r/IronSultanate

I have played a bit of Defenders of the Iron Wall and loved the ranged superiority and have played House of Wisdom and loved the alchemist and homunculus versatility, I am going to do Iron Sultanate for sure but I want to know if there is any benefit to trying the basic warband or the assassins.
I do not see the appeal for the basic warband version but if there is any suggestions or direction yall can give me I would appreciate it.