Despite its problems, Chugoku still has the highest quality of living of any nation. Gardens and food a plenty, gluttony more-so. Every day magnificent statues of long dead heroes are erected, along side irrigation waterways and paved roads. Merchants and explorers from all corners of the globe travel to the city centers to discover medicines and sciences beyond their comprehension. Perhaps the most revolutionary being the explosive black powder, used around the world for firearms. Chugoku remains extremely rich, despite bleeding money in senseless war efforts.

Faction Highlights
Broken Kingdom - The once proud nation of Chugoku has been thrust into civil war. Four sub-factions now vie for control, and provide the player with several special rules for their selection.
* Yellow Tail - The lower classes have revolted against their decadent leaders and sworn to a religious path. Yellow Tail soldiers fast weekly and cost 2 fewer FD than other troops.
* Red Claw - Having stolen the Imperial Seal during a moment of crisis, the pirates of souther Chugoku stand behind it's holder with pride, having a boost of +2 CM.
* Blue Fang - The young emperor's caretaker has stood fast behind the throne, For years his forces have had a hand in every military action, and an eye on every foe. Blue Fang models may reroll any KE roll once per phase.
* Green Eye - With his inept nephew under the thrall of a corrupt bureaucrat, the Green Eye leader calls for a return of the Han Dynasty to power, under his rule of course! Many of the people, not swayed by the Yellow Tail rebellion have flocked to his banner.3d10 + KE Civilians (1 VY, 0 in other stats) join his cause in battle.

Faction Summary
Chugoku a has large variety of Heroes, Exemplars, and Troops, but must select a sub-faction, changing their overall play style accordingly.