[EA] Eastern Roman Empire (Constantinople)

[Dave Strider]

Standard of the Eastern Emperors


Capital: Constantinople

Religion: Iconoclastic Orthodox Catholicism

Culture: Eastern Post-Roman

Emperor:

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Theophanes, Emperor of the East
Age: 22
Married? No
Traits:
Virtues - Temperate, Kind
Vice - Wroth
Neutral - Brave, Zealous, Honest

Diplomacy

Allied - Syria, Armenia, Ravenna (vassal), Austrasia
Friendly - Georgia, Crimean Huns
Neutral - Everyone else
Hostile - Papal States, Umayyads
At War - Eastern Roman Empire (Iconodule)

Internal Makeup

I. Crown Territories
II. Duchy of Nikaia - Doux Alexios - Loyal
III. Duchy of Lydia - Doux Theodoros - Disloyal
IV. Theme of Cappadocia - Strategos Ioannes - Very Loyal
V. Theme of Armeniakon - Strategos David - Loyal
VI. Theme of Isauria - Strategos Leontios - Loyal
VII. Theme of Colonea - Strategos Anastasios - Loyal
VIII. Duchy of Trebizond - Doux Nikephoros - Disloyal

Economics

Province Income:

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Crown Territories:

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1 Dark Green
6 Green
10 Blue

Total: 113,000 Denarii/Turn

Duchy of Nikaia:

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2 Dark Green
15 Green
1 Blue

Total: 155,000 Denarii/Turn

Duchy of Lydia:

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2 Dark Green
14 Green
20 Blue

Total: 242,000 Denarii/Turn

Theme of Cappadocia:

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2 Green
39 Blue

Total: 211,000 Denarii/Turn

Theme of Armeniakon:

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5 Green
3 Blue

Total: 55,000 Denarii/Turn

Theme of Isauria:

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8 Green
17 Blue

Total: 149,000 Denarii/Turn

Theme of Colonea:

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3 Green
24 Blue

Total: 144,000 Denarii/Turn

Duchy of Trebizond:

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1 Dark Green
3 Green
2 Blue

Total: 49,000 Denarii/Turn

Tax for Internal Vassals:
15%

Crown Territory Income: 113,000 Denarii
Income from Vassals: 151,000 Denarii
Trade Agreements:
+ Austrasia, Level 5 - 50,000 Denarii
Army Upkeep: 130,000 Denarii
Income: 184,000 Denarii/Turn

Military

Budget: 314,000 Denarii
Upkeep: 130,000 Denarii


Imperial Home Army:

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Location: Constantinople
Emperor Theophanes commanding

I. Spathatoi Cohort - 4,000
II. Spathatoi Cohort - 4,000
III. Spathatoi Cohort - 4,000
I. Menaulatoi Cohort - 2,000
I. Skoutatoi Cohort - 4,000
II. Skoutatoi Cohort - 4,000
I. Toxotai Cohort - 4,000
II. Toxotai Cohort - 4,000
I. Stratatoi Cohort - 3,000
II. Stratatoi Cohort - 3,000
I. Hippotoxotai Cohort - 3,000

Cappadocian Garrison:

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Location: Ancyra
Strategos Ioannes commanding

IV. Spathatoi Cohort - 4,000
V. Spathatoi Cohort - 4,000
II. Menaulatoi Cohort - 2,000
III. Skoutatoi Cohort - 4,000
IV. Skoutatoi Cohort - 4,000
III. Toxotai Cohort - 4,000
IV. Toxotai Cohort - 4,000
III. Stratatoi Cohort - 3,000
IV. Stratatoi Cohort - 3,000
II. Hippotoxotai Cohort - 3,000

Imperial Navy:

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Location: Constantinople
I. Heavy Galley Squadron - 10
II. Heavy Galley Squadron - 10
I. Light Galley Squadron - 10
II. Light Galley Squadron - 10
III. Light Galley Squadron - 10
IV. Light Galley Squadron - 10

[HMS England]

After a long and grueling voyage via sea, the Austrasian diplomat Otto Kessel arrives at the port of Constantinople in a carefully crafted silk and linen robe along with several bodyguards clad with fine chainmail and wielding swords very apparently crafted by artisan smiths with years of practice; truly a sight for even the nobility to gawk at.

[Dave Strider]

The Emperor himself is present at their arrival. "Welcome, esteemed guests," he says, "It is a pleasure to have you. May I ask what brings you here?"

[HMS England]

"Salutations to you too, noble lord."

Otto motions to his guards to wait outside while he speaks to the King.

"My lord has sent me to inquire how our Easter Roman 'brothers' are holding up; and perhaps a trade agreement as well."

The diplomat then proceeds to raise his eye brow in a convincing manner.

[Dave Strider]

The emperor (OOC: Assume he's still here ) smiles.

"Ah yes, we are doing quite well! It is a pleasure to see that our Western brothers still care for the East. And a Trade Agreement would be wonderful."

[HMS England]

Ah yes, we are doing quite well! It is a pleasure to see that our Western brothers still care for the East.

"We most certainly do. With all the savages, heretics, muslims, and what not rising up to challenge what's left of the old empire, we really can only trust ourselves in these dire times."

The diplomat expresses his sorrow on the matter in a solemn manner.

And a Trade Agreement would be wonderful

"Wonderful! How strong of an agreement would you prefer to forge between us, sire?"

[Dave Strider]

"Hmm...perhaps Level 3?"

[HMS England]

"I think this would be sufficient for my Lord; however, if you wanted to go a step farther, we would also accept a level 4 of 5. Of course, this would also involve an alliance, at which we would gladly up hold and honor in the name of our Eastern brothers."

[Dave Strider]

"We would be honored to enter an alliance with our Western Brothers once more."

[HMS England]

"Excellent! My King shall be delighted to hear this. Let the New Roman Empire rise again, after we have dealt with out respective opposites of course."

Kessel chuckles in a low tone.

"Anyhow; what exactly is your stance on the current pope and his states, if you don't mind me asking?"

[Dave Strider]

"Sadly, I believe we aren't exactly in His Holiness' best view at the moment, but I am sure it can be changed, with a bit of persuasion..."

[HMS England]

"Hmm, indeed. I believe we would be in his graces; except he's biased his views and forged an alliance with our nemesis, the Nuestrians. Personally, my Lord wouldn't think it the end of the world if Rome burned to the ground for the umpteenth time."

Otto then winked in a wicked manner.

"Very well then, that's all I needed to know. Should you have any trouble with muslims, pirates, rebels, you name it, just let us know. It was a pleasure speaking with you, sire."

Mr. Kessel then proceeded to round up his guards and head back to the docks, of course, dreading the stranious boat ride back home.

[Dave Strider]

"Have a safe journey back, brothers."

[Gandalf.]

A northumbrian emmisary arrives.

[Dave Strider]

He is welcomed in.

[Gandalf.]

The Emmisary bows.
Most noble emperor, we have come to offer trade and friendship with the mighty Roman Empire.

[Dave Strider]

"We would be willing to agree to this. But first, we would like to know, what level of Trade?"

[Gandalf.]

A higher level of trade (3). However, if you wish for an alliance, then we can make more money from an advanced agreement (5)

[Dave Strider]

"We would agree with an Alliance and the advanced (5) agreement."