The Royal Council

**LordofUmbar** · 09-09-2008, 21:54

Stands up, bows

Thanks you my Lord for your consideration.

Sits down

**Ibn-Khaldun** · 09-09-2008, 22:17

Sarpedon, my son.. forgive me not welcoming you here..

Can you forgive your old man and his bad hearing?

But Looks like we share the same views at least..

Antiochos smiles and gives a nod to Sarpedon..

Attalos.. Every Satrap will get his own Army according to the 'Rules'.

These are the Satraps powers in militarily:

(6) Every Satrap will have a 8 unit army similar to Regular Army. Every Satrap should mention what type of army they wish: a) an Infantry army(5 infantry, 2 missile, 1 cavalry regiment); b) a Cavalry army( 2 infantry, 2 missile, 4 cavalry regiments); c) a Mixed army(3 infantry, 3 missile, 2 cavalry regiments). They can however get to recruit 1 local unit for every 2 Influence points and 1 local unit for every 3 Command stars.(The unit type of the additional units can be what ever the Satrap chooses)
(7) Satrap can lead an army of max 16 units unless it is a Royal Army.

Also what Phanias Laodikeias Lydikes proposed sounds a good idea.. perhaps my other son and Heir to the throne can do that.. If he ever gets here..

Antiochos looks nervous..

**kingsnake** · 09-09-2008, 22:18

Aratos rises again.

"I made my decision. The Edict I'm proposing is:

Edict 1.4: After a succesful mission against the Egyptians on Mikro Asia. The 1st Lydian Army is to conquer independent Halikarnassos. Only if the diplomatic relations with the Makedons remain peaceful, if not the army is to retreat and defend Sardis. The Syrian Army will board transportation ships (the cheapest fleets we can build) and invade Kypros. After a succesfull mission they board on the fleet back to Antiocheia."

"Since the sea lenghts between the mainland and island are small the Fleet will be able to remain docked at all times evading any attack.
Finaly, I know of the limits of my power so I cannot propose more edicts... But I think it is wise to poll the council about Edict 1.2, and ask to who we are going to send an envoy... we could also negotiate with Baktria or Pahlava. Personally I believe Baktria is the best choice, they are our fellow hellenes and they are most likely going to expand against Pahlava, Zakaruka - or whatever they're named - and expand south to India and that would just be great for us... I already explained why. We can easily defeat their hellenic strategies, while the nomads will prove difficult to defeat... they are cowards, they use bows and always run from true fight!"

He sat down and leaned backwards...

**Incitatus** · 09-09-2008, 22:28

Alexandros Syriakos rises to address the council

Basileus and fellow strategoi, I extend my greetings. I am much in agreement with what has already been proposed, regarding both immediate military and diplomatic action. I would, however, suggest that the cities of the Levant not go so unnoticed. While the 1st Syrian army is away in Mikra Asia, Antiocheia and Damaskos need to be defended. The Basileus' Royal army would provide an adequate defense, but consider this: If the garrisons in the appropriate cities were raised to be able to handle a small to medium sized Ptolemaic attack, much responsibility would be alleviated from the Royal army - allowing it to assault Sidon or any other appropriate target. This would both consolidate our position and weaken that of our impious enemy.

I am sure you are all aware of the importance of this region, and I would like you all to know that I remain personally committed to seeing it brought within the borders of the Arche.

As I final note, I second Edict 1.4.

Alexandros returns to his seat

**johnhughthom** · 09-09-2008, 23:34

Polyxenidos Lykikos stands confidently to address the gathering

Greeting Basileus, friends.
I feel somewhat out of place here, all this talk of war and armies is beyond me, I am a simple merchant not a warrior, I make my money importing spices from Arabia and exporting, errr... flowers from Babylon. My caravans travel many miles, across desert and the lands of hostile tribes and strange animals. The people I trade with call themselves Sabaean, a strange word I know, and I have found them trustworthy and reliable. Perhaps we could arrange some sort of trade agreement with them, we have to pay for these armies you are talking of somehow. A military alliance may also be beneficial, the Ptolemies will no doubt become interested in this region soon and if we were to make friends there now it could pay off in the future.
So my proposal:Edict 1.5 Send an envoy to agree trade rights and a military alliance with Saba.

**Rodrico Stak** · 09-10-2008, 01:04

Attalos Peragmou Mysiakes stands to speak.

The Sabeans may be only a city-state at the moment, but if they can come to dominate southern Arabia with our help they can provide a vital distraction to our enemies the Ptolemies. Therefore, I second Edict 1.5.

On the same note, anything to weaken the Ptolemies is good for us. Kypros is an island, and will therefore benefit greatly from sea trade. Taking that away from the Ptolemies will certainly hurt them. I second Edict 1.4 as well.

Furthermore, I would like to point out to the Baselius that although I am not in the capital of the Satrapy at Ipsos, I am quite nearby, and am an able administrator, thereby proving an excelent candidate for that satrapy.

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**The Celtic Viking** · 09-10-2008, 01:08

Sarpedon Syriakos rises again.

Thank you, father, all is forgiven. I'm glad that we agree on what should be done. Allow me, however, to... modify my previous proposal. I had overlooked the fact that there is to be a satrapy installed in Ipsos, and it is my firm opinion that this would be best governed by myself. I know I'm still young, but as my father, you know I've got good managerial skills, and I'm a fast learner. I am up for the challenge.

If you still would rather that some older, wiser man - like the highly esteemed Attalos here - should take this post, I would hope that you at least consider me thoroughly as the commander of the 1st Lydian Army, as my original proposal asked.

Before I sit down, I would also like to sound my support for Edict 1:2, Edict 1:4 and Edict 1:5.

As he sits down, Sarpedon bows towards Antiochos, with a smile on his face.

**Chaotix** · 09-10-2008, 02:37

Noble Basileus, I am humbled to stand in your presence this day. I am Theodotas Termessou Pisidikes, a Strategos that was positioned in Sardis until recently.

I would humbly ask that, in the event we choose to strike with it, you allow me to lead the Lydian army for you. If we are going to launch a full assault on the Ptolemaioi, we should at least have good generals commanding our armies. Therefore, in the likely chance you do not deem me worthy of commanding the army, I would ask your permission to accompany the undoubtedly more experienced commander you will choose for the mission.

I will also, in the event that my humble opinion is recognized, second the Edicts 1.1 and 1.4

I thank you for listening to my thoughts on the matter, Megas Basileus.

**kingsnake** · 09-10-2008, 13:19

"My dear friends, I believe an edict only needs to be seconded by a small handfull of people before it goes to votes, so there's no need in seconding every edict you agree on you can express your opinion with your vote, am I correct Basileus?

Also I asked the Basielus before about how he will choose the leader of each Satrapy, he said he will choose the person most qualified, I'm sure he will make the correct choices and that he will consider each one of us. If you don't wish to control a Satrap and our leader chooses you, I'm sure you'll have the chance to reject his offer... it's not necessary to waste our time and ruin the efficient of the Council... with your humble wishes...

The Basileus will do the same when choosing the commanders of each army." and sat down.

**Warmaster Horus** · 09-10-2008, 13:37

Another Magistrate, one who has to do with Edicts, Charter Amendments and voting, stands and declares:
"If I may, Strategos Arethousas Syriakes, I believe you are correct. An Edict needs to be seconded by two persons for it to be properly seconded."

**The Celtic Viking** · 09-10-2008, 13:52

Sarpedon quickly rises.

You are right, of course, that the Basileus will choose his satraps and commanding generals, but I think it might help Him in his decision if he knows who really want the positions. If there are two possible candidates, both being equally merited, but one is burning desire to prove himself worthy of such an honour, while the other one is indifferent, who would you elect? It is my sincere belief that will can trump skill, and there should be no doubt that having the will when also having the skill is better than not. I ask you then: how better to prove to the Basileus who has the will, than to publicly express it to him?

You may think that we're just wasting everyone's time, and perhaps you're right, though I would both think and hope not. If Antiochos Himself shares viewpoint as you, I will of course humbly step down and apologize for it. Until such time that he does, however, I will stand firm in that we have done nothing wrong in expressing our desires. So says I.

Sarpedon quickly bows and then sits down again.