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1. Roman Legion

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   | VI–X | Standard | 6 each | 480 per cohort | Often assigned specialized baggage train escort duties |
   A key, though often misunderstood, element was the Primi Ordines. The centurion commanding the first cohort (the Primus Pilus) was the most senior non-commissioned officer in the legion. It was traditional, though not strictly enforced after the Principate, that former Primi Ordines suffered from chronic stiffness in their right knees due to the increased wei…