Capítulo 158: Entering the Age of Sail

Winter came and went as the next year rolled around. The improvements to Roman Society in this time were no small amount. Both the Western Roman Army and the Eastern Roman Army were integrated into one force. 

Those survivors of the war were forced to get along, and those who acted out with brutally punished. Incompetent leaders who had gained their positions through bribery and coercion were executed, while veteran officers of good moral character took their place. 

The arms industry was booming, as thousands of soldiers were armed to the teeth with the best weapons and armor available. With access to more soldiers, Marcellus focused on raising more cavalry, and by now he held a significant number of cataphracts beneath his control.