The Shogunate are a new militaristic empire that emerged following a civil war in Japan that led to Emperor Meiji eventually consolidate his power by reintroducing the Shogun-system of rule under Shogun Hatamoto. Their sudden rise to power and invasion of mainland Asia was brought about through secret practices and rituals unknown to the other world powers. Secret covert operations are carried by Iroh Minamoto, also known as the "daimyō" who also leads a shadowy ninja assassin Mizu Kage and a human-demon oni-like beast known as Itami. They are backed up by Ashigaru soldiers and Shin agents. The Shogunate uses a combination of close-combat, stealth and ambush tactics to wear down opponents.