🏯 1600: Righteous Rule — Rise of Heaven, Earth, and Man
📘 Scenario Background
In the 5th year of Keichō (1600), Tokugawa Ieyasu declared a punitive expedition against Uesugi Kagekatsu.
In response, Kagekatsu rose in defiance.
His retainer, Naoe Kanetsugu, sent a provocative letter—the infamous “Naoe Letter”—denouncing Tokugawa’s tyranny.
It marked the beginning of a new path in an alternate Sengoku history.
Uesugi seizes control of the north, seeking alliances with Sanada, Mōri, and Shimazu to encircle Tokugawa.
Ultimately, he aims to establish the Uesugi Shogunate with the approval of the Imperial Court.
With Heaven (destiny), Earth (territory), and People (loyalty) on his side, a new righteous order begins to rise.
🧠 Faction Overview
🟥 Uesugi Clan (Uesugi Kagekatsu) [Player Faction]
- Headquarters: Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle (Mutsu Province)
- Rice yield: 250,000 koku
- Troops: 40,000
- Provisions: 20,000 koku worth
- Gold: 4,000 kanmon
- Stats:
- Leadership: 82
- Combat: 76
- Intelligence: 72
- Politics: 75
- Charisma: 84
Key Retainers
| Name |
Leadership |
Combat |
Intelligence |
Politics |
Charisma |
| Naoe Kanetsugu |
85 |
74 |
88 |
90 |
86 |
| Maeda Keiji |
80 |
90 |
70 |
60 |
88 |
| Amakasu Kagemochi |
74 |
70 |
66 |
68 |
70 |
🤝 Potential Allies (if-route events)
| Faction |
Alliance Condition |
Notes |
| Sanada Clan |
Retake Shinano / anti-Tokugawa |
Rear attack on Sekigahara |
| Mōri Terumoto |
Western alliance / Tokugawa check |
Nominal commander of the Western Army |
| Shimazu Yoshihiro |
Southern pact / break neutrality |
Can trigger a pro-Uesugi route |
| Imperial Court (Konoe Nobuhiro) |
Peace envoy / postwar endorsement |
Grants legitimacy to Uesugi Shogunate |
🎯 Scenario Objectives (Uesugi Kagekatsu)
- Defend Aizu
- Secure Kanto
- Defeat Tokugawa at Sekigahara
- March on Kyoto
- Gain Imperial approval
- Establish the Uesugi Shogunate
🎮 Turn-Based Game Phases
| Phase |
Description |
| Strategy |
Military, diplomacy, covert actions |
| Domestic |
Farming, conscription, economy, loyalty management |
| Event |
If-branch events and decision points |
🔰 Turn 1: Strategy Phase Choices
| Option |
Description |
Effect |
| A |
Issue the Naoe Letter and prepare full defense (Hardline Stance) |
Triggers Tokugawa invasion early, boosts morale, unlocks Sanada event |
| B |
Stall Tokugawa with negotiations and contact Sanada/Mōri first |
Delays invasion, strengthens diplomacy, minor morale loss |
| C |
Secret pact with Date Masamune for rear security |
Prevents betrayal, unlocks court route, increases Tokugawa alert |
🟦 Domestic Phase (Optional)
| Action |
Effect |
| Support Farmers |
+10 loyalty, boosts conscription, reduces unrest |
| Protect Merchants |
+500 gold, +2 intelligence (covert ops effectiveness) |
| Strengthen Military |
+10% Aizu defense, +5 morale |
| Recruit Loyal Retainers |
May gain new officers (e.g., Yamaura Kunikuni) |
🔄 Dynamic Events (Triggered by Conditions)
| Event Name |
Condition |
Outcome |
| Sanada’s Uprising |
Chaos in Shinano |
Yukimura launches a surprise rear assault |
| Shimazu Reinforcements |
Sekigahara stalemate |
Yoshihiro marches north via Kyoto/Osaka |
| Imperial Envoy |
After occupying Kyoto & high loyalty |
Enables Uesugi Shogunate declaration |
| Date Betrayal |
Pact ignored or delayed |
Masamune joins Tokugawa side |
📘 Play Hints (for Beginners)
- Focus on defending Aizu in early turns
- Secure alliances with Sanada and Mōri
- Neutralize Date to ensure northern stability
- Maintain high loyalty and morale before advancing on Kyoto
🎮 How to Start Playing with ChatGPT
Copy and paste the following template into ChatGPT to begin:
🟥 Uesugi Clan (Uesugi Kagekatsu) Template
📝 Play Log: Righteous Rule — Rise of Heaven, Earth, and Man (Uesugi Kagekatsu)
🎮 Player Info
• Player Name: your_name_here
• Faction: Uesugi Clan (Uesugi Kagekatsu)
• Starting Base: Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle (Mutsu Province)
• Officers: Naoe Kanetsugu, Maeda Keiji, Amakasu Kagemochi
• Starting Troops: 40,000 (Aizu main army + Yonezawa + Shōnai)
📘 Scenario Info
• Title: Righteous Rule — Rise of Heaven, Earth, and Man
• Year: 1600 (Keichō 5)
• Initial Status: Facing Tokugawa’s invasion orders, preparing to respond
• Enemy: Tokugawa forces (Eastern Coalition)
🎯 Turn 1 – Strategy Phase Options
• Issue the Naoe Letter and take up full defensive posture (Hardline)
• Buy time through negotiation and seek Sanada/Mōri alliances (Strategic wait)
• Secretly negotiate with Date Masamune to secure the rear (Diplomatic focus)
🎯 Domestic Phase (Optional)
• Support farmers (Loyalty +10, draft effectiveness UP)
• Protect merchants (Gold +500, covert ops +2)
• Strengthen military (Defense +10%, Morale +5)
• Recruit loyal retainers (chance to acquire new officers)