For instance, if you are a well equipped, veteran fighter we will almost always accept you. But if you have little experience or equipment, and Rome is fielding several raw recruits, we would generally prefer you join the other side unless we require sheer numbers. This honor renders the veteran a right to fight with Rome at any time. It also enables them to assemble and command Auxiliary Legions. Auxiliaries are bound by Roman laws, but are not protected under them.
Auxiliaries receive loaner armor only after true Roman citizens get first pick.
This means Rome reserves the right to make such decisions as which Legion you will be assigned to and where you will fight. All Probatii must own and wear a red tunic. Though you fight for Rome, you will not receive awards or promotions. A Probati must fight as an auxiliary for at least six months before Rome offers citizenship. Rome wants dedicated soldiers who believe in her, not the typical hangers-on who drift between popular and powerful units.