Legio XXV Fidelis Constans
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At a Glance
Home Realm: An Tir Dearg
Unit Web Page: Legio XXV Fidelis Constans
Motto: Fidelis Constans - Always Faithful
Created: November 2009
Members: Khalon Antonius, Tiberius Claudius Marcellus, Semtatem Rufius Clavicus, and Appolous
Location: Nisson Park in Washington, UT
Practice Time: 1800-1900 every Wednesday (right before ATD Realm Practice)
Role in Belegarth
Legio XXV is one of three units in the realm of An Tir Dearg along with the Deshi and the Krayts. The Legion recreates the Roman military through the lens of the Belegarth rules set. For simplicity, certain historical ranks and personnel numbers have been removed or altered. The Legion serves as the anvil in the Realm's hammer and anvil tactics and "Three Battle" formation, and as such, focuses on heavy line infantry combat, with members being minimally equipped with a 24" x 36" punch shield, a single blue sword, a punch dagger, and one to two javelins.
History
After multiple failed weapons creations in the spring/summer of 2009 Tiberius Claudius Marcellus created a strap tower shield from a blue plastic barrel and became the first Roman-style fighter in An Tir Dearg. He duck taped a large bed sheet to it, tried to tuck the copious amounts of material in on itself and called it good. Unfortunately, the beastly creation was 48" across. After sawing off a good foot of material with the serrated blade of a Swiss Army Knife, he re-taped the bed sheet to his now-legal shield. Once the open cell foam he used to pad it began to wear down and fall off, he re-padded with blue camp pad and sewed a proper draw string cover for the shield. It was at this time that the first shield decorations were added with yellow, white, and silver duck tape. They fell off or were otherwise destroyed by normal combat within the first 10 minutes of practice. It was another month until the designs were recreated with fabric paint and a linen tunica was sewn for minimal garb in time for Sam Hain, October 3rd, 2009. This shield served well for several months until the cover tore due to the fabric paint weakening the thread structure to normal hits.
After introducing Khalon Antonius to Belegarth and discussing their shared love of Roman history the Legion was founded in November 2009. The two men first set out to bring regimented order to their experiences with An Tir Dearg. Shortly thereafter Semtatem Rufius Clavicus, Apolous, and Drew the Russian Whore joined the ranks. Eventually, Drew left Belegarth, bringing the Legion's roster to it's current level. In his honor, the 4 lb beastly red sword he left behind was doused in gasoline and used to unsuccessfully light the pile of wooden pallets that had made up the castles at the First War of Reckoning.
The first unit practice occurred at Hidden Valley Park in St. George, UT and was held on a Saturday morning from 0800 - 1200. It was here that the Latin Drill & Ceremonies Manual that Tiberius Claudius Marcellus adapted from the Ermine Street Guard and the United States Marine CorpsDrill & Ceremonies Manual(under which he trained when he served from 2003 - 2006) was first implemented. Practice was shortly thereafter moved to Nisson park in Washington, UT (ATD's home field) on Saturday mornings from 0900-1200. Due to complications that arose, unit practice was moved to its current time, and a more dedicated focus on unit-related awards, tactics, garb & gear, and necessary discussions was taken in response to the website being created and unit rules being codified.
Organization & Structure
Legio XXV has a rank structure that incorporates historical roles within the Roman Legions, adapted for Belegarth, and that is designed to both meet the needs of the unit as it grows as well as to provide opportunity and incentive for members to excel and advance. They are listed in order from lowest seniority to highest.
Ranks
Tirones
- Description: This is the entry level rank. Essentially this rank is a trial period as well as a training period. New Recruits are immediately given this rank. This allows them to begin their training to become Miles Gregarii (Full Members). This is a good time for the new recruit as well to decide whether this is the unit for them or not.
- Requirements: Willingness to follow Legio XXV rules.
- Privileges:
- Able to fight alongside Legio XXV as a Roman citizen
- May earn Copper Gladius, Copper Pugio, Copper Pilum, and Copper Scutum Decorations
Miles Gregarius
- Description: The Miles Gregarius is a Full Member of Legio XXV. They look the part, they act the part, and they fight the part. They have shown dedication, hard work, and the desire to be a member of the Legion. This is the main rank that everyone should strive to achieve.
- Requirements:
- Must Earn Copper Gladius Award
- Must Earn Copper Pugio Award
- Must Earn Copper Pilum Award
- Must Earn Copper Scutum Award
- Must Possess Full Garb (Tunica, Braccae, Balteus, Caligae)
- Must Possess Full Equipment (Gladius, Pugio, Pilum, Scutum)
- Must Pass 80% or Higher on Book of War Test
- Must Pass 80% or Higher on Legio XXV Lex Legis Test
- Must Attend 10 Legio XXV Practices
- Privileges:
- Awarded Red Sash
- Awarded Military Diploma
- May Earn Decorations
- May take command of a Contubernium if their Decanus falls in battle
- May Request Lorica Hamata at Legion XXV Pricing
Decanus
- Description: The Decanus is in charge of a 4 man Contubernium. He will receive orders from the Centurion and he makes sure that his Contubernium follows the orders. Assists in decorating his men with awards. A Miles Gregarius may challenge a Decanus for his rank. The two will then commence in several tests to see who is better fit to lead the Contubernium. These tests include a combat test, written test, and oral test.
- Requirements:
- Rank of Miles Gregarius
- Rank Opening
- Must Pass 80% or Higher on Legio XXV Tactics Test
- Must Pass 80% or Higher on Legio XXV Commands Test (Oral Test)
- Must Earn Silver Gladius
- Must Earn Silver Pugio
- Must Earn Silver Pilum
- Must Earn Silver Scutum
- Must Recruit and Sponsor a New Member up to Miles Gregarius
- Must Attend 20 Legio XXV Practices
- Privileges:
- Command over 4 Miles Gregarii
- Awarded Red Sash with Silver Trim
Centurion
- Description: The Centurion is in charge of a Centuria (2 Contubernia; 2 Decani; 10 men total). He receives orders from the Pilus Prior and makes sure that his Decani follow them. Assists in decorating his men with awards.
- Requirements:
- Rank of Decanus
- Rank Opening
- Must be chosen by a Pilus Prior to be one of his Centurions
- Must Pass 80% or Higher on Legio XXV Tactics Test
- Must Pass 80% or Higher on Legio XXV Commands Test (Oral Test)
- Must Earn Gold Gladius
- Must Earn Gold Pugio
- Must Earn Gold Pilum
- Must Earn Gold Scutum
- Must Recruit and Sponsor 2 New Members up to Miles Gregarius
- Must Attend 30 Legio XXV Practices
- Privileges:
- Command over a Centuria
- Awarded Red Sash with Gold Trim
Pilus Prior
- Description: The Pilus Prior is in charge of a Cohort (2 Centuria/Centurions; 4 Contubernia/Decani; 22 men total). They receive orders from the Primus Pilus, Praefectus Castrorum, or Legatus Legionis and they make sure their men follow them. A Pilus Prior also functions as a Tribune within Legio XXV. They are allowed to bring up topics of discussion and they are able to vote on such topics. There can only be a maximum of 9 Pilus Priori at any one time.
Requirements:
- Rank of Centurion
- Rank Opening
- Must Pass 80% or Higher on Legio XXV Tactics Test
- Must Pass 80% or Higher on Legio XXV Commands Test (Oral Test)
- Must Recruit and Sponsor 5 New Members up to Miles Gregarius
- Must Attend 40 Legio XXV Practices
Privileges:
- Command over a Cohort
- Awarded Gold Sash
- Awarded title of Tribune
- May vote at Tribune Meetings
Primus Pilus
- Description: The Primus Pilus is effectively the Third-in-Command of Legio XXV. Only the Praefectus Castrorum and Legatus Legionis can give him orders and he may also give orders to any rank below him. He is to have great knowledge of Roman Tactics and Orders and is also a Tribune and may vote in Tribune meetings.
- Requirements:
- Rank of Pilus Prior
- Rank Opening
- Chosen by the Legatus Legionis
- Must Pass 80% or Higher on Legio XXV Tactics Test
- Must Pass 80% or Higher on Legio XXV Commands Test (Oral Test)
- Privileges:
- Third-in-Command over Legio XXV
- Awarded Gold Sash with Red Trim
- May vote at Tribune Meetings
Praefectus Castrorum
- Description: The Praefectus Castrorum is effectively the Second-in-Command of Legio XXV. Only the Legatus Legionis can give him orders and he may also give orders to any rank below him. He is to have great knowledge of Roman Tactics and Orders and is also a Tribune that may vote in Tribune meetings.
- Requirements:
- Rank of Pilus Prior
- Rank Opening
- Chosen by the Legatus Legionis
- Must Pass 80% or Higher on Legio XXV Tactics Test
- Must Pass 80% or Higher on Legio XXV Commands Test (Oral Test)
- Privileges:
- Second-in-Command over Legio XXV
- Awarded Gold Sash with Silver Trim
- May vote at Tribune Meetings
