As a powerful faction do you really need to use navy to block ports? As say the Julii you'll be up against the Gauls, practically no navy. What is the point of using your D to purchase ships to have a battle with Greece/ Carthage. Would it not be best to build one/two per port to protect it? Having a war with Greece/Carthage would only drain your much needed resources further than a dragged out war with Barbarians. What is the point of navy?
Denny
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