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No. Unit Sol. Custom Cost Recru. Cost Upkeep Cost Ship HP. Ship Spd. Msl. Dmg. Rng. Sht. /min Amo. Mle. Atk. Mle. Dmg. Chg. Mle. Def. Arm. HP. Mor.
1
120 Khuveshavagane Shahvar
Cavalry / Missile Cavalry / (Eas_Atr_Elite_Cavalry)
Khuveshavagane Shahvar
(Persian Kinsmen Cavalry)

Armed with javelins and a machaira, and commonly deployed in column formation, these cavalrymen are equipped for melee combat, like the later cataphracts, but they are also skilled with their javelins. Financed by the royal treasuries, they form a contingent of honour guards, known as the Kinsmen.

120 2527 2527 505 16 95 7 5 40 11 31 52 22 20 65
2
120 Khuveshavagan
Cavalry / Shock Cavalry / (Eas_Atr_Elite_Lancers)
Khuveshavagan
(Persian Kinsmen Lancers)

In the Achaemenid Empire, the Khuveshavagan were the most expensively attired cavalry in the world, and were indeed the sign of the equestrian power of the Persian Empire. After the conquests of Alexander, they have undergone several changes. With the royal treasuries withdrawn and the adoption of additional Macedonian conventions, the Khuveshavagan are no longer "Kinsmen" per se. Armed with a xyston and a machaira and heavily armored like the later cataphracts, this unit can mount a terrible charge, wreaking havoc upon the enemy.

120 2301 2301 460 38 9 39 48 22 20 65
3
200 Arsti-Xsayaoiya
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (Eas_Atr_Guards)
Arsti-Xsayaoiya
(Satrap Guard Spearmen)

These spearmen wear scale armour underneath their robes, and do not carry shields or helmets to encourage their comrades with their contempt for the enemy's attacks. Their lack of shields also gives them greater manoeuvrability to fire their bows. Having practiced on the hunt and in many wars, they are some of the deadliest archers in the world.

200 1039 1039 208 36 9 15 42 12 20 60
Melee Infantry
No. Unit Sol. Custom Cost Recru. Cost Upkeep Cost Ship HP. Ship Spd. Msl. Dmg. Rng. Sht. /min Amo. Mle. Atk. Mle. Dmg. Chg. Mle. Def. Arm. HP. Mor.
4
300 Tabargane Eranshahr
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Eas_Atr_Axemen)
Tabargane Eranshahr
(Persian Axemen)

The Tabargan are steadfast warriors, aggressive and impetuous in temperament, valued by Iranians and Hellenes alike for their ferocity and courage. They are armed with the Sagaris axe, which they wield with skill, and a bundle of javelins. While ill-disciplined, they are prepared to use guerilla tactics.

300 486 486 97 33 11 14 48 1 20 50
5
200 Poy-Darsam
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Eas_Atr_Elite_Infantry)
Poy-Darsam
(Persian Elite Infantry)

This unit is comprised of some of the greatest warriors in the ancient world. Poy-Darsam are armed with a wooden palta shield, and characteristic axes and maces. They wear brilliant corselets of heavy scales to protect against the fiercest attacks, and they can hold their own in even a protracted melee. Their great pride and honour prevent them from wearing any head protection however, as that would be considered a cowardly and shameful act.

200 1094 1094 219 39 11 19 53 12 20 60
6
300 Kofyaren
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Eas_Hillmen)
Kofyaren
(Hyrkanian Hillmen)

Verkhana Kofyaren, or Hyrkanian Hillmen, are bands of warriors from the various clans of Hyrkania in northern Persia. These men are adept at guerrilla warfare and can serve as fierce light infantry. They wear simple tunics and are armed with spears, axes and shields. They are fierce warriors and will give a good account of themselves, but more disciplined infantry will get the better of them in combat.

300 404 404 81 27 11 11 44 1 20 45
Missile Infantry
No. Unit Sol. Custom Cost Recru. Cost Upkeep Cost Ship HP. Ship Spd. Msl. Dmg. Rng. Sht. /min Amo. Mle. Atk. Mle. Dmg. Chg. Mle. Def. Arm. HP. Mor.
7
175 Nizagan-i Eranshahr
Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (Eas_Atr_Archer_Spearmen)
Nizagan-i Eranshahr
(Persian Archer Spearmen)

Armed with spear and bow, these troops are not well-regarded by the Greeks, having formed the bulk of the old Persian army defeated by Alexander the Great. They can hold the line against weaker infantry and cavalry. but they cannot be relied upon to put up an extended fight if the situation is not in their favor.

175 434 434 87 8 155 4 15 24 9 10 33 1 20 40
8
175 Thanvare Payahdag
Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (Eas_Atr_Archers)
Thanvare Payahdag
(Persian Archers)

These men are skirmishers only and not inclined to close with enemy troops. They are armed with a powerful composite bow and a long dagger suitable only for defence.

175 568 568 114 9 165 5 15 21 7 5 29 1 20 40
9
175 Thanvare-i Aturpatekan
Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (Eas_Atr_Armoured_Archers)
Thanvare-i Aturpatekan
(Heavy Atropatenean Archers)

These archers are the result of numerous Achaemenid Persian reforms, more or less inspired by Greek military traditions. Their armour is made of quilted cloth, leather, or quilted leather, often studded with bronze or iron rivets, offering some rudimentary protection without compromising mobility too much.

175 1120 1120 224 10 175 7 15 27 11 12 52 6 20 45
10
175 Gund-i Palta
Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (Eas_Atr_Skirmishers)
Gund-i Palta
(Persian Skirmishers)

Most armies use poorly equipped levies as skirmishers, very often as javelinmen, as these troops require relatively little training and financial investment, relying mostly on widespread natural skills and scant gear, while still providing some useful service.

175 395 395 79 14 85 8 5 20 7 12 40 1 20 35
11
175 Shuban-i Fradakhshana
Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (Eas_Atr_Slingers)
Shuban-i Fradakhshana
(Persian Slingers)

In battle, slingers are used as light skirmishers, troops with no armour or melee weapons but who rush forward against the enemy to pepper them with stones, only to flee when threatened.

175 401 401 80 6 190 5 20 20 7 8 25 1 20 35
Hoplite/Pike Infantry
No. Unit Sol. Custom Cost Recru. Cost Upkeep Cost Ship HP. Ship Spd. Msl. Dmg. Rng. Sht. /min Amo. Mle. Atk. Mle. Dmg. Chg. Mle. Def. Arm. HP. Mor.
12
200 Kardaka Arteshtar
Melee Infantry / Hoplite/Pike Infantry / (Eas_Atr_Persian_Hoplites)
Kardaka Arteshtar
(Persian Hoplites)

The Kardaka are armed with the Iranian longsword and a long thrusting spear. These guards also carry the large round Aspis shield. Their armour is usually composed of iron scales.

200 999 999 200 27 9 20 66 12 20 50
13
256 Pantodapoi Phalangitai
Melee Infantry / Hoplite/Pike Infantry / (Eas_Atr_Pikemen)
Pantodapoi Phalangitai
(Persian Levy Pikemen)

These troops are mostly levies of Judean, Syrian, and Persian descent that are co-opted into the army. They fight as pikemen, with no armour but round Illyrian style shields and Phrygian caps. This makes them a viable pike unit, though they are less disciplined and more prone to flee than more reliable Greeks and Macedonians.

256 412 412 82 28 9 8 39 1 20 40
Spear Infantry
No. Unit Sol. Custom Cost Recru. Cost Upkeep Cost Ship HP. Ship Spd. Msl. Dmg. Rng. Sht. /min Amo. Mle. Atk. Mle. Dmg. Chg. Mle. Def. Arm. HP. Mor.
14
200 Melophoroi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (Eas_Atr_Apple-Bearers)
Melophoroi
(Persian Apple-Bearers)

These troops are not the picked elite of the Persian army, but they constitute the backbone of the army as its standing core of professional soldiers. They are not hoplites, nor do they fight in a phalanx, but neither are they unskilled levies. They carry a long spear with counterweights made of silver and gold �apples,� (so are called melophoroi, �apple-bearers�), a dipylon shield, and wear the typical Persian scale armour, but have no helmets.

200 1177 1177 235 38 9 15 75 14 20 60
15
200 Vazraka Sparabara
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (Eas_Atr_Elite_Shield_Bearers)
Vazraka Sparabara
(Elite Shield Bearers)

The Sparabara are recruited from full members of Persian society. They are trained from childhood to be soldiers, and when not called out to fight on campaigns in distant lands, they practice hunting on the vast plains of Persia.

200 1017 1017 203 32 9 15 63 12 20 55
16
200 Arsti-Xsayaoiya
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (Eas_Atr_Guards)
Arsti-Xsayaoiya
(Satrap Guard Spearmen)

These spearmen wear scale armour underneath their robes, and do not carry shields or helmets to encourage their comrades with their contempt for the enemy's attacks. Their lack of shields also gives them greater manoeuvrability to fire their bows. Having practiced on the hunt and in many wars, they are some of the deadliest archers in the world.

200 1039 1039 208 36 9 15 42 12 20 60
17
300 Sparabara
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (Eas_Atr_Shield_Bearers)
Sparabara
(Shield Bearers)

The Sparabara, meaning "shield bearers" in Persian, are usually the first to engage in hand-to-hand combat with the enemy. These soldiers are armoured in quilted linen and carry large rectangular wicker shields as a form of light manoeuvrable defence.

300 634 634 127 26 9 12 58 6 20 40
18
300 Gund-i Nizagan
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (Eas_Atr_Spear)
Gund-i Nizagan
(Eastern Spearmen)

These poorly trained levy infantry are armed with a spear and a leather-covered wicker shield. Spearmen such as these are trained to form ordered ranks and to march in step. Grouping together bolsters morale and the shieldwall helps to neutralise arrows.

300 377 377 75 24 9 12 52 1 20 40
Melee Cavalry
No. Unit Sol. Custom Cost Recru. Cost Upkeep Cost Ship HP. Ship Spd. Msl. Dmg. Rng. Sht. /min Amo. Mle. Atk. Mle. Dmg. Chg. Mle. Def. Arm. HP. Mor.
19
120 Asabaran-i Madaen
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Eas_Atr_Median_Medium_Cavalry)
Asabaran-i Madaen
(Median Medium Cavalry)

These excellent medium cavalry are capable of skirmishing, charging, and fighting fairly well in melee. They are raised from the old Persian estates which were not seized by the Macedonian invaders.

120 1946 1946 389 36 11 24 52 16 20 55
20
120 Persae Hippeis
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Eas_Atr_Medium_Melee_Cavalry)
Persae Hippeis
(Persian Medium Cavalry)

These medium cavalrymen are a versatile task-force able to perform a wide range of roles in battle. They are armed with a thrusting spear, but they are not well-suited to take on heavier cavalry or elite infantry formations, and their loyalty is measured only in weight of gold.

120 1595 1595 319 33 9 24 45 10 20 45
Missile Cavalry
No. Unit Sol. Custom Cost Recru. Cost Upkeep Cost Ship HP. Ship Spd. Msl. Dmg. Rng. Sht. /min Amo. Mle. Atk. Mle. Dmg. Chg. Mle. Def. Arm. HP. Mor.
21
120 Khuveshavagane Shahvar
Cavalry / Missile Cavalry / (Eas_Atr_Elite_Cavalry)
Khuveshavagane Shahvar
(Persian Kinsmen Cavalry)

Armed with javelins and a machaira, and commonly deployed in column formation, these cavalrymen are equipped for melee combat, like the later cataphracts, but they are also skilled with their javelins. Financed by the royal treasuries, they form a contingent of honour guards, known as the Kinsmen.

120 2527 2527 505 16 95 7 5 40 11 31 52 22 20 65
22
120 Persae Hippakontistai
Cavalry / Missile Cavalry / (Eas_Atr_Light_Cavalry)
Persae Hippakontistai
(Light Persian Cavalry)

These Asiatikoi horsemen are a light but versatile unit, able to skirmish and perform screening duties. The Epigonoi are thoroughly Hellenised Persians, a fusion of Hellenic and Iranian traditions brought about by Alexander's conquests.

120 899 899 180 14 85 8 5 30 11 18 35 2 20 35
Shock Cavalry
No. Unit Sol. Custom Cost Recru. Cost Upkeep Cost Ship HP. Ship Spd. Msl. Dmg. Rng. Sht. /min Amo. Mle. Atk. Mle. Dmg. Chg. Mle. Def. Arm. HP. Mor.
23
120 Khuveshavagan
Cavalry / Shock Cavalry / (Eas_Atr_Elite_Lancers)
Khuveshavagan
(Persian Kinsmen Lancers)

In the Achaemenid Empire, the Khuveshavagan were the most expensively attired cavalry in the world, and were indeed the sign of the equestrian power of the Persian Empire. After the conquests of Alexander, they have undergone several changes. With the royal treasuries withdrawn and the adoption of additional Macedonian conventions, the Khuveshavagan are no longer "Kinsmen" per se. Armed with a xyston and a machaira and heavily armored like the later cataphracts, this unit can mount a terrible charge, wreaking havoc upon the enemy.

120 2301 2301 460 38 9 39 48 22 20 65
24
120 Asabaran-i Aturpatekan
Cavalry / Shock Cavalry / (Eas_Atr_Medium_Lancers)
Asabaran-i Aturpatekan
(Atropatenean Lancers)

These horsemen ride to war in scale armour, wielding long spears and axes in the old Persian style. They form a reliable medium cavalry unit for which a good commander will find many uses.

120 1979 1979 396 36 9 33 42 16 20 50
Admiral
No. Unit Sol. Custom Cost Recru. Cost Upkeep Cost Ship HP. Ship Spd. Msl. Dmg. Rng. Sht. /min Amo. Mle. Atk. Mle. Dmg. Chg. Mle. Def. Arm. HP. Mor.
25
120 Assault Tetreres - Takabara
Medium Ship / Melee Ship / (Eas_Assault_Quadreme)
Assault Tetreres - Takabara
A quadrireme is a 39 meter long oared warship with two decks of oars, each rowed by two oarsmen. It is a useful battleship developed by the Carthaginians at the end of the 4th century BCE, but it lacks the speed and agility of lighter triremes.

(Iranian Axemen)

Well protected by scale armour, these axemen also carry javelins into battle.

120 1312 1312 328 890 3 26 11 6 52 8 24 55
26
80 Trieres - Takabara
Medium Ship / Melee Ship / (Eas_Assault_Trireme_Admiral)
Trieres - Takabara
A trireme is a 37 meter long oared warship (galley) with three decks of oars, developed from the bireme in the 5th century BCE. Popular with Carthaginian, Greek and Roman navies, this is the main warship of the classical age.

(Iranian Axemen)

Well protected by scale armour, these axemen also carry javelins into battle.

80 1188 1188 297 758 4 26 11 6 52 8 24 55
Melee Ship
No. Unit Sol. Custom Cost Recru. Cost Upkeep Cost Ship HP. Ship Spd. Msl. Dmg. Rng. Sht. /min Amo. Mle. Atk. Mle. Dmg. Chg. Mle. Def. Arm. HP. Mor.
27
80 Trieres - Nizagan
Medium Ship / Melee Ship / (Eas_Assault_Trireme)
Trieres - Nizagan
A trireme is a 37 meter long oared warship (galley) with three decks of oars, developed from the bireme in the 5th century BCE. Popular with Carthaginian, Greek and Roman navies, this is the main warship of the classical age.

(Levy Spearmen)

These poorly trained levy infantry are supplied by the great nobles (Azats) from their estates in the more settled regions of the empire. They are armed with a spear and a leather-covered wicker shield. Though they are ill-disciplined, these spearmen are capable of fighting in ordered ranks.

80 1188 1188 297 758 4 18 9 13 54 1 23 50
28
60 Assault Dieres - Nizagan
Light Ship / Melee Ship / (Eas_Assault_Bireme)
Assault Dieres - Nizagan
A bireme is a 30 meter long oared warship (galley) with two decks of oars, thought to have been invented by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BCE. Often called a liburnia in later Roman fleets, these swift yet durable warships are excellent for boarding actions and coastal patrols.

(Levy Spearmen)

These poorly trained levy infantry are supplied by the great nobles (Azats) from their estates in the more settled regions of the empire. They are armed with a spear and a leather-covered wicker shield. Though they are ill-disciplined, these spearmen are capable of fighting in ordered ranks.

60 938 938 234 501 4 18 9 13 54 1 23 50
Missile Ship
No. Unit Sol. Custom Cost Recru. Cost Upkeep Cost Ship HP. Ship Spd. Msl. Dmg. Rng. Sht. /min Amo. Mle. Atk. Mle. Dmg. Chg. Mle. Def. Arm. HP. Mor.
29
80 Raiding Hemiolia - Zubindar-i Payahdag
Light Ship / Missile Ship / (Eas_Raiding_Hemolia)
Raiding Hemiolia - Zubindar-i Payahdag
A hemiolia is a light and fast raiding ship developed in the 4th century BCE, favoured by pirates but also used by navies as a light patrol ship. It has one and a half rows of oars, making it faster and more powerful than earlier uniremes.

(Iranian Foot Archers)

Weight of numbers brings its own quality to arrow fire from eastern archers.

80 688 688 172 402 4 9 165 5 31 15 7 2 41 1 20 40
30
100 Pursuit Trihemiolia - Zubindar-i Payahdag
Light Ship / Missile Ship / (Eas_Pursuit_Hemolia)
Pursuit Trihemiolia - Zubindar-i Payahdag
The trihemiolia is a lighter version of the trireme, with two and a half rows of oars. Developed by the Rhodians, it has been their favoured ship design for centuries and is an ideal pirate hunter, able to keep up with lighter raiding ships.

(Iranian Foot Archers)

Weight of numbers brings its own quality to arrow fire from eastern archers.

100 812 812 203 585 4 9 165 5 31 15 7 2 41 1 20 40
Artillery Ship
No. Unit Sol. Custom Cost Recru. Cost Upkeep Cost Ship HP. Ship Spd. Msl. Dmg. Rng. Sht. /min Amo. Mle. Atk. Mle. Dmg. Chg. Mle. Def. Arm. HP. Mor.
31
140 Light Artillery Penteres - Lithobolos (Ship)
Medium Ship / Artillery Ship / (Eas_Quinquereme_Ballista)
Light Artillery Penteres - Lithobolos (Ship)
A quinquereme is a 45 meter long galley with three decks of oars, in a pattern of 2-2-1 oarsmen, developed around 400 BCE by the Syracusans. Its large size allows many marines on board, and also allows ballistae to be mounted on the large decks.

(Stone-Thrower)

If a man can be seen, he can be hit. If hit, killed.

140 1500 1500 375 1090 3 89 435 2 26 11 8 52 8 24 55
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