Sulla provided the perfect example for future generals in how to use their army for personal haven. This style of leadership increased the emergence of a more mercenary army where the soldiers wish for enrichment left them increasingly willing to follow generals into war regardless of what they may have represented. Sulla essentially ended the days of Republican loyalty, “Rome, with the Senate at the head, could no longer command the allegiance of Romans.” Veterans that fought for Sulla adopted a serious taste of luxury and extravagant lifestyle due to their conquests. Many of the people became engulfed in this new lifestyle and they spent all of their money. Once the money was gone they did not want to give up their lifestyle or
