Emperors at 20 Paces

[Aqualung71]

Emperor Modo:

The successful running of an empire requires finesse and diplomacy, not merely the ability to act on impulse and bravado and wield a sword against one's weaker neighbours.

I am disappointed and angered at your charge of cowardice. My rationale for making peace with the Celts was explained in detail, yet you have chosen to ignore my logic and suggest that foolhardy military bravery is more desirable. When hot-headed desires for military glory are acted upon impulsively, such as you have in your reign, the entire future of empire is put in jeopardy.

I once respected your reign as Emperor, yet I now see clearly that you only sought acclamation and exaltation from the Senate. The long-term benefit of Rome shall be served very well by the actions undertaken during the reign of the Emperor Aquavian Lungarius. I daresay time shall not judge your leadership so well, as you needlessly and selfishly promoted your own self-interest above the good of the people, and the hearts of the mothers of Rome who sent their lads out to battle ill-prepared and under-strength.

Thankfully this self-indulgent bahaviour has been brought to a halt. The economy or Rome has been elevated to a greater level, and future Emperors shall have the services of hordes of Workers to even further improve the economy.

I am quite prepared to rest on my record. I will be judged by the people of Rome.....and not by a meglomaniac Emperor, jealous of his power being usurped! My record in the economic measures available to us is as follows, over the 25 years of my reign:

GNP: +21%
Manufactured Goods: +48%
Productivity: +24%

With statistics such as these in a short 25 years, Rome has advanced substantially. If these improvements can be maintained, there is no doubt Rome shall continue to be all powerful. Under such economic prosperity with such substantial production power, Emperor Modo's winge about Celtic Swordsmen is exposed as mere slander. The Celts will never have the productive power to send more than a handful of Gallic Swordsmen against Rome. And remember, the Gallic Swordsman at 3 attack is vastly inferior to even our Legionary II.

At the time of my reign, we were ill-prepared to conduct military operations against the Celts, and our military strength was needed south against Carthage. Emperor Modo's reckless abandon and glory-seeking has been checked for the good of Rome.

Again, I stand on my record. I sought no accolades, and conducted no reckless acts of military bravado. I acted for the long-term benefit of the glorious Roman Empire!

[Paddy]

and so you shall old chap

just in an appropriate place

[Aqualung71]

Senator Paddy, honourable PPP, your esteem transcends comparison in the civilised world. Yet I must protest. Emperor Modo has accused me of cowardice....me, the Emperor Elect of our Roman Senate. I reserve the right to respond, as you would in my position!

[Paddy]

I actually thought that ths thread was for the discussion of Strategy

please take this discussion to the Senate Floor, or a new thread

Thank you Senators

[Modo44]

Originally posted by Aqualung71
I take that charge as a grave insult, Emperor. Please withdraw it

Why? Does it hurt when someone stands up and tells the truth into your face, Senator? Tell me, what did you military operations bring to our empire? The sacking of a small barbarian camp? The withdrawal from Celtic lands? Not very impressive.

[Aqualung71]

Originally posted by Modo44
Though courage is not one of your virtues, methiks.

I take that charge as a grave insult, Emperor. Please withdraw it