In place of traditional religion, players manage Cults (such as Sol Invictus, Mithraism, or Christianity). These offer powerful buffs but can cause significant social unrest if they spread too aggressively.
High banditry levels reduce food production and income. It is a constant tax on your administration, requiring you to garrison specific buildings or use generals to keep the roads safe. 3. Strategic Themes: Survival vs. Expansion
The heart of the campaign is the struggle for reunification between three Roman pretenders:
The military rosters reflect a transition from the classic "Segmentata" legionary to the "Late Roman" style. There is a heavier emphasis on (Cataphracts) and versatile limitanei (border guards). Success on the battlefield requires adapting to the faster, more fluid skirmishing of the Sassanids and the heavy-hitting Germanic warbands. Summary
Based in Gaul and Britain. They offer a more defensive playstyle, focusing on holding the western frontier against Germanic tribes while eyeing the Italian peninsula.
In place of traditional religion, players manage Cults (such as Sol Invictus, Mithraism, or Christianity). These offer powerful buffs but can cause significant social unrest if they spread too aggressively.
High banditry levels reduce food production and income. It is a constant tax on your administration, requiring you to garrison specific buildings or use generals to keep the roads safe. 3. Strategic Themes: Survival vs. Expansion
The heart of the campaign is the struggle for reunification between three Roman pretenders:
The military rosters reflect a transition from the classic "Segmentata" legionary to the "Late Roman" style. There is a heavier emphasis on (Cataphracts) and versatile limitanei (border guards). Success on the battlefield requires adapting to the faster, more fluid skirmishing of the Sassanids and the heavy-hitting Germanic warbands. Summary
Based in Gaul and Britain. They offer a more defensive playstyle, focusing on holding the western frontier against Germanic tribes while eyeing the Italian peninsula.