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Up till the late 18th century in Japan, Samurais were the warrior class in Japan. They fought under their respective masters (those without masters were disgraced, termed 'Ronin'), and occupied the upper echelon in society. Bearcats and royalty were also learned in the art of Bushido. During the peaceful time of isolation during the Tokugawa period, Samurais served as bearcats rather than warriors, but as Japan was plunged into turmoil by the changing tides of history, and vicious clan wars, Samurais take up their swords once again, to fight for what they believe is the better future for Japan.
Rooky:Description: A young student who has taken to study Bushido under a Sword Master.
Obligation: Students must observe the teachings of their Master and the actions of senior students and Samurai. Their rank is a humble one, and they must give respect to all those above them, using honourifics such as '-sempai' and '-sama'. It is not unusual for students to take on the daily tasks in their Dojo, such as the laundry and cleaning. This depends on the master.
Samurai:Desription: After many years of rigorous training, a student graduates and becomes a lawful Samurai under Tokugawa Law, and is allowed to carry two swords.
Obligations: They must be loyal to the clan or master they serve, and carry out the will of the clan leader or their master without question. It is also their duty to keep the peace. They command respect over lower ranking members of the Class, and over all members of other classes apart from the Shinto and Royalty.
Battousai:Description: A senious Samurai who has mastered the art of Battoujitsu, the art of drawing the sword and killing in one move.
Obligations: Their obligations remain the same as those of a Samurai.
Hitokiri:Description: Assassins, a select phew trained and perfect killers selected by the clan leader or master, who often become the clan leader or master's personal body guard. They are dispatched to perform the most delecate opporations, such as political assassinations and other similar purposes.
Obligations: They must keep their true identity hidden at all times, because Hitokiri are considered secret weapons, and are often the first to be targeted when an attack is planned.
Sword Master:Description: Those who are experienced enough to become commander of their own division of warriors, or become instructors of Bushido in their own school.
Obligations: They must observe Samurai Values strictly to set and example for those of lower ranks. It is their job to bestow wisdom and skills upon all ranks below them.
War Lord:Description: Very experienced Samurais may be given land and an army by their master, or the Emperor, and they become Masters themselves, under whom other Samurais must serve.
Obligations: War Lords are given command over their land and the citizens which live on it. They must rule wisely and be loyal towards the Shogunate. They will also be intrusted with dealing with issues concerning the nation, and be called to the Shogun's parliament.
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Young Rurouni:Description: A Battousai may chose to become neutral to all clans and sides without being dubbed Ronin, because of the respect they have earned with their experience. They become 'wondering samurai'.
Obligations: They relinquish their position of superiority and are considered a commoner in the eyes of the law. They are permitted to carry only one sword. Most rurouni who have vowed to never kill again choose to carry a Sakabatou, a sword with the blade backwards.
Powerful Rurouni:Description: A hitokiri who choses to become neutral, or a young rurouni who has gained wisdom with years. Skill wise they are on the same level as Sword Masters.
Obligations: Despite their skill level, they have no advantage socially according to law. However, they are widely revered by all classes and ranks, including high ranking Samurais. Most rurouni choose to lead a life still adhering closely to Samurai Values, and to uphold justice.
