No, only the KH has elite hoplites of anywhere. Syracusans, Massalians, Spartans are exclusive.


Persia is long gone by the time of the mod, but Hayasdan arguably has the most links to it. But you're a beginner, and Hayasdan is ridiculously hard, so don't try it. AS is also pretty hard for a beginner. Actually, you shouldn't be fighting Horse Archers anyways, so stick with Rome or Carthage for now.