Overview #
The Boats Era (80–81 AD) represents the peak of the Roman industrial acceleration. The introduction of high-pressure steam power transformed villas into 24/7 factories and allowed for the construction of steamboats, bypassing traditional trade barriers. This rapid accumulation of wealth and power eventually triggered a violent confrontation with the Imperial center.
Calendar & Dating #
Archive entries often refer to this period as "Year 2."
Major Events #
- The Steam Revolution (Summer 80 AD): The implementation of functional steam engines at the Villa of Gaius.
- The Launch of the Steamboats (Autumn 80 AD): The deployment of mechanized naval transport to reach global markets.
- The Execution of Aulus (Winter 80 AD): The Imperial Procurator executes the regional strategist, sparking a general insurrection.
- The Insurrection of Picentia (Winter 80 AD): Livia retaliates against Roman envoys, signaling a total break with the Empire.
Major Factions #
- The Industrial Resistance: The militant arm of the House of Gaius, led by Livia.
- The Imperial Legions: Rome's traditional military force sent to suppress the industrial divergence.
Notable Figures #
- Livia: The widow of Gaius and the radicalized driving force of the resistance.
- Aulus: The regional strategist whose execution triggered the war.