A Legion Rises
Build to 500
I was aiming to build my force up to 500 points in order to try a few games and get familiar with the rules. With this in mind I ordered another set of Legionnaires as well as the newly released Varangian set. With the arrival of fresh meat (rotten meat?), I had the bodies I needed to bulk up my force, as well as a new set of components to build a few unique characters.
First up I built a second unit of Legionnaires, along with a Standard Bearer. This unit was comprised of five Legionaries and would be led by an Optio.
Although an Optio model is available, I wanted to add a bit of flavour to my force by kit bashing my own. I used one of the bodies from the Legionaries set and the arms from an Athanatoi (With the sword cut from the left hand as a Shield would go here). I also took the fur shoulders from a Varangian guard which fitted pretty snugly after a little trimming and a dip in boiling water! The figure was topped off with the Pretorian unit leader head.
The Praetorians themselves were in need of a Standard and as I had already used both of the Legion ones I had, I instead took the standard from the Athanatoi, giving a unique look to the regiment.
Along with the models I had previously built I now had three units of six, each with a Standard. I also had a single officer in the form of the Optio and my Xiliarch Commander. This brought the list to an even 500, giving me a pretty decent force for my first few games.
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