Wu

Sun Jian has never shied away from opportunity - and despite his loyalties, the fall of the imperial court presents great opportunities. As a young man, Sun Jian rose from the obscurity of his mercantile upbringing, learning from the deeds of his father that fortune must be seized - never expected. Since then, he has always led at the head of the charge, earning the epithet 'The Vanguard General'. It is this determined spirit that drives the Tiger of Jiangdong forward; may his roar sweep all obstacles away!

Sun Jian is bold and brave - some may say reckless - yet everything he does, he does for his family. He is no stranger to throwing himself head-first into the action, regardless of the consequences. Famed for single-handedly defeating a group of pirates, he tricked them into fleeing without ever raising his blade.

As a storm of discord rolls across China, Sun Jian knows that whatever action he takes, it will be in defence not only of China, but his homeland and his family.

-25% recruitment and upkeep cost for mercenary retinues (faction-wide)
+15% campaign movement range (faction-wide)
Cost to Establish Order in deserted settlements halved. (faction-wide)

Mercenary Outpost
Economic building chain
Grants access to Mercenaries
+ Income from commerce
+ Replenishment

Mercenary Cavalry
Shock cavalry
Available for characters rank 5 or higher
Role: flanking
- Defence vs. missile

Mercenary Infantry
Assault infantry
Available for characters rank 1 or higher
Role: assault
- Defence vs. cavalry

Mercenary Archers
Archer infantry
Available for characters rank 3 or higher
Role: rear line
+ Melee
- Defence vs. cavalry

Mercenary Captain Retinues
These retinues deploy immediately and do not require mustering time.