Changes between Version 17 and Version 18 of Civ:_Persians

Timestamp:

Nov 21, 2010, 2:03:59 AM (13 years ago)

Author:

Michael D. Hafer

Comment:

Updating the profile to include Median Cavalry (Cav Jav).

Civ:_Persians

@@ -106 +106 @@
    * '''Ranged Armament:''' Javelin.
    * '''Appearance:'''
-     * '''Garb:'''[[BR]]Basic: Western Iranian tunic and trousers. Red and patterned. No armor. [[BR]] Advanced: Tunic is dark blue and patterned. Armor is bronze scale shoulder plate, cuirass, and leg pieces. [[BR]] Elite: Tunic is green and patterned. Full scale suit, bordering on heavy cavalry like protection. Left arm sports the cheires, laminated band armor worn over one arm.
+     * '''Garb:'''[[BR]]Basic: Western Iranian tunic and trousers. Unremarkable colors, mostly brown with some patterns. No armor. [[BR]] Advanced: Patterned trousers and sleeves. Armor is quilted linen. [[BR]] Elite: Tunic is highly patterned and ornate. Armor is lamellar thorax.
      * '''Helmet:'''[[BR]]Basic: None. [[BR]] Advanced: Phrygian cap. [[BR]] Elite: Tall conical helmet with great plume.
-     * '''Shield:'''[[BR]]Basic: shield on back (ornamental). [[BR]] Advanced: shield on back (ornamental). [[BR]] Elite: shield on back (ornamental).
+     * '''Shield:'''[[BR]]Basic: shield on back (ornamental). [[BR]] Advanced: shield on back (ornamental). [[BR]] Elite: curved Scythian-style armor on back (ornamental).
      * '''Figure(s):'''[[BR]]Basic: - [[BR]] Advanced: - [[BR]] Elite: -
      * '''Mount:'''[[BR]]Basic: Mounted on the superb Median horse breed. Strong, large, but of medium height. Predominately chestnut, brown, and black. Chipped mane, tail tied with ribbon, forelock grown out to create a crest. [[BR]] Advanced: - [[BR]] Elite: Add a bronze skirt over the front half of the horse.
-   * '''History:''' Median cavalry were the empire's best skirmishing cavalry, second only to various Saka (or Scythian) mercenaries.
+   * '''History:''' Median cavalry were the empire's best skirmishing cavalry, second only to various Saka (or Scythian) mercenaries. These men and horses were raised in the harsh Iranian steppes and are superb fighters.
    * '''Garrison:''' 2.
-   * '''Function: '''Skirmish cavalry. Low armor.
+   * '''Function: '''Skirmish cavalry. Low armour (except for Elite level, which gets a +1 armour bonus over normal).
    * '''Special:'''