08-15-2012, 07:10 PM
Roman marines in the Principate and early Empire were apparently non-citizen auxilia, based on what I have read so far. Some of their Centurions and other higher administrative officers could be citizen Legionaries, or Senatorial appointees.
Right so far?
Occasionally, an auxilia (or other non-citizen) could do something outstanding enough, such as perhaps saving the life of a High Officer or government official, at risk of his own life, and that rescued man might refer him to Rome and recommend citizenship be granted to him early (rather than waiting for his diploma at the end of his enlistment in the case of a soldier).
Supposing Rome agreed, and granted citizenship. What would then be the status of that soldier? Would be be transferred out of the auxiliary unit, or would he just continue to serve in his present position? Would there be a conflict with some maritime regulation if he served in an auxiliary unit as a citizen?
Right so far?
Occasionally, an auxilia (or other non-citizen) could do something outstanding enough, such as perhaps saving the life of a High Officer or government official, at risk of his own life, and that rescued man might refer him to Rome and recommend citizenship be granted to him early (rather than waiting for his diploma at the end of his enlistment in the case of a soldier).
Supposing Rome agreed, and granted citizenship. What would then be the status of that soldier? Would be be transferred out of the auxiliary unit, or would he just continue to serve in his present position? Would there be a conflict with some maritime regulation if he served in an auxiliary unit as a citizen?
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
