Senator Marios Batavos(Red Demes)
*Having been silent for the entire debate Sentor Marios finally speaks up*
Having listened carefully to all arguments I have decided on what to vote. To me naval reform makes the most sense, our administration has other things to worry about like battling inflation. Reforming the navy will not only be an important step in securing naval dominance in the Mediterranean , it will also increase our trade revenue en increase our armies' mobility. It makes sense to give the Megas Droungarios special powers to allow him to speed up the process.
Regarding Ceylon: Bringing fellow Christians back into the fold is always a good thing, if it has strategic value it is even better. If the deluded rulers of Ceylon somehow refuse our offer I fully support using force of arms to free it's population.
*Having been silent for the entire debate Sentor Marios finally speaks up*
Having listened carefully to all arguments I have decided on what to vote. To me naval reform makes the most sense, our administration has other things to worry about like battling inflation. Reforming the navy will not only be an important step in securing naval dominance in the Mediterranean , it will also increase our trade revenue en increase our armies' mobility. It makes sense to give the Megas Droungarios special powers to allow him to speed up the process.
Regarding Ceylon: Bringing fellow Christians back into the fold is always a good thing, if it has strategic value it is even better. If the deluded rulers of Ceylon somehow refuse our offer I fully support using force of arms to free it's population.