Legion Name

Legio XIII Sparta

Legion Banner A black field with a red boars head.

Legion Composition

Legions of the Middle Republic were known as Manipluar Legions, which consisted of three lines of heavy infantry.

The first line was formed from new recruits (hastati), and typically consisted of 10 Maniples (120 men).

The second line held the more experienced soldiers, called principes. They again made up 10 Maniples of 120 men.

Hastati: 1200

Principes: 1200

Triarii: 800

Velites: 1000

Equestrians: 300

Total Soldiers: 4,500

Legatus Name: Varren Aelius Timore

Legatus Age: 39

Legatus Origins: Varren was born to a poor family, In Neapolis, the boy always desired adventure so when he was of age he joined the legion, where he quickly set himself above the others as a great soldier, there he got promoted earning centurion rank by age 33, he became a Legate when a Greek rebellion killed the commanding Legate, and forced Varren to take charge there he changed the tide of the battle, and lost less men than expected. The Consul pleased with his results promoted him to Legate.