Total War™: ROME II - Nomadic Tribes Culture Pack

Total War™: ROME II – Nomadic Tribes Culture Pack About the DLC: The Nomadic Tribes Culture Pack adds a new playable culture comprising three new playable Factions to Total War: ROME II, for use in Single or Multiplayer Campaign modes and Custom and Multiplayer battles. The Nomadic Tribes Culture Pack enables ROME II players to take on the ancient world as the ruthless Roxolani, the independent Massagetae and the proud Royal Scythians. Accomplished raiders and legendary horsemen, the Nomadic Tribes are poised to sweep from the steppes and strike at the soft, sedentary targets of more established empires. Defined by their independence, their excellence on horseback and their ability to swiftly assemble large armies, The Nomadic Tribes bring an entirely new cultural flavour to ROME II. New Features: New Playable Factions – The Roxolani, Massagetae and Royal Scythians each offer a unique new way to experience the campaign, with their own rosters of powerful military units, distinct traits and play styles. The Roxolani gain wealth from their skills as migrant traders, and as committed conquerors, fight harder when in enemy territory; the Royal Scythians are experts with the bow, and enjoy increased wealth through their high degree of craftsmanship; and the fierce independence of the Massagetae leads them to fight harder when defending their territory, while their expertise in animal husbandry means increased income from livestock. New Cultural Traits – All Nomadic Tribes benefit from extra recruitment slots in their home provinces, enabling them to raise armies swiftly. They have also refined raiding and looting to an art-form, and their forces gather greater wealth through raiding than other factions. New Cultural Objectives – The Nomadic Tribes have their own new set of military, economic and cultural victory conditions, as well as sharing a unique set of bonus objectives drawn from the history of The Steppes. Additionally, each faction will have to contend with its unique events and dilemmas. New Military Tradition – The armies of the Nomadic Tribes can benefit from a unique new military tradition: Nomadic Horde. This tradition increases the movement range of the army, increases its unit morale when fighting in enemy territory and, commensurate with the tribes’ heavy use of horse and rider, reduces the recruitment costs of cavalry units. New Units: Peerless horsemen and skilled archers, The Nomadic Tribes Culture Pack offers factions which rely heavily on cavalry for the backbone of their fighting horses. Among the numerous melee, bow, javelin and spear-armed riders of the steppes, the Nomadic Tribes Culture Pack also introduces a variety of unique and deadly mounted units. MASSAGETAE: armour focussed Saka Noble Armoured Lancers Few can withstand a charge by these skilled and heavily-armoured noblemen. Saka Cataphracts Armoured from head to toe, these heavy cavalry are capable of flattening anyone in their path. Saka Cataphract Horse Archers Heavy armour and excellent bow-skills guide these natural riders to victory. ROXOLANI: melee focussed Sarmatian Royal Lancers Deadly lances make these heavy cavalrymen a frightening – and deadly – force. Sarmatian Riders Born to the saddle, these spear-wielding riders like to get up-close and brutal with their enemies. Sarmatian Horsemen With the right man in the saddle, a horse and a spear make for a deadly combination. ROYAL SCYTHIANS: ranged-weapon focussed Royal Horse Archers There are few more terrifying sights than Scythian horse-archers preparing to fire. Scythian Royal Skirmishers The enemies of Scythia rightly fear these natural riders’ javelins – and the swift swords which follow. New Buildings: The Nomadic Tribes are fiercely independent and make lives for themselves under canvas. You’ll see this reflected in their settlements and cities on the campaign map, which favour tents and yurts over brick and stone structures. In addition, their building chains are unique among the factions of ROME II; they reflect the nomadic lifestyle and bring bonuses which play to the nomads’ strengths as shepherds, horsemen and archers. Food: Given their itinerant lifestyle, the Nomadic Tribes’ food supply – and t