{"product_id":"wars-of-the-samurai-pike-shotte-supplement-with-yasuke-the-black-samurai-special-miniature","title":"Pike \u0026 Shotte: Feudal Japan 1467-1603 - Wars of the Samurai - Pike \u0026 Shotte Supplement with Yasuke, the Black Samurai special miniature","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWars of the Samurai - Pike \u0026amp; Shotte Supplement with Yasuke, the Black Samurai special miniature\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBattle through the turbulent \u003cem\u003eSengoku jidai\u003c\/em\u003e (warring states) period of Japanese history with Wars of the Samurai, the essential guide for recreating 15th and 16th Century Japanese warfare with \u003cem\u003ePike \u0026amp; Shotte!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with a wealth of historical background, army lists, new unit rules, and scenarios, alongside gorgeous miniatures and artwork to inspire your painting, \u003cem\u003eWars of the Samurai\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for \u003cem\u003ePike \u0026amp; Shotte\u003c\/em\u003e veterans and new players alike, bringing a whole new dimension to the tried and tested game mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWars of the Samurai\u003c\/em\u003e brings a century of battle and warfare to life on the \u003cem\u003ePike \u0026amp; Shotte\u003c\/em\u003e tabletop. Command armies of commoners and elite Samurai warriors as you battle for control of Japan. Embrace ancient martial traditions and harness the powerful emerging technology of gunpowder as you strive for victory. Only the greatest of daimyos can hope to emerge from this chaotic period - will you be counted among their number?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside this mighty tome is a suitably legendary special edition figure - Yasuke, the Black Samurai! An African in the service of Portuguese Jesuits, Yasuke came to the attention of the powerful daimyo Oda Nobunaga when he was presented to him as a curiosity. Nobunaga took the man into his service, naming him Yasuke, and apparently conferring upon him the rank of Samurai. Yasuke would serve as Nobunaga’s loyal retainer for some years, allegedly even being present at Nobunaga’s death, whereafter he was returned to the Jesuits. While much of his life is either poorly documented or shrouded in mystery, Yasuke is a fantastic opportunity for painters to show off their abilities, and makes for a great accompaniment to any Oda Clan force on the tabletop, perhaps as part of the retinue of Nobunaga himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWritten by \u003cspan\u003eD.G. Laderoute\u003c\/span\u003e. Yasuke sculpted by Marco Sano. Studio miniature painted by Kirsten Williams.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warlord Games\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pike \u0026amp; Shotte\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feudal Japan 1467-1603\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStock Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this item is not currently in stock at time of order, we will order it for you as a \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Order\u003c\/strong\u003e from Warlord Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect Order items are sourced directly from the manufacturer on your behalf. Delivery times may be longer than standard in-stock items and can vary depending on supplier availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your order includes a Direct Order item, these items may ship separately from in-stock products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57785006424445,"sku":"209914001","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5162\/3999\/files\/209914001_Shogun_Yasukebookminiature01_a7201dae-6618-459f-abc7-e5a469fe446b.jpg?v=1779216020","url":"https:\/\/battlecitygames.co.uk\/products\/wars-of-the-samurai-pike-shotte-supplement-with-yasuke-the-black-samurai-special-miniature","provider":"Battle City Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}