The Enemy we Knew

 From the words of Drusus Silo

Gallus wasn’t the best among us but was the wealthiest. He earned his place among the elite of Rome through ruthless business practices that made him the rich beyond the wildest dreams of all those around him. However, as a made man, his wealth did not make his name any more critical. For years, Gallus harbored a deep resentment directed at his peers, for he dreamed of rising higher in society but was bound to his station because he lacked noble blood. His money gave him a seat in the senate, but he had no voice. Who could blame the man for turning against Rome and bankrolling Tullus’ army? It was Gallus that made Tullus’ return to Rome possible, and his position within the senate exploited to lower Rome’s defenses. The perfect mole – a bitter man, harboring deep resentment and endless resources to fall back on.

[A correspondence found in the archives of Gallus between himself and Tullus six months after Tullus army was destroyed by Cinna.]

Gallus to Tullus

It does my heart good to hear you survived the assassination attempt on your life. Unfortunately, your supporters here in Rome weren’t as lucky. Septimius has purged Rome of all those senators that rallied behind you with violence and blood. All that is left are cowering senators too afraid to stand against Septimius and his cohorts.

For weeks now, I have had agents out searching for you and hope this letter has reached you well. I can no longer stand by and allow men like Septimius corrupt the excellent name of the Republic. The man is a monster. He spends most of his days between the legs of his concubines and his belly filled with wine, while our great city crumbles around him. Because of this, I seek you out to be our savior. If any man can rally the masses to his side, it is you. With my backing, you can raise a new army and march on Rome. I am in the position that I can divert our defenses elsewhere. I cannot say too much more, but if you are willing, we can meet and discuss the terms.

Your ally, Gallus.

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