The year is 270CE, and Rome is more divided than ever, in every single way- this is the end of Rome. Though in the darkest of times, the greatest of rulers rises to the challenge. Stand beside him as one of his generals and crush the madness of Rome.

Throughout the last millennium Rome endured many dark times, each producing great men of their own. The fruits of their effort were enjoyed by weak men, whose degeneracy brought back dark times. The empire was now at the mercy of evil and chaos, enemies within and abroad tearing it apart, and in these darkest of times, the greatest of all men arose to fulfill the legend of prophecy.

In Illyria, a sun priestess of the Aurelianus clan gave birth to a divine son- Aurelian. At the start of the crisis of the third century, he enlisted in the legions to serve Rome when she needed him most. Battle after battle he defeated Rome's enemies, with talent and skill never seen before. Emperor after emperor he served, killing barbarians and traitors alike, always loyal and victorious. With tears in his eyes, Claudius begged Aurelian to save Rome as it's emperor with his final breath.

For god and empire he put on the mask, marching on Italy and deposing the usurper Quintillius.

This is where the story picks up, as Aurelian prepares to take on the Vandals to destroy their horde before they make it any further into Italy.