The founding of the Republic or Rome involves them closely, as they have been at the heart of the Republic for centuries and can even claim to have the 'Father of the Republic' in their family. The Brutii know all about Roman politics. Since this time, the Romans have kept fine traditions of warfare and high-stakes (or even murderous) politics.

Viewed in a certain light, much of subsequent Roman history can be seen as a continuation of those agressive ways. The founding of Rome also involves violence and murder. Legend has it, for example, that the Romans can trace their ancestry back to Aeneus, the hero who escaped from the sack of Troy. The foundation of Rome is shrouded in legend. The Senate and the patrician classes need the plebeians to at least go along with their actions. The rule of Rome may lie with the Senate for now, but the Julii know that the people also have a say in the government. The Julii have had to adjust to the realities of politics and power, and have cultivated their popularity with the common people. With the loss of position and status in the past, the other powerful factions of Rome look down (if only ever so slightly) on these 'new men' of ROme. The family's fortunes have declined and risen over the centuries, so much so that they may be considered vaguely parvenu: upstairs newly arrived to wealth, power and authority. They are a patrician family, but one whose star has not always been in the ascendant.

The Fates have not always been kind to the Julii.

The Romans, including the Julii family, are people for whom politics and warfare are all or nothing affairs. These herois ctimes demanded harsh, decisive action, and this is a tradition that the often-conservative Romans have maintained to this day. The legends of the citys founding are important, and the powerful patrician families are directly descended from the first followers of Romulus. Rome is a place where tradition and history count much. You play as one of three powerful Roman families - the Julii, the Brutii, or the Scipii.Īs all three factions are Roman, there's literally no difference between them in terms of units and building types, though they do have different responsibilities. As you know, Rome is the most important (and also the most powerful) faction in the world of Rome: Total War, that's why it needs one special page to acquaint you with it.Īfter the helpful and informative tutorial campaign, you can tackle the main imperial campaign.

Rome total war unlockable factions