Quote Originally Posted by Yin111 View Post
I do not believe culture would play a factor, but theme instead. The theme for tanks are to wear heavy armor and, as of now, heavy weapons. Currently Samurai as a Job uses a Katana, which is usable as a one handed weapon, and wearing robes rather then actual armor.
I can see that as a reason for shogun, and it's possible that SAM and shogun having repetitions give enough similarities that SE can 'meld' in a shogun based off of similar cultures with a different theme.

Quote Originally Posted by Neri View Post
Isn't Shogun a ruler of a land or country? I mean, it's kinda weird to have so many Shoguns going into the front line, and taking the hit for their companions.
as he mentioned, shoguns are generals. I suppose it is weird, thinking about it, but then again, we're in a fantasy realm. (realistically, lalas can't defeat rogaedyns in a physical fight, but they can in FF soooo there we go XD)