I simple map I created very basically in Paint (Graphics are not my forte,I will admit) to try and show the theoretical Roman Empire. Red is the Empire proper, while the lighter shades are either temporary holdings (Mesopotamia, Armenia, Upper Caledonia) or vassals and protectorates (Germania beyond the Elbe, the Bosporus and Arabia to a certain extent). If someone could adapt this map using better skills and a better program and I would be very grateful. Enjoy.
As you can see, permanent additions include Hibernia (a relic of Agricola's expedition), and a permanent northerly border with the Antonine Wall (in this TL, it may be called something else. But the location remains the same). Caledonia remains Pictish (no Scots from Ireland, due to a Roman Hibernia), and so the Caledonian border is less of an issue than in OTL.
The main point is the successful integration of Germania up to the Albis. I'm not sure on whether to Rome annex Germania up to the Viadrus. It appears relatively poor, but I'm sure that Rome will take it eventually in response to the usual Barbarian raids. If it does Jutland will either have some simple limes erected or it will be fully annexed. Dacia will also be annexed but the main difference here is that the Sarmatian Iazyges are defeated and Romanized, with the entirety of the Pannonian plain conquered. The Carpathians and Tyras (Dniester) rivers are established as the border, with extensive limes created.
A stronger Roman Empire (imagine the era of the 5 Good Emperors, from Nerva to Marcus Aurelius) is able hold significantly more sway over Armenia, and a series of campaigns break a weakened Parthia's back. Although full annexation of Parthia is somewhat impractical, over the years Rome either occupies Mesopotamia for long periods of time or fully annexs it. However, with the resurgence of Sassanid Persia, Rome's holdings are most likely retaken for Persia.
That's about it, some minor holdings in Arabia and possibly some protectorates or full conquest of Meroe, Axum and Arabia Felix to follow (although these campaigns are relatively low priority).
As you can see, permanent additions include Hibernia (a relic of Agricola's expedition), and a permanent northerly border with the Antonine Wall (in this TL, it may be called something else. But the location remains the same). Caledonia remains Pictish (no Scots from Ireland, due to a Roman Hibernia), and so the Caledonian border is less of an issue than in OTL.
The main point is the successful integration of Germania up to the Albis. I'm not sure on whether to Rome annex Germania up to the Viadrus. It appears relatively poor, but I'm sure that Rome will take it eventually in response to the usual Barbarian raids. If it does Jutland will either have some simple limes erected or it will be fully annexed. Dacia will also be annexed but the main difference here is that the Sarmatian Iazyges are defeated and Romanized, with the entirety of the Pannonian plain conquered. The Carpathians and Tyras (Dniester) rivers are established as the border, with extensive limes created.
A stronger Roman Empire (imagine the era of the 5 Good Emperors, from Nerva to Marcus Aurelius) is able hold significantly more sway over Armenia, and a series of campaigns break a weakened Parthia's back. Although full annexation of Parthia is somewhat impractical, over the years Rome either occupies Mesopotamia for long periods of time or fully annexs it. However, with the resurgence of Sassanid Persia, Rome's holdings are most likely retaken for Persia.
That's about it, some minor holdings in Arabia and possibly some protectorates or full conquest of Meroe, Axum and Arabia Felix to follow (although these campaigns are relatively low priority).
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