Total War: Rome II - Desert Kingdoms Culture Pack DLC - (PC) Steam EUROPE Digital Key
The Desert Kingdoms Culture Pack introduces four new playable factions to Total
War: ROME II. The Kingdoms of Kush, Saba and Nabatea fall under the
African/Arabian subculture, while the Masaesyli are of Numidian origin.
These factions are native to the deserts of Africa and Arabia. Surviving these
harsh environmental conditions has forged them into hardy warriors who use the
shifting desert sands to their advantage in battle.
While culturally similar, each faction boasts unique new unit rosters which
offer different military strengths. Each faction also has new building chains
and technology trees, playing to their strengths and further differentiating
their playstyles.
Alongside their individual Faction Traits, the Desert Kingdoms all share the
following Cultural Traits:
Desert Warriors: +10℅ morale for all units during battles in the desert
Deep-rooted Traditions: Penalty to research rate
MEROE (THE KINGDOM OF KUSH)
A major regional power with vast resources derived from its trade in gold,
jewels and exotic hides, Kush has been overshadowed by its more powerful and
famous northern neighbour, Egypt.
In the early 3rd century BC, king Ergamenes decided to wrest power away from the
priests of Amun, and moved the capital from Napata to Meroe. The priests would
no longer decide the fate of the kings and queens.
The shift of capital also marked something of a break from Egyptian culture with
Hellenistic, Indian, Persian and African influences making their way through the
trade routes. The kings and warrior queens would sit on the throne and rule with
authority and conviction to protect the riches of Nubia. Even the Romans could
not conquer Meroe, and preferred to trade instead.
A regional powerhouse with a surfeit of natural treasures and fertile land, Kush
is well equipped to prosper and once again vie for power against the mightiest
empires in the world.
Key Features:
* Affinity for Egyptian/Hellenistic culture
* Higher probability of female characters in politics
* Trading kingdom (ivory, exotic hides, iron, gold)
Faction Traits:
* Disciplined Workforce: Bonus income from slaves, reduction in slave decline,
Reduced Public Order penalty from slaves.
* The Land of the Bow: cheaper, better archer units.
Kush Unit Roster:
MELEE INFANTRY:
T1: Slave Infantry
T2: Swordsmen
T2: Kushite Slave Infantry
T3: Shotel Warriors
T4: Armoured Shotel Warriors
T4: Disciples of Apedemak
SPEAR INFANTRY:
T1: Nubian Spearmen
T2: Kushite Slave Spearmen
T3: Leopard Warriors
PIKE INFANTRY:
T2: Kushite Pikes
MISSILE INFANTRY:
T1: Tribesmen
T1: Slave Slingers
T2: Nubian Bowmen
T2: Archers
T3: Kushite Archers
T4: Royal Kushite Archers
MELEE CAVALRY:
T2: Aethiopian Cavalry
T2: Desert Cavalry
T3: Armoured Desert Cavalry
T4: Kushite Royal Guard
SPECIAL:
T2: Desert Chariots
T3: African Elephants
T4: African War Elephants
T4: Scythed Chariots
NABATAE
The Nabataeans were great builders and pioneers of advanced construction
techniques. They were the first civilization to use cement extensively, and
built remarkable watertight reservoirs, ensuring a plentiful supply of potable
water. Even when under threat from powerful foes like the Seleucids and Judeans,
their progressive society enabled them to flourish and prosper.
The Nabataeans were very literate and had a remarkable degree of gender equality
for an ancient civilization, with women participating in both political and
religious matters. Nabatae was an important crossroad for the spice trade,
serving as a conduit between the southern kingdoms that produced frankincense
and myrrh, and the wealthy eastern and western empires who were its primary
buyers.
Preserving all this wealth at such a geographically strategic location demanded
a well-trained military and a strong navy. Nabatae had both, bolstered by
excellent engineering and exploitation of the surrounding environment, making
their capital city of Petra a nigh-impregnable bastion.
Key Features:
* Hellenic influence: may recruit Hellenic-themed units for battle
* Silk road traders: Bonus to trade and diplomacy
* Skilled masons: bonuses to construction and fortification
* Friends of Rome: diplomatic bonus with Roman factions/allies
* Roman tactics: some native units may use Roman army formations/abilities
Faction Traits:
* Stonecutters: Faster, cheaper construction of main settlement-chain buildings
* Incense Traders: Bonus income from incense trade
Nabatae Unit Roster:
MELEE INFANTRY:
T1: Desert Levy
T2: Nabataean Swordsmen
T2: Nabataean Axe Warriors
T3: Noble Swordsmen
SPEAR INFANTRY:
T1: Levy Spearmen
T2: Caravan Guard
T2: Desert Hoplites
T3: Armoured Desert Hoplites
T3: Heavy Desert Spearmen
T4: Rekem Palace Guard
PIKE INFANTRY:
T2: Desert Pikemen
T3: Nabataean Thorax Pike
MISSILE INFANTRY:
T1: Slingers
T1: Levy Skirmishers
T2: Tribespeople
T3 Nabataean Light Peltasts
T3: Nabataean Heavy Archers
SHOCK CAVALRY:
T3: Desert Heavy L
