Western Roman Empire Faction

The Western Roman Empire is on the very edge of catastrophe. Its Emperor dances to the tune of a half-Vandal general, its powerless Senators idle on vast, poorly-managed estates. Most cruelly of all, Rome, mother of the Empire, has been neglected in favour of a more practical capital at Mediolanum.

Since the division of the Empire the flaws besetting the West have rapidly become apparent. There is neither the manpower or the gold needed for an effective army, leaving it unable to deal with the many displaced barbarians pouring across Rome’s borders ahead of the Hunnic horde. Roman Emperors have become increasingly fragile - many have been manipulated by generals or deposed by their meddling Eastern counterparts.

Nonetheless, it is still possible for the Western Empire to rise once again. Times of crisis such as this spur radical change and create opportunities which, if seized upon, will see the Empire re-forged and re-vitalised.

Faction Name Western Roman Empire

Campaign main_attila

Culture att_cult_roman

Subculture att_sub_cult_roman_west

Military Group att_rom_west

Faction Group att_fact_group_roman

Faction Group

Imperial Allegiance
The benefits of Empire hold a certain appeal, especially to the outside observer.

Can levy units from friendly hordes passing through Roman territory
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +2 against priest-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +2 against spy-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +2 against champion-type agents

Political Parties

Other Patricians
A privileged class of noble families claiming descent from Rome's first Senators. Kept on as a formality in the age of Emperors, they once held considerable political, religious and military power.

Western Roman Empire
The sprawling Roman Empire is divided, ruled by two sons of the late Emperor Theodosius. However, the real power lies with the dignitaries who control every aspect of its increasingly labyrinthine administration.

Playable: True
Initial Power: 40
Upkeep cost: -2% per non-Roman unit in a military force
Constant immigration
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +2 against priest-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +3 against spy-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +1 against champion-type agents
Immigration public order penalties: -50%