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Hoplites and barbarians, peltasts hear my plea.

Gather all your armor, then come follow me.

Hellenes my name is Cyrus, blessed by all the gods.

Fighting the Psidians, is such a noble cause.

Prepare to go to battle and check your inventory,

Don’t debate and haggle, just savor in the glory.

Hoplites and barbarians, peltasts here’s the truth,

We will march to Babylon so I’ll claim the throne.

My brother Artaxerxes, he’s the Persian king .

His henchmanTissaphernes, renders his command.

Life with me or life at home, let fortune help you choose.

Exultate your confidence, what have you to lose?

My brother held me captive, and now I want my

vengeance.

My plan was so deceptive, demanding his repentance.

Hoplites and Barbarians!