WI: Caesar Loses Battle of Bibracte

The normal POD for the Gallic Wars is what if Caesar loses at Alesia. So I'd thought I'd change i t up a bit. What if the Helvetii beat Caesar's army at Bibracte? Historically, Caesar's army managed to gain the upper hand as the battle dragged on, and despite the timely arrival of the Boii, eventually won. That was the end of his problems with the Helvetii.

So what if Caesar lost? How would this effect his Gallic campaign against the Helvetii? Can the Helvetii now complete their migration? Also, what about Ariovistus? With Caesar presumably forced to return back, Ariovistus doesn't have to face him anytime soon.
 
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