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Augustus probably sent his new XXI'st legion to Hispania Tarraconensis to fight the campaign against the Cantabrians. XXI Rapax was one of the five legions used by Drusus to suppress the rebellion of the Raetians, in 16-15 BC. From 15 BC, the legion was stationed in Castra Regina (Regensburg), in the new province of Raetia.

After the disaster of the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, the legion was sent as reinforcements to Germania Inferior, where they shared the base camp of Castra Vetera (Xanten) with V Alaudae. Both Legio V and Legio XXI were involved in a mutiny in AD 14. In 43, they were relocated in Vindonissa, in the province of Germania Superior.

The history of II Traiana Fortis gives an example of the political role of the legions. In 194, Pescennius Niger, governor of the province of Syria, rebelled with the support of, among others, II Traiana Fortis. His rival was Septimius Severus who would become emperor. In the days before the final battle, the legion changed sides and vowed fidelity to Severus. This would prove to be decisive for Pescennius' defeat.

The legion occupied Vindonissa from 46 to 69 with two auxiliary cohorts, first the III Hispanorum and VI Raetorum, and later the VII Raetorum equitata and the XXVI voluntariorum civium Romanorum.
Along with the rest of the German border army, the XXI Rapax supported its commander, Vitellius, in the Year of the Four Emperors (69) and marched to besiege Rome. Vitellius was, however, defeated by Vespasian before the end of the year.

Administration

Legatus ~ Leg
Deathski
Varaxi

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Europae Primæ turmæ [EU-I]

Centurion ~ Cent
Heinz

Optio ~ Opt
-VAC-
-VAC-

Decanus ~ Dec
Aktuh
SquidBear
-VAC-
-VAC-

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Aquilifer ~ Aquil
Moiz

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Enlisted

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Contubernium I

Discens ~ Dis
Glenny

Miles ~ Mil
13lue Eagle
-VAC-

Tiro ~ Tir
Shortninja
Haesaert
Dwarf
Hakblok

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Contubernium II

Discens ~ Dis
Smyky

Miles ~ Mil
Rikimaru
-VAC-

Tiro ~ Tir
matt-sanders-matt
Baldwin
PolishHussar
Jeljer
Gaz

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Contubernium III

Discens ~ Dis
Metalfist

Miles ~ Mil
-VAC-
-VAC-

Tiro ~ Tir
TheDarkAngel
Diplo
Event43
RustyScotsman
Omegaures
Snab
Icewoofe

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Contubernium IV

Discens ~ Dis
DimbleDork

Miles ~ Mil
Nathan
-VAC-

Tiro ~ Tir
DarksydeRob
Simon
Snake
Tobitus

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Contubernium V

Discens ~ Dis
Estogamo

Miles ~ Mil
Ats2
-VAC-

Tiro ~ Tir
Strategist
Titus Pullo
GismoDyret
Thunda
Soapybint
Happypuff


 

 

Europae Primæ turmæ [EU-I]

Centurion ~ Cent
Dutchius

Optio ~ Opt
-VAC-
-VAC-

Decanus ~ Dec
Hyperwoo
-VAC-
-VAC-
-VAC-

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Aquilifer ~ Aquil
-VAC-

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Enlisted

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Leucaspidem Tiro ~ LeuTir
WotTheBrown
MichaelSmithern

Leucaspidem ~ Leu
Andrewkersey
Dimitrus
McKnighter

Consvl:
A senatorial officer who generally had seen prior service as a high ranking official in the Army and was placed in charge of the Army by the Senate. The Consvl is the at the head of all Legion activities, they lead in combat aswell as being chiefs  of the administration.

Praefectus:
This camp commandant usually had held the post of Centurion or higher and was in charge of a host of tasks. Of Infantry status, he is second in the chain of command, and also acts in place of a Legate as combat leader when he/she is absent.

Tribunes:
Like the Praefectus, this commandant has held a very high ranking NCO or Centurion position, and is in charge of orchestrating trainings and local events. He is third in the chain of command, and acts as administrative leader when the Legate is absent.

Centurions:
The Centurions in the Legion must be brutal, strict and a shining example to all rankers and active recruits. Their role includes discipline in events and any official Legion based task, aswell as contributing heavily to the administration of the Legion. Unlike other Officer positions, one may be chosen as a Centurion from anywhere on the NCO chart, if they meet the required specifications of being uncompromising, unyielding and unforgiving.

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Optio:
Head NCO position, the Optio must be decisive and fair in assisting the Centurion with dicipline, aswell as handling the more basic administration tasks set to him by the higher ranks. The individual in this role must be strict, yet fair and supportive of members of the Legion who lack the skills necessary to move on.

Tessarius:
Senior NCO position, the hard sergeants of the Legion who aid in both combat and administrative tasks, aswell as being trained for hardcore leadership positions. The men and women in this rank are skilled fighters, helpful to both the administration and the regular rankers, and are not afraid to 'straighten the line' if the Legion get's out of hand.

Decanus:
Junior NCO position, these men and women are being trained by the higher ranks to be swift, decisive, and brutal combat and administrative leaders.

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Discens:
Private in training for special function, these men and women are the elite backbone of the Legion. To be in this position you must be a lethal, obedient, active member, who is fully committed to furthering the Legion. The future NCO's and Officers of the Legion are hand-picked by the Legatus from this unique batch of troops.

Miles:
Basic private of the Legion, these men and women are the 'hammer' used against enemy lines. The mass of the Legion's man power will be drawn from this unique and varied pool of individuals. There are no skill requirements to be a Miles, the only requirement is that you prove that you wish to be an active and committed part of the Legion.

Tiro:
The basic new recruits of the Legion, in this time you shall be observed and judged on activity before being promoted to Miles. This is where the majority of individuals either leave or are removed due to attitude, disrespect e.c.t.

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Aquilifer:
The proud standard bearer of a Termii or squad, this man may be trusted to carry and guard the Legion's standard during Events, and also act as a rally point in case of break down of communication. Members of the Legion may volunteer for this rank, but only a select few will be chosen based on the active size of the Legion and number of Termii.

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