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Masaesyli Grand Campaign

Masaesyli

Before the kingdom of Numidia was founded its people were divided in two Berber tribes – the Massylii and the Masaesyli. Both groups were skilled warriors, who regularly settled tribal and inter-tribal rivalries through combat. However, the Massylii also had strong relations with Carthage, which is one of the main reasons why the Masaesyli may wish to align themselves with Rome should the opportunity arise. With the right allies, a Masaesyli king could transform his fledgling kingdom into a prospering African power of some note.

On the other hand, as a powerful, warlike tribe, the Masaesyli are now faced with the opportunity to forge their own destiny, free from interference by the regional superpowers. They might seek to unite with their western cousins – the Gaetulians – peacefully or through other means, and an expansion to the eastern province of Phazania is also on the cards. Whichever route they choose, the Masaesyli's chief desire is the union of all the Berber peoples, so that they might build a fortress-nation of fertile north Africa.

Masaesyli

Campaign Map

Masaesyli
Masaesyli

Faction Name

Masaesyli

Campaign

main_rome

Culture

rom_Eastern

Subculture

sc_rom_numidian

Military Group

dk_numidian

Faction Group

rom_faction_group_desert

Faction Group

Masters of the Desert Masters of the Desert
Experienced in desert warfare and assiduous in working the land, the indigenous peoples of the region are slow to adopt new methods.
Desert Warriors: +10% morale for all units during battles in the desert
Deep-Rooted Traditions: -7% research rate

Political Parties

Massylii Massylii
PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Playable: False
Initial Power: 35
No Effect
Carthaginian Supporters Carthaginian Supporters
PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Playable: False
Initial Power: 35
No Effect
Roman Supporters Roman Supporters
PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Playable: False
Initial Power: 35
No Effect
Musulamii Separatists Musulamii Separatists
PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Playable: False
Initial Power: 35
No Effect
Gaetulian families Gaetulian families
PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Playable: False
Initial Power: 35
No Effect
Lybian Families Lybian Families
PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Playable: False
Initial Power: 35
No Effect
Masaesyli Masaesyli
PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Playable: True
Initial Power: 35
Desert Ambushers: +50% chance of successfully launching an ambush
Hit and Run: +12% shots per minute for all cavalry units
General
80 Numidian Noble Cavalry
Numidian Noble Cavalry
(Afr_Numidian_Noble_Cav)
Missile Cavalry
160 Numidian Noble Infantry
Numidian Noble Infantry
(Num_Noble_Infantry)
Spear Infantry
12 African Elephants
African Elephants
(dk_num_african_elephants)
Elephant
20 Armoured Desert Chariots
Armoured Desert Chariots
(dk_num_armoured_desert_chariots)
Chariot
80 Armoured Numidian Riders
Armoured Numidian Riders
(dk_num_armoured_numidian_riders)
Shock Cavalry
120 Heavy Numidian Skirmishers
Heavy Numidian Skirmishers
(dk_num_heavy_numidian_skirmishers)
Missile Infantry
Melee Infantry
160 Slave Infantry
Slave Infantry
(dk_kush_slave_infantry)
Melee Infantry
160 Desert Cohort
Desert Cohort
(dk_num_desert_cohort)
Melee Infantry
160 Desert Legionaries
Desert Legionaries
(dk_num_desert_legionaries)
Melee Infantry
160 Gaetuli Tribesmen
Gaetuli Tribesmen
(dk_num_gaetuli_tribesmen)
Melee Infantry
160 Numidian Light Infantry
Numidian Light Infantry
(dk_num_numidian_light_infantry)
Melee Infantry
Missile Infantry
120 Tribal Slingers
Tribal Slingers
(Afr_Tribal_Slingers)
Missile Infantry
120 Tribesmen
Tribesmen
(Afr_Tribesmen)
Missile Infantry
120 Numidian Javelinmen
Numidian Javelinmen
(Num_Javelinmen)
Missile Infantry
120 Heavy Numidian Skirmishers
Heavy Numidian Skirmishers
(dk_num_heavy_numidian_skirmishers)
Missile Infantry
Spear Infantry
160 Numidian Noble Infantry
Numidian Noble Infantry
(Num_Noble_Infantry)
Spear Infantry
160 Numidian Spearmen
Numidian Spearmen
(Num_Spear)
Spear Infantry
160 Armoured Numidian Spearmen
Armoured Numidian Spearmen
(dk_num_armoured_numidian_spearmen)
Spear Infantry
160 Desert Vigiles
Desert Vigiles
(dk_num_desert_vigiles)
Spear Infantry
Melee Cavalry
80 Armoured Desert Cavalry
Armoured Desert Cavalry
(dk_afr_armoured_desert_cavalry)
Melee Cavalry
80 Desert Cavalry
Desert Cavalry
(dk_afr_desert_cavalry)
Melee Cavalry
80 Desert Legionary Cavalry
Desert Legionary Cavalry
(dk_num_desert_legionary_cavalry)
Melee Cavalry
Missile Cavalry
80 Numidian Cavalry
Numidian Cavalry
(Afr_Numidian_Cav)
Missile Cavalry
80 Numidian Noble Cavalry
Numidian Noble Cavalry
(Afr_Numidian_Noble_Cav)
Missile Cavalry
80 Armoured Numidian Cavalry
Armoured Numidian Cavalry
(dk_num_armoured_numidian_cavalry)
Missile Cavalry
80 Gaetuli Horse Skirmishers
Gaetuli Horse Skirmishers
(dk_num_gaetuli_horse_skirmishers)
Missile Cavalry
Shock Cavalry
80 Armoured Numidian Riders
Armoured Numidian Riders
(dk_num_armoured_numidian_riders)
Shock Cavalry
80 Numidian Riders
Numidian Riders
(dk_num_numidian_riders)
Shock Cavalry
Chariot
20 Desert Chariots
Desert Chariots
(dk_afr_desert_chariots)
Chariot
20 Armoured Desert Chariots
Armoured Desert Chariots
(dk_num_armoured_desert_chariots)
Chariot
Elephant
12 African Elephants
African Elephants
(dk_num_african_elephants)
Elephant
Fixed Artillery
40 African Giant Ballista
African Giant Ballista
(Afr_Giant_Ballista)
Fixed Artillery
40 African Bastion Scorpion
African Bastion Scorpion
(Afr_Scorpion_Bastion)
Fixed Artillery
40 African Scorpion (Fixed)
African Scorpion (Fixed)
(Afr_Scorpion)
Fixed Artillery
Field Artillery
40 African Bastion Ballista
African Bastion Ballista
(Afr_Ballista_Bastion)
Field Artillery
40 African Ballista
African Ballista
(Afr_Ballista)
Field Artillery
40 African Scorpion
African Scorpion
(Afr_Cheiroballistra)
Field Artillery
40 African Heavy Onager
African Heavy Onager
(Afr_Large_Onager)
Field Artillery
40 African Bastion Onager
African Bastion Onager
(Afr_Onager_Bastion)
Field Artillery
40 African Onager
African Onager
(Afr_Onager)
Field Artillery
Admiral
80 Scorpion Trieres - Tribal Slingers
Scorpion Trieres - Tribal Slingers
(Afr_Slingers_Three_Scorpio)
Missile Ship
160 Assault Hexeres - Numidian Noble Infantry
Assault Hexeres - Numidian Noble Infantry
(Num_Noble_Six)
Melee Ship
140 Tower Penteres - Heavy Numidian Skirmishers
Tower Penteres - Heavy Numidian Skirmishers
(dk_num_heavy_skirmishers_tower_five)
Missile Ship
Melee Ship
160 Assault Hexeres - Numidian Noble Infantry
Assault Hexeres - Numidian Noble Infantry
(Num_Noble_Six)
Melee Ship
60 Fire Pot Dieres - Numidian Spearmen
Fire Pot Dieres - Numidian Spearmen
(Num_Spear_Two_Fire_Pots)
Melee Ship
60 Assault Dieres - Numidian Spearmen
Assault Dieres - Numidian Spearmen
(Num_Spear_Two)
Melee Ship
Missile Ship
80 Scorpion Trieres - Tribal Slingers
Scorpion Trieres - Tribal Slingers
(Afr_Slingers_Three_Scorpio)
Missile Ship
80 Missile Trieres - Tribal Slingers
Missile Trieres - Tribal Slingers
(Afr_Slingers_Three)
Missile Ship
140 Missile Penteres - Heavy Numidian Skirmishers
Missile Penteres - Heavy Numidian Skirmishers
(dk_num_heavy_skirmishers_five)
Missile Ship
140 Tower Penteres - Heavy Numidian Skirmishers
Tower Penteres - Heavy Numidian Skirmishers
(dk_num_heavy_skirmishers_tower_five)
Missile Ship
80 Raiding Hemiolia - Numidian Javelinmen
Raiding Hemiolia - Numidian Javelinmen
(dk_num_javelinmen_one)
Missile Ship
100 Pursuit Trihemiolia - Numidian Javelinmen
Pursuit Trihemiolia - Numidian Javelinmen
(dk_num_javelinmen_two)
Missile Ship
Artillery Ship
40 Light Artillery Penteres - African Ballista (Ship)
Light Artillery Penteres - African Ballista (Ship)
(Afr_Ballista_Five)
Artillery Ship
40 Artillery Penteres - African Onager (Ship)
Artillery Penteres - African Onager (Ship)
(Afr_Onager_Five)
Artillery Ship
Myos Hormos
Egypt
Memphis
Egypt
Alexandria
Egypt
Diospolis
Egypt
Thapsus
Libya
Macomades
Libya
Lepcis
Libya
Carthago
Carthage
Aksum
Axum
Meroe
Meroe
Ptolemais Theron
Blemmyes
Burdigala
Vivisci
Nemossos
Arverni
Lemonum
Pictones
Eudaemon
Himyar
Maas-gat
Mascat
Marib
Saba
Gerrha
Gerrhaea
Adummatu
Qidri
Yathrib
Ma'in
Alexandria Arachosia
Arachosia
Kapisene
Arachosia
Artacoana
Aria
Phrada
Sagartia
Merv
Aria
Armavir
Armenia
Tushpa
Armenia
Arsamosata
Armenia
Ephesus
Sardes
Pergamon
Pergamon
Pessinus
Sardes
Rhodos
Rhodos
Baktra
Baktria
Eucratideia
Baktria
Kartuba
Turdetani
Gadira
Nova Carthago
Treverorum
Treverii
Nemetocenna
Atrebartes
Nicomedia
Bithynia
Sinope
Pontus
Amaseia
Pontus
Trapezos
Trapezos
Tanais
Cimmeria
Phanagoria
Cimmeria
Panticapaeum
Cimmeria
Eborakon
Brigantes
Camulodunon
Iceni
Moridunon
Demetae
Iska
Dumnonii
Eildon
Caledones
Eblana
Ebdani
Bam
Sagartia
Harmozia
Drangiana
Ibossim
Carthage
Qart Hadasht
Carthage
Numantia
Arevaci
Arse
Edetani
Gabala
Ardhan
Phasis
Colchis
Mtskheta
Kartli
Namnetum
Namnetes
Bibracte
Aedui
Cenabum
Carnutes
Kath
Khorasmii
Amul
Dahae
Tarsus
Seleucid
Salamis
Cyprus
Side
Cyprus
Medhlan
Insubres
Genua
Liguria
Patavium
Veneti
Alalia
Etruscan League
Karalis
Carthage
Petrodava
Bastarnae
Malva
Getae
Zarmizegetusa
Apulii
Mazaca
Cappadocia
Samosata
Cappadocia
Ancyra
Galatia
Iconium
Sardes
Pura
Drangiana
Oraea
Drangiana
Bagacum
Nervii
Vesontio
Sequani
Athenai
Athens
Hierapytna
Knossos
Sparta
Sparta
Casurgis
Boii
Istros
Boii
Delminium
Daorsi
Epidamnos
Ardiaei
Iader
Dalmatae
Velathri
Etruscan League
Roma
Rome
Ariminum
Etruscan League
Neapolis
Rome
Cyrene
Cyrenaica
Paraitonion
Cyrenaica
Augila
Nasamones
Ammonium
Cyrenaica
Ebora
Celtici
Olisipo
Lusitani
Apollonia
Epirus
Pella
Macedon
Larissa
Epirus
Flevum
Frisii
Tulifurdum
Cherusci
Uburzis
Marcomanni
Cosentia
Rome
Brundisium
Rome
Lilybaeum
Carthage
Syracusae
Syracuse
Migdol
Gaetuli
Dimmidi
Masaesyli
Iol
Nova Carthago
Tingis
Nova Carthago
Gazaca
Media Atropatene
Ekbatana
Media Atropatene
Rhaga
Persia
Hatra
Media
Seleucia
Media
Charax
Media
Edessa
Seleucid
Charmuthas
Nabataea
Jerusalem
Egypt
Petra
Egypt
Hegra
Nabataea
Singidun
Scordisci
Segestica
Breuci
Akink
Eravisci
Nisa
Parthia
Zadrakarta
Parthava
Hecatompylos
Parthava
Susia
Parthava
Susa
Persia
Gor
Persia
Persepolis
Persia
Cydamus
Garamantia
Garama
Garamantia
Solokha
Royal Scythia
Samandar
Aorsoi
Olbia
Catiaroi
Siracena
Siraces
Tolosa
Volcae
Massalia
Massilia
Octuduron
Helvetii
Noreia
Nori
Koria
Raeti
Mons Regius
Aestii
Galic
Anartes
Tur
Budini
Gelonus
Roxolani
Sarai
Thyssagetae
Aktau
Massagetae
Belz
Lugii
Budorgis
Lugii
Ascaucalis
Gutones
Alabu
Cimbri
Lupfurdum
Suebi
Rhougion
Rugii
Palmyra
Seleucid
Dura
Seleucid
Tyros
Seleucid
Antioch
Seleucid
Brigantium
Gallaeci
Aracillum
Cantabri
Tarraco
Cessetani
Terra Incognita
Antheia
Tylis
Navissos
Triballi
Odessos
Odrysian Kingdom
Pulpudeva
Macedon
Bukhara
Baktria
Maracanda
Baktria