Carthage (TWR2 Faction)

Carthage (TWR2 Faction)
Name:	Carthage
From Game:	Total War: Rome II
Religion:	Punic
Culture:	Hellenistic/Punic
Playable:

Carthage is one of the 14 major factions that are playable in Total War: Rome II campaign.

Overview

Carthage was a city founded by Dido on 813 B.C. on the tip of Africa, overseeing Sicily. Later years it would expand across the coast of North Africa including some land in the Mediterranean due to its power control on the sea. Their main force consisted of their naval power and mercenaries they hired in times of war.

Carthage was an economical empire due to its power over the mediterranean sea, trading with many cities. In 280 B.C. they supported the Romans against Pyrrhus of Epirus. Unfortunately this did not lead to a strong relationship. Rome and Carthage despise each other, not because of personal taste, but because Carthage is too close to Rome and poses as a threat. War is imminent among the two, so it's best for Carthage to prepare as Syracuse is likely to aid the Romans in gaining the province of Lilybaeum located in Sicily. Rome is not the only threat that Carthage has, as to the west in Hispaniola, many tribes are not so fond of the Carthaginians staying in their land.

Carthage has the potential to become an economical empire. Unfortunately, Carthage is spread thin in territory and defending two borders will not be an easy task to achieve, so it's best to plan ahead.

Starting Positions

Carthage beings with 5 controlled provinces located on the coast of North Africa, while others in Hispaniola. Carthage has immense access to the sea, and can aid armies with naval support. Allowing for strategical attacks on provinces that are near the coast. Carthage, the capital, is the center of its naval power, and it's flexibility as it is located in the center of the Carthaginian empire. Carthage may lack flexibility on land, but in sea they are able to outmanouver their opponents.

Tensions between Carthage and Rome are strong, and a war can abrupt at any moment. Sicily might aid Rome in its struggle to destroy Carthage, so a possible possibility is to reinforce Liylbaeum or focus manpower somewhere else.

Family Dynasty's

Depending on which dynasty chosen, Carthage will gain certain traits for the duration of the campaign.

Barcid Dynasty:

Named after the legendary Hamilcar Barca who opposed Rome.

• Pioneers: +15% movement range for all armies and fleets
• Loyal troops: +15% morale for all mercenary units

Hannonid Dynasty

Created by Hanno the Great. Was an age when the Hannonian dynasty ruled Carthage for 50 years during the 3rd cenury B.C.

• Statesmen: Minor diplomatic bonus with all factions
• Administrators: +5% tax rate

Magonid Dynasty

The Magonids were responsible for Carthaginians expansion accross Lybia, Sardinian and Sicily.

• Iron Fist: +50% resistance to foreign occupation
• Phoenician Prowess: +3 experience ranks for ship recruits