![]() ![]() This update landed on the Steam version back in March of 2017, so we’re only about a year behind in terms of updates. No, I’m not telling what the latter one is. The expansion also includes a new Conquests of Alexander scenario and two new Wonders to build, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus and the Apadana. Over time, they’ll provide even more yields as you advance through the tech & civic tree. Unique Improvement: The Pairidaeza provide Culture, Gold, and Appeal, as well as bonus Cultureor Gold for adjacent Districts and City Centers. ![]() This Swordsman replacement gets a bonus ranged attack, and is very strong on defense. Unique Unit: Persia’s unique unit is the famous Immortal.Leader Unique Ability: Cyrus has the “Fall of Babylon” ability, giving Movement and yield bonuses for a short time after declaring a Surprise War, and negating some of the diplomatic penalties of declaring a Surprise War too.Civ Unique Ability: The “Satrapies” ability gives Persia a free Trade Route when they develop Political Philosophy, and enhanced yields from their internal trade routes. ![]() However you spell it, it’s pretty great, providing Culture and Gold where, previously, there was none. Even my spell-checker gave up on that one. They get the Immortal unit to replace the Swordsman, and a unique tile improvement called a Pairidaeza. This boosts their trade routes and roads, making foreign and domestic trade particularly appealing to the Persians. The Persian civ has the ability Satrapies which is only slightly less difficult to spell than the Macedonian’s stuff. Instead, Cyrus is just a guy with a beard. Xerxes was a giant with piercings whose face was cut when Gerard Butler chucked a spear at him. The Persians are led by Cyrus who, despite what you may think, is not Xerxes. It also provides some Science anytime a non-civilian unit is created in the city. It provides bonuses for all melee, ranged land, and Hetairoi trained in the city. Unique Building: The Basilikoi Paides can be built in any Encampment that doesn’t have a stable.Unique Unit: The Hypaspist replaces the Swordsman, gets extra bonuses from supporting units, and is stronger at besieging Districts. ![]() He also gives Macedon the Hetairoi: a fast Heavy Cavalry unit that starts with a free promotion, which replaces the Horseman.
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