🏯 1614: Siege of Osaka — The Last Battle of the Toyotomi
📘 Scenario Background
After stepping down as Shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu continued to wield power behind the scenes.
Eventually, he raised his army under the banner of eliminating the Toyotomi clan once and for all.
The target: Toyotomi Hideyori and his loyal retainers, entrenched within mighty Osaka Castle.
In response, the Toyotomi side gathers rōnin from across the land and resolves to resist.
A modern-style fortress — Sanada-maru — is constructed on the southern flank,
turning the stronghold into more than just a site of defense.
This is not merely a siege.
This is the final blaze of the Sengoku era — the last chance for the Toyotomi to survive.
🎮 Player Faction: Toyotomi Clan (Fixed)
You play as Toyotomi Hideyori, commanding the defense of Osaka Castle.
🟥 Toyotomi Clan (Toyotomi Hideyori)
- Base: Osaka Castle (Settsu Province)
- Initial Troops: 60,000 (castle garrison + rōnin + reserves)
Key Officers
| Name | Leadership | Combat | Intelligence | Politics | Charisma |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanada Yukimura | 90 | 92 | 75 | 70 | 88 |
| Ōno Harunaga | 78 | 68 | 72 | 74 | 70 |
| Kimura Shigenari | 82 | 84 | 68 | 66 | 75 |
| Akashi Takenori | 76 | 78 | 74 | 68 | 72 |
| Gotō Matabei | 80 | 85 | 70 | 60 | 74 |
⚔️ Special Feature: Sanada-maru (The Ultimate Fortress)
- A self-contained fortress on the southern side, designed by Sanada Yukimura.
Its modern features allow for independent, large-scale defense.
🎮 Sanada-maru Tactical Orders (Player-Directed)
Choose how Yukimura is deployed:
- Fortify Defense: Reinforce Sanada-maru and fully block Tokugawa’s southern advance
- Disrupt & Raid: Send Yukimura for night attacks and flanking strikes to disrupt enemy command
- Assassination Attempt: Launch a daring strike directly at Ieyasu’s headquarters (high-risk/high-reward)
Sanada-maru decisions will significantly affect the battle outcome.
🟦 Enemy Faction: Tokugawa Army (Tokugawa Ieyasu)
- Troop Strength: Over 200,000 (Shogunate forces + allied domains)
- Formation: Encircling strategy using elite commanders (Date, Ii, Honda, Kuroda, etc.)
🎯 Victory Conditions (Toyotomi Clan)
- Survive the Winter Campaign and Summer Campaign
- Defeat Tokugawa’s main force or kill Tokugawa Ieyasu
- Or: successfully negotiate peace via the Imperial Court to preserve the Toyotomi family
🔰 Turn 1: Strategy Phase Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Take a defensive stance and prioritize strengthening Sanada-maru |
| B | Dispatch elite officers to repel the Tokugawa vanguard (offensive posture) |
| C | Send envoys to the Imperial Court to seek peace and buy time (diplomatic strategy) |
🎮 How to Start Playing with ChatGPT
Copy and paste the following template into ChatGPT to begin.
🟥 Toyotomi Clan (Toyotomi Hideyori) Template
📝 Play Log: Siege of Osaka — The Last Battle of the Toyotomi (Toyotomi Hideyori)
🎮 Player Info
• Player Name: your_name_here
• Faction: Toyotomi Clan (Toyotomi Hideyori)
• Starting Base: Osaka Castle (Settsu Province)
• Officers: Sanada Yukimura, Ōno Harunaga, Kimura Shigenari, Akashi Takenori, Gotō Matabei
• Starting Troops: 60,000 (garrison + rōnin + reserves)
📘 Scenario Info
• Title: Siege of Osaka — The Last Battle of the Toyotomi
• Year: 1614 (Keichō 19)
• Initial Status: Surrounded by Tokugawa forces, preparing defense
• Enemy: Tokugawa Army (200,000+ troops)
🎯 Turn 1 – Strategy Phase Options
• Fortify Sanada-maru and focus on full defense
• Send elite units to repel the Tokugawa vanguard
• Dispatch an envoy to the Imperial Court for peace negotiations
🎯 Sanada-maru Tactical Orders
• Fortify Defense (hold southern line)
• Disrupt & Raid (flanking and night attacks)
• Assassination Attempt (target Ieyasu’s HQ with Yukimura)