Nabataea
A civilisation of great builders who pioneered many construction techniques, the Nabataeans were the first to use cement extensively and build remarkable watertight reservoirs to ensure they always had the necessary supplies. They were also very literate and progressive people, who had remarkable gender equality considering the times in which they lived, even allowing women to participate in their political and religious life. Even if the Nabataeans were often threatened, as they were by powerful foes such as the Seleucids and Judeans, their progressive society allowed them to flourish and prosper.
Nabataea is an important crossroads for the spice trade, serving as a conduit between the southern kingdoms that produced frankincense and myrrh and the wealthy eastern and western empires who were the primary buyers. Of course, preserving all this wealth at such a strategically important geographical location makes it essential that the Nabataeans maintain an army of well-trained troops and a strong navy. They have reinforced their excellent armed forces with their ability to adapt their environment to best advantage, making the capital of Petra an impregnable city as a result.
Positioned on a strategic chokepoint between two strong empires, Egypt and the hostile Seleucids, has been quite challenging for the Nabateans; they could take a risk and seek a military resolution to the conflict with their rich Seleucid enemies or take the long road - solidifying their position before seeking expansion to the south, where the other, less organised Arabian tribes dwell, just waiting to be absorbed!
Campaign Map
Faction Name Nabataea |
Campaign main_rome |
Culture rom_Eastern |
Subculture sc_rom_african_arabian |
Military Group dk_nabatean |
Faction Group rom_faction_group_desert |
Faction Group
Experienced in desert warfare and assiduous in working the land, the indigenous peoples of the region are slow to adopt new methods.
Deep-Rooted Traditions: -7% research rate
Political Parties
PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Initial Power: 35
No Effect
PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Initial Power: 35
No Effect
PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Initial Power: 35
No Effect
PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Initial Power: 35
No Effect
PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Initial Power: 35
No Effect
PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Initial Power: 35
No Effect
PLACEHOLDER DESCRIPTION
Initial Power: 35
Stonecutters: -20% provincial capital and minor settlement main chain construction costs
Incense Traders: +15% tariff income from trade agreements
General |
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Noble Swordsmen
(Ara_Noble_Sword) Melee Infantry
Nabataean Noble Cavalry
(dk_nab_nabatean_noble_cavalry) Melee Cavalry
Rekem Palace Guard
(dk_nab_rekem_palace_guard) Spear Infantry
Scythed Chariots
(dk_nab_scythed_chariots) Chariot |
Melee Infantry |
Noble Swordsmen
(Ara_Noble_Sword) Melee Infantry
Desert Levy
(dk_ara_desert_levy) Melee Infantry
Nabataean Axe Warriors
(dk_nab_nabatean_axe_warriors) Melee Infantry
Nabataean Swordsmen
(dk_nab_nabatean_swordsmen) Melee Infantry |
Missile Infantry |
Levy Skirmishers
(Ara_Levy_Skirm) Missile Infantry
Slingers
(Ara_Slingers) Missile Infantry
Tribes People
(Ara_Tribes_People) Missile Infantry
Nabataean Heavy Archers
(dk_nab_nabatean_heavy_archers) Missile Infantry
Nabataean Light Peltasts
(dk_nab_nabatean_light_peltasts) Missile Infantry |
Pike Infantry |
Desert Pikemen
(dk_nab_desert_pikemen) Pike Infantry
Nabataean Thorax Pikes
(dk_nab_nabatean_thorax_pikes) Pike Infantry |
Spear Infantry |
Levy Spearmen
(Ara_Levy_Spear) Spear Infantry
Caravan Guard
(dk_ara_caravan_guard) Spear Infantry
Armoured Desert Hoplites
(dk_nab_armoured_desert_hoplites) Spear Infantry
Desert Hoplites
(dk_nab_desert_hoplites) Spear Infantry
Heavy Desert Spearmen
(dk_nab_heavy_desert_spearmen) Spear Infantry
Rekem Palace Guard
(dk_nab_rekem_palace_guard) Spear Infantry |
Melee Cavalry |
Camel Spearmen
(Ara_Camel_Spear) Melee Cavalry
Arabian Cavalry
(Ara_Cav) Melee Cavalry
Armoured Desert Cavalry
(dk_afr_armoured_desert_cavalry) Melee Cavalry
Desert Cavalry
(dk_afr_desert_cavalry) Melee Cavalry
Armoured Camel Spearmen
(dk_ara_armoured_camel_spearmen) Melee Cavalry
Nabataean Noble Cavalry
(dk_nab_nabatean_noble_cavalry) Melee Cavalry |
Missile Cavalry |
Camel Archers
(Ara_Camel_Archers) Missile Cavalry |
Shock Cavalry |
Desert Heavy Lancers
(dk_ara_desert_heavy_lancers) Shock Cavalry
Hellenic Desert Cataphracts
(dk_nab_hellenic_desert_cataphracts) Shock Cavalry |
Chariot |
Desert Chariots
(dk_ara_desert_chariots) Chariot
Scythed Chariots
(dk_nab_scythed_chariots) Chariot |
Fixed Artillery |
Eastern Giant Ballista
(Eas_Giant_Ballista) Fixed Artillery
Eastern Bastion Scorpion
(Eas_Scorpion_Bastion) Fixed Artillery
Eastern Scorpion (Fixed)
(Eas_Scorpion) Fixed Artillery |
Field Artillery |
Eastern Bastion Ballista
(Eas_Ballista_Bastion) Field Artillery
Eastern Ballista
(Eas_Ballista) Field Artillery
Eastern Scorpion
(Eas_Cheiroballistra) Field Artillery
Eastern Large Onager
(Eas_Large_Onager) Field Artillery
Eastern Bastion Onager
(Eas_Onager_Bastion) Field Artillery
Eastern Onager
(Eas_Onager) Field Artillery |
Admiral |
Scorpion Trieres - Levy Skirmishers
(Ara_Skirm_Three_Scorpio) Missile Ship
Tower Penteres - Nabataean Heavy Archers
(dk_nab_heavy_archers_five_tower) Missile Ship
Assault Hexeres - Noble Swordsmen
(dk_nab_noble_sword_six) Melee Ship |
Melee Ship |
Fire Pot Dieres - Levy Spearmen
(Ara_Spear_Two_Fire_Pots) Melee Ship
Assault Dieres - Levy Spearmen
(Ara_Spear_Two) Melee Ship
Assault Hexeres - Noble Swordsmen
(dk_nab_noble_sword_six) Melee Ship |
Missile Ship |
Missile Trieres - Levy Skirmishers
(Ara_Skirm_Thee) Missile Ship
Scorpion Trieres - Levy Skirmishers
(Ara_Skirm_Three_Scorpio) Missile Ship
Raiding Hemiolia - Tribes People
(Ara_Tribes_One_Halfer) Missile Ship
Pursuit Trihemiolia - Tribes People
(Ara_Tribes_Two_Halfer) Missile Ship
Scorpion Penteres - Nabataean Heavy Archers
(dk_nab_heavy_archers_five_scorpio) Missile Ship
Tower Penteres - Nabataean Heavy Archers
(dk_nab_heavy_archers_five_tower) Missile Ship
Missile Penteres - Nabataean Light Peltasts
(dk_nab_light_peltasts_five) Missile Ship |
Artillery Ship |
Light Artillery Penteres - Eastern Ballista (Ship)
(Eas_Ballista_Five) Artillery Ship
Artillery Penteres - Eastern Onager (Ship)
(Eas_Onager_Five) Artillery Ship |
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Boii
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Daorsi
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Rome
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