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Essentially most characters would only need to know things between 50CE through to the current time.
AeRo is mostly AU after Caligula. However, the births of a few important dates were put in place to assist in working out ages, etc.
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<p>62</p>CE CONSULS
elections
<p>62</p>CE Feburary
RANKS AND POSITIONSRANKS AND POSITIONS
- In other elections: Marcus Scaurus & Manius Cyprianus remain Censors; ; Marcus Scipio is Praefectus Urbi.
- Cyprianus is gradually being circled by enemies with a lot of graffiti about the type of man he is.
invasion talk
<p>42</p>CE November
CLAUDIUS MEETS WITH GENERALS TO DISCUSS THE INVASION OF BRITANNIACLAUDIUS MEETS WITH GENERALS TO DISCUSS THE INVASION OF BRITANNIA
- Aulus Plautius is appointed commander of the planned invasion and moves to shore of Gaul.
legions loyal
<p>62</p>CE March
LEGIONS IN AFRICA REMAIN LOYAL TO POMPEIUS.LEGIONS IN AFRICA REMAIN LOYAL TO POMPEIUS.
- In Africa: The legion of Africa Proconsularis declares that is stands with Pompeius and remains loyal to Rome.
- Jullus, however, maintains power and support within the legions.
<p>43</p>CE CONSULS
DRUSUS CLAUDIUS CAESAR AUG. (III) & LUCIUS VITELLIUS.reject all contenders
<p>62</p>CE March
GERMANIAN LEGIONS SIDE WITH MARCUS SCAURUSGERMANIAN LEGIONS SIDE WITH MARCUS SCAURUS
- In Roman Germania: The legions on the Germanian frontier decides to reject all contenders to the imperial throne and stay loyal to Marcus Scaurus
warfare
<p>43</p>CE January
Aulus Plautius is sent to the Roman base ahead of the invasion force.- Aulus Plautius is sent to the Roman base ahead of the invasion force.
scheme
<p>45</p>CE Feburary
Camilius forms a secret alliance with Praetorian and brother-in-law, Valentinus- Camilius forms a secret alliance with Praetorian and brother-in-law, Valentinus.
- Flavia Lucilla, the daughter of famed General becomes friendly with the Imperials, and develops a friendship with Gaius. She sponsors games, support for wounded veterans, and assists with financial costs of the temples. She suspects and approaches Camilius (a childhood love) to warn him she suspects what he is doing.
unification
<p>62</p>CE June
BRITISH TRIBES UNITE UNDER EPPITACOSBRITISH TRIBES UNITE UNDER EPPITACOS
- In Britannia: The Britons unite under a single king, Eppitacos.
fire
<p>45</p>CE April
Fire breaks out in Camillus' father's home, his three sisters (Julia Valeria, Julia Aemilia, Julia Claudia) disappeared, Camillus' parents found dead, and rumoured to have been murdered by Camillus. His brother, Sextus Julius Fidelis DamicuFire breaks out in Camillus' father's home, his three sisters ( Julia Valeria, Julia Aemilia, Julia Claudia) disappeared, Camillus' parents found dead, and rumoured to have been murdered by Camillus. His brother, Sextus Julius Fidelis Damicus is missing.
deification
<p>62</p>CE July
DEIFICATION OF LUCILLA AUGUSTA, HONORIUS CAESAR, DARIUS CAESAR AND JUNUS CAESAR.DEIFICATION OF LUCILLA AUGUSTA, HONORIUS CAESAR, DARIUS CAESAR AND JUNUS CAESAR.
- A ceremony is held, officially deifying Lucilla Augusta, Honorius Caesar, Darius Caesar, and Junus Caesar.
expels the jews
<p>45</p>CE May
CLAUDIUS EXPELS ALL JEWS FROM THE CITY OF ROMECLAUDIUS EXPELS ALL JEWS FROM THE CITY OF ROME
censor
<p>47</p>CE January
Claudius reinstates the office of Censor.Claudius reinstates the office of Censor.
defeated
<p>62</p>CE September
VIRICO IS DEFEATEDVIRICO IS DEFEATED
- In Britannia: After successful raids along the Gaulish coast, Virico's forces decide to raid Roman settlements in Britannia. On the way, he encounters the Classis Britannia and is defeated, the remnants of his forces scattering. Virico survives and is captured by the Romans.
rhine frontier
<p>47</p>CE January
Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo is sent to fill Camilius' shoes on the Rhine frontier.Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo is sent to fill Camilius' shoes on the Rhine frontier.
conflict
<p>62</p>CE September
CONFLICT BETWEEN THE ROMANS AND BRITISHCONFLICT BETWEEN THE ROMANS AND BRITISH
- The Romans press the attack to take advantage of the divided Briton forces; the legions are sent northward toward Brigantine lands. Eppitacos sends his army to face the Romans in pitched battle. Eppitacos’ army beats back the Roman advance; Clochion is spared, but the Romans are not totally defeated.
proscriptions
<p>47</p>CE Feburary
PROSCRIPTIONS AGAINST CLAUDIUS' OPPONENTS BEGINPROSCRIPTIONS AGAINST CLAUDIUS' OPPONENTS BEGIN
- The proscriptions are, on the surface, used against those accused of having been in-league with Valeria and Justus; they are in fact a tool Camillus and Valentinus use to rid themselves of enemies. Flavia Lucilla and her mother, Cornelia Annthea,to their best to spare the lives of the innocent and their friends.
- Claudius now primarily listens to Camilius, who he trusts and many in Rome are wary.
- The proscriptions severely damage Claudius' reputation as a fair emperor.
quarrel
<p>0</p>CE 15 June
FRICTION BETWEEN MANIUS AND CAMILIUSFRICTION BETWEEN MANIUS AND CAMILIUS
- Manius distrusts how much Claudius trusts Camilius, and the power he has over him.
- Camilius becomes increasingly aware that Manius is onto him.
rhine frontier
<p>49</p>CE 20 June
CNEAUS FLAVIUS ALEXANDER GERMANICUS ENDS THE CONFLICT ON THE RHINE. DEFEATING PRINCE THORSTAN IN BATTLE.CNEAUS FLAVIUS ALEXANDER GERMANICUS ENDS THE CONFLICT ON THE RHINE. DEFEATING PRINCE THORSTAN IN BATTLE.
- Cneaus Flavius Alexander Germanicus pacifies and invades Germania. Capturing Thorstan of the Suebi and putting a halt to the Germanic invasions. Thorstan is killed in the conflict.
germania
<p>63</p>CE December
QUINTUS ALEXANDER IN GAUL PREPARES FOR BRITANNIAQUINTUS ALEXANDER IN GAUL PREPARES FOR BRITANNIA
- Quintus finishes the year in Gesoriacum, with fresh legions of Gauls (and allied cohorts composed of German tribes) which he intends to use for his expedition into Britannia
victory
<p>49</p>CE 27 June
CAMILIUS ARRIVES AT THE CELEBRATIONS ON THE RHINECAMILIUS ARRIVES AT THE CELEBRATIONS ON THE RHINE
- Camilius arrives too late to claim any victory.
- Claudius has Camillus sent back to the Rhine to prepare for Cnaeus Alexander's retirement.
- Cneaus welcomes him although is wary of him and his intentions.
- Manius, in Rome, is pleased knowing he denied Camilius a chance for glory.
britannia
<p>63</p>CE December
EPPITACOS HEARS CAESAR IS COMINGEPPITACOS HEARS CAESAR IS COMING
- The Britons, under the command of Eppitacos, continue their policy of avoiding pitched battles and instead continue to undermine the strength of the remaining Roman legions by disrupting their flow of goods and news. Word reaches them of Caesar’s intentions to bring fresh legions to the island and there is uncertainty as to how to properly prepare.
- Eppitacos is of the belief that their resistance is futile and will only bring about the death of their way of life in the end. His goal, he tells his people, is to speak with Caesar and agree on terms wherein Britannia becomes a client kingdom under the thumb of Rome, offering her soldiers for Rome’s legions and in return they retain their ways. Support is divided, but Eppitacos plans to meet Caesar regardless.
hispania
<p>51</p>CE September
POPULAR UPRISING IN HISPANIAPOPULAR UPRISING IN HISPANIA
- Jullus Alexander, brother of Quintus and son to Cnaeus, is sent to end the uprising; he is successful by the end of the year.
social
<p>51</p>CE November
LUCILLA SEEKS OUT PROTECTIONLUCILLA SEEKS OUT PROTECTION
- Wary of Camillus' influence and Valentius close, she hires her own Germanic bodyguard to protect her family.
- Has Gaulus, the eldest of her bodyguards protect, Darius and Aulus, the younger to protect, Junus.
- Lucilla seeks out connections with the gangs, and slowly builds connections in order to keep an eye on the powerful people of Rome.
<p>66</p>CE CONSULS
QUINTUS FLAVIUS CAESAR ALEXANDER & FAUSTUS CORNELIUS SULLA FELIXvictory
<p>66</p>CE Feburary
QUINTUS CAESAR RETURNS AND HAS A TRIUMPHQUINTUS CAESAR RETURNS AND HAS A TRIUMPH
- Quintus returns to Rome at the start of the year and celebrates a triumph over the British tribes.
- Eppitacos is paraded through the streets of Rome, but because of his half Roman heritage is not offered as a sacrifice; his second-in-command is offered instead.
- Because of his great “infamy” in being a warrior of great skill, Eppitacos is made a gladiator in the emperor’s schools.
<p>53</p>CE CONSULS
LUCIUS CORNELIUS SCIPIO (II) & DECIMUS JUNIUS SILANUS.power balance
<p>53</p>CE January
CLAUDIUS IN A COMA AGAINCLAUDIUS IN A COMA AGAIN
- With Claudius in a coma, Manius in Africa, Camilius in Gaul, and Claudius' heir Darius still too young, power falls into the hands of the senate, the Augusta (his mother) and the Praetorians.
- The Senate recognizes Darius as heir to Claudius, should the worst happen.
meet with allies
<p>54</p>CE 9 Feburary
LUCILLA TRAVELS TO MEET WITH ALLIES OUTSIDE ROMELUCILLA TRAVELS TO MEET WITH ALLIES OUTSIDE ROME
- Lucilla becomes closer to Antonia Vitellia, who becomes both her lover and confidante who aids to find spies and allies to help her.
- Lucilla meets with these allies outside Rome; spending a couple of months there to negotiate and use the friendships established in the past to promote peace and prosperity.
relations
<p>54</p>CE March
RUMOURS OF RELATIONS BETWEEN CAMILIUS AND DARIUSRUMORS OF RELATIONS BETWEEN CAMILIUS AND DARIUS
- With the influence of the Augusta and Scipio gone, Camilius travels to Rome to meet with the young and impressionable Darius.
- Rumours quickly spread that Darius prefers men to women, and that he is the plaything of Camilius; many lose hope in Darius' capabilities and decide to support Camilius or other regents.
hellenic rebellion
<p>68</p>CE March
A SUCCESSOR TO THE SELEUCID EMPIRE?A SUCCESSOR TO THE SELEUCID EMPIRE?
- Word reaches Rome that the “Hellenic Rebellion” in the east under “Kheran”, a horseman of Bactrian descent, has overthrown the Parthian capital and declared itself a successor to the Seleucid Empire.
defenses
<p>69</p>CE March
ROME BOLSTERS DEFENSE IN THE EASTROME BOLSTERS DEFENSE IN THE EAST
- Rome bolsters defenses on the eastern frontier, but remains uninvolved in the fighting.
skirmishes in armenia
<p>56</p>CE March
XERXES ARSACES CONDUCTS SKIRMISHES IN ARMENIAXERXES ARSACES CONDUCTS SKIRMISHES IN ARMENIA
- Xerxes Arsaces, blood to the King of Parthia and Supreme Commander of the Parthian Military, begins skirmishes with Roman forces in Armenia.
abolishes the regents
<p>56</p>CE April
CAESAR DARIUS BECOMES EMPEROR; ABOLISHES THE REGENCIESCAESAR DARIUS BECOMES EMPEROR; ABOLISHES THE REGENCIES
- Caesar Darius names his father, Marcus Honorius, as Praetorian Praefect.
pirates
<p>57</p>CE April
MAGISTER STILICHO IS KILLED AT SEA BY PIRATESMAGISTER STILICHO IS KILLED AT SEA BY PIRATES
- With Stilicho's death, and Darius & Honorius away, Rome falls under the control of the Senate and the Augusta. It will last until July.
britannia
<p>57</p>CE 10 June
ROMAN LEGIONS CROSS THE CHANNEL INTO BRITANNIAROMAN LEGIONS CROSS THE CHANNEL INTO BRITANNIA
- On the 10th, the first battle of the Invasion is fought on the beach by Legatus Thaddeus Victorianus. It is a victory.
imperial banquet
<p>73</p>CE January
IMPERIAL BANQUET NEWSIMPERIAL BANQUET NEWS
- Imperial banquet in Naples where Quintus Caesar announces his intentions to promote both Tiberius and Titus in the early steps of their political career.
construction
<p>73</p>CE October
CONSTRUCTION WORKS IN PROGRESSOPEN SLOT
- Construction of Quintus Caesar's library begins overseen by his brother, Octavius.
- Many other building projects in the works; both in Rome and in the provinces.
<p>58</p>CE CONSULS
MARCUS RUFIUS HONORIUS CAESAR (I) & GAIUS MARIUS FLAMINIUScomatose
<p>58</p>CE January
DARIUS REMAINS COMATOSEDARIUS REMAINS COMATOSE
- Darius remains comatose; in his absence Honorius and Lucilla become de facto rulers.
coming of age
<p>58</p>CE July
JUNUS COMES OF AGEJUNUS COMES OF AGE
- Celebrations are held with Junus and Honorius' faces being minted on coins together.
- Games are held.
- Junus addresses the Senate for the first time to great success.
parthian envoys
<p>58</p>CE August
ROME RECEIVES PARTHIAN ENOVYSROME RECEIVES PARTHIAN ENOVYS
- Rufus Alexander, brother to the Augusta and traitor, is given to Rome by the envoys.
- A brief agreement is reached between Rome and Parthia to avoid war; not an official resigning of the previous peace treaty.
imperial banquet
<p>59</p>CE July
LUCILLA AUGUSTA HOLDS A BANQUETLUCILLA AUGUSTA HOLDS A BANQUET
- To combat the rumours of her being ill, Lucilla holds an imperial banquet with Junus and Junia at her side.
- It is the talk of Rome, and many plans for the coming year are formulated.
- Food and celebrations are given to the lower classes.
dacian campaign
<p>59</p>CE August
HONORIUS BEGINS MAJOR OFFENSIVE IN DACIAHONORIUS BEGINS MAJOR OFFENSIVE IN DACIA
- ???
alliance
<p>60</p>CE March
ALLIANCE BETWEEN THE GETAI AND BASTARNAEALLIANCE BETWEEN THE GETAI AND BASTARNAE
- The Getai manage to secure an alliance with the Bastarnae, increasing their ability to wage war on Rome.
assassination attempt
<p>60</p>CE March
ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON CAESAR JUNUSASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON CAESAR JUNUS
- The Parthian would-be assassins are captured in the act of trying to kill Junus; they are arrested and sentenced to death in the arena.
- They are tortured and the sources discovered.
death
<p>60</p>CE September
DEATH OF FLAVIA LUCILLA AUGUSTADEATH OF FLAVIA LUCILLA AUGUSTA
- After months of fighting an unknown sickness, the Augusta dies and leaves Rome uncertain of the future.
- Lucilla leaves her children with warnings of the future, who to trust and who not to trust.
- Her networks and connections pass to her children.
plans invasion
<p>60</p>CE September
HONORIUS PLANS INVASIONHONORIUS PLANS INVASION
- Honorius preps for invasion of Bastarnae territory, with plans to end war and return to Rome.
annexation
<p>61</p>CE January
THE SENATE DECIDES TO ANNEX JUDEATHE SENATE DECIDES TO ANNEX JUDEA
- The Senate decides to directly annex Judaea as a new province.
parthia
<p>61</p>CE Feburary
NON-AGGRESSION PACT WITH PARTHIA IS SIGNEDNON-AGGRESSION PACT WITH PARTHIA IS SIGNED
- Consul Quintus Alexander travels east to meet with Great King Xerxes; Parthia agrees to lower taxes on trade goods for peace with Rome.