Megas Logothetes' and Senators' Reports

Report for 1159:

Battles:

Caesar Methodios Tagaris has defeated the last Fatamid stronghold in Mecca. While this does not abolish him from breaking Imperial law we can now rest easier with one major heathen threat removed from our borders.

The fleet under Admiral Niphos has defeated another larger division of Venetian ships and now proceeds towards Ragusa. His fleet is damaged and he won't be able to beat the Venetians back for long.

I had hoped to reinforce his fleet with those ships used by Nevoulas ek Philadelphias which have been seized by Theo Petzeas. During a time where our treasury runs low this Senator has a fleet worth 7000 florins under his command whose upkeep costs the Empire 1700 florins each turn!
These ships are needed in the war against Venice. The Eastern Mediterranean is safe. If Theo Petzeas does not relinquish command of these ships I will be forced to take more direct consequences.

Recruitment:

Ioannis Komnenos used 0 out of his 15 PUs.
Armatos ek Naksou used 6 out of his 6 PUs.
Ioannis Kalameteros used 4 out of his 8 PUs.
Nikolaos Aristenos used 4 out of his 4 PUs.
Apionnas Vringas used 4 out of his 4 PUs.
Methodious Tagaris used 0 out of his 2 PUs.

No Prioritized Units have been forwarded to me. I have recruited two units of Byzantine Spearmen and two units of Byzantine Cavalry in Belgrade and Sofia, after removing three of each from each castle. I will recruit the remaining units taken once more funds and recruits are available. I thank Zigavinos Vasilakios and Apionnas Vringas for their cooperation on this matter. The units are intended for Savvas ek Militou.

I see that Tiverios Indikoplefstis is marching on Ragusa, while Aleksios ek Ikoniou is in a good position to march on Zagreb. This would leave Savvas ek Militou in a good position to transfer to the Italian mainland. Admiral Niphos will be at his disposal once the blockade of Ragusa port was successful. I would gladly offer more ships, but unfortunately they have all been taken by Senator Theo Petzeas.

Construction:

Ioannis Komnenos used 0 out of his 2 PBs.
Armatos ek Naksou used 1 out of his 1 PB.
Ioannis Kalameteros used 0 out of his 1 PB.
Nikolaos Aristenos used 1 out of his 1 PB.
Apionnas Vringas used 0 out of his 1 PB.

With the money gained from the sacking of Mecca construction could begin on Huge Stone Walls in Antioch, as requested by Armatos ek Naksou.

With this major project out of the way and our armies up to strength I am confident that further Construction will be undertaken next turn.

Domestic Affairs:

In an effort to boos our financial gains the offer of the Merchant's Guild in Nicaea was accepted.

The Venetian citizens of Nevoulion have rioted against their new rule. Thousands died in the streets and several buildings were damaged.

Foreign Affairs:

The King of France passed away this year as well as the Duke of Poland. Also in the Holy Empire a new regent now leads the country.

The Milanese have opened a second front against the Venetians. This should help our war effort immensly!


The save can be found here:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=193&id=4134

I will take back the save on Thursday, the 6th of November at 1600 GMT.

Taking the save

With the permission of Armatos ek Naksou I have taken the garrison of Dongola into my army and placed a company of peasants from Thebes who did not quite have sufficient movement to reach Dongola in position to become the new garrison next season. If the Megas wishes to maintain order and prevent riots and a potential loss of income he could always train some fresh men at Dongola.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/xxnzkg...OTR-1161-1.zip

Taking save

New save

Moved out of Kosmopolis to deal with the lone rebel general by the Red Sea coast.

With Efthymios' permission, moved garrison out of Solomeia en route to Kosmopolis to keep order.

The building of a church in Kosmopolis by the Megas would be appreciated.

taking the save.

and here it is back:

http://rapidshare.com/files/16100273...161-3.rar.html

As per the wishes of my father in law, Vakchos have taken control of his army and Methodios has returned the Kosmopolis to restore order there.

Taking the save.

New save: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=193&id=4136