Ryukyu

Primary culture

Kyushuan (Japanese)

Capital province

Okinawa (1015)

Government

Despotic Monarchy

State religion

Animist

Technology group

Chinese

Ryukyuan ideas

Traditions:

+1 Diplomatic reputation

+20% Trade steering

Chinese Investiture

−25% Aggressive expansion impact

Reform the Ryukyuan Religion

−1 National unrest

Shuri Castle

+1 Yearly prestige

Maritime Commercialism

+33% Trade range

Sign Trade Agreements

+10% Trade efficiency

National Academy

−5% Technology cost

The Three Mountains

+1 Leader without upkeep

Ambition:

−1% Prestige decay

Ryukyu is a small island nation south of Japan and Ming. It is most notable for the ‘The Three Mountains’ achievement, where the player has to conquer the world by starting as Ryukyu.

Ryukyu starts as a tributary of Ming.

Events[edit]

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The Great Days of Chuzan

Over time it has become evident to all that it is the economic and political prowess of [MonarchName] that has made our realm blossom. [Her/His] reorganization of the kingdom administration, [Her/His] hard work to attract foreign traders, and the creation of a new bureaucracy for our unified kingdom has allowed [Her/Him] to expand our capital and oversee the construction of temples, palaces and monuments.

This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions

The country:

Is Ryukyu
Stability is at least 2
Is at peace

The year is at least 1475, but before 1525.

Mean time to happen

150 months

This is truly a golden era for our kingdom.

Gain 10 prestige.
Gain 35 administrative power
Gain 35 diplomatic power
Gain 35 military power

Strategy[edit]

Early Game[edit]

Ryukyu starts the game with a force limit of only 6 regiments. The player will not be able to attack Japan or Korea as the countries there will be much stronger, but may wish to turn their attention southward. Maynila is a good choice, as they are fairly weak, and conquering them won't adversely affect relations with other Filipino countries too much. Subsequent targets could be Cebu, Lanao, Maguindanao, and Sulu. Taking the Exploration or Expansion idea group would allow for the colonizing of Taiwan and later on for forays into Indonesia and Australia, or towards Alaska and the Americas. Meanwhile, improving relations with Ashikaga or another strong nation in the area could be beneficial with an eye towards allying them, should Ming or Korea attack.