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'''Macedon''' (Μακεδονία) are one of the factions in [[Rome: Total War]] designed to be non-playable.  However they can be made playable by simple modifications to the game files (descr_strat). They are also said to be one of the better factions in the game as they tend to have bigger armies and are always a good battle, yet can be quite dominating
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'''Macedon''' (Μακεδονία) are one of the factions in [[Rome: Total War]] designed to be non-playable.  However they can be made playable by simple modifications to the game files (more information on which can be found [[HowTo:Unlock_All_Factions|here]]).
 
==Game Play==
 
==Game Play==
 
===Starting Position===
 
===Starting Position===
Macedon starts in the north-east region(s) of Greece (the coast of the Aegean) and Macedon itself of course.  Macedon is a challenging faction to play, as plague will soon strike Thessalonica. They usually fight against Thrace, the Greek Cities and later on, the Brutii.
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Macedon starts in the north-east region(s) of Greece (the coast of the Aegean) and Macedon itself of course.
  
 
===Win Conditions===
 
===Win Conditions===
'''Long Campaign''':Hold Rome and 49 other provinces.
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'''Long Campaign:''' Hold 50 provinces inclding Rome.
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'''Short Campaign:''' Hold 15 provinces and outlast or destroy [[Greek Cities (RTW Faction)|Greek Cities]] and [[Thrace (RTW Faction)|Thrace]]
  
 
===Units===
 
===Units===
 
[[Image:General_Macedon.jpg‎|thumb|right|In-game screenshot of a Macedon General unit.]]
 
[[Image:General_Macedon.jpg‎|thumb|right|In-game screenshot of a Macedon General unit.]]
 
'''Infantry'''
 
'''Infantry'''
*Peasents
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*Peasants
*Milita Hoplites
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*Militia Hoplites
 
*Levy Pikemen
 
*Levy Pikemen
 
*Phalanx Pikemen
 
*Phalanx Pikemen

Revision as of 10:00, 14 October 2008

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Macedon (Μακεδονία) are one of the factions in Rome: Total War designed to be non-playable. However they can be made playable by simple modifications to the game files (more information on which can be found here).

Game Play

Starting Position

Macedon starts in the north-east region(s) of Greece (the coast of the Aegean) and Macedon itself of course.

Win Conditions

Long Campaign: Hold 50 provinces inclding Rome. Short Campaign: Hold 15 provinces and outlast or destroy Greek Cities and Thrace

Units

In-game screenshot of a Macedon General unit.

Infantry

  • Peasants
  • Militia Hoplites
  • Levy Pikemen
  • Phalanx Pikemen
  • Royal Pikemen

Cavalry

  • Greek Cavalry
  • Light Lancers
  • Macedonian Cavalry
  • General

Support

  • Archers
  • Cretan Archers
  • Peltasts
  • Illyrian Mercenaries

Siege

  • Ballistas
  • Onagers
  • Heavy Onagers

Unique Units

  • Royal Pikemen: This unit is more like a hoplite unit equipped with long spears than a true pikemen unit. They are the second best spear unit in the game.
  • Companion Cavalry: These cavalry men have a powerful charge,as well as melee capability.
  • Macedonian Cavalry: A nimble unit which is easy to train and quite effective.
  • Light Lancers: A fast unit with a incredible charge.

Strategy guides

Faction Details

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Macedon 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