Caesars Legion

OOC Guidelines
''' Caesar's Legion is in the area as a reconnaissance force for the main Legion to the east. You are not conquerors of the region, and are representing the Legion's forces on the frontier. Due to the limited supply lines, you should avoid direct confrontations with your enemies, and should avoid assaulting enemy encampments except when absolutely necessary '''.

You are expected to be visibly recognizable as part of the Legion when engaged in any confrontations with other factions (unless acting as a nonlethal infiltrator). The Legion has a fairly negative reputation in many places, and this will pose great difficulty to the invasion force when they arrive - you should attempt to make allies wherever possible to ensure the invasion proceeds smoothly. Aggressive actions against non-hostile parties are strongly discouraged, as doing so will endanger the Legion's greater objectives. Taking slaves is, however, acceptable when dealing with enemy prisoners or those who willingly subjugate themselves to the Legion.

As a member of the Legion, you are expected to obey the chain of command wherever possible - the Centurion commands the Legion forces in the area, second only to Legion Command (server staff), the Orator acts as the Centurion's political and diplomatic advisor, and Decani command Legionary squads in combat(View rank structure below for clarification on where your rank stands in the command structure.). Auxilia, though not a combat role, are greatly respected in the Legion and should be listened to regarding matters of the camp.

Legion members must also have a Roman-style name (e.g. Lanius, Lucius, Vulpes, Gaius Magnus), and are forbidden from being ghouls. Legion roles may not be female, with the exception of Auxilia, Slave, and Priestess of Mars roles. Additionally, though the Legion does not make use of advanced technology such as chem dispensers or power armor, avoid destroying it without good cause. Similarly, while the use of alcohol is frowned upon, it is not held to the same standard as other addictive chems - there is no need to smash every booze dispenser you see.

The lore states that the Legion is sexist and (by some accounts) homophobic. You may represent these aspects in your character if you wish, but do not force this on other players if they are unwilling to engage in roleplay based around these factors. Additionally, you are not allowed to meta-target or OOCly discriminate against people for any reason - all information must be gained within the round via IC means.

The Legion should work to capture high-value targets or sabotage their enemies in the first hour of the round, rather than resolving conflicts through force. Organized raids on enemy bases may only be conducted past the two-hour mark WITH valid in round reasoning, and ahelped accordingly. Smaller skirmishes and solo/duo infiltration may be permitted if it is logical and RP’d correctly, be sure to AHELP before doing so as well to get permission.

IC Guidelines
- Obey the orders of your superiors.

- Do not take any chems, alcohol, or drugs. Medicinal herbs, powders and poultices are acceptable.

- Only rely on your own strength, and do not use technology as a crutch. Legion may use technology they find in battle at the Centurion’s discretion. Radios, night-vision goggles, flashlights, etc, are acceptable, but medbeam guns, cyborgs, power armor, etc, are not.

- When prisoners are taken, you must come up with creative solutions to deal with them, rather than just putting them on the cross. Should they resist, you are permitted to kill them.

- Never kill a fellow servant of Caesar without proper reason. Duels are acceptable and are to be honored whenever possible.

- Represent Caesar's might by wearing your uniform whenever possible. However, methods of espionage are allowed, such as acting as a nonlethal infiltrator.

- The Legion may not harass locals without proper reasoning. "They drink alcohol and use stimpacks." are not proper reasoning for harassment.

Ranks:
1) Legion Legate (lat.Legatus Legionis).You command entire Legion. You serve only Caesar. But he isn't implemented in-game yet,so enjoy your rank!

2) Centurion (lat.Centurio). You command Decani, Veterans, Primes, Recruits, and serve the Legate. Centurions often say that you should call them  Ke nturion,because  Ce nturion sounds weak. Remember that or you will get punished.

2.1) Orator. You don't command anybody for the most part, as you are a non combative role. You play an important role in conducting diplomacy with the outside wastes and advising diplomacy to the Centurion, if there is no one else within the camp capable of command however, you are very much able to do so. You are respected. You respond directly to the Centurion and the Legate himself.

2.2) Venator. You are the commander of Explorers, being their direct superior. You are essentially the one in charge of coordinating scouting, espionage, and of course, assassination. You respond directly to the Centurion and the Legate himself. You are a highly respected and feared individual, but not a part of the direct rank structure, same as with the Orator, should no one else capable be within the camp, you may lead the regular linemen.

2.3) Priestess of Mars. You are the Priestess of Mars. You are the spiritual arm of the legion, you are the closest to a "maternal" figure that many of the legionnaires have had. Your job is to provide guidance to all legionnaires with your wisdom and your knowledge of Mars. Despite being a woman, you have quite a bit of sway in camp matters. You respond to the Centurion and the Legate himself.

3) Decanus (lat.Decanus). You are an officer of the legion. There are three different types of Decani, Recruit, Prime, and Veteran. You respond directly to your superior on the chart below, and to the Centurion and Legate over them all.

4) Veteran. You are an experienced line legionnaire, you serve, much like the prime, your Decanus, the Centurion, and the Legate.

5) Prime (lat.Prime). You are standard legionnaire, you serve Decani, the Centurion, and the Legate.

5.1) Explorer. You are an Explorer, you act as a scout for the Legion. While you are a more autonomous unit, you may still be given orders from the Decani, the Venator, and the Centurion.

6) Recruit (lat.Recruit). You are a fresh legionnaire coming straight from the camp! With absolutely little to no training! You follow the orders of, Primes, Veterans, Decani, and of course, the Centurion.

7). Auxilia. You are an Auxilia, you provide an essential function of some type within the legion and have a bit more freedom then a regular slave and some level of respect compared to a regular slave. You are not above legionnaires if you do something to disrespect them, there is a chance you may still be punished. You respond directly to the Slavemaster in the rank structure and are a non-combative role.



8). Slave(lat.Sclavus). Well... you are just an slave, the lowest of the low. You serve Primes, Decani, Centurion, and the Legate. You start with a tattoo in your I.D. slot that cannot be removed, marking you for life, you also wear a collar that cannot be removed without external help. Slaves do all the work(like farming,cooking,mining,crafting and healing).  If you don't work, then you are likely to be punished. (Disrespecting legionnaires can also provide similar results, including but not limited to, gruesome death by crossing.) But it isn't all bad! You're protected by the legionnaires, as long as you properly respect them. You also get a place to sleep, food to eat, and if you prove yourself loyal enough, you might find yourself being recruited into the legion itself, or made into an Auxilia. Congratulations! It's all up hill from here!

Relevant Links:
The Great Caesar

The Legion

History of the Legion

Tribes Assimilated by the Legion