The Rise of Rome (Civ3)

Intro screen for The Rise of Rome

The Rise of Rome is a scenario in Civilization III: Conquests.

Description

It is over 2,300 years ago, and the Mediterranean Sea is in turmoil. To the east, Macedon and Persia are locked in a deadly war to decide the dominant power in Asia Minor. Farther west, the young city of Rome is beginning to challenge mighty Carthage for control of the central Mediterranean. Are you prepared to grasp the reins of power, and lead your people to the heights glory and wealth -- at the point of a sword and the tip of a spear?

Intro

Background

The slash of sharp blades will again resonate throughout the valleys of Europe and the waters of the Mediterranean as four strong powers -- Rome, Carthage, Macedon and Persia -- vie to establish the greatest empire of the Ancient Age.

To the north, the dark woods of Europe and the expansive plains of Eurasia are populated by wild bands of Celts, Goths and Scythians. Along the River Nile Egyptians still farm the fertile floodplains, although their days of glory are but a distant memory.

Special

This scenario opens with Rome already at war with Carthage, and Macedon at war with Persia. If playing as Rome, your tough, upgradable Legions -- when not engaged in battle -- can be employed to construct roads and fortresses. Fast-moving Citizens can be used to settle new lands, and Garrisons can be trained to guard your borders. As Carthage, Macedon or Persia you must be ever wary of the growing power of Rome.

Victory

Victory is achieved by the first side to control 20% of the terrain and 50% of the population. Otherwise, the victor will be the side with the highest score at game end (295 AD; 130 turns).

Gameplay

This scenario puts players in control of Rome, Persia, Carthage, or Macedon. The Celts, Egypt, Scythia, and the Goths appear as nonplayable civilizations. Due to the scenario's blood feuds mechanic, the Romans and Carthaginians are locked into war with each other, as are the Persians and Macedonians.

The Romans start with the smallest territory, but have three unique units at their disposal: Legionaries, which can build roads and Fortresses and become more powerful through upgrades; Citizens, which are faster than regular Settlers and cost less population; and Garrisons, which have strong defensive capabilities and are good at protecting cities. All of the playable civilizations can produce Heavy Cavalry and Fire Catapults, and can hire Numidian Mercenaries if they have access to Ivory.

The first player to eliminate his or her locked enemy and score 60,000 Victory Points wins.

Civilizations

Playable

• Emperor Caesar (Rome)
  • Strengths: Commercial, Industrious, Militaristic
  • Starting Advances: Alphabet, Bronze Working, Ceremonial Burial, Code of Laws, Currency, Horseback Riding, Iron Working, Map Making, Masonry, Mathematics, Mysticism, Oligarchy, Polytheism, Pottery, The Wheel, Tribal Council, Warrior Code, Writing
  • Unique Unit(s): Legionary I, Legionary II, Legionary III, Citizen, Garrison, Scout
  • Cities: Roman cities
  • Notes: Has one Army (Caesar Augustus)
• King Alexander (Macedon)
  • Strengths: Commercial, Industrious, Seafaring
  • Starting Advances: Alphabet, Bronze Working, Ceremonial Burial, Code of Laws, Horseback Riding, Iron Working, Map Making, Masonry, Mysticism, Oligarchy, Polytheism, Pottery, The Wheel, Tribal Council, Warrior Code, Writing
  • Unique Unit(s): Hoplite
  • Cities: Macedonian cities
  • Notes: Has one Army (Alexander)
• Emperor Darius (Persia)
  • Strengths: Commercial, Industrious, Religious
  • Starting Advances: Alphabet, Bronze Working, Ceremonial Burial, Code of Laws, Horseback Riding, Iron Working, Map Making, Masonry, Mysticism, Oligarchy, Polytheism, Pottery, The Wheel, Tribal Council, Warrior Code, Writing
  • Unique Unit(s): Immortals
  • Cities: Persian cities
  • Notes: Has one Army (Darius)
• General Hannibal (Carthage)
  • Strengths: Commercial, Militaristic, Seafaring
  • Starting Advances: Alphabet, Bronze Working, Ceremonial Burial, Code of Laws, Horseback Riding, Iron Working, Map Making, Masonry, Mysticism, Oligarchy, Polytheism, Pottery, The Wheel, Tribal Council, Warrior Code, Writing
  • Unique Unit(s): War Elephant
  • Cities: Carthaginian cities
  • Notes: Has one Army (Hannibal)

Non-playable

• Queen Cleopatra (Egypt)
  • Strengths: Industrious, Religious
  • Starting Advances: Alphabet, Bronze Working, Ceremonial Burial, Code of Laws, Horseback Riding, Iron Working, Map Making, Masonry, Mysticism, Oligarchy, Polytheism, Pottery, The Wheel, Tribal Council, Warrior Code, Writing
  • Unique Unit(s): War Chariot
  • Cities: Egyptian cities
  • Notes: Cannot build Heavy Cavalry
• Chief Arminius (Goth)
  • Strengths: Expansionist, Militaristic
  • Starting Advances: Bronze Working, Ceremonial Burial, Horseback Riding, Iron Working, Mysticism, Pottery, The Wheel, Tribal Council, Warrior Code
  • Unique Unit(s): Teutonic Warrior, Scout
  • Cities: Gothic cities
  • Notes: Cannot build Chariot, Heavy Cavalry, Numidian Mercenary and Swordsman
• Chief Ateas (Scythia)
  • Strengths: Expansionist, Militaristic
  • Starting Advances: Bronze Working, Ceremonial Burial, Horseback Riding, Iron Working, Mysticism, Pottery, The Wheel, Tribal Council, Warrior Code
  • Unique Unit(s): Scythian Rider, Scout
  • Cities: Scythian cities
  • Notes: Cannot build Heavy Cavalry and Numidian Mercenary
• King Brennus (Celts)
  • Strengths: Agricultural, Militaristic
  • Starting Advances: Bronze Working, Ceremonial Burial, Horseback Riding, Mysticism, Pottery, The Wheel, Tribal Council, Warrior Code
  • Unique Unit(s): Gallic Swordsman
  • Cities: Celtic cities
  • Notes: Cannot build Chariot, Heavy Cavalry and Numidian Mercenary
• Barbarians
  • Tribes: Barbarian tribes

Special features

Advances

• Imperialism
• Military Training
• Oligarchy
• Siege Craft
• Tactics
• Tribal Council

Tech tree

The Rise of Rome tech tree

Buildings

• Church
• Infirmary

Eras

• The Age of Rome
• The unknown future (not used)
• The distant future (not used)
• The far distant future (not used)

Governments

• Imperialism
• Oligarchy
• Tribal Council

Resources

• Olive Oil
• Silver

Units

• Citizen
• Fire Catapult
• Garrison
• Heavy Cavalry
• Legionary I
• Legionary II
• Legionary III
• Scythian Rider
• Teutonic Warrior

Wonders

• Bacchanalia
• Hadrian's Wall

Gallery

Starting the scenario as the Romans.

See also

• List of historical figures in The Rise of Rome
• (The) Rise of Rome in other games

External links

• https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/11/22/civilization-iii-conquests-designer-diary

Civilization III Scenarios [edit]
Age of DiscoveryC Ancient Treasures: Introductory Conquest 1C Fall of RomeC MesoamericaC MesopotamiaC Napoleonic EuropeC New Alliances: Introductory Conquest 3C Sengoku - Sword of the ShogunC The Middle AgesC The Rise of RomeC The Three Sisters: Introductory Conquest 2C WWII in the PacificC
C Added in the Conquests expansion pack