La Republicca di Genova, “La Superba”
Respublica superiorem non recognoscens
Military
The Silver Company
An organization meant to lease soldiers to those in need has just been formed! War can be a dangerous thing and as such the Silver Company is here to make it safe. We take all contracts with the intention of winning you the war and all we ask for in return is a few marks to pay for our services.
Two thousand men are transferred to this branch.
Ten transports and five galleys are also allocated to the branch
Dry dock
Twenty ships are contracted for construction
Seven of which are galleys
The rest are transports
Militia
To suppress pirates that are determined to make a profit from the ongoing crusade, Genoa sends five ships to the possible supply routes to survey them and possibly deal with such disgusting war profiteers. Another five galleys are sent to the French coastline and checking on how the ports fair.
A quota of five thousand enlisted is set
Contracts for crossbows, halberds, armor, and other weaponry is made
Treasurer’s Report
This past year has brought in a great amount of income, as we received a good portion of money from contracts made by the crusaders for transport ships. As well as this, though, our usual taxing of imports and exports has proved well as many find it a good option to use Genoa as a port instead of our sister city-state.
Trade with France, however, has Genoa in a worry due to their ongoing war possibly inhibiting such. We worry that France will run out of funds completely and forcefully close any contracts our merchants have with the state.
The proper funds are allocated towards the military as well as the improvement of Genoa as a whole. We are excited to receive profits from the newly formed Silver Company once one decides to make use of it. Though some worry that the company will be misused, and as such to quell such worries contracts will be settled directly through the consul.
Consul
Though these worries are not the most that the current consuls have to worry about. As the annual election for the positions will be beginning soon and people prepare for the upcoming popular assembly.
Other than this, it seems Grimaldi has the majority of power in the consulate compared to the other merchant families though most definitely they do not have the complete majority. Fiaechi, Diora, and Spinola all seem to be almost even, however. So the upcoming elections will be interesting and are to be watched by all.
Actions
- 20 ships in construction
o Seven of which galleys, 13 are transports
- 5,000 men are to be recruited throughout the year
- Contracts for military equipment made
- 5 galleys sent to scout the Crusade’s supply routes
- 5 more sent to scout out the ports of France
- Annual election of consuls begins
- “Silver Company” formed
o 2,000 men, ten transports, and five galleys transferred to branch