At the height of its power, the Roman Empire controlled more than five million square kilometers of territory and one hundred million subjects. However, by the beginning of the 5th century AD, the decades-long political corruption and economic crisis, the overload of the army, and the continuous incursions of the barbarian tribes finally sent it into decline.

Citizens, soldiers, and allies of Rome, unite! Protect the cities! Raise an army worthy of Rome! Make strong alliances - even recruit from among the barbarians! Organize your campaigns well and crush the enemies of Rome, because the empire cannot fall!