at the risk of asking a boring game related question - if Egypt is this busy whats going on with the yellow Seleucid blob?
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Armenia is reduced to three provinces, all unclaimed provinces north of the Caucasus are taken except one and right now he seems to be expanding to Greece.
The big bad blob seems to be a real problem in this game.
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Other news. Carthage is reduced to 11 Provinces (mostly in western Africa and Iberia), the northern Gaul tribes have been united by the Atrebates, Macedonia had losses in the south but could conquer Illyria and Magna Graecia.
The big bad blob seems to be a real problem in this game.
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Other news. Carthage is reduced to 11 Provinces (mostly in western Africa and Iberia), the northern Gaul tribes have been united by the Atrebates, Macedonia had losses in the south but could conquer Illyria and Magna Graecia.
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Every time I see or hear that line I will remember merrick's fantastic Borgundy AAR from the early EUIII days.
And I've officially restarted playing Rome.
Vaison - 29th July 549 AUC
Lucius Valerius Falto, Dux of Narbonensis (that consists of the tribal lands of the Vocontii and Allobroges right now) reads the latest essay of Marcus Tacitus about the Gaul tribes (Lucius has been to a workshop called "The implications of de-escalation and peacekeeping on the global strategy of rising superpowers" lately and now tries to keep track of potential centers of conflict in the vicinity).
L: *reads aloud*
L: "Boy, what a mess. Good thing, I don`t have to deal with them."
A Messenger appears.
M: "Dux, I bring a message from the Senate. They want you to colonize the area to west."
L: "That land belongs to the Ruteni. Wait..." *flips through the book* "Ruteni, Ruteni, Ruteni...ah, here: `Ruteni are peaceful retards, grateful when being paid attention by their neighbors.` Heck, that should be easy."
A second Messenger appears.
M: "Dux, the Atrebates defeated the Aedui and now established a Union. They call themselves Gauls now."
L: "Good to see that they shape up. Interesting development."
M: "Oh, and they colonized Ruteni."
L: "Assholes. How am I supposed to colonize it now?"
A third Messenger appears.
M: "Dux, reports indicate, that the Gauls suffers a civil war. A General called Galba tries to overthrow the government. The province of Ruteni has defected and joined the Rebels."
L: *gives orders* "Alright, we have a situation here and we have to help our dear Gaul friends to not fall back to anarchy and scattered regionalism. Mobilize the peacekeeping force. We are liberating Ruteni from the forces of oppression and tyranny." *grins*
(Will the Gauls in general and the Ruteni in particular appreciate the selfless roman efforts? Will the peacekeeping force encounter thousands of bloodthirsty women? If so, will they be reminded of their wives? Find out in the next chapter.)
Lucius Valerius Falto, Dux of Narbonensis (that consists of the tribal lands of the Vocontii and Allobroges right now) reads the latest essay of Marcus Tacitus about the Gaul tribes (Lucius has been to a workshop called "The implications of de-escalation and peacekeeping on the global strategy of rising superpowers" lately and now tries to keep track of potential centers of conflict in the vicinity).
L: *reads aloud*
L: "Boy, what a mess. Good thing, I don`t have to deal with them."
A Messenger appears.
M: "Dux, I bring a message from the Senate. They want you to colonize the area to west."
L: "That land belongs to the Ruteni. Wait..." *flips through the book* "Ruteni, Ruteni, Ruteni...ah, here: `Ruteni are peaceful retards, grateful when being paid attention by their neighbors.` Heck, that should be easy."
A second Messenger appears.
M: "Dux, the Atrebates defeated the Aedui and now established a Union. They call themselves Gauls now."
L: "Good to see that they shape up. Interesting development."
M: "Oh, and they colonized Ruteni."
L: "Assholes. How am I supposed to colonize it now?"
A third Messenger appears.
M: "Dux, reports indicate, that the Gauls suffers a civil war. A General called Galba tries to overthrow the government. The province of Ruteni has defected and joined the Rebels."
L: *gives orders* "Alright, we have a situation here and we have to help our dear Gaul friends to not fall back to anarchy and scattered regionalism. Mobilize the peacekeeping force. We are liberating Ruteni from the forces of oppression and tyranny." *grins*
(Will the Gauls in general and the Ruteni in particular appreciate the selfless roman efforts? Will the peacekeeping force encounter thousands of bloodthirsty women? If so, will they be reminded of their wives? Find out in the next chapter.)
yep, nods wisely, it is the only thing to do - natives killing each other, the very best solution is to step in and do the killing for them (but in a more efficient and humane manner) ... how close is Rome to suffering from the 'Latin Person's burden'? I understand that tends to come next.
Raetia - 19th April 572 AUC
Dux Publius Cornelius Rufinus gathered the other members of the Military Faction in the Senate in his house in Raetia (one of the few times he didn`t curse to have such a small house, since there are only 6 other militarists) in order to discuss the sorry state of the Republic.
P: "Friends, Romans, Countrymen. We`ve gathered here due to the fact, that the Republic is ill. It suffers from a completely misguided policy, that will lead our state into ruin and demise. We all know the facts. The commercial policy of the last decades does not meet the demands of the population..."
Titus Claudius Caudex puts his hand up.
P: "Titus?"
T: "Now that you talk about it. I know one of the merchants down in Ostia, and he said, that commerce and trade flourish and that he and his mates earn the earth right now. I`ve been to the Aerarium the next day, and what shall I say. The Republic is fricking rich."
P: "Correct, Titus. But how does the Republic spends this wealth? By investing into the military, the backbone of our country? No..."
Titus Claudius puts his hand up.
P: "Yes, Titus?"
T: "But doesn`t the Republic maintain 74 Cohorts right now, with 13 of them under your direct command?"
P: "Correct, Titus, but you didn`t let me finish. What I wanted to say is, that the Republic doesn`t improve our fortifications enough. Instead our hard earned money is spend for useless projects like ports and..."
Titus puts his hand up.
P: *sighs* "Titus?"
T: "Now that you`re talking about ports. You know, this merchant friend of mine has invested in the tourism business lately. And I tell you, his company offers bargain travels from all the ports in the Republic. Example: Neapolis to Alexandria and back for just 12 Denarii. Okay, your cabin may not be first class and they cut expenses for service personnel, but that`s still 70% less than other providers. So you`ve got more money to spend on funny stuff in Alexandria, if you know what I mean."
P: "See, Titus. That`s what I`m talking about. The profiteers of this policy are greedy business people who undermine the groundwork of our society. And we all know, that just three years ago the last Consul decided to `open` nobility for newcomers. And now this scum has seats in the Senate. And I ask you, cui bono?"
Titus...
P: *angry* "What?"
T: "You know this merchant friend of mine is now in the Senate too. And, boy, he`s got a hot wife. Wanna see a picture?"
T: "Met her at the Senate`s New Year reception. Maybe not a perfect babe, but the things she do with her..."
P: "THAT`S NOT THE POINT!!!"
T: *appalled* "Oh, ehm, sorry Publius. So what is the point?"
P: "The point is, that this country needs to change. This country needs an aggressive agenda in its foreign policy. It needs to focus on expansion. My friends, this country needs a strong leader to fulfill our destiny of glory and greatness. It needs someone willing to march on Rome, right into the Senate and take charge of things. And, my dear Senators, fortunately there is such a man..."
T: "The Leader of the Mercantile Faction?"
P: *desperate facepalm*
(Will Titus join the Mercantile Faction? Will he get killed by Publius? Will the Military Faction finally self-disband? Find out in the next chapter.)
Dux Publius Cornelius Rufinus gathered the other members of the Military Faction in the Senate in his house in Raetia (one of the few times he didn`t curse to have such a small house, since there are only 6 other militarists) in order to discuss the sorry state of the Republic.
P: "Friends, Romans, Countrymen. We`ve gathered here due to the fact, that the Republic is ill. It suffers from a completely misguided policy, that will lead our state into ruin and demise. We all know the facts. The commercial policy of the last decades does not meet the demands of the population..."
Titus Claudius Caudex puts his hand up.
P: "Titus?"
T: "Now that you talk about it. I know one of the merchants down in Ostia, and he said, that commerce and trade flourish and that he and his mates earn the earth right now. I`ve been to the Aerarium the next day, and what shall I say. The Republic is fricking rich."
P: "Correct, Titus. But how does the Republic spends this wealth? By investing into the military, the backbone of our country? No..."
Titus Claudius puts his hand up.
P: "Yes, Titus?"
T: "But doesn`t the Republic maintain 74 Cohorts right now, with 13 of them under your direct command?"
P: "Correct, Titus, but you didn`t let me finish. What I wanted to say is, that the Republic doesn`t improve our fortifications enough. Instead our hard earned money is spend for useless projects like ports and..."
Titus puts his hand up.
P: *sighs* "Titus?"
T: "Now that you`re talking about ports. You know, this merchant friend of mine has invested in the tourism business lately. And I tell you, his company offers bargain travels from all the ports in the Republic. Example: Neapolis to Alexandria and back for just 12 Denarii. Okay, your cabin may not be first class and they cut expenses for service personnel, but that`s still 70% less than other providers. So you`ve got more money to spend on funny stuff in Alexandria, if you know what I mean."
P: "See, Titus. That`s what I`m talking about. The profiteers of this policy are greedy business people who undermine the groundwork of our society. And we all know, that just three years ago the last Consul decided to `open` nobility for newcomers. And now this scum has seats in the Senate. And I ask you, cui bono?"
Titus...
P: *angry* "What?"
T: "You know this merchant friend of mine is now in the Senate too. And, boy, he`s got a hot wife. Wanna see a picture?"
T: "Met her at the Senate`s New Year reception. Maybe not a perfect babe, but the things she do with her..."
P: "THAT`S NOT THE POINT!!!"
T: *appalled* "Oh, ehm, sorry Publius. So what is the point?"
P: "The point is, that this country needs to change. This country needs an aggressive agenda in its foreign policy. It needs to focus on expansion. My friends, this country needs a strong leader to fulfill our destiny of glory and greatness. It needs someone willing to march on Rome, right into the Senate and take charge of things. And, my dear Senators, fortunately there is such a man..."
T: "The Leader of the Mercantile Faction?"
P: *desperate facepalm*
(Will Titus join the Mercantile Faction? Will he get killed by Publius? Will the Military Faction finally self-disband? Find out in the next chapter.)
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its terrifying to imagine Micheal O'Leary (Ryanair for those from outside W Europe) running a shipping line in Ancient Rome. Visit Egypt, our nearest port is in Morocco but don't worry its the same continent?
That was exactly what I was picturing, except Ryanair would charge you a supplementary fee (+ tax) for the use of the whip. And I think Ben Hur got a bigger seat than Ryanair would offer.
Rome - 2nd December 583 AUC
Consul Spurius Valerius Falto reads his daily lot of mail (that revolves around important matters like who likes/dislikes someone else or somebody having a wet dream of being Aedile and stuff), when Gaius Lutatius Catulus, Leader of the Mercantile Faction and coincidentally Navy Quaestor, enters the room.
G: "Hail, Consul."
S: "Hi, Gaius. How is the business going?"
G: "Not that good, lately. Our merchant vessels in the Adriatic Sea are haunted by Pirates."
S: "Pirates?"
G: "You know, the raiders of the sea. Eyepatch, Parrot, wooden legs and so."
S: "Interesting. So, where do they come from?"
G: "Obviously somewhere from the Dalmatian coast."
S: "Wait, as of late these territories belong to Macedonia. Don`t think, the King supports them."
A messenger enters the room.
M: "Hail Consul. There is a civil war going on in Macedonia. Nikias Alcetid fights the current King Nicodemus Antigonid. Liburni, Dalmatae and other provinces support the claimant."
S: "This kind of explains a lot. QUINTUS!"
Quintus Cornelius, his private secretary, appears.
Q: "Consul?"
S: "A letter to the Macedonian claimant Nicias Alcetid. Ehm...Dear Nicias. I write this to let you know, that you`re not only on my personal Ignore-List now, but I`m also supporting Nicodemus` proposition to issue a perma-ban for rough language, looking ugly and generally being a prick. But, as peace-loving person, I won`t jump to not-that-friendly actions, if you are willing to stop all piracy in the Adriatic and agree to grant access to a roman board of inquiry consisting of the 3rd Legion to all Dalmatian ports in order to verify the local disarmament. Sincerely, Spurius."
Rome - 8th January 584 AUC
Secretary Quintus Cornelius enters the Consul`s office.
Q: "Consul? There is news from our messenger to Macedonia."
S: "Great, did he return?"
Q: "Well...partially."
S: "Rats! Okay, I`m off to the 3rd Legion in Histri. Cancel all appointments for the next year."
Liburni - 23rd February 584 AUC
One week after having arrived, Consul Spurius Valerius gathers his men for an assault on the city of Iadera.
S: "Soldiers! As you all know, Romans are peaceful people. But now, being forced into a conflict by these Macedonian troublemakers, there is no other choice to charge and fight."
A Legionnaire raises his voice.
L: "Sir, don`t want to disturb you, but the city gates seem to be open."
A little later, Spurius Valerius and a few Soldiers stand in front of the indeed open gates. Spurius notes a letter in front of the gate.
S: "Well, that was easy."
Dalmatae - 15th July 584 AUC
After having sold Iadera to the highest bidder, the 3rd Legion marched to Dalmatae. Now, after more than three months of hanging around in front of their tent, Consul Spurius Valerius and Naval Prefect Septimus Cornelius are bored out of their mind.
S: "I spy with my little eye something grey."
Se: "The city wall?"
S: "Correct. Your turn."
Se: "I spy with my little eye something 30 feet high."
S: "The city wall?"
Se: "Well done. Your turn."
S: "Boy, that`s so stupid. We`re just sitting here, waiting for something to happen. And don`t get me started about the expenses. This faggot Nicias. I guess I`m going to charge him for that."
Se: "You`ll do what?"
S: "CHARGE!"
Troops: "AAAAAAAAH!"
S: "Ehm...what?...why?...oh, darn!"
Dalmatae - 30th July 584 AUC
Consul Spurius Valerius and Naval Prefect Septimus Cornelius are standing on the market square of Delmion.
S: "Whee, good thing, that our...well-planned attack succeeded. Now we have to find Nicias for peace talks. Where is he?"
Se: "Not here. But there are three other provinces inland. Guess you`ll have to search him."
Autariatae - 14th March 585 AUC
The 3rd Legion arrives in front of the city of Autariatae. Consul Spurius Valerius comes closer and cautiously knocks at the city gate and is answered by a guard.
S: "Good day to you. Say, is Nicias at home?"
Gu: "Sorry, man, but Nici left a month ago. Care to leave a message?"
S: "Oh, that would be nice, for I have a really important blackmailing letter for him. You know, the `Give us what we want or bad things will happen`-stuff."
Gu: "No probs, just slide it under the gate."
S: "Why, thank you. My contact address is on the envelope."
(Will merchant shipping be safe, now that the Adriatic is a roman mare nostrum? Will Nicodemus end the civil war before Rome "liberates" further provinces? Find out in the next chapter.)
Consul Spurius Valerius Falto reads his daily lot of mail (that revolves around important matters like who likes/dislikes someone else or somebody having a wet dream of being Aedile and stuff), when Gaius Lutatius Catulus, Leader of the Mercantile Faction and coincidentally Navy Quaestor, enters the room.
G: "Hail, Consul."
S: "Hi, Gaius. How is the business going?"
G: "Not that good, lately. Our merchant vessels in the Adriatic Sea are haunted by Pirates."
S: "Pirates?"
G: "You know, the raiders of the sea. Eyepatch, Parrot, wooden legs and so."
S: "Interesting. So, where do they come from?"
G: "Obviously somewhere from the Dalmatian coast."
S: "Wait, as of late these territories belong to Macedonia. Don`t think, the King supports them."
A messenger enters the room.
M: "Hail Consul. There is a civil war going on in Macedonia. Nikias Alcetid fights the current King Nicodemus Antigonid. Liburni, Dalmatae and other provinces support the claimant."
S: "This kind of explains a lot. QUINTUS!"
Quintus Cornelius, his private secretary, appears.
Q: "Consul?"
S: "A letter to the Macedonian claimant Nicias Alcetid. Ehm...Dear Nicias. I write this to let you know, that you`re not only on my personal Ignore-List now, but I`m also supporting Nicodemus` proposition to issue a perma-ban for rough language, looking ugly and generally being a prick. But, as peace-loving person, I won`t jump to not-that-friendly actions, if you are willing to stop all piracy in the Adriatic and agree to grant access to a roman board of inquiry consisting of the 3rd Legion to all Dalmatian ports in order to verify the local disarmament. Sincerely, Spurius."
Rome - 8th January 584 AUC
Secretary Quintus Cornelius enters the Consul`s office.
Q: "Consul? There is news from our messenger to Macedonia."
S: "Great, did he return?"
Q: "Well...partially."
S: "Rats! Okay, I`m off to the 3rd Legion in Histri. Cancel all appointments for the next year."
Liburni - 23rd February 584 AUC
One week after having arrived, Consul Spurius Valerius gathers his men for an assault on the city of Iadera.
S: "Soldiers! As you all know, Romans are peaceful people. But now, being forced into a conflict by these Macedonian troublemakers, there is no other choice to charge and fight."
A Legionnaire raises his voice.
L: "Sir, don`t want to disturb you, but the city gates seem to be open."
A little later, Spurius Valerius and a few Soldiers stand in front of the indeed open gates. Spurius notes a letter in front of the gate.
S: "Well, that was easy."
Dalmatae - 15th July 584 AUC
After having sold Iadera to the highest bidder, the 3rd Legion marched to Dalmatae. Now, after more than three months of hanging around in front of their tent, Consul Spurius Valerius and Naval Prefect Septimus Cornelius are bored out of their mind.
S: "I spy with my little eye something grey."
Se: "The city wall?"
S: "Correct. Your turn."
Se: "I spy with my little eye something 30 feet high."
S: "The city wall?"
Se: "Well done. Your turn."
S: "Boy, that`s so stupid. We`re just sitting here, waiting for something to happen. And don`t get me started about the expenses. This faggot Nicias. I guess I`m going to charge him for that."
Se: "You`ll do what?"
S: "CHARGE!"
Troops: "AAAAAAAAH!"
S: "Ehm...what?...why?...oh, darn!"
Dalmatae - 30th July 584 AUC
Consul Spurius Valerius and Naval Prefect Septimus Cornelius are standing on the market square of Delmion.
S: "Whee, good thing, that our...well-planned attack succeeded. Now we have to find Nicias for peace talks. Where is he?"
Se: "Not here. But there are three other provinces inland. Guess you`ll have to search him."
Autariatae - 14th March 585 AUC
The 3rd Legion arrives in front of the city of Autariatae. Consul Spurius Valerius comes closer and cautiously knocks at the city gate and is answered by a guard.
S: "Good day to you. Say, is Nicias at home?"
Gu: "Sorry, man, but Nici left a month ago. Care to leave a message?"
S: "Oh, that would be nice, for I have a really important blackmailing letter for him. You know, the `Give us what we want or bad things will happen`-stuff."
Gu: "No probs, just slide it under the gate."
S: "Why, thank you. My contact address is on the envelope."
(Will merchant shipping be safe, now that the Adriatic is a roman mare nostrum? Will Nicodemus end the civil war before Rome "liberates" further provinces? Find out in the next chapter.)
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I think this is a very modern approach by Consul Spurius Valerius. He is setting up Rome to take on outsourcing work, governing other peoples' provinces for them. This allows those rulers to spend their time on more important things (debauchery, being shut up in dungeons, etc).
its good to see that the Roman postal service still is adopting the personal touch despite the growth in the size of its delivery area
Rome - 2nd March 607 AUC
Consul Numerius Valerius Falto is deep in a small post-lunch nap, when Censor Publius Servilius Geminus enters the room.
P: "HAIL, Consul."
N: *tired* "Publius? What the...what`s up?"
P: "We received a report from the Region of Narbonensis."
N: "From Titus? Havn`t heard from him for a long time. What does he write."
P: "That Chief Diviciacus of the Gauls has declared war on the Helvetii."
N: "So?"
P: "And the Lemovices have joined the fray in order to support the Helvetii."
N: "Soooo?"
P: "And now the Gauls get raped."
N: "See, that`s what I`m always talking about. That`s what happens, when people rely on violence. They screw up. Look to the north. Hermunduri, Marcomanni, Taurisci, Pannonia. All these people have happily joined us, when we brought them Streets, Aquaeducts and Head Tax. There is no need for military operations."
P: "And why do we maintain 100 cohorts then?"
N: "Deterrence, obviously. But tell me, what do we have to do with this whole Gaul mess?"
P: "Well, the Theocracy of Massilia declared war on the Gauls too."
N: "WHAT? Why on earth have they done this."
P: "There seemed to be an incident during an extispicy, when allegedly there was a dark spot on the adrenal gland of the sacrificed cockroach. Some people say, it was a simple dust speck, but you know how these clerics are when they are bored."
N: "Okay, but back to topic..."
P: "And now we got a message from Massilia to honor our Alliance and declare war too. Shall we?"
N: *thinks* "Of course we`ll mobilize our forces, but we`re not going to war."
P: "But?"
N: "We`re now in a state of `active deterrence`."
P: "Sounds cool."
N: "Plus we don`t have to ask the Senate. Let`s go."
Rome - 4th July 607 AUC
Consul Numerius Valerius Falto and Aedile Septimus Valerius Laevinus have a talk, when Praetor Titus Cornelius Rufinus appears.
N: "Titus. All quiet on the western front?"
T: "Kind of. The Helvetii made a separate peace with the Gauls gaining two provinces while we occupy Arverni and Cadurci now."
N: "Great. Now look at this. We opened a second front and started an educational offensive. Now there are Academies in all provinces."
T: *indifferent* "How does that help?"
S: "Well, the guys from the political sciences supported by the PR-division came up with a new concept. They call it New World Order, but that`s just a working title. Plus they created an ad-campaign with high recognition value."
T: *reads* "Team Res Publica - Known World Police."
N: "And the Slogan."
T: *reads* "Res Publica - F*** yeah."
Rome - 30th May 608 AUC
Consul Numerius Valerius Falto has a talk with Praetor Titus Cornelius Rufinus.
T: "I still don`t get."
N: "Okay, our new geopolitical strategy..."
T: "The New World Order."
N: "We call it Pax Romana now, since people find it more comforting according to market research. Sounds peaceful, you know. So our new strategy is all about non-aggression, advocating the right of self-determination and limited intervention, if backed by a mandate of the international community."
T: "The international community? Who is that."
N: "Ehm...we and Massilia."
T: "Ah...And when it comes down to peace talks?"
N: "Then we`ll strip the aggressor of his resources and declare parts of his territory to be mandated area, that is administrated by the international community."
T: "So, us?"
N: "Or Massilia." *smiles*
T: "That leads us to the question, what will happen with the former gaul provinces of Volcae and Arverni."
N: "As General Secretary of the International Community I think, that the IC should administrate it for a short while, until Gaul adopts a proper policy."
T: "But Gaul is at the edge of destruction."
N: "Then for a long while."
(Will the international community meddle in the ongoing fight between Gauls and Lemovices? Will the mandated area increase in size? Find out in the next chapter.)
Consul Numerius Valerius Falto is deep in a small post-lunch nap, when Censor Publius Servilius Geminus enters the room.
P: "HAIL, Consul."
N: *tired* "Publius? What the...what`s up?"
P: "We received a report from the Region of Narbonensis."
N: "From Titus? Havn`t heard from him for a long time. What does he write."
P: "That Chief Diviciacus of the Gauls has declared war on the Helvetii."
N: "So?"
P: "And the Lemovices have joined the fray in order to support the Helvetii."
N: "Soooo?"
P: "And now the Gauls get raped."
N: "See, that`s what I`m always talking about. That`s what happens, when people rely on violence. They screw up. Look to the north. Hermunduri, Marcomanni, Taurisci, Pannonia. All these people have happily joined us, when we brought them Streets, Aquaeducts and Head Tax. There is no need for military operations."
P: "And why do we maintain 100 cohorts then?"
N: "Deterrence, obviously. But tell me, what do we have to do with this whole Gaul mess?"
P: "Well, the Theocracy of Massilia declared war on the Gauls too."
N: "WHAT? Why on earth have they done this."
P: "There seemed to be an incident during an extispicy, when allegedly there was a dark spot on the adrenal gland of the sacrificed cockroach. Some people say, it was a simple dust speck, but you know how these clerics are when they are bored."
N: "Okay, but back to topic..."
P: "And now we got a message from Massilia to honor our Alliance and declare war too. Shall we?"
N: *thinks* "Of course we`ll mobilize our forces, but we`re not going to war."
P: "But?"
N: "We`re now in a state of `active deterrence`."
P: "Sounds cool."
N: "Plus we don`t have to ask the Senate. Let`s go."
Rome - 4th July 607 AUC
Consul Numerius Valerius Falto and Aedile Septimus Valerius Laevinus have a talk, when Praetor Titus Cornelius Rufinus appears.
N: "Titus. All quiet on the western front?"
T: "Kind of. The Helvetii made a separate peace with the Gauls gaining two provinces while we occupy Arverni and Cadurci now."
N: "Great. Now look at this. We opened a second front and started an educational offensive. Now there are Academies in all provinces."
T: *indifferent* "How does that help?"
S: "Well, the guys from the political sciences supported by the PR-division came up with a new concept. They call it New World Order, but that`s just a working title. Plus they created an ad-campaign with high recognition value."
T: *reads* "Team Res Publica - Known World Police."
N: "And the Slogan."
T: *reads* "Res Publica - F*** yeah."
Rome - 30th May 608 AUC
Consul Numerius Valerius Falto has a talk with Praetor Titus Cornelius Rufinus.
T: "I still don`t get."
N: "Okay, our new geopolitical strategy..."
T: "The New World Order."
N: "We call it Pax Romana now, since people find it more comforting according to market research. Sounds peaceful, you know. So our new strategy is all about non-aggression, advocating the right of self-determination and limited intervention, if backed by a mandate of the international community."
T: "The international community? Who is that."
N: "Ehm...we and Massilia."
T: "Ah...And when it comes down to peace talks?"
N: "Then we`ll strip the aggressor of his resources and declare parts of his territory to be mandated area, that is administrated by the international community."
T: "So, us?"
N: "Or Massilia." *smiles*
T: "That leads us to the question, what will happen with the former gaul provinces of Volcae and Arverni."
N: "As General Secretary of the International Community I think, that the IC should administrate it for a short while, until Gaul adopts a proper policy."
T: "But Gaul is at the edge of destruction."
N: "Then for a long while."
(Will the international community meddle in the ongoing fight between Gauls and Lemovices? Will the mandated area increase in size? Find out in the next chapter.)
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I am glad that I don't live in a small country that agrees to invade places to provide a fig-leaf of respectability for the actions of a large republic. That would be awful.
Rome - 12th April 637 AUC
It is close to noon and Consul Septimus Valerius Laevinus is sitting in his Office and feels pretty wasted (after having pulled an all-nighter with a few pals in the entertainment districts), when his son Decimus enters the room.
D: "Hi, Dad."
S: "Decimus? What are you doing here?"
D: "Mom was a little bit worried that you havn`t been at home tonight, so she send me to ask if everything is fine."
S: "Thanks, son, but it is simply all this hard work. Believe me, if you decide to serve the Republic, you have to do a lot of overtime. And you can`t imagine, what I`m going through."
D: "What are you working at?"
S: "See, this is a new legislation. It will install the Praetor to be the supervisor for all Governors, so the taxes we collect will be spend for the Republic instead of being oozed away in the Governor`s pockets or spend for useless decadent stuff that nobody needs."
D: *reads* "Lex Calpurnia? Just like Mom."
S: *coughs* "Still a working title."
D: "So, are you coming home for lunch now?"
S: "I fear not. See, son, the Republic is at the brink of a new era. After decades of preparation, we are now ready to begin colonizing Germania. And you know what they say about Germania. The country is dark and wet, covered with deep woods, inhabited by bears and wolves. And the people are huge, primitive creatures. Their primary occupation is to quarrel with their neighbors, unless they are too drunk from something they call `beer`. It will be a most dangerous enterprise, so I`m going to lead it personally."
D: "Well, Dad, as far as I know it, the country is like
and the people are like
S: *turns red* "LIES! Dirty lies, son. You must not believe all the silly stuff some people tell you."
D: "I want to come with you!"
S: "WHAT?! You are way too young."
D: "Hey, I`m 17."
S: "It`s too dangerous."
D: "Pfff, as much as travelling to Ostia."
S: "What if something happens to you?"
D: "Like what? Catching a STD?"
S: *strict* "I`m not allowing it. Period."
D: "I could tell Mom about it."
S: *sighs* "Pack your bags."
(Will Septimus successfully avoid going home for the rest of his term? Will Decimus return to Rome more...experienced? Will Germania become prime target for people seeking adventure holidays? Find out in the next chapter.)
It is close to noon and Consul Septimus Valerius Laevinus is sitting in his Office and feels pretty wasted (after having pulled an all-nighter with a few pals in the entertainment districts), when his son Decimus enters the room.
D: "Hi, Dad."
S: "Decimus? What are you doing here?"
D: "Mom was a little bit worried that you havn`t been at home tonight, so she send me to ask if everything is fine."
S: "Thanks, son, but it is simply all this hard work. Believe me, if you decide to serve the Republic, you have to do a lot of overtime. And you can`t imagine, what I`m going through."
D: "What are you working at?"
S: "See, this is a new legislation. It will install the Praetor to be the supervisor for all Governors, so the taxes we collect will be spend for the Republic instead of being oozed away in the Governor`s pockets or spend for useless decadent stuff that nobody needs."
D: *reads* "Lex Calpurnia? Just like Mom."
S: *coughs* "Still a working title."
D: "So, are you coming home for lunch now?"
S: "I fear not. See, son, the Republic is at the brink of a new era. After decades of preparation, we are now ready to begin colonizing Germania. And you know what they say about Germania. The country is dark and wet, covered with deep woods, inhabited by bears and wolves. And the people are huge, primitive creatures. Their primary occupation is to quarrel with their neighbors, unless they are too drunk from something they call `beer`. It will be a most dangerous enterprise, so I`m going to lead it personally."
D: "Well, Dad, as far as I know it, the country is like
and the people are like
S: *turns red* "LIES! Dirty lies, son. You must not believe all the silly stuff some people tell you."
D: "I want to come with you!"
S: "WHAT?! You are way too young."
D: "Hey, I`m 17."
S: "It`s too dangerous."
D: "Pfff, as much as travelling to Ostia."
S: "What if something happens to you?"
D: "Like what? Catching a STD?"
S: *strict* "I`m not allowing it. Period."
D: "I could tell Mom about it."
S: *sighs* "Pack your bags."
(Will Septimus successfully avoid going home for the rest of his term? Will Decimus return to Rome more...experienced? Will Germania become prime target for people seeking adventure holidays? Find out in the next chapter.)
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A question to the more experienced players. How come, that my support limit is 140 cohorts (with 36 provinces and 387 freemen), but Egypt with 39 provinces and roughly 440 freemen can field roughly 350 units? Does it extremely exceed its troop limit? Or are Egyptian units simply shitty so they have to compensate that by sheer numbers?
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its good to see that 'being afraid my wife will find out otherwise' has been added to the reasons for imperialist agression and war.