# Gemini in the Rough: Brutus vs Gaius

An early-game event that introduces players to the Specialists system by offering a choice between two Epic-tier Specialists.

## Overview

**Event Name:** Gemini in the Rough
**Type:** Quest/Event
**Timing:** Early game
**Purpose:** Introduction to Specialists

## The Event

The "Gemini in the Rough" event presents players with a choice between two brothers, each offering different bonuses. The first step is to question the brothers and learn more about their abilities.

### Outcomes

1. **Hire Brutus** - Obtain Brutus Julius Lupus as a Specialist
2. **Hire Gaius** - Obtain Gaius Julius Lupus as a Specialist
3. **Flip a Coin** - Randomly receive one of the two Specialists

## The Specialists

### Brutus Julius Lupus, Pollux of Policies

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Effect | +20% workforce from residences in range |
| Best For | Early game, resource-constrained situations |

**Analysis:** Brutus increases the workforce provided by residences within his area of effect. The 20% boost is significant when you are resource-gated and struggling to expand your city. This makes him an excellent early game option, particularly on Normal difficulty.

### Gaius Julius Lupus, Castor of Fortunes

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Effect | +1.5 income to Market area of effect |
| Best For | Late game, income optimization |

**Analysis:** Gaius adds income to your Market's area of effect, significantly increasing profits especially when you can overlap his effect radius with multiple Markets. Late game, you can spend millions of Denarii rolling for specialists, so generating more money provides more options. Technologies that extend Market range (via road or direct improvements) make Gaius even more valuable.

## Recommendation

### Choose Brutus (Recommended for Most Players)

**Reasons:**
- Stronger impact in early game when workforce is limited
- Workforce-focused Specialists are rarer than income-focused ones
- Many late-game Specialists provide powerful income bonuses, making Gaius less unique
- Early game workforce boost helps establish your economy faster

### Choose Gaius If:

- You prefer long-term economic optimization
- You want to maximize late-game income generation
- You plan to heavily invest in Market coverage and road technologies

## Summary

| Factor | Brutus | Gaius |
|--------|--------|-------|
| Strength Timing | Early game | Late game |
| Effect Type | Workforce | Income |
| Rarity of Effect | Rare (few alternatives) | Common (many alternatives) |
| Difficulty Level | Better for Normal | Better for Expert players |

**Bottom Line:** Brutus is the better choice for most players because workforce Specialists are harder to find, while income bonuses are available from many late-game Specialists.

## Related

- [Specialists](./../specialists/_index.md) - Full list of Specialists
- [Systems](./../systems/_index.md) - Game mechanics including Markets
