Orions are a type of epic agent in a Total War Saga: Troy. Of all the mighty hunters in Greek mythology, none were as skilled as the giant Orion. He was Artemis' hunting companion, and the two are said to have fallen in love. According to some legends, he was killed by a giant scorpion sent by Gaea for boasting he wanted to kill all the world's beasts, while other tales claim that Apollo, seeking to guard his sister's virtue, tricked her into slaying him with an arrow. The bereaved goddess petitioned Zeus to honour him, turning him into the constellation that bears his name while his faithful dog became the star Sirius.
Actions[]
- Whispers of the Forest (passive)
- Orion listens to the trees, birds and wind, revealing what lies beyond the gaze of ordinary men.
- Effects: At the start of every turn, provides complete visibility over the province where Orion is located.
- Foe Tracking (enemy settlement)
- Orion can gather intelligence information by sneaking into foreign settlements.
- Cost: 300 food, 30 gold
- Effects: Provides complete visibility over all regions, settlements and armies, on the campaign map, of the target faction.
- Sudden Ambush (enemy character)
- Orion's ability to patiently stalk his prey, combined with his marksmanship, guarantees that he can take out any character he sets eyes upon.
- Cost: 300 food, 30 gold
- Effects: Kills a foreign character (wounds an immortal character) with a guaranteed chance of success.