Namiyo Murata

Vice Admiral of Japan, Hero of Japan, Namiyo Murata

Namiyo Murata was the Vice Admiral of the Fleet of Japan. Alongside Eiki Nakayama he is one of the most celebrated military commanders of all time. He was born on 1557, June 28th, into a moderately well off Samurai family and served as a general in the unification wars and as Vice Admiral during the Pacific wars and Indo Pacific wars. His tactics, command, and grasp of strategy secured many decisive Japanese victories.

Early life

Namiyo Murata was born in 1557, June 28th, as the only child of Akira Murata and Anzu Murata. He would attend school up until he was 18 and on 1575 he found himself under constant attacks under Gushiken's armies. He would lead a small town militia against their armies, however in 1584 he would join up with Takeshi Mutō

Early Career

When he joined with Takeshi he would serve as a low ranking general who would manage logistics. Here he met Eiki Nakayama, and the two would quickly become friends. He would distinguish himself with their logistical genius, however whenever pushed to actually command troops he would perform well, however he was outperformed by his peers. When the Unification wars were finally over, him and Eiki would be sent to study Naval Tactics and Stradegy.

Later Career

Takeshi would assign him to be Vice Admiral of the fleet in 1592 and the pacific wars would start only months later. During the first half of the war he would stay in the ports of Japan, usually policing trade and pirates. Takeshi kept him their in fear of a Spanish attack from the East, and on 1592 June 12th the attack would come. In a desprate bid to relive pressure on the Philippines Spain launches an attack on the Japanese mainland. Namiyo would meet them at the battle of Edo, and he would pull off a remarkable victory despite being heavily outnumbered. He would then be rotated to support the attacks on the dutch east indies, and he would pull off a few more victories. Throughout the Indo Pacific wars he would stay in Japan for most of it, however his role as a hero would be secured.

Death

In 1651 he would die of natural causes alone in his house without any statements. He was cremated and put in the 英雄の霊廟, Eiyū no reibyō, Mausoleum of Heroes Just as Eiki Nakayama would.

Religious views

Namiyo Murata was a devout Zen Buddhist. 

Evaluation

Namiyo was a highly effective leader and held in high regard. One of his many talents was to quickly come up with a full plan under fire. He is controversial, as while in Japan he is regarded as a hero of Japan and someone to look up to, but Some criticize his role in a war which "Had no other reason other than the expansion of Japan and personal glory," however more often this criticism is leavened against Takeshi. 
His personality was complex and hard to dissect because he was a notorious stoic. He was level headed and calm just like Eiki, and he would seldom let anything about him to be found out. He was not flattered by praise and would often give the title of victor to someone else. Kiyoshi Sawaya wrote

"Namiyo was the one I know the least about, he would not say a thing to me, and I could never get a read about the type of man he was. He was humble and a good fighter, but that's all I can say about him."
-Kiyoshi Sawaya, 1650

Wives, Mistresses, and Children

Namiyo Murata was known to only have one wife, Misaki Murata, which she married in 1580. They would have one child, Naoko Murata. Misaka would die in 1592 in childbirth, Misaka would go onto join the Military just as his father did. He would be alone for the final half of his life only dying in 1651

Social

Religious Views

Buddhist

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Hero of Japan, Vice Admiral of Japan

Age

94

Date of Birth

28, June

Life

1557 1651

Birthplace

Kyoto, Japan

Pronouns

He, Him, His

Hair

Short Dark Black

Known Languages

Japanese