he first two assignments are the same for all new governors. Each assignment in the Career Game has clear goals that you must achieve to earn a promotion and move on to the next province. At first, the Roman Empire is small, and your choices of cities to govern are slim. As the game goes on and the Empire grows (thanks, in part, to your own success), Caesar lets you choose among provinces to rule next. He usually lets you choose between a “peaceful” or a “dangerous” province.

When you have such a choice, you'll see a map of the Empire showing the cities available. Click on each city for a brief description of its characteristics. When you've made your decision, click the “OK” button. Some cities might need you to focus on trade, others on industry; most blend the two. Some assignments might require you to rescue an existing city from a crisis. Some provinces are in dangerous areas. Every assignment is different. Remember, though, that Caesar wants you to succeed. He always makes his expectations clear, and gives you the resources you need to accomplish the task at hand.

You begin your career as a Citizen. As you successfully complete assignments, Caesar will promote you through the following ranks:

Citizen
Clerk
Engineer
Architect
Decurion
Apparitor
Magistrate
Quaestor
Procurator
Aedile
Praetor
Consul
Proconsul
Senator
Caesar