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Brian Swartz · 08-07-2014, 06:12 AM

STATE OF ROME, 273 B.C.

Provinces: 25(10 major, 15 minor, no change/+1)
Navy: 540(-55%)
Army: 110.4k(-4.1%)
Citizenry: 323.9k(+5.9%)
Annual Income: 252k(+3.7%)
Annual Profit: 39.5k(15.7%)
Treasury: 11.4k(+78%)

The primary strategic goal for several years has been to oust the Dynasty of Aiakides from southern Italy: with the capture of Lokris Epizefiroi this past year, that has now been achieved. The losses incurred there resulted in the army declining in size for the second straight year, but small increases in population and income have continued.

Spring brought two pieces of news. Amul was given his tribune commission and sent to Arretium in the northeast, an important posting moreso for being the fourth-most populous province than any known military threats in the area. More significantly, the Republic's two major enemies, the Dynasty of Aiakides and the Republic of Cathargo have decided they cannot co-exist and a state of war has been declared, leaving the 'Big Three' factions all now in conflict. Whether because of this event, indecision, or the support of the consuls, Rhegion is now free of enemy attack for the first time in years. All of the Carthaginian armies have withdrawn into Sicily itself, and Manius will soon be leaving the once-doomed town to journey north for his studies at Roma ...

Population Report

The Gauls continue to flourish despite only a handful of provinces in the hand of each faction: apparently they are breeding like crazy in a few highly concentrated areas. Their growth has the Aiakids down to fifth here.

Military Report

There may be no stopping Cathargo. They now field a larger army than any two other factions combined. Were they ever to form a cohesive strategy, they might well be capable of defeating both Roma and the Aiakids at once. There does not seem to be any danger of that happening in the near future however. Elsewhere, the mysterious Norici continue to strengthen their position ...

Senate Matters

There is a great deal of debate on how to best proceed at this juncture. One point unifies most senators: the Aiakid-Cathargo conflict and the subsequent withdrawal from Rhegion provides an opportunity. But the natural follow-up has sparked great division: opportunity for what? Some favor overdue investment in infrastructure, with a majority of the largest provinces now in serious need of funds. Others maintain that maximum recruitment must continue so that our consuls can take advantadge of this, probably with a push into Sicily itself, and establish Roman control of the strategic situation while our enemies are divided.

Consuls Laevinus Coffeium and Mus, what say you(if anything)? Tribunes Lawcius and Amul may also weigh in, having earned the right to be heard -- however as recently appointed youngsters, that's all you've earned. The political connections required for the Senate to actually listen to anything you have to say will take more time.

08-07-2014, 06:12 AM	#158
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	STATE OF ROME, 273 B.C. Provinces: 25(10 major, 15 minor, no change/+1) Navy: 540(-55%) Army: 110.4k(-4.1%) Citizenry: 323.9k(+5.9%) Annual Income: 252k(+3.7%) Annual Profit: 39.5k(15.7%) Treasury: 11.4k(+78%) The primary strategic goal for several years has been to oust the Dynasty of Aiakides from southern Italy: with the capture of Lokris Epizefiroi this past year, that has now been achieved. The losses incurred there resulted in the army declining in size for the second straight year, but small increases in population and income have continued. Spring brought two pieces of news. Amul was given his tribune commission and sent to Arretium in the northeast, an important posting moreso for being the fourth-most populous province than any known military threats in the area. More significantly, the Republic's two major enemies, the Dynasty of Aiakides and the Republic of Cathargo have decided they cannot co-exist and a state of war has been declared, leaving the 'Big Three' factions all now in conflict. Whether because of this event, indecision, or the support of the consuls, Rhegion is now free of enemy attack for the first time in years. All of the Carthaginian armies have withdrawn into Sicily itself, and Manius will soon be leaving the once-doomed town to journey north for his studies at Roma ... Population Report The Gauls continue to flourish despite only a handful of provinces in the hand of each faction: apparently they are breeding like crazy in a few highly concentrated areas. Their growth has the Aiakids down to fifth here. Military Report There may be no stopping Cathargo. They now field a larger army than any two other factions combined. Were they ever to form a cohesive strategy, they might well be capable of defeating both Roma and the Aiakids at once. There does not seem to be any danger of that happening in the near future however. Elsewhere, the mysterious Norici continue to strengthen their position ... Senate Matters There is a great deal of debate on how to best proceed at this juncture. One point unifies most senators: the Aiakid-Cathargo conflict and the subsequent withdrawal from Rhegion provides an opportunity. But the natural follow-up has sparked great division: opportunity for what? Some favor overdue investment in infrastructure, with a majority of the largest provinces now in serious need of funds. Others maintain that maximum recruitment must continue so that our consuls can take advantadge of this, probably with a push into Sicily itself, and establish Roman control of the strategic situation while our enemies are divided. Consuls Laevinus Coffeium and Mus, what say you(if anything)? Tribunes Lawcius and Amul may also weigh in, having earned the right to be heard -- however as recently appointed youngsters, that's all you've earned. The political connections required for the Senate to actually listen to anything you have to say will take more time. Last edited by Brian Swartz : 08-07-2014 at 06:12 AM.