Hailing from Asia Minor, in the shadow of the Caucasus Mountains, the Armenians are surrounded by powerful enemies, and must repel both Parthia and Pontus if they are to reclaim their ancestral lands. From their lands in the south of Italy, their forces must cross the Mediterranean to confront the Carthaginians and prove themselves true sons of Rome. To the disdain of other Roman factions, the Scipii have a taste for Greek culture. Their eastern campaign to subjugate the Greeks and Macedons aims to prove the superiority of Roman culture over the older Hellenic civilisation. One of Rome’s founding families, the House of Brutii has often made its presence felt at critical moments. Should they succeed, an illustrious past will make way for a glorious future of enormous wealth, and unlimited power. The House of JuliiĪ noble family which counts the great Caesar among its forebears, the House of Julii is tasked with repelling aggressive Gaulish barbarians. When led well, no force on Earth can resist them.
Disciplined, well equipped and highly trained, the Roman legions are the anvil on which the empire will be forged. While they may unite to conquer in the name of Rome, every great family’s goal is to establish dominance over its rivals, usurp the Senate and cement its own power.īut each is only as strong as its army. WINDOWS, macOS & LINUX The Old Roman Families