Carthage (Hannibal at the Gates)

218BC. Twenty years after Carthage's cataclysmic defeat in its first war with Rome, the promising general Hannibal has taken command of its mighty mercenary army in Iberia. His goal? To restore Carthaginian prestige and exact personal revenge by breaking Roman power in the Mediterranean. Beginning with the capture of Saguntum, Hannibal plans to ignite a second war with Rome - but one with a very different outcome! Despite showing great strategic cunning Hannibal must use all his keen intelligence to capitalise on the situation. Many challenges stand between Carthage and victory, and its forces must overcome them all if Rome is to be defeated!

Faction Name Carthage (Hannibal at the Gates)

Campaign main_punic

Culture rom_Hellenistic

Subculture sc_rom_carthaginian

Military Group carthaginian

Faction Group pun_faction_group_carthage

Faction Group

Carthage
Carthage was once a Phoenician trading colony, now a trading and maritime empire in its own right.

[NOT DISPLAYED] +3 security against authority-based agent actions
[NOT DISPLAYED] +3 security against cunning-based agent actions
[NOT DISPLAYED] +3 security against zeal-based agent actions
Mercenary Armies: -25% mercenary upkeep costs
Phoenician Trade Heritage: +15% wealth from all commerce buildings

Political Parties

Barcid Dynasty
This notable family in Carthage is named after the legendary, undefeated general Hamilcar "Barca", meaning "lightning bolt". The family strongly opposed the threat from Roman expansionism.

Playable: True
Initial Power: 60
Strategic Effort: +15% movement range for all armies and fleets
The Great Enemy: Major diplomatic penalty with all Latin factions (cultural aversion)
[NOT DISPLAYED] adds subsistence wealth to faction capital only / scope: faction

Hannoid Dynasty
This body serves as the elected senate of Carthage, drawn from among its citizens. They also serve as a council of magistrates.

Magonid Dynasty
This body serves as the elected senate of Carthage, drawn from among its citizens. They also serve as a council of magistrates.

Landowners Party
This body serves as the elected senate of Carthage, drawn from among its citizens. They also serve as a council of magistrates.

Maritime Party
This body serves as the elected senate of Carthage, drawn from among its citizens. They also serve as a council of magistrates.

Conservative Party
This body serves as the elected senate of Carthage, drawn from among its citizens. They also serve as a council of magistrates.

Populist Party
This body serves as the elected senate of Carthage, drawn from among its citizens. They also serve as a council of magistrates.