Greek Cities (RTW Faction)

Greek Cities Faction Symbol.

The Greek Cities are one of the playable factions in Rome: Total War. They can be unlocked after successfully completing a campaign as a Roman faction.

Game Play

Greeks have many powerful hoplites. They are threatened by the Macedonians soon after the start of the game. The armies of Greece are somewhat old-fashioned, and are built around a core of heavy phalanxes. At the beginning of the game, they are threatened by the Macedonians, and most of their cities can only produce weak militia hoplites. However, the Greeks have a great potential of becoming wealthy. With money, they can bribe Macedonian armies, most of which join the Greeks in their entirety. The same thing applies to fighting against Thrace and the Seleucid Empire. Also, their position in the middle of the map leaves them somewhat exposed to naval invasions by Egypt, Carthage, and later the Romans. A powerful fleet and hihg-level barracks are needed. Once the Greeks begin producing armored hoplites, however, it becomes a lot easier from there.

Starting Position

Greek Cities Starting Position (Click to enlarge)

The Greek Cities start with a few cities in mainland Greece, along with several colonies scattered around the Mediterranean and Aegean. They are bordered by the Scipii and Carthage on Sicily , Macedon in Greece and Seleucids in Asia Minor.

Their cities are:

• Sparta: Capital city of Greece famous for its Spartan hoplites who can be trained only here and on Syracuse

• Thermon: Small city in Greece..

• Pergamum: City in Asia Minor.

• Syracuse: The Greeks cities province on Sicily. Spartan hoplites can be recruited this province.

• Rhodes: Famous for its Rhodian slingers and Colossus.

Win Conditions

• Long Campaign: Hold 50 provinces including Rome

• Short Campaign: Hold 15 provinces and outlive or destroy both Macedon and Thrace

Units

Greek General's Bodyguard.

Its troop selection consists of hoplites and good ranged units including Heavy Peltasts (the Greek Cities are within a short distance of Crete, which provides excellent mercenary archers) and relatively weak cavalry. The Greek Cities can also field Spartan Hoplites which, although expensive, are some of the best troops in the game (their recruitment is limited to Sparta and Syracuse, though).

• Infantry
  • Peasants
  • Militia Hoplites
  • Hoplites
  • Armoured Hoplites

• Missile
  • Peltast
  • Archers

• Cavalry
  • Militia Cavalry
  • Greek Cavalry
  • General's Bodyguard

Unique Units

Spartan Hoplites: Spartan Hoplites are perfect soldiers trained from youth to be nothing but soldiers. They can be trained only in cities of Sparta and Syracuse. They have very high attack second only to Chosen Axemen, although their defence is surprisingly low. They also have huge morale and are one of the best units in RTW.

Armoured Hoplites: A much tougher version of normal Hoplites, Armoured Hoplites are second only to Spartan Hoplites in the Greek factions.

Strategy guides

• Greeks - RTW guide
• Greek Cities Strategies at The Org

RTW Factions
Armenia | Britannia | Carthage | Dacia | Egypt | Gaul | Germania | Greek Cities | The House of Brutii | The House of Julii | The House of Scipii | Macedon | Numidia | Parthia | Pontus | Scythia | Seleucid Empire | Senate | Spain | Thrace | Rebels