What happens when a young Roman Centurion is on duty at Jesus's triumphal entry? He is a haughty young man and seems to have every right to be, he comes from a respectable family that has always served the Roman empire. Why should he care about a peasant who claims to be King of the Jews?

Titus Rutilius Lupus is a legionary in the Roman army. He finds himself promoted to the rank of Centurion after his squad save the lives of the Governor's family. The Governor's brother, Senator Braccus has Titus transfered to the Praetorian Guard to form one of his new special action squads. Rome didn't always send in the legions.... Prologue - Becoming an Orphan.