Edo Castle (World Wonder)
– Tokugawa Ieyasu
The history of Edo Castle dates back to Hirayama Castle built in 1457. In 1590, Tokugawa Ieyasu took control of the Kantō region and made Edo his residence. After unifying Japan, he expanded the castle on multiple occasions. Edo Castle became the residence of the Tokugawa shōguns served as the center of power for the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled Japan for 265 years. The Tokugawa shogunate ultimately came to an end amid the upheaval of the Meiji Restoration. In 1868, the last Tokugawa shogun returned political power to Emperor Meiji and vacated Edo Castle. Three years later, Edo Castle became the Emperor’s residence and was renamed the Imperial Palace in 1948, though its boundaries differ from those of the Edo period.
Japan has an unbroken imperial lineage, but for a long period in history, the supreme leader of the samurai government was the Sei-i Taishōgun (aka Shōgun). In 1192, after Minamoto no Yoritomo defeated the Taira clan and the Ōshū Fujiwara clan, he assumed the title of Sei-i Taishōgun and established the Kamakura Shogunate, effectively seizing control of Japan’s military and political power. The subsequent Muromachi Shogunate followed this precedent until power shifted elsewhere, and Japan entered the Warring States period, a time of feudal lords’ fragmentation. After Tokugawa Ieyasu eliminated all resistance and unified Japan, he became Shōgun in 1603, established the Tokugawa Shogunate, and enacted the “Buke-Shohatto” (Laws of Military Households) to control the various domains and fiefs. The Tokugawa shōguns ruled Japan for 265 years until their reign came to an end amid the Meiji Restoration; in 1868, the last Tokugawa shōgun returned political power to Emperor Meiji.
The Atakemaru was a large ship built by order of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third Shōgun of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The ship was based on the Atakefune military ships, and with its colossal hull and extravagant design, it was a symbol of the Shōgun’s immense financial and military powers.
Grants a Shōgun and 2 Musketmen; also grants an Atakemaru and 2 Frigates if this city has a Shipyard. Has access to the Genna Enbu unique project. Provides the same defensive bonuses as the Fort improvement. Must be built adjacent to the City Center. +2 Amenities +6 Gold Unlocked at the Gunpowder technology.
Heavy cavalry unit unique to the civilization with the Edo Castle wonder. When killed, retreats with 1 HP to Edo Castle or the Capital. Does not suffer combat penalties when damaged. Land military units within 2 tiles (including the Shōgun) receive +1 Movement and +5 Combat Strength (does not stack with other Great Generals). After completing the Genna Enbu project, the Shōgun loses the ability to perform attacks, but grants +2 Amenities, +2 Culture and +2 Loyalty per turn to cities within 6 tiles.
Naval unit unique to the civilization with the Edo Castle wonder. Can perform melee attacks, ranged attacks (Range 1) and coastal raids. When killed, retreats with 1 HP to the nearest Shipyard. +5 ombat Strength when in a formation, and formation units all inherit escort’s Movement. Land units within 2 tiles ignore Movement and Combat Strength penalties from embarking and disembarking. After completing the Genna Enbu project, the Atakemaru loses the ability to perform attacks, but grants +2 Amenities, +2 Culture and +2 Loyalty per turn to Harbors within 6 tiles.
Grants 3 Governor titles when completed. The Shōgun/Atakemaru lose the ability to perform attacks, but grant +2 [ICON_Amenities] Amenities, +2 Culture and +2 Loyalty per turn to cities/Harbors within 6 tiles, respectively.
Supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Japanese.
- DISCLAIMER: I do not own the wonder model. All rights belong to their rightful owner/owner’s. This MOD is created for nonprofit purposes.
Credits
Edo Castle and the Atakemaru are based on models of the Shogunate and Atakebune of Age of Empires III, respectively.
Special thanks to IthildinX for importing the model and texture.
Required DLC:
These DLC should be installed in order to use this item.
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