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Augustus decided he would continue to expand into new territories, but also strengthened Roman life within the empire. He strengthened the army and conquered much of the land around the Mediterranean Sea, as well as continuing the advancement of Britain's conquest. Instead of following Caesar's example and making himself dictator, Octavian in 27 BC founded the principate, a system of monarchy headed by an emperor holding power for life. His powers were hidden behind constitutional forms, and he took the name Augustus meaning 'lofty' or 'serene'. Nevertheless, he retained ultimate control of all aspects of the Roman state, with the army under his direct command. Once Augustus reached manhood, he began to involve himself in the politics of Rome. It was his great-uncle, Julius Caesar, who launched his career. Here are just a few of the steps that Augustus took as he climbed the Roman ladder: Lucius and his army were spared because of his kinship with Antony, the strongman of the East, while Fulvia was exiled to Sicyon. [87] Octavian showed no mercy, however, for the mass of allies loyal to Lucius. On 15 March, the anniversary of Julius Caesar's assassination, he had 300 Roman senators and equestrians executed for allying with Lucius. [88] Perusia also was pillaged and burned as a warning for others. [87] This bloody event sullied Octavian's reputation and was criticized by many, such as Augustan poet Sextus Propertius. [88]

Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus (born Gaius Octavius; 23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14), also known as Octavian (Octavianus), was the founder of the Roman Empire; he reigned as the first Roman emperor from 27BC until his death in AD14. [a] The reign of Augustus initiated an imperial cult as well as an era associated with imperial peace, the Pax Romana or Pax Augusta, in which the Roman world was largely free of armed conflict aside from expansionary wars and the Year of the Four Emperors. The Principate system of imperial rule established by Augustus lasted until the Crisis of the Third Century. Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus. After his adoption by Julius Caesar on the latter's death in 44 BC, Octavian took Caesar's name, [6] but was often distinguished from him as "Octavianus" ( Latin: [ɔktaːwiˈaːnʊs]), denoting that he was a former member of the gens Octavia. He is mainly known by the anglicization "Octavian" ( / ɒ k ˈ t eɪ v i ə n/ ok- TAY-vee-ən) for the period between 44 and 27 BC. [7] There were some who were concerned by the expansion of powers granted to Augustus by the second settlement, and this came to a head with the apparent conspiracy of Fannius Caepio. [172] [173] Some time prior to 1 September 22 BC, a certain Castricius provided Augustus with information about a conspiracy led by Fannius Caepio. [187] [188] Murena, the outspoken consul who defended Primus in the Marcus Primus affair, was named among the conspirators. The conspirators were tried in absentia with Tiberius acting as prosecutor; the jury found them guilty, but it was not a unanimous verdict. [160] [189] All the accused were sentenced to death for treason and executed as soon as they were captured—without ever giving testimony in their defence. [190] [189] Augustus ensured that the façade of Republican government continued with an effective cover-up of the events. [189] Likewise, there was a food shortage in Rome in 22BC which sparked panic, while many urban plebs called for Augustus to take on dictatorial powers to personally oversee the crisis. After a theatrical display of refusal before the Senate, Augustus finally accepted authority over Rome's grain supply "by virtue of his proconsular imperium", and ended the crisis almost immediately. [167] It was not until AD 8 that a food crisis of this sort prompted Augustus to establish a praefectus annonae, a permanent prefect who was in charge of procuring food supplies for Rome. [186] The 'triumvirate' is a method of ruling which appeared several times throughout the history of Ancient Rome. It required three people, to come together to share power in Rome. These people were usually military leaders or generals.Gaius Octavius was born in Rome on 23 September 63BC. His paternal family was from the Volscian town of Velletri, approximately 40 kilometres (25mi) south-east of the city. [14] [15] He was born at Ox Head, a small property on the Palatine Hill, very close to the Roman Forum. In his childhood, he received the cognomen "Thurinus", possibly commemorating his father's victory at Thurii over a rebellious band of slaves which occurred a few years after his birth. [4] Suetonius wrote: "There are many indications that the Octavian family was in days of old a distinguished one at Velitrae; for not only was a street in the most frequented part of town long ago called Octavian, but an altar was shown there besides, consecrated by an Octavius. This man was leader in a war with a neighbouring town ..." [16] Abroad, he created a standing army for the first time, and embarked upon a vigorous campaign of expansion designed to make Rome safe from the 'barbarians' beyond the frontiers, and to secure the Augustan peace. His stepsons Tiberius and Drusus undertook the task (Augustus had married their mother Livia in 38 BC). Between 16 BC and 6 AD the frontier was advanced from the Rhine to the Elbe in Germany, and up to the Danube along its entire length. But Drusus died in the process and in 9 AD the annihilation of three Roman legions in Germany (out of 28 overall), in the Varian disaster, led to the abandonment of Germany east of the Rhine.

With a Weapon and Ballistics Skill of 2+, he's an absolute beast on the battlefield, and his ability Tactical Precision (Aura) lets friendly [Chapter] Core units within 6" of him re-roll a wound roll of 1. Though we've seen a version of this model before, being able to equip him with gear he previously didn't have access to only raises the threat he poses on the battlefield. Strike Force Agastus - Brutalis Dreadnought Whether with talons or a punching fist, the Brutalis Dreadnought will turn your foes to mush. The Senate heaped many more rewards on Decimus Brutus than on Octavian for defeating Antony, then attempted to give command of the consular legions to Decimus Brutus. [67] In response, Octavian stayed in the Po Valley and refused to aid any further offensive against Antony. [68] In July, an embassy of centurions sent by Octavian entered Rome and demanded the consulship left vacant by Hirtius and Pansa [69] and also that the decree should be rescinded which declared Antony a public enemy. [68] When this was refused, he marched on the city with eight legions. [68] He encountered no military opposition in Rome and on 19 August 43BC was elected consul with his relative Quintus Pedius as co-consul. [70] [71] Meanwhile, Antony formed an alliance with Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, another leading Caesarian. [72] Second Triumvirate Proscriptions Roman aureus bearing the portraits of Mark Antony (left) and Octavian (right), issued in 41BC to celebrate the establishment of the Second Triumvirate by Octavian, Antony and Marcus Lepidus in 43BC. Both sides bear the inscription "III VIR R P C", meaning "One of Three Men for the regulation of the Republic". Caption: M. ANT. IMP. AVG. III VIR RPC M. BARBAT. Q. P. / CAESAR IMP. PONT. III VIR PRC. The M. Barbatius Pollio was a moneyer. [73]Main articles: Constitution of the Roman Empire and History of the Constitution of the Roman Empire And on Friday, the Hang Out and Paint team will be live on the Warhammer Twitch channel showing us how to paint Strike Force Agastus.