Tyrian purple

**RGA** · December 21, 2012, 07:25 AM

Recently I have been kind of obsessed with the fascinating story behind the Tyrian purple, the ancient dye which was the trademark of Carthage.
Now look at the newest screenshot

Did you realize something? They are all wearing purple. Considering how expensive this particular dye was, does it mean that all soliders in this picture were from the richest class in the society? Or is this a CA-proved inaccuracy which however enhances the beauty of the game?

Note that I'm not nit-picking here. I'm completely satisfied with any colours used in game as long as they look good. Just wanted to bring up a topic of discussion on a gloomy foggy day.

**Barristan Selmy** · December 21, 2012, 08:02 AM

Are you aware that unit isnt a standard-average-citizen militia but the sacred band? While im not sure if all the members of it needed to be in the upper echelons of the carthaginian society (it would make sense), i can understand CA wants to represent them like having the best of the best (including dyes

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**SteamPunk** · December 21, 2012, 08:30 AM

Back in those days the colour purple was well worth fighting and dyeing for

**freakkriek** · December 21, 2012, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by SteamPunk

Back in those days the colour purple was well worth fighting and dyeing for

it's *dying*

ATTENTION: the above post was actually a joke, DON'T be fooled!!! Die + Dye => Dyeing

**The Juggernaut** · December 21, 2012, 08:41 AM

I... I think it was a pun...

**freakkriek** · December 21, 2012, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by The Juggernaut

I... I think it was a pun...

I should have made it more obvious I got that....

not a lot of anti-joke fans around here....
But don't worry i'll make it more obvious

**SteamPunk** · December 21, 2012, 08:54 AM

...ill get my coat...

**Stavroforos** · December 21, 2012, 09:08 AM

Sacred Band, which is the unit in the screenshot, is made up of Carthage's wealthiest, so it stands to reason that they can afford the most expensive dyes and equipment.

**Tritus** · December 21, 2012, 05:21 PM

The purple sleeves look really strange imo.

**Border Patrol** · December 21, 2012, 07:27 PM

It's what they wore. They're going for a more historic look this time around. The helmets look less intimidating as well, but... again, that was what they used.