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 if unlocked by modding / cheats.
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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.
Win Conditions
Long Campaign- Conquer Rome and 50 provinces.
Short Campaign- Hold 15 provinces and Conquer or outlive the following factions: Seleucid Empire and Armenia.
Units
Parthia has the standard eastern units such as: Horse Archers, Eastern Infantry, Hillmen, and, cataphracts. Slingers(instead of peltasts), its own War Elephant (Parthia is the only eastern faction with one), and two unique units described below.
Strategy
A good Parthian strategy should be to conquer the eastern part of the Seleucid Empire, and Armenia. Capturing the Caspian Sea would be great for trade as well. Their armies would rely on Heavy Cavalry (Cataphracts), and Horse Archers.
Links to Strategy Guides
- See Parthians - RTW guide for a comprehensive strategy guide.
Links to AAR's
History
Links to Historical Information
- Rome and Parthia at War- Article on All Empires
- Parthia - Article on Wikipedia
See Also
| RTW Factions |
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| 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 |
