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A '''legion''' is a generic term for a type of military unit. The term was originally used to describe an [[Wikipedia:Roman legion|infantry unit]] in [[Wikipedia:Ancient Rome|Ancient Rome]]; the general size of these units fluctuated during the military history of the Roman Empire between approximately | A '''legion''' is a generic term for a type of military unit. The term was originally used to describe an [[Wikipedia:Roman legion|infantry unit]] in [[Wikipedia:Ancient Rome|Ancient Rome]]; the general size of these units fluctuated during the military history of the Roman Empire between approximately 4,500 and 5,200 soldiers, the equivalent of large [[regiment]]s or [[brigade]]s in the [[UNSC Army]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]].<ref>[[Wikipedia:Roman legion|'''Roman legion''' on Wikipedia]]</ref><ref>[http://www.unrv.com/military/legion.php '''URNV History''' - Organization of the Roman Imperial Legion]</ref> | ||
==Covenant== | ==Covenant== | ||
In the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]], a legion | In the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]], a legion was a large administrative grouping of [[Sangheili]] warriors, commanded by a high-ranking officer. Legions were expected to operate as a combined-arms force. While typically non-permanent formations, [[warhost]]s that proved their skill in battle were occasionally adopted by legions.<ref name="sg">[http://community.spartangames.co.uk/index.php?/topic/20608-lore-questions/#comment-347235 '''Spartan Games''': ''Lore Questions - General Discussion'']</ref> The [[Dn'end Legion]] was a respected legion of the Covenant.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 190''</ref> | ||
===Warrior crèche=== | ===Warrior crèche=== | ||
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====Warrior crèches==== | ====Warrior crèches==== | ||
*[[N' | *[[N'Nono Warrior Crèche]] | ||
*[[E'Toro Warrior Crèche]] | *[[E'Toro Warrior Crèche]] | ||
*[[R'Lan Warrior Crèche]] | *[[R'Lan Warrior Crèche]] | ||
==Forerunner== | ==Forerunner== | ||
In translated [[Forerunner]] records, the term legion is used in reference to a type of [[Warrior-Servant]] organizational unit.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 177''</ref> | In translated [[Forerunner]] records, the term legion is used in reference to a type of [[Warrior-Servant]] organizational unit.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', ''page 177''</ref> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 02:09, March 6, 2017
A legion is a generic term for a type of military unit. The term was originally used to describe an infantry unit in Ancient Rome; the general size of these units fluctuated during the military history of the Roman Empire between approximately 4,500 and 5,200 soldiers, the equivalent of large regiments or brigades in the UNSC Army and Marine Corps.[1][2]
Covenant
In the Covenant military, a legion was a large administrative grouping of Sangheili warriors, commanded by a high-ranking officer. Legions were expected to operate as a combined-arms force. While typically non-permanent formations, warhosts that proved their skill in battle were occasionally adopted by legions.[3] The Dn'end Legion was a respected legion of the Covenant.[4]
Warrior crèche
A warrior crèche is likely a type of legion where newer warriors hone their combat skills before being assigned to a regular legion. Warrior crèches seem to be specifically used for ground combat, and are carried aboard Covenant fleets should any ground actions be needed.[5]
Warrior crèches
Forerunner
In translated Forerunner records, the term legion is used in reference to a type of Warrior-Servant organizational unit.[6]
List of appearances
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx (First appearance)
- Halo: Cryptum
- Halo: Silentium (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Broken Circle (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Ground Command
Sources
- ^ Roman legion on Wikipedia
- ^ URNV History - Organization of the Roman Imperial Legion
- ^ Spartan Games: Lore Questions - General Discussion
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 190
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 350
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 177
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