Senator Luca Severus

Luca is a member of the Senate with patrician blood and holds a single major estate. Luca is a native of Rome who seems to know the city by heart. Luca holds his wealth by investing in the infrastructure of Rome, which has led him into conflict with Fido Emeritus at times; at other times, they have acted as partners. Luca’s biggest interest is in the development of the aqueducts for populations in developing areas of the Roman Republic. Another of his minor escapades was the tending of his wineries, a useful industry; even if it did come on the backs of men Luca had to blackmail and rob for their lands. Some say such actions demand repercussions; perhaps Luca should heed them.

* willing to pay for Hannibal's exact location (public announcement)

* moves "manservants" into Rome

* placed spies into upper and lower management of Carthage and Hannibal's army

* proposed alliance with Gaullic tribes, invited leaders to his estate for discussion, awaiting respons

* formed connections with merchants from North Africa (Egypt, Carthage, Cyrene, ...)

* gained wealth

* sent spies to kill Hannibal, almost success (reached Hannibal but he was able to defend himself)

* building aqueducts in North Italy

* construction has lowered his wealth

* made to move legions into Rome, decided against it