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Gladiators were the people who fought in the arenas. They were usually slaves or criminals. Most were highly valued. Criminal gladiators were called Noxii. People could also go to a gladiator school to become a gladiator. Only Noxii fought to the death. A Noxii who won would be put into battle again until he died.

There were several types of gladiators, known as: Andabatae - Fought blindfolded for the entertainment of the audiance. Dimacheri - Fought with two swords. Retiarii - Utillized nets and a trident. Hoplomachi - Battled while wearing a suit of armour. Laqueatores - A rope was their weapon of choice. Secutores - Fought using a sword and shield. Sagittarii - Used a bow and arrows to fight. Bestiarii - Fought against animals. Scissores - Only their name is known.