Admiral
Date Masamune
Updated date : 2023-09-13 15:58(UTC +9)
Date Masamune
The Ambitious Individual Who Sought to Grow Their Influence Despite Not Becoming the Ruler.
1600 A.D. In the Northern region of Japan during its Sengoku period.
Daimyo of the North, Date Masamune, faced defeat in the aftermath of the battle of Sekigahara.
Forced to abandon his ambition of becoming the ruler of all through victory in war, Date submits to Tokugawa Ieyasu, who became the Shogun.
Having relinquished his dream of unifying the land, Date opposes the isolationist policies of the shogunate, advocating for overseas trade and preparing his ship built in Japan.
With a desire for immense wealth and gourmet indulgence, Date embarks on a journey to explore every corner of the world.
Focus: Trade
Job: Sendai Governor
- Date possesses a resolute determination to cross oceans for profit.
- Date is accustomed to one-sided commands leveraging his high status.
Specialized Expertise
Negotiation: Increases the likelihood of price negotiations and the number of re-negotiations. Also, he can increase the chance of successful Parleys when there is an inspection in a city.
Purchasing: Makes purchasing trade goods advantageous. Increases the discount rate on successful negotiations with market owners.
Language: Japanese LV5, Malay LV1
Starting City: Pacific Ocean / Japan / Edo
Voice Actor: Kaiji Tang
Admiral’s Order
Skills
Effects
Chronicles Mates
Notable Mates
Katakura Kagetsuna
“Please endure it, my lord!”
Date Masamune’s retainer.
Since his sister was the wet nurse of Date Masamune, Katakura has been serving Date since childhood.
He has endured many hardships as Date’s loyal retainer. Fortunately, his efforts were rewarded as he was granted land and became a daimyo after the end of the warring states period.
Katakura followed Date wherever he went, serving as a loyal retainer.
[Historical Background]
Katakura remained loyal to Date Masamune until his death, never succumbing to the temptation of becoming a daimyo despite being offered such a role by the Shogun.
Focus: Combat
Job: Sharpshooter
- A job specialized in combat. He also provides advantages when it comes to trading.
- Due to possessing skills related to Artillery, he shows great effectiveness when it comes to Artillery battles.
Specialized Expertise
Artillery: Increases the effectiveness related to Artillery.
Melee: Increases the effectiveness related to Melee.
Language: Japanese LV3
Voice Actor: Zach Aguilar
Hasekura Tsunenaga
" Please stop this, my lord."
Date Masamune’s retainer.
Through interactions with foreigners well-versed in Western culture, Hasekura learned about various European countries. He used this knowledge to establish friendships with foreigners who visited Japan.
Hasekura, who had become acquainted with Sebastián Vizcaíno in the Sendai domain, recommended him as Date’s retainer. He also put effort into building Western-style ships for overseas expeditions.
Despite enduring significant hardships under Date’s command, Hasekura faithfully carries out his orders, knowing that the rewards are worth it.
[Historical Background]
Following Date Masamune’s orders, Hasekura crossed the Pacific, traveled through the Caribbean, and visited the Kingdom of España. He even visited the Papal States and met the Pope, returning to Japan as a person who had met the Pope. However, upon his return, Japan was undergoing a policy of national isolation and did not recognize his achievements.
Focus: Trade
Job: Negotiator
- It is a job that specializes in Barter.
- As Hasekura becomes stronger, he provides increased purchase quantity and discounts when trading Wares.
Specialized Expertise
Negotiation: Provides effective negotiation skills related to trade goods.
Scouting: Aids with ship operation by increasing docking distance and affecting the chances of disasters.
Language: Japanese LV2, Latin LV1
Voice Actor: Zach Aguilar