Changes between Version 5 and Version 6 of Civ:_Persians


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Jan 19, 2010, 9:33:15 PM (14 years ago)
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Joshua Gilbert
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Changed much of the information and notes on representation for all Persian infantry.

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  • Civ:_Persians

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    1414 * '''Persian Military:''' (note that this only applies to the Persians themselves; the other units would use their own national weapons)
    15    * '''Spears:''' Main infantry weapon. Could get around to 6ft in length.
     15   * '''Spears:''' Main infantry weapon. Could get around to 6-7ft in length.
    1616   * '''Swords:''' Supposedly widespread among the Medo-Persian infantry. The Persian sword, a short sword called the akinakes, was not widely used, primarily by virtue of the Persian emphasis on archery over close combat.
    1717   * '''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.
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    2222 * '''Cavalry Notes: '''Alongside missile troops, the cavalry made up the bulk of the Persian army. Under Achaemenid feudalism cavalry was recruited from among the wealthiest of the Persian landowners and of excellent quality all-around. Representation: All cavalry types. Cavalry are well-armed and armoured, though expensive. They are one of the few units rich enough to afford armour and helmets.
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    24  * '''Infantry Notes:''' The Persians could and did levy a large number of infantry during wartime due to the sheer size of the Achaemenid Empire and the way in which it was set-up. In general the Persian infantry was well trained and fought with great tenacity. However while this was true the infantry were poor hand-to-hand, close combat fighters, not being equipped to handle that style of warfare (as the Hellenes understood it). Also, with the exception of the elite regiments, the Persian infantry was not a standing professional force. Representation: Quantity over quality. Build time and cost of infantry reduced to quickly amass a large force, but individuals are poorly armed and armoured. Reduction in armour and attack: poor weapons, little to no infantry armour or helmets (had to rely on shields, but even they were generally wicker and leather).
     24 * '''Infantry Notes:''' The Persians could and did levy a large number of infantry during wartime due to the sheer size of the Achaemenid Empire and the way in which it was set-up. In general the Persian infantry was well trained and fought with great tenacity. However while this was true the infantry were poor hand-to-hand, close combat fighters, not being equipped to handle that style of warfare (as the Hellenes understood it). Also, with the exception of the elite regiments, the Persian infantry was not a standing professional force. Representation: Quantity over quality. Build time and cost of infantry reduced to quickly amass a large force, but individuals are only lightly armed and armored, compared to the Hellenes. Reduction in armor and attack: light weapons, scale and leather armor, no helmets (had shields, but even they were generally wicker and leather for the line infantry).
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    2626== UNIT DESCRIPTIONS ==
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    3232
    3333=== INFANTRY ===
    34  * '''Name:''''' '''''Neyzedar Madi'''. (means 'Mede Spearman')
     34 * '''Name:''''' '''''Mada Sparabara'''. (means 'Mede Shieldbearer')
    3535   * '''Class: '''Spearman.
    36    * '''Ranged Armament: '''[[BR]]  Basic: 7-foot wooden thrusting spear with a broad iron head and round bronze metal counterweight. Cosmetic dagger. [[BR]] Advanced: Silver counterweight. Cosmetic dagger. [[BR]] Elite: Gold counterweight. Cosmetic akinakes.
    37    * '''Appearance:'''
    38      * '''Garb: '''[[BR]]  Basic: Light red ornate Median garb, similar to that of the Mada Asabari. The Persians and Medians favoured highly contrasting designs and colours. His robes wouldn't be very long, reaching maybe to his knees, with trousers underneath. Unarmoured. Mada Neyzedar [[BR]] Advanced: Dark red garb. [[BR]] Elite: Bordeaux/purple garb, with "funky psychedelic kiddy-pyjama-like patterns, funny polygons and borders and stuff".
     36   * '''Ranged Armament: '''[[BR]]  Basic: 7-foot wooden thrusting spear with a broad iron head and round bronze metal counterweight. Cosmetic akinakes. [[BR]] Advanced: Silver counterweight. Cosmetic akinakes. [[BR]] Elite: Gold counterweight. Cosmetic akinakes.
     37   * '''Appearance:'''
     38     * '''Garb: '''[[BR]]  Basic: Light red ornate Median garb, similar to that of the Mada Asabari. The Persians and Medians favored highly contrasting designs and colors which they inherited from the Elamites. His robes wouldn't be very long, reaching maybe to his knees, with trousers underneath. Unarmored. [[BR]] Advanced: Dark red garb. Leather cuirass. [[BR]] Elite: Bordeaux/purple garb, with "funky psychedelic kiddy-pyjama-like patterns, funny polygons and borders and stuff". Quilted linen corselet.
    3939     * '''Helmet:''' [[BR]] Basic: Bareheaded. [[BR]] Advanced: Persian/Median white tiara. (Note: for any of these tiaras, always use the loose version with the mouth uncovered, to keep the distinctive Persian beard and moustache visible.) [[BR]] Elite: Persian/Median yellow tiara.
    40      * '''Shield: '''[[BR]]  Basic: None. [[BR]] Advanced: Large rectangular reed/whicker shield (spara), covered with leather. (Could provide for unique defensive sparabara formation for groups of this unit, although we don't have room for it; see Spara in article link in footnotes.) [[BR]] Elite: Similar to the Advanced spara, but elaborately painted.
     40     * '''Shield: '''[[BR]]  Basic: None. [[BR]] Advanced: Large rectangular reed/wicker shield (spara), covered with leather. (Could provide for unique defensive sparabara formation for groups of this unit, although we don't have room for it; see Spara in article link in footnotes.) [[BR]] Elite: Similar to the Advanced spara, but elaborately painted.
    4141     * '''Figure(s):''' Median hair and beard style (also this subject nation's cap).[[BR]]Basic:- [[BR]] Advanced:- [[BR]] Elite:-
    42    * '''History:''' Mede Spearmen comprised the main infantry regiment in the Median Empire. They also remained of very high importance during the Achaemenid period, ranking second only to the Immortals. They were widely used throughout the Empire, as illustrated by the fact that even Ionian cities under Persian rule were guarded by Median battalions.
    43    * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    44    * '''Function:''' Brawl unit of the Persians. Primarily used to occupy opponents while missile units rain projectiles from behind their lines. Virtually cannon fodder, but since they could be cheaply levied from satrapies, they can be produced faster than most civilisations, and so are effective in large hordes.
    45    * '''Special: '''Low hitpoints, reduced attack. Cheap and fast train time.
     42   * '''History:''' Mede Shieldbearers comprised the main infantry regiment of the Persians during this period. First under the Medes and later the Achaemenids these soldiers were the bread and butter infantry for hand-to-hand engagement. Within the Satabam, the basic tactical unit of the Achamenid army, the shieldbearers formed the first two ranks, protecting the arhcers and also serving as a way to keep the enemy pinned down until the cavalry could act. While well known for tenacity the shieldbearers were not equipped to last long in an extended melee with heavy infantry, like hoplites.
     43   * '''Garrison:''' 1.
     44   * '''Function:''' Brawl unit of the Persians. Primarily used to occupy opponents while missile units rain projectiles from behind their lines and the cavalry hits the enemy rear. Virtually cannon fodder, but since they can be called up quickly, they can be produced faster than most civilisations, and so are effective in numbers.
     45   * '''Special: '''Low hitpoints, low attack. Cheap and fast train time.
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    4747 * '''Name: '''Zhupinandaz Frighi. (means 'Phrygian Javelinist')
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    5353     * '''Shield:'''[[BR]]Basic: None. [[BR]] Advanced: Round standard Persian wicker shield, without leather covering. [[BR]] Elite: Small hide shield (not quite a buckler).
    5454     * '''Figure(s):'''[[BR]]Basic: Phrygian hair and beard style (also this subject nation's cap). [[BR]] Advanced: - [[BR]] Ultimate: -
    55    * '''History:''' The Phrygians were used by the Persians and Diadochi monarchs alike as excellent foot javelinists. They were certainly the strongest people in Asia Minor in Persia's time. Even later, during the Diadochi period, Phrygia made up the base of Antigonus' great Empire.
     55   * '''History:''' The Phrygians were used by the Persians and later Diadochi monarchs alike as excellent foot javelinists from eastern Asia Minor. They were certainly among the strongest people in Asia Minor during the Achaemenid period. Some of the best light infantry fielded in Asia Minor.
    5656   * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    5757   * '''Function:''' Best take advantage of long range to support heavy infantry as they clear a path for shock cavalry. Individually weak, so best used in large groups (eg 10-15).
    5858   * '''Special:''' Low health and melee armour (due to no armour and lousy shield; not nearly as good as a Peltast up close). Great speed and increased range (light equipment and good boots).
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    60  * '''Name: Kamandar Kappadoki. '''(means 'Cappadocian Archer')
     60 * '''Name: Katpatuka Thanvabara. '''(means 'Cappadocian Archer')
    6161   * '''Class: '''Archer.
    62    * '''Ranged Armament: '''Big Persian Bow. Cosmetic sagaris (light battle axe) in belt. He may be a levy for the local satrap, but he has been practicing with his bow for a long time, well maintained and correctly used. There is also a good chance that the bow was made for him by a close friend or a family member, giving him a great connection to the weapon
     62   * '''Ranged Armament: '''Big Persian Bow. Cosmetic sagaris (battle axe) in belt. He may be a levy for the local satrap, but he has been practicing with his bow for a long time, well maintained and correctly used. There is also a good chance that the bow was made for him by a close friend or a family member, giving him a great connection to the weapon
    6363   * '''Appearance:'''
    6464     * '''Garb:'''[[BR]]Basic: Yellow tunic and kilt. No armour. Quiver on left hip. [[BR]] Advanced: Tunic is mustard yellow and brown. [[BR]] Elite: Tunic is dark brown.
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    6666     * '''Shield:'''[[BR]]Basic: None. [[BR]] Advanced: None. [[BR]] Elite: Small buckler.
    6767     * '''Figure(s):'''[[BR]]Basic: Cappadocian hair and beard style (also this subject nation's cap). [[BR]] Advanced: - [[BR]] Elite: -
    68    * '''History:''' Owing to the predominately mountainous terrain of Asia Minor, the many peoples living there specialised in using ranged weapons (javelins and arrows). Cappadocians, Pisidians, Cilicians and others were regularly levied and served in the Imperial Army.
     68   * '''History:''' Katpatuka or Kappadokia (Cappadocia) as the Hellenes called it was tough mountain and horse country in central Asia Minor. The people of the land were fierce and skilled in the use of bow, javelin, and axe. After the fall of Lydia the tribesmen of Katpatuka served in the Great King of Persia's armies.
    6969   * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    7070   * '''Function:''' A semi-skilled warrior. Used to take down advancing enemy infantry and to loosen up enemy formations for a Persian charge. He'll probably be used in a similar manner to the Frighi Zhupinandaz, although he'd probably be used for more strategic goals, opening and in some cases finishing attacks, instead of just supporting attacks.
    71    * '''Special: '''Very light and quick, but will suffer at close range. Slightly better trained than Mede Spearman (longer build time) but cost less (bow and quiver of arrows relatively cheap standard equipment).
     71   * '''Special: '''Very light and quick, but will suffer at close range. Longer build time then the Mada Sparabara but at a lesser cost (bow and quiver of arrows relatively cheap standard equipment).
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    7373=== CAVALRY ===