There was, of course, a lack of central authority, and the local lords often used pirates to further their own ends, if only by encouraging attacks upon neighbours. Piracy was a terrible problem in Japan during the Sengoku Jidai, often crippling trade. The second course of action does not benefit trade, but does provide hardy and extremely experienced crews for newly constructed ships. The colony can be further developed into a wealthy mercantile enterprise, or piracy can be encouraged. Trade and piracy are two sides of the same coin: the legitimate and illicit transfer of goods. This small mercantile port adds to the trade income of the province, and also provides experienced crews for any vessels constructed here.

An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in the complex political games in feudal Japan. Basic Building Statistics (can be modified by difficulty level, arts, skills, traits and retainers) Shogun: With Richard Chamberlain, Toshir Mifune, Yko Shimada, Furank Sakai.

Shogun 2 total war black ship