The game lets you rule the Roman Empire and ultimately put yourself firmly in control as the Emperor. 
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Along the way to gaining the Imperial Purple, you’ll have to avoid the assassin’s blade and orders to fall on 
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your own sword, build cities and command armies, make treaties with barbarians and crush your rivals, 
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obey the wishes of the Senate (well, some of the time) and defend the frontiers, conquer new lands and 
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placate the fickle mob!