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    Eunostos turns towards Bothos..

    I hesitate supporting this Edict. The old laws say:
    4.3 Army Replenishment

    If a Regular or Royal Army falls below the minimum strength level, all military recruitment must be allocated to restoring the Army to minimum strength before money can be spent on other recruitment, unless the Basileus agrees otherwise.
    In the event of a conflict, a Royal Army takes priority over a Regular Army.
    If the Basileus agrees with this I have no problem..

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    My Basileus, you said you supported leaving units in Aigyptos, so I thought it would be right to propose such a decision. If the Edict E1.5 does come to pass then the units will be split from the Royal Army no matter what.

    Eunostos, I understand the severe financial burdens we are under, but these are vital possessions of the Kingdom we are talking about defending. The indignity we face from Kyrenese forces if insufferable and that outweighs all other concerns in the south. The ancient laws stand of course, but it states that 'all military recruitment' not, 'all military units' will be allocated to restoring the army.

    As thus I do not see anything lawfully wrong with my Edict. Of course, in my youth I could be overseeing something important.
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    "Well, the law does say that I (and I presume the Chancellor) could agree to ignore this law. I would be willing to do that in this case if necessary; what I would not be willing to do is to take men away from my son without his consent. Thus I would like to hear from him before I take my side in this."

    Philadelphos turns to Bothos.

    "That is true, but as long as it isn't made into a Regular Army, those men would still belong to my son. This would change if we made them into a Regular Army, which is why I won't support it without my son's approval. In fact, I won't even support taking men away from my son in the way specified in Edict E1.5 if he doesn't consent with it."
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    I suppose you are right my Basileus.

    I will eagerly await your sons return from Syria.
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    "I have been thinking about this problem of the blockaded port. So far we have concentrated on the 'blockaded' part. As it has come to light that we do not have the navy required to lift it, and the means to create one will delay, so perhaps for the most immediate future we should instead focus on the 'port' part. I think I shall simply move south and have the supplies shipped to Hierosolyma instead, from where I shall strike at Damaskos and end the threat that city poses us. This doesn't mean that their navy no longer poses as a threat; it just means that it isn't as immediate as it was before. As such, I have edited Edict E1.1 to reflect this."

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    A stout, tanned youth with obvious Greek features walks in. His wavy black hair, shines as if coated with wax, and his prominent Greek nose stands as a monument to youth and male vigor atop his smooth cheeked face. He is otherwise clad in a leather cuirass and with greaves and armbands protecting his limbs. On his waist is strapped a short sword with an intricate handle, and to his side a man carries a large hopolon shield and a sarissa pike.

    "Brothers - he bows to everyone in the room. - and most honored ruler. I have rushed from Hierosolyma upon receiving news of a full emergency council being called. I trust you have received my suggestions already via messenger."

    Alexandros takes a few minutes to situate himself and read trough what has been proposed already. He raises an eyebrow at one point, but remains silent for now.
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    Leontiskos Thraikikos saunters into the room.

    "I'm shocked Alexandros', you've only got one brother. Surely living with all those Jews hasn't made you forget me? I heard they do strange things to their privates, they didn't rope you into that did they? Probably not, too busy proclaiming somebody or other, what's the word, Messiah?" He looks around and sees Philadelphos. "Sorry Basileus, didn't mean to ignore you there." Thraikikos bows lows. "As ever, my sword is yours my Lord."

    Taking a seat the young man continues.

    "I must thank you, my Lord, the responsibility of being heir was beginning to wear on me, glad to finally hand it over to somebody worthy. How is Eurgetes? I hope he's feeling better. His army is well trained and eager for action, they are all looking forward to fighting for the future Basileus. And of course I stand ready to assist in any way I can"

    He stands, then looks Bothos Lapethou Kypriakou in the eye for a few seconds. "Tell me friend, what makes you think you should take men from an army I have trained and marched with, men who know me and respect me, men I have fought beside. What have you done to come here and ask to take them from me? I held them ready for our future Basileus, not some upstart islander. Do tell."

    He holds Bothos' eye for a few seconds, then sits.

    Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 
    OOC: I just wanted to make sure LeoCordis knows that little outburst was only in character, have to have a little conflict or things get boring.
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    Meleagros gives an approving nod to Bothos Kypriakou, before turning to the Basileos:

    I thank you heartily of considering me worthy of administering the southern reaches of your kingdom and must confess the honor would soothe my ego after the slight misfortunes I suffered in Makedonia. Meleagros laughs. In any case, I am not so much opposed to the idea but I rather believe a nomarchy would have little direct effect. But if it pleases the council and serves your purpose, my Basileos, then I am not the man to refuse dominion over the rich valley of Upper Egypt!

    As for the realignment of Edicts E1.1 and E1.2, I support them, should support be needed again, and I pledge all what remains of my funds towards the construction of additional ships for admiral Naukrates' fleet.


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    OOC: I have compiled the current edicts for easier reference.

    Edict E1.1b 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. Proposed by Basileos Philadelphos Ptolemaios and seconded by Meleagros Ptolemaios.

    Edict E1.2b The heir's Royal Army shall be escorted by admiral Naukrates to Kilikia where they shall relieve or reclaim Tarsos from the Seleukids. Proposed by Basileos Philadelphos Ptolemaios and seconded by Meleagros Ptolemaios.

    Edict E1.3 Our spy by the name of Ploutos Salaminios, who is currently to be found in the wooded areas North of Damaskos, be sent North-East into Seleukid territory. Proposed by Alexandros Thraikikos and seconded by Eunostos Kypriakos.

    Edict E1.4 I be allowed to take the whole garrison of Hierosolyma, spare of a unit of toxotai, who will be left to keep the civil order and peace of our good citizens. I will march this army and head for Sidon, where I will obtain any local garrison troops and try to amass between 6 to 8 phalanxes. I will then head North and assist whomever wishes to lead the Royal army that is just outside of Sidon. I could fight beside him though I think it would be best to flank the enemy and take a settlement from him while the Royal army deals with the main forces. Proposed by Alexandros Thraikikos and seconded by Eunostos Kypriakos.

    Edict E1.5 Under a small detachment of the Royal Army of the Heir of around half a dozen units, under the command of myself, will retake the city of Paraitonion and return it to the rule of Basileus. The detachment will then turn and rejoin the Royal Army of the Heir or follow in it's wake if Edict E1.2 passes. Proposed by Bothos Lapethou Kypriakou and seconded by Meleagros Ptolemaios.

    Edict E1.6 I would request a small force of around 4 units of mostly cavalry if possible, otherwise infantry will suit fine, to provide support to any general in need of help. These are trying times, and my men will be able to move freely to strike at weak points, reinforce armies and bolster garrisons, etc. Proposed by Ankhwennefer Philometer, 'the Anchor'.

    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. Proposed by Bothos Lapethou Kypriakou.

    Law E1.1 The Nomarchy of Upper Egypt must be created with the following provinces: Thebais, Oasis Megale and Triakontaschoinos. City of Diospolis-Megale will become the capital of Nomarchy. Proposed by Eunostos Kypriakos.

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    The E is for Emergency session right? I'm not sure if I'm getting the nomenclature right on this... Also I've added a little 'b' to both edicts E1.1 and E1.2 since they were changed, so as not to confuse people, then again, I might have added some confusion.

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    I am confused.
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