Changes between Version 18 and Version 19 of Civ:_Persians

Timestamp:

Jan 4, 2011, 10:21:08 PM (13 years ago)

Author:

Erik Johansson

Comment:

unifying building terminology

Civ:_Persians

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    * '''Bows:''' Main ranged weapon. Archers armed with powerful recurved bow, which gained their power by bending the bow opposite to the natural curve of the weapon, creating added tension and force.    Achaemenid archery was generally ineffective against the Hellenes due to the armour and martial ethic of the hoplites.
    * '''Javelins:''' Also widely used, but not as much as the recurved bow. Most commonly used by the mounted nobility.
-   * '''Slings:''' Were employed, but in relatively small numbers compared with archers. 
+   * '''Slings:''' Were employed, but in relatively small numbers compared with archers.
    * '''Representation:''' In terms of tactics, reliance on range (bows, javelins) and cavalry rushes to overcome limited chance of survival in melee.
 
@@ -97 +97 @@
      * '''Figure(s):'''[[BR]]Basic: Hyrcanian hair and beard style (also this subject nation's cap). [[BR]] Advanced: - [[BR]] Elite: -
      * '''Mount:'''[[BR]]Basic: Same as the Katpatuka Asabari. [[BR]] Advanced: - [[BR]] Ultimate: -
-   * '''History: '''The Hyrcanians were the light cavalry of the Achaemenid Great Kings. These men were of superb quality, and are mentioned in every major Persian campaign. Their homeland of Hyrcania bordering the Caspian Sea was both a lush fertile rain forest and foreboding mountain country. 
+   * '''History: '''The Hyrcanians were the light cavalry of the Achaemenid Great Kings. These men were of superb quality, and are mentioned in every major Persian campaign. Their homeland of Hyrcania bordering the Caspian Sea was both a lush fertile rain forest and foreboding mountain country.
    * '''Garrison:''' 2.
    * '''Function:''' ?
@@ -122 +122 @@
      * '''Driver:''' None.
    * '''Appearance:'''
-   * '''Garb:[[BR]]Basic: '''Archer:''' Noble. Richly embroidered robe (shorter, Persian style). ("Chariots crash. I wouldn't want to be him running away from a wrecked chariot with Hypapsists chasing after me in an ankle-length robe.") Light red. No trousers. Armour: Small pectoral disc. '''Driver: '''Something simple, probably identical to the Mada Sparabara (use same colours). Armour: None.[[BR]]Advanced: '''Archer:''' Robes become medium red. Armour: Scale shirt, throat to mid-thigh. '''Driver:''' Same colour adjustment as Mada Sparabara. Armour: Small pectoral disc.[[BR]]Elite: '''Archer:''' Robes become dark red. Armour: Iron scale hauberk. '''Driver''': Same colour adjustment as Mada Sparabara. Armour: Light scale shirt.'''
-   * Helmet:[[BR]]Basic: '''Archer:''' Persian tiara/cap. '''Driver:''' White tiara.[[BR]]Advanced: '''Archer:''' Conical helmet. (if you have "Warfare in the Classical World", look at p.59 for a cool pic of an elite Persian cavalryman. I would suggest using his helmet.) '''Driver:''' Yellow tiara.[[BR]]Elite: '''Archer:''' Plumed helmet. '''Driver:''' Simple conical helmet.''''''
-   * Shield:[[BR]]Basic: '''Archer:''' None (hard to use a shield while shooting a bow). '''Driver:''' None (hard to use a shield while driving a chariot).[[BR]]Advanced: '''Archer:''' - '''Driver:''' -[[BR]]Elite: '''Archer:''' - '''Driver:''' -''''''
-   * '''Figure(s):[[BR]]Basic: '''Archer:''' The chariot crew constantly worked together, training and fighting, and would need to know each other very well to operate such a "complex" machine. Facing danger together would make them very close. Driver: He's not going to be very wealthy compared to the Archer, but he will be slightly better looking than the regular infantry grunt. Decorated beard to indicate the driver is Babylonian. The charioteer was much more than a mere 'driver' - he was a confidant and a trusted adviser of his master.[[BR]]Advanced: '''Archer:''' - '''Driver:''' -[[BR]]Elite: '''Archer:''' - Driver: -'''
-   * '''Mount:[[BR]]Basic:  Wooden chariot (very sturdy; it was nearly impossible to destroy the chariot itself, so had to kill the horses or occupants -- Peltasts were very effective for this). Led by two unarmoured horses (if necessary, we can reduce the number to one). Knives (scythes) mounted on the axels, underneath the car. These were hung vertically in order to shred anyone unlucky enough to be trampled by the horses. Would make it unsuitable for rough terrain, but would make it significantly more lethal when it could build up speed.[[BR]]Advanced: Add heavy armour on the sides.[[BR]]Elite: Add even heavier armour on the sides.'''
+   * '''Garb:[[BR]]Basic: '''Archer: Noble. Richly embroidered robe (shorter, Persian style). ("Chariots crash. I wouldn't want to be him running away from a wrecked chariot with Hypapsists chasing after me in an ankle-length robe.") Light red. No trousers. Armour: Small pectoral disc. Driver: Something simple, probably identical to the Mada Sparabara (use same colours). Armour: None.[[BR]]Advanced: Archer: Robes become medium red. Armour: Scale shirt, throat to mid-thigh. Driver: Same colour adjustment as Mada Sparabara. Armour: Small pectoral disc.[[BR]]Elite: Archer: Robes become dark red. Armour: Iron scale hauberk. Driver: Same colour adjustment as Mada Sparabara. Armour: Light scale shirt.
+   * '''Helmet:'''[[BR]]Basic: Archer: Persian tiara/cap. Driver: White tiara.[[BR]]Advanced: Archer: Conical helmet. (if you have "Warfare in the Classical World", look at p.59 for a cool pic of an elite Persian cavalryman. I would suggest using his helmet.) Driver: Yellow tiara.[[BR]]Elite: Archer: Plumed helmet. Driver: Simple conical helmet.'''''
+   * '''Shield:'''[[BR]]Basic: Archer: None (hard to use a shield while shooting a bow). Driver: None (hard to use a shield while driving a chariot).[[BR]]Advanced: Archer: - Driver: -[[BR]]Elite: Archer: - Driver: -'''''
+   * '''Figure(s):[[BR]]Basic: '''Archer:''' '''The chariot crew constantly worked together, training and fighting, and would need to know each other very well to operate such a "complex" machine. Facing danger together would make them very close. Driver: He's not going to be very wealthy compared to the Archer, but he will be slightly better looking than the regular infantry grunt. Decorated beard to indicate the driver is Babylonian. The charioteer was much more than a mere 'driver' - he was a confidant and a trusted adviser of his master.[[BR]]'''Advanced: '''Archer:''' - '''Driver:''' -[[BR]]Elite: '''Archer:''' - Driver: -'''
+   * '''Mount:[[BR]]Basic:  '''Wooden chariot (very sturdy; it was nearly impossible to destroy the chariot itself, so had to kill the horses or occupants -- Peltasts were very effective for this). Led by two unarmoured horses (if necessary, we can reduce the number to one). Knives (scythes) mounted on the axels, underneath the car. These were hung vertically in order to shred anyone unlucky enough to be trampled by the horses. Would make it unsuitable for rough terrain, but would make it significantly more lethal when it could build up speed.[[BR]]'''Advanced: '''Add heavy armour on the sides.[[BR]]'''Elite: '''Add even heavier armour on the sides.
  * '''History:''' Prior to the rise of Persia the chariot was the defining element of the East on the battlefield. While generally already phased out as a field weapon, it was important for prestige. The Achaemenids continued this trend to its logical conclusion. However Cyrus the Great did introduce a modified chariot with scythes, which was used on a number of occasions. These were rare, as the chariot and its crew were expensive to maintain. The most famous deployment of Persian chariots was against Alexander the Great. For the name of the unit we are using Babylonian, as the Persians depended on the Babylonians for their chariot "know-how".
  * '''Garrison:''' 3.
@@ -200 +200 @@
  * '''Name: Fishing Ship.''' (to be translated)
    * '''Class:''' Fishing Ship.
-   * '''Appearance:''' 
+   * '''Appearance:'''
      * '''Shell:''' -
    * '''History:''' TBD
@@ -233 +233 @@
 
 * '''Name: Bakhtris Asabari. '''(means 'Bactrian Cavalry')
-   * '''Class:''' Cavalry Lancer.
-   * '''Hacker Armament:'''[[BR]]Basic: Kontos Lance (all iron; 3.6 metres long; two-handed weapon; held the kontos with his right hand towards the bottom of the spear shaft, while the left was in front about 2 feet forward. Then the spearpoint was held on the left side of the horse's neck. So if you looked from the top, the kontos would be at a slight angle from the horse's line of symmetry; absorbed the shock of a hit, since there were no saddles or stirrups to cushion the collision for the horseman). Cosmetic akinakes -- since Cataphracts were drawn from the wealthy upper class -- and they would used these at close range after charging with kontos (hacking, 2.5-3m long). [[BR]] Advanced: - [[BR]] Ultimate: -
-   * '''Appearance:'''
-     * '''Garb:'''[[BR]]Basic: [[BR]] Advanced:  [[BR]] Elite: 
-     * '''Helmet:'''[[BR]]Basic: Small bowl-like helmet. [[BR]] Advanced: Sarmatian style conical helmet with nasal bar. [[BR]] Elite: Same as Advanced, but with a large horse-tail crest and aventail.
-     * '''Shield:'''[[BR]]Basic: None. [[BR]] Advanced: None. [[BR]] Elite: None.
-     * '''Shield:'''[[BR]]Basic: None. [[BR]] Advanced: None. [[BR]] Elite: None.
-     * '''Figure(s):'''[[BR]]Basic: - [[BR]] Advanced: - [[BR]] Elite: -
-     * '''Mount:'''[[BR]]Basic: No horse armour. No saddles or stirrups. Has a saddle blanket held on by a strap going around the horse's midsection. [[BR]] Advanced: Half-armour (scale chamfron and peytral) [[BR]] Elite: Complete horse armour.
-   * '''History:''' Cataphracts were the crushing blow of the Persian cavalry. The development of the Persian cataphract is not well understood, as is the relationship between these men and future generations of cataphract cavalry. At best it seems the Persians adopted the catapharct from encounters with Iranian nomads like the Massagetes.
-   * '''Garrison:''' 2.
-   * '''Function: '''See History.
-   * '''Special''': The Cataphract should be slower than the Verkhana Asabari. Well armoured.
-
+
+ * '''Class:''' Cavalry Lancer.
+ * '''Hacker Armament:'''[[BR]]Basic: Kontos Lance (all iron; 3.6 metres long; two-handed weapon; held the kontos with his right hand towards the bottom of the spear shaft, while the left was in front about 2 feet forward. Then the spearpoint was held on the left side of the horse's neck. So if you looked from the top, the kontos would be at a slight angle from the horse's line of symmetry; absorbed the shock of a hit, since there were no saddles or stirrups to cushion the collision for the horseman). Cosmetic akinakes -- since Cataphracts were drawn from the wealthy upper class -- and they would used these at close range after charging with kontos (hacking, 2.5-3m long). [[BR]] Advanced: - [[BR]] Ultimate: -
+ * '''Appearance:'''
+   * '''Garb:'''[[BR]]Basic: [[BR]] Advanced:  [[BR]] Elite:
+   * '''Helmet:'''[[BR]]Basic: Small bowl-like helmet. [[BR]] Advanced: Sarmatian style conical helmet with nasal bar. [[BR]] Elite: Same as Advanced, but with a large horse-tail crest and aventail.
+   * '''Shield:'''[[BR]]Basic: None. [[BR]] Advanced: None. [[BR]] Elite: None.
+   * '''Shield:'''[[BR]]Basic: None. [[BR]] Advanced: None. [[BR]] Elite: None.
+   * '''Figure(s):'''[[BR]]Basic: - [[BR]] Advanced: - [[BR]] Elite: -
+   * '''Mount:'''[[BR]]Basic: No horse armour. No saddles or stirrups. Has a saddle blanket held on by a strap going around the horse's midsection. [[BR]] Advanced: Half-armour (scale chamfron and peytral) [[BR]] Elite: Complete horse armour.
+ * '''History:''' Cataphracts were the crushing blow of the Persian cavalry. The development of the Persian cataphract is not well understood, as is the relationship between these men and future generations of cataphract cavalry. At best it seems the Persians adopted the catapharct from encounters with Iranian nomads like the Massagetes.
+ * '''Garrison:''' 2.
+ * '''Function: '''See History.
+ * '''Special''': The Cataphract should be slower than the Verkhana Asabari. Well armoured.
 
 === HEROES ===
@@ -292 +292 @@
      * "Hero" Aura accelerates the Gather Rate and Build Rate of nearby econ units, thus allowing them to perform their economic tasks faster.
 
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 === CIV CENTRE UNITS ===
  * Melee Infantry: Mada Sparabara.
@@ -311 +309 @@
    * '''Class: '''Civ Centre.
    * '''History:''' The practice of using Xsacapava or Satraps as governors to administer the realm was a practice older then the Achaemenids themselves. The term first appears in Median to describe their vassal kings and it is likely that Cyrus the Great introduced it into his new empire. Darius the Great streamlined and formalized this system under his sweeping administrative reforms.
- 
-* '''Name: Pairidaeza.''' (Means 'fortified garden'.)
-   * '''Class:''' House.
-   * '''History:''' Apart from the Great King and his close relatives, the satraps resided in splendid spacious residences, which included palaces, pavilions and gardens. The English word "paradise" derives from these gardens.
+
+ * '''Name: Pairidaeza.''' (Means 'fortified garden'.)
+
+ * '''Class:''' House.
+ * '''History:''' Apart from the Great King and his close relatives, the satraps resided in splendid spacious residences, which included palaces, pavilions and gardens. The English word "paradise" derives from these gardens.
 
  * '''Name: Jowgah. '''(Means 'farm'.)
-   * '''Class: '''Farmstead (Farm Centre).
+   * '''Class: '''Farmstead.
    * '''History:''' Farming probably originated in the lands of Mesopotamia circa 8000 BC. The arable lands of Sumer and Akkad, well irrigated by the Tigris and Euphrates, accounted for food surpluses, which were in turn stored in granaries present in every town. The Persians, who were originally shepherds and hunters, probably began farming under the influence of the nearby Elamites.
 
@@ -329 +328 @@
 
  * '''Name: Asiya. '''(Means 'mill'.)
-   * '''Class''': Mill (Resource Centre).
+   * '''Class''': Mill.
    * '''History:''' The Persian kings kept the huge annual tribute received by their subject nations in specific buildings in Persepolis and Susa. In the provinces, the satraps were responsible for the establishment of similar foundations, where local taxes and public funds were kept.
 
  * '''Name: Padgan. '''(Means 'outpost'.)
-   * '''Class:''' Outpost (Scout Tower).
+   * '''Class:''' Outpost.
    * '''History:''' The narrow entrance into mountainous Cilicia was protected by wooden fortifications which made any foreign intrusions extremely difficult.
 
@@ -341 +340 @@
 
  * '''Name: Borj.''' (Means 'tower'.)
-   * '''Class:''' Tower (Wall Tower).
+   * '''Class:''' Tower.
    * '''History:''' When Cyrus the Great campaigned in the north and chose to establish the river Jaxartes as a boundary, he constructed a mighty fortress to protect his territories from Scythian raids. It was called Cyropolis and was situated close to the place where Alexander the Great later built his Alexandria Eschatae.
 
@@ -350 +349 @@
 === TOWN ===
  * '''Name: Bandar'''. (Means 'dock'.)
-   * '''Class: '''Dock (Port Centre).
+   * '''Class: '''Dock.
    * '''History:''' Situated on the Mediterranean coast, all Phoenician cities had excellent docks and harbours, the oustanding example being Tyre, which was situated on an island close to the shore.
 
  * '''Name: Atarsh.''' (Means 'temple'.)
-   * '''Class: '''Temple (Health Centre).
+   * '''Class: '''Temple.
    * '''History:''' Zoroastrian Temples were most often simple structures, not as ornate as Christian churches and Muslim mosques. Fire Altars were also widely spread as small places of worship.
 
  * '''Name: Apadana. '''(Means 'barracks'.)
-   * '''Class: '''Barracks (Military Centre).
+   * '''Class: '''Barracks.
    * '''History:''' The vassal and subject peoples sent representatives to deliver annual tribute to the Great King in Persepolis; the King accepted them in the Apadana ("Audience Hall").
 
  * '''Name: Vazar. '''(Means 'market'.)
-   * '''Class:''' Market (Trade Centre).
+   * '''Class:''' Market.
    * '''History:''' Traders from all distant parts of the huge empire met, exchanged and sold goods in the huge bazaars present in almost every big city. Babylon and Susa were the largest and most frequented trade centres.
 
@@ -397 +396 @@
 
 == TECHNOLOGIES ==
- * '''Infantry''': Since the Persians relied mostly on archers and cavalry, the Persian infantry should be individually weak. If he chooses to use them effectively, he will have to rely on combined arms. Infantry are therefore cheap and can be trained quickly, but individually weak, with no combat upgrades. The Persians get Bow upgrades, as Archers were strong. Virtually no armour upgrades. 
+ * '''Infantry''': Since the Persians relied mostly on archers and cavalry, the Persian infantry should be individually weak. If he chooses to use them effectively, he will have to rely on combined arms. Infantry are therefore cheap and can be trained quickly, but individually weak, with no combat upgrades. The Persians get Bow upgrades, as Archers were strong. Virtually no armour upgrades.
  * '''Cavalry''': Cavalry were strong. They should have the strongest cavalry prior to the introduction of Parthians and Huns. Virtually no armour upgrades. Once again, combined arms for maximum effect.
  * '''Naval''': The Persian navy, while being of great stature, actually consisted entirely of non-Persian elements; ships generally came from Phoenicia, Egypt and Cyprus. Strong navy, so they'd get some naval techs, but without the rare Quinquereme.