The Clash of Empires collection is inspired by events that took place on the frontiers of Colonial North America from the 1750s to the 1790s. Each figure's appearance is based on the most recent research to accurately portray the appearance of soldiers, citizens, and native peoples of this period. The Seven Years' War was fought by every great power in Europe and spanned five continents including the Americas - in North America the engagement was called The French and Indian War. In the North-American theatre, the French were allied with the Seven Nations of Canada (Huron, Onondaga, three bands of Mohawk, and two more of Abenaki). In opposition, the Iroquois Confederation fought alongside the British. The Highlander and Native warriors depicted are some of the most colourful and animated figures.