Numidia (RTW Faction)

Numidia are 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.

Game Play

Numidia is very hard nation to play. It has poor units and even worse position near Carthage.

Starting Position

Numidia start in south-west Africa bordered by Carthage. They control two cities:

CIRTA- Cirta is the capital city, bordered by the city of Carthage to the East

DIMIDDI- Dimiddi is located in middle territories of Numidia just south of Cirta

TINGI- located on the far west of Africa and often safe from AI attack

SIWA- bordered by the Egyptian faction in the east , Siwa will soon be under attack from Egypt.

Win Conditions

SHORT CAMPAIGN- hold 15 provinces and destroy or outlast Carthage

LONG CAMPAIGN- hold 50 provinces including Rome

Units

Units are mostly cheap desert soldiers. They have bonuses in deserts. There is also a large variety of light cavalry including Bedouin camel archers.

Unique Units

NUMIDIAN LEGIONARIES- Copy of Roman legionaries these are not so disciplined and highly trained as their Roman counter-parts. They throw pila before charging.

DESERT INFANTRY- Cheap, but mildly effective infantry that is capable of holding the line against light cavalry and infantry.

Strategy guides

One possible strategy with Numidia is to try hard and conquer Carthage early in game so you can make some money. Siwa should be left to Egypt as there is no point in trying to keep it as an isolated outpost from your empire. Build better barracks as soon as possible because only Numidian legionaries are decent soldiers in Numidia. For missile support you can use javelinmen as they are good against elephants and can engage in melee as well.

• See also Numidians - RTW guide for a comprehensive strategy guide.

History

More about ancient Numidia's history can be seen here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numidia

RTW Factions
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