Parthia Unit Roster

Infantry Units

Kofyaren-i Pahlavig (Parni Warriors) Lightly armoured but fierce warriors. They don’t wear any armor, outside of a few helmets. But, they trust their shields and axes to get them through battle. Class: 2 Size: 300
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
26	7	3	1	38	18/13	4/40	13/2	85	1

 

Nizagan (Parni Spearmen) Poorest of Parni tribesmen don’t have a lot to protect themselves but they will buy enough time for cavalry to carry the day. Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
16	6	8	1	33	20/3	4/75	-/-	–	0

 

Arteshtar-i Pahlavig (Parthian Men-at-Arms) Once their javelins have struck, these Parthians are able to finish off any survivors. Class: 2 Size: 200
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
28	9	4	30	44	19/14	6/50	13/3	85	1

 

Missile Units

Palkhandar (Eastern Slingers) In battle, slingers are used as light skirmishers who rush forward against the enemy to pepper them with stones, only to flee when threatened. Slingers come from the shepherd boys of the highlands who use slings to herd sheep and goats. They stand guard in the upland pastures, and if they see an animal straying, they sling a stone in front of it to ward it back to safety. 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	2/30	5/6	190	20

 

Zubindar-i Payahdag (Eastern Skirmishers) These men risk their lives by closing with the enemy while carrying only the lightest of equipment. Most armies use poorly equipped levies as skirmishers, very often as javelinmen, since these troops require relatively little training and financial investment, relying mostly on widespread natural skills and scant gear. Class: 3 Size: 175
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
8	3	1	1	35	16/1	2/30	15/6	85	6

 

Thanvare Pahlavig (Parthian Foot Archers) These men are skirmishers only, armed with a powerful composite bow and a dagger suitable only for defence. These troops are vital to any armies plan, harassing and confusing enemy troops as they advance. 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	12/3	165	15

 

Cavalry Units

Savar-i Zubindar (Parni Skirmisher Cavalry) These Parni tribesmen fill a vital role in the clan host. While they do make excellent skirmishers, this is not their only calling. They are warriors of the steppe and wield spears with skill and courage, willing to close with the enemy when the odds are in their favour. Class: 3 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	2/35	15/6	85	6

 

Shivatir (Parni Horse Archers) Parni make heavy use of their horse archers, which are the most numreous troops. These steppe warrios bring death upon their enemies from afar. Class: 3 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
30	7	2	4	36	27/1	0/15	11/5	150	15

 

Daha Baexdzhyntae (Dahae Riders) Dahae riders carry a long spear and a shield along with their javelins and are willing to press home a charge if circumstances are right. As such they are some of the finest light horsemen available to the Arsacid kings of Parthia. Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
47	8	7	13	39	26/5	2/35	15/5	80	5

 

Daha Uazdaettae (Dahae Noble Cavalry) These noblemen can harass an enemy line like skirmishers and charge into unprotected flanks and rears when the opportunity presents itself. Daha Uazdaettae are equipped with composite bows and lances making them a versatile and dangerous foe. Class: 1 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
47	8	7	33	44	26/5	2/35	11/5	150	15

 

Spahbade Pahlavanig (Parni Bodyguards) Parni chiefs ride out to war with a bodyguard retinue consisting of fiercely loyal men, accustomed to the skills of horseback riding and practical archery since early childhood. Class: 1 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
40	10	4	41	50	19/12	0/15	12/5	160	15

 

Grivpanvar (Parni Nobles) The heavily armored fist of the Dahae confederacy. These wild lancers are fierce in combat and their charge can break enemy lines weakened by horse archers. Class: 1 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
59	10	8	45	46	18/12	0/15	-/-	–	0

 

Kingdom Reforms

Tabargane Eranshahr (Parthian Axemen) Armed with the sagaris, or the Persian pick-axe (ironically being Scythian in origin) and a bundle of javelins, these axemen are prepared for guerilla tactics. They are called Takâbarâ in Parthian history and will later form the core of the Sassanid heavy infantry. Class: 2 Size: 300
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
26	7	3	20	40	18/13	7/65	13/2	85	1

 

Nizagan-i Pahlavig (Parthian Spearmen) These poorly trained levy infantry are supplied by the great nobles (Azats) from their estates in the more settled regions of the empire. They are armed with a spear and a leather-covered wicker shield. Though they are ill-disciplined, these spearmen are capable of fighting in ordered ranks. Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
18	7	10	20	37	22/4	4/75	-/-	–	0

 

Marda Shivatir (Mardian Archers) These archers are lightly armoured with quilted linen cuirasses. Trained from birth in the use of the deadly eastern composite bow, these men know their worth and are often found among the Parthian garrisons and in their field armies. Class: 2 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	0/15	13/3	175	15

 

Grivpanvar-i Pahlavig (Parthian Cataphracts) The heavy cataphract cavalry provides the hammer which forces infantry to stand their formations, providing the horse archers with a perfect target. “Zradha Pahlavans” means “armoured heroes.” These cataphracts have proven their worth time and again, at Carrhae and in every recorded Parthian victory. Class: 1 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
62	11	10	51	49	19/12	0/15	-/-	–	0

 

Zubindar-i Verkhana (Hyrcanian Cavalry) Hyrcanians don’t use much armour but they don’t neglect it either. They are skilled both with their javelins and axes and their horses keep them mobile on the battlefield. Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
40	10	4	23	38	19/12	2/35	15/6	85	6

 

Shivatir-i Pahlavig (Parthian Horse Archers) These cavalrymen are recruited from the clan warriors of Parthia, and originally come from the steppes of central Asia. Like their ancestors, they learn to ride as soon as they can walk. The Pahlava Shivatir form the backbone of all Parthian armies. Led by the Dehbed minor nobility into battle, these Bandaka (bondsmen or retainers) rely on missile fire as their primary asset. Class: 3 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
36	9	4	11	39	30/3	0/15	12/5	160	15

 

Asbar-i Pahlavig (Parthian Noble Horse Archers) The Dehbeds are members of the Azat nobility of Parthia, and can afford better equipment than typical horse archers, including scale armour and a lance. They rely on the composite bow to weaken their enemy before closing for melee. The Dehbed cavalry is a very flexible force, extremely mobile and able to provide concentrated archery or to drive home a charge. Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
56	9	6	38	46	17/12	0/15	12/5	160	15

 

Pahlav Spahbed (Parthian Noble Cataphracts) The Asavaran are the elite cavalry of the Azat nobility. On the battlefield Asavaran nobles are often used to break through an enemy line after it has been weakened by archery, carrying all before them in a fierce but disciplined charge. These Parthian nobles are superb horsemen who can put most infantry units to flight. Class: 1 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
62	11	10	51	54	19/12	0/15	-/-	–	0

 

Imperial Reforms

Kamandaran Zhayadan (Elite Parthian Foot Archers) These elite foot archers are the most common foot elites in the Parthian Empire. They are professional, well-trained soldiers, equipped with a composite bow, a shield and a sword. They are also protected with nearly impenetrable scale armour and a helmet with a chainmail face mask. Class: 2 Size: 175
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
26	7	3	35	41	18/13	6/50	15/3	185	15

 

Gund i Sugdianavanig (Parthian Heavy Infantry) In general, historians consider Parthian infantry as anecdotal: They usually rely on local foot auxiliaries for land battles. But in time, their all-mounted tactics have become unsuccessful by nature in sieges of all sorts. Being very heavy, these troops are not useful for prolonged running on the battlefield, but for assaulting walls with bravery, skill, and great efficiency. Class: 2 Size: 200
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
19	8	12	35	46	24/4	8/70	-/-	–	0

 

Asbar-i Pahlavig (Late) (Late Parthian Nobles) Asbar are members of the nobility of Parthia, and can afford better equipment than typical horse archers, including armour and a lance. They rely on the composite bow to weaken their enemy before closing for melee. Asbar cavalry is a very flexible force, extremely mobile and able to provide concentrated archery or to drive home a charge. Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
59	10	8	45	48	18/12	0/15	12/5	160	15

 

Grivpanvar-i Pahlavig (Late) (Parthian Late Cataphracts) The Grivpanvar are some of the most highly skilled nobles that the Pahlava have to draw on. The elite of the clan host form this armoured fist: one of the most powerful armoured cavalry units the world has ever seen. Class: 1 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
67	12	12	56	51	20/13	0/15	-/-	–	0

 

Grivpanvar-i Shivatir (Parthian Cataphract Horse Archers) These horsemen are the elite of the Parthian kingdom; they are highly trained, manoeuverable, and hard-hitting heavy cavalry. The use of skirmishing and rapid manoeuvers by shock cavalry are important elements of Parthian battles, and the Zradha Shivatir are masters at this. Class: 1 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
40	10	4	49	50	19/12	0/15	12/6	170	15

 

Pushtighbane Shahigan-i Pahlavanig (Parthian Late Bodyguards) These Parthian horsemen are the best of the best, handpicked by the Parthian general as his personal guard. Even elite infantry will think twice before standing up to their ground-shaking charge. Class: 1 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
67	12	12	56	56	20/13	0/15	-/-	–	0

 

Grivpanvar Gamla (Parthian Camel Cataphracts) Some of the most heavily armored and highly skilled nobles of the Pahlavans, these men use camels to support the normal cavalry portion of the fielded force. Often used to drive fear into other horses, these men know how best to use their specialized animals. Class: 1 Size: 120
Charge	Attack	Defense	Armor	Morale	Melee Dmg/AP	Shield/Missile Block	Missile Dmg/AP	Range	Ammo
52	15	6	51	46	19/10	0/15	13/4	75	5