Late 259 B.C.
Senate report:
The Senate discusses the plan proposed by Consul Gaius Draconius to invade the Gaul territory. Although some Senators seem to be troubled about the Consul`s massive recruitment program, they unanimously support the plan to invade the Province of Lugdinensis.
The Senate reminds all Senators, that the elections for the Officials for the years 258/257 are coming up and begs them to announce their candidacies.
Consul report:
Consul Gaius Draconius announces the recruitment of four Legions in order to conquer the whole Gaul territory. The new Units will be ready for duty in early 258.
He informs the Senate about an envoy, that was send to Massilia to negotiate a trade agreement. The Senate of Massilia, being split over the question whether to agree to Rome`s or Seleucia`s proposal, orders a plebiscite to be held. The population, being wary about Rome`s intentions, decide in favor of Seleucia.
Another envoy was sent to Carthage in order to extent the Non-Aggression-Pact for another four years. An answer is still pending.
Pontifex report:
Quintus Livius Varro once again travels through the Republic to uplift the spirit of the people. The population of Campania, Etruria and Venetia are delighted by his appearance and their happiness increases by 5. Back in Rome he performs a ritual in honor of Ceres, that overwhelms the population. Its happiness increases by 10.
Provinces with below-average happiness are Bruttium, Campania, Etruria, Liguria (45 each), Umbria, Venetia (40 each), Apulia, Cisalpine Gaul and Dalmatia (35 each).
Aedile report:
none
Quaestor report:
Sextus Atilius Aelianus succeeds in reorganizing the tax administration and increasing the tax revenues. Thus Rome collects a sum of 788 Denarii in the last six months. The Treasury holds 1.075 Denarii.
[= 962 (last turn`s Treasury) - 50 (Envoys to Massilia and Carthage) - 225 (Happiness) - 400 (Legion recruitment) + 788 (Taxes)]
Censor report:
The popularity of the Consuls remains at +1 and the one of Sextus Atilius Aelianus at -1.
Due to the enthusiastic reception of his latest ritual, the popularity of Quintus Livius Varro increases to +3. The people stray flowers on his way, whenever they meet him and he and the members of his family have a special place in the hearts and minds of all roman people.
Spy report:
The Spy returns from Macedonia.
Tribune report:
Tribune Marcus Manlius arrives in Liguria to suppress the slave revolt. After giving them the opportunity to surrender, he starts an assault on the slave`s positions. Although they were wise enough to take up strong defensive positions, the two roman Legions overrun them with small casualties. The few male survivors got crucified in the aftermath, while the rest was brought to their former owners or the local slave markets.
Tribune Aulus Manlius Merula crosses the Alps with three Legions and enters the Province of Lugdunensis. The local residents, mostly Allobrogii and Sequanii, form a combat force to confront the invaders. In the unfamiliar and confusing terrain the inhabitants are repulsed, but the roman Legions suffer average casualties. Small parts of the tribal force can escape and pose a threat for the roman supply lines.
Foreign affairs:
- Carthage conquers the Province of Lusitania without further casualties.
(I wanted to update earlier, but Pluto, the God of the Underworld and all Server Rooms was obviously not that receptive toward my latest sacrifice [my neighbor`s dog]. Deadline for official and personal orders is
Friday, 4 PM GMT. And don`t forget, this turn are elections.)
