SEGESTA, 270 BC

Account of Vibius Julius, son of Flavius Julius.

My father had ordered my to occupy the city of Segesta so that we may show the citizenry the virtue or Roman citizenship. I was also advised to accept the surrender of the enemy if offered the chance to take it. Such is my father's way. This was of no great issue for the enemy fell in droves, those that lived were few in number and worn from the battle, defeated before the battle was over. Perhaps they may become citizens at a latter date, perhaps not. The city does not object to Roman rule however, or they are wise enough to keep such seditious thoughts to themselves. With Segesta conquered my father's plan to capture northern Italy is well underway and will be realized soon. My new orders are to govern Segesta, seeing to the public's morale while my new martial task is to guard Segesta from large armies of Gauls to the north. An honorable post. Soon my army will certainly be advancing again.