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Frumentarii

"And before we move to business, there are some private matters to discuss…"

Rome's Legions, numerous as they might have been, were unable to properly control the ever-expanding vastness of the Empire. During the 2nd century AD, Emperor Hadrian realised the benefits that a spy network would bring him and so contacted his provincial grain collectors, or frumentarii, who could use their connections and standing among the local population to obtain useful information. Their importance grew with time, in line of course with their arrogance. Overconfident, the frumentarii would often abuse their position for personal gain, causing resentment among the people. Emperor Diocletian subsequently disbanded the network, possibly during the 3rd century AD, replacing them with the 'agentes in rebus' - couriers who covertly monitored communication between imperial officials and could report any possible treachery.

Administration

Procurator's Villa
Procurator's Villa
(3c_rome_administration_1)
Administration Level 0
Vigiles Urbani
Vigiles Urbani
(3c_rome_administration_security_2)
Administration Level 1
Cohortes Urbanae
Cohortes Urbanae
(3c_rome_administration_security_3)
Administration Level 2
Frumentarii
Frumentarii
(3c_rome_administration_spies_2)
Administration Level 1
Agentes in Rebus
Agentes in Rebus
(3c_rome_administration_spies_3)
Administration Level 2
Quaestor
Quaestor
(3c_rome_administration_taxes_2)
Administration Level 1
Rationalis
Rationalis
(3c_rome_administration_taxes_3)
Administration Level 2
Frumentarii

Building Name

Frumentarii

Level Name

3c_rome_administration_spies_2

Building Chain

Administration

Building Level

2

Create Time

3

Create Cost

1500

Effects

-2 Banditry (local province) (this_province)
2 food (this_region)
+5% wealth from all commerce (regions_in_this_province)
-2 public order per turn (this_province)
+2 rank for spies upon recruitment (this_province)
+2% tax rate (this_province)

Provides Garrison Army

No Garrison Units

Recruitable Units

No Recruitable Units
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