GURPS Classic: Imperial Rome

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http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/books/ImperialRome/ Contents Introduction About the Author About GURPS I. Life in Rome Roman Society The Family Common Roman Greetings Roman Virtues Suicide Roman Social Classes Roman News Services City Encounters Patrons and Clients The Legal System City Life City Administration The Streets Shops Important Buildings Roman Homes Graffiti The Police and Fire Departments City Hazards Crucifixion The Roman Calendar A Typical Day in Rome Night Life Roman Medicines Roman Poisons Education Leisure Fashion Food Life Outside the City Typical Roman Villa The Roman Roads Traveling Inns The Villas The Public Post Tourism The Roman Empire The City of Rome II. Characters Point Cost Character Types Roman Names Common Roman Names Roman Nicknames Appearance Advantages, Disadvantages, and Skills Advantages Disadvantages Skills Martial Styles New Maneuver Legionary Combat Training Gladiator Training Economics, Jobs, and Wealth Status and Cost of Living Starting Wealth Money Job Table Equipment Common Items Housing Weapons and Armor Legionary Weapons and Armor Gladiatorial Weapons and Armor III. History The Early Days: The Monarchy The Greek World (200 B.C.) The Republic Early Roman Expansion (500-270 B.C.) The Punic Wars (264-146 B.C.) Hellenization The Wreck of the Republic Italy During the Monarchy Roman Government The Conspiracy of Catiline The Empire Julius Caesar Augustus Early Emperors Pompeii The Zenith of the Empire Imperial Decadence The Late Empire Independent Households Roman Emperors Stilicho The Fall of Rome Roman Empires After 476 The Huns Roman Timeline IV. Lands and Peoples The Provinces Languages Italy and Sicily Cities and Landmarks People and Culture Gaul Cities and Landmarks People and Culture Spain Cities and Landmarks People and Culture Provincial Administration Africa Cities and Landmarks People and Culture Mithradates’ Massacre Egypt Cities and Landmarks People and Culture Adventure Seeds The Danubian Provinces Cities and Landmarks People and Culture Greece and Macedonia Cities and Landmarks People and Culture Asia Minor Cities and Landmarks People and Culture The Near East Cities and Landmarks People and Culture Britain Cities and Landmarks People and Culture Neighbors Of Rome The Germans Parthia and Persia V. The Legions History of the Legions The Armies of the Monarchy and Republic Mass Combat Rules A Manipular Legion The Triumph Cannae Manipular Legion The Imperial Legion Zama The Late Empire Decline and Fall of the Roman Army The Army Organization A Cohortal Legion (100 B.C. – 100 A.D.) Cohortal Legion Carrhae Pharsalus Auxiliaries Roman Tactics Late Imperial Army Roman Fortifications Siege Warfare The Life Of the Roman Soldier Recruitment Adrianople Training The Last Roman Armies The Roman Navy Daily Life Decorations and Punishments Soldiers in Peacetime Other Enemies of Rome Retirement The Enemies Of Rome VI. The Games Arena Combat History of the Games Combat in the Colosseum The Gladiators Other Gladiator Venues A Gladiator’s Life Extracurricular Activities The Colosseum, Rome Men and Beasts Spartacus’ Rebellion Gladiator Classes A Day at the Arena Royal Gladiators Adventure Seeds Athletes Blind Fighters and Exotic Skills Fighting vs. Animals Chariot Racing Dangers of Charioteering Dirty Tricks A Day at the Races Roleplaying a Race VII. Myths and Religion Roman Religion The Origins Of Rome Predestination Etruscan Undead The Roman Pantheon The Sky Stones of Jupiter Godly Magic Omens Disregarding Omens The Priesthood Evocatio Eastern Cults Stoicism Epicureanism Christianity Other Christian Heresies The Imperial Cult Magic Common Magic in Rome Charms and Curses The Secret Magic Campaign The Full Magic Campaign VIII. The Roman Campaign Campaign Styles Campaign Settings Charietto Adventure Seeds Campaign Crossovers Alternate Histories The Unending Empire Magic Rome Campaign themes Glossary Bibliography Index