Rome Must Burn [Alternate History, Regression]

He was supposed to be done with war. After the military, after the spreadsheets, after one too many late nights doomscrolling through headlines about AI and the end of the world, Marcus figured history was someone else’s problem. Then he woke up in the Alps. In 218 BC. In the body of Hannibal Barca. Rome is still standing.The legions are still coming.And history says Hannibal is destined to win brilliantly… and still lose the war. Marcus has no interest in following the script. Armed with modern military instincts, a ruthless appreciation for logistics, and a growing suspicion that history itself is pushing back, he begins to reshape the campaign one decision at a time — emphasizing mobility, asymmetrical pressure, and an army that wastes fewer men than Rome expects. But the deeper he goes, the clearer it becomes: Rome isn’t just strong. It’s resilient in ways history never fully explained. And if he wants the future to change… Rome must burn. What to expect: Grounded alternate history Asymmetrical warfare evolution Small-unit tactics vs ancient reality Logistics and campaign strategy Slow-burn timeline mystery No systems. No magic. Just war.