Setting Information - Ambiorix's Revolt

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It is the winter of 54 BCE, and Julius Caesar's invasion of Gaul is well underway. The wars had started almost five years before when Caesar entered Gaul, and his initial campaign has gone smoothly as could be expected. The harvest had been poor in the previous year, and Caesar was forced to garrison his legions in separate towns - this was the cause of the trouble. The great General himself chose to remain with the 6th Legion in Atuatuca Tungrorum, among the Eburones. Having command of only around fifteen cohorts in the immediate vicinity, Caesar was unprepared and caught off guard when the revolt occurred and he was killed, along with a goodly part of his men, in that forsaken town. The future of Roman Gaul hands in the balance as a result of this, it is up to Caesar's lieutenants to salvage the situation in Gaul and ensure the advances gained in Gaul are not lost. This crisis also creates an opportunity, an opportunity to succeed Caesar...there are seven legions left in Gaul (7th-14th)and they require immediate leadership.

Meanwhile in Rome, there is some adulation at Caesar's death among the Conservative Senators who wished to try him for corruption. A great political opportunity to wipe Caesar's cronies from positions of prominence was now theirs to take, and never since the time of Sulla had there been such a real chance at returning Rome to its older, more measured course.

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Tips for character creation:

1. There will be an opportunity to gain an immediate military role as commander in Gaul (The senate will have no choice but to confer imperium to someone on the ground there OR an upstart in Rome could choose to petition the Senate for the command and march additional troops there.

2. Players will have a choice upon registration of having a standing bonus for politics or economics (to immediately become Consul, have Imperium, etc or to start higher on the economic tier and have a double payday in the first week)

3. You are not bound to be a historical character but may choose to do so. These personalities will still be bound by starting constraints.

4. You should be thinking of which "party" you want to align with. Caesar's camp (populists) or The Senate (conservatives, We are assuming Pompey is dead in order to clear the playing field a bit)

This post may be further altered, but feel free to discuss here

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To do list:

1. A list of the top ten Gallic tribes, names of their leaders, and their disposition towards Rome

2. The game map needs to be updated to reflect a 54 BCE start date.

3. Someone needs to research all historical Gallic legions so they can be added to this thread in the proper context.An identical number of non-Gallic legions will be created elsewhere, maybe historical ones but maybe not

[Trot]

Maps

The Aedui

Leader- Brennus Allies- Rivals- The Sequani Relationship- Freindly The Aedui are a collection of Celtic tribes situated between the lands West of the Saone, and North of Province. The Aedui are one of the most prominent Gaelic tribes. Elements in the tribes are not friendly to Rome.

The Sequani

Leader- Haerviu Allies- The Helvetii Rivals- The Aedui Relationship- Neutral The Sequani area collection of Celtic tribes located East of the Saone. They rival the Aedui who live on the other side of the river.

The Belgae

Leader- Galba Allies- Rivals- The Remi Relationship- Hostile The Baelgae are considered by Julius Caesar to be the most warlike of the Gaelic tribe. Located in North Eastren Gaul they were the among the first tribse to rise in revolt against Rome.

The Remi

Leader Cratacos Allies- Rivals- The Belgae Relationship- Freindly The Remi are a Belgaic tribe that remained loyal to Rome during the revolt. They provided Caesar with intelligence that was crucial to seeing the revolt put down.

The Helvetii

Leader- Jodocos Allies- The Sequani Rivals- Relationship- Unfriendly protectorate The Helvetii are located in modern day day Switzerland. They planned to migrate to the french coast to establish their own Helvetii kingdom. After being defeated in battle by Roman legions the survivors were allowed to resettle their lands as a Roman Protectorate.

The Veneti

Leader- Bricius Allies- Rivals- Relationship- Hostile The Veneti are a tribe on the Northwest Coast of Gaul. They controlled the trade with the British Isles and are dissatisfied with Roman rule.

The Eburones

Leader- Ambiox and Cativoles Allies- The Treviri Rivals- Relationship- Hostile The Eburones are a strong tribe in central Gaul. Allied with the Treviri they plotted to rise up against Roman rule triggering the second Gaelic revolt.

The Treviri

Leader- Indutiomarus Allies- The Eburones Rivals- Relationship- Hostile The Treviri are a powerful Gaelic tribe that borders the Rhine. They are hostile to Rome and joined the Eburones in the second Gaelic revolt.

The Carnutes

Leader- Vergetorix Allies- Rivals- Relationship- Hostile The Carnutes are a powerful Celtic tribe near modern day Orleans. They are not comfortable with Roman rule.

Aquitania

Leader- Morcant Allies- Rivals- Relationship- Neutral The Aquitania peoples are settled along the Southwest coast of Gaul, and are one of the more powerful Gaelic tribe. There lands were the target of the Helvetii migration.

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Starting events:

1. Curia opens with news of Caesar's death.

-Fill all magistracies by application only (no votes) for year 1
-Come to a conclusion regarding Gallic commands

2. Caesar's legions convene together in Gaul, each coming out of winter quarters for the new campaigning season

-A new Imperator is chosen, which may conflict with the Senate's choice
-A battle strategy is decided upon
-war, war, war!

[chesser2538]

Unassigned


Legio I Italica
Status: Inactive
Founded: N/A
Symbol: Boar
Veteran: No


Legio II Italica
Status: Inactive
Founded: N/A
Symbol: She-wolf
Veteran: No


Legio III Italica
Status: Inactive
Founded: N/A
Symbol: Stork
Veteran: No


Legio IIII Flavia Felix
Status: Inactive
Founded: N/A
Symbol: Lion
Veteran: No


Legio V Alaudae
Status: Inactive
Founded: N/A
Symbol: Elephant
Veteran: No



Legio VI Ferrata
Status: Inactive
Founded: N/A
Symbol: She-wolf
Veteran: No

Gaul


Legio VII Claudia Pia Fidelis
Status: Active
Founded: Before 59BC
Symbol: Bull
Veteran: Yes


Legio VIII Augusta
Status: Active
Founded: Before 59BC
Symbol: Bull
Veteran: Yes


Legio VIIII Hispana
Status: Active
Founded: Before 59BC
Symbol: Bull
Veteran: Yes


Legio X Gemina
Status: Active
Founded: Before 59BC
Symbol: Bull
Veteran: Yes


Legio XI Claudia Pia Fidelis
Status: Active
Founded: 58BC
Symbol: Neptune
Veteran: Yes


Legio XII Fulminata
Status: Active (heavy losses from uprising, half strength)
Founded: 58BC
Symbol: Thunderbolt
Veteran: Yes


Legio XIII Gemina
Status: Active
Founded: 57BC
Symbol: Lion
Veteran: No


Legio XIIII Gemina
Status: Active
Founded: 57BC
Symbol: Capricorn
Veteran: No

Syria


Legio XXII Primigenia
Status: Active (Reformed from survivors of Battle of Carrhae)
Founded: 53BC
Symbol: Heracles
Veteran: No

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General Starting Information:

1. Each family may have one Senator in the family who will be able to participate in the Curia and cast votes.

2. Characters may start either in Caesar's Camp or in Rome. Your back stories should reflect their recent deeds in either event.

Specialized Starting Information:

You may choose one of the following bonuses, one per household

1. Income collection starts at Tier II.

2. You start with some significant, yet mostly honorific post (such as a major priesthood) Please provide your preferred post and get it confirmed by moderation.

3. Gain unique trait "Caesar's Lieutenant" which entitles you to preferential loyalty from Caesar's faction, including legionary loyalty. You gain +1 battles, +1 logistics, +1 speed and +1 scout.