Kaiu Siegemaster

''“We sometimes play a game amongst each other. One Kaiu devises the strongest fortification possible, and the others must figure out its weakness.”'' – Kaiu Watsuki

The Kaiu are acknowledged throughout the Empire as the foremost practitioners of siege warfare, especially on the defensive. Within their ranks, the elite order known as the Siege Masters holds a position of particular fame ever since they emerged in the fourth century. Siege Masters are known for rendering castles nigh-impregnable and for constructing defenses that break the spirit of opposing armies, even Shadowlands forces.

Kaiu Siegemaster [Bushi]
 * Rank: 5


 * Replaces: Kaiu Engineer 5


 * Requirements: Battle (Mass Battle) 5, Engineering (Siege) 5

Technique: The Hammer of Kaiu
During a siege, you may add or subtract your entire School Rank to the total of your rolls on the Mass Battle Table (this replaces the Kaiu Engineering Rank 4 ability to add or subtract half your School Rank). If you are on the defending side in a siege, you gain a +2k0 bonus to any Engineering (Siege) rolls you make to operate siege weaponry, and the Reduction of any structures on your side of the siege is increased by 50%.