THE RANKS

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CRY HAVOC, AND LET SLIP THE DOGS OF WAR

NOBILITY

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Emperor: Flavius Apollo Vespasian
Empress:
Procer:

Secundus:

Praecipio:

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Consuls:
Senators:

Praetors:
Quaestors:
Aediles:

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Imperator Militis:
Imperator Curatos:
Imperator Vigilos:
Imperator Publicanis:

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Militaris:
Custodis:
Vigilos: Ira Tristis
Publicanis:

Civis:
Inveteratus:
Puerilis:

Proletarius:

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Domus Famulus:
Urbanus Famulus:

Gladiators:

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Honorabilis:
Dedecus:
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CRY HAVOC, AND LET SLIP THE DOGS OF WAR

NOBILITY

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Emperor: Sovereign ruler of the Empire, the Emperor has absolute power. His word is law, and he has complete control of Rome's military and judicial systems.
Empress: The Emperor's mate. If there is no Emperor, the Empress gains all the powers of her male counterpart.
Procer: Heir to Rome's throne.

Secundus: The Emperor's Second in Command. If no heir nor Empress is in place, upon the Emperor's incapacitation or death, the Secundus takes control of Rome's throne.

Praecipio: The Emperor's advisers. There are a maximum of three Praecipios at any one time.

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PATRICIANS

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Consuls: Highest ranking senators, often Usually there are two consuls at any one time.
Senators: There are an unlimited number of Senators in Rome, however their power is limited since the rise of the Emperor. Almost all Senators come from wealthy Patrician families, though some Equites and Plebeian senators have been known.

Praetors: Rome's judges; oversee the courts under the Emperor.
Quaestors: Control the supply of money into Rome, and under the Emperor's supervision decide what share of the money is given to the Aediles and other businesses.
Aediles: Organise the city's games, such as gladiator tournaments, fights to the death with wild animals, and mock sea battles.

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EQUITES

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Imperator Militis: Commander of the military. Often Rome's most skilled fighter.
Imperator Curatos: Commander of the guards. The most experienced guard.
Imperator Vigilos: Commander of the espionage forces, usually the most stealthy canine in Rome.
Imperator Publicanis: Commander of the law-keepers. Has served the Emperor for the longest amount of time.

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PLEBEIANS

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Militaris: Rome's warriors; typically large canines who rely more on strength than speed.
Custodis: Rome's boarder guards; able to accept new members into the state.
Vigilos: Rome's spies. Inconspicuous looking, they range in size and strength but all have a similar goal; to gather intelligence on the other city states.
Publicanis: Rome's law-keepers and prison guards; often watch the Urbanus Famulus for signs of revolt.

Civis: Generic Roman citizens. Usually live on the Aventine Hill.
Inveteratus: Rome's elders. Respected and revered for their service to the state.
Puerilis: Rome's children; the future of the state.

Proletarius: Rome's disgraced citizens; those who have offended or plotted against the aristocracy. Shunned by all other Romans, including slaves.

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SLAVES

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Domus Famulus: Slaves that work in the houses of wealthy Patricians and Equites. Usually treated quite well, for they are fed and housed fairly by their masters. Frequently, after good service, Domus Famulus are freed and welcomed into the home they served.
Urbanus Famulus: Rome's state-owned slaves, not treated as well as Domus Famulus. Frequently, slave rallies are held where Urbanus Famulus can be claimed by Patrician and Equites families. This is the first step to becoming a citizen of Rome.

Gladiators: Slaves who are forced to fight and compete in the yearly games. Some Gladiators are volunteers, although it is generally frowned upon.

INFERI

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Honorabilis: Our honourable dead.
Dedecus: The disgraced dead.