Greek States (TWR2 Culture)

Greek States (TWR2 Culture)
Name:	Greek States
From Game:	Total War: Rome II
Cultural Group:	Hellenic
Playable Factions:	Yes

Overview:

Factions:

• Athens
• Epirus
• Sparta
• Syracuse
• Massilia

In game:

• Cultural Traits spread Greek Culture quicker and give units Melee Defence bonuses when defending their own or allies lands.
• Tend to start small, but with easy access to the Mediterranean allowing for expansion by land or sea. Establishing a strong homeland can be challenging given the presence of multiple major factions in the vicinity and existing wars and treaties.
• Rosters tend to be built around spear units (Hoplites/Pikes,) with Skirmisher and Cavalry support, but little in the way of sword armed melee units.
• Pre-established treaties can lead to early conflicts and shape the early game. Breaking them can be advantageous but also risky.

In history:

• The City states of Greece (and some of their colonies.)
• Famed as centres of culture, learning, politics and military prowess, but who now find themselves challenged by younger powers such as Macedon and Rome.
• The Greek style of warfare influenced many cultures across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and Western Asia.