Third Battle of Benaun
| Part of the Roman-Rexxarite War |
| Date | 54 B.C. |
| Result | Roman victory |
| Combatants | Rexxaraeites | Roman Republic |
| Commanders | Kara | Julius Caeser |
| Strength | 14,000 infantry and cavalry | 25,000 |
| Casualties | 14,000 | 10,000 |
Background
When Julius Caeser first invaded modern-day Rexxarae, the first city he took was the south-western city of Benaun. Months later, the brilliant, charismatic warrior-king Kara (backed by an alliance between the cities lead by Sra Jo) gathered a large army and set for the Romans. His force settled in a lake-shore fortress and defeated two Roman legions set to vanquish them.
Kara's regiments now marched for Benaun, recently rebuilt as a Roman settlement. He plans to take the city (and various others) in order to either frustrate and attriate Caeser's armies, or cut them off from their supply routes.
Preperations
Caeser was aware of the advancing army, and knew he must be stealthly of his actions, for any Rexxaraeite may be a spy working for Kara. The consul placed a large garrison force by the city, and another hidden in an encampment a-few-hours'-march to the east.
The city of Benaun was overlooked by a small fort. This was Caeser's wild card, since only Roman soldiers were allowed in. In the fortress, he stored a small fleet of catapultas (Roman catapults) for the upcoming battle.
As another day dawned, Caeser placed his forces in an open field, which Kara would soon be arriving at. The most crucial battle of the war (on side of the Romans) was about to begin.
The Battle Begins
The infantry clash was initial and incredible. The Roman cavalry attempted to flank the enemy infantry, but were suddenly cut by the Rexxaraeite cavalry, which were headed elsewhere. Caeser soon sent word for his commander to the east to march his troops over for battle.
The catapults, guarded by a small betallion of elite troops, were being transported slowly and secretly through an old forest path. This was done to avoid any enemies attempting to bypass the battle and take the city - which did occur. After releasing the first shower of arrows into the battlements, Kara's Rexxaraeite horsemen dismounted and assaulted the city directly.
At the main battlefield, Kara's archers fired wildly into the Roman ranks from behind their hand-to-hand comrades. Though the Rexxaraeite spearmen were not particularly good (or devoted) fighters, the Roman legghionaries were not effective at quickly butchering through their enemies. Especially when under fire.
Reinforcements
Eventually, the catapults arrived. The Rexxaraeite bowmen were bombarded, and the battle turned in favor of the Romans. Additionally, reinforcements arrived from the east. Caeser seemed to be victorious, but all was not well in the rear.
The city of Benaun and it's guardian fort were where the truly savage fighting took place. The Rexxaraeite warriors fighting there were horsemen - the elite, the nobles. Their devotion, brutality and zeal were overwhelming for the puny force left by the consul.
Caeser brought his tired army to the city, and slowly cleansed it of Rexxaraeite presence. The fortress was destroyed in the process.
