In some cultures, like Rome and Greek – women can only serve a social/political role while in other women can be generals and fight alongside men.
Important female characters have been added to all campaigns and across all factions. Following in Zenobia’s footsteps, Cleopatra and Teuta are now fully playable as faction leaders and generals, along with custom visuals and voice-over. Alongside their individual Faction Traits, the Desert Kingdoms all share the following Cultural Traits:ĭesert Warriors: Bonus to morale in desert battles and bonus income from agricultureĭeep-rooted Traditions: Penalty to research rate Each faction also has new building chains and technology trees, playing to their strengths and further differentiating their playstyles. While culturally similar, each faction boasts unique new unit rosters which offer different military strengths. Surviving these harsh environmental conditions has forged them into hardy warriors who use the shifting desert sands to their advantage in battle. These factions are native to the deserts of Africa and Arabia. The Kingdoms of Kush, Saba and Nabatea fall under the African/Arabian subculture, while the Masaesyli are of Numidian origin. Furthermore, the player will choose to conduct the affairs of Rome as the head of one of three great Roman houses: The Julia, The Cornelia, and the Junia, each of which brings further economic, military and cultural benefits.The Desert Kingdoms Culture Pack introduces four new playable factions to Total War: ROME II. These monolithic formations are supported by the Roman cavalry, or equites.Īs a playable faction, Rome benefits economically from its excellence in metalwork, enjoys enhanced military development, and can exploit the masses in order to maintain public order. The oldest and most experienced warriors – the bronze-armoured triarii – hold the rear. 
Behind them stand the more skilled, chainmail-clad principes. The young, lightly armoured hastati man the frontlines. Well-drilled, well-equipped heavy infantry form the backbone of the army. The strength of the Roman army lies in organisation, discipline and strict tactical doctrine.
This makes the Republic militaristic at its very heart. Military service is mandatory for citizens, and one of the most profound contributions a citizen can make. Since throwing off the rule of the Etruscan Kings in around 500 BCE, the Roman Republic has come to represent a power like no other.
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