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Old Fort MacArthur Days, AD 2007

Old Fort MacArthur Days 2007 (July 6-8) turned out to be Legio VI's best encampment in its storied history. Joined by a contingent of Legio X Fretensis  of Vallejo, CA, led by Primus Pilus Robert Garbisch,  we had 28 participants and an amazing array of impressions, including an appearance by the Emperor Hadrian (Tony Martos) and his entourage. The encampment marked the formal debut of Legio VI's new leather contuburnium tent, which along with Legio X's leather tent allowed many of our legionaries to sleep properly "under the skins." The camp also featured Bob Garbisch as a lanista training two buff gladiators and wielding a cat 'o nine tails on a thieving pirate! Once again Legios VI  and X won a signal victory, earning the 2007  Esprit de Corps Award for the event's best pre-Colonial Encampment. Thanks to Jared Fleury, Peter Hopkins, Arik Greenberg and and Laura Martos for the great photos.


Camp entrance, showing Legio VI's new leather contuburnium tent!

The Emperor addresses the troops.

Typhaeus (Matt Hicks) and Magnus (Caius Man) after hours.

T. Flavius Crispus (Dave Michaels), Centurio Pilus Prior.

...with vine staff in hand, ready for inspection!

Centurio and Optio Diogenes (Arik Greenberg) survey the site.

Domitia Paulina (Laura Martos) spruces up her brother, Hadrian.

Lining up for inspection and morning notes.

The drill team, prior to Pass-In-Review.

Forming up for drill prior to Pass-In-Review.

Allied Celtic Chieftain John Olinger (center) of the Brigantes joins the parade of Roman citizens and soldiery.

Petroclus (Peter Hopkins) stands guard duty.

Domitia takes charge of the kitchen staff.

Gaius Manlius Magnus (Caius Man) as Vexillator. The nifty wolfskin belongs to Legio X.

...with a little help from his friend.

Aulus Arrius Diogenes (Arik Greenberg), Optio.

Returning from a drill session.

Imperial pavilion and altar, both made by Tony Martos.

The Roman World, as displayed on Tony Martos' exquisitely hand-crafted leather map.

Imperator Caesar Publius Aelius Hadrianus Augustus (Tony Martos).

"He doth bestride the world like a colossus..."

The Fasces, symbol of Roman magistrial authority.

Quintus Florentius Agrippa (Jared Fleury), Lictor.

Gladiators....

A crowd gathers to watch the training session...

Napoleonic Hussars crest the hill...

Slave Agradorus (Devin Harden) recovers from a sword poke to the eye; his buddy, Aquilifer Crixus (Mike Malin) keeps him company.

Late Romans, Celts, and soldiers of the Republic line up for the Roman "Fashion Show" Sunday.

Late Romans Theodosius (Ramon Castillo) and Cicero (Dave --) show their stuff in the "Timeline of Arms" Sunday.

A trio of Late Romans discusses tactics.

Gladiator trainees get the feel of their equipment.

Drusus (Doug Kihn) instructs a gladiator in proper use of the gladius.

Ave Caesar! Morituri te salutante!

Caesar takes a hand in the gladiatorial fun.

When not training to kill each other, the gladiatori join the kitchen staff.

Centurio Marcus (Bob Garbisch) shows 'em how it's done.

A victorious gladiator accepts a visit from a Roman lady. You know what they say about that gladiator sweat...

Vibria Ioviana Prima (Kris Lehere) sets a well-stocked table.

Petroclus, sans helmet.

Mason, John Olinger's grandson, compares his gladiator action figure to the real deal. Nice torc!

Domitia Paulina gives one of the court ladies a Roman makeover.

Even highborn ladies join in preparations for lunch.

And a fine table she sets, too!

Gathering at the altar for the wedding ceremony for Diogenes and Galataea.

Scaevola (Ron Glass) whips up some rabbit stew.

Cheeky pirate C.J. stole the Legio VI vexillum and the stator's helmet during the night. He'll soon pay for this affront!

Stator Demetrius (Bruce Willis) lashes pirate C.J. to the whipping posts.

Take that, you vexillum thief, you!

Centurio Marcus of Legio X (Bob Garbisch) wields the whip!

Marcus takes great pride in his handiwork...

Centurio and stator accept a small fee from the pirate captain to halt the flogging.

Enough, already! The pirates take what's left of their thieving brother home.

Victory! Legio VI accepts the Esprit de Corps Award from "Gunny" R. Lee Ermie and Lou Lopez.

A happy centurio shows off the Esprit de Corps award.