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Collaboration Brings Reward, Resistance Invites Brutality
Collaboration with occupying forces leads to significant rewards, showcasing the Romans' strategy of incentivizing cooperation through cultural and economic integration. The establishment of Camulidonum as a colonia exemplifies this effort, transforming the area into a Roman showcase of culture and authority, devoid of fortifications as a sign of assumed security. The settlement relied on retired Roman soldiers to maintain order, ensuring a military presence as both a defense against uprisings and a means to instill respect for Roman laws among the local populace. In contrast, resistance to Roman rule results in severe punitive measures, illustrating the harsh realities of colonial domination.