Rome: Total War Guide
2004 · Historical strategyGame guides
| Guide | What you will find |
|---|---|
 Roman factions | Compare the Roman families and plan an opening campaign around their different starting positions. |
 Economy | Use income, upkeep and settlement details to expand without losing control of the budget. |
 Battle tactics | Match army roles to enemy formations and use positioning to win the morale battle. |
 Sieges and agents | Prepare siege equipment, inspect the defenses and coordinate agents and fleets. |
| Characters | Identify the important characters, recruitable allies and roles in Rome: Total War. |
At a glance
| Focus | What to know |
|---|---|
| Choose a Roman family | Julii, Brutii and Scipii have different starting positions and expansion routes. |
| Support conquest with income | Trade infrastructure and manageable army upkeep keep the next campaign affordable. |
| Win the morale battle | Infantry can hold the enemy while cavalry threatens the flanks and rear. |
Characters Character guide →
| Character | Role | At a glance |
|---|---|---|
| Family member | General and governor | Leads a bodyguard and can govern a settlement. |
| Diplomat | Negotiator | Arranges agreements and can attempt campaign-map bribes. |
| Spy | Intelligence agent | Reveals enemy positions and can infiltrate settlements. |
| Assassin | Covert agent | Attempts assassinations and building sabotage. |
| Victoria | Campaign advisor | Explains settlement management and campaign decisions. |
| Centurion Marcus | Battle advisor | Reports battlefield developments and tactical advice. |
Quick answers
| Topic | Go straight to |
|---|---|
| Roman factions | Compare the opening positions → |
Pictures All pictures →
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Rome: Total War: game and edition overview | store.steampowered.com |