The Roman Empire

== Roman Empire ==
The Roman Empire (Latin: Imperium Rōmānum, Classical Latin: [ɪmˈpɛ.ri.ũː roːˈmaː.nũː]) was a post-Draco Empire period of the nation state established by the Princeps Senatvs Athens Dracnoian Gvntarvs, consisting mostly but not entirely of large or extreme territorial holdings surrounding the Mediterranean Sea in Europe, North Africa and West Asia managed by a Senate and headed by a Princeps Senatvs. From the reinstatement by Athens Dracnoian to the middle of the Sixth Era, it could be considered a sole monarchy having to this point entirely lacked Senatorial body. However from the middle of the sixth era onward, a Senate was reestablished and two consuls raised to power, and it would remain this way for the remainder of the Empire's existence. The Roman Empire would quickly find itself the recognized sole superpower of the era for the entirety of it's reestablishment with only a brief loss of this title to the Grand Venic Imperium during a state of heavy inactivity and resignation. The lack of actual construction though cling to superpower status would define the Roman Empire for the entirety of its reestablishment in the sixth era, as well as the beloved and feared people it hosted such as the Princeps Athens Dracnoian, Vivivs Saspin Vonnis, Imperator Gvmmaivs Vltimvs and Princepsin Zingvin Zin Divi Magnvs Ibericvm.
The previous Draco Empire became inactive as time progressed, however the end of the Age of Garrett provided a major opportunity for the Emperor of the Draco Empire, which he seized. Though stable, and at the time the second most advanced and wealthy nation, the Draco Empire quickly abolished its monarchy not long after alliance and unification with both the Totoean people and the Portuguese, and a new Roman Empire was to be established. Envoys and messages were sent to all nations bordering the Mediterranean, and in rapid succession, Italy, Elysivm, Constantinople, [], Tripolitania, Piedmont-Sardinia and Egypt had all agreed to unify with the newly declared Roman Empire.
The first half of Roma's reestablishment was marked by its expansion across the Mediterranean and was peaceful and stable, with the majority of the Roman populous being active and working. The unification of the Mediterranean also brought forth a new peace to the world, and a revival of the Pax Romana ("Roman Peace") was brought to fruit. Princeps Dracnoian remained the most faithful on the server, and of highest level in many of the skills. Legislation passed by Roma was enforced on a global scale, such as the Totoean Agenda which was inherited from the days of the Draco Empire and was re-ratified by the new Roman Senate. The respect and fear of among the most powerful men in the world, such as Gvmmaivs Vltimvs and Zingvin Zin Divi Magnvs Ibericvm reinforced and forever cemented Roma's status as a superpower, however this era in Roman history was not to last forever. Roma would experience a heavy decline in activity from the West not long after the annexation of Aegyptvs which tanked Roma's active population to less than three. The Roman Empire even through this would be revered as a superpower and world leader, and Roma's reputation even increased with the diplomacy from the Princeps Athens Dracnoian. The Grand Venic Imperium after much time building itself up and expanding, having largely having been turned a blind eye by Roma, eventually would surpass the Roman Empire in superpower status, but this would be very short lived when Princeps Zingvin declared war on them and a coalition of all other nations rapidly dismantled them. After this, Roma would enter its final period in the Sixth Era, marked my stagnation and preparation for the next coming era. Roma, though it went through its highs and lows would never lose a single war or be conquered and the loyalty and friendship made through it, and the re-ignition of roleplay would last into many eras to come.
==History==
Main article: History of the Roman Empire (before the Sixth Era)
Roma had existed for millennia before its reestablishment in the Sixth Era. The city itself was founded 3,077 years Before Reborne by Romvlvs Rex and it's founding marks the beginning of the Roman Ab Vrbe Condita (Latin pronunciation: [ab ˈʊrbɛ ˈkɔndɪtaː]), or Anno vrbis condiae (Latin pronunciation: [ˈannoː ˈʊrbɪs ˈkɔndɪtae̯]) calendar. Roma would be ruled by a non-heretical monarchy in which time, seven kings would rule, starting with Romvlvs Rex and ending with Lvcivs Tarqvinivs Svperbvs Rex in 244 AVC when the Roman Monarchy was overthrown and replaced with the Roman Repvblic. Roma could be considered an "empire" long before there was ever an emperor. The Roman Republic was not one unified state or nation-state as we would consider today, rather it was a large network of towns left to rule themselves (with varying levels of independence from the Roman Senate) and provinces run and administered by military commanders. It was ruled primarily by annually elected magistrates (With the Roman Consvl being the top position electable) in conjunction with the Senate. The 6th century AVC was a time of great political and military turmoil for many reasons, such as the assassination of the Gracchi brothers, the dictatorship of Svlla Felix and the civil war between Caivs Ivlivs Caesar and Gnaevs Pompeivs Magnvs. By the end of this century, Avgvstvs Caesar would raise himself to emperor and Roma would enter the Imperial era. The power of the Consuls rested entirely in the legal concept of Imperivm, which in English translates to "command" (though in a military sense.) Occasionally, very successful Consvls would be hailed Imperator (commander), this word is also the root of our modern word emperor (and by extent, empire), this was because the title was bestowed to the early emperors upon their accession.
Through the late 6th century AVC the Romans suffered a long and extensive series of internal conflicts, conspiracies and civil wars, all the while expanding its power beyond the Italian peninsula and into Gavllia, Hispania, Illyria, and other regions around the Mediterranean. This period is known today as the Crisis of the Roman Repvblic. Nearing the end of the crisis in 709 AVC, Caivs Ivlivs Caesar briefly declared himself perpetual Dictator before being assassinated on the Ides of March. Quickly the conspirators and assassins were driven away from Roma, and defeated in the Battle of Philippi in 711 AVC by legions led by Marcvs Antonivs and Caivs Octavianvs, the adopted son and heir to Ivlivs Caesar. With Marcvs Antonivs, and the lesser participant Marcvs Aemilivs Lepidvs, Caivs Octavianvs divided up the Roman territories between them in what is known as the Second Triumveriate, however this was not to last as Octavianvs's legions would clash and win against those of Antonivus at the Battle of Activm in 722 AVC, ending the Final War of the Roman Repvblic. In 726 AVC the Senate and the People of Rome elected to raise Octvianvs to the role of princeps ("first citizen") with permanent proconsvlar imperivm, which began the first epoch of Roman imperial history known as the Pricipate (lasting from 726 AVC to 1037 AVC, and being revived in XXX), and gave him the name "Avgvstvs" ("the venerated"). The constitution of the Roman Republic largely remained in place, but Avgvstvs came to predominate it, and though it was a republic in name, it was known by almost all of his contemporaries that Avgvstvs had all authority in Roma. Avgvstvs ended a century of civil wars and started an era of long lasting and unprecedented peace and prosperity, for doing so he became so beloved that he came to hold all the power of a monarch de facto though never de jure. During the years of his rule, a new constitutional order emerged (partly organically and partly by design), so that, upon his death, the new constitutional order operated as before when Tiberivs Caesar was[[File:The_5_Good_Emperors.png|thumb|400px|The Five Good Emperors (from left to right): Marcvs Cocceivs Nerva, Traianvs, Hadrianvs, Titvs Avrelivs, Marcvs Aelivs Aurelivs.]] accepted as the new emperor.
The over 200 years that Avgvstvs began is regarded as the Pax Romana ("Roman Peace"). During this prosperous period, the cohesion of the empire was furthered by social stability and economic prosperity that Roma had never before experienced. At this time, uprising or rebellion in the provinces was rare, and what revolts did occur, they were put down "mercilessly and swiftly". Avgvstvs, for all the good and success he had, was severely limited in securing talented and good candidates for the Principate by outliving them all. The Jvlio-Cladian dynasty lasted for four more emperors- Tiberivs, Caivs Caesar, Clavdivs and Nero- before it fell apart in 822 AVC to the damaging Year of the Four Emperors, from which the emperor Vespasian emerged victorious. Vespasian would found a new dynasty for the Romans, known as the Flavian dynasty, before it was replaced by the Nerva-Antonine dynasty soon after, which produced the "Five Good Emperors": Marcvs Cocceivs Nerva, Traianvs, Hadrianvs, Titvs Aurelivs, and Marcvs Aelivs Aurelivs.
===Fall of the West and Survival of the East===
Main Article: Fall of the Western Roman EmpireIt is in the view of the Greek historian and contemporary observer, Dio Cassivs, the rise of emperor of Commodvs in 933 AVC marked the descent "from a kingdom of gold to one of rust and iron". It is then that the Decline of the Roman Empire is considered to have begun at the start of the reign of Commodvs. 
During the reign of Caracalla in 965 AVC, Roman citizenship was granted to all freeborn people of the Roman Empire. Despite this grand act of universality, the Serveran dynasty could not be saved from turmoil- an emperor's reign was often being ended by murder or execution (most often at the hands of the Praetorian Guard)- and, following its collapse, the Roman Empire was engulfed in the tramatizing time of the Crisis of the Eighth (Third) Century, a period of invasion, civil strife, economic disaster, and plague across the whole of the land. Diocletianvs almost alone worked and completed the task of restoring the empire, but in doing so he declined the role of the princeps and became the first emperor to be addressed regularly as domine, "master" or "lord". This marked the end of the Principate, and the beginning of the Dominate. Diocletianvs's reign also brought the empire's most concerted effort against the perceived threat of Christianity, the "Great Persecution". The state of absolute monarchy introduced by Diocletianvs would endure until the fall of the Eastern Roman Empire in 2206 AVC, and would continue during the age of the Draco Empire, only being abolished to return to the Principate in the Sixth Era.
[[File:Germanic Invasions.png|left|thumb|360x360px|The Barbarian Invasions consisted of the movement of ancient Germanic peoples into Roman territory. Even though northern invasions took place throughout the life of the Empire, this period officially began in the 9th century and lasted for many more centuries, during which the western territory was under the dominion of foreign northern rulers, a notable one being Charlemagne. Historically, this event marked the transition between classical antiquity and the Middle Ages.]]
Diocletianvs, to remedy the Crisis of the Eighth (Third) Century divided the empire into four regions, each ruled by a seperate emperor, the Tetrarchy. Two senior (avgvsti), two junior (caesars). Confident that he had fixed the issues plaguing the Roman Empire, Diocletianvs abdicated his position along with his co-avgvstvs, and the Tetrarchy soon collapsed. Order in Roma would eventually be restored by Constantine, who became the first emperor to convert to Christianity, and who established Nova Roma as a new capital for the Eastern Roman Empire (which would be renamed to Constantinopolis upon his death). During the decades of the Constantian and Valetinian dynasties, the empire was largely divided along an east-west axis, with duel power centers in Roma and Constantinopolis. The brief reign of Jvlian, who under the influence of his advisor Mardonius attempted to restore Classical Roman and Hellenistic religion, only briefly interrupted the succession of Christian emperors, which would remain unbroken until the 26th century when the emperor of the Draco Empire, Clodivs of the Cladii converted to Kathinistic Lelantism. Theodosivs I, the last emperor to rule over both East and West, died in 1148 AVC after making Christianity the official religion of the empire.
The Western Roman Empire began to disintegrate in the early 12th century as Germanic migrates and invasions greatly overwhelmed the ability and capacity for the empire to assimilate the migrates and fight off invaders. Despite this, the Romans were successful in fighting off all invaders, including Attila, though due to the invasions and migrations, the Romans had assimilated so many Germanic people of varying loyalty that the empire began to corrode and dismember itself. In 1229 AVC a warlord named Odoacer invaded and took Rome, dethroning Romvlvs Avgvstvlvs and sending his regalia to the eastern roman emperor, as well as putting himself under his rule. In doing so, Odoacer had ended the Western Roman Empire and the line of Western emperors.
The empire in the East had a different fate, and was largely spared from the invasions. It survived for almost a millennium after the fall of its Western counterpart and became the most stable Christian realm during the Middle Ages. During the 13th century, Ivstinianvs I reconquered the entire Italian peninsula from the Ostrogoths, Africa from the Vandals, and much of southern Hispania from the Visigoths. However, shortly following Ivstinianvs's death, Eastern Roman holdings in the Italian peninsula were greatly reduced by the Lombards who invaded and settled in the region. In the east, partially resulting from the destructive Plague of Ivstinianvs, the Romans were threatened by the rise of Islam, whose followers rapidly and successfully conquered the territories of Syria, Armenia, and Aegyptvs during the Roman-Arab Wars, and soon presented a direct threat to Constantinopolis. In the following centuries, as well as taking Persia, the Arabs also captured Italia and Sicilia. Slavic populations compounded the problems facing the Romans by also penetrating and settling deep into the Balkans, some going as far as Greece and Athens.
The Romans were able to stop further Islamic expansion into their lands during the 15th century and, beginning in the 16th century, reclaimed parts of their land. In 1753 AVC, the Eastern Empire was at its height: Basil II reconquered Bulgaria and Armenia, culture and trade flourished. However, soon after, the expansion as abruptly stopped in 1824 with the Roman defeat at the Battle of Manzikert. The aftermath of the battle sent the empire into a short period of decline. The two decades of internal strife and Turkic invasion ultimately paved the way for Emperor Alexios I Komnenos to send a call for help to the Western European kingdoms in 1848. Under the Komnenian restoration the state regained its strength.
In 1957, participants from the Fourth Crusade took part in the Sack of Constantinopolis. The conquest of Constantinopolis in 1954 fragmented what remained of the Empire into successor states, with the ultimate victor being the Empire of Nicaea. After the recapture of Constantinopolis by Imperial forces, the Empire was little more than a Greek state confined to the Aegean Sea coast. The Eastern Roman Empire finally collapsed when Mehmed the Conqueror conquered Constantinopolis on 29th of May 2206 AVC.
=== Roman Survival and the Draco Empire ===
It is in 2206 AVC that most Terracentric historians will say that Roman Empire has ended, or that the Eastern Roman Empire and the Western Roman Empire were but simply the only empires to hold the title of Roma. But this is not entirely the case. In 1200 AVC a Gaulish sailor named Zephricrvm is said to have gone to the emperor Valentinian III and told him of a land he had found, claiming "it is one of vast mountains and plentiful food and resources". Valentinian ordered an expedition to the land "north of Hibernia" according to the Gaul, and would find the continent of Zephrvs. This story is almost certainly entirely fictional, as there is no other source aside from that of proclaimed emperor Hadrianvs Marcvs. We don't know how it is, or truly even when, the Romans arrived to Zephrvs but we do know from contemporary historians on Zephrvs what happened after they arrived somewhere around 1200 AVC.
After the dethroning of Romvlvs Avgvstvlus, the governor of Zephrvsia Hadrianvs Marcvs proclaimed himself emperor of the Zephrans, stating that the God had told him in a vision and said he had to take over as emperor until stability in Roma could be restored. By this time in 1229 AVC, the Romans had established a small city named Valentia. Migrates coming to Zephrvs were beginning to dwindle. Within a few years, no migrates would come to Zephrvs at all anymore. Emperor Hadrianvs Marcvs would triple the size of the Zephrvsian colony before his death in 1298 AVC, he also in turn named a proper heir to his beginning empire, Thracivs Epivs. As the years, and soon centuries passed, the Roman Empire would expand itself across over sixty percent of the Zephrvsian coast, but never penetrated the mainland due to the extreme mountains guarding the interior. Few Romans attempted to even across the mountains, which would be named "Heaven's Barriers" for their impassibility. By the 16th century a very large province called Draca Eschitae began to rival the provinces further east, and became heavily relied on and exploited. The province revolted under Mithridates Magnus Mithras and declared itself the Draco Empire on April 2nd 1573 AVC.
The Draco Empire (Latin: Imperium Dracōnum, Classical Latin: [ɪmˈpɛ.ri.ũː drːˈcoː.nũː]), though having fought to liberate themselves from Roma, continued to hold the label of Roma, and continued to call themselves Romans. Under Mithridates Magnus Mithras, the Draco Empire would tirelessly in the decades after their revolution work to rebuild and continue to colonise the regions nearby. By the turn of the century, they were establishing new colonies inside the River Roma and on the east Zephran coast. Several wars would be fought between the Dracnoians and the Romans, which the Draco Empire won. These defeats cost the Romans an extreme amount, and through 1643 AVC to 1750, the Romans gradually were forced to abandon their colonies on the west and south Zephran coasts, but would recover and wage a devastating war against the Dracnoians in 1850 and 1858 under Caesar Avgvstvs Vonnis, though they would lose almost all of this territory in the decades following the death of the great emperor. By 1870, the Dracnoians would retake all of their lost territory and force the Romans to cede half of the entire south Zephran coast. The Dracnoians were able to win these immense victories and continue pushing after heavy defeat through their tireless colonisation of the interior of the continent, accessed through the River Roma. On April 2nd 1880, a date specifically chosen by the emperor Spawnicus Dio, the Roman Empire officially ceded its largest province in the south coast of Zephrvs, and agreed to enter a personal union with the Draco Empire, putting an emperor on the thrones of both empires for the first time since 1573. On January 1st 1900, the Roman and Draco Empires would merge into one singular Draco Empire, and one Consul would be appointed to lead the new Senate, and the unified empire would go on to colonise the whole of Zephrvs by 2070.
During the reign of Exonvs Hielonvs in 2360 AVC, the Draco Empire officially replaced the Eagle as the animal of the empire, and adopted the Dragon. The end of the Hielonvs dynasty and the beginning of the Flavian dynasty (and later the Ciceronii) is considered by most to be the beginning of the decline of the Draco Empire. Due to bad administration, rebellions due to over-taxation or famine, and probably also due to the "Plague of the Ciceronii", the Draco Empire would lose up to seventy percent of its entire empire in a few centuries. By 2640, the empire was at one of its lowest points, and this was exacerbated by emperor Clodius of the Cladii converting to Kathinistic Lelantism. Only twenty seven years later in 2667 during the reign of Empress Ninerva, Dracan fishers and traders began to report that the ocean is much larger than is normal. Feeling as if it was a sign from the Lelantanistic gods, Ninerva sends two voyages to check the seas, in the process, discovering several new lands. (Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii and Siberia.) No advanced civilization was found on these explorations. Ninerva was hailed for these explorations, and given the cognomen Magna. Despite the empires precarious position, Ninerva's son, Piso, would successfully bring peace back to the Draco Empire, though he would fail in reconquering its territory, he would receive the cognomen Pax. Despite the progress that was made, in 2812 emperor Zephrvs Pax was murdered, and Dextarus Chlarvs assumed the throne with the support of the legions. In power, Dextarvs ruled as a dictator, and quickly lost the support of the legions, and was himself killed by the Legio I and their Legate Octavianvs Magvs Optimvs Pax Totes assumed the throne. Under the Totes dynasty, order would be restored and peace would reign for the rest of their dynasty. In 3054 another voyage into the new world was sent out, this one taking a full year but discovered many more lands. In 3100, Gummaius Totes died and he willed the throne to Davium Pax Davisi, who despite keeping hard to peace, lost the southern lands of Zephrvs. As the years went on, even more lands on Zephrvs would be lost until the Draco Empire was confined only to the province of Draca by the year 3302.
The Draco Empire stayed confined to their province for a few decades. The Vonnis dynasty had kept invasions and decay at bay, and under Galbina Persicvlvs Vonnis the empire even flourished again. But everything would change in 3468 AVC, when Caivs Antonivs Gvntarvs inherited the throne. Caivs Antonivs reordered a new voyage to the world, and he himself boarded it and was taken to the island of Avgvsta (North Island, New Zealand) where he founded a new city, named Caisa. Reminiscent of Constantine, he had his new city built within only ten years. In 3525 empress Jesa Maxima Gvntarvs declared Caisa (by this point, a major city) the new capital of the Draco Empire. Gradually, the province of Draca would be chipped away at, abandoned or conquered, and by the time of Kathina Optima Gvntarvs, the only territory owned by the Draco Empire was Avgvsta Insvla.
Despite the situation, Kathina Optima Gvntarvs is said to have kept a very sound and sharp mind, insisting that the choice to move permanently to Avgvsta Insvla was a good idea, even when the majority of citizens did not feel that way. Kathina Optima Gvntarvs worked her entire life to restore the spirit of the Draco Empire, she died in 3584, having completed her goal. Her son, Richardvs and her daughter, Marlina both however abdicated their rights to the throne, not wanting to take it for fear of being the ruler to end the empire. The throne was passed to a descendant of the Davisi family, who happened to be the husband of Marlina. Lavrentitvs Davisi would become the new emperor. To honor his wife and Kathina however, he changed his name and clan name to Gvntarvs-Davisi, an act that won him the hostility of both families, but the adoration of the people. Under Lavrentitvs and his son, Marcvs, the Draco Empire would revolutionize in Slimefunology and become one of the most technologically advanced nations on Earth. Marcvs Gvntarvs-Davisi would die October 15th, 3606. His son, Athens Dracnoian would inherit the throne.
=== Rebirth of the Roman Empire, and Divi Dracnoian ===
See also: Administrator Athens Dracnoian Guntarus-Davisi
Emperor Athens Dracnoian Gvntarvs-Davisi became Emperor on March October 15th, 3606 AVC. Upon assuming the throne, reorganization of the empire was put into order by the ambitious emperor. A governor by the name of Wombit raised issue with the emperors ambitions, but after he died early next year in 3607, the emperor would reign unchallenged, and this would remain for the entirety of his rule. In the same year in July, the emperor gained a significant alliance with the Totoean Empire and emperor Gvmmaivs. In the next years, recolonization of the Zephran continent would take place again, but be abandoned by the next decade, due to little prospects in the continent.
During the early months of 3616 AVC, Zingvin Zin rejoined the Draco Empire indefinitely (having done so about a decade prior, but having been expelled for war reasons), which brought in the half of Hispania into the Draco Empire. Having tripled the empires population through alliance and integration, Emperor Athens felt emboldened, and completely annexed Caledonia from King Tur's dominion, later renaming it to Logikia due to his Lelantistic-Administ beliefs. At the same time, Emperor Athens Dracnoian was also inducted into the semi-divine order of the Moderatas. Later in the year, the emperor with Zingvin Zin organized a long-term goal and plan to retake the entirety of the Mediterranean. This would be the the catalyst for the reformation of the Roman Empire.
Through the whole of the year, the emperor was in meeting with all nations surrounding the Mediterranean. All of the nations enthusiastically agreed to join the new grand empire, and on April 2nd 3617 AVC, with the cheers of people across the Mediterranean and Avgvsta the Dracnoian monarchy was abolished, a new Senate convened and the Roman Empire was declared. All provinces except were now Roman. The principate was reinstated in the Roman Empire, and Athens Dracnoian took on the permanent title Princeps Senatvs, First of the Senate. Also, Athens Dracnoian, inspired by Caivs Antonivs and Constantine, founded and built his own city, named Draca in Asia Minor. This city would become the de facto capital of the empire.
To strengthen ties with the Totoean People and their leader, Gummaivs, Princeps Senatvs Athens Dracnoian called the Senate to adopt officially the Totoean Agenda. After several days of voting, it was accepted unanimously. The Agenda would become a doctrine of the Roman Empire, and followed almost religiously, and would be enforced by the Roman Empire all the way up until the "Inactive Period". The Totoeans and the Romans would remain extremely close, and hold a high respect for each other, though in official capacity both would be simply called Romans (however, few people actually considered the Totoeans and Romans to be one singular people, and would always express the distinction between them).
On April 2nd 3781, still youthful at the age of 78, Princeps Senatvs Athens Dracnoian was officially recognized as a fully Divine Administrator for his works in unifying the Roman Empire, and raising it to the envy of the world. The Administrator Princeps would be given the divine name "Athena Divina", after the great goddess Athena and who Athens is the namesake for. The Administrator would live mortally for 288 years, an age that was taken as proof of his divine nature.
The Roman Empire would enter a period known as the "Inactive Period", which lasted from 3842 to 3851 AVC. The Roman Empire had stood on top and was the sole superpower, and for many reasons, provinces in the West, such as Gallia, Lustintania and Aragonium began to drop in productivity, innovation, and activity. The Roman Empire remained the sole superpower for almost the entire time, and the Agenda continued to be followed by most non-Romans (and this was largely out of fear of Rome, and no knowledge of their actual position and inactivity). The "Inactivity Period", as well as inaction on the part of the Administrator Princeps, led directly to the rise of the Grand Venic Imperium unhindered, which allowed them to become a direct threat to all other nations. Roma and the Grand Venic Imperium remained largely cordial under the Administrator Princeps, however, this was one issue where he was in a stark minority in, as most Romans vehemently despised the Grand Venic Imperium. And under Princeps Senatvs Zinguin Zin Divi Ibericvm Magnus, war would almost immediately break out.
The Administrator Princeps would eventually die on January 3rd 3861. The empire would pass down to the Princeps successor, Princeps Senatvs Zinguin Zin Divi Ibericvm Magnvs, a hero of the empire and conqueror of the West who was also deified in his lifetime. War and major victory would come when the new Princeps declared on the Grand Venic Imperium, and Rome would be reinstated as the dominate power of the world, and would not be removed for the entirety of the Sixth Era.
=== (MCPE) The Draco Empire ===
The empire that would come to dominate the era had small beginnings being on February 17th, 2019 AD, on the first day of the beginning of the Sixth Era. For over a week since the end of the Fifth Era, preparations and plans had been made for how the town and nation would be run and built. The location of North Island, New Zealand was selected for settlement for its isolated nature, and for activity and financial reasons, the fairly new player and even newer Helper, Dracnoian, was selected to be its mayor (though Dracnoian was not supposed to be the town's leader), the town was named Zealand. Dracnoian had drafted a constitution and constructed religious ranks for what, in his mind, would be his town. For the time being, the immediate objective was to get to the End dimension as fast as possible, both to collect the Dragon Egg for prestige and to establish an End Grinder to fully unlock Slimefun. On the same day the town was founded Dracnoian had discovered a stronghold under Tunisia, and briefly pondered resettling Carthage, though this idea was abandoned soon after; Garrett had discovered a stronghold around the same time. Knowing it would be far more beneficial for them both, they joined forces and entered the End together on the same day, and the Ender Dragon was slane, and construction on the first End Grinder began, and it was called Enderium.
Construction on the End Grinder would be finished by the February 18th, some time was also diverted to the construction of a Pigman Grinder in hopes of a larger experience gain, but this would be entirely fruitless and prove redundant. On February 19th, with (at the time) immense profit being taken from the End Grinder, Dracnoian established the nation of Draco– which would be known as the Draco Empire– and sent invitations to the towns of Puerto Rico (who had already wished to join the Draco Empire), and Toto, who also accepted, which was a welcomed surprise. Only a few days later, on February 22nd, a town called Sofia enter the nation, and it's leader Mitaykata would show several abilities to the nation in gratitude for the acceptance. On the same day, a small town named Portugal also entered the Draco Empire. Portugal and its leader Zinguin proved themselves to be an active and a potential future superpower, and this was quickly demonstrated by their fast and effective collection of ghast tears which they used to quickly outline 60% of the whole Iberian peninsula. In doing so, they had blocked a town named Valencia (run by Donresp) from expanding. Seeing this, Garrett threatened the nation with war over the matter, and so Zinguin withdrew from the empire, not wishing to cause it harm. Though immediately after the issue was resolved, Garrett invited Portugal to his nation, NATO. On the next day, February 23rd, Sardinia joined the Draco Empire.
Together 8ds, Stomper_X, and GummyGuy, and Dracnoian made the Draco Empire the first nation to unlock all Slimefun knowledge, and this would circulate rapidly across the empire. It is even likely that all people on the server who had full Slimefun knowledge obtained it directly or indirectly through Tomes who originated from the original one in some way. Knowledge obtained, the Totoeans uprooted themselves from their original settlement in Australia, and moved to into Space, becoming the first to do so, and establishing themselves on Pelao. On March 2nd having abandoned the idea of an Australian-based empire, Dracnoian set out for space too and– after one night of long flights through space– had established an outpost on every planet. The planet of Zephrus was preferred for settlement by Dracnoian, and a lot of material would be moved there in preparation for construction (which would begin a few days later with the leveling of a few mountains, with the assistance of Mitay). By March 3rd, Morocco claimed and blocked off the town of Portugal from the Mediterranean, and created cannons directly outside Lisbon. Dracnoian threatened Morocco with war if they chose to fire the cannon, which they chose not to.
On February 27th, the Totoean people published their legendary document, the Totoean Agenda, which was quickly adopted by the Draco Empire. GummyGuy, the Totoean leader, was worried the Agenda may attract disfavor to the Draco Empire (which had built itself almost entirely on good relations and diplomacy), so plans were made with the approval of Dracnoian– who had wanted them to stay– for the Totoean people to withdraw from the Draco Empire, though this would not actually happen until March 7th.
==== Attempted wars against the Franco-British Union ====
Almost immediately the Agenda came into violation by the nations of the Franco-British Union and Reichspakt, so not heeding the warnings, the Draco Empire invited and hosted the town of Lyon, who had established themselves directly in the middle of France. The hope was for the Franco-British to attack Lyon, thus provoking a war, but (frustratingly for both sides) this did not happen. On March 10th, in another attempt to spark war, Dracnoian and the Totoeans entered Scotland, which had been only outlined by the Franco-British, and entirely annexed it. Amazingly, they did not retaliate, and the empire annexed a whole province for free.
The act of annexation created high tension between Dracnoian and Tur2004, who was the leader of England, the town who had owned Scotland. Upon annexing the province, Dracnoian renamed it to Logikia, in honor of the Head Administrator, ReborneLogik. In response, GummyGuy renamed all of Pelao to Rebornia. Continuing honors were heaped onto ReborneLogik by the two while they attempted to out-compete the other.
==== Aragon and Los Maricones ====
For nearly two weeks by this point, Dracnoian had been aiding and supporting the town of Aragon (formerly Valencia) and forging relations with Donresp and others. Being the only one at the time (aside from the Totoeans) with direct and immediate access to space and its planets, Dracnoian constantly mined building resources for the Aragonese and pledged to aid them with their Slimefun. From Exon, twenty-four entire shulker boxes of hardened clay would be given to Aragon, and from Abysuss, twelve. The equivalent of two double chests of copper was also donated to the Aragonese to begin their Slimefun industry, which they had not explored due to focus on architecture.On March 8th, the town of Aragon chose to enter the Draco Empire. This would be short-lived though, Aragon would depart from the empire two days later on March 10th, as the Mediterranean League had been founded, and Aragon wished to participate in the interest of regionalism, the move was supported by the Dracnoian and did not hinder relations between the two nations or the people in them.
The town of Magnolia would join on March 11th, followed by Shibeburg on the 12th, Baja on the 13th, Kiev on the 14th, Rhodesia on the 16th, and Lone Rock on the 19th. Ultimately, all of these towns except Magnolia would leave the empire or be expelled for Agenda-based reasons. Sofia, due to inactivity, would fall on March 25th, though on the next day, March 26th, New Jersey officially entered the empire, and they would prove to be a productive and advanced town (despite their small size).
Around the same time, reports began to come to the attention of the empire of a new town called Los Maricones and its inhabitants. According to people from the town of Russia, the people from Los Maricones attacked them and robbed them of their items. Dracnoian flew over to their location and set a home point, waiting for a possible opportunity for war, but the idea was abandoned shortly after.Only a few days after this around March 31st Los Maricones quickly developed, and a friendship between its members and Dracnoian was established. Dracnoian soon even began supplying them with clay, dust, and hardened clay, as their town proved to be among the most stunning on the whole server. The leader of their nation had quit due to the lack of action taken by staff to help him after he had been illegally robbed. Los Maricones requested and was quickly accepted into the Draco Empire, and they would become among the empire's most loyal and valued citizens.
Los Maricones would go on to continue to construct the most beautiful town on the entirety of the server, even Head Administrator ReborneLogik commented on the splendor of the city: "I love being in this city more than anyplace else on the server".
==== The Totoean Ban and Outrance controversy ====
On March 26th, to the horror of the empire, the entirety of the Totoean people were temporarily banned for a month (but GummyGuy was given a total of two months, accepting a deal in which he would receive more ban time in return for his members getting less). The event hit the empire hard, and it was feared by Dracnoian that the gap in power would be filled by a nation like the Eldian Empire, and this occurred for a brief time under the rapid technological advancement done by CrazyMan.
By this point Puerto Rico, had developed itself into the premier market of the server, with shops from everyone such as Los Maricones, Portugal, and even ReborneLogik established one. OnceDoceTrece, the owner of the island, had become friends with one of the top players from the Japanese Empire, Outrance, who was also ranked as one of the most powerful players on the server. Outrance established a shop on the island and soon decided to move their entire Slimefun laboratory to the island. They also automated dust production– and created a nuclear reactor– allowing their shop to run indefinitely. The shop was a wonder, and popular amount players, however, the prices set for such items provoked the ire of the top players of the server, such as Garrett, Dracnoian, GummyGuy, Mr_Chicken702, and most especially, CrazyMan. The shop Outrance had created had destroyed the profits of CrazyMan's shop, and he wanted to see Outrance's shop fail.
In opposition to Outrance, Dracnoian and CrazyMan organized a loose economic pact, binding all nations to a set price of $800 per stack of copper, if they were to sell the dust. Outrance had been selling only for $500. The fact that copper dust could so easily drip into the hands of the masses was thought to be dangerous by the established powers, though the official reason they gave for the hatred of the shop was that it could lead to people developing too fast and devastating the activity of the era.
CrazyMan pushed for all-out war on Outrance, and ReborneLogik cleared Outrance's shop prices as a valid reason for war. OnceDoceTrece was asked to evict Outrance, which he agreed to do, but only after a certain amount of time. Several days passed, within the pact the initial plan was for Outrance to be evicted and then war be declared, but all parties should be present. However, CrazyMan and Mr_Chicken pushed for war early, without anyone from Draco Empire (except for OnceDoceTrece) being present, and the eviction was done, however, OnceDoceTrece obtained the items. Outrance was also expelled from Japan. They would quit in the following days after much harassment from people accusing them of being a pedophile.
CrazyMan demanded Outrance's equipment, so he could replace Outrance as the chief dust seller again, but the equipment was never handed over, and would ultimately be taken by Los Maricones when Puerto Rico fell. Around this same time, the ruins of Etruria were annexed by the Draco Empire, as an Italian colony.
==== The Hielo Pact ====
thumb|398x398px|The original partition map for the planet of Hielo (Pink: the Eldian Empire, Red: the Draco Empire, Green: Portugal, Blue: Toto)For a while now, Dracnoian had explored the planet of Hielo and had soon discovered its immense abondance of resources and ores. Initially, it was kept hidden, but the secrets would be shared with Portugal and later Eldia. Toto would also be included. On April 1st, the Draco Empire, Eldian Empire, Portuguese, and Totoeans would enter into a hidden pact to protect and restrict Hielo as much as possible.
The pact stated that:
* If a person who was not allowed by one of the participating parties entered Hielo, they should be asked to leave. If they deny, they should be terminated.
* If a nation or town not authorized settles on Hielo, they should be requested to leave, and offered a maximum of a free settlement on the isolated planet of Tolkien. If they refused, all nations in the pact must declare war on that town or nation, however, the war must remain solely on Hielo and not depart it unless the attacked town or nation attacks on another colonial planet or Earth.
* Politics on Earth should not enter Hielo. If a war broke out between two parties, the war should not be brought to Hielo unless absolutely required.
* If a person killed on Hielo drops a head, it is to be given to Toto immediately, duplicates may be kept.
All of the nations agreed to the pact, and Hielo was soon divided for colonial efforts in the future.
==== Beginning of Dracnoian-Venic relations ====
Around late March to early April, Dracnoian took notice of a fairly new town that had sprung up in India, with a high concentration of players inside of it, notably, Officer_Cam, Shushino, and SuperWalmart, the town was called The Imperial City. Dracnoian would fly over to the town a few times and try to establish relations, but they either never saw him or chose to never respond. This would change on April 2nd, Officer_Cam contacted Dracnoian, and wishing to make friends with this sizable nationless town, Dracnoian would allow him to use his Slimefun lab and even donate some materials to him. On April 3rd, Dracnoian attempted to invite the Imperial City into the Draco Empire, but the invite was rejected, but an alliance was proposed by Officer_Cam.
Dracnoian denied the prospect of official alliance, just as had already been done to several other nations, but a friendship between the two nations was established, and constant communication with Officer_Cam continued, though a meeting between the actual Venic leader Shushino and Dracnoian didn't occur until April 13th, as Officer_Cam wished to remain the official ambassador between the two.
==== Post-Garrett Server ====
thumb|244x244px|Original proposal for a Mediterranean Empire, proposed on April 10th, 2019 AD by DracnoianOn April 6th, Garrett announced he would be withdrawing from MCPE politics, and his nation was disbanded. This now having been done, Dracnoian offered Portugal a position in the Draco Empire again, which they accepted. Highly emboldened with the military powerhouse of Portugal now in the empire (which helped to restore the empire after the banning of Toto), Dracnoian and Zinguin began planning for expansion of the nation and establishment as a permanent world power. On the same day, Tur2004 was banned for X-Ray hacking, leaving England abandoned. The Portuguese (supported by Dracnoian) jumped on the chance and immediately claimed all of the outlined eras in England. Having Scotland, Sardinia, Etruria, now most of England, and a passionate love of the Roman Empire, the clear choice for expansion was the Mediterranean. Initially, the Draco Empire was to remain a primarily space-based nation, with a large Mediterranean colony, but despite liking the idea, Dracnoian had come to believe that regionalism was a better system to organize a nation as opposed to globalism or multi-terrestrialism. A plan to reestablish the Roman Empire was decided.
The idea to reform the Roman Empire was compounded on April 8th when a player named Niner– who had become the first Consvl of the Draco Empire, along with Zinguin– led a war against RealJulio in Egypt, a prominent Moroccan who for a time led a campaign to destroy Portugal's reputation. The war was most comparable with an uncontested occupation, as little fighting was had, and Niner annexed the territory and became the Queen of Egypt. On April 9th, New Iceland selected to join the quickly rising empire. On April 13th, Sardinia collapsed due to a lack of funds and was claimed by the Dracnoian.
=== (MCPE) The reformation of the Roman Empire ===
After days of preparation, and negotiations with all leaders across the Mediterranean, on April 14th, Dracnoian officially announced the reestablishment of the Roman Empire, and Elysium, Rome (a town owning Italy), and Constantinople joined the Draco Empire. Tripolitania had also been officially purchased. Aragon (whose population had gone entirely inactive) also pledged to join, though unfortunately, Israel (who was also inactive) rejected. On April 17th, the town of Ireland ran out of money and collapsed and was rapidly claimed by Rome, and on April 20th the player Ibnen brought France into the empire. Niner eventually decided to leave the Roman Empire, though the exact date when she did has been forgotten. She would continue to rejoin and leave for months afterward.On May 3rd, the first Roman Senate was convened. Niner and Zinguin became the first Consvls (though Niner had left by, but not on, May 3rd), Codyjdog123 became the first Praetor, FoxClient and TropicalMango became the first Aediles, and Ibnen, Tycutio, and Thatdudecharlie became the first Quaestors. A few days later, Rileydevon was appointed as a Praetor, and MontanaMob was made into an Aedile. The Senate's first bill passed would be re-ratification of the Totoean Agenda, and over the span of the empire the Senate would pass 13 total bills.
==== Development and annexation ====
By April 22nd and 23rd, the Romans had purchased the Balkans up to the Danube from Eldia and expanded deep into Asia Minor, (practically annexing the whole peninsula) bringing all regions of the Mediterranean except for Israel under the direct control of the Roman Empire. Development began on the peninsula at this time, but only a major slimefun lab confined to a single chunk was made. That was until April 30th, when Dracnoian began clearing out and flattening vast swaths of land on the peninsula, and by May 13th one-fourth of the whole peninsula was carved out and flattened.
On April 27th, the Roman Empire was invited to attend a meeting of what could have become the United Nations. Dracnoian and FoxClient chose to attend, Zinguin also may have briefly attended. Shushino, TheTiltedIndian, and Norethymbre also were there representing their nations. The meeting devolved quickly, with shouts and melons being thrown and later Slimefun guides. On a few occasions to try to get everyone in order, a few people were killed by Dracnoian with a bow. The meeting would end when a Roman from the town of Magnolia, Tycutio, jumped into the meeting and lit a Crackshot suicide vest, which killed many attending. The attack would come to be known as 4/27.On May 16th, the first major building in Asia Minor was constructed, and it was an honorary temple to Gummaius Divi (the Divine GummyGuy). Dracnoian opened a private building server around this same time and constructed more builds that would have been created, but the majority would never get built.
On May 7th, to the glee of the empire, Toto was fully unbanned. They had been expelled from the empire about a month prior, solely for population reasons though. Ultimately, the Totoeans would decide to restart their nation to declare wars on people who had been headhunting in their absence, which blatantly violated the Agenda. One of these people was TheTiltedIndian, who ultimately gave his head collection to GummyGuy, and joined his nation, the Holy Totoean Empire.On the same day Tur2004 was unbanned. Negotiations up to two weeks before his unban had been already happening. A senatorial bill had already been passed, in which Tur would be returned kingship England, on the condition he joins the Roman Empire, and in doing so, he'd be grantest Questorship, $10,000, claims to fill his outlines, and yet more claims to expand into Denmark and Norway. All of these were refused by Tur, though he eventually agreed to join the empire, having little other option. During his time in the empire though, he robbed the entirety of Montana's town, a highly illegal act by the server rules. Charges were not pressed on him, and (in utter frustration) the Romans allowed him to leave the Roman Empire, after having returned the items.
Later in the month, on May 25th, after a long six-week wait, the leaders of both Crete and Israel were deemed far too inactive, and their towns were deleted. Immediately the Roman Empire annexed both regions– which Tur was not happy about, claiming he had stored items in Crete, waiting for Rabbit (leader of Israel) to return– bringing the entire Mediterranean under Roman rule for the first time.
==== Failing relations with the Eldian Empire ====
On May 17th, the town of Silence (formerly known as Russia) was deleted by Administrator, and leader of the Eldian Empire, Mr_Chicken702. Cheers were heard across the world, for months people had been waiting for the town, the "great claimblock" as it was known, to be deleted and now it was. But it was soon filled again by the 26th when Chicken expanded Eldia into the former territory. This would mark the beginning of the Eldian Empire far over-expanding. The expansion was universally loathed within the Roman Empire. It is unknown now exactly when, but Eldia by June 7th had pushed to Kiev and the Crimea.The Romans had considered the undevelopment of Eldia to be terrible but did not wholly consider their undevelopment because they had a build server where parts of it were, as well as a second one owned by the Western Union (formerly Portugal), and still had intentions to construct it on MCPE. The fact that Chicken had also run a nation in the past that had done roughly the same thing that he was now also angered the Romans. A meeting was called of the Senate, and they passed Consilium IV, the Eldian Condemnation on June 8th. Eldia removed over 2,000 of their claims, but ultimately did not adhere to the condemnation, so the Senate passed Consilium V on the next day, June 9th, which was an official ultimatum to the Eldian Empire, which if not followed would mean war between the nations.
The Roman populous was heavily in favor of war, and the Senate passed both consiliums unanimously and quickly, and all of Rome began preparing for the conflict. However, that conflict would never arrive, as neutrality was reinstated the next day. Consilium V was never published, and Romans lost hope in the conflict– or any conflict in the future– and what followed was a loss of motivation to continue to develop for most Romans. This marked the beginning of what is now known as the "Inactive Period", which would last for nearly two months. The entire Western Union went wholly inactive, Toto decided to depart until the next era, and Los Maricones went inactive too for the most part, and the only actives left in Rome were FoxClient, Dracnoian, and Vi_von. The Inactive Period wasn't solely the fault of the loss of conflict, but it certainly contributed heavily to it.
==== The Inactive Period ====
Lasting from June 8th to July 27th, this period is marked with little development, achievement, or activity of any sort from the Roman Empire at all. Within the period, the Totoean Agenda went largely unenforced, and the Grand Venic Imperium grew into a colossal nation unchecked, and they expanded themselves across the world rapidly and developed. The Grand Venic Imperium was also universally hated by the Romans, but Shushino and Dracnoian had remained good friends, so relations between the nations remained cordial.
On June 6th, the Roman Senatorial elections were officially announced, and they were to last a total of six days (three days allocated for people to declare their candidacy, and three days for voting). However, neutrality came only two days after the election were opened, and many Romans went back into inactivity. Not enough people ran to fill the Senate, so for the first time, the Senate was shrunk.
Despite the terrible events that had taken place so far, Donresp officially turned over mayorship of Aragon to Dracnoian on June 5th, who managed it with his alternate account, Justice_Trudeau. Dracnoian largely withdrew from the server for the majority of this time, preferring to work on projects such as New Enderium, or play vanilla, modded, or hardcore with others. The player Vi_von became the most active Roman during this time, on July 15th, Vi_von began his first major project in the Balkans, a large dragon statue. Following it would come a large floating castle soon after. Roman-Venic relations began to decline rapidly under Shushino, who most Romans saw as a blatant expansionist and bully, the only Roman who kept good ties with him would be Dracnoian, who would veto requests for conflict against the Grand Venic imperium. Despite this, a hatred for the them developed across the world.
Around July 10th, Dracnoian began making it known about his intentions to step down as leader of the Roman Empire, to focus exclusively on works as an Administrator, seeing as the general public of the server was beginning to feel like no Admin except for ReborneLogik could serve them as an Administrator without bias. He had already been doing this de facto, but it was to be made official. Such would not even start happening until July 20th, as it was put off as long as possible. On July 27th, an emergency meeting was convened of all the town leaders (and Vi_von) to decide who should lead the Roman Empire after Dracnoian steps down. The first choice was FoxClient, whom everyone agreed would be a calm and good leader, but rising power and already brewing conflict with the Grand Venic Imperium led Zinguin to be chosen to lead the empire; the Western Union became the new capital of the nation.
==== The last war of the Roman Empire ====
On July 28th, a coalition began to form between the nations of Knossos, the North Federation, Anglo-Saxon Union, and people from the Roman Empire against the Grand Venic Imperium for their aggression. Initially, the Roman Empire had no official involvement and were simply classified as observes, however many in Rome donated generously to the cause of the coalition, and Rome began to become referred to as the "Sugar Daddy" within the coalition. Romans came to hold advisory positions, and it was not long until some particular Romans chose to join the coalition in full as "mercenaries who would be paid later".
Divisions were set up within the coalition to attack individual parts of the Grand Venic Imperium, and the "Capital Division", which would siege the Imperial City itself, came to be led directly by a prominent Roman, and at least one Roman citizen was in each division, except for one. In spite of all of this, however, Romans denied any sort of involvement and feigned ignorance of any sort of intentions against the Grand Venic Imperium, even acting as an ally of the Imperium.
On August 3rd, the Roman Empire under Zinguin decided that they would participate in full, and directly after the declaration of war against the Grand Venic Imperium by the North Federation, Zinguin declared war too. A coalition of the Anglo-Saxon Union, Northern Federation, Roman Empire, Outer Heaven, United Soviet Socialist Kazakhstan, Finnish National Government, and Kingdom of Knossos all declared war and began an invasion of the Indian subcontinent. Within hours, the coalition had won the war, and the Grand Venic Imperium and Imperial City were disbanded, with Zinguin receiving the great pyramid they had constructed, and FoxClient a region of their city (the rest was divided among the other victors). This would be the final true war of the Roman Empire.
==== Final days of the Roman Empire ====
After the war against the Grand Venic Imperium, all Romans except only for Vi_von (and technically Dracnoian, who had not left the nation itself) went inactive again. It was announced on the same day of the war that the next era was in development, and because of this gradually the active population of the server declined– which happened near the end of the Fifth Era when it became clear that the Sixth was in development. Soon, even Vi_von and Dracnoian would cease being active on the server itself, but maintained highly prominent and active roles on Discord, as had most other former actives of the server.
On August 17th, the Roman Senate was officially dismissed by Dracnoian. Approval from Zinguin had not been attained, but seeing as he had become inactive and was focusing on his plans for the nation next era, it went uncontested.
On September 5th, the Sixth Era was finally taken offline, and henced ended the Roman Empire, the dominate superpower, oldest nation, and among the greatest this era had seen. Going into the Seventh Era, the Empire's refounding was anticipated, but ultimately did not happen. Princeps Senatvs Dracnoian moved and founded Servilia, and Princeps Senatvs Zinguin founded Japan, establishing his own nation, The Rising Sun.
== Geography, climate and environment ==
The land area of the Roman Empire is approximately 7,000,000km², with the mainland European territories encompassing a total of ~5,500,000km². Rebornia, an extraterrestrial moon owned and administered by the Totoean people, is by far the Empire's largest non-European territorial dominion and is approximately 1,000,000km² in total area. Mariconia, a province in north-western South America covers a total area of 283,530 km². Other Roman owned regions include Avgvsta (North Island, New Zealand) which is a size of 113,730 km² and Sri Lanka, which is 65,610 km².
The Roman Empire is the world's largest nation, ahead of the united Germanic Eldian peoples and the Anglo-Saxon Union. It was, however, not the single largest nation to have existed during this era, as the Grand Venic Imperium surpassed the Roman Empire in the mid-Inactive Period, but fell a few decades after leaving Roma the largest nation again.
The forests of Gaul give way further inland to the Rhine River, which acts a universal barrier between the Roman world and that of the Germano-Slavs. The Alpine Mountains divide most of Europe from the forested province of Italia and serves as a great barrier. The Danube River serves as another divider between the Roman and Germano-Slavic worlds.
The plains of Palestine leave to the Arabian deserts further south, which is separated by Suez from the Sahara desert, which also acts as a divide between Asia and Africa. The Nile in the southeastern corner of the Roman Empire serves as by far the greatest river system in the Roman Empire and is the largest on the planet. Further on the coast is more Mediterranean bordered deserts until the province of Africa where great plains resume.
=== Wildlife ===
The Roman ecology is megadiverse: about 46,000 species of vascular plants occur in the Mediterranean Roman Empire. The Roman Empire is also home to over 1,000 mammal species, 5,800 bird species, 1,500 reptile species, 490 amphibian species. The Roman recognizes the Eagle as its national symbol, and it is a highly protected animal across the whole of the empire. The lion is also a recognized as a secondary symbol of the Roman Empire and is considered an embodiment of Roman power and authority.
The Roman Empire recognizes around 50 national parks, wilderness reserves, and environment reconstruction areas. Altogether, the Roman Senate owns and over 75% of the Roman territory and manages it, and about 20% is allotted for environmental protection (the vast majority of such land, however, is Rebornia).
== Demographics ==
=== Population ===
The ancient Roman Empire is estimated to have had a population of 50 to 90 million inhabitant (which would have been roughly 20% of the world's population at the time). The cities of Roma and Alexandria also reached a size of over one million people at some points. Though the population would decline as the Roman Empire did. Roman Zephrvs and later the Draco Empire would eventually surpass a population of ten million but would never get higher until the Roman Empire reformed.
The Roman Census carried out in 3860 AVC estimated the total population of the Roman Empire to be 695,269,052. The population of the empire increased by staggering 18,036.3% between the birth and death of the Princeps Athens Dracnoian, primarily through integration and annexation of new territories. The Roman Empire is a highly diverse nation, with hundreds of ethnic groups. The largest of them would be Anatolian Turks (with more than 82 million people), followed by French (approximately 64 million), and Italian (approximately 60 million).
Europeans (or those descended from them) are the largest group racial group in the Roman Empire, making it 48.7% of the total population; Arabs are the second largest racial group, comprising 34.3% of the population. These are followed by races and ethnic groups of Turkish, Sri Lankan, Jewish, and finally Han Chinese. According to the Census, the largest ethnic group within the European population is French, who consist of 9.3% of the total population, though they are followed closely by Italian (8.7% of the population), and Spanish (6.7% of the population).
The Roman Empire has a total birth rate of 1.8 births per woman, with much of the European territories of the empire having negative birthrates, much of the empire's growth arises from the Turkish and Arabic regions and territories. In the fiscal year 3860, over two million immigrates entered the Roman Empire and were granted legal residence. As of 3866, approximately 13.4 million residents are illegal immigrates. In 3866 it was estimated that of all immigrates, 67% were European, 12% were Arabic, 10% were Sub-Saharan African, 7% were Han Chinese, and the remaining 4% were other peoples and ethnicity. The 4150 Census estimated that 2.5% of the Roman Empire identify as LGBT.
==== Population in MCPE ====
The Roman Empire, for a large part of its history was the largest nation on the server, though had been surpassed several times at least once by all other nations. The population of the whole Roman Empire from around March 16th to around June remained at or slightly above exactly 40, in accordance with the Totoean Agenda which they adopted. This was the except of Aragon however, which was kept in a sister nation, and did not contribute to the total Roman population despite being fully Roman.
The Roman Empire's population peaked at a total of 62 people around April. Inactive members of each town were commonly expelled and replaced with more active players. Despite remaining at approximately 40, the Roman population could easily reinflate if it ever wanted to. Just before the war on the Grand Venic Imperium, Princeps Zingvin Zin Divi claimed "If people want to brag about having big populations, I can always bring back all my old members". This threat was genuine, and if enacted, the Roman population could bloat to 60, and increase further to 80 if Aragon was directly included.
The largest towns in the Roman Empire were consistently Aragon, the Western Union, and Toto or Los Maricones. The town of Roma itself peaked at 12 members during the age of the Draco Empire but fell as low as only 3 members when inactives were expelled in early July. Aragon kept a population of 21, though it remained entirely inactive, while the Western Union averaged 16 members, however was 21 at its height.
===== Pacatam ab Roma =====
Pacatam ab Roma (Pacified by Roma) was a nation created and owned by the Roman Empire and Senate, and kept towns which were too large to be directly annexed into the primary nation. The nation was technically owned by the player Justice_Trudeau, though this was an alternate account of Princeps Athens Dracnoian. The nation only ever housed the town of Aragon, though Korea was set to join it, until they backed out.
=== Languages ===
Main Article: Languages of the Roman Empire
==== Ancient Rome and the Draco Empire ====
[[File:Inscription Theatre Leptis Magna Libya.JPG|thumb|220x220px|Bilingual Latin-Punic inscription at the theatre in Leptis Magna, Roman Africa]]
The ancient Roman Empire largely spoke Latin and Greek, with Latin being the official and encouraged language. Until the time of Alexander Severvs, birth certificates and wills were all mandated to be written in Latin. Latin was the language of the law courts in the West and military throughout the empire, but was not imposed officially on peoples brought under Roman rule. This would be in stark contrast to Alexander the Great, who imposed Greek on all his conquered territories, making the language the common language of the Eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor. 
Romans who received an elite education would often learn Greek as a literary language, and most men of the governing classes could speak Greek fluently. The Julio-Cladian emperors encouraged high standards of correct Latin (Latinitas), a linguistic movement identified in modern terms as Classical Latin, and favored Latin for conducting official business. Clavdivs tried to limit the use of Greek, and on occasion revoked citizenship from people who lacked the ability to speak Latin, but even in the Senate he often draw on his bilingualism in communicating with ambassadors.
The Eastern Roman Empire adopted Greek as its official language. While the Draco Empire continued use of Latin, however their Latin would diverge over time and evolve into Zephrvsan, or known to the elite as "fool's Latin". The language would become the language of the commoner in the Draco Empire, but Classical Latin would be preserved by the elite, who felt themselves superior. It was a common joke among the citizens to call them the "Latin class" for how much they prized their knowledge of it.
Among many other reforms, Diocletianvs sought to renew the authority of Latin. Much later empress Kathina Optima Gvntarvs would attempt the same and force Classical Latin to be taught in schools. Her great grandchild, the Princeps Athens Dracnoian would make Classical Latin the official language of the new Roman Empire.
==== Local languages and linguistic legacy ====
There are references throughout the historical record that indicate the continuing use of languages other than Latin or Greek in the ancient Roman Empire, particularly in Aegyptvs, where Coptic predominated, and in military settings along the Rhine and Danube. Jurists would also show concern for local languages such as Punic, Gaulish, and Aramaic in assuring the correct understanding and application of laws and oaths. In the province of Africa, Libyco-Berber and Punic were used in inscriptions and for legends on coins during the 9th century AVC in the reign of Tiberivs. Such inscriptions continue to appear into the 10th century, some bilingual with Latin.
After the decentralization of political power in late antiquity, Latin developed locally into branches that became the Romance languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and Romanian, as well as many smaller dialects and minor languages. In Zephrvs, Latin would also steady evolve into Zephrvsan and its many dialects.
==== Modern Roma ====
Latin is the official language of the Roman Empire, and is taught in all schools in the empire. In 3860, about 528 million people spoke Latin as a first or secondary language, and over 364 million spoke it at home regularly. Second to Latin in the Roman Empire is the English language, which before Latin dominated as a lingua franca for Europe and most of the world. It is spoken by 75% of the population, with 222 million speaking it fluently; English as a first language is expected to decline heavily as the empire enters the 40th century.
Arabic constitutes the third most widely understood language, and is the official language in the provinces of Arabia, Aegyptvs, and Tripolitania. It is used mainly only by the Arabic population of the empire, and though not official in all but the aforementioned three provinces, is widely used in all Arabic and Islamic provinces in the empire for religious and secular reasons.
[[File:Akihitum-et-michikam.jpg|left|thumb|220x220px|A Contemporary Latin inscription at Salamanca University commemorating the visit of then-Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko to the university in 2738 AVC]]
Other widely spoken languages in the empire include French and Spanish, which together constitute around 29% of the Roman population. Zephrvsan as a language has declined greatly since the Roman Empire reformed, and remains only spoken on Avgvsta Insvla, but has also been largely replaced there to. Only eight thousand Romans claim fluency in the language, and it is expected to die off completely by the end of the 40th century, however it is expected to remain in use for academic, personal, and religious reasons. But in all other ways, Latin and English will replace it.
Language in the Roman Empire (3860)
Language 	Percent of the
Population	Number of
Speakers	Number who
are Fluent	Number who
do not speak
the language
Latin 	76% 	528,404,479	364,534,596	166,741,585
English 	75% 	521,451,789	222,360,823	173,694,275
Arabic 	34.3%	238,477,284	186,012,281	456,668,780
French 	21.7%	114,643,488	67,881,013 	580,502,576
Spanish 	8% 	55,611,685 	37,259,829 	639,534,379
Zephrvsan	0.03%	208,544 	8342 	694,937,520
=== Religion ===
[[File:1200px-Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano September 2015-1a.jpg|thumb|300x300px|Main facade and dome of St. Peter's Basilica seen from St. Peter's Square]]
The Roman Empire recognizes religious freedom officially, but in practice, the Princeps and Consvls of the Roman State have exercised on several occasions and preference for one religion or another. The most obvious examples would be the Senatorial speeches and conversions given by First Consvl Ninerva Anatina, who converted much of the late Dracnoians and early reestablished Romans to the Duck. Later her companion First Consvl (and later Princeps), Zingvin Zin Divi Magnvs Ibericvm declared an inquisition in the name of the Duck. The final and most lasting example was the conversion, and deified accention of Administrator Athens Dracnoian to Adminism.
[[File:1024px-Jerusalem-2013(2)-Aerial-Temple Mount-(south exposure).jpg|thumb|227x227px|The Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Judea]]
In the 3860 Census, 87% of Romans said that religion played a "vital role in their lives", and 94% of Romans admitted to believing in some sort of deity, making it one of the most religious populations in the world. 56% of Romans declared that they attended religious meetings (such as church, sacrifice, mass, or worship) weekly or almost weekly; the figures ranged from as low as 25% in Gallia Alpina, to as high as 99% in Arabia.
The Roman population is only 6% Irreligious, however this figure used to be far higher. The regaining of faith in the empire has been largely credited to the works of Ninerva Anatina, Administrator Dracnoian, Zingvin Zin Divi, and Jvstice Becvas for their works in conversion, however it is equally likely, that while they played a major factor, that the revival was entirely a natural event, brought about the unification of the nations. As religious as the empire is now though, it is predicted that the irreligious will again become a sizable minority in the empire by 3860 AVC due to already waning belief in the divinity of deities such as Anagennimenos, Divi Dracnoian, and the Duck and Cat.
[[File:800px-Augusto come giove, 00-50 dc circa.JPG|left|thumb|296x296px|Augustus as Jove, holding a scepter and orb (first half of 8th century AVC)]]
The Roman populous remains highly religiously divided, and this has been one of its most major accomplishments and problems. No religion holds a majority in any province in the empire except Islam in Arabic provinces (but even this is waning), Rebornia, and Mariconia. The religion with the most adherents in the empire is Islam, with 31.3% of Romans identifying with the religion, with the second largest being Christianity. Simultaneously, the Roman Empire maintains itself as the world's most Christian, Islamic, Cattist, Duckist, and Administ nation.
Adminism is the fastest growing religion in the Roman Empire to date, eclipsing both Duckism and cresting Roman Catholicism, and this has only happened in the span of a one century. The rapid growth of the religion is primarily attributed to the deification of Administrator Athens Dracnoian and the influence of the Totoeans. The fourth major religion in the empire is Catism, a fairly new religion centered on a central deity known as the Mother Cat; most Mother Cat worshipers polytheisticly worship either an Admin deity or Duck deity. The Catist religion was and continues to be spearheaded by the works of Jvstice Becvas, the Pontifex Maximvs.
Religious affiliation in the Roman Empire (3860)
Affiliation 	% of the Roman population	% of the Roman population
Christianity 	26.5 	
• Catholic 	15.7 	
• Eastern Orthodox 	5.6 	
• Protestant 	3.1 	
Islam 	31.3 	
• Sunni 	24.4 	
• Shia 	6.9 	
Adminism 	12.3 	
• Totoean Adminism 	6.4 	
• Romantic Adminism	5.9 	
Zoroastrianism 	1 	
Irreligion 	6 	
• Atheist 	4.3 	
• Agnostic 	1.7 	
Catism 	16.3 	
Duckism 	4.5 	
Other faiths 	1.2 	
Don't know or
refused to answer	0.5 	
==== Religion in Roman MCPE ====
The Roman Empire on MCPE was a highly religious focused nation, and was unique in being such. No nation, except for only the Grand Venic Imperium, was comparable to the religiosity of the Roman nation. Officially the nation has only had one state-recognized religion, largely due to lack of legislation to update such by the Roman Senate and Pontifex Maximvs'. Religions worshiped in the Draco and Roman Empires include (in order of least to most followers): Elonism, Shrekism, Kathinistic Lelantism, Catism, Duckism, and Adminism.
The only religion recognized by the Roman state was Duckism, and was adopted officially on April 11th, 2019 AD during the days of the Draco Empire. The recognition as a state religion was never overturned or changed, despite vast changes in beliefs in the populous, as the Roman Senate and Pontifex Maximvs never decided on changing it. Though only Duckism was state recognized, Kathinistic Lelantism, Catism and Adminism have all been de facto state recognized. The Princeps Athens Dracnoian was a devout polytheistic Lelantist, Catist and Administ, even rising to the divine role of Administrator, and appointing the most devout Catist to the position of Pontifex Maximvs.
Upon the adoption of Duckism at the official religion of the empire, Consvl Zingvin Zin Divi declared an inquisition in the name of the Duck, and this was done to promote (and enforce) religious unity in the Draco Empire. Though freedom of religion remained in place in the end. On May 5th, Princeps Dracnoian was officially inducted into the divine order of the Administrators, though actual worship in the Administ religion would not happen until July 31st. On the June 27th, the Roman Empire officially began taking up the task of enacting Daily Appearances of the Mother Cat (the deity of the Catist religion), though the practice had already been in action since June 12th.
=== Health ===
The Roman Empire's life expectancy is 72.6 years at birth in 3866, which is a continuation on the upward incline of the life expectancy average. This is largely due to the urbanization and advancement in the African territories, which had previously dragged the entire empire's life expectancy down. Use of drugs and suicide is also down in the Roman world.
In 3860, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, and traffic accidents were the the largest killers of Romans. Back pain, depression, neck pain, and anxiety caused the most loss to disability. The most deleterious risk factors were poor diet, high blood pressure, physical inactivity, and alcohol use.
=== Education ===
The ancient Romans deeply valued education and literacy. It is estimated that around 5 to 30% or higher of the ancient Roman population was literate. The Roman obsession with documentation and public inscriptions indicates a high value placed on the written word. The Imperial government was so dependent on writing that the Babylonian Talmud declared "if all seas were ink, all reeds were pens, all skies parchment, and all men scribes, they would be unable to set down to full scope the Roman government's concerns." Laws, decrees, and edicts would all be posted in writing as well for all literate Romans to read. Illiterate Roman subjects would have someone such as a government scribe (scriba) read or write their official documents for them.
Books were expensive in ancient Roma, since each copy had to written out individually on a roll of papyrus (volumen) by scribes who had apprenticed to the trade. The codex (a book with pages bound to a spine) were still a novalty in the time of the 8th century AVC, but by the end of the 11th century was replacing the volumen and was the regular form of book with Christian content. Commercial production of books had been established by the late Republic, and by the 8th century certain neighborhoods in Roma were known for bookshops (tabernae librariea), which were also found in Western provincial cities such as Lvgdvnvm.
The early to late Dracnoians highly valued education, this was largely to keep an advantage on the Roman Zephrvsans. Public education was first made mandatory by the Dracnoians during the 18th century, though padagogvs were almost always prefered. These used to be Greek slaves or former slaves who were tasked with teaching young Romans, however, with the abolition of slavery centuries ago, these private tutors are instead hired. pedagogvs' can be paid well over 200,000 assarii per year, though the more skilled or revered can receive near or above 1,000,000. The grand-nephew of the Princeps Athens Dracnoian, named Avgvstvs Dracnoian received 67,000,000 assarii for tutoring a wealthy child, mainly because of his connection, but also because of his elite-class tutor skills.
The modern Roman Empire also puts a large emphesis on education. All public schools in the empire are technically owned and funded by the Roman Senate, and Roman public schools are split into two main grades and eighteen subgrades. All Roman children are required to attend a school from ages 5 to 18, though if the family can afford a state-approved pedagogvs, exemption is given.
67% of Roman children are enrolled in a public school, according to the 3860 Census, while the 23% are tutored by a pedagogvs. 10% of Roman children are granted a special exemption to attend different schools, the majority of these are schools for the disabled, or Islamo-Christian religious schools.
Of Romans 25 and older, 96% had graduated a school or surpassed a petagogvs, 85% had attended a university, and 56% had received a degree. The literacy rate of the Roman Empire is 99%.
==== Primary education ====
In the first seven subgrades, which make up the entirety of the first whole grade. Young Romans 5-12 are enrolled into this grade, and are primarily taught mores maiorum, or traditional Roman values. Basic math, science, geography, and all essential subjects are taught as well, though an advanced education in most these subjects are taught in the second grade. Latin is taught in all subgrades, and all students must have an advanced knowledge of Latin before moving onto the second grade.
In 3866 the total amount of assarii spent on each student in a public school rose yet again with the introduction of "Roman Life" classes in many schools. Education accounts for nearly 3% of the Roman Senate's expendenture per annum, and is expected to reach a height of 5% by 3900 AVC.
==== Secondary education ====
Between the ages of 12-18, the Roman citizens would enter the second grade. A mastery of Latin would be achieved in this grade, and a second language could be as well learned. Advanced classes in geography, history, science, math, and other vital courses are also sanctioned in this grade.
Young Romans above the subgrade 9 are taken to local temples and curias to learn about religious and Senatorial duties, an emphasis on political life is present in Roman education. Those who are the children of Senators are taken the curias regularly to observe the meetings of the Senate. Active physical training is also encourged in Roman schools.
== Government and politics ==
The Roman Empire is many things, to many different people. It describes itself as a Constitutional Republic, and though it does function in this manner, it is in reality closer to a Semi-elective Absolute Monarchy. The government is regulated by a series of checks and balances that ensure no one man (except for the Princeps in most cases) maintains to much authority or power
The Roman government is headed and primarily made up of the body of the Senate, which itself is split into two parts, the Sinimperio (Without Imperium) and the Cumimperio (With Imperium). The Senate has almost universal legislative, and judical power, and has the ability to sign treaties, declare war, manage the military, create, modify, or remove legislation, amend the constitution, and make court decisions. The Senate is headed by the Princeps Senatvs (First of the Senators), who though possesses little politcal power de jure, has almost absolute monarchical power de facto.
Within the Senate, five main positions are elected, and these officials make up the whole of the Senate. These positions make up what is known as the cursvs honorvm. They are:
* Qvaestor: The more junior rank of the Senate, they are resposible with much of Roma's finances and that of the provinces. At times, they can be assigned to certain governors to aid them in their governance. Qvaestors have the ability to propose legislation, but it is a rare occurance when it happens. Fourty people per year are elected to this position.
* Aedile: An option step in the cursus honorum, Aediles are primarily responsible for public matters and managing of the cities and settlements of the empire. Aediles also manage public festivles, triumphs, and holidays. They are also semi-religious figures and aid the Pontifex Maximvs with their duties, when the Pontifex Maximvs proposes recognition of a religion, the Aediles must vote on it. Twenty people per year are elected to this position.
* Praetor: The first position to hold Imperium, the Praetors are by-and-large responsible for much of the law, and will commonly act as judges. Praetors have the power of the veto, and may veto any legislation proposed by Tribunes, Qvaestors, Aediles, or fellow Praetors. They are also usually tasked with managing the military. Ten people per year are elected to this position.
* Consvl: The most senior rank in the Senate, only two are elected per year, and Consvls serve as leaders in the Senate. They possess an almost universal political power, and may veto any legislation.
* Censor: Censors are elected by the Senate from former Consvls, and their task is to regulate the Senate's behavior. They have the direct ability to remove any Senator from office, except for the Consvls, if a law is violated or moral degridation or corruption has taken place.
The Senate fluxuates in how many members it has yearly, as Senators are elected for life, though more Senators will eventually be expelled by a Censor if or when they either feel they have served long enough, or become to old, corrupt, or immoral to serve in the position. The Senate on average has upwards of approximately 1,300 members, making it one of the largest governmental bodies by size in the world.
When someone is elected, they only serve a term of one single year. Senators may be reelected to their positions, but only after 1 year for Qvaestor, 3 years for Aedile, 5 years of Praetor, and 10 years of Consul. Censors may be reelected annually, though this is a rare event when it happens, it is highly unusual for a Censor to be reelected before three years.
The Pontifex Maximvs, despite being a religious figure, also has political and legislative powers, and may propose legislation to the Senate, only if however it pretains to religious matters. The Pontifex Maximvs may also fine Senators if they do not follow religious customs, but with how religiously diverse the empire is, this has never happened. The Pontifex Maximvs may change the the official religion of the Roman Empire, but do so, they would need the direct approval of the Aediles.
Other positions in the Senate include the Tribvnes and Legates. Legates of Legions are given a minor role in the Senate, and though they may not be able to propose legislation or vote, they have a direct voice in any matter pretaining to the military. Often, the Senate will vote to allow them to vote on such matters. Tribvnes, or Tribvnes of the Plebs as they are also known, are given legislative and veto ability, able to veto any legislation proposed by anyone below Consvl. This position has fallen into disuse however, as class systems in the Roman Empire were abolished in the age of the Draco Empire in the 18th century.
=== Senate in MCPE ===
The Senate has always been a part or something that was directly desired by the Princeps in the early stages of the Draco Empire, but was never formed. This would change with the rapid joining of towns to the Draco, and later Roman Empire, and the first Senate was established on April 10th, 2019 AD, with Ninerva Anatina (Niner) and Zingvin Zin Divi (Zinguin) as the first consuls. The first legislation to be passed by the Senate was the Totoean Agenda, and it was passed unanimously.
The Senate would pass 13 bills in its lifespan, and would grant several cognomens to certain people. The cognomen of Gvmmaivs (GummyGuy) was Vltimvs, and was given as a gift by the Senate on June 7th. Other cognomens given include Protector Legis, given to Cammarian (Officer_Cam), Ibericvm and Magnvs, given to Zinvgin Zin Divi, and Divina Regem, given to Shushino. The Senate also recognized as heros Donresp, Ninerva, Zingvin and Gvmmaivs. Among its more prominate bills were the passing of legislation to officially reform and pay legions, as well as to condemn the Eldian Empire. A declaration of war against the Eldian Empire was also passed unanimously by the Roman Senate, and was a popular motion among the Roman Empire, though Neutrality would end the prospect of it, and the failed attempt at war marked the beginning of the Inactive Period.
Only four people served as Roman consvls on MCPE, and these were Zingvin Zin Divi, Ninerva Anatina, Gvmmaivs Vltimvs, and Vivivs Saspin Vonnis. Zingvin Zin Divi was longest serving consvl, serving from April 10th to July 27th. Each consvl served the Roman Empire well, and are by far among the most well known Romans.
Only one election for Senatorial rank occured, happening on June 16th, the elections were a major event for the empire. Turn out for the elections however was not high, and barely enough people applied to fill the ranks, and no actual voting took place. The timing of the elections was poor, and took place during the beginning weeks of the Inactive Period, in which most Romans had lost motivation, or drive, or interest to play on the server, which badly effected the ones thriving Roman political environment. Even still, the elections occured, and following them came the Knossos elections, and the Grand Venic elections, both of which credited the Roman Senatorial elections as a proof that elections could work. It did not serve much of a purpose in Roma, but overall, it inspired a reignition of roleplay in most other nations.
=== Political divisions ===
The Roman Empire is divided into provices and territories, of which 36 provinces are recognized and 7 territories are recognized, as well as 7 city regions. The provinces are further subdivided into Senatorial and Imperial provinces. Senatorial Provinces are provinces which the Senate elects governors to manage, whilst Imperial Provinces are provinces who the Princeps Senatvs directly appointed governors for, usually these governors serve extended or lifetime terms. All territories act alike Imperial Provinces, and have their governors directly appointed as well, however, all governors automatically serve a lifetime term, unless stated otherwise.
Almost all provinces are located on the European and African mainlands, however the Roman maintains three provinces outside of the Mediterranean and North Sea, Magnolia, Mariconia, and Avgvsta. Territories the Roman Empire maintains also include Sri Lanka, and several on the extraterrestrial planet of Hielo. The whole mass of Rebornia is also considered a territory, but acts more as an autonomous province in reality.
The cities of Los Maricones, Aragon, Constantinopolis, Draca, Caisa, Olisipo, and Roma are considered seperate from their host provinces, and are influenced far more by mayors than by governors. They are considered "city regions" by the Senate in an official capacity, but are not fully seperated from the province which they are surrounded by, and still must abide by the provincal governor. To be marked as a city region is far more a mark of an importance, rather than one of independence, and it is no coincidence that Los Maricones, Aragon, Constantinipolis, Draca, Caisa, Olisipo, and Roma are the biggest cities by population, and most important politically.
==== Divisions in Roman MCPE ====
The Roman Empire on MCPE was also divided into 36 provinces and 7 territories. Most provinces were Senatorial, and would of had their governors elected by the Senate, though this never actually occured. All of the provinces in the empire would have their governors appointed by the Princeps Dracnoian. Lvstintana et Baetica, Elysivm, Belearia, Italia, Constantivm, Mariconia, and Aegyptvs would all have governors appointed for life, and these governors would be the mayors of the town who owned them. No matter what town, Romans of all towns were permitted to build, settle, and use land in all towns in the empire, and in this way, the empire acted not as a coalition of towns under one nation, but more as a single town.
All provinces and territories were militarily protected by the empire, and their populous enrolled in the Roman military to protect the empire. Exception was however given, and the provinces of Aegyptvs, Constantivm, Thracia, Aragonivm, and Mavretania Caesariensis would all be exempt from military duties, and be exclusively trade and architecture focused.
The Roman Empire also owned many other territories, such as England (namd Britannia), Puerto Rico, Norway (named Hyperbaorea), Iceland (named Hyperboarea Eschate), and much land on the planet of Tolkien. These were all lost however, most of them were expelled from the empire, but some simply could afford to continue existing. Puerto Rico in particular was looted on April 15th by scavangers upon it's deletion when it's mayor OnceDoceTrece quit, almost entirely without warning or informing the other Romans, and the land was taken by the Eldian Empire.
=== Foreign relations in Roman MCPE ===
The Roman Empire had a highly established structure of foreign relations with all other nations on the server. Almost all towns, and all nations had some form of relations with the Roman Empire, and each was in turn designated a friendly, neutral, or enemy entity based on it's conduct with the empire.
The Roman Empire maintained no allies officially, though many nations were given preferential treatment and aid, and some received military protection. The Grand Venic Imperium was considered a de facto ally of the empire for the entirety of the reign of Princeps Senatvs Athens Dracnoian, though relations between them would almost immediately break down upon his death. The Roman Empire has found itself the head of several international organizations in the past, including a brief leadership of the United Nations when Athens Dracnoian was made it's leader. Knossos was considered Roma's closest ally, and even this relationship was light.
The Roman Empire has on many occasions supplied items, weaponry, and monitary aid to other nations. One such example was when the young Vivivs Saspin Vonnis raided the town of Oregon on May 25th 2019 AD, a Knossosian town, the Roman Empire replaced all of the stolen items without need to be paid back. Slimefunology Dusts were also commonly distributed to trusted individuals, usually friends of the Princeps, to boost or ignite innovation in their home towns, and on several occasions, many chests of building supplies (typically sand, or clay) were also sent to developing towns, this was rare though and was not common. Much aid was also supplies directly or indirectly to the Grand Venic Imperium in it's early stages by the Princeps, which helped foster it's growth. Despite all of this, no official trade document was ever signed, and trade or donations between nations remained sparatic, random, and a welcomed surprise.
The Roman Empire usually excersised it's military and political power across the world to enforce it's will. Several examples of this includes the Blockade of Hielo, the Blockaid of Zephrvs, the Blockaid of Rebornia, the Blockaid of Tolkien, the Totoean Agenda, and the Reservation of the Mediterranean. Also, at times the Roman Empire would leverage it's power on behalf of other nations, such examples include the Partition of Hielo, in which a large amount of land in the north was secured exclusively for settlement by the Germanic Eldians.
== Society ==
The ancient Roman Empire was remarkably multicultural, with "a rather astonishing cohesive capacity" to create a shared identity while encompassing diverse peoples within its political system over a long span of time. The Roman attention to creating public monuments and commercial spaces open to all, such as forums, ampitheatres, racetracks, and baths, helped to foster a shared sense of "Romanness". Such a strategy would continue to be employed by the Draco Empire, though by all means until the reign of Princeps Dracnoian, the empire was not too diverse.
The modern Roman Empire continues this, and by most accounts has done so to a far greater extent than its ancient counterpart. Modern Roman culture is a fairly new development and is not, counter to belief, hemogenious across the whole of the empire. Western cultures, Arab cultures, and Turkish cultures, and all manner of cultures between them, continue to persist in the empire, and contribute and mix in what is called the "Roman Melting Pot", and is very reminisent of the United States. "Roman culture" can be described as actual Roman culture, but more often within the empire, it refers to the greatly unique extreme varity of cultures under Roma.
[[File:Egyptian - Mummy Portrait of a Man - Walters 323.jpg|left|thumb|238x238px|Citizen of Aegyptvs (Fayvm mvmmy portrait)]]
Christianity and Islam traditionally have shaped the overarching cultures of Roma, but within the recent two centuries newer religions to the empire have also greatly contributed to them, such as Adminism, Duckism, Kathinistic Lelantism, and Catism. A bond of shared identity, competitiveness, and superiority are typically characturistics attributed to "Roman culture", as well as a deep belief in libertas, and pietas. The belief that Romans are free, and belief that Romans must be and are in good relations with God or the gods, and this is the source of their superiority, freedom, and empire. A common phrase among monotheists of the empire is "Unus Dominus, Unus Imperium, Unus Imperator" ("One God, One Empire, One Emperor"). Another phrase shared by almost all in the empire is "Imperium sine fine" ("Empire without end"), emphisising the belief of Roman superiority and belief that eventually, all would be Roman.
=== Legal status ===
Almost all people within the Roman Empire are considered Roman citizens, and almost anyone born within the borders of the empire are considered as such by birth. Slavery in the Roman Empire was outlawed during the time of the Draco Empire. However, not all free persons within the Roman Empire are considered full citizens, as people in either recently annexed territories or highly autonomous regions may be granted ins Latinum ("Latin right"), they are not permitted to vote for Senators, but do enjoy the protections and the majority of privlages of a Roman citizen. Illegal immigrates, or welcomed refugees, vistors, and any sort of non-Roman within the empire are given the status peregrini.
==== Women in Roman law ====
thumb|281x281px|Roman fresco of a blond maiden reading a text, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pompeian_Styles Pompeian Fourth Style] (813–826 AVC)
Women in the ancient Roma could be considered citizens, but had no right to vote, hold political office, or serve in the military. A mother's citizen status determined that of her children, as indicated by the phrase ex duobus civibus Romanis natos ("children born of two Roman citizens"). A Roman woman kept her own family name for life. Children most often took the the father's name, but in the Imperial period sometimes made their mother's name part of theirs, or even used it instead.
Despite this, by the Imperial period, the form of manus marriage in which women had been subject to her husband's authority was largely abandoned, and married women retained ownership of any property she brought into a marriage. She technically remained under her father's authority, even after moving into her husband's home, but when the father died the woman became emancipated. Women had a decent amount of liberty and freedom during the Roman times, especially when compared to other ancient and medieval cultures. Women during the Draco Empire period would be permitted to serve in the military as calvary in 1462 AVC by emperor Kathinus Constantius, so he could recruit more into his military and defeat the Zephrvan Romans, ultimately this would be a success and over generations, Dracnoian women would be completely emancipated..
[[File:Livia statue.jpg|left|thumb|199x199px|A cult statue of Livia represented as Ops, with sheaf of wheat and cornucopia (8th century)]]
Over the years, women would even accend to the highest office in Dracnoian and Roman society, several empresses would lead the Draco Empire, and among the most influential include Empress Ninerva, Empress Jessa, Empress Kathina Optima. One of the first two consvls of the new Roman Empire was also a Roman, and would become the most influential religious leader, until the first Pontifex Maximvs of the new Roman Empire, who was also a women, and they would be Consvl Ninerva Anatina, and Pontifex Maximvs Jvstice Becvas.
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