Battle of Sutrium

[The Mad Skylord]

The Consular Army of Gnaeus Julius Iulus assembles into battle order to engage the Italian legions near Sutrium.

[Rhapture]

The Italians are a few miles outside Sutrium, which has remained loyal to Rome. It is a highly strategic town however, and it has stone wall fortifications. Its loss would be problematic for Rome.

They are camped at the east end of a plain with the southern side lined with a tree topped ridge. The north turns to small rolling hills , but that is a few miles away it should not play a roll in the battle.

(ill do the battle tomorrow if you send orders)

Italians 400 Horse
Scato's Legion 4500 men
Asinius' Legion 3700 Men

[Jokern]

Italian Orders

The Italian army is divided into three flanks and two detachments: the left flank with 2,570 men, the center under Scato with 2,580 men, the right flank with 2,570 men, an infantry detachment of 480 men, and a cavalry detachment of 400 horse under Asinius. The three flanks will move forward engage the Roman flanks, all the while unleashing all missiles that the Italians have available. The cavalry detachment will move to the north (placed next to the right flank) and try to harass and if possible move around the Roman left flank and strike it in the rear if the opportunity arises. The infantry detachment will be placed to the left of the left flank and will move up the tree topped ridge. They are to move through the trees and use them for defense if they are attacked. If they are unopposed, they will move to flank the Roman right flank. Cohort Detachment (480 men) Left Flank (2,570 men) Center (2,580 men) - Commander Scato Right Flank (2,570 men) Cavalry Detachment (400 Horse) - Commander Asinius

[Rhapture]

Roman Orders

4th Legion - 4'500 men - Lepidus 5th Legion - 4'500 men - Iulus 400 Cavalry 1) Each Legion shall deploy one cohort to the reserve (480 men) and the cavalry shall also be deployed there. 2) The reserve will remain unengaged and attempt to shore up holes in the battle line, engage and defeat the enemy horse, or if none of these are required/possible, they will attempt to flank round the left flank. 3) Before engaging, the Romans will throw their heavy pila to destroy shields, before using their light pila to kill. 4) No mercy, unless the enemy surrenders. 5) Consul Iulus will command the IV Legions, Legate Lepidus the V Legion and Tribune Sulla the Reserve. 6) The Romans shall move forwards and wait for the enemy. Once the enemy leaves the treeline and arrives to fight, the Romans will charge in.

Modifiers

Lepidus +1 Battles
Iulus +3 Battles
-1 Morale for Romans

[Rhapture]

The two armies marched slowly toward each other, centurions yelling commands and words of encouragement to the new recruits. It was a fairly straight forward attack by both sides, with the Italians throwing out a small flanking force around the trees. Each side exchanged pila, but it had negligible effect on the outcome. They charged each other and at first it things went badly for the Roman left, taking heavy losses , while the right and cavalry held their own. The reserves were thrown into the fray and Iulus split off some of his cohorts to make up for the losses. These fresh troops helped turned the tide of battle, as the Roman left overran the Italians and wiped out half the remaining forces. While the Roman cavalry was forced into its own rout and Iulus held of the flanker maneuver. Seeing that he was now seriously outnumbered , Scato called for a full retreat, into their fortified camp, as his cavalry covered.

Italian Losses

Scato's Legion -2700
Asinius Legion -3000
Cavalry -150

Roman Losses

Legio IV -2500
Legio V - 1500

Cav -370

Survival rolls

Lepidus 15 Iulus 19 Sulla 19 Scato 17 Anius 5

Remaining Forces

Italians
2500 Men
350 Cavalry

Rome
Legio IV 2000
Legio V 3000
Cav 30

Sulla - Survival +1, -1 Commanding Cavalry

[The Mad Skylord]

Iulus watched as the Italians retreated into their encampment. He had finally won a decisive victory against the Italian rebels. He waved over a Tribune and his officers and they made towards the Italians, under the banner of truce.

[General Brewster]

Gazing upon the battlefield, heavily bloodied but not wounded Marcus Aemilius Lepidus was at a serene peace. He had found his place in this world. He too as a senator would bask in the glory of this victory for Rome.

"Iulus, I think now it would be time to negotiate their complete surrender. Otherwise a siege of their camp would be wise if I might add. This will be a day remembered for Roman glory!"

[The Mad Skylord]

Iulus grinned at Lepidus. "I would agree, my friend. Let us see if we can add yet more glory to this day."

[Rhapture]

The Italians show no desire to surrender.

[The Mad Skylord]

The Italian camp is placed under siege.

[Rhapture]

After a week a messenger from Iulus returns, There is still no sign of surrender.

[General Brewster]

OOC: that will work too lol you ninja'd me

[The Mad Skylord]

The Italians are informed that unless they surrender before the end of the Summer, every Italian prisoner in Roman custody will be crucified.

[General Brewster]

"Consul, I again ask your permission to leave. I stayed longer than agreed. Either we annialite the enemy right this day or please grant me permission to burn my wife and son."

[The Mad Skylord]

"I apologise, Marcus, you have been free to leave since the battle concluded, I should have given the formal honours. Return to Rome as you please."

[Rhapture]

The Italians are still refusing to surrender...

[The Mad Skylord]

Every Italian Prisoner is crucified within sight on the camp, in a large, rough circle. The crosses face the enemy camp so they can hear their screams.

[General Brewster]

"I would not want to leave the last push friend if it is quickly executed. "Marcus said with admiration to his friend.

[The Mad Skylord]

Iulus put his hand on Marcus' shoulder. "It's fine, Marcus. Go and bury your wife and son. The fighting here is finished."

[General Brewster]

"There's one more thing I'd ask Consul. My brother has talked to your son to honor our alliance in the coming election. I trust that given the performances the 5th legion showed under my command you will still honor our alliace and vote for me as the next consul while I help you attain your pro-consulship ?"