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Who Played Spartacus Wife In Season 1' title='Who Played Spartacus Wife In Season 1' />The primus sets warn by Spartacus differ for each special event, such as a grey metal beset with two golden embossed cobras, which he wore upon his final meeting with Sura. He is often referred to as tiny by the other gladiators. When he travels, he has a red cloak and after the fall of the arena he changes his attire to a leather cuirass and a single leather shoulder pad. He is also be seen wearing a purple cloak at times. His beard has become thicker and he is seen wielding such weapons as two swords, an aquila, a spear and his usual gladius sword. Taking the successful Spartacus comic book series from Devils Due to the next level, a four part motion comic series was adapted from the pages of said comics. After the deal has been made, Spartacus puts all of his efforts into becoming the best gladiator to buy both his and Suras freedom. When Sura dies in his arms, Spartacus has to find new meaning in life and finds it in the life of a gladiator, but to do this he must forget his past. At the end of Spartacus Blood and Sand, he takes his vengeance on Batiatus for killing his wife. Soon, his successful rebellion in the ludus expands to encompass a full rebellion against the state of Rome, and Spartacus finds a new purpose in life to free all those enslaved by Rome. Following the death of his wife and everything else he was forced to endure Spartacus is left with an emptiness, something he initially believe can be filled by killing Romans. It isnt until near the end of his conflict with Crassus that he realizes that saving lives is the more important cause. At certain times he seems to deny the existence of any gods, although at other times Spartacus seems to acknowledge them as presently involved in his life. At the religious Suras request, Spartacus attempted to place his beliefs in hers, a later conversation with Mira would suggest he is an atheist though at the same time it is clear that he does believe in an afterlife. Whatever the case, Spartacus has surprised other characters, notably Varro and Batiatus, for his bold display of a nonconforming belief system with Roman paganism. In contradiction to all of Roman culture, he sees slaves as people, of equal importance as owners. This is Spartacus defining trait, as he cannot remain a slave and stand by silently whilst others suffer at his hand or anybody elses. However, Spartacus himself has occasionally allowed his emotions and disdain get the better of him, leading him to adopt a more ruthless disposition, especially towards Romans for all that he and his fellow slaves have suffered. When conflicted, however, Spartacus does often choose the morally right course of action or has others Notably Gannicus and Lucius Caelius council him to do so, lest he become the very thing he is fighting against. Though merciless towards his enemies, Spartacus does not believe in needless bloodshed and expresseses regret when innocents are harmed, which is weight he constantly carries. His moral compass, however, is something not shared by the majority in his rebellion and thus his leadership is occasionally questioned. His own fighting abilities allow him to take on four gladiators at one time, even before his own training as one. Spartacus is skilled in multiple styles of combat and in use of a cross section of weapons. Being able to fight with a sword and shield, single sword, dual swords and use of the spear, both as a weapon and projectile. He has also used an axe, cestus, hammer, aquila and is extremely proficient in unarmed combat. Watch Valley Of Ditches Full Movie. As a result of his extensive training, he is viewed as one of the series top warriors, if not the best warrior in the series, capable of fighting and killing skilled enemies or in large numbers, either gladiator or Roman soldier. This technique is used more often than the second one. He uses this move  just four times probably due the fact that it is a difficult technique to use. His keen intellect and deadly skill combine to make him a true master of war. He is a skilled strategist and tactician and has knowledge of Roman strategy, having formerly served in the Roman Auxiliary under Glaber. These traits, coupled with his bold, proficient tactics have provided invaluable leadership to the rebel army, giving them an unblemished record in battle that would last, even when he met his intellectual and tactical equal, Marcus Licinius Crassus. He grew up with an intense hatred for them, having seen many from his village perish from their attacks, despite the Thracians successes in pushing them back. However, he also desired for a greater solution. A womanizer, he was often plagued by the reputation of having slept with many women in the villages though his endeavors were praised by female tongue. Eventually, Sura came to his bed and the two fell in love shortly after, becoming husband and wife some time before the events of the series. Spartacus joined the Auxiliary to fight the Getae and Mithridates of Macedon but never makes it to Greece Glaber betrays the Thracians and refuses to aid their hometown against the invading barbarians. When Spartacus attacks and humiliates Glaber for breaking the treaty, he and his wife are captured as slaves for vengeance and Spartacus is shipped to Capua in chains. To the surprise of the Roman dignitaries present, he defeats the four gladiators and gains the favor of the crowd, which prompts the ludus owner Quintus Lentulus Batiatus to buy him as a recruit to be trained in his ludus. He is named Spartacus after a Thracian king of old, as his true name is unknown to the Romans. He is stubborn and will obey no man, thinking only of escaping and finding and rescuing his wife. Watch Vacancy Online Hollywoodreporter. This leads to him being humiliated and badly treated by the other gladiators. Eventually Batiatus strikes a deal and agrees to find Spartacus wife as long as Spartacus. Spartacus as a Gladiator. During the training Spartacus finds a friend in fellow gladiator trainee Varro and an enemy in Crixus, the prime gladiator of the ludus and the Champion of Capua. Spartacus loses miserably but produces the Legends. In doing so, he loses his honor and status as a gladiator, and to regain it must fight in the Pit in brutal, lawless brawls. He excels in this, eventually regaining his status after saving the life of Batiatus. Despite their initial hesitance and difficulties, they find a common purpose in uniting to fight for their women. The beginning of the battle is in their favor, until Theokoles after feigning death gets up again. Spartacus and Crixus start to fight at cross purposes and in doing so, Theokoles seriously wounds Crixus. Watch Not Cool Online Idigitaltimes'>Watch Not Cool Online Idigitaltimes. Spartacus, taking advantage of Crixus shield to propel himself into the air, delivers a fierce strike. Not giving up yet, Crixus grabs a helmet lying nearby and reflects the light into Theokoles face, blinding him momentarily. With this victory, Spartacus rises suddenly in fame. Rain comes to the drought ridden Capua and the people believe it a sign that Spartacus fight against Theokoles had pleased the gods. Batiatus buys him his own personal set of gladiatorial armor and gives him a room of his own in the ludus, instead of the cell he was living in before. He also promises Spartacus the return of his wife, albeit in his service, and Spartacus eagerly awaits her, all the while planning his escape attempt for when Sura arrives. He purchases vast quantities of wine and hires prostitutes to exhaust his fellow gladiators and the ludus guards. He steals a Thracian dagger to arm himself for his escape attempt. He even drugs Doctore to avoid fighting him.