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{{Faction|image=[[Image:Greek_Cities_Faction_Symbol-Vanilla.png]]|Name='''Greek Cities'''|Game=[[Rome: Total War]]|Culture=[[Greek]]}}
  
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'''The Greek Cities''' are one of the playable factions in [[Rome: Total War]].  They can be played after successfully completing a campaign as a Roman faction or if unlocked by modding / cheats.
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'''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 or by simple modifications to the game files (more information on which can be found [[HowTo:Unlock_All_Factions|here]]).
 
==Game Play==
 
==Game Play==
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Greeks have many powerful hoplites. They are threatened by the Macedonians soon after the start of the game.
 
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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.
 
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However, the Greeks have a great potential of becoming rich!
 
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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.
 
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Also, their position in the middle of the map leaves them somewhat exposed to naval invasions by Egypt, Carthage, and later the Romans.
 
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A powerful fleet and hihg-level arracks are needed. Once the Greeks begin producing armored hoplites, however, it becomes a lot easier from there.
 
 
===Starting Position===
 
===Starting Position===
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Greeks start with divided settlements. They own the following settlements:
 
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Thermon in Aetolia
 
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Sparta in the Pelopponese
 
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Rhodes on Rhodes
 
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Syracuse on Sicily
 
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Pergamum in Asia Minor
 
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They are bordered by the Scipii and Carthage on Sicily , Macedon in Greece and Seleucids in Asia Minor.
 
  
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Their cities are:    
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[[Image:Greek_Cities_Starting_Position-Vanilla.jpg|thumb|The Greek Cities start in mainland greece. (Click to enlarge)]]
  
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*SPARTA: Capital city of Greece famous for its Spartan hoplites who can be trained                        only here and on Syracuse
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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 (RTW Faction)|Scipii]] and [[Carthage (RTW Faction)|Carthage]] on Sicily , [[Macedon (RTW Faction)|Macedon]] in Greece and [[Seleucid Empire (RTW Faction)|Seleucid Empire]] in Asia Minor.  They are supposedly controlled by Sparta.  This is because all the faction rulers have the title "of Sparta".  (Example: Kleomenes of Sparta) The democracy is diminished for the Greek Cities are ruled by a king as their faction leader. 
  
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*THERMON: Small city in Greece , Thermon can soon be under threat from either Macedon or Brutii.
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Greek Cities are as following:    
  
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*PERGAMUM: City in Asia Minor, Pergamum is expected to soon be under threat by People Of Pontus.Next to attack will be the Seleucids.
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*Sparta: Greek Cities Capital; Region - Laconia
  
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*SYRACUSE: The Greeks cities province on Sicily, is under threat from the House of Scipii from the beginning of the game.  If you manage to hold the Scipii off, be certain that the Carthaginians will attack you later. Spartan hoplites can be recruited this province.
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*Rhodes: Greek Cities Large Town; Region - Rhodos
  
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*RHODES: Famous for its Rhodian slingers and Colossus, this island city is wealthy with a gold mine and is often safe from AI attacks.
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*Pergamum: Greek Cities Large Town; Region - Phrygia
  
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===Win Conditions===
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*Thermon: Greek Cities Large Town; Region - Aetolia
  
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LONG CAMPAIGN:Hold 50 provinces including Rome
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*Syracuse: Greek Cities City; Region Sicilia Graecus
  
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SHORT CAMPAIGN:Hold 15 provinces and outlive or destroy both Macedon and Thrace
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===Victory Conditions===
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*Long Campaign:  Control 50 provinces including Latium (Rome)
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*Short Campaign: Hold 15 provinces and outlive or destroy both [[Macedon (RTW Faction)|Macedon]] and [[Thrace (RTW Faction)|Thrace]]
  
 
===Units===
 
===Units===
  
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Units are mostly consisted of phalanxes. Their defensive capabilities are high and are trained to use phalanx. Their cost varies from cheap (militia hoplites, hoplites) to expensive (Spartan hoplites, armoured hoplites). They have some missile and cavalry support.
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[[Image:Greek General's Bodyguard.jpg|thumb|right|Greek General's Bodyguard.]]
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Infantry
 
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*Peasants
 
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*Militia Hoplites
 
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*Hoplites
 
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*Armoured Hoplites
 
  
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Missile
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The Greeks are an infantry focused faction. Their strengths are very strong phalanx units that can crush infantry and cavalry alike and are also available early in the game. The most notable and strong Phalanx units are the very tough Armoured Hoplites and the Legendary Spartans. Their archers are average, though strong mercenaries are available locally. They also have strong siege weapons. Their cavalry is their weakness; it is the worst in the game and the only good choice is the Generals Armoured Bodyguard.
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*Peltast
 
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*Archers
 
  
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Cavalry
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*Infantry
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*Militia Cavalry
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**[[Peasants]]
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*Greek Cavalry
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**[[Militia_Hoplites_(RTW_unit) |Militia Hoplites]]
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*General's Bodyguard
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**[[Hoplites_(RTW_unit) |Hoplites]]
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**[[Armored_Hoplites_(RTW_unit) |Armoured Hoplites]] (U)
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**[[Spartan_Hoplites_(RTW_unit) |Spartan Hoplites]] (U)
  
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====Unique Units====
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*Cavalry
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[[Image:Hopliteroman.JPG|thumb]]
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**Militia Cavalry
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'''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.
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**[[Greek Cavalry (RTW Unit) |Greek Cavalry]]
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**General's Bodyguard
  
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'''Armoured Hoplites''': A much tougher version of normal Hoplites, Armoured Hoplites are second only to Spartan Hoplites in the Greek factions.
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*Missile
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**[[Archers (RTW Unit)|Archers]]
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**Cretan Archers
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**[[Peltasts (RTW Unit)|Peltasts]]
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**[[Heavy Peltasts (RTW Unit)|Heavy Peltasts]]
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**Rhodian Slingers
  
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===Strategy guides===
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*Siege
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One possible strategy with Greece is to abandon Syracuse at the beginning of game and concentrate on Macedon. When Macedon are driven from Greece it is possible to build your military and challenge the Brutii and Rome.
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**Ballistas
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However, it can build strong troops faster than other provinces and starts with stone walls, which can easily hold off enemies at bay. This is a more unconventional strategy, but it allows teh conquering of Italy faster.
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**[[Onagers (RTW Unit)|Onagers]]
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**Heavy Onagers
  
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*See also [[Greeks - RTW guide]] for a comprehensive guide.
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====Unique Units====
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'''Spartan Hoplites''': Spartan hoplites are trained from infancy to be nothing but soldiers. They are 'perfect soldiers' and nothing else. They can be trained only in the cities of Sparta and Syracuse. High recruitment cost and upkeep cost but make up for it somewhat with 2 hitpoints and good attack capabilities.
  
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==History==
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'''Armoured Hoplites''': Armoured hoplites are an elite among Greek soldiery, carefully selected and given the best training to make them superior spearmen. They are the third strongest spear unit in the game, after the Carthaginian Sacred Band and the Spartans.
  
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Greece was firstly only consisted of few Greek city-states. They became powerful because Alexander the Great ( born 346BC) led them to conquer much of the then known world. Greek architecture and art were famous. There are few places in world that haven't felt them and their influence. After the death of Alexander the Great his kingdom became separated states including: Greek cities, Thrace , Macedon , Seleucid Empire , Egypt , Pontus and Armenia. All of these countries were ruled by his successors, but none of them were powerful enough to keep his empire together.
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==Strategy guides==
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*[[Greeks - RTW guide]]
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*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=36871 Greek Cities Strategies at The Org]
  
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:For more historical information see
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==Faction Details==
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:*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellenistic_Greece Hellenistic Greece] on Wikipedia
 
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:*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparta Sparta] article on Wikipedia
 
  
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==See Also==
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If you have further detailed information on the faction, such as strategies, AARs, pictures, or history, please post it on the Faction Details page in a new sub-section so that this page can be kept clean of opinionated information.
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*[[Extended Greek Mod]]
 
  
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[[Greek Cities Details (RTW Faction)]]
  
 
{{RTW Factions}}
 
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Latest revision as of 14:55, 8 September 2023

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


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 or by simple modifications to the game files (more information on which can be found here).

Game Play

Starting Position

The Greek Cities start in mainland greece. (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 Seleucid Empire in Asia Minor. They are supposedly controlled by Sparta. This is because all the faction rulers have the title "of Sparta". (Example: Kleomenes of Sparta) The democracy is diminished for the Greek Cities are ruled by a king as their faction leader.

Greek Cities are as following:

  • Sparta: Greek Cities Capital; Region - Laconia
  • Rhodes: Greek Cities Large Town; Region - Rhodos
  • Pergamum: Greek Cities Large Town; Region - Phrygia
  • Thermon: Greek Cities Large Town; Region - Aetolia
  • Syracuse: Greek Cities City; Region Sicilia Graecus

Victory Conditions

  • Long Campaign: Control 50 provinces including Latium (Rome)
  • Short Campaign: Hold 15 provinces and outlive or destroy both Macedon and Thrace

Units

Greek General's Bodyguard.

The Greeks are an infantry focused faction. Their strengths are very strong phalanx units that can crush infantry and cavalry alike and are also available early in the game. The most notable and strong Phalanx units are the very tough Armoured Hoplites and the Legendary Spartans. Their archers are average, though strong mercenaries are available locally. They also have strong siege weapons. Their cavalry is their weakness; it is the worst in the game and the only good choice is the Generals Armoured Bodyguard.

  • Siege

Unique Units

Spartan Hoplites: Spartan hoplites are trained from infancy to be nothing but soldiers. They are 'perfect soldiers' and nothing else. They can be trained only in the cities of Sparta and Syracuse. High recruitment cost and upkeep cost but make up for it somewhat with 2 hitpoints and good attack capabilities.

Armoured Hoplites: Armoured hoplites are an elite among Greek soldiery, carefully selected and given the best training to make them superior spearmen. They are the third strongest spear unit in the game, after the Carthaginian Sacred Band and the Spartans.

Strategy guides

Faction Details

If you have further detailed information on the faction, such as strategies, AARs, pictures, or history, please post it on the Faction Details page in a new sub-section so that this page can be kept clean of opinionated information.

Greek Cities 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
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