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Rome

Episode 5 Rank10of 16

Rome deepened his attachment with Lyric, joined Mama’s Angels, coordinated with Kamu, and accepted a future safety exchange with Devens. His score held at 10, while his rank moved from tied ninth to tied tenth and his Safety Lock expired. Tied for Rank 10 of 16 with a Total Power Score of 10.

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Rome

Power Rating By Episode

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How to read this graph: The Power Rating is the sum of a player’s six individual power scores. Each power is scored from 1 to 4, so the highest possible Power Rating is 24. Hover over, focus, or select A–B for a short explanation.

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Player at a Glance

Rome’s Relationships Hold as Safety Expires

Rome deepened his attachment with Lyric, joined Mama’s Angels, coordinated with Kamu, and accepted a future safety exchange with Devens. His score held at 10, while his rank moved from tied ninth to tied tenth and his Safety Lock expired.

Current Position: Tied for Rank 10 of 16 with a Total Power Score of 10.

Rank and Score Movement: tied for Rank 9 of 17 → Tied for Rank 10 of 16; Total Power Score 10 → 10.

Clearest Response: Lyric and Rome discussed a future beyond the house, Rome joined Mama’s Angels, and he coordinated with Kamu and Devens.

02

Current Power

These are the clearest and most consequential examples supporting Rome’s six current power ratings—not every observed or attempted use of power.

Current Ratings

Legitimate Power1

No current recognized decision right is demonstrated.

Reward Power1

No current valued benefit changes another player’s response.

Coercive Power1

No current credible consequence changes another player’s response.

Expert Power2

Other players had not repeatedly followed Rome’s advice or judgment.

Referent Power3

Several voluntary relationships produce trust, protection, or coordination.

Informational Power2

Information access exists without repeated decision-changing use.

Clearest Supporting Evidence

PowerEvidence and ResponseWhy It Mattered and Where It Stopped
Referent PowerLyric and Rome discussed a future beyond the house, Rome joined Mama’s Angels, and he coordinated with Kamu and Devens.The network remained broad. Its members did not necessarily share the same targets.

03

Relationships and Alliances

Most Significant Relationships

Rome strengthened with Lyric and Devens and remained connected to Kamu, Jason, and LaTrice.

Most Significant Alliances and Groups

Mama’s Angels formed around Rome, LaTrice, and Jason. Four Seasons remained unvalidated.

04

Power Shifts

Rome’s Total Power Score Holds at 10 Because His Broad Relationship Network Remains while Inherited Safety Expires Separately

Total Power Score: 10 → 10

Why: Rome deepened his attachment with Lyric, joined Mama’s Angels, coordinated with Kamu, and accepted a future safety exchange with Devens. His score held at 10, while his rank moved from tied ninth to tied tenth and his Safety Lock expired.

What Changed: No individual power rating changed; Total Power Score remained 10.

What Stayed the Same: Legitimate Power 1, Reward Power 1, Coercive Power 1, Expert Power 2, Referent Power 3, and Informational Power 2.

Why It Matters: Rome had several meaningful relationships but no single group that organized all of them. The rank movement came from the changing field, not weaker ties.

05

Position Analysis

Rome’s Relationships Hold as Safety Expires

Rome had several meaningful relationships but no single group that organized all of them. The rank movement came from the changing field, not weaker ties.

Bottom Line: Rome retained broad relationship power (Referent 3). The next test is which connection controls his next target and protection choices.

06

Performance, Structure, and Chance

Rome’s premiere Safety Lock expired. Losing structural safety did not lower his Referent rating.

The Week 1 cycle ended with no active HOH, nominees, or Safety Locks. Round 1 Time Capsule remained active with no known recipient or result.

07

Best Move Right Now

There is not enough evidence yet to name a supported best move.

08

What the Rating Means

The current score shows the mix of influence Rome could still use after the first eviction cycle. Referent Power supplied the clearest evidence, while the stated limits identify what had not yet been delivered or tested.

09

Public Opinion

No completed public-opinion result is available at this Evidence Cutoff.

Official Audience Action: The Time Capsule twist had been announced, but no recipient or result was known. It is recorded separately from fan ranking.

10

What to Watch For Next

Who does Rome protect first: Lyric, Mama’s Angels, Kamu, or Devens?

Why It Matters: The answer would show which of his relationships has the greatest practical reach.