Persians
Persians as modelled in Rise of Nations
Unique units
- Heavy Infantry Line
Immortals (Ancient Age)
Slightly Weaker than normal heavy Infantry, but can fire at range.
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Anusiya (Classical Age)
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Athanatoi (Medieval Age)
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Arquebus Immortal (Gunpowder Age)
- Elephant Line
War Elephant (Classical Age)
powerful, slow melee units.
Good against close-order infantry.
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Mahout (Medieval Age)
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Gun Mahout (Gunpowder Age)
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Culverin Mahout (Enlightenment Age)
powerful, slow melee units.
Good against close-order infantry.
Fires as siege as well as in melee.
Unique powers (Power of Ceremony)
- Start with 50% Bonus Food
- Second City built acts as a second Capital.
- Both receive Capital border bonus, and both must be captured to eliminate you
- Receive Taxation upgrades for free
- Civic research 30% Cheaper
- Always have the maximum number of Caravans
Written By: One Dead Angel