MDM Junior Review

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(Maximus with his Legion(s))

 

Maximus Decimus Meridius had a very interesting life before the VHLM. As one of the highest-ranking roman Generals under Marcus Aurelius, he had several legions under his command. His story begins in modern-day Spain where he had a son and a wife and was often called on by the empire to participate in campaigning seasons. He was a favorite of Marcus Aurelius who at the time was the Roman Emperor and had designs to change his heir apparent from Commodus to Maximus. Before Marcus could declare Maximus as his air he was murdered by his son Commodus @Will which saw Maximus as a rival. Because Commodus took the emperorship for himself he attempted to execute Maximus for treason and murder but Maximus being the excellent warrior he is was able to escape and he began his journey from Gaul (France) to Hispania (Spain) to make sure his wife and son are safe.

 

(Maximus about to be killed by a Praetorian Guard)

 

During his travels, he had to beg and steal to feed and keep himself safe from the Evil Emperor Commodus's clutches. As he arrived at his home in Hispania he was too late and his house was destroyed and his wife and son murdered. Because of the wounds, he sustained during his travels and the shock of losing his wife and son he passed out and was awoken to find a band of thieves tying him up. He was then sold into slavery and purchased by a Gladiator school owner Proximo. Proximo was a kind man that saw the martial skill and intelligence that Maximus possessed. Maximus quickly moved up the gladiatorial ranks and eventually made his way to the Roman Coliseum because of Emperor Commodus's 150 days of games to celebrate his Emperorship and to win the heart of the people to his side. 

 

(Maximus pictured with traditionally Hispania Armor)

 

Maximus chose a full-faced mask so that Commodus might not recognize him during the games. With Maximus dominating and leading the charge during one of the largest battles in the coliseum Commodus chose to meet and to congratulate him face to face where Maximus declared "My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son. Husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next" Commodus was stunned that Maximus was still alive and ordered the execution of all the surviving gladiators. Because the crowd loved Maximus so much they booed and forced Commodus to stand down. Now that Maximus was known to be alive he was a threat to the Commodus's rule and he knew he had to be dealt with swiftly. Maximus, on the other hand, tried to stage a break out of his fellow Gladiator but the plan was foiled and all his friends were put to death and captured. Maximus was forced to fight the evil emperor Commodus one vs one in the Coliseum in front of a roaring Roman crowd. Shortly before the fight, Commodus stabbed Maximus to slow him and to kill him slowly so he had the advantage during the ensuing fight. Maximus eventually defeated Commodus and kills the emperor in the sands of the coliseum. At this point Maximus's minutes were numbered as he was gravely injured, Maximus passed away shortly after talking to his old friends. 

 

(Maximus killing Commodus)

 

Roughly two thousand years later an archeologist uncovered Maximus's tomb in which he was put to rest. They took his bones and started doing experimental testing on them in which they can return the old bones to life and regrow the rest of the body. Unfortunately, his gnome was not complete and they had to put some other DNA to fill in the gaps. They used a random volunteer whose name was "Scotty Campbell" who was a famous VHL player. Now that Maximus is in the modern-day he doesn't know anything but fighting and war but with the help of Scotty Campbells DNA, he knows hockey. He has now declared himself for the VHL and the VHLM. 

 

(MDM pictured on his way to the rink)