The Roman Legion was the first paid full time professional army in the world. This ultimate military machine was the catalyst that spread Roman conquest and civilization throughout the known world. The core of the Roman legion consisted of heavily armored infantry. Disciplined and well trained Legionaries fought in closed ranks against many warrior based armies, where each man fought for personal glory. With superior tactics and organization, designed specifically for technology such as the Gladius, the Legion was an unstoppable force for nearly a millennium.

