While Pullo descends into Erastes' netherworld, Vorenus negotiates a severance for veteran soldiers on behalf of Ceasar, who invites him and Niobe to one of Atia's parties. Cassius attempts to convince Brutus that the life and death of the Republic is indeed "in your hands."

original airdate--November 13,2005           Setting--Rome

Time frame--Late 45 BC, early 44 BC

Trivia

• The backstory of the final gladiator was that he was a German, who was previously undefeated.
• Pullo's angry defense of the 13th Legion was typical of soldiers of the time. The rivalry between the various military units was fierce, and was encouraged by their respective commanders because it made their men fight even harder.