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Seleucid Empire Gameplay Information

Summary:

When playing as the Seleucids, one must appreciate the history of these people. Descending from Alexander's shattered empire, the Hellenistic Seleucids start in Asia, but have their sights set for reclaiming the glory of Greece and beyond.

Overall Unit Summary:

The Seleucids are a very powerful faction. Their cataphracts and elephants give the shock-and-awe power required to win battles, and their strong infantry supports them. All-in-all, they are quite balanced, with emphasis on cavalry.

Initial Imperial Campaign Settlements:

Antioch (Capital, Minor City), Seleucia (Large Town), Tarsus (Town), Hatra (Town), Damascus (Town), Sardis (Town)

Trainable Units:

Note that these units represent what can be trained if the needed buildings are present.

Peasants, Militia Hoplites, Levy Pikemen, Phalanx Pikemen, Silver Shield Pikemen, Silver Shield Legionaries, Peltasts, Archers, Greek Cavalry, General's Bodyguard, Companion Cavalry, Cataphracts, Scythed Chariots, General's Armoured Bodyguard, Elephants, War Elephants, Armoured Elephants, Militia Cavalry, Onagers

Constructable Buildings:

Note that these buildings chains are not all that influence the ability to construct them. Population and existing buildings are also factor.