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    Default Villa Aquilae and Gaius Marius Aquila's tent in Messana



    A fairly large home on the outskirts of Rome, given by his brother in exchange for the merchant business in Venetia.

    Aquila has joined the exiled Senate in Messana.

    Inhabitants
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    Gaius Marius Aquila, age 42
    Vibia, wife, age 38
    Titus Marius Aquila, son, age 23 Died 44 BCE.
    Lucia, daughter, age 20

    Treasury

    Spoiler for 44-43 BCE
    Starting total: 20,544
    Base income: 5,000 (Senator)
    Other income: 5,250 (farms)
    1,750 (trade)
    Upkeep: -400 (legion)
    Other expenses: -3,800 (slaves)
    Current balance: 16,744
    Projected total: 28,344

    Assets
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    4 small farms (20 slaves each)
    2 large farms (60 slaves each)
    1 latifundium (10 slaves)
    5 bodyguard slaves

    15 trade vessels

    XVI Aquilae

    Pleb points: 0
    Patrician points: 0
    Legion loyalty points: 6

    Treasury archives
    Spoiler for 45-44 BCE
    Starting total: 17,984
    Base income: 7,500 (Quaestor)
    Other income: 7,050 (farms)
    4,410 (trade)
    Upkeep: -400 (legion)
    Other expenses: -15,000 (slaves)
    -1,000 (small farms)
    End total: 20,544
    Spoiler for 46-45 BCE
    Starting total: 29,534
    Base income: 7,500 (Quaestor)
    Other income: 2,800 (farms)
    2,250 (trade)
    2,800 (mining)
    6,000 (from Gnaeus)
    Upkeep: -400 (legion)
    Other expenses: -2,500 (mining venture)
    -30,000 (legion)
    End total: 17,984
    Spoiler for 47-46 BCE
    Starting total: 29,509
    Base income: 7,500 (Quaestor)
    Other income: 5,025 (farms)
    7,200 (trade)
    1,000 (from Corva)
    Upkeep: 0
    Other expenses: -700 (slaves)
    -15,000 (trade ships)
    -5,000 (to SPQR)

    End total: 29,534
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    Servius arrives to speak to the Senator about the upcoming Elections and about the purchase of some Slaves
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    Marius goes to greet the Senator himself, since he has not had the time to acquire a servant for such purposes.

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    Servius bows his head and enters the villa. He looks around and then turns to face the Senator. He needed allies in the Senate and since he was running for Tribune he will need more allies than before. He smiled at the man before speaking.

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    My name is Servius and I wish to welcome you to the Republic. So have you heard about the Elections that are upcoming in a few months hopefully. What are your view on the people running for office ? "
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    "Ah, Servius Muncius, the one running for Tribune, yes? You have nothing to fear from your opponent, I hear he is little more than a vaguely wealthy plebeian. Beyond such commonly known things, I am not much concerned with the Senate -- as you can see from the state of this villa, I have other things to take care of -- except for the other man running for Qaestor. Son of a brick maker and a slave."
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    Servius nodded his head " Yes I am running for Tribune. Luckily their are two tribunes so i will not have to worry about anyone else running against me. Yet I am a bit worried about how the other Senators will see me once I get elected to Tribune. They might look down at me for running for such a position. But what is a man to do in these trouble times ?. The gods do not seem to favor us lately. "

    Servius looked around and frowned " If you wish. I could have some of my slaves once I have purchase them come and work on your villa. Fix it up and make it brand new. But that is really up to you Noble Senator . It appears that your opponent has a flaw. Maybe you can bribe him not to run for your position ? "
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    Gaius laughs. "And what will they think of me elected Qaestor? A merchant come to spend the Republic's money along with his own? Do not worry about the other Senators, unless you go against the interests of a powerful man. But few of them are. The gods do not favor Romans in general lately."

    He looks around at the cracked columns and faded murals. "I appreciate the offer, but I am capable of renovating this building myself. I am undermanned, not underfunded." He grins. "And there are plenty of slaves to be bought."
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    Servius listened to the man and laughed " They will think of you as a man that can balance the state budget and keep the finances in line. After all you have experience with money. You know how to create a balance budget that will benefit all Romans and others alike. So no my friend you are perfect for the position of Queastor. I will publicly support you for that position. As I feel that you are the right person for the job."

    Servius began to rub his beard which he soon had to shave" Do you by chance know where i could buy some Slaves ?. I wish to put them to work on my farm. "
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    "You have my thanks. There are usually slaves being sold in the Forum, if not, you could go to the Tiber and see if a ship has come in. Not the cleanest way to buy slaves, but usually cheap."
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    Servius bows before the senator and heads out of the Villa. He turns around and smiles at the senator " you have my Support Senator for Quaestor. Let the gods bless you and your family . And with that said he walked out of the villa and headed for the Forum to buy some slaves
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    Gaius Cornelius Scipio would like to meet Aquila.

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    He is shown in by a servant and offered some wine. Marius comes out soon after. "Welcome to my home. Are you here for business or just to talk?"
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    Just want to present my self, find allies, partners, etc etc...
    Do you have some business you want to offer?

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    "If I did, I would be at your house. No?"
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    Quote Originally Posted by Okmin View Post
    "If I did, I would be at your house. No?"
    Not very polite, you aren't the person I'm looking for my ally, have a good day sir.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Stig View Post
    Sextus walked towards the villa, flanked by his two bodyguards. One is a heavily muscled German, the other an equally well-built African. He asked to see Gaius.
    The bodyguards are asked to wait outside, if Sextus will permit it.
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    Not very polite, you aren't the person I'm looking for my ally, have a good day sir.
    "Perhaps you did not notice I was joking. If you have something to discuss, you are welcome to speak." Marius smiles and offers a cup of wine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Okmin View Post
    The bodyguards are asked to wait outside, if Sextus will permit it.
    Leaving his men outside, Sextus entered and spoke with Gaius. "I'm here to talk about Caesar. I assume he's spoken with you as well. What do you think of him?
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    Sextus walked towards the villa, flanked by his two bodyguards. One is a heavily muscled German, the other an equally well-built African. He asked to see Gaius.
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    You can have the wine, I'm here to discuss not to drink, I've heard that you are friendly to the populists, is that so?

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    "You are a businessman, yes? Think of it this way: make the customers happy and they will keep coming back, maybe even recommend you to their friends. It is an investment. If we give to the people, they will be both happy and wealthier. And when the people get money, so do the tax collectors."
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