Etchu is a province in Total War: Shogun 2, Rise of the Samurai, and Fall of the Samurai.
Description[]
Etchu, located in the west of Honshu, is a coastal province plagued by frequent flooding. This proved detrimental to rice cultivation and agriculture until irrigation networks were established during the Edo period. Because of its strategic position, Etchu was the site of many battles throughout history, including the Battle of Kurikara. This marked the turning point in the Genpei War, when the Minamoto victory cleared the way for their undisputed rise to power and the establishment of the first shogunate.
Total War: Shogun 2[]
- Clan: Jinbo Clan
- Port: Coastal Village
- Fertility: Meager
- Specialty/Resource: None
Etchu is a poor province, with no specialty/resource and poor soil. Its owner, the Jinbo clan, is initially at war with the Uesugi Clan, and may find itself in early conflict with the neighboring Ikko Ikki.
Etchu borders Noto to the north, Echigo to the east, North Shinano to the south-east, Hida to the south, and Kaga to the west. It only has direct access to Echigo, Noto, Kaga and Hida however, and is separated from North Shinano by a mountain range.
Rise of the Samurai[]
- Clan: Kiyohara (Minamoto)
- Port: Coastal Village
- Fertility: Meager
- Specialty/Resource: None
Etchu remains a poor province with no specialty. Despite this, it is a potential early target for the Kiso Minamoto, who need to traverse it should they attempt to seize the rich and useful Kaga and Echizen provinces to the north-west.
Fall of the Samurai[]
Etchu is more relevant and wealthy in this iteration thanks to its railway. It is the westernmost terminal of the northern branch of the Rail Network. This is a particularly useful trait for the Obama domain, which is nearby and can use it as a staging point to invade the rest of eastern Honshu. Etchu is also a potential early target for Nagaoka domain, though its owners, the Toyama, are initially friendly with the Nagaoka.