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13 April - First Race
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Name: Marcus Octavius Germanicus
factio: Albata
driver: Carolus Daemonicus
chariot: B.S.D. Liber
q/s tactic: hurry in last laps
fin tactic: pass closely the spina
Name: Titus Licinius Crassus
Factio: Veneta
Chariot: Orionis Draco
Driver: Equus Magnus
Quarters and Semi Strategy: (6)
Finals Strategy: (2)
Name: Marcus Minucius Audens
Factio: Praesina
Driver: Pugio
Name of Chariot:Green Flash
Tactics: Hurry in last laps
Name: Gaius Vipsanius Agrippa
Factio: Albata
Driver: Draco Borealis
Chariot: Imperator Invictus
Tactics: To push the rivals to the
wall of the circus (all rounds)
So, we have the final four. This is
the big moment, quirites! We
have fans of Albata, Praesina, and
Veneta, all hoping this is their
moment. And maybe a few confused
Russata fans as well, perhaps
disbelieving the fact that their
mighty armada of chariots did not
reach the final. But there go the
chariots! Green Flash hurries
ahead, and Audens curses Pugio's
impetuosity in disobeying his
instructions. However, it seems to
work, as only Orionis Draco is
able to keep up - both Imperator
Invictus and B.S.D. Liber are left
far behind. Imperator Invictus
attempts to push B.S.D. Liber against
the circus walls, but Carolus
Daemonicus avoids this skillfully.
Meanwhile, Orionis Draco is slowly
catching up with Green Flash by
cutting corners wherever possible. And
then, they are neck and neck,
with Green Flash on the inner track,
hoping this will knock enough
seconds off its time to gain the
advantage over Orionis Draco.
Meanwhile, Imperator Invictus surges
ahead of B.S.D. Liber, giving up
trying to destroy the expert
Daemonicus. But look what's happening
ahead! Orionis Draco has moved
inwards, knowing that his tactics
will be impossible to use unless he's
on the inside. But Pugio
bravely refuses to move, and Orionis
Draco, infuriated, moves in
further, soon colliding with Green
Flash. Green Flash is thrown
against the walls, where Pugio
sustains a small bump to the head,
forgetting the entire race. Orionis
Draco, on the other hand, has
its wheel broken, and also comes to a
halt. Imperator Invictus
speeds past the two unlucky drivers,
with B.S.D. Liber not far
behind. B.S.D. Liber draws up beside
Imperator Invictus, but is
forced to fall back when Imperator
Invictus also moves inwards,
threatening to give B.S.D. Liber the
same fate as Green Flash! They
continue battling for position, but
its too late for B.S.D. Liber as
Imperator Invictus crossed the finish
line, followed only 2 seconds
later by B.S.D. Liber.
Winner: Imperator Invictus
2nd: B.S.D. Liber
3rd: Accident!
4th: Accident!
We have our winner! The champion of
the Ludi Cerealia Chariot Races
is Imperator Invictus, driven by Draco
Borealis and owned by Gaius
Vipsanius Agrippa. This truly is a
time of strength for the Albata
factio! Congratulations, Gaius
Vipsanius Agrippa!
Many thanks for watching the races of
the Ludi Cerealia, and enjoy
the rest of the Ludi!
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