The Great Roman Empire. Third century from the Nativity of Christ. The rich imperial province of Syria. Peaceful province. But on its borders the troops of Shahinshah Ardashir, the ruler of the Persians, who overthrew the Parthian dynasty and is eager for new battles and new victories, are already accumulating. his name was Alexei Korshunov) must stop the Persians. Their forces are limited, but counting on the participation of Great Rome is pointless. The government has changed in the capital, and one should expect not help, but trouble from the new emperor. War is inevitable, but Cherepanov does not intend to give Syria to the Persians. There have been worse times and more dangerous situations in his life. And he knows how to fight no worse than the ruler of the Persians.