08-15-2015, 02:55 AM
Back during the Republic, the Primus Pilus was the first centurion of the Pilani, also known as the Triari, as they fight in the 3rd line, as reserves. But the Primus Pilus also was responsible for guarding the senior standard of the legion.
My question, if the furthest right centurion of the last of the battle lines was guarding the standards, did that mean both he and the standard wouldn't participate in the battle unless the reserve was committed?
There isn't much in the way of answers from the sources from what I've seen, I wonder what opinions can be shared.
Personally I find it odd that the most prestigious centurion would sit out the battle with the legion's standard unless the reserve was committed. Maybe his maniple remained stationary but he and the standard bearer could move forward.
My question, if the furthest right centurion of the last of the battle lines was guarding the standards, did that mean both he and the standard wouldn't participate in the battle unless the reserve was committed?
There isn't much in the way of answers from the sources from what I've seen, I wonder what opinions can be shared.
Personally I find it odd that the most prestigious centurion would sit out the battle with the legion's standard unless the reserve was committed. Maybe his maniple remained stationary but he and the standard bearer could move forward.
