The Roman Empire rules the civilized world with an iron fist， seemingly all-powerful and limitless。 And yet the power of Rome is secured not by its mighty legions but by small bands of warriors and agents fighting a secret war。 Tasked by the Emperor to explore ancient temples， forgotten labyrinths， and beast-haunted caverns， they seek out artifacts hidden by the gods themselves， hunt creatures of myth， and face enemies that would use dark magic against the empire。

Broken Legions is a set of fantasy skirmish rules for a war unknown to history， fought in the shadows of the Roman Empire。 Various factions recruit small warbands to fight in tight， scenario-driven battles that could secure the mystical power to defend--or crush--Rome。 A points system allows factions to easily build a warband， and mercenaries and free agents may also be hired to bolster a force。 Heroes and leaders may possess a range of skills， traits， and magical abilities， but a henchman's blade can be just as sharp， and a campaign can see even the lowliest henchman become a hero of renown。