Roman Auxilary Soldier

Roman auxiliary troops supplied infantry, cavalry, archers, and other specialists alongside the legions. Many recruits originally came from provincial communities outside the citizen legionary tradition, with citizenship an important reward for completed service in the imperial period. Their equipment and organization varied, reflecting different recruiting traditions and specialist functions within the imperial army.

Auxiliary units were organized into infantry cohorts, cavalry alae, and mixed formations. Some units retained associations with particular regional skills, such as mounted warfare or archery, although recruitment and posting could change those identities over time. They commonly served far from their original recruiting areas, helping Rome distribute military manpower across its frontiers. Military diplomas record citizenship grants to veterans and provide valuable evidence for service careers. Auxiliaries therefore formed a substantial and varied part of the imperial military system, contributing capabilities that citizen legions alone did not supply.

Finish and color

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Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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