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Here is a sneak peak of one of the the Marian Legions from Field Report: Minor Powers
Marian Hegemony
Overview
Domum Maniplus
With the division of the now numerous Legions into Maniplus, or Brigades, the older Legions became the defence of the core worlds of the Marian Hegemony. These are the Legions that were raised from the core worlds of the Hegemony and the Niops system and are, apart from the Praetorian Guard, considered the most reliable of the Caesar’s troops. Each of the five Legions in the Domum Maniplus (Home Brigade) saw extensive service over the course of the 4th Succession War and have become a battle hardened and powerful force. The Domum Maniplus takes its role and history very seriously, leading to some to label the formation arrogant. Though this may be the case, the Domum Maniplus has the record to back its claims and swagger.
The Domum Maniplus is led by Imperator Secundus Willhem Arex, former commander of Legio I, who developed a reputation as a ruthless battlefield commander, totally devoted to the ideals of the Hegemony and the rule of the Caesar. With his example, the five Legions under his command display a similar dedication to the Marian Hegemony and Caesar O’Rielly.
Percute Maniplus
Percute Maniplus (Strike Brigade) is the mobile reaction force of the Marian Legions. Originally built around the Legions raised from the former mercenary unit the Blackstone Highlanders, the Maniplus was expanded with the addition of the Praetorian Guards. Although the Praetorians were the bodyguard unit of the Caesar, they were seen as too valuable to be left guarding Alphard and added to the Percute Maniplus.
Led by Imperator Secundus Shaun Lawer, the Percute Maniplus has roved all across Marian space, responding to incursions and pirate raids. The only formation with permanently attached DropShip and JumpShip assets, the Percute Maniplus is easily deployed to any crisis point in the Hegemony.
Termini Maniplus
The Termini Maniplus (Border Brigade) consist of the latter raised Legions that were put together with the assistance of foreign powers. With the largess that the Marians received, six Legions were raised, nearly doubling the strength of the Caesar’s forces. However, though looking good on paper, the new Legions were staffed by very green troops and fared poorly during the campaigns against the Free Worlds League and Principality of Regulus. Since the end of the 4th Succession War, the Legions of the Termini Maniplus have been the last in line for resupply and replacements.
The Termini Maniplus is led by Imperator Secundus Robert Kron, the man responsible for training and equipping the six Legions. Imperator Kron has worked hard to do all he can for his Legions, but their record and lack of pedigree stand against all his efforts.
Coloniae Maniplus
The Coloniae Maniplus (Colonial Brigade) is the latest addition to the forces of the Marian Hegemony. As the small realm’s territory continued to expand through colonization, the Legions became over stretched and unable to effectively police the realm’s long borders.
In order to lighten the load on the more established Legions, the Colonial Brigade was raised, mainly from settlers of the new worlds and equipped with equipment discarded or mothballed by the more senior Legions. Though a good idea on paper, the lack of proper attention which was paid to these Legion’s formation has meant that they are disorganized, poorly equipped, and suffering from morale problems.
Commanded by Imperator Secundus Ether Khan, the Coloniae Maniplus has already gained a reputation as a posting for those on the way out. Imperator Khan has not helped matters by desending into the bottle a regularly degrading performance for her own troops.