I had a strange experience as the Scipii last night. I was absolutely working out the Carths - land and sea. Met all of my Senate obligations and was working towards Carthage. I laid seige to the city and the next turn - I received a notification from the Senate. I basically said "The Senate appreciates all of you contributions, etc...Please accept this reward/bounty for your service to the Republic." I checked my income/report and didn't notice any increase in funds. No office appointments either.

Anyone had this experience before? It was completely independent of completing a mission - just a little somethin' somethin' to let me know the Senate loves me.