Rome: the Glorious Empire

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  • Chapter 1

    In 2AD lucius Julius Caesar travelled to Hispania. In Hispania he was to learn the art of Roman War. At this same time Livia wife of Augustus was planning the seccession of her son Tiberius. First would be Lucius, the son of Agrippa that was the biggest nail in her plan. Lucius had performed well in his Tutoring under Augustus and had learned all the great wars Romans had written about. He had studied Caesars and his fathers campaigns visciously taking in all the knowledge possible. He also seemed to be skilled in politics and was liked by all who knew him and many people he was hugely charismatic. Gaius on the other hand though just as skilled as his younger brother had always seemed depressing. Sometimes Gaius would seem better at anything then everyone then his impeding life as Princeps would weight down on him and he would become meek.

    So Lucius first his brother would be easy.

    Lucius was eating when it happened. He was being served food at the magistrates of massilia's own house which he was staying in on his way to Hispania for the night. He noticed one of the slaves acting wierd as he brought food over. The man seemed to be hiding something. But the rumbling in Lucius's stomach stopped his suspicions. As he brought the food to his mouth and was about to take a bite he smelled what he thought was a delicious aroma.

    But he nearly puked just from the smell. "Slave take a bite of this food for me." The slave looked at Lucius with wide eyed fear. The slave turned to run but was tackled by Lucius's guard. Lucius felt anger shoot throught his veins the usual cheery man was suddenly filled with extreme anger his veins popping out of his forhead.

    "Slave you will eat this food." Lucius and the magistrate watched as the slave was held down and fed the food. "How long has that slave been part of your household?"

    "Thing is i dont remember ever buying him."

    As the food was shoveled into the slaves mouth and he had no choice but to swallow the slave immediately began to get sick and through up. They watched theoughout the night as the slave stayed sick vomiting, and eventually retching as blood poured out of his mouth his death was not long later.

    Lucius guard came to him. "Before he died he told us who his master was. Livia."

    Lucius knew immediately the truth was in his mans words. He would need to be careful from now on.

    Next time on Rome Glorius Empire we will see how the young brothers groomed for to be Augustus's hiers deal with thier stepmother
     
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  • Chapter II

    In 2 AD Lucius Caesar would begin his military training in Hispania while also working with the provincial governors learning the administration of the provinces which would be applicable to the entire empire. All the time watching for another attempt from Livia.

    While Lucius was in Hispania his brother Gaius was in the east. Augustus had given him a directive to bring parthia in as a client state.

    Gaius Caesar in 2AD lead negotiations with the parthian king Phraates which came out in roman favour. A roman client from Media was placed on the Armenian throne. Gaius then had to lead an invasion of Armenia defeating several rebel forces. Before becoming injured during the siege. Leaving the war under his legates he took leave to Antioch were he recieved a letter from Lucius detailing his discover of Livias attempt on his life. Only weeks later to survive an attempt on himself.

    By 3 AD Gaius's wound had healed mostly though it still caused him pain, the war in Armenia was done. He would stay in the east for another 3 years

    Next time in Rome Glorius Empire Lucius Julius Caesar leads the Roman legions in Germania
     
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  • Chapter III

    Lucius Caesar finished his time in Hispania in 4AD, the same place were his brother had joined Tiberius Claudius Nero in Campaing in 7AD. Here he would take command of 3 legions the XVII XVIII AND XIX. He would lead these legions victoriously and in 6AD he defeated a large rebellion lead by the Cherusci chief Arminius. This victory would effectively end all germanic resistance as many of thier men were wiped out. After his victory Lucius was replaced by Quintillius Varus. Lucius and Gaius would be recalled to Rome were the brothers would stage the poisoning of Livia that looked like a natural death.

    In 7AD Gaius Julius Caesar and Livilla daughter of Drusus had a son born Gaius Julius Caesar the same as his father. This same year Lucius would marry Domitia lepida the elder who at this time was 15 and he 23. A year later Lucius had a son named Lucius Julius Vispasianus Caesar honoring his fathers gens.

    During this time the grear Illyrian revolt was under way. Tiberius was in overall command. In early 7AD before his son was born Lucius was sent with an army consisting of 3 legions to Macedon to fight the Illyrians from the south while Tiberius and Germanicus fought in the North. By late 8AD the revolt was over and all 3 men entered Rome in triumph.

    Both Gaius and Lucius for the next 2 years stay in Rome supporting Augustus and advancing thier political careers. During this time while his brother has no more children Lucius has another son and daughter born to him. A son named Marcus Julius Agrippa Caesar and a daughter Julia Domitia.

    In 10AD Lucius is once again sent to the frontier once again to Germania were he campaigns across the Elbe river and begins the creation of Roman Colonies in the Province.

    In 14AD after 4 years of governship he is recalled and arrives in Rome days before the death of his adopted father.

    Next time in Rome the Glorius Empire the future of Rome is unvieled as the weak Gaius Julius Caesar Becomes Princeps
     
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