I've finally completed my I Adiutrix (assistant, supportive or rescuer
depending on who you read) legion. This
force was hurriedly recruited in 69AD from the marines sailors of the Roman
fleet at Misenum, and fought bravely at Bedriacum, and later in Germany. I’ve read that many of the sailors may have
been of Egyptian origin. Do, please, have a click!
This is the first of my new, smaller legions, of 80 figures in 10 x 8
man cohorts, although it can also be deployed as three 24-man cohorts, for
smaller engagements. I’m going to split
my 240 man legion down in much the same way, and next spring hopefully paint another 80
man legion (perhaps even XXI Rapax, that gave Adiutrix so much trouble). Once I have 6 or so legions, I’ll be able to
start to think about re -fighting the larger battles of the civil war, or my
long-threatened Roman campaign.
The Legate, Orfidius Benignus, was killed
in the fighting at first Bedriacum, in 69AD.
I like the expression this mini (Below) has; it says arrogant patrician, to me.
I’ve
used as many Black Tree Miniatures as possible, but ran out of command figures
and so used some Crusader and Foundry to add a little variety; they fitted in
surprisingly well. For the same reason, I
did some head-swaps and a little light conversion work on the legionaries. I’ve given them a varied
selection of legionary and auxiliary gear, shields and weapons, as befits a
legion newly raised in time of civil war. There are 3 optios in the rear ranks.
I
have developed quite an affection for BTD; they paint up nicely. They are relatively cheap, too (but alas, not nearly as cheap as
they used to be).