Areas of Emphasis
Leadership
The stability and prosperity of the Empire rested upon the whims of the Emperor and the loyalty of those around him.
Geography
The limits of the Empire were vast and its maintenance eventually proved too much.
Economics
The increased burden of an over stretched Empire and fewer sources of income and taxes to support the people and a large bureaucracy.
Military
The impacts of a stretched empire, decreasing funds, and an over reliance on foreign help.
Politics
A system of governance that sidelined the Senate and became increasingly susceptible to uncertainty and intrigue of the Imperial court.
Exterior Pressrues
The inability of an empire to address the needs of a diverse population and the pressures exerted by migration on its borders.