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Post by FieldMarshal Bismarck on Oct 3, 2021 16:00:50 GMT -5
Lepidus hanged on the rails astern. Sailing was new but he enjoyed the breeze. Men he fought with before were with him. HE enjoyed the comradery. With a deep breath he came to the realization. This was his life and he loved every minute of it.
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 3, 2021 16:34:53 GMT -5
Sulla found the experience of sailing to be a boring and nauseating one. The Consul hated ships, especially with the weather turning choppier as the summer gave way to autumn. Confining himself to his quarters, he gave explicit orders to not be disturbed unless on business of extreme import, and sent one of the Tribunes out on watch to ensure everything remained up to standard. A few of the lighter ships had been sent out in advance to determine any enemy positions or possible resistance, and until word returned the commander was happy to remain away from the thrice damned kingdom of Neptune as much as possible.
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Post by sforza on Oct 4, 2021 9:30:03 GMT -5
Lepidus hanged on the rails astern. Sailing was new but he enjoyed the breeze. Men he fought with before were with him. HE enjoyed the comradery. With a deep breath he came to the realization. This was his life and he loved every minute of it. Cinna greeted the younger Lepidus near the rails of the ship. Like Lepidus, Cinna wasn't sea sick for he had travelled by sea alot when he was in Africa as legate. "Looking forward to see the shores of Crete eh?"Crete's civilizations were ancient, it was a land of many myths that surrounded the islands.
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Post by FieldMarshal Bismarck on Oct 4, 2021 9:40:11 GMT -5
Lepidus hanged on the rails astern. Sailing was new but he enjoyed the breeze. Men he fought with before were with him. HE enjoyed the comradery. With a deep breath he came to the realization. This was his life and he loved every minute of it. Cinna greeted the younger Lepidus near the rails of the ship. Like Lepidus, Cinna wasn't sea sick for he had travelled by sea alot when he was in Africa as legate. "Looking forward to see the shores of Crete eh?"Crete's civilizations were ancient, it was a land of many myths that surrounded the islands.
Lepidus looks deceived. With a sick twist of faith Lepidus started vomiting profusely after he had just been enjoying the life. The gods were cruel this day. Nonetheless he manned up as he was thought by the greatest minds in Rome.
"Salve Cinna" Lepidus said, barely keeping in the vomit. "Aye, I heard great things about the island. Its riches and its pirate scum" Lepidus had been in love with money from an early age. He hoped to secure some loot for himself so that he could make a name beyond his fathers. Lepidus turned to Cinna and asked "What do you aim for while at the island Cinna?" Lepidus wondered what drove other men into military persuits. For him it had been expectation and when he turned to be good at it, he kept on going.
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Post by sforza on Oct 4, 2021 9:50:41 GMT -5
"Salve Lepidus"Cinna greeted the younger Lepidus near the rails of the ship. Like Lepidus, Cinna wasn't sea sick for he had travelled by sea alot when he was in Africa as legate. "Looking forward to see the shores of Crete eh?"Crete's civilizations were ancient, it was a land of many myths that surrounded the islands.
Lepidus looks deceived. With a sick twist of faith Lepidus started vomiting profusely after he had just been enjoying the life. The gods were cruel this day. Nonetheless he manned up as he was thought by the greatest minds in Rome.
"Salve Cinna" Lepidus said, barely keeping in the vomit. "Aye, I heard great things about the island. Its riches and its pirate scum" Lepidus had been in love with money from an early age. He hoped to secure some loot for himself so that he could make a name beyond his fathers. Lepidus turned to Cinna and asked "What do you aim for while at the island Cinna?" Lepidus wondered what drove other men into military persuits. For him it had been expectation and when he turned to be good at it, he kept on going.
Cinna replied, with a good goblet of Italian wine in his hand. If he could prove himself here he would start his political career when he returns to Rome. "Needless to say that my tenure as legate in Africa was a quiet and boring one, although even i must admit the landscape was not too bad"Africa was a quiet frontier after Marius had defeated the Numidian king there. Still he learned much of the military life there as a legate of Legio VII Fulminata. "What do you want to make out of this campaign?"
Cinna inquired, he recalled that his father was fighting the gauls forever it seemed.
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Post by FieldMarshal Bismarck on Oct 4, 2021 10:13:16 GMT -5
Lepidus had trouble staying upright, could this god damned nausea clear up he begged the gods? Lepidus heard and smiled as Cinna spoke on his time in Africa. It seems that in the lifetime Cinna spend there, Lepidus had grown up, fought Cimbrians, Gallic rebels, Spanish rebels and was now off to face Createans as a decorated war hero. The table could have been set worse for him but alas it was not the case. Lepidus smiled before responded. "This will be my final campaign before I enter political life." Lepidus didnt know if it would suit him but it was to be expected of such an an ancient family. His father made a big name, wielded significant power but was never close to Rome enough to do something with it. Perhaps the Younger could change that faith.
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 4, 2021 11:49:19 GMT -5
It appeared that Crete was finally on the horizon. Sulla Felix was roused from isolation on his flagship to make a rare venture onto the prow.
”Cinna shall lead our Triremes and warships against any enemy fleet.” The Imperator commanded, deciding to test the mettle of his distant cousin. ”The rest of us shall land in the docks and secure ourselves a beachhead.” Soon, the Commander’s orders would be relayed from ship to ship. The sooner they were off these death traps, the better.
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Post by FieldMarshal Bismarck on Oct 4, 2021 12:06:27 GMT -5
Lepidus got a grip from the extreme vomiting. thankfully he was instructed to drink lots of water so he would have enough fluids. As soon as Lepidus his armor got on, Lepidus felt better. The young lad was bred for war. He issued a written request to Sulla, requesting that he be the first one off the ships. A decorated war hero should be first on the beaches he figured. It probably wasnt the smartest of moves but Lepidus the Younger had more to give the world, and he would make them see it.
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 4, 2021 12:11:29 GMT -5
Sulla granted the request. Lepidus would lead the first cohort of the veteran Sabinian legion into the docks, the men eager to follow the famed winner of the Civic Crown into battle.
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Post by sforza on Oct 4, 2021 12:17:34 GMT -5
Lepidus had trouble staying upright, could this god damned nausea clear up he begged the gods? Lepidus heard and smiled as Cinna spoke on his time in Africa. It seems that in the lifetime Cinna spend there, Lepidus had grown up, fought Cimbrians, Gallic rebels, Spanish rebels and was now off to face Createans as a decorated war hero. The table could have been set worse for him but alas it was not the case. Lepidus smiled before responded. "This will be my final campaign before I enter political life." Lepidus didnt know if it would suit him but it was to be expected of such an an ancient family. His father made a big name, wielded significant power but was never close to Rome enough to do something with it. Perhaps the Younger could change that faith.
Cinna answered to young Lepidus, he had been long in the military but his ancient heritage expected him to achieve a successful political career. "So what do you think of the recent events that have occured in our beloved city and republic?"Cinna inquired, perhaps trying to know Lepidus' political preferences and allegiances.
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Post by sforza on Oct 4, 2021 12:20:08 GMT -5
Cinna sends the Liburnae to scout the port and its surrounding waters for any hostile fleets. These smaller ships should prove flexible and fast enough to avoid combat.
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Post by FieldMarshal Bismarck on Oct 4, 2021 12:44:39 GMT -5
Lepidus had trouble staying upright, could this god damned nausea clear up he begged the gods? Lepidus heard and smiled as Cinna spoke on his time in Africa. It seems that in the lifetime Cinna spend there, Lepidus had grown up, fought Cimbrians, Gallic rebels, Spanish rebels and was now off to face Createans as a decorated war hero. The table could have been set worse for him but alas it was not the case. Lepidus smiled before responded. "This will be my final campaign before I enter political life." Lepidus didnt know if it would suit him but it was to be expected of such an an ancient family. His father made a big name, wielded significant power but was never close to Rome enough to do something with it. Perhaps the Younger could change that faith.
Cinna answered to young Lepidus, he had been long in the military but his ancient heritage expected him to achieve a successful political career. "So what do you think of the recent events that have occured in our beloved city and republic?"Cinna inquired, perhaps trying to know Lepidus' political preferences and allegiances.
"Interesting isn't it?" Lepidus asked. "Here we are on a ship a long way from home and heading for war. We might not even make it back but what are we discussing? We are discussing how glorious our careers in the senate will be and who's side we're on." Lepidus looked at Cinna, wondering what he would be thinking. It mattered not to Lepidus who's hair was flickering through the wind. Lepidus would look at Cinna with the expression of a dead man. Perhaps it were earlier trauma's perhaps it was the extensive vomiting. Lepidus sighed. "Cinna, the gods dictated we were born into the families we did. Thusly I shall for fill my destiny and you will for fill yours." Lepidus grabbed the goblet he had been holding as this time and grabbed some water from the nearby water point on the ship. Lepidus smiled at Cinna "You know what side I'm on. What about yourself?" he finally concluded.
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Post by FieldMarshal Bismarck on Oct 4, 2021 14:20:53 GMT -5
The Romans scout the port at Heraklion. Some 20 Triremes and 10 Liburniae are counted. The harbour looks heavily defended for it's relative size. The Romans estimate some 5000 infantry.
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Post by FieldMarshal Bismarck on Oct 4, 2021 14:29:42 GMT -5
The pirates conduct some scouting of their own. They learn that some 140 ships in different classes are sailing to meet them. They find out that some 5 legions are embarked and that the fleet is divided in two. The warhips are split from the cargo ones. Intending to trap the pirate fleet.
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Post by Royal Joker on Oct 4, 2021 14:57:55 GMT -5
In the face of an overwhelming naval force, the pirate fleet scatter to try to flee to safer harbor. Movements can be seen on land, no doubt the army has been notified of the coming invasion.
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