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Chapter 7 - Chapter V I Compiti dell ' Aquila [The Eagle's Task]

"Yes I've summoned you. You've impressed me thoroughly and have brought Honor and Fame to your house. I wish to give you a Task. You will go to the Moon of Europa. There you will secure our Hydrogen Mines there. I give you full reign and Imperium to build a new legion from the ground up. You will be able to appoint your own officers and will pick your own auxiliaries from across the Imperium. Do you accept this task?"

I look at him astonished, "I do."

"I here by grant you the rank Legatus of the Newly raised CCCCLI (451st) Legio Europa, and grant you Imperium over all Europa until time comes as to which a Governor replaces you. Now go Legatus Quintillicus, Your March awaits!"

"As you wish your Grace, Glory to the Empire!"

I make my exit. I walk outside and see 300 Praetorian Guard. One gives a Salute. "Ave Domina. Senior Centurion Arminius of the DI (501st) Cohort Praetoria at your service." He takes a knee. I look at him. "Rise, Centurion. Have you and half your men follow me. The rest will go get us a spot of muster and quarters at the Grande Castra Field et Mars ." He stands "As you wish Domina" He turns around.

His armour was Beautiful. Under his arms was a Black Timinithium Gallic Helm, Black Timinithium Lorica Segmentata, Black Timinithium square tower Scutum which was purple with a white dot (Since I didn't have our Legion Banner crafted yet), Black Timinithium Greaves, and a Purple Morilian Cloak.

He gives a few orders and 150 men break from the formation. The rest form a protective formation around me. We leave the Palace and get in an Aquila Unarmed Shuttle. We eventually landed at the Roma College of Military Arts. I get out and walk to the Legatus' Office. I enter after knocking (Out of respect). "Legatus Morkin, I'm here by, under jurisdiction from the Emperor, Pulling these individuals for service, Ragnar Olsen, Astrid Olsen, Victoria Krissen, Ali Mohammed, and Xavier Larsen." He looked at me with my 4 Body Guard and the Senior Centurion Preatorea. "They have not finished their finals nor Quals. I cannot release them into service." I looked at him. "They Have passed as far as I can tell or do I need to inform the emperor ,my great uncle, that the mission he specifically tasked me with will be delayed due to me not having an Officer Core I require." He smirks "You'll make a fine politician and commander White Aquila. It Shall be done. If I can see a letter of Mark showing you have Imperium ." I look at Senior Centurion Arminius. He unrolls a scroll and holds it outward. Close enough for the Legatus to see it but far enough from him to not snatch it. The Legatus looks at me "It shall be done, Legatus Quintillicus. I'll inform them to be down with you within the hour. Does that sound okay?" I look at him blankly, "It sounds appropriate. Thank you for your time brother." He looks to me slightly smiling "And you as well sister. May your gods bless you endeavors." I leave the office.

I walk out to the plaza and wait for the people I requested. I also requested some others as well. They were not notable but will make good Centurions.

Soon I have some 100 People assembled before me. I raise a scroll "Cadets of Roma College of Military Arts, those of you assembled are henceforth activated into the CCCCLI Legio Europa. I will call some names. Cadet Ragnar Olsen you are here by appointed Senior Centurion of the First Cohort CCCCLI Legio Europa. Cadet Astrid Olsen you are here by appointed Prefectus Castrum of the CCCCLI Legio Europa, Victoria Krissen you are here by appointed Prefectus Equitatus of CCCCLI Legio Europa, Ali Mohammed you are here by appointed to Senior Prefectus Auxilia of the CCCCLI Legio Europa, Xavier Larson you are here by appointed Prefectus Saggitarii of the CCCCLI Legio Europa. The rest of you will be acting as Centurions that I will spread throughout the new Legion. All but my Senior commanders will be escorted to the Grande Castra Field et Mars"

I look at my trusted companions. Then to my Senior Centurion Preatorea "Senior Centurion Arminius send 50 with the new officers." He says "As you wish, Domina" He appointed 50 to escort the new Centurions. "Follow me. We need to find Veterans" I have some Centurions grab my stuff as we leave the Roma College of Military Arts for possibly the last time. My home for nearly a year. I never look back.