Editing Lion Clan (section)

===Akodo Family===
The brains of the operation and the main rulers of the Lions, descended from their Kami and his servants. They represent and define the strict military discipline and precision of the Lion, and are some of Rokugan's most accomplished tacticians and strategists. That doesn't mean they're not equipped to get into a scrap, though; whether as disciplined fighters or cohesive squads, the Akodo are just as equipped to fight as a unified army, held together by leaders who can unite, direct, and inspire their troops to perfection.

Akodo samurai are not given to wild acts of individual heroism; to them, glory on the battlefield lies in achieving an excellent victory, standing shoulder to shoulder with your troops in an unbreakable wall, and if necessary, selling your lives dearly in a magnificent last stand. Paradoxically, however, they very much live up to the samurai trope of getting ready to cut a bitch the moment they feel their honor is being questioned. Two sayings define their character and purpose in life: "When the last Akodo falls, so falls the last Hantei" represents their utter loyalty to the Emperor and their importance to his safety, while "An army led by an Akodo has never lost" is the more colloquial saying throughout Rokugan which highlights their tactical prowess and devotion to victory, even if it isn't 100% accurate.