Conflict of Orders

The Lands of the Province of Cisalpine Gaul

Abstract:
Romans are no strangers to the Lands of the Province of Cisalpine Gaul. Our forefathers marched beyond the Apenninus Mons in defense of Rome and her allies - securing valuable bounty for future generations. Having defeated traitorous barbarians, who were determined to thieve this valuable Roman inheritance for themselves, it is imperative that we - good Romans - evaluate these Lands and their potential.

Via Cassia:
Currently under construction with funds allocated by the Censor, C. Cassius Vecellinus, the Via Cassia is a testament to Roman engineering. Upon completion, it will stretch from Ariminum to Placentia, and will act as the vital artery of Cisalpine Gaul - connecting a number of cities, towns, settlements, and outposts to the military and commercial networks originating in Rome. Any future expansions to such networks would be best started from the Via Cassia itself.

Metropoles:
During the campaign of Consul Amulius Valerius Marius in 558 A.U.C. Bononia and Mutina were liberated from the clutches of the barbarians. In 559 A.U.C. the campaign of Consul M. Decius Bellicus expelled the barbarians from both Parma and Placentia. At the direction of Censor C. Cassius Vecellinus, coloniae were established at Mutina and Placentia. Both coloniae house approximately 1,500 Roman veterans and their families - honorable Romans who ensure that their cities are built as a reflection of and in service to Rome herself.

Economy:
The primary economic output comes in the form of general agriculture. Vast swaths of agricultural lands, varying in size from small to large, encompass the countryside. While these lands are primarily accounted for within the rolls of the Ager Publicus, the recent conflicts caused by the barbarians has rendered these accounts out-of-date. For an updated survey of the agricultural lands, primarily surrounding the metropoles and along the route of the to-be-completed Via Cassia, reference the attached report compiled by this humble servant of Rome.

Recommendations:
For the continued glory and honor of Rome, I propose two recommendations. First, coloniae ought to be established at Bononia and Parma. The successful establishment of coloniae at Mutina and Placentia by this humble servant of Rome demonstrates the importance of such an undertaking. Not to mention, with our current pool of Roman veterans, we have no shortage of eligible settlers for such coloniae.

Second, the Lands beyond the Apenninus Mons should be formally incorporated into the Province of Gallia Cisalpina, with its governing seat at Mutina. As demonstrated by the insight detailed above, Cisalpine Gaul represents vast opportunities for Rome - with lands for colonists and further economic development with infrastructure soon to be in place. However, what Cisalpine Gaul lacks is the ability to respond to any threat, internal or external, with haste. Under the current structure, the Senate and the People of Rome must respond to threats by marching from Rome herself. While such a force would undoubtedly resolve such a situation, the speed at which a resolution is reached will cost Roman lives - as our veteran-colonists and their families will be the first to any barbarian sword. Cisalpine Gaul is bountiful, but it remains a frontier against which barbarians could throw themselves. Such lands ought to have a Governor, to develop the province and defend her from harm.

May the Gods continue to bless and honor Rome.

M. Silvius Pastor, Legatus Censorius et Consularis

Funding for Aediles games and festivals for the year: 100,000 Denarii

LEX DE LUDIS ROMANIS (Law on Roman Games)
Sponsor: Postumus Caesonius Tacitus

WHEREAS by tradition the Senate has alloted the prerequisite funds to host yearly festivities in the city of Rome;

Be it enacted by the Senate of the Roman Republic in the Curia Hostilia assembled,
I. The Aediles are authorized to allocate up to 100,000 Denarii for the purpose of hosting Rome's festivities for the present year.

Written into the annals in the consular year 194BC of Gaius Cassius Vecellinus and Titus Furius Pavo