Homeland
Cilician Pirates's homeland is 2 regions. Only there can it install the Homeland government (more on homelands).

Starting diplomacy
Cilician Pirates begins the campaign with no allies, no trade agreements and no wars.
Like every faction, it is also at war with the
Free Peoples, who hold every settlement no faction does.
Faction mechanics
From the game's own guide. See also the other game guides.
Special Mechanics
The Cilicians has a mercenary centre in Korakesion, check its Region Information Building for more details.
Reforms
For every faction: Military innovations have arrived!, Second wave of military innovations have arrived!.
Units you can recruit
The same as in the main campaign.

