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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 30 2014, 08:28 PM (158 Views) | |
| Gaius Licinius | Aug 30 2014, 08:28 PM Post #1 |
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Consul
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Conscript Fathers, Greetings from Antioch. I wanted to provide you with an additional update from the region. Thanks to the quick work of Tiberius Valerius the region is now firmly under Rome's control once again. I wanted to start by saying that Tiberius Valerius has acted with distinction here in Syria, and I would not have been able to complete the campaign without his aid. I suggest that someone propose some decoration for this man, perhaps the honorary grass crown which has been awarded to so few Romans. Lucius Flavius, the Quaestor and my chief of staff has also been of great assistance, and so has the noble Curtius Antonius, Legatus of XII Gemini. Now that I have taken back the province and rid the land of the Lampronian rebels, it is my intent to enact a war indemnity on the province which will go to Rome's temples. Surely even the Gods were insulted by the Lampronian actions, and we have missed out on years of revenue due to this. I want to make a clear statement that this is what happens when our provinces defy Rome. When I put down the Hirtian revolt in Hispania Ulterior, the circumstances were different as the land was taken by force. The Lampronians had support of the people, and many a citizen enlisted to fight our legions. All that said, there is still work to do here in Syria, and that is why I am officially announcing that my Proconsulship will take place here in Syria. I suggest given the turmoil in the east between the Seleucid rump states, and the Egyptian civil war that we do all that we can to fortify and develop the region. It may be prudent to build a citadel in Antioch to enable us to defend our borders, and any other work which can be done here to improve the infrastructure will be helpful. I leave these ideas and motions to you, the legislators at home to write up proposals ensuring these measures, and properly awarding Tiberius Valerius be enacted sometime soon. Signed, Consul Gaius Licinius |
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| Gaius Licinius | Aug 30 2014, 09:08 PM Post #2 |
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Consul
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Senators, It has also been brought to my attention that some are concerned regarding the donations which are being sent to the temples of Mars and Iuppiter. I had ordered that the donations be sent to each temple equally, and yet it appears most of it had been brought to the temple of Mars first. It appears that whoever orchestrated the transfer of funds did so in the wrong order, and I truly apologize for this. That said, I am in the process of sending more donations to the temples, and I have no problem sending even more money to the temple of Iuppiter just to be completely sure that everything is squared away. Regards, Consul Gaius Licinius |
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| Tiberius Valerius | Sep 1 2014, 04:26 PM Post #3 |
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Praetor Peregrinus
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Upon my arrival in Syria, the gods looked favorably enough upon me to deliver a military victory which saw the near-total destruction of the rebels under Paullus Lampronius. Both Paullus Lampronius and his second-in-command Opiter Egnatius were slain at the hands of men under my command, and their bodies recovered the same day. My army was fortunate enough to collapse the enemy flanks after intense fighting outside of Pieria, and ultimately enveloped the rebellious Legio IV. The rebels of Legio IV refused to surrender, with the last of their men dying in the presence of their Aquila standard... It brings me great concern to hear that some believe Iuppiter was not properly honored following the victory in Syria, as paying homage to the King of the Gods was my chief concern after securing the field. It was after our victory that I ordered twenty of my most distinguished men to escort the Aquila standard back to the Temple of Iuppiter in Roma. More than 17,000 men lost their lives to bring that sacred standard to the feet of our chief deity. Countless women have been made widows, and children made fatherless. And yet the gesture of depositing that standard to the care of the Temple of Iuppiter was to show that none can escape the justice of our divine father. If the Aquila standard has somehow not made it into the care of the Temple, I would ask that the Senate launch an inquiry into the matter. If it has, indeed, been faithfully delivered to Roma, then I trust that father Iuppiter will delight in the return of his sacred eagle. I know not about the current misgivings regarding coin, but I can assure this body that there is no man that has survived the war in Syria that does give thanks to our divine father. Signed and Sealed; Tiberius Valerius, Praetor Peregrinus |
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| Lucius Flavius | Sep 2 2014, 02:59 AM Post #4 |
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Quaestor
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Conscript fathers, I am perturbed that verbal instructions to the men taking the donations to the Temples Mars and Iuppiter seemed to have been misconstrued, possible in their haste to see their loved ones they thought by depositing it all at the Temple of Mars they had fulfilled their task and where free to go about their personal business and after the horrors of the recent battles who can blame them? Consul Gaius Licinius is certainly not at fault and as the Army Quaestor and Chief of Staff I must take the blame for any error in the orders to these men in regards to the donations being incorrectly assigned. I humbly and unreservedly apologize to the priests of Iuppiter for this mistake and I can assure no offense was meant to them. Upon my return I will visit them them and make good my apology in person to them. Lucius Flavius Army Quaestor and Chief of Staff |
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| Dius Fidius | Sep 3 2014, 02:53 AM Post #5 |
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GM
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Herius Valerius rose from his seat, "Who is this man who dares address the us, a Quaestor! Who has no voice on this sacred floor unless WE call for it!" Herius paused, angry at the circumvention of basic procedure. "The a front that this man has shown is an outrage, I demand he be ordered to return to Roma, and be paraded before this sacred body." |
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| Tiberius Valerius | Sep 3 2014, 02:04 PM Post #6 |
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Praetor Peregrinus
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(Given that letters cannot, in their own right, speak, I think that it's safe to presume that this letter was dictated by someone with the proper authority to speak in the Senate. There's no prohibition on men of non-Senatorial rank speaking to the Senate or indeed even writing Senatusconsulta as long as theyre sponsored by someone of status.)
Edited by Tiberius Valerius, Sep 3 2014, 04:11 PM.
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| Marcus Aemilius | Sep 3 2014, 04:53 PM Post #7 |
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Pontifex, Praetor of Illyricum
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(I think it would also be safe to say these countless letters responding to one are a bit.. unrealistic. Remind me of the old RL days when commanders would have discussions in the "military forum".. perhaps to have a letter read in the Senate we should contact a Senator directly who resides in Rome.. or a GM NPC? |
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| Galerius Antonius | Sep 3 2014, 05:56 PM Post #8 |
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Praetor Urbanus
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(I agree if a letter is to be read it must be sent directly to a senator in rome or the secret senarios to have a npc sentator read it.) |
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| Galerius Antonius | Sep 3 2014, 06:09 PM Post #9 |
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Praetor Urbanus
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Galerius rose and walked down to floor and calmly took the letter from the messenger and rolled it up "Conscript fathers it was a simple laps in judgement of this messenger. No offence was ment this letter should have been delivered to the consul or another senator and not read aloud. I'm sure the scare that good Herius has given this man will be lesson enough. i believe Quaestor Lucius Flavius to be an honorable man that believes in and respects the normal order of things. Surely we have greater concens then recalling a Quaestor, let us continue with the business of the day." Galerius turned looking at Herius Valerius to see if he would nodded and let the matter go this time. |
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