The Bedouin Raiders (p8) are skilled troops with a special ability. With the introduction of “Terrain and Special Rules” their skill of “Experience in the Desert” allows them to ignore penalties from harsh conditions such as heat or sandstorms, making them invaluable in difficult terrain. At eighteen points including the “combat rider attribute”, musket and close combat weapon, they are a must in the Egyptian environment.

The Bedouin Raider is on the left and the Native Scout on the right.

Those countries with large empires that include many overseas territories such as Britain, France, and Spain are able to employ ‘native’ people as scouts, guides, and militia. More often than not in their own country, but occasionally one of these natives may ne brought to Europe specifically to serve in a specialist unit. Their closer connection to nature and to the spirit world tends to make them very resilient when facing the supernatural.

I only have two Janissaries to paint and the basic Egyptian unit will be completed.

My “basic” 100 recruitment contingent, consisting of an Officer, Champion of the Faith, Scout with musket, Bedouin with musket, two Janissaries, and two Infantrymen. This is a good “all-round” force.