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		While the evolving plotlines and underlying story of Gladius are not completely based on actual mythological literature, there are plenty of underpinnings that tie the story together that are.
		Gladius is a strategy RPG along the same lines as the recently released Final Fantasy Tactics Advance or Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, but deviates from the traditional rules of turn-based strategy enough to make the game an original experience all its own.
		The main thing that keeps Gladius' seemingly repetitive combat fresh and fun is the inclusion of a golf simulation style swing meter that determines the strength of the blows you land on opponents.
	www.worthplaying.com /article.php?sid=14685 (1373 words)

	Gladius - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The gladius was crafted from soft iron and the exterior was carburized using coal dust on the face of the anvil.
		While each of the different identified types of gladius have distinct features, mostly in blade shape and size, the common Pompeii style gladius was straight and double-edged, with a sharp V-shaped tip, and primarily constructed for thrusting action and use together with a large rectangular shield, the scutum.
		The gladius is frequently depicted in coats of arms, especially of military corps.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gladius (896 words)

	Legio XX Gladius
		Museum Replicas Pompeii gladius with hilt modifications by Sean Kuhl, scabbard by Allan Head of Legio X Gemina, Holland.
		The gladius hilt was made of wood, bone, or ivory, and a thin brass plate was usually set into the bottom of the guard (though it could simply be set flat against the guard, or be lacking altogether).
		Gladius Hispaniensis scabbards originally had only two crossbands over the wood and leather, then they developed a very simple iron frame with little or no decoration.
	www.larp.com /legioxx/gladius.html (3082 words)

	GamingWorld X - Gladius Preview
		Being RPG influenced, Gladius is bound to split up the relationship with your girlfriend/boyfriend, get you fired and totally wipe out your social life with its huge storyline and ability list waiting to be un-earthed - not to mention the addition of a multiple scenario system splitting the game in two.
		Gladius is also given its uniqueness by adding a handful of different job classes -- like any strategy RPG -- into the game, with classes like Imperial Guardsmen, Galdr Witches and javelin-throwing Peltast.
		Gladius features the classic turn-based strategy element that pushed Final Fantasy Tactics to become a “Greatest Hit” during the Playstation era, and by seeing what’s in store for gamers, Gladius is heading that way too.
	www.gamingworldx.com /ps2/Gladius.shtml (1112 words)

	GamersInfo.net - - Gladius
		The basic premise in Gladius is to build a school of warriors and compete in the leagues of each town, then the town tournament and later the local championship.
		There is a very distinct RPG component to Gladius, and it is from this that each gladiator chooses what skills are available to him.
		Gladius is not a fast game, and when choosing an attack that requires large effects, you sometimes have to wait 3-5 seconds for the standing animation to complete.
	www.gamersinfo.net /index.php?art/id:40 (2355 words)

	Gladius (xbx: 2003): Reviews
		Gladius is by far unmatched in terms of character control in the strategy/RPG genre.
		Gladius is stockpiled with a ton of features that will appease everyone from the beginning adventurer to the hardcore strategist.
		Expect Gladius to suck time in the manner of a Hoover sucking dirt - the turn-based battles are slow and poorly paced, often making a gladiator's life a wearisome one.
	www.metacritic.com /games/platforms/xbox/gladius (1399 words)

	The Entertainment Depot - PC / Mac / Console Gaming : PlayStation 2 - Reviews - Gladius
		Starting Gladius, I was immediately struck by the fantastic intro that mixes animation and the look of an oil painting in a unique and completely agreeable way.
		Since it can be hard to spot terrain differentials and objects in arenas, it pays to pay attention to how the enemy places their units (if it's a King of the Hill match, the computer tends to start out near the area needed to climb).
		Gladius, despite its lengthy load times, its not so multi multiplayer, and its lack of flickering blood, is still a great game and comes highly recommended to any Tony Curtis/Russell Crowe fan hankering for a little fantasy gladiator strategy RPG action.
	www.entdepot.com /ps2/gladius/review.php (2645 words)

	By the Sword, Inc. Art Gladius Oriental (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Gladius’ Samurai swords have functional 440C stainless steel blades, which are fully tempered and edged, but they are primarily intended for use as collectibles and decorator pieces, generally with eye-catching coloring and detailing.
		The Susano Katana, arguably the most attractive of Gladius' dragon series, has a fl laminated wood handle with the tail of a dragon wrapped around it and the dragon's head forms part of the tsuba.
		Gladius' SG118 Katana has simple, elegant lines with a cotton-wrapped grip and a fl and red lacquered scabbard.
	www.by-the-sword.com /acatalog/Gladius_Oriental.html (962 words)

	Sword Lore: The Roman Gladius
		The gladius was used primarily for stabbing, so it features a fearsome v-shaped tip, great for slipping through the spaces in ribs, or through the cartilage itself if aim was bad or mood particularly grim.
		The gladius is often considered one of the most important swords in history, both due to the impact it had on the Roman troops and to the advancements it represented in sword evolution.
		Born in the third age of the Gladius, this Pompeii version of the weapon is a reproduction of an actual gladius unearthed from the ruins of Pompeii.
	www.strongblade.com /history/romangladius.html (512 words)

	Gladius Review for Xbox - Gaming Age (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Gladius puts you in charge of a school of gladiators out to grow their ranks and prestige by competing in every tournament and league from sea to shining sea.
		The final battle between good and evil was fought some time ago so the pits are a talented warrior's best chance to earn a living doing what he or she does best.
		No two games of Gladius will be alike and just trying different strategies and skills makes for a completely different game for each player.
	www.gaming-age.com /cgi-bin/reviews/review.pl?sys=xbox&game=gladius (1733 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Gladius (Xbox): PC & Video Games (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Gladius follows the grand saga of two young heroes, Ursula and Valens, as they recruit and train a team of warriors to contend in the fiercely competitive gladiator games.
		At the heart of Gladius is a unique mix of dynamic game play that requires players to develop and manage a school of gladiators who, over time, gain experience, learn new skills, improve their abilities and finally test their might in epic battles.
		Once this wicked plan is put into action, the gladiator games cease and the small band of fighters go on a challenging quest to solve the mystery of the dark god and defeat those who would bring him back to the land of the living.
	www.amazon.co.uk /Activision-Gladius-Xbox/dp/B00009WBGL (1049 words)

	Romans in Britain - The Roman soldier's sword - Gladius
		When using the gladius, the legionaries did not hack at the opponent as this would have made the soldier vulnerable to attack on the exposed parts of his body.
		Having the gladius on the right side meant that it could be drawn without the risk it could be caught up in his shield (Scutum).
		It was this action, scutum, gladius, scutum, gladius that would disorientate the enemy and take their front warriors out of the battle.
	www.romans-in-britain.org.uk /mil_roman_soldier_sword.htm (543 words)

	Gladius: Playstation 2 (PS2) Reviews - The Armchair Empire
		The world of Gladius is one not unlike that of the Roman Empire with Imperia being the power of the region, having conquered all of those around them.
		Battles are also not only limited to the arena in Gladius, when traveling between towns sometimes you will come across random encounters with bandits and the like which must be dealt with.
		Combining this with the different grades of terrain which also affect combat and the use of elements with their own sets of strengths and weaknesses, it may seem that Gladius has a steep learning curve, but this is the farthest thing from the truth.
	www.armchairempire.com /Reviews/ps2/gladius.htm (2430 words)

	Gladius - GameCritics.com
		Gladius is an ambitious title that attempts to take the arena-inspired games beyond hack-and-slash or chariot racing—by crafting a title that's a strategy role-playing game (RPG).
		Gladius throws in lots of other little wrinkles in an attempt to keep things fresh, and they're generally successful.
		Gladius is an ambitious game that attempts to breathe new life into the genre.
	www.gamecritics.com /review/gladius/main.php (1707 words)

	FIGIS - FAO/SIDP Species Identification Sheet: Xiphias gladius (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		gladius, it is most likely true that the swordfish uses its sword to kill some of its prey, particularly squids and cuttlefishes, as is shown by the slashes on the bodies of prey found in swordfish stomachs.
		gladius first spawns at 5 to 6 years of age and 150 to 170 cm eye-fork length (which is 85 to 88% of body length) in,the Pacific and Indian oceans (Yabe et al., 1959).
		The local name "Albacore" is used for Xiphias gladius in Chile, while "albacore" is commonly used for the longfin tuna, Thunnus alalunga in many English speaking countries.
	www.fao.org /figis/servlet/species?sname=Xiphias+gladius (1120 words)

	Gladius for Xbox Review - Xbox Gladius Review
		Gladius may look like a game based on Ridley Scott's Academy Award-winning film, Gladiator, but, in fact, the game's premise and its execution are both original.
		Gladius is a long game that's somewhat similar to strategy RPGs, like this year's Final Fantasy Tactics Advance and Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, though, in truth, there's nothing quite like it.
		Ursula is the daughter of the barbarian king of Nordagh, who encourages his son to look after her and encourages him to fight in the name of his country.
	www.gamespot.com /xbox/rpg/gladius/review.html (1161 words)

	Gladius - Review
		This is Gladius' strongest point: it actually challenges RPGamers to use a consistent amount of strategy in battles, effectively negating the simplistic effects of power-leveling in most cases.
		From the Coliseum-like setup of Caltha to the volcanic wastes of Exuro's Eye, each map differs in terms of size and height modifiers, where gladiators stuck in a pit are at a severe disadvantage against their foes.
		All of the features in Gladius' intricate battle system underlie the fact that it is based around a standard fantasy plot, albeit in a somewhat familiar historical setting.
	www.rpgamer.com /games/other/multi/gladius/reviews/gladiusstrev1.html (903 words)

	Gladius (PlayStation 2) Reviews. PlayStation 2 Games Reviews by CNET. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Also, Gladius features a partial-turn system whereby characters may move farther than normal before their next turn for when you're trying to cover a lot of ground fast.
		One consequence of the swing meters, and of the turn-based combat in general, is that Gladius isn't particularly fast paced.
		Gladius has a great look to it, thanks largely to the stylized, well-animated character models used for Valens, Ursula, and most all the characters in the game.
	reviews.cnet.com /Gladius_PlayStation_2/4505-9581_7-30975782.html (2926 words)

	Night-Ops™ - Gladius Flashlight (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Gladius is the most innovative handheld tactical illumination tool to ever arrive on the scene.
		From its inception, the Gladius was designed from the ground up to be immersed into the realities of close quarter conflict and should significantly enhance the capabilities of those operating in low light environments.
		The Gladius Strobe channel is specifically designed to give you the reactionary gap you need to prevail against a wide variety of threats.
	www.night-ops.com /Gladius-6V-LED.html (750 words)

	Gladius \| Game Reviews \| SCI FI Weekly
		But Gladius also has a full array of playable magical creatures for you to recruit for your school, including the Cyclops, the tattooed Berserker, the clawed Mongrel, the Minotaur, the Ogre, the mocking Satyr and the truly creepy Scarab.
		Within the first few minutes of firing up Gladius in beginner mode, players are forced to sit through a cutscene between Ursula and her brother, Urlan.
		Gladius succeeds because of the basics of the battles.
	www.scifi.com /sfw/games/sfw10542.html (586 words)

	Gladius Updated Preview - Xbox News at GameSpot
		We logged in some time with a near-final version of the game and are pleased to report that Gladius is shaping up to be a fine, original RPG that fans will want to keep an eye out for.
		Gladius is coming together quite nicely across all platforms.
		You play as either Ursula, the daughter of a barbarian king from the northern land of Nordagh, or Valens, the son of one of the greatest gladiators from the land of Imperia.
	www.gamespot.com /xbox/rpg/gladius/preview_6074895.html (936 words)

	Gladius Preview for PlayStation 2 - Gaming Age
		Now, by training new fighters and engaging in new adventures, both of the protagonists have to stop another attempt to revive the dark god and prevent darkness from engulfing the land once again.
		Gladius lets players control a group of gladiators in turn-based combat.
		Gladius will be available on PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo Gamecube.
	www.gaming-age.com /cgi-bin/previews/preview.pl?sys=ps2&game=gladius (408 words)

	Gladius : Reviews, Preview, Cheats, News, Screenshots, Movies, and Forum - Rotten Tomatoes
		"Gladius is certainly not the groundbreaking RPG of the year, but it is original enough to be worth checking out."
		"Gladius is slowly-paced, and there are a few minor graphical issues, but the majority of the game is well-built and fun."
		"Gladius is a special game that's worthy of your money, but with all these great new releases coming out, you might want to give it a test drive somehow first."
	www.rottentomatoes.com /g/xbox/gladius/reviews.php (844 words)

	Apsora's Gladius, Enabling the Executable Internet
		Gladius is a OS independent Internet application system consisting of a set of software products and components to allow the development, deployment, launch and centralized management of software applications.
		Gladius members Crossbow and StreamBolt are available today on Windows (2000, NT and 98), Linux and soon on MacOS X. The Sentinel tools are in early development stage.
		Gladius can be made available on any platform that supports a Java Virtual Machine (JVM), including handheld devices and embedded systems, although the server side products would normally be installed only on server-class machines.
	www.apsora.com /gladius_technology.html (1622 words)

	Cephalopod Gladius Terminology
		The gladius, found in many decapodiforms and Vampyroteuthis, is an internal remnant of the originally external shell of cephalopods.
		The gladius has a variety of shapes and thicknesses, is composed mostly of chitin and is located in the dorsal midline and generally extends the full length of the mantle.
		Conus field - The lateral portion of the gladius that is continuous posteriorly with the primary conus or its remnant and laterally with the edges of the vanes.
	tolweb.org /accessory/Cephalopod_Gladius_Terminology?acc_id=1955 (529 words)

	The Armchair Empire - Xbox Previews: Gladius
		The movie “Gladiator” opened up a new appreciation in me for not only the brute strength but also the intelligence and strategy that was required to survive and be a champion in the Roman Empire sporting arena.
		Gladius will have a multiplayer option for up to four players to fight in a cooperative mode.
		And Gladius does allow for real-time interaction during battles, so it may satisfy gameplayers like myself who aren’t really experienced with turn-based gaming.
	www.armchairempire.com /Previews/Xbox/gladius.htm (561 words)

	Gladius: Gamecube Reviews - The Armchair Empire
		Being a big fan of the genre, I was expecting a lot from Gladius, but unfortunately, it falls a bit flat in the end.
		The meat and bones is obviously this combat system, which is pretty typical of your tactics-style strategy game - it's entirely turn based, although the game lets your characters move when the enemy is taking their turn.
		Had Gladius come out back in the olden ages of strategy role playing, it'd be a great innovator and something no gamer should be without.
	www.armchairempire.com /Reviews/GameCube/gladius.htm (1156 words)

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