In the wake of barbarian invasions and instability, a commander named Postumus took his chance to establish autonomy in the provinces west of the Alps. This so-called Gallic Roman Empire had its own Praetorian Guard, elected its own Consuls and its own Senate. Backed by the might of multiple foederati tribes, this new western Rome aspired to take the throne of the most powerful faction in the known world.
Gallic Rome (Empire Divided)
- Defenders of Civilisation: +15% morale for all units during battles in own or allied territory
- True Rome: Roman factions share a major diplomatic penalty with other Roman factions