Cimeroran Traitors

Overview

The Cimeroran Traitors are warriors from Cimerora who've chosen to side with Romulus Augustus, abandoning Imperious.

Background

Cimerora was originally controlled by Imperious, but Romulus Augustus rebelled and usurped power with his own legion of warriors.

Related Groups

Cimerorans

Enemy types

Minions

Legionarii

Legionarii

The Legionarii is the backbone to Romulus' army. Once they followed Imperious, but now through blackmail and a traitorous thirst for power, they have turned sides and bend their knee to Romulus.

Powers

Push Back Melee (Cone), Superior Damage(Smash), Foe Knockdown
You attempt to Shatter the bones of your opponent by striking them with all your might. This attack will deal great damage and can knock foes back a great ways. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.

Slash Melee, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You perform a quick Slash that can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. This attack causes moderate damage, but has a quick recharge time.

Slice Melee (Cone), Moderate Lethal Damage, Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
Your Defense has been reduced by the broadsword.

Pilum Ranged, High Damage(Lethal)
You throw a pilum at a foe, dealing heavy damage.

Roman Armor Auto, Self Def( S8 L8 F8 C8 E8 N8 ), Resist(-Defense)
Roman Armor will deflect most types of attacks and grants protection from Defense Debuff effects.

Phalanx Fighting Toggle, Self Def( S2 L2 F2 C2 E2 N2 ) per ally, Res( Ho 300% Im 300% St 300% Sl 300% ), Prot( Kb 300% )
Your coordination with allies grants you enhanced protection.

Immunes Surgeon

The Surgeons have long been the healers among the Cimeroran. Even these few who have chosen to follow Romulus still wield the magical powers of their craft.

Powers

Healing Aura Point Blank Area of Effect, Team Heal
Healing Aura restores some hit points to you and all nearby heroes. Healing Aura is not as potent as Heal Other, but can heal multiple targets at once.

Heal Other Ally Heal
Heals a single targeted ally. You cannot use this power to heal yourself.

Resurrect Ally Resurrect
The Surgeon can resurrect a fallen comrade.

Immunes Engineer

Engineer

The tactics of the Engineer have been honed through countless battles. They function as a secondari team amongst the Centurions and Legionarii, performing quick strikes to the weakest points in their enemies' armor.

Powers

Push Back Melee (Cone), Superior Damage(Smash), Foe Knockdown
You attempt to Shatter the bones of your opponent by striking them with all your might. This attack will deal great damage and can knock foes back a great ways. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.

Frag Grenade Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Minor Fire/Smash Damage, Location Area of Effect, Minor Damage over Time(Fire)
The explosion from this Fragmentation Grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.

Roman Armor Auto, Self Def( S8 L8 F8 C8 E8 N8 ), Resist(-Defense)
Roman Armor will deflect most types of attacks and grants protection from Defense Debuff effects.

Phalanx Fighting Toggle, Self Def( S2 L2 F2 C2 E2 N2 ) per ally, Res( Ho 300% Im 300% St 300% Sl 300% ), Prot( Kb 300% )
Your coordination with allies grants you enhanced protection.

Lieutenants

Centurion

Centurion

If the Legionarii were a spear, the Centurions would be the point. Sharpened to a deadly point, these women will do whatever it takes to cut down their enemies.

Powers

Push Back Melee (Cone), Superior Damage(Smash), Foe Knockdown
You attempt to Shatter the bones of your opponent by striking them with all your might. This attack will deal great damage and can knock foes back a great ways. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.

Slash Melee, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You perform a quick Slash that can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. This attack causes moderate damage, but has a quick recharge time.

Slice Melee (Cone), Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You Slice your sword in a wide arc, attacking all enemies in front of you. Slice does less damage than Slash, but can hit multiple foes and reduces their defense.

Hack Melee, High Damage(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You Hack your opponent for a high amount of damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.

Pilum Ranged, High Damage(Lethal)
You throw a pilum at a foe, dealing heavy damage.

Shout of Command Point Blank Area of Effect, Ally Resist(Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilize, Terrorize, Confusion)
By bouncing a carefully pitched sound wave off an ally's ear drum, you can free him from any Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Confusion, Fear, or Immobilize effects, and leave him resistant to such effects for a good while. Protection will improve with multiple applications and as you advance in level. Clarity also provides your ally enhanced perception.

Roman Armor Auto, Self Def( S15 L15 F15 C15 E15 N15 ), Resist(-Defense)
Roman Armor will deflect most types of attacks and grants protection from Defense Debuff effects.

Phalanx Fighting Toggle, Self Def( S3 L3 F3 C3 E3 N3 ) per ally, Res( Ho 300% Im 300% St 300% Sl 300% ), Prot( Kb 300% )
Your coordination with allies grants you enhanced protection.

Bosses

Praefectus Castrorum

Praefectus Castrorum

Throughout the battlefield, you can hear the shouts and commands of the Praefectus. They alone can keep the bloodlust and battle frenzy that flows through the veins of every Cimeroran in check.

Powers

Push Back Melee (Cone), Superior Damage(Smash), Foe Knockdown
You attempt to Shatter the bones of your opponent by striking them with all your might. This attack will deal great damage and can knock foes back a great ways. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.

Slash Melee, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You perform a quick Slash that can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. This attack causes moderate damage, but has a quick recharge time.

Slice Melee (Cone), Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You Slice your sword in a wide arc, attacking all enemies in front of you. Slice does less damage than Slash, but can hit multiple foes and reduces their defense.

Whirling Sword Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Minor Damage over Time(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You perform a Whirling Sword maneuver, attacking all foes in melee range. This attack wounds your opponents, causing them to take minor damage over time and reduces their defense.

Hack Melee, High Damage(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You Hack your opponent for a high amount of damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.

Pilum Ranged, High Damage(Lethal)
You throw a pilum at a foe, dealing heavy damage.

Shout of Command Point Blank Area of Effect, Ally Resist(Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilize, Terrorize, Confusion)
By bouncing a carefully pitched sound wave off an ally's ear drum, you can free him from any Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Confusion, Fear, or Immobilize effects, and leave him resistant to such effects for a good while. Protection will improve with multiple applications and as you advance in level. Clarity also provides your ally enhanced perception.

Roman Armor Auto, Self Def( S15 L15 F15 C15 E15 N15 ), Resist(-Defense)
Roman Armor will deflect most types of attacks and grants protection from Defense Debuff effects.

Phalanx Fighting Toggle, Self Def( S3 L3 F3 C3 E3 N3 ) per ally, Res( Ho 300% Im 300% St 300% Sl 300% ), Prot( Kb 300% )
Your coordination with allies grants you enhanced protection.

Elite Bosses

Minotaur

Minotaur

Main Article: Minotaur

The Minotaur is a beast of ancient times. Born from the blood of a human and the passion of a god. Any man who dare challenge this beast will face the wrath of celestial force.

Powers

Chop Melee, High Damage(Lethal), Foe Knockdown
The Chop deals heavy damage with your Battle Axe, although it is much slower than the Beheader. This attack can knock down a target.

Beheader Melee, Superior Damage(Lethal), Foe Knockdown
This is an attempt to remove your opponent's head from his neck with your Battle Axe. This attack is very slow, but can deal a lot damage and knock the target down.

Whirling Axe Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe Knockdown
You spin your Battle Axe in a huge arc, attacking all nearby foes. This attack deals moderate damage to any foe it hits, and can knock them down.

Cleave Melee (Cone), Extreme Damage(Lethal), Foe Knockdown
This is an attempt to split your opponent in two with one fell swoop of your Battle Axe. It is an extremely devastating attack that deals massive damage and can knock foes to the ground. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.

Pendulum Melee (Cone), Superior Damage(Lethal), Foe Knockback
This attack swings your Battle Axe in an arc directly in front of you. Foes struck by this attack are dealt heavy damage, and are knocked back.

Fetid Howl Ranged (Cone), Moderate Smash/Toxic Damage, Foe -Resist(All), Grant Disease
The Fetid Howl has reduced your Damage Resistance.

Diseased

Diseased Auto, Self -Regeneration, -Recovery, -MaxHP, -MaxEndurance
You have been infected with a disease. Your Max Hit Points, Endurance, Regeneration, and Recovery have been reduced.

Unyielding Auto, Self Res( F15 C15 E15 N15 T15 ), Prot( Ho 10.38 Im 10.38 St 10.38 Sl 10.38 Kb 100 ), Def( All-5 )
When you toggle on this power, you become Unyielding. You are resistant to Knockback, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, Disorient effects, and Fire, Cold, Energy and Negative Energy damage, although your defiant stature means you are more likely to be hit.

Unstoppable Self Res( S70 L70 F70 C70 E70 N70 T70 ), Prot( Ho 17.3 Im 17.3 St 17.3 Sl 17.3 Kb 100 ), +Recovery, Delayed Self -Endurance, Disorient
When you activate this power, you not only become extremely resistant to most damage, but also to Disorient, Immobilization, Hold, and Sleep effects. Endurance recovery is also increased. Unstoppable costs little Endurance to activate, but when it wears off you are left exhausted, and drained of almost all Health and Endurance.

Cyclops

Cyclops

Main Article: Cyclops

Captured in the hills of Cimerora and brought to the gladiatorial pits, the Cyclops fights for no other purpose but to kill and maim. There are rumors that it has the blood of a god flowing through its veins, but none has claimed it as their own.

Powers

Jab Melee, Light Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.

Punch Melee, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
A Super Strength Punch is a powerful pummeling attack, and it may knock foes off their feet.

Hurl Ranged, High Damage(Smash), Foe Knockback
You are able to tear up a chunk of ground beneath your feet and Hurl it at an enemy. This attack is close ranged, deals moderate damage, and can knock foes back.

Haymaker Melee, High Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
The Haymaker is a slow attack, but makes up for it with a greater damage and a high chance of Knockback.

Hand Clap Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe Disorient, Knockback
You have been Disoriented.

Knockout Blow Melee, Extreme Smash Damage, Foe Hold, Knockup
The Hero has hit you with a Knockout Blow. You are Held.

Foot Stomp Point Blank Area of Effect, High Damage(Smash), Foe Knockdown
Heroes can use their superior leg strength to stomp the ground, quaking the earth itself. This is a localized attack against everything in melee range.

Unyielding Auto, Self Res( F15 C15 E15 N15 T15 ), Prot( Ho 10.38 Im 10.38 St 10.38 Sl 10.38 Kb 100 ), Def( All-5 )
When you toggle on this power, you become Unyielding. You are resistant to Knockback, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, Disorient effects, and Fire, Cold, Energy and Negative Energy damage, although your defiant stature means you are more likely to be hit.

Unstoppable Self Res( S70 L70 F70 C70 E70 N70 T70 ), Prot( Ho 17.3 Im 17.3 St 17.3 Sl 17.3 Kb 100 ), +Recovery, Delayed Self -Endurance, Disorient
When you activate this power, you not only become extremely resistant to most damage, but also to Disorient, Immobilization, Hold, and Sleep effects. Endurance recovery is also increased. Unstoppable costs little Endurance to activate, but when it wears off you are left exhausted, and drained of almost all Health and Endurance.

Resistance Auto, Res( S25 L25 F25 C25 E25 N25 T25 )
Heroes are resistant to lethal, smashing, energy, fire and cold damage.

Legatus Legionis

Throughout the battlefield, you can hear the shouts and commands of the Praefectus. They alone can keep the bloodlust and battle frenzy that flows through the veins of every Cimeroran in check.

Powers

Push Back Melee (Cone), Superior Damage(Smash), Foe Knockdown
You attempt to Shatter the bones of your opponent by striking them with all your might. This attack will deal great damage and can knock foes back a great ways. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.

Slash Melee, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You perform a quick Slash that can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. This attack causes moderate damage, but has a quick recharge time.

Slice Melee (Cone), Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You Slice your sword in a wide arc, attacking all enemies in front of you. Slice does less damage than Slash, but can hit multiple foes and reduces their defense.

Whirling Sword Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Minor Damage over Time(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You perform a Whirling Sword maneuver, attacking all foes in melee range. This attack wounds your opponents, causing them to take minor damage over time and reduces their defense.

Hack Melee, High Damage(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You Hack your opponent for a high amount of damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.

Pilum Ranged, High Damage(Lethal)
You throw a pilum at a foe, dealing heavy damage.

Shout of Command Point Blank Area of Effect, Ally Resist(Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilize, Terrorize, Confusion)
By bouncing a carefully pitched sound wave off an ally's ear drum, you can free him from any Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Confusion, Fear, or Immobilize effects, and leave him resistant to such effects for a good while. Protection will improve with multiple applications and as you advance in level. Clarity also provides your ally enhanced perception.

Roman Armor Auto, Self Def( S15 L15 F15 C15 E15 N15 ), Resist(-Defense)
Roman Armor will deflect most types of attacks and grants protection from Defense Debuff effects.

Phalanx Fighting Toggle, Self Def( S3 L3 F3 C3 E3 N3 ) per ally, Res( Ho 300% Im 300% St 300% Sl 300% ), Prot( Kb 300% )
Your coordination with allies grants you enhanced protection.

Archvillains

Romulus Augustus (Human)

Romulus
prior to Nictus possession

Main Article: Romulus Augustus

Once the right hand man to Imperious, Romulus turned traitor and overthrew Imperious. Now, Romulus sides with the Nictus and other more questionable forces to secure his tyrannical rule over Cimerora.

Powers

Push Back Melee (Cone), Superior Damage(Smash), Foe Knockdown
You attempt to Shatter the bones of your opponent by striking them with all your might. This attack will deal great damage and can knock foes back a great ways. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.

Slash Melee, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You perform a quick Slash that can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. This attack causes moderate damage, but has a quick recharge time.

Slice Melee (Cone), Moderate Damage(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You Slice your sword in a wide arc, attacking all enemies in front of you. Slice does less damage than Slash, but can hit multiple foes and reduces their defense.

Whirling Sword Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage(Lethal), Minor Damage over Time(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You perform a Whirling Sword maneuver, attacking all foes in melee range. This attack wounds your opponents, causing them to take minor damage over time and reduces their defense.

Hack Melee, High Damage(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You Hack your opponent for a high amount of damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.

Pilum Ranged, High Damage(Lethal)
You throw a pilum at a foe, dealing heavy damage.

Shout of Command Point Blank Area of Effect, Ally Resist(Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilize, Terrorize, Confusion)
By bouncing a carefully pitched sound wave off an ally's ear drum, you can free him from any Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Confusion, Fear, or Immobilize effects, and leave him resistant to such effects for a good while. Protection will improve with multiple applications and as you advance in level. Clarity also provides your ally enhanced perception.

Romulus Shield Toggle, Self Def( S15 L15 F15 C15 E15 N15 ), Res( Ho 300% Im 300% St 300% Sl 300% ), Prot( Kb 300% ), Resist(-Defense)
Romulus Shield will deflect most types of attacks while also granting protection from Mez and Defense Debuff effects.

Phalanx Fighting Toggle, Self Def( S3 L3 F3 C3 E3 N3 ) per ally
Your coordination with allies grants you enhanced protection.

Resistance Resistance
Archvillain resistance.

Romulus Augustus (Nictus)

Romulus
after Nictus possession

Main Article: Romulus Augustus

Once the right hand man to Imperious, Romulus turned traitor and overthrew Imperious. Now, Romulus sides with the Nictus and other more questionable forces to secure his tyrannical rule over Cimerora.

Powers

Push Back Melee (Cone), Superior Damage(Smash), Foe Knockdown
You attempt to Shatter the bones of your opponent by striking them with all your might. This attack will deal great damage and can knock foes back a great ways. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes.

Slash Melee, Moderate Damage(Lethal/Negative), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You perform a quick Slash that can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. This attack causes moderate damage, but has a quick recharge time.

Slice Melee (Cone), Moderate Damage(Lethal/Negative), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You Slice your sword in a wide arc, attacking all enemies in front of you. Slice does less damage than Slash, but can hit multiple foes and reduces their defense.

Whirling Sword Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage(Lethal/Negative), Minor Damage over Time(Lethal), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You perform a Whirling Sword maneuver, attacking all foes in melee range. This attack wounds your opponents, causing them to take minor damage over time and reduces their defense.

Hack Melee, High Damage(Lethal/Negative), Foe -Defense, Chance for Critical Hit
You Hack your opponent for a high amount of damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit.

Ebon Eye Ranged, Moderate Damage(Negative), Foe -Recharge, -Speed
You can emit a beam of dark energy from your eyes, dealing moderate Negative Energy damage. Ebon Eye can also slow your target's attack rate and movement speed.

Sunless Mire Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Damage(Negative), Foe -Recharge, -Speed, Self +Damage, +ToHit
Sunless Mire can drain the essence of all nearby foes, thus increasing your own strength. Each affected foe will lose some Hit Points and add to your Damage and Accuracy.

Dark Detonation Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Damage(Negative), Foe Knockback, -Recharge, -Speed
You hurl a blast of Dark Matter that violently explodes on impact, damaging all foes near the target. All affected targets' have their attack rate and movement speed slowed. Some foes may be knocked down.

Essence Drain Melee, Moderate Damage(Negative), Foe -Recharge, -Speed, Self Heal
You tap the primal forces of your Nictus power to create an Essence Draining conduit between a foe and yourself. This will transfer Hit Points from your enemy to you. Foes drained in this manner have their attack rate and movement speed reduced.

Gravitic Emanation Ranged (Cone), Minor Damage(Negative), Foe Disorient, Knockback, -Recharge, -Speed
Gravitic Emanation sends bolts of dark Nictus energy to multiple targets within a cone area in front of the caster. Gravitic Emanation deals only minor Negative Energy damage to each affected foe, but knocks them back, leaving them Disoriented and with reduced attack rate and movement speed.

Shout of Command Point Blank Area of Effect, Ally Resist(Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Immobilize, Terrorize, Confusion)
By bouncing a carefully pitched sound wave off an ally's ear drum, you can free him from any Disorient, Hold, Sleep, Confusion, Fear, or Immobilize effects, and leave him resistant to such effects for a good while. Protection will improve with multiple applications and as you advance in level. Clarity also provides your ally enhanced perception.

Extra Lives Special: Kill Nictus Essence Ally, Self Resurrect
Kill Ally

Romulus Shield Toggle, Self Def( S15 L15 F15 C15 E15 N15 ), Res( Ho 300% Im 300% St 300% Sl 300% ), Prot( Kb 300% ), Resist(-Defense)
Romulus Shield will deflect most types of attacks while also granting protection from Mez and Defense Debuff effects.

Phalanx Fighting Toggle, Self Def( S3 L3 F3 C3 E3 N3 ) per ally
Your coordination with allies grants you enhanced protection.

Resistance Resistance
Archvillain resistance.

Nictus Essence (1)

This energy enmity was formed when the life force from a defeated foe was infused with Nictus Energy.

Powers

Death Throw (Ranged AoE) Minor DMG (Negative), Target Slow, -Recharge, Disorient, Ally Rez
Activating this power channels the power of the Netherworld to weaken your foes, in an attempt to revive all nearby fallen allies. You must stand near your defeated allies to revive them, then select a foe. The selected foe and all nearby foes will be Slowed, Disoriented, and drained of some life. Revived allies will have full Hit Points and Endurance and will suffer no ill effects and are left protected from XP Debt for 20 seconds.
Note: Despite what the description says, the power is only used when Romulus Augustus falls, and if activated correctly, only he will be resurrected, with the Nictus Essence sacrificing itself.

Twilight Grasp (PBAoE) DMG (Negative), -To Hit, -DMG, Team Heal, Self Heal
PBAoE heal, does damage too, needs proper description

Nictus Essence (2)

This energy enmity was formed when the life force from a defeated foe was infused with Nictus Energy.

Powers

Death Throw (Ranged AoE) Minor DMG (Negative), Target Slow, -Recharge, Disorient, Ally Rez
Activating this power channels the power of the Netherworld to weaken your foes, in an attempt to revive all nearby fallen allies. You must stand near your defeated allies to revive them, then select a foe. The selected foe and all nearby foes will be Slowed, Disoriented, and drained of some life. Revived allies will have full Hit Points and Endurance and will suffer no ill effects and are left protected from XP Debt for 20 seconds.
Note: Despite what the description says, the power is only used when Romulus Augustus falls, and if activated correctly, only he will be resurrected, with the Nictus Essence sacrificing itself.

Sunless Mire PBAoE, DMG (Negative), Foe -Recharge, -SPD; Team +DMG, +ACC
Team buff +damage and +accuracy, does damage too, needs proper description

Nictus Essence (3)

This energy enmity was formed when the life force from a defeated foe was infused with Nictus Energy.

Powers

Death Throw (Ranged AoE) Minor DMG (Negative), Target Slow, -Recharge, Disorient, Ally Rez
Activating this power channels the power of the Netherworld to weaken your foes, in an attempt to revive all nearby fallen allies. You must stand near your defeated allies to revive them, then select a foe. The selected foe and all nearby foes will be Slowed, Disoriented, and drained of some life. Revived allies will have full Hit Points and Endurance and will suffer no ill effects and are left protected from XP Debt for 20 seconds.
Note: Despite what the description says, the power is only used when Romulus Augustus falls, and if activated correctly, only he will be resurrected, with the Nictus Essence sacrificing itself.

Portal Portal
Mobile Shadow Cyst, spawns Unbound Nictus (minions, lieutenants and bosses), needs proper description

Related Badges

Centurion

You have proved yourself on the battlefield by defeating 100 Cimeroran Traitors

Roman

Hero

You've defeated the great usurper Romulus Augustus, first to merge with Nictus Aliens. With his defeat, you've thwarted his plans to build temporal strongholds throughout time and space.

Villain

You've defeated the great usurper Romulus Augustus, first to merge with Nictus Aliens. With his defeat, you've thwarted his plans to build temporal strongholds throughout time and space.

See Also

• Cimerorans - Imperious' faction

External Links

• Guide to the Cimeroran Traitors Faction (CoH Official Forums)