Super Roman History
The Super Roman History has been compiled over two centuries and the original documentation lies deep within the Imperial Palace. Below are the Historical Documents published by the Super Roman Ministry of Cultural Affairs.
Contents
Ancient History
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After this attack the Romanii consolidated their power by signing treaties with the Scipii and Iulii factions, detailing that peace would remain in the Alliance until it was broken by any of the members. During this time of peace the Romanii exploited their new resources to full potential. Forests made way for arable land, villages became towns, roads were constructed, massive urbanisation projects were undertaken, communication improved and famine was brought to a swift end. The citizens of Roma constructed the Parthenon in honour of their Imperator (which now stands outside the Imperial palace in Super Rome).
The Iulii and Scipii each feared the new Roman Model Army. The tribal leaders, envious of the newfound wealth of the Imperator, began conceiving their own plans of glory and conquest.
Relations between the Scipii and Iulii rapidly deteriorated. War was declared shortly after the assassination of Prince Ferdinand of the Scipii, who had been on a diplomatic visit to Iulian territory. The Alliance and truce had now been broken. The inexperienced and eager Iullian and Scipian forces mobilised and clashed at the Battle of Hera in 302BC. Six thousand men were lost and neither side had gained an advantage. A second battle at Caladden moor claimed a further five thousand lives in 301BC. The tribal leaders slowly lost control of their provinces as discord and frustration at military standoff spread throughout the populace.
The Imperator, no longer obligated to fulfil the peace treaty marched the Roman forces towards the neighbouring borders. The Scipii and Iulii rallied their remaining forces and marched against their common enemy. The armies clashed on the Scipian border in the foothills of Tikrit. The battle was a massacre; the inexperienced allied forces were no match for the experienced and well-armoured armies of Roma. The Imperator soon occupied both territories. Resistance from the impoverished and disheartened tribes was minimal; many welcomed the new Imperator with open arms. The Imperator now had complete control of Argentia and he named the entire nation Roma in 300BC. The creation of a new Capital, Sparta, was undertaken. The first Imperator, Alexander the Great, died in 298BC. His heir Augustus succeeded him.
298BC - 57AD: The Seven Good Imperators
The rule of Augustus and the Imperators after him became known as the period of the "seven good Imperators". Throughout this period of history the Roman Empire flourished as a civilisation. The senate was established and commerce began to enhance all aspects of life, though improved communication, employment and trade. The population grew rapidly. The City of Sparta was completed in 156BC and became the showpiece of the Empire.
The military expanded and encompassed a variety of siege engines including Onagers, Trebuchets and Scorpions. An elite unit, the Praetorian Guard was created and this provided the Capital an enhanced defence, the Guard also administered the leadership of the Army. A new Navy was created, albeit minimal, as there was no need at this time for ships of war. Throughout the land peace was achieved, freedoms were such that a variety of new philosophies and religions continued to flourish. Economists and entrepreneurs ensured the development of a complex and fiscally apt monetary system providing secure revenue for the state and ensuring that the populace as a whole could benefit from the vast wealth circulating within Roma. Throughout this period, sustained economic growth, militaristic consolidation and political diversification ensured that Roma had become the most dominant force in the Ancient East.
Octavian and the region of Altaria
Octavian (38AD - 102AD), so named because he aspired to become the eighth "Good Emperor" was pronounced Imperator after the death of Theodosius the Elder in 57AD. It was around this time period that the Roman people discovered the existence of the Altarian Empire, the ancestors of modern day Roudland and the forerunners of the modern Northern continent. The Altarians were discovered after a scouting party strayed from the borders to explore the Eastern Alkine Mountains. These mountains had been previously considered as the frontier of the Empire and thus no necessity had been facilitated to explore them. Quintus Clodius Tyrranus, commander of the Praetorian Guard in the East had taken it upon himself to explore these mountains and document their resource value. It was here that Tyrranus met with the first Altarian. Communication was at first difficult, as traditional Latin was not recognised. Tyrranus was nevertheless led within the Altarian military encampment; his concerns for his own safety were unfounded as he was treated with great respect and hospitality. Tyrranus offered the Altarians his lion skin cloak as a gift and a sign of gratitude. Thus began a new period of history for the Roman people. The lion symbolised the need for enhancement and greater understanding of the world as a whole. The lion became the symbol of Roma and eventually the symbol of Super Rome.
After this symbolic first meeting Roma expanded its borders to the Alkine Mountains and began trading with the Altarians. The resource rich west traded cotton and spices in return for cloth and marble from the east. This period ended the era of the Seven Good Emperors and began the era of prosperity. Octavian is seen as the first of the Imperators in the Age of Late Antiquity.
Late Antiquity (102AD - 500AD)
Throughout this period various Imperators came to power and continued to enrich Roma. Several other major cities developed including Thermon, Cirta, Alexandria and Rhodes. Senate officials issued large tax revenues for the construction and implementation of public services previously unknown on such as scale in Roma. Public baths, sewers, heating, forums, law courts, military posts, police posts, hospitals, fortifications and schools. Altarian lecturers were encouraged to undertake study in Roma and multilingualism was promoted among all Romans. Philosophy came to the forefront of social speculation; this was accompanied by primitive science. Religions such as Catholicism and Christianity never took hold in Roma as loyalty was placed in the Imperator and in the newfound Science that provided new and exciting frontiers of development.
The Alliance and the "New Age" (500AD – 950AD)
Civil uprising had never been a factor until 512AD when the ageing Nero found that overcrowding in major cities had caused substantial tensions and distress. Expansion was now the only option. The borders of Roma now stretched from the Southern coastline to the Northern and any further eastwards expansion yielded nothing but dense jungle. The Imperator met with the Altarian chief minister in 513AD. The Imperator learned to his surprise that new land had been discovered South of the Northern continent. The Altarians had discovered "Yew Island" and it was said to hold a vast amount of unclaimed resources. Yew Island was actually the name given to the land occupied by modern day Kegmenistan to the South. Negotiation decided that colonies would be established on Yew Island in both the Roman and Altarian names. Roma would take the Northern territory where Altaria would take the Southern territory. The Roman fleet would support the Altarian fleets and provide adequate security to the new shipping lanes in exchange for logistical information and military assistance in conquering "Yew Island"
Primitive tribes inhabited the land and resistance against the fully trained armies of Roma and Altaria was ineffectual. Thus Roma Minor was established and the Roman mainland was renamed Roma Superior. Both nations reaped huge reward from resources gained in the area; Roman populace problems were eased as new resource income provided the tools for creating many new towns and cities.
Roma and Altaria Minor co-existed peacefully for three centuries with the Roman and Altarian cultures exchanging technology, trade and theology. The first University of Callisto was established in 573AD after the death of the Imperator, Tiberius, who had been a highly influential scholar and a great lover of the arts. Farming methods improved greatly with the widespread use of fertilisers and improved farming equipment. Agricultural produce doubled between 586AD and 593AD. Many new industries developed including an extensive merchant shipping body and construction companies profiting from the use of limed cement. Cranes and construction engines became widely used and residences were created with relative ease, thus helping the exponential increase in population within Roma. Throughout this period of peace the Altarians introduced many new religions to Roman society including Judaism (685AD) and Buddhism (698AD). Although many citizens took an interest in religion, beliefs remained firmly tied in science.
The military enjoyed a complete review. Fortifications and Barracks were equipped with superior training facilities, enabling greater diversity and flexibility of soldiers. The Praetorian Guard began training elite units for their own legions. Each General created a force that he believed he could better command. It was here that the Capital General Flavius created the first unit of "Spartans" in 725AD. This elite unit, equipped with silver tipped spears and ivory shields, was designated to the defence of Sparta and the Roman people. Cavalry units were equipped with a multitude of weapons including a lance, spear and even a bow. Chariots became commonplace, legionaries found that armour and weaponry was upgraded, crossbowmen entered the army and the long sword was developed for specialised infantry units along with the Altarian Scimitar. Greater diversification of troops was preferred to simple expansion in the ranks. Many specialist units such as the "Urban Cohort" (750AD), "Praetorian Cavalry" (755AD) and the highly unorthodox female units of "Amazons" (766AD) were enlisted.
This period of dramatic and sustained Economic growth, personal wealth, state improvement, technological advancement and military empowerment combined with the successful policing and ruling of the Imperators officials and Generals became known as the start of a "New Age"
The Fall of the South
Peaceful co-existence stalled between the two regions of Roma Minor and Altaria Minor when a new threat approached from the West. In 794AD Altaria Minor came under attack from a race known as the Kengarans, who had originally inhabited "Yew Island". The Kengaran armies were vast, their leadership and loyalty impeccable and their commitment to retaking their own land was unquestionable
The Imperator at once dispatched the Roman Expeditionary Force from Roma Superior: three thousand men including several Spartan cohorts, Praetorian Cavalry and Praetorian Guard. The Altarians dispatched Four thousand men and one thousand cavalry to defend their territory but this was too little too late.
After the stalemate of the Roman battle at Thermopylae 795AD and the Altarian massacre at the Alban plains 795AD resistance to the Kengarans faltered. Altaria Minor was soon lost and Roma Minor rapidly followed suit. The Roman retreat caused a massive upheaval within Roma Superior. Political criticism became rife, with many opposition groups appearing, from radical liberals to nationalistic conservatives.
Imperator Marcus Aralias was proclaimed Imperator in 815AD and he intended to restore order and expand the Roman borders. Aralias implemented several policies such as the provision of complete state education and healthcare and the recognition of workers unions. These policies were unprecedented in Roma, opposition from parties on the extreme left was curtailed and were relatively content with the concessions and was generally compensated well by the Imperator.
The extreme right consisting of mainly nationalists and ultra-conservatives were appeased with the expansion of Roman borders to the North over the strait of Thermon and to the West. Aralias, after his death in 879AD became known as the "negotiator". The years that followed, shaped by the Southern war were a continuation of the "New Age".
950AD-1450AD "The Age of Continuity"
During this age political and social changes were minimal. After the death of Aralias, consecutive Imperators maintained his policies, modifying them slightly to pursue incorporation of broader views. The senate was however reduced in size. Instead of numerous appointed town diplomats occupying the Imperial Senate, Roma Superior was divided into 24 regional provinces. Each province now sent a diplomat to the senate. Every six years three Consuls were elected to essentially control the senate and outline proposals for the Imperator proposals. This further increased the loyalty of the Left.
Social reform mainly came in the introduction of the Equality Act 1102AD, stipulating that all members of Roma Superior, regardless of creed or colour were able to receive equal levels of pay. Benefits were also awarded to those who truly provided for society. A senate official quoted at the time, when asked: What are the main aims of government policy? "A safe and Secure Society",
Military reforms continued, especially with the mass production and utilisation of matchlock rifles after 1380AD. Every legionary was equipped not only with his traditional sword and improved lighter shield, but also a rifle and spare ammunition. This rapid utilisation of technology also increased the loyalty of the traditional elites and conservatives, concerned over Roma's military strength.
Yew Island 1490 – 1493AD
After the retreat from the Minor regions, contact between Altaria and Roma Superior had been limited, Altarian territory continued to retreat from the expanding borders of Roma. However in 1490AD the current Imperator Titus II was faced with an interesting dilemma. An official from "Yew Island" and his bodyguard wished to be granted an audience with the Imperator. His appearance on the Southern borders of Roma Superior prompted fears of an invasion from the Kengaran forces. The army was mobilised and ordered to police the Southern border. However the diplomat from Yew Island proved peaceful and he initiated a new era for the Roman people for he was not Kengaran, he was a diplomat from the true Yew Island. However the birth peace was once again marred with bloodshed.
Yew Island, fresh from conquering modern day Kegmenistan drew up its forces to expand into the North. They had navigated the coast to discover the origins of the ruins that lie to the North of the Yew territory. This has inexorably led them to the borders of Roma Superior. The Roman forces were believed to be a considerable threat to the Yew military establishment and thus it was decided to attack. This culminated in the Battle of the Mandric Plains. Superior weaponry and home advantage gave the Roman forces a significant upper hand on the battlefield. Roman forces quickly swept aside the Yew Island army. Three hundred Roman legionaries were lost as apposed to eight hundred Yew veterans. Negotiation quickly ensued between Yew Island and Roma Superior as neither side wished to fight a prolonged war.
In 1493AD it was agreed that peace would come between the two nations. Trade rights and map information was exchanged between the two governments and huge centres of commerce were established in Sparta and Emerald Bay, Yew Island, to allow for greater levels of free trade. Roma Superior had attained a close ally, a friendship that has remained until this day, even after the revolution of the Kegmenistani peoples.
The Rise of Jihad 1493 – 1502
Despite a peaceful settlement being agreed between Yew Island and Roma Superior, a new threat to the Roman people materialised. The Dhurkhastanians from the Island of Jihad Allah began to establish a colony on the Western Seaboard after 1493. The Jihad population was extensive and their religious and fanatical devotion to Jihad Allah was a cause of great concern as the Jihad borders approached the Roman frontier. Roma had previously occupied large areas of land to the West during the ages of expansion and had extracted huge resource value. Deforestation was most prevalent in the West and had probably contributed to the large scale desertification felt in Jihad Allah.
The borders collided in 1498 and tension swept through Sparta as the atmosphere was that of tension and suspicion. Jihad intention was unclear and the Army of the First was dispatched to the borders. Diplomats were sent to Jihad Allah to confront the situation. Negotiations never took place, since the Dhurhkastanian people had refused to communicate with infidels whom did not believe in their faith. For two years a tense political stalemate took place. Neither Roma Superior nor Jihad Allah made any further attempt at communication. Roma Superior feared that Jihad expansion would soon encroach on Roman land. This would have been unacceptable. This suspicion was unfortunately confirmed in the summer of 1500.
Jihad forces attacked the border town of Lassina en masse. The Army of the First was dispatched to neutralise the threat. 5000 Jihad warriors clashed with 1500 Spartan led legionaries in the Battle of Hashara desert. The Jihad warriors were lightly armed and carried mainly scimitars and spears. This contrasted the matchlock weaponry of the Roman forces. The battle raged for over four hours. With Roman ordinance spent a massive melee assault ensued. The Jihad forces quickly overwhelmed the Roman Army. Their en masse tactics had never been fought on such a scale. The Roman Army retreated, regrouped and was reinforced. Two days after the initial retreat the Roman Army once again marched on Larissa and engaged the Dhurhkastani forces. The fresh troops allowed the battle to culminate in a slight victory over the Jihad forces. Both sides now strongly desired an end to the hostility.
Roma needed a settlement of peace, especially after the Yew Island assault. It was most likely this reason that led the terms of peace be bias in favour of the Jihad Emirates. In return for peace and the creation of a Jihad demilitarised zone on the frontier, Roma would provide trade routes, a slight encroachment on Roman territory, a similar demilitarised zone and a sharing of the matchlock technology. Jihad forces retreated back to the main colony and the weary Roman forces returned to Sparta where large numbers of men were retired. Jihad made no further attempt to expand her borders and peace was once again restored.
The Age of Prosperity 1502AD - 1700AD
During this period trade links established with the South and the new powers that were rising in the West, namely the Jihad nation, which brought huge volumes of wealth and prosperity to Roma Superior. Spices were traded for much demanded shoes in the West while Llamas and cheeses were traded in return for cloth and silks in the South. To the North, past the strait of Thermon, Altarian trade was sporadic and declining. Altarian embassies and ministries within Roma Superior slowly grew unoccupied. After the death of Imperator Titus II, his son Theodosius II succeeded him and his grandson Commodus II continued the rule of Roma Superior up to his death in 1698AD.
During this period experimentation and scientific theorem dominated social affairs. Electricity was experimented with greatly, but as of yet its power could not be harnessed. Steam also interested many Roman scientists as a possible source of power. Agricultural output doubled between 1565 and 1600 with the introduction of chemical fertilisers, heavy ploughs and improved strains of grain. Industry continued to expand, but as of yet no large-scale manufacturing took place. The populace enjoyed nearly full employment and higher real incomes after sweeping labour reforms in 1634. Construction and restoration of public roads was undertaken and greater security was offered to road users throughout the latter half of the era. Coal and Iron production experienced considerable growth and was met with increased demand from the domestic economy. Improved building methods led to the massive expansion of Sparta, to such an extent that in 1656 the Spartan population reached three million citizens and the urbanisation of many other previously unoccupied areas of land. Once again the environment took a back seat to economical expansion.
The Roman military was re-equipped with Flintlock weaponry in the latter half of the 17th century, which greatly improved the flexibility and strength of the Roman army. Roman armour rapidly changed to compensate for the use of such weaponry. Armour was created from early polymer based fabrics, which although it could not stop a shot, it would slow it considerably, allowing the legionary to survive with serious, but not mortal wounds. Only the Spartans continued to bear a shield, but the possession of the sword by all soldiers remained essential.
Social matters however did not fare well. Political opposition began to grow from the extreme right. Many radical right wing nationalistic citizens were unsatisfied by the level of expansion into the West. Imperator Commodus II, unsympathetic to the radicals dismissed their views and proclaimed in the senate “our pious and honourable hearts shall not be corrupted by the impious and dishonourable revolutionaries on the right” 1679AD. Political tension began to grow among the Roman People.
Industrialisation, Julius Caser III and the formation of Super Rome. 1700 – 1917AD
The working population grew rapidly between 1717 and 1723 resulting in an increased supply of labour. However with full employment already existing within Roma Superior, conditions within the towns and cities became increasingly desperate as levels of unemployed rose sharply. Real wages declined and public resources were stretched. Deflationary pressures forces arable workers into the towns in search of new jobs. Mortality rates rose and many began venting their frustration towards the Imperator. Many workers formed hostile Town Councils and workers Unions in order to campaign against their plight. However little could be done to ease the situation as the supply of labour continually outstripped demand for goods and services.
One man, the self-proclaimed Imperator Julius Caesar III took advantage of the unstable situation. He was the founder of the National Workers Party (NWP), a right wing political radical party. Between 1723 and 1728 his propaganda and brutal tactics convinced many citizens that under his leadership there would a return of prosperity. He proposed to invade Jihad to the West and take advantage of their substantial resources and arable land. Caesar sympathised with the nationalist right and promised the militant wings greater political freedom and a greater voice in how Roma Superior was administered. In October 1729 Caesar attempted an armed coup of the Imperial Palace on the Great Forum. He had convinced the commander of the Praetorian Guard Massina Derritus to join his cause and many praetorian legionaries marched with the revolutionaries on the Imperial Palace. The Spartan Guard and the remaining members of the Urban Cohort managed to suppress the uprising, albeit at the expense of the lives of citizens.
Realising that his coup had failed Caesar demanded one concession, the creation of a separate state. When Commodus II did not permit this, Caesar led his forces, now including traitorous regular legionaries, to the North West corner of the Roman Empire and established a new city, Deva in 1730. The Loyal Roman army was mobilised. When the public protested that it would be regarded as an impious act to slaughter those who simply no longer shared the same views of Roma Superior the Imperator reconsidered. Thus negotiation took place.
In 1734 Julius Caesar III was permitted to establish a nation in his own name in the North West territory under the proviso that the Caesar forces could not attack Jihad or Roma Superior territory without facing the most severe military repercussions. Territory was granted and Roman troops were removed from the Caesar borders. Many right wing nationalists, traditional conservatives and those supporting an authoritarian regime defected to Caesar III.
Both Liberals and Moderates alike praised the Imperator for his diplomatic resolve, though many of the remaining conservatives, although unsympathetic to the Caesar cause, were concerned over the seemingly liberal views of the Imperator. After the death of Commodus II in 1736, his son Imperator Augustus III, in honour of his father and in the wake of the industrial revolution, declared the transformation of Roma Superior into the new nation Super Rome.
Super Rome underwent an industrial transformation between 1745 and 1796. The machines of heavy industry replaced the previously commonplace home manufacture of goods. New factories and manufacturing plants ensured that unemployment fell to just over 2%, with many town workers receiving benefits and housing from employers. Both agriculture and industry thrived. Steel, coal, iron and gold production soared especially after the introduction of steam powered engines and locomotives. Rail transport of goods revolutionised trade and increased the available land to urbanise since transport links now allowed workers to commute effectively. Massive construction projects were undertaken at great cost along with increases on the Current account. The trade surplus was further supplemented with exports to Caesar, the newly formed Republic of Jihad Allah and Yew Island.
Steam locomotives also revolutionised society, the population boomed and communication became simple. The booming economy allowed for greater reform in public services, Students benefited greatly as Universities such as the Mausoleum and Phoenica were established. This had become an age of social diversification and democracy maintained peace effectively, with the senate leaning towards the political centre right. Commerce had allowed the Roman people to experiences huge gains and it was hoped that this would continue. Super Rome therefore adopted a policy of "Circumvenit Commerce", (embracing commerce) and began exploring the land in search of new trading partners.
The Altarian Empire it seemed had declined in power over the latter half of the 10th century AD and became factionalised. It was from these factions the new nations of the North were founded. After the establishment of relations with the Altarian successors, Roudland and Great Wrightland in 1808, trade routes were similarly expanded to the Northern continent.
Successive Imperators throughout the nineteenth century maintain the policy of "Circumvenit Commerce" and Super Rome developed into a major world industrial power. Military technology rapidly improved after the introduction of the centre fire cartridge and rifling. The first revolvers were produced and distributed to Spartans and Urban Cohorts. Mechanised farming became commonplace after 1865 and food production soared. Blast furnaces and similar technology allowed mass production of steel and alloyed products.
Fractional Distillation was experimented with and early manufactured polymers were crafted into new armour for troops and Milonir Armour, an early variant of Kevlar, was created in 1885. Although by no means as strong as Kevlar, it still could slow a bullet to such an extent that it would pierce the skin only lightly. Retraining once again played a major role in the development of the military. Legion numbers were reduced significantly during the 1890's with Generals utilising their rights over their own legions. Many Generals trained their armies to their own particular tastes and adopted a policy of equipping a man with a weapon he was most suited to. This is a practice still carried out in Super Rome. This policy of "Utilis" is considered the most effective way of operating a military unit.
Super Rome by 1917 was allied with Jihad Allah and the newly formed corporation of Kegmenistan, to the South. Neutrality was established with Roudland, Great Wrightland, the modern day Yew Island and Julius Caesar III. Industrialisation had allowed Super Rome to emerge as one of the most powerful nations at the turn of the century, yet its policy of relative isolationism had forced the Roman people to seek new allies. Exploration continued in the oceans in the West and East and new colonies were established.
The Age of War and Economic Revolution 1917 - 1945
Kegmenistan maintained the policies established with Roma Superior centuries before. Trade routes were maintained and protectionism remained very low. The nature of the corporate nation did not necessitate a military and funding for such an army could not easily be raised, since consumption fuelled the countries growth. Kegmenistan therefore was not perceived as a threat. Julius Caesar III maintained neutrality through default in the North West and Jihad Allah had no organised force to threaten the Roman borders.
Imperator Nero II assumed control of Super Rome in 1923. He began a policy of expansion to the unoccupied north over the strait of Thermon. He also began a policy of "Social and Military reformation". The military was granted a large degree of freedom in its own management. Funds were allocated generously to the military and the onus was on the Staff Generals to allocate resources appropriately. This allowed even greater diversification in the ranks as the military could develop at its own pace, unhindered by government. This freedom delighted the political right and increased their loyalty to the Imperator dramatically, the military empowered by this policy saw no reason to abuse this right and found it in their best interests to become an integral part of Super Roman administration.
Social Reformation took place with the introduction of government allocation of resources. Tax rates were dramatically increased and consumption curtailed. Industry and Firms were permitted to continue their operation in the free market outside government control but all goods and services produced were government property. This monetary bill "Pecuniam Revenit" has been in operation since 1935.
The Great Alliance War took place between 1937 and 1943. Super Rome maintained a degree of neutrality throughout the early stages of the war and instead opted to loan vast amounts of capital to the warring nations of Roudland, Great Wrightland and Gothria. Super Rome decided to support its Allies in war but not enter in a war that did not concern them. Production of military weaponry took place including the assembly of tanks, battleships and warplanes. Munitions factories faced increased demand for rifles and automatic weaponry alike. Throughout the early twentieth century an "Electrical Revolution" had taken place, with both domestic and industrial energy users opting to power their homes and businesses with electricity. This had increased the capacity of the Super Roman economy to such an extent that this extra output could be maintained even in the long run.
Super Rome did however enter the Great Alliance War in 1940 after the attack on Yo Hong bay in the Isles of Sicilia by Zakmenistanian forces. Super Rome flexed its military might and retaliated with little regard for mercy. The Naval Base had been essential for maintaining trade with the nations of the North and its attack had been of the highest impiety. The loss of 700 officers convinced Nero II that action must be undertaken. Yo Hong Bay was successfully reoccupied after the Battle of Sicily in 1941. Super Rome also supplemented Roudland and Gothrian forces with the Super Roman Expeditionary Force (SREF) at the mainland battles of Zatiku and Zanan in 1942. Though full military utilisation never occurred, seven thousand men were lost, but this was nothing compared to the massive losses experienced by the Northern Continent.
Super Rome was now in a prominent position on the world stage. Since Super Rome was not concerned with the woes of the Southern continent it began to establish firm alliances with Roudland and Gothria and later Great Wrightland. Huge loans were granted to each of the three nations during the war and interest from these loans and FDI increases allowed the Super Roman economy to experience an economic explosion. This "interest effect" was further increased with loans to Zakmenistan. Money loaned to Zakmenistan made outstanding profit before either retuning to Super Rome through the Allies in reparations or directly from Zakmenistan itself.
First Contact and the Cold War. 1943 - 1988
During the Economic Explosion of the post war years a new power rose in the North. After returning from the Zakmenistani front the SREF was confronted with a new dilemma. Upon seeing a falling comet from the sky, the Roman populace was rife with speculation, as it was believed that no space object could come to the Alliance with such force of its own momentum. Thus the SREF was dispatched to investigate the crash site. Once discovered, The Romans were astounded at what they had found. From the blast crater protruded a massive structure, the design of which had never been seen before. The armoured division remained on full alert. The Spartan Commander Tyrranus V approached the object with great caution with a quintile of men. The Super Roman banner was raised and the SREF closed in on the Alien vessel.
From it burst forth creatures that had never been witnessed before. These creatures appeared hostile and firearms were dispersed into the air. The aliens retreated and regrouped at the entrance of the vessel. Tyrranus immediately condemned the Roman attack, unafraid of the new race. Tyrranus approached the Aliens and extended a hand of Roman friendship, which was tentatively accepted by the race of Friendly Aliens.
Super Rome introduced Friendly Aliens to both its long-term allies, Kegmenistan and Jihad Allah. It allowed Friendly Aliens to establish an embassy within Super Rome. Resources, land and connections were traded with Friendly Aliens in return for knowledge regarding Space travel. Space soon became the major source of preoccupation for the Super Roman people. This provided even greater stimulus to the Super Roman economy and cultural exchange enlightened the Roman people significantly. However this new ally caused tension within Julius Caesar III. For the might of Super Rome was increasing rapidly and this new ally was perceived as a threat to Caesar security. Between 1944 and 1945 civil unrest took place and a nationalist Caesaran militia army attempted to cross Roman borders. The combined forces of Super Rome, Jihad Allah and Friendly Aliens easily crushed this army and unrest was subdued for the time being.
During this period government spending grew exponentially and services rapidly improved including: healthcare, education, welfare and transportation. The arrival of the automobile and electric trains was another major leap in technological development. Major gains were experienced in the scientific field of genetics, power generation and advanced weaponry, which was greatly helped by the expertise of Friendly Aliens. The first Super Roman nuclear weapon was created in 1946 and was named "pax". Missile systems were quickly developed and mechanised units experimented with. Kemenistan threatened by the Super Roman military expansion implemented corporation taxes to generate government revenue. This was in turn used to finance military armament. An arms race seemed to develop on the Western continent. Thus began the Cold War.
Throughout the tension of the Cold War numerous advances were made in military technology. The four military departments: The Super Roman Air Force (SRAF), Super Roman Land Core (SRLC), Super Roman Naval Force (SRN) and most importantly the Super Roman Space Core (SRSC) were established in 1965. Throughout this period the SRLC, SRAF and SRN received adequate but not hugely significant funding. It was the SRSC, which received most government military funding. Through the SRSC the first mechanised walkers units were developed and experimentation began to create the first nuclear/hydrogen fusion reactor.
Political tension was at an all time high in 1975 after several Super Roman officials were refused access to the Kegmenistanian embassy. However the advent of Space Travel rapidly nullified all political hostility. Deep with Super Roman territory the first space vessel was launched in 1979: "The Odyssey" circled the Earth twice before retuning to land in the Tikrit desert. Funding was instantly diverted from the SRN to the SRSC and the newly created Super Roman Research Centre (SRRC). The arrival of Space travel ended the cold war as new possibilities were opened up for the entire Alliance. The signing of the Sparta agreement between Kegmenistan and Super Rome officially ended the period of rapid militarization known as the "Cold War" in 1983.
Modern Super Rome - 1983 - present
After the successful flight of the Odyssey, space research became the focus of the military. Nero II died in 1988 shortly after the signing of the Spartan Treaties and was succeeded by the current Imperator of Super Rome, Imperator Letton. The SRSC made numerous advances between 1985 and 1997 including the launch of 7 vessels designated "Titan dreadnaughts". These possessed highly advanced weaponry including the MAC gun and rail gun technologies. Numerous other nations, particularly Roudland had also developed space technologies.
Super Roman society continued to develop at an amazing pace. Although repayment of loans had ended in 1988 the Super Roman economy and unique style of government allowed for massive economic gains to be made. Super Rome joined the Alliance of Honourable Peoples just after the repayment of reparations in 1988. In 1989 Super Rome also joined the Alliance Defence Ministry (ADF). This exposed Super Rome to a host of international affairs and it was here that Super Rome began to trade and explore the cultures of the Southern continent. Sparta became one of the most powerful centres of commerce in the Alliance and remains to this day one of the most influential.
1998 however saw the rise of Julius Caesar III. Caesar had previously campaigned for expansion of its borders. However due to the final solidification of Super Roman borders in 1990 Imperator Letton was unwilling to compromise on any more territory losses. Caesar III covertly instead constructed missile silos on the Super Roman border, which were discovered by Roman satellite in 2000. This was not tolerated by the Imperator and forces were immediately dispatched to the Caesar border. After negotiation failed Caesar began moving forces into Super Roman territory. Imperator Letton declared war on Julius Caesar III and called for support from Friendly Aliens and Roudland. The Battle of Tikrit took place in 2001 and here was witnessed the first use of the full military might of Super Rome. With the help of Roudland and Friendly Aliens Julius Caesar forces were crushed. Unsympathetic to Caesars dishonour the Imperator ordered an advance on the Julian capital, Deva. By 2002 Julius Caesar had been successfully been incorporated within Super Rome. To this day Super Rome has continued to flourish as a nation under Imperator Letton and has maintained its status as one of the most influential nations in the Alliance especially after being elected to the Alliance Council in 2005 and 2006.
