Provincial Candidacies - 194 BC

[Gaius Cassius Vecellinus]

Conscript fathers,

Under an agreement with my fellow elected co-Consul, Titus Furius Pavo, I, Gaius Cassius Vecellinus, your plebeian Consul for the next consular year (194 BC), have the honor of announcing that those that are available serve the Republic as provincial governor in the quality of propraetor or proconsul, depending on background, may make their candidacies known below.

Such candidacies, proceduraly, may be as expansive as the candidates so desire but will, at a minimum, comply with the following requirements:

• Name: [ENTER FULL NAME]
• Applying for: [INSERT ROLE: Governor of Sicily | Governor of Sardinia | Governor of Hispania Citerior | Governor of Hispania Ulterior]
• Objectives: [Write a single sentence or paragraph detailing your objectives during your year of governorship. Examples include, but aren't limited to, raising the revenue tranfers to Rome, start construction of a public works project, negotiate with the local tribes, reduce piracy, investigate corruption, etc., etc.]

Basic rules:
- One application per province.
- One candidate may submit several applications.

Provincial revenues on prior years:

Provinces / Year	196BC	195BC
Sicily	250,000 denarii	250,000 denarii
Sardinia	150,000 denarii	200,000 denarii
Hispania Citerior	508,750 denarii	324,000 denarii
Hispania Ulterior	540,000 denarii	785,397 denarii

[Marcus Decius Bellicus]

With a sense of disapproval about the partisan nature of this endeavor, Consul M. Decius Bellicus, Liberator of Parma and Placentia, defender of Roman integrity, champion of democracy, favored of the Gods, protector of the people and scourge of the Boii submits the following:

Name: M. Decius Bellicus

Applying for: Proconsul of Hispania Ulterior

Objectives: Raise revenue rates to Rome, improve infrastructure to facilitate the previous, pacify the remaining tribes and expand upon the existing financial infrastructures previously in place.

[Gaius Quinctilius Varus]

Gaius Quinctilius Varus

For Hispania Citerior

Expand the public works and pacify the hinterlands.

[Postumus Caesonius Tacitus]

Name: Postumus Caesonius Tacitus
Applying for Governor of Sardinia
Objective: I'd be looking to see the current situation of the province in regard to the barbarians, finances, etc. From there, I'd do what I can to stabilize the province.

Name: Postumus Caesonius Tacitus
Applying for Governor of Sicily
Objective: I'd continue to invest in additional infrastructure for the province.

[Allectus Fabius Maximus]

Name: Allectus Fabius Maximus

Applying for: Governor of Hispania Citerior

Objectives: Continue to develop the region with public works and infrastructure spending to maximize trade and revenue growth. Maintain well defended borders against neighboring tribal factions. Continue to develop and maintain good relations with tributary tribal factions within the province and outside of it. Coordinate with the Governor of H. Ulterior to maximize the security of the region and defend Roman lives and livelihoods.

[Marcus Aurelius Cotta]

Name: Marcus Aurelius Cotta

Province: Sardinia

Objectives:

1. Justice for the dead Roman citizens at the hands of the tribals, and pacification of the uncontrolled territories of the island. An investigation into the causes of the unprovoked tribal attack on Rome and harsh punishment for the Barbarian perpetrators.

2. Expansion of the ager publicus through newly pacified territories.

3. A significant port expansion, such that Sardinia shall be able to export more grain, wine and olives to Rome for the improvement of the lives of our citizens.

[Gaius Quinctilius Varus]

Honorable Consul-elect Cassius Vecellinus,

I understand I may be speaking out of turn here, and this is not an application for a governorship, but I have a proposal just the same. I see the province for which I applied is also sought by good Fabius Maximus and also that both current Consuls seek governorships. Given that Furius Pavo has stated his intent to campaign against Sparta and you have stated your intent to manage Rome I offer my services to campaign in the north against the tribes of Cisalpine Gaul in lieu of a governorship if that is what you and your fellow Consul-elect should desire. Regardless I offer my services to Mother Rome however I may best perform my duties; governor, tribune or something else entirely.

[Gaius Quinctilius Varus]

Gaius Quinctilius Varus

For Hispania Ulterior

Expand the public works and pacify the hinterlands

[Marcus Silvius Pastor]

Name: Marcus Silvius Pastor
Province: Hispania Citerior
Objectives: Coordinate with the Governor of Hispania Ulterior on matters of barbarian unrest and incursions, survey lands for future colonization by Roman veterans, and continue development of public works.

Name: Marcus Silvius Pastor
Province: Sicily
Objectives: Expand State holdings within the province, increase revenues to Rome, survey lands for future colonization by Roman veterans, and continue development of public works.

[Allectus Fabius Maximus]

Name: Allectus Fabius Maximus

Applying for: Governor of Hispania Citerior

Objectives: Continue to develop the region with public works and infrastructure spending to maximize trade and revenue growth. Maintain well defended borders against neighboring tribal factions. Continue to develop and maintain good relations with tributary tribal factions within the province and outside of it. Coordinate with the Governor of H. Ulterior to maximize the security of the region and defend Roman lives and livelihoods. Continue offensive operations against Ilegeretai if it has not yet been resolved.

Name: Allectus Fabius Maximus

Applying for: Governor of Sicily

Objectives: Continue to develop the region with public works and infrastructure spending to maximize trade and revenue growth. Invest in land development and agriculture to increase wheat production and increase shipments of grain to Rome. Conduct a local survey of available lands and ager publicus and determine how to make it more productive. Conduct a local census to ensure locals are being properly taxed.