02-20-2014, 02:40 PM
Nathan wrote:
I think that was Mommsen's theory too, once upon a time. It's been kicked back and forth ever since... Another theory says that the centurio ordinarius was an officer commanding an ordo, i.e. a centuria or whatever of men.
Although this will not make any sense, thank you Nathan. It is a eureka moment. I now know who the centurio ordinaries are. His position was first introduced with the maniple legion. He is the centurion in command of creating the gaps when forming the quincunx formation. I cannot believe I did not see this years ago. It’s just another pitfall of being a blonde. This looks like there is a three tier promotion system for centurions. Combined with Renatus and yourself, this thread has proven to be invaluable to me.
I think that was Mommsen's theory too, once upon a time. It's been kicked back and forth ever since... Another theory says that the centurio ordinarius was an officer commanding an ordo, i.e. a centuria or whatever of men.
Although this will not make any sense, thank you Nathan. It is a eureka moment. I now know who the centurio ordinaries are. His position was first introduced with the maniple legion. He is the centurion in command of creating the gaps when forming the quincunx formation. I cannot believe I did not see this years ago. It’s just another pitfall of being a blonde. This looks like there is a three tier promotion system for centurions. Combined with Renatus and yourself, this thread has proven to be invaluable to me.
