It is the responsibility of your Legion Commander to screen you first. To some extent, you have passed their test by the fact of your presence. If you embarrass them on the field, chances are they won t even bring you back. After several events, I will ask each Officer his opinion on your merits, both good and bad. This no doubt will eventually infuriate someone who is trying to assemble a Legion.
Numbers are beneficial if used well, but numbers alone mean nothing.
Rome has defeated as much as four times our number. Your auxiliary status may be anywhere from three events to six months. This is not intended to discourage you. It may be that Rome s Officers have not had ample time to review and assess your worth. I shall go on to explain those characteristics that define Roman material.