02-08-2014, 02:35 AM
Hi
In the event that a centurion was killed in the circumstance where a cohort Vexilatio was in the field:
Was his Optio automatically promoted to take over command of his century? If not, was there a set process for field promotions? I don't mean in the heat of battle where I assume that the Optio would indeed become acting centurion until at least the battle's end.
Would he become a centurion, or be an Optio Candidatus, acting centurion or something else until the Vexilatio returned to join the legion?
Would he inherit badges of rank? For example a vine stick and centurion helmet crest? I am thinking of a scenario where a cohort could be detached for an extended period and a quartermaster may or may not be available.
If he was in the 3rd century, would command of the century fall to the centurion of the 4th century and so on until the centurion opening would appear in the last century of the cohort?
I assume a new centurion would choose his Optio, as the chosen man. Is this right? What about other century roles like the Signifier or cornicern?
Lastly, somewhat related... Did the Signifier and cornicerns have understudies? Ie what happened if they fell in battle? Commands would still need to be communicated.
Probably way too many questions, but I figure they are all related.
Many thanks for your thoughts and input.
Cheers
John
In the event that a centurion was killed in the circumstance where a cohort Vexilatio was in the field:
Was his Optio automatically promoted to take over command of his century? If not, was there a set process for field promotions? I don't mean in the heat of battle where I assume that the Optio would indeed become acting centurion until at least the battle's end.
Would he become a centurion, or be an Optio Candidatus, acting centurion or something else until the Vexilatio returned to join the legion?
Would he inherit badges of rank? For example a vine stick and centurion helmet crest? I am thinking of a scenario where a cohort could be detached for an extended period and a quartermaster may or may not be available.
If he was in the 3rd century, would command of the century fall to the centurion of the 4th century and so on until the centurion opening would appear in the last century of the cohort?
I assume a new centurion would choose his Optio, as the chosen man. Is this right? What about other century roles like the Signifier or cornicern?
Lastly, somewhat related... Did the Signifier and cornicerns have understudies? Ie what happened if they fell in battle? Commands would still need to be communicated.
Probably way too many questions, but I figure they are all related.
Many thanks for your thoughts and input.
Cheers
John
