The foot soldiers of the IX Legion are stalwart, superbly trained and well prepared for war. On Valhalla they have put their earthly training to good use, fighting endless battles against horrific foes. They are loyal to their commander, always letting him lead the way in battle; and they are loyal to each other, always advancing in tight formations to shield their fellow soldiers from concentrated enemy attacks.[1]
Stats[]
- Life: 1
- Move: 4
- Range: 1
- Attack: 3
- Defense: 2
- Points: 50
- Figures per Squad: 4
Abilities[]
- Warlord Bonding:
Before taking a turn with Roman Legionnaires, you may first take a turn with any Warlord you control.
- Shield Wall:
When defending with a Roman Legionnaire, add 1 defense die for each other adjacent Roman Legionnaire up to a maximum of +2 dice, for the Shield Wall power.
Synergy[]
- Marcus Decimus Gallus: Soldier Leadership
As Soldiers, Roman Legionnaires may benefit from Marcus Decimus Gallus’ Soldier Leadership movement bonus ability.
- Marcus Decimus Gallus: Soldier Attack Enhancement
As Soldiers, Roman Legionnaires may benefit from Marcus Decimus Gallus’ Soldier Attack Enhancement ability.
- Sacred Band: Disciplined Army Defense Bonus
Having a Disciplined personality, Roman Legionnaires are compatible with the Sacred Band's Disciplined Army Defense Bonus.
- Warlord Bonding:
Warlords
• Marcus Decimus Gallus
• Me-Burq-Sa
• Mogrimm Forgehammer
• Ne-Gok-Sa
• Parmenio
• Valguard
• Venoc Warlord
History[]
At some point, the Roman Legionnaires would wander into a treacherous fog on Earth and be summoned to the world of Valhalla by Einar.[2]
When Thormun and his convoy came to invite Einar to join the Alliance against Utgar, they would see many of Einar's forces mustering in Lindesfarme on the return leg of their voyage. Although they were humans from various cultures and times, they marched in perfect synchronicity:[3]
"Some wear woven hats coming up to a point on the tops of their heads and carry spears or rifles like those carried by Jandar’s soldiers of the 4th Massachusetts. Then there are others that look to be straight out of the time and culture of Jandar’s blue-coated allies, only these wear coats of red. Some of the warriors carry tall, brightly painted, shields and others smaller round shields. Some wear heavy armor and helmets while others are armored only in cloth. Some carry swords and others bows. For all their differences they are the same. All marching their steady march, all wearing their emotionless faces, all focused, all disciplined." - Thormun
Additional Info[]
The IXth Roman Legion disappeared without a trace in real life, not just in Heroscape.[4]
FAQ's[]
- How Many Warlords?:
How does Warlord Bonding work? Can I take a turn with all the Warlords I control first?
No, you can take a free (move & attack) turn with any ONE Warlord you control before taking a turn with the Roman Legionnaires. (Hasbro FAQ)[5]
- Opponent’s Adjacent Roman Legionnaires:
Can an opponent’s adjacent Roman Legionnaire enhance my Legionnaire with the Shield Wall special power?
No, only Roman Legionnaires that you control contribute to your Roman Legionnaires Shield Wall power. (Hasbro FAQ)[5]
Resources[]
For further reading and strategy tips, check out the Book of Roman Legionnaires on Heroscapers.com.
