They get into battle quite early securing Sicilia for Rome. Sicilia is shared by three factions- the Scipii in the north, the Greeks in Syracuse to the south, and the Carthaginians in Lilybaeum to the west. Their second city is Messana, on the island of Sicilia. Thus in our world, the Scipii are often tasked by the Senate to seize Carthaginian settlements- to include their capital of Carthage itself.Ĭapua is the only city the Scipii rule in Italia. The branch cognominated “Scipio” would go on to conquer Carthage- not once, but twice. Many Cornelii ruled as consul in the olden days, and many more will come. This house, like the Julii, is a long and respected gens in Roman social circles. South of Rome lies Italia’s second-largest city- Capua, the powerful capital of the blue-bannered Cornelii Scipiones, known in this world as the Scipii. There is a blacksmith to forge the ores coming from the nearby mines, and all of Rome can enjoy the gladiatorial games in our magnificent amphitheatre. The city barracks works hard to keep the principes trained and ready, while on the practice field young men volunteer to become velites. The Senate meets in a governor’s palace, while in the Forum Romanum, the plebs can listen to the demagogues rant and rave over laws and proposals while they purchase bread and exotic items from other lands. The city has a firm stone wall girding its borders- built by King Servius Tullus a long time ago. Regardless of the mission, the Senate feels its accomplishment will further the policies and goals of Rome, Center of the World. This can be something as easy as blockading a nearby port, or something as difficult as reaching a distant settlement and conquering it. The Senate, under the direction of the consul, handles foreign relations, and can- if needed- issue decrees to other Roman factions in the form of assigning a Senate Mission. Rome is unique, for unlike the other Roman cities, Rome is ruled directly by the Senate and People of Rome, popularly known by its initials SPQR. Our city of Rome lies in the center of the world, a perfect position from which to rule all. Patavium lies to the east, guarding the gateways to the underbelly of Germania Magna through the Great Northern Pass to Iuvavum, and the roads east to the Balkans. Mediolanium lies to the west, and guards two passes through the might Alps to the north and west- gateway to the Greek-founded city of Massilia. Two Gallic cities lie there, ripe for the taking. Their red banners are poised to strike north into Cisalpine Gaul, that area of Italia north of the river but south of the Alps. Thus, in our virtual world, the Julii are most often tasked by the Senate to seize settlements in what is known now as Gaul. They would remain senators, occasionally serving as consul, until the later rise of Gaius Julius Caesar, who would go on to conquer all of Gaul. After the Rape of the Sabine Women and the conquest of Alba Longa, the Julii became Roman patricians. It is said their ancestors were kings of Alba Longa back when Romulus first founded our city. The Julii are an ancient family, patricians of a long and noble line. The House of Julius, also known in-game as the Julii, have their base in the two northern cities of Arretium and Ariminum. In fact, the first Senate Mission given the Julii faction is to bring this wayward town into our fold. There is a tiny settlement to the west of the Padus called Segesta which is not under our standards, but we will be taking that soon. We Romans own all of Italia, which all educated people know is the peninsula south of the River Padus. Roma Victrix! The Land Cities and Factions The only thing you will have to decide is which Roman faction you wish to lead to victory. Just remember this, traveler, when choosing which faction in our Virtual World you wish to command: the name of the game is Rome: Total War. Each will be described in detail elsewhere here we shall discuss mainly our Republic as a whole. The Julii hold the north, the Brutii the East, while the Scipii are poised to strike south. Our city boast four factions, three houses under the Senatus Populusque Roma. We are a civilized state, with a government unique among all the world. Once a small village built upon seven hills, Rome is now a city poised to take on the known world and win. Welcome, traveler, to the Republic of Rome.
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