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  1. #41

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tureuki View Post
    Good luck
    Thank you! We'll need it +rep

  2. #42

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    Quote Originally Posted by King Philip II View Post
    WOW - I love it!

    Thank you so much for doing this - I'll rep you now and every day for a week. I have also added you to our credit list.
    Glad I could help.

    fyi: we do have an open position for a Graphics Lead if you're interested (advert is linked in post #3)
    Thanks for asking, but I'm afraid I don't have the time to commit to a new project right now.


  3. #43

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joar View Post
    Thanks for asking, but I'm afraid I don't have the time to commit to a new project right now.
    You're welcome. If you find time later then please contact me or the Mod Leader. We'll still be working on this next year I'm afraid.

    If we were to make some new signatures for the different roles on the project - may we then use your Logo as template?

    I have posted the credit list here: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...1#post12818081

    Thanks again Joar

    /KP

  4. #44

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    Quote Originally Posted by King Philip II View Post
    DEV BLOG 1 POST 3

    I'm currently working on setting up our development environment. We have a clean base install based on Bare Geomod as mentioned in Dev Blog Post 1 and a Sandbox with three "Custom Campaigns".

    /snip
    Dev Update:
    Work is continuing on our base install and dev environment. We are currently creating a M2TW virgin mod based on Gigantus Geomod, but without the dependency to GeoTools and adding some clean M2TW "fixes only" submods.

    /KP

  5. #45

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    Quote Originally Posted by King Philip II View Post
    If we were to make some new signatures for the different roles on the project - may we then use your Logo as template?
    Yes, of course. You can do what you want with it, it's yours.

    Here's the images in psd form, it's easier to work with.


  6. #46

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joar View Post
    Yes, of course. You can do what you want with it, it's yours.

    Here's the images in psd form, it's easier to work with.
    Thanks Joar! Much appreciated (+ Rep when my rep distributor has recharged).

  7. #47

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rhaymo View Post
    SETTLEMENT PREVIEW

    ROMAN HUGE CITY :
    /snip
    The "De Bello Mundi" project for M2TW looks like they have some good traction. I can't wait to post something like that.

  8. #48

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    IMPORTANT UPDATE

    I have just learned that some believe we are "using a modders work without their permission which violates our ToS". Since I was a part of the core TFT Mod Team, I never thought of this to be an issue. However, since others might perceive it this way, and since I don't want people to think we are leeching off another Mod, this project will be moved out of the FRRE forums and treated as a new project. We'll also not use any TFT contents before we have obtained an official permission from the last TFT Mod Lead: Stuie.

    My apologies, to whom it may concern, if I have used your work without permission.

    Just another hurdle, we'll continue forward with an adjusted scope.


    regards,
    KP

    Edit: Just to clarify, this issue has not been raised by any previous member of the TFT/FRRE Mod Teams. We have only received praise from previous members/contributors. Thanks to all who has offered their support, but the issue has been closed in my book. New project scope and direction described below /KP

    Core FRRE Team Member feedback:
    Somebody needs to get a life! For me, FRRE/TFT has always been about collaboration and keeping alive the work of previous mod members.
    Moderator: please merge this thread with our thread on M2TW Mods located here: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...1#post12819542 - thank you!
    Last edited by King Philip II; May 15, 2013 at 02:27 AM. Reason: typo and moderator note

  9. #49

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    Here is what we are going to do:

    1) We are changing the scope of the project (see comment above) to focus on Caesar's early career. This will be implemented as a playable Main Campaign, as well as an optional scripted "Caesar's Early Career" Campaign ("Tutorial"/Custom Campaign).

    2) The project will be renamed to The First Triumvir for M2TW (TFT2)

    3) "Caesar's Early Career" Campaign will start in 76 BC and include scripted historic events such as the Siege of Miletus where GJC won the Corona Civica, actions around Bithynia (perfect for our new "Logistics" feature) and his Questorship - and subsequent Governorship - of Further Spain. This will allow us to include new features such as ProDeco2 (incl. careers for Roman Noblewomen), Named Legions, First Cohort feature and some other exciting new features never seen in any TW title/mod.

    4) This will also be a good introduction to Caesar's TFT Campaign (maybe as Tutorial) which starts in 58 BC. When (not if) we get the permission to use TFT contents we will include some of the other campaigns: Crassus in The East, Pompey (Civil War), Gallic Uprising (Vercingetorix) and Parthia (Orodes).

    5) There are plenty of new things that needs to be coded/designed anyway, so it will be many months before we are even ready to port over TFT contents. The mod will be prepared for TFT contents and the other FRRE mods, but we will not use any material from these mods. If we run out of things to do (not likely) before we have the permission, then we will create a new mini-campaign: "Spartacus".

    6) The planned Mod Team will be reduced significantly.

    7) We have lost a lot of documentation, release files, work-in-progress etc. on the FRRE programme due to various reasons. I'll find a way to make all files for TFT2 accessible to former core TFT/FRRE members, so if I drop the ball on this or get hit by a bus, the work can be continued by an FRRE key stakeholder. (Edit: join Group FRRE Allumni if you are a former FRRE team member).

    In summary (TLDR), we are scoping down the project and creating a new Mod: The First Triumvir (TFT2) with a Main Campaign and a short scripted "Caesar's Early Career" (Tutorial) campaign. The First Triumvirate (v1.92) campaigns will be added later. After this, we'll convert the other FRRE Mods and/or create new campaigns for the FRRE time period ... and rename the project to FRRE2*

    Thanks for advice, support and input to this rapid scope change excercise.

    /KP

    * Fall of the Republic - Rise of the Empire II (FRRE forum: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forum...RE%29-%28BI%29)
    Last edited by King Philip II; May 17, 2013 at 02:53 AM. Reason: added item 7)

  10. #50

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    OP:
    Work Request:

    Since we have changed the project name to The First Triumvir for M2TW (TFT2) we need to make a quick-fix on our logo graphics so kindly designed by Joar. My thought was to just place a "blood-soaked sandal" (I love this expression ... it's from an AAR I think), the hilt of a Gladius (blooded blade pointing SE) or something else, over the "ATE" in "The First Triumvirate".
    Any other idea is just as good.

    However, I'm a clown with graphics, so I hope someone could help us with this? We have the .psd files - you can see the current logo below.

    Remuneration: +1 Rep every day for a week, mention in credits and gratitude.

    /KP

    Quote Originally Posted by Joar View Post
    I'm afraid I don't have much time at the moment, but how about something like this?

    Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 
    Edit: it would also be great to have a signature logo, but it's not a priority. Back in 2006 Orb, Stuie, DaVinci and I agreed that "everyone is a Developer" because we didn't want to differentiate between the roles. Taking care of beta-testing and making sure the release is stable is just as important as doing the hardcore scripting.

    This means that we only need two signatures: 1) for mod supporters and 2) for team members with "Developer" on.
    One exception to this might be the Graphics Lead, but if he/she can't make a signature we're in dire straits

    Remuneration: same as above

    Edit2: This thread needs some love - stunning graphics by Joar: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...-Kushan-Empire
    Last edited by King Philip II; May 23, 2013 at 02:47 AM. Reason: added meme

  11. #51

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    Quote Originally Posted by King Philip II View Post
    Dev Update:
    Work is continuing on our base install and dev environment. We are currently creating a M2TW virgin mod based on Gigantus Geomod, but without the dependency to GeoTools and adding some clean M2TW "fixes only" submods.

    /KP
    In addition to the above mentioned Dev task, we are currently designing "Caesar's Early Career" campaign, working on a new Trait feature and recruiting/headhunting (please see our adverts in post #3).

    Note: Once the project team has been assembled and we have moved to M2TW Mod Threads, these updates will be reduced significantly as we'll be coding instead of talking about coding. However, currently we need to make as much noice as possible in order to attract potential team members.

    /KP
    Last edited by King Philip II; May 17, 2013 at 01:57 AM. Reason: added note

  12. #52

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    This will allow us to include new features such as ProDeco2 (incl. careers for Roman Noblewomen), Named Legions, First Cohort feature and some other exciting new features never seen in any TW title/mod.
    I’m not sure about the inclusion of the ‘Named Legions’ feature.

    There is little evidence that Roman legions employed titles prior to the death of Caesar. The only literary reference is to a legio Martia which was supposedly deployed during the bellum Africanum (Val. Max 3.2.19). However, Caesar’s own works give no hint that any titles were awarded and the adoption of distinguishing epithets is more properly dated to the period after his death. Even then the use of titles seems to have ceased under Augustus and only became common again at the time of the civil war of CE 68-69.

    Equally I’m uncertain about your plans for a ‘First Cohort’. For example, the evidence for the size of the Cohors Prima during the timeframe of TFT is inconclusive. Whilst some scholars have argued on the basis of Caes. BC 3.91 that the origins of doubled first cohort can be traced to the era of the late Republic (Rankov B, Military Forces in eds Sabin P, Van Wees H, Whitby M, The Cambridge History of Greek and Roman Warfare Vol 2, CUP, 2007) there remains a loose consensus that the Roman army instituted the doubled first cohort at some time in the first century CE although it is not known how long it remained in use (Frere, S.S Hyginus and the First Cohort, Britannia 9, 51–60, 1980, Roth Jonathan P, The Logistics of the Roman army at War (264 B.C.-A.D. 235) Brill, 1998)

    The enlarged legionary first cohort may have been a temporary feature of the first century ad, and it may have been limited to some legions heavily involved in campaigning.

    Gilliver K, The Augustan Reform and the Imperial Armyin ed Erdkamp P, A Companion to the Roman Army, Blackwell, 2007.

    Regards

    buc
    Last edited by bucellarii; May 18, 2013 at 04:44 PM.

  13. #53

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    Quote Originally Posted by bucellarii View Post
    I’m not sure about the inclusion of the ‘Named Legions’ feature.

    There is little evidence that Roman legions employed titles prior to the death of Caesar. The only literary reference is to a legio Martia which was supposedly deployed during the bellum Africanum (Val. Max 3.2.19). However, Caesar’s own works give no hint that any titles were awarded and the adoption of distinguishing epithets is more properly dated to the period after his death. Even then the use of titles seems to have ceased under Augustus and only became common again at the time of the civil war of CE 68-69.

    Equally I’m uncertain about your plans for a ‘First Cohort’. For example, the evidence for the size of the Cohors Prima during the timeframe of TFT is inconclusive. Whilst some scholars have argued on the basis of Caes. BC 3.91 that the origins of doubled first cohort can be traced to the era of the late Republic (Rankov B, Military Forces in eds Sabin P, Van Wees H, Whitby M, The Cambridge History of Greek and Roman Warfare Vol 2, CUP, 2007) there remains a loose consensus that the Roman army instituted the doubled first cohort at some time in the first century CE although it is not known how long it remained in use (Frere, S.S Hyginus and the First Cohort, Britannia 9, 51–60, 1980, Roth Jonathan P, The Logistics of the Roman army at War (264 B.C.-A.D. 235) Brill, 1998)

    The enlarged legionary first cohort may have been a temporary feature of the first century ad, and it may have been limited to some legions heavily involved in campaigning.

    Gilliver K, The Augustan Reform and the Imperial Armyin ed Erdkamp P, A Companion to the Roman Army, Blackwell, 2007.

    Regards

    buc
    Thanks very much for this buc! These example new features I mentioned for TFT2 are minor features, so don't really deserve to be mentioned actually. It's work in progress that might or might not be included.

    re Named Legions: Very interesting, I didn't know this. I'm not working on this feature myself, so I'll send you historical research on.
    I really like named or numbered legions as having a differentiator between Legions adds more immersion for the player. It's also fun to remember where the legion has been and it's interesting to read the Legion's history.

    re First Cohort: This is the first time I hear this, so I had to check up on it. A quick browse through my Roman-era books, and I only found one where the first cohort is mentioned: The Collins Encyclopedia of Military History by Dupuy and Dupuy (4th edition), but as you also mentioned then it's debated by scholars. Another misconception to bury.
    I never liked the First Cohort actually, as I fail to see the tactical advantage of having a permanent over-sized Cohort* - an ad-hoc task group can be created if necessary. It's also a little over-powered but does provide another unit for the limited Roman unit roster.
    The First Cohort "feature" we are working on is actually just a "bodyguard" unit for a special rank type (Primus Pilus and Praefectus Castrorum) I have been playing around with.

    Thanks for taking the time to share this. It's much appreciated.

    /KP

    Edit: (*) The Battle of Pharsalus is a good example. If GJC had used First Cohort's for his "right flank anti-cavalry task group" then it would probably have been mentioned in popular works.
    Last edited by King Philip II; May 19, 2013 at 08:32 AM. Reason: typo's and added Edit:

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    I really like named or numbered legions as having a differentiator between Legions adds more immersion for the player. It's also fun to remember where the legion has been and it's interesting to read the Legion's history.
    Yes, we had numbered legions in 58 BC. Here are the relevant details:

    Caesar:

    Legio V

    Legio V is formed in 52 most likely from a cadre of Transpadani auxilia mustered during the crisis months of Vercingetorix’s Great Revolt. This might explain the Celtic inspired epithet Alaudae, or Larks. Despite beginning life as an irregular unit Legio V forges a tough battlefield reputation, serving in Hispania and at Dyrrhachium. Following its success charging against elephants at Thapsus Legio V is awarded an elephant emblem in 46. Its Legionarii also participate in the climatic battle of De Bello Civili at Munda. Legio V subsequently serves with M. Antonius at Philippi and during his ill-fated Parthian campaign. After Antonius’ defeat at Actium the Alaudae is incorporated into the army of Octavius.

    Legio VI

    Legio VI is formed in 53-52 and is blooded during the Great Revolt of Vercingetorix. It then sees action in Hispania and at Pharsalus before suffering heavy casualties during the bitter siege of Alexandria in 48-47. Caesar himself credits the intense hand-to-hand fighting of Legio VI as the cornerstone of his subsequent victory at Zela and releases the surviving Legionarii back to Italy. These veterans however are present at Munda before receiving land grants in the vicinity of Arelate. Legio VI is re-constituted by M. Aemilius Lepidus in 44 passing to M. Antonius and fighting at Philippi, against the Parthians and again during the Actium campaign. Many of its Legionarii are supposedly pensioned off, becoming colonists at Byllis whilst the Legio itself is incorporated into the army of Octavius and stationed in Syria from 30 onwards.

    Legio VII

    Legio VII is formed in 59 or earlier serving throughout De Bello Gallico. The VII proves itself a deadly instrument of Caesar’s will, having a crucial role in the defeat of the Nervii in 57 and playing a prominent part in the two expeditions to Britain. It later fights at Ilerda, Dyrrhachium and Pharsalus. Legio VII is disbanded in 46 with veterans being settled at Calatia in Campania, and others possibly in Etruria and at Baeterrae. Legio VII is reconstituted by Octavius, fighting at Philippi, and continuing to serve its new master down to 31although the ranks contain relatively few of Caesar’s grizzled evocati.

    Legio VIII

    Legio VIII is formed 59 serving throughout De Bello Gallico. The VIII distinguishes itself in action against the Belgae, smashing through the Viromandui during the bloody battle on the Samara. It later fights at Dyrrhachium and Pharsalus. Legio VIII is disbanded in 46 with veterans being settled at Casilinum in Campania. The VIII is reconstituted by Octavius, fighting at Philippi, and continuing to serve its new master down to 31although the ranks contain relatively few of Caesar’s grizzled evocati.

    Legio IX

    Legio IX is formed 59 or earlier serving throughout the De Bello Gallico. Its Legionarii perform steadfastly in the great battles against the Helvetii and the Belgae tribes, and later during the Great Revolt of Vercingetorix. The IX is present at the battles of Ilerda, Dyrrhachium and Pharsalus. It is disbanded in 46-45 with veterans being settled in Picenum and possibly Histria. These evocati form the cadre of a new Legio VIII briefly raised by P. Ventidius Bassus and put into the service of M. Antonius in 44, although this legion is soon disbanded, possibly upon the reconciliation of Antonius and Octavius.

    Legio X

    Legio X is formed in 59 or earlier. It serves throughout De Bello Gallico becoming Caesar’s favourite legion and earning the epithet Equestris on account of its Legionarii acting as a mounted escort during the campaign against Ariovistus. Legio X helps to save the day against the Belgae on the Samara and again in different circumstances against Vercingetorix at Gergovia. Its Legionarii later perform with great élan at Ilerda, Dyrrhachium, Pharsalus and Thapsus, generally having the honour of forming the right of the main battle line. Legio X also plays a key role during the climatic battle of De Bello Civili at Munda. Veterans are settled at Narbo and Baeterrae in the Provincia before being re-constituted by M. Aemilius Lepidus and subsequently passing to M. Antonius. Legio X fights for Antonius at Philippi, against the Parthians and again during the Actium campaign. Legio X is finally merged with veterans from other legions after revolting against Octavius, losing its prestigious title and former pre-eminence.

    Legio XI

    Legio XI is formed during 58 in the face of the threat posed by the Helvetii, first seeing action at Bibracte. It serves throughout De Bello Gallico and later fights at Ilerda, Dyrrhachium, and Pharsalus during the De Bello Civili. Legio XI is discharged in 46-45 along with the other Gallic legions. Some of its veterans may have been settled as colonist at Bovianum in Samnium. Octavius possibly re-constitutes Legio XI although the details are uncertain and he may have simply formed a new Legio XI in 41 without recalling any evocati to the ranks. Whatever its provenance a Legio XI serves during the Actium campaign before land grants at Ateste in northern Italy are made to the Legionarii.

    Legio XII

    Legio XII is formed during 58 BC in the face of the threat posed by the Helvetii, first seeing action at Bibracte. It serves throughout De Bello Gallico and later fights at Ilerda, Dyrrhachium, and Pharsalus during the De Bello Civili. Legio XII is discharged in 46-45 along with the other Gallic legions and some veterans perhaps settle as colonists at Parma. Legio XIII is possibly re-constituted by M. Aemilius Lepidus, subsequently passing to M. Antonius and participating in his ill-fated Parthian campaign. Following Actium many of the Legionarii are given land grants at Patrae with Legio XII itself being incorporated into the army of Octavius.

    Legio XIII

    Legio XIII is formed in 57 and participates in the brutal campaign the Belgae tribes. At Gergovia its Legionarii receive a bloody nose before the great victory at Alesia. Legio XIII crosses the Rubico with Caesar in 49, and is present at Dyrrhachium. Whilst awaiting discharge in Italy the men of the XIII are ordered to Africa to reinforce Caesar’s original inexperienced force and likely form part of the left wing at Thapsus. Legio XIII probably fights at Munda with veterans subsequently being settled at Hispellum in Umbria. Although there are references to a Legio XIII fighting for Octavius after 41it is unclear whether it is a new formation or a direct descendant of Caesar’s veteran unit containing a cadre of grizzled evocati.

    Legio XIV

    The first Legio XIV is raised by Caesar in 57 and participates in the brutal campaign the Belgae tribes. The XIV is destroyed by the Eubrones however in a surprise attack during the winter of 54-53. The few survivors of the devastating ambush commit suicide rather than fall into the hands of the vengeful tribesmen. Immediately Legio XIV is reconstituted, later fighting at Ilerda and Dyrrachium, and also possibly at Pharsalus. Whilst awaiting discharge in Italy the men of the XIV are ordered to Africa to reinforce Caesar’s original inexperienced force and probably form part of the right wing at Thapsus. Although there are references to a Legio XIV fighting for Octavius after 41it is unclear whether it is a new formation or a direct descendant of Caesar’s veteran unit containing a cadre of grizzled evocati.

    Legio XXV

    Legio XXV is formed by Caesar during 49 BC as part of the massive mobilisation of manpower necessitated by De Bello Civili. The details about its initial deployment are uncertain. It is attested by Caesar himself however that Legio XXV sees active service during the De Bello Africo, fighting at Uzita. The successful conclusion of this campaign sees the discharge of many veteran legions. It is also likely that other less prestigious units are also disbanded. The fate of Legio XXV is simply not known. Perhaps it follows a similar trajectory to its sister legion, Legio XXVI, serving down to the Philippi campaign before finally being pensioned off.


    Legio XXVI

    Legio XXVI is formed by Caesar during 49 BC as part of the massive mobilisation of manpower necessitated by De Bello Civili. The details about its initial deployment are uncertain. It is attested by Caesar himself however that Legio XXVI sees active service during the De Bello Africo, fighting at Uzitta. The Legionarii remain in Africa until 43 before being transported back to Italy and joining with Octavius. Veterans are later settled at Luca in 41after the victory at Philippi.

    Legio XXVII

    Legio XXVII is formed by Caesar during 49 BC as part of the massive mobilisation of manpower necessitated by De Bello Civili. A first likely taste of combat comes at Dyrrhachium before its Legionarii possibly participate in the great victory at Pharsalus. Legio XVIII sees further active service at Alexandria and remains in Egypt possibly down 42. It is conjectured that Legio XXVII fights at Philippi but on the side of defeated Liberatores. The subsequent fate of Legio XVII is uncertain although it is possible that the survivors are incorporated into the legions of Octavius.

    Legio XXVIII

    Legio XXVIII is formed by Caesar during 49 as part of the massive mobilisation of manpower necessitated by De Bello Civili. Its Legionarii first see active service in Hispania before being deployed on campaign in Africa, fighting at Uzitta. It is conjectured that Legio XXVIII is also present during the climatic battle of De Bello Civili at Munda. Octavius incorporates the men of the XVIII into his army and they fight for the Triumviri at Philippi where veterans of the legion are subsequently settled as colonists.

    Legions under Pompeius in Greece


    Legio I

    Legio I is levied in the Cisalpina during 55 by Pompeius Magnus who two years later sends it to serve under Caesar during De Bello Gallico. Legio I is subsequently returned to Italy in preparation for the aborted war against Parthia. When Caesar crosses the Rubico it is one of only two veteran legions under Pompeius’ command in Italy (the other being Legio III, formerly Caesar’s XV and later fights at Dyrrhachium and Pharsalus . After the disaster at Pharsalus the survivors are either pensioned off or incorporated into the three or four new legions formed by Caesar.

    Legio III

    Legio III begins life in 54/53 as the XV serving under Caesar in Gallia Comata. It is subsequently returned to Italy in preparation for the aborted war against Parthia. When Caesar crosses the Rubico it is one of only two veteran legions under Pompeius’ commanding in Italy (the other being Legio I). Now fighting as Legio III it sees action at Dyrrhachium and Pharsalus. After the disaster at Pharsalus After the disaster at Pharsalus the survivors are either pensioned off or incorporated into the three or four new legions formed by Caesar.

    Legio Gemina

    Two legions of Pompeius’ eastern army are left to garrison Cilicia in 62. No supplementum is recorded for the Cilician legions and they are therefore severely under strength by the time Cicero commands them as proconsul during 51. The outbreak of De Bello Civili sees Pompeius chronically short of forces and when he regroups in Epirus it is from among the Cilician veterans that the Gemina or Twin legion is formed during 49/48. Legio Gemina fights at Dyrrhachium and Pharsalu. After the disaster at Pharsalus the survivors are either pensioned off or incorporated into the three or four new legions formed by Caesar.

    Legio Asia

    During the lull in hostilities between the evacuation of Italy in March 49 and the Caesar’s crossing of the Mare Superum in January 48 the consul L. Cornelius Lentulus Crus raises two legions in Asia Provincia. At this stage in the De Bello Civili the Pompeiani mainly rely on Italian settlers to fill the ranks. The legions are delivered to Pompeius at Dyrrachium with the ranks being supplemented by other Italian residents living in Greece and Epirus. The two Asian legions are blooded during the epic siege of Dyrrachium and later fight at Pharsalus. They are disbanded following the battle with the survivors either returning home or being incorporated into the three or four new legions formed by Caesar.

    Legio Creta et Macedonia

    L. Piso is given proconsular command of Macedonia Provincia in 58 with a minimum of three legions at his disposal. Military reverses against the Thracian border tribes and famine greatly deplete the ranks but by 55 the frontier region is stable enough for Piso to unusually discharge his veterans locally. It is from among these men and also other veterans settled on Crete, presumably by Q. Caecilius Metellus Creticus, that Pompeius Magnus raises a single new legion in 49. This unit is then supplemented by Italian settlers living in Greece and Epirus before fighting at Dyrrachium and Pharsalus. After the disaster at Pharsalus the survivors are either pensioned off or incorporated into the three or four new legions formed by Caesar.

    Legio Syria

    The 10,000 survivors of the disaster at Carrhae are organised into two legions under the command of M. Calpurnius Bibulus and G. Cassius Longinus. These veterans garrison Syria against the Parthian threat but the exigencies of De Bello Civili result in the Pompeiani governor, Q.Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, bringing the two Syrian legions to reinforce Pompeius in Thessaly. Scipio commands the centre at Pharsalus but total defeat ensues. The survivors of Scipio’s troops are either pensioned off or incorporated into the three or four new legions formed by Caesar.

    Legio Italia

    At the beginning of 49 Pompeius Magnus has under his command in Italy only the two legions (I and XV, the latter now renumbered III) which Caesar has sent for the Parthian war. He has authority to raise 130,000 men in Italy but the speed of Caesar’s advance prevents him from forming more than three new legions. After crossing the Mare Superum the new legions are supplemented by Italian settlers living in Greece and Epirus and are present at Dyrrachium and Pharsalus. After the disaster at Pharsalus the survivors are either pensioned off or incorporated into the three or four new legions formed by Caesar.

    Legions under Scipio in Africa

    Legio Africa I

    It is probable that Africa Provincia posseses no standing garrison upon the outbreak of De Bello Civili. The three legions known to serve here are therefore likely raised from among Italian settlers by P. Attius Varus, the Pompeiani governor of the province, and his predecessor C. Considius Longus. The two legions conscripted by Varus are bested by a Caesariani expedition led by Quintus Scribonius Curio in the summer of 49 before King Juba’s forces in turn destroy Curio’s own legions. Varus’ and Considius’ legions are present at Ruspina and Uzitta before being effectively destroyed at Thapsus.

    Legio Vernacula

    By the time De Bello Civili is renewed in Africa in 46 the Pompeiani have 10 legions and the forces of King Juba. The nucleus of the other legions are the three legions under the command of P. Attius Varus and C. Considius Longus plus 15 cohorts who accompany Cato from Dyrrachium (raised from local Italian settlers). The remaining 5.5 legions are formed locally in Africa with probably only the minority free born Roman citizens. The majority of the ranks comprise Africans, freedmen and even slaves. Fighting at Ruspina and Uzitta these local legions, or Legiones Vernaculae, are effectively destroyed at Thapsus.

    Legio Epirus

    When Pompeius Magnus breaks camp to march into Thessaly following the siege at Dyrrachium he garrisons the town with 15 cohorts under the command of Marcus Porcius Cato. News of the great defeat at Pharsalus causes Cato cross to Corcyra and from there onto Africa where he reconciles the disaffected Pompeiani and has Q.Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio appointed to the command the army. The 15 cohorts he brings from Epirus are enough form a full legion in their own right and to supplement other Pompeiani forces being raised to continue De Bello Civili.

    Legions in Spain 49

    Legio II


    Pompeius Magnus probably levies Legio II during his consulship of 55 when the Lex Trebonia assigns him the provinces of Hispania Citerior and Ulterior with a complement of four legions. By 49 Pompeius brings the strength of the Spanish command up to six regular legions and one legio vernacula. The arrival of Caesar in Hispania sees him defeat the Pompeiani legati Lucius Afranius and Marcus Petreius near Ilerda. With the turning tide Marcus Terentius Varro then surrenders his own forces to Caesar. Legio II is likely to have been under Varro’s command before passing over to Caesar. Legio II remains in Hispania as a garrison force but revolts after news of Pharsalus and then again after Thapsus. The second revolt leads to the arrival of the younger Gnaeus Pompeius and other Pompeiani fleeing Africa. Legio II fights and is destroyed at Munda.A few survivors may rally to Sextus Pompeius.

    Legio Hispania

    By 49 Pompeius brings the strength of the Spanish command up to six regular legions and one legio vernacula. The arrival of Caesar in Hispania sees him defeat the the Pompeiani legati Lucius Afranius and Marcus Petreius near Ilerda. With the turning tide Marcus Terentius Varro then surrenders his own forces to Caesar. Legio II and the legio vernacula remain to garrison Hispania on behalf of Caesar but Afranius and Petreius fail to disband all of the remaining Spanish legions as agreed. They flee to join Pompeius in Epirus and Afranius fights at Pharsalus with a number of his old cohorts, none of which escape the disastrous battle. The survivors are either pensioned off or incorporated into the three or four new legions formed by Caesar.

    Legio Vernacula Ulterior

    The earliest of the Pompeiani legiones vernaculae is formed from elements of the more Romanized indigenous population of Hispania Ulterior. It serves under Marcus Terentius Varro but when the tide turns after the disaster at Ilerda the legio vernacula unilaterally withdraws itself to Hispalis. This move precipitates Varro’s bloodless surrender. Along with Legio II the legio vernacula remains in Hispania as a garrison force. It then joins Legio II in its revolt against the Caesariani governor, fighting for the younger Gnaeus Pompeius in the climatic battle of De Bello Civili at Munda.

    Legions in Spain 45

    Legio II

    Description above

    Legio Vernacula Ulterior

    Description above

    Legio Colonia

    This legion is hastily raised from among local Italian settlers and is not considered by Gnaeus Pompeius to be on a par with his two most reliable formations, Legio II and
    Legio Vernacula Ulterior. The legion doubtless fights at Munda where it suffers the same high casualty rate as other Pompeiani units in the climatic battle of De Bello Civili.

    Legio Africa

    Some of the survivors of the Pompeiani legions in Africa flee to Hispania where are reformed into a single legion under the command of Lucius Afranius, who returns to the theatre of operations where he been defeated by Caesar four years earlier. The legion doubtless fights at Munda where it suffers the same high casualty rate as other Pompeiani units in the climatic battle of De Bello Civili.

    Legio Vernacula

    Gnaeus Pompeius commands an army of 13 legions during De Bello Hispaniensi, of which 11 are present at Munda. Only four units however offer any form of solidity; namely Legio II, Legio Vernacula Ulterior, Legio Colonia and Afranius’ African campaign veterans. The rest of Pompeius’ army comprises hastily raised local levies, including former auxilia troops and deserters. Seven of these legiones vernaculae are chewed up in the meat grinder at Munda. The remaining two legions hole up in Corduba, with one for surrender and the other for continuing resistance. When the latter attempts to fire the town they are overwhelmed by Caesar’s forces and thousands are put to the sword.

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    Bucellarii,

    This is absolutely awesome. Too cool for school. I remember when you made this for 58BC. Can I have your permission to use relevant Legion history in TFT2 where relevant? (please see "Permissions" post in FRRE Allumni Group).

    If we combine all the different features from the different FRRE Mods and apply it to ALL FRRE mods, then we will have some very feature rich, historically correct campaigns for the FRRE time period on the M2TW engine, - with all the new juice this engine allows us to add. I'm getting really excited about this (again)

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    Can I have your permission to use relevant Legion history in TFT2 where relevant? (please see "Permissions" post in FRRE Allumni Group).
    You have full permission to use any feature you want from any FRRE Mod

    Regards

    buc

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    Quote Originally Posted by bucellarii View Post
    You have full permission to use any feature you want from any FRRE Mod

    Regards

    buc
    Thanks buc, I'll store this in a safe place

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    So the named legions will be in TFT2? Sounds interesting

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    Quote Originally Posted by tomySVK View Post
    So the named legions will be in TFT2? Sounds interesting
    It's work in progress so not decided yet. We will definately have numbered legions though. Thanks for the feedback and Rep. Plus Rep to you.

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    Great to hear. I loved the old frre mods for rtw.
    A Mod for Med2 Kingdoms:

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