For protection, trade ships are fitted with powerful European cannons, giving them some of the capabilities of a warship. Their cargo also makes them a prime target for the notorious wako pirates who haunt the Japanese coastline.
This European merchant ship is armed with powerful cannons as defence against pirate raids.Įuropean or ‘nanban’ traders are the main source for cannons and matchlock firearms, along with other valuable goods, such as silk from China. Nanban Trade Ships are a galleon type in Total War: Shogun 2.
