Curia Session II 195 B.C.

[Marcus Decius Bellicus]

Consul Decius Bellicus convenes the Senate to discuss the selection of provincial governors.

“Members of the Senate, let us now decide the course of the leadership of the provinces for the next year. The first item to discuss is should we extend any governors for another term? Next we shall discuss, if any are not extended, who we wish to serve as their replacement.

Should none be extended these would be my recommended selections for consideration.

Proconsul Sicily - Amulius Valerius Marius
Propraetor Sardinia et Corsica - Proculus Lucius Regulus
Extension of Hispania Ulterior for one year
Propraetor of Hispania Citerior - Allectus Fabius Maximus

The floor is open.”

[Marcus Aurelius Cotta]

I exercise my consular veto on the entire motion for reasons for the extension of Hispania Ulterior and the lack of consultation with me in the proposal of the candidates.

[Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo Hispanicus]

Albinovanus Fango, proxy of Domitius Corbulo, rises to speak.

"Patres Conscripti,

As Domitius Corbulo is currently deep within the tribal hinterlands of Hispania Ulterior continuing to put down the tribal enemies of the Republic, it only makes sense for this August body to offer him Prorogatio. He has done with one Legion what others said could not be done with more. He is a true Roman and the gold that flows into our treasury from Hispania Ulterior speaks for itself. With an extension to his term, Domitius Corbulo would push the borders of our Republic further into land containing mineral wealth hitherto unseen in our Republic's history. In his short time in Hispania he has garnered a reputation amongst the tribal warlords as a feared and undefeated commander.

I also support the other nominations put forward by our new Consul. They are all honorable men who have proven themselves to be worthy of the task."

[Marcus Decius Bellicus]

I exercise my consular veto on the entire motion for reasons for the extension of Hispania Ulterior and the lack of consultation with me in the proposal of the candidates.

Which motion is being vetoed, Consul?

[Marcus Aurelius Cotta]

Proconsul Sicily - Amulius Valerius Marius
Propraetor Sardinia et Corsica - Proculus Lucius Regulus
Extension of Hispania Ulterior for one year
Propraetor of Hispania Citerior - Allectus Fabius Maximus

This is being vetoed.

Here is a more reasonable proposal that will garner no objections:

Propraetor Sicily - Marcus Silvius Pastor
Propraetor Sardinia et Corsica - Proculus Lucius Regulus
Proconsul Hispania Ulterior: Amulius Valerius Marius
Propraetor of Hispania Citerior - Allectus Fabius Maximus

[Marcus Decius Bellicus]

This is a most unusual veto…one of a suggestion…no motion was put forth…makes me wonder why my opinion is being vetoed without any debate or discussion…most unusual indeed.

[Marcus Aurelius Cotta]

Any extension is not worth debating. Move on, fellow Consul.

[Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo Hispanicus]

Albinovanus Fango looked utterly confused at Consul Aurelius Cotta's veto. He stood up once more.

"Is this how you intend to govern, Consul? By vetoing away any discussion of candidates put forward by Consul Decius Bellicus? Did you not run for Consul on a platform of honor and cooperation? We have not elected you dictator, sir!"

[Marcus Aurelius Cotta]

Albinovanus Fango looked utterly confused at Consul Aurelius Cotta's veto. He stood up once more.

"Is this how you intend to govern, Consul? By vetoing away any discussion of candidates put forward by Consul Decius Bellicus? Did you not run for Consul on a platform of honor and cooperation? We have not elected you dictator, sir!"

Your master’s term has expired and he should return to Rome to serve in the Senate. It is time for an experienced Proconsul to take command of the campaign in Hispania, one whom has already won a great triumph and can advance the glory of Rome.

[Amulius Valerius Marius]

Senator A. Fabius Maximus is currently away on a diplomatic mission to Carthage lest we forget.