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The Twelve Ronin
Rare Follower, Time of the Void
4F 0C
Required Honor: 2 Gold: 8 Personal Honor: -
Cavalry * Unique * May only be attached to a Toturi's Army Personality.
Battle: Ranged 3 Attack, once per battle. This does not bow the Twelve Ronin.
Battle: Bow for a Ranged 3 Attack.
Focus: 4
Quotes:
"As the two Lion armies decimated themselves, Toturi rode in, his army of ronin behind him. All stopped as all three armies paused, waiting to see what side the ronin would take." -The Day of Thunder, Part Four.
Game Note:
The Twelve Ronin is an awesome follower. Its force to gold ration is consistent with something its size. The 12 ronin has the same stats as a normal heavy cavalry, with a much higher focus value. Plus the ronins produce one ranged 3 attack without bowing, and an additional ranged three if you bow it. This basically means they pitch in 7 force in a battle. The 8 gold isn't much, it can be greatly reduced with the Palace of Otosan-Uchi's ability. However, when attached to Toku exp 2, it can be abusive just like any other range attacking follower. Perhaps the only defect the 12 ronin has is the fact that Dairya is Toturi's Army's only cavalry personality. The cavalry trait is a surplus rather than a defect. However to take full advantage of the 12 ronins, Toturi's Army will have to have more cavalry personalities. For now, it works wonderfully even with the limited mobility in an infantry unit.
Story Note:
Critics laughed at Toturi's pitiful band of Ronins, however they have proven themselves worthy in battle. During the Day of Thunder, these ronins and warriors from all over the Emerald Empire took over the Shadowlands threat outside as the Seven Thunders defeated Fu Leng inside the Palace.
