Qasatim ‘al Pilim (African War Elephants) Having been submitted to years of training, these animals are a force to be reckoned with. Pilim (African Elephants) Freshly captured and herded into battle, these beasts are not to be relied upon, but only a fool would not fear their charge!

Somrei Mpaqed (Carthaginian General’s Bodyguard) A great general knows when to lead from the front. Parasim Qdosim (Carthaginian Sacred Band Cavalry) With some of the best equipment money can buy, these noble Phoenicians ride into battle for their city and their people. Parasim Kan’anim (Carthaginian Citizen Cavalry) Well-equipped citizens found in Carthaginian cities, these cavalrymen ride into battle on horseback, equipped with ornate armour and decorated helmets.

Parasim Lybim (Libyan Cavalry) These lightly armed horsemen act primarily as scouts, carrying spears and shields. They’re quite skilled with their slings, which truly are deceptively simple weapons. Qala’im Lybim (Libyan Slingers) Libyan slingers come from the shepherd nomads who use their slings to protect their herds from predators. When the Phoenicians came, they used these gifts for new masters.

They ruled over the sands and mountains with slings, javelins, and simple bows. Kasatim Lybim (Libyan Archers) Since the earliest times, the Libyan people have fought from a distance. Mitnagsim Lybim (Libyan Javelinmen) The Libyans are known as skirmishing fighters – their inner lands, in the low ridges of the Atlas Mountains, are appropriate for this kind of warfare, and these mountaineers make good slingers and javelinmen. H’anatim Kan’anim (Carthaginian Hoplites) Only found in the mother city of Carthage herself, these Phoenician citizens have chosen to take up arms in defence of their home.ĭorkim Qdosim (Carthaginian Sacred Band) The best and bravest of the Phoenician noble families, these well-equipped citizens guard the lands and ideals of Carthaginian society. H’anatim Lybim (Libyan Hoplites) Trained to fight in phalanx formation in the Greek style, these Libyans are used as a stalwart foundation for Carthage’s battle lines.ĭorkim Lybim (Libyan Spearmen) Drawn from the local population and given a spear to wield, these men must learn how to survive the perils of war. Surby Lybim (Libyan Infantry) Armed with the basic implements of war, including axes, clubs, and daggers, these Libyan warriors are given some light armour and sent to the front.

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