Libyan Egyptian
Historical Overview Section
Following the death of Ramesses XI in 1078 BC, Smendes assumed authority over the northern part of Egypt, ruling from the city of Tanis. The south was effectively controlled by the High Priests of Amun at Thebes, who recognized Smendes in name only. During this time, Early Libyans had been settling in the western delta, and chieftains of these settlers began increasing their autonomy. Libyan princes took control of the delta under Shoshenq I in 945 BC, founding the so-called Libyan or Bubastite dynasty that would rule for some 200 years. Shoshenq also gained control of southern Egypt by placing his family members in important priestly positions. Libyan control began to erode as a rival dynasty in the delta arose in Leontopolis, and Kushites threatened from the south. Around 727 BC the Kushite Egyptian king Piye invaded northward, seizing control of Thebes and eventually the Delta. (historical facts courtesy of Wikipedia)
Using the army in FoG
- Impact foot. Need I say more. Chariots to support the flanks.
UK Tournament Results with this army
Third Game 09 Birmingham. 650pts open tourney 1 day 3 games.
Useful Links
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Allies
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Painting and Collecting the Army
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15mm Manufacturers
The Libyan Egyptians are a mix of Sea peoples and more normally equipped Egyptians
You can see some of the figures in the Ancients Photo Gallery also on this site
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- Essex Miniatures - lots of Egyptians and Sea People
- Gladiator Miniatures by Fighting 15's (Gladiator Games) Specialist period for Black Hat - some fairly chunky Egyptians and Libyans
- Old Glory New Kingdom and Sea People ranges
- Magister Militum Theis Chariot ranges were the original Biblical specialists - large variety
- Museum Some Egyptians
- Minifigs UK Egyptians
- Irregular Minis Egyptians
- Lancashire Games Libyan range plus other generic figures
- Peter Pig NK Egyptians,
- LKM/QRF Auxumites might work for Libyans at a pinch
- Viking Forge Egyptians
- Battle Line of New Zealand Egyptian range
- Brial Hall’s Hall of Ancient Warriors New Kingdom Egyptians
- Falcon Figures Egyptians and Sea Peoples
- MY Miniatures Egyptians and Libyans/Sea Peoples
Army Lists
Sample army lists for this army
Libyan Egyptian - 800 AP as used at Warfare 2009
- 8 Libu             LF, Unprotected, Average, Undrilled, Javelins, Light spear
- 6 Libu             LF, Unprotected, Average, Undrilled, Javelins, Light spear
- 8 Nubians         LF, Unprotected, Superior, Undrilled, Bow
- 4 Light Chariots LCh, Superior, Drilled, Bow
- 4 Light Chariots LCh, Superior, Drilled, Bow
- 8 Meshwesh     MF, Protected, Superior, Undrilled, Impact foot, Swordsmen
- 8 Meshwesh     MF, Protected, Superior, Undrilled, Impact foot, Swordsmen
- 8 Meshwesh     MF, Protected, Superior, Undrilled, Impact foot, Swordsmen
- 8 Meshwesh     MF, Protected, Superior, Undrilled, Impact foot, Swordsmen
- 6 Guard            HF, Armoured, Superior, Drilled, Impact foot, Swordsmen
- 8 Egyptians      MF, Unprotected, Poor, Drilled, Bow
- IC + 2 TCs
649 points used at Game 09
- 1 Libu Javelinmen LF Unprotected Average Undrilled Javelins Light spear - 6
- 2 Libu Javelinmen LF Unprotected Average Undrilled Javelins Light spear - 6
- 3 Nubians LF Unprotected Superior Undrilled Bow - - 8
- 4 Meshwesh MF Protected Superior Undrilled - Impact foot Swordmen - 8
- 5 Meshwesh MF Protected Superior Undrilled - Impact foot Swordmen - 8
- 6 Chariots LCh - Superior Drilled Bow - - 4
- 7 Chariots LCh - Superior Drilled Bow - - 4
- 8 Meshwesh MF Protected Superior Undrilled - Impact foot Swordmen - 8
- 9 Royal Guard HF Armoured Superior Drilled - Impact foot Swordmen - 6
- A CinC IC
- B Sub General TC
Lots of quality impact foot at low, low prices. Good at 650 points as you will outnumber stuff with armour.
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