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| − | [[Image:Thrace_Faction_Symbol-Vanilla.png| | + | {{Faction|image=[[Image:Thrace_Faction_Symbol-Vanilla.png]]|Name='''Thrace'''|Game=[[Rome: Total War]]|Culture=Greek-Barbarian Fusion}} |
'''Thrace''' is one of the factions in [[Rome: Total War]] designed to be non-playable. However they can be made playable by simple modifications to the game files (more information on which can be found [[HowTo:Unlock_All_Factions|here]]). | '''Thrace''' is one of the factions in [[Rome: Total War]] designed to be non-playable. However they can be made playable by simple modifications to the game files (more information on which can be found [[HowTo:Unlock_All_Factions|here]]). | ||
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[[Image:Thrace_Generals_Bodyguard-Vanilla.jpg|thumb|right|Thrace General's Bodyguard.]] | [[Image:Thrace_Generals_Bodyguard-Vanilla.jpg|thumb|right|Thrace General's Bodyguard.]] | ||
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| + | Thrace is an infantry focused faction that is notably stronger in early game and that has a diverse choice of infantry. In that way they are similar to most barbarians and despite being considered Greek they have barbarian influence. They get access to both aggressive melee infantry and Phalanx style troops, which is unusual. Their archers and siege weapons are average. They share cavalry with the Greeks, meaning it is very poor, tied for the worst in the game except for a surprisingly very strong general after the Marian Reforms. Earlier on in a campaign their infantry can be very effective but in the late game their roster is weak overall and outclassed by most other factions. | ||
*Infantry | *Infantry | ||
| − | **Peasants | + | **[[Peasants (RTW Unit) |Peasants]] |
| − | ** | + | **[[Falxmen (RTW Unit) |Falxmen]] |
| − | **Bastarnae (U) | + | **[[Bastarnae (RTW unit) |Bastarnae]] (U) |
| − | **Militia Hoplites | + | **[[Militia Hoplites (RTW unit) |Militia Hoplites]] |
| − | **Phalanx Pikemen | + | **[[Phalanx Pikemen (RTW Unit) |Phalanx Pikemen]] |
*Cavalry | *Cavalry | ||
| − | |||
**Militia Cavalry | **Militia Cavalry | ||
| + | **[[Greek Cavalry (RTW Unit) |Greek Cavalry]] | ||
**General's Bodyguard | **General's Bodyguard | ||
*Missile | *Missile | ||
| − | **Archers | + | **[[Archers (RTW Unit) |Archers]] |
| − | **Peltasts | + | **[[Peltasts (RTW Unit) |Peltasts]] |
**Illyrian Mercenaries | **Illyrian Mercenaries | ||
*Siege | *Siege | ||
| − | **Onagers | + | **[[Onagers (RTW Unit) |Onagers]] |
====Unique Units==== | ====Unique Units==== | ||
| − | '''Bastarnae:''' Fierce warriors | + | '''Bastarnae:''' Fierce barbaric warriors with a strong attack useful against infantry but suffer from low defence. Can be recruited from army barricks. |
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| + | ==Strategy guides== | ||
| + | *[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=37273 Thrace Strategies at The Org] | ||
{{RTW Factions}} | {{RTW Factions}} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:03, 30 March 2023
| Thrace (RTW Faction) | |
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| Name: | Thrace |
| From Game: | Rome: Total War |
| Culture: | Greek-Barbarian Fusion |
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Thrace is one of the factions in Rome: Total War designed to be non-playable. However they can be made playable by simple modifications to the game files (more information on which can be found here).
Contents
Game Play
Starting Position
Thrace starts on the western coast of the Black Sea.
Their cities are:
- Tylis: Thracian Large Town; Region - Thrace
- Campus Getae: Thracian Large Town; Region - Tribus Getae
Victory Conditions
- Long campaign: Hold 50 provinces including Rome.
- Short campaign: Hold 15 provinces and outlast or destroy Macedon.
Units
Thrace is an infantry focused faction that is notably stronger in early game and that has a diverse choice of infantry. In that way they are similar to most barbarians and despite being considered Greek they have barbarian influence. They get access to both aggressive melee infantry and Phalanx style troops, which is unusual. Their archers and siege weapons are average. They share cavalry with the Greeks, meaning it is very poor, tied for the worst in the game except for a surprisingly very strong general after the Marian Reforms. Earlier on in a campaign their infantry can be very effective but in the late game their roster is weak overall and outclassed by most other factions.
- Infantry
- Cavalry
- Militia Cavalry
- Greek Cavalry
- General's Bodyguard
- Siege
Unique Units
Bastarnae: Fierce barbaric warriors with a strong attack useful against infantry but suffer from low defence. Can be recruited from army barricks.
Strategy guides
| RTW Factions |
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| 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 |
