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This article is about the scenario in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Victors and Vanquished. For the hero, see Nobunaga (unit).

โ€œOda Nobunaga (1551-1582)
Japan is divided. Samurai clans battle across the islands and the Shogun is powerless to stop them. Choose your clan and defeat your rivals to unite the land.
โ€
—In-game scenario description

Nobunaga is one of the scenarios in the Victors and Vanquished campaign in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Victors and Vanquished. In this scenario, the player plays as the Japanese and the player color is blue (which changes based on the chosen clan). This scenario is based on a part of the Japanese Sengoku Jidai, focusing on the period of Oda Nobunaga's involvement in the power struggle.

This serves as a prequel to the Historical Battle Kyoto from The Conquerors.

Intro[]

The petals fall and the cranes soar.

The Shogun is weak and Japan is divided. The clans vie for power and war has come to the land.

Your clan is one of many, but its claims on the Shogunate are truer than most.

It is your destiny to overcome the clans, unite Japan, and rule.

Only one crane will soar higher than the others.

Scenario instructions[]

Common starting conditions[]

For specific details, see clans section.

Hints[]

  1. You have a population limit of 200.
  2. Each clan has different bonuses and begins at war with different clans.
  3. Complete a clan's secondary objective for a bonus listed below.
  4. Oda: Castles have improved range and garrisoned infantry can fire arrows.
    Takeda: Cavalry attack faster and Knight-line has more armor.
    Uesugi: Infantry have improved attack.
    Mori: Villagers are stronger.
    Otomo: Gunpowder units have improved accuracy.
    Chosokabe: Resources last longer.
  5. Each clan can research a special technology at the Town Center.
  6. On Hard difficulty, you must defeat all clans before time expires (90 in-game minutes).

Scouts[]

  • Oda (Yellow): Samurai and infantry are cheaper and train faster.
    Located in a strife-filled region of Japan, the Oda must be resourceful to survive. They place unique emphasis on commoner soldiers and are open to promoting these ashigaru to important positions if it means the most talented will rise. The Oda are at war with the Uesugi, Mori, and Chosokabe.
  • Takeda (Red): Cavalry have charge attack and increased attack.
    The proud Takeda have known little peace in the contested east central region of Honshu. If they are to unite Japan, the Takeda must focus on expansive war and train armies of superior cavalry. Such is the Takeda way. The Takeda are at war with the Uesugi, Mori, and Chosokabe.
  • Uesugi (Purple): Samurai regenerate, do area damage, and are immune to conversion. Can train Elite Samurai before other factions. Has Uesugi Kenshin hero that levels up by fighting.
    The Uesugi are devout warriors led by Uesugi Kenshin, the fearsome โ€˜Dragon of Echigo.โ€™ Only through his prowess will they prove that the war god favors the Uesugi clan! The Uesugi are at war with the Oda, Takeda, and Otomo.
  • Mori (Orange): Ships have more hit points and are cheaper. Can build Criminal Networks and Explosive Traps. Can recruit Merchants, Saboteurs, and Ninjas at the Criminal Network.
    Living on the western end of Honshu has encouraged the Mori to look to the seaโ€ฆ and to clandestine ways to exert their power. Their history of subterfuge and assassination allows them to recruit unscrupulous talents at their Criminal Network. The Mori are at war with the Oda, Takeda, and Otomo.
  • Otomo (Blue): Can train Missionaries and Elite Conquistadors. Can build Feitorias. Can train Hand Cannoneers and Cannon Galleons before other factions.
    The Otomo rule in Kyushu in the far west. The sea gives them protection but makes eastward expansion difficult. This distance from the other clans has reaped benefits: the Otomo were the first to welcome the curious Nanban, foreigners from the south. The Otomo are at war with the Uesugi, Mori, and Chosokabe.
  • Chosokabe (Green): Archers and Cavalry Archers have greater range. Lumberjacks and Farmers generate Gold. Can train Heavy Cavalry Archers before other factions.
    The Chosokabe are isolated on Shikoku, but this isolation does not imply poverty. The island is rich in minerals and lumber and will equip the clanโ€™s superior archers. Their footholds on Honshu are fragile but will be a foundation for their expansion. The Chosokabe are at war with the Oda, Takeda, and Otomo.

Players[]

All players in this scenario play as the Japanese.

Player[]

  • Player: The player begins with a hero Monk (a modified Bui Bi) inside the Imperial Palace complex in Kyoto. They must select the Imperial Palace (renamed Monument) and click on one of the clan icons to select the clan and start the scenario proper. The player color also changes based on the clan chosen.

Ally[]

  • Kyoto: Represents the capital of the powerless Shogunate. They are not involved in the conflicts of the daimyo clans.

Clans[]

  • Minamoto aoe2DE Oda: An infantry focused clan just to the southeast of Kyoto.
  • Leloi aoe2DE Takeda: This clan is cavalry focused and has a coastal base in the southeast of the largest island of Honshu.
  • Bayinnaung aoe2DE Uesugi: A Samurai focused clan in the northeast of Honshu, their many towers guard their northern shores.
  • Lelai aoe2DE Mori: Specializing in sabotage and espionage and also a powerful navy, they are located in the northwest of the map in Honshu.
  • Buibi aoe2DE Otomo: Located entirely on the island of Kyushu in the western end of the map, they focus on gunpowder units.
  • Luu Nhan Chu aoe2DE Chosokabe: Focusing on archers and economy, they have a small colony in the southern section of Honshu, with their main base on the island of Shikoku west of the colony.

Select a clan to see its details as the player:

Minamoto aoe2DE Oda Leloi aoe2DE Takeda Bayinnaung aoe2DE Uesugi Lelai aoe2DE Mori Buibi aoe2DE Otomo Luu Nhan Chu aoe2DE ChosokabeChoose another clanChoose another clanChoose another clanChoose another clanChoose another clanChoose another clan
Oda
Bonuses
Starting enemies
Uesugi, Mori, and Chosokabe.
Unique Town Center technology
UniqueTechImperialDE Commoner Promotions (800 food, 600 gold): By increasing the pool of military talent, more of the population can serve. +20 population cap.
Starting units
Main objectives
  • Defeat 5 clans.
Secondary objectives
Takeda
Bonuses
Starting enemies
Uesugi, Mori, and Chosokabe.
Unique Town Center technology
UniqueTechImperialDE Battlefield Trophies (800 food, 800 wood): More than honor can be won on the battlefield. Killing enemy units generates gold.
Starting units
  • Leloi aoe2DE Takeda Shingen (modified, has the model of Dinh Le)
Main objectives
  • Defeat 5 clans.
Secondary objectives
Uesugi
Bonuses
  • Samurai regenerate, do area damage, and are immune to conversion.
  • Can train Elite Samurai before other factions (researched since the beginning).
  • Has Uesugi Kenshin hero that levels up by fighting.
  • Secondary objective bonus: Infantry have improved attack.
Starting enemies
Oda, Takeda, and Otomo.
Unique Town Center technology
UniqueTechImperialDE Kuruma Gakari (600 food, 400 gold): Training and tactics enhance the movement speed of Elite Samurai.
Starting units and technologies
  • Bayinnaung aoe2DE Uesugi Kenshin (modified Minamoto)
  • Starting technology: EliteUniqueUnitDE Elite Samurai
Main objectives
  • Defeat 5 clans.
Secondary objectives
Mori
Bonuses
Starting enemies
Oda, Takeda, and Otomo.
Unique Town Center technology
UniqueTechCastle-DE True Pure Land (600 food, 400 gold): Support for a popular uprising has its benefits. Each Town Center (maximum 5) spawns a one-time batch of 5 lkko Ikki. Units more resistant to conversion. (Similar to First Crusade)
Additional unique units
  • Ninja aoe2DE Ninja (60 food, 30 gold): Light and quick regenerating infantry with a powerful charged attack.
  • Merchant east aoe2DE Merchant (50 food, called Inquisitive Merchant in narration): Slow scout unit with a large Line of Sight. Enemy units do not attack it.
  • Saboteur aoe2DE Saboteur (70 wood, 50 gold): Fast demolition unit with a large blast radius which is very strong vs. buildings.
  • Sunda aoe2DE Ikko Ikki: Fast and strong hero infantry which is spawned by True Pure Land (modified Sunda Royal Fighter).
Unique buildings
  • Feitoria aoe2DE Criminal Network (200 wood): Trains Merchants, Saboteurs, and Ninjas.
  • Barricade aoe2DE Explosive Trap (20 gold): Detonates when enemies step on them, causing great Area of Effect damage.
Starting units and technologies
Main objectives
  • Defeat 5 clans.
Secondary objectives
  • Attain 100 more kills than deaths.
Otomo
Bonuses
Starting enemies
Uesugi, Mori, and Chosokabe.
Unique Town Center technology
UniqueTechImperialDE Portuguese Traders (1,000 food, 1,000 gold): The Nanban bring more than guns and faith. Feitoria generate double resources.
Additional unique units
Unique buildings
Starting units and technologies
Main objectives
  • Defeat 5 clans.
Secondary objectives
  • Convert 20 units.
Chosokabe
Bonuses
  • Archers and Cavalry Archers have greater range.
  • Lumberjacks and Farmers generate Gold.
  • Can train Heavy Cavalry Archers before other factions (researched since the beginning).
  • Secondary objective bonus: Resources last longer.
Starting enemies
Oda, Takeda, and Otomo.
Unique Town Center technology
UniqueTechImperialDE Industrious Peasants (1,000 wood, 500 gold): Shikoku peasants are accustomed to doing more with less. Farmer work rate doubled.
Starting units and technologies
Main objectives
  • Defeat 5 clans.
Secondary objectives

Strategy[]

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Once the player chooses a clan in the Monument, they receive control of the clan's units and buildings and their custom tech trees are enabled. On hard difficulty, the 90 minute timer begins after a clan is selected.

The player has three starting enemies, which may be common enemies for other non-hostile clans. Even so, there are no friends in the chaotic Sengoku period of Japan. The initial alliances the player has are temporary, as all swords will unite and turn against the player as soon as they defeat any two of their three enemies. Diplomacy settings are locked, so stances cannot be changed at will.

Enemy attacks will start late and with less intensity, so the player should focus on establishing a strong economy. It is not necessary to choose a defensive location like one of the islands, as the challenge of the scenario is not to survive, but to crush all enemies, especially within the timer on Hard difficulty. Choosing an island start may be detrimental instead, as the player will find limited space to build, limited resources to collect, and transporting units offshore will be cumbersome. In such a case, the player should build a second town with all unit production buildings on the main island of Honshu.

The player can attack and defeat one foe entirely, but it can be advantageous to not destroy the second foe completely. A clan resigns when all of their Town Centers and Castles are destroyed, so the player can destroy a second clan entirely but leave one Castle standing. This will give the player enough time to set up traps and position better for war with the future coalition of the remaining clans.

An effective tactic at this point is to construct as many Castles and Keeps (with Yasama) across the enemy territories as possible, as there is no territorial build restriction. These buildings can be surrounded by Stone Walls for extra survivability. While these will be eventually torn down by enemy Trebuchets, it will give the player enough time to destroy the clans one by one while keeping the enemy busy, while also highly depleting the enemy forces and sinking any attacking ships. It can also shut down the enemy economy if the buildings were built near their Town Centers and resources. The Mori can also build Explosive Traps across the other clans' lands, and position Ninjas near their Trebuchets to destroy them quickly.

The Chosokabe clan island is large and not all of its buildings can be reached by Cannon Galleons. If the Chosokabe clan are an ally at the start, it is wise to position a large army on their island as well as construct further production buildings. The player can then destroy their Castles as soon as they turn enemy and reinforce lost troops quickly.

A strong unit composition depends on the clan chosen. In any case, a large army of Arbalesters with a meat-shield in front and several Kataparuto Trebuchets should be able to deal with most enemies. It is not necessary to field a large navy except if fighting the Mori at sea, as they build many warships. Once they are taken care of, which is easier with a land attack (using ranged units to carefully kill their Saboteurs), some Galleons or Fire Ships guarding the player's Elite Cannon Galleons which can destroy enemy Castles, towers, and Town Centers near the coast, is a sufficient naval investment.

Outro[]

Your victory was your destiny.

The other clans opposed you, but they fell like petals on Lake Biwa.

They now bow to you and the Emperor calls you Shogun.

You have united Japan and brought a new age.

Trivia[]

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  • While the player color changes based on the chosen clan, this is done via triggers which run continuously, so the player may notice some of their newly created units have the blue color before changing to the clan color. All unit and building icons in the build/train command panels, all building foundations, and the player's objects in the minimap when it is in combat mode shows them colored blue, as no triggers exist to change their colors.
  • The end date of this scenario is 1582, which is when Oda Nobunaga died, making the scenario Kyoto its direct continuation.

Historical comparison[]

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  • In reality, the alliance of clans Oda, Takeda (later an enemy), and Matsudaira (later renamed to Tokugawa) overthrew the Ashikaga Shogunate and defeated the other clans, eventually paving way for Toyotomi Hideyoshi (a retainer of Oda Nobunaga) to finally unite Japan, and later Tokugawa Ieyasu to become Shogun.

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