Post by Admin on Oct 24, 2015 21:06:19 GMT -6
The first decision any new character faces is whether to continue their military term as a tribune or to join private life. The differences are myriad and discussion points are found below. This is not an exhaustive list of for/against, but rather some commonly cited issues from both sides.
I. Military officers gain glory through action. It is true that those officers who distinguish themselves through action are almost automatically granted a bonus in the domestic arena. However time spent carefully cultivating civilian allies in the Senate can be almost as important. For the most skilled these allies are the key to domestic influence, and a military career is out of the question.
II. In ancient Rome the civilian and military careers are interlinked. There are few offices that can be gained without military experience, and any official who declines legal military leadership during his term will be expected to provide a very good excuse for his inaction.
III. Military actions are most often brought forward by the officer. Running for office exposes oneself to legal and social accusations of impropriety, and any citizen running for office should be familiar with that.
Private citizens have the ability to run for office at any time, and they have the ability to remain in Rome and fully devote themselves to assuming office, rather than dividing their duties between the soldier and the politician.
I. Military officers gain glory through action. It is true that those officers who distinguish themselves through action are almost automatically granted a bonus in the domestic arena. However time spent carefully cultivating civilian allies in the Senate can be almost as important. For the most skilled these allies are the key to domestic influence, and a military career is out of the question.
II. In ancient Rome the civilian and military careers are interlinked. There are few offices that can be gained without military experience, and any official who declines legal military leadership during his term will be expected to provide a very good excuse for his inaction.
III. Military actions are most often brought forward by the officer. Running for office exposes oneself to legal and social accusations of impropriety, and any citizen running for office should be familiar with that.
Private citizens have the ability to run for office at any time, and they have the ability to remain in Rome and fully devote themselves to assuming office, rather than dividing their duties between the soldier and the politician.
