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The Seleucid Empire are one of the playable factions in [[Rome: Total War]].  They can be played by successfully completing either a long or short campaign with any of the Roman factions, by destroying them in the Imperial Campaign or by editing [[descr_strat.txt]] (more information on which can be found [[HowTo:Unlock_All_Factions|here]].)   
 
The Seleucid Empire are one of the playable factions in [[Rome: Total War]].  They can be played by successfully completing either a long or short campaign with any of the Roman factions, by destroying them in the Imperial Campaign or by editing [[descr_strat.txt]] (more information on which can be found [[HowTo:Unlock_All_Factions|here]].)   
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==Game Play==
 
===Starting Position===
 
===Starting Position===
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[[Image:Seleucid start position.jpg|thumb|The Seleucid Empire starting position. (Click to enlarge)]]
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The Seleucid Empire starts originally with a rather large amount of settlements. They are bordering and surrounded by Pontus, Egypt, the Greeks Cities and the Parthians.  They control modern day Jordan, Syria, most of Iraq,  and some parts of Turkey.  
 
The Seleucid Empire starts originally with a rather large amount of settlements. They are bordering and surrounded by Pontus, Egypt, the Greeks Cities and the Parthians.  They control modern day Jordan, Syria, most of Iraq,  and some parts of Turkey.  
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*Antioch: Seleucid Capital; Region - Syria
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*Damascus: Seleucid Town; Region - Coele Syria
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*Hatra: Seleucid Town; Region - Assyria
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*Seleucia: Seleucid Large Town; Region - Babylonia
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*Tarsus: Seleucid Town; Region - Cilicia
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*Sardis: Seleucid Town; Region - Ionia
  
 
===Win Conditions===
 
===Win Conditions===
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*Infantry
 
*Infantry
 
**[[Peasants]]
 
**[[Peasants]]
**Militia Hoplites
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**[[Militia Hoplites (RTW unit) |Militia Hoplites]]
**Levy Pikemen
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**[[Levy Pikemen (RTW Unit) |Levy Pikemen]]
**Phalanx Pikemen
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**[[Phalanx Pikemen (RTW Unit) |Phalanx Pikemen]]
**[[Silver Shield Pikemen (RTW Unit) |Silver Shield Pikemen (U)]]
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**[[Silver Shield Pikemen (RTW Unit) |Silver Shield Pikemen]] (U)
 
**[[Silver Shield Legionaries (RTW Unit) |Silver Shield Legionaries]]
 
**[[Silver Shield Legionaries (RTW Unit) |Silver Shield Legionaries]]
  
 
*Missiles
 
*Missiles
**Peltasts
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**[[Peltasts (RTW Unit) |Peltasts]]
**Archers
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**[[Archers (RTW Unit) |Archers]]
**Onagers
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**[[Onagers (RTW Unit) |Onagers]]
 
 
  
 
*Cavalry
 
*Cavalry
 
**Militia Cavalry
 
**Militia Cavalry
**Greek Cavalry
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**[[Greek Cavalry (RTW Unit) |Greek Cavalry]]
 
**[[Cataphracts (RTW Unit) |Cataphracts]]
 
**[[Cataphracts (RTW Unit) |Cataphracts]]
 
**Companion Cavalry
 
**Companion Cavalry
**Scythed Chariots
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**[[Scythed Chariots (RTW Unit) |Scythed Chariots]]
 
**Elephants
 
**Elephants
 
**War Elephants
 
**War Elephants
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==== Unique Units ====
 
==== Unique Units ====
  
'''[[ Silver Shield Pikemen]]''': Elite phalanx troops with high attack and defence and very good morale.
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'''[[Silver Shield Pikemen]]''': Elite phalanx troops with high attack and defence and very good morale.
  
'''[[ Silver Shield Legionaries]]''': Local imitations of the soldiers of the Roman Legions. They are as good as Legionary Cohort except for having slightly lower morale.
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'''[[Silver Shield Legionaries (RTW Unit) |Silver Shield Legionaries]]''': Local imitations of the soldiers of the Roman Legions. They are as good as Legionary Cohort except for having slightly lower morale.
  
 
==Faction Details==
 
==Faction Details==

Revision as of 16:43, 25 March 2023

Seleucid Empire (RTW Faction)
Seleucid Faction Symbol-Vanilla.png
Name: Seleucid Empire
From Game: Rome: Total War
Culture: Greek
Playable:


The Seleucid Empire are one of the playable factions in Rome: Total War. They can be played by successfully completing either a long or short campaign with any of the Roman factions, by destroying them in the Imperial Campaign or by editing descr_strat.txt (more information on which can be found here.)

Game Play

Starting Position

The Seleucid Empire starting position. (Click to enlarge)

The Seleucid Empire starts originally with a rather large amount of settlements. They are bordering and surrounded by Pontus, Egypt, the Greeks Cities and the Parthians. They control modern day Jordan, Syria, most of Iraq, and some parts of Turkey.

  • Antioch: Seleucid Capital; Region - Syria
  • Damascus: Seleucid Town; Region - Coele Syria
  • Hatra: Seleucid Town; Region - Assyria
  • Seleucia: Seleucid Large Town; Region - Babylonia
  • Tarsus: Seleucid Town; Region - Cilicia
  • Sardis: Seleucid Town; Region - Ionia

Win Conditions

  • Long Game: Seleucids must hold Rome and 49 other regions.
  • Short Game: Seleucids must hold 15 regions and destroy or outlast Egypt.

Units

The Seleucids are a very well rounded faction, one of the most in the game. They have quite a varied roster of units, combining both Greek and Eastern units. Their unit roster includes Pikemen, Cataphracts, Elephants, Chariots, Companion Cavalry, and even Legionaries. They take time to get them all but once they do their roster is excellent, with great cavalry and infantry. Their archers and siege weapons are average. Their early troops, while not the best, are competent and can do their jobs well if their morale is kept in check.

Seleucid Empire General's Bodyguard.

They have very versatile armed infantry, consisting of Greco-like phalanx and Roman-like legionaries.

Unique Units

Silver Shield Pikemen: Elite phalanx troops with high attack and defence and very good morale.

Silver Shield Legionaries: Local imitations of the soldiers of the Roman Legions. They are as good as Legionary Cohort except for having slightly lower morale.

Faction Details

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Seleucid Empire Details (RTW Faction)

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