Pontic Hellenistic Reforms
Who gets it: Pontus
Chaire, Basileios! Let Zeus and Mithras attest how splendidly you have led our kingdom, how great our wealth has become and how strong our army. We have followed your latest instructions and implemented the training of the terrible Macedonian phalanx, which has hurt us so profoundly in the past. No longer will Macedonian pikes defeat Pontic bravery, for now both former slaves and men born free will be able to fight back as phalangites themselves. Additionally, a new royal guard has been formed, which will make you proud: it is the Hypaspists of the demigod Alexander reborn! Cappadocia, Paphlagonia and the friendly Sea be praised!
How to get it
It fires when at least 12 settlements are held by Pontus.
The game checks this at the end of every round.
What it unlocks
7 units can be recruited once it fires:
| Unit | Who can raise it | Unit | Who can raise it | Unit | Who can raise it | Unit | Who can raise it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedmen Phalangites | Free Peoples | Pontic Aspidophoroi | Free Peoples | Pontic Chalkaspides | Free Peoples | Pontic General's Bodyguard | Free Peoples |
| Pontic Guards | Free Peoples | Pontic Hetairoi | Free Peoples | Pontic Thorakitai | Free Peoples |
Units already in your armies are converted:
2 units can no longer be recruited:
| Unit | Who can raise it | Unit | Who can raise it | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappadocian General's Bodyguard | Free Peoples | Xystophoroi | Free Peoples |