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Persians
Cavalry

Overview

The Persians are a cavalry civilization representing the various Persian empires. They have strong economic bonuses and powerful heavy cavalry units.

Historical Context

The Persian Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great, was one of the largest empires of the ancient world, known for its advanced culture, architecture, and military prowess.

Unique Unit

War Elephant

A powerful heavy cavalry unit with high HP and attack, capable of destroying buildings and decimating enemy armies.

Team Bonus

Knights have +2 attack vs. Archers

Civilization Bonus

Town Centers and Docks have 2x HP and work 10% faster

Bonuses

  • Start with +50 food and wood
  • Cavalry units have +2 attack vs. Archers

Unique Technologies

Kamandaran: Archer-line units cost wood instead of gold

Mahouts: War Elephants move 30% faster

Economy Bonus

Starting with extra resources and having faster-working Town Centers provides a strong economic advantage from the start of the game.

Gameplay Tips

  • Use your starting resource bonus for early economic development
  • Leverage your stronger Town Centers for safer early game expansion
  • Utilize War Elephants as powerful shock troops in the late game

Tags

Cavalry
Economy
Archers