Dacian Wars: The Mountain War

Rome vs Dacia

101–106 AD · Dacia (Carpathian highlands)

Historical Briefing

Trajan's two Dacian Wars (101–106 AD) ended with the conquest of Dacia and the fall of Sarmizegetusa. Roman success rested on engineering — roads, bridges and fortified camps — that let the legions master hostile mountain terrain, all commemorated on Trajan's Column.

Tactical Lesson

Bring Trajan to the mountain, then seize the high ground with your camps and hold it for the whole season.

Scenario Rules

  • Dacia starts with Terrain active if possible.

Objectives

  • ★1 Win the duel
  • ★2 Deploy your commander
  • ★3 Control terrain for 4 turns

Battle Report

Roman expansion ran on roads, camps and the ability to master hostile ground.