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Centurion: Defender of Rome is a turn-based strategy game released in 1990 for MS-Dos. Developed by Bits of Magic and published by Electronic Arts, it is set during the classical antiquity period and focuses on historical warfare. The player assumes the role of a Roman commander with the objective of expanding the empire across the known world.

The game begins with control of Rome and a single legion. Progression involves managing conquered provinces by setting tax rates and organizing public games to maintain population happiness. These games, such as chariot races or gladiatorial combats, transition into brief action sequences where the player directly controls the participants. The core strategic layer is turn-based, allowing the player to raise and move different types of military legions between provinces to secure borders and prepare for expansion.

Conquest is achieved through diplomacy or military force. Players can attempt to negotiate with rival rulers, though conflict is more common. When armies clash, the perspective shifts to an isometric, real-time battlefield where the player issues orders to units within a command radius. Naval warfare is also possible, involving the purchase of fleets; engagements are resolved through an action mini-game representing a flagship duel, with the underlying fleet strength determining the outcome. The ultimate goal is to systematically conquer every province on the strategic map.