Salutations and good afternoon. I am Constantius II, son of Constantine, the first Roman emperor to publicize Christianity. Upon my father’s death, I was promptly promoted to Emperor, collectively with my two brothers, Constantine II and Constantine II. Subsequently, I rolled out a massacre on my family (disregarding my brothers), murdering a majority of my family to ensure my place on the throne for years to come. This act had a lasting impact on the remaining centuries of the Roman Empire and altered Roman history forever. Despite other significant Roman Emperors through the years, I still hold a crucial role in the generations of Rome and the modern-day world as we know it. Through my indelible cogent ruling, I managed to conquer a powerful…show more content… Following Constantine II’s death, it left Constantine in control of West Rome. Unfortunately, ten years later, Constans was murdered by Magnentius, an oppressive Germanic general. Having enough of Magnentius’s rant, I moved on with my troops. Through grueling hours of outrage and relinquishment, I returned with the victory, forcing Magnentius to retreat back into Northern Europe. It was one of the most brutal and gory Roman battles in history. This experience was an essential element in the sustainment of the Roman Empire. Though I haven't been there to end Magnentius, he would have been able to conquer West Rome and had access to the manpower required to overthrow Rome itself. This could fundamentally lead to Rome's absolute usurpation, the Roman Empire's complete collapse, and possibly going further into Europe. Despite this remarkable triumph, enduring conflicts have been introduced during my rule that require constant attention, especially the Roman borders. Throughout my several decades of rule, we were in a perpetual war with the Sasanian Empire and Germanic Tribes, jeopardizing our borders and security. Fortunately, I was not
