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Achaemenid Empire is a nation led by Cyrus The Conqueror on the continent of Asia. Achaemenid Empire's government is a Absolute Monarchy with very moderate social policies. Economically, Achaemenid Empire favors left wing policies. The official currency of Achaemenid Empire is the Gold Daric. At 43 days old, Achaemenid Empire is an established nation. Achaemenid Empire has a population of 4,173,238 and a land area of 30,000.00 sq. miles. This gives it a national average population density of 139.11. Pollution in the nation is almost non-existent. The citizens' faith in the government is completely depleted with an approval rating of 0%.


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--The Achaemenid Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great in the mid-sixth century BCE, quickly grew into one of history’s most vast and multicultural empires. Cyrus began by conquering the Median Empire, then Lydia, Babylon, and parts of Central Asia, winning a reputation as both a brilliant military strategist and a wise administrator. He was renowned for his respect towards his subjects' traditions and religions, famously allowing the Jews who had been exiled to Babylon to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their temple. After Cyrus’s death, succession passed to his son Cambyses II, who expanded the empire even further by defeating Egypt after daring and complex logistical maneuvers across the Sinai Desert.


The empire truly reached its organizational peak under Darius I, also called Darius the Great. Darius seized the throne after an intense period of court intrigue and upheaval. Once in charge, he focused on consolidating and structuring the ever-expanding empire. Darius split the empire into approximately twenty satrapies, or provinces, each governed by a satrap often drawn from the local elite but overseen by Persian officials. Besides the satrap, there were also military commanders and secretaries who reported back directly to the King, creating multiple overlapping systems of control. The introduction of auditors and inspectors known as the “eyes and ears of the king” ensured that the bureaucracy ran efficiently and decreased the chances of rebellion. Darius also established a new tax system and introduced standardized weights, measures, and coinage that greatly facilitated long-distance trade and communication across the empire.


The Persian king’s authority was both political and spiritual: he was seen as a representative of Ahura Mazda, the supreme god in Zoroastrianism, and was often depicted in art and inscriptions as the chosen ruler with a divine mandate. The king’s image was tightly controlled, and he presided over the grand ceremonial capital at Persepolis, surrounded by an entourage of nobles, advisors, and the elite royal guard.


The military backbone of the empire relied on its ability to mobilize soldiers from every corner of its domains. The army was not homogenous; instead, it was made up of contingents from many different subject peoples, each contributing their unique skills, weapons, and armor—Babylonian slingers, Egyptian charioteers, Scythian cavalry, and more. The central core of the standing army was the Immortals, a 10,000-strong unit of infantry so named because any losses were immediately replaced to preserve their number. Immortals were chosen for their skills and loyalty and guarded the king as well as leading assaults in battle.


The empire’s military success was partly due to strategic innovations. Persian engineers became famous for creating pontoon bridges and roadways, allowing armies to move swiftly across rivers or deserts. Perhaps the most dramatic example was during Xerxes’ invasion of Greece, when the Persian army crossed the Hellespont on enormous floating bridges constructed from boats lashed together. Persian commanders emphasized intelligence gathering, employing an extensive network of scouts and informants across their vast lands. Cavalry played a crucial role in the Persian military system: fast, mobile, often armored riders could strike deep into enemy territory, disrupt supply lines, and chase down fleeing enemies.


Logistics and supply were another Persian strength. The Royal Road, stretching over 2,500 kilometers from Susa to Sardis, was lined with way stations and supply depots ensuring that messages, reinforcements, and goods could move quickly. Mounted couriers—similar to modern postal services—could cross the empire at astonishing speed. The economic resources of the Achaemenid state were immense; gold and silver extracted from their territories filled royal treasuries and allowed the kings to fund not only military expeditions but lavish construction projects, religious offerings, and gifts to loyal rulers and allies.


Persian administration also made room for elements of local autonomy. While the king held ultimate authority, satraps were given significant leeway to govern according to local customs and laws, as long as tribute continued to flow to the Persian heartland and the king’s rule was acknowledged. This approach fostered loyalty—or at least compliance—among disparate peoples. In return for this tolerance, military units raised from the provinces were often led by their own officers but coordinated by Persian generals in larger campaigns.


Court life and statecraft revolved around both ceremony and surveillance. The king regularly received tributes and envoys from every corner of the empire, giving audiences in grand halls adorned with reliefs showing the diversity of his subjects. Intrigue and rivalry were common at court; succession was rarely straightforward and contention over the throne sometimes erupted into open conflict. Royal women, especially the king’s mother and key queens, wielded considerable influence behind the scenes.


Cultural and religious tolerance became a foundation of Achaemenid imperial ideology. Unlike other ancient empires, the Persians did not impose a single religion or culture on their subjects, but instead allowed a plurality of practices, customs, and beliefs so long as these groups acknowledged Persian supremacy. Many conquered peoples, relieved by this sense of autonomy, participated willingly in the empire’s administration and military.


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Basic Information
Nation Name: Achaemenid Empire
Leader Name: Cyrus The Conqueror
Nation ID: 685051
Founded: 04/18/2025 (43 Days Old)
Last Activity: Active 2 hours ago
Discord Username:Agre2073
Unique ID: edee09ff118bea6a06aa12a80
International Relations
Alliance: -Glasgow- Alliance Flag
Citizen
Alliance Seniority:43 days
Color Trade Bloc: $ublime
Commendations: 13
Denouncements: 4
Nation Page Visits: 1,270
Economic
Population: 4,173,238
Infrastructure: 35,000.00
Land Area: 30,000 sq. miles
Avg Pop Density: 139.11 people/sq. mi
GDP: $3,754,138,236.00
GDP per Capita: $899.57
GNI: $1,043,397,030.00
Economic Policies: Left
Currency: Currency Image Gold Daric
Domestic
Government Type: Absolute Monarchy Govt Icon
Domestic Policy: Urbanization Urbanization Icon
Social Policies: Moderate
State Religion: Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism
National Animal: National Animal ImagePersian Lion
Approval Rating: 0% (-7.64)
Pollution Index: 13 points
Radiation Index: 448.49 R (Global: 424.43 R)
OBL Team: Suckus
Military
Nation Rank: #2,270 of 11,774 Nations (19.28%)
Nation Score: More Information 4,341.65
War Policy: Help Arcane Arcane Icon
Soldiers:
Casualties:
Killed:
300,000
355,145
311,768
Tanks:
Lost:
Destroyed:
22,222
23,733
18,226
Aircraft:
Lost:
Destroyed:
1,337
1,576
1,005
Ships:
Lost:
Destroyed:
300
370
430
Spies:
Lost:
Captured:
39
Unknown
Unknown
Missiles:
Launched:
Eaten:
20
8
2
Nuclear Weapons:
Launched:
Eaten:
0
0
2
Military Research
Ground Capacity
Ground Cost
Air Capacity
Air Cost
Naval Capacity
Naval Cost
Total: 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Nation Stats
Infrastructure Destroyed: 14,632.15
Infrastructure Lost: 11,710.00
Money Looted: $41,435,649.42
Wars Won: 22
Wars Lost: 6
Bounties

There are no posted bounties on this nation.

Map
20 Cities [M]
Nation Activity
05/29 09:35 pm - Achaemenid Empire founded a new city, Kashmar.
05/29 12:32 pm - Iranian of Iran has publicly commended the nation of Achaemenid Empire.
05/28 07:40 pm - Cyrus The Conqueror built a new project: Ironworks
05/28 06:17 pm - Cyrus The Conqueror destroyed a National Project: Emergency Gasoline Reserve
05/28 06:48 am - Cyrus The Conqueror built a new project: Intelligence Agency
05/27 08:24 am - Achaemenid Empire founded a new city, new.
05/27 02:31 am - Black Oily Men of Othu has publicly commended the nation of Achaemenid Empire.
05/26 09:10 pm - Achaemenid Empire has publicly commended the nation of Othu led by Black Oily Men.
05/26 07:11 am - Black Oily Men of Othu has publicly commended the nation of Achaemenid Empire.
05/25 11:25 pm - Jeremiah Camacho of United States of Uhmerica has publicly denounced the nation of Achaemenid Empire.
05/25 10:57 am - Jan III Sobiecki of Hussaria has publicly denounced the nation of Achaemenid Empire.
05/25 03:52 am - Black Oily Men of Othu has publicly commended the nation of Achaemenid Empire.
05/23 05:24 am - Yeamin Akanda of Bracksia has publicly commended the nation of Achaemenid Empire.
05/22 09:03 am - Achaemenid Empire has publicly commended the nation of Iran led by Iranian.
05/21 04:29 am - Cyrus The Conqueror built a new project: Emergency Gasoline Reserve
05/21 04:15 am - Achaemenid Empire founded a new city, yes.
05/21 03:58 am - Achaemenid Empire changed their Color Trade Bloc from Gray to Lime.
05/18 11:11 am - Achaemenid Empire has publicly commended the nation of Cheddarland led by Cheddar.
05/18 11:10 am - Cheddar of Cheddarland has publicly commended the nation of Achaemenid Empire.
05/17 10:18 am - Achaemenid Empire has publicly commended the nation of Get The yayo led by DBugger.
05/16 06:50 pm - Achaemenid Empire founded a new city, Xanthos.
05/13 03:04 am - DBugger of Get The yayo has publicly commended the nation of Achaemenid Empire.
05/12 12:21 am - Flora of Flora Nation has publicly commended the nation of Achaemenid Empire.
05/11 10:06 pm - Achaemenid Empire founded a new city, Ankara.
05/11 09:48 pm - Achaemenid Empire has publicly denounced the nation of Corleonesi led by Luciano Leggio.
05/11 09:48 pm - Achaemenid Empire has publicly denounced the nation of Flora Nation led by Flora.
05/11 09:48 pm - Achaemenid Empire has publicly denounced the nation of Wanbaicayica led by Bison.
05/11 09:48 pm - Achaemenid Empire has publicly denounced the nation of Scottopia led by Scott.
05/08 04:13 pm - Achaemenid Empire had war declared by Scottopia for the reason of "Counter - Gonnae no dae that".
05/08 03:28 pm - Achaemenid Empire had war declared by Wanbaicayica for the reason of "99a counter".
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4 National Projects
Activity Center
Activity Center increases the daily login bonus for nations with 20 or fewer cities.
Intelligence Agency
Intelligence Agency is a national project that allows you to do two espionage operations per day instead of one and train up to 60 spies.
Ironworks
Ironworks is a national project that boosts Steel Mills' production by 36% nationwide.
Missile Launch Pad
Missile Launch Pad is a national project that allows you to build Missiles.