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Infantry Units

Kofyaren

Kofyaren (Hyrkanian Hillmen) Verkhana Kofyaren, or Hyrkanian Hillmen, are bands of warriors from the various clans of Hyrkania in northern Persia. These men are adept at guerrilla warfare and can serve as fierce light infantry. They wear simple tunics and are armed with spears, axes and shields. They are fierce warriors and will give a good account of themselves.
Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
24 5 2 1 39 16/12 4/40 13/2 85 1

 

Gund-i Nizagan

Gund-i Nizagan (Eastern Spearmen) These poorly trained levy infantry are armed with a spear and a leather-covered wicker shield. Spearmen such as these are trained to form ordered ranks and to march in step. Grouping together bolsters morale and the shieldwall helps to neutralise arrows.
Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
16 6 8 1 36 20/3 2/30 -/- 0

 

Tabargane Eranshahr

Tabargane Eranshahr (Persian Axemen) The Tabargan are steadfast warriors, aggressive and impetuous in temperament, valued by Iranians and Hellenes alike for their ferocity and courage. They are armed with the Sagaris axe, which they wield with skill, and a bundle of javelins. While ill-disciplined, they are prepared to use guerilla tactics.
Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
26 7 3 1 43 18/13 4/40 13/2 85 1

 

Kardaka Arteshtar

Kardaka Arteshtar (Persian Hoplites) The Kardaka are armed with the Iranian longsword and a long thrusting spear. These guards also carry the large round Aspis shield. Their armour is usually composed of iron scales.
Class: 2 Size: 200
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
18 7 10 30 43 22/4 4/65 -/- 0

 

Sparabara

Sparabara (Shield Bearers) The Sparabara, meaning shield bearers in Persian, are usually the first to engage in hand-to-hand combat with the enemy. These soldiers are armoured in quilted linen and carry large rectangular wicker shields as a form of light manoeuvrable defence.
Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
18 7 10 15 39 22/4 4/75 7/2 130 4

 

Vazraka Sparabara

Vazraka Sparabara (Elite Shield Bearers) The Sparabara are recruited from full members of Persian society. They are trained from childhood to be soldiers, and when not called out to fight on campaigns in distant lands, they practice hunting on the vast plains of Persia.
Class: 2 Size: 200
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
19 8 12 30 46 24/4 4/75 9/2 150 4

 

Arsti-Xsayaoiya

Arsti-Xsayaoiya (Satrap Guard Spearmen) These spearmen wear scale armour underneath their robes, and do not carry shields or helmets to encourage their comrades with their contempt for the enemy’s attacks. Their lack of shields also gives them greater manoeuvrability to fire their bows. Having practiced on the hunt and in many wars, they are some of the deadliest archers in the world.
Class: 1 Size: 200
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
22 10 16 30 52 28/4 0/15 9/2 150 10

 

Poy-Darsam

Poy-Darsam (Persian Elite Infantry) This unit is comprised of some of the greatest warriors in the ancient world. Poy-Darsam are armed with a wooden palta shield, and characteristic axes and maces. They wear brilliant corselets of heavy scales to protect against the fiercest attacks, and they can hold their own in even a protracted melee.
Class: 2 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
28 9 4 30 46 19/14 4/40 13/3 85 1

 

Melophoroi

Melophoroi (Persian Apple-Bearers) These troops are not the picked elite of the Persian army, but they constitute the backbone of the army as its standing core of professional soldiers. They carry a long spear with counterweights made of silver and gold apples (so are called melophoroi, apple-bearers), a dipylon shield, and wear the typical Persian scale armour.
Class: 2 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
19 8 12 35 49 24/4 7/65 -/- 0

 

Missile Units

Thanvare Payahdag

Thanvare Payahdag (Persian Archers) These men are skirmishers only and not inclined to close with enemy troops. They are armed with a powerful composite bow and a long dagger suitable only for defence.
Class: 3 Size: 200
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
10 5 2 1 32 18/1 0/15 13/3 175 15

 

Gund-i Palta

Gund-i Palta (Persian Skirmishers) Most armies use poorly equipped levies as skirmishers, very often as javelinmen, as these troops require relatively little training and financial investment, relying mostly on widespread natural skills and scant gear, while still providing some useful service.
Class: 3 Size: 175
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
8 3 1 1 30 16/1 4/40 15/6 85 6

 

Shuban-i Fradakhshana

Shuban-i Fradakhshana (Persian Slingers) In battle, slingers are used as light skirmishers, troops with no armour or melee weapons but who rush forward against the enemy to pepper them with stones, only to flee when threatened.
Class: 3 Size: 175
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
8 3 1 1 30 16/1 0/15 5/6 190 20

 

Thanvare-i Aturpatekan

Thanvare-i Aturpatekan (Heavy Atropatenean Archers) These archers are the result of numerous Achaemenid Persian reforms, more or less inspired by Greek military traditions. Their armour is made of quilted cloth, leather, or quilted leather, often studded with bronze or iron rivets, offering some rudimentary protection without compromising mobility too much.
Class: 1 Size: 175
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
26 7 3 15 35 18/13 4/40 15/3 185 15

 

Nizagan-i Eranshahr

Nizagan-i Eranshahr (Persian Archer Spearmen) Armed with spear and bow, these troops are not well-regarded by the Greeks, having formed the bulk of the old Persian army defeated by Alexander the Great. They can hold the line against weaker infantry and cavalry. but they cannot be relied upon to put up an extended fight if the situation is not in their favor.
Class: 3 Size: 200
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
16 6 8 1 32 20/3 0/15 12/3 165 15

 

Cavalry Units

Persae Hippakontistai

Persae Hippakontistai (Light Persian Cavalry) These Asiatikoi horsemen are a light but versatile unit, able to skirmish and perform screening duties. The Epigonoi are thoroughly Hellenised Persians, a fusion of Hellenic and Iranian traditions brought about by Alexander’s conquests.
Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
40 10 4 4 33 19/12 0/15 15/6 85 6

 

Persae Hippeis

Persae Hippeis (Persian Medium Cavalry) These medium cavalrymen are a versatile task-force able to perform a wide range of roles in battle. They are armed with a thrusting spear, but they are not well-suited to take on heavier cavalry or elite infantry formations, and their loyalty is measured only in weight of gold.
Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
47 8 7 23 39 26/5 4/45 -/- 0

 

Asabaran-i Madaen

Asabaran-i Madaen (Median Cavalry) These excellent medium cavalry are capable of skirmishing, charging, and fighting fairly well in melee. They are raised from the old Persian estates which were not seized by the Macedonian invaders.
Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
40 10 4 38 46 19/12 4/45 15/7 90 6

 

Asabaran-i Aturpatekan

Asabaran-i Aturpatekan (Atropatenean Lancers) These horsemen ride to war in scale armour, wielding long spears and axes in the old Persian style. They form a reliable medium cavalry unit for which a good commander will find many uses.
Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
56 9 6 38 43 17/12 0/15 -/- 0

 

Khuveshavagan

Khuveshavagan (Persian Kinsmen Lancers) In the Achaemenid Empire, the Khuveshavagan were the most expensively attired cavalry in the world, and were indeed the sign of the equestrian power of the Persian Empire. After the conquests of Alexander, they have undergone several changes. They now serve as bodyguards to the kings of the eastern satraps.
Class: 1 Size: 120
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
59 10 8 49 50 18/12 0/15 12/5 160 15

 

Khuveshavagane Shahvar

Khuveshavagane Shahvar (Persian Kinsmen Cavalry) Armed with javelins and a machaira, and commonly deployed in column formation, these cavalrymen are equipped for melee combat, like the later cataphracts, but they are also skilled with their javelins. Financed by the royal treasuries, they form a contingent of honour guards, known as the Kinsmen.
Class: 1 Size: 120
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
43 12 5 47 50 20/12 4/45 15/7 90 6

 

Iranian Reforms

Atropatene Thureophoroi

Atropatene Thureophoroi (Iranian Thureophoroi) The introduction of the thureos shield did not pass by Iranian warriors. While they are not the most numerous troops on the field, they are a mix of Greek mercenaries and native soldiers trained by them.
Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
13 9 7 15 42 23/3 7/65 13/3 85 1

 

Shivatîr

Shivatîr (Median Horse Archers) Horse archers prove that even a lightly armed force can bring down the toughest of enemies. These riders rely on their speed and bows but lack any means of protection. They can engage weakened enemies in melee but will crumble in prolonged combat.
Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
30 7 2 4 33 27/1 0/15 11/5 150 15

 

Aswaran-i Madaen (Reformed)

Aswaran-i Madaen (Reformed) (Reformed Median cavalry) Due to the influence of Nomadic tribes and experiences with combating Hellenic armies, Median cavalrymen switched from javelins to bows. This change allowed them to keep greater distance from the enemy until they decided the time is right to charge at their lines.
Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
40 10 4 33 46 19/12 4/45 11/5 150 15

 

Grivpanvar (Early)

Grivpanvar (Early) (Iranian Cataphracts) While Iranian cavlarymen were not unfamiliar with heavy armour for both mount and rider, they would not rely on shock tactics. As time passed, Hellenic and Nomadic shock combat paved a way to evolve horse regiments into what would be known as Grivpanvar or neck guard wearers, covered from head to toe in heavy armour and equipped with the fearsome kontus lance.
Class: 1 Size: 120
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
59 10 8 47 49 18/12 0/15 -/- 0

 

Imperial Reforms

Gond-i Shahanshah

Gond-i Shahanshah (Daylami Heavy Infantry) Daylamites are warriors of fearsome reputation. While armoured, they remain mobile on the field and excel at breaking through enemy lines with their heavy swords and axes.
Class: 2 Size: 200
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
30 11 5 38 48 20/15 6/50 13/3 85 1

 

Kamandaran-i Shahanshah

Kamandaran-i Shahanshah (Royal Archers) Equipped with good quality armours and deadly bows, royal archers provide great ranged support and soften enemies up before heavy cavalry tramples over their lines.
Class: 1 Size: 175
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
19 13 4 35 45 28/2 0/15 15/3 185 15

 

Dehqan

Dehqan (Late Iranian Cavalry) Aswaran are the main cavalry force of Iranian rulers. Able to afford armour for both rider and mount, they soften up enemies with their deadly bows and charge in with heavy kontos lances. Despite being slow, they are still a flexible force on the battlefield.
Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
48 9 9 38 47 26/5 0/15 12/5 160 15

 

Grivpanvar (Late)

Grivpanvar (Late) (Late Iranian Cataphracts) These men are equipped with the strongest armours, carrying heavy lances and riding on the largest horses known to man. These cataphracts are truly the best of their kind; no other cavalry force can match them.
Class: 1 Size: 120
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
67 12 12 56 55 20/13 0/15 -/- 0

 

Aswaran

Aswaran (Iranian Nobles) Aswaran are the main cavalry force of Iranian rulers. Able to afford armour for both rider and mount, they soften up enemies with their deadly bows and charge in with heavy kontos lances. Despite being slow, they are still a flexible force on the battlefield.
Class: 1 Size: 120
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale Melee Dmg/AP Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
53 10 8 51 50 18/12 0/15 11/5 150 15