History Of Rome: A RTOR2 Tale

History Of Rome: A RTOR2 Tale
The following is the history of Rome, taking place in the fictional timeline of RtoR2


Chapter 1: The Birth of an Empire.

In the year 3741 two brothers Romulus and Remus came upon a village on the majestic Seven Hills. The two soon became the leader of the village as they and their etruscan soldiers conquered it swiftly. They then set up the great village of Rome. At that time Romulus and Remus were two soldiers in the small etruscan army. They soon defied their leaders and took the village for themselves. From what we have learned only through stories untill recently was the two brothers bravely fought off a hoard of Etruscan soldiers and saved the day thanks to Mars, the god of War.

But recent archeological and forensic findings conclude that Romulus and Remus were captured in a short battle. The two brothers were some how able to escape though and rallied a army of roughly 100 soldiers. This has been taken from a finding of nearly 100 personal items that would belong to a Roman army circa 3700. In what is believed 3739 the army stormed the small place of the etruscan king and murdered him. Romulus and Remus then became the leaders of the Etruscan empire.

In what is believed 3712 they moved their capital to Rome. What was now a center of trade for the Empire. This is thanks to the fact that the earliest piece of Roman currency dates back to 3712. Back then currency was a piece of copper roughly the size of a quarter. In Latin a coppersmith would write the year and the emperor's name. The earliest coin was dated 3712 and had the only twin name Romulus and Remus. And this is how the Roman Empire is believed to be born.

World Map 3700 BCE

Chapter 2: Romulus dynasty
The Roman Empire under the leadership of Romulus began to grow. The story of Remus suggests he died at 57 a very reasonable age at that time. According to Babylonian writing the Babylonians discovered the Romans in 3698 BCE. At that time the Babylonians were one of the few nations that kept track of history.

As trade began to grow between the nations so did a friendship. The Romans finally adapted writing in 3677. At that time Romans only used writing for keeping track of trade. Then in 3611 the first Roman historian, Marcus wrote about the history of Rome. The writing though was more for literature then fact. He wrote the fiction part of the tale of Romulus and Remus. He also wrote the names of the second, third and fourth emperors. The Romulus dynasty was now in control of Rome.

Under Romulus IV the Romans expanded to the end of the Italian peninsula. 3604 the Romans began to use silver coins instead of copper. By then copper was beginning to be inexpensive. By the outbreak of the Ethiopian Revolution Rome couldn't care less. They were now growing economially and militarily.

Romulus IV then ordered troops to conquer the remains of the etruscan empire. At that time a small band of villages that left the Etruscans when Romulus took over. Northern Italy was secured 3589 BCE. Romulus IV then as his last military order landed troops on Sicily. The Sicilians were shocked to see outsiders. They were swiftly conquered as their slings couldn't stand up to Roman bronze.

It was here that the Romans dubbed Romulus IV, Romulus the Great. He also changed the title from king to emperor. Romulus the great's last act before dying in 3579 was the change from the silver coin to the gold denarii. The coin that would be used by Romans until the end of the empire. Romulus IV was leading Rome into a world power.

Romulus VI never was able to fill his grandfather's shoes. He did though made first contact with the Germanic tribes in 3527. Thus began a relationship between the two. The Roman empire then began to slow down.

When Romulus X took over in 3408 he began to reshape Rome. In 3401 he founded the city of Carthage on the African coastline. In what is now Tunisia. Rome was now becoming a true empire. Then in 3397 Rome, Greece and Ireland formed the Central Powers. Romulus X also ordered the conquering of Marseilles in 3385. Only two months before his death. Marseilles would be completely conquered by 3350.

Many years later Romulus XII would bring Rome into its first war. In 3321 Several hundred Roman ships sped with English and Greek ships into the Black Sea. There they met with a Russian fleet. The Central powers proved victorious but this would be the start of the Viking war.

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Chapter 3: Greek War
Although Rome was at war it did not feel like. Nothing hanged in Roman life that would show a war was going on. As Ethiopia and Germany joined the central powers Rome did not much to help the war effort. As Germany was fighting the Vikings the Romans were enjoying wine and working on farms.

Many emperor's stayed in most part out of the war. They also began to build up the military. Romulus XV saw the collapse of the Central Powers in 3156. Soon Rome began to get disputes with Greece over trade. Rome had begun to expand. It first settled the Straight of Gibralter on the African side. Then the Roman conquering of the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea brought much concern in Greece.

Rome now had a 10 mile border with Greece. People began to panic. They feared war. The in 3116 a Roman Army met with a Greek army in the battle of Hoxsor, the nearest town. The Roman army was victorious. War had now begun between Rome and Greece.

Both powers now asked Babylon and Egypt for help. Around this time though a new empire arouse west of Rome. Spain formed in 3075. They soon asked Rome for the Gibralter colony in return for help against the Greeks. In 3073 the Spanish agreed to join the war in return for Gibralter. By now the Egyptian decided to stay neutral.

Over the next 70 years Rome expanded to the east to create a larger border with Greece. Rome expanded farther into Algeria to get more resources. Then the invaded Greece fully. By now Rome was one of the most powerful nations in the world. Rivaling that of Babylon, India, Vikingland and Russia.

In 2995 Rome entered the Iron age. And with Roman success Babylon entered the Roman side in 2993. Romulus XX now occupied the throne. Now Greece was in trouble. Unlike most other Emperors Romulus XX was sent to a military school in tactics for 5 years. This gave him an edge over the other emperors in war.

The Greek Navy was still a problem. It had now been raiding Roman ports for 50 years. It was becoming very bad for the Roman economy. So in 2975 a combined Roman, Spanish and Babylon navy met with the Greek navy near Crete. The two day battle cost the lives of thousands. But the Greek navy was defeated. The Greek morale was broken and it's only means to survive the war was gone.

Soon afterward in 2974 a Roman campaign began. Over the next 20 years the Romans would conquer all of Northern Greece. Meanwhile Babylon conquered most of Asia Minor. Then in 2932 the Spanish launched a daring landing on the west coast of Greece. They soon conquered much land. By 2900 the remains of Greece was Athens and Byzantine. As a result Rome expanded even further east into the Crimea.

The Greek war ended when the new Roman Legions marched into Athens in 2887. The Roman Empire now spanned from France to Crimea and from Vienna to Carthage. Rome was now a mighty empire. And one of the most powerful nations in the world.


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i'll say, brings back many fond memories to me. Glad to see someone is writing a story on their own nation like i suggest a while back

Chapter 4: The Great War
After The Greek War Rome began in dispute over Asia Minor with Babylon. not only that but they began to want Egyptian territories as well. Rome began to prepare for war. The new mighty legions sat in Byzantine and Carthage ready to strike at her enemies.

Romans legions then began to march into Asia Minor in 2614 BCE. In only 3 years they conquered all of Asia Minor. The Babylonians at that time were pressed by Ethiopians and India and didn't have the resources to fight the Romans. The Romans acted with Mercy towards the Babylonians. They would make peace and help them against the Indians.

Egypt, at that time at war with Ethiopia couldn't deal with a Roman attack. As a result they promised to give the territory up after the war with Ethiopia. Rome declared war on Egypt in 2505 but after much confusion by the three governments of Rome, Egypt and Russia the war was called off and no lives were lost.


Rome asked Egypt for forgiveness and offered to train their military. Egypt responded by demanding Roman land. They claimed that Romans declaration of war caused Egypt to shift resources and men to fight Rome, which allowed Ethiopia to gain more land. Rome sent hack a message that said Rome wouldn't give any land and only stopped the war out of mercy.

The confusion and disagreements were all put aside around 2350. Rome began to send troops and resources into Egypt and Babylon to help fight the Ethiopians and Indians. As a result Ethiopia and India was being driven back on all fronts. Ethiopia also lost much of it's power when it's Arabian colony revolted and formed the Arabian Confederation.

The allied forces were now having an upper hand. As the Arab Confederation declared war on Ethiopia and India. The war then began to turn completely in favor of the allies. By 2225 Ethiopia was no more. India was being continually driven back.

In 2165 India bid for peace. Germany, England and Arabia all agreed to the peace. But the other allied nations, including Rome didn't.

Although Scholars declared the Great War over by 2200 Rome continued in it's war against India. During the 2nd Indian-Babylonian war Rome sent troops to Babylon to help train them. They also sent supplies. But around 2000 BCE Roman support of Babylon dwindled and war with India ended.

Most scholars agree the reason for Rome's exit from the war was the triple blow of the dwindling of popular support, German pressure and a threat of war with Russia. The Great War was over but Rome was still on the war path.


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Don't worry quys, Chapter 5 is coming this weekend

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Chapter 5: A New Era
In 2250 a new leader came to the throne. Romulus XXXVI was the last emperor of the Romulus Dynasty. With his sudden death at Age 12 he had no immediate heirs. With only an aunt and cousin related to him, both women no one in his family to take the throne. The Romulus Dynasty, the longest dynasty in history ended after 1500 years of rule.

The next man in line was the second most powerful man in Rome, the general of the entire Roman military. Warius Manius took power. At age 35 he had lived a life of both politics and military. From recent archaeological discoveries we have found out that Warius Manius was also the governor of the Roman Province. He had spent many years reaching the top. It had all paid off.

This was also a time of new ideas. Christianity had taken hold of Rome. It quickly replaced the old pagan ways. It was quickly also reshaped by a hierarchy. The archbishop of Rome controlled the Roman church. Followed by 5 Bishops for Greece, Italia, Asia Minor, Algeria and Romania.

Other Christian nations also had Arch Bishops and some believed they should control the whole of Christianity. Only Russia and Rome came above the others to declare themselves "Pope". To avoid war they allowed each Archbishops from other Christian nations to voter on a leader. They voted the roman Archduke Conarus, Pope in 2122.

The new era also brought about changes. The gladiatorial games which had been outlawed in 2350 it was reopened in 2145 which greatly pleased the people. Also the aqueducts were improved for the first time in 175 years in 2180. Another thing that improved the era was the construction of the peoples' forums in major cities. These forums allowed both rich and poor to talk openly in a public area.

The New Era changed Rome for the better and would effect it for years to come.


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Chapter 6: The Russian Crusade
The year was 1715 BCE. It was now the height of the Roman Empire. It was the most powerful nation in all the world. (See also EQ's Histograph of most Powerful Nations). For hundreds of years a bitter rivalry between Catholic Europe and the Orthodox East had led to an ancient "Cold War". The Roman Military had been preparing for war for years. The Catholic Powers of Europe had done the same. Spain and Germany had formed an alliance with Rome on the hopes of stopping the spread of Orthodoxy.

That war came in 1715 BCE. Hundreds of Thousands of German and Roman troops poured over the Russian border as a crusade was called upon Russia. The quickly conquered up to 300 miles inland. The Russian military had been pushed back. The Cossacks, the elite Russian calvary were the only force between Catholic troops and Moscow, the Russian capital.

The Roman Allies of Spain and Germany wanted to open a second war with Vikingland. They were the Russian's main ally and also a key Eastern Orthodox nation. The Vikings seeing how they could not survive a war pleaded to the Pope for mercy. The Pope agreed on two terms: All lands conquered by the Catholic Powers stay in the power's hands and Vikingland convert and join the Catholic powers against Russia.

Nearly at the same time a revolt in Vikingland replaced the old monarchy with a new Republic. This republic was more open to the Catholic Powers then the old monarchy. They agreed to hand over their colonies to Spain but none of their homeland.

Also at this time the Russian leader Ivan, stressed for peace. His terms were: Tolerance for Catholics in Russia, Pre-War borders and reparations. It was only the matter of reparations that made the Catholic powers more furious and drove the war farther. van ordered the burning of all fields that the Catholic Powers would take. He wanted to starve the invaders out.

The Roman leaders then ordered new tactics. The Roman forces would be equipped to handle the cold Russian winter that the Russians were using to halt the Roman advance. They would also relocate their reinforcements to the Germans to keep the peace in the Roman conquered lands. They would also create a large supply line and send settlers to Russia to help restart farming.

The war was now beginning to escalate farther. Around 1630 BCE a large Spanish force landed in Russian Finland. This quickly grew into a much larger invasion. As limited Russian resistence tried to stop the Spanish they were able to seize 300 miles inland. The Germans in the mean time surged another 150 miles in advance. This move put them on the doorsteps of Moscow.

The Romans meanwhile had not advanced much farther. Their training and creation of supply lines slowed their advance down. only gaining 50 miles their advance was slow. The Russian Cossacks were also mainly targeted ast the Romans.

Back in Rome the Pope had been assassinated. A Russian assassian called Guido had killed him. The Pope was the main source of Roman religous pride. His death sent shockwaves through the Catholic faith. Soon a Spanish Cardinal was chosen to take the Popes place.

The tides began to turn around 1500 BCE. The Roman navy had been utterly annihilated in the Battle for the Black Sea. The Roman force three times the Russian size was destroyed near the Crimea. All over Russia acts like this were common. The German forces were pushed far back from Moscow. St. Petersburg, captured during the first days of the war was now freed from German occupation. The Spanish were also stopped cold. The Romans though, were able to advance slowly. This was only thanks to the great Roman training and supplies.

In order to keep up with the demand on food thousands of Emigrants moved to the captured Russian lands. A census was also taken during this time. This showed that the conquered Russian lands were becoming what scholars call "Romanized".

Things were changing across Rome. The first Sicilian Emperor had taken the throne. Roman soldiers were now able to wed. Many frontlines marriages sprang up and to keep the Roman children in the war effort they would start training at age 12. The Roman Navy had cutbacks for the first time ever. The Roman navy was 2/5 the size it was at the start of the war. Many sailors now became soldiers.

It was around 1490 that the war was coming to a close. A cease fire was signed between Spain and Russia. Soon another one was signed between Germany and Russia. The war between Rome and Russia continued. But by 1420 it couldn't be kept going. Peace was declared and the war between Rome and Russia ended. The crusade was now over.

Rome had now became only a top country, no longer the best. It had given all land it had once gained. It also had to give away the Crimea. it's military, especially Navy was hard hit by the war. The task of rebuilding was now at hand. The Crusade was truly over. But Rome's troubles were just beginning.


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Chapter 7: Greek Rebellion
During the last days of the Russian Crusade a new threat arose to challenge Rome. Eastern Orthadox Athens rose up and declared independence. A small outlying region joined Athens in it's independence. They wanted to restart an empire of Greece. The first act of the rebellion was the murder of the Roman governor of Greece. This is when Rome sent troops to put down the rebellion.

The Greeks now had to contend with the lack of supplies and troops and the Roman army. They had wished for Russian support but the end of the crusade came and no help arrived. The Athenians tried to persuade the city of Sparta to join them. It didn't work. The Spartans were die hard Romans and Catholics. It was also the site of the Roman Military Academy. The large military presence there could stop any Spartan rebellion.

The Romans were preparing to make their move. Unknown to them a young graduate of Spartan Military Academy had joined the Greek ranks. Young Alexander soon became the leader of most Greek forces. He moved out towards the city of Marathon in 1398 BCE. He was met at the city with a Roman legion. Outmaneuvering the Roman legion he was able to strike the Roman rear. This turned the battle into Greek's favor and young Alexander had won the first battle of the war.

After the battle a Roman delegation was sent to sign peace with the Greeks. The Greeks feeling powerful from their victory thought they had the unpperhand. General Constantine, leader of the rebels sent a message back to Rome. It stated they would not accept Roman terms and would continue the revolt.

After this message the Greeks tried to once again receive help from Russia. The Russians declined to help the Greeks. They then tried to get the Babylonians to attack Rome. They too declined. Greece was cut off from the world with no support. it would have to fight for itself.

After the decline of peace the Roman emperor sent most of the Roman army to crush the rebellion. In 1313BCE the Romans engaged the Greeks for the first time since the Battle of Marathon. General Alexander was long dead. The Romans gained a quick victory. Over the next 20 years the Greeks were pushed further and further back. By 1280BCE Athens was under siege by Roman forces.

With Athens under siege the Greeks were in a tight spot. The Russians continued to refuse support. The romans were ordered to burn the city to the ground. Ships blockaded the city and stopped any chance of escape. In 1270 after a 10 year siege Athens was burned to the ground. This act of brutality killed most of the Greek rebels and killed all of the Greek leaders. Over the next 70 years small pockets of Greek rebels tried to gain support here and there but by 1200 BCE the 300 year long Greek rebellion was put down.


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Chapter 8: Early Roman Republic
During the Greek Rebellion a wave of change started. When the Greeks demanded more freedom and equality people all around Rome also argued for this. They wanted an equal government and a chance to have a better more modern government. Republicism, or the idea of a Republic government spread throughout Rome. Even nobles and generals agreed with Republicism. In the year 1311 BCE the Roman government peacefully changed from a Theocratic Despotism to a Republic.

With the Republic came change in others areas as well. A wave of progressivism or the idea to progress towards a better society swept across Rome. many people joined the idea of reformed Catholicism. An idea to weaken the amount of superstition and increase logic and knowledge. This idea came al the way up to the Roman Senate and new libraries and schools were formed across Rome.

Also people wanted to improve the lives of women. During the crusade women were left behind and took care of the lower class of work, such as farming and workmanship. The progressive movement allowed women the right to own land. It also allowed them to own businesses. They still had yet to be able to vote for government officials.

The Roman senate was composed of 120 seats. These seats had senators from across Rome. They would debate on various issues. The Emperor was also chosen by the Senate every 5 years. The Emperor had control over the military and could veto Senate decisions. He could also brake ties. Every 10 years a new senate would be put into office and a new Emperor.

By 1100 BCE four main political parties had appeared in the Roman Senate. The smallest was the Pax Romana party. They wanted nothing but peace. They would limit spending on the military and limit foreign affairs. They were in other words isolationists.

The second smallest party is the Tomorrow party. They had controlled the Senate between 1210 and 1110 BCE. Their hundred year reign wasted millions of denariis worth of research. The Tomorrow party was mostly a scientific party that wanted to research new technologies. A small number of progressivists inhabited the party as well.

The other two parties shifted control almost every election. They were the Militant Party and the Commercial Party. The Militant Party was a party that wished for an enlargement to the military forces of Rome. They also wanted to use their military strength, to a limited degree. The Commercial Party however was for economic growth. They saw a large economy as a powerful nation. Flexing economic muscles were just as good as military one. Both parties were popular because both made Rome seem stronger either way.

In 1087 BCE the Emperor used his powers for the first time to brake a tie in the senate. At this time the senate was almost equally split between Militants and Commercials. As a result the new Navel Bill was going to be hard to pass. The militants came up with a new Navel Bill that would greatly increase the size and spending of the Roman Navy. A few Commercialists thought this was a good idea and would protect trade. As a result the vote was split, even with Pax Romana and Tomorrow support for both sides. The Emperor decided to support the bill and the first case of the Emperor's power being used in that way came to pass.

In 1070 an new party arose in Africa. The African party became very popular. By 1000 BCE there was usually 10-20 African senators every election. It was in 1000 when the militants took complete power. For the first time every over 60 seats had become the control of one party. Some people demanded a re-election they were afraid of the outcomes.

With complete control the militants passed every bill they purposed. This included expanding the navy. It also included the ordering of the growth of the Roman African colony and sending of military force to there. They also controlled the actions of Rome during the Viking situation. The Militants stayed in complete control for most of the century between 1000 and 900 BCE.

As the Republic grew stronger new threats were arising. To the North the Vikings were preparing war with England. To the south the Zulu Empire was growing it's empire and conquering European colonies. Threats to Rome were growing.


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