San Goku Shi 7 - Strategy Guide (Page 07)

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After Cao Cao's disastrous defeat at Chi Bi at the hands of Sun Quan and Liu 
Bei, Jing Province is up for grabs. This scenario is basically Cao Cao 
against the rest of the world. Liu Bei and Sun Quan will aggressively push 
their advantage against Cao Cao, resulting in a massive loss of territory for 
him. Not to be outdone, Ma Teng will swiftly strike from the west, followed 
shortly by Liu Zhang. Within a decade or so, Cao Cao's territory will be 
reduced to half its size, and unlike previous scenarios the other countries 
will prefer to fight him rather than amongst themselves for the most part. 
Cao Cao has a long battle ahead of him, but once he manages to regain his 
momentum it is only a matter of time before he takes out each country one by 
one.

Top Lieges
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Cao Cao <- Winner
Liu Bei
Sun Quan

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8. 217 Feb. The Dawn of the Three Kingdoms
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Cao Cao (Blue) -> Cao Pi
Gongsun Gong (Dull Orange)
Liu Bei (Green)
Sun Quan (Red)

Zhuge Liang's "heavenly triangle" has come to fruition and China is divided 
into the Three Kingdoms. Each of the three countries is relatively equal in 
size and power, with Cao Cao holding a slight advantage in sheer numbers. 
This is a three-way dance for the most part, with each country taking and 
losing territory almost every turn. Cao Cao will pass away early on, leaving 
his son Cao Pi in charge. It may seem like a major advantage for the other 
two Lieges, but Cao Pi still controls a formidable amount of Officers who 
will ensure that he remains a contender. It will be a bloody battle all the 
way, but once Cao Pi eliminates one Liege, it is only a matter of time before 
the other follows.

Top Lieges
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Cao Cao/Cao Pi <- Winner
Liu Bei
Sun Quan

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9. 225 Mar. Zhuge Liang's Campaign
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Cao Pi (Blue) -> Cao Rui
Gongsun Gong (Dull Orange)
Liu Chan (Green) -> Liu Li
Meng Huo (Lime Green)
Sun Quan (Red)

This scenario marks the beginning of the end for Shu Han. Not only is Liu Bei 
gone, but also his successor Liu Chan is not exactly what you would call 
Liege material. Fortunately, he has the services of Zhuge Liang and a host of 
loyal and capable Officers. Unfortunately, he also happens to be surrounded 
by all sides by both Cao Pi and Sun Quan. While Zhuge Liang is off on his 
merry campaign against the Man tribe to the southwest, Cao Pi and Sun Quan 
will be busy attacking him (and each other). Meng Huo will barely put up 
lukewarm resistance, so he's not a threat to anyone. After Meng Hou is 
crushed, Liu Chan will concentrate his efforts against Cao Pi, with 
occasional forays into Wu territory. Cao Pi will definitely have his hands 
full driving off attacks from both Shu Han and Wu. Once he manages to 
eliminate one of the two, Cao Pi will have enough critical mass to take on 
the remaining Liege. Once that happens it is only a matter of time before he 
is victorious.

Top Lieges
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Cao Pi <- Winner
Liu Chan
Sun Quan

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10. 257 Mar. Sima Shao's Ambition
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Cao Mao (Blue)
Liu Chan (Green) -> Liu Chen
Sun Liang (Red) -> Sun Xiu -> Sun Yi -> Sun Chen
Zhuge Dan (Bright Orange)

The Three Kingdoms are slowly dying out. Many of the most famous Officers 
have already died, and those that are left are not long for this world. Shu 
Han, Wei, and Wu alike are all experiencing severe shortages in manpower. 
Without any Officers to lead their armies, no one Liege seems to be able to 
unite our divided country. We must find one who is willing and able to fight 
for the people and unite China once and for all. If no one is willing to do 
so, I guess I will have to take matters into my own hands myself...

Top Lieges
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Cao Mao
Liu Chan
Sun Liang

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XIV. Endings
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"That is domains under heaven, after a long period of union, tends to divide; 
after a long period of division, tends to unite."

The ending you receive depends on many factors in the game, including your 
position, Fame, Bonds, and the current state of the cities under your 
control. Each ending details what happens to the Liege, Warlord, and yourself 
after uniting China, as well as the aftermath of the new empire.

Liege is an Emperor -> Establishes a new dynasty.
Liege is a King -> Refuses to become Emperor.
Liege's Title is lower that Prime Minister -> Liege becomes Prime Minister.
Liege kills many Officers who refuse to join him -> Becomes a tyrant.
Liege has aggressive expansion policy -> Chaos ensues after death.
Liege kills many Officers and is not an Emperor -> Empire is overthrown.

Warlord has high LOY, Bond, and Fame -> Warlord becomes Prime Minister.
Warlord has high Fame and WAR -> Minister becomes Grand Marshal.
Warlord has low Bond with Liege -> Warlord becomes Grand Tutor.
Warlord (?) -> Warlord leaves Liege to go on journey of self-discovery.

Prefect with high Fame -> Prefect becomes Minister of Interior.
Prefect with high Fame and WAR -> Prefect becomes Grand Marshal.

All cities have high Safety, Commerce, and Land levels -> 300 years of peace.
Cities have low Safety, Commerce, and Land levels -> Xianbei invasion.

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XX. Secret Characters
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"Really the man has power over the heavens and authority over the earth. His 
methods are incalculable, beyond the ken of god or devil. He cannot be 
allowed to live to be a danger to our land of the south. We must slay him 
soon to fend off later evils."
                                       - Zhou Yu, on Zhuge Liang

There are several secret characters available to play in the game. When 
creating a new officer simply enter the following names (first name in the 
last name box and vice versa) to unlock them. You will hear a tone if it 
worked correctly. Credit for these goes to Kayne0000's ROTTK7 Secret 
Character FAQ at gamefaqs.com and megamisama's posts from the ROTTK7 message 
boards. I've added bios for the characters since they don't seem to have any. 
=)

Name: Abe Lincoln (Officer, Prefect, Warlord, Liege)
Type: Balanced War: 79 Int: 82 Pol: 99 Cha: 95
Skills: Spy, Reversal, Aid, Scout, Charge, Dash, Repair, Missile, Riot, Wile, 
Rumor, Chart, Flood, Rally, Sap, Oracle  
Bio: The 16th President of the United States (1861-1865), who led the Union 
during the Civil War and emancipated slaves in the South (1863). He was 
assassinated shortly after the end of the war by John Wilkes Booth.
Comments: A true politician, honest Abe will surely charm the masses with his 
high POL and CHA skills. His other abilities are quite good as well. Mr. 
Lincoln's skills make him prime Warlord material, but he excels at any 
position given to him.

Name: Albert Einstein (Officer, Prefect, Warlord, Liege)
Type: Warlord War: 78 Int: 98 Pol: 89 Cha: 81
Skills: Reversal, Aid, Scout, Dash, Repair, Missile, Riot, Wile, Rumor, 
Flood, Rally, Sap, Mystic, Critic, Wealth
Bio: German-born American theoretical physicist whose special and general 
theories of relativity revolutionized modern thought on the nature of space 
and time and formed a theoretical base for the exploitation of atomic energy. 
He won a 1921 Nobel Prize for his explanation of the photoelectric effect.
Comments: A Warlord in the truest sense, Einstein's INT is one of the best in 
the game. His skills complement him well, making him a formidable tactician.

Name: Augustus Caesar (Officer, Prefect, Warlord, Liege)
Type: Balanced War: 80 Int: 84 Pol: 91 Cha: 99
Skills: Spy, Reversal, Aid, Scout, Charge, Dash, Repair, Missile, Riot, Wile, 
Rumor, Flood, Rally, Jeer, Sap, Mystic, Critic
Bio: Originally Octavian. First emperor of Rome (27 B.C.-A.D. 14) and grand-
nephew of Julius Caesar. He defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 and 
subsequently gained control over the empire. In 29 he was named emperor, and 
in 27 he was given the honorary title Augustus.
Comments: Hail Caesar! While he's not as formidable in battle as Julius, he 
is much more balanced in abilities. Augustus will do well in just about any 
role he finds himself in.

Name: Ben Franklin (Officer, Prefect, Warlord)
Type: Warlord War: 30, Int: 86 Pol: 98 Cha: 77
Skills: Spy, Trade, Reversal, Aid, Scout, Dash, Missile, Riot, Wile, Rumor, 
Chart, Flood, Rally, Sap, Zeal, Critic
Bio: American public official, writer, scientist, and printer. After the 
success of his Poor Richard's Almanac (1732-1757), he entered politics and 
played a major part in the American Revolution. Franklin negotiated French 
support for the colonists, signed the Treaty of Paris (1783), and helped 
draft the Constitution (1787-1789). His numerous scientific and practical 
innovations include the lightning rod, bifocal spectacles, and a stove.
Comments: Ben makes a great Warlord with high INT and POL. But with a dismal 
WAR ability he should be kept far from the enemy lines.

Name: Benedict Arnold (Officer)
Type: War War: 98 Int: 11 Pol:12 Cha: 38
Skills: Valor, Charge, Duel, Dash, Rally, Jeer
Bio: American Revolutionary general and traitor whose plan to surrender West 
Point to the British for 20,000 pounds was foiled when his accomplice John 
Andre was captured (1780). Arnold fled to New York and then to England 
(1781).
Comments: Benedict is all about offense. He should be kept on the battle 
field where his skills can be put to good use.

Name: Betsy Ross (Officer)
Type: Cha War: 10 Int: 45 Pol:53 Cha: 92
Skills: Trade, Aid, Rally, Doctor, Oracle, Wealth
Bio: American seamstress who, according to tradition, made the first American 
flag (June 1776) at the request of George Washington.
Comments: Betsy is quite a charming individual. Unfortunately, high CHA is 
all she has going for her. In battle she can be quite useful with her Aid and 
Doctor skills, but with a dismally low WAR she won't be fighting much.

Name: Charles Darwin (Officer)
Type: Int War: 19 Int: 81 Pol: 52 Cha: 21
Skills: Spy, Mystic, Doctor
Bio: British naturalist who revolutionized the study of biology with his 
theory of evolution based on natural selection. His most famous works include 
Origin of Species (1859) and The Descent of Man (1871).
Comments: Darwin has high INT. That's about all he has going for him.

Name: Crazy Horse (Officer, Prefect)
Type: Rank War: 99 Int: 75 Pol: 68 Cha: 96
Skills: Aid, Scout, Valor, Charge, Duel, Dash, Navy, Rally
Bio: Real name Tashunca-Uitco. Sioux leader who militarily resisted the 
encroachment of whites in the Black Hills and joined Sitting Bull in the 
defeat of Gen. George A. Custer at Little Bighorn (1876).
Comments: Crazy Horse is crazy on the battlefield. He should be given a Horse 
or Calvary unit and get medieval on the enemy Officers.

Name: Daniel Boone (Officer, Prefect)
Type: War War: 97 Int: 70 Pol: 13 Cha: 77
Skills: Valor, Charge, Duel, Dash, Rally, Jeer
Bio: American frontiersman, folk hero, and central figure in the settlement 
of Kentucky.
Comments: Daniel Boone was a great man, and in battle he's even greater. He's 
got great WAR with the skills to match.

Name: Dynasty Warrior (Officer)
Type: War War: 94 Int: 35 Pol: 35 Cha: 94
Skills: Counter, Valor, Charge, Duel, Dash, Rally, Jeer
Comments: Not really a character. This is more of a generic warrior type from 
Koei's Dynasty Warriors series. Great WAR and combat skills.

Name: Genghis Khan (Officer, Prefect)
Type: Rank War: 96 Int: 89 Pol: 51 Cha: 88
Skills: Spy, Tame, Counter, Aid, Scout, Valor, Charge, Dash, Missile, Volley, 
Rally, Jeer, Zeal
Bio: Originally Temujin. Mongol conqueror that united the Mongol tribes and 
in 1206 took the name Genghis Khan ("supreme conqueror"). He annexed northern 
China, central Asia, Iran, and southern Russia.
Comments: As you might expect, good old Temujin is quite the general. Great 
WAR and INT backed with solid skills.

Name: George Patton (Note: Enter another space after George) (Officer, 
Prefect)
(Special thanks to Kevin Wong for finding this one.)
Type: Balanced War: 94 Int: 94 Pol: 69 Cha: 86
Skills: Spy, Reversal, Aid, Scout, Charge, Dash, Repair, Missile, Riot, Wile, 
Rumor, Flood, Rally, Sap, Mystic
Bio: American general. In World War II he led the Third Army's sweep across 
France and into Germany (1944-1945).
Comments: Another solid general with great WAR and INT. Make sure he learns 
Valor as soon as humanly possible.

Name: Gitaroo Man (Officer, Prefect, Warlord, Liege)
Type: Balanced War: 90 Int: 90 Pol: 90 Cha: 90
Skills: Spy, Invent, Trade, Dash, Zeal, Critic, Wealth
Bio: A guitar-wielding hero of the Koei game of the same name.
Note: He starts with Elephants. =)
Comments: Gitaroo Man is pretty much on par with Cao Cao in terms of overall 
abilities. His skills are quite useful and he can be customized to fill just 
about any role depending on the skills he learns. Did I mention he starts 
with Elephants?

Name: Harry Houdini (Officer)
Type: Int War: 15 Int: 90 Pol: 15 Cha: 70
Skills: Spy, Chart, Mystic, Oracle
Bio: American magician known for his escapes from chains, handcuffs, 
straitjackets, and padlocked containers.
Comments: Houdini has high INT but that's about all he has going for him. 
With a low WAR he's going to have to pull off a serious disappearing act in 
battle if he wants to survive.

Name: Jeanne Darc (Officer, Prefect, Warlord, Liege)
Type: Balanced War: 85 Int: 85 Pol: 85 Cha: 85
Skills: Spy, Invent, Trade, Charge, Zeal, Critic, Wealth
Bio: Saint. French name Jeanne d'Arc. Known as "the Maid of Orleans" and "La 
Pucelle." French military leader and heroine. Inspired and directed by 
religious visions, she organized the French resistance that forced the 
English to end their siege of Orleans (1429). The same year she led an army 
of 12,000 to Rheims and had the dauphin crowned Charles VII. Captured and 
sold to the English by the Burgundians (1430), she was later tried for heresy 
and sorcery and was burned at the stake in Rouen. She was canonized in 1920.
Comments: Balanced is the word. Joan starts out with slightly less abilities 
that Gitaroo Man, but with pretty much the same skills. But I guess Jeanne 
Darc sounds a lot less silly that Gitaroo Man.

Name: Julius Caesar (Officer, Prefect)
Type: Rank War: 100 Int: 74 Pol: 50 Cha: 90
Skills: Aid, Scout, Valor, Charge, Duel, Dash, Rally, Jeer
Bio: Roman general, statesman, and historian who invaded Britain (55), 
crushed the army of his political enemy Pompey (48), pursued other enemies to 
Egypt, where he installed Cleopatra as queen (47), returned to Rome, and was 
given a mandate by the people to rule as dictator for life (45). On March 15 
of the following year he was murdered by a group of republicans led by 
Cassius and Brutus, who feared he intended to establish a monarchy ruled by 
himself.
Comments: Julius is a war machine and should be kept busy attacking as much 
as possible. Great combat skills.

Name: Lady Diana (Officer, Prefect)
Type: Cha War: 8 Int: 72 Pol: 81 Cha: 97
Skills: Aid, Dash, Rally, Mystic, Zeal, Doctor, Oracle, Critic, Wealth
Bio: Princess of Wales. Title of Lady Diana Frances Spencer. Born 1961. 
Consort of Charles, Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne.
Comments: A great political figure. Just don't expect her to turn the enemy 
to mincemeat on the battlefield.

Name: Mahatma Gandhi (Officer, Prefect)
Type: Pol War: 20, Int: 83 Pol: 100 Cha: 94
Skills: Spy, Trade, Zeal, Critic, Wealth
Bio: Indian nationalist and spiritual leader who developed the practice of 
nonviolent disobedience that forced Great Britain to grant independence to 
India (1947). He was assassinated by a Hindu fanatic.
Comments: Gandhi has rock solid abilities in everything except WAR. Keep him 
working your cities and you will be pleased with the results.

Name: Mark Antony (Officer, Prefect, Warlord)
Type: Warlord War: 83 Int: 98 Pol: 79 Cha: 68
Skills: Reversal, Aid, Scout, Dash, Repair, Missile, Riot, Wile, Rumor, Chart 
Flood, Rally, Sap, Mystic, Critic
Bio: Roman orator, politician, and soldier. His love affair with Cleopatra 
split the triumvirate he had formed with Octavian and Lepidus and led to war. 
In 31 B.C. the forces of Antony and Cleopatra were defeated by Octavian at 
Actium, and both subsequently committed suicide.
Comments: Another solid Warlord. Great WAR and INT with the typical Warlord 
skills.

Name: Mother Theresa (Note: Enter another space after Mother) (Officer)
Type: Cha War: 5 Int: 77 Pol: 62 Cha: 99
Skills: Reversal, Aid, Wile, Rumor, Rally, Doctor, Oracle, Wealth
Bio: Saint. Known as "Theresa of Avila." Spanish nun and mystical writer who 
founded the reformed order of Carmelites (1562). Her works include The Way of 
Perfection, published posthumously.
Comments: Another charming character. She's primarily a support unit in 
battle. Don't expect her to win any fights.

Name: Nikola Tesla (Officer, Prefect, Warlord)
Type: Warlord War: 65 Int: 97 Pol: 81 Cha: 72
Skills: Spy, Trade, Reversal, Aid, Scout, Dash, Repair, Missile, Riot, Wile, 
Rumor, Flood, Rally, Sap, Zeal, Oracle
Bio: Serbian-born American electrical engineer and physicist who discovered 
the principles of alternating current (1881) and invented numerous devices 
and procedures that was essential to the development of radio and the 
harnessing of electricity.
Comments: He'd make a good Warlord, but his WAR ability needs work. Good INT 
and POL though.

Name: Norma Jean (Officer)
Type: Cha War: 3 Int: 33 Pol: 44 Cha: 100
Skills: Aid, Rally, Doctor, Oracle
Bio: Also known as Marilyn Monroe. American actress noted for her great sex 
appeal. She appeared in several motion pictures, including Some Like It Hot 
(1959) and The Misfits (1961).
Comments: I'm starting to see a pattern of women with high CHA and little 
else. Marilyn is yet another female Officer with Aid and Doctor and low WAR.

Name: Robert Lee (Officer, Prefect)
Type: Balanced War: 88 Int: 84 Pol: 67 Cha: 73
Skills: Counter, Aid, Scout, Charge, Dash, Repair, Missile, Volley, Riot, 
Rally, Jeer
Bio: American Confederate general in the Civil War. He won victories at Bull 
Run (1862), Fredericksburg (1862), and Chancellorsville (1863) before 
surrendering to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox (1865).
Comments: As you might expect, Lee makes a great general for your armies. 
Make sure he learns Valor quickly.

Name: Robin Hood (Officer, Prefect)
Type: Rank War: 95 Int: 79 Pol: 66 Cha: 93
Skills: Counter, Aid, Scout, Valor, Charge, Dash, Volley, Missile, Rally
Bio: A legendary English outlaw of the 12th century, famous for his courage, 
chivalry, and practice of robbing the rich to aid the poor.
Comments: Like Huang Zhong, Robin Hood should be given an Arbalest and sent 
to wreak havoc on enemy formations. In close combat he can acquit himself 
quite well with his fighting skills.  

Name: Sitting Bull (Officer, Prefect, Warlord, Liege)
Type: Balanced War: 82 Int: 99 Pol: 84 Cha: 79
Skills: Spy, Reversal, Aid, Scout, Charge, Dash, Repair, Riot, Wile, Rumor, 
Flood, Sap, Mystic, Oracle, 
Bio: Hunkpapa Sioux leader who guided his people to victory against Gen. 
George A. Custer's cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn (1876).
Comments: A well-balanced individual. Prime Warlord candidate.

Name: Sun Tzu (Officer, Prefect, Warlord, Liege)
Type: Balanced War: 90 Int: 100 Pol: 74 Cha: 82
Skills: Spy, Reversal, Aid, Scout, Charge, Dash, Repair, Navy, Riot, Wile, 
Flood, Rally, Sap, Rumor, Mystic, Oracle
Bio: Legendary Chinese strategist famous for his treatise on philosophy, 
logistics, espionage, strategy, and tactics known as The Art of War. Best 
known for his saying that the best battle is the battle that is won without 
being fought.
Comments: The penultimate Warlord, Sun Tzu is on par with the likes Zhuge 
Liang and Sima Yi. He's also the only secret character with a Chinese name so 
you don't have to feel quite as silly for using him.

Name: Thomas Paine (Officer, Prefect)
Type: Pol War: 21 Int: 64 Pol: 86 Cha: 66
Skills: Spy, Zeal, Critic
Bio: British-born American writer and Revolutionary leader who wrote the 
pamphlet Common Sense (1776) arguing for American independence from Britain. 
In England he published The Rights of Man (1791-1792), a defense of the 
French Revolution.
Comments: He's a politician. That's all you need to know about him.

Name: U 1 (Officer)
(Special thanks to Wage Slave for finding this one!)
Type: Average War: 1 Int: 1 Pol: 1 Cha: 1
Skills: Zeal, Study
Bio: Gitaroo Man's alter ego (see Gitaroo Man).
Comments: U 1 is for die-hard ROTTK7 players only. If you want to use him, 
good luck! Even I won't touch this one.

Name: Ulysses Grant (Officer)
Type: War War: 91 Int: 51 Pol: 28 Cha: 62
Skills: Invent, Rally, Jeer
Bio: The 18th President of the United States (1869-1877) and a Civil War 
general. After his victorious Vicksburg campaign (1862-1863), he was made 
commander in chief of the Union Army (1864) and accepted the surrender of 
Gen. Robert E. Lee at Appomattox (1865). Grant's two-term presidency was 
marred by widespread graft and corruption.
Comments: As you might expect from reading the bio, Grant makes a great 
general but don't expect him to do much domestics wise. He needs to learn 
combat skills such as Valor, Charge, Duel, and Dash to realize his full 
potential.

Name: Wyatt Earp (Officer, Prefect)
Type: War War: 97 Int: 83 Pol: 57 Cha: 80
Skills: Valor, Charge, Duel, Dash, Navy, Rally, Jeer
Bio: American frontier law officer involved in the famous gunfight at the 
O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona (1881).
Comments: Despite his gun fighting skills, Earp should be kept in close 
combat in battle. He makes a great Prefect.

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XXI. Dynasty Warriors
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"Really a god!"
                                       - Hu Ban, on Guan Yu

Want to play as your favorite Dynasty Warrior? Here's how they appear in 
ROTTK7.

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Shu Forces
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Guan Yu (Officer, Prefect, Warlord)
WAR: 95 INT: 81 POL: 72 CHA: 93
Skills: Trade, Aid, Scout, Valor, Duel, Dash, Navy, Missile, Flood, Rally
Items: Black Dragon (WAR +5), Red Hare
Comments: As you might expect, Guan Yu is a formidable force on the 
battlefield. His high WAR and INT make him an excellent choice to lead your 
armies to victory. He's not too bad in domestics either.

Huang Zhong (Officer)
WAR: 90 INT: 51 POL: 42 CHA: 64
Skills: Counter, Valor, Duel, Dash, Missile, Volley, Rally, Jeer
Comments: Huang Zhong should be assigned as a crossbow unit as much as 
possible to take advantage of his excellent archery skills, even if he does 
hit you with his own volleys from time to time.

Jiang Wei (Officer, Prefect, Warlord)
WAR: 86 INT: 89 POL: 62 CHA: 80
Skills: Counter, Valor, Duel, Dash, Wile, Study
Comments: As Zhuge Liang's successor, Jiang Wei does pretty well on the 
battlefield with his high WAR and INT. His Study skill allows him to develop 
even more.

Liu Bei (Officer, Prefect, Liege)
WAR: 82 INT: 80 POL: 76 CHA: 98
Skills: Aid, Scout, Dash, Missile, Rally
Items: Swords of Fate (WAR +7), Hex Mark
Comments: Liu Bei isn't too bad on the battlefield, but he excels at getting 
people to join him, as seen by his high CHA ability.

Ma Chao (Officer)
WAR: 91 INT: 48 POL: 33 CHA: 64
Skills: Counter, Valor, Charge, Duel, Missile, Jeer
Comments: Cao Cao once commented that Ma Chao is no less bold than Lu Bu. 
With his high WAR and formidable combat skills, Ma Chao is truly a force to 
be reckoned with in battle.

Pang Tong (Officer, Prefect, Warlord)
WAR: 71 INT: 95 POL: 90 CHA: 73
Skills: Spy, Reversal, Aid, Riot, Wile, Rumor, Flood, Sap, Mystic
Comments: Pang Tong has a high INT and makes an excellent Tactician for any 
battle. His Skills such as Aid and Rumor make him quite formidable in this 
respect. His high POL also gives him an advantage in domestic affairs as 
well.

Wei Yan (Officer)
WAR: 88 INT: 46 POL: 39 CHA: 36
Skills: Valor, Charge, Duel, Volley, Jeer
Comments: With his WAR and combat skills, Wei Yan should be kept in the front 
lines in most battles where he can use his offensive abilities to the 
fullest.

Zhang Fei (Officer)
WAR: 96 INT: 31 POL: 26 CHA: 38
Skills: Valor, Charge, Duel, Dash, Jeer, Study
Items: Viper Blade (WAR +5)
Comments: Like his blood brother Guan Yu, Zhang Fei can single-handedly drive 
back a small army. With his combat skills he should be sent directly into the 
enemy ranks to throw their forces into disarray. His low INT sometimes gets 
the better of him, which makes him a prime target for Ploys. His domestic 
abilities are somewhat lacking, but the Study skill goes a long way to help 
that.

Zhao Yun (Officer, Prefect)
WAR: 91 INT: 78 POL: 62 CHA: 84
Skills: Aid, Scout, Valor, Charge, Duel, Dash, Rally
Comments: Like his Tiger General brethren, Zhao Yun should be used as the 
primary attacker in any offensive battle. His skills complement this role 
well, and his high INT makes him less vulnerable to enemy Ploys. 

Zhuge Liang (Officer, Prefect, Warlord)
WAR: 78 INT: 92 POL: 98 CHA: 85
Skills: Spy, Invent, Reversal, Aid, Scout, Dash, Repair, Missile, Riot, Wile, 
Rumor, Chart, Flood, Rally, Jeer, Sap, Mystic
Items: Feather Fan, The 24 War Manuals (INT +8, Skill: Invent), Sleeve Darts 
(WAR +1)
Comments: Zhuge Liang is hands down the best Warlord in the game. While his 
domestic abilities are excellent, he makes the ultimate Tactician in battle 
with his godlike INT and huge selection of Ploys.

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Wei Forces
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Cao Cao (Officer, Prefect, Warlord, Liege)
WAR: 82 INT: 93 POL: 92 CHA: 97
Skills: Spy, Reversal, Aid, Scout, Dash, Repair, Riot, Rumor, Flood, Rally, 
Jeer, Sap, Zeal
Items: Sword of Heaven (WAR +10), Sword of Light (WAR +10), Meng De's War 
Manual (INT +3, Skill: Reversal), Shadow Runner
Comments: Statistically speaking, Cao Cao is the best character in the game. 
He starts with a treasury of Items that complement his already high 
abilities. Whether in domestics or combat, Cao Cao can handle the job in any 
situation.

Dian Wei (Officer)
WAR: 94 INT: 31 POL: 26 CHA: 45
Skills: Valor, Charge, Duel, Rally
Items: Twin Crescent (WAR +2), Throwing Blade (WAR +1)
Comments: Cao Cao's personal bodyguard Dian Wei has high WAR and excellent 
combat skills to match. His other skills are quite lacking, so he should be 
used as the offensive powerhouse that he is.

Sima Yi (Officer, Prefect, Warlord)
WAR: 86 INT: 91 POL: 90 CHA: 88
Skills: Spy, Reversal, Aid, Scout, Dash, Repair, Riot, Wile, Rumor, Flood
Comments: With abilities on par with Zhuge Liang, Sima Yi makes an excellent 
Warlord and Tactician. While his Skills aren't as numerous as Zhuge Liang's, 
they complement him well in battle.

Xiahou Dun (Officer, Prefect)
WAR: 91 INT: 72 POL: 74 CHA: 83
Skills: Valor, Duel, Repair, Rally, Jeer, Study
Comments: With higher abilities and better offensive skills, Dun is the 
better of the two Xiahous. Study allows him to become even better.

Xiahou Yuan (Officer, Prefect)
WAR: 88 INT: 53 POL: 49 CHA: 64
Skills: Counter, Charge, Duel, Dash, Missile, Volley
Comments: While not as skillful as Dun, Xiahou Yuan is still an excellent 
Officer in battle. His domestic skills need a bit of improvement though.

Xu Huang (Officer, Prefect)
WAR: 91 INT: 74 POL: 53 CHA: 72
Skills: Spy, Aid, Scout, Valor, Duel, Dash, Rally
Items: Great Axe (WAR +2)
Comments: Xu Huang was instrumental in Cao Cao's early campaigns. With high 
WAR and great combat skills it's easy to see why.

Xu Zhu (Officer)
WAR: 94 INT: 26 POL: 23 CHA: 41
Skills: Valor, Duel
Comments: There's not too much in the way for strategy with Xu Zhu. With only 
a high WAR and two combat skills going for him, Xu Zhu's only role is to 
destroy the enemy in combat.

Zhang He (Officer, Prefect)
WAR: 88 INT: 74 POL: 63 CHA: 75
Skills: Scout, Valor, Duel, Dash, Missile, Rally, Study
Comments: With well rounded abilities, Zhang He does equally well at home on 
or the march. Study makes him even better.

Zhang Liao (Officer, Prefect)
WAR: 91 INT: 84 POL: 72 CHA: 85
Skills: Aid, Scout, Charge, Duel, Dash, Rally
Comments: Zhang Liao is a very effective warrior on the battlefield with high 
WAR and INT. Try to learn Valor as soon as possible.

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Wu Forces
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Gan Ning (Officer)
WAR: 92 INT: 68 POL: 54 CHA: 56
Skills: Valor, Duel, Dash, Navy, Volley, Rally
Comments: Gan Ning should be used on the attack as much as possible. In naval 
battles he's nigh unstoppable.

Huang Gai (Officer)
WAR: 86 INT: 48 POL: 46 CHA: 80
Skills: Duel, Navy, Missile, Flood, Study
Items: Steel Flail (WAR +2)
Comments: Like Gan Ning, Huang Gai should be the backbone of any frontal 
assault. Study allows him to learn more combat skills faster.

Lu Meng (Officer)
WAR: 78 INT: 54 POL: 41 CHA: 79
Skills: Valor, Duel, Navy, Missile
Comments: Another solid naval warrior from Wu.

Lu Xun (Officer, Prefect, Warlord)
WAR: 89 INT: 95 POL: 93 CHA: 91
Skills: Spy, Reversal, Aid, Scout, Navy, Missile, Flood, Mystic
Comments: Lu Xun has the most well rounded abilities of the Wu Officers. This 
makes him prime material for a Warlord/Tactician position. His skills 
complement him well as a support unit in battle.

Sun Ce (Officer, Prefect, Liege)
WAR: 94 INT: 78 POL: 58 CHA: 90
Skills: Valor, Duel, Navy, Volley, Flood, Rally
Comments: Ce is as formidable in battle as his father Jian. With his skills 
he should lead by example during the attack.

Sun Jian (Officer, Prefect, Liege)
WAR: 90 INT: 76 POL: 61 CHA: 92
Skills: Aid, Scout, Duel, Dash, Navy, Flood, Rally
Items: Ancestral Sword (WAR +2), Art of War (INT +8 Skill: Flood)
Comments: The best warrior of the Sun family, Sun Jian has high WAR and INT, 
making him the centerpiece of any assault.

Sun Quan (Officer, Prefect, Liege)
WAR: 74 INT: 81 POL: 83 CHA: 85
Skills: Aid, Scout, Navy, Missile, Rally, Zeal
Comments: While not as combat oriented as his father and brother, Sun Quan 
nevertheless can handle himself in battle. One of the few characters to start 
with Zeal.

Taishi Ci (Officer)
WAR: 93 INT: 58 POL: 57 CHA: 67
Skills: Valor, Duel, Dash, Missile, Volley, Riot, Rally
Items: Hand Spear (WAR +1)
Comments: Perhaps one of the greatest of the Wu Officers in battle, Taishi Ci 
should wade into the ranks of the enemy and attack fearlessly.

Zhou Yu (Officer, Prefect, Warlord)
WAR: 89 INT: 97 POL: 78 CHA: 89
Skills: Reversal, Scout, Dash, Navy, Missile, Riot, Wile, Rumor, Flood, 
Rally, Jeer, Mystic
Comments: With high WAR and INT, Zhou Yu is another fine Warlord/Tactician 
available to Wu. His skills complement his role as Tactician nicely. 

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Other Forces
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Dong Zhou (Officer)
WAR: 80 INT: 73 POL: 41 CHA: 53
Skills: Counter, Scout, Valor, Duel, Dash, Missile, Volley
Items: Seven Star Sword (WAR +3)
Comments: Dong Zhou is a fine example of ruthless aggression. Good WAR and 
INT backed with fine combat skills make him ideally suited for stomping on 
his neighbors. He doesn't care too much for domestics though.

Lu Bu (Officer)
WAR: 98 INT: 26 POL: 18 CHA: 32
Skills: Counter, Valor, Charge, Duel, Dash, Missile, Volley, Rally
Items: Crescent Halberd (WAR +8), Red Hare
Comments: The greatest warrior of his era, with the skills to match. 
Unfortunately for him, his other abilities are severely lacking.

Meng Huo (Officer)
WAR: 72 INT: 34 POL: 36 CHA: 68
Skills: Charge, Duel, Rally, Jeer
Comments: He's pretty much average in most respects. Which makes me wonder 
how he became king of Nanman to begin with.

Yuan Shao (Officer, Prefect, Liege)
WAR: 80 INT: 76 POL: 72 CHA: 84
Skills: Riot, Rumor, Rally, Jeer
Comments: Yuan Shao has great abilities, but few skills. His lack of 
development may be his downfall.

Zhang Jiao (Officer, Prefect, Liege)
WAR: 63 INT: 83 POL: 87 CHA: 86
Skills: Spy, Invent, Aid, Repair, Riot, Mystic, Doctor, Oracle
Items: Way of Peace (INT +10, Skill: Mystic)
Comments: Zhang Jiao makes a great support unit in battle thanks to his high 
INT, along with his Aid and Doctor skills. He makes a great ruler with his 
high POL and CHA abilities. But will he be able to last?

Zhu Rong (Officer)
WAR: 70 INT: 24 POL: 19 CHA: 58
Skills: Counter, Valor, Duel, Rally, Jeer
Items: Flying Swords (WAR +1)
Comments: Zhu Rong has better combat skills than her husband, but with her 
low INT she's bound to run into problems on the battlefield.

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XXII. Frequently Asked Questions
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"The Teacher Mencius said, 'To try to see the sage without going his way is 
like barring a door you wish to enter.'"
                                       - Liu Bei to Zhang Fei

How do I get the Bless skill?
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The Bless skill is given to Officers that appear in the top ten of the fame 
rankings during the annual meeting between the Southern Mystic of Life and 
the Northern Mystic of Death. You must also have at least four types of units 
for that Officer and know at least 10 skills. A new Officer that is of the 
CHA type will also have it occasionally.

What does the Bless skill do?
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When you are invited to a hunt, you may occasionally encounter tigers. Upon 
defeat some tigers will bestow a person with a legendary Creature item that 
they can use in combat. This is a one-use item with powerful effects. The 
four Creatures and their effects are as follows:

- Dragon: Calls lightning to attack all enemies.
- Kirin: Restores Troop levels to maximum for all friendly units.
- Phoenix: Sets all enemies on fire and revives all friendly units.
- Roc: Confuses all enemies.

Note that once you use a Creature in battle, you will not be able to obtain 
it again via hunting unless you use the other Creatures in your possession.

Michael Xiao writes in to mention that it is possible to purchase a Creature 
for 500 gold from an Officer with the Tame skill when you visit them and have 
the Bless skill, but I haven't seen this happen yet. Can anyone confirm this?