XX Legion of Sevicia

The XX Legion of Sevicia, known commonly as The 20th, or also by the moniker Dio's Own, is a legion in the Imperial Sevician army. Established in the military reforms of the fifth century under Imperator Maria Mios, the 20th has seen combat against numerous wars and civil conflicts, including during the Middelands War, the Anaean Wars, and the three wars against Duscador. Its official motto is "Live well, die better" and its sigil is a golden boar on the red field of Sevicia, flanked by four stripes.
== History ==
The 20th was formed during the military reforms of the fifth century, where units beyond the original fourteen legions of Sevicia were renamed and reorganised as an addition to Sevicia's standing army at the time. They soon became known as "The 20th," a name which stuck as their unofficial nickname. They saw combat in the Middlelands War only a few years after formation, where they narrowly avoided the fate of many other legions and participated in only minor skirmishes.
For the majority of the fifth and sixth centuries the 20th acted as a reserve force for other frontline legions, but saw combat again during the first war with Duscador and again during the bloody Anaean civil uprising of the 660s, where they were led by Supreme Commander Petr Engarden and played a key role in defeating the rebel forces during the closing stages of the war. Command of the unit was transferred to general Thorin Audell in 688 for action during the second Duscadorian-Sevician War, where again the 20th played an important part in aiding the war effort. The unit was taken over by renowned Sevician general Alexander Mayam in 702, who has remained their leader ever since.
They were given the official moniker "Dio's Own" a year later, a reference to Dio, the god of fire, war, fertility, and desire in the religion of the Five. The 20th once again saw combat in the successful third war against Duscador, and remain under the command of Supreme Commander Alexander Mayam. As of the year 713, they stationed in the Easterlands, outside the city of Meirum.
== See also ==
The Imperial Sevician Army
Alexander Mayam
Category:Military organisations