Macedon is the ultimate , built to stay in constant conflict without internal penalty. Zigzagzigal's Guides - Macedon (R&F) - Steam Community

Provides Culture, Gold, and Appeal. Yields increase with adjacent Districts and as you progress through the Tech and Civic trees.

Grants a free Trade Route with the Political Philosophy civic. Internal trade routes provide extra +2 Gold and +1 Culture . Unique Features:

A Swordsman replacement that has a ranged attack and high melee defense, making it lethal for city sieges.

Units gain +2 Movement for 10 turns after declaring a Surprise War . This also reduces diplomatic penalties (Grievances) by 33%.

Persia is designed as a "cultural and economic powerhouse" capable of sudden, aggressive expansion.