{Cornelius Saturninus}

Senators, let us not lose focus at a time like this. The Gallic tribes may all be under another nation's rule, but they are not destroyed as a people. Many hundreds of them serve in our legions, many thousands more in rival armies. A keen eye must be kept on them. We mustn't lose sight of the fact that the Thracians are breathing down our necks, they are the new Gauls. Do not lose yourselves in celebration and drinking, as you may soon find yourselves too tired to fight off the Thracian hordes.

As I write this from the fort I am stationed at along the Danube, a Thracian contingent makes it's way towards the river crossing. I will attack it in the morning before it crosses our borders. There are reports of many more Thracian forces moving in from the east, reinforcements will be of the essence in the coming years. Young Galerius Vatinius has been assigned as my Tribune... quite the loudmouth, unagreeable, angry fellow. Not much of a military man either, let's hope he doesn't get himself or my men killed out there. Let us hope my next letter will be to report the succesful repulsion of the Thracians at the Danube. Ave Senators.