Making his way into the Magnaura, Apionnas has a concerned look on his face. His armour and dress, of Arabic style as usual, are stained and travel worn.

There is certainly a serious concern with regards to the treasury. This needs to be addressed immediately by the Megas.

However calling for impeachment seems an over reaction.

I believe Senator Makedonios is referring to the regulations on Army management. Construction and recruitment are two separate issues and should be dealt with as such. Regulation 4.3 refers to Army recruiting and maintenance. It in fact states that Royal Armies have priority over Private armies. The Megas in this case does seem to be following the regulation.

Rather than getting into a legal debate over various issues, it would be far more valuable to determine how we can ensure the treasury is going to corrected.

Most of the other issues are simply finite resources being allocated in a particular order and therefore not pleasing those at the lower end of that order.

War with Egypt needs to be delayed or entirely suspended. It is unwanted, ill timed and could seriously damage the stability of the Empire. I fear that we have gone too far to reverse course now.

I hope those men that are bravely making their way to Cario have prayed long and hard.