Belisarius

Belisarius
Base Power	600
Rarity	Epic
Nickname	Last of the Romans
Sculpture	Belisarius Sculpture
Specialties / Talents
Cavalry
Peacekeeping
Mobility

Description

Skills
Deception Active Skill	Rage Requirement: 1000 Deals direct damage to the target on the next turn, reducing its attack and defense for 2 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Attack Reduction: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% Defense Reduction: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% Direct Damage Factor: 150 / 210 / 270 / 360 / 450
Irresistible Passive Skill	Troops led by this commander deal increased damage against barbarians [and other neutral units]. Upgrade Preview: Bonus Damage to Barbarians: 5% / 10% / 17% / 25% / 35%
Bucellarii Passive Skill	Cavalry units led by this commander gain increased defense. After leaving battle, troops' march speed gets increased for 10 seconds. Upgrade Preview: Cavalry Defense Bonus : 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30% March Speed Bonus: 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%
Oblique Tactics Passive Skill	Troops led by Belisarius deal increased damage when the target has fewer than 50% of units remaining. Upgrade Preview: Damage Bonus : 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%
Bloodthristy Bucellarii Enhanced: Bucellarii	Cavalry units led by this commander gain 30% increased defense. After leaving battle, troops' march speed gets increased by 50% for 10 seconds.

Background

Flavius Belisarius was a Byzantine general who lived during the 6th century AD. He is often regarded as one of the greatest generals of the Byzantine Empire. Belisarius is know for being one of the “last of the Romans” – one of the last individuals who embodied the virtues of the Roman Empire. Flavius played a key role in Emperor Justinian’s plan to reconquer the Mediterranean territory formerly controlled by the Western Roman Empire, leading imperial armies against the Sasanian empire (Persia), the Vandal kingdom of the North Africa, encroaching upon Constantinople. Originally a member of Justinian’s bodyguard, Flavius came to the emperor’s attention early on, and was given his first command at the age of 25. Not much is known about Belisarius’ personal life, but two primary I pulses guided his actions: loyalty to the Emperor and love for his wife, Antonia. Despite the inconsistent treatment he received from Justinian, Belisarius’ faithfulness never wavered, and his loyalty has gone down in history as one of the noblest elements of Justinian’s era.