Rebellion in the provinces. An emperor, bloodthirsty and unrestrained Vespasian's mission: the theft of one of the greatest artefacts of antiquity. The year is 34 AD: Vespasian serves on the fringes of the empire until he is finally allowed to return to Rome. The death of Emperor Tiberius comes unexpectedly and Caligula seizes power - but the shining hope of Rome degenerates into an uncontrollable despot who allows himself to be worshipped as a god. Lavish buildings, endless games, a frightened Senate pale beside Caligula's most daring plan: a bridge over the Bay of Naples, over which he wants to ride, decorated with the breastplate of Alexander the Great. None other than Vespasian is to steal the legendary armour...