Roman Empire Industrial Revolution

Point Of Divergence: The original steam engine invented by Heron Alexandrinus is adapted by an anonymous greek inventor. He created a new device that uses steam power to help with warfare.

Technology: 

Short Range Impregnator : (Invented in 103 AD) The device is a short-range transportation vessel for soldiers to get deep behind enemy lines burst out and surround the enemy. It could be considered one of the worlds first steam powered cars. The technology is very rudimentary, it can not be stopped, or controlled until the fuel runs out.

The Steam Powered Piston Is created : (Invented in 106 AD) The Steam powered piston allows greater control of the Impregnators speed and new steering mechanisms allow control over the direction. These cars now allow faster travel on the Roman Roads. Mostly for the elite.

Mass Production : (Introduced in 137 AD) The mass production of cars now made them more commen-place in the Roman Empire.

Electricity : (Discovered in 142 AD)

The Telegraph : (Invented in 153 AD) This invention allowed instant communication from every edge of the empire.