The expansion of the Persian empire. This does seem like a conscious continuation of Cyrus’ expansionist policies.
They had strong navies that could be used by Persia.
Their control, whilst often benign, still relied on force, and therefore Persian military strength was useful to quell popular uprisings or attempts by others to wrest control.
Libya, Barca and Cyrene submitted to Cambyses. He then attempted to fight the Ammonians and the Ethiopians but was unsuccessful.
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