Legio XIII was levied by Julius Caesar in 57 BC, before marching against the Belgae, in one of his early interventions in intra-Gallic conflicts. During the Gallic Wars (58–51 BC), Legio XIII was present at the Battle against the Nervians, the Siege of Gergovia, and while not specifically mentioned in the sources, it is reasonable to assume that Legio XIII was also present for the Battle of Alesia.
After the end of the Gallic wars, the Roman Senate refused Caesar his second consulship, ordered him to give up his commands, and demanded he return to Rome to face prosecution. Forced to choose either the end of his political career, or civil war, Caesar brought Legio XIII across the Rubicon river and into Italy. The legion remained faithful to Caesar during the resulting civil war between Caesar and the conservative Optimates faction of the senate, whose legions were commanded by Pompey. Legio XIII was active throughout the entire war, fighting at Dyrrhachium (48 BC) and Pharsalus (48 BC). After the decisive victory over Pompey at Pharsalus, the legion was to be disbanded, and the legionaries "pensioned off" with the traditional land grants; however, the legion was recalled for the Battle of Thapsus (46 BC) and the final Battle of Munda (45 BC). After Munda, Caesar disbanded the legion, retired his veterans, and gave them farmland in Italy.
- The Legio XIII Gemina Was formed by Col. Sharpe and Lt.Col Etherton of the 1st Royal Green Jackets Mount and Blade NW Regiment.
- The Legion consists Primarily of men from the 1stRGJ but also contains men from other regiments!
- The Legion has between 30-45 men active at this time (Before events have even started!!)
- We pride ourselves in fighting as a team with upmost ability and respect for our enemies.
- We currently consist of a single infantry Cohor.
Rank Structure
Officers
Centurion
Optio
Immune
Gregarius
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Evocatus - For the Elite Men
Numeri - For Merc's
Aquilifer - The Eagle Bearer |