Italian Roman Empire

A New Roman Empire

Second Emperor

* Marius Titus (*Ryse: Son of Rome*)

Third Emperor

* Augustus Caesar (*David Macaulay: Roman City*)

Fourth Emperor

* Antoninus Pius

Fifth Empress

* Nero Caludius (*Type Moon's Fate Series*)

The **Italian Roman Empire**, also known as the **Neo-Roman Empire**, the **Italio-Roma Empire**, or **Ire** to many common folk, is a new nation that has risen from the apocalypse that replaced the Italian Republic, aka Italy. This new nation follows some aspects of the old Italian Republic with Ancient Roman and, with Jesus returned, is the capital of all Christian faiths.

## History

### Death of a Republic

On October 4th of 2020, the apocalypse came and cause much ruin. Italy got hit hard as zombies of many types, including Nazi ones, that come in and terrorized the populace. Even Mussolini came with his own forces and tried to kill both the prime minister and president. The president died, but the prime minister, Giuseppe Conto, managed to escape. Venice gets attacked by Mala del Brenta Mob lead by Don Octavio from Sly Cooper 3: Honor Among Thieves. Even attacked by many Mediterranean pirates that fired their cannons onto the city. Even worse when zombies and mutants from The House of the Dead 2 caused havoc and destruction.

Much of the country was plunged into anarchy as barbarians and Roman conquerors fight against the modern Italian military while also fighting against aliens from Occhi adlle stelle, nearly unstoppable supersoldiers called Humanoids from L'umanoide made by the mad scientist Dr. Kraspin and their leader Graal, the mechanical men from L'uomo meccanico. Even attacked by more Earth bound monsters from other sources such as Arachnicide, a genetic hybrid monster from Shark - Rosso nell'oceano, and vicious man-eating rats from Rats - Notte di terrore. Along with many others. Including demons of various sources pouring out through portals from the ground. Because of this, Italy was doomed and the original government faltered.

As much of Rome was being destroyed, many turned to the Vatican for help and prayed for salvation. That salvation came when angels from heaven appeared and struck down the many monsters that have appeared and the zombies. Other parts of Italy have been saved by cyborg girls from the anime, Gunslinger Girl. Many were also saved by the crime syndicate, Passione, from JoJo's Bizarre Adventures: Golden Wind, lead by the charismatic leader, Giorno Giovanna. The Council of Venice appeared with members of the Illuminate, the Templars and the Dragon combined their forces to save Venezia from the monsters and aliens that have appeared. A woman name Scarlett from Venetica helped many to fight against a group of necromancers. The Enforcer Corps of the European Federation along with the Alpini from Battlefield 1 joined together with the remnants of the Italian military alongside the Peregrine Falcons Squad from Metal Slug series to fight against the Amadeus Syndicate that was gonna release a cyber virus. Same with the Creed of Assassins from the second Assassin's Creed games.

Some of the Roman Emperors that managed to appear and survive joined the fight with their legions and some even use magic. They have joined forces with the various organizations and armies to fight back against the apocalypse that destroyed Italy. But in the center of it all, Jesus Christ has appeared. Under his guidance, he lead the crusade against the monsters, aliens, undead and more.

But sadly, Pompeii got buried under ash again just like it did many years back in the Roman Empire days. Many lives were lost on the 5th of October.

### Rise of an Empire

When Roma and the Holy See was saved, a new empire was established in the Italian Peninsula. The combined army went out to destroy all horrors and enemies. Even have Mussolini strung up on his entrails on a lamp post just like the first time along with many other versions of the fascist dictator. An entire street was renamed Via delle interiora, or Entrail Street. Jesus became the prime theological figure in the Vatican as he tries to re-teach people about love, tolerance, unity and peace. Pope Francis is acting as his student and help with the public as the Vatican is guarded by seraphim knights that protect this small city.

Many emperors from the history of the Roman Empire set forth to unite Italy and its islands. They fought against aliens with advance technology, carnivorous dinosaurs, historical invaders, mythical beasts and a multitude of undead as they spread out. Many came across other versions of the Italian armies and Roman Legions that united with the other regiments as they brought them together to save many lives. They even seized the technology, weapons and devices they needed to reclaim the land. Even making deals with a particular mafia for supplies in order to keep the troops fed and vehicles fueled and loaded.

When most of the land was reclaimed on October 10th of 2020, many Roman Emperors that have survived came together to discuss about how to make a new Roman Empire. However, things are far more different than they were thousands of years ago as many accepted the democratic presidential republics as the new standard. This generated a problem indeed as Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte explained more about the Italian Republic that was. So, they decided to come up with a new democratic system government that is ruled by more than one emperor for each part of the new empire to be governed into regions. However, many prefer to live in the more prestige past than living in the modern one.

Marius Titus from Ryse: Son of Rome have decided to take on the northern half of Italy after many proclaimed him as one of the emperors and his merits, including the removal of corrupt emperors, have granted him the title and the land. Not to mention being the avatar of Damocles, the black centurion of vengeance. Despite being a general, he is a good man that upheld what it means to be an emperor as he is a benign ruler. Augustus Caesar from the cartoon/documentary David Macaulay: Roman City have taken Southern Italy has he brought stability and unite the values of both old and new. He also love the Renaissance art and the various cultures of Italy from ancient to modern.

Sicily and Sardinia fall under the jurisdiction of Marcus Aurelius. He managed to save both of these islands from invading sea monsters and Lovecraftian horrors along with some of the angels under his command. Yet even go as far as having the island of Al Amarja into the fold through diplomacy rather than force. Thanks to his efforts, both islands were saved from ruin and one was gained through diplomacy. To the east, Antoninus Pius claimed three islands in the Mediterranean. Fictional islands that have appeared that Antoninus Pius claimed for the Italian Roman Empire as he squashed the rebellions and dictators on Medici, Altis, Sercia and Stratis, which these four islands are located between Italy and Greece rather than where they're suppose to be. Antoninus use the technology involving bavarium to create more advance vehicles and energy. Under his reign, the four islands became a popular tourist destination as well as a major center of industry, energy and commerce.

Nero Caludius from the Fate series, however, journeyed to the east and settled on the island of Panau with her forces. There was a teleportation spell that went wrong as she and her army landed on the fictional island. However, the place was deserted with only a few buildings still standing. So, she claimed the site as the Fifth Empress of the Italian Roman Empire. Under her reign on the Panau Island, it became a major naval trade hub for ships. It is even a center of various cultures, arts, music, faiths, and many other that resulted in Panau being acculturation world. Nero loves seeing the various arts and cultures from around the world and is a patron for acceptance of other's cultures. She even defend the people from the various gangs, the return of an autocratic dictator, and rebels that would destroy this peaceful island.

With that, the Italian Roman Empire was officially forged on October 18th, 2020. Then, the European Federation on October 21st. Then the UN&C on October 27th.

### Phase II

During the second phase of the apocalypse, many micronations were forced out by order of the President of the European Federation. Yet the Italian Roman Empire had ties to Nova Roma that is part of the United Confederacy of Exiles, and Caesar's Legion that has been renamed the Sallows Empire.

## Government

The government of the Italian Roman Empire is a parliamentary constitutional pentarchy. It has a prime minister that handle the affairs of many of the policies and some of the decisions of the government while also making sure that the senators of each province of the empire still stand with it. A pentarchy means rule of five, which it is ruled by five emperors that govern certain sections and official provinces of the empire. Each of them share power with the prime minister as they work together to ensure safety, security and prosperity. As a constitutional nation, the five exercises their authorities in accordance with a written constitution as well as support the ideas of democracy. In order to keep their population happy, they vote on what law get passed in the empire to prevent any form of revolt.

The Senate of the I.R.E. is both the executive and legislative branches that are comprised of one senator per each province. They come together to discuss new policies, what bill gets passed as a law, enforcing laws, declare war and so and so. They all meet once every three months for discussions on some of the stuff listed yet do come together sooner if there is a certain topic that takes top priority.

As for the judicial branch, it is divided between the Supreme Court and the Regional Courts. The Supreme Court ensures the Italian people the promise of equal justice under law and, thereby, also functions as guardian and interpreter of the constitution. In other words, the primary court. The Regional Courts secure different regions that each emperor controls as well as enforce laws that are in different regions. This includes the Northern Regional Court, the Southern Regional Court, the Eastern Island Court, the Western Island Court, and the Panau Court.

## Economy

Much of the economy of the Italian Peninsula has changed. Agriculture has increased by 25.4% since the empire has established. They still produce wine, cheese, olives, artichokes and various foods. However, new agricultural products made their way to their farms. They grow berries from Pokemon that are not only used in cooking and baking, but also for medicinal purposes. This includes the Cheri Berry, which cure paralysis; the Pecha Berry, which cures all forms of poisons; and various others that can be grown in vertical farms. This includes a few other fictional plants from the anime series, Toriko. This includes Cheezucchini, Melody Cucumber, Garlips and Vanilla Garlic. There are also various forms of tomatoes from unknown sources that can grow on trees. There is also a great deal of fishing in the Panau Province but does have problem with sea creatures.

As Italy was before, the I.R.E. it is a major exporter in pharmaceuticals, machinery and vehicles along with furniture and clothing. Despite having a mix of modern Italian and ancient Roman culture, it does embrace many new forms of technology. This includes aerodyne vehicles created, designed and manufactured by Zurlo Eget Industrium, Sylla Produzione, and Corse Maggiori Inc. These three also made cars and trucks that can use other fuel sources other than gasoline such as citric acids, vinegar, wine, olive oil and other forms of liquids thanks to a special engine that can turn them into non-hazardous gases. They even produce other machines such as asteroid drilling ships, mobile communicators for colonies, etc. The I.R.E. is also known for its largest trade partners just like Italy had before the apocalypse.

However, they also trade in other sources such as bavarium. They largely use it to create energy sources of this strange material found in the Medici Province such as batteries and reactors. However, some of the bavarium are used for energy shields and weaponry to defend themselves and their people. Some of these are sold in the open market for colonies and other members of the UN&C.

Tourism is still a major source of income with pilgrims from all over to go over and see Jesus at the Vatican, Venice now as a few spaceports for trade and visitors, and the many vacation spots in the many islands. Panau is the most popular tourist spot for those that want the ultimate mixture of varying arts and music along with the beautiful beaches. The Nero Festival is held in Panau where various artists and admirers of beauty come from all over to show their various works, open the minds of people to new perspectives.

## Culture & Society

The Italian Roman Empire has changed much of the Italian Peninsula. Let's just say it went through another renaissance. Many new architectures are based-on the Roman Empire with a mix of Renaissance and more modern designs after much have been restored. Yet there are a few Christian architecture mixed in since many angels now claim some of the areas home. It's like restoring much of the rich heritage that Italy may have lost. Even on island provinces such as Altis, Panau and Stratis. However, Panau clashes its works with more Asian cultures to make the place more homey and more open to the eastern nations.

Despite the changes, it still has their traditional Italian cuisines that uses tomatoes, potatoes and bell peppers. Signature dishes such as pizza, pasta, and various regional dishes that it had maintain. However, some of them expanded a little with pizzas made with a sauce of a tamato berry from Pokemon that makes it extra spicy. The tamato berry is also used in pasta sauces, ketchup and even salsas. Even using some of the ingredients in their dishes as well such as Garlips since it has a more richer and more savory flavor than regular garlic. Vanilla garlics are also used yet since it tasted more like vanilla than garlic, so they use it in various vanilla dishes. Yet the vanilla garlic still has the pungent smell of garlic that can repel most insects so it has become a stable food.

The majority of holidays are the same with the exception of the Nero Festival. The Nero Festival is a gathering of various artists, sculptors, photographers, play actors and fashion designers to show off their latest works. It is more of a celebration of art and imagination for the open mind. It also includes a variety of plays being shown with the best actors and special effects masters show off many of their new works and acting. Even Empress Nero Claudius herself attend to these festivals to see new forms of art. However, Nero uses this as a chance to score a husband that appreciates art as much as she does along with making sure that her new husband is an embodiment of beauty. Although, rumors have it that she does enjoy the company of gorgeous women at night when the festival is over.

## Military

The military of the Italian Roman Empire is known as the Italian Imperial Armed Forces. The Imperial Army is divided into Legions with each legion containing ten thousand soldiers and many of them know how to drive vehicles and pilot mechs. The Imperial Navy is armed with railguns that provide long distance defense against any nuclear missiles as well as attack any naval vessels. The Imperial Air Force are using more advance VTOLs with rocket boosters that make transportation, small air strikes and scouting much more easier. They even have the most advance detection systems that can detect anything that is cloaked, using magic, and many more. The Imperial Space Command is small, but have quite the arsenal with starfighters being highly customizable for any situation. Even in prolong fights.

The Carabinieri are the military police force that protect its citizens from all crimes and threats. Small units are deployed with arsenals that rival Rainbow Six and keep an eye out for trouble among the populace.