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Saturday, 31 December 2016

From EthanM: Quintus Sertorius and Legio IX (205 Points)

For my first submission for the Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge I'd like to offer a few Republican Romans. Here we have Roman general and proconsul Quintus Sertorius, who revolted after the collapse of the power of the Populares and the ascension of Sulla and sought to establish an independent Roman republic in Lusitania and Hispania.

The native population was very fond of Sertorius, but he had no shortage of volunteers in the form of Marian loyalists who deserted en masse to his side. Legio IX was one such instance. Here we have the First Cohort as well as an additional cohort of Sertorian Romans.

Sertorius' relationship with his legions was not quite as warm as that he had with his people. He was often viewed as strict and taciturn. However, he was also recognized as possessing the capability to raise, train, and equip some of the finest fighting men in the Republic.

All in all a fun beginning to the rebels' side of the Sertorian War. I expect three additional cohorts will; (with luck) be joining their defector brothers in fighting the tyrant Sulla, as well as his somewhat less venerated student Pompey Magnus.

By my count that should be 41 Sertorian Romans: 24 in the First Cohort, 16 in the second, and the proconsul himself. At five points a figure in 25mm I believe that would tally at 205 points?

Very excited to put the first few marks towards my goal.

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Lovely work Ethan and welcome aboard.

I enjoyed the nice little bit of history you offered, it helps place the figures into context and it takes me back to my beloved Classical History classes that I took in university.

I've always liked the look of Republican Roman troops, with their curved shields, chain armour and long-plumed helmets - your painting really do the figures justice. Speaking of which, what are the make of these castings? Old Glory?

These are two wonderful looking units, with a suitably taciturn proconsul to keep them in order. 205 points will place you in the top 10, for now. :) Well done, Ethan!