Desert Warriors: 10% morale for all units during battles in the desert Deep-rooted Traditions: Penalty to research rate
Meroe (The Kingdom of Kush) Key Features:
Affinity for Egyptian/Hellenistic culture Higher probability of female characters in politics Trading kingdom (ivory, exotic hides, iron, gold) Faction Traits:
Disciplined Workforce: Bonus income from slaves, reduction in slave decline, Reduced Public Order penalty from slaves. The Land of the Bow: cheaper, better archer units. Kush Unit Roster:
Melee Infantry:
T1: Slave Infantry
Spear Infantry:
T1: Nubian Spearmen
Pike Infantry:
T2: Kushite Pikes
Missile Infantry:
T1: Tribesmen
Melee Cavalry:
T2: Aethiopian Cavalry
Special:
T2: Desert Chariots
Nabatae Key Features:
Hellenic influence: may recruit Hellenic-themed units for battle Silk road traders: Bonus to trade and diplomacy Skilled masons: bonuses to construction and fortification Friends of Rome: diplomatic bonus with Roman factions/allies Roman tactics: some native units may use Roman army formations/abilities Faction Traits:
Stonecutters: Faster, cheaper construction of main settlement-chain buildings Incense Traders: Bonus income from incense trade Nabatae Unit Roster:
Melee Infantry:
T1: Desert Levy
Spear Infantry:
T1: Levy Spearmen
Pike Infantry:
T2: Desert Pikemen
Missile Infantry:
T1: Slingers
Shock Cavalry:
T3: Desert Heavy Lancers
Melee Cavalry:
T1: Desert Cavalry
Missile Cavalry:
T2: Camel Archers
Special:
T2: Desert Chariots
Saba Key features:
Camels as predominant cavalry, with superior armored camels Excellent use of javelins and chariots Agricultural and fertility bonuses from the famous Marib Dam Incense production provides diplomatic and trade bonuses Great Dam of Ma’rib: A unique building type which provides faction wide bonuses to agriculture and fertility and can be upgraded with technologies, but requires upkeep to maintain. Faction Traits:
Incense Traders: Bonus income from tariffs Hired Armies: Access to cheaper, stronger mercenary units Saba Unit Roster:
Melee Infantry:
T1: Desert Levy
Spear Infantry:
T1: Desert Spearmen
Missile Infantry:
T1: Slingers
Shock Cavalry:
T2: Camel Lancers
Melee Cavalry:
T2: Desert Cavalry
Missile Cavalry:
T2: Camel Archers
Special:
T2: Desert Chariots
Numidia Key Features:
Affinity to Cartage and Latin culture Extensive Roman influence in battle Cavalry-focused faction Faction traits
Desert Ambushers: 50% chance of successfully launching an ambush Numidia Unit Roster:
Melee Infantry:
T1: Slave Infantry
Spear Infantry:
T1: Numidian Spearmen
Missile Infantry:
T1: Tribesmen
Shock Cavalry:
T2: Numidian Riders
Melee Cavalry:
T2: Desert Cavalry
Missile Cavalry:
T1: Gaetuli Horse Skirmishers
Special:
T2: Desert Chariots
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