![]() ![]() Thankfully, he begins with Tausret, who understands the courts and diplomacy like the back of her hand. With battle always close, Seti focuses on the moment and cares little for the long-term. He cares little for the court, preferring to speak in a language he understands fluently: war. Seti, meanwhile, is in many ways an opposite to Ramesses. It also fortifies soldiers with a steady amount of experience. ‘The Military Academy’ produces astounding warriors, raises recruitment rates and reduces the recruitment cost of generals. ‘The Necropolis of the Honoured Dead’ bolsters happiness and influence within provinces, while the ‘Wine Markets’ improve happiness (as one would imagine) and promote workforce growth and resource production. His unique buildings also reflect his court standing and status among his people. His elite warrior status is something also shared by his armies which, while smaller in number, are stronger and more able than the average footsoldier.Īccompanying his impressive martial prowess is incredible speed, both on the field and in the courts, enjoying two court actions per turn compared to the one received by other leaders. No two journeys to the crown are ever alike.Īs a militaristic leader, Ramesses is an exceptionally capable warrior who is efficient with all weapons. With the stage set, let’s explore what makes our cast mechanically distinct from one another. He’ll use his wealth to fight his way back up to Mennefer, buying whoever he needs along the way to fulfil his ambitions. ![]() Amenmesse knows that true power over man isn’t forged in blood but bought with money. Benefits like control over Egypt’s gold mines. As grandiose as a title like ‘Viceroy of Kush’ may sound, it’s not nearly as powerful or attractive as ‘Pharaoh’ – a moniker which Amenmesse believes is rightfully his.īeing Viceroy of Kush does offer benefits, however. While Amenmesse is the eldest male heir, Seti is the designated heir. Such a title may sound like a high honour, but to him it’s merely a backhanded compliment – and an unwelcome one at that. Through synergising her provinces to bolster her economy and working alongside Seti – or whoever else she can sway to her line of thinking – she strives to maintain the majesty of this ancient empire.Īnd lastly, down in the South, lies Amenmesse, the Viceroy of Kush. Her campaign begins in the deserts of Yebu in Upper Egypt. A methodical genius, Tausret’s strength lies in her intelligence, her planning and her ability to ensure those machinations come to fruition. She cares not for grandstanding and is uninterested in the notion of god given rights – she simply knows she will be a better Pharaoh than anyone else. Tausret, on the other hand, has a very different approach to power. To him, the Sea Peoples are nothing but a group of barbarous thugs to crush beneath his heel. While birthright sees him next in line to the throne, he yearns to prove his worth in a language more familiar than the parlance of the courts – battle. He’ll need to utilise both to deal with the incursions at the Canaan border from the great raider, Irsu, and the growing menace of darker challenges ahead.Īlong the river in Hardai, Seti, the son of Merneptah, skirmishes with the western desert tribes to prove his superiority and worthiness to rule. A martial prodigy, Ramesses’ youth brings speed and capabilities unmatched by his opponents. īegotten of the Sun God, Ra, Ramesses is young, ambitious and ready to follow the path of greatness shared by his namesake, Ramesses II. On the border of Canaan in Sinai, we have Ramesses. Guided by your hand, we explore how will they stem the tide of Hittites, Canaanites and the Sea Peoples, and how can they hope to navigate the collapse of the prestigious Bronze Age. Today we examine the game’s Egyptian factions. ![]() The hopes of the Egyptian Court, and its people, rest with new leaders – leaders that you will command in Total War: PHARAOH. The Land of the Pharaohs, one of the greatest civilisations ever known. ![]()
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