WI: Roman Diocese had to defend themselves

What would the affect on the Roman Empire be if the Dicoese's had to defend themselves?

Would Frontier Provinces like Britannia, Gaul, and Oriens be screwed by foriegn invaders?

Would Interior Provinces like Macedon, Italia Subravorica (Spelling?), and Hispania get off easy or would be the "Reserves" for the empire in the event of a crisis situation.

POD Instituted Constantine-Thedosian times 324-406(ish)

How would the Roman Empire fare? Would it balkanize? How long could the Empire or a remnant last?
 
What would the affect on the Roman Empire be if the Dicoese's had to defend themselves?
Why would they? They were still parts of one empire, afterall...

Would Frontier Provinces like Britannia, Gaul, and Oriens be screwed by foriegn invaders?
You mean like in OTL...?

Would Interior Provinces like Macedon, Italia Subravorica (Spelling?), and Hispania get off easy or would be the "Reserves" for the empire in the event of a crisis situation.

I believe it's actually Italia Suburbicaria ("Italy under the government of the capital city")
 

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If anything, Britannia having its own forces would be a huge boost, given that it started being screwed about when the romans repatriated the legions and apparently didn't return those raised in the province.
 
Why would they? They were still parts of one empire, afterall...

Exactly. I don't see the point. Roman senators and emperors had the chance to send legions from the Rhine to the Nile and vice versa; why should they relinquish that option?

Of course there are possibilities to introduce stupid, self-destructive rules. But if that's your point, you should be more specific about how and why.

And, btw, it would be helpful to mention at least the century about which we're talking.

For instance, in the 1st centuries (i.e. BC and AD), all provinces had a certain basic garrison, and additional forces were needed in the Syrian and Germanic borders.
 
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