The Royal Council

[Incitatus]

I must agree with you Phanias. The situation in Mikra Asia is too dire to be left in the hands of a captain - a talented general is needed if we are to defeat the Macedonians in battle. I also agree that a new satrap is needed to ensure the future prosperity of the region, but I do not think it is necessary to give the satrap command of the 1st Lydian. I believe your proposal could work, but if the Basileus were hesitant he could delay the appointment of a satrap and give the commander of the 1st Lydian time to prove himself worthy and earn the respect of the local residents. If he is successful perhaps then he could be appointed satrap.

[MerlinusCDXX]

I must agree with you Phanias. The situation in Mikra Asia is too dire to be left in the hands of a captain - a talented general is needed if we are to defeat the Macedonians in battle. I also agree that a new satrap is needed to ensure the future prosperity of the region, but I do not think it is necessary to give the satrap command of the 1st Lydian. I believe your proposal could work, but if the Basileus were hesitant he could delay the appointment of a satrap and give the commander of the 1st Lydian time to prove himself worthy and earn the respect of the local residents. If he is successful perhaps then he could be appointed satrap.

Alexandros, I never meant for the idea of a Satrap in Mikra Asia to permanently command the 1st Lydian Army. I was stating my concern because a Satrap, with only his own troops would be severely outnumbered by the Makedonian armies present. In fact, I explicitly meant it as an emergency power, with the requirement that the if commander of the 1st Lydian was not personally present on the day of battle, then the appointed Satrap be allowed to assume temporary command over the troops of the 1st Lydian for the duration of the war in Mikra Asia only, until the appointed commander was present. This would give the Basileios time to appoint a proper commander for the 1st Lydian. One who will actually lead his troops into battle. In order to meet the Makedonian threat according to basic force ratios, I find myself required to place far more troops into the rolls of the 1st Lydian than a regular army should contain. Even with an enlarged 1st Lydian, the addition of a Satrapy army would almost even the odds. We must remember, these are not Epeirote country boys we're fighting, but real Hellenic troops, much like what we field ourselves, but without the weak rabble that we bulk our armies up with. We can only hope Panaitolios will restore our confidence in his willingness to lead his army.

[navarro951]

Panaitolos fly's through the doors of the council in time to hear these words...

"Well I am present! And I will spill the blood of Makedonia all over our lands. Let it be known that unless my good King orders it, no man will have my command and i shall bring doom to Makedonia!"

[Celtic_Punk]

"Your confidence is reassuring."The Celt smiles "Make sure my homeland is safe. Or you will deal with me." The Celts reassuring smile turns to a look of sternness.

"I distinctly remember warning you all about the treachery of Makedon. Perhaps we should seek alliance with the honourable Spartans. They would be a powerful ally indeed.

[MerlinusCDXX]

Panaitolos fly's through the doors of the council in time to hear these words...

"Well I am present! And I have will spill the blood of Makedonia all over our lands. Let it be known that unless my good King orders it, no man will have my command and i shall bring doom to Makedonia!"

Panaitolios, you don't know how glad I am to see you here. I was worried that you'd fallen ill and were too sick to take the field. I was in the unenviable position of trying to keep the next satrap of Mikra Asia from getting killed due to being outnumbered.

[navarro951]

Panaitolos laughs...

"Haha good friend I was simply away training the men. We will march for the enemy as soon as the council is over."

[Celtic_Punk]

"Speaking of which I plan to continue my campaign into the desert. Kleonemos, I want you to accompany me. The men need you, and so do I. Until you finish what you've started in the desert you cannot go to Lydia." Cunobelinus turns to Sarpedon "Highness, I wish to ask that you give garrisons to the final 2 towns. Properly trained troops could be levied in Memphis. My son is currently drilling civilians, with money from our own pocket. How ever we will obviously need your approval to begin mobilization. I can have this done quickly. I can promise this campaign could be over in a year and a half. With Garrisons we would have a sizable force to draw upon if Carthage invaded. In addition to allowing us to get more taxes out of them as well. Afrika is rich salt mines... Many Many riches are to be found out West. Carthage knows this and could use this against us. We must make sure they are afraid to attack our lands. After the military campaign against the remaining Ptolemaic strongholds are destroyed, I will patrol the new border for half a year and then return. Any armies close by will see our parade and would think twice at attacking. It would also perhaps be smart to maintain some sort of permanent presence in order to deter any incursions at all. But that should be decided later. Lord Sarpedon, please consider this. It is for the defence of the Arche. Once back the Satrapal army can begin retraining and can aid in the destruction of the Rebels. Lord Sarpedon, I will march to link up with you and your army and we'll take back the rebels realm together. But the sooner new troops are recruited the sooner the Aigyptian Satrapal Army can leave."

[Ibn-Khaldun]

One of the scribes jumps from his seat..

A mistake have been made .. he stutters... It is the Tenth Council Session we are having at the moment!!

The last one was .. quiet.. to say the least..

9th Council Session Records

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