Actually it does play an important role, game mechanics-wise. Before, often it was the case that Parthia would find itself in a large part of the Arabian peninsular as it was the only suitable (and it wasn't suitable) faction to have those provinces rebel to. We also felt that it was important to represent that important part of the world that played an important role in trade to and from India. Compared to the Alex Mission, the inclusion of Saba was a wise choice. There was no chance that the Senate as a faction would make an appearance, so I don't even understand why that choice is even being considered as an alternative to Saba.
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