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    Meleagros harrumphs loudly to clear his throat before speaking:

    "Hrrrmm, I would not suggest the creation of a Nomarchy at the present time. There seems to be no present threat to the south, nor any reason to focus any attention on it. However, should our esteemed Basileos feel that this special governorship is required in Upper Egypt, then I offer my services in this task as well. I have already stated that I am not one for the front and would be much more useful to the kingdom in an administrative role.

    As for the feasability of edict E1.1, perhaps a strategos could finance the construction of a fleet to support Admiral Naukrates? Either in Alexandria or Sidon? This could much relieve our naval position. Otherwise, if I am elected chancellor, I will look into options to bridge the gap between ours and our enemy's naval forces.

    I will also second both edicts E1.4 and E1.5 and support them if it pleases our Basileos. Edict E1.6 might however be a stress on our present forces. We should keep our armies grouped in these times of war. Perhaps Ankhwennefer Philometer would consent to helping Bothos Lapethou Kypriakou in defending most glorious Alexandria?
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    Ankhwennefer stands again.

    I would prefer to be on the offensive, even if the forces said in Edict 1.6 were to be reduced to a total of two units besides myself. However, if that proves impossible, I would rather join the offensive with an army.

    But if defense is what we need, I shall be there to defend.

    He sits back down.

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    Financing the construction of a fleet from his own Funds? It's doable but the upkeep would probably ruin that Strategos.

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    The fleet could be bought back by the kingdom at a convenient time. Council willing, with interest.
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    We could all put in funds for the fleet. It is in the interest of our nation that we have one.

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    I thank you for seconding Edict E1.5 Meleagros Ptolemaios. I see you have wisdom in your years and I will support your election to Chancellor.

    If, Gods willing, Edict E1.5 does pass I would be more than happy to Ankhwennefer Philometer serve as my second-in-command on my detached detail. All Asiatikons have heard the tales of 'The Anchor' and it would be a pleasure and an honour to have him accompany me.

    I have hardly any funds left for a fleet I am afraid my brothers. The fortune my father gave me for my stay in Aegypten has sadly being wittled away and the recent purchase of an estate and supervisors has left me with barely a couple of hundred mnai.
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    Ankhwennefer stands once more.

    It would be a pleasure to serve our glorious nation with you. If the edict passes, I will accept.

    I too have barely a mnai to rub between my hands. Maybe some of the more wealthier of us could provide?

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    "Greetings to you all, noble Strategoi!

    I am very glad to see that this Council is a strong one, and many good points and suggestions have already been made. Be assured that none of them have fallen on deaf ears, comrades. For example, I was not aware of the weakness of our naval forces before, but thanks to Eunostos, the silence has been broken. However, if admiral Naukrates has become a bleeding-heart pacifist since his loss and thinks this is his ticket out of war, he is quite mistaken if I can have a say in it, which I of course can. I very much agree with Ankhwennefer Philometer and my brother when they voice their view that we should all be selfless enough to chip in when the kingdom is in need. I have decided to take matters on my own and spend my money to build some ships for him to finish the job with. Any strategos who, out of his own free will, donates his money to help this cause will earn my gratitude. As such I withdraw Edict E1.1 and replace it with this:

    Edict E1.1: The Basileus Philadelphos Ptolemaios, and any strategos who so chooses, may spend his own money to build a fleet in order to eliminate the immediate threat that the Seleukid naval supremacy now pose us. If this is done, the recruitment cost will be repaid by the Kingdom as soon as possible; the fleet will be disbanded as soon as the threat is dealt with, though.

    Until that is done, though, I have decided to Change Edict E1.2 as well. It shall say this:

    Edict E1.2: The heir's Royal Army shall be escorted by admiral Naukrates to Kilikia where they shall relieve or reclaim Tarsos from the Seleukids.

    I will add that I support leaving a few units from it in Aigyptos to defend Alexandreia, though I am quite sceptical as to the wisdom of going on the offensive on a second front at this moment.

    Now onwards and forwards, comrades. The idea of creating a Nomarchy in the upper Nile has been suggested and proposed, and it is one I can say I neither outright reject or endorse. Meleagros, my brother, you seem to be the main objector to this idea, and I take your opinion of this seriously. I have in fact decided that, should Law E1.1 pass, I will indeed grant it to you. Does this influence your position on the matter at all?"
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    If, Basileus you are to leave those troops specifically for the defence of Aegyptos to defend the borders of the Kingdom then I will propose another edict.

    Edict E1.7 - On the condition that Edict E1.5 passes then the troops that have been left to Bothos Lapethou Kypriakou will become a regular army.
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    I young man, who stood right until now in a corner of the room speaks in a loud voice:
    "My Basileos, I am Satyrion Limyraios, son of a family of your most loyal officers.
    We are a family of soldiers and thus do what ever our king demands; but now I have to speak up. We must not only concentrate on the Kings of Syria! Tarsos might be in trouble, but first have to fight off the Kyrenaian threat. While arsos is only one of our numerous provinces, Alexandreia is the heart of your realm. The Kyrenaians threat our capital, but also the homes and estates of every of you, noble Strategoi. Therefore I second Edict E1.5 and would offer myself to fight for it as commander or as simple soldier under another man's command."

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    My good Stratgeos Satyrion Limyraios, I thank you for seconding Edict E1.5, though it is rather pointless when an edict only needs one second.

    The edict also specifically states that I will be in command of the detachment from the Royal Army of the Heir. I will extend the same offer to you that I did to Ankhwennefer Philometer. If the edict comes to pass I would offer you a place in the army, though only of third-in-command. I'm sure a great family such yourselves, who have served the Kingdom and Hellenes so proudly throughout the years would be a wonderful asset to what should be a glorious reconquest of another of Megas Alexandros' achievements.
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