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Gladiator - timeline
Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius begins his 12 year campaign against the Barbarian Tribes. (Germania)
Flee infested villages are scratched.
General Maximus wins the battle in Germania, Marcus Aurelius is murdered by his son Commodus and Commodus becomes Emperor.
Maximus becomes a great Gladiator and kills Commodus, before dying himself.