Samurai (CTP1)

The Samurai is a unit in Civilization: Call to Power.
== Summary ==
Honor and tradition guide those who walk the path of Bushido. The Samurai distinguish themselves from other ancient military units with their mastery of swordsmanship. Though relatively expensive to an ancient civilization, the offensive might offered by this loyal class is well worth the price.
== Great Library entry ==
In ninth century feudal Japan the need for skilled warriors to protect valuable arable land increased. The bushi-dan or Samurai class acted in this capacity for their masters such as the shogun, the emperor who "subdues barbarians," or the daimyo, a feudal landowner. They mastered the use of the most current weapons beginning with the bow and arrow, eventually learning remarkable swordsmanship. Under the strict forms of military etiquette, the Samurai's honor depended on his loyalty to his master whether the shogun or daimyo, and would commit seppuku, ritual suicide if he failed his mission.
== See also ==
* Samurai in other games