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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early history=== | ===Early history=== | ||
The Castra were erected just outside Rome by order of the Praetorian Prefect Sejanus, between 20 and 23 | The Castra were erected just outside Rome by order of the Praetorian Prefect {{Wiki|Sejanus}}, between 20 and 23, during [[Roman Empire|Emperor]] [[Tiberius]]' reign, to house the nine cohorts of the Praetorian Guard, the influential [[Roman Empire|Imperial]] guard. When Emperor [[Aurelian]] encircled the city with walls, he had the barracks incorporated in the fortification. | ||
After [[Constantine I|Constantine]]'s victory over Maxentius in 312, he disbanded the Guard and destroyed the barracks, as Praetorians had been fighting on Maxentius' side. | After [[Constantine I|Constantine]]'s victory over [[Maxentius]] in 312, he disbanded the Guard and destroyed the barracks, as Praetorians had been fighting on Maxentius' side.<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Database: Castra Praetoria]]</ref> | ||
===Renaissance=== | ===Renaissance=== | ||
In 1503, the Castra became the headquarters of [[Cesare Borgia]]'s [[France|French]] ally, General [[Octavian de Valois]], and it was from here that the Baron launched his assaults on the [[Caserma di Alviano]]. | In 1503, the Castra became the headquarters of [[Cesare Borgia]]'s [[France|French]] ally, General [[Octavian de Valois]], and it was from here that the Baron launched his assaults on the [[Caserma di Alviano]].<ref name="Brotherhood">''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''</ref> | ||
Following the kidnapping of [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]]'s wife, [[Pantasilea Baglioni]], the fortress was infiltrated by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] and a contingent of Bartolomeo's [[mercenaries]] disguised as [[French Army|French soldiers]]. Octavian was killed in the surprise attack, and his forces abandoned the fortress not long after. | Following the kidnapping of [[Bartolomeo d'Alviano]]'s wife, [[Pantasilea Baglioni]], the fortress was infiltrated by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] and a contingent of Bartolomeo's [[mercenaries]] disguised as [[French Army|French soldiers]]. Octavian was killed in the surprise attack, and his forces abandoned the fortress not long after..<ref name="Brotherhood" /> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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Revision as of 07:09, 29 November 2018
The Castra Praetoria (English: Praetorian Barracks) was a fortified military barracks in Rome, incorporated into the north-eastern edge of the Aurelian Walls. It was originally constructed to house the Praetorian Guard, the official bodyguards of the Roman Emperors. Its remains survive to this day.
History
Early history
The Castra were erected just outside Rome by order of the Praetorian Prefect Sejanus, between 20 and 23, during Emperor Tiberius' reign, to house the nine cohorts of the Praetorian Guard, the influential Imperial guard. When Emperor Aurelian encircled the city with walls, he had the barracks incorporated in the fortification.
After Constantine's victory over Maxentius in 312, he disbanded the Guard and destroyed the barracks, as Praetorians had been fighting on Maxentius' side.[1]
Renaissance
In 1503, the Castra became the headquarters of Cesare Borgia's French ally, General Octavian de Valois, and it was from here that the Baron launched his assaults on the Caserma di Alviano.[2]
Following the kidnapping of Bartolomeo d'Alviano's wife, Pantasilea Baglioni, the fortress was infiltrated by Ezio Auditore da Firenze and a contingent of Bartolomeo's mercenaries disguised as French soldiers. Octavian was killed in the surprise attack, and his forces abandoned the fortress not long after..[2]
Trivia
- The Castra Praetoria was the location of one of Clay Kaczmarek's Rifts.
- The gate that actually surrounds the fortress is inaccesible until Ezio assassinates the Baron de Valois.
- This is the largest French camp that could be found in Rome until the completion of of the memory "Au Revoir".
Gallery
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Concept art of the Castra Praetoria gates -
Concept development of the Castra Praetoria -
The gates of the Castra Praetoria -
The interior of the Castra Praetoria -
The disguised mercenaries outside the main gate
Appearance
Reference
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Database: Castra Praetoria
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
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