8th Legion

The 8th Legion was one of three legions in the Malaz 14th Army, which also included the 9th and 10th Legions. It was commanded by Fist Gamet, and consisted of 9 companies. It fielded four thousand soldiers and their officers.House of Chains, Chapter 8, US SFBC p.311
Within the 9th Company led by Captain Keneb were three squads of Heavy infantry, three squads of Marines, and eighteen squads of Medium infantry.House of Chains, Chapter 5, US SFBC p.250 
==In House of Chains==
The events of House of Chains were largely told through the eyes of the 8th Legion. Command of the legion was given to Fist Keneb after Gamet's breakdown.
==Notes and references==
de:Achte Legion
pl:Ósmy Legion
it:Ottava Legione
Category:Malazan military units