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Pontus
Pontus is a mountainous land, tucked away on the Black Sea coast. Its modest appearance and apparently out-of-the-way position should not deceive: it is a strong, Hellenistic state, ably ruled and with a strong army and navy. From this mountain home, the rest of the world is but a short voyage or march away…
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Faction Name Pontus |
Campaign main_rome |
Culture rom_Hellenistic |
Subculture sc_rom_pontic |
Military Group pontic |
Faction Group rom_faction_group_eastern |
Faction Group
Eastern Empires
After the fall of Persian Empire, eastern traditions and culture were both respected and cultivated by their successors.
After the fall of Persian Empire, eastern traditions and culture were both respected and cultivated by their successors.
[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
Great Marksmen: +25% ammunition for all units
Secret Police: Increased defence against agents in all provinces
[NOT DISPLAYED] +3 security against cunning-based agent actions
[NOT DISPLAYED] +3 security against zeal-based agent actions
Great Marksmen: +25% ammunition for all units
Secret Police: Increased defence against agents in all provinces
Political Parties
Disciples of Apollo
The Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.
The Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.
Playable: False
Initial Power: 50
Initial Power: 50
No Effect
Disciples of Ares
The Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.
The Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.
Playable: False
Initial Power: 50
Initial Power: 50
No Effect
Disciples of Athena
The Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.
The Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.
Playable: False
Initial Power: 50
Initial Power: 50
No Effect
Disciples of Zeus
The Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.
The Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.
Playable: False
Initial Power: 50
Initial Power: 50
No Effect
Disciples of Hera
The Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.
The Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.
Playable: False
Initial Power: 50
Initial Power: 50
No Effect
Mithridatic Dynasty
Originally part of the Persian satrapy of Cappadocia, Mithridates remained ruler of the area after Alexander's conquest. After the partition of Alexander's empire his son fled from Antigonus, and successfully fought against Seleucus, re-establishing his dynasty in the process.
Originally part of the Persian satrapy of Cappadocia, Mithridates remained ruler of the area after Alexander's conquest. After the partition of Alexander's empire his son fled from Antigonus, and successfully fought against Seleucus, re-establishing his dynasty in the process.
Playable: True
Initial Power: 70
[NOT DISPLAYED] adds subsistence wealth to faction capital only / scope: faction
Philhellenes: Moderate diplomatic bonus with all Hellenic factions
Shrewd Operators: -50% all agent action costs
Initial Power: 70
[NOT DISPLAYED] adds subsistence wealth to faction capital only / scope: faction
Philhellenes: Moderate diplomatic bonus with all Hellenic factions
Shrewd Operators: -50% all agent action costs
Disciples of Poseidon
The Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.
The Mithridatic court is a unique blend of coastal Greek culture and Iranian hinterland aristocracy, tracing its roots back to the Persian Empire.
Playable: False
Initial Power: 50
Initial Power: 50
No Effect
General |
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Pontic Swordsmen
(Eas_Pontic_Sword) Melee Infantry
Bronze Shield Pikemen
(Gre_Bronze_Shield_Pike) Pike Infantry
Pontic Royal Cavalry
(Gre_Pontic_Royal_Cav) Shock Cavalry
Scythed Chariots
(Gre_Scythed_Chariots) Chariot |
Melee Infantry |
Hillmen
(Eas_Hillmen) Melee Infantry
Mob
(Eas_Mob) Melee Infantry
Pontic Swordsmen
(Eas_Pontic_Sword) Melee Infantry |
Missile Infantry |
Eastern Archers
(Eas_Archers) Missile Infantry
Eastern Javelinmen
(Eas_Javelinmen) Missile Infantry
Pontic Peltasts
(Eas_Pontic_Peltasts) Missile Infantry
Eastern Slingers
(Eas_Slingers) Missile Infantry |
Pike Infantry |
Bronze Shield Pikemen
(Gre_Bronze_Shield_Pike) Pike Infantry
Levy Pikemen
(Gre_Levy_Pike) Pike Infantry
Pikemen
(Gre_Pike) Pike Infantry |
Spear Infantry |
Eastern Spearmen
(Eas_Spear) Spear Infantry
Hoplites
(Gre_Hoplites) Spear Infantry
Thureos Spears
(Gre_Thureos_Spears) Spear Infantry |
Melee Cavalry |
Cappadocian Cavalry
(Eas_Cappadocian_Cav) Melee Cavalry
Noble Blood Cavalry
(Eas_Noble_Blood_Cav) Melee Cavalry
Citizen Cavalry
(Gre_Citizen_Cav) Melee Cavalry |
Missile Cavalry |
Horse Skirmishers
(Eas_Horse_Skirm) Missile Cavalry |
Shock Cavalry |
Pontic Royal Cavalry
(Gre_Pontic_Royal_Cav) Shock Cavalry |
Chariot |
Scythed Chariots
(Gre_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
Scorpion Pot Ballista
(Eas_Scorpion_Pot_Ballista) Field Artillery |
Admiral |
Tower Penteres - Eastern Archers
(Eas_Archers_Five_Lft_Bow) Missile Ship
Assault Tetreres - Hillmen
(Eas_Hillmen_Four) Melee Ship
Tower Hexeres - Pontic Swordsmen
(Eas_Pontic_Six_Lft_Aft) Melee Ship |
Melee Ship |
Assault Tetreres - Hillmen
(Eas_Hillmen_Four) Melee Ship
Tower Hexeres - Pontic Swordsmen
(Eas_Pontic_Six_Lft_Aft) Melee Ship
Assault Hexeres - Pontic Swordsmen
(Eas_Pontic_Six) Melee Ship
Fire Pot Dieres - Thureos Spears
(Gre_Thureos_Two_Fire_Pots) Melee Ship
Assault Dieres - Thureos Spears
(Gre_Thureos_Two) Melee Ship |
Missile Ship |
Scorpion Penteres - Eastern Archers
(Eas_Archers_Five_Dbl_Scorpio) Missile Ship
Tower Penteres - Eastern Archers
(Eas_Archers_Five_Lft_Bow) Missile Ship
Missile Penteres - Eastern Archers
(Eas_Archers_Five) Missile Ship
Scorpion Trieres - Eastern Archers
(Eas_Archers_Three_Scorpio) Missile Ship
Missile Trieres - Eastern Archers
(Eas_Archers_Three) Missile Ship
Raiding Hemiolia - Eastern Javelinmen
(Eas_Javelinmen_One_Halfer) Missile Ship
Pursuit Trihemiolia - Pontic Peltasts
(Eas_Pontic_Pel_Two_Halfer) 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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