Combat Structure of an Imperial Legion of Avalon

While there is some variation from Legion to Legion, based on several factors, the majority of Legions keep to the following organization.

A Decuria is used only during scouting operations, and consists of ten or so soldiers.

A Centuria is the smallest official combat unit in a legion. Contains 120 Combat Infantry Soldiers.

A Cohort is composed of ten Centuria, for a total of 1,200 Combat Infantry Soldiers.

A Legion is composed of ten Cohorts, for a total of 12,000 Combat Infantry Soldiers.

All Legions have approximately 400 Mounted Troops in support, though the composition of this mounted support does vary somewhat. Legions Legio III Invicta have heavy cavalry in full plate for support, while legions like Legio I Infernus are more prone to light, fast cavalry support.

Each legion also has approximately  100 Skysong-class aerial support, ususually mounted on Wyverns or Rylacks. In addition to this number are four Dragonfire-class aerial support, mounted on drakes (post commencement of the Azerothian Campaign).

All Legions also have their own support staff, consisting of cooks, armorers, blacksmiths, stablemasters, etc. These are not counted in the overall strangth count, however, as they are non-combatants.

Command Structure of an Imperial Legion of Avalon

While each legion has its specialty, due to the clans of Draenor that make up its ranks having said specialty, each is equally deadly in any field of battle and are organized in much the same way.

Senior Command Staff

Legatus Legionis: the overall commander of that particular legion. usually the chieftain of the dominant clan, but not necessarily. Also the most experienced and deadly combatant of the Legion, who nevertheless is well-protected when the engage in combat, as their first priority is management and control of their legion during pitched battle. Legatus Legionis also act as provincial governors when necessary. Modern equivalent would be a Four Star General. Referred to in general conversation as the Legatus


Tribunes Primus: The second in command of the Legion, the Tribunes Primus has nominal command if the Legatus cannot be reached, dies, or is otherwise incapacitated. naturally, is the second most experienced and lethal member of the legion. Modern equivalent would be a Brigadier General or a Major General. Referred to in general conversation as the Primus

Praefectus Castorum: the Camp Prefect, he is in charge of the staff that manages the day-to-day affairs of the legion, such as supplies, setting up the encampment, etc. Third in overall command, the closest equivalent would be a Colonel.


Tribuni Secondari: The staff of the Praefectus, they serve as the administrative staff for the higher ranking officers, handling the day-to-day affairs of the Legion and keeping the Legatus informed of the details. Modern day equivalent would likely be Majors. Reffered to as the Tribuni in general conversation.

Primus Pilus: the "First Rank" is the most senior officer of the general infantry in the Legion. While is is 'only' a centurion, he is the most experienced of the group and commands the First Cohort and is on the short list for a Command rank. Equivalent would be that of a Captain or a Major in a modern military.

Mid-Level Ranks

Centurions: Each Centurion commands one of the Legion's Centuria, a group of 80-100 combat troops. Each Centurion is promoted through the ranks of their Cohort (a group of !0 Centuria) before being promoted into the lowest rank of the next Cohort. In other words, the Centurion of the 6th Centuria, 10th Cohort, works his way ip to Centurion of the 1st Centuria, 10th Cohort. This makes him the highest ranking officer of the 10th Cohort. he can then be promoted to 6th Centuria, 9th Cohort, etc. Modern equivalent would be a warrant officer through to captain, ddepending on which centuria and cohort they were in/commanded.

Low-level Ranks

Principales: Modern day equivalent would be non-commissioned officers. Respected veterans that the younger officers listen to for advice and counsel. There are several levels of Principales.

1. Aquilifier: A highly prestigious and respected post, this soldier is tasked with carrying the emblem of the Legion, and entrusted with its well-being. From here, a soldier is promoted to Centurion Rank.
2. Signifier: Bascially that Centuria's quartermaster, he is responsible for the men's pay and supplies. In combat, he would carry the flag of each individual Centuria or Cohort, depending on his position. Like the Aquilifier, this was an important post.
3. Cornificen: This soldier, or soldiers, have the task of passing on commands from the officers to the general soldiers, usually from his position by the signifier. Until the advent of radios, this post could best be compared to that of the bugler or the drummer, as each series of balsts is a different command.

Everyone Else
here you have your run-of-the-mill soldiers, support staff, and supply train. Essential to the working of each Legion, since they form its overwhelming majority, but none are any greater than the other.

Legio XII Fulminata

Led by the self-exiled eldest brother Frostwolf, Fenris Wolfbrother, aka Fenris the Hunter, the Legion of Lightning has a significantly lower infantry complement than most of the other clans, as their clan providers the vast majority of the War-Wings that form the Legion's heavy air support. As such, their few ground forces act as heavy cavalry, riding their massive war-elekk into battle to support the faster wolf-riders and smaller Elekk knights.

Legio XI Lupus

Formed mostly from the members of the Frostwolf clan and their frost wolf companions, The Wolves act as scouts, skirmishers, and wolf-riders in support of the units led by the Legio I Infernus.
Durotan, the oldest of Garad's sons still in the Frostwolf Clan, is still young but has learned much of war and leadership during the campaigns across Draenor.

Legio IX Immobilis

Formed almost exclusively of Draenei Protection Paladins, with it's commander, Yrel being one of the few, if not the only, Retribution Paladins in it's ranks. Hardly, if ever, deployed to the first or second lines, the Legio IX Immobilis, the "Unmovable Ninth" not only has the duty of protecting the spellcasters and rear echelons, but of forming a walking wall should the assault legions be forced to withdraw from the field. With their significant physical defense abilities, combined with their incredible Light-given defenses, they can slowly retreat in order to ensure the protection of their wounded, retreating comrades.

Legio VIII Gravis

When the Gorian Empire's former leadership fell with the death of Imperator Mar'gok, his killer became the new Imperator, according to ogre tradition. As such, the now-Imperator Harry gave trusted warrior and brother of Durotan Ga'nar leadership of the only ogres allowed to bear arms, that of the 7th Legion. Living battering rams, the ogres and their ogron and gronnling minions form the pentultamite problem solvers of the Legions of Avalon. Essentially used as living battering rams, they are sent in whenever an enemy line or fortification is proving more stubborn than usual, or an allied force needs immediate, heavy relief.

Legio VII Percutio

Led by the long-lost son of Terokk, Rukhmari, the Legio VII Percutio is the somewhat under-strength heavy rapid-strike support legion of Avalon. Given their avian natures, the Arakkoa are less inclined towards the line of battle, and instead were dedicated to ambushes, scouting, or mid-night air raids in support of the War-Wing flights of the various Orc clans.

Legio VI Rapax

The Devouring Legion, led by the shamaness called Kaz the Shrieker, is so named not for any cannibalistic traditions, but the fang-filled skulls that they wear over their faces ask masks, in remembrance of their fallen. Primarily Laughing Skull orcs, this legion forms the second center line, supporting any wounded or exhausted units from the primary line and plugging gaps where needed.

Legio V Revinco

Let by the Draenei Vidicator Maraad, one of the most legendary Paladins of that race, the Draenei Fifth Legion is one of the supporting legions to the cavalry flankers, alongside the orcish Legio I Infernus.

Legio IV Victrix

 Led by the renowned warrior, Orgrim Doomhammer, this primarily Blacrock-composed legion assists in the forming of the center line, taking up position on both sides of the Legio III Invicta. While a few members of this clan joined Blackhand in his failed attempt to kill Harry and his companions, Doomhammer challenged the older orc to a deathmatch, and killed him to claim the title of Warlord.

Legio III Invicta

Lead by the legendary warrior and warlord, Grommash Hellscream, this legion is made up mostly of the members of his own clan, the Warsong, and forms the solid, unbeatable center line of Avalon's battle formations. The Warsong are always the first ones into the fight, and the last ones out, and that is just how they like it.

Legio II Umbra

"The Shadow Legion", as it is sometimes called, is composed Primarily of the powerful shamans of the Shadowmoon Clan, led by their highly respected and powerful leader, Ner'zhul. Given their lack of brute strength melee fighters, they fill a greater support role, taking their place with the magic-wielders and the archers.
This does not, however, make them any less dangerous than the close-combat clans, such as the Warsong or the Blackrock.

Legio I Infernus

Formed primarily, though not exclusively, from members of the Burning Blade clan, Legio I Infernus takes great pride in their duties. While not members of the heavy, center line legions such as the Blackrock or Warsong, they never the less are of drastic importance due to their assignment as the infantry support for the flanking cavalry pincers.
Lead by their Warlord, Azuka, after she slew her own father in Mok'gora over the issue of joining Harry's faction.

Revan (Harry Potter)

Born Harry James Potter on planet Earth on July 31st in the year 1997.
After the arrival of Alleria Windrunner from Draenor via the Twisting Nether, he began expanding his approach to magic and life in general.
A powerful mage, he is nonetheless highly capable with his blade-staff, the blade and pommel of which he can channel magic through at will to aid in his physical attacks. Also a highly capable Summoner of the Elder Primals.
Immortal, but not invulnerable. Can be injured or even killed if he sustains enough damage. Is capable of rapid recovery, but also endures loss of fatigue like any normal human.
Chose his new name, Revan, in homage to the same character of Star Wars lore, a powerful warrior who turned himself into a boogeyman in order to ready the galaxy for the attack of a true evil, the True Sith Empire. It is Harry's desire to do the same, if needed, to prepare Azeroth for the Burning Legion's return.
After his defeat of Imperator Mar'gok in Single Combat, he took the Title of Imperator and the Throne of the Gorian Empire as his own, according to ogre tradition, and began to modify, upgrade, and fortify the clan holds of his allies.

Height: 6' 1" tall
hair: Raven-Black
Eyes: Jade Green
Build: Muscular and Athletic.
Likes: His family, his friends, doing the right thing, peace
Hates: The Burning Legion, the Scourge, the Old Gods, Azeroth's Factional Issues.

Name is pronounced: Rev-ahn