
Alani (Empire Divided)
Warfare was always the Alani way; they ravaged the lands around the Black Sea on all sides, reaching as far as Armenia. Alani dominance on the Pontic Steppe was unchallenged, until the Germanic Goths expanded into their lands. Although the nomadic peoples retreated towards the Don, they nevertheless had a great impact on Gothic culture. Many fled, running to Rome or east towards the new Sassanid Empire, looking to escape the carnage and live peacefully once again. However, those who remained behind with the tribe retained their spirit of nomadic pride and stood ready to restore their tribe to its former glories.

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Faction Name Alani (Empire Divided) |
Campaign main_3c |
Culture rom_Barbarian |
Subculture sc_rom_barb_east |
Military Group 3c_alani |
Faction Group 3c_faction_group_nomadic |
Faction Group

The Sarmatians are aggressive, nomadic warriors, famed for their horsemanship and skill with the bow.








(stone walls only)




Political Parties

PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Playable: False
Initial Power: 35
Initial Power: 35
No Effect

PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Playable: False
Initial Power: 35
Initial Power: 35
No Effect

PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Playable: False
Initial Power: 35
Initial Power: 35
No Effect

PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Playable: False
Initial Power: 35
Initial Power: 35
No Effect

PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Playable: False
Initial Power: 35
Initial Power: 35
No Effect

PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Playable: False
Initial Power: 35
Initial Power: 35
No Effect

PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Playable: True
Initial Power: 35
Steppe Dominance: Moderate diplomatic bonus with all nomadic barbarian tribes
[NOT DISPLAYED] adds subsistence wealth to faction capital only / scope: faction
Horse Lords: +2 experience rank for nomadic cavalry recruits
Initial Power: 35



General |
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Alani Royal Horses
(3c_Ala_Alani_Royal_Horses_commander) Melee Cavalry
Noble Steppe Cataphracts Bodyguard
(3c_Ala_Noble_Steppe_Cataphracts_commander) Shock Cavalry
Steppe Cataphract Archers
(3c_Ala_Steppe_Cataphract_Archers_commander) Missile Cavalry |
Melee Infantry |
Alani Axemen
(3c_Ala_Alani_Axemen) Melee Infantry
Alani Swordsmen
(3c_Ala_Alani_Swordsmen) Melee Infantry
Armoured Axe Warriors
(3c_Ala_Armoured_Axe_Warriors) Melee Infantry
Armoured Steppe Warriors
(3c_Ala_Armoured_Steppe_Warriors) Melee Infantry
Steppe Warband
(3c_Ala_Steppe_Warband) Melee Infantry |
Melee Cavalry |
Alani Axe Cavalry
(3c_Ala_Alani_Axe_Cavalry) Melee Cavalry
Alani Horsemen
(3c_Ala_Alani_Horsemen) Melee Cavalry
Alani Nobles
(3c_Ala_Alani_Nobles) Melee Cavalry
Alani Riders
(3c_Ala_Alani_Riders) Melee Cavalry
Alani Royal Horses
(3c_Ala_Alani_Royal_Horses) Melee Cavalry
Alani Royal Horses
(3c_Ala_Alani_Royal_Horses_commander) Melee Cavalry
Steppe Cavalry
(3c_Ala_Steppe_Cavalry) Melee Cavalry
Taifali Cavalry
(3c_Ala_Taifali_Cavalry) Melee Cavalry
Sarmatian Light Cavalry
(3c_Ste_Sarmatian_Light_Cavalry) Melee Cavalry |
Missile Cavalry |
Alani 'Amazonian' Archers
(3c_Ala_Alani_Amazonian_Archers) Missile Cavalry
Alani Horse Skirmishers
(3c_Ala_Alani_Horse_Skirmishers) Missile Cavalry
Alani Noblewoman Archers
(3c_Ala_Alani_Noblewomen_Archers) Missile Cavalry
Steppe Cataphract Archers
(3c_Ala_Steppe_Cataphract_Archers) Missile Cavalry
Steppe Cataphract Archers
(3c_Ala_Steppe_Cataphract_Archers_commander) Missile Cavalry
Steppe Horse Archers
(3c_Ala_Steppe_Horse_Archers) Missile Cavalry
Steppe Horse Skirmishers
(3c_Ala_Steppe_Horse_Skirmishers) Missile Cavalry |
Shock Cavalry |
Armoured Steppe Lancers
(3c_Ala_Armoured_Steppe_Lancers) Shock Cavalry
Noble Steppe Cataphracts
(3c_Ala_Noble_Steppe_Cataphracts) Shock Cavalry
Noble Steppe Cataphracts Bodyguard
(3c_Ala_Noble_Steppe_Cataphracts_commander) Shock Cavalry
Noble Steppe Lancers
(3c_Ala_Noble_Steppe_Lancers) Shock Cavalry
Steppe Lancers
(3c_Ala_Steppe_Lancers) Shock Cavalry |
Field Artillery |
Steppe Ballista
(3c_Ste_Ballista) Field Artillery
Steppe Bastion Ballista
(3c_Ste_Ballista_Bastion) Field Artillery |
Special |
Steppe War Dogs
(3c_Ste_Steppe_War_Dogs) Special |
Admiral |
Heavy Raider - Armoured Steppe Warriors
(3c_Ala_Heavy_Assault_Raider_commander) Melee Ship
Medium Missile Raider - Steppe Slingers
(3c_Ala_Medium_Missile_Raider_commander) Missile Ship |
Melee Ship |
Assault Raider - Steppe Warband
(3c_Ala_Assault_Raider) Melee Ship
Heavy Raider - Armoured Steppe Warriors
(3c_Ala_Heavy_Assault_Raider) Melee Ship
Heavy Raider - Armoured Steppe Warriors
(3c_Ala_Heavy_Assault_Raider_commander) Melee Ship
Medium Assault Raider - Alani Swordsmen
(3c_Ala_Medium_Assault_Raider) Melee Ship |
Missile Ship |
Medium Missile Raider - Steppe Slingers
(3c_Ala_Medium_Missile_Raider) Missile Ship
Medium Missile Raider - Steppe Slingers
(3c_Ala_Medium_Missile_Raider_commander) Missile Ship
Missile Raider - Steppe Slingers
(3c_Ala_Missile_Raider) Missile Ship |
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