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	The '''Phylakitai''' was an ancient [[Egypt]]ian [[police\|paramilitary police force]] that operated throughout the kingdom. They were charged with maintaining order, enforcing the pharaoh's laws, and fighting [[bandit]]s and [[Roman Empire\|foreign invaders]]. During the reign of [[Ptolemy XIII]], in the late 1st century BCE, the phylakitai were commanded by [[Gennadios]] in [[Alexandria]],<ref name="Gennadios the Phylakitai">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' - [[Gennadios the Phylakitai]]</ref> [[Epigonos]] in [[Karanis]],<ref name="Murder in the Temple">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Murder in the Temple]]</ref> and [[Sefetu]] in [[Sais]].		The '''Phylakitai''' was an ancient [[Egypt]]ian [[police\|paramilitary police force]] that operated throughout the kingdom. They were charged with maintaining order, enforcing the pharaoh's laws, and fighting [[bandit]]s and [[Roman Empire\|foreign invaders]]. During the reign of [[Ptolemy XIII]], in the late 1st century BCE, the phylakitai were commanded by [[Gennadios]] in [[Alexandria]],<ref name="Gennadios the Phylakitai">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Gennadios the Phylakitai]]</ref> [[Epigonos]] in [[Karanis]],<ref name="Murder in the Temple">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Murder in the Temple]]</ref> and [[Sefetu]] in [[Sais]].

	==Structure and Weapons==		==Structure and Weapons==

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{1st}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]''

	==References==		==References==

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	~~{{Imageneed\|''~~[[~~Assassin's Creed~~: ~~Origins~~]]~~''}}~~		[[File:ACO Gennadios.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Gennadios, the Phylakitai in Alexandria during the 1st century BCE]]
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	The '''Phylakitai''' was an ancient [[Egypt]]ian [[police\|paramilitary police force]] that operated throughout the kingdom. They were charged with maintaining order, enforcing the pharaoh's laws, and fighting [[bandit]]s and [[Roman Empire\|foreign invaders]]. During the reign of [[Ptolemy XIII]], in the late 1st century BCE, the phylakitai were commanded by [[Gennadios]] in [[Alexandria]],<ref name="Gennadios the Phylakitai">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' - [[Gennadios the Phylakitai]]</ref> [[Epigonos]] in [[Karanis]],<ref name="Murder in the Temple">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Murder in the Temple]]</ref> and [[Sefetu]] in [[Sais]].		The '''Phylakitai''' was an ancient [[Egypt]]ian [[police\|paramilitary police force]] that operated throughout the kingdom. They were charged with maintaining order, enforcing the pharaoh's laws, and fighting [[bandit]]s and [[Roman Empire\|foreign invaders]]. During the reign of [[Ptolemy XIII]], in the late 1st century BCE, the phylakitai were commanded by [[Gennadios]] in [[Alexandria]],<ref name="Gennadios the Phylakitai">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' - [[Gennadios the Phylakitai]]</ref> [[Epigonos]] in [[Karanis]],<ref name="Murder in the Temple">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Murder in the Temple]]</ref> and [[Sefetu]] in [[Sais]].

	==Structure and Weapons==		==Structure and Weapons==
	The phylakitai were a mixed organization; most of its membership were ethnic Egyptians while Greeks held key leadership posts. Phylakitai usually dressed in simple red-and-white tunics or shirts, wore no armor except for a small belt to protect the groin, and sometimes donned a head covering to shield against the sun. Archers were bare chested except for a cape over their shoulders, while swordsmen could be identified by their distinctive red hood.		The phylakitai were a mixed organization; most of its membership were ethnic Egyptians while Greeks held key leadership posts. Phylakitai usually dressed in simple red-and-white tunics or shirts, wore no armor except for a small belt to protect the groin, and sometimes donned a head covering to shield against the sun. Archers were bare chested except for a cape over their shoulders, while swordsmen could be identified by their distinctive red hood.{{Cite}}

	Due to the ongoing civil war, most phylakitai served as both police and soldiers for Ptolemy's army. Those assigned to fight could be identified by their wearing of leather or chain-mail armor, metal helmets, and red tunics, with archers wearing a peaked or rounded helmet. Phylakitai captains could be distinguished by their blue tunics and crested helmets, and commanders usually wore a long cape, plumed helmet, and various pieces of elaborately fashioned ornamental armor.		Due to the ongoing civil war, most phylakitai served as both police and soldiers for Ptolemy's army. Those assigned to fight could be identified by their wearing of leather or chain-mail armor, metal helmets, and red tunics, with archers wearing a peaked or rounded helmet. Phylakitai captains could be distinguished by their blue tunics and crested helmets, and commanders usually wore a long cape, plumed helmet, and various pieces of elaborately fashioned ornamental armor.{{Cite}}

	Most phylakitai were trained to use either short [[sword]]s or [[spear]]s, and sometimes carried a metal or wooden [[shield]] to block attacks. As the [[bow]] was traditionally favored as the primary weapon of the Egyptian military, all phylakitai were trained in archery; most carried a bow to shoot at fleeing or hard-to-reach enemies. Some phylakitai coated their arrowheads with oil so they could light them on fire and burn anything they hit. Others used a mixture of explosive powder and minerals to create a disorienting cloud that temporarily blinded enemies.		Most phylakitai were trained to use either short [[sword]]s or [[spear]]s, and sometimes carried a metal or wooden [[shield]] to block attacks. As the [[bow]] was traditionally favored as the primary weapon of the Egyptian military, all phylakitai were trained in archery; most carried a bow to shoot at fleeing or hard-to-reach enemies. Some phylakitai coated their arrowheads with oil so they could light them on fire and burn anything they hit. Others used a mixture of explosive powder and minerals to create a disorienting cloud that temporarily blinded enemies.{{Cite}}

	Phylakitai of higher ranks used deadlier weapons; swordsmen carried a pair of [[Dual-wielding\|matching swords]], captains preferred to use a spiked club, and commanders used a great sword or axe. Unlike other enemies, they also favored the use of the [[javelin]] for ranged combat, and were far most adept in using their shields than low-ranking phylakitai.		Phylakitai of higher ranks used deadlier weapons; swordsmen carried a pair of [[Dual-wielding\|matching swords]], captains preferred to use a spiked club, and commanders used a great sword or axe. Unlike other enemies, they also favored the use of the [[javelin]] for ranged combat, and were far most adept in using their shields than low-ranking phylakitai.{{Cite}}

	Phylakitai usually operated from camps, forts, and barracks throughout the kingdom, many of which were situated near roads and settlements. [[Horse]]s were utilized for normal patrols, military escorts, and the transportation of goods. [[Chariot]]s could also be seen leading patrols or supply caravans. The phylakitai, despite their diverse origins, were known for a fierce sense of solidarity; if any of the phylakes saw another being attacked or abused, he would rush to his aid regardless of any threat to his own life.		Phylakitai usually operated from camps, forts, and barracks throughout the kingdom, many of which were situated near roads and settlements. [[Horse]]s were utilized for normal patrols, military escorts, and the transportation of goods. [[Chariot]]s could also be seen leading patrols or supply caravans. The phylakitai, despite their diverse origins, were known for a fierce sense of solidarity; if any of the phylakes saw another being attacked or abused, he would rush to his aid regardless of any threat to his own life.{{Cite}}

	==History==		==History==
	Existing since the establishment of the Ptolemaic dynasty, the phylakitai were intended to promote unity and order across Egypt, especially in the more rural regions, such as [[Siwa]], that were far from Alexandria. Yet for most Egyptians, they instead represented the unchecked corruption of the pharaoh's court; with no oversight or accountability, the phylakitai were free to commit all sorts of abuses and criminal acts in the course of their duties. They collected heavy taxes, imprisoned "enemies" of the kingdom unjustly, killed without mercy, and burned whole villages to the ground just to set an example.		Existing since the establishment of the Ptolemaic dynasty, the phylakitai were intended to promote unity and order across Egypt, especially in the more rural regions, such as [[Siwa]], that were far from Alexandria. Yet for most Egyptians, they instead represented the unchecked corruption of the pharaoh's court; with no oversight or accountability, the phylakitai were free to commit all sorts of abuses and criminal acts in the course of their duties. They collected heavy taxes, imprisoned "enemies" of the kingdom unjustly, killed without mercy, and burned whole villages to the ground just to set an example.{{Cite}}

	The situation only worsened with the onset of the civil war between Ptolemy XIII and [[Cleopatra]]. The phylakitai were granted additional powers by pharaonic decree to hunt down Cleopatra's soldiers and sympathizers as part of a wider conspiracy by the [[Order of the Ancients]] to transform Egypt into a new nation ruled by the power contained within the [[Temple of Amun]]. The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of Siwa dealt with many phylakitai as he set out to take revenge on the Order's leader [[Gaius Julius Rufio]] for the death of his son [[Khemu]].		The situation only worsened with the onset of the civil war between Ptolemy XIII and [[Cleopatra]]. The phylakitai were granted additional powers by pharaonic decree to hunt down Cleopatra's soldiers and sympathizers as part of a wider conspiracy by the [[Order of the Ancients]] to transform Egypt into a new nation ruled by the power contained within the [[Temple of Amun]]. The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of Siwa dealt with many phylakitai as he set out to take revenge on the Order's leader [[Gaius Julius Rufio]] for the death of his son [[Khemu]].{{Cite}}

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

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	The '''Phylakitai''' was an ancient [[Egypt]]ian [[police\|paramilitary police force]] that operated throughout the kingdom. They were charged with maintaining order, enforcing the pharaoh's laws, and fighting [[bandit]]s and [[Roman Empire\|foreign invaders]]. During the reign of [[Ptolemy XIII]], in the late 1st century BCE, the phylakitai were commanded by [[Gennadios]] in [[Alexandria]],<ref name="Gennadios the Phylakitai">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' - [[Gennadios the Phylakitai]]</ref> [[Epigonos]] in [[Karanis]],<ref name="Murder in the Temple">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Murder in the Temple]]</ref> and [[Sefetu]] in [[Sais]].		The '''Phylakitai''' was an ancient [[Egypt]]ian [[police\|paramilitary police force]] that operated throughout the kingdom. They were charged with maintaining order, enforcing the pharaoh's laws, and fighting [[bandit]]s and [[Roman Empire\|foreign invaders]]. During the reign of [[Ptolemy XIII]], in the late 1st century BCE, the phylakitai were commanded by [[Gennadios]] in [[Alexandria]],<ref name="Gennadios the Phylakitai">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' - [[Gennadios the Phylakitai]]</ref> [[Epigonos]] in [[Karanis]],<ref name="Murder in the Temple">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Murder in the Temple]]</ref> and [[Sefetu]] in [[Sais]].

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			The '''Phylakitai''' was an ancient [[Egypt]]ian [[police\|paramilitary police force]] that operated throughout the kingdom. They were charged with maintaining order, enforcing the pharaoh's laws, and fighting [[bandit]]s and [[Roman Empire\|foreign invaders]]. During the reign of [[Ptolemy XIII]], in the late 1st century BCE, the phylakitai were commanded by [[Gennadios]] in [[Alexandria]],<ref name="Gennadios the Phylakitai">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' - [[Gennadios the Phylakitai]]</ref> [[Epigonos]] in [[Karanis]],<ref name="Murder in the Temple">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Murder in the Temple]]</ref> and [[Sefetu]] in [[Sais]].

	The '''Phylakitai''' was an ancient [[Egypt]]ian [[police\|paramilitary police force]] that operated throughout the kingdom. They were charged with maintaining order, enforcing the pharaoh's laws, and fighting [[Bandit\|bandits]] and [[Roman Empire\|foreign invaders]]. During the reign of [[Ptolemy XIII]], in the late 1st century BCE, the phylakitai were commanded by [[Gennadios]] in [[Alexandria]],<ref name="Gennadios the Phylakitai">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' - [[Gennadios the Phylakitai]]</ref> [[Epigonos]] in [[Karanis]],<ref name="Murder in the Temple">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Murder in the Temple]]</ref> and [[Sefetu]] in [[Sais]].		==Structure and Weapons==

	== Structure and Weapons ==
	The phylakitai were a mixed organization; most of its membership were ethnic Egyptians while Greeks held key leadership posts. Phylakitai usually dressed in simple red-and-white tunics or shirts, wore no armor except for a small belt to protect the groin, and sometimes donned a head covering to shield against the sun. Archers were bare chested except for a cape over their shoulders, while swordsmen could be identified by their distinctive red hood.		The phylakitai were a mixed organization; most of its membership were ethnic Egyptians while Greeks held key leadership posts. Phylakitai usually dressed in simple red-and-white tunics or shirts, wore no armor except for a small belt to protect the groin, and sometimes donned a head covering to shield against the sun. Archers were bare chested except for a cape over their shoulders, while swordsmen could be identified by their distinctive red hood.

	Due to the ongoing civil war, most phylakitai served as both police and soldiers for Ptolemy's army. Those assigned to fight could be identified by their wearing of leather or chain-mail armor, metal helmets, and red tunics, with archers wearing a peaked or rounded helmet. Phylakitai captains could be distinguished by their blue tunics and crested helmets, and commanders usually wore a long cape, plumed helmet, and various pieces of elaborately fashioned ornamental armor.		Due to the ongoing civil war, most phylakitai served as both police and soldiers for Ptolemy's army. Those assigned to fight could be identified by their wearing of leather or chain-mail armor, metal helmets, and red tunics, with archers wearing a peaked or rounded helmet. Phylakitai captains could be distinguished by their blue tunics and crested helmets, and commanders usually wore a long cape, plumed helmet, and various pieces of elaborately fashioned ornamental armor.

	Most phylakitai were trained to use either short [[~~Sword\|swords~~]] or [[~~Spear\|spears~~]], and sometimes carried a metal or wooden [[shield]] to block attacks. As the [[bow]] was traditionally favored as the primary weapon of the Egyptian military, all phylakitai were trained in archery; most carried a bow to shoot at fleeing or hard-to-reach enemies. Some phylakitai coated their arrowheads with oil so they could light them on fire and burn anything they hit. Others used a mixture of explosive powder and minerals to create a disorienting cloud that temporarily blinded enemies.		Most phylakitai were trained to use either short [[sword]]s or [[spear]]s, and sometimes carried a metal or wooden [[shield]] to block attacks. As the [[bow]] was traditionally favored as the primary weapon of the Egyptian military, all phylakitai were trained in archery; most carried a bow to shoot at fleeing or hard-to-reach enemies. Some phylakitai coated their arrowheads with oil so they could light them on fire and burn anything they hit. Others used a mixture of explosive powder and minerals to create a disorienting cloud that temporarily blinded enemies.

	Phylakitai of higher ranks used deadlier weapons; swordsmen carried a pair of [[Dual-wielding\|matching swords]], captains preferred to use a spiked club, and commanders used a great sword or axe. Unlike other enemies, they also favored the use of the [[javelin]] for ranged combat, and were far most adept in using their shields than low-ranking phylakitai.		Phylakitai of higher ranks used deadlier weapons; swordsmen carried a pair of [[Dual-wielding\|matching swords]], captains preferred to use a spiked club, and commanders used a great sword or axe. Unlike other enemies, they also favored the use of the [[javelin]] for ranged combat, and were far most adept in using their shields than low-ranking phylakitai.

	Phylakitai usually operated from camps, forts, and barracks throughout the kingdom, many of which were situated near roads and settlements. [[Horse~~\|Horses~~]] were utilized for normal patrols, military escorts, and the transportation of goods. [[Chariot~~\|Chariots~~]] could also be seen leading patrols or supply caravans. The phylakitai, despite their diverse origins, were known for a fierce sense of solidarity; if any of the phylakes saw another being attacked or abused, he would rush to his aid regardless of any threat to his own life.		Phylakitai usually operated from camps, forts, and barracks throughout the kingdom, many of which were situated near roads and settlements. [[Horse]]s were utilized for normal patrols, military escorts, and the transportation of goods. [[Chariot]]s could also be seen leading patrols or supply caravans. The phylakitai, despite their diverse origins, were known for a fierce sense of solidarity; if any of the phylakes saw another being attacked or abused, he would rush to his aid regardless of any threat to his own life.

	== History ==		==History==
	Existing since the establishment of the Ptolemaic dynasty, the phylakitai were intended to promote unity and order across Egypt, especially in the more rural regions, such as [[Siwa]], that were far from Alexandria. Yet for most Egyptians, they instead represented the unchecked corruption of the pharaoh's court; with no oversight or accountability, the phylakitai were free to commit all sorts of abuses and criminal acts in the course of their duties. They collected heavy taxes, imprisoned "enemies" of the kingdom unjustly, killed without mercy, and burned whole villages to the ground just to set an example.		Existing since the establishment of the Ptolemaic dynasty, the phylakitai were intended to promote unity and order across Egypt, especially in the more rural regions, such as [[Siwa]], that were far from Alexandria. Yet for most Egyptians, they instead represented the unchecked corruption of the pharaoh's court; with no oversight or accountability, the phylakitai were free to commit all sorts of abuses and criminal acts in the course of their duties. They collected heavy taxes, imprisoned "enemies" of the kingdom unjustly, killed without mercy, and burned whole villages to the ground just to set an example.

	The situation only worsened with the onset of the civil war between Ptolemy XIII and [[Cleopatra~~\|Cleopatra VII~~]]. The phylakitai were granted additional powers by pharaonic decree to hunt down Cleopatra's soldiers and sympathizers as part of a wider conspiracy by the [[Order of the Ancients]] to transform Egypt into a new nation ruled by the power contained within the [[Temple of Amun]]. The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of Siwa dealt with many phylakitai as he set out to take revenge on the leader ~~of the Order, the~~ [[Gaius Julius Rufio~~\|Snake~~]], for the death of his [[Khemu~~\|son~~]].		The situation only worsened with the onset of the civil war between Ptolemy XIII and [[Cleopatra]]. The phylakitai were granted additional powers by pharaonic decree to hunt down Cleopatra's soldiers and sympathizers as part of a wider conspiracy by the [[Order of the Ancients]] to transform Egypt into a new nation ruled by the power contained within the [[Temple of Amun]]. The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of Siwa dealt with many phylakitai as he set out to take revenge on the Order's leader [[Gaius Julius Rufio]] for the death of his son [[Khemu]].

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Like "[[phylakes]]", phylakitai is from the plural of Ancient [[Greece\|Greek]] φύλαξ (''phylax''), meaning 'watcher, guard, sentinel'.<ref name="Wiktionary">"[~~https~~:~~//en.wiktionary.org/wiki/~~phylax#English phylax]". ''Wiktionary'', last edited 22 July 2016. Accessed 27 August 2018.</ref> Despite this, in-game, phylakitai is used in both singular and plural contexts.		*Like "[[phylakes]]", phylakitai is from the plural of Ancient [[Greece\|Greek]] φύλαξ (''phylax''), meaning 'watcher, guard, sentinel'.<ref name="Wiktionary">"[[wikt:phylax#English\|phylax]]". ''Wiktionary'', last edited 22 July 2016. Accessed 27 August 2018.</ref> Despite this, in-game, phylakitai is used in both singular and plural contexts.
	*Historical evidence suggests that while the term "phylakitai" was used to refer to police officers appointed to investigate crimes and maintain order in Ptolemaic-era Egypt, the game's portrayal of the phylakitai as an armed paramilitary force with near-unchecked authority is dubious at best. In fact, the justice system of the Ptolemaic pharaohs was considered more accessible than that of many other ancient societies of the time.<ref>Law and Enforcement in Ptolemaic Egypt ~~– Bryn Mawr Classical Review~~</ref>		*Historical evidence suggests that while the term "phylakitai" was used to refer to police officers appointed to investigate crimes and maintain order in Ptolemaic-era Egypt, the game's portrayal of the phylakitai as an armed paramilitary force with near-unchecked authority is dubious at best. In fact, the justice system of the Ptolemaic pharaohs was considered more accessible than that of many other ancient societies of the time.<ref>Bauschatz, John. Law and Enforcement in Ptolemaic Egypt. Cambridge; New York: Cambridge University Press, 2013. {{Cite\|17 April 2023. Page number(s)}}</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	Existing since the establishment of the Ptolemaic dynasty, the phylakitai were intended to promote unity and order across Egypt, especially in the more rural regions, such as [[Siwa]], that were far from Alexandria. Yet for most Egyptians, they instead represented the unchecked corruption of the pharaoh's court; with no oversight or accountability, the phylakitai were free to commit all sorts of abuses and criminal acts in the course of their duties. They collected heavy taxes, imprisoned "enemies" of the kingdom unjustly, killed without mercy, and burned whole villages to the ground just to set an example.		Existing since the establishment of the Ptolemaic dynasty, the phylakitai were intended to promote unity and order across Egypt, especially in the more rural regions, such as [[Siwa]], that were far from Alexandria. Yet for most Egyptians, they instead represented the unchecked corruption of the pharaoh's court; with no oversight or accountability, the phylakitai were free to commit all sorts of abuses and criminal acts in the course of their duties. They collected heavy taxes, imprisoned "enemies" of the kingdom unjustly, killed without mercy, and burned whole villages to the ground just to set an example.

	The situation only worsened with the onset of the civil war between Ptolemy XIII and [[Cleopatra\|Cleopatra VII]]. The ~~Phylakitai~~ were granted additional powers by pharaonic decree to hunt down Cleopatra's soldiers and sympathizers as part of a wider conspiracy by the [[Order of the Ancients]] to transform Egypt into a new nation ruled by the power contained within the [[Temple of Amun]]. The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of Siwa dealt with many phylakitai as he set out to take revenge on the leader of the Order, the [[Gaius Julius Rufio\|Snake]], for the death of his [[Khemu\|son]].		The situation only worsened with the onset of the civil war between Ptolemy XIII and [[Cleopatra\|Cleopatra VII]]. The phylakitai were granted additional powers by pharaonic decree to hunt down Cleopatra's soldiers and sympathizers as part of a wider conspiracy by the [[Order of the Ancients]] to transform Egypt into a new nation ruled by the power contained within the [[Temple of Amun]]. The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of Siwa dealt with many phylakitai as he set out to take revenge on the leader of the Order, the [[Gaius Julius Rufio\|Snake]], for the death of his [[Khemu\|son]].

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

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	Existing since the establishment of the Ptolemaic dynasty, the phylakitai were intended to promote unity and order across Egypt, especially in the more rural regions, such as [[Siwa]], that were far from Alexandria. Yet for most Egyptians, they instead represented the unchecked corruption of the pharaoh's court; with no oversight or accountability, the phylakitai were free to commit all sorts of abuses and criminal acts in the course of their duties. They collected heavy taxes, imprisoned "enemies" of the kingdom unjustly, killed without mercy, and burned whole villages to the ground just to set an example.		Existing since the establishment of the Ptolemaic dynasty, the phylakitai were intended to promote unity and order across Egypt, especially in the more rural regions, such as [[Siwa]], that were far from Alexandria. Yet for most Egyptians, they instead represented the unchecked corruption of the pharaoh's court; with no oversight or accountability, the phylakitai were free to commit all sorts of abuses and criminal acts in the course of their duties. They collected heavy taxes, imprisoned "enemies" of the kingdom unjustly, killed without mercy, and burned whole villages to the ground just to set an example.

	The situation only worsened with the onset of the civil war between Ptolemy XIII and [[Cleopatra\|Cleopatra VII]]. The Phylakitai were granted additional powers by pharaonic decree to hunt down Cleopatra's soldiers and sympathizers as part of a wider conspiracy by the [[Order of the Ancients]] to transform Egypt into a new nation ruled by the power contained within the [[Temple of Amun]]. The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of Siwa dealt with many ~~Phylakitai~~ as he set out to take revenge on the leader of the Order, the [[Gaius Julius Rufio\|Snake]], for the death of his [[Khemu\|son]].		The situation only worsened with the onset of the civil war between Ptolemy XIII and [[Cleopatra\|Cleopatra VII]]. The Phylakitai were granted additional powers by pharaonic decree to hunt down Cleopatra's soldiers and sympathizers as part of a wider conspiracy by the [[Order of the Ancients]] to transform Egypt into a new nation ruled by the power contained within the [[Temple of Amun]]. The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of Siwa dealt with many phylakitai as he set out to take revenge on the leader of the Order, the [[Gaius Julius Rufio\|Snake]], for the death of his [[Khemu\|son]].

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Like "[[phylakes]]", phylakitai is from the plural of Ancient [[Greece\|Greek]] φύλαξ (''phylax''), meaning 'watcher, guard, sentinel'.<ref name="Wiktionary">"[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/phylax#English phylax]". ''Wiktionary'', last edited 22 July 2016. Accessed 27 August 2018.</ref> Despite this, in-game, phylakitai is used in both singular and plural contexts.		*Like "[[phylakes]]", phylakitai is from the plural of Ancient [[Greece\|Greek]] φύλαξ (''phylax''), meaning 'watcher, guard, sentinel'.<ref name="Wiktionary">"[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/phylax#English phylax]". ''Wiktionary'', last edited 22 July 2016. Accessed 27 August 2018.</ref> Despite this, in-game, phylakitai is used in both singular and plural contexts.
	*Historical evidence suggests that while the term "phylakitai" was used to refer to police officers appointed to investigate crimes and maintain order in Ptolemaic-era Egypt, the game's portrayal of the phylakitai as an armed paramilitary force with near-unchecked authority is dubious at best. In fact, the justice system of the Ptolemaic pharaohs was considered ~~one of the~~ more ~~effective and~~ accessible than that of many other ancient societies of the time.<ref>Law and Enforcement in Ptolemaic Egypt – Bryn Mawr Classical Review</ref>		*Historical evidence suggests that while the term "phylakitai" was used to refer to police officers appointed to investigate crimes and maintain order in Ptolemaic-era Egypt, the game's portrayal of the phylakitai as an armed paramilitary force with near-unchecked authority is dubious at best. In fact, the justice system of the Ptolemaic pharaohs was considered more accessible than that of many other ancient societies of the time.<ref>Law and Enforcement in Ptolemaic Egypt – Bryn Mawr Classical Review</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	*Like "[[phylakes]]", phylakitai is from the plural of Ancient [[Greece\|Greek]] φύλαξ (''phylax''), meaning 'watcher, guard, sentinel'.<ref name="Wiktionary">"[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/phylax#English phylax]". ''Wiktionary'', last edited 22 July 2016. Accessed 27 August 2018.</ref> Despite this, in-game, phylakitai is used in both singular and plural contexts.		*Like "[[phylakes]]", phylakitai is from the plural of Ancient [[Greece\|Greek]] φύλαξ (''phylax''), meaning 'watcher, guard, sentinel'.<ref name="Wiktionary">"[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/phylax#English phylax]". ''Wiktionary'', last edited 22 July 2016. Accessed 27 August 2018.</ref> Despite this, in-game, phylakitai is used in both singular and plural contexts.
	*Historical evidence suggests that while the term "phylakitai" was used to refer to police officers appointed to investigate crimes and maintain order in Ptolemaic-era ~~Egyptian settlements~~, the game's portrayal of the phylakitai as an armed paramilitary force with near-unchecked authority is dubious at best. In fact, the justice system of the Ptolemaic pharaohs was considered one of the more effective and accessible than that of many other ancient societies of the time.<ref>Law and Enforcement in Ptolemaic Egypt – Bryn Mawr Classical Review</ref>		*Historical evidence suggests that while the term "phylakitai" was used to refer to police officers appointed to investigate crimes and maintain order in Ptolemaic-era Egypt, the game's portrayal of the phylakitai as an armed paramilitary force with near-unchecked authority is dubious at best. In fact, the justice system of the Ptolemaic pharaohs was considered one of the more effective and accessible than that of many other ancient societies of the time.<ref>Law and Enforcement in Ptolemaic Egypt – Bryn Mawr Classical Review</ref>

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	*Like "[[phylakes]]", phylakitai is from the plural of Ancient [[Greece\|Greek]] φύλαξ (''phylax''), meaning 'watcher, guard, sentinel'.<ref name="Wiktionary">"[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/phylax#English phylax]". ''Wiktionary'', last edited 22 July 2016. Accessed 27 August 2018.</ref> Despite this, in-game, phylakitai is used in both singular and plural contexts.		*Like "[[phylakes]]", phylakitai is from the plural of Ancient [[Greece\|Greek]] φύλαξ (''phylax''), meaning 'watcher, guard, sentinel'.<ref name="Wiktionary">"[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/phylax#English phylax]". ''Wiktionary'', last edited 22 July 2016. Accessed 27 August 2018.</ref> Despite this, in-game, phylakitai is used in both singular and plural contexts.
	*Historical evidence suggests that while the term "phylakitai" was used to refer to police officers appointed to investigate crimes and maintain order in Ptolemaic-era Egyptian settlements, the game's portrayal of the phylakitai as an armed paramilitary force with near-unchecked authority is dubious at best. In fact, the justice system of the Ptolemaic pharaohs was considered one of the more effective and accessible than that of many other ancient societies of the time.		*Historical evidence suggests that while the term "phylakitai" was used to refer to police officers appointed to investigate crimes and maintain order in Ptolemaic-era Egyptian settlements, the game's portrayal of the phylakitai as an armed paramilitary force with near-unchecked authority is dubious at best. In fact, the justice system of the Ptolemaic pharaohs was considered one of the more effective and accessible than that of many other ancient societies of the time.<ref>Law and Enforcement in Ptolemaic Egypt – Bryn Mawr Classical Review</ref>

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	{{Reflist}}~~<ref>Law and Enforcement in Ptolemaic Egypt – Bryn Mawr Classical Review</ref>~~		{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:Organizations]]		[[Category:Organizations]]
	[[Category:Police forces]]		[[Category:Police forces]]
	[[Category:Guards]]		[[Category:Guards]]

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	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}<ref>Law and Enforcement in Ptolemaic Egypt – Bryn Mawr Classical Review</ref>
	[[Category:Organizations]]		[[Category:Organizations]]
	[[Category:Police forces]]		[[Category:Police forces]]
	[[Category:Guards]]		[[Category:Guards]]