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Seleucid Empire (RTW Faction)

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Seleucid Empire Faction Symbol.

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.)

Starting Position

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,Some of Turkey.

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 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.

Seleucid Empire General's Bodyguard.
  • Infantry
    • Peasants
    • Militia Hoplites
    • Levy Pikemen
    • Phalanx Pikemen
    • Silver Shield Pikemen
    • Silver Shield Legionaries
  • Missiles
    • Peltasts
    • Archers
    • Onagers


  • Cavalry
    • Militia Cavalry
    • Greek Cavalry
    • Cataphracts
    • Companion Cavalry
    • Scythed Chariots
    • Elephants
    • War Elephants
    • Armoured War Elephants

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.

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
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