Global colonization began with Ming Dynasty pirates.

Summary Standing before you is: the uncrowned king of the Ming Dynasty's maritime frontiers; the pioneer who transformed Taiwan from barbarism to prosperity; the conqueror who reclaimed Luzon from Spain; the new heaven to which the myriad islands of Southeast Asia bow; the East India Company trembling and proclaiming, "Invincible!" Vietnam's mountains and rivers forever bear the name of "Father of Compassion." A nightmare that awakens Japan in the dead of night. The iron-fisted tyrant who caused Huang Taiji's death by vomiting blood and who made the Mongols sing and dance. He ignited the wave of Han Chinese colonialism, was the pioneer of new sea routes, the discoverer of the New World, and the strongest supporter of all overseas Han Chinese. He was the representative of gods in the eyes of the Native Americans, the new master of the rich continent of Australia, and the culprit who wreaked havoc in Europe. To rebuild the glory of the Han Dynasty is our inescapable duty! I vow to use the sword in my hand to seize all the land under the sun for my nation!