The player will have the option to side with the emperor or shogun or to form a new republic (based on the historical Republic of Ezo). Similarly to Shogun 2, the realm divide system is triggered when the player gains enough fame by capturing enough territories, though with a few differences. Does Fall of the samurai have realm divide? The Battle of Hakodate saw to the defeat of all rebel forces, which led to the Meiji Restoration and the beginning of the end of the samurai. After the Battle of Toba-Fushimi the Emperor stripped the shogunate of what little power it still possessed. The samurai in Satsuma samurai rebelled, leading in the Boshin War.
Monopolise as many trade posts as you can from the start. If you don’t know much about building an economy I recommend Darkside’s economy guide. If this is your first attempt, then I’d advise Shimazo or Mori.
