Quote Originally Posted by Steppe Merc
Totally wrong. The best Sassanian infantry was the Dailamites, who even the Romans feared.
Hmm. Yes, the Romans feared (as much as the Romans feared anyone) these mountain-dwelling and bellicose tribes, but our research indicated that the Dailamites were only considered as a 'mountain people': a problem that needed careful watching during the Sassanid period.

Their (formal) use as troops only came about under later Persian dynasties, particularly after the arrival of Islam in the area. This is out of period for the expansion pack.

However, the Sassanids do get access to hillmen-style units in their army list.