Conference of Narbo
The talks begin. Caesar enters the hall,accompanied by several other Roman. In the hall the representatives of various tribes have gathered, in wait for the talks to begin. Caesar sits down at the end of the table and begins his opening speech:
"Warlords and Chieftains, Ave!
Rome welcomes you all to this meeting and i have to say that i am personally very glad that so many of you have decided to honour us with your presence. No matter how the meeting will end and how you reply to our suggestions, Caesar will guarantee that your personal safety is guaranteed and that you will have safe return to your home.
"Before we start. I would like to introduce you some of my Legion commanders to you:
Titus Labienus, aka Fisherking , commander of Legion X Equestris
Quintus Tullius Cicero, aka Csargo, commander of Legion XI Claudia
Publius Licinius Crassus, aka Andres, commander of Legion VIII Augusta
Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus, aka GeneralHangerchief, commander of Legion VIIII Hispana
Quintus Titurius Sabinus, aka Husar, commander of Legion XII Fulminata
After the reacent Helvetii disturbance (1). I have thought of ways how to present a resolution to many problems in Gaul and why not in Britain and Germania. I am about to give you all an offer and before i do so. I would like to make it clear that this offer is an open one, so if you cant accept it now.You may reconsider it later.
As many of you know. In the Roman province of Gallia Transalpina, many Celtic tribes live inside the realm of SPQR. Some of those tribes are present here also now. As first and foremost upon them are the Allobroges, ruled by our good friend, Chief Catugnatus. They live under the protection of Rome and the term we use for it. Is a protectorate. Similar arrangement will be made for the remnants of Helvetii also, as we do not wish for them to perish completely even while they erred against Rome. Such is the leniency of the People and Senate of Republic of Rome.
Now what does a protectorate mean, you might ask? Being a Roman Protectorate will mean that you will get an trade agreement with Rome. Thus all the products of Rome and mediterranian will be available to you. Second. Rome will guarantee your safety against any invaders. Third. When you go to war as allies of Rome and send warriors to us, as Auxilia.Rome gives you full share of the loot and bounty to you, based on the number and strength of the warriors you send for our aid.
Thus.If you will become a Protectorate of Rome. You will become rich from loot, wealthy from trade and you do not have to live in fear as Rome will protect your lands.
Now, what Rome wants in return? Each protectorate will pay tribute to Rome, so we can better provide security and build roads and other so the trade will flow better. Protectorate will allow Roman Legions to camp on their land, while Legions will pay them a market prize for any supplies they need. When called upon, each protectorate will send Auxilia troops to help Rome in war. This usually means that the War is near to you already. What else? Nothing.
You will continue govern your lands as you please, like Allobrages and dozen or so other Celtic tribes are doing at Gallia Transalpina and Rome will not interfere your internal affairs unless those matters threaten Rome.
This is all. How say thee? Now the word is free for you to use.
(1)= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Bibracte
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