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Chapter II Narses commanded three units of Hastatii, two units of Principes, two units of Velites, and his Legionary cavalry unit. We were joined by another captain from the southern part of the empire. This doubled our numbers making us a sizable army. Normally, they don't mix regiments this way unless something big was going to happen. Yet another Captain came from the Eastern part of the empire. The Easterners did not look like normal Romans, most of them converted barbarian hordes. They c...

General Cicero called the aides, and division commanders into his tent. He had a complex map of the area all spread out, with a bunch of little models, representing different units. “Julius, you and your men will be the left flank of the force, Engel will be the center with his spearmen, and Decimas will be the right flank. I don't want you to spread your forces thin, make sure each line has reinforcements. All of you plan out your placements, and submit it to me by nightfall for approval. Ta...

Chapter II Narses commanded three units of Hastatii, two units of Principes, two units of Velites, and his Legionary cavalry unit. We were joined by another captain from the southern part of the empire. This doubled our numbers making us a sizable army. Normally, they don't mix regiments this way unless something big was going to happen. Yet another Captain came from the Eastern part of the empire. The Easterners did not look like normal Romans, most of them converted barbarian hordes. They c...

Chapter I As a boy, my father told me I was destined to be a politician. As oldest son, I was to be untouched by the horrors of war. I must stay alive for the Brutii line to continue. I disliked the politics of Rome. When I accompanied my father to attend senate meetings, it was a long and boring time and I held no interest in it. My daydreams consisted of glorious battles for Rome and for my family. When I spoke of such dreams, my father scorned me into believing that war was for the peasant...

Chapter I As a boy, my father told me I was destined to be a politician. As oldest son, I was to be untouched by the horrors of war. I must stay alive for the Brutii line to continue. I disliked the politics of Rome. When I accompanied my father to attend senate meetings, it was a long and boring time and I held no interest in it. My daydreams consisted of glorious battles for Rome and for my family. When I spoke of such dreams, my father scorned me into believing that war was for the peasant...