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Originally Posted by Atgxtg
Years aog, I did up some legionaire background tables for Pendragon. I got into all the various positions in the Legion, the immunes and all that. Perhaps I should dig that out for when BRP Rome is released? Maybe I got a supplement in the works?
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I suppose since I'm the author of the forthcoming BRP Rome book, I should pipe up and mention that work is still continuing on the manuscript, but I hope to have it finished early next year. It should be noted too, that the supplement will be covering the somewhat more exotic Monarchy and Republican periods... So you can set adventures at the same time as the HBO series if you wish.
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Originally Posted by Kloster
This doctrine is part of the Marian reform (around 100 BC).
The target was to cause thrusting wound to the abdomen without exposing yourself.
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The tactic was initially designed for use against the Germanic tribes, and was then used successfully against the Gauls. The legions would press in tightly against the barbarians, preventing them space to effectively use their one handed spears or longer slashing swords; whereas the Romans could still thrust... Something those (un)fortunate enough to have been caught in the crushing press of an SCA battlefield will fully understand!
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The shield of the Iberians and Celts was about the same size, but their swords were quite different. For that of the Iberians can thrust with as deadly effects as it can cut, while the Gallic sword can only cut, and that requires some room.”
Polybius - Histories
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