Total War: ATTILA - Empires of Sand Culture Pack

The Empires of Sand Culture Pack adds three playable factions and new religion features to Total War: ATTILA. For instance: * Aksumians, Himyarians and Tanukhids have their own units exclusive only to them - while there is new campaign mechanics as well as Horde mechanics which should make playthrough easier, along with new campaign mechanics, Horde mechanics and religion features that enhance it further.
Aksum, Himyar and Tanukhids may be utilized in Single or Multiplayer Campaign modes as well as Custom or Multiplayer battles.
These factions hailing from Africa and the Middle East are part of the new Desert Kingdoms cultural group and bring with them new campaign mechanics, new horde gameplay mechanics, events, enhanced religion features, battlefield rosters, unique units and campaign strategies to Total War: ATTILA.

Desert Kingdoms All factions within the Desert Kingdoms cultural group benefit from two features of excellence in particular regions: Sanitation in all regions + 15 melee attacks during desert battles Immunity from desert attrition.

Religion Features
Given the profound effect religious transformation had on these societies during this era, Empires of Sand Culture Pack features several enhancements which increase its prominence - Eastern Christianity, Judaism and Semitic Paganism are now among several new options available for play!
Desert Kingdoms non-Horde factions may follow one or both religions of Aksum or Himyar's two major faiths: Eastern Christianity or Semitic Paganism.
Religion now plays an even larger part of Desert Kingdoms campaign gameplay, impacting multiple aspects such as building chains, victory conditions, events and technologies as well as overall bonus scoring bonuses: Religion has profound effects that impact many aspects of Desert Kingdoms campaign gameplay and is deeply interwoven into features like victory conditions, technologies and overall bonuses: Religion plays a pivotal role.

Aksum and Himyar both possess dual religion building chains to enable more flexible control over their faction religions and change them reactively depending on circumstances. Players have access to building chains dedicated to each of the main religions they adhere to allowing for building regardless of faction affiliation or preference. This gives players greater power when managing or switching them at will.

Aksum and Himyar now possess two Tier-5 barracks available to them for each religion - one each. In order to access either, their faction must reach 75% influence of that religion - each building providing three unique elite units along with unlocking various campaign benefits.

Desert Kingdoms factions each possess two sets of victory conditions and achievements related to each of their main religions, comprising numerous units and structures connected with that faith.

Religion now plays an increased diplomatic significance; therefore it's wiser for players to select their religion carefully depending on who they wish to align themselves with.

Pleasure Building-Chain
Non-Horde Desert Kingdom factions now have access to an industrial building-chain which promises large sums of money but decreases religious support - forcing you to decide between financial stability and religious affiliation.

Religious technologies
Each Desert Kingdoms faction with non-horde status boasts technology chains for each of their main religions, providing multiple religious and campaign bonuses that help manage and optimize religious choices.

Increased Religious Discord Penalties
With new religions coming into your provinces comes increased religious disharmony penalties from public order officers; thus balancing benefits with risk if religions are mismanaged improperly.

Reactive Religious Events (Aksum and Himyar)
We have just added two events which activate when certain religious criteria are fulfilled, creating intricate puzzles and missions for you to tackle.

Factions
The Tanukhids
The Tanukhids are an aggressive desert rebellion faction with an aggressive playstyle and unique traits and features such as Legendary Raiders. Faction Trait: Legendary Raiders.
Rapacious Horde: Food can only be gained through settlement battles rather than by building, with victories galvanizing troops into victory-rider arms in Raiding Stance earning one Rebellion Militia unit with every turn they win in Raiding Stance battles. These victories also increase fame and increases ranks significantly - driving forward the growth of your horde! Nonetheless, Victory Rallies: Every military victory spreads fame among your forces while swelling ranks. And with every victory comes glory; any military victory garners accolades that spread fame further and increases growth for your horde. And finally: Every victory spread fame throughout your ranks, increasing your presence within it and expanding it even further!
History
Tanukhids have traveled far since fleeing their original homes of Qahtani tribal confederation due to a flood that devastated Arabia - eventually leaving altogether.
Since entering into contact with Rome, Tanukhids have become valued members of their foederati. Once employed by them as Roman cavalry forces, however, recently rebelling following Emperor Valens' attempts to convert them from Orthodox to Arian Christianity; under Mavia, these fierce fighters prevailed numerous times against Roman troops on battlefield battlefronts before finally forcing agreement for terms they demanded.
Devout Arabs have managed to forge an exceptional life for themselves despite all odds, as free Arabs who place no other faith before God and their fearless queen; surely this is all it takes for true greatness!

Campaign Features
While migrating, Tanukhids have access to an entirely new Horde building tree with 34 new structures featuring unique artwork and campaign effects for each building. Furthermore, their event chain now contains 24 buildings designed with special campaign effects!
An exciting event-chain will lead you through your rebellion against Rome and will ultimately result in settlement and the formation of your empire. Erfullung Of Missions Completing missions unlocks higher-tier barracks while unlocking defected Roman units for your use.
Unit Roster
The Tanukhid Roster emphasizes battlefield area-control and micromanagement through light but powerful shock cavalry combined with stealth units and fast pike units for battlefield area management and micro management. Badyia Skirmishers offer light stalk (remain hidden across terrains) Javelinmen for quick reaction times during battlefield activities.
Desert Pikes - Light, rapid advance pikes with high missile blocking chance. In Dune Lancers are deployed very light guerilla deployment shock cavalry equipped with javelin precursor. Mavia's Bodyguards (General's unit) are very heavy shock cavalry units while her Chargers offer very light deployment shock cav with great charge bonuses.
Mavia's Chosen are very light shock cavalry with exceptional charge bonuses, Mavia's Lancers possess good charge bonuses as well. Rebellion Militia provides zero maintenance troops that possess high missile block chance with reduced damage over time whilst Sandstorm Lancers feature extremely light guerilla deployment shock cavalry equipped with javelin precursors and are easy to deploy anywhere quickly and silently.
Tanukhid Ambushers - Light stalk swordsmen known for exceptional charges Tanukhid Pikes - Heavy pikes with rapid advance Desert Palatina Defectors - Heavy Roman infantry Desert Legionary Guards - Also heavy defensive infantry and Hetaireia Guards (Roman two-handed axe infantry).
Clibanarii were Roman heavy shock cavalry mounted with bows.

Aksum
Situated along Africa's Atlantic coastline, Aksum owes its success to powerful trade routes that fuel prosperity for their people - this fact can be seen both in their gameplay and traits such as "Gateway To The East." On top of all that they receive an extra 30 food supply every time their trade networks become active (maximum 150).
Merchant Guards increase replenishment rates to the mercenary pool replenish rate by 100, and Commercial Mastery adds 10% trade income. History | Aksum's prosperity rests upon trade along the Silk Road; those familiar with its routes often experience great fortune.
Aksumites have discovered how to exploit its vast riches, spending their lives trading along its routes.
Aksum has long been at the center of Ethiopian life; however, over recent centuries its numbers have dramatically grown due to a lucrative trade route connecting it to India and beyond. Unfortunately for Aksum however, as its wealth increases so too does its vulnerability; when nations become so powerful there may be those looking for opportunities to steal it; one such adversary are Himyarites from neighboring Ethiopian regions who wish to profit off its riches themselves.
As the 5th century begins, military and religious lines have once more been drawn in the sand. Aksum enjoys Rome's favour and wealth from across the world has found its way into their coffers; those seeking to challenge it might meet Aksumite steel and feel Aksum's strength!

Campaign Features Unique Event Chain When participating in this campaign's unique event chain, players are challenged to claim resources in exchange for unlocking spice buildings and Gupta Indian units.
Unit Roster
The Aksumite army roster features strong spear and shock troops characterized by light armour but capable of unleashing devastating optimal damage. There are also some unique troops such as hunting dog archers or hybrid axe/bow units among their roster.
Abunas Guard (Eastern Christian only)
Adana Marksmen are elite Warhound Bowmen that utilize warhound bows; Adana Trackers specialize in Warhound Bows as well as Afar Camel Riders which act like mounted Camel Swordsmen during military deployment operations.
Afar Raidmasters (only found within Semitic Pagan faith systems) possessing shock infantry with exceptional attacks (Afar Swordsmen have high attack); Beher's Chosen are heavy shock infantry that excel at heavy strikes (only found within Semitic Pagan beliefs); Bet Giorgis Cavalry provide medium spear cavalry that excel at medium spear attacks with Eastern Christian beliefs, whilst Elite Tor Warriors utilize heavy defensive spears (Tor Warriors have heavy defensive spears as an option); Marz Archers have Snipe (fire from Cover) archers that specialise in firing (fire from cover) archers to cover;
Masqal Spearmen are equipped with high armour-piercing spears with multiple points of damage (Eastern Christian only), mounted Marz Archers serve as mounted archers; Ras Guard is a heavy defensive spear unit led by its precursor; Ras Guard with precursor; Ras Guard with precept (Heavy defensive spear unit led by precursor); Ras Guard Heavy Defensive Spearmen have superior armour piercing spearmen with precursor; Sons of Invincible Mahrem are high base damage spearmen (Semitic Pagan only); Spice Guard with bow (two handed Axe Unit with bow); Spice Warriors (Khanda wielder)
T'or Warriors were known for being skilled spearmen.