Campaign Description

[Lord President of Gallifrey]

This is the Kingdom of Macedon Description (short)

In this new age, man has replaced the Gods and Heroes of previous times. Now, only a few men are descended from those great beings. It is therefore the birthright of those few to rule over all others. The Great Kings Phillip and Alexander did this. However, with their deaths came the decline in Macedonian power and the rise of other empires. Will you shame Macedon, or will you claim what is rightfully yours!

Humans have occupied the region of Macedon since 7000 BC, making it one of the oldest in Europe. The settlements here would be vastly different to that of the Classic Macedonia. Early Macedonia was composed of various independent and warring settlements, like the Greek City of many centuries later. The early Macedonians were still a unique race though as they were related to the Greeks, but were barbaric as the neighbouring Illyrians.

The Greeks inspired classical Macedonia. Greek religion, mythology, language and architecture became more common the more they interacted with each other. Macedonian language was different from the Greek language, as Alexander's Macedonian commanders need translators for his Greek troops. Of course, native culture and behaviour was also practised. For example, King Phillip II got drunk several times and his wife's religion was Northern Macedonian.

In 800 BC, Canarus was the first King of Macedon, but ruled little more than the city of Argive. Macedon became a local power in the late or mid 600’s. By about early 500 BC, the Kingdom of Macedon conquered the Lower and parts of the Upper Macedonian region. It had then become a vassal to the expanding Persian Empire, and would remain that way for several decades. When Maradonius was defeated at Plataea, the Persians retreated.

After that, Macedon started to conquer other areas in Upper Macedon, and the Athenians realised Macedon’s increasing power. Of course, Both Athens and Macedon tried to destabilize each other, with Athens coming on top. By 400 BC, civil wars and pretenders to the throne were common. This stopped with Phillip II, who reformed the Macedon, culturally, socially, and militarily.

Militarily, Macedonia became a more efficient fighting force. Phillip was inspired by the Theban Hoplites at Leuctra to implement efficient equipment, training, and tactics for the soldiers. This meant the Macedonian soldiers fought in a variation of the phalanx formation. The soldiers had 5-metre Sarissa spears, with a small shield, along with light armour. This was opposed to the Greek Hoplite that had heavy bronze armour, greaves, a large shield, and a smaller spear. Phillip also understood the importance of tactics such as combined arms and flanking. All this combined meant that Phillip could now turn Macedonia into a great Empire.

He subjugated neighbouring areas such as the Illyrians, the Thracians and allied himself with Epirus. He also started by taking over Greek cities by trickery and force. Thessaly was taken before he embarked on his quest to conquer Greece, in 340 BC. This was done by taking over an important trade route. He fought the alliance of Thebans and Athenians at the Battle of Chaeronea, which proved the Macedonian army superiority over the Greek army.

Greece -except Sparta- was under Phillip’s control, and he prepared to take on the Persians. Unfortunately, Phillip was assassinated in 336 BC, and his son Alexander, inherited the Kingdom.

Alexander set out by subduing the Illyrians, Thracians and the nearby Greek City States. This meant Alexander could start his campaign to conquer the known world, in 334 BC. He won several victories against superior odds, liberated Egypt, conquered Babylon, and even penetrated central Asia and India. The death of Alexander in 323 BC brought the fall of his empire, as it was divided between his Generals. In Europe, Macedon and Greek region was ruled by King Cassander, but Thrace was ruled by King Lysimachus.

Under Alexander’s reign, the Greeks were subdued twice. Under King Cassander, the Greek cities managed to break away, and threaten Macedon. Cassander managed to keep Macedon together, but his successors did not. In the following years, the Greeks and Galatians threatened Macedon. Pyrrhus and Lysimachus even invaded the Kingdom, ruling it for a few years. Finally, Antigonus II Gonatus, descendants of the rulers of the Antigonus Empire, managed to free the Kingdom.

The Kingdom of Macedon has made its mark on the world. You have been shaped from lowly tribesmen to world conquerors. However, you have devolved into a regional power, but only because Zeus wants you to conquer the world again. You shall fulfill this task and you shall conquer all others!

[Lord President of Gallifrey]

Here is the description for the Seleucid Empire (long)

The “Diadochi of Alexander” only goes to the man who can unite the treasures of the East and West. With so many new powers, it is only natural that a successor will appear. Therefore the question is not if, but who will rise up from the ashes of Alexander’s Empire?
The fall of Alexander’s Empire came steadily. As Alexander did not prepare an heir quickly enough, the Empire was ruled by various Satraps. The Macedon and Greek Regions were ruled by Cassander. Thrace was ruled by Lysimachus. Asia Minor and Syria were ruled by Antigonus. Egypt and Libya were ruled by Ptolemy. The Far East and Mesopotamia were ruled by Seleucus. When the two future heirs of Alexander were murdered, the satraps declared themselves the sole successor of Alexander. This led to the Diadochi Wars.
The Seleucid Empire was not formed until 311 BC. Its founder, Seleucus I, was a friend of Alexander. Due to these connections, he became the satrap of Babylon in 320 BC. He was only a ruler for a few years because rival Antigonus then took over Babylon. Seleucus fled to Ptolemy in Egypt, where they plotted to get Babylon back. In 311 BC, with just over 10 000 men, he entered Babylon and the other great Persian cities. Because of these conquests, Seleucus controlled all land from beyond the Hindu Kush to the edge of Euphrates. Furthermore, there would be no rebellions during his reign because of his benevolence as a ruler.
He then proceeded to reunify Alexander’s empire. On the Eastern front, various alliances were created, including the exchange of all land across the Hindu Kush for war elephants. On the Western front, things were complicated. Since Seleucus fled from Babylon, Antigonus fought with Ptolemy. This enabled Seleucus to return to Babylon, where Demetrius attacked him. Demetrius was son of Antigonus, and eventually failed in his attack. The next attack by Antigonus also failed to take Babylon. However, Antigonus was still the most powerful Diadochi.
Seleucus then launched an attack at Antigonus, while forging an alliance with Ptolemy, Cassander, and Lysimachus. This war between Antigonus and the alliance culminated in the Battle of Ipsus, in 301. The battle was a victory for the alliance, who divided Antigonus’ land between them. However, the alliance then dissolved as Lysimachus attacked Macedon. Seleucus then defeated Lysimachus, and was even preparing to conquer the European Diadochi States. Unfortunately, Seleucus was murdered by Ptolemy’s heir, in 281 BC.
Culturally, the Seleucid Empire was mainly Hellenistic culture, but there would be Arab, Persian, and Jewish elements. The Macedonian and Greek settlers in the Empire would form the higher social classes, while the Persians would form the lower classes. There would also be many new settlements created in rectangular Greek design. Other cities would be converted into a Greek style. Greek religion and language would be used by Greek and Hellenized Persians, but was not forced under the reign of Seleucus. There would be Greek Kingdoms forming in India, long after the Seleucid Empire.
The army also reflects the culture. The elite Phalangites were composed of Macedonian and Greek settlers. The regular Phalangites were composed of the Greeks and natives. The lower classed levied troops were also formed from the Persian majority. The Seleucids also have Companion Cavalry composed of the Greek and Macedonian elite. The Seleucid Empire also has many Elephants and the heavily armoured Cataphracts.
One may feel that your Great King Seleucus overreached himself when he incorporated Asia Minor, Syria, Mesopotamia, Armenia, and the Far East to the Seleucid Empire. As a result, you face rebellious subjects, Nobles, and Diadochi Kingdoms. Do not shy away from the challenge, for they will fall under a brave and intelligent leader. Lead the Seleucids into victory; become the Diadochi of Alexander!

[Lord President of Gallifrey]

Here is the Description for the Seleucid Empire (short)

The “Diadochi of Alexander” only goes to the man who can unite the treasures of the East and West. With so many new powers,it is only natural that a successor will appear. Therefore the question is not if, but who will rise up from the ashes of Alexander’s Empire?

The fall of Alexander’s Empire came steadily. As Alexander did not prepare an heir quickly enough, the Empire was ruled by various Satraps. When the two future heirs of Alexander were murdered, the satraps declared themselves the sole successor of Alexander.

The Seleucid Empire was not formed until 311 BC. Its founder, Seleucus became the satrap of Babylon in 320 BC. He then fled to Egypt because the rival Antigonus took over. However, Seleucus returned and consequently ruled the Far East of Alexander’s Empire.

On the Eastern front, alliances were created, including the exchange of all land beyond the Hindu Kush for war elephants. On the Western front Antigonus and his son attacked Seleucus, but he defeated them both. Seleucus then attacked Antigonus, while forging an alliance with Ptolemy, Cassander, and Lysimachus. This war between Antigonus and the alliance culminated in the Battle of Ipsus, in 301, with a victory for the latter. They divided Antigonus’ land between them.

However, the alliance then dissolved as Lysimachus attacked Macedon. Seleucus then defeated Lysimachus, and was even preparing to conquer the European Diadochi States. Unfortunately, Seleucus was murdered by Ptolemy’s heir, in 281 BC.

Culturally, the Seleucid Empire was mainly Hellenistic culture, but there would be Arab, Persian, and Jewish elements. The Macedonian and Greeks formed the higher social classes, main language, religion, and there were Hellenistic elements in city design

The army also reflects the culture. The elite and regular Phalangites were composed of Macedonian and Greek settlers. The regular Phalangites and levied troops were composed of the Persian natives. The Seleucid cavalry are also composed of Greeks and Macedonians.

One may feel that your Great King Seleucus overreached himself when he incorporated Asia Minor to the Far East to the Seleucid Empire. As a result, you face rebellious subjects, Nobles, and Diadochi Kingdoms. Lead the Seleucids into victory; become the Diadochi of Alexander!

If you do fight Hellenistic armies, you need strong Phalangites and if necessary, reserves. The centre should hold the enemy’s infantry, while you engage enemy wings. Support cavalry with spearmen for the enemy have effective cavalry and spearmen on wings. After, support your centre with an attack from the rear.

Against the armies of other Eastern-Hellenic factions, you need Phalangites, skirmishers, heavy cavalry, and light cavalry. Skirmishers and mounted troops should counter charge their light cavalry and skirmishers. In the centre, send your Phalangites to engage their infantry. On the flanks, the heavier cavalry along with reserve spearmen will have to battle the enemy’s shock cavalry. Send any remaining troops to out flank the Phalangite centre.

The final type of army you will have to fight is the Kingdom of Atropatene. You need Phalangites, archers, skirmishers, light cavalry and heavy cavalry. The skirmishers, archers and cavalry should rout the light troops. When the heavy infantry comes in, send your Phalangites to engage them, with you flanks falling on the exposed sides of the enemy. If there are any heavy cavalry or mounted archers your heavy cavalry and javelin cavalry will deal with them respectively.

[Lord President of Gallifrey]

This is the Description for the Ptolemaic Empire

The Ptolemaic Empire is the glorious child of the Great Alexander and Ra. One conquered the world, the other is a God. As a result, you have the fire of war and the essence divinity within you. It is right that you make all other lands submit to your indomitable will, blessed divinity, and unstoppable power!

The fall of Alexander’s Empire came steadily. As Alexander did not prepare an heir quickly enough, the Empire was ruled by various Satraps. The Macedon and Greek Regions were ruled by Cassander. Thrace was ruled by Lysimachus. Asia Minor and Syria were ruled by Antigonus. Egypt and Libya were ruled by Ptolemy. The Far East and Mesopotamia were ruled by Seleucus. When the two future heirs of Alexander were murdered, the satraps declared themselves the sole successor of Alexander. This led to the Diadochi Wars.
The Ptolemaic Empire was founded by Ptolemy I, who was a childhood friend of Alexander the Great. As a result, he became the satrap of Libya, Egypt, and Arabia after Alexander’s death. Ptolemy made his Kingdom secure by killing the previous satrap, Cleomenes. He also defeated Perdiccas, the regent of Alexander’s Empire, in 320 BC. From then on, that Kingdom was effectively independent of the future regents such as Antipater.

Ptolemy commanded a vast Kingdom but did not want to reunify Alexander’s land. Rather he wanted to exercise control in the foreign policy of the other Diadochi. This meant Ptolemy needed to extend his domain. As a result, areas in Thrace, Macedon, Southern Anatolia, Cyprus and Coele-Syria became part of his domain. Ptolemy also maintained the respect of other Kings despite putting Alexander’s body in Alexandria. Ptolemy also joined forces with Cassander against Antipater’s successor and he gave refuge to Seleucus.

Doing the latter did mean he was a target from Antigonus, who captured Coele Syria. However, when Demetrius, son of Antigonus, tried to invade Egypt, he was defeated at Gaza. In addition, Seleucus returned to Babylon in 311 BC, meaning Antigonus lost a vast portion of his Empire. However, he was still the most powerful Diadochi.

However, Demetrius would strike back by winning a Heroic victory at sea in 306 BC. This resulted in Ptolemy losing Cyprus. It also meant Antigonus could march on Egypt. Fortunately, Antigonus could not be supplied so he had to retreat. Demetrius then attacked Rhodes and Greece forcing Lysimachus, Ptolemy, Cassander and Seleucus into an alliance. They -apart from Ptolemy, who was in campaigning in Coele-Syria- fought Antigonus until he died at Ipsus in 301 BC. The allies divided the land up between them. Ptolemy then took Cyprus and Coele-Syria.

In the 2^nd Century BC, tension started between Ptolemy and Seleucus, but no war occurred. Ptolemy was mostly in Egypt during this time, watching Seleucus try and reunite Alexander’s Empire. In 282 BC, he died and his successor, Ptolemy Philadelphos took over.

Culturally, the Ptolemaic Empire was like the other Diadochi States. The Greeks and Macedonians formed the upper classes in society while the natives formed the lower classes. Ptolemy also tried to attract many Greek settlers in Egypt with various land incentives. This meant that there was much Hellenistic influence in cities. Greek language became the language of the officials and Greek religion became more prominent than before. Before Alexander’s time even, there were Greek oracles and fusion gods such as Zeus-Ammon. However, Egyptian culture did not die out, as Ptolemy became a Pharaoh, created another fusion god, and tried to bond the cultures by having an Egyptian wife.

Militarily, the Ptolemaic Empire was like its society. There were Macedonian Phalangites and Macedonian Companion Cavalry. They were naturally composed of Greek and Macedonian settlers in Egypt. There were also many Galatian mercenaries after they had settled in central Anatolia. The natives would not be part of the army, except maybe as skirmishers and levied troops. The reason for this was that natives were not trusted to be in the army as they might rebel.

The Great Kings before you have achieved much. They will be Heroes forever, but they may be the last. As the world turns, the time of reckoning approaches, you must put your faith in your heritage and follow it. Turn the world into your dominion, and you shall be the remembered throughout eternity!

[Lord President of Gallifrey]

The Description for the Ptolemaic Empire (short)

The Ptolemaic Empire is the glorious child of the Great Alexander and Ra. One conquered the world, the other is a God. As a result, you have the fire of war and the essence divinity within you. It is right that you make all other lands submit to your indomitable will and blessed divinity!

As Alexander did not prepare an heir quickly enough, the Empire was ruled by various Satraps. When the future heirs were murdered, each satrap declared himself the successor of Alexander. This led to the Diadochi Wars.
The Ptolemaic Empire was founded by Ptolemy when became the satrap of Libya, Egypt, and Arabia after Alexander’s death. Ptolemy made his Kingdom secure by killing the previous satrap and the regent of Alexander’s Empire, in 320 BC.

In order to gain more influence, Ptolemy ruled areas in Thrace, Macedon, Southern Anatolia, Cyprus and Coele-Syria. He gained respect as well by helping King Seleucus against Antigonus.

This led to conflict with Antigonus, who captured Coele Syria, Cyprus, and Rhodes from 314 BC-306 BC. However, two land invasions of Egypt failed. In addition, Seleucus returned to Babylon in 311 BC, meaning Antigonus lost a vast portion of his Empire. Demetrius then attacked Greece forcing the other Diadochi into an alliance. They beat Antigonus at Ipsus in 301 BC and divided his land up between them. After, Ptolemy maintained his Kingdom but he died in 282 BC. Ptolemy Philadelphos took over.

Culturally, the Greeks and Macedonians formed the upper classes in society while the natives formed the lower classes. Ptolemy also tried to attract many Greek settlers in Egypt with various land incentives. Greek culture became more prominent than before, with oracles and fusion gods. However, Egyptian culture survived, as Ptolemy became a Pharaoh and had an Egyptian wife.

Militarily, the Ptolemaic Empire had Macedonian Phalangites and Companion Cavalry composed of Greeks and Macedonians. There were also many Galatian mercenaries. The natives would be the skirmishers and levied troops.

The Great Kings before you have achieved much. They will be Heroes forever, but they may be the last. As the time of reckoning approaches, you must put your faith in your heritage. Turn the world into your dominion, and you shall be the remembered throughout eternity!

In the West, you face the Republic of Carthage. Currently, they are a minor threat. To defeat them, you need Phalangites, skirmishers, and heavy cavalry. Your skirmishers will defeat any elephants, allowing the cavalry to rout enemy flanks. You can then defeat the enemy centre.

Against Hellenic Kingdoms, you will need Phalangites, a few spearmen, and many heavy cavalry. After driving off enemy skirmishers, you need to engage their Phalangites. On the flanks, their mounted troops will need to be engaged with spearmen and then flanked by your cavalry. If it routes them, then you can envelop the Phalangites.

In the east lie the Eastern Kingdoms. You need an army composed of swift cavalry, heavy cavalry, spearmen, skirmishers, and Phalangites. The skirmishers and light cavalry will engage their counterparts while your Phalangites engage the infantry. This will lead to their inferior infantry routing and your cavalry shall mop up any shock cavalry or mounted archers.

[Lord President of Gallifrey]

The Campaign Description for the Greek City States

Fire rages deep in your hearts, for you have suffered great injustices. Is it right for the true descendants of Achilles, Odysseus, and Hercules to be humiliated? You are the men who worship the God of Gods, Zeus. Is it not right then, for you to also be the Rulers among Rulers?

The Greek City States was not one United Kingdom. It was more of a collection of independent Cities with a Hellenistic culture. There were even Greek Cities in Sicily and Asia Minor. A side of effect of being independent meant that the cities would fight among themselves for supremacy. They only allied together when faced with another alliance or external threat.

The first Greek settlements occurred in 11 000 BC but the first Greek civilisation started with the advent of the Bronze Age. The first was the Minoans, but were replaced by the Mycenaeans. The latter had their own language, arts, and trade with other civilisations. From 1200-1110 BC the Mycenaeans were replaced by the illiterate and decentralised Dorians, from northern Greece. This led to the Greek Dark Ages. Despite this, the Fall of Troy, the creation of the Iliad, and the creation of Sparta are supposed to have occurred during these times.

When trade and contact with more advanced societies began again, civilisation began again. Society was decentralised but also less strict than the Mycenaeans. The Greek alphabet was also created based off the Phoenician language. In addition, there were Greek Cities established in Asia Minor, Sicily, and the Crimean peninsula. The Greek City States also became more advanced than their backward neighbours.

The Greek cities in Sicily fought a long war against Carthage from 480 BC to 306 BC, ending with Carthaginian control over most of Sicily except Syracuse. In Asia Minor, the Greek Cities had been taken over by the Persians by about 529 BC.

When Athens tried to help the Greek Cities in Asia Minor in their rebellion, the Persians decided to launch an invasion in 491 BC. One year later, the Persians were stopped by the Athenians and Plataeans at the Battle of Marathon. The Persians would not try and invade until a decade later. This time, the Persians gained two victories in 480 BC. The invaders burnt down Athens, but their fleet was defeated at Salamis in the same year. The remnants of the land army were then defeated at the Battle of Plataea, in 479 BC.

There were two major powers in Greece after that. The Delian League led by Athens and the Peloponnesian League led by the Spartans. They went to war in 431 BC, with each side having its advantage and disadvantages. However, peace ended ten years of inconclusive war. War would start again in 413, after diplomatic troubles. The Spartans defeated Athens at least twice; the latter of which crippled Athens. The Spartan navy was even able to beat the Athenian navy, leading to eventual Athenian surrender in 403 BC.

Athens did recover quite quickly but Thebes and Sparta would be the most powerful cities from then on. In approximately 371 BC, Sparta invaded Thebes but their Royal army was defeated by the Thebans. This victory meant that Thebes would become the most influential power in Greece.

However, in 338 BC, the Macedonians invaded. The Theban and Athenian force was defeated by Phillip II of Macedon. This meant that the Greek Cities -except Sparta- became part of the Macedonian Kingdom. Their freedom appeared to come with his death, but Phillip’s son, Alexander, put them down. Thebes was also sacked as a punishment for rebelling When Alexander left to defeat the Persians, the Greek Cities revolted again, leading to the Battle of Megalopolis, where the Greek Cities were defeated again.

After Alexander died, the Athenians revolted and attacked Antipater. However, the Athenian navy and the Allied Greek army were defeated. King Cassander consequently put an official in charge of Athens, ending democracy. In 302 BC, Demetrius, son of Antigonus freed Greece in order to hurt Cassander. The City States consequently formed an alliance to fight Macedon between the city states in order to fight against the Macedonians.

Culturally, the Greek had a fascinating culture which formed the basis of many other cultures. They worshiped a pantheon of Gods, who were led by Zeus. Truth-Telling Oracles and mythology would be derived from Greek religion. Greek art took shape in the form of mosaics, sculptures, pottery, and architecture such as the Parthenon. There were also theatres, the Olympic Games, philosophy, gyms, and public baths. Greek science and maths was quite advanced as they knew the earth was round, had doctors such as the famous Hippocrates, and inventors such as Archimedes. History was also created with Herodotus.

The Greek City States were originally led by Kings but Oligarchies replaced them. In Athens, Pausanias created democracy. However, only free, wealthy men above thirty had the vote. Foreigners had fewer rights but women and slaves had even almost none. Women in Sparta had better rights due to the increased role they played in society.

Militarily, the Greeks used hoplites in phalanxes from 600 BC to about 300 BC. Skirmishers and cavalry were used but were secondary to the infantry. The hoplite was a soldier who wore a bronze cuirass, bronze greaves, Corinthian helmet, a bronze Aspis shield, a 2-3 Doru spear, and a short slashing sword. However, Hoplites became lighter as skirmishers were being used more and more to defeat phalanxes. When Phillip invaded, the Macedonian phalanx gradually replaced the old Greek Hoplite. The Phalangites carried longer Sarissa spears, a small shield, greaves and leather armour. Cavalry, skirmishers, and good tactics became more important as the times passed.

Let the Diadochi of Alexander run as they realise your true power. Let their blood the places their bodies once occupied. Let any others who threaten you face the same treatment of death that the Diadochi faced. Only then can you be the rulers among rulers. Only then, will you have equalled your heroes!

[Lord President of Gallifrey]

This is the Campaign description for the Greek City States (short). It's not my best piece of work,

Fire rages deep in your hearts, for you have suffered great injustices. You are the men who worship the God of Gods, Zeus. Is it not right then, for you to also be the Rulers among Rulers?

The Greek City States was a collection of independent Cities with a Hellenistic culture. They also fought among themselves, and only allied together when faced with a powerful threat.

The Greek cities in Sicily fought against Carthage, but lost. In Asia Minor, most Greek Cities had been taken over by the Persians by about 529 BC. When the Persians tried to invade mainland Greece, they failed twice. The Greeks stopped them at the Battle of Marathon in 491 BC, Salamis in 480 BC, and Plataea at 479 BC.

The Delian League led by Athens and the Peloponnesian League led by the Spartans then became very powerful. They went to war from 431 to 421 BC and from 413 BC to 403 BC. The Spartans defeated Athens and became the most powerful City State. In 371 BC, Sparta invaded Thebes but was defeated. The Thebans became the most powerful City State.

However, in 338 BC, the Macedonians invaded Greece. The Greek army was defeated by Phillip II of Macedon. This meant that most Greek Cities became part of the Macedonian Kingdom. The Cities revolted after his death but his son Alexander subdued it. When he was away campaigning, they rebelled again. The Greeks were defeated.

After Alexander died, the Greeks revolted but did not succeed. King Cassander consequently put officials in charge of cities. In 302 BC, Demetrius, son of Antigonus, freed Greece in order to defeat Cassander. The City States then formed an alliance to fight Macedon.

Classical Greek civilisation started when contact with advanced societies began. They learnt the alphabet from the Phoenicians, and worshiped a pantheon of Gods, led by Zeus. Greeks also had mosaics, pottery, architecture, theatres, the Olympic Games, and mythology. The Greeks also had famous Doctors, Inventors and Historians

The Greek City States were originally led by Kings but Oligarchies replaced them. In Athens, Pausanias created democracy. However, only free, wealthy men above thirty had the vote. Generally, foreigners, women and slaves did not have that many rights.
The Greeks used hoplites for warfare. Skirmishers and cavalry were secondary to the infantry. Hoplites had a spear, sword, bronze cuirass, greaves and helmet and fought shield to shield in the phalanx formation. Eventually, the Macedonian phalanx replaced the Greek phalanx. The Macedonian Phalangites had longer spears, smaller shields, greaves and leather armour.

Let the Diadochi of Alexander run as they realise your true power. Let their blood the places their bodies once occupied. Only then can you be the rulers among rulers. Only then, will you have equalled your heroes!

When you fight against the Diadochi, make sure you have Phalangites, Hoplites, skirmishers and cavalry as they will have a similar army. Engage the enemy’s centre with most of your infantry while sending any other troops to subdue the flanks. Then you can envelop the centre.
Further north are the barbaric kingdoms. Their armies will contain natives with Hellenistic aspects. Your army should contain the same soldiers used against Macedon. Rout the enemy wings with cavalry and spearmen. Then take the initiative and crush the centre!

To the West lies the Republic of Rome. They have a high quality infantry so you need strong cavalry wings, Phalangites, and reserve troops. Send in the infantry, but make sure the line holds. On the wings, rout the Roman cavalry and destroy the Roman infantry. Use skirmishers as bait.
When fighting against Carthage, your army should be the one used against the Romans. Their armies contain Hoplites, skirmishers, excellent cavalry, and elephants. Begin the battle, but if there are elephants, send your skirmishers to combat them. After a hard battle, you should rout the enemy wings. Send in any remaining troops crashing into the backs of the Carthaginians.