84 - Pompey II: Empire of Venus
Cost of Glory
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Stoic perspective on ruling and brotherhood of mankind
Stoics view mankind as fundamentally united as common children of nature endowed with the ability to understand and exercise reason. They believe that political and tribal identities which divide us are insignificant, advocating for a unified cosmopolitan view where every individual is a citizen. Rulers, especially those of world empires, can benefit from understanding the true nature of reality and the people within it, as demonstrated by Postadonius' discussion with Pompey leading to the development of a unique pirate strategy.
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