Lore - The Imperial Army

The Chimera Legion represents a military unit of the Aurelian Imperial Army.

Mission

The Legion exists to defend the Empire. We go where the Emperor sends us and we fight whom he tells us.

Legion Structure

Like the chimera, the Legion consists of many disparate parts that form a dangerous whole. Recruits to the Legion come from many backgrounds and even many lands. We've had legionaries from as fat afield as Rhuunheim and Teikoku.

The Legion also employs auxiliaries - mercenaries and allies who fight for the Empire. As a result, we may present a motley appearance. Yet we will be as brave as a lion, as fierce as a dragon, and as stubborn as a goat.

The sigil of the Chimera Legion

Ranks

These are the enlisted ranks. Characters earn ranks through service to the Empire and the Legion.

• Rudis (newbie) – all new players begin at this rank.
• Tiro – a legionary in training
• Miles – regular soldier
• Emeritus – a veteran
• Principale – an esteemed veteran who serves as an example to the Legion.
• Optimates – The best of the Legion.

In addition, officers run the Legion. Ranks include: 

• Optio – commands a century in the absence of a qualified centarch.
• Centarch – commands a century of 4 or more legionaries.
• Comes – commands a bandon of 2 or more centuries or an understrength Legion
• Dux – commands a full-strength Legion.

The Legion commander selects the officers.