Persian Invasion is a modification for Rome - Total War 1.5 that begins in 490BC. The vast Persian Empire celebrates a golden age of prosperity, and looms over the smaller states that surround it. The king of Persia, Darius the Great, is a tolerant leader, but he has not forgotten what happened in Ionia, and may yet seek revenge for Greek treachery...
Celtic Naked Swordsmen
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As seen in Persian Invasion
Life on the borders of powerful states such as Greece and Persia is tenuous, but such simple folk defend their meagre possessions so fiercely that attacking them is often more trouble than it's worth. Centuries spent in petty skirmishes or ambushing unwary travellers teaches a man the value of a trusty blade, and in such areas men seldom travel far without a sword on their hip. In battle, these men form an indisciplined but enthusiastic rabble, eager to charge their enemy regardless of orders and redden their blades! Since they are not professional troops, few wear much by way of armour, relying instead on naked ferocity to break their foes quickly. If a disciplined enemy does manage to hold in the face of their charge though, casualties amongst barbarian militia swordsmen will mount up swiftly.