Anno quingentesimo sexagesimo quartus ab urbe condita - November DLXIV (189 BC)
M.Aemilio Scauro D.Claudio Russo consulibus

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ISSUE CXLIV (144)

Lupus Kills Parmenion and Escapes
Army Mutinies

In an act of incredible selfless bravery, Quintus Manlius Lupus managed to enter the city of Ambracia, remain undetected and kill the Epiran Regent, Parmenion. The assassination, which was witnessed by a sole guard, who ran away, lead to a revolt within the ranks of the Epiran army in Ambracia.
After a bout of blood letting and suicides by Parmenion’s supporters, the rest of the army sent a message declaring loyalty to King Alexander to the Roman forces outside the city and agreed to allow a Roman delegation into the city. On his return to camp, Lupus himself was greeted proud admiration and disbelief by the men of his legion, who when they realised that the fortified city filled with thousands of Epiran troops would not now have to be assaulted, promptly made the Tribunus Prolegato a grass crown and carried him aloft through the castra. With the main Epiran army at Ambracia now neutralised and the leader of the revolt killed, it seems a fair bet that the remainder of the country will quickly follow suit as soon as it hears of Parmenion’s death and sees Rome’s glorious troops marching through.
All legions in Epirus receive a morale bonus which takes them to 1.0 or Excellent.

Riots hit Rome

Due to some indiscriminately high spending by Decimus Claudius Russus, Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, Lucius Iulius Caesar, Lucius Valerius Flaccus, Decimus Junius Pompeius, Patricus Curius Hibernicus and Publius Attius Varus in temple, private and villa expenses without any corresponding spending in public works, class riots broke out in Rome this month. After the rioters calmed down and went home the damage to Rome included damage to the following domus: ATA (3,900D worth of damage), NLT (125D), PMT (8,610D), QML (365D) and the biggest damage was caused to the home of CLN (93,750D).
“These men are either irresponsible or fools, either way they won’t be getting a saturnalia gift from me or my vote any time soon”, said a very angry Numidicus.
No troops may be raised this month and revenue from all sources except plunder and booty is HALVED for the November turn.

Sisenna Crushes Egyptian Force at Apollonia!

It’s war Quirites, and we didn’t even know it! General Cnaeus Ulpius Sisenna took matters into his own hands last month when he not only allied himself with the Cyrenians, without so much as a by-your-leave to the SPQR, but then he proceeded to attack his former allied troops at Apollonia, much to their surprise and dismay.
The battle was short and effective with the more than 16,000 man Roman and Cyrenian force easily defeating the 6,400 man Egyptian force. 5,346 Egyptians were killed, 61 fled and 993 prisoners of war were taken, less than hoped for, as the Cyrenians proved somewhat more difficult to control in their bloodlust against their former masters than the Roman legions did. 12,375D worth of booty was taken, a huge amount which improved the shaky morale of the Roman legions to 0.6.
CUS earns 1.51 command points and 16 Military action points for the battle.

Legions Defeated at Darnis!

Unlike Apollonia, Darnis was a different story. The two Roman legions made a surprise attack on Darnis, as ordered by commander Sisenna, but despite the element of substantial surprise and early gains, were unable to complete the conquest of the city when the 25,000 man Egyptian army camped near the city managed to join the fray in defence of the city garrison. The battle ended in a tactical defeat for Rome, with legios XXVIII and XXIV losing 7,478 men and the Egyptian forces losing 6,042.
The Roman survivors have fallen back to Apollonia, where with a morale of 0.2 they are in ‘Panic’ status.
Darnis suffered damage to 53% of the city during the fighting.
CUS loses 1,43 command points and 15 Military action points.

Nicopolis Refuses to Reject Parmenion

The city of Nicopolis were not swayed by the presentation of the frail and sickly King Alexander to them. They steadfastly refused to surrender or to side with the King against their new leader, Parmenion. “Parmenion and Greco-Macedonian unity is our future, not Roman stooges” was their reply.
NB: They don’t know anything about Parmenion at this point.

Other News

Philip Rejects Wrongdoing
King Philip of Macedonia has rejected any involvement in the Epiran civil war. He told Rome’s senatorial ambassadors that he had no links with Parmenion and that reports that King Alexander had been initially held prisoner in Apollonia come as a surprise to him. Philip has promised to summon the Apollonian council for an explanation of this matter and said that he will root out any bad apples. Philip reports that the major part of Greece is now quiet, with the war there over with the exception of the Pergamese and Rhodian infestation at Chalcis and that Greek forces, aided by Macedonia, are preparing a massed army to expel the invaders. He says that he has signed peace and co-operation agreements with the new Achaean League and that they, together with Thrace, are working for a more peaceful and united Hellenic world, Asian interference not withstanding.
When asked whether the current number of men he held under arms exceeded treaty levels he replied sternly: “We must be permitted to protect ourselves from these Asian sons of whore-mongers. Make them withdraw and we will return to treaty levels.”

Pergamese and Rhodians Make Forays Into Macedonia
Skirmishing forces from the Perga-mese and Rhodian forces near Chalcis, having pressed northwards to cover the minor towns and villages as far as Histiaea, have launched an series of raids on the Macedonian mainland at Pteleum.
Macedonia has greeted Rome’s ambassadors, who were sent to question him over the situation in Greece, with a strong condemnation of the Pergamese and Rhodian attacks and has formally asked Rome to intervene to prevent the two, who are also allies of Rome, from waging war on a fellow Roman allied country. He threatened that if Rome did not do so, he wold be forced to declare war on the two in violation of his treaty with Rome.

Seleucid Troop Build up Reported
Reports have reached Rome of mobilisation of men in Seleucid controlled areas.
The reports are sketchy at best and so far these forces have not been seen to be marching anywhere.

Ptolomeic ‘Heir’ Smuggled to Rome
An apparent ‘heir’ to the Ptolomeic line has been persuaded to return to Rome by agents acting on behalf of Gn. Manlius Vulso.
The man, who is a cousin of the current King is rumoured to be the bastard child of King Ptolomy and is known as Ptolomianis. 24 years of age he is spoilt, incredibly stupid and vain; a typical Egyptian in fact, he is nevertheless not considered to be in the line of succession by the Egyptian court.

German Horde Heads Southwest
The German horde has left Avaricum and has head south west to Vesunna, not far from the site of their battle with the Gauls at Uxellodunum.

Army of Aquitanian Gauls Arrive at Tolosa
An army of 25,000 Aquitanian and long-hairded Gauls have arrived at Tolosa and have lifted the blockade of Tolosa by forcing the road blocks to withdraw. A statement from the King has given Tacitus and his men two days to leave Volcae lands or face attack.

City News

Fabius Finds His Fingers
Caius Fabius’ appeal for the re-growth of his fingers has naturally not resulted in the re-growth of the severed digits but it has led to a man coming forward with a special leather prosthesis that replaces the cleaved off lower half of the hand with leather replacements which can be used to hold a shield more securely. The bright inventor has reportedly even offered him a dress version which has a gold plated exterior. It is rumoured that Publius Claudius Nero is considering asking the man for a similar solution for his missing gonad.

No Sign of Cnaeus Gnaeus
Despite searching high and low, no sign of Cnaeus Gnaues, dead or alive has been found within Salonae. It is said that the men of legio XXI left no bar stool standing and no pillow un-slept on in their search to establish the identities of the four headless corpses. The rumour that the man left Illyria aboard an Italian bound ship has however gathered further adherents.

Cordatus Glued to Seat
It is said that Drakus Domitius Cordatus has grown so accustomed to his role as PontifexMaximus that he will be standing for the office in perpetuity. It is rumoured that his decision to stand again has scared off more than one distinguished candidate, but was not enough to prevent Marcus Fulvius Sesquiculum from declaring his candidature. “Free confirmation sacrifices to everyone who votes for me!” he said before adding that he felt sure that “there weren’t enough dickheads in Rome prepared to vote for Cordatus again.”
Sources close to Cordatus allege that the big man replied: “My opponents are all political delinquents and I invite Romans to vote for me, after all, I am like a big, cheap pork sausage that tastes better than it looks...”
If the insults are anything to go by, this promises to be a bitterly fought election campaign.

Tribune Deaths
Latriclavian tribune, Marcus Apuleius Faustus was found dead in his tent in Narbonensis this morning. His naked body, showed signs of a savage beating and a large quantity of Greek pornographic literature was found in his scroll cases. Meanwhile in Epirus Lat. Tribune Servius Gabinius Sempronius was followed by scouts returning to camp after a secret assignation with Epiran enemy forces. Uncovered as a spy, the shamed tribune killed himself.

Prodigia

None has been reported this month.

Legislative Report

SENATUS
Moderate, Conservative or General (1, 2 or 3) need 66%, 33% and 50%+ respectively to pass

SC Aemilia Parmenion Hostilis (MAL) - General - PASSED (77.30%)
That General Parmenion be declared an enemy of the people of Rome.
That no Roman shall trade with or offer assistance of any kind to General Parmenion.
That a total of 1,000D will be rewarded to the man or men that turns his body, either dead or alive, over to Rome.
That as an additional reward to the captors, slaves will be granted freedom and non-citizens will be granted citizenship.

SC Domitia Fanum Fortunae Expandendo (DDC) - General - PASSED (100%)
1) That the Senate authorize Drakus Domitius Cordatus to enlarge the city of Fanum Fortunae out of his own funds, and
2) That Legio XXIII, currently at Pisae, be sent to build the road from Fanum Fortunae to Ancona.

Lex Fabia de Captivi (CFM) - Moderate - FAILED (10.42%)
That any Roman commander is required to capture a minimum of 10% of POWs in each battle.
The POWs are to be sent to Roma slave market within one month from the battle.
A commander who will fail to send the required minimum number of slaves to Roma, will be fined with 1 D. per each missing slave and with the loss of Reputation equal to 1% (minimum 10 points) of the fine.
Captured rebel slaves are excluded from this provision.

ASSEMBLY
Radical, Liberal or General (1,2 or 3) need 66%, 33% and 50%+ respectively to pass.

Lex Iulia de collegiis (LIC) - Liberal - PASSED (51.69%)
Only free men can congregate in professional guilds; existing guilds must expel from their numbers any members who are not free.

Lex Fabia de Poena Desertoris (CFM) - Liberal - PASSED (52.06%)
That desertor Gnaeus Gnaeus is deprived from the citizenship and declared enemy of the Roman people, as anyone who will support him.
That the Censores investigate on his connections in Roma and Italia.

Lex Aemilia Quesitio de Aediles (MAL) - General - PASSED (54.92%)
That the Games Aedile has authority to search the palaestrae of owners provided that he obtains approval from a censor in advance.
That the owner of a palaestra may not refuse the entry of the Games Aedile provided that such inspection is accompanied with such a warrant from the censor.

Election of Officers
The full list of candidates for the various offices for year DLXV

Decimus Claudius Russus, as consular prerogative, has chosen Sicilia as provincia for year DLXV.

CENSOR
Caius Fabius Mutinensis
Licinius Aelius Philippus (NPC) - plebeian
Numerius Herdonius Mastellus (NPC) - plebeian
Titus Quinctius Flaminius (NPC) - patrician

CONSUL
Lucius Iulius Caesar
Lucius Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus (NPC) - patrician
Aulus Alienus Varus (NPC) - plebeian
Cnaeus Laelius (NPC) - plebeian

PONTIFEX MAXIMUS
Drakus Domitius Cordatus
Marcus Fulvius Sesquiculum (NPC)
Marcus Porcius Cato (NPC)

PRAETOR/PROPRAETOR
Numerius Lucretius Tacitus
Publius Claudius Nero
Marcus Aemilius Lepidus
Tiberius Antias Aspro (NPC)
Titus Volumnius Varus (NPC)
Gnaeus Romilius Corvus (NPC)
Manius Verginius Poenus (NPC)
Servius Servillius Paterculus (NPC)
Appius Manlius Calvus (NPC)
Numerius Cornelius Cethegus (NPC)
Ancus Maelius Niger (NPC)
Quintus Minucius Albus (NPC)
Appius Quintilianus Spongia (NPC)

QUAESTOR
Publius Attius Varus
Lucius Apustius Paculus (NPC)
Decimus Pullius (NPC)
Kaeso Terrentius Laevinus(NPC)
Tiberius Tempanius (NPC)
Titus Lutatius Dives (NPC)
Caius Folius Aquilinus (NPC)
Tullius Maelius Esquilinus (NPC)
Tullius Decius Catulus (NPC)
Tiberius Popillius Geminus (NPC)
Titus Caecilius Muscella (NPC)

AEDILIS
Lucius Valerius Flaccus
Tullius Carvillius Licinus (NPC)
Decimus Apronius Sarcio (NPC)
Manius Villius Tricostus (NPC)
Appius Pomponius Esquilinus (NPC)
Decimus Servianus (NPC)

TRIBUNUS PLEBIS
Publius Manlius Torquatus
Arminius Terentius Auricomius
Spurius Herdonius (NPC)
Publius Sextilius Stolo (NPC)
Tiberius Servanius Vendax (NPC)
Servius Apronius (NPC)
Gnaeus Licinius (NPC)
Caius Pomponius Structus (NPC)
Marcus Villius (NPC)
Publius Trebonius (NPC)
Kaeso Apustius Varus (NPC)
Mamercus Icillius (NPC)
Publius Icilius Calvus (NPC)
Proculus Aelius (NPC)
Manius Hortensius (NPC)

Bonus Awards for November DLXIV

For their debates in Senatus, the following PCs receive:
10 CIV points to LIC

For their actions in Civil Office, the following PCs receive:
5 CIV points to LVF
20 CIV points to PCN
35 CIV points to PMT

For their debates in Assembly, the following PCs receive:
5 CUL points to DJP & MAL
15 CUL points to PMT & QML
25 CUL points to CFM & LIC

For their gossips in Forum, the following PCs receive:
5 CUL points to CFM
10 CUL points to DDC
20 CUL points to DCR, MAL & PCN
30 CUL points to PMT
40 CUL points to CP & LIC

For their actions on Military Reports, the following PCs receive:
10 MIL points to CUS & PAV
15 MIL points to PCH
20 MIL points to DJP
50 MIL points to QML

For their actions in the Temple thread, the following PCs receive:
5 REL points to DCR & PAV
10 REL points to LIC
15 REL points to QML

Buildings
The following works have been done this month in Roma:

Cities Upgrade
The following upgrades have been commited this month:

The city of Oricum (Epirus) has recoverd from the damages suffered during the war. It returns to normal production.