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{{ | {{Regime Infobox | ||
| | |title1= Roman Empire | ||
| | |image1= Coat of arms of Roman Empire.png | ||
| | |caption1= | ||
| | |capital= [[Rome]]<br>[[Ravenna]]<br>[[Constantinople]] | ||
| | |government= [[Monarchy]] | ||
| | |head_of_state= {{wiki|Roman emperor|Emperor}} | ||
| | |head_of_government= | ||
| | |legislature= {{wiki|Senate of the Roman Empire|Senate}} | ||
|religion = | |military= [[Roman army]] | ||
| | |ruling_house= | ||
| | |affiliation= [[Order of the Ancients]] | ||
| | |nation= [[Roman civilization]] | ||
| | |languages= {{wiki|Latin}}<br>{{wiki|Greek language|Greek}} | ||
The '''Roman Empire''' was the successor state to the [[Roman Republic]] and a continuation of its | |religion= {{wiki|Religion in ancient Rome|Roman religion}}<br>[[Christianity]] | ||
|demonym= Roman | |||
|major_cities= | |||
|population= | |||
|currency= | |||
|founder(s)= [[Augustus]] | |||
|date_founded= 27 BCE | |||
|date_dissolved= 395 {{c|final division}}<br>476 {{c|{{wiki|Western Roman Empire|western}}}}<br> 1453 {{c|[[Byzantine Empire|eastern]]}} | |||
|last_ruler= [[Romulus Augustus]] (western)<br>[[Constantine XI Palaiologos|Constantine XI]] (eastern) | |||
}} | |||
The '''Roman Empire''' was the successor state to the [[Roman Republic]] and a continuation of its [[Roman civilization|nation]] and military power, which it governed through an imperial autocracy. At its largest extent, the Roman Empire completely encompassed the [[Mediterranean Sea]] and controlled territories in [[Europe]], [[Asia]], and [[Africa]]. | |||
After nearly four-hundred years, the empire fragmented into two distinct governments, the [[Western Roman Empire]] and the [[Byzantine Empire|Eastern Roman Empire]], before finally collapsing, in the West, in 476 CE. The Eastern Roman Empire would continue to rule until the [[Fall of Constantinople]] in 1453. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Origins=== | ===Origins=== | ||
{{Quote|They have taken from us, from Roma, but now is not the time to respond. We must regroup. Plan. Prepare for what is sure to come.|A Liberatore on the future of Rome, 42 BCE.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}} | {{Quote|They have taken from us, from Roma, but now is not the time to respond. We must regroup. Plan. Prepare for what is sure to come.|A Liberatore on the future of Rome, 42 BCE.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}} | ||
After a long period of internal strife | After a long period of internal strife and civil war within the Republic, Roman general [[Gaius Julius Caesar]] named himself dictator of Rome in 49 BCE, supported in secret by the [[Order of the Ancients]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> In 44 BCE, Caesar was [[Assassination of Julius Caesar|assassinated]] by a group calling themselves the [[Assassins|Hidden Ones]], led by [[Amunet]],<ref name="ACO"/> [[Marcus Junius Brutus]], and [[Gaius Cassius Longinus]].<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
Caesar's adoptive son, [[Augustus|Octavian]], subsequently formed an alliance to hunt down the dictator's killers. During the [[Battle of Philippi|Battle]] of [[Philippi]], Brutus and Longinus were defeated, and Octavian gradually dissolved the Republic before adopting the name of Augustus, founding the Roman Empire in the process.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Holidays: Chapter 1 - Ghosts of Christmas Past]]</ref> | |||
===Julio-Claudian dynasty=== | ===Julio-Claudian dynasty=== | ||
In 37 CE, [[Caligula]] rose to become Roman Emperor. Regarded as an insane ruler, he was also supported by the | In 37 CE, [[Caligula]] rose to become the third Roman Emperor. Regarded as an insane and tyrannical ruler, he was also supported by the Order of the Ancients. In 41 CE, the Hidden One [[Leonius]] stabbed him to death with a dagger.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
One of Caligula's successors, [[Nero]], was renowned for his supposed tyranny and extravagnace. It is rumored that he intentionally started the Great Fire of Rome in 64 CE in order to build his lavish [[Nero's Golden Palace|Golden Palace]]. Nero committed suicide in 68 CE, ending the {{Wiki|Julio-Claudian dynasty}} of emperors.<ref name="ACB"/> | One of Caligula's successors, [[Nero]], was renowned for his supposed tyranny and extravagnace. It is rumored that he intentionally started the Great Fire of Rome in 64 CE in order to build his lavish [[Nero's Golden Palace|Golden Palace]]. Nero committed suicide in 68 CE, ending the {{Wiki|Julio-Claudian dynasty}} of emperors.<ref name="ACB" /> | ||
===Flavian dynasty=== | ===Flavian dynasty=== | ||
The {{Wiki|Flavian dynasty}} of emperors was founded by [[Vespasian]], who ruled from 69 CE to 79 CE. He undertook several great construction projects, including the [[Colosseum]], a large amphitheatre built atop | The {{Wiki|Flavian dynasty}} of emperors was founded by [[Vespasian]], who ruled from 69 CE to 79 CE. He undertook several great construction projects, including the [[Colosseum]], a large amphitheatre built atop an [[Isu]] [[Colosseum Vault|Temple]]. He was succeeded by his son, [[Titus]], who crushed a Jewish rebellion and sacked [[Jerusalem]].<ref name="ACB" /> | ||
===Nerva-Antonine dynasty=== | ===Nerva-Antonine dynasty=== | ||
In 98 CE, [[Trajan]] became | In 98 CE, [[Trajan]] became Roman Emperor. Under his reign, the empire reached its largest territorial size, and numerous constructions projects were undertaken in Rome.<ref name="ACB" /> | ||
===Downfall=== | ===Downfall=== | ||
Eventually, due to its vast size, it was decided that the empire should fragment in order to better govern its various territories. Divided between the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire, the two bodies continued to co-exist until the {{wiki|Sack of Rome (455)|Sack of Rome}}, and the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE. The Eastern Roman Empire continued, however, for almost another 1,000 years before it too saw its capital, [[Constantinople]], conquered, this time by the rising [[Ottoman Empire]], in 1453.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | |||
== | ==Appearances== | ||
{{Incomplete list}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1stm}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
**''[[Wrath of the Druids]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' {{Imo}} | |||
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Roman governments]] | ||
[[Category:Italy]] | [[Category:Italy]] | ||
[[Category:Overseas empires]] | |||
[[Category:Mediterranean]] | [[Category:Mediterranean]] | ||
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The Roman Empire was the successor state to the Roman Republic and a continuation of its nation and military power, which it governed through an imperial autocracy. At its largest extent, the Roman Empire completely encompassed the Mediterranean Sea and controlled territories in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
After nearly four-hundred years, the empire fragmented into two distinct governments, the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire, before finally collapsing, in the West, in 476 CE. The Eastern Roman Empire would continue to rule until the Fall of Constantinople in 1453.
History[edit | edit source]
Origins[edit | edit source]
- "They have taken from us, from Roma, but now is not the time to respond. We must regroup. Plan. Prepare for what is sure to come."
- ―A Liberatore on the future of Rome, 42 BCE.[src]
After a long period of internal strife and civil war within the Republic, Roman general Gaius Julius Caesar named himself dictator of Rome in 49 BCE, supported in secret by the Order of the Ancients.[1] In 44 BCE, Caesar was assassinated by a group calling themselves the Hidden Ones, led by Amunet,[1] Marcus Junius Brutus, and Gaius Cassius Longinus.[2]
Caesar's adoptive son, Octavian, subsequently formed an alliance to hunt down the dictator's killers. During the Battle of Philippi, Brutus and Longinus were defeated, and Octavian gradually dissolved the Republic before adopting the name of Augustus, founding the Roman Empire in the process.[3]
Julio-Claudian dynasty[edit | edit source]
In 37 CE, Caligula rose to become the third Roman Emperor. Regarded as an insane and tyrannical ruler, he was also supported by the Order of the Ancients. In 41 CE, the Hidden One Leonius stabbed him to death with a dagger.[4]
One of Caligula's successors, Nero, was renowned for his supposed tyranny and extravagnace. It is rumored that he intentionally started the Great Fire of Rome in 64 CE in order to build his lavish Golden Palace. Nero committed suicide in 68 CE, ending the Julio-Claudian dynasty of emperors.[2]
Flavian dynasty[edit | edit source]
The Flavian dynasty of emperors was founded by Vespasian, who ruled from 69 CE to 79 CE. He undertook several great construction projects, including the Colosseum, a large amphitheatre built atop an Isu Temple. He was succeeded by his son, Titus, who crushed a Jewish rebellion and sacked Jerusalem.[2]
Nerva-Antonine dynasty[edit | edit source]
In 98 CE, Trajan became Roman Emperor. Under his reign, the empire reached its largest territorial size, and numerous constructions projects were undertaken in Rome.[2]
Downfall[edit | edit source]
Eventually, due to its vast size, it was decided that the empire should fragment in order to better govern its various territories. Divided between the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire, the two bodies continued to co-exist until the Sack of Rome, and the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE. The Eastern Roman Empire continued, however, for almost another 1,000 years before it too saw its capital, Constantinople, conquered, this time by the rising Ottoman Empire, in 1453.[5]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
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- Assassin's Creed II (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned only)
- Wrath of the Druids (mentioned only)
- Discovery Tour: Viking Age (indirect mention only)
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Valley of Memory (mentioned only)
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