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The Uesugi clan are a faction in the game Total War: Shogun 2.

The Uesugi are proud of their Buddhist faith. They can recruit and maintain warrior monks far more cheaply than any other clan. They can also recruit much better fighting monks and more effective monk agents than any other clan. Despite this religious solidarity, the history of the Uesugi is not tranquil. The current Uesugi leaders were originally the Nagao clan of Echigo, and were vassals to the Yamanouchi faction of the Uesugi clan. The Nagao fought alongside their masters against the Ogigayatsu, another part of the Uesugi clan, in a bitter dispute. The Yamanouchi, weakened by a war with the Hojo, were forced to seek help from the Nagao lord, Kagetora. His help included adopting the name of Uesugi, and taking control of the whole Uesugi clan! Just to make matters even more complicated, Uesugi Kagetora (as he now called himself) changed his name again to Uesugi Kenshin. He was an adherent of Bishamonten, the war god and took Buddhist vows. He then stepped down in favour of his brother, who proved to be staggeringly divisive and unpopular. Kenshin returned to power and now contemplates the future. There is much struggle yet to come if the clan is to be secure and an Uesugi is ever to be shogun! There are Uesugi rebels in Echigo itself, and to the south there is unfinished business in the shape of the Yamanouchi clan of Kozuke province. Luckily, there are peaceful relations with the Ashina clan of Fukushima, and the Mogami clan of Uzen province, but both of these areas have resources, wood and stone respectively, which could be of considerable use. In keeping with the religious bent of the Uesugi, Kozuke province has a tradition of philosophical scholarship that could be harnessed to the Kenshin's purposes. A navy might also prove useful, as Sado, off the coast of Echigo, has plentiful gold deposits.

History

The Uesugi clan was a Japanese samurai clan, descended from the Fujiwara clan. They are noted for their power in the Muromachi and Sengoku periods. They are also quite known for Uesugi Kenshin, a notable Sengoku warlord.

Uesugi Kenshin

Uesugi Kenshin was a daimyo who ruled Echigo province in the Sengoku period of Japan. He is equally remembered for his prowess on the battlefield, as well as his skill in administration. His followers believed him to be an avatar of Bishamonten-the Buddhist god of war.

He was born to Nagao Tamekage. He became the ruler of Echigo at just seventeen. He died in 1578 at just 49 years of age.

Details

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Start Year - 1545
Start Provinces - Echigo
Allies -
Trade Partners - Yamanoichi
At War - Jinbo
Agent -
Treasury - 3000 (Normal Difficulty)

Clan Bonus

  • +2% to the success chance of monk actions.
  • Increase trade income.
  • Reduced recruitment costs and upkeep for warrior monks.
  • Can recruit superior warrior monks.

Short Campaigns Victory conditions

Capture and Control Kyoto.
Capture and hold 25 provinces including the following: Echigo, Etchu, Kozuke, Musashi, North Shinano and Kyoto

Long Campaigns Victory conditions

Capture and hold 60 provinces including the following: Echigo, Etchu, Kozuke, Musashi, North Shinano and Kyoto

Gallery

Video

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Shogun 2 Total War Uesugi Intro

Uesugi Intro






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Shogun 2 Total War Uesugi Death

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