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Camp entrance, showing Legio VI's new leather contuburnium tent! |
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The Emperor addresses the troops. |
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Typhaeus (Matt Hicks) and Magnus (Caius Man) after hours. |
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T. Flavius Crispus (Dave Michaels), Centurio Pilus Prior. |
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...with vine staff in hand, ready for inspection! |
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Centurio and Optio Diogenes (Arik Greenberg) survey the site. |
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Domitia Paulina (Laura Martos) spruces up her brother, Hadrian. |
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Lining up for inspection and morning notes. |
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The drill team, prior to Pass-In-Review. |
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Forming up for drill prior to Pass-In-Review. |
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Allied Celtic Chieftain John Olinger (center) of the Brigantes joins the parade of Roman citizens and soldiery. |
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Petroclus (Peter Hopkins) stands guard duty. |
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Domitia takes charge of the kitchen staff. |
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Gaius Manlius Magnus (Caius Man) as Vexillator. The nifty wolfskin belongs to Legio X. |
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...with a little help from his friend. |
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Aulus Arrius Diogenes (Arik Greenberg), Optio. |
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Returning from a drill session. |
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Imperial pavilion and altar, both made by Tony Martos. |
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The Roman World, as displayed on Tony Martos' exquisitely hand-crafted leather map. |
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Imperator Caesar Publius Aelius Hadrianus Augustus (Tony Martos).
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"He doth bestride the world like a colossus..." |
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The Fasces, symbol of Roman magistrial authority. |
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Quintus Florentius Agrippa (Jared Fleury), Lictor. |
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Gladiators.... |
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A crowd gathers to watch the training session... |
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Napoleonic Hussars crest the hill... |
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Slave Agradorus (Devin Harden) recovers from a sword poke to the eye; his buddy, Aquilifer Crixus (Mike Malin) keeps him company. |
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Late Romans, Celts, and soldiers of the Republic line up for the Roman "Fashion Show" Sunday. |
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Late Romans Theodosius (Ramon Castillo) and Cicero (Dave --) show their stuff in the "Timeline of Arms" Sunday. |
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A trio of Late Romans discusses tactics. |
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Gladiator trainees get the feel of their equipment. |
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Drusus (Doug Kihn) instructs a gladiator in proper use of the gladius. |
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Ave Caesar! Morituri te salutante! |
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Caesar takes a hand in the gladiatorial fun. |
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When not training to kill each other, the gladiatori join the kitchen staff. |
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Centurio Marcus (Bob Garbisch) shows 'em how it's done. |
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A victorious gladiator accepts a visit from a Roman lady. You know what they say about that gladiator sweat... |
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Vibria Ioviana Prima (Kris Lehere) sets a well-stocked table. |
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Petroclus, sans helmet. |
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Mason, John Olinger's grandson, compares his gladiator action figure to the real deal. Nice torc! |
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Domitia Paulina gives one of the court ladies a Roman makeover. |
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Even highborn ladies join in preparations for lunch. |
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And a fine table she sets, too! |
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Gathering at the altar for the wedding ceremony for Diogenes and Galataea. |
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Scaevola (Ron Glass) whips up some rabbit stew. |
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Cheeky pirate C.J. stole the Legio VI vexillum and the stator's helmet during the night. He'll soon pay for this affront! |
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Stator Demetrius (Bruce Willis) lashes pirate C.J. to the whipping posts. |
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Take that, you vexillum thief, you! |
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Centurio Marcus of Legio X (Bob Garbisch) wields the whip! |
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Marcus takes great pride in his handiwork... |
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Centurio and stator accept a small fee from the pirate captain to halt the flogging. |
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Enough, already! The pirates take what's left of their thieving brother home. |
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Victory! Legio VI accepts the Esprit de Corps Award from "Gunny" R. Lee Ermie and Lou Lopez. |
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A happy centurio shows off the Esprit de Corps award. |
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