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Class: missile · Category: infantry · Men per unit: 40

The Arians are situated just to the west of Bactria and are an Iranian people that have long served the empires of the east. Their weaponry is exemplary of the strong archery tradition which dominates the eastern militaries. Armed with a powerful bow and a thrusting spear, these soldiers can fend for themselves in the melee. However, their lack of armour makes it hard for them to survive a forceful assault.

	Primary	Secondary
Attack	10	3
Charge bonus	3	3
Type	missile · archery	melee · blade
Damage	piercing	piercing
Projectile	arrow	—
Range	170	—
Ammunition	25	—

	Primary	Secondary
Total	20	—
Armour	3	—
Defence skill	17	—
Shield	0	—

Hit points	1
Modifier against mounts	horse +3 · chariot +3 · camel +3
Ground: scrub / sand / forest / snow	0 / 0 / -2 / 0
Charge distance	30
Formations	Square

Technical stats

Time between blows (primary / secondary)	2.5 s / 2.5 s
Extra fatigue in hot climates	-2
Collision mass per man (1.0 is normal)	0.83
Spacing between men: close / loose	1 × 2.4 m / 1.8 × 4.32 m
Default ranks	5

In battle: Can hide in long grass · Very good stamina

A core roster unit for one faction, which can raise it anywhere it holds the right building:

Parni

Any faction holding one of the provinces below can field it.

Exactly what a settlement must have, route by route (5)

Building	Also requires
Any settlement	Tier 2 Military Industrial Complex · Persian area of recruitment · Any Government (Dependency, Indirect Rule or Direct Rule) · Tier 2 Colony not built
Indirect Rule	Tier 2 Military Industrial Complex · Tier 1 Colony
Direct Rule	Tier 2 Military Industrial Complex · Tier 1 Colony
Homeland	Tier 2 Military Industrial Complex
Any settlement	Tier 2 Military Industrial Complex · Persian area of recruitment · Dependency or Indirect Rule · Tier 1 Colony not built

Zone	Provinces
Persian	26