The
Legate and Primus Pilus Centurion mingle with line troopers to get a
sense for Legion morale.
Officers
confer with the Tribune to make sure the troops get what they need.
Satisfied
that the high command is taking care of them, the troops guard the sacred
Legionary
standards with renewed vigilance.
Legion
Ten defends it's standard within the burning walls of a fallen Jerusalem.
After
the fall of Jerusalem, Roman soldiers take some R & R at the port
city of Caesarea Palaestinae
which Vespasian made into a colony. It was the administrative capital
of the province of Judae
under both the procurators (A.D.6-66) and Legates (from 70)
Soldiers
observe the rites of Mithras, the military mystery cult we know little
about, even today.
That
night, the troops parade before the Patrician feast.
The
Legion forms an honor guard to ensure the safety and comfort of Patricians
as they dine.
Returning
to the 21st Century, the reenactors pose with members of the local media.