Inthe Year 106AD the Roman Empire is in terrible decline. After theuntimely death of the much liked Emperor Trajan, the despotic EmperorArruntius has bled the once powerful Rome to its knees.
Badly foughtwars, famine and plague are rife in all corners of the Empire, whilstthe Emperor and his elite enjoy every excess and vice that the emptyingcoffers can afford.
As herald to this age of degradation, Arruntiushas destroyed large portions of the city of Rome to create thebattleground for the bloodiest gladiator event ever staged.