The Curia (99 BCE)

[Pontifex Maximus]

The Curia, Rome

The Curia of 99 BCE is now in session.

Magistrates

Consul

Gnaeus Claudius Tranquillus et Sextus Tuccius Alexander

Censor

Vacant

Pro-Consul of Graecia et Asia

Publilus Sempremonius Lucullus

Pro-Consul of Iberia

Marcus Tirus Vorenus

Pro-Consul of Sicilia et Africa

Gaius Commodus Graccus

Quaestor

Manius Furia Cordus

Tribune

Gnaeus Herrenius et Lucius Primus Marcellinus

Praetor

Lucius Claudius Libanus et Maximinius Regulus

Events

Long growing season. Each farm creates 5% more income.

Plebian Roll

Land Reforms, National. The Plebeians demand that colonies be established, and that public land abroad be given to the poor masses in Rome. Dispensing land on this great a scale will put strain on the provinces to which the new farmers must be sent. Each territory in which a colony is established will lose tax revenue for the next year. (3 points)

Plebeian Approval Rating: -1

Pressing Matters

• The War in Spain progresses without bloodshed. The elusive nature of the Spanish tribes is proving annoying, as they refuse to bring battle.
• Pirates from Asia Minor have begun to wreak havoc on the eastern seas. The eastern provinces are begging their governors to protect them from these threats, but so far the governor has been silent on the matter. Pirates have seized control of Cilicia I and II, shutting down all tax revenue.
• Several legions have started to revolt, since they were not paid their annual wages last year by the governors. Legio VIII Macedonia and III Hispania have dispatched their tribunes to the governors, but have not heard back. The longer the legions go unpaid, the more desertions will occur.
• Several magistracies must be filled

[Lucius Malfoy]

Praetor Maximinius came into the Curia. He had a long face due to the recent reports of legions rebelling against the authority of the Republic, the drawn out conflict in Hispania and the citizens still protesting. He snorts heavily and sits down.

Security issues first...then these civilians.

He spoke quietly to himself.

[Pontifex Maximus]

Gaius Primus entered the Senate and handed Regulus a note (PM) and then took his seat. After waiting for the assembly to fill up, Gaius rose to address the Senate.

Senators, in addition to the compounded issues of the previous year, we have come to face new problems due to our irresponsible Pro-Consuls. The legions must be paid immediately. I recommend we release 1,000 denarii to cover the costs of the previous year and and additional 200 to be sent to each legion to ensure their loyalty this year. The Praetors can then decide to levy charges against the Pro-Consuls for their mismanagement.

[Shadow141]

Senators, in addition to the compounded issues of the previous year, we have come to face new problems due to our irresponsible Pro-Consuls. The legions must be paid immediately. I recommend we release 1,000 denarii to cover the costs of the previous year and and additional 200 to be sent to each legion to ensure their loyalty this year. The Praetors can then decide to levy charges against the Pro-Consuls for their mismanagement.

"I agree. If the Legions rebell we will have a serious problem. So funds should be sent immediately"

[Dark Storm]

"Hear, Hear." cries Brutus, "A sensible suggestion Praetor."

[Lucius Malfoy]

I concur with your words, Gaius. We must concern ourselves with ensuring the loyalty and pacification of our legions. We cannot lose any ground! I shall work with you to bring charges against our Pro-Consuls for their laziness in their duties.

Maximinius stands up as well and looks at everyone. He quickly slips a letter to Gaius as the Praetor stood.

Another main concern, involving our forces, is the actions of our legions in Hispania. It is a drain on our treasury as we have had no reports on success from Hispania since the departure of Consul Gnaeus and Praetor Lucius! We must act quickly upon our armed forces and the security of the Republic. And have our forces ensure quick victory upon the barbarian hordes so that the Senate and the treasury has one less thing to worry about.

[Vaðarholmr]

Gaius arrives.
Greeting dear senators, i am on my way to Ostia, but decided to come by first.

[Pontifex Maximus]

We've got a quaestor now, so moving on...

[Shadow141]

"I have just sent money to the legions. So let as move on to another topic"

[Ozy]

What is happening on our provinces? Have the governors dissapeared suddenly? I demand that the Quaestor is sent to investigate and have them removed if they are found to be neglecting their duties.

[Pontifex Maximus]

The Pro-Consuls of Asia and Iberia reported to their post, and then promptly gave up the duties of their office. We will deal with them later, for now we must ensure that the new governors reach their posts and begin to reverse these problems. If the Pro-Consuls continue to abuse their posts we can simply re-absorb the provinces into direct senatorial control.

[Lucius Malfoy]

It is not in the Quaestor's power to initiate an investigate, Tribune. That is fully up to the Praetors as well as the Consul's responsibility. Seeing as two Pro-Consuls have given up their position and cooperated per law of the Republic, there is no need for an investigation. Only trials and charges are needed to make an example of what happens when laziness is existing within our ranks. As Praetor, I will take it upon my duty and work with my colleague to bring these men the justice that they deserve as a show of what happens when their lack of motivation to work for the security and preservation of our Republic affects their duties and the people they are supposed to protect.

Maximinius gazes upon the others present.

Remember...the Republic rewards the hard working and those of merit. I would rather see you all work hard than standing before me as your judge. I agree though that if the Pro-Consuls continue to neglect their duties, the Senate should take direct control of Proconsulates.

[The Stig]

" The conduct of the Proconsuls has been disgusting and I am glad that Rome does not overly suffer for their negligence. I would hope the Praetors do not shirk from punishing them thusly. Concerning other matters, we have heard little from my fellow Consul in Iberia, and if he does not appraise us of his condition soon, I believe we may need to contact him and get an explanation. There is also the issue of the pirates in Asia, who must be dealt with swiftly, either via my intervention or by the Proconsul there."

[Pontifex Maximus]

Regardless, the immediate issues regarding the legions have been resolved. Let's move onto other problems. Specifically, the pirates marauding across the eastern oceans should be dealt with- immediately. The Pro-Consul of Asia and Greece should be contacted and asked to update the Senate on the current situation. And he should begin to fix this problem in a timely fashion.

[Lucius Malfoy]

Regardless, the immediate issues regarding the legions have been resolved. Let's move onto other problems. Specifically, the pirates marauding across the eastern oceans should be dealt with- immediately. The Pro-Consul of Asia and Greece should be contacted and asked to update the Senate on the current situation. And he should begin to fix this problem in a timely fashion.

I completely agree. We need to reopen our trade in Greece and keep those lanes safe from pirates. If they continue to fester like a plague, they will hurt our Eastern trade.

[Ozy]

ooc: is the governor of Asia an npc?

ic:

Let's get done with that issue hastly, then. I have several issues I want to have taken care of for this year and wasting time because a governor is not doing his job distracts us from them. I propose this:

Lex Orientale Mare Obses

I. The Governor of Greece and Asia shall use their current resources to put an end to the pirates in the Seas of their provinces.
II. The Governor shall send word of his plan of action as soon as he recieves orders from the Senate, and execute it.
III. The Governor shall send word of the progress of his campaign.
IV. Should the Governor fail to report a plan of action, or at very least act upon what is occuring, he shall be dismissed from office, tried for negligence, and a new Governor elected.

[Lucius Malfoy]

ooc: Its Pro-Consul and its Lucullus/Sonke. Check recent election poll.

The Praetor's eyebrow goes up slightly

Governor, Tribune? Don't you mean Pro-Consul of Graecia et Asia

[Pontifex Maximus]

Does the governor have the resources to face the pirates on his own? Perhaps he should be given access to the Republic's fleets.

[Ozy]

I know not about his resources, but, truly, must we be the ones giving them orders, chasing them around like parents whose children keep playing instead of taking care of their duties? But I digress.

I propose that all governors, I mean, Proconsuls, shall make an anual report at the start of their terms, presenting a plan on what they wish to do, the resources they need, and their expectations for the year.

[Sonke]

Burcanius steps in the Senate. After everyone had ended he stood up
''The Pro-Consul needs more resources to face these Pirates. These Pirates must be treated as a serious threat as they have taken over the control in some of the territories. I ask that the Senate send the Republic's fleet to Greece under the command of the Pro-Consul.''