11-16-2007, 07:37 AM
Salvete!
I am planning a GURPS campaign set to the Roman "empire" shortly after Cannae, and I need some help.
Thing I need a little help with are legionary equipment. Specifically armor. My knowledge tells me that bronze corselets, maybe the odd chain shirt was the order of the day, but I was wondering when, roughly, did the legions adop the segmentata as the armor of choice?
Lastly, for those with GURPS experience, what would be appropriate skills for the legionares? I assume Shortsword, Spear, Thrown Weapon (spear), Shield, and Hiking, as well as Soldier?
Many thanks for all help!
I am planning a GURPS campaign set to the Roman "empire" shortly after Cannae, and I need some help.
Thing I need a little help with are legionary equipment. Specifically armor. My knowledge tells me that bronze corselets, maybe the odd chain shirt was the order of the day, but I was wondering when, roughly, did the legions adop the segmentata as the armor of choice?
Lastly, for those with GURPS experience, what would be appropriate skills for the legionares? I assume Shortsword, Spear, Thrown Weapon (spear), Shield, and Hiking, as well as Soldier?
Many thanks for all help!
"There are some who call me... Tim..."
Sic vis pacem, para bellum
Exitus acta probat
Nemo saltat sobrius
Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori
Fortes Fortuna Aduvat
"The enemy outnumber us a paltry three to one! Good odds for any Greek!"
Sic vis pacem, para bellum
Exitus acta probat
Nemo saltat sobrius
Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori
Fortes Fortuna Aduvat
"The enemy outnumber us a paltry three to one! Good odds for any Greek!"
