Roman Catastrophe

The Roman Catastrophe (Latin: Malum Romanum) is an event referring to the gradual collapse of the Roman Empire and the rise of various rump states arising from the wreckage of their vast territories, as well as the emergence of the Latin Diaspora, in which numerous native Latins were scattered across Europe following the turmoil in Italy. There are numerous factors contributing to the collapse, including increasing pressure from outside barbarian forces, growing civil unrest from numerous domestic Roman factions and the incompetency of the leadership nearing the end of the lifespan of the empire.

The the year the Catastrophe began officially marks year 1 in the Ab Imperium Emortuus epoch of the Roman calendar.