Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

CTRL Heroes get new skills/原版个别武将获得船新技能
三元清云如玄雨  [developer] 31 Oct, 2023 @ 3:05am
Ancient Heroes in CTRL recently
The sub mod CTRL-Ancient heroes' list will briefly introduce the ancient heroes‘ history, background, and skills currently included in this mod. They are all added to various minor factions through scripts at the beginning of the game.

The ancient heroes will be created from different eras, and the current plan is to focus on the period after the Middle Ages, corresponding to the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties in China.

I do not want to stir up unnecessary controversy to prevent unnecessary misunderstanding and offense, so my narrations are based on existing information and the general public’s common views. Thanks for your understanding! Hope you will enjoy it!
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三元清云如玄雨  [developer] 31 Oct, 2023 @ 3:06am 
CTRL Ancient Heroes 1.0--Real "Three Kingdoms" Yuan Ming Qing Dynasty

Genghis Khan
Again, I do not want to stir up unnecessary controversy, so in the introduction, I will describe Genghis Khan solely based on the Yuan Dynasty history《元史》 as officially documented during the Ming Dynasty.

Emperor Taizu of Yuan Dynasty(元太祖), whose family name was Borjigin(孛兒只斤/博爾濟吉特), and given name was Temujin(鐵木真), stands as one of the most renowned emperors, politicians, and military strategists throughout Chinese history with a global influence. Rising from a challenging background, he united the Mongol tribes and forged one of the largest empires in world history using his strategic brilliance and relentless resolve. Genghis Khan's cavalry-led forces conquered vast regions of Asia and Europe, sparking both innovation and devastation. Even today, his complex legacy captivates both historians and the general public.

Skills:
1. Cavalry Momentum: Passive, The movement speed of the troops within the range will increase.
2. Heaven's Pride: Missile Attack, Genghis Khan shoots three arrows, and the enemy troops hit by them will have their speed reduced.
3. God's Whip: Genghis Khan can recruit Kublai Khan, and Genghis Khan’s special cavalry will be strengthened.

Yelü Chucai
Yelü Chucai(耶律楚材, written as Yelv Chucai in the mod) was a notable historical figure in the Mongol Empire, serving as an advisor to Genghis Khan and later to his son, Ögedei Khan. Born in 1190 to a Khitan family of the conquered Liao Dynasty, Yelü Chucai is renowned for advocating more lenient policies towards conquered peoples.

Skills:
1. Psychological Attack: Active Debuff, Yelü Chucai will block the enemy's view.
2. Urtu Saqal: Passive buff, give him 25% of resistance of all damage and unbreakable personally. The phrase is a mongolian word meaning long beard. When Yelü Chucai first met Genghis Khan, Khan joked with him by speaking in Mongolian. Yelü Chucai, not understanding, asked someone nearby and learned that the Khan was complimenting his handsome beard.
3. Inspiring Surge: Original TWTK's skill, less ability recharge time.


Emperor Yongle
Emperor Chengzu of Ming Dynasty(明成祖), whose family name was Zhu(朱), and given name was Di(棣). He ascended the throne in the 35th year of Hongwu(洪武年) era or 1352 A.D. During his reign, he developed the economy, expanded the territory, ordered Grand Scholar Xie Jin(解縉) to compile the Yongle Encyclopedia(永樂大典), dispatched Zheng He(鄭和) to the Western Seas, campaigned against the Mongols in the North, and pacified Annam(安南) in the South, thus enhancing the Ming Dynasty's national prestige far and wide.

Skills:
1. Jinyiwei(錦衣衛): Prewar Deployment, Zhu Di will strengthen the two soldier units by his side.
2. Tyrannical: Passive buff, if there are fleeing enemy or friendly troops within range, Zhu Di will enhance the combat capabilities of the friendly troops around him.
3. Iron-blooded: Melee attack, Zhu Di swings his weapon, causing area of effect damage.


Emperor Kangxi
Emperor Shengzu of Qing Dynasty(清聖祖), whose family name was Aisin Gioro(愛新覺羅), and given name was Xuanye(玄燁). He was enjoying tremendous fame among the Chinese history. During his reign, he eased class conflicts, placed great emphasis on agricultural production(永不加賦), reformed policies, dredged rivers and improved the transportation of grain by water, breathing new life into China that was once in shambles. Also, he eliminated Ao Bai(鰲拜) and quelled the Revolt of the Three Feudatories(平三藩), ensuring that nobles could no longer stand above the law. Likewise, he reclaimed Taiwan(台灣), subdued Galdan(噶爾丹), and eradicated major military calamities in the Central Plains.

Skills:
1. Soaring Ambition: Passive buff, enhanced range of surrounding forces.
2. Sagely Valor: Missile attack, A rain of arrows will descend from the sky to attack the enemy, and then all friendly units on the screen will receive a buff.
3. Iron Heel: Passive debuff, a full screen of enemy troops will lack the ability to resist of charging.

Emperor Yongzheng
Emperor Shizong of Qing Dynasty(清世宗), whose given name was Yinzhen(胤禛). He was the fourth son of Emperor Kangxi and was known for his strict governance and efficient administration(朝乾夕惕). During his reign, Yongzheng implemented a series of significant reforms such as the financial and taxation systems(官紳一體), strengthening measures against corrupt officials(火耗歸公), which helped increase state revenue and reduce government waste. Also, he initiated agricultural reforms to boost production(攤丁入畝). Although his reign strengthened central power(張廷玉改革密折製度), his stringent and sometimes paranoid methods sparked controversy. Yongzheng's rule laid the foundation for the future, marking a significant period and greatly influencing China's historical trajectory.

Skills: His skill tree is primarily focused on personal assignments of errands to provide buffs to the faction, but there are also a few skills.
1. Right Majesty: Passive Debuff, enemies all over the map shall fear fighting the Son of Heaven.
2. Buddhas Desire: Passive ability, all fleeing troops on the entire map will be given preferential treatment.
3. Stone Bulwark: Original TWTK's skill, missile defence and unbreakable.
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三元清云如玄雨  [developer] 24 Nov, 2023 @ 5:23am 
CTRL Ancient Heroes 1.1--Who Will Define China? Heroes of Qin's doomsday

The First Emperor of China
Qin Shi Huang(秦始皇), whose given name was Zheng and family name was Ying, was the first to assume the title of 'Emperor (皇帝)' in China. He unified Central China (秦滅六國) by conquering regional states, creating a centralized government (中央集權). His reign saw major reforms such as standardizing weights, measures, and scripts (統一度量衡,車同軌書同文), and implementing strict laws (秦律), greatly influenced by Shang Yang (商鞅).

He also advanced infrastructure, building roads, canals (修築馳道), and the initial Great Wall (萬里長城). However, his harsh rule, marked by the 'Burning of Books and Burying of Scholars' (焚書坑儒), led to criticism for despotism. Qin Shi Huang died in 210 BC, leaving an unstable empire. Soon, his grandson surrendered to Emperor Gaozu of Han (漢高祖), ending the Qin dynasty.

Skills:
1. Burying of Scholars: Magic Attack, Qin Shi Huang deals massive earthquake magic damage.
2. Great Wall: Passive Buff, increasing missile resistance for full-screen friendlies.
3. Terracotta Warriors: Active Buff, Qin Shi Huang will strengthen the designated unit/hero.


Emperor Gaozu of Han
Emperor Gaozu of Han(漢高祖), whose name was Bang, originally named Ji, and whose family name was Liu, ranks among the greatest emperors in Chinese history. His reign marked the beginning of a significant era. Born around 256 BCE as a peasant, he rose to become a rebel leader during the end of the Qin dynasty. After the fall of Qin, Liu Bang vied for supremacy against other warlords, demonstrating exceptional political and military acumen. In 202 BCE, he defeated his main rival, Xiang Yu, at the Battle of Gaixia(垓下), establishing his rule. Honored as Emperor Gaozu, he founded the Han Dynasty, profoundly influencing Chinese history. He employed talents from Confucian(儒家,叔孫通), Daoist(黃老學說), and Legalist(法家) schools, abolished Qin's harsh laws, and eased taxes and corvée labor(徭役). Continuing the policies of Qin Shi Huang, he ensured the survival of these great ideas beyond Qin's demise.

Skills:
1. Nine-Five: Active Buff, Full-screen friendlies will have enhanced charging abilities. Ancient Chinese believed that nine was considered the largest number, and five represented the doctrine of the mean. Together, "nine-five" specifically referred to the Son of Heaven, that is, the Emperor.
2. Son of Heaven: Passive Buff and Passive Debuff, The positive effect is that Liu Bang's personal resistance-all will be strengthened. The negative effect is that enemy troops within range will have their armor reduced.
3. Behead the Serpent: Melee Attack


Han Xin
Han Xin, a founding hero of the Han Dynasty and one of China's most renowned military commanders, was known alongside Zhang Liang and Xiao He as the "Three Heroes of the Early Han(漢初三傑)." Born into poverty, he suffered humiliations in his early years(胯下之辱).
During the peasant uprisings at the end of the Qin Dynasty, he initially joined the Xiang family but was underutilized. It was only after fleeing Emperor Gaozu's camp in Hanzhong and being brought back by Xiao He(蕭何月下追韓信) that he was appointed as a general to contest Xiang Yu. Han Xin's military genius shone during the Chu-Han Contention: he executed a surprise attack through Chencang(暗度陳倉) to capture Qin territory(陝西), employed a diversionary tactic(聲東擊西) at the Battle of Puban(蒲坂之戰) to seize Wei's capital Anyi, achieved a decisive victory at Jingxing(背水一戰), flooded the Qi-Chu(齊楚聯軍,斬殺龍且) allied forces at Wei River, and finally disintegrated Chu's morale with the encirclement at Gaixia(垓下).
In 202 BCE, Xiang Yu, cornered, committed suicide at the Wu River(烏江自刎). For his extraordinary contributions, Han Xin was named King of Chu(楚王), but in 201 BCE, he was demoted to Marquis of Huaiyin(淮陰侯) during the purge of non-Liu kings(白馬之盟). Displeasing Emperor Gaozu again, he faced further demotion. In 196 BCE, accused of conspiring with Chen Xi, Han Xin was executed by Empress Lü and Xiao He in Changle Palace(請君入甕), and his family was annihilated.

Skills:
1. Unmatched Patriot: Melee Attack, Melee Attack, affect to units only. Reduces armor of hit units.
2. Ten-sides Ambush: Active Debuff, reduced mass of hit units.
3. Back to the River: Passive ability, when our troops are at a disadvantage, friendly troops within range are strengthened and enemy troops within range are weakened.


Farewell My Concubine-Hegemon and his Papaver Rhoeas
The “Hegemon(楚霸王)” is Xiang Yu(項羽), his original name was Xiang Ji(項藉), and styled Yu, was a famed military leader and political figure in Chinese history during the transition period from the Qin Dynasty to the early Han Dynasty. Renowned for his military genius and commanding presence, he was a key figure in the Chu-Han Contention before the establishment of the Han Dynasty.

Born into an aristocratic family in the state of Chu(楚雖三戶,亡秦必楚), he achieved a significant victory at the Battle of Julu(巨鹿之戰), where he defeated the main forces of the Qin Dynasty with fewer troops(破釜沉舟), eventually becoming the dominant ruler of the Central Plains.

After unifying the land, Xiang Yu's despotic rule and ineptitude in managing complex political situations led to chaos and division in the Central Plains. His struggle with Emperor Gaozu during the Chu-Han Contention is a classic confrontation in Chinese history. Ultimately, due to various factors including military strategy, internal division, and Emperor Gaozu's cunning and tactics, Xiang Yu was defeated in the Battle of Gaixia(垓下), marking the end of the Chu-Han war with his failure.

Lady Yuji(虞美人), Xiang Yu's beloved, holds a significant place in Chinese history and culture. During the final stages of the Chu-Han Contention, when Xiang Yu's forces were besieged at Gaixia, Yuji displayed immense loyalty and courage. In the Battle of Gaixia, to avoid being a burden to Xiang Yu, she chose to commit suicide(霸王別姬). Her story has been widely celebrated as a symbol of faithful love in Chinese culture.

The story of Xiang Yu and Yuji occupies an important place in Chinese history and literature, having been adapted into dramas, poetry, and other art forms multiple times. Their love story, embodying loyalty, bravery, and tragedy, is an enduring theme in ancient Chinese culture.

Xiang Ji(Xiang Yu)'s Skills:
1. Hegemon Ruler: Melee Attack, Xiang Ji will shock the enemy troops within his range.
2. Wu River: After Lady Yuji is killed in battle, Xiang Ji will get a short super gain, and after about five minutes Xiang Ji will kill himself.
3. Farewell My Concubine: Passive Buff, when Xiang Ji and Lady Yuji are [resent at the same time, they will gain a personal buff.
4. Lifting the Cauldron: Active Buff, Xiang Ji will buff himself.
5. Burn My Boats: Passive Buff, when our army is at a disadvantage, the abilities of our soldier units are enhanced.

Lady Yuji's Skills:
1. Dance of Blades: Magic Attack, Lady Yuji will release flying swords to attack enemy troops.
2. Stalwart Heart: Passive Buff, Lady Yuji will enhance the friendlies within her range.
3. Farewell My Concubine: Passive Buff, when Xiang Ji and Lady Yuji are [resent at the same time, they will gain a personal buff.
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