The Rise of Rome

[Siddyus]

Year 280B.C - 270 B.C

Important Events:

Umbria 276 B.C, The annihilation of Roman Rebels

A rebel army attacked a nearby city belonging to the Romans. This led the Senate to form a homeland defense for Rome. Thus, Augustus Caessenius 3rd Legionary force has been born. By Winter, This army marched to the besieging Rebel army and attacked it but this Rebel army is made of filthy Roman militia men not even enough force to conquer a single town. This army retreated to the woods and by winter Augustus managed to corner them. This led to a brutal battle--The rebels were determined to fight to the death instead of being captured. The rebels, though determined, lost but managed to kill atleast 300 of Augustus Legionary force.


Rebel armies poised for combat.


Captain Eumenes of the Rebel Army ambushed a Roman legionary unit.


A desperation attack by the Rebel Hastati unit.


Rebel Armies on a major disarray.

Capua, 273 B.C, Death of a Hero.

Augustus was summoned by the Senate this time to fight a enemy much powerful than that of the Rebels--The armies of Epirus. A massive army led by Pyrrhus of Epirus attacked and conquered
Capua and Augustus was ordered to retake the region. However, The armies of Epirus were much stronger than the army led by Augustus. thus, Augustus has been defeated, and sadly, he was killed in battle.


Augustus on horseback poised for combat.


Armies of Pyrrhus ready to engage the forces of Augustus.


The heat of the battle.


More enemy reinforcements!


Roman and Epirus soldiers lie dead in the ground after the defeat and annihilation of the armies of Augustus.

Roman territories, 270 B.C - In red colour.
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Year 270 B.C-260 B.C

Venetia, 263 B.C, The Fall of Venetia.

The death of Augustus sent shockwaves throughout the republic. This saddened the Senate but it is not enough to lower the Roman morale. Having lost a good friend--Flavius Octavianus, Current leader of Rome, took command of Augustus' shattered army to continue what Augustus left behind when he died. Flavius lead it into Northern Italy where the Barbarians are lurking. Flavius marched through the harsh snow until he finally reached Venetia. There he fought the first battle against the Gauls and thanks to the God Mars--he won the battle. In honor of Augustus Venetia must fall!


Flavius' army meet the Gallic army head on.


Clash of the titans!


A Roman unit surrounded by a Gallic horde.


The blizzard has cleared and made way for victory! Run from the might of Rome!


Flavius and his bodyguards attacking a Gallic spearmen unit on the left flank.


A crushing defeat for the Gallic armies! For Mars!

Roman territories, 260 B.C - In red colour
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[Dooz]

Nicely done. Makes me hate myself more for not having done the same when the time was right. Nice shots in any case.

[Gaius Baltar]

Great pics and commentary. I just love reading this stuff. Keep us upated.

[Siddyus]

Year 260 B.C-240 B.C

Important Events:

Venetia 249 B.C The Road to Patavium

After the death of Flavius, who died of old age. The Senate was depressed upon hearing this event. Just when Flavius was about to engage Patavium--he suddenly died of heart failure in his camp some 60KM from Patavium just outside the Republic border. This sudden turn of events brought disarray to the northern front. When all was almost lost. The Senate finally sent a new man called as Publius the Wrathful. He crushed several Gallic forces who penetrated deep inside the Roman territories until by 252 B.C the Northern front has finally stabilized. Having done this Publius gathered his remaining force with some reinforcements from Rome and by Winter 249 B.C he marched the road to Patavium--aware that Gauls will ferociously defend the path to their homeland to the death.


Roman cohorts ready to engage Gallic defense line.


Gauls viciously attacking their opponent.


Romans fought back by throwing hails of pila.


Roman cohorts trying to break the Gallic defense line.


One by one the Gallic defense force is collapsing.


Flee! and make way for the Roman armies!


After the decisive victory against the Gallic defense force. Publius points his sword toward Patavium. The road to Patavium has finally gave way. Only a few more kilometers and Augustus' and Flavius' dream will finally be fulfilled.