FACTION PREVIEW: The Imamate of Oman
The Imamate of Oman
Background
The Immamat of Oman adopted Islam in the seventh century AD, during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad, however Oman does not follow with the major two sects of Islam, Sunni and Shi'a, rather it follows the Ibadism, the only country to have a majority which does so. As it follows Ibadism, the nations ruler is nominally elected by the Ulema, and the leader of the nation is an Imam.
Despite this, the nation has recently been under the control of the Great Seljuks, but in 1154 an indigenous dynasty, rebelling against the Seljuks whose authority has collapsed. The Nabhani Dynasty has under its control, as well as Oman proper, the sea port and more secular city of Muscat. The city of Muscat has used its trading links to have influence as far afield as Aceh in modern day Indonesia. However its gradual secularisation is of a concern to the new Imam, the importing of Frankensence and spices has brought with it strange ideas, causing people to forget their religion and bring odd people with odd ways into his dominion. These traders often hire fighters from the far distant lands with skills of clear use to the Imamat, despite their queer skills and questionable attitude.
However the trading city of Muscat is very profiatble and it rules Baluchistan in its own right, the province, despite its aridness, has given the Imamat a toehold on the indian subconitnent and plenty of room to expand further.
The descion is in the hands of the Imam, whether to take the lands the Seljuks have lost in their rapid collapse and move up the Arabian peninsular, or to take more Indian lands despite the very real threat of the Rajput states who will watch your every move for their turn to strike. It will take a descicive leader to stand by his convictions and make the Imamat of Oman into an empire to rule with pride.
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Faction strengths and weaknesses
Stengths
- Strong infantry.
- Mercenary troops are available through ports.
- Swift foot archery.
- Excellent high tier spearmen.
- Well trained, highly disciplined Arabian lancers and horsemen
- Low cost units.
Weaknesses
- Lack of armour piercing weapons.
- Two seperate fronts to defend.
- Cavalry is lighter than most factions.
- No elite heavy cavalry
- A general lack of armour.
(Note that the names are a work in progress.)
Barracks
Tier 1 - Arab spearmen
Tier 2 - Omani swordsmen
Tier 3 - Azd infantry
Tier 4 - Dismounted lancers
Tier 5 - Ansar warriors
Range
Tier 1 - Arab archers
Tier 2 - Noble javelineers
Tier 3 - Arabian infantry
Stables
Tier 1 - Arab horsemen
Tier 2 - Omani nobles
Tier 3 - Bado Camel archers
Tier 4 & Bodyguard - Arabian lancers
Ports
Tier 1 - Aceh warriors
Tier 2 - Magrehbi marines
Tier 3 - Sudanese longbowmen
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Originally Posted by spooksman
Every aspect of this faction smells quality. You are the machine Alpha. 
(remembering that it was me who suggested them...
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