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As explained in the main discussion thread, we should decide on some of the Unique Units for the Apolyton ExtraCivs Pack ASAP so the graphics people can start working when they're ready. So that's what this thread is about: deciding what the Unique Unit of the Arabs should be. I think I picked the most logical choices but feel free to post alternatives (if 'Other' becomes very popular we could have a 'second round').
For each civ I added a very brief description to give an impresssion of the importance of each unit. Note that I had to make 20 odd descriptions for 5 threads so I didn't bother doing extensive research or anything, 95% of the info is from the top of my head. So it's quite possible I made some mistakes or left out vital information or whatever. I very much encourage others with more knowlegde and time to post more elaborate explanations and/or point out my mistakes (some pictures could be useful as well, esp. for the graphics people).
Explanations:
The Dervishes were extremely religious people from Sudan. They were also excellent warriors and fought on horseback, camelback or foot (but the cavalrymen are most famous). They opposed any kind of penetration of European powers in the Arab world or Africa and fought these penetrations fanatically.
The Xebec and the Dhow were the naval vessels that formed the basis of the Arab fleet. The Saracens were good navigators and the Xebec formed the basis for their extensive sea-trade network (though probably not as extensive as their land-trade network).
The Mameluke were North African troops that were used by the Arabs to fight the Mongol and Turkic invasion forces. They were fierce and experienced warriors and the Mamelukes were one of the few armies to actually defeat the Mongols in combat. Like the Mongols, the majority of the Mameluke forces were cavalry (but in AoK a Camel unit was used to represent them).
Camels were used frequently by the Arabs in combat. They were fast and light but could be well armoured and were thus excellent units for raiding.
For each civ I added a very brief description to give an impresssion of the importance of each unit. Note that I had to make 20 odd descriptions for 5 threads so I didn't bother doing extensive research or anything, 95% of the info is from the top of my head. So it's quite possible I made some mistakes or left out vital information or whatever. I very much encourage others with more knowlegde and time to post more elaborate explanations and/or point out my mistakes (some pictures could be useful as well, esp. for the graphics people).
Explanations:
The Dervishes were extremely religious people from Sudan. They were also excellent warriors and fought on horseback, camelback or foot (but the cavalrymen are most famous). They opposed any kind of penetration of European powers in the Arab world or Africa and fought these penetrations fanatically.
The Xebec and the Dhow were the naval vessels that formed the basis of the Arab fleet. The Saracens were good navigators and the Xebec formed the basis for their extensive sea-trade network (though probably not as extensive as their land-trade network).
The Mameluke were North African troops that were used by the Arabs to fight the Mongol and Turkic invasion forces. They were fierce and experienced warriors and the Mamelukes were one of the few armies to actually defeat the Mongols in combat. Like the Mongols, the majority of the Mameluke forces were cavalry (but in AoK a Camel unit was used to represent them).
Camels were used frequently by the Arabs in combat. They were fast and light but could be well armoured and were thus excellent units for raiding.
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