Legio XIV Macedonica

Legio XIV Macedonica is the former Legio I on Romecraft: Imperium, having been renamed upon merging with the short-lived Legio III Germanica. Legio XIV is the most prominent Legio due to its unwavering defense of the Republic during the Barbatii Rebellion. During most of its longevity, it had a rivalry with Legio II Helvetica. 
== History ==
=== Creation ===
Legio XIV Macedonica was first raised as Legio I under Consul Manlius (Marino). At first it had few officers, but Optio Gaius Horatius Pulvillus (Williamhansolo). Originally it was hard-pressed nearly ever horde attack, but as time went on the men became more experienced and able to hold on against the Horde attacks. Eventually officer positions were taken, and the Legio became much more organized.
==== Scouting Massacre ====
In one of the most disastrous defeats in the Legio's history, Legio I along with Legio II and a detachment of Classis went on patrol to the north to scout out Horde positions, only to be ambushed while later in the patrol. During this ambush, 25% of all Roman military forces were wiped out, causing the Legios to pull back and lick their wounds for a time. This defeat has been brought up in the Consular election in order to bring attention to the state of the Legios.
==== Merge ====
Legio I was merged with Legio III Germanica upon agreement of the Consuls, with the former Legio I legate Tullus Claudius Flavus (Cheesekid) becoming the administrative Consul, and the new legate Fabricius (SolvedRumble) taking command. The Legio, now Legio XIV Macedonica, fought alongside Legio II during an attempted bridge-crossing which ultimately ended in failure to cross the bridge but succeeding in holding their positions. This battle highlighted the distrust and rivalry between the Legios as legionaries from II remarked on the apparent ineffectiveness of the Legio XIV Tribunus [Iwas]. Whether true or not, neither side would forget the words spoken there.
=== Barbatii Rebellion ===
During the Barbatii Rebellion, Legio XIV took part in the fighting retreat from the Claudii Domus, as well as the retaking of Castrum Minerva and the final battle with Legio II, ending in victory for Legio XIV and the Republicans. Defeating Legio II at the forum and then at their Castrum, Legio XIV proved its combat-effectiveness.