Source: Warhammer Armies Project: Unofficial 9th Edition
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The Empire of Nippon is an island far to the East of the Warhammer World, beyond even the lands of Cathay. It is a feudal empire under the divine rule of their Emperor and dominated by the Great Clans.
Nippon is a land of strict social stratification. Its innumerable peasants are utterly subservient to the Samurai caste, which is divided between the more numerous buke and the kuge, the landed nobility, whom the buke serve without question. Each Samurai is sworn to the service of their Daimyo, and this loyalty is a fundamental component of the Code of Bushido, by which all Samurai conduct their lives.
A Samurai is a servant, first and foremost, and according to tradition, their first and most sacred duty is to die in the name of their lord if necessary. It is a fate to which most Bushi aspire, and even though those who follow the path of a Shugenja are ostensibly people of peace, there are many among their number who would relish a similarly honourable death.
Fortunately – or unfortunately, depending upon whom you ask – Nippon's history has been full of war and conflict, giving the Samurai plenty of opportunity for self-sacrifice.
The Empire of Nippon demands much of its Samurai: service to one’s lord, service to one’s Clan, and service to one’s Emperor. Bushido’s staunch and unyielding code of conduct binds Samurai to duty, strengthening their character and defining their choices.
A Nipponese army on the march is a spectacular sight to behold. Thousands, sometimes tens of thousands of Samurai and Ashigaru march in formation, resplendent in their armour, the sun glittering off their weapons, their battle standards and back-banners fluttering, the dust of their passage lingering long after they have marched on.
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- Blessings of the Kami
- Brilliant Tactician
- Daemon King
- Daimyo of the Dawate Clan
- Daimyo of the Odari Clan
- Daimyo of the Takai Clan
- Daimyo of the Uesigo Clan
- Death Before Dishonour
- Dishonourable
- Divine Power (Nippon)
- Empress of Nippon
- Great Guard
- Holy Relic
- Iaijutsu
- Impale Attack
- Kabuki Dance
- Legendary Geisha
- Martial Arts
- Onna Bushi Commander
- Path of the Blade
- Poison Breath
- Prayers of the Kami
- Reckless Abandon
- The Red Devils
- Shadow Magic
- Shogun
- Stalwart Defence
- Supreme Shugenja
- Sworn Bodyguard (Nippon)
- Uncouth Challenger
- Vigour Rhythms
- Wanderer
- Way of the Bow
- Way of the Warrior
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Unit Name | Troop Type | Base Size (mm) |
Akashi Sho | Infantry | 25x25 |
Ashigaru Bowmen | Infantry | 20x20 |
Ashigaru Spearmen | Infantry | 20x20 |
Cannon | War Machine | 75 |
Daimyo | Infantry | 20x20 |
Dawate Tadamune | Infantry | 20x20 |
Empress Himiko | Infantry | 20x20 |
Fire Rocketeers | Infantry | 20x20 |
Flaming Arrow | War Machine | 60 |
Great Guard | Cavalry | 25x50 |
Hatamoto | Infantry | 20x20 |
High Shugenja | Infantry | 20x20 |
Hitomi Gozen | Infantry | 20x20 |
Kabuki Dolls | Infantry | 20x20 |
Kensai | Infantry | 20x20 |
Kirin | Warbeast | 25x50 |
Kitsune | Warbeast | 25x25 or 40x40 |
Komainu Riders | Cavalry | 25x50 |
Mangonel | War Machine | 75 |
Matchlock Ashigaru | Infantry | 20x20 |
Mikoshi Shrine | Shrine | 40x60 or 40x80 |
Minamoto Kenshin | Infantry | 20x20 |
Mizuchi | Monster | 50x50 or 50x100 |
Ninja | Infantry | 20x20 |
Odari Nobuhide | Infantry | 20x20 |
Oni | Monstrous Infantry | 40x40 |
Onna Bushi | Infantry | 20x20 |
O-Sayumi | Infantry | 20x20 |
Ozutsu Ashigaru | Infantry | 20x20 |
Peasant Levy | Infantry | 20x20 |
Ronin | Infantry | 20x20 |
Samurai Cavalry | Cavalry | 25x50 |
Samurai Warriors | Infantry | 20x20 |
Sarutori Hanzo | Infantry | 20x20 |
Shinobi | Infantry | 20x20 |
Shugenja | Infantry | 20x20 |
Sumo Warriors | Infantry | 25x25 |
Taiko Drums | War Machine | 60 |
Taisho | Infantry | 20x20 |
Takai Katsuyori | Infantry | 20x20 |
Tengu | Infantry | 25x25 |
Tokudaira Ieyasu | Infantry | 20x20 |
Uesigo Norimasa | Infantry | 20x20 |
Wako Pirates | Infantry | 20x20 |
Warhorse | Warbeast | 25x50 |
Warrior Monks | Infantry | 20x20 |
Yabusame | Cavalry | 25x50 |
Yamabushi | Infantry | 20x20 |