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

Activate a doctrine and seize the terrain to win the battlefield on your terms.

Scenario Rules

  • Dacia starts with Terrain active if possible.

Objectives

  • ★1 Win the duel
  • ★2 Activate a doctrine
  • ★3 Win with terrain active

Battle Report

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