Yamana

Primary culture

Saigoku (Japanese)

Capital province

Tajima(1830)

Government

Daimyo

State religion

Shinto

Technology group

Chinese

Yamana ideas

Traditions:

+20% National manpower modifier

+1 Diplomatic reputation

Descendant of Nitta

+1 Diplomat

Grand Shugo

−10% Core-creation cost

Mediate Succession Disputes

+1 Diplomatic relation

The Western Army

+1 Land leader shock

Acquisition of Torin'in

+1 Yearly prestige

Isolated Heartland

+20% Fort defense

Reunification of the Yamana Branches

−1 National unrest

Ambition:

+5% Discipline

Yamana is a country in southern Japan (region). With its 4 provinces Yamana is one of the greater Daimyos.

Missions[edit]

Main article: Japanese missions

Events[edit]

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The rise of the Yamana

Few have profited more than us from the fall of the Akamatsu clan after their assassination of Shogun Ashikaga Yoshinori. As the Akamatsu were stripped of their important lands and belongings many of them were given to reward our loyalty, and as a sign that we have atoned for the rebellion of 1391. This sudden rise to power has made some suspicious however. The Hosokawa especially view our influence as troubling and might well act to limit our influence in the future.

Trigger conditions

Is Yamana
Hosokawa exists
Is not at war with Hosokawa

The year is before 1455.

Mean time to happen

12 months

Let us bide our time and build our power to challenge the Hosokawa in the future.

Gain 50 administrative power
Gain 1 year's worth of manpower

Let us forge alliances and pacts to contain the Hosokawa influence.

Gain 75 diplomatic power
Gain ducats equal to 0.25 years of income

Decisions[edit]

All daimyos are eligible to form Japan.

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Unite Japan!

The time has come to unite Japan by force! The time for diplomacy is over and all these warring daimyo lords must be conquered.

Potential requirements

The country:

was never an end-game tag.
has enacted the ‘Shogunate’ government reform.
has at least 1 subject daimyo.

Allow

Japan does not exist.

The country:

is not a subject nation other than a tributary state.
is not a nomad nation.
is not at war.
owns at least 25 cities.
owns Kyoto (1020) and Musashi (1028).

Effects

The country:

abolishes the ‘Shogunate’ government reform.

Japan

loses its cores on every province owned by the subject daimyos of the country.

All subject daimyos of the country:

become independent.
abolish the ‘Daimyo’ government reform.

The country:

changes to Japan.
becomes an empire.
obtains new missions (which are Japanese missions).

If Japan:

does not have custom ideas
- then Japan gets the event ‘New Traditions & Ambitions’.

The AI will not take this decision with less than 30 cities.

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Japan is united

The warring factions of Japan have finally been united under a strong emperor.

Potential requirements

The country:

has enacted the ‘Shogunate’ government reform.
was never an end-game tag

Allow

Japan does not exist.

The country:

is not a subject nation other than a tributary state.
owns Kyoto (1020) and Musashi (1028).
is not at war.

There is no country that:

has enacted the ‘Daimyo’ or ‘Independent Daimyo’ government reform.

Effects

The country:

changes to Japan.
abolishes the ‘Shogunate’ government reform.
becomes an empire.
gains 100 legitimacy.
gains 100 administrative power.
gains 100 diplomatic power.
gains 100 military power.
obtains new missions (which are Japanese missions).

If Japan:

does not have custom ideas
- then Japan gets the event ‘New Traditions & Ambitions’.

The AI will always take this decision.

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Japan is united

The warring factions of Japan have finally been united under a strong emperor.

Potential requirements

The country:

was never an end-game tag.
has not enacted the ‘Shogunate’ government reform.
has not enacted the ‘Celestial Empire’ government reform.
has a Japanese culture.

Allow

Japan does not exist.

The country:

is not a subject nation other than a tributary state.
owns Kyoto (1020) and Musashi (1028).
is not at war.

There is no other country that:

has enacted the ‘Daimyo’, ‘Independent Daimyo’ or ‘Shogunate’ government reform.

Effects

The country:

changes to Japan.
abolishes the ‘Daimyo’ or ‘Independent Daimyo’ government reform.
becomes an empire.
gains 100 legitimacy.
gains 100 administrative power.
gains 100 diplomatic power.
gains 100 military power.
obtains new missions (which are Japanese missions).

If Japan:

is a member of the Holy Roman Empire, but not the emperor or an elector
- then all its provinces are removed from the HRE.
does not have custom ideas
- then Japan gets the event ‘New Traditions & Ambitions’.

The AI will always take this decision.

Strategy[edit]

The below is one of many player suggested strategies for Yamana. Bear in mind, due to the dynamic nature of the game, it may unfold differently for other players.

Yamana starts in 1444 as one of the strongest Daimyo , and it is a fine candidate for uniting Japan.

Early game

Your first goal should be consolidating he south of Japan. The key to victory is balance between aggressive expansion, conquest, and switching alliances. The first conquest should be Amago to connect your lands and your main rival Hosokawa. To do this search for their rivals and ally them. Take any loans or hire any mercenaries you need and going vastly over Force Limit just to beat enemy. Exploit "Indebted to the Bourgeoisie" privilege from the Burghers, you can remove the privilege and reinstate it again.

Further expansion

After securing the south you should rival stronger clans on the north. Depending on yours army strength you can first beat other rivals or taking Kioto. After uniting Japan expand in Korea and Ming. At the same time colonize as much Syberia and Indochina you can, which will provides you more manpower and money.

Recommended Idea Groups

Yamana has very good traditions and national ideas. Beginning with +20% National manpower modifier and +1 Diplomatic reputation, Yamana has an advantage over its neighbors.

If player’s goal is uniting Japan as quick as possible recommended ideas are military ideas such as Defensive, Aristocratic or Quantity.