Curia Session II 195 B.C.

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

Aye! This comment received support. The bystander senators do not wish to see a man appointed governor in absentia, when he is on existing senate business overseas

[Gaius Quinctilius Varus]

Quinctilius Varus watched with surprise, shock and a slacked jaw at the proceedings before him, when there was a momentary calm, he raised his hand to speak.

Conscript Fathers,

I find no fault in the suggested governors, without Prorogatio extended these men are most worthy of station and elevated I believe we would see them serve Mother Rome faithfully. As former Consul Valerius Marius has noted, however, Fabius Maximus is away on diplomatic mission. Under such conditions I would nominate former Consul Claudius Marcellus to fill the vacancy.

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

[Allectus Fabius Maximus]

A proxy for Allectus stands and begins to speak

“Given the nature and specific goals of the diplomatic mission to Carthage, it is unlikely it would take an entire year or even four months to come to a resolution. If selected for the posting in Hispania Citerior, Senator Fabius Maximus is of course willing to resign voluntarily if his duties in Carthage extend beyond the Kalends of Sextilis.”

[Hostus Lucretius Tricipitinus]

Hostus Lucretius Tricipitinus shook his head in disbelief. Gone from Rome not 1 year and it has gone to the underworld. Such derision, strife, anger - over what? Nothing.

Conscript fathers, please! End this pettiness and silliness. We have enemies to our North - we have enemies in Hispania - Carthage potentially rises again. Yet here we are, squabbling over this? It is the first days of a new Consular year and this is how the Senate devolves? This was supposed to be a history making year! The year two Plebian Consuls are elected... For shame!

[Amulius Valerius Marius]

The Senator rose for the occasion, nodding toward the Censor.

Consul Decius Bellicus is the presiding magistrate of this session and has asked this body for advice. Consul Aurelius Cotta has exercised his legal right to use his consular veto and has provided his own slate of governors. Consul Decius Bellicus would be within his right to likewise do the same, resulting in deadlock. The provinces cannot function without proper guidance, we must select governors.

Perhaps Consul Decius Bellicus should consult the auspices for a sign to which path we should take, if our good Consul's cannot decide together.

[Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo Hispanicus]

The Senator rose for the occasion, nodding toward the Censor.

Consul Decius Bellicus is the presiding magistrate of this session and has asked this body for advice. Consul Aurelius Cotta has exercised his legal right to use his consular veto and has provided his own slate of governors. Consul Decius Bellicus would be within his right to likewise do the same, resulting in deadlock. The provinces cannot function without proper guidance, we must select governors.

Perhaps Consul Decius Bellicus should consult the auspices for a sign to which path we should take, if our good Consul's cannot decide together.

Albinovanus Fango rose once more to address Valerius Marius, his shins beginning to ache from the constant up and down.

Is it not true that a Consul may only veto a motion? Consul Decius Bellicus had not made a motion, therefore Consul Aurelius Cotta's veto was premature and inappropriate. Consul Decius Bellicus was merely suggesting candidates for discussion.

[Amulius Valerius Marius]

The Senator rose for the occasion, nodding toward the Censor.

Consul Decius Bellicus is the presiding magistrate of this session and has asked this body for advice. Consul Aurelius Cotta has exercised his legal right to use his consular veto and has provided his own slate of governors. Consul Decius Bellicus would be within his right to likewise do the same, resulting in deadlock. The provinces cannot function without proper guidance, we must select governors.

Perhaps Consul Decius Bellicus should consult the auspices for a sign to which path we should take, if our good Consul's cannot decide together.

Albinovanus Fango rose once more to address Valerius Marius, his shins beginning to ache from the constant up and down.

Is it not true that a Consul may only veto a motion? Consul Decius Bellicus had not made a motion, therefore Consul Aurelius Cotta's veto was premature and inappropriate. Consul Decius Bellicus was merely suggesting candidates for discussion.

Typically, this is correct. However, if the Consul is certain to veto any motion with the topic he disagrees with, one could argue until they are blue in the face and see no gain.

[Allectus Fabius Maximus]

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.

The proxy for AFM stands once more to reference the words of Consul Aurelius Cotta

Good and Honorable Consul Aurelius Cotta,

If we are to make Senator Valerius Marius the proconsul of Hispania Ulterior, I find it difficult for a man of even his renown to be able to accomplish both the task of protecting our territories in H.Ulterior and also managing it from the field among hostile natives. It seems to me it would be far more prudent to allow Propraetor Domitius Corbulo an extension of his term given his proven ability to manage the finances of the province as well as quell the local rebellion of barbarians that rose up against Rome. As such, Propraetor Domitius Corbulo can have an extension of his imperium while Senator Valerius Marius can be made proconsul with fresh legions to combat the barbarians.

He sits back down [/i\]

[Postumus Caesonius Tacitus]

The Senator rose for the occasion, nodding toward the Censor.

Consul Decius Bellicus is the presiding magistrate of this session and has asked this body for advice. Consul Aurelius Cotta has exercised his legal right to use his consular veto and has provided his own slate of governors. Consul Decius Bellicus would be within his right to likewise do the same, resulting in deadlock. The provinces cannot function without proper guidance, we must select governors.

Perhaps Consul Decius Bellicus should consult the auspices for a sign to which path we should take, if our good Consul's cannot decide together.

Senator Caesonius Tacitus's proxy would also be looking at the censor for guidance on this most unusual turn of events.

[Gaius Quinctilius Varus]

The proxy for AFM stands once more to reference the words of Consul Aurelius Cotta

Good and Honorable Consul Aurelius Cotta,

If we are to make Senator Valerius Marius the proconsul of Hispania Ulterior, I find it difficult for a man of even his renown to be able to accomplish both the task of protecting our territories in H.Ulterior and also managing it from the field among hostile natives. It seems to me it would be far more prudent to allow Propraetor Domitius Corbulo an extension of his term given his proven ability to manage the finances of the province as well as quell the local rebellion of barbarians that rose up against Rome. As such, Propraetor Domitius Corbulo can have an extension of his imperium while Senator Valerius Marius can be made proconsul with fresh legions to combat the barbarians.

He sits back down

Good Fabius Maximus,

You suggest our former Consul unable to perform the tasks that Corbulo already accomplished, the very acts warranting discussion of Prorogatio. However our present Consul has already exercised his right of veto for such Prorogatio. You press to discuss what has already been dismissed.