Egypt... I remember what my teachers used to say about it. They would tell me that many advances in math and the sciences were invented by egyptians. They would also tell me of how strong egypt used to be. It's empire was great and it's influence could be felt from alexandria to the southern jungles of Africa.

Egypt wasn't strong anymore, though. Ever since the persians conquered it and Alexander conquered it from them, the Land of Pharaoh's has been reduced to quarreling with the rest of Alexander's sucessors. When all seemed lost and the Selucids began to close in around them, they asked Rome for support.

Rome declined, but I saw the folley of their ways. Egypt could be saved, and if it was, I could have the economic backing of the Nile river valley. Money is the key to power, and if I had it, I could defeat the senate. So, instead of watching Egypt turned to ashes, I decided to do something myself.

I saved up for years to get enough money for an expedition. By that time, I was 23, and had learned much about leading men into battle. I purchased and trained 3 legions and enough supplies to feed them all for a good long while. When my ship departed to Egypt, I knew it was going to be one of the most important trials of my life. If I was victorious, I would have the backing of one of the richest nations in the world. If I failed, I would lose everything.