Early Persian field army, Winter Review

My early Persian armies have expanded quite a bit this year so it seemed like a good idea to hold some kind of Review. Sheer logistics meant restricting the army to Garrison line infantry/sparabara with a few supporting cavalry. It also gave me a good opportunity to see exactly what I had in various areas in terms of units and colour schemes. This would enable me to plan future expansion (as if...)

The army parades for the King in front of a 50p Ahura Mazda (picked up at a car boot sale)

The king and head noble (?) follow elements of an Immortal unit and Guard cavalry.

Another unit of Guard Cavalry follow the chariots.

Next, elements of 2 other Immortal units plus representatives of the Persian and Mede portion of the Empire.

The right being post of honour a complete Immortal regiment is joined by high-ranking and noble regiments of Medes and Persians. Cavalry at the back include lights and line heavies.

Some line Persian/Mede regiments in front of the Ahura Mazda.

However, the field army has more than just Medes and Persians in it - Elamite and Saka/Dahae infantry backed by line heavy cavalry and Scythian light cavalry.

In total, about 60 cavalry and 350 infantry. Not massive in relation to my total Persian army, but looks good as part of a standing field army! Also, worth comparing with my last Review and remembering many of the infantry here weren't around then.

Meanwhile, still casting the robed figures like mad and also want to cast a few more Guard cavalry...  Also thinking about next year. Want to get some Roman armies sorted - shouldn't be difficult but I just don't seem to manage - did do most of a small Irregular army once, plus   a larger Airfix Roman one (including light infantry and cavalry conversions) about 45 yrars ago. Might also start 7YW British or German force... though not sure my eyes could cope with the painting.