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  Chariot Races ::: 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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