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Persian Archers

Garrisoned archers recruited from the localities who will muster if the fate of their homes is at stake. Despite their lack of training and experience it is no secret that a single arrow can slay even the mightiest of men.

Very few Persians were professional soldiers and, apart from the earlier elite Achaemenid Immortals and some mercenary hoplites, none were formally trained or drilled. Instead, troops were levied by rich land owners as an obligation during times of war. Levied infantry included slingers, archers and javelin throwers, all wearing little armour but some with shields for protection. As might be expected due to the local terrain, cavalry was an important component in an eastern army, and several types were raised. Lighter cavalry wore iron or bronze scale armour over a tunic; these mounted warriors carried javelins and a sword but had no shield. Horse archers were used to wear down infantry with fast, ruthless attacks. Heavy cavalry included a royal bodyguard. The Parthians, and later the Sassanid Persians, developed all-over horse armour to protect their valued steeds as well as the fearsome cataphract warriors. These were as armoured as any late medieval knight.

Persian Archers

Unit Name

Persian Archers

Main Unit Key

GAR_Per_Local_Archers

Land Unit Key

GAR_Per_Local_Archers

Naval Unit Key

pel_transport

Soldiers

175

Category

Missile Infantry

Class

Missile Infantry

Custom Battle Cost

300

Recruitment Cost

375

Upkeep Cost

100

Missile Damage

9

├ Missile Weapon

bow2

├ Projectile

bow2

├ Missile Damage

9

├ Missile Ap Damage

0

└ Base Reload Time

14

Accuracy

15

Range

165

Reload

20

Shots Per Minute

5

Ammunition

18

Melee Attack

6

Weapon Damage

7

├ Melee Weapon

dagger1

├ Weapon Damage

7

├ Weapon Deadliness

0

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Bonus vs. Cavalry

0

├ Bonus vs. Elephants

0

└ Bonus vs Infantry

0

Charge Bonus

6

Melee Defence

36

├ Base Defence

10

├ Shield

shield1

└ Shield Defence

26

Armour

1

├ Armour

arm0

├ Armour Defence

1

└ Shield Armour

0

Health

20

├ Man Entity

rome_infantry_very_light_fast

├ Man Health

20

└ Bonus Hit Points

0

Base Morale

35

Abilities

Persian Archers
  • Stamina (excellent)
    Governs how fast the unit tires and restores fatigue, and is dependent on type of unit, weight and approach to combat.
  • Concentrate Fire
    The unit fires its missiles towards a spot causing damage to everyone in the area of effect

Attributes

  • Improved Stamina
    This unit type has an improvement on the base stamina stat.
  • Hide (scrub & forest)
    This unit can hide in scrub and forest until enemy units get too close.
  • Resistant to Heat
    This unit tires less quickly in the desert.
  • Hide (scrub & forest)
    This unit can hide in scrub and forest until enemy units get too close.
  • Resistant to Heat
    This unit tires less quickly in the desert.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Transport
  • Very poor hull strength
  • Very slow speed
  • Weak ramming
Persian Archers
  • Long range
  • Average rate of fire
  • Good damage but low armour penetration
  • Very weak in melee
  • Very poor morale
Garrison Buildings
Persian Archers x 3 Garrison Settlement
Garrison Settlement
(east_town_garrison_2)
Level 1
Trade Settlement
Trade Settlement
(east_town_trade_2)
Level 1
Eastern Trade Kerta
Eastern Trade Kerta
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_trade_3)
Level 2
Eastern Hamlet (Copper)
Eastern Hamlet (Copper)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_copper_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village (Copper)
Eastern Village (Copper)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_copper_2)
Level 1
Eastern Trade Hub (Copper)
Eastern Trade Hub (Copper)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_copper_3)
Level 2
Eastern Hamlet
Eastern Hamlet
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_fish_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village
Eastern Village
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_fish_2)
Level 1
Eastern Hamlet (Glassware)
Eastern Hamlet (Glassware)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_glass_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village (Glassware)
Eastern Village (Glassware)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_glass_2)
Level 1
Eastern Hamlet
Eastern Hamlet
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_gold_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village
Eastern Village
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_gold_2)
Level 1
Eastern Hamlet
Eastern Hamlet
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_grain_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village
Eastern Village
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_grain_2)
Level 1
Eastern Hamlet (Leather)
Eastern Hamlet (Leather)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_hides_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village (Leather)
Eastern Village (Leather)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_hides_2)
Level 1
Eastern Hamlet (Warhorse)
Eastern Hamlet (Warhorse)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_horse_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village (Warhorse)
Eastern Village (Warhorse)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_horse_2)
Level 1
Eastern Hamlet (Iron)
Eastern Hamlet (Iron)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_iron_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village (Iron)
Eastern Village (Iron)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_iron_2)
Level 1
Eastern Trade Hub (Iron)
Eastern Trade Hub (Iron)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_iron_3)
Level 2
Eastern Hamlet (Limestone)
Eastern Hamlet (Limestone)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_limestone_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village (Limestone)
Eastern Village (Limestone)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_limestone_2)
Level 1
Eastern Hamlet (Marble)
Eastern Hamlet (Marble)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_marble_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village (Marble)
Eastern Village (Marble)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_marble_2)
Level 1
Eastern Hamlet (Olive Oil)
Eastern Hamlet (Olive Oil)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_olives_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village (Olive Oil)
Eastern Village (Olive Oil)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_olives_2)
Level 1
Eastern Hamlet
Eastern Hamlet
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_purple_dye_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village
Eastern Village
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_purple_dye_2)
Level 1
Eastern Hamlet (Salt)
Eastern Hamlet (Salt)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_salt_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village (Salt)
Eastern Village (Salt)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_salt_2)
Level 1
Eastern Hamlet (Silk)
Eastern Hamlet (Silk)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silk_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village (Silk)
Eastern Village (Silk)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silk_2)
Level 1
Eastern Hamlet (Lead)
Eastern Hamlet (Lead)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silver_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village (Lead)
Eastern Village (Lead)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silver_2)
Level 1
Eastern Hamlet (Trained Slaves)
Eastern Hamlet (Trained Slaves)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_slave_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village (Trained Slaves)
Eastern Village (Trained Slaves)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_slave_2)
Level 1
Eastern Hamlet (Timber)
Eastern Hamlet (Timber)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_timber_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village (Timber)
Eastern Village (Timber)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_timber_2)
Level 1
Timber Trade Camp
Timber Trade Camp
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_timber_trade_4)
Level 3
Eastern Hamlet
Eastern Hamlet
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_township_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village
Eastern Village
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_township_2)
Level 1
Eastern Hamlet (Wine)
Eastern Hamlet (Wine)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_wine_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village (Wine)
Eastern Village (Wine)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_wine_2)
Level 1
Persian Archers x 4 Garrison Town
Garrison Town
(east_town_garrison_3)
Level 2
Garrison Large Town
Garrison Large Town
(east_town_garrison_4)
Level 3
Trade Town
Trade Town
(east_town_trade_3)
Level 2
Trade Large Town
Trade Large Town
(east_town_trade_4)
Level 3
Eastern City
Eastern City
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_1)
Level 0
Eastern Karka
Eastern Karka
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_4)
Level 3
Eastern Fortified Capital
Eastern Fortified Capital
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_fort_4)
Level 3
Fortified Town (Copper)
Fortified Town (Copper)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_copper_fort_4)
Level 3
Eastern Small Town
Eastern Small Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_fish_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town
Eastern Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_fish_4)
Level 3
Eastern Small Town (Glassware)
Eastern Small Town (Glassware)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_glass_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town (Glassware)
Eastern Town (Glassware)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_glass_4)
Level 3
Eastern Small Town
Eastern Small Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_gold_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town
Eastern Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_gold_4)
Level 3
Eastern Small Town
Eastern Small Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_grain_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town
Eastern Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_grain_4)
Level 3
Eastern Small Town (Leather)
Eastern Small Town (Leather)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_hides_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town (Leather)
Eastern Town (Leather)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_hides_4)
Level 3
Eastern Small Town (Warhorse)
Eastern Small Town (Warhorse)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_horse_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town (Warhorse)
Eastern Town (Warhorse)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_horse_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town (Iron)
Eastern Town (Iron)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_iron_4)
Level 3
Eastern Small Town (Limestone)
Eastern Small Town (Limestone)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_limestone_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town (Limestone)
Eastern Town (Limestone)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_limestone_4)
Level 3
Eastern Small Town (Marble)
Eastern Small Town (Marble)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_marble_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town (Marble)
Eastern Town (Marble)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_marble_4)
Level 3
Eastern Small Town (Olive Oil)
Eastern Small Town (Olive Oil)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_olives_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town (Olive Oil)
Eastern Town (Olive Oil)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_olives_4)
Level 3
Eastern Small Town
Eastern Small Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_purple_dye_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town
Eastern Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_purple_dye_4)
Level 3
Eastern Small Town (Salt)
Eastern Small Town (Salt)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_salt_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town (Salt)
Eastern Town (Salt)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_salt_4)
Level 3
Eastern Small Town (Silk)
Eastern Small Town (Silk)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silk_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town (Silk)
Eastern Town (Silk)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silk_4)
Level 3
Eastern Small Town (Lead)
Eastern Small Town (Lead)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silver_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town (Lead)
Eastern Town (Lead)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silver_4)
Level 3
Eastern Small Town (Trained Slaves)
Eastern Small Town (Trained Slaves)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_slave_3)
Level 2
Eastern Small Town (Timber)
Eastern Small Town (Timber)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_timber_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town (Timber)
Eastern Town (Timber)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_timber_4)
Level 3
Fortified Timber Camp
Fortified Timber Camp
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_timber_fort_4)
Level 3
Eastern Small Town
Eastern Small Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_township_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town
Eastern Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_township_4)
Level 3
Eastern Small Town (Wine)
Eastern Small Town (Wine)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_wine_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town (Wine)
Eastern Town (Wine)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_wine_4)
Level 3
Persian Archers x 5 Eastern Large City
Eastern Large City
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_2)
Level 1
Eastern Kerta
Eastern Kerta
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_3)
Level 2
Eastern Garrison Kerta
Eastern Garrison Kerta
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_fort_3)
Level 2
Persian Archers x 2 Eastern Economic Center
Eastern Economic Center
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_trade_4)
Level 3
Eastern Polo Pitch
Eastern Polo Pitch
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_entertainment_3)
Level 2
Eastern Majore Field
Eastern Majore Field
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_entertainment_4)
Level 3
Eastern Satrap's Palace
Eastern Satrap's Palace
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_governor_3)
Level 2
Eastern Royal Palace
Eastern Royal Palace
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_governor_4)
Level 3
Warhorse Breeder
Warhorse Breeder
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_horse_3)
Level 2
Warhorse Ranch
Warhorse Ranch
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_horse_4)
Level 3
Eastern Spice Market
Eastern Spice Market
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_luxury_3)
Level 2
Eastern Spice Bazaar
Eastern Spice Bazaar
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_luxury_4)
Level 3
Eastern Clay Tablet Archives
Eastern Clay Tablet Archives
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_research_3)
Level 2
Eastern Danesgah
Eastern Danesgah
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_research_4)
Level 3
Eastern Slave Auctioneer
Eastern Slave Auctioneer
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_slave_3)
Level 2
Central Slave Quarters
Central Slave Quarters
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_slave_4)
Level 3
Supply Warehouse
Supply Warehouse
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_storage_3)
Level 2
Supply Complex
Supply Complex
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_storage_4)
Level 3
Eastern Bazaar
Eastern Bazaar
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_trade_3)
Level 2
Eastern Caravanserai
Eastern Caravanserai
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_trade_4)
Level 3
Persian Archers x 1 Eastern City Centre
Eastern City Centre
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_1)
Level 0
Eastern Wrestling Arena
Eastern Wrestling Arena
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_entertainment_2)
Level 1
Eastern Governor's Palace
Eastern Governor's Palace
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_governor_2)
Level 1
Warhorse Pens
Warhorse Pens
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_horse_2)
Level 1
Eastern Spice Trader
Eastern Spice Trader
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_luxury_2)
Level 1
Eastern Library
Eastern Library
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_research_2)
Level 1
Eastern Slave Trader
Eastern Slave Trader
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_slave_2)
Level 1
Supply Pit
Supply Pit
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_storage_2)
Level 1
Eastern Market
Eastern Market
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_trade_2)
Level 1
City Garrison
City Garrison
(rom_EASTERN_public_guard_3)
Level 2