Ofence is best defence for Pahlava, That was reaaly what I did.

I just blitz A.S. I took persia, mesopotamia, syria.

I gave tarsos to pontos which is my loyal ally to create a buffer zone between me and AS.

Now I have two option Egypt or baktria I did not decide yet cos I want to restore my cities anf flourish them after unceasing wars in persia , mesop. and syria. After I flourished my cities I think I can afford 2 field armies for Egypt and 2 for Baktria.

but men do not play passive it is like to use a lion against a rabbit..

A.S. is a dying prey that you can easily hunt it down.... if you do not believe me follow my AAR...