The Curia, 59 BCE

**Magicman2051** · October 27, 2011, 01:12 PM

The Curia, Rome

The Curia of 59 BCE is now in session.

Magistrates

Censor Tiberius Antonius Commodus

Consul Publilus Sempremonius Lucullus
Marcus Quintilius Rufus

Pro-Consul of Graecia et Asia -Vacant-

Pro-Consul of Hispania Spurius Octavius Cilo

Pro-Consul of Sicilia et Africa Gaius Commodus Graccus

Quaestor Lucius Petrus Dextrus
-Vacant-

Tribune Quintus Antonius Lucro
Septimus Numerius Arrius

Praetor Triarius Atilius Regulus
Severus Caecilius Metellus

Events

Random Roll Agrarian Disaster - All base incomes are reduced this term, to be decided on an individual basis via a D6 roll.

Reduction of 400
Reduction of 350
Reduction of 300
Reduction of 250
Reduction of 200
Reduction of 150

Plebian Roll The people demand even greater Social Reforms, several notable Plebians have been rousing the rest and they are demanding more representation, less power for the Patricians and a drastic increase in the funds allocated for public works and endeavours.

Pressing Matters

Pontic Invasion - The Roman armies are now deployed in Asia however they have yet to retake any of the already captured territories and have largely left the Pontic forces entirely unmolested.
Gallic War - For now both the Arveni and the Aedui have reached a stalemate, with neither force gaining or losing any ground. The Allobroges however have been rumoured to be making exploratory missions into the Roman Territory to establish what kind of response capability the Republic has.
Highway System - The lack of support, or even proper discussion, of this endeavour in the Senate has not gone unnoticed. The original supporters and proposers of the bill outside the Senate are now doing what they can to drag Senatorial attention to their cause, including supporting the Plebians in their demands for Social Reform.
Pirates - The pirates have significantly expanded their operation, interrupting trade across the entire western Med. Clearly they are getting their information from within Rome as their attacks have been precise and swift.
Western Trade - The merchants and public figures who supported the port in Hispania have begun actively campaigning for their needs to be met immediately, the claim that any delay might risk crops and further endanger trade. They are not oblivious however the the political machinations of Rome and have begun showing some support for the fast growing Plebian movement demanding social reform. They have also pointed out, politely of course, that having a proper port in the west would have allowed Rome more options in dealing with the now rampant piracy.
Filling the Magistracies - Several positions remain unfilled, and there are many candidates.

**Roxas** · October 27, 2011, 01:22 PM

Tiberius takes his seat in the Curia, reveling in his second consecutive uncontested appointment to the position of Censor.

**Pontifex Maximus** · October 27, 2011, 01:31 PM

The Praetor enters the Curia enraged and begins distributing a report on the pirates

This is insufferable! My entire merchant operation halted for the year! Entire quadrants of the Mediterranean trade network has been neutralized by these accursed criminals! As Praetor I consider it one of my chief duties to uphold the law of the Republic. I volunteer to take control of the fleets and lead them to engage the pirates, if the Senate agrees that neutralizing this threat is a goal the Republic should pursue. Who knows what problems the pirates will cause in the future if left unbeaten? They may even threaten the grain supplies from Egypt or Sicily- then we will have even more problems on our hands.

**molonthegreat** · October 27, 2011, 01:48 PM

"I believe that it would be more appropriate to send a Consul to command the fleet , furthermore I believe that there is an bigger issue with the Plebeians since most of you foolishly voted against the very reasonable proposal that would have satisfied them since now they demand more radical reforms."

**Lanthe** · October 27, 2011, 01:52 PM

Letter arrives to the Senate

Dear conscript fathers.

I have received grave new from the frontiers of the Republic.
Wicked half-men of Pontii have decided to maim and kill everyone of Citizen by Roman origin.
My weight of vengeance grows even more heavy, but fear not. They all will pay for their blasphemy.
I am also worried that the issue with the Pirates haven't been solved and urge you to confront them with means you see fit.

Reporting from frontiers
Consul Marcus Quintilius Rufus.

Letter carried a Quintilii signet on it and it was embled with red hair from the Consuls head.

**Roxas** · October 27, 2011, 01:58 PM

"I support the Praetor as acting-commander of the fleets, it is him who is more affected by this than the consuls and this is not a big enough threat to warrant a consul being sent to deal with the matter."

Tiberius then rolls his eyes at the letter,

"Moving on, I am told that this massacre of our people was due to the incompetence of said consul and his inability to engage them sooner. Perhaps a Praetor should investigate the manner and cause of these deaths which could of easily been avoided..."

**NotYetRegistered** · October 27, 2011, 01:58 PM

Septimus arrives. He looks around the Curia.

''Dear Jupiter.'' he mumbles as he hears the news. He feels a sense of rage grow inside of him. He quickly regained a sense of calmth.

''If what the Censor says is true, we should let a Praetor investigate.''

**Pontifex Maximus** · October 27, 2011, 02:16 PM

Severus stood

Senators, my own investigations reveal that the strength of the pirate fleets do not exceed our own capacities to engage them effectively. They have been able to maximize their effectiveness by raiding tactics. In a pitched battle these tactics will be hard to execute effectively. I am told by my sources that at least eight enemy ships currently patrol the Balearic with several other surrounding Carthage. Rumors indicate they are moving also towards Sicily. Fifteen Quiquireme should be able to neutralize this threat.

**NotYetRegistered** · October 27, 2011, 02:57 PM

''Indeed, these pirates must be engaged with, and I just wish to say that I applaud Metellus' initiative to volunteer to take naval command, and I support him. I am sure that under his guidance the fleet will easily find the pirates and destroy them and their bases. These pirates have been a great strain on the Roman Republic. I have also heard rumors of informants within Rome, and if this is true, perhaps we should appoint people that will investigate in this. Perhaps the other Praetor should take on this task.

Also, I have been wondering; the traders of Hispania have long been talking about building a new port, and without one their trade and crops would suffer. With the current pirate threat, I say we should build one. Building a port in Hispania would solve the problems of the traders and would give the fleet a wider range of options with combating these pirates and pirates in the future. Two problems would be solved with one measure! Only in the light of the pirate threats I saw the many benefits of building a port and I hope you will too. I know this would cost money, but allowing the fleet more options with combating pirates and allowing the traders to properly trade would pay-off in the long term.

I ask the Quaestor, how much money is this going to cost, and I ask the Senators, would you support a law to build a port in Hispania?

IF multiple senators support a law to build a port in Hispania, I shall propose Lex Hispaniae.

Originally Posted by Lex Hispaniae

1. A certain amount of money will be put aside for a port in Hispania.
2. If the amount is much, the Republic shall save for a few years until there is enough money.

**Sonke** · October 27, 2011, 03:37 PM

''I support your bill.''

**Dark Storm** · October 27, 2011, 03:44 PM

A letter arrives

Ave Senators,
As you are all well aware, i am now a private citizen, however i still consider Romes concerns to be my own, therefore i pledge 100 Lusitanian mercenary cavalry and 200 Cretan Archers to help defend the republics borders from Pontus. As soon as permission has been granted they shall travel too Graecia et Asia to reinforce the border troops there. I know it's not much, however every little helps.

Gnaeus Claudius Tranquillus

**Pontifex Maximus** · October 27, 2011, 03:47 PM

'A certain amount of money?' Is this some sort of joke? How are we supposed to pass a law allocating a non-descript amount of money to any project?

**Dark Storm** · October 27, 2011, 04:14 PM

Another letter arrives within the Senate

Ave Senators,

I recently received this letter and i agree with what the Consul has said, i now make to fulfill my duty too Rome as asked and will immediately to the bidding of the letter. I am complying forthwith, this note is too inform you all of what is occuring.

Gnaeus Claudius Tranquillus

There is a second letter attached too it,

Dear Gnaeus

I am here asking you to join Republics campaign against Pontii as my legate and second in command. I would grant you the duty to safeguard our flank while we deal with the invaders. And if anything would happen to me you would take up the command to make sure Rome is victorious. I know your family has long military tradition and that you are capable soldier when needed. Verify this action by the Senate and immidiatedly depart to Asia when the permission is granted.

Marcus Quintilius Rufus

**NotYetRegistered** · October 28, 2011, 12:07 AM

''The amount of money would be decided when the Quaestor gives us the costs of the port.'' Septimus responded.

**Double A** · October 28, 2011, 06:03 AM

Stifiling a yawn, Lucius stands. A new port anywhere should cost about 50,000 Denarii, give or take a few thousand.

**Sonke** · October 28, 2011, 07:40 AM

''Senators, shall we support Rufus's decision on that Tranquillus will be second in command in the Campaign against the Pontii? I for one support this.''