The Equipment of an Imperial Legionnaire of Avalon

Each combat infantry solider of the Avalonian Empire, referred to as Legionnaires, has the same equipment as a general rule*. Certain members who have proven themselves above and beyond may be gifted with specific, named weapons of higher quality. However, legendary weapons such as these are normally reserved to the Legatus such as Hellscream, Doomhammer, and the like.

Each soldier is equipped with a full suit of armor, forged from either Blackrock Ore, or the Crystal-forge of the Draenei, in a style similar to that of the Roman Empire, with full plate protection to the torso, shins, knee joints, and forearms/hands. This plate is augmented by a dense chain mesh on the upper thighs, and the upper arm below the shoulder. The helm follows the design scheme of the plumed Corinthian-style helms made so famous by the Spartan hoplites of Ancient Greece.

Centurions, to signify their rank and make identifying them easier in the havoc of battle, wear crimson cloaks trimmed with gold, and the plums on their helmets are crimson as well.

For weapons, each solider is armed with a a mid-length spear called a pilum, which is able to be used as a javelin or a conventional spear depending on the situation. This is their default weapon when marching and first engaging in combat.

Secondary weapons are usually based on preference, though most prefer swords and axes over maces.

Furthermore, each soldier has three magical seals on their gauntlets, all three on the right hand. These seals contain a Welsh-style longbow, a Swiss-style pike, and the third would, when the bow was drawn, magically summon arrows to the string of the bow. This wide array of weaponry, so easily and conveniently stored, allows the Legion to respond to essentially any form of threat at any given time, as well as ensuring that each soldier is capable of assisting in anyway during battle. This is especially useful for the rear, un-engaged ranks of a legion, as they can support the front ranks with arrow fire. The pikes are best used against cavalry, naturally, but are sometimes utilized in combat against enemy formations, forming the center whilst legionnaires using their default weaponry would form on the flanks and wings.

Each soldier is also equipped with a long rectangular shield, again based off of the Roman legions. However, in order to add to the deadly arsenal of the legion, it was specifically designed do be more curved that its Earth counterpart, allowing the nine spikes that adorn it to be used as weapons when in close-combat situations. A legionnaire can thrust the shield towards his enemy, potentially causing fatal harm with these dangerous protrusions.

In magically-created bottomless bags, each soldier has their own tent, 'civilian clothing', basic supplies and first aid kits, as well as whatever few personal keepsakes they were allowed to bring along.