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    Default Faction Preview No 2: The Ionian Cities

    The Ionian Cities


    Models: Dark Fenrir. Skins: Spirit_of_Rob & Hades. Additional Art Work: Lupus


    the faction icon is the lionhead of Samos
    we chose it because lion concepts are common to Ionian cities and the Samian one looked the more weird and unique





    The Ionians are a Hellenic people who, reached a higher level of cultural development. Their progresses in sciences, arts, literature and philosophy have given mankind immortal monuments of their liberal and sensible spirits. Their researching minds and natural optimism spread Ionian spirit even to historiography and medicine in very early times. Hellenic prosperity in Asia Minor was not curbed even when the Lydians expanded their dominion to the west coasts of the Aegean, instead at this time the theory of natural philosophy was born through the critical observation of the environment. Thales from Miletos began it and then the unique Hellenic philosophy blossomed while the Greek approach in every issue that mattered to humanity had just started. Different minds and varied cosmotheories, even completely opposite approaches for life, like Pythagoras, Heracleitos, Protagoras, Anaximandros, Anaxagoras and so many more, came from this area and carried Ionian wisdom to Abdera, Athens and to the West through the numerous colonies they established in Magna Graecia, on the south coasts of Thrace, all around the coasts of Black Sea and the famous Massalia in France which was a Phokaian city. The Milesians had even established a city in the Nile! Ionians have always been adventurous and their naval traditions helped them to become even more capable sailors.

    Miletos, Ephesos, Phokaia, Erythrai ,Klazomenai, Kolofon, Teo, Levedos, Priene later on Smerna too, along with Chios and Samos in the nearby islands never actually formed a strong political unity but had a common yearly celebration the Panionia which was held at the cape of Mykale where the holy temple of "Elikonios Poseidon" lay. During Panionea these 12 cities enhanced their bonds, held meetings to improve their relationships and prompted trade deals. They also spoke a common Hellenic dialect the Ionian-in fact the most linguistic developed greek dialect, the attic dialect, was an Ionian derivative too- and they used the refined Ionian style in architecture. However the vibrant and wealthy Hellenism of Asia Minor coasts had to pay tributes to king Kroisos, when he ruled Lydia in the middle of 6th century and after the capture of the Lydian state by the Persian king Kyros the Ionian cities became subjects of the eastern barbarians. During the kingship of Darius, Ionia formed a satrapy and each city was ruled by a tyrant loyal to the Persians. One of them Histiaios who used to serve the foreign ruler well, fell into disfavor and was imprisoned in Sousa. That was the trigger for the Ionian cities to revolt bolstered by a few forces from Athens, Eretria and reinforced by Kyzikos, Lesvos, even the Cypriot cities joined the war against the Persians which was lead by Aristagoras of Miletos and Dionysios of Phokaia.....

    They were really wealthy cities, with strong fleets, but not as strong and effective land armies (comparing to the other Hellenic factions, of course!). Naturally, when there was danger to the cities, these Hellenic citizens fought hard, but compared to the mainland Hellas factions, all of whom marched through fire and steel all these centuries, the Ionian cities just could not match them. After all they had proved to be quite ineffective against the invasions of Cimmerians, Lydians and Persians. As a result, when a conflict was started, the Ionian cities usually asked for help from the mainland Hellenic cities. The famous tyrant of Samos, Polycrates however had managed to become a strong and very difficult foe for all his enemies; he was also the first Greek to have beat the Persians in battle, he had constructed the famous aqueduct and strong fortifications, before he was captured and executed by the Persian satraps.
    After his death, tyrants loyal to the Great King were deployed in all Ionian cities, who sometimes were more loyal to the Persian authorities than the Persian nobles and generals!

    Therefore the Ionian cities have a good chance of victory when they face the enemy on the sea; however they have a distinct disadvantage against the numerous Persian forces on land if they are not assisted on time by their traditional allies on the other coast of Aegean. After all they had strong fleets and ruled the Aegean Sea, before Athenians did. They will have to use all the wealth and knowledge generated by their rich and prosperous cities and all their Hellenic valour to resist Persia or they will be crushed by the vast armies of the High King.

    Location/regions around the Ionian League
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    Ionian Troops



    Left To Right:
    Top: Samian Hoplite; Ionian Hoplite; Ionian Elite Marine, Familymembers Guard
    Middle: Phokian Hoplite; Ephesian Hoplite; Chian Hoplite; Samian Archers
    Bottom: Ionian Marine Archer; Kolophonian Cavalry; Ionian Hippeis; Milesian Hoplite



    Ionian Hoplite

    The Ionians fight as heavily armed hoplites, as is common with most Greeks at this time, but they have proven to be ineffective against foes such as Kimmerians, Lydians and Persians which has cost them their independence. They are not professional soldiers but they usually wear heavy metal breastplates to offer protection from the missiles the Persians use however this can be a disadvantage as it makes them slow moving and easy targets to hit. They also carry the hoplon emblazoned with the fearsome image of Zeus’ eye which does offer some exta protection against the missiles of Persia

    Ionian Archers:

    Ionian archers are armed with bow and sword. These troops mostly served in the navy but obviously they could fight in land too when necessary. Unlike the Marine Archers these have only a open helm and light padded armour for protection

    Ionian Light Hippeis

    The Ionians will also have a small size unit of light cavalry best used for little raids, skirmishing and engaging light or disorganized enemy troops they represent an effort to counter the numerous and light Persian infantry.


    Ionian Familymember Bodyguards

    The Ionian general rides to battle accompanied by mounted horsemen who are armed with a kopis sword the shock of their impact against disciplined spearmen is rather limited but the horses offer him mobility and if used correctly they can be decisive if offered enough support

    Ionian Marines:

    The Ionians are very skilled in sea warfare and their marines are of superb quality able on both land and sea they are surperb fighters armed with a spear and shield

    Samian Archers:

    The archers of Samos had raided the Aegean Sea under the command of the tyrant Polycrates. They are skilled and experienced skirmishing troops who combine mobility with light protection.

    Kolophon Cavalry:

    The city of Kolophon produces superb cavalry which has proven to be a decisive force when they join battle able to tip the scales in their sides favour
    Armed with a kopis and short spears they are known for their excellent morale and skills and are a considerable threat for any enemy, particularly those who dismiss them.

    Hoplites of starting provinces:

    These Hoplites come from rich cities and are good solid troops but they cannot match the hoplites of mainland Hellas in a straight fight.

    -Samos
    -Chios
    -Miletos
    -Ephesos
    -Phokaia

    We hope you have enjoyed this our second faction preview comments welcome as always.

    The Hegemonia Team



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    That's awesome, I think the Ionians will be great fun to play as: they'll be the first ones to face the persians etc, and it'll be fun to challenge Athens for control of the seas.

    Why is this preview not stickied?

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    Very impressive as always, keep up the great work

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    Very cool, very cool. Keep up the good work! But I'm holding out for a Spartan Faction preview. :wink:

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    The preview is very nics but as SpartanCeasar I can't wait for the Spartan Faction review!
    New pics on 24/4/2007

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    two reviews so far and two fantastic factions and units. Keep up the work and this will truely be a great mod

    So am I to take it your doing reviews once a week or two weeks? or is it a case of doing a review of what your doing when its done or progressing?

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    We have many units done(here and there), but only when is whole faction finished, than we made preview....nothing with progressing :wink:

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    The preview is great, good units and nice skins ! But it would be awesome for a Spartan faction preview.

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    Awesome preview guys. Loving it...

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    But it would be awesome for a Spartan faction preview.
    Most of important units for "Lacs" are done...but that is our final "bullet" :wink: :laughing:

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    very commendable job, im really looking forward to ur mod and ur skins Fenrir.
    i have always been a great fan of all the greek mods from the start,oh and best of luck with ur mod.
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    Beautiful work. Very nice...
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    I love you guys, top quality work and awsome skins.

    Unlike everyone else, I look forward to the Syracuse preview.
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    Beautiful!!!!

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    Brilliant keep up the good work
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    Sweeet!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpartanCaesar
    Very cool, very cool. Keep up the good work! But I'm holding out for a Spartan Faction preview. :wink:

    You're gonna have a looooooong wait....

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    Great, great, great job! And since you can't give us Sparta, give us Crete!

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    -little, but really little sample of Lacs you can see at interview for Eagle Standard....

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