Government
Executive Branch:
Augustus (emperor)
Caesar (heir to the throne / co-emperor)
Legislative Branch:
Two Consuls: hold the highest political office under the Augustus and his Caesar
Four Quaestors: responsible for managing the treasury
Four Aediles: responsible for maintenance of the city's buildings and infrastructure, with separate curule and plebeian positions
Two Censors: responsible for registration of citizens and their property, as well as supervising senatorial rolls and moral conduct
Twelve Tribunes: have the power to convene the concilium plebis and propose legislation before it, with regional representation
Comitia Centuriata (century assembly):
Enacts legislation
Elects Consuls, Praetors, and Censors
Considers appeals of Roman citizens convicted of capital crimes
Enhanced regional representation
Senate:
250 members
Rotating system to ensure more people are given the opportunity to serve
Upper Senate includes Two Consuls, Two Censors, and Twelve Tribunes
Comitia Tributa (tribal assembly):
More power to legislate
Non-military civilian assembly
Elects plebeian tribunes, plebeian aediles, and quaestors
Sits as a court for serious public offenses
Judicial Branch:
20 Praetors: broad authority in cases of equity, responsible for the administration of the public games
Separate department for administration of public games to relieve Praetors
Strengthened power of the Praetors to effectively handle cases
Merit-based appointments to key government positions
Military
Branches:
Roman Army
Roman Navy
Roman Air Force
Roman Army:
The Roman Army is composed of highly trained and disciplined soldiers who are experts in both offensive and defensive warfare. The army is divided into several legions, each consisting of 6,000 men.
Each legion is commanded by a legate, who reports directly to the Emperor. The legate is assisted by six tribunes, who are responsible for the daily operations of the legion.
Each legion is further divided into ten cohorts, each consisting of six centuries. Each century is led by a centurion, and each cohort by a senior centurion. The Praetorian Guard legion is composed of the most elite soldiers in the army.
The Roman Army has a well-earned reputation for discipline and organization, which is achieved through rigorous training and strict discipline. Soldiers are trained to fight with a variety of weapons, including swords, shields, javelins, and spears.
Roman Navy:
The Roman Navy is composed of seafaring vessels and is responsible for protecting the Empire's borders and controlling the seas around the Empire. It is divided into three main fleets, each consisting of several ships.
The Roman Navy is commanded by the Commander of the Roman Navy, who reports directly to the Emperor. Each fleet is led by an admiral, who is responsible for the daily operations of the fleet.
The Roman Navy has a wide range of vessels, including triremes, quinqueremes, and quadriremes. These vessels are equipped with a variety of weapons, including catapults, ballistae, and other siege engines.
The Roman Navy also employs highly trained marines, who are responsible for boarding enemy vessels and taking control of enemy ports.
Roman Air Force:
The Roman Air Force is the newest branch of the military, having been established in the last century. It is composed of a variety of airborne forces, including fighters, bombers, and transport planes.
The Roman Air Force is commanded by the Commander of the Roman Air Force, who reports directly to the Emperor. Each wing is led by an air force commander, who is responsible for the daily operations of the wing.
The Roman Air Force employs highly trained pilots and crew, who are trained in specialized schools. The pilots are trained to fly a variety of planes, including the latest in jet and drone technology.
The Roman Air Force is responsible for carrying out a variety of missions, including reconnaissance, air strikes, and transport of troops and supplies
Leadership:
Overall commander of the military is the Emperor, who is advised by a council of top military commanders and advisors
Commanders of the army, navy, and air force report directly to the Emperor
Legions, fleets, and wings are led by generals, admirals, and air force commanders, respectively
Recruitment:
Conscription is mandatory for all able-bodied citizens of the Roman Empire between the ages of 18 and 27
Recruitment centers are located throughout the Empire
Basic training lasts for six months, with specialized training lasting for an additional six to twelve months depending on the field
Economy
Agriculture:
The modern era Roman Empire economy relies heavily on agriculture. The Empire is blessed with fertile lands, which are used to grow a variety of crops, including wheat, barley, grapes, olives, and vegetables.
The government provides support for farmers in the form of infrastructure, research, and development. This support helps to ensure that the agricultural sector remains productive and competitive.
The Empire also encourages the growth of agricultural co-operatives, which help farmers to pool their resources and share knowledge and expertise.
Manufacturing:
The Roman Empire has a long history of manufacturing, and this continues in the modern era. The Empire has a diverse manufacturing sector, which produces a wide range of goods, including textiles, pottery, glass, and metal goods.
The government provides support for manufacturers in the form of infrastructure, research, and development. This support helps to ensure that the manufacturing sector remains productive and competitive.
The Empire also encourages the growth of manufacturing co-operatives, which help manufacturers to pool their resources and share knowledge and expertise.
Trade:
The Roman Empire has a well-developed trade network, which connects the Empire to the rest of the world. The Empire trades in a wide range of goods, including agricultural products, manufactured goods, and luxury goods such as silk and spices.
The Empire also controls several strategic ports and waterways, which helps to facilitate trade with other nations.
The government provides support for trade through the establishment of trade regulations, which help to ensure that trade is conducted fairly and safely. The Empire also provides support for merchants through the establishment of trade guilds and other organizations.
Finance:
The Roman Empire has a sophisticated financial system, which includes banks, money changers, and other financial institutions. The Empire's currency is the denarius, which is used throughout the Empire.
The government provides support for the financial sector through the establishment of regulations, which help to ensure that financial transactions are conducted safely and fairly. The Empire also provides support for borrowers and lenders through the establishment of lending institutions and other organizations.