Eastern Roman Empire (RTW:BI Faction)
| Eastern Roman Empire (RTW:BI Faction) | |
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| Name: | The Eastern Roman Empire |
| From Game: | Barbarian Invasion |
| Religion: | Christian |
| Culture: | Roman |
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The Eastern Roman Empire is one of the playable factions in Rome: Total War's expansion Barbarian Invasion.
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Historical Overview
In 330 AD, the capital of the Roman Empire was moved to the ancient city of Byzantium, situated between the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara. Constantine renamed it Nova Roma, and after he died in 337 AD it was named Constantinople in his honour.Constantine also converted the romans to Christianity,that's why the byzantines in M2TW are Christian.
For decades the Roman Empire had struggled to maintain control over its vast territories. Splitting the Empire into West and East was a logical solution, however the West was, in general, more vulnerable and less wealthy than the East.
The "founding" of the Eastern Roman Empire has been placed at several key points. Some historians claim it was formed at the founding of Constantinople in 337, others the ascension of Theodosius as Eastern Augustus in 395.
The Eastern Roman Empire survived the fall of Rome, and finally came to an end in 1453. It is playable as the Byzantine Empire in M2TW.
Game Play
The Eastern Roman Empire lies between Europe and Asia and connects Orient and Occident. Due to its location, it has developed a unique culture and military. It combines the power of eastern cataphracts and horse archers with the discipline of Rome's legions. While the Empire's primary enemy is the Sassanid Empire to the east, the approaching barbarian hordes may become a considerable problem as well. Furthermore, if the people are unhappy and revolt a Roman shadow faction - namely the Eastern Empire Rebels - can emerge; they are a dangerous enemy, as they have powerful Roman troops as well.
Starting Position
The Eastern Roman Empire start the game as occupiers of much of Southeastern Europe, also holding land in Asia Minor, the Levant, and North Africa.
Win Conditions
Hold 34 provinces including Thracia (Constantinople), Aegyptus (Alexandria), Northern Italy (Rome) and Africa (Carthage).
Units
Infantry
- Limitanei
- Legio Lanciarii
- Comitatenses
- Comitatenses First Cohort
- Plumbatarii
Cavalry
- Equites Auxilia
- Hippo-toxotai
- Scholae Palatinae
- Equites Clibinarii
- Equites Cataphractarii
- Imperial Household Guard
Ranged
- Archers
- Eastern Archers
- Onagers
- Ballistae
- Heavy Onagers
- Repeating Ballistae
- Carriage Ballistae
- Scropions
Strategy
At the start of the game the Sassanids to the east will pose the biggest threat. However, you are rich and strong enough to take them out in 10 - 15 turns.
Once the Sassanids have been taken care of, invade North Africa. The WRE will have few troops here and it's four more provinces.
After that just head into Illyria et Dalmacia and Southern Italy.
The Huns and Vandals may pose some threat to you, but the ERE can survive without its European provinces.
Overall the ERE is a relatively easy faction to play as, provided you know what you are doing.
However while your main threat is to the east make sure that you are in a good position in the west. The Western Roman Empire has some excellent provinces, and although they field an excellent army the generals are weak, this hould make defeating the western empire much easier than the Sassanids. However do not be over confident when it comes to fighting the WRE as said earlier they field a might army of good quality infantry. However there weak point is there lack of decent cavalry, which means that you excellent eastern style cavalry will totally destroy both their infantry and their cavalry. However while there commanders are weak and unable to command decent battles there body guards are excellent. The German Imperial Guards are more than a match for any Easterner cavalry however once there General is killed the guard will quickly flee the battle.
See Also
Eastern Roman Empire walkthrough
| Barbarian Invasion Factions |
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| Eastern Roman Empire | Western Roman Empire | Huns | Goths | Sarmatians | Vandals | Franks | Saxons | Alemanni | Sassanids | Celts | Burgundii | Lombardi | Roxolani | Berbers | Slavs | Romano British | Ostrogoths | Eastern Roman Rebels | Western Roman Rebels | Rebels |
