Ancient TW2: GANDHARAN FACTION (RoP)

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In the Rise of Persia Scenario, Gandhara is the eastern-most kingdom on the map, bordering on the Median Empire to the west and north, with two rebel-held provinces to the south. Although the Medes have an extensive Empire, they are little threat to Gandhara initially. The region around this province has many rivers, making it highly defensible, especially once the elite troops have become available. However, what works for defence also applies for the Gandharan Raja when he is looking to expand. The rich southern provinces are very tempting, but can be tough to take, and rebellious in the aftermath. The wise Raja will remember to plan for the peace as well as the war!

As new provinces are taken, then new troops are available for the armies of Gandhara, whilst a few of the neighbouring provinces - once farmed by Gandharan peasants - will be able to levy some of the weaker 'factional' troops. The elite troops are tightly restricted to the homeland region.


Troop Roster:

Ratheza: Indian Chariots - Royal Unit
Slingers
Isvasa: Basic Archer, but can hide in the open - short bow
Prasika Javelins - weak skirmishers, can hide in the open
Zaktika: Basic spearmen
Khadgadhara: Swordsmen
Paramesvasa: Longbow now made more elite (means 'excellent archer' in Sanskrit)
Varmavat Zula: Armoured Pikemen
Varmavat Parsava: Armoured Axemen
Zaktigraha: Light Lancer Cavalry, fast but fragile
Azviya: Horse Archers
Kalpita: War-Elephants*

Median Cameliers: (with Khorasan Highway - available to all factions in the right provinces)

Yuddhanauka Faction-Unique Warship

*The war-elephants can only be recruited in Hindush and Syratsrene provinces. The elephant logo on the province parchments is a reminder of this.