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For the faction in Total War: Attila, see Vandals (Attila).


Vandals are a major playable nomad faction in Rome: Total War: Barbarian Invasion.

Description[]

The Vandals had lived for centuries in the area that would later be Silesia, but under pressure from nomadic peoples, the Vandals began moving westwards, eventually crossing into Roman territory. Their westward progression caused a domino-like effect in other tribes too. Unlike some other peoples, the Vandals kept on moving once they reached Gaul, grossing into Hispania. They were granted lands by the Western Roman Empire, but they did not stay in Spain. They moved further south into Northern Africa and eventually they took the rebuilt city of Carthage as their new capital. Eventually, they would sack Rome itself, but the attack from the south having marched around the end of the Western Mediterranean and crossed back into southern Italy. Historically - and unlike many other barbarians - individual Vandals were attracted to the new faith of Christianity and many converted to the Arian form of the religion. In time, this lead to the persecution of Roman and Orthodox Christians unlucky enough to be in Vandal lands. There is, however, no guarantee that the Vandals will automatically become Arian Christian people.

Although seemingly unsettled, the Vandals are actually a powerful nation on the move with an effective military. They manage to adapt well to different conditions and deal with a variety of enemies on their long march. A competent leader should be able to take them to victory.

Trivia[]

  • They share the same unit roster as the Slavs

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