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Publicola. He was given his name by his loving citizens after helping Brutus* overthrow the last king of Rome. He became the third ever consul and led the Romans in wars against tyranny while also making many powerful allies. He reformed the senate and the laws, and he destroyed much of his wealth to show his love for the new republic. When he died, he was mourned by all. 50% warrior-statesman, 50% man of the people.
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Titus Flaminius. As consul of Rome he was champion of the Greek people, liberating them from Macedonian oppression, Spartan tyranny, and even the Roman garrisons within their cities. As legate he assisted in driving the Seleucid king Antiochus from Greece. It was also he who finally hunted down an elderly Hannibal and pushed him to his death, avenging the Battle of Cannae. 80% public hero, 20% begrudging vindicator.
— Apr 29, 2025 08:16PM
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Philopoemen. "The Last of the Greeks," he is proclaimed to be the final renown-worthy man to sprout from the legendary land of Hellen. He was known to be humble and incorruptible as well as a natural leader and a fierce warrior. He led the Achaean League to their peak after the age of Aratus, finally subjugating the Spartans. A first one in last one out type of guy, he was adored by his people. 100% fearless general.
— Apr 27, 2025 08:38PM
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Aratus. A master of stealth combat and a hater of tyrants, he freed many Greek cities from ruthless autocrats and liberated all of Greece from Macedonian rule. Ultimately, though, to prevent Spartan hegemony from taking root across Hellas, he aided the Macedonians in re-subjugating his country before ultimately being betrayed by King Philip V, their last sovereign ruler. 60% sneaky liberator, 40% cowering sellout.
— Apr 26, 2025 12:08PM
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Marcellus. He was known as the Sword of Rome for a reason. He was one of three Romans to ever earn spolia opima, killing the king of the Gauls in single combat. He was the feared enemy of the Gauls, Sicilians, and Carthaginians; delivering Rome to victories against Britomartus, Archimedes, then Hannibal, until his death at the hands of the latter during the tenure of his fifth consulship. 20% diplomat, 80% warmaster.
— Apr 07, 2025 06:02PM
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Fabius Maximus. He was the glue that held Rome together when Hannibal led his army across the Alps into Italy. He pioneered Fabian Strategy, which consisted of patiently wearing down the strength of a powerful enemy from a distance instead of charging in and risking a costly defeat. In this way he rescued Rome from Carthage and Rome's own recklessly ambitious leaders. 50% stoic general, 50% unwavering counselor.
— Mar 09, 2025 01:19PM
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Camillus. A natural warrior and a born leader, he enjoyed an unprecedented résumé of magistracies and triumphal parades. Despite his stature, he was exiled by the Romans. However, when Rome was captured by the Gauls, he arrived at the head of an army to deliver them from certain doom. After rebuilding the city from the ground up, he was named the Second Founder of Rome. 50% honorable tribune, 50% glorious dictator.
— Feb 13, 2025 05:47PM
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Coriolanus. Bravery, valor, strength, and most of all, anger. He led the Romans in many bloody battles against the Voluscians, becoming hated by their people. When he became too powerful, Rome exiled him. He responded to this slight by joining his worst enemies and ravaging his former allies' lands. However, just before he destroyed Rome, his mother convinced him to stay his hand. 50% pure vengeance, 50% momma's boy.
— Feb 11, 2025 08:34PM
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Numa. A man beloved by all, he was unanimously elected to be the 2nd king of Rome. He took the warlike populus of Romulus and guided them into an era of peace and religious piety. By his own virtue he inspired his people and surrounding nations to live in harmony throughout his 40-year reign. Contrary to the other 6 kings of Rome, he died of old age and was mourned by all. 90% epic philosopher king, 10% mega zealot.
— Jan 19, 2025 08:28PM
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Romulus. Nursed as babies by a wolf, he and his twin Remus lived as shepherds before overthrowing their oppressive king. After killing Remus, he founded Rome as a haven for slaves and criminals who kidnapped women from neighboring villages as their wives. As king he lead his people in countless victories and set them on a course for eventual success before mysteriously vanishing. 50% cool warrior king, 50% meanie.
— Jan 19, 2025 05:35PM
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Lucius Brutus* was not the man that conspired to kill Julius Caesar but his ancestor. He overthrew the original monarchy of Rome and - with Publicola - established the Roman Republic that would last until his more famous descendent accidentally spurred the creation of the Roman Empire.
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