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Betrayal of Promises in Pompeii
Atticus
You were right, brother. Everything they promised, nothing but lies.
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Bravery and Rivalry in Ancient Rome
Proculus
You're brave, I'll give you that. But no savage could ever be the match of a Roman.
Milo
How about 20 of us?
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Early mastery of riding skills
Milo
I could ride before I could walk.
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The Clash of Cultures and Honor
Proculus
A barbarian does not die...the equal of a Roman.
Atticus
Let's see...if a Roman can die...the equal of a gladiator.
Proculus
Please. Please.
Atticus
Gladiators...do...not...beg!
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Desperation in the Face of Danger
Senator Corvus
This is suicide. Turn around! Back! Out of the way! Get out of the way!
[gets blocked by a massive crowd of civilians]
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Defiance Against Misplaced Expectations
Cassia
Senator, you have mistaken me for the kind of woman who drapes herself across your lap in Rome.
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The Morality of Violence as Entertainment
Cassia
Men killing each other for our amusement is not a sport.
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Inevitability of Danger and Desperation
Taglines
No warning. No escape.
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Confrontation Over Revenge in Pompeii
Milo
I know you.
Proculus
Really? Well, whatever revenge you think you're going to have, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed.
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Mercy Abandoned in the Face of Savagery
Golden Mascots
Quintas Attius Corvus gave them every chance to surrender, but mercy was an alien concept to these savages. And with heavy heart, Quintas Attius Corvus ordered his mighty legions, in the name of the Emperor, to attack!
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Celebrating Victory and Imperial Patronage
Golden Mascots
By the patronage of Marcus Cassius Severus, and to the glory of Emperor Titus, remember, all here, the mighty victory of Senator Quintas Attius Corvus and his annihilation of the Celtic rebellion.
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Confrontation of Power and Revenge
Corvus
WAIT, WAIT, WAIT! WHO ARE YOU TO DO THIS TO ME? I AM SENATOR QUINTAS ATTIUS CORVUS!
Milo
And what is that worth? Senator Quintas Attius Corvus? You killed my family, you slaughtered my people and make no mistake, my gods are coming for you.
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Retreat of the Rebel Celts
Golden Mascots
The rebel Celts are in retreat, leaving rape and slaughter in their wake, returning to their unholy lair to feast on the flesh of their innocent victims.
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Heroism Amidst the Fall of Pompeii
Taglines
A City will Fall. A Hero will Rise.
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Demonstrating Rome's Power to Dissenters
Senator Corvus
Show these cowards what happens when you dare to challenge the might of Rome.
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Distinguishing Battle from Massacre
Milo
This isn't a battle.
Atticus
What?
Milo
This is a massacre,
Atticus
How do you know?
Milo
Because I was there.
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Questioning Fate in Times of Crisis
Cassia
Is this the end of the world? Why would the gods let this happen?
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Senator Corvus on Trade Routes and Rebellion
Senator Corvus
The Governor wants these trade routes re-opened. These rebel Celts need to be dealt with once and for all. This entire territory requires a clear and well-defined message.
[first lines]
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Debate Over Safety of the Amphitheatre
Severus
I don't have time for this, Graecus; what are you suggesting? We cancel the games?
Graecus
Of course not, merely postpone them.
Severus
This amphitheatre has stood for a hundred years. It withstood the great earthquake.
Graecus
It may not be safe. Use your eyes. I'm just saying, I cannot be held responsible for what may happen.
Severus
Then don't be. I take full responsibility. How can we expect Rome to trust us to rebuild an entire city, if we can't stage a simple bloody spectacle?
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Critique of Arrogance and Flattery
Cassia
Too many arrogant men who flatter you with their presence.
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A Warning of Consequences
Senator Corvus
He would not dare!
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Divine Plans and Personal Vengeance
Atticus
It is the gods. They have a plan for us all.
Milo
Perhaps.
Atticus
What do you mean?
Milo
Tonight, I saw the man who killed my family. Perhaps the gods spared me for a reason.
Atticus
The Romans took my family from me, 20 years ago. At night, I try to remember their faces, but I cannot. But I know that one day, the gods will bring me back to them.
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Desperation Amidst Impending Disaster
Atticus
Where are you going?
Milo
I have to find her.
Atticus
Milo, this is madness! We have to get to the harbour and find a boat; the mountain is going to kill us all!
Milo
She risked her life for me, Atticus, risked everything for me! Without her, they would have killed us in that arena!
Atticus
Then we'll go together.
Milo
No. You have your freedom, my friend. Now, she is mine.
Atticus
Then we'll meet at the harbour.
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Senator Corvus Offers Reward for Slave's Head
Senator Corvus
One thousand denarii to the man who brings me the head of that slave!
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The Cost of Freedom in Pompeii
Atticus
Now who's the poor bastard who has to die for my freedom?
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Politics Disguised as Sport
Cassia
Is this what you call sport?
Corvus
No, Lady Cassia, this is not sport, this is politics.
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Senator Corvus Declines Investment in Pompeii
Senator Corvus
On further consideration, I have decided not to invest in your little city.
[stabs Severus]
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