Shapur, in 260, again invaded Rome, defeated and captured Valerian, gave the title Roman Emperor to Kyriades (another Roman, also knowns as Mariades, who would soon later be killed by Shapur after falling out of favor), sacked Antioch, and sent the thousands of prisoners back to Iran, where they were forced into labor. Angry at Armenia’s help to Rome, he invaded and put in place a dynasty friendly to Persia in 252 and later in 252, 254, 256, and 259 Shapur and Valerian fought several times with both success and defeat on both sides. Total War: ROME II Wrath of SpartaAbout this content:Wrath of Sparta introduces an entirely new, epic campaign expansion for Total War: ROME II focusing exclusively on the Hellenic world, plunging players into the turbulent events of the iconic Peloponnesian Wars.The year is 432 BC, and unrest grows throughout the Greek City-States. The Romans regained Nisibis and Carrhae and the border was once again the Euphrates. He invaded Syria, reached Antioch, was defeated in battle by the Romans under Gordian III, and made peace in 242. Persia is known today as Iran.Shapur was a great military man, however, he was more interested in philosophy and poetry, and reluctantly went to war. Although it was at the peak of its power in the early to mid 1650's, at one point surpassing the Ottoman Empire in terms of technology, military, and culture, the Safavid dynasty is in slow decline by 1700. The incarnation of Persia shown in Empire: Total War is the Safavid Empire, which existed from 1501-1736. Persia changed hands many times among various rulers, mostly Islamic. Persia has had a long and rich history that has been recorded since before the Classical era. It is the only land bridge between Europe and India. serving as capital of the Achaemenid Empire in Persia (Iran). Its high wealth and stability is tempered by its mediocre unit roster, meaning that it can be defeated quite easily by almost any organized foe that manages to reach it. Take command of over 50 new units including the Persian Immortal Infantry, Indian War Elephants and renowned Macedonian Companion Cavalry. In the 2020 elections, there were a total of 2,61,799 eligible electors, of which 1,39,246. As it borders the crumbling Mughal Empire and the disorganized Ottoman Empire, its initial position is quite secure. The Near East had never seen as vast an empire as Persia had grown to be under the leadership of Cyrus the Great. Between the years of 560 and 500 BCE, political authority changed rapidly and to quite a degree. Instead of war you can always try to take them under your patronage. The Persian Wars are also known as the Greco-Persian Wars. Every war with that type of country will be short and very painful. However their capital city is always strongly defended. They dont have huge ambitions and their army is very weak (couple of regiment to secure small territory). Persia is quite large for a minor nation, initially controlling four regions, all of which contain many wealthy towns. Minor countries can be a very good trade partners. Persia has a fairly poor unit line up, with no Line Infantry equivalents, average melee infantry, and very poor light infantry equivalents. Later Villages/Ports – Mazari Sharif (Village), Herat (Village), Kandahar (Village).Starting Towns/Ports – Balkh Farmland (Peasant Farms), Buklak Farmland (Not Developed).Later Villages/Ports – Khuzdar (Village), Turbat (Village).Starting Towns/Ports – Sarbaz Farmland (Not Developed).Later Villages/Ports – Baku (Village), Ganja (Village), Rasht (Village).Starting Towns/Ports – Zanjan Farmland (Not Developed), Salyan Farmland (Peasant Farms), Tabriz (Craft Workshops Smiths).good show there India and Persia will be more or less all right whereas anything in the nature. Later Villages/Ports – Qom (Village), Mashhad (Village), Kermanshah (Village) more vigorous measures to defend its eastern empire.Starting Towns/Ports – Bafq Mines (Iron Mine), Hormozgan Farmland (Not Developed), Na’in Farmland (Peasant Farms), Bandar Abbas (Trading Port), Shiraz (Coffee House), Teheran (Large Madrassa).Starting Buildings – Provincial Barracks, Cannon Foundry, Pasha’s Palace.Trade Partners – Mughal Empire, Dagestan.