Rome Defeats its Destiny
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Six hundred years have passed. While Rome has done little but protect its empire from barbarian attackers, a few notable events have occurred.
A schism, causing Rome and Ethiopia to longer share faiths, was of little effect, although the Palace that led to it would allow Rome to dictate its wishes to all European nations.
The years have so far been not conducive to technological progress. But careful planning during the early part of the millennium has meant that the seventh century will be able to utilize previous research to quickly become the most advanced civilization in the history of the world.
For unclear reasons, the new nation of the faraway Arabian peninsula has inaugurated its existence by declaring war on Rome. The empire's attempts of reasonable communication were rebuffed.
But Rome has another area of warfare to consider: the jutting land of the Vikings beckons.
In the meantime, the city of Rome has built a structure that attracts pilgrims from throughout the West, each paying a fee. This gives the empire a much-needed source of funds, which will finance the wars to conquer the pilgrims' homelands. Oh, the irony!
A schism, causing Rome and Ethiopia to longer share faiths, was of little effect, although the Palace that led to it would allow Rome to dictate its wishes to all European nations.
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The years have so far been not conducive to technological progress. But careful planning during the early part of the millennium has meant that the seventh century will be able to utilize previous research to quickly become the most advanced civilization in the history of the world.
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For unclear reasons, the new nation of the faraway Arabian peninsula has inaugurated its existence by declaring war on Rome. The empire's attempts of reasonable communication were rebuffed.
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But Rome has another area of warfare to consider: the jutting land of the Vikings beckons.
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In the meantime, the city of Rome has built a structure that attracts pilgrims from throughout the West, each paying a fee. This gives the empire a much-needed source of funds, which will finance the wars to conquer the pilgrims' homelands. Oh, the irony!
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The arts of drama and music have been perfected, and the rise of guilds has led to great wealth produced and accrued by ordinary citizens. These developments combined to form the institution of patronage, allowing for the financial and cultural support for the greatest wonders of their times.
Numerous new nations have formed on the European continent. They have quickly advanced beyond all of the nations of the East. While Rome remains ahead of them all, the empire can not risk leaving them in peace, where they might overpower their older neighbor.
It is now time for Iberia to come under Rome's dominion. The Caliphate of Córdoba is the first to be attacked, with its capital conquered and another city razed. Still, Rome was not ready to invade the Maghreb. Instead, the victor demanded a heavy price from the Almohad Empire, and let it live for a bit longer.
The Kingdom of Castile was not as fortunate. Its capital was razed, and its final city was captured, wiping out the last possibility of an independent Spanish state.
As a civilization forms in the south of Great Britain, Rome sets up a colony in its north. Built on an iron mine, it will be in a perfect position to wipe out the English part of the isle the moment Rome desires its destruction.
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Numerous new nations have formed on the European continent. They have quickly advanced beyond all of the nations of the East. While Rome remains ahead of them all, the empire can not risk leaving them in peace, where they might overpower their older neighbor.
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It is now time for Iberia to come under Rome's dominion. The Caliphate of Córdoba is the first to be attacked, with its capital conquered and another city razed. Still, Rome was not ready to invade the Maghreb. Instead, the victor demanded a heavy price from the Almohad Empire, and let it live for a bit longer.
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The Kingdom of Castile was not as fortunate. Its capital was razed, and its final city was captured, wiping out the last possibility of an independent Spanish state.
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As a civilization forms in the south of Great Britain, Rome sets up a colony in its north. Built on an iron mine, it will be in a perfect position to wipe out the English part of the isle the moment Rome desires its destruction.
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constantinople
not Istanbul
Rome is eternal!
Moai_Spammer
Ave, True to Caesar!
Romae in æternum!
CaterpillarKing
Conqueror of Cacoons
Subbed. So how big are you planning on getting? 
300th post! 
300th post! Rome shall not rest until every settled piece of land is under its control. However, some minor nations may be left in peace.
You are warmly congratulated.
pole475
The Blinding Light
This reminds me of METY's Eternal Empire.
constantinople
not Istanbul
Only with a lot more updates...
Moai_Spammer
Ave, True to Caesar!
An group of Germanic peoples had called themselves the Holy Roman Empire, and declared war on the true Roman Empire. The cities of Vienna and Hamburg were founded and about to join the new nation, but for the quick action by the Roman legions, which razed these cities to the ground. The German capital itself was not spared, and any chance of independent rule in Northern Europe has ceased for the next eight centuries.
Rome continued its construction of architectural masterpieces. The Notre Dame is a source of joy to all citizens of Roman territory, and the San Marco Basilica has made the northwestern Balkans among the richest regions of the empire. But it is the Versailles, the viceroy's huge summer palace in the outskirts of the capital, that has led to Rome's golden age.
The conquest of Hispania has yielded its first fruits: the newly acquired equines shall allow knights on horseback to work alongside the famed Roman legions.
The Frankish Empire to the west was now the focus of Rome's attention. While a mysterious treaty of peace prevented any warfare for decades following the Germans' defeat, when Rome finally invaded the conquest was quick and painless.
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Rome continued its construction of architectural masterpieces. The Notre Dame is a source of joy to all citizens of Roman territory, and the San Marco Basilica has made the northwestern Balkans among the richest regions of the empire. But it is the Versailles, the viceroy's huge summer palace in the outskirts of the capital, that has led to Rome's golden age.
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The conquest of Hispania has yielded its first fruits: the newly acquired equines shall allow knights on horseback to work alongside the famed Roman legions.
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The Frankish Empire to the west was now the focus of Rome's attention. While a mysterious treaty of peace prevented any warfare for decades following the Germans' defeat, when Rome finally invaded the conquest was quick and painless.
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Moai_Spammer
Ave, True to Caesar!
ooo snap
pole475
The Blinding Light
Do you plan to refound all those razed cities in different locations?
Maintaining a worldwide empire is not an easy task. Each city built requires extensive maintenance, and a large number of cities makes each one even more difficult to handle.
Furthermore, a region full of sizable cities can lead to demands of independence, should they feel that their every wish must be granted. A small population is an easily pacified population.
The Easternmost edge of Europe is controlled by a Slavic regime known as the Grand Duchy of Muscovy. With its expansive areas to settle, it is in danger of becoming the most powerful empire in the world. Rome will not let that happen.
After letting two of Russia's cities burn and capturing the capital, the Slavic kingdom collapses and disintegrates into various independent polities. They will be left alone.
After letting two of Russia's cities burn and capturing the capital, the Slavic kingdom collapses and disintegrates into various independent polities. They will be left alone.
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Rome is now faced with perhaps its most difficult decision yet. Shall it rest for a few centuries? Shall it go south upon the Almohad Caliphate of Africa's northwest, or upon the Fatimid Sultanate of Africa's northeast? Or shall Rome challenge the powerful Abbasid Caliphate for the ownership of the Middle East? Shall the empire venture even further eastward, letting its legions pillage the Indian subcontinent or Southeast Asia, or even conquer the great nations of the Far East: China, Japan, and Goryeo?
The ruler of Rome is unsure of the appropriate plan. But he can not afford to wait indefinitely. By tonight, the army must be on the move. All of the wise men and women of the world who speedily offer their counsel shall be richly rewarded with abundant thanks.
The ruler of Rome is unsure of the appropriate plan. But he can not afford to wait indefinitely. By tonight, the army must be on the move. All of the wise men and women of the world who speedily offer their counsel shall be richly rewarded with abundant thanks.
GreekAnalyzer
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-ae is the genitive or dative singular ending in the First Declension or the Nominative plural (which doesn't make sense as Roma is a city) So unless you want 'of Rome' or 'to/for Rome' or 'Romes' don't use -ae. -a is the nominative which denotes the subject, which is what we should use in this sentence.
Also, 'in' means 'in' (you'd never guess that), and it goes w/ the ablative case, which in the First Declension is -a (Adjectives share the ending of the noun you're modifying) So if you're translating constantinople's sentence, it would be 'Roma est aeternam'
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Etiam, dele Almohadem Imperium!
As the Roman army was slowly moving to the Middle East, a series of unexpected events occurred. First, the Kingdom of Ethiopia requested annexation by Rome. Not much later, Egypt declared war. Rome soon conquered the latter's capital, leading both other nations to quickly collapse.
Already under attack by the Seljuks, the Abbasid Caliphate was an easy target for Rome. The empire conquered three cities, including Hierusalem, a potential source of tourism revenue. A peace treaty was then signed.
When Rome entered the industrial age, it decided that it was time to accept liberalism and reject its past theocratic ways.
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Already under attack by the Seljuks, the Abbasid Caliphate was an easy target for Rome. The empire conquered three cities, including Hierusalem, a potential source of tourism revenue. A peace treaty was then signed.
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When Rome entered the industrial age, it decided that it was time to accept liberalism and reject its past theocratic ways.
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CaterpillarKing
Conqueror of Cacoons
Wait what mod is that? Someone earlier said RFC DOC but that does not look like it because of the civics. I've never seen those civics before.
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Moai_Spammer
Ave, True to Caesar!
Rfc: Dawn of alternate history maybe?
