Illyrioi

Faction Overview	Strategic Overview	History
The Illyrioi have the power of Militarism.
Be they pirates, merchants, sailors, pioneers and warriors, the many peoples of Illyris - the Illyrioi - have for centuries been survivalists, living in a hostile landscape frequently lashed by conflict owing to the paltry soil of Illyris. While tillers and herders abound throughout Illyris, it is to the sea that the Illyroi look towards for survival, for the lands of Illyris are gashed through and through by foreboding mountains — the harsh crags of the dreaded Haemos, or "Bloody" range. Thus the very name of the Illyroi is synonymous with terror for any Hellene who ventures into the wine-dark reaches of the Adriatic, or plies the sea lanes between Italia and Hellas, for when they are not found in the armies of the Epirotes, Italiots or Macedonians, the Illyroi turn their baser instincts against those who have neither the coin nor bronze to resist them in force, killing, enslaving and raping. 
Yet, time may well not be on the side of the Illyroi. The Hellene city-states, fragmented as they are, have begin to reinforce their fleets further. Further beyond the ambit of Hellas, there are rumours that Darius III is equipping a host the world has never seen before in Asia, with the intent of subjugating all Europe to satisfy his needs for anger management, and Persia's greed for gold. lllyriot guile and cruelty have secured for the many Illyriot tribes (and the few kings who ruled them) a toehold in many parts of Italy and throughout the Adriatic, but even these this time may not be enough to fend back the storm of Persian arrows that must soon come raking the mountains of Hellas and Illyris.	
Be they pirates, merchants, sailors, pioneers and warriors, the many peoples of Illyris - the Illyrioi - have for centuries been survivalists, living in a hostile landscape frequently lashed by conflict owing to the paltry soil of Illyris. While tillers and herders abound throughout Illyris, it is to the sea that the Illyroi look towards for survival, for the lands of Illyris are gashed through and through by foreboding mountains — the harsh crags of the dreaded Haemos, or "Bloody" range. Thus the very name of the Illyroi is synonymous with terror for any Hellene who ventures into the wine-dark reaches of the Adriatic, or plies the sea lanes between Italia and Hellas, for when they are not found in the armies of the Epirotes, Italiots or Macedonians, the Illyroi turn their baser instincts against those who have neither the coin nor bronze to resist them in force, killing, enslaving and raping. 
Yet, time may well not be on the side of the Illyroi. The Hellene city-states, fragmented as they are, have begin to reinforce their fleets further. Further beyond the ambit of Hellas, there are rumours that Darius III is equipping a host the world has never seen before in Asia, with the intent of subjugating all Europe to satisfy his needs for anger management, and Persia's greed for gold. lllyriot guile and cruelty have secured for the many Illyriot tribes (and the few kings who ruled them) a toehold in many parts of Italy and throughout the Adriatic, but even these this time may not be enough to fend back the storm of Persian arrows that must soon come raking the mountains of Hellas and Illyris.	
Be they pirates, merchants, sailors, pioneers and warriors, the many peoples of Illyris - the Illyrioi - have for centuries been survivalists, living in a hostile landscape frequently lashed by conflict owing to the paltry soil of Illyris. While tillers and herders abound throughout Illyris, it is to the sea that the Illyroi look towards for survival, for the lands of Illyris are gashed through and through by foreboding mountains — the harsh crags of the dreaded Haemos, or "Bloody" range. Thus the very name of the Illyroi is synonymous with terror for any Hellene who ventures into the wine-dark reaches of the Adriatic, or plies the sea lanes between Italia and Hellas, for when they are not found in the armies of the Epirotes, Italiots or Macedonians, the Illyroi turn their baser instincts against those who have neither the coin nor bronze to resist them in force, killing, enslaving and raping. 
Yet, time may well not be on the side of the Illyroi. The Hellene city-states, fragmented as they are, have begin to reinforce their fleets further. Further beyond the ambit of Hellas, there are rumours that Darius III is equipping a host the world has never seen before in Asia, with the intent of subjugating all Europe to satisfy his needs for anger management, and Persia's greed for gold. lllyriot guile and cruelty have secured for the many Illyriot tribes (and the few kings who ruled them) a toehold in many parts of Italy and throughout the Adriatic, but even these this time may not be enough to fend back the storm of Persian arrows that must soon come raking the mountains of Hellas and Illyris.	
Be they pirates, merchants, sailors, pioneers and warriors, the many peoples of Illyris - the Illyrioi - have for centuries been survivalists, living in a hostile landscape frequently lashed by conflict owing to the paltry soil of Illyris. While tillers and herders abound throughout Illyris, it is to the sea that the Illyroi look towards for survival, for the lands of Illyris are gashed through and through by foreboding mountains — the harsh crags of the dreaded Haemos, or "Bloody" range. Thus the very name of the Illyroi is synonymous with terror for any Hellene who ventures into the wine-dark reaches of the Adriatic, or plies the sea lanes between Italia and Hellas, for when they are not found in the armies of the Epirotes, Italiots or Macedonians, the Illyroi turn their baser instincts against those who have neither the coin nor bronze to resist them in force, killing, enslaving and raping. 
Yet, time may well not be on the side of the Illyroi. The Hellene city-states, fragmented as they are, have begin to reinforce their fleets further. Further beyond the ambit of Hellas, there are rumours that Darius III is equipping a host the world has never seen before in Asia, with the intent of subjugating all Europe to satisfy his needs for anger management, and Persia's greed for gold. lllyriot guile and cruelty have secured for the many Illyriot tribes (and the few kings who ruled them) a toehold in many parts of Italy and throughout the Adriatic, but even these this time may not be enough to fend back the storm of Persian arrows that must soon come raking the mountains of Hellas and Illyris.
Faction Type: Low GreekNational Bonuses:
*Coastal Piracy : Plunder from enemy buildings increased 100%. Receive 60 bonus resources for each enemy killed.
*Warrior Society : Start with one Military research at Pyrtaneion. Receive 3 free Raider Infantry whenever you build a new Stratonis.
Unique Units:
* : Polemarkhos
* : Okhlos
* : Raiders, Sword Levy, Phyletichoi Illyrioi
* : 
**Archers [1] => Illyrioi Toxotai [2] ;
**Balkan Axemen [1] => Illyrioi Machairaphoroi [2] ;
**Warriors [1] => Hoplitai Illyrioi [2]
* : Balkan Horsemen; Illyrioi Hippeis; Horse Raiders [1]
* : Illyroi Basilikoi Hippeis [1-2]
* : Krion; Enoplos Prometheutes; Mantlet
* : 
**Pentekonter; 
**War Boats [1] => Lembos [2] 
* : Enoplos Emporos
Mercenaries:
* : Fenetes
* : [Thrakioi]: Rhompaiophoroi; Peltastai, Hippikontisai
* : 
**European Spearmen; European Bowmen [1-2, consumed by Fenetes ]
**European Slingers; Balkan Skirmishers [1-2]
Normally, in Warbirth, Balkan Skirmishers replace Balkan Clubmen	
Faction Type: Low GreekNational Bonuses:
*Coastal Piracy : Plunder from enemy buildings increased 100%. Receive 60 bonus resources for each enemy killed.
*Warrior Society : Start with one Military research at Pyrtaneion. Receive 3 free Raider Infantry whenever you build a new Stratonis.
Unique Units:
* : Polemarkhos
* : Okhlos
* : Raiders, Sword Levy, Phyletichoi Illyrioi
* : 
**Archers [1] => Illyrioi Toxotai [2] ;
**Balkan Axemen [1] => Illyrioi Machairaphoroi [2] ;
**Warriors [1] => Hoplitai Illyrioi [2]
* : Balkan Horsemen; Illyrioi Hippeis; Horse Raiders [1]
* : Illyroi Basilikoi Hippeis [1-2]
* : Krion; Enoplos Prometheutes; Mantlet
* : 
**Pentekonter; 
**War Boats [1] => Lembos [2] 
* : Enoplos Emporos
Mercenaries:
* : Fenetes
* : [Thrakioi]: Rhompaiophoroi; Peltastai, Hippikontisai
* : 
**European Spearmen; European Bowmen [1-2, consumed by Fenetes ]
**European Slingers; Balkan Skirmishers [1-2]
Normally, in Warbirth, Balkan Skirmishers replace Balkan Clubmen	
Faction Type: Low GreekNational Bonuses:
*Coastal Piracy : Plunder from enemy buildings increased 100%. Receive 60 bonus resources for each enemy killed.
*Warrior Society : Start with one Military research at Pyrtaneion. Receive 3 free Raider Infantry whenever you build a new Stratonis.
Unique Units:
* : Polemarkhos
* : Okhlos
* : Raiders, Sword Levy, Phyletichoi Illyrioi
* : 
**Archers [1] => Illyrioi Toxotai [2] ;
**Balkan Axemen [1] => Illyrioi Machairaphoroi [2] ;
**Warriors [1] => Hoplitai Illyrioi [2]
* : Balkan Horsemen; Illyrioi Hippeis; Horse Raiders [1]
* : Illyroi Basilikoi Hippeis [1-2]
* : Krion; Enoplos Prometheutes; Mantlet
* : 
**Pentekonter; 
**War Boats [1] => Lembos [2] 
* : Enoplos Emporos
Mercenaries:
* : Fenetes
* : [Thrakioi]: Rhompaiophoroi; Peltastai, Hippikontisai
* : 
**European Spearmen; European Bowmen [1-2, consumed by Fenetes ]
**European Slingers; Balkan Skirmishers [1-2]
Normally, in Warbirth, Balkan Skirmishers replace Balkan Clubmen	
Unique buildings:
*Eryma
Wonders:
*Akropolis 
*Nekomanteion
Upgrades:
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Category:Illyrioi