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CE190, Rise of the Warlords - Preeminent Commander
Yuan Shao is the Han's loyal defender, and will follow the dynasty to whatever end. It was he who stormed Luoyang to liberate the emperor, personally slaughtering the traitorous eunuchs in his lord's defence. Descended from power and prestige, Yuan Shao was chosen – because of his reputation and wealth – to lead the coalition against Dong Zhuo's tyrannical reign. Although the coalition now stagnates, the Dragon of the Yuan stands proud; although he may lack substance, let none doubt his ostentatious style...
Playstyle focus: AlliancesStarting situation: Normal
CE194, A World Betrayed - Preeminent Commander
Yuan Shao is the Han's loyal defender, and will follow the dynasty to whatever end. It was he who stormed Luoyang to liberate the emperor, personally slaughtering the traitorous eunuchs in his lord's defence. Descended from power and prestige, Yuan Shao was chosen – because of his reputation and wealth – to lead the coalition against Dong Zhuo's tyrannical reign. Although the coalition now stagnates, the Dragon of the Yuan stands proud; although he may lack substance, let none doubt his ostentatious style...
Playstyle focus: AlliancesStarting situation: Easy
CE200, Fates Divided - Preeminent Commander
Yuan Shao has consolidated all of northern China under his noble rule and now turns his gaze upon those who would conspire against his just ambition! The fading of one dynasty may give rise to another – yet he is barred by Cao Cao, who controls the emperor and holds the lands south of the Yellow River. Although both swear fealty to the Han, their twin ambitions are straining at the seams. It will certainly come to war, and there is no doubt that Yuan Shao must prevail!
Playstyle focus: AlliancesStarting situation: Easy
+50% reinforcement range (faction-wide)
-15% recruitment cost for spear infantry (faction-wide)
+3 starting rank for polearm infantry recruits (faction-wide)
The Captain Armoury
Faction feature
Captain Retinues
Instead of heroic characters, Yuan Shao can employ lower-ranked officers and captains who lead retinues of various unit compositions.
Defenders of Hebei
Polearm infantry
Available for characters rank 6 or higher
Role: all-rounder
+ Charge
- Defence vs. missile
Yuan Administration Office
Governmental building chain
+ Income from all sources
+ Public order
+ Lineage
Warriors of Ye
Polearm infantry
Available for characters rank 3 or higher
Role: all-rounder
+ Charge
- Defence vs. missile
-15% recruitment cost for spear infantry (faction-wide)
+3 starting rank for polearm infantry recruits (faction-wide)
Faction feature
Instead of heroic characters, Yuan Shao can employ lower-ranked officers and captains who lead retinues of various unit compositions.
Polearm infantry
Available for characters rank 6 or higher
Role: all-rounder
+ Charge
- Defence vs. missile
Governmental building chain
+ Income from all sources
+ Public order
+ Lineage
Polearm infantry
Available for characters rank 3 or higher
Role: all-rounder
+ Charge
- Defence vs. missile
Faction Name Song |
Faction Leader Yuan Shao |
Campaign 3k_main_campaign_map |
Culture Han Chinese |
Subculture Han Chinese |
Military Group 3k_main_military_grouping_han_chinese |
Faction Group Warlords |
Hero(Romance) |
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Yuan Shao
(3k_main_hero_earth_yuan_shao) Commander
wen chou
(3k_dlc07_hero_wen_chou_hero_wood) Champion
yan liang
(3k_dlc07_hero_yan_liang_hero_fire) Vanguard
zhang he
(3k_dlc07_hero_zhang_he_hero_fire) Sentinel
yuan shang
(3k_dlc07_hero_yuan_shang_hero_earth) Commander
lady zhen
(3k_dlc07_hero_lady_zhen_water) Strategist |
General(Records) |
Yuan Shao
(3k_main_general_earth_yuan_shao) Commander
wen chou
(3k_dlc07_general_wen_chou_hero_wood) Champion
yan liang
(3k_dlc07_general_yan_liang_hero_fire) Vanguard
zhang he
(3k_dlc07_general_zhang_he_hero_fire) Sentinel
yuan shang
(3k_dlc07_general_yuan_shang_hero_earth) Commander
lady zhen
(3k_dlc07_general_lady_zhen_water) Strategist |
Melee Infantry |
Liyang Daring Infantry
(3k_dlc07_unit_metal_liyang_daring_infantry) Sword Infantry
Axe Band
(3k_main_unit_metal_axe_band) Axe Infantry
Sabre Militia
(3k_main_unit_metal_sabre_militia) Sword Infantry
Northern Sabre Infantry
(3k_dlc07_unit_metal_northern_sabre_infantry) Sword Infantry
Sabre Infantry
(3k_main_unit_metal_sabre_infantry) Sword Infantry
Jian Sword Guards
(3k_main_unit_metal_jian_swordguards) Sword Infantry
Northern Veteran Sabre Infantry
(3k_dlc07_unit_metal_northern_veteran_sabre_infantry) Sword Infantry
Zhanmajian Infantry
(3k_dlc05_unit_metal_zhanmajian_infantry) Glaive Infantry
Pearl Dragons
(3k_main_unit_metal_pearl_dragons) Glaive Infantry
Yellow Dragons
(3k_main_unit_earth_yellow_dragons) Axe Infantry
Imperial Sword Guard
(3k_dlc04_unit_metal_imperial_sword_guard) Sword Infantry |
Polearm Infantry |
Peasant Band
(3k_main_unit_wood_peasant_band) Spear Infantry
Ji Militia
(3k_main_unit_wood_ji_militia) Halberd Infantry
Northern Ji Infantry
(3k_dlc07_unit_wood_northern_ji_infantry) Halberd Infantry
Northern Spear Guards
(3k_dlc07_unit_wood_northern_spear_guards) Spear Infantry
Spear Warriors
(3k_main_unit_wood_spear_warriors) Spear Infantry
Ji Infantry
(3k_main_unit_wood_ji_infantry) Halberd Infantry
Spear Guards
(3k_main_unit_wood_spear_guards) Spear Infantry
Northern Veteran Ji Infantry
(3k_dlc07_unit_wood_northern_veteran_ji_infantry) Halberd Infantry
Heavy Ji Infantry
(3k_main_unit_wood_heavy_ji_infantry) Halberd Infantry
Warriors of Ye
(3k_main_unit_wood_warriors_of_ye) Halberd Infantry
Northern Veteran Spears
(3k_dlc07_unit_wood_northern_veteran_spears) Spear Infantry
Heavy Spear Guards
(3k_main_unit_wood_heavy_spear_guards) Spear Infantry
Azure Dragons
(3k_main_unit_wood_azure_dragons) Glaive & Bow Infantry
Defenders of Hebei
(3k_main_unit_wood_defenders_of_hebei) Halberd Infantry
Protectors of Heaven
(3k_main_unit_wood_protectors_of_heaven) Glaive Infantry
Imperial Gate Guards
(3k_dlc04_unit_wood_imperial_gate_guards) Glaive Infantry
Ye Vanguard Spearmen
(3k_dlc07_unit_wood_ye_vanguard_spearmen) Spear Infantry |
Ranged Infantry |
Archer Militia
(3k_main_unit_water_archer_militia) Bow Infantry
Archers
(3k_main_unit_water_archers) Bow Infantry
Crossbowmen
(3k_main_unit_water_crossbowmen) Crossbow Infantry
Repeating Crossbowmen
(3k_main_unit_water_repeating_crossbowmen) Crossbow Infantry
Heavy Crossbowmen
(3k_main_unit_water_heavy_crossbowmen) Crossbow Infantry
Heavy Repeating Crossbowmen
(3k_main_unit_water_heavy_repeating_crossbowmen) Crossbow Infantry
Ye Vanguard Crossbows
(3k_dlc07_unit_water_ye_vanguard_crossbows) Crossbow Infantry
Onyx Dragons
(3k_main_unit_water_onyx_dragons) Bow Infantry
Defenders of Earth
(3k_main_unit_water_defenders_of_earth) Bow Infantry
Imperial Palace Cavalry
(3k_dlc04_unit_water_imperial_palace_cavalry) Crossbow Infantry
Imperial Palace Crossbowmen
(3k_dlc04_unit_water_imperial_palace_crossbowmen) Crossbow Infantry |
Ranged Cavalry |
Mounted Archers
(3k_main_unit_water_mounted_archers) Bow Cavalry
Mounted Crossbows
(ep_unit_water_mounted_crossbows) Crossbow Cavalry
Heavy Mounted Archers
(ep_unit_water_heavy_mounted_archers) Bow Cavalry
Northern Mounted Raiders
(3k_dlc07_unit_water_northern_mounted_raiders) Bow Cavalry |
Shock Cavalry |
Peasant Raiders
(3k_main_unit_fire_peasant_raiders) Spear Cavalry
Northern Lancer Cavalry
(3k_dlc07_unit_fire_northern_lancer_cavalry) Halberd Cavalry
Raider Cavalry
(3k_main_unit_fire_raider_cavalry) Spear Cavalry
Mounted Lancer Militia
(3k_main_unit_fire_mounted_lancer_militia) Halberd Cavalry
Lance Cavalry
(3k_main_unit_fire_lance_cavalry) Halberd Cavalry
Northern Veteran Lancers
(3k_dlc07_unit_fire_northern_veteran_lancers) Halberd Cavalry
Xiongnu Cavalry
(ep_unit_fire_xiongnu_cavalry) Spear Cavalry
Cataphracts
(ep_unit_fire_cataphracts) Spear Cavalry
Jade Dragons
(3k_main_unit_fire_jade_dragons) Spear Cavalry
Xiongnu Cataphracts
(ep_unit_fire_xiongnu_cataphracts) Spear Cavalry
Heavy Cataphracts
(ep_unit_fire_heavy_cataphracts) Spear Cavalry
Imperial Lancer Cavalry
(3k_dlc04_unit_fire_imperial_lancer_cavalry) Spear Cavalry |
Melee Cavalry |
Mounted Sabre Militia
(3k_main_unit_earth_mounted_sabre_militia) Sword Cavalry
Northern Sabre Cavalry
(3k_dlc07_unit_earth_northern_sabre_cavalry) Sword Cavalry
Sabre Cavalry
(3k_main_unit_earth_sabre_cavalry) Sword Cavalry
Jian Sword Guard Cavalry
(3k_main_unit_earth_jian_swordguard_cavalry) Sword Cavalry
Northern Veteran Sabre Cavalry
(3k_dlc07_unit_earth_northern_veteran_sabre_cavalry) Sword Cavalry
Imperial Household Cavalry
(3k_dlc04_unit_earth_imperial_household_cavalry) Sword Cavalry
Xiongnu Noble Cavalry
(3k_dlc07_unit_earth_xiongnu_noble_cavalry) Sword Cavalry |
Ranged Artillery |
Trebuchet
(3k_main_unit_water_trebuchet_bastion) Artillery
Multiple Bolt Crossbow
(3k_dlc04_unit_water_multiple_bolt_crossbow_bastion) Artillery
Trebuchet
(3k_main_unit_water_trebuchet) Artillery
Multiple Bolt Crossbow
(3k_dlc04_unit_water_multiple_bolt_crossbow) Artillery
Juggernaut
(3k_dlc06_unit_water_juggernaut) Juggernaut |