Sid Meier's Civilization V/Persia

There were many empires that sprung up around the Persian region, but the one in this game specifically represents the Achaemenid Empire. It is led by Darius I, a satrap turned king who expanded Persian borders and improved his empire's organization and infrastructure. Persia has one of the best Unique Abilities in the game, with a major focus on getting and taking advantage of long Golden Ages. With an incredibly resilient early-game unique unit and a unique building that synergizes with their Unique Ability, Persia can take on any victory condition and still keep up with the competition.

Unique Components

Unique Ability

• Achaemenid Legacy - Golden Ages last 50% longer. During a Golden Age, units receive +1 Movement and a +10% Combat Strength bonus.

Unique Unit

Immortal

• Cost: 56 Production / 112 Faith
• Type: Melee
• Combat Strength: 12
• Movement Points: 2
• +50% combat bonus against mounted units
• Prerequisites: Bronze Working technology
• Obsolete with: Civil Service technology
• Upgrades into: Pikeman
• Replaces Spearman
• +1 Combat Strength, heals twice as much per turn

Unique Building

Satrap's Court

• Cost: 200 Production
• +3 Gold, +25% Gold, (BNW) +1 Gold per incoming Trade Route
• Prerequisites: Banking technology, Bazaar and Market in city
• 1 Merchant Specialist slot
• Replaces Bank
• +1 Gold, +2 Happiness