Charles the 5th is the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. He has declared war on the alliance of the French and Italians. The League of Cognac. When the Emperor's army shows up on the horizon, sighted from the towers of Rome, the people knew what will come. Siege. Sack. Deaths. The Swiss Guards must defend the Pope, they knew it. Follow the journey of the Sack of Rome. Follow the tale of bravery and determination, of the 189 Pontifical Swiss Guards.