Legio V Alaudae [EU] [Popvlares] Recruiting!

[Heretic]

History of the Legio V

Legio V was involved in a mutiny on the Rhine in AD 14. Their emblem depicted an elephant and was awarded in 46 BC for bravery against a charge of elephants in the Battle of Thapsus. Known locations for V Alaudae include: Battle of Pharsalus: 48 BC Battle of Uzita (Caesar African campaign against Pompeians): 47 BC Battle of Thapsus: 46 BC Battle of Munda: 45 BC Battle of Forum Gallorum and Mutina: 43 BC Battle of Philippi: 42 BC Cantabrian Wars: 25 BC Rhine frontier: 6AD to AD 69 First Battle of Bedriacum: 69, in Vitellius' army The legion suffered heavy casualties in the Batavian rebellion in the year 70. In 86 the Legio V Alaudae came to an end. Together with its commander, the Praetorian prefect Cornelius Fuscus, the legion perished at the First Battle of Tapae against the Dacians.

Legio quinta Alaudae (Fifth Larks Legion) sometimes known as Gallica, was levied by Julius Caesar in 52 BC from native Gauls. Their emblem was an elephant, and their cognomen Alaudae came from the high crest on their helmets, typical of the Gauls, which made them look like larks. The French word "Alouette" is a direct descendant of "Alauda", itself not a proper Latin noun, but a loan word from Gaulish, possibly the first reason for the legionary name. V Gallica was the first Roman legion composed of provincial soldiers, as opposed to Roman citizens. Caesar paid the soldiers with his own resources, but the legion was later recognized by the Roman Senate. V Alaudae fought in the Gallic Wars until 49 BC, as one of the bravest legions of Caesar, then they were moved to Spain. They served with Mark Antony between 41 BC and 31 BC and probably fought in Actium. After Antony committed suicide, they were merged into Augustus' army in 30 BC.

Ranks & Roster of the Legio V

Ranks

Rankers Immunis Discens Miles Tirones [close]

Non-Commissioned Officers Centurio Optio Tesserarius Decanus Signifer [close]

Commissioned Officers Legatus Tribunus Praefectus [close]

Roster

Rankers Immunis Barrimus Scottimus Discens Jamalus Negrus Miles Angelo Lewia Miles Appius Trena Miles Danius Miles Grandma Miles Biggus Dickus Miles Herculius Miles Kody Miles Spasticus Autisticus Miles Tiberius Ravilla Tirones Allectus Locutius Tirones CommissarTom Tirones Complexicated Tirones Jon Snow Tirones Mexicant Tirones Price Tirones Titus Anus Tirones TheKingPin Tirones Tyrones Tyne [close]

Non-Commissioned Officers Optio Maximus Decimus Meridius Signifer Augustus Bigglesworth III [close]

Commissioned Officers Legatus Heretic [close]

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[Heretic]

*Reserved*

Thanks to David Stark for making a lovely thread.

[Heretic]

*Didn't mean to post.*

[Icarus]

Good luck 

[Earth Bby]

Best Legion NA!

[Heretic]

Best Legion NA!

We seek to be the best NA has ever seen. 

[Bean_Stiller]

Cun i join?

[Heretic]

Cun i join?

Noh.

[Heretic]

*Double Post*

Roster update, Legio V is being returned to life.

[Rupert]

The holy and mighty power of Allah has decided with his ultimate wisdom that this Legion shall be resurrected. 

[Heretic]

The holy and mighty power of Allah has decided with his ultimate wisdom that this Legion shall be resurrected.

bydandy

[Dainyel]

The holy and mighty power of Allah has decided with his ultimate wisdom that this Legion shall be resurrected.

bydandy

bydandeed

[Bryce]

*Didn't mean to post.*

just you calm down

[Heretic]

*Didn't mean to post.*

just you calm down

pls

also roster updated

[Allan Maclean]

Steam Name: EdwardsRE
In-Game Name:Edwards
Age:16
Nationality: British
Who led you here?: I liked the layout and such also wanted a break from NW and try different events.