That wasnt Dacian territory, in our timrline it was almost turned into a province under Aurelius. However it would take additional campaigns to subdue that little region.
Semper Caesar: What if the plot by the Liberators failed to killed Caesar?
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That wasnt Dacian territory, in our timrline it was almost turned into a province under Aurelius. However it would take additional campaigns to subdue that little region.
Really appreciate the frequent maps! You're the only one I've seen (in my very short time here, granted) that does this, please keep it up!
EDIT: In OTL, Julius did NOT trust Brutus, but hoped to "reform" him. Not sure Julius would trust Brutus to be alone with Antonius ...
EDIT: In OTL, Julius did NOT trust Brutus, but hoped to "reform" him. Not sure Julius would trust Brutus to be alone with Antonius ...
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If you mean with the campaign map, it's to show Rome conquered it in one of my previous posts.
Yeah, I honestly can't keep up with his names. I'm going to call him Octavianus if or when he is adopted.
Caesar wanted to make Brutus a consul in the future, and he 'caught' the plot to assassinate him. If Caesar knew Brutus had been involved he would be far stricter but he trusts Brutus like a son right now.
Late 715 AUC
Caesar returned to Rome and called the Senate to the Campus Martius. He said he had conquered new territory, his troops had killed more than 5,000 Dacians assuredly, and ended the war. He requested a triumph. The Senate, even more thoroughly under Caesar's control now, granted it. This triumph would feature a Dacian chieftan, making Caesar having had four rulers in his triumphs now. Antonius, his body draped in a purple cloth, was brought to rest before the temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus. Brutus and Octavianus would be at Caesar's side in the chariot, adding to their own personal popularity. Caesar would then call a senate meeting after the festivities passed and would put forward two laws. First was the recognition of his conquests, which passed easily, and the splitting of Gaul into two provinces, Illyria being expanded, Macedonia being expanded, and the establishment of Moesia Superior and Inferior. Caesar would then spend the last months meeting with his key supporters and allies, among them Cleopatra, to consolidate his hold and prepare for the Parthian Campaign.
Caesar returned to Rome and called the Senate to the Campus Martius. He said he had conquered new territory, his troops had killed more than 5,000 Dacians assuredly, and ended the war. He requested a triumph. The Senate, even more thoroughly under Caesar's control now, granted it. This triumph would feature a Dacian chieftan, making Caesar having had four rulers in his triumphs now. Antonius, his body draped in a purple cloth, was brought to rest before the temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus. Brutus and Octavianus would be at Caesar's side in the chariot, adding to their own personal popularity. Caesar would then call a senate meeting after the festivities passed and would put forward two laws. First was the recognition of his conquests, which passed easily, and the splitting of Gaul into two provinces, Illyria being expanded, Macedonia being expanded, and the establishment of Moesia Superior and Inferior. Caesar would then spend the last months meeting with his key supporters and allies, among them Cleopatra, to consolidate his hold and prepare for the Parthian Campaign.
A couple of things: killing Lepidus would never be in the plan of the Liberators as they can hope to work with him (Lepidus is fully loyal to Caesar but he is married to one of the three half-sisters of Brutus, while the other two are married to Cassius and to Publius Servilius Vatia Isauricus, another important and loyal Caesarian).
The Brutus to which Caesar was really close (and who was almost a son for him) most likely is Decimus Brutus, who was a secondary heir in Caesar’s will and was another of the “Liberatores”, more specifically the one sent to persuade Caesar to go at the Senate that day. Still the prospect of killing also Antony - who, while unable to rule Rome decently, was Caesar’s most loyal lieutenant and was well loved by the men under his command - can be enough for making Brutus’ vacillating. Still I think who Servilia (aka Brutus’ mother, a well know mistress of Caesar) discovering the plot (maybe listening unseen to a conversation of Brutus with Cassius and/or Porcia -wife of Brutus and daughter of Servilia’s half-brother Cato the Younger) and revealing everything to Caesar asking him to spare her son and son-in-law would be a better option...
The Brutus to which Caesar was really close (and who was almost a son for him) most likely is Decimus Brutus, who was a secondary heir in Caesar’s will and was another of the “Liberatores”, more specifically the one sent to persuade Caesar to go at the Senate that day. Still the prospect of killing also Antony - who, while unable to rule Rome decently, was Caesar’s most loyal lieutenant and was well loved by the men under his command - can be enough for making Brutus’ vacillating. Still I think who Servilia (aka Brutus’ mother, a well know mistress of Caesar) discovering the plot (maybe listening unseen to a conversation of Brutus with Cassius and/or Porcia -wife of Brutus and daughter of Servilia’s half-brother Cato the Younger) and revealing everything to Caesar asking him to spare her son and son-in-law would be a better option...
Killing Lepidus was apart of Cassius' plan due to fears if Antony survived he would call Lepidus to send in his legion which was not far from Rome at the time to restore order and kill the conspirators. Brutus revealed the plot, as I said, because he disagreed with purging the main Caesarian leaders as that would most likely lead to the repealing of nearly all legislation passed by the Caesarians.
Apologies on missing that, been focusing on schoolwork. New posts will come on Friday.
Late 715-716 AUC
Caesar would prepare his campaign, recalling Lepidus and sending Octavianus to effectively rule Rome while he is on campaign. Caesar would raise a grand total of 65,000 men with 13 Legions and a further 30,000 men from Egypt and Armenia, donated by the Armenians as a sign of good faith, and donated by Cleopatra to further cement her alliance with Caesar. Caesar would send Lepidus north with 30,000 men while he took 35,000 Romans and the entirety of the donated troops to march south.
I -Beginning the campaign, Caesar would move in, facing little resistance except at a town along the Euphrates, which his men easily took after only a 12 day siege.
II- Lepidus would encounter a large Parthian Force heading to attack Caesar, and he would engage as they crossed a bridge. The battle would be a decisive Roman Victory, and would push the remaining Parthians into the area between the two rivers.
III - Caesar and Lepidus would attack the remaining Parthians from both sides, crushing them and bringing the Parthian King to the negotiating table. In exchange for leaving Parthian territory, Parthia would pay Rome an annual tribute for five years of 2 talents. Additionally, all Eagle Standards taken during the defeat of Crassus are returned.
With this, Caesar would leave Parthia and head back into Roman territory to be welcomed as a hero.
Caesar would prepare his campaign, recalling Lepidus and sending Octavianus to effectively rule Rome while he is on campaign. Caesar would raise a grand total of 65,000 men with 13 Legions and a further 30,000 men from Egypt and Armenia, donated by the Armenians as a sign of good faith, and donated by Cleopatra to further cement her alliance with Caesar. Caesar would send Lepidus north with 30,000 men while he took 35,000 Romans and the entirety of the donated troops to march south.
I -Beginning the campaign, Caesar would move in, facing little resistance except at a town along the Euphrates, which his men easily took after only a 12 day siege.
II- Lepidus would encounter a large Parthian Force heading to attack Caesar, and he would engage as they crossed a bridge. The battle would be a decisive Roman Victory, and would push the remaining Parthians into the area between the two rivers.
III - Caesar and Lepidus would attack the remaining Parthians from both sides, crushing them and bringing the Parthian King to the negotiating table. In exchange for leaving Parthian territory, Parthia would pay Rome an annual tribute for five years of 2 talents. Additionally, all Eagle Standards taken during the defeat of Crassus are returned.
With this, Caesar would leave Parthia and head back into Roman territory to be welcomed as a hero.
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Wouldn't Caesar also ask for the remaining known prisoners from Carrhae to be returned as well? The eagle standards are all well and good, but what about the people who carried them? It wouldn't be asking all that much, all things considered.
That would be one thing. I also doubt that Caesar would settle for anything less then defensible borders in what would today be Eastern Iraq or Western Iran even if he was going only for single or double as Trajan did instead of the home run Alexander went for.
RedSword12, I don't know all too well what happened the prisoners of Carrhae nor the notable ones. It can be assumed they were initially given back as a requirement for negotiating, I suppose.
jmc47, Caesar is not that keen to stay too long on Campaign anymore. With the assassination, he feels that he cannot trust the Senate or other forces to not conspire. Additionally, many simply wanted to settle the score. I also want to keep Parthia powerful, so that's partly why.
jmc47, Caesar is not that keen to stay too long on Campaign anymore. With the assassination, he feels that he cannot trust the Senate or other forces to not conspire. Additionally, many simply wanted to settle the score. I also want to keep Parthia powerful, so that's partly why.
716 AUC
THE FOUNDING OF AN EMPIRE
In Rome, Caesar would begin the question of succession and the long term stability of the New Order he had created in the Roman Republic. He was now 59, nearing 60 and he could very well die soon. Thus, he would have his loyalists in the senate propose a series of laws that give extraordinary powers. Even as he was dictator, he wanted it to seem democratic to avoid another assassination attempt. He would be acclaimed with the title 'Princeps civitatis' or First Citizen and 'Princeps senatus' or First Among Equals. Many of these idea's were borrowed from Octavian, who Caesar increasingly looked to as a potential heir. With these new titles, they would come with being Magnus Imperator or Supreme Commander of the Roman Military, He would have the right to summon the senate whenever he wished, veto any laws, grant amnesty's (which he had been allowed previously), could speak first at the senate, propose laws, and the right to seat at the consul's platform. He was additionally granted proconsular authority in whatever province he was in, effectively making him in an official capacity the man who ruled Rome. Though, with these titles it seemed more as a continuation of Republican tradition than monarchism. Ave Roma! Ave Caesar!
THE FOUNDING OF AN EMPIRE
In Rome, Caesar would begin the question of succession and the long term stability of the New Order he had created in the Roman Republic. He was now 59, nearing 60 and he could very well die soon. Thus, he would have his loyalists in the senate propose a series of laws that give extraordinary powers. Even as he was dictator, he wanted it to seem democratic to avoid another assassination attempt. He would be acclaimed with the title 'Princeps civitatis' or First Citizen and 'Princeps senatus' or First Among Equals. Many of these idea's were borrowed from Octavian, who Caesar increasingly looked to as a potential heir. With these new titles, they would come with being Magnus Imperator or Supreme Commander of the Roman Military, He would have the right to summon the senate whenever he wished, veto any laws, grant amnesty's (which he had been allowed previously), could speak first at the senate, propose laws, and the right to seat at the consul's platform. He was additionally granted proconsular authority in whatever province he was in, effectively making him in an official capacity the man who ruled Rome. Though, with these titles it seemed more as a continuation of Republican tradition than monarchism. Ave Roma! Ave Caesar!
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716 AUC
Elections in Rome
Caesar would step down as dictator following these massive grants of power to begin elections. He would have Brutus and Octavian be elected consul, with Decimus Brutus being granted the governorship of Gallia Lugdunensis and Belgica with a promise from Caesar to make him consul eventually. Brutus would let elections go forward but Octavian would make sure to appoint Caesarians to key offices. Brutus knew what was going on, and contested this, but Caesar would lean in on Octavian's side, pushing Brutus to be passive in this. All in all..not everything is sunshine in the eternal city.
Elections in Rome
Caesar would step down as dictator following these massive grants of power to begin elections. He would have Brutus and Octavian be elected consul, with Decimus Brutus being granted the governorship of Gallia Lugdunensis and Belgica with a promise from Caesar to make him consul eventually. Brutus would let elections go forward but Octavian would make sure to appoint Caesarians to key offices. Brutus knew what was going on, and contested this, but Caesar would lean in on Octavian's side, pushing Brutus to be passive in this. All in all..not everything is sunshine in the eternal city.
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717 AUC
Octavian increasingly gained influence with Caesar, but had a worry. Cleopatra. Caesarion was getting older, and every year was a greater threat for the Ptolemaic Dynasty to rule Egypt and Rome. That could not do. But there was a counterbalance. Arisnoe IV, the Queen who managed to escape death in a Roman Triumph. He'd begin to make numerous visits to the temple she resided in, eventually working out an agreement with her. He would, when he had the resources, depose Cleopatra and restore her to the throne. In exchange, in her will she would leave Egypt to Rome and have her family become patricians and granted citizenship. This agreement is later known as the Pact of Artemision after the temple Arisnoe IV is confined in for now. Meanwhile, Cleopatra is not to be outdone. She would meet frequently with Caesar, attempting to influence him to choose their son as his heir. While he was sympathetic, he didn't believe a non-roman should rule Rome. She would set her eyes thus on Brutus, determined to undermine Caesar. The intrigue in this period where the Republic and Empire are skewed together is great, with the remnant Optimates resisting the Caesarians bitterly. Only Jupiter Optimus Maximus knows if Rome will survive Caesar's eventual death.
Octavian increasingly gained influence with Caesar, but had a worry. Cleopatra. Caesarion was getting older, and every year was a greater threat for the Ptolemaic Dynasty to rule Egypt and Rome. That could not do. But there was a counterbalance. Arisnoe IV, the Queen who managed to escape death in a Roman Triumph. He'd begin to make numerous visits to the temple she resided in, eventually working out an agreement with her. He would, when he had the resources, depose Cleopatra and restore her to the throne. In exchange, in her will she would leave Egypt to Rome and have her family become patricians and granted citizenship. This agreement is later known as the Pact of Artemision after the temple Arisnoe IV is confined in for now. Meanwhile, Cleopatra is not to be outdone. She would meet frequently with Caesar, attempting to influence him to choose their son as his heir. While he was sympathetic, he didn't believe a non-roman should rule Rome. She would set her eyes thus on Brutus, determined to undermine Caesar. The intrigue in this period where the Republic and Empire are skewed together is great, with the remnant Optimates resisting the Caesarians bitterly. Only Jupiter Optimus Maximus knows if Rome will survive Caesar's eventual death.
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Two or more posts tomorrow. Additionally, I'd liked to know how you all feel about a later-set more interactive timeline. It'd be roman-centric still.