If they wanted computers, they should have invented the numeral zero

They couldn’t even be arsed to adopt positional notation, despite having abacuses all over the place.

Explanation: While the Roman Legions do rightfully have a reputation as a refined military machine, what enabled that military machine is the same thing that enables modern militaries - organization, and all the (metaphorical) paperwork that goes with it. The Legions in particular were very… exact about how they wanted formulaic requests made, even in things as small as an ordinary legionary requesting a few days leave from his centurion.

They would’ve gone nuts for Excel. And please, no one introduce any ambitious Tribunes to Powerpoint.

They did have spreadsheets during their time, only it was called “IXCIL”

Romans would spread their legs for spreadsheets? I will see myself out now…