Japan (Meiji)

**Japan** led by the Meiji Emperor is a custom civilization mod by JFD and Janboruta, with contributions from Regalman, Wolfdog, and Andreas Waldeloft.

This mod requires Brave New World. It does not replace Oda Nobunaga's Japan.

## Overview

### Japan

Japan is an island nation located in East Asia. For centuries, Japanese culture and faith has flourished with much independence from foreign influence and today it remains fiercely unique. Since the assumption of imperial power over the feudal shogunates in the late 1800s by the Emperor Meiji, Japan has rapidly become a highly modern, prosperous, and powerful country.

### Meiji

The Meiji Emperor was, according to the Japanese traditional order of succession, the 122nd Emperor of Japan. At the beginning of his reign, Japan remained divided between feudal shogunates and largely in defiance of the outside world. By its end, Japan had transformed into an industrial and military power which rivalled those empires in the West, and which set the stage for it to become one of the preeminent powers in Asia today.

#### Dawn of Man

May the sun rise with you, beloved Meiji Emperor - ruler of the Empire of Japan. When you ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne at the age of 15, Japan was but a nation suspended in time; divided by its medieval Shogunates and ignorant of the ever Westernising world. During your reign, Japan would undergo one of the most dramatic shifts in history. Opening her borders to trade with the West, Japan would adapt rapidly to the Industrial Revolution of the previous century, reforming her government, her economy, and her armies to meet the standards of modernity. By the time of your death in 1912, Japan had become one of the foremost powers in Asia, setting the stage for a colonial empire that would come to dominate the Pacific.

Great Emperor, Japan stands once more divided and alone. Can you unite the Japanese people as one and embrace them in a golden age to last the ages? Can you build a civilization that can stand the test of time?

**Introduction:** "You are welcome in the lands of Japan, but you must pledge your honesty and your honour to my name before I would speak with you."

**Defeat:** "I set as the blood of my people spill across the oceans which once we our called my empire."

**Defeat:** "It is only I that does this nation great dishonour. I am a servant to my defeat, but I beg you kindness upon my oppressed people."

## Unique Attributes

     **Daimyo** (Great General)
* When stationed in a city, increases the starting experience and  Production of Melee units
     **Mikasa** (Battleship)
* Unlocked at Replaceable Parts
* +25%  Combat Strength in friendly territory
* During construction, generates  Golden Age points (equal to the city's  Production output)

1. Tokyo
2. Osaka
3. Kyoto
4. Nagoya
5. Kanazawa
6. Hiroshima
7. Yokohama
8. Wakayama
9. Sendai
10. Tokushima
11. Hagi
12. Shuri
13. Toyama
14. Kumamoto
15. Fukuoka
16. Kobe
17. Fukui
18. Kochi
19. Sakai
20. Akita
21. Matsue
22. Niigata
23. Takamatsu
24. Okayama
25. Shizuoka
26. Nagasaki
27. Hakodate
28. Kagoshima
29. Akamazeki
30. Amagasaki
31. Otaru
32. Kawasaki
33. Yokosuka
34. Sapporo
35. Sasebo
36. Kokura
37. Miyahara
38. Yahata
 **Spy List**

* Kido
* Sakamoto
* Saigo
* Ogaki
* Yodo
* Kuroishi
* Nobuko
* Sachiko
* Masako
* Nakayama

## Strategy

     Meiji's UA is the Imperial Reverance. Culture and Production bonuses from Golden Ages are doubled, and Military Units trained in a Golden Age begin with 15 more XP. The Diamyo, when stationed in a city, increases the starting experience and production of Melee units. It may also be expended for a Golden Age. The Mikasa is unlocked at Replaceable Parts, has 25% Combat Strength in friendly territory, and during construction generates Golden Age points equal to the city's Production output. Meiji's Japan means you'll go for a Domination Victory and make Golden Ages while you're at it. Chichen Itza is essential for you as it extends Golden Ages. Any Great Artist should be used on GA and you should prioritize Happiness as well as building up your armies. Diamyo are best for cities during peace, and if you have enough and your Golden Age ends, simply expend it for another Golden Age as the Production boost will help build those armies. Alternatively, the Culture boost during Golden Ages could get you a Cultural Victory. Work hard to bring back the Meiji Restoration.

## Music

### Events & Decisions

#### Patronise the Zaibatsu Conglomerates

One day, wars shall be fought in the open market, and for this day we must prepare. Let us patronise those industrial businesses that would no doubt propel Japan into well economic prosperity and modernity.

Requirements/Restrictions:

* Player must be Japan (Meiji)
* Must have researched Industrialization
* May only be enacted once per game

Costs:

* 800  Gold
* 1  Magistrate

Rewards:

* Factories yield +1 and +15%  Gold

#### Abolish the Han System

The system by which the Daimyo of this nation hold onto authority is an affront to our imperial grace. Their powers must be devolved and restored to the imperial throne for the good of Japan

Requirements/Restrictions:

* Player must be Japan (Meiji)
* Must have at least 500  Prestige (with Piety & Prestige)
* Must have at least 3 Daimyo
* Must have researched Industrialization
* May only be enacted once per game

Costs:

* 350  Gold
* 2  Magistrates

Rewards:

* All current Daimyo are expended for a  Golden Age. Daimyo expended at this time claim nearby tiles and grant  Culture for each tile already claimed.

#### The Black Ships

Commodore Matthew C. Perry of the [Civilization] Navy has demanded an audience to speak with us, on behalf of [Leader] of [Civilization]. He commands a fleet of powerful ships that outclass our own and has threatened open assault should we not open our dignitaries to him.

**Option 1:** We must have his audience. He may teach us the modern ways of his navy.

* Lose 600  Gold
* Lose 200  Culture
* Gain the Steam Power Technology

Note: This option is not available if you have already researched the Steam Power technology.

**Option 2:** Turn the barbarian away!

* 30% chance that [Civilization] will declare war against you
* All cities begin celebrating 'We Love the King Day' for 5 turns

Note: This event cannot fire before the Industrial Era.

#### Satsuma Rebellion

Recent military reforms have left the once noble Samurai of Japan unemployed and without purpose. Now they raise their banners and their swords in defiance against us.

**Option 1:** We must crush this rebellion!

* 5 enemy Samurai appear near the  Capital
* Gain 2 free Gun Units
* All existing Gun Units earn  Golden Age Points from kills

Note: This event cannot fire before the Industrial Era.

### Cities in Development

1. New Kyoto
2. Shuri
3. Keijo
4. Pyonyan
5. Shinkyo
6. Rinko
7. Taikyu
8. Chichiharu
9. Eiko
10. Pusan
11. Koshu
12. Ando
13. Chonju
14. Mukuden
15. Dairen
16. Kaijo
17. Kitsurin
18. Harubin

### Unique Cultural Influence

"Our people are now digging for Helix Fossils and reading your Yaoi comics. I worry the rest of the world will also succumb to the influence of your culture."

## Full Credits List

 Last Updated:

* *JFD*: Code, Design, Writing
* *Janboruta*: Art (Leaderscene, Icons, Map)
* *Regalman*: Research (City/Spy Lists)
* *Wolfdog*: Graphics (Mikasa)
* *Danrell*: Graphics (Daimyo)
* *Jeff van Dyck*: Music

## Notes and References

1. ↑ JFD (and Janboruta's) Civilizations
2. ↑ Civ5 Ancient Unit Pack 08 : Japan
3. ↑ Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai - Ebb and Flow
4. ↑ Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai - Attack of the West