Battle of Martyropolis (588 AD)
The Byzantine army of the East had been weakened by a mutiny in April 588, caused by unpopular cost-cutting measures and directed against the new commander, Priscus.
Priscus was attacked and fled the army camp, and the mutineers chose the dux of Phoenice Libanensis, Germanus, as their temporary leader.
Germanus organized a force of a thousand men which relieved the siege of Constantia. Then, he led an army of possibly 4,000 men north to Martyropolis, from where he launched another raid across the border into Arzanene (in Armenia). The attack was blocked by the Persian general Maruzas and turned back. The Persians followed close behind, and a battle was fought near Martyropolis which resulted in a major Byzantine victory. Maruzas was killed, several of the Persian leaders were captured along with 3,000 other prisoners, and only a 1,000 men survived to reach refuge at Nisibis.
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War Council
Sassanid Army (Use Tan blocks)
• Leader: Maruzas
• 4 Command Cards
• 3 Inspired Action tokens
• Move First 
Byzantine Army (Use Purple blocks)
• Leader: Germanus
• 5 Command Cards
• 4 Inspired Action tokens
Victory
5 Banners
SHBC are worth 2 banners each
AUX are worth 0 banners
Special Rules
• The Sassanid Medium, Heavy and Super Heavy Cavalry units are armed with bows.
• The Byzantine Medium and Super Heavy Cavalry units are armed with bows.
• A Leader can avoid becoming a casualty by playing an Inspired Action token, but must make a full 3-hex retreat.