Roman Army

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Roman Army

Post by Coriolanus » Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:14 pm

In a previously little explored corner of the medivo brikverse, a new faction is gaining power. Subjugating the city-states and tribes nearby, their borders are growing daily. Buttressed by the five principle virtues of Frugalitas, Gravitas, Pietas, Fides, and Virtus, their citizens fight with a courage which knows no equal. Soon, the whole world will lie at the feet of ROME!

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Leadership/Heroship.

On the left are the generals Aemilus Paulus and Coriolanus, in the center is Cincinnatus, dictator in times of emergency, holding the eagle (yes, I know it's a bat, but minifigs struggle when it comes to names) and on the left are the censor Cicero and the senator Marcus Cato the Elder.

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I Legion The pilum, shields, and helmets are from Brickforge and the exquisite decals are from Saber-Scorpion.

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Close-up of a Legionnaire.

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Close-up of the back.

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Cavalry

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These shields are from Brickwarriors.

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This is a Batista I threw together for artillery support. I'm not entirely happy with it and will probably be changing it.

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Skirmishers. They are generic enough to fit almost any ancient army.

I plan to add another legion very soon, probably in the next couple months, so once I get them it will be a more full sized faction but I figured I'd post what I have now.



I am also building a Greek faction. Once Brickwarriors molds their hoplon and sarissa in bronze I'll make a full phalanx, so until then it's not much.

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Elite hoplites.

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Side view of the helmets. The one on the left is Brickforge and the one on the right is Brickwarriors.

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The hero from the Trojan War, Ajax.

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When I saw this ridiculously ostentatious helmet (Brickwarriors) I knew I needed one.

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And to fill this post's quota of violence, the skewering of a skirmisher, courtesy of the Senate and People of Rome.
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Re: Roman Army

Post by stubby » Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:00 pm

These guys look great; I wish your camera was a little better.
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Re: Roman Army

Post by Coriolanus » Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:27 pm

Thanks, the picture quality is probably partly the fault of the cameraman. Image
I was using my brother's camera which I am less used to using. Maybe when I get time I'll add some better pictures.
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Re: Roman Army

Post by Alex » Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:49 pm

I really like your Roman army. You make good use of decals and custom pieces. Some gladiators would make a cool addition to the army, as a forlorn hope type of unit.

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Re: Roman Army

Post by Zahru II » Sun Feb 16, 2014 3:06 am

I'm really liking all your content! Probably the most historical here.
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Re: Roman Army

Post by Bragallot » Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:34 am

Very cool stuff. Maybe your cavalry shields could do with some decalling, other than that everything looks great.
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Re: Roman Army

Post by Kalvinator » Sun Feb 16, 2014 1:03 pm

Legionnaires are my favorite, very awesome looking everything though. Camera work could be better though.
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Re: Roman Army

Post by Coriolanus » Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:58 pm

Alex wrote:I really like your Roman army. You make good use of decals and custom pieces. Some gladiators would make a cool addition to the army, as a forlorn hope type of unit.
Something like these?

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I forgot I had them when I took the other pictures.
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Re: Roman Army

Post by Alex » Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:05 pm

Coriolanus wrote:
Alex wrote:I really like your Roman army. You make good use of decals and custom pieces. Some gladiators would make a cool addition to the army, as a forlorn hope type of unit.
Something like these?

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I forgot I had them when I took the other pictures.
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Re: Roman Army

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Re: Roman Army

Post by Bragallot » Sat Mar 01, 2014 6:59 pm

That's what I think every time I see another medieval army on here. Sadly Zahru and I would have to develop FTL travel first before we could even get within arm's reach of another Brikwarrior.
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Re: Roman Army

Post by Quantumsurfer » Sat Mar 01, 2014 7:08 pm

Are you using an exaggeration for real life distance?

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Re: Roman Army

Post by Zahru II » Sun Mar 02, 2014 2:19 am

Are you using an exaggeration for real life distance?
Pretty much yeah.
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Re: Roman Army

Post by Bragallot » Sun Mar 02, 2014 5:47 pm

Quantumsurfer wrote:Are you using an exaggeration for real life distance?
No, I actually live in space. Where do you think I found all this Lego?
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Re: Roman Army

Post by Itxi » Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:10 pm

Brilliant, you've done a great job keeping a consistent theme through all of your troops yet have some good variety. Something that's actually more difficult than it sounds I'm finding.

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