Before replying to the below quote, I must apologize for my lack of time. Despite being British I live on an American time zone. Mountain is probably the fairest explanation. Anyway, I shall provide more input if time allows, but first I must read the TWC forum.
Quote Originally Posted by Gaius Sempronius Gracchus View Post
On that matter, welcome once more Diomede, I know that you see the sense of our alliance, and question some of the more....impulsive actions of the , more and more vocal, Spartan nationalists. I would emphasise Paltmull's question. Is the Koinon about shared defence of our shared interests, or in making war on independent states. I believe it should be the former.
I believe it to be neither. I see our alliance as acting in the interests of the... alliance. Whether that be in an aggressive or defensive manner isn't so much of an issue to me, as long as it benefits our military position. I do of course leave the finer details to those that actually do the fighting, I just advise on whether or not the gods smile upon our poleis, or sometimes our entire alliance.

I am slightly confused about the whole issue surrounding Pella. We beseiged this city out of spite? Since when? Not only that, but our choice of government will explain our actions? Nay, sir! Our choice of government shall be one which is most appropriate. One that [ooc] allows for the best possible military recruitment of native troops[/ooc], at least I hope so, and will campaign for. I wish for Pella to become the KOINON HELLENON's most nothern military fortress. A strong defence of the rest of Greece, or a base of operations against Epeirote holdings, whatever. I will grant you, my Athenian colleagues, that a military emphasis may make it appear that it is of the Spartan influence, but such is the nature of our culture. I beg your understanding of such a matter. If I were weak at birth I'd have been left in the mountains! War is simply in our blood, as is preparation for it and prevention of it against our (and by extension) and your homes.