Orfidius Benignus was the Legate of I Adiutrix (assistant) legion in 69AD. I Adiutrix was a legion formed either by Nero or Galba from marines drawn from the Misene fleet, many of whom would have been Egyptian-born. They fought bravely at Bedriacum, capturing the eagle of XXI Rapax, but the more experienced Vitellians counterattacked , killed Orfidius and routed Adiutrix.
This mini is re-based from I Adiutrix, which I modelled earlier in the year. Minis are Foundry and Black Tree, with an Aventine dolphin standard. I've decided to expand this legion from 80 minis to 99, including a separate command stand, to fit in with a new idea I've had for structuring legions.
In other news, there is a very good interview and review of Dr Phil's Augustus to Aurelian rules podcast on Meeples and Minuatures. It is well worth listening to; gives a good instroduction to why they were written and how they work. We still have a place or two on the game on Sunday at Partizan, if you want to give them a go...
11 comments:
Cracking work Sir.
Would love to give A2A a try at your table using your amazing figures. Sadly, distance of a thousand kilometres doesn't allow.
The more, thanks for sharing your enthusiasm here, I enjoy seeing the minis and reading additional historical bits very much.
Cheers
SG
Thanks Michael.
1000 Klicks? A mere bagatelle, SG! Hop on that plane... ;-) I enjoy the history bits on your blog, and the superb painting. Loved those cavalry...
Great article, great miniatures, great painting.
What a great blog to stop by. :-)
Wonderful stuff Simon.
Very nice command stand, great painting style!
Thanks chaps! Simon
i wish i could be there to see your game played but the 20 odd hours plane flights would put a dampener on it, the figures are looking awesome, have a great time
Cheers
Kent
Thanks Kent- there will be many pics! Simon
Thanks Kent- there will be many pics! Simon
Nice. It's so refreshing to see some non-red Romans.
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