Persian

The Persian Civilization are one of the seven playable civilizations in Age of Empires Online. They were the third civilization developed, and were released on October 18, 2011. As a Pro Civilization, the Persians start at level 20. They previously required a purchase to play, but since Project Celeste are now free.
== Civilization ==
Travel east as you command the Persians, one of the most powerful empires in ancient times, who controlled much of the known world and influenced culture around the globe. Battle with unique units such as the Immortals, mounted Persian Archers, and special attack elephants. Uncover new unit gear and Advisor cards. Single player and PvP battles await you!Persian Civilization | Age of Empires Online.
== Unique Features ==
* Access to a powerful melee and ranged unit, the Immortal.
* Storehouses heal nearby units when Aid Tent is purchased.
* Have access to War Wagon which are able to kill enemies from a distance while absorbing arrows.
* Able to use toggleable technology to turn the tide of the battle!
* An archery based civilization.
* Early access to the mighty tank unit, the Sparabara.
==Champion Mode Start==
* Resources: 200  200  150  0
* 3x Villager
* 1x Scout
== Units ==
== Buildings ==
== Technologies ==
== Milestones ==
== Behind the scenes==
===Development===
On July 20, 2011 the Celtic and Persian civilizations were announced for release during the winter holiday season.[4] The Persians were released on October 18, 2011 as a Pro civilization, which meant that the civilization had to be purchased to play (more details about Pro civilization : see Civilization). The Celts were delayed and eventually released on March 26, 2012.
===Historical background===
The Old Persians, who were one of these ethnic Iranian groups, were originally nomadic, pastoral people in the western Iranian plateau and by 850 BCE were calling themselves the Parsa and their constantly shifting territory Parsua for the most part localized around Persis (Pars), bounded on the west by Tigris river and on the south by Persian Gulf.
==Gallery==
Concept art PersianShield.jpg|Concept art for the Persian civilization avatar
Age of Empires Online Persian Overview Trailer
==References==
Category:Civilizations
Category:Persian
Category:Features
Category:Age of Empires Online