Germani Corporis Custodes

by **Correus** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:01 am

Hey!! Just found some EXCELLENT info that proves black-powder was around back then!!!

According to How Stuff Works: "Fireworks originated in China some 2,000 years ago and legend has it that they were accidentally invented by a cook who mixed together charcoal, sulfur, and saltpeter -- all items commonly found in kitchens in those days."

by **BigMike** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:39 am

I think that the earliest uses of gunpowder was to frighten off evil spirits. They did this by drilling little holes in a stick of bamboo and putting black powder in it which made a series of loud cracks when burnt. I think the idea of putting it in an open tube and firing a shot with it comes a lot later.

I like the idea of having the gunpowder bamboo stick like a primitive flashbang - someone tries to attack the emperor, the nearest guard chucks the gunpowder stick in the fire/brazier and the series of cracks and bangs distract the assassin for a critical while the guards overpower him and drag him off for 'questioning'!

by **Invisible officer** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:29 am

Well, to distract a guy with a dagger I would opt for a female bodyguard.
Some robe malfunction in the right moment and

But the gunpowder armed Custodes would be a handy explanation for the conflagration of Rome under Nero. A simple accident and :roll:

Also a good explanation for the actual condition of the domus aurea.

by **Centurio Cunibus** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:26 am

Invisible officer wrote:Well, to distract a guy with a dagger I would opt for a female bodyguard.
Some robe malfunction in the right moment and

Would work for sure, unless the assassin happpens to be one of them Greeks!

by **mikeland** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:11 pm

I am picturing a diorama here... The WG Caesar looking like Kenneth williams surrounded by gun toting slave girls being attacked by a burly spartan with a dagger... its all gone a bit carry on. :lol:

by **Biggus Dickus** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:27 pm

mikeland wrote:I am picturing a diorama here... The WG Caesar looking like Kenneth williams surrounded by gun toting slave girls being attacked by a burly spartan with a dagger... its all gone a bit carry on.

"Is this a dagger I see before me?"......................infamy.....Infamy :lol: