For centuries the Arab tribes controlled the passages through Arabia. Deals were struck for safe passage and protection of supply lines and communication. This was vital during the Assyrians war against Egypt. Ashurbanipal however did launch a s
The Kushites are an ancient group of people, living on the fringes of the known world in modern day Sudan. The Greek name Aithiopians, does not relate them to the modern country of Ethiopia. Herodotus describes the Kushites in Xerxes army as wearing th
The most striking feature of the Kushites is their vermilion and white body paint which they adorned themselves with before battle. Body paint still plays and important part in African tribal cultures. White and red can represent life, death, protectio
The leader wears a garment reminiscent of earlier Libyan clothing which is shown on the Kushite throne bearer relief. He also wears a headdress of ostrich feathers. The standard holds a icon decorated with a lions mane, ostrich feathers and beads. The
The Kushites are an ancient group of people, living on the fringes of the known world in modern day Sudan. The Greek name Aithiopians, does not relate them to the modern country of Ethiopia. Herodotus describes the Kushites in Xerxes army as wearing th
The most striking feature of the Kushites is their vermilion and white body paint which they adorned themselves with before battle. Body paint still plays and important part in African tribal cultures. White and red can represent life, death, protectio
Herodotus describes the Kushites in Xerxes army as wearing the skins of animals such as Lions and Leopards. Kushite archers are described as carrying 6ft bows made from palm wood and using small arrows tipped with agate. Some modern African tribes can
Hail Caesar is written by the hugely talented Rick Priestley who is something of an expert in Ancients gaming. Partly because of his studying in antiquities but some would say that it’s also because he was there for the most part.
In this, our first expansion for Hail Caesar, Rick presents no less than 63 army lists for the Biblical and Classical periods along with points costs and army composition.
Mounted armoured Persian commander Persian Sparabara regiment (20 inc command) Persian Archers (16) Persian Light Cavalry (6 inc command) Saka Haumavarga horse archers (6 inc command)
Andy Hobday