Roman Legionaries Then and Now?

 Two sets of the backbone of Roman power, nineteen centuries apart, the dreaded Legionaries. 

1st Century C.E. One of the most feared sights on the battlefield, a unit of Roman Legionaries on the attack. With the sure knowledge that they were the best soldiers in the World, these Imperial Legionnaires fear no one.  After a flight of pilums, it's time to hit the foes with the Gladius. "Death to the enemies of the Empire, and glory for the Legion." For almost two centuries, the legionaries of Rome enforced the "Pax Romana" (Peace of Rome) a time where most of Western Europe and the countries of the Mediterranean Sea were at peace, without a major war. An accomplishment that has never been duplicated to this very day.

Before the countless hordes of "Barbarian" invaders arrived in later centuries, it was often the truth that the greatest danger to a unit of Roman legionaries was another unit of Roman legionaries due to the frequent wars between rival factions for control of the Empire.  But that is a "Post Pax Romana" time, so for now these elites of Roman rule the Euro-Mediterranean World.

1900+ years later and a new force of Roman elite warriors has appeared in the Post Great War World.
As seen in this patrol from the hidden city-state of Novum Imperium Romanum Consularis Julius Augusts XXIII (New Roman Empire of Consul Julius Augusts XXIII) which protects the Empires hidden nature. Strangers they locate are either eliminated or made slaves of the Imperium. They are armed with the latest in Roman small arms weapons technology. 

Centurion Hadrius Corfortium is armed with a Electi Parvus Sagitta Dirigentes (Elite Small Arrow Shooting i.e. heavy submachinegun). Four troopers have the Parvus Sagitta Dirigentes (Small Arrow Shooting-i.e. a Submachinegun) Two have the Gravisbus Sagitta Dirigentis (Heavy Arrow Shooting-i.e. Assualt Rifle). Stong fire support is given by a Multi Sagittam  Dirigentis (Many Arrow Shooting-i.e Light Machinegun). While for serious problems the very deadly Constantinus Ignis Iaculator (Constantin's Fire Thrower-i.e. Flame Thrower) is always ready to burn away troublesome intruders. For defense, their Galea (Helmet), Lorica Segmentata (Body Armor), and Scutum (Large Shield) are made of Sagitta Probationem Metallum ("Bullet Proof" Metal).The Signifer is not just a standard, it is also the squads Missis Aer Nutiis Acciprentis (radio Transmitter/Receiver) The insulated helmet allows two-way communication with command base. 

Soon the day will come when the Novum Imperium Romanum will make itself known and the World will again tremble under the trod of Romes Legionnaires!

Natures Beasts of Terre de Betes

Not all the creatures of Terre de Betes are mystical, magical or tool users. Many are naturally developed "animals" such as this Greywolf (M-11)...

                                             Mother Elephant and calf (P-11),...

                                                               Grizzly Bear (M-11)...

                                                                 Chimp (P-12)...

Polar Bear (P-13)...

Giraffe (P-13)...

                                                                     Puma (M-13)...

and the King of Beasts the Lion (M-13).

These are plastic (P) and metal (M) pieces that I painted from 2011 to 2013.

Need the Best-Send in Veteran Marines

 

 When the going get rougher (it's always rough) in the South Pacific, send for the Marine veterans. They have seen it bad and survived through experience, training. bravery and sometimes just plain luck. Having a .30 cal Browing Machinegun also helps.

I Hunt Out Evil

Legolas, Elf prince has spent centuries hunting and destroying the forces of evil.

As deadly with his blades as well as his bow, Legolas shows know mercy to the minions of the Dark Lord.

Legolas is a metal piece from the Lord of the Rings line by Games Workshop.

Barbarians at the Gates

Dracian barbarians have smashed yet another outpost on the Roman frontier.

Showing no fear, the Dracians were a thorn in the Roman sides for decades until the Emperor Trajan smashed them in a series of campaigns in the 2nd Century.

Till that day these warriors acknowledged no conquerors but themselves.

These 28mm pieces from Warlord are a combination of metal and hard plastic.

Pillbox-the Hard Nut of the Trench Line

No soldier crossing "No Man's Land" wants to face the reinforced terror of a pillbox with a manned machine gun.

Protected by barbed wire entanglements,infantry support and sweeping fire from the machine gun, this pillbox is the hard point in a line of defences in one of the countless ruined villages found on the Western Front.

I made this pillbox from scratch in Spring 2010 which is also when I painted the early war 25mm metal German soldiers from Old Glory.

Finish Me-I Must Fight the Dark Lord

Legolas looks like he wants to destroy the Dark Lord single handily. But he can't until I finish painting him.

Legolas is a metal piece from Game Workshops Lord of the Rings line.

Grrrr, I can skewer all the better from up here!

Bosun Grogspar takes advantage of the clear view offered by the watch tower to "pin down" any enemy that comes near his crews outpost.

Bloody Bradigan stands read to duke it out with anyone that gets past the Bosun's harpoons. Both miniatures are metal pieces from the pirate mercenary Warmachine line from Privateer Press.

Demolition Corps Unit-You Find Um We Smash Um

Those who face a Khador Man-O-War Demolition Corps Unit are quick to learn that the smashing blows of the mechanical warhammers crush armor and flesh with equal ease.

Steam powered armor and weapons combine to make these warriors feared adversaries on any battlefield.

These are metal pieces from Privateer Press.

Rebels on Watch

In the Western Theater of the War Between the States a small outpost with its watch tower is manned by a small detachment of the 1st Kentucky Regiment of the Confederate Army.

The watch tower gives a 360 degree view above the stockade walls.

When an enemy is sighted, the captain can call out commands to his command.

Overhead view of the stockade with watch tower. The tower is movable and is the first of the additions to my stockade that will change the design and use of the post.

Stockade Watch Tower WIP

The first addition to the wood stockade I made in November (see "The Stockade" in the games terrain section) will be this watch tower.

The light walls are for minimal protection from missile weapons.

Three low wood walls are in complete. The figures are metal pieces from games workshop.

The decking is a 4x4 inch piece of balsa wood that will have a wood "log" floor added later. Up next the completed watch tower.

Twilight Patrol

Twilight on a late Fall, 1914 evening and a squadron of the 6th Magdeburg Dragoons patrols the ruins of a village in Northern France. The war of movement that started in August is quickly degrading into the horrors of trench warfare. The role of the dragoons will change as well as they give up their mounts to join their infantry brethren in the trenches. The 6th Magdeburg Dragoons are 28mm metal pieces from Renegade.

"Come here my love and feel my embrace"

Morvahna the Autumnblade-Circle of Orboros Warlock uses magic and her beauty to conquer her enemies.Few who accept her embrace have the power or willpower to resist her. Morvahna is a metal piece from Privateer Press.

Vessss I am a vork progressss

Vorass lizardman captain is not a beast to be trifled with, he is a texperienced warrior with a killer mentality.

Vorass is a metal piece from Games Workshop.

Les Femmes Pirate Stockade

Using their stockade as a temporary base the all-female crew of pirate Captain Rouge is ready for quick action.

Welcome into my parlor calls the captain.

"Woman" the stockade walls!

The cannon is crewed and ready.

Prepare to fire!

Ready a quick assualt through the sally port.

The figures are metal 28mm from Reaper and Brigade Games. The stockade is scratch built.