Greek Cities (RTW Faction)

Greek General's Bodyguard.

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.

Game Play

Greeks have many powerful phalangites and hoplites. They are threatened by the Macedonians soon after the start of the game.

Starting Position

Greeks start with divided settlements. They have territories on Sicily, Rhodes , Asia Minor and Greece. They are bordered by Scipii and Carthage on Sicily , Macedons 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 , Thermon can soon be under threat from either Macedon or Brutii.

• PERGAMUM: City in Asia Minor, Pergamum is expected to soon be under threat by People Of Pontus.Next to attack will be the Seleucids.

• 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.

• RHODES: Famous for its Rhodian slingers and Colossus, this island city is wealthy with a gold mine and is often safe from AI attacks.

Win Conditions

LONG CAMPAIGN:Hold 50 provinces including Rome

SHORT CAMPAIGN:Hold 15 provinces and outlive or destroy Macedon and Thrace

Units

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.

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 high defensive and offensive capabilities and high charge bonus.

Strategy guides

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.

• See also Greeks - RTW guide for a comprehensive guide.

History

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.

For more historical information see

• Hellenistic Greece on Wikipedia
• Sparta article on Wikipedia

See Also

• Factions in RTW
• Extended Greek Mod

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