Shimazu Clan

Initial Aristocracy
Ruler: Great Lord Shimazu

Lords: Lord Hokugo, Lord Ijuin, Lord Machida, Lord Kawakami, Lord Kajiki, Lord Hiraoka, Lord Niiro

Towns
Kagoshima, Kumamoto

Castles
Hitoyoshi Castle, Miyazaki Castle, Sashiki Castle, Aso Castle

Villages
Ibusuki, Kanoya, Kirishima, Hitoyoshi, Miyazaki, Sashiki, Aso, Yatsushiro, Kikuchi

Specializations
The Shimazu clan specializes in infantry, with a secondary focus on gunners.

Trade
Buying spice at Kagoshima and selling it at Kumamoto can bring a hefty profit. If left to develop in security, and without buying too often, a player can obtain spice for around 200 and sell it (on this route) for almost 1000. Towns in neighbouring clans aren't quite able to beat Kagoshima in price.

Units
=Ashigaru Troops=

=Samurai Troops=

General Starting tips and strategy
The Shimazu Clan borders Ryuzoji Clan to the north, and Otomo Clan to the east. As Shimazu territory only is of above-average size, and borders only two clans, it is assured of making any offensive moves in the region lasting. Spice, and occasionally raw silk(?) may be obtained cheaply in the Shimazu homeland.

Of note: the area around Kagoshima often has a few bandits, and the area around Sashiki castle is often infested with Woku pirates (and pirate lairs spawn a lot in this area, too).