Morale

• Attack enemy units
• Destroy enemy gates
• Destroy enemy units
• Enter enemy castles
• Use Strategies/Tactics that decrease Morale
• Perform pincer attacks
• Occupy enemy camps

Understand Troop Type Affinities

Each troop type has its own advantages and disadvantages as detailed in the chart to the up. When a unit with an advantage attacks a unit that is at a disadvantage, it can perform a powerful attack known as a "Strike" against the other unit.
Being hit by a Strike will cause a unit's Morale to drop considerably, so be sure to keep track of your units and what types of units they are fighting against.

Utilize Tactics & Strategies Wisely

During battles, you can use the Tactics you selected at the War Council. After the battle begins, move to capture the Tactical Points as quickly as possible.
Units are capable of using the Strategy of the Main Commander assigned to them. Using Strategies consumes the Control Gauge. The Control Gauge is shared across your formation, and it is replenished over time. The more camps you have, the faster the gauge will recover.

Complete Missions & Proposals

During battles, you may receive proposals from other officers (or missions from a Ruler) such as attacking certain camps, or defeating a specific units. If you successfully complete the task, your Rapport with the proposing officer will increase, and the Morale of your allied units will increase.

Control Battle Screen

When the main character is participating in the battle, you will be given the option to transition to a Control Battle when the battle begins. A Control Battle allows you to fight the battle while giving orders to individual units on a detailed map.

Advance

During a Control Battle, time will flow more slowly than during the Planning Phase.

Unit Icons

You can also select a unit's icon to control it.

Siege Weapon

Select the unit and choose "Assembly" to begin setting up the siege weapon. Using siege weapons can give you an advantage when fighting sieges or gate battles.

Minimap

You can select the minimap by pressing . Press again to undo the selection.
If you choose a point on the minimap while it is selected, the camera will jump to that location.

◆Camp Info

　

Control Gauge

It can reach a max of 10. Using a Strategy causes it to decrease, and it will replenish itself over time. The more camps you have, the faster the gauge will recover.
Units that the main character cannot control will each have their own Control Gauge.

◆Unit Info

　

Morale

This decreases when a unit is attacked, your camps are captured, or when an allied unit is defeated. If this reaches zero, the unit will be in a Routed state.

Wounded

These are troops that have been injured and can no longer fight in the battle. The defending side can heal its injured troops within the main camp until the castle gate is breached.

Stats

Attack: The higher this is, the more damage you can inflict on the enemy. It is affected by your troop type and the Leadership ability of your officers.
Defense: The higher this is, the less damage you take from enemy attacks. It is affected by your troop type.
War: The higher this is, the stronger the Strikes by your units are. It is affected by the WAR rating of your officers.
Intelligence: The higher this is, the more powerful your Strategies will be (increases the duration of its effects, etc.). It is affected by the Intelligence rating of your officers.

Troop Type

In the case of Spear, Horse, and Bow units, they will grow in strength as their icon changes in color from Bronze → Silver → Gold.

◆Unit

Selecting a unit will enable you to control the unit via commands such as "Move," "Attack," "Assembly," "Strategy," and more.
If your main character is the Grand Commander for a base (easier when your Status is high), you can control all of the units in your army, and if not, you can only control the unit you are in. You may be given control of other units by the Grand Commander from time to time.

Field Battles

If you fight a battle in a location such as a road or village, you will engage in a Field Battle. Each army can freely place its units on the map. Field Battles in a village will increase the Defense of the defending side.
Victory Conditions 　 Defeat all of the enemy units, or capture the enemy main camp.

Naval Battles

If you fight a battle on a river or otherwise on the water, you will engage in a Naval Battle.
These battles are fought while aboard ships.
You can select ships when forming your units. (At first, you can only select a "Boats.")
Victory Conditions 　 Defeat all of the enemy units (there are no camps).

　

Linking Ships Together

In Naval Battles, the Morale of units without the "Naval" ability will gradually decline. You can prevent this drop in Morale by selecting the "Link" command when there are other allied units nearby to join your ships together.
Since your units are fighting in unison, it will increase the Attack and Defense of your units, but their mobility will be greatly reduced, and they will be more vulnerable against things like fire attacks.

Sieges & Gate Battles

If you fight a battle while in a city, you will engage in a Siege, while battles fought on a gate or at a stronghold (Guard Camp) result in a Gate Battle.
Only bow troops can attack from outside castle walls, but the damage of their attacks is greatly reduced. Try to use siege weapons, or lure the enemy units out from the castle to gain the upper hand.
Castles and gates also have defensive siege weapons, which can help give them an edge when defending against a siege. Additionally, the defending side can heal its injured troops within the main camp until the castle gate is breached.
Victory Conditions 　 Defeat all of the enemy units, or capture the enemy main camp.

Offensive Siege Weapons

You can assign these to your units when deploying them for battle. Select a unit and choose "Assembly" to use the siege weapons during a Control Battle.

Battering Ram (1,000 Gold): Good for destroying castle gates.
Catapult (2,000 Gold): Good for destroying enemy siege weapons and castle gates, and capturing camps. Its range is wider than the Battering Ram.
Scaling Ladder (1,500 Gold): Constructing this will enable you to climb the castle walls.
Siege Tower (1,500 Gold): Attacks all of the enemies within its sights. It has a wide range.

*City Tech is required to build catapults and siege towers.

Defensive Siege Weapons

These siege weapons are automatically placed on the battlefield.

Ballista: Fires giant arrows to attack the enemy.
Cannon: Launches giant boulders to attack the enemy. Good for destroying enemy siege weapons.
Chu-Ko-Nu: Rapidly fires arrows to attack enemies outside the castle.
These will be used in place of ballistae if the defending side possesses the "Siege Weapons" ability.

Chart

You can view a chart that details the personal relationships for a selected officer by using the Assist command （). The greater an officer's Presence, the larger their face will be displayed. Additionally, the more officers they share a strong Rapport or bond with, the larger their network will become.

　

Narrow

Sort the officers displayed by factors such as force, city, officers capable of using the "Mentor" or "Endorse" commands, officers recommended for employment, and more.

Chart Info

　

Values

This is a measurement of what the officer values (5 levels: Ignore, Disdain, Normal, Honor, Revere). It also includes their Record. There are three types: Duty (how they value Intelligence and political missions and debates), Bravery (how they value military missions, battles, and duels), and Aptitude (how they value Leadership and political missions and debates), with the one they value the most brightly highlighted.

Presence

A measure of the officer's presence. When this is high, the officer can select special acting policies when using the "Market," "Farm," "School," and "Barracks" commands. Additionally, more officers will feel "Respect" towards the officer. If the officer is a Ruler, they may receive a title. It also affects the Rank that Free Officers receive when they join a force.

Forte

Select the Ability the officer will teach to another officer when they form a Bond. The Ability Lv will be determined by the Bond Lv. If the officer already has the Ability, the Ability Lv will increase.

Rapport

The " → " mark refers to the Rapport towards the selected officer, while the " ←" refers to the Rapport from the selected officer. The higher the Rapport between two officers, the easier it is to receive cooperation between them.

Bonds

The type of Bond and Bond Lv.

Fame

An officer's Fame is a numerical representation of how wide their personal network is. The more officers you share a Bond with, and the higher the Fame of each bond officer, the higher your own Fame will be.
Having a high-ranking status such as Ruler or Emperor will also affect your Fame.
Fame is needed to obtain new Prestige Titles.

Ways to Increase Your Fame

• Make new bond officers
• Use Letters to increase the number of officers bound to your bond officers, thereby raising the Fame of your bond officers.
• Receive a promotion and earn a higher-ranking Title.

Comrades

Comrades live in the Main Base with you, and also join you when you serve as an official, become a free officer, or transfer locations. Additionally, you can also receive various benefits depending on their Prestige Titles.
You can manage your Comrades by using the Chart or by selecting "Comrades" from your character's information section on the main game screen. You may choose a Comrade from your bond officers or the officers bound to your bond officers.
When you select a Comrade, both of your stats will be strengthened. The stats to be improved will depend on your and your Comrade's Prestige.

Letters

You can use these to form or strengthen a bond between an officer bound to your character and another one of your acquaintances.
With the help of Letters, a Bond will form after a certain period of time. The higher the Rapport between your bond officer and the specified officer, the shorter the time will be.

Making Acquaintances

In order to meet various officers and strengthen your relationships with them, you first need to make their acquaintance. Even if you are in the same city as an officer, you will be unable to visit them until you meet them.

Letters of Introduction

Receive a letter of introduction from an officer you know to be introduced to an officer you wish to meet.
You can receive a letter of introduction from officers that you have a certain level of Rapport with. Once you raise the Rapport to that level, visit the officer and select "Introduce" as well as the officer you want to meet, and you can receive the letter of introduction.
You can see which officers can write you a letter of introduction by going to the Chart and selecting the officer and then choosing "Introducer" to see which officers are displayed.

Banquet

Spend 100 Gold, as well as specialties such as alcohol or tea, to hold a party for officers in the city. When you use a specialty, you can select one officer that is participating in the banquet. Therefore, it is a good idea to hold a banquet in a city where there is an officer you want to meet.

Emotional State

You can visit officers in an emotional state, such as "Respect" or "Charm", without an introduction.

Emotional State

Officers that have a special emotional connection to the main character will be in an emotional state.
You can "Mentor" or "Talk" with an officer in an emotional state one time each. Additionally, depending on the type of emotional state, they may have different effects.
Visiting an officer in an emotional state while your Rapport is at maximum will cause a Bond Event to play, forming a Bond between you.

◆Gratitude (30 days)

Status

They feel an obligation to the main character, and wish to repay that debt.

Effect

• They may present you with a gift.
• They may write you a letter of introduction.
• Request Cooperation during a mission is guaranteed to succeed.
• They are more likely to offer assistance when you are on a mission.

◆Interest (30 days)

Status

They are pleased at having received a gift they like from the main character.

Effect

• It is easier to build Rapport with them.

◆Respect (Until the conditions are realized )

Status

(An officer with a small Presence) Feels respect towards the Record and Presence of the main character.

Effect

• It is easier to Hire the officer.
• It is easier to get the officer to assist with the "Revolt" and "Raise Flag" commands.
• It is easier to have the officer "Endorse" you.
• Request Cooperation during a mission is guaranteed to succeed.
• You can visit the officer without first making their acquaintance.

◆Charm (3 months)

Status

The officer is impressed by the achievements of the main character.

Effect

In addition to the effects of "Respect," the following effects are also added.

• They are more likely to offer assistance when you are on a mission.
• It is easier to "Visit" the officer.

Awe/Hostility

If your character has a Prestige title of a Patriot type, certain forces may be in awe of you or show hostility towards you.

◆Awe (Until the conditions are realized)

Status

People are afraid of your Renown.

Effect

• They may present you with a gift.
• It is easier to increase your Renown in their cities.
• You will not face their armies in battle.
• You may receive a Rank from their Ruler.

◆Hostility (Until the conditions are realized)

Status

People hate your character.

Effect

• They will send out an army to attack you when you pass by their cities.

Visiting Officers

When you visit an officer, you can carry out the following commands. Some commands are only displayed when on a mission.

Endorse

Receive an endorsement (assistance) in foreign negotiations from an officer that you share a strong Rapport with.

Hire

Only available during a "Hire" mission, attempt to invite an officer to join your force. This may lead to a duel or debate.

Talk

Speak to the officer. The Rapport between you will increase if they are in the proper emotional state.

Discussion

Engage in a discussion. It can increase your Rapport and also place the officer in certain emotional states.

Gift

Give a specialty as a gift to the officer. Rapport will increase by a greater amount if the specialty is something the officer likes. If you give the gift to a subordinate, their Loyalty will increase.

Spy

Only available during a "Spy" mission, have an officer promise to defect to your side during battle.

Cajole

Encourage an officer to rebel, lowering their Loyalty. They may start a rebellion against their force.

Introduce

Receive a letter of introduction.

Mentor

Mentor another officer to gain experience for your Stats. You may also learn an Ability or a Strategy.

Exit

Leave the officer's location. This will cause one day to pass in the game.

Bonds

When an officer with maximum Rapport (initially starts at 80) is in an emotional state, a Bond Event will play.
If you complete the request of the Bond Event, a bond will be formed between you. You will be able to learn the Forte of the officer.
When you are with an officer you share a bond with, you can obtain the following benefits.

• They are more likely to agree with your opinion during a Council.
• "Request Cooperation" during a mission is guaranteed to succeed, and the results will be better.
• You may recover Health, Focus, and Energy during duels or debates.
• During battles, your unit will become more powerful if you are placed in the same unit. Additionally, the Strategy each of you use will be more powerful when you are near each other.
• It is easier to get the officer to assist with the "Revolt" and "Raise Flag" commands.

◆Increase Rapport

The following actions can increase Rapport between you and another officer.

• Use "Visit" - "Gift," "Mentor," "Endorse," "Talk" (only when in an emotional state)
• Agree with them during Councils, or utilize their proposals.
• Accept their missions.
• Use "Cooperation Request" and "Aid" during missions.
• Join a banquet while in town.
• Use "Foreign" - "Goodwill."
• Complete missions and proposals during battles.

◆Strengthening Bonds

Bonds formed between officers can be strengthened (increase the Bond Lv) from time to time. As the Bond Lv increases, the effects of the Bond will increase.
There are also Bonds known as Special Bonds that can only be formed between specific officers. Special Bonds have a Bond Lv of 5.

Spouses

You may be introduced to an officer of the opposite sex by your bond officers or Comrades.
Depending on what choice you make during the event, you may marry the officer and make him or her your spouse.

Raising Children

You can raise children when you and your spouse have a child. It is possible to have up to two children.
Select the "Child Rearing" command from your Main Base to raise the child.

① Birth:

Determine the name of your newborn child.

② Nurturing Policy:

You can determine the education policy for your child when they turn four years old. The abilities that develop will differ depending on the policy you choose.

③ Growth:

An event scene depicting each child's growth will be displayed once per year when you return to your Main Base. Which of the child's abilities develop will differ depending on what choice you make during the event.

④ Adult:

Children will become adults once they reach the age of twelve years old. Afterwards, they will appear as a regular officer who is one of your kin.

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