The PC game Rome: Total War was created by The Creative Assembly and was published by Activision in its first version (2004) then by SEGA in its expansion packs Barbarian Invasions and Alexander (2005-2006).

Battle Speeches [ edit ]

One of you is worth more than any number of them!

Skill and valour still count for something in war!

They are worth less than the dirt beneath a toenail!

Today is a good day to die! Today is a great day to meet the gods! So let us send the enemy screaming to meet their gods today!

Victory is near at hand! If all do their duty, it will be OUR victory! Bend your backs to your tasks, and all will be well!

We go now to our bloody business.

And remember this above all: our Roman gods are watching! Make sure they are not ashamed!

Today the carrion birds feast! But they shall feast on the flesh of our enemies; not on good, Roman flesh!"

I want to see blood! I want to BATHE in their blood! I want to bathe in their blood for a week! Now, KILL THEM ALL! (from "bloody" or "bloodthirsty" Roman generals)

And any man who comes through this fight mostly unharmed will be my sister! It'll be free frocks and jollies forever, you'll see! (from a "dangerously mad" Roman general)

I do not fight with a cool head today, I admit it. My eyes see only a red mist. I do not want them to run from battle, I want their heads on our pikes by evening! (from a Roman general with "angry")

They have been led here by mewling infants instead of leaders, now they will pay the price! (if the enemy general has poor skills)

How terrible it must be to face us; the sons of the wolf and the bear! Even now fear works in the bowels of our foes!(From Barbaric Generals, especially Germanic)

We are gathered here today to do battle. Regrettable isn't it? I didn't want to be here myself, but my grandmother told me that I better make a good show out of it. So here it goes. (from a Roman general with "tedious speaker" trait)

The enemy war god must have a sense of humour, I mean look at them (from a roman general when the enemy force is heavily damaged and vastly outnumbered)

My brave men! Victory shall be ours, by grace of my inspired leadership. But this means I can not risk myself in the front line. I must remain safe, guarded by you my loyal warriors! This is not cowardice, oh no. It is prudence, the handmaiden of victory!(from a roman general with "doubtful courage")

Men! We face adversity, a band of brothers, dedicated to the warrior's code of strength and victory. But we will never know defeat while we stand together! This day we add another triumph to the history of our people! We will be honoured as men!

I carry on my body many great scars, honourably earned in battle! I have fought many a foe in open combat! I come to fight today! Who stands with me?

The gods have surely smiled upon us! The omens are so numerous and so in our favour that I cannot describe them all and still have time for a battle today!

What we do today, we do as servants of the gods. Ask them for courage and strength! Honour them in your hearts, and they will aid us all! Look to your weapons, but also look to the heavens and raise a mighty shout in praise of the gods! Now, to battle!

Now you're probably wondering about this evening's entertainment. There's enough wine in camp to float a boat. It's all yours when they're dead. Oh yes, and the camp women will be suitably appreciative too.

Now, you know I have a reputation for cunning in battle. I do not intend this to be a fair fight. I am going to fall upon them without warning! I will strike at their weakest points! This won't be a battle - it'll be a kick up the toga!

Let us offer prayers to the gods for victory. And then let us arm ourselves to the teeth, just in case the gods aren't listening

Battle is an easy thing, what is hard is the look on your woman's face when you are a weakling! But I do not see anyone here who needs to worry about that!

So harden your hearts, sharpen your swords and when the enemy is here, gut him like a fish.

Bravery is in every warriors heart, bravery and more! Every warrior knows bravery, and those who run will not only answer to me but to the Gods!

Is that the best they can do. KILL THEM ALL!

My GRANDMOTHER could take on this lot, so we should be fine!

By tomorrow our sword arms will ache from over-use!

Brave Romans to a man!

There is no shame in fear, only letting fear rule you. Try not to look scared and you'll find bravery in your heart!

You may be wondering why I've called you here today. I was wondering myself. Oh yes!

The enemy may have the Moon People on their side, but we have lovely hats! And those hats will protect us from their fearsome gaze! (If your general has the “mad” trait)

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