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===Vengeance===
In the aftermath of their escape, Spartacus and his followers launch a series of guerrilla attacks on the city of Capua. These raids serve dual purposes: acquiring supplies and goading Glaber into a confrontation. Spartacus taunts Glaber by carving his name into the bodies of his victims. This provocation compels the Senate to send Glaber to Capua, where Spartacus plans to strike despite the objections of his allies, Crixus and Mira. As the rebels prepare to flee to the western hills, Spartacus secretly heads off to confront Glaber. He gives Varro's widow, Aurelia, a pouch of coins to ensure her safe return to her son.

The plan quickly unravels. Aurelia is captured and fatally wounded by the Romans, and Spartacus, driven by rage, bungles his assault on Glaber, only managing to wound him. Spartacus narrowly escapes death thanks to Crixus and his men, but upon his return, he faces the ire of Mira and Crixus. Aurelia, on her deathbed, implores Spartacus to stay away from her son to prevent further tragedy. Grieving, Spartacus agrees to join Crixus in searching for Naevia and leaves Capua with his followers, aiming to amass an army by liberating slaves along the way.

On their journey, the rebels raid a villa, killing the guards and liberating the slaves, including Nasir, who initially resents Spartacus for disrupting his life. Instead of executing Nasir, Spartacus decides to train him and show him the value of freedom. The rebels fend off soldiers who come to investigate and continue their mission.

They later intercept a cart transporting slaves to the mines. Agron and Nasir extract information about Naevia from a wounded slaver before killing him. Agron falsely tells Crixus that Naevia is dead to deter a dangerous rescue mission. Crixus is devastated, but Spartacus plans to move to Vesuvius with the rebels, which the Gauls support after Crixus backs the idea. Mira requests combat training from Spartacus to avoid a fate like Sura’s. Eventually, Crixus discovers the truth from Nasir: Naevia is alive but in the mines. Furious, Crixus confronts Agron, who admits to lying for the rebellion's greater good. Spartacus resolves to rescue Naevia, splitting the group as Agron leads others to Vesuvius. Nasir chooses to join Spartacus.

Disguised as slaves and slavers, the rebels infiltrate the mines, find Naevia, and attempt to escape. Romans quickly pursue them, and Crixus sacrifices himself to ensure the others' escape. Spartacus, Naevia, and the remaining rebels flee into the forest.

The group heads towards Vesuvius, evading Roman patrols and suffering heavy losses. Nasir is critically wounded, slowing their progress. As they near Vesuvius, they encounter Agron and the disguised rebels, leading to a joyous reunion. Spartacus and Agron reconcile, and they find refuge in a ruined temple owned by Lucius Caelius, a Roman outcast who informs them of the impending execution of Crixus, Oenomaus, and Rhaskos in the arena. Spartacus plans a rescue, and Agron joins him.

Spartacus and Agron infiltrate the arena in disguise just as the executions begin. Rhaskos is killed, but the rebels set fire to the arena, causing it to collapse and kill thousands of spectators. Amidst the chaos, they rescue the prisoners and escape.

Back at their sanctuary, tensions arise as Naevia struggles with her trauma, and Gannicus, reluctant to join the rebels, plans to leave. Suspicion falls on Gannicus when vital supplies go missing, but it’s revealed that Chadara, a freed slave, intended to flee and had stolen the items. Spartacus and Gannicus clash, but Chadara is caught and killed by Mira. Gannicus leaves, disinterested in their cause.

The rebels raid the Neapolis slave market, freeing many German slaves who join their ranks. Back at the sanctuary, suspicions grow as Agron hunts without Spartacus and new soldiers like Sedullus stir trouble. Sedullus attempts to rape Naevia, leading to a deadly confrontation with Agron. Spartacus kills Sedullus and asserts his leadership, winning the Germans’ loyalty.

Gannicus returns with a captive Ilithyia, hoping to end the conflict by urging Spartacus to kill her. Spartacus is tempted until he learns she carries his child. Deciding to spare her, he stops Mira from assassinating Ilithyia, causing a rift between them. The rebels attempt to trade Ilithyia for weapons, but the Romans betray them. Thanks to the archery skills of Lucius and Mira, they escape, though Lucius is killed. Spartacus releases Ilithyia, realizing killing her won't balance the scales with Glaber.

Spartacus tests his rebels by disguising himself and others as Romans, revealing their internal discord as their greatest weakness. He devises a bonding exercise involving team fights, successfully uniting the group, though his relationship with Mira ends. Soon after, they repel an attack by Varinius, only to face Glaber’s larger force. Forced up Vesuvius, Glaber attempts to starve them out.

Desperation grows among the rebels. A group led by Nemetes attempts to break through the Roman lines but is ambushed. Spartacus and his core allies launch a rescue, engaging briefly with the powerful Egyptian warrior. During the retreat, Mira is mortally wounded by Salvius. Spartacus tries to save her, but she dies, leaving him devastated and blaming Nemetes for her death.

Ashur approaches the rebels with terms for surrender, but they unanimously refuse to betray Spartacus. Naevia duels and kills Ashur after a fierce struggle. Inspired, Spartacus devises a plan using vines to descend Vesuvius and surprise the Romans. Spartacus, Gannicus, Crixus, and Agron seize Roman catapults and attack, drawing the army into a trap where the rest of the rebels flank and decimate them.

In the ensuing battle, Spartacus avenges Mira by killing Salvius and confronts Glaber. Despite Glaber’s rage, Spartacus triumphs, declaring his freedom as he kills Glaber. As Glaber warns of Rome’s relentless pursuit, Spartacus vows to face whatever comes. He rallies the rebels, now an army, to confront Rome’s legions, embracing their destiny to challenge the might of the Republic.