#Command Skill Details (指揮詳細)

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Military Science, Negotiation, Intimidation, Bribery, Agitation, and Deceit. Move the battlefield with words, money, and authority.

Related Entries: Skill System · Skill List · Attributes §Wisdom/Presence

#Classification Overview

The 6 command skills use Wisdom (智) and Presence (美) as their primary attributes. In combat, they handle squad command and enemy disruption; outside combat, politics and negotiation.

Skill	Combat Use	Noncombat Use
Military Science	manipulate initiative, strengthen squads	strategy planning, military theory, castle analysis
Negotiation	recommend surrender to enemies, alliances	deals, diplomacy, hostage exchange
Intimidation	break enemy squad morale	interrogation, threats, lordly audiences
Bribery	bribe/turn enemies	bribes, information purchases, hiring mercenaries
Agitation	strengthen allied morale, enemy infighting	rouse the people, incite uprisings, spread rumors
Deceit	deception, luring, feigned tactics	forgery, disguise support, fraud, spy activity

#Command and Maneuvers

Command skills do not attack directly, but they determine the quality of squad orders and the effectiveness of enemy disruption.

Skill	Licensed Maneuver	Master Maneuver
Military Science	Change the First Move [Kata] — swap initiative order (2 Energy, 1/round)	Unified Command [Kata] — all allies Energy +2 during the initiative stage
Negotiation	Recommend Surrender [Kata] — recommend surrender to an enemy Elite	Persuasive Purchase Letter [Kata] — bribe and turn an enemy Minion squad
Intimidation	Roar [Kata] — enemy squad Cohesion -1	Loss of Fighting Spirit [Kata] — enemy Elite Energy -3
Bribery	Scatter Silver [Kata] — enemy Domination -2 with gold coins	Monetary Persuasion [Kata] — turn an enemy squad
Agitation	Raise Morale [upkeep] — all allied squads Cohesion +1 during lull	Rumor-Mongering [Kata] — enemy squad Cohesion -2 + unrest
Deceit	False Retreat [Kata] — induce enemy movement	Empty Threat [Kata] — nullify 1 enemy command order

#Noncombat Scene Collection

#Military Science

Situation	Check	Effect
Analyze weak points in an enemy castle	2d10+Wisdom+Military Science >= 13	GM reveals castle structure and defense placement
Optimize allied marching route	2d10+Wisdom+Military Science >= 11	Travel time -20%
Pre-combat briefing	2d10+Wisdom+Military Science >= 13	All allies gain Energy +1 in the first round

#Negotiation

Situation	Check	Effect
Negotiate a ceasefire with an enemy daimyo	2d10+Presence+Negotiation >= 15	Avoid combat. Conditional agreement.
Demand a discount from a merchant	2d10+Presence+Negotiation >= 11	Price -20%
Speak with a yoma (if the species can converse)	2d10+Presence+Negotiation >= 13	Information or a non-aggression agreement

#Intimidation

Situation	Check	Effect
Interrogate prisoner	2d10+Courage+Intimidation >= target Courage+11	Gain information
Tell a bandit group "get lost"	2d10+Courage+Intimidation >= 13	They retreat without combat
Secure speaking rights before a lord	2d10+Presence+Intimidation >= 13	Your opinion is adopted

Sometimes one word is sharper than a blade.