- Crispus Hemina
- Fullofaudes Carvilius
- Crispus Macrinus
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A man of influence in the German/Gaulish provinces, Crispus was the Governor of the otherwise obscure province of Belgica Secunda, noteworthy in that it is home to many of the defeated Frankish tribes, and bordering the neutral land of the Saxons. On joining the glorious expedition into Germania to rid the continent of Alemanni oppression, he distinguished himself commanding the Flavia Victrix legion. Now, he enjoys the spoils of war, making himself fat, lazy and indolent on slaves, whores, fine wines and delicately seasoned dormice. A loyal follower of Sigisvultus, his Flavia Victrix will no doubt play a prominent part in the coming civil war.
- Ulfilas Dardanus
- Attalus Cocceianus
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Once the Count of the Roman Shore (Previously known as Saxon Shore, but shortly thereafter re-named by the Emperor who found the original title to be unacceptable) and valiant defender of the Britannian provinces. Together with Hortensius, the Dux Britanniae, they kept order in the provinces by keeping the filthy and unbecomingly unhygienic Picts, Scotii and Saxons at bay. Some have said this man was an open warmonger, others that he was disloyal, and others yet that he had been showing increasing signs of being deranged. As it turned out, such predictions turned out to be eerily accurate in nature. A steadfast believer in Agricola's utterance that he could conquer Hibernia with just two legions, he set forth into folly aiming to conquer the island. Leading the Britannici and a contingent of marines into an early victory, he was then utterly crushed and his legions destroyed by the numerically superior Scotti. As it turned out, this was then to give Sigisvultus and his generals the perfect excuse to invade and conquer the island - properly, with the might of six legions to back them.
- Tiberius Hortensius
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Once the Dux Britanniae and theoretical governor of the Province, he did in fact take orders from Attalus. Together, the two played dice on Thursday nights at a run down Principia of an abandoned fort by the Aelian Vallum. On tuesdays, they plotted on how to overthrow the Emperor, plots that sadly never came to pass. On Saturdays however, asides from drinking heavily, they made a point of crossing the border and burning the first Caledonii village they came across. Very much the voice of reason behind Attalus' bloodthirsty and often badly thought through designs, the two could be credited however with finally conquering Caledonia for the Empire. For this reason alone, they were allowed to live. Overstepping their authority, the two attempted an ill-fated expedition into Hibernia, from which they were never to return..
- Salutius Secundus
Also know as: The Most Excellent Salutius
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Salutius and the Emperor Julian have a long history together dating back from their times in Gaul, when Julian was still Caesar. A close friend to the Emperor and in many ways his tutor, it was Salutius whom instructed Julian in dealing with taxes, and the finer points of bureaucracy. As a senior officer in Gaul, he also has some military experience. As such, he has been made Magister Officiorum of the Empire. Almost as an added bonus, he is also a philosophical mastermind, and so, him and the Emperor share many a night drinking wine and discussing matters of the soul and existence. With the new acquisition of Seleucia-Ctesiphon to the Republic and his undoubted bureaucratic talent, Julian made him Praefectus Orientis and prefect of the city, so that he may better administer the new Eastern provinces. Sadly, in his advanced age, Salutius has fallen ill and has made to Antiocheia, where he hopes to meet the Augustus once again...
- Ammianus Marcellinus
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Probably one of the better historians to have come out of the 4th century, Ammianus is a close friend of the Emperor. Aside from being a Greek and a Soldier, Ammianus once commanded the Imperial Household Cavalry at the side of the Emperor, his reward for being loyal and militarily competent. In addition to writing a biography to the Emperor and documenting his journeys, Ammianus has a wealth of experience in dealing with the Persians, which is why he was chosen as a general in the Persian expedition of 367 A.D. As of 377 A.D, he is now Dux Mesopotamiae et Persia, that is, commander of all military forces in the newly acquired provinces, which he has been tasked to defend. Part of his command includes nominally defending the districts of Isfahan, Bishapur and Gazaca from Hepthalite incursions, but this is a task he has increasingly delegated to his Persian subjects under Hormisdas II.
- Dagalaifus
Also known as: The Infantryman, The Profane
- Anatolius
Also known as: Antonius
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Anatolius was the Comes Sacrarum Largitionum of the Empire, that is, the finance minister. Otherwise unimportant, he served with distinction previously in the provinces of Egypt, and had modest military experience. He had been asked by Julian to join his expedition against the Persians, an invitation he accepted. He commanded the right wing of Legionary cavalry marching with the main army. Unfortunately, he was struck down at the Battle of Mons Parthicus, leading the left wing of the army. To his credit, he never retreated and died gloriously in the field of battle, spatha in hand.
- Jovianus
Also known as: Jovian, Jovinus
- Mamertinus
Also known as: Claudius Mamertinus
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Mamertinus was once consul, together with Nevitta, in 362 and 363. In 367, together with Aurelianus The Attacker, he commanded a force of 10,000 men and marched into Arabia, subduing it. He has chosen as his capital the Arabian coastal city of Jarja, which he reckoned the most beautiful he had ever laid eyes on. Together with Jovinus, he forms the civil counterpart in administering Arabia, commanding the provinces from his new capital in an almost kinglike manner.
- Procopius Flavius
- Locutus of Borgaia and Palpatinus Flavius Sidious
Also known as: The Antichrist, Agentes in Rebus, Those That Bring Order To Chaos
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Much like Paul 'Beria' and Apodemius 'The Sycophant' under Constantius II, Locutus and Palpatinus are two of the most eminent Agentes In Rebus, or imperial agents, acting under the Emperor's will. Together, they right wrongs, solve murder mysteries and deal death to corruption. On off days, they also negotiate treaties, humiliate enemy tribes, and otherwise bring order to a chaotic, corrupt and decadent Empire. Lately, little news has been heard of them since Sigisvultus proclaimed himself Caesar in Ravenna. They are presumed dead.
- Julius Terentilius
- Julius Athenaeus
Also known as: Knofoda
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The narrator of our story, his whereabouts are a constant mystery, as is his role in the Empire. He is also known by his Lusotanan tribal name, a tradition his family has maintained for centuries. Conspiracy theories abound about his character, some saying that he is the power behind the throne, poisoning the mind of the Emperor with his twisted words, while others yet claim he is in fact a harmless old Hermit living in the outskirts of Narbo. It is known however, that he at least once spoke directly to the Emperor Julian at the aftermath of the Battle of Ctesiphon, and that he was in Julian's army up to that point. Whatever the case, it is certain that he has a predisposition for violence, political intrigue, prolific but obscure referencing and sourcing, contrived writing and fits of alcoholism. Sadly, the avatar of Knonfoda perished in Arleate from old age in 378 A.D. May his soul rest in pace, and his story telling remains as vivid and nefarious as they did before.
- Aradius Rufinus
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Aradius is the Pagan Prefect of Rome, and the Imperial Representative in Italia. From Rome, he administers the ancient heartland of the Romans and other Latins, keeping order in the eternal city, and ensuring that throughout his sphere of influence, the Gods are properly revered, sacrifices are performed daily for the health of the Emperor, among other duties such as ensuring order in the cities and so forth. An extremely loyal supporter of the Emperor, non dare challenge Imperial Authority in Italia while this man presides as Prefect of Rome. Yet, for all that, Sigisvultus the usurper dare make his headquarters in nearby Mediolanum, frequently threatening to invade the province with this wintering legions. To counter this threat, Aradius has begun to enlist the help of his own domestici, recruited from among true Romans to a man as they reside in the city. Problematically, however, it will take many months for these tiros to be trained, and none shall have any experience whatsoever in war, unless one counts experience as to include combat with nearby brigands. Fragile is Aradius' position in Rome, and he knows it.
- Zeno Vettus
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One of the Vettus brothers, Zeno was one of the generals who lead the near disastrous expedition into the lands of the Berber tribes in Mauretania. There, he was lucky not to lose his life, the fate suffered by no less than three other Roman generals during that campaign. After having secured only a pyrrhic victory and the nominal submission of the Berber tribes and promises of peace, Zeno retreated back towards the limes. And to this day, he maintains a careful eye on the Berber tribes from his fort on the Limes Mauretanicus. While his brother and other colleagues marched at the head of many legions and utterly destroyed the Berbers and their people, Zeno stayed back and oversaw the administration of the most important cities in northern Africa, a rather important post, seeing as many of the great cities are torn by civil strife, being heavily populated as they are, by those silly Christians.
- Agilo Hortensius
- Ulpius Mariscianus
- Promotus Vettus
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The other Vettus brother, he also participated in the ill fated Berber expedition. A survivor like his brother, he now maintains the extensive and heavily fortified Limes Mauretanicus, constantly overseeing the building of new forts, watchtowers and training exercises. It was rumoured he was to command the Flavia Victrix Legion which had been reassigned from Germania to Africae, but this never came to pass. Regardless, he did command a considerable Limtanei force which accompanied the Legions into Mauretania, where he thus subdued the natives, and now mans forts on their own frontier, and not the old Roman one.
- Maximus Philo
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Maximus Philo was one of the Heroes of the Francii Wars. Under his leaderhip, his legions liberated the city of Colonia-Agrippina, which had fallen to the Franks in 355 A.D, and helped to destroy the Frankish confederation. He is also credited with having expanded Roman territory east of the Rhine, subjugating the Salii, Frisii and Cherusci tribes. He is now the Consularis Germania Secunda, governing the province from Colonia-Agrippina, and overseeing the assimilation and military conscription of the subjugated Franks into the Roman Empire. Extending his glory further, in an expedition against the Saxons, he liberated the remainder of Belgica, and went as far as the Iutland peninsula in Germania, expelling the Saxons there and conquering their cities. Now, all of northern Germania is his domain, which he guards fiercely against the eastern Barbaroin of the Burgundiones.
- Opius
Also known as: Of The Eagles
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Opius, like the Vettus brothers, was the leading general in charge of the Limitanei/Auxiliary expedition into Mauretania. Despite the hollow victory he achieved there, he was promoted to the Praeses of Mauretania Tingitana, effectively making him governor of the province. When the Flavia Victrix came to be reassigned to his province, he was the natural choice to lead it, even if his military record was otherwise tarnished. It is his belief however, that now in control of a legion proper, nothing will stop him should he cross into Barbaricum once more. Indeed, nothing did. He went, he observed, he veritably kicked Berber ass. They all died, and he conquered all their cities.
- Servius Elagabalus
- Valens Flavius
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Valens was born in Cibalae in Illyria. A hardworking man, he spent much of his youth in his family estate. Recently, however, he was commissioned into Flavius Aetius' staff. Despite taking orders from a man nearly half his age, Valens carried out his duties enthusiastically, putting the Goths and Rebels to flight in the engagements he took part. For his valour, he was made Vicarius Daci, or governor of the Dacian provinces. Having retrained the Herculi and Jovii legions, he made for the Chersonesus, taking Panticapaion back for the empire after nearly a century or foreign rule, and fortifying the peninsula against raiders. Unfortunately, whence war broke out with the Burgundian peoples, he died a valiant death while fighting those barbarian scum outside of one of their tribal strongholds. To his credit, his legions were then to capture it. A sad day it as whence he died, for he was an able administrator, a good soldier and a worthy friend.
- Valentinianus Flavius
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While not an uneducated boor, Valentinianus is an interesting opposite to his brother Valens. Also a Christian, he hates academia, philosophers and the 'educated elites'. This one is a soldier through and through. Perhaps due to these qualities, he was called by the Emperor Julian to serve in his eastern expedition. As an ardent Christian, Valentinianus is not above the possession of relics, including the so called 'Spear of Longinus' - which he was to lose, together with his wife's affectations, which took to servicing men of lower rank instead. It was all gone down hill from here, as he stumbled into a catastrophic defeat against the Persians in Media, and has had to fully retreat into Armenia.
- Hormisdas
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Hormisdas is the younger brother of Shapur II, and pretender to the Persian throne. He fled to Roman lands after attempting to overthrow his brother, seeking refuge with Constantius II. After the latter's death, he sought further aid from Julian. There is evidence to support the theory that Julian intended to install Hormisdas on the Persian throne as a puppet king and client ruler, subservient to Rome's interests. As such, he has accompanied the Augustus in his Eastern expedition. He has now been called by the Augustus, to personally oversee negotiations with his brother at the Persian Gates, where the Shahenshah has encamped his army. Unfortunately for him, he died fighting his brother in person. Avenging him however, was his son, whom personally led the left flank of the Roman army and smashed Shapur's right, breaking his army and causing them to flee.
- Hormisdas II
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Hormisdas II is the son of Hormisdas, inheriting his father's name. Little is known of the youth, other than he was probably born or raised in Roman lands, having lived there with his father and the rest of his family for a while. Thus, he is probably romanised to some degree. He has also accompanied his father east in Julian's entourage, but has not taken kindly to being ordered around by the Romans. He is also resentful and mistrustful of his uncle, Shapur II. Having survived long enough to be appointed Governor of Mesopotamia, an honorary title to be sure. Disatisfied with the lot Rome handed to him, commanding only two provinces, the treacherous Hormisdas II promptly marched into the lands of his birthright - mountain girdled Media and Persia - and began a campaign of annexation against the lesser nobles that once served his uncle Shapur II. He did not content however with the Hepthalite horde of barbarians, whom frequently pillaged these lands. Now, he remains in a deadly standstill with his barbarian hordes, suffering victory in defeat in equal measure.
- Shapur II
Also known as: Shabur, Shahenshah,
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This man merits a position among the secondary characters of this AAR simply for being the main antagonist of the game, and Julian's nemesis in real life. However, in our little alternate universe, the "King of Kings's" fortune has gone from high to low, as he has ran from more battles and secured more defeats under his belt than any other known ruler. On the other hand, it was under his watch that the divine Nevitta was smitten, and the King has yet to relinquish the rule of his realm, having agreed to parley after occupying and fortifying the Persian Gates, a pass high in the mountains which secures any entry deeper into Persia. But its okay now, he's dead, for his bloated head rests peacefully under the ruin of his army on the Persian Gates. For falling there to Julian and his conquering army, the Shahenshah ceased being king of kings and became king of dust and ruin; the ill-remained ruins of his dominion...
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[AAR] Julian, The Savior Of Rome?
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