Parthia (RTW Faction)
Parthia are one of the playable factions in Rome: Total War. They can be played 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).
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Game Play
Parthia has nearby rebels to conquer and three immediate factions to contend with: Scythia, Armenia, and the Seleucid Empire.
Starting Position
Parthia starts at the far eastern edge of the map in and around Asia Minor.
Their cities are:
- Arsakia: Parthian Capital; Region - Media
- Susa: Parthian City; Region - Elymais
- Campus Sakae: Parthian Large Town; Region - Tribus Sakae
Victory Conditions
- Long Campaign: Hold 50 provinces including Rome.
- Short Campaign: Hold 15 provinces and outlast or destroy Seleucid Empire and Armenia.
Units
- Infantry
- Peasants
- Eastern Infantry
- Hillmen
- Cavalry
- Horse Archers
- Persian Cavalry (U)
- Cataphracts
- War Elephants (U)
- Cataphract Camels (U)
- Missile
- Slingers
- Archers
- Onagers
- Naval
- Bireme
- Trireme
- Quinquireme
- Bodyguard
- Armoured Eastern General
- Mercenary
- Arab Cavalry
- Bedouin Warriors
- Bedouin Archers
- Local Mercenaries
- Eastern Mercenaries
- Sarmatian Mercenaries
- Scythian Mercenaries
- Mercenary Hoplites
Unique Units
Persian Cavalry: Can be recruited from Cavalry Stables.
War Elephants: Can be recruited from Elite Cavalry Stables.
Cataphract Camels: Can be recruited from Royal Cavalry Stables.
Strategy Guides
Faction Details
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