At one point the player must choose between siding with Julius Caesar or Pompey Magnus, with missions playing out to wiping out the Optimates or building armies against the Populares. Certain historical events are portrayed, such as slave uprising led by Spartacus and the crossing of the Rubicon. The player undertakes missions for his/her family, establishing a reputation as a statesman and leader as well as working under historical figures like Marcus Tullius Cicero, Mark Antony, Pompey Magnus, and Marcus Crassus.
Advance your career and increase your rank from praetor to consul and beyond. Create buddy lists and challenge your friends to a battle, or use the matching system and take on an unknown foe with the same skill level. LAN and online multiplayer functionality with 6 different strategy modes - play competitively or cooperatively. Defend and expand the Empire by land and sea with exciting RTS gameplay. Recruit citizens of Rome, draft captured enemy forces, and pay foreign squads for their special skills. Take command of 18 different military units, including naval command, elephant cavalry, and mercenary forces.
NOTICE: Activation key must be used on a valid Steam account, requires internet connection.